Vizio VP504 FHDTV10A manual

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 1 www .VIZIO .com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A High Definition PLASMA Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before makin g any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hop[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 2 www .VIZIO .com Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manu factured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the follo w ing rules should be observed for th e installation, use and ma i[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 3 www .VIZIO .com • Insert batteries i n accordance w ith instruction s. Incorrect p olarities may cause damage and le akage of the ba tteries, oper ato r injury and contaminat ion the remot e controller. • If any of the f ollowing oc curs please contact th e dealer: o The power connect or fails[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 4 www .VIZIO .com Opening the Package Your VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A and its accesso ries are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation dama ge . Now you have opened the carton check that the VP504 FHDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the acc[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 5 www .VIZIO .com Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Ext ended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additi[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 6 www .VIZIO .com Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall M ounting To remove the stand b ase 1. Unpl ug all of the cables and cords from your VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A. 2. Place the VP504 FHDTV10A face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 3. Remove the[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 7 www .VIZIO .com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basi c Contro ls and Co nnect ions .................................................................. 9 1.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................ .....................[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 8 www .VIZIO .com 4.4.2 Auto Search .............................................................................................................. ................................. 47 4.4.3 Partial C hannel S earch .....................................................................................[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 9 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 1 Basic Cont r ols and Connect ions 1.1 Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT – The VIZIO name lights whit e when powered on and orange when powered off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – This is th e window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 10 www .VIZIO .com 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1. SERVICE – This custom co mmunication port is for fact ory service only. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer’s warranty of this equipment. 2. HDMI 1 – Connect the pri mary source for [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 11 www .VIZIO .com 1 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. HDMI 3 - Connect the third source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digit al connector. The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this conn ection. 2. HDMI 4 - Connect the fourth source[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 12 www .VIZIO .com 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensiv e remote that can b e used to control up to four different components. The remote butto n f unctions are explained on the following pages. Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates. This b[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 13 www .VIZIO .com Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) me nus. This button displays the image and syst em informatio n display. Use the NaVigation Wheel to operate the On-Scree n Display (OSD) after it has been activate d by pressing the MENU button. Use the OK button to select your chos[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 14 www .VIZIO .com When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable (or Satellite) Box has been entered, this button will operate the Cable (or Satellite) Bo x the same a s this button on your Cable (or Satellite) Remote. When TV is selected, this button activates Picture-in-Picture mode. Whe[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 15 www .VIZIO .com 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Ma ke sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols in side the ba ttery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 16 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 2 Connect ing Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A has six different ways to co nnect your video equipment from a b asic connection to the most advanced for digi tal display s. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Code[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 17 www .VIZIO .com 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenn a or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Con nect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the re ar [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 18 www .VIZIO .com 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI In put HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interf ace should be connected to the HDMI input of the PLASMA HDTV for optimal results. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top B ox (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Se[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 19 www .VIZIO .com For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 20 www .VIZIO .com 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top B ox (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (gre en color) co nnector on y our HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component gr oup (green color [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 21 www .VIZIO .com 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the AV Cable, conne ct the Video (yellow color) co nnector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow col or) connector in the AV input (yellow[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 22 www .VIZIO .com 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DV D player to your VP504 FHDTV10A; HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configurat ion, you can decide which option is rig ht for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI I nput DVD players that [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 23 www .VIZIO .com For DVD Players with DVI: 1. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DV D player and the HDMI2 end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect an audio cable (white and re d connectors) to the audio outp[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 24 www .VIZIO .com 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (g reen color ) connector on y our DVD player to the correspon ding Y (green color) connector in the Component input (gre en color area - ro w of con[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 25 www .VIZIO .com 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV/S -VIDEO) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV/S-VIDEO input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect an au[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 26 www .VIZIO .com 2.6 Connecting Your VC R o r Video Camera 1. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Con nect an audio cable (white and red conn[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 27 www .VIZIO .com 2.7 Connecting an exte rnal Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the PLASMA HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (whit e and red connecto rs), connect th e cable to the audio input connecto rs on the Receiver/Amp and conne ct the other end to the ANALOG OUT (white area)[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 28 www .VIZIO .com 2.7.1 Optical Out put of Audio received If your sound system has a SPDIF (opt ical) digital a udio input you ca n connect it to the optical A UDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the VP504 HDTV10A. 1. Turn off the power to the PLASMA HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an SPDIF cable,[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 29 www .VIZIO .com 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and th e other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rea r of the HDTV . 3. Connect the Audio Out on your pc compute[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 30 www .VIZIO .com 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC i nput, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture qualit y (refer to the graphic card’s user gui de for que stions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for the fac[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 31 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 3 Set t ing Up t o W at ch T elev i sion For ‘Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see pa ge 6. 3.1 Basic PLASM A HDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Po wer Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord conne ctor on the back o f the HDTV, and then plug the powe[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 32 www .VIZIO .com a. The Tuner screen will be displayed; default choice is Antenna. If you are using Cable (No Box) Service, press the button on the remote control to highlight CABLE. Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. b. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; default choi[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 33 www .VIZIO .com c. The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) chan nels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas. Refe r to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your area, type of antenna and in wh ic[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 34 www .VIZIO .com a. Select the correct input connec tion; RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Bl ue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI connectors or Separate-Vi deo (S-Video) pl us Red a nd White connectors (if appli cable). Make the physic[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 35 www .VIZIO .com d. Press MENU or OK button to select it. e. Press either or bu tton to change setting to Normal, and then press the LAST key again to go back to previous screen. f. Press either or b utton to select the Picture Mode option. g. Press either or button to change the Picture Mode opti[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 36 www .VIZIO .com 3.2 Watching a T V Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenn a connections are secure. Also, verify that the po wer cord is plugg ed into a correctly grounde d electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power button [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 37 www .VIZIO .com 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust 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 [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 38 www .VIZIO .com 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button twice on the remote and program information for th e channel you are wat ching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower le ft corne r. Press the or button to scroll up or down the ch[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 