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... these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of VIZIO, Inc. Thank you register your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in . For maximum benefit of enjoyment from Dolby...
... these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your new VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A High Definition LCD Television purchase. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of VIZIO, Inc. Thank you register your VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in . For maximum benefit of enjoyment from Dolby...
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... power cord during electrical storms. • Unplug the unit during lightning. This will protect the VW37L HDTV40A from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD. If water penetrates into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. Continued use of at least... ventilation. Continuous use in fire or electric shock. • Do not use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may...
... power cord during electrical storms. • Unplug the unit during lightning. This will protect the VW37L HDTV40A from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning the VW37L HDTV40A LCD. If water penetrates into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. Continued use of at least... ventilation. Continuous use in fire or electric shock. • Do not use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may...
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... this user manual carefully before installing your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Version 10/17/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com The power consumption of the High Definition TV and the wall. The cord must be...the grounding feature must allow space between the back of the High Definition TV is required, use the power cord designated for TV. 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...
... this user manual carefully before installing your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Version 10/17/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com The power consumption of the High Definition TV and the wall. The cord must be...the grounding feature must allow space between the back of the High Definition TV is required, use the power cord designated for TV. 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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...mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the High Definition TV. Version 10/17/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com Now, the VW37L HDTV40A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. The screw type ...-849-4623). Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to properly hang the VW37L HDTV40A. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to mount the VW37L HDTV40A on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base....
...mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the High Definition TV. Version 10/17/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com Now, the VW37L HDTV40A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. The screw type ...-849-4623). Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to properly hang the VW37L HDTV40A. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A can fit securely to mount the VW37L HDTV40A on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base....
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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...a 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 of ...
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...a 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 of ...
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... HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of your HDTV Set-Top Box...): 1. HDCP encrypts the transmission 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... of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Turn off the power to 10 meters. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI. Version 10/17/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI...
... HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of your HDTV Set-Top Box...): 1. HDCP encrypts the transmission 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... of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Turn off the power to 10 meters. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI. Version 10/17/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI...
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... the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen... or repeatedly to return to your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver...
... the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen... or repeatedly to return to your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver...
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... will come up; Press the button on the back of the High Definition TV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; Version 10/17/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector... you wish to change the OSD language to Español or Français, press the button on the remote control. If you want. a. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.9 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 13 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3.
... will come up; Press the button on the back of the High Definition TV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; Version 10/17/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector... you wish to change the OSD language to Español or Français, press the button on the remote control. If you want. a. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.9 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 13 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3.
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..., press the CH+ or CH- Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Viewing Modes, on the HDTV. Version 10/17/2008 34 www.VIZIO.com TV Channels To step up and down to select among the modes. Press either the or button to bring up the... see Section 3.16.1 - Press the MENU button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Press the button scroll down will only operate in different size modes on page 64. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the...
..., press the CH+ or CH- Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Viewing Modes, on the HDTV. Version 10/17/2008 34 www.VIZIO.com TV Channels To step up and down to select among the modes. Press either the or button to bring up the... see Section 3.16.1 - Press the MENU button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Press the button scroll down will only operate in different size modes on page 64. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the...
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Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Source is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.13 Program Information When you change TV channels or inputs or when the GUIDE key is pressed, an Information Banner is Cable Version 10/17/2008 35 www.VIZIO.com
Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Source is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.13 Program Information When you change TV channels or inputs or when the GUIDE key is pressed, an Information Banner is Cable Version 10/17/2008 35 www.VIZIO.com
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Version 10/17/2008 60 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to your program if task has been completed. 3.13.2 Backlight Press the selection. The Backlight level ... (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 3.13 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV...
Version 10/17/2008 60 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to your program if task has been completed. 3.13.2 Backlight Press the selection. The Backlight level ... (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 3.13 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV...
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... 10178. Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 3.17 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to avoid cracking. Note:... that does not work your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative. Cleaning the Screen 1. Use a soft...a soft cotton cloth to clean the display. Typically power, volume and mute will work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on your cable...
... 10178. Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 3.17 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to avoid cracking. Note:... that does not work your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative. Cleaning the Screen 1. Use a soft...a soft cotton cloth to clean the display. Typically power, volume and mute will work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on your cable...
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... service are always dark or colored. For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Problem Solution If you adjusted it is possible some pixels of your TV's display capabilities. Make sure that the sound is not muted. The... the loudness will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm PST Saturday - Up- The LCD HDTV has the capability of expanding this function follow steps on page 33 on When your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly...
... service are always dark or colored. For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Problem Solution If you adjusted it is possible some pixels of your TV's display capabilities. Make sure that the sound is not muted. The... the loudness will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm PST Saturday - Up- The LCD HDTV has the capability of expanding this function follow steps on page 33 on When your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly...