VIZIO VX37L HDTV User Manual
Version 8/23/2006
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections .................................................................. 9
1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Side Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................................................10
1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control.......................................................................................................................12
1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ..............................................................................................15
1.4.2 Remote Control Range ..............................................................................................................................15
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................15
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment .................................................................................. 16
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................16
2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player ............................................................................................................................17
2.2.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................17
2.2.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................19
2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2)..................................................................................................................................20
2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video .....................................................................................................................21
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ................................................................................................................22
2.3.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................22
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................24
2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box .................................................................................................................25
2.4.1 Using Composite Video .............................................................................................................................25
2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) ........................................................................................................................................25
2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ...........................................................................................................26
2.6 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...................................................................................................................................27
2.6.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................27
2.6.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .........................................................................................................28
2.6.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR .........................................................................................28
2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ..............................................................................................................29
2.8 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................30
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television................................................................... 31
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................31
3.2 Watching a TV Program ....................................................................................................................................33
3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings .................................................................................................................33
3.4 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................34
3.5 Information on LCD HDTV Status .....................................................................................................................35
3.5.1 No PIP or POP ..........................................................................................................................................35
3.5.2 With PIP and POP .....................................................................................................................................37
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV...................................................................39
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................39
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................40
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................40
4.2.2 Backlight ....................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.3 Contrast .....................................................................................................................................................41
4.2.4 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................41
4.2.5 Color ..........................................................................................................................................................41
4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................42
4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................42
4.2.8 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................42
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................43
4.3.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................44
4.4 DTV / TV Input Special Features.......................................................................................................................44
4.4.1 Language...................................................................................................................................................44
4.4.2 Sleep Timer ...............................................................................................................................................44
4.4.3 Analog Closed Caption ..............................................................................................................................44
4.4.4 Digital Closed Caption ...............................................................................................................................45
