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...can result in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push any object into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If any abnormality occurs. o Liquid sprays or any objects on an unstable cart, stand, or table. o The Display is exposed to avoid...wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. Pulling the power cable itself may function abnormally. Version 4/2/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com If water penetrates into the VW37L HDTV30A. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer or local power company. •...
...can result in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push any object into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If any abnormality occurs. o Liquid sprays or any objects on an unstable cart, stand, or table. o The Display is exposed to avoid...wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. Pulling the power cable itself may function abnormally. Version 4/2/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com If water penetrates into the VW37L HDTV30A. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer or local power company. •...
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... Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. VIZIO offers professional installation services. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must allow space between the back of the High Definition TV...
... Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. VIZIO offers professional installation services. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must allow space between the back of the High Definition TV...
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... Standard Definitions ...69 5.3 Index ...70 Version 4/2/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...62 3.14.9 Fine Tune ...62 3.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...62 3.16 PC Input Setup...62 3.17 Understanding Viewing Features ...63 3.17.1 Viewing Modes ...63 3.18 Using a Cable ...or Satellite Remote ...64 4.1 Maintenance...64 4.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...65 4.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...66 4.4 Compliance ...67 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...67 5.1 Specifications ...68...
... Standard Definitions ...69 5.3 Index ...70 Version 4/2/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...62 3.14.9 Fine Tune ...62 3.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...62 3.16 PC Input Setup...62 3.17 Understanding Viewing Features ...63 3.17.1 Viewing Modes ...63 3.18 Using a Cable ...or Satellite Remote ...64 4.1 Maintenance...64 4.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...65 4.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...66 4.4 Compliance ...67 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...67 5.1 Specifications ...68...
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...the or button to Wide and select it depressed until the desired level is reached. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. TV Channels To step ...up and down to select Setup (wrench look alike icon) options. Fore more information see Section 3.17.1 - Press the button scroll down will only operate in different size modes on the side of the HDTV ...
...the or button to Wide and select it depressed until the desired level is reached. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. TV Channels To step ...up and down to select Setup (wrench look alike icon) options. Fore more information see Section 3.17.1 - Press the button scroll down will only operate in different size modes on the side of the HDTV ...
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Each time you pause at a channel, the program list will update with the live program for that channel. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 2.14 Information on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live program content in a small window in ... inputs or when the GUIDE key is pressed, an Information Banner is Cable Press the or button to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 2.13 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be...
Each time you pause at a channel, the program list will update with the live program for that channel. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 2.14 Information on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live program content in a small window in ... inputs or when the GUIDE key is pressed, an Information Banner is Cable Press the or button to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 2.13 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be...
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... picture reproduction performance in the picture. DNR Press the button to your program if task has been completed. Use this feature to turn this feature On or Off. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program...picture. Black Level Extender Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. Use this feature to turn this feature On or Off. White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to choose from the antenna...
... picture reproduction performance in the picture. DNR Press the button to your program if task has been completed. Use this feature to turn this feature On or Off. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program...picture. Black Level Extender Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. Use this feature to turn this feature On or Off. White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to choose from the antenna...
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... bright scenes; ON implies that the dark would be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Version 4/2/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. with a more pleasing production of darkness in a picture will result in a lower Average Picture Level ... look too dark; Press the or button to counteract this feature in a more vivid or intense quality. activation of this On or Off. Having this effect. Flesh Tone Press the button to another. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual CTI Press the button to highlight Adaptive Luma. Adaptive ...
... bright scenes; ON implies that the dark would be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Version 4/2/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. with a more pleasing production of darkness in a picture will result in a lower Average Picture Level ... look too dark; Press the or button to counteract this feature in a more vivid or intense quality. activation of this On or Off. Having this effect. Flesh Tone Press the button to another. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual CTI Press the button to highlight Adaptive Luma. Adaptive ...
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... On or Off. button to highlight the Surround Press the or button to select for treble boost or attenuation. Version 4/2/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to the left /right balance. button to highlight the Balance Press the button to start adjusting the treble and... key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to adjust for the simulated surround sound feature to adjust the left or right of the nominal position. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.3.3 Treble Press the button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection. Press the LAST...
... On or Off. button to highlight the Surround Press the or button to select for treble boost or attenuation. Version 4/2/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to the left /right balance. button to highlight the Balance Press the button to start adjusting the treble and... key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to adjust for the simulated surround sound feature to adjust the left or right of the nominal position. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.3.3 Treble Press the button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection. Press the LAST...
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To use this feature, follow the steps below. Lip Sync is built into your program if task has been completed. button to Lip Sync. Press the MENU button to bring up or Press either or down to scroll either up the OSD. Version 4/2/2008 44 www.VIZIO.com Using either or... button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to the audio through your TV, a feature which will be applied to the microphone icon, the Audio menu will compensate the shortcomings...
To use this feature, follow the steps below. Lip Sync is built into your program if task has been completed. button to Lip Sync. Press the MENU button to bring up or Press either or down to scroll either up the OSD. Version 4/2/2008 44 www.VIZIO.com Using either or... button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to the audio through your TV, a feature which will be applied to the microphone icon, the Audio menu will compensate the shortcomings...
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... to select your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.4.4 MTS This feature allows you are watching. This signal is transmitting the audio with the program you , the user to select On or Off....Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area. Version 4/2/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com Press the button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this feature to go through the settings of this option and get it highlighted. Press the LAST key once ...
... to select your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.4.4 MTS This feature allows you are watching. This signal is transmitting the audio with the program you , the user to select On or Off....Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area. Version 4/2/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com Press the button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this feature to go through the settings of this option and get it highlighted. Press the LAST key once ...
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VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 Language When the MENU button is displayed. ... either or button to select the timer to this option and highlight it. Press the button to this feature. The default is the feature which allows you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes which apply to turn-off the TV...the button as many times as it takes to scroll down to highlight the Language selection. Version 4/2/2008 47 www.VIZIO.com Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select how your program...
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 Language When the MENU button is displayed. ... either or button to select the timer to this option and highlight it. Press the button to this feature. The default is the feature which allows you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes which apply to turn-off the TV...the button as many times as it takes to scroll down to highlight the Language selection. Version 4/2/2008 47 www.VIZIO.com Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select how your program...
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You could use up to highlight this feature; either letters or numbers or combinations of the input or the LAST key to accept the name of both. Press button to 8 characters; Version 4/2/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button to cancel the setting. . Since you are being ...the letter or number belongs to obtain the next screen which you have an idea what their name is completed. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.5.4 Input Naming This feature has been added to recognize it. Press button to this Input. Press either the or button and select either the...
You could use up to highlight this feature; either letters or numbers or combinations of the input or the LAST key to accept the name of both. Press button to 8 characters; Version 4/2/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button to cancel the setting. . Since you are being ...the letter or number belongs to obtain the next screen which you have an idea what their name is completed. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.5.4 Input Naming This feature has been added to recognize it. Press button to this Input. Press either the or button and select either the...
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Press either or button to toggle between Off and On to highlight the Analog CC Press the CC4. Version 4/2/2008 49 www.VIZIO.com button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your... usually CC1 or CC2. Press the selection. button to make the correct selection. Press button as many times as a feature to your program if task has been completed. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.5.6 Closed Caption On Mute (CC On Mute) ) When selecting Closed Caption as it takes to obtain closed captioning when...
Press either or button to toggle between Off and On to highlight the Analog CC Press the CC4. Version 4/2/2008 49 www.VIZIO.com button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your... usually CC1 or CC2. Press the selection. button to make the correct selection. Press button as many times as a feature to your program if task has been completed. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.5.6 Closed Caption On Mute (CC On Mute) ) When selecting Closed Caption as it takes to obtain closed captioning when...
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Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Version 4/2/2008 50 www.VIZIO.com If Custom is selected then you will have your program if task has been completed. 3.5.8 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the ... or button to toggle between the two options; Press the button to the default factory settings. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.5.7 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style) When watching DTV, the Digital CC Style feature is going to be displayed), Background Opacity (allows to either see through at the scene being...
Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Version 4/2/2008 50 www.VIZIO.com If Custom is selected then you will have your program if task has been completed. 3.5.8 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the ... or button to toggle between the two options; Press the button to the default factory settings. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.5.7 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style) When watching DTV, the Digital CC Style feature is going to be displayed), Background Opacity (allows to either see through at the scene being...
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Version 4/2/2008 51 www.VIZIO.com The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the PICTURE adjustment page. The default password set in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 50) does NOT reset the ...password. If you are going to use the Parental Control feature you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the Parental Control. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental ...
Version 4/2/2008 51 www.VIZIO.com The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the PICTURE adjustment page. The default password set in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 50) does NOT reset the ...password. If you are going to use the Parental Control feature you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the Parental Control. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental ...
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...complete this procedure. Not suitable for New DTV Rating. Press the MENU button to block (locked) or allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental control database for programs being viewed in your area, the Check for New DTV...out, press either or button to execute this option. General - Adults only Press the or button to highlight the Canadian French Rating selection. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.6.5 Canadian French Rating Press the button to navigate through the Movie rating options. General audience 8 ans+ - If option...
...complete this procedure. Not suitable for New DTV Rating. Press the MENU button to block (locked) or allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental control database for programs being viewed in your area, the Check for New DTV...out, press either or button to execute this option. General - Adults only Press the or button to highlight the Canadian French Rating selection. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.6.5 Canadian French Rating Press the button to navigate through the Movie rating options. General audience 8 ans+ - If option...
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Version 4/2/2008 55 www.VIZIO.com Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. 3.6.8 Change ... the Access Code Edit selection. Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 50) does NOT reset the password. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.6.7 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in a secure place. Note: Make sure you entered it a second time...
Version 4/2/2008 55 www.VIZIO.com Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. 3.6.8 Change ... the Access Code Edit selection. Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 50) does NOT reset the password. VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.6.7 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in a secure place. Note: Make sure you entered it a second time...
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... horizontally on the left and right of the image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen. Version 4/2/2008 63 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.17 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. 3.17.1 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars...
... horizontally on the left and right of the image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen. Version 4/2/2008 63 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 3.17 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. 3.17.1 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars...
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VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 37" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.6mm (H) x 0.6mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Colors Brightness 16.77 Million (8-bit) 500 cd/m2 (typical) Contrast 1100:1 (... Audio, 1x S-Video (AV) plus Stereo Audio, 1x Composite Video (AV) Outputs 1x Digital Optical Audio Features HDMI v1.3, 720P HDTV, Dynamic Contrast Ratio technology, Noise reduction, MTS stereo decoder, Dolby Digital for ATSC/QAM, Signal Compatibility: 480i (...
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 37" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.6mm (H) x 0.6mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Colors Brightness 16.77 Million (8-bit) 500 cd/m2 (typical) Contrast 1100:1 (... Audio, 1x S-Video (AV) plus Stereo Audio, 1x Composite Video (AV) Outputs 1x Digital Optical Audio Features HDMI v1.3, 720P HDTV, Dynamic Contrast Ratio technology, Noise reduction, MTS stereo decoder, Dolby Digital for ATSC/QAM, Signal Compatibility: 480i (...
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... 10, 13, 37, 73 Volume, 48 Advanced Video Features Adaptive Luma, 47 Black Level Extender, 46 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 46 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 45 Dynamic Contrast Ratio (DCR), 47 Flesh Tone, 46 White Peak Limiter, 46 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 72 Coax (RF) Connecting for DTV, 17 ... 53 Skip Channel, 52 Time Zone, 52 Tuner Mode, 51 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 23 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 19 G Glossary, 77 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 18 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 63 Picture Adjustment, 63 Setup, 63 I Inputs Antenna, 3...
... 10, 13, 37, 73 Volume, 48 Advanced Video Features Adaptive Luma, 47 Black Level Extender, 46 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 46 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 45 Dynamic Contrast Ratio (DCR), 47 Flesh Tone, 46 White Peak Limiter, 46 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 72 Coax (RF) Connecting for DTV, 17 ... 53 Skip Channel, 52 Time Zone, 52 Tuner Mode, 51 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 23 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 19 G Glossary, 77 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 18 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 63 Picture Adjustment, 63 Setup, 63 I Inputs Antenna, 3...