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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A High Definition
LCD 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 VO37L
FHDTV10A High Definition Television.
For assistance, please call (877) 698-4946 or e-mail us at
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A 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 FHDTV10A User Manual • 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 your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A 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 FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A and 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 VO37L FHDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VO37L FHDTV10A weighs approximately 37lb and is about 37” wide; please exercise care when unpacking the HDTV. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Ple
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A 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 free of
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting To remove the stand base 5. Unplug all of the cables and cords from your VO37L FHDTV10A. 6. Place the VO37L FHDTV10A face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 7. Push up the plastic panel on the back of the stand and lift it away once to release. 8. Remove the eight (8) screws that were hidden by the panel, while holding the base. 9. Caref
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections..........................................................11 Front Panel..............................................................................................................................................................11 Side Panel Controls.................................................................................................................................................11 Rear
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual Tuner Mode ........................................................................................................................................................48 Auto Search........................................................................................................................................................48 Partial Channel Search............................................................................................................
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A 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 – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) – Switch the VO37L FHDTV10A on by pressing the button once. P
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1 3 4 5 8 9 10 2 6 7 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 ind
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A 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 1 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 conne
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A 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. Press it a second time and the Electronic Programming Guide will appear in the screen. In any other mode when this button is pressed, the screen will display the selected input plus the definition of the signal; i.e. HDMI 720p, HDMI 1080i, etc. POWER – Press this button to turn the
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual INPUT – This button allows the user to cycle through the inputs. Repeatedly pressing of this button will step you through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1/S-VIDEO, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. - (DASH) – When selecting a digital channel directly use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. For exampl
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Rear and Connection Side Quality Connector Panel Description (type) Color Codes HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all- digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides a
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box Using HDMI Input 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. Length is available up to 10 meters. See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Turn off the powe
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-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 DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), 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 audi
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VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV
