Vizio Video Games VP42 User Manual

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual  
Dear VIZIO Customer,  
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VP42 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  
VP42 High Definition Television.  
For assistance, please call 714-668-0588 or e-  
mail us at [email protected].  
To purchase or inquire about accessories and  
installation services for your VIZIO Plasma HDTV,  
please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or  
call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).  
We recommend you register your VIZIO VP42  
HDTV either at our website www.vizioce.com or  
fill in your registration card and mail it in. For  
peace of mind and to protect your investment  
beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-  
site extended warranty service plans. These  
plans give additional coverage during the  
standard warranty period. Visit our website or call  
us to purchase a plan.  
Write down the serial number located on the back  
of your VP42.  
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Purchase Date _____________________  
VIZIO is a registered trademark of V, Inc.  
HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
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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 of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge  
unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode.  
Lightning Protection  
For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long  
periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
Power Lines  
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power  
lines or circuits.  
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Opening the Package  
Your VIZIO VP42 HDTV 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 VP42 HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.  
The VP42 HDTV weighs approximately 100lb (45kg) and about 43” wide x 32” tall we strongly advise that  
you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV.  
The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place  
the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding.  
IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping.  
Package Contents  
VIZIO VP42 HDTV  
VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics  
AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors)  
Power Cord  
VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth  
This User Manual  
Quick Setup Guide  
Registration Card  
VIP Services Brochure  
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Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO  
VP42 HDTV are sold separately  
Wall Mounts  
High Definition Cables  
Extra or replacement Remote  
VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VP42 HDTV  
To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web  
site at www.vizioce.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623)  
Installation Preparation  
Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV.  
The power consumption of the TV is about 380W, 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 back of the TV and the wall. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see  
below ‘Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting’ for additional information. Avoid installing the TV  
in places with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic  
components.  
Install the TV in landscape orientation; any 90˚ clockwise or counter-clockwise installation may induce  
poor ventilation and excessive component damage.  
VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these  
services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.vizioce.com.  
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Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting  
The VIZIO VP42 HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you  
choose to mount the VP42 HDTV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand  
base.  
To remove the stand base  
1. Unplug all of the cables and cords from your VP42  
HDTV.  
2. Place the VP42 HDTV face down on a soft and flat  
surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any  
damage to the TV.  
3. Remove the four (4) screws on each side of the back  
panel of the VP42 HDTV located near the bottom so  
that the stand base can be removed (see Figure A).  
4. Gently pull the stand away from the VP42 HDTV by  
grasping firmly on the base.  
Figure A  
5. Now, the VP42 HDTV can fir securely to a mount  
(sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the  
center of the back panel of the TV (see Figure B).  
Please make sure to read the instructions of your  
specific mount to properly hang the VP42 HDTV.  
Figure B  
To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VP42 HDTV, browse VIZIO’s certified mount selection at  
www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections..................................................................9  
1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9  
1.2 Side Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................9  
1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................................................10  
1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control.......................................................................................................................12  
1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control..............................................................................................15  
1.4.2 Remote Control Range..............................................................................................................................15  
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................15  
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment..................................................................................16  
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................16  
2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player............................................................................................................................17  
2.2.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................17  
2.2.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................19  
2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2)..................................................................................................................................20  
2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video.....................................................................................................................21  
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box................................................................................................................22  
2.3.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................22  
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................24  
2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera...........................................................................................................25  
2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF)...................................................................................................................................26  
2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................26  
2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .........................................................................................................27  
2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR.........................................................................................27  
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp..............................................................................................................28  
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................29  
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television...................................................................30  
3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up............................................................................................................................30  
3.2 Watching a TV Program....................................................................................................................................32  
3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma HDTV Settings ............................................................................................................32  
3.4 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................33  
3.5 Information on Plasma HDTV Status.................................................................................................................34  
3.5.1 No PIP or POP ..........................................................................................................................................34  
3.5.2 With PIP and POP .....................................................................................................................................36  
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV...................................................................38  
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................38  
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................39  
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................39  
4.2.2 Contrast.....................................................................................................................................................39  
4.2.3 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................39  
4.2.4 Color..........................................................................................................................................................39  
4.2.5 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................40  
4.2.6 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................40  
4.2.7 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................40  
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................41  
4.3.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................41  
4.3.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................41  
4.3.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................41  
4.3.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................41  
4.3.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................42  
4.3.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................42  
4.4 DTV / TV Input Special Features.......................................................................................................................42  
4.4.1 Language...................................................................................................................................................42  
4.4.2 Sleep Timer ...............................................................................................................................................42  
4.4.3 Analog Closed Caption..............................................................................................................................42  
4.4.4 Digital Closed Caption ...............................................................................................................................42  
4.4.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ......................................................................................................................43  
4.4.6 PIP Position...............................................................................................................................................43  
4.4.7 Image Cleaner...........................................................................................................................................43  
4.4.8 Reset All Settings ......................................................................................................................................43  
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4.5 TV Tuner Setup.................................................................................................................................................44  
4.5.1 Tuner Mode ...............................................................................................................................................44  
4.5.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................44  
4.5.3 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................44  
4.6 DTV Tuner Setup ..............................................................................................................................................45  
4.6.1 Tuner Mode ...............................................................................................................................................45  
4.6.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................45  
4.6.3 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................45  
4.6.4 Digital Audio Out........................................................................................................................................45  
4.6.5 Time Zone .................................................................................................................................................46  
4.6.6 Daylight Saving..........................................................................................................................................46  
4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control........................................................................................................................46  
4.7.1 Parental Lock Enable.................................................................................................................................46  
4.7.2 TV Rating...................................................................................................................................................47  
4.7.3 Movie Rating..............................................................................................................................................47  
4.7.4 Blocked Unrated Programming..................................................................................................................48  
4.7.5 Change the Password ...............................................................................................................................48  
4.8 Video Input Picture Adjustment .........................................................................................................................49  
4.9 Video Input Audio Adjustment...........................................................................................................................49  
4.10 Video Input Special Features ..........................................................................................................................49  
4.11 Video Input Parental Control ...........................................................................................................................50  
4.12 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................50  
4.12.1 Auto Adjust ..............................................................................................................................................50  
4.12.2 H-SIZE.....................................................................................................................................................50  
4.12.3 Horizontal Shift ........................................................................................................................................50  
4.12.4 Vertical Shift ............................................................................................................................................50  
4.12.5 Fine Tune ................................................................................................................................................50  
4.13 PC Input Audio Adjustment .............................................................................................................................51  
4.14 PC Input Special Features ..............................................................................................................................51  
4.14.1 Understanding Viewing Features.............................................................................................................52  
4.14.2 Viewing Modes ........................................................................................................................................52  
4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode.............................................................................53  
4.14.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings...........................................................................................................53  
4.14.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...........................................................................................................................54  
4.15 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control.........................................................................................55  
4.15.1 Programming for VCR .............................................................................................................................55  
4.15.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box.......................................................................................................55  
4.15.3 Programming for DVD Player ..................................................................................................................56  
4.15.4 Searching for Component Codes ............................................................................................................56  
4.16 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ..................................................................................................................56  
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting.............................................................57  
5.1 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................57  
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................................................................57  
5.3 Telephone & Technical Support ........................................................................................................................59  
5.4 Compliance .......................................................................................................................................................60  
5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement......................................................................................................60  
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information ...........................................................................61  
6.1 Specifications....................................................................................................................................................61  
6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions........................................................................................................................62  
6.3 Index .................................................................................................................................................................63  
6.4 Limited Product Warranty..................................................................................................................................65  
6.4.1 VIZIO Extended Service Warranty.............................................................................................................65  
6.5 Component Program Codes..............................................................................................................................66  
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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 VP42 HDTV on by pressing the button once.  
Press the button again to the VP42 HDTV off.  
Menu – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-  
menu is active, pressing this button will return to the previous menu level.  
Channel /– Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels.  
While the OSD is active, these buttons function as up and down controls  
in the OSD menus.  
Volume /– Use these buttons to increase or decrease to the  
speaker volume. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as left  
and right controls in the OSD menus.  
Input (Enter) – Repeated pressing of this buttons steps through the  
input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1,  
Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Once you have stepped  
through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning.  
Additionally, when the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted. When the  
OSD is not active, pressing this button will display the current input mode.  
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1.3 Rear Panel Connections  
Left Portion  
1
2
3
1.  
2.  
DTV – Connect to an antenna or digital cable for Digital TV.*  
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 black color band on the rear of the TV  
indicates this connection.  
3.  
SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only.  
* For digital TV stations in your area visit www.antennaweb.org.  
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Right Portion  
5
6
7
9
4
10  
11  
8
10  
4.  
5.  
HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video 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. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from  
www.vizioce.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).  
HDMI 2 – Connect the secondary source for digital video 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 the device to the L+R AUDIO here. .  
Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from  
www.vizioce.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).  
6.  
7.  
RGB PC – Connect the video and audio from a computer here. The blue color band on the  
rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) – Connect the primary source for  
component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. From left to right, use  
green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio  
inputs. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
8.  
COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) – Connect the secondary source for  
component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. From left to right, use  
green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio  
inputs. The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
9.  
AV1 In – Connect the primary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video  
game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source.  
The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
10.  
AV2 In – Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or  
video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same  
source. The orange color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. The S-Video  
connector in the red area is associated with AV2 and if connected will take priority over AV2  
RCA connector.  
11.  
Audio Out – Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV to an external device, such as a  
home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. Speakers cannot be connected directly to  
here. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
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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.  
VIZIO Remote Control Button Description  
SET – This button starts all programming of the Remote Control.  
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 has been pre-programmed to select the codes to operate  
the VP42 HDTV.  
VCR – This button selects a programmed VCR.  
CABLE – This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a  
satellite TV set-top box.  
DVD – This button selects a programmed DVD player.  
Number Button Pad – Use these buttons to select a channel or enter a  
password.  
INPUT – This button allows the user to cycle through the inputs.  
- / ENTER – This button works as a DASH button in the DTV mode. When  
selecting a digital channel directly use this button for the separation of  
main and sub-channels. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by  
the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2.  
CH (+ or -) – These buttons change the channels up or down.  
LAST – This button recalls the previously viewed channel.  
MUTE – This button turns the sound on and off.  
VOL (+ or -) – These buttons turn the volume up or down.  
MENU – Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.  
INFO – This button displays the image and system information display.  
GUIDE – This button displays program information. Note: this button is  
only functional for DTV.  
EXIT – This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.  
- These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD).  
OK – Use this button to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display  
(OSD) menus.  
NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting  
up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons  
at the top of the remote). If the remote is not  
working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button  
on the remote to set the functions back to TV.  
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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 the component is activated  
with the remote control.  
MTS/Play – This button will select the MTS options of Stereo, SAP or  
Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV  
mode. Additionally, this button plays the CD, DVD or VCR when the  
component is activated with the remote control.  
CC/Stop – This button will select the Closed Caption mode. The options  
are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3 OR TEXT4.  
Additionally, this button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is  
activated with the remote control.  
TV/Previous Chapter – Repeated pressing of this button switches between  
DTV and TV programming. Note: this button has been pre-programmed  
for the VIZIO VP42 HDTV. This button also functions as a DVD Previous  
Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control.  
AV/Reverse – Repeated pressing of this button with switch between AV1  
and AV2 inputs. Additionally, this button rewinds the CD, DVD or VCR  
when the component is activated with the remote control.  
COMPONENT/Forward – Repeated pressing of this button with switch  
between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Additionally, this button  
forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the  
remote control.  
HDMI/ Next Chapter – Repeated pressing of this button will switch  
between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. Additionally, this button functions as  
a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with the remote  
control.  
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ZOOM (- and +) – Use these buttons to increase or decrease the size of  
the picture. Note that in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be  
visible because they extend beyond the edges of the screen.  
FREEZE – Press this button to “Freeze-Frame” the current screen. Press  
this button again the continue playing.  
RGB – This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC.  
PIP – Use this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode.  
PIP CH (- and +) – These buttons are used to select the channels within  
the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected.  
AUDIO – Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to the  
sub-screen while in PIP or POP mode.  
PIP INPUT – Press the button to choose the PIP input. Note: The TV must  
be in PIP/POP mode for this button to be functional. For additional  
information regarding the PIP/POP options, see section 4.14.3 - Picture-In-  
Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode, page 53.  
PIP SIZE – Press this button to select the size of the PIP screen from one  
of the following: small, medium or large.  
MODE – Use this button to change the picture mode from Custom,  
Standard, Movie and Game.  
SWAP – Used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-  
screen while in PIP/POP mode.  
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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 injury.  
Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage  
that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury.  
Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.  
Keep the batteries away form children and pets.  
1.4.2 Remote Control Range  
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands.  
Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window.  
The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the  
receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down.  
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions  
The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity.  
If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at all, check the batteries. If the  
batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries.  
When not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries.  
Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them into a fire.  
Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it.  
Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.  
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Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment  
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?  
The VIZIO VP42 HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection  
to the most advanced for digital displays.  
Rear  
Connection  
Quality (type)  
Panel  
Color  
Codes  
Connector  
Description  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is  
the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed,  
all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an  
interface between any audio/video source, such as a  
set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an  
audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital  
television (DTV), over a single cable.  
Best  
White  
(digital)  
DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded  
bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this  
input takes advantage of the High Definition content.  
Best  
(digital)  
- - - - - - - - - - - -  
Good  
Black  
Blue  
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard  
NTSC TV using antenna or cable.  
(analog)  
RGB PC (VGA) – This video input has separate red,  
green and blue color components. The signal  
carries horizontal and vertical sync information on  
the green signal. This is most commonly used for  
PC input.  
Best  
(analog)  
Component 1/2 - The video signal is separated into  
three signals, one containing the black-and-white  
information and the other two containing the color  
information. This enhancement over S-Video takes  
advantage of the superior picture provided by  
progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats.  
Green  
and  
Purple  
Better  
(analog)  
S-Video (AV2) - The video signal is separated into  
two signals, one containing the black-and-white  
information and the other containing the color  
information. Separating the color in this way avoids  
‘cross color’ effects where closely spaced black and  
white lines are erroneously displayed in color. It also  
enables text to be displayed more sharply.  
Good  
Red  
(analog)  
Yellow  
and  
Orange  
AV1/2 (Composite) - The complete video signal is  
carried through this single pin connector. This is the  
most commonly used video connection.  
Good  
(analog)  
Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide  
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2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player  
You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VP42 HDTV – 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.  
2.2.1 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 VP42 HDTV for optimal results.  
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less.  
See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.  
Connecting your DVD Player (Best):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and DVD player.  
Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI  
Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and your DVD player.  
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV, or directly  
by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
If you are already using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use  
the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the HDMI 2  
connection.  
b)  
Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output  
requirements of the product.  
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For DVD Players with DVI:  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and DVD player.  
Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the  
HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the DVI output on your DVD player and connect the other end to  
the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma  
HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and your DVD player.  
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV, or directly  
by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.  
Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of  
the product.  
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2.2.2 Using Component Video  
Connecting your DVD Player (Better):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and DVD player.  
Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player 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 HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue  
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 HDTV.  
Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red 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 HDTV.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the other  
end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the  
rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
6.  
7.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and DVD player.  
Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV, or  
directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want  
to use the Component 1 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the  
Component 2 connections coded by the purple area.  
b)  
Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output  
requirements of the product.  
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2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2)  
Connecting your DVD Player (Good):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and DVD player.  
Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV2  
group (red area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the S-Video output on your DVD player and connect the other  
end to the audio connectors associated with the AV2 input (orange area) at the rear of the  
Plasma HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and DVD player.  
Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.  
Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of  
the product.  
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2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video  
Connecting your DVD Player (Good):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and DVD player.  
Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color)  
connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area - row of connectors nearest to you when  
viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.  
Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player to the  
corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group  
(yellow color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at  
the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and DVD Player.  
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a) If you are already using the AV1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the AV1  
input for the DVD player, and you are not using the S-Video input for another component, you  
can connect the DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by the orange area.  
b) Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements  
of the product.  
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2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box  
2.3.1 Using HDMI  
HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the  
Plasma HDTV 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 Set-Top Box (Best):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to  
the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV, or directly  
by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
The HDMI input on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection  
(HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display  
for added security and protection.  
b)  
c)  
If you are already using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use  
the HDMI 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI 2  
connection.  
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output  
requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.  
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For Set-Top Boxes with DVI:  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end  
to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
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 connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the  
Plasma HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV, or directly  
by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.  
Note: The HDMI Input is for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz from a PC. Use the RGB  
PC input for a greater selection of PC formats.  
Note:  
d)  
The HDMI input on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection  
(HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display  
for added security and protection.  
e)  
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output  
requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.  
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2.3.2 Using Component Video  
Connecting your Set-Top Box (Better):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
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 HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb  
(blue 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 HDTV.  
Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red  
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 HDTV.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect  
the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color  
area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
6.  
7.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV, or  
directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want  
to use the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the  
Component 2 connections coded by the orange area.  
b)  
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output  
requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.  
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2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.  
Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the  
AV2 group (red area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera and connect  
the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV2 input (orange area) at the rear  
of the Plasma HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.  
Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.  
Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output  
requirements of the product.  
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2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF)  
2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV.  
Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to  
the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV.  
Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma  
HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Refer to the program guides, or  
consult your cable, satellite or TV station operator.  
b)  
Digital broadcasts are not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for detailed  
information.  
c)  
d)  
Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded.  
For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-  
VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623).  
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2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV.  
Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the  
DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma HDTV  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV.  
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma  
HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.  
2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and VCR.  
Connect the “Output to TV”, “RF Out” or “Antenna Out” connector on the  
rear of your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear  
of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and VCR.  
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma  
HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.  
Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the “Antenna In” connector on the rear of  
your VCR.  
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2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and Receiver/Amp.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input  
connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the ANALOG OUT (white  
area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and Receiver/Amp.  
Then press the MENU button on the  
remote control to open the On-Screen  
Display (OSD) menu.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Press the  
select the Audio Adjust menu.  
on the remote control to  
Press the  
select SPEAKERS.  
on the remote control to  
Press the  
on the remote control to  
select OFF so that the sound from the  
Plasma HDTV will now be routed  
through your Receiver/Amp system.  
Note:  
a)  
b)  
Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input.  
The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers.  
Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs  
If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital  
audio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT (black area) at the rear of the Plasma  
HDTV. This is active when receiving digital audio with  
the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA  
input.  
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2.7 Connecting a PC Computer  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and PC Computer.  
Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the  
other end to the RGB PC input (purple area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.  
Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at the  
rear of the Plasma HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and PC Computer.  
Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the RGB button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your pc  
computer timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. Please refer to the pc or graphic card’s  
user guide for additional information on how to set the timing mode.  
b)  
c)  
Refer to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output  
requirements of the product.  
A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an  
electronics store.  
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Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television  
For ‘Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6.  
3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up  
1. Connecting the Power Cable  
Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the Plasma HDTV, and then  
plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.  
2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the Plasma HDTV  
(see pages 16 ~ 29 for detailed steps)  
3. Turning Power On  
Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON  
button on the side of the Plasma HDTV, or press the Power  
ON (Red) button on the remote control.  
4. Select Input Source  
Select the Input Source for the Plasma HDTV by pressing the  
INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button  
on the remote control. Pressing this button will cycle you  
through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1,  
Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2.  
5. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable  
If an antenna or cable source is connected to the DTV/TV  
input, you will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the  
remote control or the side of the Plasma HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the TV button on the remote control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels..  
Please follow the instructions below:  
a. Select TV input (see Step 4  
above) by pressing the INPUT  
button on the side of the Plasma  
HDTV or using the INPUT button  
on the remote control, or directly  
by pressing the TV button on the  
remote control. The screen will  
show ‘snow’ and an OSD panel  
that says, “Initial Setup”  
b. The Language option is  
highlighted and the default is  
English. If you wish to change the  
OSD language to Français or  
Español, press the  
or  
button on the remote control to select the language you want.  
Note: If you do not see this option within the OSD, you might have selected the wrong input in the  
previous steps and you will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source.  
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c. Press the  
button to highlight  
the TUNER MODE option. There  
are three choices for the input,  
CABLE or AIR (for antenna), and  
if you are not sure of your source  
or you want the TV to scan for  
both types, AUTO. Press the  
or  
button to select your choice.  
d. Once selected, press the  
button to highlight Auto Search to  
scan the available channels.  
e. Press the OK button to start the  
search. An information panel will be  
displayed showing the progress of the  
search for analog (NTSC) and Digital  
(ATSC) channels.  
