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VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 

 

Version 5/29/2008 

 

www.VIZIO.com

 

 

 

Dear VIZIO Customer, 

Congratulations  on  your  new  VIZIO  VP422 
HDTV10A  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 VP422 HDTV10A. 

For  assistance

, please call (877) 698-4946 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.VIZIO.com

 or call toll free at 

888-VIZIOCE 

(888-849-4623).

 

We  recommend  you  register  your  VIZIO  VP422 
HDTV10A either at our website 

www.VIZIO.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 VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A. 

 

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Purchase Date _____________________ 

 

VIZIO is a registered trademark of V, Inc. dba V, INC. 

HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface”  

are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

 

 

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories 

Dolby  and  the  double-D  symbol  are  trademarks  of  Dolby  Laboratories

 

Summary of Contents for VP422

Page 1: ...l free at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 We recommend you register your VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A either at our website www VIZIO com or fill in your registration card and mail it in For peace of mind and to prot...

Page 2: ...trician install the correct outlet or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug Appliance inlet or AC inlet is used as the disconnect device U...

Page 3: ...on Antenna Grounding Grounding Grounding 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...

Page 4: ...imately 63lbs and is about 42 wide and we advise that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the produ...

Page 5: ...the back of the High Definition 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 installin...

Page 6: ...the eight 8 screws holding the base to the VP422 PLASMA 5 Carefully remove the stand base Now the VP422 Plasma HDTV10A can fit securely to a mount sold separately by utilizing the mounting holes in t...

Page 7: ...2 5 1 Using HDMI 20 2 5 2 For DVD Players with DVI 21 2 5 3 Using Component Video 22 2 5 4 Using S Video AV 23 2 5 5 Using Composite AV Video 23 2 6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 24 2 7 Connect...

Page 8: ...ideo Input Setup 57 4 12 1 Auto Phase for Component input 57 4 13 Video Input Parental Control 57 4 14 PC Input Picture Adjustment 58 4 14 1 Auto Adjust 58 4 14 2 Brightness 58 4 14 3 Contrast 59 4 14...

Page 9: ...l Right Side Panel Controls Controls Controls Controls Power Switch the VP422 HDTV10A on by pressing the button once Press the button again to turn the VP422 HDTV10A off Menu This button activates the...

Page 10: ...the rear of the High Definition TV 6 COMPONENT 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 white...

Page 11: ...ht Right Side Panel Connection Side Panel Connection Side Panel Connection Side Panel Connection 1 HDMI 3 Connect the third source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box thro...

Page 12: ...gh the HDMI HDMI1 HDMI2 and HDMI3 different inputs MENU Use this button for the On Screen Display OSD menus When use within the OSD menus pressing this key will make the selection of an option These b...

Page 13: ...the batteries away from children and pets 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 Remote Control Range Remote Control Range Remote Control Range Remote Control Range Point the remote control at the remote control se...

Page 14: ...ramming this input takes advantage of the High Definition content TV Coaxial RF This is the connection for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable Best analog Blue RGB PC VGA This video input has sepa...

Page 15: ...or Cable through your VCR Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR 2 Connect the Output to TV RF Out or Antenna...

Page 16: ...r area at the rear of the High Definition TV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 4 Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV or directly by...

Page 17: ...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 High Definition TV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and H...

Page 18: ...to you when viewing from the rear of the High Definition TV at the rear of the High Definition TV 4 Connect the Pr red color connector on your HDTV Set Top Box to the corresponding Pr red color conne...

Page 19: ...other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV input yellow color area at the rear of the High Definition TV 4 Turn on the power to the TV and Set Top Box 5 Select AV using the INPUT button...

Page 20: ...ting Connecting Connecting your DVD Pl your DVD Pl your DVD Pl your DVD Player Best ayer Best ayer Best ayer Best 1 Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player 2 Connect a HDMI cable t...

Page 21: ...High Definition TV 3 Connect an audio cable white and red connectors to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output of the DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors b...

Page 22: ...f connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the High Definition TV at the rear of the High Definition TV 4 Connect the Pr red color connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr r...

Page 23: ...ide High Definition TV or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control 2 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 Using Composite AV Video Using Composite AV Video Using Composite AV Video Using Composite AV...

Page 24: ...n the rear side of the High Definition TV 3 Connect an audio cable white and red connectors cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S Video output on your VCR or Video Camera and conn...

Page 25: ...f the power to the PLASMA HDTV and Receiver Amp 2 Using an audio cable optical cable connect the cable to the audio input connector on the Receiver Amp and connect the other end to the OPTICAL OUT whi...

Page 26: ...dio this connection will require an 1 8 stereo mini plug at the end which goes into the TV input blue area at the rear of the High Definition TV 4 Turn on the HDTV and PC Computer 5 Select RGB using t...

