Vizio VX37L HDTV10A User Manual

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Page 1 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Purchase Date _____________________ VIZIO is a registered trademark of V, Inc. HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Version 1/25/2007 www.VIZIO.com...
Page 2 VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product.
Page 3: Television Antenna Connection Protection
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
Page 4: Opening The Package
VX37L HDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VX37L HDTV10A weighs approximately 44lb and is over 36” wide; we advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV.
Page 5: Preparing Your Lcd Hdtv For Wall Mounting
Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VX37L can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the VX37L on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
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...
Page 7 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...
Page 8: Chapter 1 Basic Controls And Connections
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power ‘VIZIO’ light – The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. Remote Control Sensor – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor.
Page 9: Rear Panel Connections
HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).
Page 10: Vizio Remote Control
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates. POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode.
Page 11 VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE – This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are Normal and Zoom.
Page 12: Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 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 13: Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VX37L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Rear...
Page 14: Connecting Your Dvd Player
DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VX37L for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters. www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
Page 15: Using Component Video
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
Page 16: Using S-Video (Av1)
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the HDTV.
Page 17: Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box
HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters. www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
Page 18 VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
Page 19: Using Component Video
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
Page 20: Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the...
Page 21: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the HDTV.
Page 22: Using Your Antenna Or Cable For Tv
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV Turn off the power to the HDTV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV.
Page 23: Connecting A Pc Computer
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV.
Page 24: Chapter 3 Setting Up To Watch Television
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.
Page 25 VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual b. The Language choice screen will be displayed; the default English option is highlighted. If you wish to change the OSD language to Français or Español, press the button on the remote control to select the language you want.
Page 26: Using A Pc
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual e. The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get...
Page 27: Watching A Tv Program
Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white.
Page 28: Program Information
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5 Program Information 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.
Page 29: Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment Of Hdtv
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 can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other settings.
Page 30: Dtv / Tv Input Picture Adjustment
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game.
Page 31: Brightness
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels.
Page 32: Sharpness
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels.
Page 33: Advanced Video
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture.
Page 34: Dtv / Tv Input Audio Adjustment
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 PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Volume selection.
Page 35: Surround
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be On or Off. 4.3.6 Speakers Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection.
Page 36: Time Zone
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. Press the button to highlight the Auto Search selection.
Page 37: Digital Closed Caption Style
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. The default is Broadcast which means the style is the same as the broadcast channel has chosen for transmission.
Page 38: Dtv / Tv Input Parental Control
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 do this by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV.
Page 39: Tv Rating
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the TV Rating selection. Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed.
Page 40: Blocked Unrated Programming
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating.
Page 41: Hdmi Input Picture Adjustment
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 the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
Page 42: Video Input Picture Adjustment
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 the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments.
Page 43: Video Input Parental Control
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.6. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments.
Page 44: Contrast
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed out.
Page 45: H-Size
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.14.6 H-SIZE Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the button to adjust the horizontal size. 4.14.7 H. Position Press the button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection.
Page 46: Understanding Viewing Features
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.17 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control. 4.17.1 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image.
Page 47: Picture-In-Picture(Pip) Mode
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 4.17.2 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, 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 48: Setting The Sleep Timer
4.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LCD HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote.
Page 49: Chapter 5 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-714-668-0588 or e- techsupport@vinc.com...
Page 50 VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Problem Solution Power is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video image. output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc.
Page 51: Telephone & Technical Support
Hours of operations: 6:00am – 6:00pm PST Monday – Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm PST Saturday – Sunday Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number and date of purchase available before you call. VIZIO 320A Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Tel: (714) 668.0588 Fax: (714) 668-9099...
Page 52: Compliance
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. Canada Germany BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 53: Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 37” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.6mm (H) x 0.6mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors 16.77 Million (8-bit)
Page 54: Glossary - Standard Definitions
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height.
Page 55: Index
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual 6.3 Index Sharpness, 32 Tint, 31 DTV Special Features Accessories, 4 Closed Caption, 36 Adjustments Closed Caption Style, 37 Closed Caption, 11 Language, 36 Selecting the Screen Size, 27, 46, 54 Reset, 37 Selecting the Screen Size, 11...
Page 56 VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Parental Control, 38 Picture Adjustment, 30 Special Features, 36 Parental Control TV Audio Adjust Block Unrated Programming, 40 Balance, 34 Channel Block, 38 Bass, 34 Movie Rating, 39 Simulated Surround Sound, 35 Password change, 40...
Page 57: Limited Product Warranty
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.

Vizio VX37L HDTV10A User Manual

Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections

Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

Chapter 3 Setting up to Watch Television

Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information

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