VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VP505XVT1A Full 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 Full High Definition Television with Hollywood Quality Video Technology.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Important Safety Instructions 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. Please read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual • • • Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. If any of the following occurs please contact the dealer: o The power connector fails or frays. o Liquids, sprays or any object falls into the VP505XVT1A. o The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture. o The Display is dropped or damaged in any way.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VP505XVT1A with Hollywood Quality Video Technology and its accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. After you have opened the carton, check that the TV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VP505XVT1A weighs approximately 96lbs and is about 50” wide; please have at least 2 people to unpack and install this unit.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP505XVT1A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO TV. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Preparing Your PLASMA FHDTV for Wall Mounting To remove the stand base 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unplug the power cord and all cables from your VIZIO VP505XVT1A. Place the TV face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. Remove the cover on the stand. Remove the six (6) screws holding the base to the TV. Carefully remove the stand base.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections............................................................ 9 1.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 1.2 Side Panel Controls............................................................................................................................................. 9 1.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.4.4 Balance...................................................................................................................................................... 51 4.4.5 SRS TruSurround HD (SRS TSHD)........................................................................................................... 51 4.4.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT– The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when in the Standby mode. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – This is the window through which 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 VP505XVT1A on by pressing the button once.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 5 2 3 4 6 10 8 7 11 12 9 SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer’s warranty of this equipment. 2. COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) – Connect the source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 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 digital connector. The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this connection. 2 2. HDMI 4 - Connect the fourth 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 side of the TV indicates this connection.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.5 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 button functions are explained on the following pages. Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates. This button starts all programming of the Remote Control. Press this button to turn the TV on from the Turn-off mode. Press it again to turn the TV off. This button selects a programmed DVD player.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button turns the image and system information display on and off. Use the NaVigation Wheel to operate the On-Screen Display (OSD) after it has been activated by pressing the MENU button. Use the OK button to select your chosen option in OnScreen Display (OSD) menus. GUIDE – This button displays program information. button is only functional for DTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this button on your Cable Remote. In TV mode, this button is used for the PIP/POP feature. When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this button on your Cable Remote. In PIP mode, pressing this button once will display the next size of the sub-screen.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. 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 risk of fire or lead to personal injury.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VP505XVT1A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. 2. Turn off the power to the FHDTV. Connect 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 rear of the FHDTV. Turn on the power to the FHDTV. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. 3. 4.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI Input HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the PLASMA FHDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10 meters. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. 2. 3. 4.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the FHDTV 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 2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the FHDTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn off the power to the FHDTV 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 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the FHDTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the FHDTV and Set-Top Box. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV input (yellow color area) at the rear of the FHDTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VP505XVT1A: HDMI, Component or AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI Input DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VP505XVT1A for optimal results.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual For DVD Players with DVI: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the FHDTV and DVD player. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI2 end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 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 by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the FHDTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn off the power to the FHDTV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component input (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the FHDTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV/S-VIDEO) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the FHDTV and DVD player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV/SVIDEO input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the FHDTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Input Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the FHDTV and DVD player Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV/S-VIDEO input (yellow/red color area - row of connectors furthest from you when viewing from the rear of the FHDTV) at the rear of the FHDTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the FHDTV 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 AV input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the FHDTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Turn off the power to the PLASMA FHDTV 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 FHDTV. Turn on the power to the PLASMA FHDTV and Receiver/Amp.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.6.1 Optical Output of Audio received If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the VP505XVT1A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Turn off the power to the PLASMA FHDTV and Receiver/Amp. Using a SPDIF cable, connect the cable to the audio input connector on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the OPTICAL OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the PLASMA FHDTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC (Computer) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the FHDTV and PC (Computer). Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your PC and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the FHDTV. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the FHDTV. Turn on the FHDTV and PC Computer. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the FHDTV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for instructions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions. (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Sync Polarity (TTL) 640 x 480 60 31.469 59.941 N N 25.175 640 x 480 72 37.861 72.810 N N 31.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your PLASMA FHDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6. 3.1 Basic PLASMA FHDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the FHDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the FHDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual b. The Tuner screen will be displayed. The default choice is Antenna. If you are using Direct 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. c. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed. The default choice is Scan. Press the ► button on the remote control to commence the search for available channels to be stored into memory.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual e. When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to inform you that the FHDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Press the EXIT key on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the FHDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 6. Fine Tuning your TV set for Home Use. After completing Procedure 4 or Procedure 5, please follow the steps below to optimize your TV display: a. Press the MENU key to bring up the Menu display. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Color Temperature option. b. Press ◄ or ► button to select it. c. Use the ◄ or ► button to scroll the choices Cool, Normal, Warm and Custom. d. Use the ▲ or ▼ to Highlight Normal option. e. Press the OK button to select it. f.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 3.2 ATV/DTV Tuner Setup If you did not use the VIZIO’s Initial Wizard Setup to tune your channels, and have decided to use the TV tuner, Perform the following steps. Press the MENU key on the remote control. The OSD screen will display. Press either ◄ or ►to scroll across the top icons to the antenna tower icon. Press either ▼ or ▲ on the remote control to highlight the Tuner Mode option.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 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 wish to see. To skip channels, please perform the following steps: Press the MENU key to return Tuner Mode screen. Press ▼ or ▲ button to highlight Skip Channel Press ►button to review the Skip Channel table. Press ▼ or ▲ button to scroll down or up through the table.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 3.3 Watching a TV Program Before 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. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the FHDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white. 2. There are 3 options for selecting your programming: a.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 3.4 Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the PLASMA FHDTV 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 FHDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold it depressed until the desired channel is reached.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 3.5 Program Information Press the GUIDE button once on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen. Press the ◄ or ► button to scroll the previous or next channel. 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. 3.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of FHDTV 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 and save the values for contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. 4.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.2 TV Inputs Picture Adjustment In general, the following features and options apply to every input on the TV, with the exception where the Ø symbol is shown to imply that the option is not available to such input or signal being displayed. When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Picture Adjustments are available to set to your preferred settings 4.2.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Contrast adjustment. Press the ◄ or ► button to select it and make adjustments. The menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between minimum and maximum. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.2.5 Tint Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Tint adjustment. Press the ◄ or ► button to select it and make adjustments. 