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... extended warranty service plans. For peace of mind and to purchase a plan. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your new VIZIO VX37L High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are registered trademarks of V, Inc. Thank you register...
... extended warranty service plans. For peace of mind and to purchase a plan. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your new VIZIO VX37L High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are registered trademarks of V, Inc. Thank you register...
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VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO......23 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...23 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 24 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...24 3.2 Using a PC ...26 3.3 Watching a TV Program ...27 3.4 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...27 3.5 Program Information...28 3.6 Information on...
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO......23 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...23 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 24 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...24 3.2 Using a PC ...26 3.3 Watching a TV Program ...27 3.4 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...27 3.5 Program Information...28 3.6 Information on...
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... Information 53 6.1 Specifications ...53 6.2 Glossary - VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone ...36 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...36 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...36 4.5.1 Language...36 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...36 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...36 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...36 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...37 4.5.6 Reset All Settings ...37 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...38 4.6.1 Channel Block ...38 4.6.2 TV Rating...39 4.6.3 Movie Rating...39...
... Information 53 6.1 Specifications ...53 6.2 Glossary - VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone ...36 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...36 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...36 4.5.1 Language...36 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...36 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...36 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...36 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...37 4.5.6 Reset All Settings ...37 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...38 4.6.1 Channel Block ...38 4.6.2 TV Rating...39 4.6.3 Movie Rating...39...
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...Panel Connections VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 1. HDMI 1 - HDMI 2 - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box...red connectors to an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 4. Connect...
...Panel Connections VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 1. HDMI 1 - HDMI 2 - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box...red connectors to an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 4. Connect...
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... between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of the High Definition content. TV Coaxial RF. This video input has separate red,... the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - The VIZIO VX37L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black ...
... between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of the High Definition content. TV Coaxial RF. This video input has separate red,... the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - The VIZIO VX37L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black ...
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... Remote Control. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Version 1/25/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI...HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection...
... Remote Control. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Version 1/25/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI...HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection...
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... output on the Remote Control. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Version 1/25/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button... Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Use the RGB PC input for added...
... output on the Remote Control. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Version 1/25/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button... Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Use the RGB PC input for added...
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... the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button ...color area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A 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 rear of the HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button ...color area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A 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...
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... pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on the Remote Control. Using the AV... area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power...
... pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on the Remote Control. Using the AV... area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power...
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... (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.175 640x480 75 37.5 75.00 N N 31.500 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.320 800x600 60 37.9 60.317 P P 40.000 800x600 75 46.9 75 P P 49.500 800x600 85 53.7 85.06 ...= Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 1/25/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing...
... (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.175 640x480 75 37.5 75.00 N N 31.500 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.320 800x600 60 37.9 60.317 P P 40.000 800x600 75 46.9 75 P P 49.500 800x600 85 53.7 85.06 ...= Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 1/25/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing...
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... or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the available TV channels. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of... remote control. 4. The screen will cycle you do not see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on, the HDTV will have the DTV/TV input selected and will need to the power cord connector on the remote control, and...
... or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the available TV channels. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of... remote control. 4. The screen will cycle you do not see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on, the HDTV will have the DTV/TV input selected and will need to the power cord connector on the remote control, and...
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...(MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.175 640x480 75 37.5 75.00 N N 31.500 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.320 800x600 60 37.9 60.317 P P 40.000 800x600 75 46.9 75 P P 49... = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 1/25/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com The channel availability through the RGB PC input, set this timing mode). VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Using a PC If connecting to a PC through cable ... The screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. Press the OK button on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture ...
...(MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.175 640x480 75 37.5 75.00 N N 31.500 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.320 800x600 60 37.9 60.317 P P 40.000 800x600 75 46.9 75 P P 49... = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 1/25/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com The channel availability through the RGB PC input, set this timing mode). VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Using a PC If connecting to a PC through cable ... The screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. Press the OK button on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture ...
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...Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. button on the side of the HDTV. Note: Channel up or down will only... HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. Press the WIDE button on the side of the HDTV. Note: The Channel buttons, on the remote, control will change from orange to change the channel. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Watching a TV Program ...
...Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. button on the side of the HDTV. Note: Channel up or down will only... HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. Press the WIDE button on the side of the HDTV. Note: The Channel buttons, on the remote, control will change from orange to change the channel. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Watching a TV Program ...
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Press the button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - Version 1/25/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons... on the right hand side of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. The OSD consists of the TV can control all the function settings...
Press the button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - Version 1/25/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons... on the right hand side of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. The OSD consists of the TV can control all the function settings...
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... the white levels in the picture. The easiest way to set tint is often too much color Version 1/25/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com If people's faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of the picture. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to look...
... the white levels in the picture. The easiest way to set tint is often too much color Version 1/25/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com If people's faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of the picture. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to look...
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... the color you want to adjust. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the or button if you wish to choose the Cool or Warm option. The default is the 6500K setting. If you can see the...
... the color you want to adjust. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the or button if you wish to choose the Cool or Warm option. The default is the 6500K setting. If you can see the...
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VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being... this feature will be used to reduce the time taken to transition from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. activation of darkness in a picture will look too dark; Black Level Extender Press the button to choose from the ...Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. The effect will raise the APL to another. Flesh Tone Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement...
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being... this feature will be used to reduce the time taken to transition from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. activation of darkness in a picture will look too dark; Black Level Extender Press the button to choose from the ...Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. The effect will raise the APL to another. Flesh Tone Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement...
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VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or...after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Closed Caption for your area. 4.4.5 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is pressed, the On Screen ...
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or...after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Closed Caption for your area. 4.4.5 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is pressed, the On Screen ...
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...able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. 4.5.6 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. Version 1/25/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed ...Caption you to change the font size and color, the background color, and the transparency of the Closed Caption. Press the button to the default factory settings. Press the button to reset the TV...
...able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. 4.5.6 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. Version 1/25/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed ...Caption you to change the font size and color, the background color, and the transparency of the Closed Caption. Press the button to the default factory settings. Press the button to reset the TV...
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... Screen Display (OSD) appears on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered ... to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. Version 1/25/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered...
... Screen Display (OSD) appears on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered ... to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. Version 1/25/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered...