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...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 Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection ... ...28 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 29 4.1 Using the 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 ...31 4.2.5 Color ...31 4.2.6 Tint...31 4.2.7 Sharpness ...32 4.2.8...
...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 Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection ... ...28 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 29 4.1 Using the 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 ...31 4.2.5 Color ...31 4.2.6 Tint...31 4.2.7 Sharpness ...32 4.2.8...
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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 Cable...Information 53 6.1 Specifications ...53 6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...54 6.3 Index ...55 6.4 Limited Product Warranty...57 6.4.1 VIZIO Extended Service Warranty...57 Version 1/25/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...
... 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 Cable...Information 53 6.1 Specifications ...53 6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...54 6.3 Index ...55 6.4 Limited Product Warranty...57 6.4.1 VIZIO Extended Service Warranty...57 Version 1/25/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...
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...select the Component (YPbPr) input. AUDIO - PIP SIZE - Version 1/25/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - Press this button to select the HDMI input. Press this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. PIP - PIP INPUT - MODE - SWAP - The options for SD (Standard ...these buttons to select the size of the PIP screen from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP mode. PIP CH (- Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 47. The options are Normal and Zoom. The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are ...
...select the Component (YPbPr) input. AUDIO - PIP SIZE - Version 1/25/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - Press this button to select the HDMI input. Press this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. PIP - PIP INPUT - MODE - SWAP - The options for SD (Standard ...these buttons to select the size of the PIP screen from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP mode. PIP CH (- Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 47. The options are Normal and Zoom. The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are ...
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...This is the connection for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick Start Guide Version 1/25/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com The video signal is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information... and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. The VIZIO VX37L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. It also enables...
...This is the connection for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick Start Guide Version 1/25/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com The video signal is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information... and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. The VIZIO VX37L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. It also enables...
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... the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the product. 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 VESA ...
... the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the product. 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 VESA ...
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... 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 When finished, the Complete screen will now change to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Please see the table below for...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 quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on the remote control to get information about availability in your cable operator for...
... 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 When finished, the Complete screen will now change to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Please see the table below for...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 quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on the remote control to get information about availability in your cable operator for...
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... pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. The VIZIO logo on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. If you are watching broadcasts through the DTV...the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Fore more information see a picture. There are 3 options for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- Note: You should be able to see Section 4.17.1 ...
... pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. The VIZIO logo on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. If you are watching broadcasts through the DTV...the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Fore more information see a picture. There are 3 options for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- Note: You should be able to see Section 4.17.1 ...
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... the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the side of the HDTV to select one of the other settings. 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... may very depending on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. Version 1/25/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. The OSD consists of the item. 5. Note: Some of the TV and the...
... the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the side of the HDTV to select one of the other settings. 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... may very depending on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. Version 1/25/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. The OSD consists of the item. 5. Note: Some of the TV and the...
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...Standard, Movie and Game. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to adjust the level. Version 1/25/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com the rest are for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to... replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you are preset. 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. 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 the Backlight and Advanced Video;
...Standard, Movie and Game. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to adjust the level. Version 1/25/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com the rest are for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to... replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you are preset. 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. 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 the Backlight and Advanced Video;
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...parts of the nominal position. The easiest way to set tint is often too much color Version 1/25/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The Color adjusts the amount of the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to... start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will not be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the detail in the picture. 4.2.6 Tint Press the button to highlight the Color selection. In most cases, the default middle position is too low you will disappear and be ...
...parts of the nominal position. The easiest way to set tint is often too much color Version 1/25/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The Color adjusts the amount of the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to... start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will not be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the detail in the picture. 4.2.6 Tint Press the button to highlight the Color selection. In most cases, the default middle position is too low you will disappear and be ...
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... the procedure to adjust the color. Use the or button to adjust the other colors if desired. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. Press the... or button if you wish to choose the Cool or Warm option. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a...
... the procedure to adjust the color. Use the or button to adjust the other colors if desired. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. Press the... or button if you wish to choose the Cool or Warm option. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a...
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...the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. DNR Press the button to diminish picture artifacts caused by a lower sync level for a channel being received from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option... for fine tuning of the picture. Use this feature On or Off. Press the or button to turn this feature...
...the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. DNR Press the button to diminish picture artifacts caused by a lower sync level for a channel being received from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option... for fine tuning of the picture. Use this feature On or Off. Press the or button to turn this feature...
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... button to the left /right balance. Press the button to adjust the left or right of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the or button to start adjusting the balance and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Volume Indicator... Bar so you can see the bass level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 1/25/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears ...
... button to the left /right balance. Press the button to adjust the left or right of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the or button to start adjusting the balance and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Volume Indicator... Bar so you can see the bass level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 1/25/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears ...
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... MENU and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. You will have attached to turn the internal speakers On or Off. Select the channel you can do not want to the DTV... / TV Input. 4.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. button. Version 1/25/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to see. You may be too weak to watch comfortably or they may want to...
... MENU and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. You will have attached to turn the internal speakers On or Off. Select the channel you can do not want to the DTV... / TV Input. 4.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. button. Version 1/25/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to see. You may be too weak to watch comfortably or they may want to...
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... select On or Off. Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Version 1/25/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the the Daylight Saving selection. Press the button to select the timer to highlight 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup...watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. The default is displayed. 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...that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the PICTURE adjustment page.
... select On or Off. Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Version 1/25/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the the Daylight Saving selection. Press the button to select the timer to highlight 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup...watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. The default is displayed. 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...that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the PICTURE adjustment page.
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Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by... the TV. The default password set in a secure place. 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 ...
Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by... the TV. The default password set in a secure place. 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 ...
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... for the TV input in section 4.2. Version 1/25/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input...
... for the TV input in section 4.2. Version 1/25/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input...
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... menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. 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 AV) as for TV adjustments. Version 1/25/2007 42...
... menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. 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 AV) as for TV adjustments. Version 1/25/2007 42...
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... and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for 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 in section 4.2 for the LCD HDTV to...the Backlight selection. The menu difference is that there is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs...
... and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for 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 in section 4.2 for the LCD HDTV to...the Backlight selection. The menu difference is that there is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs...
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...the Contrast selection. this is NORMAL; Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Repeat the procedure to adjust. Version 1/25/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the color you want to adjust the color... 6500K setting. Press the or button if you wish to adjust the other colors if desired. If the brightness is too high the picture will disappear and be displayed showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the...
...the Contrast selection. this is NORMAL; Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Repeat the procedure to adjust. Version 1/25/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the color you want to adjust the color... 6500K setting. Press the or button if you wish to adjust the other colors if desired. If the brightness is too high the picture will disappear and be displayed showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the...