39 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 4 Adv anced Adjus t ment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Scre en Display (OSD) The remote control or the control butto ns on the ri ght hand side of the TV ca n control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allo ws y ou to adjust the save contrast, brightne ss an[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 40 www .VIZIO .com 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 adjustme nt page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the or button to choose from Cu stom , Standard, Movie, Game[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 41 www .VIZIO .com 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. Press the button to start adjusting the c ontrast and the menu page will disap pear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see t he contrast l evel between the minimum and maximum available [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 42 www .VIZIO .com 4.2.6 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the sharpnes s and the me nu page will disap pear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Ba r so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum avail[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 43 www .VIZIO .com Color Temperature Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting. Press the or button if you want to choose the Normal, Warm or Custom option. If you choose the Custom option, then a new menu will be display[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 44 www .VIZIO .com 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustme nt 4.3.1 Audio Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Displa y (OSD) appea rs on the PICTURE adjustmen t page. Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Audio Mod e selection. Use the or butt[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 45 www .VIZIO .com 4.3.3 Balance Press the button to highlight the Balance selection. Press the button to start adjusting the balance and the menu page will disa ppear and be replace d by a small Balance Indicator B ar, as before, so you ca n s ee the balance adju stment to the left or right of the [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 46 www .VIZIO .com 4.3.7 Audio Out Press the button to highlight the Audio Out selection. Press either o r button to turn the audio out sign al to Fixed or Variabl e. When it is set to variable, volume from the external speakers will change according to the volume se tting on the TV. If it is fixed,[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 47 www .VIZIO .com 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your HDTV you will have setup your TV for DTV / TV channels usi ng the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup h as changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. Once the adjustments are completed p ress [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 48 www .VIZIO .com 4.4.3 Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are missed from the auto search, you can do a partial chann el search to look for channel in a certai n channel range again. Press the button to highlight the Partial Channel Search selection. Press the button to enter the subme[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 49 www .VIZIO .com 4.4.7 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area wil l ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Daylight Saving selection. Press the or button to s[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 50 www .VIZIO .com 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is presse d, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button until the SETUP page is displayed. Press the button to highlight the Language selection. The default is English. Press the[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 51 www .VIZIO .com PIP Input When PIP or POP is selected, Press the button to highlight the PIP input selection. Press the or button to choose the input source for the sub screen. The input sources available will vary according to which input is used for the main scre en; see the table below to find[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 52 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.3 Adjusting Ba sic PIP Settings The PIP channel is independent of the main TV cha nnel. To change the PIP channel, press the PIP CH button on the remote control. Alternatively, you can change the PIP channel by pressing the CH+ or CH- button. Repeated pressing of the PIP butto[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 53 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.4 Sleep Timer Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the or button to select the timer to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.5.5 Wide The Wide o[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 54 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.6 Input Naming This feature has been ad ded to facilitate you, the user in identifying or label the input an d signal which is being watched. You could use up to 7 chara cte rs; eit her letters or numbers or combinations of both. Press button to highlight this option. Press bu[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 55 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.7 CC (Closed Caption) Press the button to highlight the CC (Closed Caption ) sele ction. Press the button. A separate menu will appear with the following CC settings Closed Caption on Mute When selecting Clo sed Caption as a feature to be used; Closed Caption On Mute will prov[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 56 www .VIZIO .com recommendations of settin g these parameters since you, the use r would have your own ta ste or like of them. Press the key labeled LAST as many times as it takes to exit the menu screens. 