If you wish to cancel the search for  
channels, press and hold the MENU  
or OK button for a few seconds.  
Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org  
to get information about availability in your area, type of antenna and in which direction to  
point your antenna. The channel availability through cable depends upon which channels  
your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; consult your cable operator for more  
information.  
6. Using a PC  
If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at  
60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set  
this timing mode).  
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3.2 Watching a TV Program  
Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections  
are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge  
protector.  
1.  
2.  
Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the Plasma HDTV. The status LED  
on the front will change to solid green.  
There are 3 options for selecting your programming:  
a. If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA  
input, you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing  
the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the Plasma HDTV.  
b. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by an  
HDMI cable, select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 directly by pressing the HDMI button on the  
remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the Plasma  
HDTV.  
c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by a  
Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component 1 or Component 2 directly by pressing the  
Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on  
the side of the Plasma HDTV.  
Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you do not, make sure that all of the Plasma HDTV  
connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source.  
3.  
When using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote or the +/- buttons on the side  
of the Plasma HDTV to change the channel. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the  
Plasma and on the remote, control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI,  
Component 1, Component 2, AV1 and AV2 inputs.  
3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma HDTV Settings  
Volume  
To increase the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the Plasma HDTV or  
remote control until the desired level is reached.  
TV Channels  
To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the side of the  
Plasma HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold it depressed until the  
desired channel is reached. Note: Channel up and down will only operate in DTV and TV modes.  
Wide  
Using this feature, you can watch video content in different size modes on the TV. Press the WIDE  
button on the remote control to switch among the modes.  
Fore more information see Section 4.14.2 – Viewing Modes, on page 52.  
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3.4 Program Information  
Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be  
displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the  
panel.  
Press the  
or  
button to scroll up or down the channels. Each time you pause at a channel, the  
program list will update with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live  
program for that channel. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature.  
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3.5 Information on Plasma HDTV Status  
When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the remote, an Information Banner  
is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the Plasma HDTV.  
3.5.1 No PIP or POP  
TV Input, no PIP  
480i; is the only format available on  
NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)  
Main Screen  
TV Input  
TV Channel Number  
Current  
Program  
Rating  
Closed Caption  
is available but  
is turned off  
Audio is Mono  
Stereo & SAP are  
also available  
DTV Input, no PIP  
DTV Channel Number  
Number after – is Sub Channel  
Only one Audio Channel  
In this case English  
Program Information:  
Provided by Broadcaster  
Station Name  
1080i HD: HDTV being received  
May also be 720P for HDTV  
480P is EDTV  
Current  
Program  
Rating  
Closed Caption  
is available but  
is turned off  
Provided by  
Broadcaster  
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Component (YPbPr) Input, no PIP  
Component 1 Input  
Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz  
Main Screen  
480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV),  
Closed Caption  
is available but  
is turned off  
sometimes called YCbCr.  
Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i  
AV Input, no PIP  
AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2  
Information Banners.  
PC Input, no PIP  
PC Input  
Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz  
Main Screen  
PC Format is 1024x768  
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3.5.2 With PIP and POP  
TV Input, with PIP  
Audio is Mono  
PIP/POP Input  
Main Input is TV  
is Component 1  
Stereo & SAP are  
also available  
TV Channel Number  
Current  
Program  
Rating  
Closed Caption  
is available but  
is turned off  
480i; is the only format available on  
NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)  
DTV Input, with PIP  
Only one Audio  
Channel  
DTV Channel Number  
Number after – is Sub Channel  
PIP/POP  
Input is TV  
Program Information:  
Provided by Broadcaster  
In this case English  
Station Name  
1080i HD: HDTV being received  
May also be 720P for HDTV  
480P is EDTV  
Current  
Program  
Rating  
Closed Caption  
is available but  
is turned off  
Provided by  
Broadcaster  
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Component Input, with PIP  
Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz  
Main Input is Component 1  
PIP/POP  
Input is AV1  
480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV),  
Closed Caption  
is available but  
is turned off  
sometimes called YCbCr.  
Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i  
AV Input, with PIP  
AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2  
Information Banners.  
PC Input, with PIP  
Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz  
Main Input is PC  
PIP/POP Input is AV1  
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Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV  
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)  
The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function  
settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other  
settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off.  
The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Special Features, TV Tuner  
Setup and Parental Controls. The main menu options may very depending on your selected input source.  
Note: Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. the TV Rating submenu for  
Parental Controls.  
1.  
Press the MENU button on the remote  
control or the side of the TV and the  
Picture Adjust menu will be shown on  
the screen.  
2.  
Press the  
or  
button on the  
remote control or the VOL + or VOL –  
button on the side of the TV to select  
one of the other menu options.  
Picture Adjust Audio Adjust Special Features TV Tuner Setup Parental Controls  
3.  
4.  
Once the menu option is displayed, press the  
CH + or CH – button on the side of the TV to select one of the items to adjust.  
or  
button on the remote control or the  
Press the  
button on the remote control or the VOL – button on the side of the TV to begin  
adjustment of the item.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Press OK when finished.  
Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust additional options within this menu.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
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4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment  
4.2.1 Picture Mode  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST  
page. Press the  
Mode selection.  
button to highlight the Picture  
Use the  
or  
button to choose from Custom,  
Standard, Movie and Game.  
If Standard, Movie or Game is chosen for the  
Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments  
available for you are for the Backlight and Color  
Temperature; the rest are preset.  
4.2.2 Contrast  
Press the  
button to highlight the Contrast selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed  
out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture.  
4.2.3 Brightness  
Press the  
button to highlight the Brightness selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to  
see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed  
out.  
4.2.4 Color  
Press the  
button to highlight the Color selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Color Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the minimum and maximum available  
levels. Use the or button to adjust the level.  
The Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture.  
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4.2.5 Tint  
Press the  
button to highlight the Tint selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small  
Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position.  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for  
a realistic appearance. In most cases, the default middle position is correct. If people’s faces look too  
orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of this is often too much color.  
4.2.6 Sharpness  
Press the  
button to highlight the Sharpness selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture.  
4.2.7 Color Temperature  
Press the  
button to highlight the option for  
Color Temperature selection.  
NORMAL, the 6500K setting, is the correct  
selection for TV, Video and Movie viewing.  
Press the  
or button if you want to choose the  
Cool or Warm option.  
If you choose the Custom option, then a new  
menu will be displayed showing the primary color  
items, Red, Green and Blue. Press the  
to highlight the color you wish to adjust.  
button  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the color and  
the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar  
as before. Use the  
color.  
or  
button to adjust the  
Press the OK button when finished. Repeat the  
procedure to adjust the other colors if desired.  
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4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment  
4.3.1 Volume  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST  
page. Press the  
ADJUST page.  
button to display the AUDIO  
Press the  
Press the  
button to highlight the Volume selection.  
button to start adjusting the volume and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available  
levels. Use the or button to adjust the level.  
The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on  
the remote or the side of the TV is pressed.  
4.3.2 Bass  
Press the  
button to highlight the Bass selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Bass Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the bass level between the zero and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation.  
4.3.3 Treble  
Press the  
button to highlight the Treble selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Treble Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation.  
4.3.4 Balance  
Press the  
button to highlight the Balance selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the balance and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Balance Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the balance adjustment to the left or right of the  
nominal position. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the left/right balance.  
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4.3.5 Surround  
Press the  
button to highlight the Surround selection.  
Press the button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be On or Off.  
4.3.6 Speakers  
Press the  
button to highlight the Speakers selection.  
Press the button to turn the internal speakers On or Off. You may want to turn-off the internal speakers  
when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System.  
4.4 DTV / TV Input Special Features  
The Special Features menu for DTV is slightly different from the Special Features menu for TV. The  
differences will be pointed out where they exist.  
4.4.1 Language  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST  
page. Press the  
button until the SPECIAL  
FEATURES page is displayed.  
Press the  
button to highlight the Language  
selection. The default is English.  
Press the  
button to select Français or Español.  
4.4.2 Sleep Timer  
Press the  
button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the  
button to select the timer to  
turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.  
4.4.3 Analog Closed Caption  
When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Special Features  
menu.  
Press the  
Press the  
button to highlight the Analog CC selection.  
button to select CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TT1, TT2, TT3 or TT4. Closed Caption for regular  
TV is usually CC1 or CC2.  
4.4.4 Digital Closed Caption  
When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in the Special Features menu.  
Press the  
Press the  
button to highlight the Digital CC selection.  
button to select Service 1.  
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4.4.5 Digital Closed Caption Style  
When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are  
also able to customize the look of the Closed  
Caption.  
Press the  
button to highlight the Digital CC  
Style selection. The default is Broadcast which  
means the style is the same as the broadcast  
channel has chosen for transmission.  
Press the  
button to select Custom.  
The Custom page allows you to change the font  
size and color, the background color, and the  
transparency of the Closed Caption.  
4.4.6 PIP Position  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the PIP Position  
Press the button to select the position of the PIP  
screen within the main screen.  
4.4.7 Image Cleaner  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Image Cleaner  
Press the button to activate the function to clear  
image ghosts. If a stationary image is left too long  
on the screen it will be permanently burnt-in and  
this function will not remove it. Press any key to  
return to normal operation.  
4.4.8 Reset All Settings  
Press the  
button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection.  
Press the  
button to reset the TV to the default factory settings.  
Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password.  
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4.5 TV Tuner Setup  
When you first used your VP42 HDTV you will have setup your TV for regular (NTSC) TV channels using  
the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV  
TUNER SETUP menu.  
4.5.1 Tuner Mode  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST  
page. Press the  
button to display the TV  
TUNER SETUP page for regular (NTSC) TV.  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Tuner Mode  
Press the  
button to choose Cable or Air  
(Antenna) depending upon which equipment you  
have attached to the DTV / TV Input.  
4.5.2 Auto Search  
Press the  
button to highlight the Auto Search  
selection.  
Press the  
button to Auto Search for TV channels  
available. The TV will automatically search for analog  
and digital channels.  
If you wish to cancel the search for channels, press  
and hold the MENU or OK button for a few seconds.  
4.5.3 Skip Channel  
After the TV has stored all of the available TV channels in memory you will find that some channels will  
be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see. Select the channel  
you wish to remove, press the MENU and  
buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then  
press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Press the OK button to select this channel to be  
skipped when using the CH+ or CH- button. You will still be able to select this channel using the number  
buttons on the remote control.  
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4.6 DTV Tuner Setup  
When you first used your VP42 HDTV you will have setup your TV for DTV channels using the Initial  
Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER  
SETUP menu.  
4.6.1 Tuner Mode  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST  
page. Press the  
button to display the TV  
TUNER SETUP page for DTV.  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Tuner Mode  
Press the  
button to choose Cable or Air  
(Antenna) depending upon which equipment you  
have attached to the DTV / TV Input.  
4.6.2 Auto Search  
Press the  
button to highlight the Auto Search  
selection.  
Press the  
button to Auto Search for TV channels  
available. The TV will automatically search for analog  
and digital channels.  
If you wish to cancel the search for channels, press  
and hold the MENU or OK button for a few seconds.  
4.6.3 Skip Channel  
After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you will find that some channels will  
be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see. Select the channel  
you wish to remove, press the MENU and  
buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then  
press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Press the button to select this channel to be skipped  
when using the CH+ or CH- button. You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons  
on the remote control.  
4.6.4 Digital Audio Out  
When receiving digital audio from the DTV / TV Input, the audio is output on the Optical Digital Audio  
connector of the rear of the TV. To configure the output for your Receiver/Amp, press the  
highlight the Digital Audio Out selection.  
button to  
Press the  
button to select Dolby Digital or PCM.  
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4.6.5 Time Zone  
Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will  
ensure that the correct program times are shown  
after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote  
control.  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Auto Search  
Press the  
button to select your area.  
4.6.6 Daylight Saving  
As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times  
are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control.  
4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control  
4.7.1 Parental Lock Enable  
If you want to restrict certain channel and program  
viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental  
Control. Selected programs, movies and channels  
can then be made available only after an  
authorized password has been entered and  
accepted by the TV.  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST  
page.  
Press the  
button to display the  
PARENTAL CONTROL page.  
Press the  
button to highlight the Parental Lock  
Enable selection.  
Press the  
button to turn it on or off.  
A panel will appear requesting that you input the password  
before the TV will continue with your request. The default  
password set in the factory is 0 0 0 0. If you are going to  
use the Parental Control feature you should change the  
password.  
Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset All Settings  
feature (see page 45) does NOT reset the password.  
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4.7.2 TV Rating  
Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.7.1  
to display the Parental Control menu and then  
press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the TV Rating  
button and the Block TV Rating panel  
Press the  
will be displayed.  
In the Block TV Rating panel you can customize  
the program blocking of the following TV ratings:  
Y – All children  
Y7 – Older children  
G – General audience  
PG – Guidance suggested  
14 – Strongly cautioned  
MA – Mature audience  
You can also customize the TV ratings for the following  
content:  
FV – Fantasy violence  
D – Sexual dialog  
L – Adult language  
S – Sexual situations  
V - Violence  
Press the  
or  
button to navigate through the TV rating options. Press the  
button to block  
(locked) or allow (unlocked).  
4.7.3 Movie Rating  
Press the  
button to highlight the Movie Rating selection.  
Press the  
displayed.  
button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be  
In the Block Movie Rating panel you can customize the  
program blocking of the following Movie ratings:  
G – General audience  
PG – Parental guidance suggested  
PG-13 – Recommended for children 13 years of age or older  
R – Mature audience  
NC-17 – No one under 17 years of age  
X – No one under 17 years of age  
Press the  
or  
button to navigate through the Movie rating options. Press the  
button to block  
(locked) or allow (unlocked).  
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4.7.4 Blocked Unrated Programming  
Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.7.1  
to display the Parental Control menu and then  
press the  
button to highlight the Block Unrated  
TV selection.  
Press the  
button to turn-on or turn-off the  
blocking of programming that does not have a  
rating.  
4.7.5 Change the Password  
Press the  
button to highlight the Access Code Edit selection.  
Press the  
displayed.  
button and the new Password panel will be  
Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on  
the remote. Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it  
correctly.  
Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset All Settings  
feature (see page 45) does NOT reset the password.  
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4.8 Video Input Picture  
Adjustment  
The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same  
way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for  
the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu  
difference is that there is no icon along the top for  
DTV / TV adjustments.  
4.9 Video Input Audio Adjustment  
The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way  
for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the  
DTV / TV input in section 4.3.  
The menu  
difference is that there is no icon along the top for  
DTV / TV adjustments.  
4.10 Video Input Special Features  
The Special Features menu operates in the same  
way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for  
the TV input in section 4.4. The menu difference  
is that there is no icon along the top for TV  
adjustments.  
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4.11 Video Input Parental Control  
The Parental Control menu operates in the same  
way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for  
the DTV / TV input in section 4.7. The menu  
difference is that there is no icon along the top for  
DTV / TV adjustments.  
4.12 PC Input Picture Adjustment  
The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section  
4.2 for Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature.  
4.12.1 Auto Adjust  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST  
page. Press the  
Adjust selection.  
button to highlight the Auto  
Press the  
button for the Plasma HDTV to adjust  
to the PC signal timing automatically.  
4.12.2 H-SIZE  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the H-Size  
Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal  
size of the picture. Use the  
adjust the horizontal size.  
or  
button to  
4.12.3 Horizontal Shift  
Press the  
button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Use the  
or  
button to  
adjust the horizontal position.  
4.12.4 Vertical Shift  
Press the  
button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the  
the vertical position.  
or  
button to adjust  
4.12.5 Fine Tune  
Press the  
button to highlight the Fine Tune selection.  
Press the button to start tuning the to the PC signal. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the tuning.  
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4.13 PC Input Audio Adjustment  
The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way  
for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in  
section 4.3. The menu difference is that there are  
no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental  
Control adjustments.  
4.14 PC Input Special  
Features  
The Special Features menu operates in the same  
way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in  
section 4.4. The menu difference is that there is  
no icon along the top for TV adjustments and no  
Closed Caption.  
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4.14.1 Understanding Viewing Features  
Your Plasma HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP)  
mode. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control.  
4.14.2 Viewing Modes  
Normal Mode  
The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are  
added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are  
displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred  
to as pan-and-scan or full frame. These movies were originally filmed in 16:9  
(widescreen), and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3).  
Wide Mode  
When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode,  
the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen.  
When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the  
display image fills the TV screen. If you are watching a widescreen  
(1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will still be black  
bars at the top and bottom.  
Zoom Mode  
When watching a widescreen (1.78:1, 1.85:1, or 2.35:1 source)  
program or movie, the display image is zoomed proportionally to fill the  
width of the screen. The top and bottom are cut off to remove most of  
the source material’s black bars. This mode is good for programs or  
movies with sub-titles.  
Panoramic Mode  
When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode,  
the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched  
horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. The center  
of the image is not stretched.  
Note: Viewing modes are saved based on input. For example, you lasted watched a DVD in widescreen  
mode and then watched TV in standard mode. When you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode  
will return to widescreen.  
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4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode  
Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, you  
can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the  
other picture is displayed in a small window (sub screen). The sub-screen can be set to small, medium or  
large.  
See below for detailed information regarding the PIP sources.  
SUB  
Component Component  
TV  
AV1  
AV2  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
RGB  
1
2
MAIN  
TV  
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AV1  
AV2  
Component 1  
Component 2  
HDMI 1  
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HDMI 2  
9
RGB  
9
9” – Indicates which inputs are available for PIP and POP modes.  
*When HDMI is used for the Sub-Screen it cannot support 1080i.  
4.14.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings  
The PIP channel is independent of the main TV  
channel. To change the PIP channel, press the PIP  
CH + or - button on the remote control.  
Repeated pressing of the PIP button will cycle through  
PIP, POP and Off.  
Repeated pressing of the PIP INPUT button will cycle  
through the inputs for PIP. This button has no effect  
when PIP is off.  
Press the PIP SIZE button to alternate between Small,  
Medium and Large PIP sizes.  
You can swap the program that is in the main picture  
with the program in the PIP sub-picture. To swap the main picture program with the PIP sub-picture  
program, press SWAP on the remote control. If you press SWAP again, it will return the program to the  
main picture. This works the same if you are in the Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode.  
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4.14.5 Setting the Sleep Timer  
The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically.  
To set the Sleep Timer using the remote control:  
1.  
2.  
Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of  
you screen.  
Press the SLEEP button one or more times to select the time you want. The choices are 30,  
60, 90 or 120 minutes.  
To turn off the sleep time using the remote control, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until Off appears  
on the screen.  
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4.15 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control  
You can program the remote control to work with up to four different components. Listed below are the  
steps for programming your VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player.  
4.15.1 Programming for VCR  
1. Manually turn on the VCR.  
2. Press the VCR button on the remote control.  
3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.  
4. Find the programming code for your VCR in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using  
the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered.  
If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component  
and manufacturer.  
5. Point the remote control at the VCR and press the POWER button. The VCR will turn off.  
Note:  
a)  
b)  
If your VCR does not respond, try all the codes for your VCR brand. If the codes do not  
work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”  
Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may  
include more functionality.  
4.15.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box  
1. Manually turn on the Cable Box.  
2. Press the CBL button on the remote control.  
3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.  
4. Find the programming code for your Cable Box in the code list in the back of this book and enter it  
using the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is  
entered.  
If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and  
manufacturer.  
5. Point the remote control at the Cable Box and press the POWER button. The Cable Box will turn off.  
Note:  
a)  
b)  
If your Cable Set-Top Box does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes  
do not work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”  
Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may  
include more functionality.  
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4.15.3 Programming for DVD Player  
1. Manually turn on the DVD Player.  
2. Press the DVD button on the remote control.  
3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.  
4. Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list in the back of this book and enter it  
using the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is  
entered.  
If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and  
manufacturer.  
5. Point the remote control at the DVD Player and press the POWER button. The DVD Player will turn  
off.  
Note:  
a)  
If your DVD player does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not  
work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”  
b)  
Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may  
include more functionality.  
4.15.4 Searching for Component Codes  
If you cannot find the manufacturer in the component list or the program code does not work, you can use  
the remote control to search for the correct component code.  
