VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction ................................................................................................................................2 1.1 - Before Use ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 – Specifications ....................................................................................................................................
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 - Before Use Congratulations on your VIZIO P50 HDM 50” Plasma monitor purchase. Thank you for your support of VIZIO and its Plasma display product line. The P50 HDM is a precise electronic product and you should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance of the product. It has passed the Class-B EMC test and CSA safety certifications and you can be assured of the highest quality display with the utmost reliability.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 1.3 - Opening the Package • • • • • The VIZIO P50 HDM is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any optional accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the Plasma monitor is approximately 122 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is recommended that it be handled by a minimum of 2 persons, preferably 3 people.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 1.5 - Important Safety Guidelines This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide Electrical Warnings Do not place this product in a location that is subject to heavy vibration, or on an unstable surface such as an inclined surface. The product may fall off or fall over, causing injuries. When moving the product, be sure to turn off the power and leave 5 seconds then disconnect all the cables. While moving the product, watch your step. The product may be dropped or fall, leading to injuries of electric shock. This product should be moved by two or more persons.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 1.6 - Package Contents VIZIO P50 HDM Plasma Monitor VIZIO Universal Remote Control Power Cord AV Cable This User Guide Registration Card Warranty Card Quick Connection Guide Accessory Promotional Flyer P50 HDM Product Brochure IMPORTANT: Save the original box and all the packing material for future shipping needs. Note: Your product may also include various other accessories depending on region of purchase. Version - 5/24/2005 6 www.vizioce.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 1.7 - Front Panel Controls Power LED - Lights green when powered on. Remote Control Sensor – This is the window that passes all of the remote signals to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. 1.8 - Side Panel Controls Power - Switch the monitor on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn the monitor off. Menu – This button activates the OSD.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 1.9 - Rear Panel Connections 1. Service – To be used for factory service only. 2. Digital HD1 (HDMI™) - Connect the primary source for a DVD multimedia player, computer or settop box and the audio through this connection. This connection is indicated by the white color band on the back of the display. Note: This is a digital only connector. 3.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 1.10 - 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 Universal Remote Control Button Description 3 1 5 6 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 12 13 15 16 19 18 17 20 22 21 23 24 27 25 26 30 28 29 31 33 32 34 37 35 Version - 5/24/2005 36 9 www.vizioce.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 1.10.1 - Key Remote Control Functions 1. SET – This button starts all programming sequences. 2. Remote LED – Blinks when the remote is being programmed or is sending a signal to your plasma display. 3. POWER – Press this key to turn the plasma display on from standby mode. Press it again to return to the standby mode. 4. TV – This button selects a programmed TV. Note: this button has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO P50 HDM Plasma monitor. 5.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 24. Skip Channel Reverse/NTSC TV - This button functions as a DVD “previous chapter” when the DVD player is activated with the remote control. This button also selects a programmed NTSC TV. Note: this button is not functional for the VIZIO P50 HDM. 25. Reverse/AV – This button reverses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Additionally, this button will select the AV component. 26.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 1.10.2 - 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.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide Chapter 2 - Connecting Components 2.1 - Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO P50 HDM Plasma Monitor has four different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic one to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality Connector Color Codes for Description Rear Panel Basic Yellow and Orange AV1/AV2 (Composite) - The complete video signal is carried through this single pin connector. This is the most commonly used video connection.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 2.2 - Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your new P50 HDM plasma monitor – HDMI™ (Digital HD), Component (Analog HD), S-Video (AV), and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.2.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 2.2.2 - Using Component (Analog HD) Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the plasma monitor and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Analog HD1 group (green color band) in the rear of your plasma monitor. 3.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 2.2.3 - Using S-Video (AV) Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the plasma monitor and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video1 jack (red color band) on the back of your plasma monitor. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the rear of your DVD player to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV 1 group (yellow color band) in the rear of your plasma monitor. 4.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 2.2.4 - Using Composite (AV) Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the plasma monitor and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Video connector in the AV 1 group (yellow color band) in the rear of your plasma monitor. 