4.5.8 H/V Position Press the button to highlight the H/V Position selection. Press the butto[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 57 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.9 DTV / TV Input Par ental Control If you want to restrict certai n channel and program viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and ch annels can then be made available o nly after an authorized password has been entered and accep[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 58 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.11 US TV Rating Follow the procedure in t he previous section to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the US TV Rating selection. Press the OK button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block TV Rating panel you can custo[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 59 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.12 US Movie Rating (For US) Press the button to highlight the US Movie Rating selection. Press the button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Movie Rating panel you can cu stomize t he program blocking of the following Movie ratings: G – General [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 60 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.14 Canadian French Rating Press the button to highlight the Canadian French Ra ting sele ction. Press the button and the Block Canadian French Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Canadian French Ratin g panel you can customi ze the program blocking of the followi ng r[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 61 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.16 Blocked Unrated Pr ogramming Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.5.9 to display the Parental Control men u and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off the blocking of program ming that does not ha[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 62 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.18 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. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Note: This does NOT reset the[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 63 www .VIZIO .com 4.6 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. Once the adju stments are compl eted press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.7 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Aud[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 64 www .VIZIO .com 4.9 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 differen ce is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.10 Video Input Audio Adjustment[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 65 www .VIZIO .com 4.11.1 Auto Ph ase (for Compon ent input ) Press the button to highlight the H/V Position. Press the button and the new H/V Position submenu will be displayed. Press the button to highlight Auto Phase. Press the button to execute this option. The TV will automatically look for the[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 66 www .VIZIO .com 4.12 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control men u operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.5.9. The menu differen ce is that there is no icon along the top fo r DTV / TV adjustments. 4.13 PC Input Picture Adjust[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 67 www .VIZIO .com The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brig htness is too low you will not be abl e to see the detail in darker parts of t he picture and if the bri ghtness is too high the pi cture will look washed out. Once the adjustments are completed p ress the LAST bu[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 68 www .VIZIO .com 4.13.4 Color Temperat ure Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The default is the 9300K (Cool) setting. Press the or button if you want to choose the 9300, 6500 or Custom option. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeated[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 69 www .VIZIO .com 4.13.7 V. Position Press the button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection. Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the or button to adjust the vertical position. Once the adjustments are completed p ress the LAST button repeatedly to exit [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 70 www .VIZIO .com 4.16 Understanding Viewing Fe atures Your HDTV features the followin g viewing modes. You can switch vie wing modes using the rem ote control, please follow the instructions in page 37. 4.16.1 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 so urce) is preserved, s[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 71 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1 Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cable is re moved from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as tol uene, rosin and alcohol ) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the hou sing, [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 72 www .VIZIO .com Problem Solution Make sure that headphon es are not connected If the screen is black. Check your input conne ctio ns. Power is ON but no screen image. Make sure the video cable supplied wi th the TV is secured to the correct video output port on the back of the V CR and the TV. Ma[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 73 www .VIZIO .com Problem Solution 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 the screen. When your PLASMA HDTV’s digital ca pabilities exceed a digital br[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 74 www .VIZIO .com 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 variance s in broadcast practice s, it is possible some image distortions can o c [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 75 www .VIZIO .com 5.