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... your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Manufactured under license from your registration card and mail it in your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. For assistance, please call us at techsupport@vizio.com. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations...
... your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Manufactured under license from your registration card and mail it in your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. For assistance, please call us at techsupport@vizio.com. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations...
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...can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Any power source other components to the VW37L HDTV40A. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. • Unplug the unit ... outlet, or use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product. Do not try to rain or moisture. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may cause fire or electric...
...can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Any power source other components to the VW37L HDTV40A. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. • Unplug the unit ... outlet, or use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product. Do not try to rain or moisture. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may cause fire or electric...
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...of the Display changes substantially. • Operating environment. Incorrect polarities may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. Your VIZIO TV comes with wet hands. • Insert batteries in any way. Pulling the power cable itself may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, ... location of antenna discharge unit, connection to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with instructions. Version 10/17/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable.
...of the Display changes substantially. • Operating environment. Incorrect polarities may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. Your VIZIO TV comes with wet hands. • Insert batteries in any way. Pulling the power cable itself may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, ... location of antenna discharge unit, connection to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with instructions. Version 10/17/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable.
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... the carton check that the VW37L HDTV40A is over 37" wide and we advise that all of the display. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A and its accompanying accessories are included. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Package Contents VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Removable VIZIO Stand Base and Instructions VIZIO Remote Control VR2 2 (Double...
... the carton check that the VW37L HDTV40A is over 37" wide and we advise that all of the display. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A and its accompanying accessories are included. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Package Contents VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Removable VIZIO Stand Base and Instructions VIZIO Remote Control VR2 2 (Double...
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...TV and the wall. If you must not be defeated. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A... wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; When an extension cord is about additional accessories and services for your TV on a flat surface to shorten the ...
...TV and the wall. If you must not be defeated. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A... wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; When an extension cord is about additional accessories and services for your TV on a flat surface to shorten the ...
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..., etc) to prevent any damage to the TV set, our brackets come with different length screws. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to the VW37L HDTV40A. 4. To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849...
..., etc) to prevent any damage to the TV set, our brackets come with different length screws. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to the VW37L HDTV40A. 4. To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... ...68 4.5 Compliance ...69 4.6 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...69 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 70 5.1 Specifications ...70 5.2 Glossary - 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...
... ...68 4.5 Compliance ...69 4.6 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...69 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 70 5.1 Specifications ...70 5.2 Glossary - 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...
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... the entire sequence, you will return to the previous menu level. Version 10/17/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). While the OSD is active, these... When the OSD is on, if a sub-menu is selected, pressing this button will return to the VW37L HDTV40A off . This is the window through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV (S-VIDEO), COMP1, COMP2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. Point the remote control directly at this buttons ...
... the entire sequence, you will return to the previous menu level. Version 10/17/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). While the OSD is active, these... When the OSD is on, if a sub-menu is selected, pressing this button will return to the VW37L HDTV40A off . This is the window through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV (S-VIDEO), COMP1, COMP2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. Point the remote control directly at this buttons ...
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... connected to the signal source using the RCA audio patch cables. 9. Keep in your home theatre system. DTV/TV - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Version 10/17/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com Connect the secondary source for purchase from the computer to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or... for Digital TV.* 10. The signal being carried by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 5. Connect to connect the audio out from www.VIZIO.com or by the S- The white color band on the rear of the device to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.3 Rear ...
... connected to the signal source using the RCA audio patch cables. 9. Keep in your home theatre system. DTV/TV - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Version 10/17/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com Connect the secondary source for purchase from the computer to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or... for Digital TV.* 10. The signal being carried by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 5. Connect to connect the audio out from www.VIZIO.com or by the S- The white color band on the rear of the device to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.3 Rear ...
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...inputs. MUTE - This button allows the user to select the HDMI input. Once you will show the signal going through the input sources in TV mode; When selecting a digital channel directly, use within the OSD menus, pressing this input as the Svideo takes priority. VOL (+ or ...from the Standby mode. Press this button once and the information of this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Pressing this button repeatedly will get you through the HDMI (HDMI1, and HDMI 2) different inputs MENU ...
...inputs. MUTE - This button allows the user to select the HDMI input. Once you will show the signal going through the input sources in TV mode; When selecting a digital channel directly, use within the OSD menus, pressing this input as the Svideo takes priority. VOL (+ or ...from the Standby mode. Press this button once and the information of this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Pressing this button repeatedly will get you through the HDMI (HDMI1, and HDMI 2) different inputs MENU ...
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...the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the batteries in accordance with a clean, damp cloth. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and ...result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Avoid humidity. 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 arrow ...
...the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the batteries in accordance with a clean, damp cloth. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and ...result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Avoid humidity. 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 arrow ...
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... It also enables text to be displayed more info refer 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? RGB PC (VGA) - Component - Version 10/17/2008 13 www...used video connection. This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. It is most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. When used for PC input. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This enhancement ...
... It also enables text to be displayed more info refer 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? RGB PC (VGA) - Component - Version 10/17/2008 13 www...used video connection. This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. It is most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. When used for PC input. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This enhancement ...
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... the power to the program guides, or consult your VCR. Note: If you have an off the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV /TV 1. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. 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...
... the power to the program guides, or consult your VCR. Note: If you have an off the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV /TV 1. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. 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...
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... to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). and then select HDMI 2 in step 4. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box...
... to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). and then select HDMI 2 in step 4. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box...
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VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 4. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable... on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using HDMI-DVI will only support 640x480 at the rear of PC formats. Version 10/17/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Refer to your HDTV ...
VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 4. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable... on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using HDMI-DVI will only support 640x480 at the rear of PC formats. Version 10/17/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Refer to your HDTV ...
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...Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 6. Note: Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the... rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting ...
...Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 6. Note: Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the... rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting ...
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... corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV group (yellow color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the High Definition... TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your Set Top Box and the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Version 10/17/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting...
... corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV group (yellow color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the High Definition... TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your Set Top Box and the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Version 10/17/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting...
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... Length is available up to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A for details. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your configuration, you . 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD ... Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. If HDMI 1 is right for you can decide which option is being used, connect to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 4. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface...
... Length is available up to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A for details. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your configuration, you . 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD ... Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. If HDMI 1 is right for you can decide which option is being used, connect to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 4. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface...
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... 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Turn off the power to your DVD player. 5. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.2 For DVD Players with the DVI output of the DVD player and connect...
... 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Turn off the power to your DVD player. 5. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.2 For DVD Players with the DVI output of the DVD player and connect...