® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VP503 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 VP503 HDTV10A High Definition Television. For assistance, please call (877)-698-4946 or email us at techsupport@vizio.com.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A 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. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A 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 Liquid sprays or any object drops into the VP503 HDTV10A. o The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture. o The Display is dropped or damaged in any way.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Package Your VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A and its accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VP503 HDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VP503 HDTV10A weighs approximately 118lb and is about 50” wide; please exercise care when unpacking the HDTV.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A HDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall Mounting To remove the stand base 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unplug all of the cables and cords from your VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A. Place the VP503 HDTV10A 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 VP503 HDTV10A. Carefully remove the stand base.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ................................................................ ................................................................. ................................. 9 1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9 1.2 Side Panel Controls........................................................
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.3 Partial Channel Search..............................................................................................................................46 4.4.4 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................46 4.4.5 MTS ...................................................................................................................................................
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A 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 powered off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) – Switch the VP503 HDTV10A on by pressing the button once.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 3 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 7 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. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 3.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 1.4 RightRight-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 VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE – This button displays program information. Press this button once and the information of the program being viewed is shown. Press it a second time and the Electronic Programming Guide will appear in the screen. ) – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to POWER ( the Standby mode. TV – Press this button to select TV. AV – Press this button to select the Audio Video input.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Use? The VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial Coa xial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 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 HDTV. Turn on the power to the HDTV. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. 3. 4.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV SetSet-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 HDTV 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 SetSet - Top Box (Best): (Best): 1. 2. 3. 4.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual For HDTV SetSet - Top Boxes with DVI: DVI: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV SetSet - Top Box (Better): (Better): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic SetSet-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV 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 HDTV.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VP503 HDTV10A; HDMI, Component, 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 VP503 HDTV10A for optimal results.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual For DVD Players with DVI: DVI: 1. 2. 4. 5. Turn off the HDTV 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 HDTV. 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 by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): (Better): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn off the power to the HDTV 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 HDTV.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using SS -Video (AV/S (AV /S/S -VIDEO) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 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.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the HDTV.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn off the power to the PLASMA HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the PLASMA HDTV. Turn on the power to the PLASMA HDTV and Receiver/Amp.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.7.1 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 VP503 HDTV10A. 1. Turn off the power to the PLASMA HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an 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 HDTV. 3.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. Turn on the HDTV and PC Computer. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). 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 31.46 59.94 N N 25.17 640x480 75 37.50 75.00 N N 31.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6. 3.1 Basic PLASMA HDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see pages 14 ~ 28 for detailed steps) 3.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 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 choice is Scan. Press the ► button on the remote control to commence the search for available channels to be stored into memory.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual c. The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for information about availability in your area, type of antenna and in which direction to point your antenna. The channel availability through cable depends upon which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; consult your cable operator for more information. d.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual a. Select the correct input connection; RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). Make the physical connection or hook up. b. If you have an HD service you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. Note: Composite (AV) and S-Video Cables can only be used for SD (480i) pictures. c.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual e. Press either ◄ or ► button to change setting to Normal, and then press the LAST key again to go back to previous screen. f. Press either ▲ or ▼ button to select the Picture Mode option. g. Press either ◄ or ► button to change the Picture Mode option to Standard. h. Press the LAST key to exit the on screen display Menu.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white. 2. There are 3 options for selecting your programming: a.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Adjusting 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 on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold it depressed until the desired channel is reached.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button twice on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen. Press the ◄ or ► button to scroll up or down the channels. Each time you pause at a channel, the program list will update with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live program for that channel. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 3.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup and TV Tuner Setup.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 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 adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. ▼ Use the ◄ or ► button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball and Baseball. Picture Adjustments are available for you to set them to your preferred settings.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the ▼ button to highlight the Contrast selection. Press the ► button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the ◄ or ► button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.6 Sharpness Press the ▼ button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the ► button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the ◄ or ► button to adjust the level. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 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 the options showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue will be available to adjust. button to highlight the color you wish Press the to adjust.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Audio Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the ► button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Audio Mode selection. Use the ◄ or ► button to choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. ▼ Equalizer adjustments are available for you to set them to your preferred settings.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 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 disappear and be replaced by a small Balance Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the balance adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position. Use the ◄ or ► button to adjust the left/right balance. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.3.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.7 Audio Out Press the ▼ button to highlight the Audio Out selection. Press either ◄ or ► button to turn the audio out signal to Fixed or Variable. When it is set to variable, volume from the external speakers will change according to the volume setting on the TV. If it is fixed, the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external stereo system.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your HDTV you will have setup your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.3 Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are missed from the auto search, you can do a partial channel search to look for channel in a certain channel range again. Press the button to highlight the Partial Channel Search selection. Press the ► button to enter the submenu. Press the ► button to select scan mode to look for Analog, Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels. button to highlight the “To” and Press the “From” selection.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.7 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Daylight Saving selection. ▼ Press the ◄ or ► button to select On or Off. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 5/27/2008 47 www.VIZIO.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the ► button until the SETUP page is displayed. button to highlight the Language Press the selection. The default is English. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Español or Français. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. ▼ 4.5.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 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 screen; see the table below to find which inputs can PIP/POP with each other. See below for detailed information regarding the PIP sources.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.3 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. 4.5.4 Wide The Wide option is the feature which allows you to select how your display would be size wise. When in TV mode; the selections are Normal, Wide and Panoramic views.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Since you are already in this feature; it is recommendable to name all the Inputs which are being used as well as these for which you have an idea what their name is going to be. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 5/27/2008 51 www.VIZIO.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.6 CC (Closed Caption) Press the ▼ button to highlight the CC (Closed Caption) selection. Press the ► button. A separate menu will appear with the following CC settings CC When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the CC selection. ▼ Press the ► button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.7 Image Cleaner This feature may allow ghosts of previous images to be removed. Press the button to highlight the Image Cleaner option. Press the ► button to turn this feature On It usually takes 60 or more minutes for this feature to run a full cycle, after that press LAST repeatedly to exit the menu screen. ▼ Note: Prolonged display of stationary images (such as on a video game or a computer or a still picture) will cause them to remain on the screen.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.8 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. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV. When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the ► button to display the SETUP page.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.10 Channel Block ▼ Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the ► button to go to the next screen. Press the button to highlight the channel you want to block. Press the MENU button to block the highlighted channel. ▼ Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.5.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.12 US Movie Rating Press the ▼ button to highlight the US Movie Rating selection. Press the ► button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.14 Canadian French Rating Press the ▼ button to highlight the Canadian French Rating selection. Press the ► button and the Block Canadian French Rating panel will be displayed.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.16 Blocked Unrated Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.5.8 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the ► button to turn-on or turn-off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. ▼ 4.5.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.18 H/V Position Press the ▼ button to highlight the H/V Position selection. Press the ► button. A separate menu will appear with the following H/V Position settings H. Position ▼ Press the button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection. Press the ► button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Use the ◄ or ► button to adjust the horizontal position.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.19 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 Parental Control Password. Version 5/27/2008 60 www.VIZIO.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 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 adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.7 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. 4.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 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 difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.10 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.11.1 Auto Phase (for Component 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 phase of the signal to fine tune the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 5/27/2008 63 www.VIZIO.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.12 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.5.8. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.13 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 4.13.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.13.2 Brightness Press the ▼ button to highlight the Brightness selection. Press the ► button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the ◄ or ► button to adjust the level. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.13.4 Color Temperature ▼ 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 repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. If you choose the Custom option, then a new menu will be displayed showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 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 press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.13.8 Fine Tune Press the ▼ button to highlight the Fine Tune selection. Press the ► button to start tuning the to the PC signal.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.16 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions in page 35. 4.16.1 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 4.16.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings The PIP channel can be changed by using of the channel up and down key. To change the PIP channel, press CH up or CH down button on the remote control. It only applies if the sub screen is selected to be TV input. Press the PIP button to alternate between PIP, POP and OFF. You can swap the program that is in the main picture with the program in the PIP sub-picture.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1 Maintenance Important 1. 2. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause paint to peel. Cleaning the Housing Ho using and Remote Control 1. 2. Use a soft cloth for cleaning.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Problem Solution Power is ON but no screen image. Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct 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. A djust brightness and contrast. Check Source settings. Wrong or abnormal colors appear.
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® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Tips for High-Definition Users. The PLASMA HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image distortions can occur. Tips for Letterbox Content Users. Letterboxed (or “Widescreen”) versions of DVD movies are most commonly formatted for standard 4:3 Televisions.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 5.4 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 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 50” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1365 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.810 mm (H) x 0.810 mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (1080i) Colors 1.073 Billion Brightness 1,400 cd/m (typical) Contrast 15000:1(typical) Viewing Angle Up to 178° (horizontal/vertical) Inputs 1 x Co-asial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 4 x HDMITM (v1.
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 6.2 Glossary – Standard 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 VP503 HDTV10A User Manual Channel Block, 54 DTV Rating, 56 Movie Rating, 55 Password change, 57 TV Rating, 54 PC Input Audio Adjustment, 66 Auto Adjust, 63 Picture Adjustment, 63 Setup, 66 PC Picture Adjust Fine Tune, 66 H/V Position, 58 Horizontal Position, 58, 65 Horizontal Size, 58, 65 Vertical Position, 58, 66 PC Resolutions, 28 R Remote, 12 Batteries, 13 Range, 13 Remote:, 13 RGB Connecting your PC, 27 S Screen Size explanation, 67 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 23 Connecting your VCR,
® VIZIO VP503 HDTV10A User Manual 6.4 VIZIO Limited L imited 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 VP503 HDTV10A User Manual PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.