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable tha t is properl y grounded. Please u se the AC cords list ed below for each area. USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Co ntrol Act 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 76 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Inf or mat ion 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 50” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspe ct Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.576 mm (H) x 0.576 mm (V) Display Compatibility Full HDTV (1080P) Colors 1.073 Billion Brightness 1,000 cd/m 2 (typic[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 77 www .VIZIO .com Certifications CSA/CSA-US, FCC Class B *Product specifications may chang e with out notice or obligation. 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequen cy wave s to transmit and di splay pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Trad itiona[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 78 www .VIZIO .com 6.3 Index A Accessories, 5 Adjustments Closed Caption, 14 Selecting the Screen Size, 14, 76 Stepping through TV Channels, 37 Volume, 9, 37, 71 Advanced Video Features Color Temperature (Color T emperature, 43 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 42 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction , 42 C[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 79 www .VIZIO .com P Parental Control Block Unrated Programming, 61 Canadian English Rating, 59 Canadian French Rating, 60 Channel Block, 57 DTV Rating, 60 Movie Rating, 59 Password change, 61 TV Rating, 58 PC Input Audio Adjustment, 69 Auto Adjust, 66 Picture Adjustment, 66 Setup, 69 PC Picture Adj[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 80 www .VIZIO .com 6.4 Component Program Codes Setup Code for VCR’s A-Mark 20037, 20240, 20000, 20278, 20046 ABS 21972 Admiral 20048, 20209, 20060, 20039, 20047, 20104, 20020, 20062 Adventura 20037, 20240, 20000 Adyson 20072 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20479, 20000, 20124, 20307 Alba 20209, 2007 2, 202[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 81 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for VCR’s Denon 20042, 20081 DirecTV 20739 Dual 20000 Durabrand 20039, 20038 Dynatech 20240, 20000 Electrohome 20037, 20060, 20240, 20000, 20043, 20209, 20061 Electrophonic 20037 Emerald 20184, 20121 Emerex 20032 Emerson 20035, 20037, 20184, 20240, 20045, 20121, 20043[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 82 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for VCR’s 20041, 20046 KLH 20072 Kodak 20035, 20037 Kolin 20043 KTV 20000 LG 20037, 20045, 20042, 20209, 20038, 20240, 21037 Linksys 21972 Lloyd’s 20240, 20000, 20072, 20038, 20208 Loewe 20081 Logik 20072, 20240, 20000 LXI 20037, 20000, 20042, 20067 Lumatron 20278 L[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 83 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for VCR’s 20048, 20047, 20240, 20000, 20104, 20062, 20432, 20593, 21048, 21162, 21262 Optonica 20062 Orion 20184, 20240, 20000, 20104, 20121, 20209, 20002, 20278 Panama 20035 Panasonic 21062, 20035, 20162, 20000, 20020, 20225, 20614, 20616, 21035, 21162, 21262 Penney [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 84 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for VCR’s Sansui 20240, 20000, 20067, 20209, 20041, 20072, 20002, 20271, 20479, 21479 Sanyo 20047, 20240, 20104, 20000, 20046, 20159, 20479 Scientific Atlanta 20008 Scott 20184, 20045, 20121, 20043, 20208 Sears 20060, 20035, 20162, 20037, 20048, 20039, 20047, 20033, 2[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 85 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for VCR’s Toshiba 20240, 20045, 20042, 20000, 20043, 20209, 20041, 20062, 20845, 21008, 21145, 21972, 21996 Tosonic 20278 Totevision 20037, 20240 Touch 21972 Trix 20037 Ultra 20045, 20278, 20020 Unitech 20240 Vector 20045 Vector Research 20038, 20184 Vextra 20072 Vict[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 86 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for Cable Converters Emerson 00014 Fosgate 00276 Fujitsu 01497 GE 00144 Gehua 00476 General Instrument 00476, 00810, 00276, 00003, 00014, 00012 Gibralter 00003 GMI 00883 GoldStar 00144 Hamlin 00009, 00273 Hitachi 00014, 00003, 00008, 00009 Insight 00476, 00810 Jebsee 00[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 87 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for Cable Converters United Cable 00276, 00003, 00014 US Electronics 00276, 00003, 00008, 00017 V2 00883 Viewmaster 00883 Vision 00883 Vortex View 00883 Zenith 00000, 00525, 00899, 00017 Setup Code for Satellite Receivers Aiwa 01514 AlphaStar 00772 Bell ExpressVu 00775 [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 88 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for Satellite Receivers 01076, 00722, 00099, 01442 Pioneer 01142, 01442 Primestar 00869 Proscan 00392, 00566 Proton 01535 RadioShack 00869, 00775, 00566 RCA 00392, 00566, 00855, 00143, 01392, 01442, 00775, 01142 Samsung 01276, 01109, 01108, 01142, 01377, 01442, 01609 Sa[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 89 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for DVD Players labs Celestial 21020 Centrex 20672, 21004 Changhong 20627, 21061 Cinea 20831 CineVision 20869 Citizen 21003, 21277 Clairtone 20571 Coby 21086, 20778, 21107, 21177 Craig 20831 Creative 20503, 20539 Curtis Mathes 21087 CyberHome 20816, 20874, 21023, 21024,[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 90 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for DVD Players LG 20591, 20869, 20801, 20741 Liquid Video 21980 Lite-On 21158, 21058, 21416, 21440 Loewe 20511, 20741 Logix 20783 Magnasonic 20651, 20675 Magnavox 20503, 20539, 21976, 21914, 20675, 20646, 20821, 21268 Malata 20782, 21159 Marantz 20539, 20503, 20675 McI[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 91 