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... you will experience many years of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. We hope you for future reference...To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of mind ...
... you will experience many years of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. We hope you for future reference...To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of mind ...
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... shock. • Do not use caution when moving the product. This will protect the VW37L HDTV40A from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD. Keep these openings are unplugged before connecting other cables are not blocked or covered. Do...housing is damaged, the internal components may result in electric shock or fire. Operating the product close to smoke. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is intended to...
... shock. • Do not use caution when moving the product. This will protect the VW37L HDTV40A from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD. Keep these openings are unplugged before connecting other cables are not blocked or covered. Do...housing is damaged, the internal components may result in electric shock or fire. Operating the product close to smoke. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is intended to...
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....DTV.gov or this type of signal without the need of time, unplug the TV from http:/ /www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about the DTV transition is electrically grounded to -analog converter boxes. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. FCC...
....DTV.gov or this type of signal without the need of time, unplug the TV from http:/ /www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about the DTV transition is electrically grounded to -analog converter boxes. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. FCC...
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... not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A and its accompanying accessories are included. The... without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Removable VIZIO Stand Base and Instructions VIZIO Remote Control VR2 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping. Version 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com IMPORTANT: Save the carton...carefully packed in good condition and that all of the display. The VW37L HDTV40A weighs approximately 41lbs and is in a cardboard carton that you take sensible lifting ...
... not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A and its accompanying accessories are included. The... without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Removable VIZIO Stand Base and Instructions VIZIO Remote Control VR2 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping. Version 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com IMPORTANT: Save the carton...carefully packed in good condition and that all of the display. The VW37L HDTV40A weighs approximately 41lbs and is in a cardboard carton that you take sensible lifting ...
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... TV is required, use the power cord designated for more information on a flat surface to mount your VIZIO HDTV. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must allow space between the back of the electronic components. Version 10/17/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A...
... TV is required, use the power cord designated for more information on a flat surface to mount your VIZIO HDTV. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must allow space between the back of the electronic components. Version 10/17/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A...
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...). 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 screws will depend on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 3. To...
...). 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 screws will depend on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 3. To...
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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 Remote Control ...PC Computer ...25 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...26 2.9 Setting Up to Watch Television ...27 2.10 Basic 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 ...
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 Remote Control ...PC Computer ...25 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...26 2.9 Setting Up to Watch Television ...27 2.10 Basic 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 ...
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VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 3.4.2 Auto Search...46 3.4.3 Skip Channel ...46 3.4.4 MTS ...47 3.4.5 Time Zone ...47 3.4.6 Daylight Saving...47 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...48 3.5.1 Language...48 3.5.2 Sleep Timer ...48 3.5.3 Wide ...48 3.5.4 Input Naming ...49 3.5.5 Closed Caption (CC)...50 3.5.6 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style 50 3.5.7 System Reset ...51 DTV / TV...a Cable or Satellite Remote ...65 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 65 4.1 Maintenance...65 4.2 TV and Stand Base Assembly...66 4.3 Troubleshooting Guide ...67 4.4 Telephone & Technical Support ...68 ...
VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 3.4.2 Auto Search...46 3.4.3 Skip Channel ...46 3.4.4 MTS ...47 3.4.5 Time Zone ...47 3.4.6 Daylight Saving...47 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...48 3.5.1 Language...48 3.5.2 Sleep Timer ...48 3.5.3 Wide ...48 3.5.4 Input Naming ...49 3.5.5 Closed Caption (CC)...50 3.5.6 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style 50 3.5.7 System Reset ...51 DTV / TV...a Cable or Satellite Remote ...65 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 65 4.1 Maintenance...65 4.2 TV and Stand Base Assembly...66 4.3 Troubleshooting Guide ...67 4.4 Telephone & Technical Support ...68 ...
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...TV channels. While the OSD is selected, pressing this button will toggle between displaying the slide bar and the last OSD menu. Volume +/- - Use these buttons to the previous menu level. Version 10/17/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Pressing it a second time will return to the VW37L HDTV40A... bar is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps through which requires the display...
...TV channels. While the OSD is selected, pressing this button will toggle between displaying the slide bar and the last OSD menu. Volume +/- - Use these buttons to the previous menu level. Version 10/17/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Pressing it a second time will return to the VW37L HDTV40A... bar is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps through which requires the display...
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...the L+R AUDIO here. This custom communication port is on the rear of the High Definition TV. AV/S-VIDEO - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Version 10/17/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-...connector) and right (red connector) must be available on the rear of the High Definition TV indicates this connection. 8. The white color band on the rear of the High Definition TV indicates this connection. 4. HDMI 1 - DTV/TV - VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 8 9 3 5 7 10 ...
...the L+R AUDIO here. This custom communication port is on the rear of the High Definition TV. AV/S-VIDEO - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Version 10/17/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-...connector) and right (red connector) must be available on the rear of the High Definition TV indicates this connection. 8. The white color band on the rear of the High Definition TV indicates this connection. 4. HDMI 1 - DTV/TV - VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 8 9 3 5 7 10 ...
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...Keep in mind that the TV unit has control over the signal or program being used , then AV will show the signal going through the inputs. Repeatedly pressing of main and sub-channels. Version 10/17/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com This button displays program ... These buttons turn the TV on and off. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will get you through the Component (Component 1 and component 2) inputs. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 --2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - ...
...Keep in mind that the TV unit has control over the signal or program being used , then AV will show the signal going through the inputs. Repeatedly pressing of main and sub-channels. Version 10/17/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com This button displays program ... These buttons turn the TV on and off. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will get you through the Component (Component 1 and component 2) inputs. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 --2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - ...
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... in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to transmit the commands. Insert two AA batteries into place. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. Do not take the batteries apart, ... or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with a volatile solvent. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Press and slide out the battery cover by following the direction shown by the molded ...
... in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to transmit the commands. Insert two AA batteries into place. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. Do not take the batteries apart, ... or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with a volatile solvent. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Press and slide out the battery cover by following the direction shown by the molded ...
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... It also enables text to the Quick Start Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? TV Coaxial RF. The complete video signal is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior...color in this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this single (yellow) pin connector. The signal ...
... It also enables text to the Quick Start Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? TV Coaxial RF. The complete video signal is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior...color in this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this single (yellow) pin connector. The signal ...
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... and VCR. 2. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the program guides, or consult...
... and VCR. 2. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the program guides, or consult...
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...(HDCP). If HDMI 1 is available up to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 5. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and ... the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. 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...
...(HDCP). If HDMI 1 is available up to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 5. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and ... the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. 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...
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... Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI...
... Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI...
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...button on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2.... Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 6. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you when viewing ...
...button on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2.... Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 6. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you when viewing ...
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... Top Box and the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV input (yellow color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition... the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on the power to the TV and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power...
... Top Box and the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV input (yellow color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition... the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on the power to the TV and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power...
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... or Composite) inputs. Length is available up to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 4. and then select HDMI 2 in step 4. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Turn on your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A; Based on the power to 10 meters. If HDMI 1 is... 2 as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of your DVD Player (...
... or Composite) inputs. Length is available up to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 4. and then select HDMI 2 in step 4. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Turn on your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A; Based on the power to 10 meters. If HDMI 1 is... 2 as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of your DVD Player (...
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VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.2 For DVD Players 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 product. Version 10/17/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to... of the High Definition HDTV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the High Definition TV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition...
VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.2 For DVD Players 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 product. Version 10/17/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to... of the High Definition HDTV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the High Definition TV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition...