VIZIO RP56 User Guide Table of Contents Chapter Description 1 Introduction 1 Features 1 Important Safeguards 2 Package Contents 3 Front Panel Controls 4 Rear Panel Connections 5 Side Connections 6 Universal Remote Control 7 2 3 Page PIP Remote Control 10 Connecting Components 12 Power Connection 12 Which Video Connection should I use? 12 Connecting your DVD Player 13 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box 17 Connecting your VCR or Video Camera 20 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 22 C
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 4 Teaching the Remote Control New Functions 36 Using the Universal Remote Control 36 Using the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode 37 Setting the Sleep Timer 38 Using the Parental Controls 38 Setting a Password 40 To reset your password: 40 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 41 Safety Guidelines 41 Compliance 42 Television Antenna Connection Protection Cleaning & Maintenance 44 Cleaning the Screen 44 Cleaning the Exterior 44 Replacing the Filter 45 Replacing the L
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1 Introduction Features 040330 • Huge 56-inch screen. • HDTV 16:9 Aspect Ratio. • Only 18.9 inches / 480 mm deep. • 75.9 lbs/34.5kg light. • Bright flicker free picture. • 480P, 720P, 1080I and HDTV signal compatibility. • 480i support for old NTSC television. • 640x480 VGA, 800x600 SVGA, 1024x768 XGA computer signal compatibility.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Important Safeguards • Read all the Safety Instructions and the User Manual before using the DLP TV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • To avoid the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to the DLP TV. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the DLP TV. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the DLP TV. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Package Contents V, Inc Rear Projection DLP TV. Power cord. Universal Remote control with two AA batteries. PIP Remote Control with two AAA batteries. This User Guide.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Front Panel Controls Lamp Status LED Displays the status of the lamp of your DLP TV. Power LED Lights green when powered on. Power Switch the TV on by pressing the button once. To turn off the TV press the button twice; the first time the button is pressed a message will appear on the screen warning that the second button press will poweroff the TV. Input Repeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources in a circulatory sequence.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Rear Panel Connections AC Input Socket Connect one end of the power cord here and connect the other end of the power cord to a wall socket. S-Video Connectors Connect to a VCR, DVD player, satellite or cable box. Audio Out Connectors Connect to an AV or Home Theater receiver. Composite AV Connectors Connect to a VCR or DVD player. Component AV Connectors Connect to a DVD player or set-top box. PC Audio Connector Connect the audio from a computer or set-top box.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Side Connections Looking at the front of the DLP, there is a door on the lower left side near the front. Gently press on this door near the front and it will swing open revealing the input connections that are accessible from the front. To close again, gently push the door all the way closed until latches (clicks) shut. S-Video Connect to a video camcorder. Video/Audio In Connect to audio/video equipment such as a video camcorder or digital camera.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Universal Remote Control The Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to eight different components. For ease of use with minimal room lighting the Remote Control has a back light that illuminates all of the buttons when any button is pressed. The light will automatically go off a few seconds after the last button press. The Remote Control button functions are explained below.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide WIDE Cycle through standard and widescreen viewing modes or access a programming guide such as the one that comes with a satellite dish setup. GUIDE does not work in TV mode. EXIT Exit the OSD, component or guide menus. ▲, ▼, ◄, ► Use these buttons to navigate the OSD menus. OK Confirm an action, like an Enter button. INFO Display the current status of the video source, audio (and channel number when in TV mode), on the screen of your DLP TV. MENU Activates the OSD Menu.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide - PIP + Decrease or increase the size of the PIP window when in the PIP mode. - PIP CH + Changes the TV channel in the PIP window when in the PIP mode and when TV mode is selected as the PIP video source. ZOOM Turn on or off the zoom mode. FREEZE Freeze the picture. Note that the video and audio content will continue to change and when the button is pressed again, turning off the Freeze mode, the picture will not return to the same point as when it was frozen.