Page 2 - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com 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 preve...
Page 3 - Television Antenna Connection Protection; Lightning Protection
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Television Antenna Connection Protection Television Antenna Connection Protection Television Antenna Connection Protection Television Antenna Connection Protection External Televis External Televis External Televis External Televis ion...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 7 www.VIZIO.com Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ...
Page 15 - Using HDMI
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set Connecting Your HDTV Set Connecting Your HDTV Set Connecting Your HDTV Set- - - -Top Box Top Box Top Box Top Box 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Using HDMI Using HDMI Using HDMI Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top...
Page 16 - For HDTV Set; Note
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com For HDTV Set For HDTV Set For HDTV Set For HDTV Set - - - - Top Boxes with DVI Top Boxes with DVI Top Boxes with DVI Top Boxes with DVI:::: 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the...
Page 17 - Using Component Video
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Using Component Video Using Component Video Using Component Video Using Component Video Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting your HDTV Set your HDTV Set your HDTV Set your HDTV Set - - - - Top Box (Bette...
Page 19 - Connecting Your DVD Player; Connecting
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player Connecting Your DVD Player Connecting Your DVD Player Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A; HDMI, Component, AV (S-Vi...
Page 20 - For DVD Players with DVI
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 For DVD Players with DVI For DVD Players with DVI For DVD Players with DVI For DVD Players with DVI:::: 1. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI...
Page 24 - MENU
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp Connecting an external Receiver/Amp Connecting an external Receiver/Amp Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Op Op Op Op tical Output of Audio tical Output of ...
Page 26 - Preset PC Resolutions
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com 2.8.1 2.8.1 2.8.1 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions Preset PC Resolutions Preset PC Resolutions Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (...
Page 27 - Connecting the Power Cable; LAST
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 Setting Up to Watch Television Setting Up to Watch Television Setting Up to Watch Television Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6. 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 Basic LCD HDT...
Page 29 - Select Input Source
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com d. 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 information about availabili...
Page 30 - If the service being used is the one which setup
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). Make the physical connecti...
Page 32 - Watching a TV Program
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com 2.11 2.11 2.11 2.11 Watching a TV Program Watching a TV Program Watching a TV Program Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, veri...
Page 33 - Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings; Volume
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 33 www.VIZIO.com 2.12 2.12 2.12 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the LCD HDT...
Page 34 - GUIDE
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 34 www.VIZIO.com 2.13 2.13 2.13 2.13 Program Information Program Information Program Information 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...
Page 36 - DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment; Picture Mode
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Picture Mode Picture Mode Picture Mode Picture Mode When t...
Page 40 - Advanced Video; DNR; Black Level Extender; White Peak Limiter
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 40 www.VIZIO.com 3.2.9 3.2.9 3.2.9 3.2.9 Advanced Video Advanced Video Advanced Video Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection. Press the MENU button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functi...
Page 41 - CTI; Flesh Tone; Adaptive Luma
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com CTI Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). This feature can be used to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Press the...
Page 42 - DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 Volume Volume Volume Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the O...
Page 45 - DTV / TV Tuner Setup
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 45 www.VIZIO.com 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup DTV / TV Tuner Setup DTV / TV Tuner Setup DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A you will have setup your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you...
Page 47 - DTV / TV Input Setup
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 47 www.VIZIO.com 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup DTV / TV Input Setup DTV / TV Input Setup DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 3.5.1 3.5.1 3.5.1 Language Language Language Language When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on th...
Page 49 - Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1; Closed Caption On Mute (CC On Mut
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 49 www.VIZIO.com 3.5.5 3.5.5 3.5.5 3.5.5 Closed Caption (CC) Closed Caption (CC) Closed Caption (CC) Closed Caption (CC) When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the An...
Page 51 - DTV / TV Input Parental Control; Channel Block
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 51 www.VIZIO.com 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control DTV / TV Input Parental Control DTV / TV Input Parental Control DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 Channel Block Channel Block Channel Block Channel Block If you wan...
Page 53 - Canadian English Rating
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 53 www.VIZIO.com Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. 3.6.3 3.6.3 3.6.3 3.6.3 US Movie Rating (For US) US Movie Rating (For US) US Movie Rating (For US) US Movie R...
Page 55 - YES; NO
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 55 www.VIZIO.com 3.6.7 3.6.7 3.6.7 3.6.7 Blocked Unrated Progr Blocked Unrated Progr Blocked Unrated Progr Blocked Unrated Progr amming amming amming amming Follow the procedure in the previous section 3.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and th...
Page 62 - Fine Tune
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 62 www.VIZIO.com 3.14.8 3.14.8 3.14.8 3.14.8 V. Position V. Position V. Position V. Position Press the button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection. Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the or button to adj...
Page 63 - Viewing Modes; Normal Mode
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 63 www.VIZIO.com 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 Understanding Viewing Fe Understanding Viewing Fe Understanding Viewing Fe Understanding Viewing Features atures atures atures Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. 3.17.1 3.17.1 3.17.1 3.17.1 Viewing Mod...
Page 65 - Troubleshooting Guide
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 65 www.VIZIO.com 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember...
Page 66 - Telephone & Technical Support; VIZIO
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 66 www.VIZIO.com Problem Solution cover the entire screen. Display (OSD) are set correctly. If you are using TV, AV-C, AV-S or Component with 480i input, follow steps on page 33 on how to set the WIDE screen modes. You can see a picture but you cannot...
Page 68 - Specifications
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 68 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous In Miscellaneous In Miscellaneous In Miscellaneous Information formation formation formation 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specificati...
Page 70 - Index
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual Version 4/2/2008 70 www.VIZIO.com 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 Index Index Index Index A Accessories, 4, 5 Adjustments Channel, 10, 13 Channels, 37 Selecting the Screen Size, 37, 70, 77 Volume, 10, 13, 37, 73 Volume, 48 Advanced Video Features Adaptive Luma, 47 Black Level Extende...