3.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 2.3 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box You have several options for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to your new P50 HDM plasma monitor: HDMI™ (Digital HD) and RGB inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.3.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 2.3.2 - Using RGB Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the plasma monitor and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the RGB input (purple color band) in the rear of your plasma monitor. 3. Connect the Audio Out on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Audio within the RGB group (purple color band) on your plasma monitor. 4. Turn on the power to the plasma monitor and your HDTV Set-Top Box. 5.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 2.5 - Connecting External Amplified Speakers or Amplifier Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the plasma monitor and external amplifier. 2. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors on the rear of your amplifier to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio output connectors in the rear of your plasma monitor. 3. Turn on the power to the plasma monitor and amplifier. 4. Then press the menu button on the remote control to open the OSD menu. 5.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide Chapter 3 - Getting Started 3.1 - Turning your Plasma Monitor On and Off 1. Connecting Power Cables Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your plasma monitor, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the monitor For AV, S-Video, Analog HD (YPbPr/YCbCr) and HDMI™ compatible devices, connect the video and audio cables to the connectors on the rear panel of the plasma monitor.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.3 - Adjusting Basic Plasma Monitor Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold the VOL + button on the front panel or remote control until the desired level is reached. To decrease the volume, press and hold the VOL - button on the front panel or remote control until the desired level is reached. Mute Press the MUTE button on the remote control to turn off the sound; press the button again to cancel the MUTE feature and turn the sound on.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.4 - Preparing the Plasma for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDM can either be kept on the base stand or mounted to the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the P50 HDM to the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the base stand. To remove the stand base: 1. Unplug all the cables and cords from the plasma monitor. 2. Place the plasma monitor face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the display. 3.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.5 - Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the bottom control keys on the front panel of the Plasma monitor can control all the function settings. The on-screen display (OSD) allows you to adjust and save contrast, brightness and other settings. The Plasma monitor will retain changes made to the settings even if the Plasma monitor is turned off. 3.5.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.5.2 - OSD Menus and Options The OSD menus and options are used to adjust various settings on your Plasma monitor. 3.5.2.1.1 – Image Settings for Video Inputs Note: there are different image setting options when the RGB input is selected. Please see section 3.5.2.1.2 – Image Settings (for PC) on page 26 for additional information. Picture Mode – Options include User, Vivid, Movie, Game, and Sport. User – allows the user to manually customize individual image settings.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.5.2.1.2 – Image Settings (for PC) The following menu options are available when RGB is the selected input. Brightness - Adjusts the black levels of the picture. Users may need to readjust the brightness after the plasma monitor warms up. Contrast – Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of an image. If the contrast is too low, the picture appears dark and lacks detail. If the contrast is too high, the picture appears faded and lacks shadow and depth.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.5.2.3 – Audio Settings Bass - Adjusts the bass. Treble – Adjusts the treble. Balance – Adjusts the balance level between the channels. SRS TS XT – Selects either on or off for surround sound. Auto Volume – Adjusts the volume so that each input is at the same level. Speakers - Turns the internal speakers on or off. Audio out – Options include Fixed Volume or Variable Volume. Note: this option is only available when the internal speakers are turned off. 3.5.2.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.5.2.5 – Setup Close caption – Choose from one of the following: Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3, TEXT4 Language: Changes the language of the OSD menu. Options include English, Italian, Spanish and French. Factory Reset - Resets the display back to the factory default settings. Image Cleaner (VIC) – Removes ghosts of previous images. Note: The usual Plasma panel precautions of avoiding prolonged display of stationary images must be maintained.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.5.3 - Using the Parental Controls The Parental Controls feature prevents viewers from watching programs that are not age appropriate, such as programs containing violence or adult language. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Main Menu will be displayed on the screen. until the Parental Controls menu is 2. Press highlighted. Then press OK. 3. Enter your password. If you have not set a password, use the Number Buttons to enter the default password “0000”.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.5.4 – Setting a Password You control access to the Parental Control features with a password. The default password is “0000”. You can change the password to any four-digit number. To change the password: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Main Menu will be displayed on the screen. 2. Press ▼ until the Parental Controls menu is highlighted. Then press OK. 3. Enter your password.