To search for a component code:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the component.  
Press the matching component button on the remote control.  
Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED flashes twice.  
Press 9 9 1. The LED flashes twice.  
Point the remote control at the component and then alternate between pressing the POWER  
button and the component button on the remote control until the component turns off.  
If the component still does not respond, clear the component button, then repeat the search  
procedure.  
4.16 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote  
Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your Plasma HDTV. To use a cable or satellite  
remote to work the Plasma HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information  
on how to program the remote. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV  
units), first try 11758 and then, if that does not work, 10178. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 4-  
digit code, try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 3-digit code  
(Echostar or Dish Network for example), use code 627.  
Note: Some buttons may not function as expected on your cable or satellite remote. Typically power,  
volume and mute will work.  
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting  
5.1 Maintenance  
Important  
1.  
2.  
Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV.  
Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such  
chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause paint to  
peel.  
Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control  
1.  
2.  
Use the VIZIO soft cloth (included) for cleaning.  
If the housing or remote control is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth moistened with  
diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to  
prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the display with a dry cloth after  
cleaning.  
Cleaning the Screen  
1.  
2.  
Use the VIZIO soft cotton cloth (included) to gently clean the screen.  
The screen glass is very fragile. Do not scrape it with any sharp object. Do not press or tap  
the screen to avoid cracking. When the screen is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth  
moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth  
before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the display with a  
dry cloth after cleaning.  
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide  
If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the  
following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the  
display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-714-668-0588 or e-  
mail us at [email protected].  
Problem  
Solution  
No power.  
Make sure the power button is ON (Green LED).  
Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket.  
Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the power outlet to verify that the  
outlet is supplying the proper voltage.  
No sound.  
Check your audio connection  
Press MUTE on the remote control again, so that MUTE disappears from the screen  
Check your audio settings, your TV audio may be set to SAP, min or speakers off  
Press the Volume + (Up) key on your remote control  
Make sure that headphones are not connected  
If the screen is black.  
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Problem  
Solution  
Power is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video  
image.  
output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached  
to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc.  
Adjust brightness and contrast.  
Check Source settings.  
Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it  
appear.  
is securely connected.  
Control buttons do not work.  
Press only one button at a time.  
Remote Control does not Make sure batteries are inserted correctly  
work.  
Batteries could be weak.  
Make sure you have selected TV on the remote.  
There appears to be image For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. If HD  
quality issues.  
content is not available view “Standard Definition” from a digital source. Standard,  
analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV  
has video that is many times better than old TV’s and so you can see interference  
and deficiencies you did not know you had.  
You cannot see a picture.  
Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.  
Make sure that the power button is turned on.  
Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input source.  
If your TV is connected to your computer in RGB or HDMI mode, press any key on  
your keyboard to “wake” your computer.  
You see a distorted picture or You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles, or  
hear unusual sound.  
fluorescent lights. If you have not mounted it on the wall, try moving your TV to  
another location to see if this is the cause of the problem.  
The picture has abnormal Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back  
patterns.  
of your TV.  
Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your TV. Compare the  
video input source’s specifications with your TV specifications.  
The display image does not If you are using RGB mode, make sure that H Size and V Position in the On Screen  
cover the entire screen.  
Display (OSD) are set correctly.  
If you are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i input, use the WIDE button  
on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes.  
You can see a picture but you Make sure that the volume is not turned down.  
cannot hear sound.  
Make sure that the sound is not muted.  
Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly.  
The TV has pixels that are Your Plasma HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision  
always dark or colored.  
technology, however, sometimes some pixels of your Plasma HDTV may not  
display. Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of  
product and do not constitute a defective product.  
You see “noise” or “trash” on When your Plasma HDTV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the  
the screen.  
signal is up-converted (increased) to match your TV’s display capabilities. Up-  
converting can cause noise or trash.  
You switch to a different input The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it. If the sound  
and the volume changes. level is higher or lower from another source, then the loudness will change.  
You switch to a different input The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular input  
and the screen size changes.  
(AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and TV).  
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Tips for High-Definition Users.  
The Plasma HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content.  
Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB.  
However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image  
distortions can occur.  
Tips for Letterbox Content Users.  
Letterboxed (or “Widescreen”) versions of DVD movies are most commonly  
formatted for standard 4:3 Televisions. The Plasma HDTV has the capability of  
expanding this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image  
accuracy. To use this function, press the “ZOOM” key on the remote control  
and cycle among the available options.  
5.3 Telephone & Technical Support  
Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in  
unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem  
over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please  
contact our Support Department at the number below.  
Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence.  
For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone.  
Tel: (714)668-0588  
Hours of operations:  
6:00am – 6:00pm PST Monday – Friday  
10:00am – 2:00pm PST Saturday – Sunday  
Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number and date of purchase available before you call.  
VIZIO  
320A Kalmus Drive  
Costa Mesa, CA 92626  
Tel: (714) 668.0588 Fax: (714) 668-9099  
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5.4 Compliance  
Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for  
each area.  
USA  
UL  
Canada  
Germany  
UK  
CSA  
VDE  
BASE/BS  
Japan  
Electric Appliance Control Act  
5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
4.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Notice:  
1.  
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
2.  
3.  
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with  
the emission limits.  
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized  
modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such  
interference.  
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Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information  
6.1 Specifications  
Specifications  
Panel  
41.65” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio  
Resolution  
Pixel (Dot) Pitch  
1024 x 768 pixels  
0.9mm (H) x 0.676mm (V)  
Display Compatibility HDTV (720P)  
Signal Compatibility  
Colors  
480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)  
231 Billion  
Brightness  
Contrast  
480 cd/m2 (typical) with film filter on panel  
10,000:1 (max)  
Viewing Angle  
Inputs  
>170° (horizontal and vertical)  
1x Co-axial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 2x HDMI™** with HDCP (1 with Stereo Audio RCA), 2x  
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio, 1x S-Video plus Stereo  
Audio (shared in AV2), 2x Composite Video plus Stereo Audio (AV1 & AV2)  
Outputs  
1x 5.1 Audio from DTV input only (SPDIF Optical), 1x Stereo Audio (RCA)  
Features  
Single Scan Technology for Higher Contrast, Reduced Solarisation and Reduced False  
Contouring, PIP, POP, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion  
Adaptive De-Interlace, Picture Enhancement, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input, NTSC Video  
decoding via Video (AV, S-Video or Component), Progressive Scan Video via HDMI™**,  
Component or RGB, HDTV via HDMI™**, Component or RGB (Set-Top Box required),  
Computer 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024 via RGB, Sound Enhancement  
Speakers  
Built-in, 10W x 2  
Panel Life  
Power  
60,000 hours to half the original brightness  
Input  
IEC Connector for direct power line connection  
110 ~ 240Vac at 50/60Hz  
Voltage Range  
Power Consumption  
380W Max (320W average)  
Environmental Conditions  
Operating  
Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~6,560 ft  
Non-Operating  
Dimensions  
Net Weight  
Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~9,840 ft  
42.25” W x 29.84” H x 11.4” D with stand; 42.25” W x 28.8” H x 4.3” D without stand  
73 lbs with stand; 63 lbs without stand  
89.3 lbs  
Gross Weight  
Certifications  
CSA, FCC Class B  
*Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.  
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6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions  
Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound.  
Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height.  
For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall.  
Aspect Ratio (16x9): “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio which is more like a movie screen than a traditional  
TV. For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 28 inches wide and 16 inches tall.  
Digital TV (DTV): Television delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves that contain  
information that is digitally encoded for improved quality and efficiency.  
Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV): A better digital television transmission than SDTV with at least 480P,  
in a 16x9 or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is the quality used by most DVD players.  
EDTV provides 300-400,000 pixels.  
HDTV Monitor (sometimes called HDTV Ready): A set that can display HDTV programming if you have  
a separate HDTV tuner, HD Cable Set-Top Box or HD Satellite Set-Top-Box Receiver.  
HDTV Tuner (also decoder, receiver, set-top box): A device capable of receiving and outputting HDTV  
signals for display. It may be stand-alone or integrated in the set.  
High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at least  
720 progressively scanned lines (720P) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i) and Dolby digital surround sound.  
HDTV provides 900,000-2.1 million pixels.  
Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set. It does not need a separate set-  
top box to receive over-the-air DTV signals.  
Interlace Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first, then  
filling the in the even lines (this happens instantaneously).  
Plug-and-Play or Digital Cable Ready: A DTV or other device for digital cable consumers that plugs  
directly into the cable jack and does not require a separate set-top box. Plug-and-Play TV owners must  
obtain a CableCARD from their cable company in order to view scrambled programming services.  
Progressive Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively  
(progressively).  
Standard Definition TV (SDTV): Basic digital television transmission that may be displayed with fewer  
than 480 progressively scanned lines (480P) in 16 x 9 or 4 x 3 format. 480 interlaced (480i) is the quality  
of today’s analog TV system.  
Source: Buying a Digital Television, CEA, HDTV Guide, 2005  
Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)  
and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition (CERC) have made a new tip sheet available for digital  
television (DTV) retailers to reproduce and distribute to consumers on the sales floor. The file may be  
downloaded online at www.dtv.gov. While you’re there, check out the other useful information in the FCC  
is making available to consumers interested in learning more about the analog to digital transition.  
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6.3 Index  
Accessories, 5  
Extended Warranty, 66  
Adjustments  
Glossary, 62  
Closed Caption, 13  
Selecting the Screen Size, 13, 32, 52, 62  
Stepping through TV Channels, 32  
Volume, 9, 32, 57  
Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 57  
Co-axial RF  
HDMI  
Connecting your DVD Player, 17  
Connecting your Set-Top Box, 22  
Inputs  
Antenna, 3  
Connectors, 16  
Connecting for DTV, 26  
Connecting for TV, 27  
Component  
Rear Label, 10  
Rear Label, 11  
Installation  
Connecting your DVD Player, 19  
Connecting your Set-Top Box, 24  
Composite (AV)  
Connecting your DVD Player, 20, 21  
Connecting your VCR, 25  
Connecting your Video Camera, 25  
Controls  
Front Panel, 9  
Side Panel, 9  
DTV  
Base removal, 6  
Preparation, 5  
Safety Instructions, 2  
Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 30  
OSD  
Brightness Adjustment, 61  
Closed Caption Selection, 13  
Color Adjustment, 16  
Contrast Adjustment, 61  
Image Cleaner, 43  
Audio Adjustment, 41  
Parental Control, 46  
Picture Adjustment, 39  
Special Features, 42  
Tuner Setup, 45  
Outputs  
Using 5.1 Surround with a Home Theatre System, 28  
Using an external Receiver/Amp, 28  
Parental Control  
Block Unrated Programming, 48  
Movie Rating, 47  
Parental Lock Enable, 46  
Password change, 48  
TV Rating, 47  
DTV Audio Adjust  
Balance, 41  
Bass, 41  
Simulated Surround Sound, 42  
Speakers On/Off, 42  
Treble, 41  
PC Input  
Audio Adjustment, 51  
Picture Adjustment, 50  
Special Features, 51  
PC Picture Adjust  
Volume, 41  
DTV Picture Adjust  
Brightness, 39  
Color, 39  
Auto Adjust, 50  
Color Temperature, 40  
Contrast, 39  
Picture Mode, 39  
Fine Tune, 50  
Horizontal Position, 50  
Horizontal Size, 50  
Sharpness, 40  
Tint, 40  
DTV Special Features  
Closed Caption, 42  
Closed Caption Style, 43  
Image Clean, 43  
Vertical Position, 50  
PIP and POP Inputs, 53  
Remote  
Batteries, 15  
Layout, 12, 15, 55  
Range, 15  
Language, 42  
Remote Control  
PIP Position, 43  
Reset, 43  
Sleep Timer, 42  
Codes for other devices., 67  
Programming to work your DVD Player, 56  
Programming to work your Set-Top Box, 55  
Programming to work your VCR, 55  
Setting the Sleep Timer, 54  
Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your  
VIZIO TV, 56  
DTV Tuner Setup  
Auto Search, 45  
Daylight Saving, 46  
Digital Audio Out, 45  
Skip Channel, 45  
RGB  
Time Zone, 46  
Tuner Mode, 45  
DVI  
Connecting your PC, 29  
Screen Size explanation, 52  
S-Video  
Connecting your DVD Player, 18  
Connecting your Set-Top Box, 23  
Connecting your DVD Player, 20, 21  
Technical Specifications, 61  
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TV  
Image Clean, 43  
Language, 42  
Audio Adjustment, 41  
Parental Control, 46  
Picture Adjustment, 39  
Special Features, 42  
Tuner Setup, 44  
TV Audio Adjust  
Balance, 41  
PIP Position, 43  
Reset, 43  
Sleep Timer, 42  
TV Tuner Setup  
Auto Search, 44  
Skip Channel, 44  
Tuner Mode, 44  
Video Input  
Bass, 41  
Simulated Surround Sound, 42  
Speakers On/Off, 42  
Treble, 41  
Audio Adjustment, 49  
Parental Control, 50  
Picture Adjustment, 49  
Special Features, 49  
Warranty, 66  
Volume, 41  
TV Picture Adjust  
Brightness, 39  
Watching TV  
Color, 39  
Color Temperature, 40  
Contrast, 39  
Basic Adjustments, 32  
Basic connections, 30  
First Startup, 30  
Picture Mode, 39  
Tint, 40  
TV Special Features  
Closed Caption, 42  
Getting your Programs, 32  
Program Information, 33  
Status Information, 34  
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6.4 Limited Product Warranty  
Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor and is only valid when  
purchased from an Authorized Reseller, only on new and non-refurbished product, and available to customers in the Continental US,  
Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. See below for the VIZIO Extended Service warranty.  
VIZIO’s Responsibility  
VIZIO Displays purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one  
(1) year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the monitor using  
new or refurbished parts.  
Service Labor  
During a period of one (1) year from the effective warranty date, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a  
manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must first call our  
Customer Support at (714) 668-0588. The determination of service will be made by VIZIO Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT  
RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.  
Parts  
New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts will be used for repairs by VIZIO at its designated Service Center for one  
(1) year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty  
period.  
Service  
During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace defective parts, including  
replacement of the entire Panel. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time  
Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs, you are responsible for all transportation charges to and from the  
service facility. VIZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the unit.  
Packaging and Shipping Instruction  
When you send the product to an authorized VIZIO service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an  
equivalent as designated by VIZIO  
Not Covered  
This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit accidents, abuse, misuse, operation  
contrary to furnished instructions, operation on incorrect power supplies, operation with faulty associated equipment, modification,  
alteration, improper servicing, tampering or normal wear and tear or TVs on which the serial number has been removed or defaced.  
Image Sticking caused by operating at excessive brightness levels for extended periods or mishandling are not covered by this  
warranty.  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. OUR LIABILITY  
FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING OUR  
NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT,  
SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY. WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF  
USE, COMMERCIAL LOSS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is the only warranty  
applicable; no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty.  
VIZIO retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages are covered by the warranty. In case of a claim  
that is not covered by the warranty, you will be contacted to determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether  
the product should be returned to you as received by the repair center.  
Owner’s Responsibility  
Effective Warranty Date  
Warranty begins on the date of sale to the end user. To ensure warranty service, keep the dated bill or sale receipt as evidence of  
the purchase date.  
Warranty Service  
For warranty service information, contact VIZIO Customer Support at (714) 668-0588, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm PST or visit  
is at the owner’s expense. You must provide the model, serial number and date of purchase. Before you ask for warranty service,  
read your User Manual. You might avoid a service call.  
Warranty conditions are subject to change, for latest Warranty Terms and Conditions and additional information regarding your  
warranty, please see complete details online at www.VIZIOCE.com.  
6.4.1 VIZIO Extended Service Warranty  
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Depending on your model, plans are offered for 2-5 years. Visit www.vizioce.com or call 1-800-988-4196 to purchase a plan today.  
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6.5 Component Program Codes  
Setup Code for VCR’s  
Setup Code for VCR’s  
Setup Code for VCR’s  
ABS  
21972  
Emerson  
20035, 20037,  
Marantz  
20035, 20081  
20037  
20184, 20240,  
20045, 20121,  
20043, 20209,  
20002, 20278,  
20479  
Admiral  
20048, 20209  
20278  
Marta  
Aiko  
Matsushita  
Media Center PC  
MEI  
20035, 20162  
21972  
Aiwa  
20037, 20479  
21972  
Fisher  
Fuji  
20047, 20104  
20035, 20033  
20045  
Alienware  
America Action  
American High  
Amoisonic  
Anam  
20035  
20278  
Memorex  
20035, 20162,  
20037, 20048,  
20039, 20047,  
20240, 20104,  
20209, 20479  
Fujitsu  
Gateway  
GE  
20035  
21972  
20479  
20060, 20035,  
20240  
20162, 20037,  
20240, 20278  
MGA  
20240, 20043  
20240  
MGN Technology  
Microsoft  
Mind  
General  
Go Video  
GoldStar  
20045  
20432  
Anam National  
Asha  
20162  
21972  
20240  
21972  
20037, 20209,  
20038, 20225  
Audiovox  
20037, 20278  
20240  
Minolta  
20042  
