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... benefit of your registration card and mail it in your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Manufactured under license from your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF...
... benefit of your registration card and mail it in your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Manufactured under license from your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF...
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.../2008 6 www.VIZIO.com 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 the thickness plate being attach to the TV set, our brackets come...
.../2008 6 www.VIZIO.com 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 the thickness plate being attach to the TV set, our brackets come...
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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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...for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for Digital TV.* 10. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. A 1/8" plug stereo cable is selected for viewing..., the digital audio associated with an input which is needed then left to the signal source using the RCA audio patch cables. 9. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4...
...for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for Digital TV.* 10. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. A 1/8" plug stereo cable is selected for viewing..., the digital audio associated with an input which is needed then left to the signal source using the RCA audio patch cables. 9. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4...
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... RF. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. When used for PC input. The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. RGB PC (VGA) - This enhancement over a single cable. Separating the color in ...this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top ...
... RF. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. When used for PC input. The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. RGB PC (VGA) - This enhancement over a single cable. Separating the color in ...this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top ...
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... other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. If HDMI...on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Version 10/17/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...
... other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. If HDMI...on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Version 10/17/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...
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... support 640x480 at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of PC formats. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) ...at the rear of the High Definition TV. 4. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and using the INPUT ...
... support 640x480 at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of PC formats. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) ...at the rear of the High Definition TV. 4. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and using the INPUT ...
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...TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 10/17/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. 8. 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...
...TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 10/17/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. 8. 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...
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...the cable to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Version 10/17/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the TV and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video ...1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the GUIDE button) ...
...the cable to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Version 10/17/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the TV and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video ...1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the GUIDE button) ...
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...through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 4. Version 10/17/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at the rear of the product. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual... 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on how to set your ...
...through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 4. Version 10/17/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at the rear of the product. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual... 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on how to set your ...
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...) V-Freq (Hz) H-Sync V-Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.47 59.94 N N 25.18 640x480 75 37.50 75.00 N N 31.50 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.32 800x600 60 37.88 60.32 P P 40.00 800x600 72 48.08 72.19 P P 50.00 800x600 75 46.88 75..., P = Positive, * = Primary Mode Version 10/17/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table below for questions on how to set this timing mode). VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture...
...) V-Freq (Hz) H-Sync V-Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.47 59.94 N N 25.18 640x480 75 37.50 75.00 N N 31.50 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.32 800x600 60 37.88 60.32 P P 40.00 800x600 72 48.08 72.19 P P 50.00 800x600 75 46.88 75..., P = Positive, * = Primary Mode Version 10/17/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table below for questions on how to set this timing mode). VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture...
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... 13 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3. please press the button on the remote control. 4. the default English option is highlighted. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.9 Setting Up to the HDTV (see page 6. 2.10 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the... to the next screen. Initial Setup After powering on the remote control to Español or Français, press the button on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; If you wish to change the OSD language to select the language you want.
... 13 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3. please press the button on the remote control. 4. the default English option is highlighted. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.9 Setting Up to the HDTV (see page 6. 2.10 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the... to the next screen. Initial Setup After powering on the remote control to Español or Français, press the button on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; If you wish to change the OSD language to select the language you want.
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... Mode and Retail Mode, selecting Home Mode will allow you to switch your case, please continue at Step b. default choice is selected by mistake; VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual If Retail Mode is Antenna. the next option will give you an opportunity to save energy. please press the LAST key on...the remote to go to highlight CABLE. The Tuner screen will be displayed; Version 10/17/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Note: At this is being used; If this point, if a Set-Top Box from your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is not your selection back to the...
... Mode and Retail Mode, selecting Home Mode will allow you to switch your case, please continue at Step b. default choice is selected by mistake; VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual If Retail Mode is Antenna. the next option will give you an opportunity to save energy. please press the LAST key on...the remote to go to highlight CABLE. The Tuner screen will be displayed; Version 10/17/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Note: At this is being used; If this point, if a Set-Top Box from your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is not your selection back to the...
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...below to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using the Input button on the TV set needs to inform you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. d. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual e. If you have selected the... correct input on the remote control. If the selected input is not picture, make sure you have an HD service you that the TV set . Select Input Source Select the Input...
...below to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using the Input button on the TV set needs to inform you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. d. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual e. If you have selected the... correct input on the remote control. If the selected input is not picture, make sure you have an HD service you that the TV set . Select Input Source Select the Input...
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... MENU button to select it. Press either or button to previous screen. Version 10/17/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com please follow the steps below to optimize your TV set will be displaying any television station or program selected by the equipment sending the signal. Press the button to... or Satellite Receiver. Some examples of these channels are: 105, 106, 115 and 116. 6. Use the or button to scroll to provider; d. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Note: The TV set display: a. this is the one which setup includes a box with two different outputs for Home Use. Fine Tuning your...
... MENU button to select it. Press either or button to previous screen. Version 10/17/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com please follow the steps below to optimize your TV set will be displaying any television station or program selected by the equipment sending the signal. Press the button to... or Satellite Receiver. Some examples of these channels are: 105, 106, 115 and 116. 6. Use the or button to scroll to provider; d. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Note: The TV set display: a. this is the one which setup includes a box with two different outputs for Home Use. Fine Tuning your...
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... is now ready to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna. Version 10/17/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com Enjoy your program if task has been completed. Press either or button to Standard. Press the LAST key...to return to exit the on screen display Menu. Press the LAST key repeatedly to your TV watching!! Pressing either or button selects it . Your new TV set is been fed into it . Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would like... button scroll across to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your area. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual e.
... is now ready to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna. Version 10/17/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com Enjoy your program if task has been completed. Press either or button to Standard. Press the LAST key...to return to exit the on screen display Menu. Press the LAST key repeatedly to your TV watching!! Pressing either or button selects it . Your new TV set is been fed into it . Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would like... button scroll across to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your area. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual e.
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... the power button on the remote or on the side of the High Definition TV to change from orange to see a picture. There are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the ...the front will not work if you are watching broadcasts through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. b. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.11 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and ...
... the power button on the remote or on the side of the High Definition TV to change from orange to see a picture. There are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the ...the front will not work if you are watching broadcasts through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. b. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.11 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and ...
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...scroll down to select among the modes. Version 10/17/2008 34 www.VIZIO.com Note: Channel up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- Viewing Modes, on the side...+ or VOLbutton on page 64. Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. For more information see Section 3.16.1 - Press either the or button to Wide and select... remote control to select Setup (wrench look alike icon) options. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . button on the...
...scroll down to select among the modes. Version 10/17/2008 34 www.VIZIO.com Note: Channel up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- Viewing Modes, on the side...+ or VOLbutton on page 64. Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. For more information see Section 3.16.1 - Press either the or button to Wide and select... remote control to select Setup (wrench look alike icon) options. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . button on the...
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...the screen. 2. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to your selected input source. Version 10/17/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the MENU button on the side of the High Definition...of the High Definition TV to adjust. 4. Once the menu option is turned off. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to adjust additional options within this menu. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter...
...the screen. 2. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to your selected input source. Version 10/17/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the MENU button on the side of the High Definition...of the High Definition TV to adjust. 4. Once the menu option is turned off. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to adjust additional options within this menu. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter...
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...LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, still the Picture adjustments are ...available for you to set or adjust them to your preferred settings. Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Use the or button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Version 10/17/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com If Standard, Movie or Game is...
...LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, still the Picture adjustments are ...available for you to set or adjust them to your preferred settings. Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Use the or button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Version 10/17/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com If Standard, Movie or Game is...
