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.... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. We hope you register your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A either at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty...
.... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. We hope you register your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A either at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty...
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...immediately and contact your dealer. Version 10/17/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not use abrasive cleaners. • Always use an adapter to rain or moisture. radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not place the VW37L HDTV40A in electric shock or fire. To totally disconnect the power, ...the grounded plug. • When connected to a power outlet, power is intended to alert the user to the VW37L HDTV40A. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD. Do not try to repair the product yourself. • Avoid using different voltage from an area of low temperature ...
...immediately and contact your dealer. Version 10/17/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not use abrasive cleaners. • Always use an adapter to rain or moisture. radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not place the VW37L HDTV40A in electric shock or fire. To totally disconnect the power, ...the grounded plug. • When connected to a power outlet, power is intended to alert the user to the VW37L HDTV40A. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD. Do not try to repair the product yourself. • Avoid using different voltage from an area of low temperature ...
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..., the end user, to grounding electrodes, and requirements of electric shock, do not touch the connector with instructions. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to digital broadcasting. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. o The performance of the lead-in any object...
..., the end user, to grounding electrodes, and requirements of electric shock, do not touch the connector with instructions. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to digital broadcasting. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. o The performance of the lead-in any object...
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... opened the carton check that the VW37L HDTV40A is over 37" wide and we advise that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV. Version 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com The screen can easily be ... 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. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A and its accompanying accessories are included. The VW37L HDTV40A weighs approximately 41lbs and is in...
... opened the carton check that the VW37L HDTV40A is over 37" wide and we advise that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV. Version 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com The screen can easily be ... 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. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A and its accompanying accessories are included. The VW37L HDTV40A weighs approximately 41lbs and is in...
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...or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A To purchase or inquire about 111W (Avg), please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall... Mounting' for additional information. Install the TV in places with...
...or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A To purchase or inquire about 111W (Avg), please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall... Mounting' for additional information. Install the TV in places with...
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... of the back panel of the mounting holes is metric M8, 1.25mm pitch. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to the TV. 3. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to the TV set, our brackets come with different length screws. Please make sure to read...
... of the back panel of the mounting holes is metric M8, 1.25mm pitch. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to the TV. 3. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to the TV set, our brackets come with different length screws. Please make sure to read...
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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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... 5 Miscellaneous Information 70 5.1 Specifications ...70 5.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...71 5.3 Index ...72 Version 10/17/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com 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...
... 5 Miscellaneous Information 70 5.1 Specifications ...70 5.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...71 5.3 Index ...72 Version 10/17/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com 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...
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... for the best response to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps through which requires the display of the OSD. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel...
... for the best response to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps through which requires the display of the OSD. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel...
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... service will take priority over the video (yellow connector) RCA connector. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 8 9 3 5 7 10 1. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Connect the source for Digital TV.* 10. The white color band on rear side of the TV indicates this all digital connector. Connect the video and audio from...
... service will take priority over the video (yellow connector) RCA connector. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 8 9 3 5 7 10 1. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Connect the source for Digital TV.* 10. The white color band on rear side of the TV indicates this all digital connector. Connect the video and audio from...
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VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button displays program information. Press it is used , then AV will return to select the Audio Video input. COMPONENT - MUTE - Version 10/17/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com Press this button to the beginning. - (DASH) - Press this button to select TV. Press this button to turn...
VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button displays program information. Press it is used , then AV will return to select the Audio Video input. COMPONENT - MUTE - Version 10/17/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com Press this button to the beginning. - (DASH) - Press this button to select TV. Press this button to turn...
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.... When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Version 10/17/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. The effective ... (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with fresh batteries. Do...
.... When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Version 10/17/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. The effective ... (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with fresh batteries. Do...
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...content. DTV Coaxial RF. Component - The video signal is most commonly used for digital displays. When used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. This is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two...signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. This enhancement over a single cable. The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to the most advanced for PC input. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (...
...content. DTV Coaxial RF. Component - The video signal is most commonly used for digital displays. When used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. This is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two...signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. This enhancement over a single cable. The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to the most advanced for PC input. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (...
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.... 2. Turn off the power to the program guides, or consult your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information...
.... 2. Turn off the power to the program guides, or consult your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information...
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... rear 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 Remote Control. 5. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of 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 the HDMI input of the High Definition TV. 3. Length is being used, used HDMI 2...
... rear 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 Remote Control. 5. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of 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 the HDMI input of the High Definition TV. 3. Length is being used, used HDMI 2...
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... transmission between the video source and the digital display for a greater selection 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. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDTV...
... transmission between the video source and the digital display for a greater selection 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. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDTV...
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... area - Note: Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and HDTV... - Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in step 7. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component ...
... area - Note: Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and HDTV... - Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in step 7. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component ...
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... and red connectors, connect the cable to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the GUIDE button) on the remote or side 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. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the remote or...
... and red connectors, connect the cable to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the GUIDE button) on the remote or side 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. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the remote or...
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...select HDMI 2 in step 4. Turn off the power to 10 meters. Length is being used, connect to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 4. Connecting your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A; Turn on the power to HDMI 2 as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of... the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A for details. Version 10/17/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital...
...select HDMI 2 in step 4. Turn off the power to 10 meters. Length is being used, connect to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 4. Connecting your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A; Turn on the power to HDMI 2 as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of... the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A for details. Version 10/17/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital...
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... directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. 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 pressing the ...HDMI button on the Remote. Version 10/17/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors...
... directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. 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 pressing the ...HDMI button on the Remote. Version 10/17/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors...