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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...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... On Screen Display (OSD) ...29 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...30 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...30 4.2.2 Backlight ...30 4.2.3 Brightness...31 4.2.4 Contrast...
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...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... On Screen Display (OSD) ...29 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...30 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...30 4.2.2 Backlight ...30 4.2.3 Brightness...31 4.2.4 Contrast...
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...Audio Adjustment ...45 4.16 PC Input Setup ...45 4.17 Understanding Viewing Features ...46 4.17.1 Viewing Modes ...46 4.17.2 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode...47 4.17.3 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...47 4.17.4 Setting the Sleep Timer ...48 4.18 Using a ...VIZIO.com Position ...45 4.14.8 V. 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...
...Audio Adjustment ...45 4.16 PC Input Setup ...45 4.17 Understanding Viewing Features ...46 4.17.1 Viewing Modes ...46 4.17.2 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode...47 4.17.3 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...47 4.17.4 Setting the Sleep Timer ...48 4.18 Using a ...VIZIO.com Position ...45 4.14.8 V. 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...
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... this button with switch between AV-C (Composite, yellow RCA) and AV-S (S-Video) inputs. TV - Repeated pressing of the picture. Use these buttons to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. Press this button to switch the audio from Custom, Standard, Movie... from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP mode for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal and Zoom. RGB - VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - AV - HDMI - Press this button again the continue playing. ZOOM (- and +) - FREEZE - Press this button to select...
... this button with switch between AV-C (Composite, yellow RCA) and AV-S (S-Video) inputs. TV - Repeated pressing of the picture. Use these buttons to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. Press this button to switch the audio from Custom, Standard, Movie... from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP mode for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal and Zoom. RGB - VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - AV - HDMI - Press this button again the continue playing. ZOOM (- and +) - FREEZE - Press this button to select...
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... (VGA) - This enhancement over a single cable. Note: For more sharply. TV Coaxial RF. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - The VIZIO VX37L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from...
... (VGA) - This enhancement over a single cable. Note: For more sharply. TV Coaxial RF. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - The VIZIO VX37L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from...
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...kHz) V.Freq (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 P P 56.... PC Computer. 2. 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 your pc computer timing mode to the RGB PC input (blue area) at 60Hz. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn ...
...kHz) V.Freq (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 P P 56.... PC Computer. 2. 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 your pc computer timing mode to the RGB PC input (blue area) at 60Hz. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn ...
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...the RGB PC input, set this timing mode). Press the OK button on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for more information. consult your antenna. Note: DTV...37.9 60.317 P P 40.000 800x600 75 46.9 75 P P 49.500 800x600 85 53.7 85.06 P P 56.250 1024x768 60 48.4 60.01 N N 65.000 1024x768 75 60.0 75.03 P P 78.750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 1/25/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L...
...the RGB PC input, set this timing mode). Press the OK button on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for more information. consult your antenna. Note: DTV...37.9 60.317 P P 40.000 800x600 75 46.9 75 P P 49.500 800x600 85 53.7 85.06 P P 56.250 1024x768 60 48.4 60.01 N N 65.000 1024x768 75 60.0 75.03 P P 78.750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 1/25/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L...
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...or on the side of the HDTV. Note: You should be able to switch among the modes. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Wide Using this feature, you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite .... 1. Note: Channel up or down will change the channel. Fore more information see a picture. Version 1/25/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com b. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are using an antenna or cable connected ...
...or on the side of the HDTV. Note: You should be able to switch among the modes. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Wide Using this feature, you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite .... 1. Note: Channel up or down will change the channel. Fore more information see a picture. Version 1/25/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com b. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are using an antenna or cable connected ...
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... MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV can control all the function settings. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. 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 the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and ...
... MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV can control all the function settings. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. 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 the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and ...
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VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. The Backlight level does not.... 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. Version 1/25/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com the rest are for the Backlight and Advanced Video; Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the or button to start adjusting the brightness ...
