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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VO37LFHDTV20A television purchase.
Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read
these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for
future reference. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment
from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television.
For assistance, please call (877) 668-8462 or e-mail us at www.vizio.com.
To purchase or inqui
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. ! To reduce the risk of electri
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual ! Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. ! The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. ! Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock ! Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. ! Unplug y
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A 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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, groun
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting.
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ...............................................................................................4 Advisory of the DTV Transition..................................................................................................................5 TV Setup a
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Picture Menu ...........................................................................................................................................35 Picture Mode........................................................................................................................................35 Backlight ..............................................................................................................................................35
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Once you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protectiv
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual TV Setup and Stand Assembly Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean, flat surface. Note: Make sure that the surface is fre
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. ! The power consumption of your HDTV is about 103W (AVG). Use the included power cord. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be compromised. ! Your HDTV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. ! For proper ventilation, you must allow space between the back o
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT– The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) – Switch your HDTV on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn off. MENU – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD).
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer’s warranty of this equipment. 2. 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. 3. HDMI 2 – Connec
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. HEADPHONE – Connect your headphone here for personalized listening without disturbing others. 2. AV2 – Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from the same source. The orange color band on the side of the TV indicates this connec
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE – This button displays program information. Press this button once when in TV mode and the information of the program being viewed is shown. POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. HDMI – Press this button to select the HDMI input. MUTE – This button turns the sound on and off. TV – Press this button to select TV. COMPONENT – Press this button to
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual 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. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: ! Only use the specified AA batteries. ! Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to pers
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Connector Description Quality (type) HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video Best source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver (digital) and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Best (digital) C
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Refer to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Using HDMI (Best) SET TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes th
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV 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 2 input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with t
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set-top box to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Press AV on the remote control to view the content. Using Composite Video (Good) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off y
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV20A User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) CABLE BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Using the Antenna or Cable through