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for DVD Players 20675, 20873, 21334 Schneider 20783 Schwaiger 20752 Sensory Science 21158 Sharp 20630, 20752, 20675, 21256, 21642 Sharper Image 21117 Sherwood 20770, 21043 Shinco 20717 Shinsonic 20533, 20839 Slim Art 20784 SM Electronic 20730 Sonic Blue 20573, 20715, 20[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 92 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for CD Players DMX Electronics 30157 Dynamic Bass 30179 Emerson 30305 Fisher 30179, 30000 Funai 30305 Garrard 30420, 30393 Genexxa 30032, 30305 Grundig 30157 Hafler 30173 Harman/Kardon 30157, 30173 Hitachi 30032 Inkel 30157, 30180 Integra 30101 Jerrold 30003 JVC 30072, [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 93 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for CD Players Sharp 30861, 30037, 30034, 30180 Sherwood 30180 Silsonic 30888, 30036 Sonic Frontiers 30157 Sony 30490, 30000, 30100, 31364, 30185 Soundesign 30145 Sugden 30157 Sylvania 30157 Symphonic 30180, 30305 TAG McLaren 30157 Tandy 30032 Tascam 30420, 30393 Teac 3[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 94 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for Video Accessorie s Sharp 01010 Sony 01272, 01324, 01364 Stack 9 01272 Sylvania 01563 Systemax 01272 Tagar Systems 01272 Toshiba 01272 Touch 01272 Verator 00113 Viewsonic 01272, 01329 VIZIO 01126 Voodoo 01272 ZT Group 01272 Setup Code for Audio Accessorie s Accurian [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 95 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for Audio Receivers Criterion 31420 Curtis Mathes 30014 Daewoo 31250 Delphi 31414 Denon 31360, 3012 1, 30771, 31142, 31306 Emerson 30531 Fisher 31801 Garrard 30463 Gateway 31517 Go Video 31532 Grundig 30189 Harman/kardon 30110, 30189, 30891, 31289, 31304, 31306 Hitachi [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 96 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for Audio Receivers Polk Audio 30189, 31289, 31414 Proscan 31254 Radioshack 31609 RCA 31023, 31609, 31254, 30531, 31074, 31390, 31511 Realistic 31609, 3012 1, 30186 Regent 31437 Revox 30189 Rio 31869 Saba 31519 Samsung 31295, 31304, 31500 Sansui 31189, 30189, 31764 Sany[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 97 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for Audio Amplifiers Optimus 30395, 3001 3, 30300, 30823 Parasound 30246 Philips 30892 Pioneer 30013, 30300, 30823 Polk Audio 30892 Radio Shack 30395 RCA 30013, 30300, 30823 Realistic 30395, 30013 Sansui 30321 Shure 30264 Sony 30689, 30815 Soundesign 30078 Victor 30331 [...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 98 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for Audio Amp/Tuners Victor 30074 Wards 30014 Yamaha 30176, 3127 6, 31176 Setup Code for TV’s A-Mark 10047, 10054, 10165 Accuscan 10047, 10018, 10135 Action 10030, 1018 5 Addison 10092 Admiral 10047, 1005 4, 10017, 10051, 10093, 10463, 10180, 10018, 10165 Advantz 1028[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 99 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s Changcheng 10051, 1066 1 Changhong 10156, 10765, 11156, 10767 Ching Tai 10092 Chun Yun 10000, 10180, 10700, 10092, 10843 Chung Hsin 10180, 10053 Cinema 10672 Cineral 10451, 10092 Citizen 10054, 1000 0, 10451, 10463, 10180, 10060, 10030, 10171, 10092, 10282, 1[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 100 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s Funai 10180, 10171, 11904, 10000 Furi 10145 Futuretech 10180 Gateway 11756, 11755 GE 11447, 10047, 10000, 10051, 10451, 10060, 10178, 10030, 10135, 10055, 10282, 11147, 11347, 10018, 11917, 11919, 11922 Gemini 10047 Gibralter 10017, 10030, 10000 Go Video 108[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 101 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s Kamp 10017, 10180, 10185 Kangli 10661 Kawasho 10030, 10185 KEC 10180, 10060 Kenwood 10030, 10180 KLH 10765, 10767, 10156, 10180 Kolin 10180, 10150, 10053 Konka 10180, 10080, 10628, 10632, 10638, 10703, 10707, 10720 Kost 11262 Kloss 10030 KTV 10180, 10030, 10[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 102 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s 10055 MTC 10060, 10030, 10180, 10092, 10185, 10282 Mudan 10051 Multitech 10180 NAD 10156, 10178, 10866, 10166 National 10051 NEC 10047, 10156, 10178, 10030, 10497, 10704, 10882, 11704 NetTV 11755 Newave 10093, 10178, 10092 Nikko 10030, 10178, 10092 Nikkodo 1[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 103 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s 11347 Proton 10030, 10178 Pulsar 10017, 10092 Quartz 10150, 10178 Quasar 10250, 10051, 11924, 10650, 10055, 10165, 11919 Rabbit 10047 RadioShack 10047, 10154, 10180, 10150, 10178, 10030, 10165, 11904 RCA 11447, 10047, 10054, 10000, 10051, 10093, 10178, 11958[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 104 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s Sampo 10047, 10030, 11755, 11756 Samsung 10047, 10054, 10017, 10154, 10060, 10812, 10702, 10178, 10030, 11959, 11903, 11312, 11060, 10814, 10766, 10587, 10055 Sanky 10060, 10030 Sansui 10463, 1006 0, 10030, 10165, 11904, 11929, 11935 Sanyo 10047, 10054, 1015[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 105 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s Symphonic 10000, 10180, 10178, 10171, 11904, 11944 Synco 10000, 10451 10093, 10060, Syntax 11144, 1124 0, 11331 Tacico 10178, 10092 Tandy 10093, 10165 Tashiko 10092, 10650 Tatung 10054, 10154, 10156, 10051, 10060, 11156, 11756, 11254, 10000 Teac 10154, 10706[...]

VIZIO VP504 FHDTV10A User Manual Version 7/2/2008 106 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s 10166, 11156, 10866, 10187, 10165, 10151, 10080, 10018 Warumaia 10661 Waycon 10156 Welton 10178 Westinghouse 10000, 10451, 10885, 10889, 11282 White Westinghouse 10463, 11909, 10623, 10451, 10236, 10889 World 10451, 10236, 10463, 10180 XR-1000 10154, 10180, [...]