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. The Backlight level does not.... 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. Version 1/25/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com the rest are for the Backlight and Advanced Video; Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the or button to start adjusting the brightness ...
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...highlight the Tint selection. The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture and if the brightness is often too much color Version 1/25/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The Brightness adjusts the black levels in darker parts of the picture. Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Use the ...or button to adjust the level. Use the or button to adjust the level. Use the or button to adjust the level. In most cases, the default middle position is correct. Use the or button to adjust the level. VIZIO VX37L...
...highlight the Tint selection. The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture and if the brightness is often too much color Version 1/25/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The Brightness adjusts the black levels in darker parts of the picture. Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Use the ...or button to adjust the level. Use the or button to adjust the level. Use the or button to adjust the level. In most cases, the default middle position is correct. Use the or button to adjust the level. VIZIO VX37L...
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The default is the 6500K setting. this is NORMAL; Press the OK button when finished. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will be displayed showing the primary color items, Red, Green... you choose the Custom option, then a new menu will disappear and be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to choose the Cool or Warm option. Use the or button to adjust the level. If you want...
The default is the 6500K setting. this is NORMAL; Press the OK button when finished. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will be displayed showing the primary color items, Red, Green... you choose the Custom option, then a new menu will disappear and be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to choose the Cool or Warm option. Use the or button to adjust the level. If you want...
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... button to another. This feature can result in the dark areas of this feature can be present in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. Press the or button ...motion content that may be used to reduce the time taken to transition from the antenna or cable. The effect will look too dark; VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to turn this feature On or Off. Press the or button to highlight Adaptive Luma. ...
... button to another. This feature can result in the dark areas of this feature can be present in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. Press the or button ...motion content that may be used to reduce the time taken to transition from the antenna or cable. The effect will look too dark; VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to turn this feature On or Off. Press the or button to highlight Adaptive Luma. ...
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...Press the button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the or button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation. 4.3.3 Treble Press the button to highlight ...balance. Use the or button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation. 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to highlight the Balance selection. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the Bass selection. Press the...
...Press the button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the or button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation. 4.3.3 Treble Press the button to highlight ...balance. Use the or button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation. 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to highlight the Balance selection. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the Bass selection. Press the...
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... CHANNEL. Press the button to Auto Search for DTV / TV channels using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. If you did not do this or if your TV for TV channels available. button. Version 1/25/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to... channel to highlight the Surround selection. You will have attached to the audio through your Home Theatre System. 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VX37L you do not want to turn the internal speakers On or Off. Select the channel you can do this from the...
... CHANNEL. Press the button to Auto Search for DTV / TV channels using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. If you did not do this or if your TV for TV channels available. button. Version 1/25/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to... channel to highlight the Surround selection. You will have attached to the audio through your Home Theatre System. 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VX37L you do not want to turn the internal speakers On or Off. Select the channel you can do this from the...
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... the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is displayed. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will...
... the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is displayed. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will...
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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 before the TV will continue with Parental settings. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. When the MENU button is... Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. 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...
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 before the TV will continue with Parental settings. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. When the MENU button is... Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. 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...
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... no icon along the top for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 1/25/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no...
... no icon along the top for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 1/25/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no...
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... 1/25/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. The...way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and ...
... 1/25/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. The...way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and ...
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...VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Backlight selection. Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 4.14.2 Backlight Press the button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture...DTV / TV adjustments. 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input ...see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental ...
...VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Backlight selection. Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 4.14.2 Backlight Press the button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture...DTV / TV adjustments. 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input ...see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental ...
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... the menu page will look washed out and if the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out. 4.14.4 Contrast Press the button to choose the Cool or Warm option. Version 1/25/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com Press the OK button when finished. If the contrast is too high you... by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. If you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture.
... the menu page will look washed out and if the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out. 4.14.4 Contrast Press the button to choose the Cool or Warm option. Version 1/25/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com Press the OK button when finished. If the contrast is too high you... by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. If you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture.