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. 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.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.2.7 Color Temperature Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Color Temperature adjustment. Press the ◄ or ► button to select it. The default is Cool. This is 9300K setting. Press the ◄ or ► button to choose Cool, Normal, Warm or Custom option. If you choose the Custom option, then the primary colors Red, Green and Blue can be adjusted to set a custom white point. Press the ▼ button to highlight the color you wish to adjust.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Film Mode This feature helps to optimize the different formats to which the movies had been recorded, improving your movie viewing experience. Press the ◄ or ► button to choose Auto, Video or Film. CTI (Color Transient Intensity) Press the button to highlight CTI. This feature can be to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.3 TV Input Display (Screen) Adjustments In general, these features or options apply to every input in the TV, with the exception where the Ø symbol is shown to indicate that there is not availability of such function or feature to the signal or input being displayed. Press the MENU key on the remote control and the main OSD screen will be shown. Press either the ◄ or ► button to scroll across the top icons to the one showing a black and white picture of a TV.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.3.2 Wide Mode The Wide option allows you to select how the display fits the screen. When in TV mode, the selections are Standard, Full Screen, Crop and Panoramic views. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Wide Mode feature. Press the ◄ or ► button to select it. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to make the desired selection. You will see the screen adjust to the different sizes described previously.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.3.6 Phase Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Phase option. Press the ◄ or ► button to select it. Press the ◄ or ► button to adjust this feature. The TV will automatically look for the phase of the signal to fine tune the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly or the EXIT once to exit the OSD completely. 4.3.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.4 TV Inputs Audio Adjustment When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the ◄ or ► button to scroll across the main menu icons to the icon representing a speaker. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the option you wish to adjust. 4.4.1 Volume Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Volume option. Press the ◄ or ► button to select it and adjust the volume to the desired level.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.4.3 Treble Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Treble option. Press the ◄ or ► button to select it and adjust the high or acute tone to your preferences. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly or the EXIT once to exit the OSD completely 4.4.4 Balance Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Balance option. Press the ◄ or ► button to select it and adjust the balance.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 5 SPECIAL FEATURES Your TV comes with built-in features which accommodate the requirements to make your viewing enjoyable and a good experience. These features apply globally to the different inputs of this TV, the exceptions being those noted or marked with Ø within the OSD menu. 5.1.1 MTS This feature allows you, the user to select the different languages in which the signal provider or broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Closed Caption for regular TV is commonly CC1 or CC2. 5.2.4 Digital Closed Caption Style When watching DTV, the Digital CC Style feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Digital Closed Caption option. Press the ► button to go to the next screen. Press either ▲or▼ button to select between the different options Off, Service 1, Service 2, Service 3, Service 4, Service 5 and Service 6.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 5.2.5 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Before this feature can be activated; it requires that Parental Control, Parental Lock Enable option to be set to Off, if not a message asking to check the Parental Control feature will appear on the screen. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the PIP option. Press the ◄ or ► button to select it. Press the ▲ or ▼ button. A separate menu will appear with the following PIP settings.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 5.2.6 Image Cleaner This feature may allow ghosts of previous images to be removed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Image Cleaner feature. Press the ◄ or ► button to select it. Press the ◄ or ► button to toggle between OK and Cancel. Press the OK key to accept your selection. Pressing any key on the remote control will stop this process, the TV will go back to program being viewed. It usually takes 60 or more minutes for this feature to run a full cycle.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 5.3 Parental Control The parental control is a feature which allows the TV viewer to set limitations for viewing channels and movies according to the nature and contents of the programs being received. 5.3.1 DTV / TV Input Parental Control If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental Control.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Note: When the Ø symbol shows in the menu display, it indicates that such a feature or option is not applicable to the current signal input. 5.3.3 Digital TV Parental Control As required by the FCC, the TV comes with the built-in solution to scan for ratings updates for parental control within the different regions of the United States and it is done automatically when the parental control feature is activated. This process is done only if updates are available in your area.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 5.3.4 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section to display the Parental Control menu and then press the ▼ button to highlight the US TV Rating selection. Press the MENU button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 5.3.6 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 5.2.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the ▼ button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the OK button to turn on or turn off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly or the EXIT once to exit the OSD completely. 5.3.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 5.4 Understanding Viewing Features Your FHDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions in page 39. 5.4.1 Viewing Modes Standard 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.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 6 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) 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. 6.1 PIP Mode Adjustments See below for detailed information regarding the PIP sources.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 6.2 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with up to four different pieces of equipment including your VIZIO VP505XVT1A FHDTV. Listed below are the steps for programming your Audio Tuner Amplifier, Cable Box and DVD Player. 6.2.1 Programming for Audio Tuner Amplifier 1. 2. 3. 4. Manually turn on the Amplifier. Press the AUDIO button on the remote control. Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 6.2.3 Programming for DVD Player 1. 2. 3. 4. Manually turn on the DVD Player. Press the DVD button on the remote control. Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 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.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7.1 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 a soft cloth for cleaning.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Problem Solution image. output port on the back of the source device. Make sure any cable 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 appear. If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is securely connected. Control buttons do not work. Press only one button at a time. Remote work.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Problem Solution 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 FHDTV has the capability of expanding this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image accuracy. Follow the instructions in page 38. 7.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 7.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA Canada Germany UK Japan UL CSA VDE BASE/BS Electric Appliance Control Act 7.5 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.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Information 8.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 50” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.576 mm (H) x 0.576 mm (V) Display Compatibility 1080p (FHDTV) Colors 1.073 Billion Brightness 1,200 cd/m2 (typical) Inputs 1 x Co-axial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 4 x HDMITM (v1.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 8.2 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.
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VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual S Screen Size explanation, 60 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 25 Connecting your VCR, 27 Connecting your Video Camera, 27 T Technical Specifications, 68 Troubleshooting Guide, 64 TV Audio Adjustment, 50 Parental Control, 56 Picture Adjustment, 42, 47 TV Picture Adjust Advanced Video, 45 Brightness, 42 Color, 43 Contrast, 43 Reset Picture Mode, 46 Version 8/21/2008 Sharpness, 44 Tint, 44 TV Special Features Closed Caption, 52 Language, 52 PIP, 54 Reset, 55 Sleep Timer, 5
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VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for VCR’s Setup Code for VCR’s 20000 Hitachi 20035, 20037, 20045, 20000, 20042, 20041, 20089, 20105, 21037 Magnavox 20593, 21278 Nikkodo 20037, 20278 20035, 20037, 20048, 20039, 20081, 20240, 20000, 20149 Nishi 20240 Niveus Media 21972 Newave 20037 Magnin 20240 Noblex 20240 Marantz 20035, 20081, 20038, 20062 Northgate 21972 Marta 20037 Olympus 20035 Matsui 20037, 20209 Optimus Matsushita 20035, 20162, 20081, 21162 21062, 20035, 20162,
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for VCR’s Setup Code for VCR’s Setup Code for VCR’s Protec 20072, 20000 Scientific Atlanta 20008 Tatung Protech 20072 Scott Pulsar 20039 20184, 20045, 20121, 20043, 20208 20048, 20081, 20000, 20067 Tatung 20041, 20008 Pulser 20240 Teac 20000, 20067, 20041 Quarter 20046 Technics Qisheng 20060 20035, 20162, 20037, 20000 Quasar 20035, 20162, 20002, 21035, 21162 Teco 20035, 20037, 20048, 20038 Teknika 20035, 20037, 20000 Telecorder 2024
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for VCR’s Viewsonic 21972 Villain 20000 Voodoo 21972 Wards 20060, 20035, 20037, 20048, 20047, 20081, 20033, 20240, 20042, 20072, 20045, 20000, 20043, 20041, 20038, 20149 Setup Code for Cable Converters Setup Code for Cable Converters Cool Box 00883 Pace Coolmax 00883 01877, 00877, 00237, 00008 Daeryung 01877, 00877, 00477, 00008 Panasonic 00000, 00008, 00107, 0144, 01488 Digeo 01187 Panther 00637 Digi 00637 Paragon Director 00476 00000,
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for Cable Converters Setup Code for Satellite Receivers Setup Code for Satellite Receivers V2 00883 HTS 00775 SKY 00856, 00099 Viewmaster 00883 00883 01142, 00749, 01749, 01442, 01443, 01444 Sony Vision Hughes Network Systems 00639, 01640, 01639, 01524 Vortex View 00883 Star Choice 00869 Humax 01790 Zenith 00000, 00525, 00899, 00017 Star Trak 00772, 00869 iLo 01535 Thomson 00392, 00566 Innova 00099 Tivo Jerrold 00869 01142, 01442,
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for DVD Players Setup Code for DVD Players 21004, 21020, 21056, 21061, 21100 Dansai 20770 Arrgo 21023 Daytek 20872 Aspire Digital 21168, 21407 Decca 20770 Audiovox 20717, 20790, 21041, 21071, 21072, 21121, 21122 Denon 20490, 20634 DVD2000 20521 Emerson 20591, 20675, 20821, 21268 20730 Enterprise 20591 Awa 21172, 21234, 21242 Setup Code for DVD Players Insignia 21268 Integra 20627, 21924 IRT 20783 JBL 20702 Jensen 21016 JMB 20695
