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...in any way. Version 10/17/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Your VIZIO TV comes with regard to receive this manufacturer at 877 MY VIZIO (877-698-4946), and from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual • Hold the power connector ...coupons for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector. • To reduce risk of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any object drops into such power lines or circuits. o The performance of an extra converter box. Lightning Protection ...
...in any way. Version 10/17/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Your VIZIO TV comes with regard to receive this manufacturer at 877 MY VIZIO (877-698-4946), and from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual • Hold the power connector ...coupons for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector. • To reduce risk of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any object drops into such power lines or circuits. o The performance of an extra converter box. Lightning Protection ...
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... glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Version 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Now you have opened the carton check that the VW37L HDTV40A is over 37" wide and we advise that all of the display. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and .... The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Package Contents VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Removable VIZIO Stand Base and Instructions VIZIO Remote Control VR2 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping. The VW37L HDTV40A weighs approximately 41lbs and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to...
... glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Version 10/17/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Now you have opened the carton check that the VW37L HDTV40A is over 37" wide and we advise that all of the display. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and .... The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Package Contents VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A Removable VIZIO Stand Base and Instructions VIZIO Remote Control VR2 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping. The VW37L HDTV40A weighs approximately 41lbs and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to...
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... 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 the correct power rating. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Version 10/17/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com The TV should be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD...
... 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 the correct power rating. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Version 10/17/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com The TV should be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD...
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...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 Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...13 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...14 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV 14 ... 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...
...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 Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...13 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...14 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV 14 ... 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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...16 Understanding Viewing Features ...64 3.16.1 Viewing Modes ...64 3.17 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...65 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 65 4.1 Maintenance...65 4.2 TV and Stand Base Assembly...66 4.3 Troubleshooting Guide ...67 4.4 Telephone & Technical Support ...68 4.5 ...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...
...16 Understanding Viewing Features ...64 3.16.1 Viewing Modes ...64 3.17 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...65 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 65 4.1 Maintenance...65 4.2 TV and Stand Base Assembly...66 4.3 Troubleshooting Guide ...67 4.4 Telephone & Technical Support ...68 4.5 ...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...
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...to the speaker volume. Repeated pressing of this button will select the first option or feature of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Use these buttons function as left ...and right controls in the OSD menus. Version 10/17/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Sensor - Volume +/- - VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 1 ...
...to the speaker volume. Repeated pressing of this button will select the first option or feature of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Use these buttons function as left ...and right controls in the OSD menus. Version 10/17/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Sensor - Volume +/- - VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual Chapter 1 ...
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...Screen Display (OSD) menu. CH (+ or -) - Use these buttons to select the HDMI input. Press this input as the Svideo takes priority. TV - This button displays program information. Press it is shown. VOL (+ or -) - Number Button Pad - For example, channel 28-2 would be ...These buttons change the channels up or down . Pressing this button once and the information of main and sub-channels. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Use this button to the Standby mode. Press this button for the separation of the program being ...
...Screen Display (OSD) menu. CH (+ or -) - Use these buttons to select the HDMI input. Press this input as the Svideo takes priority. TV - This button displays program information. Press it is shown. VOL (+ or -) - Number Button Pad - For example, channel 28-2 would be ...These buttons change the channels up or down . Pressing this button once and the information of main and sub-channels. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Use this button to the Standby mode. Press this button for the separation of the program being ...
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...The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from children and pets. 1.4.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the batteries. If the TV responds erratically to transmit the... injury. Do not attempt to personal injury. Version 10/17/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com Insert two AA batteries into place. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Press and slide out the battery cover by following the direction shown by ...
...The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from children and pets. 1.4.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the batteries. If the TV responds erratically to transmit the... injury. Do not attempt to personal injury. Version 10/17/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com Insert two AA batteries into place. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Press and slide out the battery cover by following the direction shown by ...
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... cable are High Definition (HD). Version 10/17/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to...of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your VCR 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 ...
... cable are High Definition (HD). Version 10/17/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to...of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your VCR 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.2 ...
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...(white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. If HDMI 1 is available up to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ...information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. and then select HDMI 2 in step 4. Version 10/17/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the ...to the HDMI output of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to 10 meters. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of your HDTV Set-Top Box...
...(white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. If HDMI 1 is available up to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ...information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. and then select HDMI 2 in step 4. Version 10/17/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the ...to the HDMI output of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to 10 meters. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of your HDTV Set-Top Box...
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... to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. Version 10/17/2008 16 www... the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition...
... to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. Version 10/17/2008 16 www... the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition...
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... to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 6. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. 8. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in...
... to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 6. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. 8. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in...
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... the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the GUIDE button) on the Remote Control. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio output...
... the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the GUIDE button) on the Remote Control. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio output...
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... HDMI button on the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Length is available up to 10 meters. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A for optimal results. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623...) for details. HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You ...
... HDMI button on the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Length is available up to 10 meters. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the VIZIO VW37L HDTV40A for optimal results. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623...) for details. HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You ...
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... directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote. Note: Refer to the High Definition TV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button on the power... to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player. 5. VIZIO® VW37L...
... directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Version 10/17/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote. Note: Refer to the High Definition TV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button on the power... to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player. 5. VIZIO® VW37L...
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... the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your DVD player to the High Definition... Component 1 group (green color area - Note: Refer to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in step 7. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.3 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for ...
... the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your DVD player to the High Definition... Component 1 group (green color area - Note: Refer to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in step 7. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.3 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for ...
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...in the AV/S-VIDEO group (yellow/red color area) on the rear of the product. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.5.5 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the TV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to the S-Video jack in the AV group (yellow/red... color area). 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the back High Definition TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the back side High Definition TV. 4. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.4 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player...
...in the AV/S-VIDEO group (yellow/red color area) on the rear of the product. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.5.5 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the TV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to the S-Video jack in the AV group (yellow/red... color area). 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the back High Definition TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the back side High Definition TV. 4. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.5.4 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player...
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... for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the S-Video jack in the AV group on the remote or side of the product. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1.
... for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the S-Video jack in the AV group on the remote or side of the product. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1.
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...menu. 6. Press the on the remote control to select SPEAKERS. 7. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with the program being viewed no matter what input is being used. 1. Turn on the remote control to select the corresponding audio... SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the OPTICAL OUT (white area) audio connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. This is active when receiving audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp system. Using an audio cable (optical cable), ...
...menu. 6. Press the on the remote control to select SPEAKERS. 7. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with the program being viewed no matter what input is being used. 1. Turn on the remote control to select the corresponding audio... SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the OPTICAL OUT (white area) audio connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. This is active when receiving audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp system. Using an audio cable (optical cable), ...
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... RGB PC Audio (this connection will require an 1/8" stereo mini plug at the end which goes into the TV) input (blue area) at the rear of the product. Version 10/17/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at... HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 4. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn...
... RGB PC Audio (this connection will require an 1/8" stereo mini plug at the end which goes into the TV) input (blue area) at the rear of the product. Version 10/17/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at... HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 4. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. VIZIO® VW37L HDTV40A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn...