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VIZIO VA370M User Manual

Version 7/23/2009

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Summary of Contents for VA370M - 37" LCD TV

Page 1: ...vestment beyond the standard warranty VIZIO offers on site extended warranty service plans These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Purchase Date _____________________ VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO Inc dba V ...

Page 2: ...ture may cause fire or electric shock Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place your HDTV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Never push any object into the slots and openings on your HDTV ...

Page 3: ...occurs If any smoke or odor becomes apparent unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately Do not try to repair your HDTV yourself Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is damaged the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair Continued use of your HDTV may cause fire or el...

Page 4: ...g structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of the grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug the TV from the wall outlet and d...

Page 5: ...should continue to work as before to receive low power Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services gaming consoles VCRs DVD players and similar products For additional information please contact the parties listed below as appropriate FCC US Federal Communications Commission http www fcc gov Phone 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 TTY 1 888 TELL FCC 1 888 835 532...

Page 6: ...de x 26 tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding IMPORTANT Save the carton and packing material for future shipping Package Contents VIZIO VA370M Detachable Stand Base 4 Thumbs...

Page 7: ...the box and lay it face down on a clean flat surface Note Make sure that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched To attach the TV stand base 1 Line up the stand neck attached to the TV with the stand base 2 Push the stand base onto the stand neck 3 On the bottom of the base insert the included Qty 4 thumbscrews and tighten it 4 Move the TV into an upright posi...

Page 8: ...re must not be defeated The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping For proper ventilation you must allow space between the back of the TV and the wall If you would like to mount your TV on the wall please see below Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting for additional information Avoid installing the TV in places with high humidity dust or smoke so as not to shorten the servi...

Page 9: ... eight 4 screws holding the stand to the TV M4 12mm long 8 Carefully remove the stand pulling the base towards you The TV can fit securely to a mount sold separately by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV Please make sure to read the instructions of your specific mount to properly hang your TV The pitch of the mounting holes is 200mm horizontally and 200mm vertic...

Page 10: ...site AV Video 26 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 27 Connecting a USB FAT32 Format Storage Device 27 Connecting an external Receiver Amp 28 Connecting a PC Computer 29 Preset PC Resolutions 30 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 31 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 31 Selecting Inputs 33 Using the INFO Guide 34 Displaying the Information Guide Banner 34 Watching a TV Program 35 Using the On Screen D...

Page 11: ...will return to the previous menu level CH Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels While the OSD is active these buttons function as up and down controls in the OSD menus VOL Use these buttons to increase or decrease to the speaker volume While the OSD is active these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus INPUT ENTER Repeated pressing of this button steps through...

Page 12: ...al cable from your HDTV to your home theater system to play digital audio through your home speakers 6 COMP 1 YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Yellow Connect your primary source component like a DVD Player or set top box here From left to right use green for Y blue for Pb or Cb and red for Pr or Cr inputs Use white for left audio and red for right audio 7 COMP 2 YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Yellow Connect...

Page 13: ...ideo Red Connect a source for composite like a VCR or video game Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source The S Video if connected will take priority over the video of the RCA connector The audio connectors white and red need to be connected in order to hear the program 13 HEADPHONE Black Connecting a headset to this output allows to privately hearing the...

Page 14: ...U SELECT to select your chosen option When in Pause Live TV mode left and right can be used to rewind and fast forward the recorded segment of the program being watched VOL or Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume CH or Press to step up or down through the TV channels MUTE Press to turn the sound on and off LAST Press to recall the previously viewed channel NUMBER PAD Press to select a ...

Page 15: ...s on the batteries with the and symbols inside the battery compartment 3 Re attach the battery compartment 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 personal injury Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that...

Page 16: ...arries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal This is most commonly used for PC input Better analog Yellow Component The video signal is separated into three signals one containing the black and white information and the other two containing the color information This enhancement over S Video takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and...

Page 17: ...the HDMI Input green color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 4 Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control Note The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source ...

Page 18: ...p Box 5 Select HDMI2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control Note The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection If you are already using the HDMI2 input for another...

Page 19: ...a at the rear of the LCD HDTV 5 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Comp 1 input yellow color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 6 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 7 Select Comp 1 using the...

Page 20: ...DTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control Note Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition HD Refer to the program guides or consult your cable satellite or TV station operator Digital broadcasts are not available in all areas Refer to www antennaweb org for deta...

Page 21: ...ctly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR 2 Connect the Output to TV RF Out or Antenna Out connector on the rear of your VCR to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the L...

Page 22: ...O com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details Connecting your DVD Player Best 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input green color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player 4 Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of t...

Page 23: ... associated with the RGB input blue area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player 5 Select HDMI Side using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control Note If you are already using the HDMI input for another component or you do not want to use the HDMI input for the DVD Player you ca...

Page 24: ...or area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 5 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Comp 1 input yellow color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 6 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 7 Select Comp 1 using the INPUT...

Page 25: ...onnectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S Video output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV input at the side of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Cont...

Page 26: ...Connect the R red color and L white color audio connectors on your DVD player to the corresponding R red color and L white color audio input connectors in the AV input yellow color area row of connectors at the side of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the AV button on the...

Page 27: ...the product Connecting a USB FAT32 Format Storage Device 1 Connect a thumb drive directly inserting it into the USB connection or by using an extension if thumb drive housing is too big to have it fit in place cable Connecting a portable hard drive or card reader to this input is also possible 2 If your HDTV has been turned off please turn it on 3 The TV will start reading the contents in the USB ...

Page 28: ...he OPTICAL OUT white area audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and Receiver Amp 4 Then press the MENU SELECT button on the remote control to bring up the On Screen Display OSD menu 5 Press button on the remote control to select the Audio menu 6 Press on the remote control to enter the Audio sub menu Press the button to highlight SPEAKERS 7 Press MENU SELECT ...

Page 29: ...urn on the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer 5 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV Note For a better picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz For the best picture quality please refer to the pc or graphic card s user guide to find out if it is capable of an output of 1920x1080 at 6...

Page 30: ...hrough RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution Mode No Resolution Refresh Hz H Freq kHz V Freq Hz H Sync V Sync Pixel Freq MHz 1 640x480 60 31 47 59 94 N N 25 18 2 640x480 75 37 50 75 00 N N 31 50 3 720x400 70 31 46 70 08 N P 28 32 4 800x600 60 37 88 60 32 P P 40 00 5 800x600 72 48 08 72 19 P P 50 00 6 800X600 75 46 88 75 00 P P 49 50 7 1024x768 60 48 36 60 00 N N 65 00 8 1024x7...

Page 31: ...e remote control to turn on your HDTV 4 Initial Setup The Welcome Screen showing the Language screen option Press or to highlight your language and then press MENU SELECT key to select it 5 The Mode Setting screen opens Select between Home Mode and Retail Mode selecting Home Mode will give you an opportunity to save energy Press the MENU SELECT button If Retail Mode is selected by mistake the next...

Page 32: ...or satellite set top box please press MENU SELECT button to exit this process and use your cable box to select the channels Note If you select Stop Scan you can scan channels at a later time by selecting Channels menu and then and select the Scan Channels option in the menu 10 If you let the TV finishing the channel scan the next screen will give the option to continue 11 At this point you can eit...

Page 33: ...e the remote control that came with that component to change programs or channels If the service being used is the one which setup includes a box with two outputs for two different distant rooms then scanning channels will help you to find the signal Be aware that the channel to be selected varies from provider to provider You may have to call your provider to get the specific channel when using y...

Page 34: ...ved it shows as colored bars with green color indicating a strong signal Description It displays the name of the program being viewed as well as the Parental Control rating if Closed Captioned and if it is a digital channel Content It shows the type 480i 1080i etc signal and what language the program is being viewed Channel Information It displays the header of channel physical address as well as ...

Page 35: ...e set top box connected by a Component YPbPr cable select Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV Note You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source 3 When using option 2a press the Channel ...

Page 36: ...TV TV AV Comp1 Comp2 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI Side VGA Photos and Music Multimedia Selecting multimedia gives you the option of Photos and Music allowing them to be combined as a presentation or slideshow with background music Channels If the input signal is either antenna or cable no set top box service using the channel option allows scanning the signal for channels Under this option you will find...

Page 37: ...ide show is chosen to play uncheck Music Mode to prevent screen from darkening Note To prevent the loss of data or important files it is recommended to use a clean or newly formatted device or to make sure that the files have been backed up VIZIO can not be held liable if proper measurements and recommendations are not followed to prevent the loss of important data Pressing either individual TV AV...

Page 38: ... device c Write speed higher than 10Mb sec 7 Consumer Electronics Control CEC This feature is only available through HDMI and allows control of other CEC compatible equipment DVD players Satellite receivers etc through the HDMI connections The TV receives information from the connected unit and the TV will rename the input HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 or HDMI Side to the specific name or brand sent by the co...

Page 39: ... photos if available 2 View Slideshow This option switches to Photos mode and starts the slide show displaying the images in your USB storage device 3 Slide Settings This option allows controlling the behavior or ways of how you would like to display the images or pictures Under these settings the choices are Repeat Shuffle and Entertainment Mode background music is played Full Screen it stretches...

Page 40: ... good picture You can still tune to skipped channels using the numbered keys on the remote control 2 Additional Scan Turning this option On allows your HDTV to scan for additional channels if Scan Channels had been interrupted 3 Scan Channels This option allows scanning for available channels in your local area either over the air antenna or cable service no set top box is being used After all of ...

Page 41: ...s to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to exit the OSD The following options are available in the Picture menu 1 Picture Settings Select Custom Standard Movie Game Sports 2 View Mode This option lets you determine how the image appears on the screen Select Normal Expanded Full Screen or Panoramic 3 Noise Reduction This option diminishes picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of movin...

Page 42: ...on adjusts the hue of the picture The easiest way to set hue is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance In most cases the default middle position is correct 5 Sharpness This option setting adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist This adjustment is helpful when viewing SD Standard Definition sources ...

Page 43: ...ther Dolby Digital or PCM audio automatically to play through stereo amplifier if Optical Out is being used Forced PCM Select to output PCM audio to your stereo amplifier if Optical Out is being used 3 Speakers Turn off the internal TV speakers when listening to the audio through your home theater system 4 Analog Preference This option allows turning the analog audio preference Mono or Stereo or s...

Page 44: ...ECT key to select the desired adjustment and the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments Press to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to exit the OSD The following options are available in the Parental menu 1 Ratings Locks This option allows blocking channels based on the ratings established by regulations 2 Channel Locks This option allows blocking channels no matter what cont...

Page 45: ... selected TV or Cable channels based on ratings established for US broadcasts Select the desired rating and press MENU SELECT to block lock or unblock unlock TV Rating Definitions TV Rating Content Definitions Y All children Y7 Older children G General audience PG Guidance suggested 14 Strongly cautioned MA Mature audience A All subratings D Sexual dialog L Adult language S Sexual situations V Vio...

Page 46: ...ance suggested PG 13 Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R Mature audience NC 17 No one under 17 years of age X No one under 17 years of age 4 CAN French This option allows blocking of selected French Canadian English TV or Cable channels based on age Movie Rating Definitions G General audience 8 ans General not recommended for young children 13 ans Not suitable for children under 13...

Page 47: ... Parental menu The default password from the factory is 5351 Enter the new 4 digit password using the number buttons on the remote Enter the password a second time to confirm you entered it correctly NOTE Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place Movie Rating Definitions C Children C8 Children 8 years or older G General programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental...

Page 48: ...ce 3 PC Settings Allows to adjust the Horizontal Vertical Clock Phase and select Power Saving while using a computer as signal source 4 Menu Language Select the language displayed in the OSD menus the choices are English French and Spanish 5 Date Time Allows adjusting the displayed time and date 6 Sleep Your HDTV can be set to turn off automatically after 30 60 90 or 120 minutes 7 Reset All Allows...

Page 49: ... This is the native mode 1 1 the display area size depends on the input format like 480i 1080i etc Full Screen Mode When watching a widescreen program 1 78 1 source with black bars on the sides the display image will stretch to fill the TV screen People will appear wider than they really are If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at...

Page 50: ...ed neutral cleaner to clean the display Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails to operate or the performance changes dramatically check the display in accordance with the following instructions Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of th...

Page 51: ...ays be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that is many times better than old TV s and so you can see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had You cannot see a picture Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet Make sure that the power button is turned on Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a work...

Page 52: ...n the loudness will change 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 is possible some image distortions can occur Telephone Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defec...

Page 53: ...n a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment ...

Page 54: ...g via RF or Composite video 3 2 or 2 2 reverse pull down Motion adaptive de interlace Progressive video scan via Component video VGA HDMI HDTV via HDMI or Component video Color temperature adjustments of 6500K 9300K 11000K Independent Red Green Blue adjustments for color temperature fine tuning TV Signal Compatibility 480i SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080i HDTV 720p HDTV and 1080p FHDTV Computer supp...

Page 55: ...0P or 1080 interlaced lines 1080i and Dolby digital surround sound HDTV provides 900 000 2 1 million pixels Integrated HDTV An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set It does not need a separate set top box to receive over the air DTV signals Interlace Scan A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first then filling the in the even lines this happens ...

Page 56: ...00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 8 00AM to 4 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com VIZIO reserves the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if defects or damages are covered by this limited warranty In case of a claim that is not covered by this warranty you will be con...

Page 57: ...le The return authorization number must first be obtained from VIZIO s Customer Service by emailing CustomerSupport VIZIO com or by calling 949 428 2525 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 8 00AM to 4 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com Products must be returned to the address specif...

Page 58: ...firm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty For displays forty two inches 42 and larger VIZIO will generally cover the transportation charges to perform an on site swap of the original unit with the replacement unit For displays under forty two inches 42 the customer is responsible for the transportation c...

Page 59: ... 42 Component Connecting your Cable Box 19 Connecting your DVD Player 24 Connecting your Satellite Box 19 component jacks 12 Composite AV Connecting your DVD Player 25 26 Connecting your VCR 27 Connecting your Video Camera 27 contrast adjusting 42 Controls Front Panel 11 Side Panel 11 D daylight saving selecting 40 48 DTV jack 12 DVI Connecting your Cable Box 18 Connecting your DVD Player 23 Conne...

Page 60: ...le or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV 15 resetting all settings 48 RGB Connecting your PC 29 RGB PC jacks 12 S safety instructions 2 SAP selecting 40 Screen Size explanation 49 setup menu closed caption 48 language 48 options 48 reset all setting 48 sleep timer 48 sharpness adjusting 42 sleep timer setting 48 speakers turning off and on 43 S Video Connecting your DVD Player 25 26 T Techn...

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