Page 2 - VIZIO RP56 User Guide; Table of Contents; Chapter Description Page; Introduction 1
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 i Table of Contents Chapter Description Page 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 PIP Remote Control 10 2 Connecting Components 12 Power Connect...
Page 3 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Appendix A: Specifications
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 ii 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 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4...
Page 4 - Introduction; Features
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 1 1 Introduction Features • 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, ...
Page 6 - Package Contents
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 3 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.
Page 7 - Front Panel Controls
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 4 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 wi...
Page 8 - Rear Panel Connections
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 5 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 re...
Page 9 - Side Connections; Headphones; Audio In
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 6 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 ...
Page 10 - Universal Remote Control
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 7 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 but...
Page 11 - WIDE; OK; INFO
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 8 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 O...
Page 13 - PIP Remote Control
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 10 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 Tur...
Page 14 - Universal Remote Control Battery Installation and Replacement; PIP Remote Control Battery Installation and Replacement
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 11 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 co...
Page 15 - Connecting; Power Connection
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 12 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 ...
Page 16 - Connecting your DVD Player; Using Digital Video; INPUT
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 13 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 ...
Page 17 - Using Component Video
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 14 Using Component Video 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and DVD player. 2. 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. 3. Connect the Pb or Cb (blue c...
Page 19 - Using Composite Video
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 16 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and DVD player. 2. 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. 3. Connect the R (red color) a...
Page 20 - Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 17 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...
Page 22 - Using RGB Video
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 19 Using RGB Video 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. 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. 3. Connect the Audio Out (Left + Right) on your HDTV...
Page 23 - Connecting your VCR or Video Camera
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 20 Connecting your VCR or Video Camera Using S-Video 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and VCR or video camera. 2. 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. 3. Connect the R (red color) and...
Page 26 - Using your Antenna or Cable TV
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 23 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 ...
Page 27 - Connecting External Amplified Speakers; MENU
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 24 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. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and external speakers. 2. Connect the R (red color) and ...
Page 28 - Connecting an External Receiver or Amplifier
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 25 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 amplifi...
Page 29 - Connecting a Computer; Using DVI Video
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 26 Connecting a Computer Using DVI Video 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and Computer. 2. 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. 3. Connect the Audio Out mini-jack on your computer to th...
Page 31 - Getting; Turning your DLP TV On and Off
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 28 3 Getting Started Turning your DLP TV On and Off 1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. The POWER indicator on the front panel will light green. 2. Press the POWER button on the front panel or the POWER button on the Remote Control to power on the DLP TV. The ...
Page 32 - Menu Operations
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 29 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 consist...
Page 36 - Remote Control Operation; Using the PIP Remote Control
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 33 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...
Page 37 - Programming the Universal Remote Control
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 34 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...
Page 38 - Checking the Component Codes
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 35 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. To find out which code is operating your TV: 1. Press the TV bu...
Page 39 - Teaching the Remote Control New Functions
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 36 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 th...
Page 41 - Setting the Sleep Timer
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 38 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 ti...
Page 43 - Setting a Password
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 40 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. Press the TV component button. 2. Press the MENU button on the Univer...
Page 44 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting; WARNING; The DLP Engine is a major cost component and would be a substantial; CAUTIONS; The
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 41 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 fo...
Page 45 - Compliance; FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement.
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 42 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: Thi...
Page 46 - Television Antenna Connection Protection; External Television Antenna Grounding
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 43 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...
Page 47 - Cleaning & Maintenance; Cleaning the Screen
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 44 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 (...
Page 48 - Replacing the Filter
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 45 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 dama...
Page 49 - Replacing the Lamp
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 46 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...
Page 51 - Status LEDs; Normal Operation
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 48 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 ...
Page 52 - Troubleshooting Guide; Symptom Possible
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 49 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 s...
Page 54 - Telephone & Technical Support; Or; Corporate Contact Information; V Incorporated
VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 51 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 mor...
Page 57 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Proton 0178 Pulsar 0017, 0019 Quasar 0051, 0250 RCA 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 Sampo 0030 Samsung 0060, 0019, 0178, 0030, 0056 Sansei 0...
Page 58 - V INC. LIMITED WARRANTY; For VIZIO Rear Projection Displays
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 ...