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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 
 
 
 
Dear VIZIO Customer, 
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VP50 High 
Definition Plasma Television purchase.  Thank 
you for your support.  For maximum benefit of 
your set, please read these instructions before 
making any adjustments, and retain them for 
future reference.  We hope you will experience 
many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO 
VP50 High Definition Television. 
For assistance, please call 949-668-0588 or e-
mail us at techsupport@vinc.com. 
To 
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS    This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric  shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation,  use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display.  Keep these  instructions in a 
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual    Television Antenna Connection Protection  External Television Antenna Grounding  If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the  antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and  static charges.    Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper  grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding o
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  Opening the Package  Your VIZIO VP50HDTV and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that  have been designed to protect it from transportation damage.  Now you have opened the carton check  that the VP50HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.  The VP50HDTV weighs approximately 123lb (55.7kg) and about 48.8” wide x 34.2” tall we strongly advise  that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDT
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  Installation Preparation  Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV.  The power consumption of the TV is about 500W, please use the power cord designated for TV.  When  an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating.  The cord must be grounded and the  grounding feature must not be defeated.  The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping.  For proper ventilation, you must allow space  between the bac
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  Table of Contents  Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections..................................................................8  1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................8  1.2 Side Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................8  1.3 R
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  4.4 Compliance .......................................................................................................................................................60  4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement......................................................................................................60  Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information ...........................................................................61  5.1 Specifications ..................
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  Chapter 1  Basic Controls and Connections  1.1 Front Panel      Power LED – Lights green when powered on, yellow  when powered off.    Remote Control Sensor – This is the window through  which all of the remote control signals pass to the  sensor.  Point the remote control directly at this  window for the best response to the remote signal.        1.2 Side Panel Controls    Power (  ) – Switch the VP50HDTV on by pressing the button once.   Press the button again to th
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  1.3 Rear Panel Connections    Right Portion      2 3 4  1            1. SERVICE 2 – This custom communication port is for factory service only.  2. DTV – Connect to an antenna or digital cable for Digital TV.*  3. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – When the DTV input is selected for viewing, the digital  audio associated with digital programming will be available on this SPDIF Optical connector  for connection to your home theatre system.  The gray color band on the rear of 
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  Left Portion    8 9 13 14  5 6 7 Note           10 12    5. SERVICE 1 – This custom communication port is for factory service only.  6. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video devices such as a DVD multimedia  player or set top box through this all digital connector.  The white color band on the rear of  the TV indicates this connection.  For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device,  use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of t
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control  The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four  different components.  The remote control button functions are explained on the following pages.    SET – This button starts all programming sequences.  Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates.  POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode.   Press it again to return to the Standby mode.  TV – This button ha
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  WIDE/Record – This button cycles through the available screen formats.  The options are Wide, Normal,  Zoom, Panoramic.  Note: in RGB/PC mode the options are 4:3 and 16:9.   This button also functions as VCR Record when the component is activated  with the remote control.  SLEEP/Pause – This button allows the user to select the sleep options by  adjusting the timer in 30 minute increments up to 120 minutes.  Additionally,  this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when th
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control  Insert two AA batteries into the remote control.  Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the  batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment.  Re-attach the battery cover.    Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:    Only use the specified AA batteries.  Do not mix new and old batteries.  This may result in cracking or leakage  that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  Chapter 2  Connecting Equipment  2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?  The VIZIO VP50HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to  the most advanced for digital displays.  Rear  Connection Panel  Connector Description  Quality (type) Color  Codes  HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the    first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all- digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an  Best  interface 
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box  2.2.1 Using HDMI  Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of  the Plasma TV for optimal results.      Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters or less.  See    www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.        Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Best):       1. Turn off the power to the Pla
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI: :      1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top  Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 Input (white color area) at the rear  of the Plasma TV.  3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to  the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your  HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio conne
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  2.2.2 Using Component Video    Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better):       1. Turn off the power to the  Plasma TV and HDTV Set- Top Box.  2. Connect the Y (green color)  connector on your HDTV Set- Top Box to the corresponding  Y (green color) connector in  the Component 1 group  (green color area - row of  connectors nearest to you  when viewing from the rear of  the TV) at the rear of the  Plasma TV.  3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF)  2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV          1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV.  2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or  digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the  rear of the Plasma TV.  3. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV.  4. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of  the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the  Remote Control.                    
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV          1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV.  2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable  to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the  Plasma TV  3. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV.  4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the  Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the  Remote Control.    2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR          1. Tu
                    
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                        VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual  2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player  You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VP50HDTV – HDMI, Component, S- Video and Composite (AV) inputs.  Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which  option is the right one for you.  2.4.1 Using HDMI  DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be  connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VP50HDTV for optimal results.      Note: To maint