Beaumark  
Bell & Howell  
Broksonic  
Haojie  
20240  
Mitsubishi  
Motorola  
MTC  
20067, 20043  
20035, 20048  
20240  
20104  
Harman/Kardon  
Harwood  
Hewlett Packard  
HI-Q  
20081, 20038  
20072  
20184, 20121,  
20209, 20002,  
20479  
21972  
Multitech  
NEC  
20072  
Calix  
20037  
20047  
20035, 20037,  
20048, 20104,  
20067, 20038  
Canon  
Carver  
CCE  
20035  
Hitachi  
20037, 20042,  
20055  
20081  
Newave  
Nikko  
20037  
20037  
20240  
21972  
20035  
Howard Computers  
HP  
21972  
20072, 20278  
20048, 20081  
20037, 20278  
20072  
21972  
Changhong  
Citizen  
Colt  
Noblex  
Hughes Network  
Systems  
20042, 20739  
Northgate  
Olympus  
Optimus  
iBUYPOWER  
JVC  
21972  
Craig  
20037, 20047,  
20240, 20072  
20045, 20067  
20037, 20278  
20067, 20038  
20072  
21062, 20162,  
20037, 20048,  
20104, 20432  
KEC  
Curtis Mathes  
20060, 20035,  
20162  
Kenwood  
KLH  
Orion  
20184, 20209,  
20002, 20479  
Cybernex  
CyberPower  
Daewoo  
20240  
21972  
Kodak  
Kolin  
20035, 20037  
20043  
Panasonic  
21062, 20035,  
20162, 20616,  
20225  
20045, 20104,  
20278  
LG  
20037, 20045,  
20042, 20209,  
20038  
Penney  
20035, 20037,  
20240, 20042,  
20038  
Dell  
21972  
Denon  
20042  
Logik  
20072  
20037  
DirecTV  
20739  
Pentax  
Philco  
Philips  
20042  
LXI  
Durabrand  
Electrohome  
Electrophonic  
Emerex  
20039, 20038  
20037  
20035, 20479  
Magnavox  
20035, 20039,  
20081  
20035, 20081,  
20739, 20618  
20037  
Magnin  
20240  
Pilot  
20037  
20032  
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Setup Code for Cable  
Converters  
Pioneer  
Polk Audio  
Profitronic  
Proscan  
Protec  
20042, 20067  
Tatung  
Technics  
Teco  
20045, 20067  
Daeryung  
01877, 00877,  
00477, 00008  
20081  
20035, 20162  
20240  
20035, 20037,  
20048, 20038  
Digi  
00637  
00476  
00637  
00476  
20060  
Director  
Dumont  
Gehua  
Teknika  
Tivo  
20035, 20037  
20072  
20636, 20618,  
21503, 20739  
Pulsar  
20039  
Qisheng  
Quasar  
Radix  
20060  
TMK  
20240  
General  
Instrument  
00476, 00810,  
00276, 00003,  
00014  
20035, 20162  
20037  
Toshiba  
20045, 20042,  
20067, 20043,  
21503, 21008,  
21972  
GoldStar  
Hamlin  
Hitachi  
Jerrold  
00144  
Randex  
RCA  
20037  
00009, 00273  
00014  
Totevision  
Touch  
20037, 20240  
21972  
20060, 20035,  
20240, 20042,  
20880  
00476, 00810,  
00276, 00003,  
00012, 00014  
Unitech  
20240  
Realistic  
20035, 20037,  
20048, 20047,  
20104  
Vector  
20045  
KNC  
00008  
00144  
00000  
Vector Research  
Victor  
20038  
ReplayTV  
Runco  
20616  
LG  
20067  
20039  
Memorex  
Motorola  
Video Concepts  
Videomagic  
Videosonic  
Viewsonic  
Wards  
20045  
Sampo  
20037, 20048  
00476, 00810,  
00276, 01254,  
01376  
20037  
Samsung  
20240, 20045,  
20432  
20240  
MultiVision  
Pace  
00012  
Sanky  
Sansui  
20048, 20039  
21972  
01877, 00237  
20067, 20209,  
20479  
20060, 20035,  
20048, 20047,  
20081, 20240,  
20042, 20072  
Panasonic  
00000, 00008,  
00107  
Sanyo  
Scott  
20047, 20240,  
20104  
Panther  
Paragon  
Philips  
00637  
White  
Westinghouse  
20209, 20072  
20184, 20045,  
20121, 20043  
00000  
XR-1000  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
20035, 20072  
20038  
00317, 01305  
Sears  
20035, 20037,  
20047, 20042,  
20104  
Pioneer  
01877, 00877,  
00144, 00533  
20039, 20033,  
20209, 20479  
Sharp  
20048, 20209  
20072  
Pulsar  
00000  
Shintom  
Shogun  
Singer  
ZT Group  
21972  
Quasar  
00000  
20240  
RadioShack  
Regal  
00883  
20072  
00279, 00273  
00000  
Setup Code for Cable  
Converters  
Sonic Blue  
Sony  
20616  
Runco  
20035, 20032,  
20033, 20636,  
21972  
ABC  
00003, 00008,  
Samsung  
Scientific Atlanta  
00000, 00144  
00014  
00899  
00014  
00899  
00883  
00883  
00883  
01877, 00877,  
00477, 00008  
Americast  
Bell & Howell  
Bell South  
Clearmaster  
ClearMax  
STS  
20042  
Sony  
01006  
Sylvania  
20035, 20081,  
20043  
Starcom  
Supercable  
Supermax  
Tocom  
00003, 00014  
00276  
Systemax  
21972  
21972  
20037  
00883  
Tagar Systems  
Tashiko  
Coolmax  
00012  
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Converters  
Setup Code for Satellite  
Receivers  
Setup Code for DVD Players  
20796, 21056,  
21937, 20794,  
21020, 21915  
Torx  
00003  
00000  
00276  
00883  
00003  
00883  
00883  
00883  
00883  
JVC  
00775  
Toshiba  
Trans PX  
Tristar  
TS  
LG  
01414, 01226  
00724, 00722  
00724  
Blaupunkt  
Blue Parade  
Broksonic  
Changhong  
CineVision  
Coby  
20717  
Magnavox  
Memorex  
Mitsubishi  
Motorola  
NEC  
20571  
20695  
00749  
20627, 21061  
20869  
V2  
00869  
Viewmaster  
Vision  
01270  
21086  
Next Level  
Panasonic  
Paysat  
00869  
Curtis Mathes  
CyberHome  
21087  
Vortex View  
Zenith  
00247, 00701  
00724  
21024, 21023,  
21129, 20816,  
21117  
00000, 00525,  
00899  
Philips  
01142, 00749,  
01749, 00724,  
01076, 00722,  
00099, 01442  
Daewoo  
20833, 21172,  
20869  
Setup Code for Satellite  
Receivers  
Denon  
20490  
Proscan  
Proton  
00392, 00566  
01535  
DVD2000  
Emerson  
Enterprise  
Fisher  
20521  
AlphaStar  
Chaparral  
Crossdigital  
DirecTV  
00772  
00216  
01109  
20591, 20675  
20591  
RadioShack  
RCA  
00869  
00392, 00566,  
00855, 00143,  
01392  
21919  
00392, 00566,  
00639, 01142,  
00247, 00749,  
01749, 00724,  
00819, 01856,  
01076, 01109,  
00099, 01392,  
01640, 01442,  
01414, 01108  
Funai  
20675  
Samsung  
01276, 01109,  
01108  
Gateway  
GE  
21158, 21073  
20522, 20717  
Sanyo  
SKY  
01219  
Go Video  
20744, 20833,  
21099, 20783,  
21075, 20869,  
21730  
00856  
Sony  
00639, 01640  
00869  
Dish Network  
System  
01005, 00775,  
01505  
Star Choice  
Tivo  
Greenhill  
20717  
01142, 01442  
Harman/Kardon  
Hitachi  
20582, 20702  
Dishpro  
01005, 00775,  
01505  
Toshiba  
00749, 01749,  
00790, 01285  
20573, 20664,  
21919  
Echostar  
01005, 00775,  
01505  
UltimateTV  
Uniden  
01640, 01392  
00724, 00722  
01535  
Hiteker  
Initial  
Integra  
JBL  
20672  
Expressvu  
GE  
00775  
00566  
00869  
20717  
US Digital  
USDTV  
Voom  
20627, 21924  
20702  
General  
01535  
Instrument  
00869  
JVC  
20558, 20623,  
20867  
GOI  
00775  
01246  
01535  
Zenith  
00856, 01856  
Goodmans  
Hisense  
Hitachi  
Kenwood  
KLH  
20490, 20534  
20717, 21020,  
21149  
Setup Code for DVD Players  
00819, 00222,  
01250  
Aiwa  
20641, 21912  
20770  
Koss  
Lasonic  
LG  
20651, 21980  
20798  
HTS  
00775  
Akai  
Hughes Network  
Systems  
01142, 00749,  
01749, 01442  
Allegro  
Apex Digital  
20869  
20591, 20869,  
20801  
20672, 20717,  
20797, 21061,  
I-Lo  
01535  
Liquid Video  
21980  
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Setup Code for CD Players  
Lite-On  
21158, 21058  
20511  
SVA  
20717  
20675  
20675  
Miro  
30000  
Loewe  
Sylvania  
Symphonic  
Teac  
Mission  
MTC  
30157  
Magnavox  
20503, 20539,  
21976, 21914,  
20675  
30420  
20717, 21984,  
20809  
NSM  
30157  
Onkyo  
Optimus  
30868, 30101  
Marantz  
Memorex  
Microsoft  
Mintek  
20539  
Technics  
Theta Digital  
Toshiba  
20490  
31063, 30000,  
30032, 30037,  
30420, 30179,  
31075, 30145  
20695  
20571  
20522  
20503, 20695  
20123, 20124  
20503  
20717  
V, Inc.  
Panasonic  
Parasound  
Philips  
30029  
Mitsubishi  
Nesa  
21521, 20521  
20717  
Urban Concepts  
Xbox  
30420  
20522  
30626, 30157  
Norcent  
Onkyo  
21003  
Yamaha  
20490, 20539,  
20545  
Pioneer  
31063, 31062,  
30032  
20503, 20627,  
21924, 20792  
Zenith  
20503, 20591,  
20869  
Polk Audio  
Proton  
30157  
30157  
30157  
30157  
30029  
31075  
Oritron  
20651, 21980  
Panasonic  
20490, 21762,  
21990  
QED  
Setup Code for CD Players  
Philips  
20503, 20539,  
20646, 21914  
Quad  
Aiwa  
30157  
30420  
30029  
Quasar  
RadioShack  
RCA  
Pioneer  
Polaroid  
Polk Audio  
Portland  
Proscan  
Qwestar  
RCA  
20525, 20571  
21086, 21061  
20539  
Burmester  
California Audio  
Labs  
31062, 30032,  
30420, 30179,  
30053  
Carver  
30157, 30179  
30873  
20770  
Realistic  
Rotel  
30420, 30179  
30157, 30420  
30157  
Denon  
20522  
DKK  
30000  
20651  
SAE  
DMX Electronics  
Dynamic Bass  
Fisher  
30157  
20522, 20571,  
20717, 20822  
Sansui  
Sanyo  
30157  
30179  
Rio  
20869  
30179  
30179  
Rotel  
20623  
SAST  
30157  
Garrard  
30420  
Sampo  
Samsung  
20752, 20698  
Sharp  
30861, 30037  
30888, 30036  
30157  
Genexxa  
Harman/Kardon  
Hitachi  
30032  
20490, 20573,  
21932, 21075,  
20820  
Silsonic  
Sonic Frontiers  
Sony  
30157, 30173  
30032  
30490, 30000,  
30100  
Integra  
30101  
Sansui  
20695  
JVC  
30072  
Sanyo  
20695  
Soundesign  
TAG McLaren  
Tascam  
Teac  
30145  
Kenwood  
30826, 30626,  
30028, 30037,  
30036, 30190  
Sharp  
20630, 20752  
21117  
30157  
Sharper Image  
Sherwood  
Shinco  
30420  
20770  
Krell  
30157  
30157  
30157  
30420  
20717  
Linn  
Technics  
Victor  
30029  
Shinsonic  
Sonic Blue  
Sony  
20533  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
30072  
20869, 21099  
30626, 30029,  
30157  
Wards  
30157, 30053  
30888, 30036  
20533, 20864,  
21033, 21904,  
21903  
Yamaha  
MCS  
30029  
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Amp/Tuners  
Setup Code for TV’s  
Zonda  
30157  
Advent  
Aiko  
10761, 10842  
10092  
JVC  
30074, 31263  
Kenwood  
31313, 31570,  
30027  
Aiwa  
Akai  
11914  
Setup Code for Audio  
Amplifiers  
10812, 10702,  
10030, 10672,  
11903  
KLH  
31428  
Bose  
30674  
30078  
30331  
30321  
30321  
30264  
30395  
30395  
30321  
30264  
30689  
30078  
30331  
30078  
30354, 30133  
Magnavox  
31189, 31269,  
30531  
GE  
Albatron  
10700, 10843  
10180  
Marantz  
31189, 31269,  
30039  
JVC  
America Action  
Anam  
Marantz  
Nakamichi  
NEC  
10250, 10180,  
10700  
MCS  
30039  
Onkyo  
Optimus  
30842, 30135  
Anam National  
Anhua  
10250, 10650  
10051  
31023, 30670,  
30531, 31074  
Optimus  
Realistic  
Sansui  
Shure  
AOC  
10451, 10093,  
10180, 10060,  
10030, 10178,  
10092  
Panasonic  
Philips  
31518, 30039  
31189, 31269  
Pioneer  
31023, 30150,  
30014, 30630,  
30531  
Apex Digital  
Audiovox  
10748, 10765,  
10879, 10767,  
11943  
Sony  
Soundesign  
Victor  
Proscan  
Qisheng  
Quasar  
31254  
31609  
30039  
31263  
10451, 10180,  
10875, 10092,  
10623  
Wards  
Yamaha  
Baile  
10661  
RadioShack  
RCA  
Beijing  
10812, 10661  
10154  
31023, 31609,  
31254, 30531,  
31074  
Bell & Howell  
BenQ  
Setup Code for Audio  
Amp/Tuners  
11032  
Sharper Image  
Silsonic  
31263  
30176  
Bradford  
Broksonic  
10180  
ADC  
Aiwa  
30531  
10236, 10463,  
11911, 11938,  
11905, 11935,  
11929  
31405, 31243,  
30121  
Sony  
31058, 31441,  
31258, 31759  
Anam  
31609, 31074  
31189  
Soundesign  
Stereophonics  
Sunfire  
30670  
Cailing  
10748  
Audiotronic  
Bose  
31023  
Candle  
10030  
31229  
31313  
Carnivale  
Carver  
10030  
Capetronic  
Carver  
Coby  
30531  
Teac  
31074, 31267  
10054  
31189  
Technics  
31308, 31518,  
30039  
Celebrity  
Celera  
10000  
31263  
Thorens  
Victor  
31189  
30074  
30014  
10765  
Denon  
31360, 31142,  
30904  
Changcheng  
Changhong  
10051, 10661  
Fonmix  
31360  
31263  
30110  
31273  
30027  
30135  
30110  
Wards  
10156, 10765,  
11156, 10767  
Glory Horse  
Harman/Kardon  
Hitachi  
Yamaha  
30176, 31276,  
31176  
Ching Tai  
Chun Yun  
10092  
10000, 10180,  
10700, 10092,  
10843  
Inkel  
Setup Code for TV’s  
Integra  
Chung Hsin  
Cinema  
10180, 10053  
10672  
Addison  
Admiral  
10092  
10093, 10463  
JBL  
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Setup Code for TV’s  
Citizen  
10060, 10030,  
11928, 10092  
Gateway  
GE  
11756, 11755  
Kangli  
KEC  
10661  
11447, 10047,  
11454, 10051,  
10451, 10180,  
10030, 10178,  
11917, 10092,  
11907, 11922  
10180  
Clarion  
10180  
Kenwood  
KLH  
10030  
Commercial  
Solutions  
11447, 10047  
10765, 10767  
Kolin  
10180, 10150,  
10053  
Conrowa  
10156, 10145,  
11156  
Gibralter  
GoldStar  
10017, 10030  
KTV  
Kunlun  
LG  
10180, 10030  
10051, 10661  
Contec  
10180  
10180  
10054  
10180  
10154, 10030,  
10178, 11926  
Craig  
Grunpy  
Haier  
10180  
11034  
10178  
10060, 10030,  
10178, 10856,  
10700, 10025  
Crosley  
Crown  
Hallmark  
Hankook  
Curtis Mathes  
10047, 10054,  
10154, 10451,  
10093, 10060,  
10702, 10030,  
10145, 10166  
Lloyd's  
LXI  
11904  
10180, 10030,  
10178  
10047, 10054,  
10154, 10156,  
10178  
Harley Davidson  
Harman/Kardon  
Harvard  
11904  
10054  
10180  
10093  
10865  
10451  
Magnasonic  
Magnavox  
11928, 11913  
CXC  
10180  
11454, 10054,  
10030, 10706,  
11931, 11254,  
11913, 11904,  
11944  
Daewoo  
10154, 10451,  
10180, 10030,  
10178, 10672,  
11928, 10092,  
10661, 11909,  
10623, 10700  
Havermy  
Helios  
Hello Kitty  
Hisense  
Magnin  
11907  
Dayu  
10661  
11080  
10145  
10017  
10156, 10748,  
10145, 11156  
Marantz  
10054, 10030,  
10704  
Dell  
Hitachi  
10156, 10030,  
10178, 11145,  
10145, 10092,  
11904, 11156  
Matsushita  
Maxent  
10250, 10650  
11755  
Denon  
Dumont  
Durabrand  
Megapower  
Megatron  
Memorex  
10700  
10463, 10180,  
10178, 10171,  
11034  
Hongmei  
Huafa  
10093  
10145  
10145  
10051  
10661  
10054  
10017  
10054  
10000  
10178, 10145  
10154, 10463,  
10150, 10178,  
11911, 11926,  
11924, 11920,  
11927  
Electroband  
Emerson  
10000  
Huari  
10154, 10236,  
10463, 10180,  
10178, 10171,  
11944, 11909,  
11929, 11905,  
11928, 10623,  
11911  
Huodateji  
Imperial Crown  
Infinity  
Inteq  
MGA  
10150, 10030,  
10178, 11907  
Midland  
Mitsubishi  
10047, 10017,  
10051  
JBL  
Envision  
Ether  
10030  
10154, 10250,  
10093, 10236,  
10180, 11250,  
10150, 10030,  
10178, 11917,  
10836  
JCB  
10030  
Jean  
10156, 10051,  
10236, 10092  
Firstar  
Fisher  
Fortress  
Fujitsu  
Funai  
10236  
10154  
Jensen  
Jiahua  
Jinfeng  
Jinxing  
10761  
10051  
10051  
10093  
Monivision  
Motorola  
MTC  
10843, 10700  
10093  
10809, 10853  
10180, 10171,  
11904  
10054, 10156,  
10145  
10060, 10030  
10051  
Furi  
10145  
10180  
Mudan  
JVC  
10053, 11923,  
11253  
Futuretech  
Multitech  
10180  
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11904  
NAD  
10156, 10178,  
Quasar  
10250, 10051,  
10866  
11924, 10650  
Soundesign  
Sowa  
10180, 10178  
National  
NEC  
10051  
RadioShack  
10047, 10154,  
10180, 10030,  
10178, 11920,  
11904  
10156, 10051,  
10060, 10178,  
10092  
10154, 10156,  
10051, 10053,  
10030, 10178,  
11704  
Squareview  
SSS  
10171  
RCA  
11447, 10047,  
11454, 10000,  
10030, 10178,  
11547, 11922,  
11917, 10092,  
11907, 11948,  
10090, 10679  
10180  
Newave  
Nikko  
10093, 10178,  
10092  
Starlite  
10180  
10030, 10178,  
10092  
Studio Experience  
Supreme  
SVA  
10843  
10000  
Norcent  
NTC  
10748, 10824  
10092  
Realistic  
10154, 10180,  
10030, 10178  
10748, 10865  
Sylvania  
10054, 10030,  
10171, 11944,  
11931  
Rowa  
10748  
Onwa  
10180  
Runco  
Sampo  
10017, 10030  
Optimus  
10154, 10250,  
10166, 10650,  
11927, 11924,  
11913  
Symphonic  
Synco  
10180, 10171,  
11913, 11904  
10154, 10093,  
10030, 10178,  
10171, 10700,  
10650, 11755,  
10092  
10000, 10451,  
10093, 10060,  
10178, 10092  
Optonica  
Orion  
10093  
10236, 10463,  
11929, 11911,  
11905  
Samsung  
10154, 10156,  
10060, 10812,  
10702, 10030,  
10178, 11060,  
10814, 10092,  
11903, 10090,  
10766  
Tacico  
Tandy  
10178, 10092  
10093  
Panasonic  
10054, 10250,  
10051, 10650,  
11941, 11927,  
11924  
Tashiko  
Tatung  
10092, 10650  
10054, 10154,  
10156, 10051,  
10060, 11156,  
11756, 11254  
Panda  
10051, 10706  
Sansui  
Sanyo  
10463, 11904,  
11935, 11929,  
11911  
Penney  
10047, 10156,  
10051, 10060,  
10030, 10178,  
11926, 11907  
Technics  
Techwood  
Teco  
10250, 10051  
10051  
10154, 10156,  
10180, 10145,  
11907  
10051, 10093,  
10178, 10092  
Philco  
Philips  
10054, 10180,  
10030, 10178  
Sanyuan  
Scotch  
Scott  
10093  
10178  
Teknika  
10054, 10180,  
10150, 10060,  
10092  
11454, 10054,  
10000, 10051,  
10030, 10178,  
10092, 10690  
10236, 10180,  
10178  
Telefunken  
Tera  
10702  
10030  
11904  
10093  
10178  
10017  
10748  
Sears  
10047, 10054,  
10154, 10156,  
10178, 10171,  
11926, 11904  
Pilot  
10030  
Pioneer  
10166, 10866,  
10679  
Thomas  
Tiane  
Portland  
Prima  
10092  
10761  
10700  
10051  
Shaofeng  
Sharp  
10145  
TMK  
10093, 10030,  
10650, 11917  
TNCi  
Princeton  
Prism  
Tobo  
Shen Ying  
Shencai  
Sheng Chia  
Skygiant  
Skyworth  
Sony  
10092  
Toshiba  
10154, 10156,  
10060, 10145,  
11945, 11704,  
11936, 11156,  
11935, 10650,  
11918  
10145  
Proscan  
11447, 10047,  
11922  
10093, 10236  
10180  
Proton  
Pulsar  
10030, 10178  
10017  
10748  
Tuntex  
10030, 10092  
Qingdao  
11100, 10000,  
10650, 11925,  
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Setup Code for TV’s  
TVS  
10463  
Vidtech  
10178  
White  
Westinghouse  
10463, 11909,  
10623  
VIZIO  
11758, 11756,  
10885, 10864  
Viewsonic  
11755, 10885,  
10864  
Yamaha  
Yapshe  
Zenith  
10030  
10250  
Vector Research  
Victor  
10030  
Wards  
10054, 10030,  
10178, 10866,  
11156  
10250, 10053,  
10650  
10017, 10463,  
10178, 11904,  
11929, 11911,  
11909, 10092  
Warumaia  
Waycon  
10661  
10156  
Vidikron  
10054  
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