Page 27: ...set this timing mode Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions Resolution Refresh Hz H Freq kHz V Freq Hz H Sync V Sync Pixel Freq MHz 640x480 60 31 5 59 94 N N 25 175 640x480 75 3...

Page 28: ...26 for detailed steps 3 Turning Power On Once all the components are connected press the Power ON button on the side of the High Definition TV or press the Power ON Orange button on the remote control...

Page 29: ...layed default choice is Scan Press the button on the remote control to commence the search for available channels to be stored into memory If you do not want to scan for channels at this time press th...

Page 30: ...displayed to inform you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup Press the button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV 5 Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV b...

Page 31: ...ing any television station or program selected by the Cable Box VCR External Tuner or Satellite Receiver The TV set will not be able to change programs or channels this is controlled by the equipment...

Page 32: ...key Press the MENU button this will bring up the picture mode menu Pressing either or button scroll across to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna The next screen will appear showing...

Page 33: ...igh Definition TV b If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set top box connected by an HDMI cable select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or by pressing the...

Page 34: ...the CH or CH button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel or hold the button until the desired channel is reached Note Channel up and down will only operate...

Page 35: ...he 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...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...he MENU button is pressed the On Screen Display OSD appears on the PICTURE adjustment page Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection Use the or button to choose from Custom Standard Mov...

Page 38: ...ss 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 avail...

Page 39: ...people s faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of this is often too much color Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to yo...

Page 40: ...se the or button to adjust the color Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task...

Page 41: ...e used to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors Press the or button to choose from the Off Low Medium or Strong...

Page 42: ...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 High...

Page 43: ...alance 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 Press the LAST key once to return t...

Page 44: ...chnology of your TV a feature which will compensate the shortcomings of signal transmission called audio sync Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it m...

Page 45: ...Input 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 Auto Search Auto Search Auto Search Auto Search Press the button to highlight the Auto Search selection Press the button to Auto Search for TV channels available The TV w...

Page 46: ...ne Time Zone 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 button to highli...

Page 47: ...ep Timer Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection Press either or button to select the timer to turn off the TV in 30 60 90 or 120 minutes Press the LAST key onc...

Page 48: ...ess the MENU key to go to the first space _ in the bracket Press either the or button and select either the letter or number belongs to this place Press the button to go to the next space _ and again...

Page 49: ...am if task has been completed Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6 Closed Caption On Mute Closed Caption On Mute Closed Caption On Mute Closed Caption On Mute CC...

Page 50: ...ave your own taste or like of them Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed 4 5 8 4 5 8 4 5 8 4 5 8 Reset All Setting...

Page 51: ...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 adju...

Page 52: ...selection Press the button and the Block TV Rating screen 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 chi...

Page 53: ...the TV or Movie table of different ratings for programs being viewed in your local or regional area It will allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental con...

Page 54: ...creen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed 4 6 6 4 6 6 4 6 6 4 6 6 Change the Password Change the Password Change the Password Change the Password Press the button to hig...

Page 55: ...8 4 8 4 8 H H H HDMI Input Audio Adjustment DMI Input Audio Adjustment DMI Input Audio Adjustment DMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for t...

Page 56: ...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 11 4 11 4 11 4 11 Video Input Audio Adjustment Video Input...

Page 57: ...he 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...

Page 58: ...or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed 4 14 2 4 14 2 4 14 2 4 14 2 Brightness Brightness Brightness Brightness Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection Press...

Page 59: ...eturn to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed 4 14 4 4 14 4 4 14 4 4 14 4 Color Temperature Color Temperature Color Temperature Color Temperature Pres...

Page 60: ...rizontal position Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed 4 14 7 4 14 7 4 14 7 4 14 7 V Position V Position V Positi...

Page 61: ...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 16 4 16 4 16 4 16 PC Input Setup PC...

Page 62: ...6 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...

Page 63: ...aintenance Maintenance Impor Impor Impor Important tant tant tant 1 Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV 2 Do not use volatile solvent such as toluene rosin...

Page 64: ...t video 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 s...

Page 65: ...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 di...

Page 66: ...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 a...

Page 67: ...erference 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 r...

Page 68: ...o decoding via RF Antenna Cable or Video CVBS Component Progressive Scan Video via Component YPbPr VGA or HDMI HDTV via HDMI or Component YPbPr Computer 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1360x768 via VGA or HD...

Page 69: ...9 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 t...

Page 70: ...Balance 43 Bass 42 Simulated Surround Sound 43 Speakers On Off 43 Treble 43 Volume 42 DTV Picture Adjust Advanced Video 40 Brightness 38 58 Color 38 Color Temperature 40 59 Contrast 38 59 Picture Mode...

Page 71: ...Specifications 68 69 Troubleshooting Guide 64 TV Audio Adjustment 42 Parental Control 51 Picture Adjustment 37 Special Features 47 TV Audio Adjust Balance 43 Bass 42 Simulated Surround Sound 43 Speak...

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