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide PIP Remote Control SOURCE Selects the input source for the PIP window. SCAN Turn on or off PIP Scan when in the multi-PIP mode. When turned on, PIP Scan displays a TV channel for approximately four seconds and then automatically changes to the next TV channel. PIP Turn on or off the PIP mode. Number Pad Use these buttons to select a TV channel directly by the channel number for the active PIP window. For channels higher than 99 press the ‘100’ button first.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Universal Remote Control Battery Installation and Replacement When inserting the batteries, make sure they are installed in the correct polarity. Press latch and lift the cover off. Align the batteries for the correct polarity (+ / -) shown in the case. Replace the cover by locating the tabs and closing it down on the latch. PIP Remote Control Battery Installation and Replacement When inserting the batteries, make sure they are installed in the correct polarity.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 2 Connecting Components Power Connection Connect the power cord to the AC Input at the rear of the DLP TV and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. Which Video Connection should I use? The DLP TV has five different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic one to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality 040330 Cable and Connector Description OK Coaxial RF.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting your DVD Player Using Digital Video DVD players that have a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard, such as the Bravo Multimedia Player from V, Inc, should be connected to the DVI input of the DLP TV. Note: 1. Use TMDS signals conforming to DVI standards. The TMDS input is a single link input. 2. To maintain the display quality use a DVI cable from V, Inc. that is 10 meters or less. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using Component Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and DVD player. Connect the Pr or Cr (red color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Pr/Cr (red color) connector in the COMP 1 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. Connect the Pb or Cb (blue color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector in the COMP 1 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using S-Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and DVD player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV 2 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the rear of your DVD player to the R (red color) and L (white color) component audio input connectors in the AV 2 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. Turn on the power to the DLP TV and DVD player.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using Composite Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and DVD player. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV 2 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the rear of your DVD player to the R (red color) and L (white color) component audio input connectors in the AV 2 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box Using Digital Video HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard can be connected to the DVI input of the DLP TV. Note: 3. Use TMDS signals conforming to DVI standards. The TMDS input is a single link input. 4. To maintain the display quality use a DVI cable from V, Inc. that is 10 meters or less. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using Component Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect the Pr or Cr (red color) connector on the rear of your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Pr/Cr (red color) connector in the COMP 2 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. Connect the Pb or Cb (blue color) connector on the rear of your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector in the COMP 2 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using RGB Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the RGB input in the rear of your DLP TV. Connect the Audio Out (Left + Right) on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the RGB Audio In Stereo Mini Jack in the rear of your DLP TV, next to the RGB connector. Turn on the power to the DLP TV and your HDTV Set-Top Box.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting your VCR or Video Camera Using S-Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and VCR or video camera. Connect the S-Video jack on your VCR or video camera to the S-Video jack in the AV 1 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your VCR or video camera to the R (red color) and L (white color) component audio input connectors in the AV 1 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using Composite Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and VCR or video camera. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of your VCR or video camera to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV 1 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using your VCR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and VCR. Connect the “Output to TV” (RF Out or Antenna Out) connector on the rear of your VCR to the TV/CABLE IN connector on the rear of your DLP TV. Turn on the power to the DLP TV and VCR. Select TV using the INPUT button on the front of the DLP TV. Select Channel 3 or 4 to match the channel selected on the rear of your VCR. a).
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using your Antenna or Cable TV 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable box to the TV/CABLE IN connector on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Turn on the power to the DLP TV 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the front of the DLP TV. Note: 040330 Make sure the antenna or cable TV is correctly grounded.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting External Amplified Speakers If you wish to use external, amplified speakers you may do so by connecting them to the AUDIO OUT connectors on the rear of your DLP TV. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and external speakers. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the rear of your speakers to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio output connectors in the AUDIO OUT group on the rear of your DLP TV.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting an External Receiver or Amplifier You can connect an external receiver or amplifier to your DLP TV. Your DLP TV is equipped with an external speaker switch that can automatically send a remote turn-on/off signal to the connected external receiver or amplifier. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and receiver or amplifier.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting a Computer Using DVI Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and Computer. Connect a DVI-D cable to the DVI output of your computer and the other end to the DVI input in the rear of your DLP TV. Connect the Audio Out mini-jack on your computer to the DVI Audio In L (White) and R (Red) in the rear of your DLP TV, next to the DVI connector. Turn on the power to the DLP TV and your computer.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using RGB Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: 040330 Turn off the power to the DLP TV and Computer. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your computer and the other end to the RGB input in the rear of your DLP TV. Connect the Audio Out mini jack on your computer to the RGB Audio In L (White) and R (Red) in the rear of your DLP TV, next to the RGB connector. Turn on the power to the DLP TV and your computer. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the front of the DLP TV.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 3 Getting Started Turning your DLP TV On and Off 1. 2. 3. Plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. The POWER indicator on the front panel will light green. Press the POWER button on the front panel or the POWER button on the Remote Control to power on the DLP TV. The LAMP STATUS indicator will start flashing while the lamp heats and once the lamp is warm enough the indicator will stay lit green and the picture will begin to appear on the screen.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The DLP TV features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets the user adjust and save contrast, brightness and other settings. The DLP TV saves changes made to the settings even if the DLP TV is turned off. Menu Operations The OSD consists of a Main Menu of items and each of these items has a Sub Menu associated with it that the OSD will switch to when the item is selected. 1.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide PICTURE ADJUST – PC Modes CONTRAST – Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHTNESS – Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Users may need to readjust the brightness after the DLP TV warms up. H POSITION – Adjusts the horizontal screen position. V POSITION – Adjusts the vertical screen position. AUTO CONFIG – Automatically adjusts to the best settings. ADC CLOCK – Removes any vertical distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide INPUT SETUP MAIN INPUT – Selects the video input source for the main picture. DVI TYPE – Selects between VIDEO and COMPUTER components if the DVI connection is being used. PIP INPUT – Selects the video input source for the subpicture when PIP is turned on. TV TUNER SETUP ANTENNA/CABLE – Sets the source for the tuner. Select CABLE (for cable or a satellite dish) or ANTENNA.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide PARENTAL CONTROLS ACCESS CODE – A password is required to open the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu. Users need the remote control to use this option. SPECIAL FEATURES OSD H POSITION – Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD within the display image. OSD V POSITION – Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD within the display image. OSD TIMEOUT – Specifies the number of seconds the OSD menu is displayed before it automatically turns off.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Remote Control Operation Common Sense Cautions Do not drop or mishandle the remote control. Do not get the remote control wet. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Avoid heat and humidity. When not using the remote control for a long period, remove the batteries. Do not take apart the batteries, heat them, or throw them into a fire. Using the PIP Remote Control The PIP Remote Control is exclusively for control of all PIP mode options.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Programming the Universal Remote Control The TV Selection button has already been programmed to work with your Vizio RP56 DLP TV (program code 0080). You can program the other seven Component buttons on the Universal Remote Control to operate other components you have. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: Turn on the component. Choose a Component button you want to program, (for example CBL for a cable box or DVD for a DVD Player), on the Universal Remote Control and press this button.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Checking the Component Codes If you have set up the Universal Remote Control using the “Searching for Component Code” procedure, you may need to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. To find out which code is operating your TV: Press the TV button once. Press the hold the SETUP button until the LED blinks twice, then release the SETUP button. Enter 9 9 0. After this number sequence has been entered the LED will flash twice.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Teaching the Remote Control New Functions The remote control can learn up to 25 additional functions from the component’s original remote control. Example: Your DVD player remote control has a scan function that you may use frequently. There is not a scan button on the remote control. You can assign a button and use the DVD remote to teach the remote control the scan function. Make sure that you have already programmed the remote control for the component.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode When the picture-in-picture mode (PIP) mode is active, one picture is displayed on the full screen (main picture) and the other picture is displayed in a small window (sub-picture). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the TV component button. Press the PIP button on the Universal Remote Control once to turn on the PIP mode. A small window appears in one corner of the screen.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer lets you set a time when you want your DLP TV to turn off automatically. One minute before the timer turns off your DLP TV, the timer appears and shows the seconds remaining before your DLP TV turns off. You can set the sleep timer directly from the Universal Remote Control or through the OSD. To set the sleep timer using the universal remote control: 1. 2. 3. Press the TV component button.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Press the OK button to open MPAA Rating. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄, ► buttons to select which rating you want to block or unblock. You can select from the following ratings: G (General audience) PG (Parental guidance suggested) PG-13 (Recommended for children 13 years of age and older) R (mature audience) NC-17 (no one under 17 years of age) X (no one under 17 years of age) Press the OK button to select U (unblocked) or B (blocked).
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Setting a Password You control access to the Parental Control features with a password. The default password is 0000. You can change the password to any four-digit number. To change the password: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Press the TV component button. Press the MENU button on the Universal Remote Control and the Main Menu will be displayed on the screen, as shown opposite. Press the T or S button to select PARENTAL CONTROLS.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Safety Guidelines This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. WARNING Be sure to have the DLP TV installed as per the instructions in this manual.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE Britain BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the DLP TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning the Screen The screen of the DLP TV has been specially treated. To clean, users should wipe the surface gently using only a cleaning or a soft, lint-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, use a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), then wipe the screen with it. Reminders: Do not use substances such as glass cleaners, solvents and/or thinners.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Replacing the Filter The replaceable filter in the back of the DLP TV prevents dust from building up and assures good ventilation for the lamp. Do not operate your DLP TV without a filter. Check the filter every six months and replace as necessary to prevent heat damage. 040330 1. Remove the two filter access panel screws, and then remove the access panel. 2. Remove the old filter and insert a new one using the four tabs to hold the filter in place. 3.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Replacing the Lamp Users should replace the lamp in the projector approximately every 6,000 hours to maintain the best possible display image. Do not use a lamp past the rated lamp life. The high-pressure lamp may explode if handled incorrectly. Make sure that the DLP TV is turned off, power is disconnected, and the lamp is completely cooled (minimum of 45 minutes) before replacing it. 040330 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off your DLP TV Disconnect the power cord and all other external cables.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 6. Use the lamp removal handle to lift the lamp module straight out of the lamp bay. 7. Replace the lamp in the lamp module, and then insert the lamp module back into the lamp bay. Make sure to not touch the lamp. The oils from hands can cause the lamp to fail prematurely. 8. Replace the two lamp module retaining screws. Make sure that the screws are fastened securely to make sure that the lamp will not shake. Safely discard the used lamp. 9. 10.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Status LEDs There are two status LEDs on the front of the DLP TV. Normal Operation State Power LED Lamp LED Description AC off Not lit Not lit AC power not connected Standby mode Green Not lit AC power is connected and the DLP TV is in standby mode. Warm-up/Cool down mode Green Flashing AC power is connected and the power button has just been turned on or off.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Troubleshooting Guide Use the following information to solve common problems. Symptom Possible Solutions No picture Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. Make sure that the Power button is turned on. Look in the left air vent to see if the lamp is on. Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working component. If the other component is not working, correct the problem with the other component.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Symptom Possible Solutions The LED on the Universal Remote Control does not blink when a button is pressed. Replace the batteries with two (2) new alkaline batteries. See “Inserting batteries” on page 11. The Universal Remote Control LED blinks when a component selection button is pressed, but the component does not respond. Make sure that you are less than 15 feet (4.5 meters) from the infrared remote sensors on the component.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product which may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please contact our Support Department at the number below.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Appendix A: Specifications 040330 Product Name Vizio RP56 DLP TV Screen Size 56-in Diagonal Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Technology HD2 DLP by Texas Instruments Screen Gain 4.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide APPENDIX B: Component Program Codes MANUFACTURER'S CODES Setup Codes for V Inc.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide Proton Pulsar Quasar RCA 0178 0017, 0019 0051, 0250 0047, 1347, 1147, 0679, 1247, 0019, 0051, 0090, 0093, 1047, 1447 RadioShack 0180, 0030, 0178, 0154, 0019, 0047, 0056 Realistic 0180, 0154, 0030, 0178, 0019, 0056 Runco 0017, 0030 SSS 0019, 0180 0030 Sampo Samsung 0060, 0019, 0178, 0030, 0056 Sansei 0451 0463 Sansui Sanyo 0154 Scimitsu 0019 0178 Scotch Scott 0236, 0019, 0178, 0179, 0180 Sears 0154, 0056, 0156, 0047, 0054, 0171, 0178, 0179 Semivox 0180 0156 Semp Sharp 0093, 0688 0019 S
V INC. LIMITED WARRANTY For VIZIO Rear Projection Displays Welcome to the V, Inc. Digital Family! Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor. V, Inc.’s Responsibility V, Inc. VIZIO Displays purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of their original retail purchase.
