Page 3 - Television Antenna Connection Protection; External Television Antenna Grounding
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com 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 p...
Page 4 - Opening the Package
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VX3...
Page 6 - Table of Contents
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections .................................................................. 8 1.1 Front Panel..............................................................................................
Page 8 - Front Panel; Right Side Panel Controls; Left Side Connections
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com 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...
Page 9 - Rear Panel Connections
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com 1.4 Rear Panel Connections 1. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. 3. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia ...
Page 10 - VIZIO Remote Control
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com 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. Number Button Pad – Use these buttons to select a...
Page 12 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com 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-att...
Page 13 - Which Video Connection Should I Use?
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com 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. Connection Quality (typ...
Page 14 - Connecting Your DVD Player; Using HDMI; For DVD Players with DVI:
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VX37L; HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. 2.2.1...
Page 15 - Using Component Video
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Comp...
Page 17 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Turn o...
Page 20 - Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box; Using Composite Video
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (ye...
Page 21 - Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera; Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. 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. 3. Connect an aud...
Page 22 - Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV; Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com 2.6.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. 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 ...
Page 23 - Connecting a PC Computer; Preset PC Resolutions
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. 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; Basic LCD HDTV Start Up
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com 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 HDT...
Page 26 - Using a PC
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com 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 information about availabil...
Page 27 - Watching a TV Program; Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com 3.3 Watching a TV Program 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 ...
Page 28 - Program Information
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com 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. Press the...
Page 29 - Chapter 4
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com 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 a...
Page 30 - DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment; Picture Mode
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the or button...
Page 31 - Brightness; Tint
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com 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 brigh...
Page 32 - Sharpness
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com 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...
Page 33 - Advanced Video
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com 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. DNR Press the b...
Page 34 - DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight th...
Page 35 - Surround; DTV / TV Tuner Setup; Tuner Mode
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com 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. Press the ...
Page 36 - DTV / TV Input Setup
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com 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. Press th...
Page 37 - Digital Closed Caption Style
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com 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 mean...
Page 38 - DTV / TV Input Parental Control; Channel Block
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com 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 availabl...
Page 40 - Blocked Unrated Programming
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...
Page 41 - HDMI Input Picture Adjustment
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com 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 Contr...
Page 42 - Video Input Picture Adjustment
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com 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 / T...
Page 43 - Video Input Parental Control; Auto Adjust
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 43 www.VIZIO.com 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 / T...
Page 44 - Contrast
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com 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. 4.14.4 Con...
Page 45 - Fine Tune; PC Input Audio Adjustment
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com 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 or button to adjust the horizontal size. 4.14.7 H. Position Press the button to highlig...
Page 46 - Understanding Viewing Features; Viewing Modes
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 46 www.VIZIO.com 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:...
Page 47 - Adjusting Basic PIP Settings
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 47 www.VIZIO.com 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) ...
Page 48 - Setting the Sleep Timer; Using a Cable or Satellite Remote
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 48 www.VIZIO.com 4.17.4 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off the LCD HDTV automatically. To set the Sleep Timer using the remote control: 1. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The Sleep Timer appear...
Page 49 - Chapter 5; Maintenance; Important; Troubleshooting Guide
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 49 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1 Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the...
Page 51 - Telephone & Technical Support; VIZIO
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 51 www.VIZIO.com Tips for High-Definition Users. The LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it ...
Page 53 - Chapter 6; Specifications
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 53 www.VIZIO.com 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 4...
Page 54 - Glossary – Standard Definitions
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 54 www.VIZIO.com 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 it...
Page 55 - Index
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 55 www.VIZIO.com 6.3 Index A Accessories, 4 Adjustments Closed Caption, 11 Selecting the Screen Size, 27, 46, 54 Selecting the Screen Size, 11 Stepping through TV Channels, 27 Volume, 8, 27, 49 Advanced Video Features Adaptive Luma, 33 Black Level Ex...
Page 57 - Limited Product Warranty; VIZIO Extended Service Warranty
VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual Version 1/25/2007 57 www.VIZIO.com 6.4 Limited Product Warranty Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor and is only valid when purchased from an Authorized Reseller, only on new and non-refurbished product, and ...