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for DVD Players Mitsubishi 21521, 20521, 21403 Momitsu 21082 Mustek 20730 NAD 20591, 20741 Naiko 20770 NEC 20785, 20869 Nesa 20717 NexxTech 21402 Norcent 21003 Onkyo 20503, 20627, 21924, 20792 Optimus 20571, 20717, 20822, 20790, 21022, 21132 20651, 21980 Palsonic 20672 Panasonic 20503, 20490, 20571, 20703, 21362, 21462, 21490, 21632, 21762 20503, 20539, 20646, 21914, 20675, 20854, 21260, 2167, 21354 Setup Code for DVD Players Sylvania 206
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for CD Players Setup Code for CD Players Setup Code for CD Players Acoustic Research 30420 Marantz RCA Admiral 30305 Aiwa 30157 30626, 30029, 30157, 30038, 30180, 30435 Arcam 30157 McIntosh 30256, 30290, 30660 31062, 30032, 30420, 30179, 30053, 30305, 30420, 30468 Audio Research 30157 MCS 30029 Realistic Burmester 30420 Miro 30000 Cairn 30157 Mission 30157 California Audio Labs 30029 Modulaire Cambridge Soundworks 30157 Revox 3015
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for CD Players Victor 30072 Wards 30157, 30053, 30032, 30087, 30179 Yamaha 30888, 30036, 30490, 31292 Yorx 30000 Zonda 30157 Setup Code for Video Accessories Setup Code for Video Accessories Setup Code for Audio Accessories Motorola 01363 Marantz 31491 MyHD 01383 Motorola 31464 Niveus Media 01272 NaviPod 31644 Northgate 01272 Netgear 31785 Panasonic 01120 Omnifi 31605 Pinnacle Systems 01268 Onkyo 31789 Pioneer 01010 Roku 31828
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for Audio Receivers Setup Code for Audio Receivers Setup Code for Audio Receivers Carver 31189, 30189, 30121, 31289 Magnavox Revox 30189 Rio 31869 Classic 31352 31189, 31269, 30189, 30391, 30531, 31266, 31514 Saba 31519 Coby 31389 Marantz Samsung Criterion 31420 31189, 31269, 30189, 30891, 31289 31295, 31304, 31500 Curtis Mathes 30014 McIntosh 31289 Sansui Daewoo 31250 31189, 30189, 31764 Micromega 31189, 30189 Delphi 31414 Sanyo
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for Audio Amplifiers Setup Code for Audio Amp/Tuners Adcom 30577, 31100 Audiotronic 31189 Bose 30674 Bose 31229 Soundesign 30670 Carver 30892 Capetronic 30531 Stereophonics 31023 Curtis Mathes 30300 Carver 31189 Sunfire 31313 Durabrand 31561 Coby 31263 Teac 31074, 31267 Elan 30647 Denon 31360, 31142, 30904 Technics 31308, 31518, 30039 Fonmix 31360 Thorens 31189 Glory Horse 31263 Victor 30074 Harman/Kardon 30110 Wards 30
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for TV’s Setup Code for TV’s Setup Code for TV’s Ambassador 10150, 10177 Cailing 10748 Crown America Action 10180 Candle 10030 10180, 10093, 10672 American High 10000, 10060 Capehart Crown Mustang 10672 Ampro 10751 10017, 10178, 10030, 10092 Curtis Mathes Amstrad 10171, 10177 Carnivale 10030 Amtron 10000, 10180 Carver 10054 Anam 10250, 10180, 10700 Celebrity 10000 Anam National 10250, 10650, 10055 Celera 10765 Changcheng 10051,
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for TV’s 10623, 10282, 10185, 10177, 10135 Envision 10030, 10813 Ether 10030 Epson 10833, 10840 ESA 10812, 10171, 11944 Firstar 10236 Fisher 10154, 10054, 10000, 10159 Fortress 10093 Fujitsu 10809, 10853, 10683 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 1001
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for TV’s 11154, 11178, 11758 Lloyd's LXI Magnasonic Magnavox 11904, 10236, 10180, 10030 10047, 10054, 10154, 10156, 10178, 10017, 10000, 10051, 10093, 10060, 10053, 10178, 10030, 10171, 10166, 10055, 10135, 10018, 10159, 10165 11755, 11756 Megapower 10700 Megatron 10178, 10145, 10047, 10151 MEI 10185 Memorex 10154, 10463, 10185, 10150, 10178, 11911, 11926, 11924, 11920, 11927, 10030, 10165 10150, 10030, 10178, 11907 MGN Technology 10178 10054, 10000,
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for TV’s Setup Code for TV’s Penney Pulsar 10017, 10092 Quartz 10150, 10178 Quasar 10250, 10051, 11924, 10650, 10055, 10165, 11919 Rabbit 10047 Sansui RadioShack 10047, 10154, 10180, 10150, 10178, 10030, 10165, 11904 10463, 11904, 11935, 11929, 11911 Sanyo 10154, 10156, 10180, 10145, 11907 Sanyuan 10093 Scotch 10178 Scott 10236, 10180, 10178 Sears 10047, 10054, 10154, 10156, 10178, 10171, 11926, 11904 Shaofeng 10145 Sharp 10093, 10030, 10
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for TV’s SVA 10748, 10865 Sylvania 10054, 10030, 10171, 11944, 11931 Runco Sampo Samsung 10047, 10030, 11755, 11756 10047, 10054, 10017, 10154, 10060, 10812, 10702, 10178, 10030, 11959, 11903, 11312, 11060, 10814, 10766, 10587, 10055 10060, 10030 Sansui 10463, 10060, 10030, 10165, 11904, 11929, 11935 10047, 10054, 10154, 10000, 10463, 10171, 10159, 10799, 10893, 11755 Saville 10060 Sceptre 10878 Scotch 10178 Scott 10236, 10180, 10178, 10030, 10177
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Setup Code for TV’s Setup Code for TV’s Techwood 10051, 10250, 10060, 10055 Universal 10047, 10135 Universum 10177 Yamaha 10051, 10093, 10178, 10092 V 10178, 10864, 10885, 11755, 11756 Yapshe 10250 Yorx 10030 Zenith 10047, 10017, 10000, 10093, 10463, 11265, 10812, 10178, 10030, 11145, 10145, 10171, 10092, 11904, 11929 Teco Teknika 10054, 10463, 10180, 10150, 10060, 10178, 10092 Telecolor 10017 Telefunken 10702 Tera 10030 Thomas 11904, 10047, 10178
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VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual VIZIO Limited Product Warranty VIZIO provides a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from an authorized VIZIO U.S. reseller and used in the fifty (50) United States or Puerto Rico. VIZIO’s Responsibility VIZIO displays purchased new from an authorized VIZIO U.S.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual VIZIO RETURN POLICY VIZIO’s return policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to be returned by the original purchaser during the initial thirty (30) day period following the date of purchase. A VIZIO return authorization number must first be obtained as provided below. The refund will be the purchase price actually paid by the purchaser less a ten percent (10%) restocking fee per each item returned. Shipping and handling are not refundable.
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual For displays forty-two inches (42”) and larger, VIZIO will generally cover the transportation charges to perform an on-site swap of the original unit with the replacement unit. For displays under forty-two inches (42”), the customer is responsible for the transportation charges to VIZIO’s service center. VIZIO will be responsible for the return transportation charges from the service center to the customer.
