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Vizio L37 HDTV Manual

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  • Page 3 For assistance, please call 714-668-0588 or email us at techsupport@vinc.com. To purchase or inquire about accessories and instal- lation services for your VIZIO LCD TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call toll free at 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). We recommend you register your VIZIO L37 HDTV either at our website www.vizioce.com or fill in your...
  • Page 4 VIZIO. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. • Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact VIZIO immediately.
  • Page 5 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Note: In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
  • Page 6 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Your VIZIO L37 HDTV is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any optional accessories would be packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 55 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is suggested that it be handled by a minimum of 2 persons.
  • Page 7 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) or www.vizioce.com. The VIZIO L37 HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted to the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the L37 HDTV to the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the base stand.
  • Page 8 (see Figure 3.3b). Please make sure to read the directions of your specific wall mount to properly hang the L37 HDTV. Make sure the wall mount is rated to support at least 65 lbs.
  • Page 9 1.4 – VIZIO Universal Remote Control 1.4.1 – Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 1.4.2 – Remote Control Range 1.4.3 – Precautions for the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 2.1 – Which Video Connection Should I Use? 2.2 – Connecting your DVD Player 2.2.1 –...
  • Page 10 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. OSD (On-Screen Display) – This button opens the TV OSD menu. 2. Mute/Exit – This button allows the user to turn off the sound on the LCD TV. Additionally, it functions as the exit button for the OSD menu.
  • Page 11 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Service – This custom communication port is for factory service only. 2. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 3. DIGITAL HD (HDMI) - Connect a DVD multimedia player, or set-top box and the audio through this connection.
  • Page 12 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual The VIZIO Remote is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote control button functions are explained on the following pages. VIZIO Remote Control Button Description • SET – This button starts all programming sequences.
  • Page 13 • NTSC TV/Skip Channel Reverse - This button selects NTSC TV programming. Note: this button has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO L37 HDTV. This button also functions as a DVD skip channel reverse when the DVD player is activated with the remote control.
  • Page 14 • PIP Size – Press this button to select the size of the PIP screen from one of the following: small, medium or large. • LANG – This button is not functional for the VIZIO L37 HDTV. • Swap – Used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in the PIP mode.
  • Page 15 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover.
  • Page 16 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual The VIZIO L37 HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Digital HD (HDMI - High-Definition Multime- dia Interface) - It is the first and only...
  • Page 17 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your new L37 HDTV – HDMI (Digital HD), Component (Analog HD), S-Video (AV), and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configu- ration, you can decide which option is the right one for you.
  • Page 18 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD Player and the HDMI end to the HDMI input (located in the white area) in the rear of your LCD TV.
  • Page 19 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 2. Using the connectors in the green color area, connect the Y (green color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component Analog HD1 group (green color band) in the rear of your LCD TV.
  • Page 20 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV3 In group on the side of your LCD TV.
  • Page 21 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 2. Using the connectors in the yellow color area, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Video connector in the AV1 group (yellow color band) in the rear of your LCD TV.
  • Page 22 HDMI input of the VIZIO L37 HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters or less. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
  • Page 23 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI input (located in the white area) in the rear of your LCD TV.
  • Page 24 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to your LCD TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the RGB input (purple color area) in the rear of your LCD TV.
  • Page 25 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to your LCD TV and VCR or video camera. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on your VCR or video camera to the S-Video jack on the side of your LCD TV.
  • Page 26 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual There are several options for connecting your antenna (or cable for TV) to your new L37 HDTV - directly to the DTV, NTSC TV or through your VCR. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you.
  • Page 27 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to your LCD TV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna, cable or cable box to the TV connector on the rear of your LCD TV. 3. Turn on the power to your LCD TV.
  • Page 28 7. Press the on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from your VIZIO L37 LCD HDTV will now be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. 8. Refer to your Receiver/Amp system manual to select the corresponding audio input.
  • Page 29 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to your LCD TV and Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your computer and the other end to the RGB input (purple area) in the rear of your LCD TV.
  • Page 30 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual For ‘Preparing Your LCD TV for Wall Mounting’, see page 7. 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your LCD TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.
  • Page 31 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual d. Press button twice to highlight TV/Cable. Use the button to select either TV or Cable. TV sets the tuner for an antenna and Cable sets the tuner for cable or a satellite dish. e. Once selected, press the...
  • Page 32 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite, or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector.
  • Page 33 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual When the MENU button is pressed, the On-Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the RIGHT arrow button to highlight the TV selection. This will display the DTV TUNER SETUP OSD. Version- 02/27/06...
  • Page 34 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 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. Press the DOWN arrow button and the TIME ZONE category is highlighted.
  • Page 35 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Manual Scan – If you feel that not all of the available digital TV channels were found with Auto Scan, then selecting this option makes the TV try again to find any missing channels. Press the DOWN arrow to highlight MANUAL SCAN and then press the OK button.
  • Page 36 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Channel Skip – Gives you the option to skip channels when using the Channel + or Channel - keys. If you did not EXIT from the MANUAL SCAN, press the DOWN arrow button again to highlight CHANNEL SKIP.
  • Page 37 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual CLOSED CAPTION – Allows you to read the voice content of television programs. Press the DOWN arrow once to highlight the ANALOG CLOSED CAPTION option. Version- 02/27/06...
  • Page 38 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Use the arrow buttons to select the Analog Closed Caption, usually CC1. Press EXIT to navigate away from this screen when finished. Use the arrow buttons to select the Digital Closed Caption, usually SERVICE1. Press EXIT to navigate away from this screen when finished.
  • Page 39 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual If you did not EXIT from the CLOSED CAPTION page, press the DOWN arrow to highlight DIGITAL CAPTION STYLE. Press OK. The default style, AS BROADCASTER, is shown as selected. This means that the style of the closed caption is as received from the TV channel.
  • Page 40 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual When at the first DTV screen, press the RIGHT arrow button twice. The PARENTAL CONTROL screen will be shown. Press the OK button to highlight the bar. Enter the four digit password. The factory default password is 0 0 0 0.
  • Page 41 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Once the correct password has been entered, the option for blocking channels becomes available. Press OK. The list of channels available and stored in memory is shown on the screen. If the list is longer than 9 channels as you...
  • Page 42 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. This information consists of the channel number and name, the format in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD,...
  • Page 43 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button again and only the channel number and name will remain. Press the INFO button one more time and this will disappear. Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the panel.
  • Page 44 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual You control access to the Parental Control features with a password. The default password is “0000”. You can change the password to any four-digit number. To change the password: 1. Press the MENU button to open the main On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
  • Page 45 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual The remote control or the bottom control keys on the front panel of the TV can control all the function settings. The on-screen display (OSD) allows you to adjust and save contrast, brightness and other settings.
  • Page 46 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Available for the following input sources – AV1, AV2, AV3, Analog HD1, Analog HD2, Digital HDTV, or DTV. Picture Mode – Select from one of the following: User, VIVID1, VIVID2 or VIVID3. Backlight – Adjust brightness of lamps.
  • Page 47 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual The Temperature Menu Option is only available when RGB selected as the input. The standard color temperature for all other inputs is 6500K to match the color temperature of the source. Color Temp. – Options include User, 5000k, 6500k and 9300k.
  • Page 48 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Parental Lock Enable - Turns TV and movie blocking on or off. TV Rating - Sets the level of television programs that will be blocked without typing in the password. For more information, see Section 3.5.13 - Using the Parental Controls, page 50.
  • Page 49 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Your LCD TV features four viewing modes and Picture-in-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the On-Screen Display (OSD) or the remote control. For more information on using the OSD, see 3.5.8 - Special Features page 48.
  • Page 50 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Your TV features PIP mode, so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, by pressing the PIP button on your Remote Control, you can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in a small window (sub screen).
  • Page 51 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual The Parental Controls feature prevents viewers from watching programs that are not age-appropriate, such as programs containing violence or adult language. 1. Press the MENU button to open the main On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. 2. Press the on the remote control until the Parental Controls menu opens.
  • Page 52 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual R (mature audience) NC-17 (no one under 17 years of age) X (no one under 17 years of age) 12. Press the button on the remote control to navigate through the LCD TV menu options.
  • Page 53 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual You can program the remote control to work with up to four different components. Listed below are the steps for programming your VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. 1. Manually turn on the VCR. 2. Press the VCR button on the remote control.
  • Page 54 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Manually turn on the Cable Box. 2. Press the Cable button on the remote control. 3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your Cable Box in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons.
  • Page 55 If the component still does not respond, clear the component button, then repeat the search procedure. Your VIZIO remote uses codes 1758 and 0178 to work with your L37 LCD TV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work with your L37, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote.
  • Page 56 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual 1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the display. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the display. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause the paint to peel.
  • Page 57 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Check your input connections. If the screen is blue Power is ON, but no screen image. Make sure the video cable supplied with the LCD display is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the computer. If the other end of the video cable is not attached permanently to the LCD display, tightly secure it to the LCD display.
  • Page 58 For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please contact our Support Department at the number below. Quality service and consistent technical support are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence. VIZIO’s service representatives are dedicated to assist you with the utmost in customer satisfaction.
  • Page 59 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. Canada Germany Britain BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 60 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Specifications Panel 37.02” Diagonal, Color TFT Active Matrix LCD Native Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels (WXGA format) Colors 16.7 million colors Display Compatibility HDTV (720p) Native Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
  • Page 61 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4 X 3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio,” that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height. For example, a “32 inch TV screen”...
  • Page 62 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Adjustments - Audio - Picture - Volume - TV Channels - Wide (Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, Normal) 48-49 Audio Adjust Auto Scan Channel Information Closed Caption 37, 46 Component Codes for Televisions Controls - Front Panel...
  • Page 63 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual On Screen Display (OSD) - Menu Operations - Picture Adjust - Picture - Temperature - Audio Adjust - DTV Tuner Setup - TV Tuner Setup - Parental Controls - PIP Setup 48, 50 - Special Features...
  • Page 64 VIZIO retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages are covered by the warranty. In case of a claim that is not covered by the warranty, you will be contacted to determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the repair center.
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  • Page 81 VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual Bravo, Vizio and the V Logo are trademarks of V., Inc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. © 2005 V, Inc. All Rights Reserved 192513007490 Version- 02/27/06...