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.6 - Understanding Viewing Features Your plasma monitor features four viewing modes and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the on-screen display (OSD) or the remote control. For more information on using the OSD, see 3.5.2 - OSD Menus and Options, page 25. 3.6.1 - 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.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.6.2 - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode Your plasma monitor 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 subscreen can be set to small, medium or large. See below for detailed information regarding the PiP sources.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.7 - Remote Control Operation 3.7.1 - 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 TV, VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. 3.7.1.1 - Programming for TV For your convenience, the TV button on the remote has already been preprogrammed for the P50 HDM. If you would like to program a second TV as the primary TV, please follow the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.7.1.3 - Programming for Cable Box 1. 2. 3. 4. Manually turn on the Cable Box. Press the CBL button on the remote control. Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. Press “0” using the number buttons on the remote control before entering the appropriate programming code indicating a Cable Box code is about to be entered. 5. 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.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.7.2 - Searching for Component Codes If the user cannot find the manufacturer in the component list or the program code does not work, the user can use the remote control to search for the correct component code. To search for a component code: 1. Turn on the component. 2. Press the matching component button on the remote control. 3. Press and hold the SET button until the LED flashes twice. 4. Press 9 9 1. The LED flashes twice. 5.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 3.7.5 – Using a Cable Box or Satellite Box Remote Your remote uses code 0178 to work with your 50HDM. To use a cable or satellite remote to work with your 50HDM, refer to your cable or satellite remote users guide for information on how to program their remote. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 4 digit remote code program in 0178. If your cable or satellite remote is a 5 digit remote (like most Direct TV units) use code 10178.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide Chapter 4 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4.1 - Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the display. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the display. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause the paint to peel. Cleaning the Housing and the Remote Control 1. Use a soft cotton cloth for cleaning. 2.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide Power is ON but no screen image. Wrong or abnormal colors appear. Control buttons do not work. Remote Control does not work. There appears to be image quality issues. You cannot see a picture. You see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound. The picture has abnormal patterns. The display image does not cover the entire screen. You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound. You see “noise” or “trash” on the screen. You switch to a different input and the volume changes.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide The PiP input is set to DVD but the picture does not look correct. Tips for High-Definition Users Tips for Letterbox Content Users The PiP DVD source must be 480i (interlaced) and not 480p (progressive scan). Set your DVD player to interlaced or choose a different PiP source. The plasma monitor is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI™ Input, then YPbPr, then RGB.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide 4.4 - Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA Canada Germany Britain Japan UL CSA VDE BASE/BS Electric Appliance Control Act 4.5 - FCC Class B Radio Frequency 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.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide Appendix A: Limited Product Warranty Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a "ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY" on parts and labor. 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.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide Appendix B: Component Program Codes SETUP CODES FOR CURRENT VIZIO PRODUCTS *Note: Please use these codes to program the VIZIO products to existing Universal remote controls for products such as cable and satellite boxes.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide SETUP CODES FOR LASER DISK Denon Mitsubishi NAD Optimus Pioneer Sony 0059 0059 0059 0059 0059 0193, 0201 SETUP CODES FOR MISC.
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide SETUP CODES FOR TELEVISION AOC Admiral Aiko Akai Alaron America Action Ampro Anam Audiovox Baysonic Belcor Bell & Howell Bradford Brockwood Broksonic CXC Candle Carnivale Carver Celebrity Cineral Citizen Concerto Contec Craig Crosley Crown Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Denon Dumont Dwin Electroband Emerson Envision Fisher Fujitsu Funai Futuretech GE0 Gibralter Gold Star Gradiente Grunpy Hallmark Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harvard Hitachi Infinity Inteq JBL JCB JVC KEC KTV Kenwoo
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide SETUP CODES FOR VCR Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai America Action American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Broksonic CCE Calix Canon Carver Cineral Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex Daewoo Denon Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerex Emerson Fisher Fuji Funai GE Garrard GoVideo GoldStar Gradiente HI-Q Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harwood Headquarter Hitachi Hughes Network Systems JVC Jensen KEC KLH Kenwood Kodak LXI Lloyd's Logik MEI MGA MGN Technology MTC M
VIZIO P50 HDM User Guide Appendix C: Glossary - Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Digital TV (DTV): Television delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves that contain information that is digitally encoded for improved quality and efficiency. 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.