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.... VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. We hope you will experience many years of HDMI Licensing LLC. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. We recommend you for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please...
.... VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. We hope you will experience many years of HDMI Licensing LLC. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. We recommend you for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please...
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... power cord and contact your HDTV. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • The lightning flash with the VW37L HDTV40A. • A distance...damage to the appliance. To ensure reliable operation of the VW37L HDTV40A and to protect it will protect the VW37L HDTV40A from moisture. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and...the power before connecting other components to the VW37L HDTV40A. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD.
... power cord and contact your HDTV. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • The lightning flash with the VW37L HDTV40A. • A distance...damage to the appliance. To ensure reliable operation of the VW37L HDTV40A and to protect it will protect the VW37L HDTV40A from moisture. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and...the power before connecting other components to the VW37L HDTV40A. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD.
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...41lbs and is in a cardboard carton that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A and its accompanying accessories are included. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the... are carefully packed in good condition and that all of the display. Version 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com 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.
...41lbs and is in a cardboard carton that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A and its accompanying accessories are included. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the... are carefully packed in good condition and that all of the display. Version 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com 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.
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... electronic components. If you must not be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote...
... electronic components. If you must not be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote...
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...2. Carefully remove the stand base. The screw type required is 510mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to the VW37L HDTV40A. 4. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to a mount (sold separately)...of the cables and cords from your specific mount to properly hang the VW37L HDTV40A. Place the VW37L HDTV40A face down on the thickness plate being attach to the TV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com The length of the screws will depend on a soft and ...
...2. Carefully remove the stand base. The screw type required is 510mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to the VW37L HDTV40A. 4. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to a mount (sold separately)...of the cables and cords from your specific mount to properly hang the VW37L HDTV40A. Place the VW37L HDTV40A face down on the thickness plate being attach to the TV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com The length of the screws will depend on a soft and ...
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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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...programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. RGB PC (VGA) - The video signal is separated into three signals, one ...be displayed more info refer to the most commonly used for PC input. The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the Quick... information on the green signal. The video signal is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Composite (AV) - This is separated into two signals, one...
...programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. RGB PC (VGA) - The video signal is separated into three signals, one ...be displayed more info refer to the most commonly used for PC input. The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the Quick... information on the green signal. The video signal is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Composite (AV) - This is separated into two signals, one...
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... of -the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR 1. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV. 2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna... or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-...
... of -the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR 1. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV. 2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna... or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-...
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...between the video source and the digital display 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 more information about the video output requirements of the...the other end to the HDMI Input (white color 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. 3. Turn off the power to 10 meters. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on ...
...between the video source and the digital display 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 more information about the video output requirements of the...the other end to the HDMI Input (white color 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. 3. Turn off the power to 10 meters. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on ...
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... to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Version 10/17/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com 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. Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at ...60Hz from a PC. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-...
... to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Version 10/17/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com 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. Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at ...60Hz from a PC. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-...
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...from the rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 4. Note: Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. 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 and connect the ...other end to you when viewing from the rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 5. and then select Component ...
...from the rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 4. Note: Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. 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 and connect the ...other end to you when viewing from the rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 5. and then select Component ...
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... (below the GUIDE button) on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the High Definition TV. 3. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Note: ...AV group (yellow color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the TV and Set-Top Box. 5. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on...
... (below the GUIDE button) on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the High Definition TV. 3. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Note: ...AV group (yellow color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the TV and Set-Top Box. 5. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on...
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... on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.2 For DVD Players with the DVI output of the High Definition HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote. Note: Refer to... the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your DVD player....
... on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.2 For DVD Players with the DVI output of the High Definition HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote. Note: Refer to... the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your DVD player....
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...directly by pressing the AV button on the back High Definition TV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the TV and DVD Player. 5. Note: Refer to your DVD ...player to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV/S-VIDEO group (yellow/red color area) on the Remote Control. . VIZIO® VW37L ...
...directly by pressing the AV button on the back High Definition TV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the TV and DVD Player. 5. Note: Refer to your DVD ...player to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV/S-VIDEO group (yellow/red color area) on the Remote Control. . VIZIO® VW37L ...
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...group on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the rear side of the High Definition TV. 4. Select AV using the INPUT button on the back side of the High Definition TV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Video output on your ... more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. Connect an audio (white and red connector cables) cable to the audio connectors associated with the S- Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. ...
...group on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the rear side of the High Definition TV. 4. Select AV using the INPUT button on the back side of the High Definition TV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Video output on your ... more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. Connect an audio (white and red connector cables) cable to the audio connectors associated with the S- Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. ...
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...the power to the OPTICAL OUT (white area) audio connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. The audio output can connect it to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with ...the program being used. 1. Then press the MENU button on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2.
...the power to the OPTICAL OUT (white area) audio connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. The audio output can connect it to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with ...the program being used. 1. Then press the MENU button on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2.
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... your pc computer and the other end to set your pc computer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for additional information on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video ... the INPUT button on your pc computer timing mode to the High Definition TV and PC Computer. 2. 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...
... your pc computer and the other end to set your pc computer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for additional information on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video ... the INPUT button on your pc computer timing mode to the High Definition TV and PC Computer. 2. 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...
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... 4. a. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.9 Setting Up to the power cord connector on the back of the High Definition TV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall ... Initial Setup After powering on the remote control to the next screen. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 6. 2.10 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. the default English option is highlighted. Version 10/17/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com The Language choice screen will come up;
... 4. a. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.9 Setting Up to the power cord connector on the back of the High Definition TV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall ... Initial Setup After powering on the remote control to the next screen. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 6. 2.10 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. the default English option is highlighted. Version 10/17/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com The Language choice screen will come up;
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... be aware that the TV set . Version 10/17/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Turn on your TV set . VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual e. ...If you have selected the correct input on the remote control to inform you that the HDTV has completed the...
... be aware that the TV set . Version 10/17/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Turn on your TV set . VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual e. ...If you have selected the correct input on the remote control to inform you that the HDTV has completed the...
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... using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the side of the High Definition TV. 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 watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component...
... using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the side of the High Definition TV. 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 watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component...