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... and retain them for your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you register your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. To purchase or inquire ...VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your registration card and mail it in. Visit our website or call us at techsupport@vizio.com. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO...
... and retain them for your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you register your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. To purchase or inquire ...VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your registration card and mail it in. Visit our website or call us at techsupport@vizio.com. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO...
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.... • Keep the product away from moisture. Version 10/17/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within... to your home, consult your HDTV. Do not install the product close to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. • Do not place the VW37L HDTV40A on the top of electric... shock or component damage, switch off the power before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD. This will fit only into the ...
.... • Keep the product away from moisture. Version 10/17/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within... to your home, consult your HDTV. Do not install the product close to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. • Do not place the VW37L HDTV40A on the top of electric... shock or component damage, switch off the power before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD. This will fit only into the ...
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... 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com The VW37L HDTV40A weighs approximately 41lbs and is in a cardboard carton that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV. Now you have opened the carton check that the VW37L HDTV40A is over 37" wide and we advise that... has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A and its accompanying accessories ...
... 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com The VW37L HDTV40A weighs approximately 41lbs and is in a cardboard carton that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV. Now you have opened the carton check that the VW37L HDTV40A is over 37" wide and we advise that... has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A and its accompanying accessories ...
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... would like to mount your TV on a flat surface to avoid tipping. If you must not be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. VIZIO offers professional installation services. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A are sold separately Wall Mounts...
... would like to mount your TV on a flat surface to avoid tipping. If you must not be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. VIZIO offers professional installation services. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A are sold separately Wall Mounts...
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.... To find the perfect mount for viewing. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the High Definition TV. The pitch of the mounting holes is metric M8...
.... To find the perfect mount for viewing. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the High Definition TV. The pitch of the mounting holes is metric M8...
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VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control...11 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.4.3 VIZIO...LCD HDTV Start Up ...27 2.11 Watching a TV Program ...33 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 2.13 Program Information...35 Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...37 3.2.1 Picture Mode ...37...
VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control...11 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.4.3 VIZIO...LCD HDTV Start Up ...27 2.11 Watching a TV Program ...33 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 2.13 Program Information...35 Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...37 3.2.1 Picture Mode ...37...
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The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. TV Coaxial RF. This video input has separate red, green and blue color...containing the color information. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. DTV Coaxial RF. When used for PC input. Component - The video signal is separated into three signals, one containing ...
The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. TV Coaxial RF. This video input has separate red, green and blue color...containing the color information. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. DTV Coaxial RF. When used for PC input. Component - The video signal is separated into three signals, one containing ...
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... In" connector on the Remote Control. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. Select TV using the INPUT button on the...
... In" connector on the Remote Control. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. Select TV using the INPUT button on the...
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...-Top Box user manual for details. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for added security and protection. and then select HDMI 2 in step ...4. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital ...
...-Top Box user manual for details. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for added security and protection. and then select HDMI 2 in step ...4. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital ...
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... and using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of... PC formats. Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box...
... and using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of... PC formats. Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box...
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VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 3. row of connectors... rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Version 10/17/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. row...
VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 3. row of connectors... rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Version 10/17/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. row...
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...TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV group (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO® VW37L... HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Version 10/17/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF...
...TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV group (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO® VW37L... HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Version 10/17/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF...
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... DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Version 10/17/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to... the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to your DVD player. 5. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.2 For DVD...
... DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Version 10/17/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to... the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to your DVD player. 5. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.2 For DVD...
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... and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the back side High Definition TV. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.4 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input...
... and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the back side High Definition TV. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.4 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input...
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... associated with the S- Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the High Definition TV. Turn on the remote or side of your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Connect an audio (white and red connector cables) ... Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 3. Note: Refer to the audio output connectors associated with the AV input on the rear side of the product. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the...
... associated with the S- Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the High Definition TV. Turn on the remote or side of your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Connect an audio (white and red connector cables) ... Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 3. Note: Refer to the audio output connectors associated with the AV input on the rear side of the product. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the...
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... to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Then press the MENU button on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (optical cable), connect the cable... Receiver/Amp. 4. Turn off the power to the OPTICAL OUT (white area) audio connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with the program being viewed no matter what input is active...
... to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Then press the MENU button on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (optical cable), connect the cable... Receiver/Amp. 4. Turn off the power to the OPTICAL OUT (white area) audio connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with the program being viewed no matter what input is active...
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... mode to the RGB PC Audio (this connection will require an 1/8" stereo mini plug at the end which goes into the TV) input (blue area) at an electronics store. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can ...be purchased at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Turn off the power to set your pc computer to VESA 1366 x 768 at the rear of the High Definition TV. 4. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5.
... mode to the RGB PC Audio (this connection will require an 1/8" stereo mini plug at the end which goes into the TV) input (blue area) at an electronics store. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can ...be purchased at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Turn off the power to set your pc computer to VESA 1366 x 768 at the rear of the High Definition TV. 4. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5.
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...TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; If you want. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see pages 13 ~ 25 for Wall Mounting', see page 6. 2.10 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. a. please press the button on the remote control to the next screen. VIZIO® VW37L... HDTV40A User Manual 2.9 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps)...
...TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; If you want. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see pages 13 ~ 25 for Wall Mounting', see page 6. 2.10 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. a. please press the button on the remote control to the next screen. VIZIO® VW37L... HDTV40A User Manual 2.9 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps)...
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VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual e. When finished, the Complete screen will be on either...equipment for details. Version 10/17/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Press the button on your TV set . If there is RF, you have an HD service you through the following options: TV, AV (S-VIDEO), Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and... below to inform you that the TV set . please refer to exit and begin watching TV. 5. Note: Composite (AV) and S-Video (AV) Cables can only be aware that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red ...
VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual e. When finished, the Complete screen will be on either...equipment for details. Version 10/17/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Press the button on your TV set . If there is RF, you have an HD service you through the following options: TV, AV (S-VIDEO), Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and... below to inform you that the TV set . please refer to exit and begin watching TV. 5. Note: Composite (AV) and S-Video (AV) Cables can only be aware that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red ...
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... button on the remote or on the side of the High Definition TV. The VIZIO logo on the front will not work if you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box... connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the High Definition TV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.11 Watching a TV...
... button on the remote or on the side of the High Definition TV. The VIZIO logo on the front will not work if you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box... connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the High Definition TV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.11 Watching a TV...
