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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 VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of your set, please read these instructions before making...installation services for your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A. Visit our website or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. For assistance, please call (949) 698 - 4946 or e-mail us to protect your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Write down...
...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 VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of your set, please read these instructions before making...installation services for your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A. Visit our website or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. For assistance, please call (949) 698 - 4946 or e-mail us to protect your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Write down...
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...stand, or table. To prevent the product from an area of low temperature to smoke. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside of the ...product that may be replaced when using dropped or damaged appliances. Do not use caution when moving the VW37L HDTV40A from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD...
...stand, or table. To prevent the product from an area of low temperature to smoke. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside of the ...product that may be replaced when using dropped or damaged appliances. Do not use caution when moving the VW37L HDTV40A from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD...
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... 2000m) Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is intended to be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector. ... of signal without the need of the Display changes substantially. • Operating environment. Version 10/17/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Pulling the power cable itself may cause damage and leakage...
... 2000m) Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is intended to be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector. ... of signal without the need of the Display changes substantially. • Operating environment. Version 10/17/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Pulling the power cable itself may cause damage and leakage...
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Now you have 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. The VW37L HDTV40A weighs approximately 41lbs and is in a cardboard carton that has been ... with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Version 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com The manufacturer's warranty does 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.
Now you have 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. The VW37L HDTV40A weighs approximately 41lbs and is in a cardboard carton that has been ... with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Version 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com The manufacturer's warranty does 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.
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...Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Version 10/17/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com When an extension cord...849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. 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 VIZIO also offers Installation Services ...
...Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Version 10/17/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com When an extension cord...849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. 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 VIZIO also offers Installation Services ...
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..., etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 3. If you choose to mount the VW37L HDTV40A on the wall for viewing. Please make sure to read the instructions of your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A. 2. To remove the stand base 1. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to a mount...
..., etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 3. If you choose to mount the VW37L HDTV40A on the wall for viewing. Please make sure to read the instructions of your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A. 2. To remove the stand base 1. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to a mount...
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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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...these buttons to the previous menu level. While the OSD is selected, pressing this buttons steps through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV (S-VIDEO), COMP1, COMP2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. Volume +/- - Repeated pressing of the OSD. Remote Control Sensor - Pressing ...- Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. Menu - VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This is the window through...
...these buttons to the previous menu level. While the OSD is selected, pressing this buttons steps through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV (S-VIDEO), COMP1, COMP2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. Volume +/- - Repeated pressing of the OSD. Remote Control Sensor - Pressing ...- Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. Menu - VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This is the window through...
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... rear of the High Definition TV indicates this all digital connector. Version 10/17/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com HDMI 2 - The green color band on this SPDIF Optical connector for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 7. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 8 9 3 5 7 10 1. Connect...
... rear of the High Definition TV indicates this all digital connector. Version 10/17/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com HDMI 2 - The green color band on this SPDIF Optical connector for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 7. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 8 9 3 5 7 10 1. Connect...
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...the Component (Component 1 and component 2) inputs. Pressing this button for the separation of the program being watched. These buttons turn the TV on and off. INPUT - This button recalls the previously viewed channel when it again to return to select the HDMI input. CH (+... and sub-channels. This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. This button displays program information. LAST - VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Number Button Pad - Use this button repeatedly will return to select the Audio Video input. For ...
...the Component (Component 1 and component 2) inputs. Pressing this button for the separation of the program being watched. These buttons turn the TV on and off. INPUT - This button recalls the previously viewed channel when it again to return to select the HDMI input. CH (+... and sub-channels. This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. This button displays program information. LAST - VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Number Button Pad - Use this button repeatedly will return to select the Audio Video input. For ...
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... clean the remote control with fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. Do not subject the remote control to personal injury. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the surface of the receiver window, 30°... and regulations. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the cover. 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 ...
... clean the remote control with fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. Do not subject the remote control to personal injury. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the surface of the receiver window, 30°... and regulations. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the cover. 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 ...
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... PC (VGA) - S-Video (AV) - TV Coaxial RF. This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. It also enables text to the most commonly used video connection. The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to connect your video... Good (analog) Yellow and Red Note: For more sharply. Component - Version 10/17/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com This enhancement over a single cable. Separating the color in color. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?
... PC (VGA) - S-Video (AV) - TV Coaxial RF. This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. It also enables text to the most commonly used video connection. The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A has six different ways to connect your video... Good (analog) Yellow and Red Note: For more sharply. Component - Version 10/17/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com This enhancement over a single cable. Separating the color in color. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?
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VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. For Professional installation contact us at the rear of your ...the coaxial (RF) connector from the Cable Box) to www.antennaweb.org for DTV /TV 1. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV. 4. Version 10/17/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote or side of -the-wall, not from your VCR. ...
VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. For Professional installation contact us at the rear of your ...the coaxial (RF) connector from the Cable Box) to www.antennaweb.org for DTV /TV 1. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV. 4. Version 10/17/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote or side of -the-wall, not from your VCR. ...
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...Box and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the 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 or side of the product or consult ...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. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Select HDMI 1...
...Box and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the 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 or side of the product or consult ...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. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Select HDMI 1...
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... the video source and the digital display for HD Video and using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 3. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable...
... the video source and the digital display for HD Video and using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 3. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable...
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... your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 6. 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. Connect the Pr (red color) connector...
... your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 6. 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. Connect the Pr (red color) connector...
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... the INPUT button on the remote or side 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. 2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1.... Turn on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the High Definition...
... the INPUT button on the remote or side 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. 2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1.... Turn on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the High Definition...
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... to your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A; Version 10/17/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. and then select HDMI 2 in step 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDMI output of the High Definition TV. 3. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your...
... to your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A; Version 10/17/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. and then select HDMI 2 in step 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDMI output of the High Definition TV. 3. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your...
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Turn on the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. 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 or side of the product. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and your DVD player...
Turn on the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. 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 or side of the product. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and your DVD player...