Vizio P42 User Manual
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Version - 7/21/2004
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 - Before Use
Congratulations on your VIZIO P42 42” Plasma Television purchase. Thank you for your support
of V, Inc. and its Plasma Television product line. The P42 is a precise electronic product and you
should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance of the product. It has
passed the Class-B EMC test and the UL and CSA safety certifications and you can be assured
of the highest quality display with the utmost reliability. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
1.2 - Specifications
P42 ED
P42 HD
Panel
42", 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Resolution
852 x 480
1024 x 768
Pixel (Dot) Pitch
1.08 mm x 1.08 mm (H x V)
0.90 mm x 0.676 mm (H x V)
Display Compatibility
EDTV (480p)
HDTV (720p)
Signal Compatibility
480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Brightness
1000 cd/m2
1000 cd/m2
Contrast
2000:1 typical
3000:1 typical
Viewing Angle
>160 degrees (horizontal and vertical)
Inputs
2 x Composite Video (2 x RCA), 2 x S-Video (1 x 4-pin DIN), 1 x
Component (3 x RCA, YCbCr Video) & 1 x Component (3 x RCA,
YPbPr Video), 1 x Digital Video (1 x DVI), 1 x Analog RGB (1 x 15-pin
D-Sub), 4 x Audio (2 x RCA, Left + Right), 1 x RF (1 x F Connector for
internal NTSC Tuner), 1 x Audio (1 x Stereo Mini Jack)
Output
1 x Stereo Audio (1 x RCA, L & R), 1 x subwoofer (1 x RCA)
Features
PiP, POP, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, 3:2 Pull Down, Gamma
Correction, Scalar and De-interlacer, NTSC Video decoding via RF
(Antenna, Cable or Satellite [Set top box may be required]) or Video
(CVBS, S-Video or Component YCbCr), Progressive Scan Video via
Component YPbPr, VGA or DVI, HDTV via Component YPbPr, VGA or
DVI (Set top box may be required), Computer 640x480, 800x600,
1024x768 via VGA or DVI, SRS and BBE Sound enhancement.
Interface
1 x RS232 (9-pin D-sub)
Speakers
2 x 15W
Power
Input
IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range
100 - 240 Vac at 50/60 Hz.
Power Consumption
360 W average
440 W average
Dimensions
40.9" x 25.45" x 5.2" w/o stand or speakers; 48.65" x 27.2" x 10.6"
w/stand and speakers
Net Weight
85 lbs w/stand and speakers
Gross Weight
115.8 lbs w/stand and speakers
Certifications
UL, C-UL, FCC Class B
Note: In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may
sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of
connecting and operating the unit is the same.