Vizio VU37L - 37" LCD TV, User Manual

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VIZIO VU37L HDTV10A User Manual
Version 3/12/2008 7
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................................................ ................................ ................................ .................................... 9 9 9 9
1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Side Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................................................10
1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection ............................................................................................................................11
1.5 VIZIO Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................12
1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ..............................................................................................13
1.5.2 Remote Control Range ..............................................................................................................................13
1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................13
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment................................
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2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................14
2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...................................................................................................................................15
2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................15
2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR .........................................................................................15
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ................................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Using HDMI Input ......................................................................................................................................16
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................18
2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box .................................................................................................................19
2.4.1 Using Composite Video .............................................................................................................................19
2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) ........................................................................................................................................19
2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player ............................................................................................................................20
2.5.1 Using HDMI Input ......................................................................................................................................20
2.5.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................22
2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1/S-VIDEO) ..................................................................................................................23
2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Input ............................................................................................................23
2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ..........................................................................................................24
2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ..............................................................................................................25
2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received ...............................................................................................................26
2.8 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................27
2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...............................................................................................................................28
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
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3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................29
3.2 Watching a TV Program ....................................................................................................................................34
3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings .........................................................................................................................35
3.4 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................36
3.5 Information on HDTV Status .............................................................................................................................36
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV................................ ................................ ................................ ................................................................ ................................ ................................ .................................. .. .. .. 37 37 37 37
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................37
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................38
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................38
4.2.2 Backlight ....................................................................................................................................................38
4.2.3 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.4 Contrast .....................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.5 Color ..........................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.8 Advanced Video Features .........................................................................................................................40
4.2.9 Reset Picture Mode ...................................................................................................................................42
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................43
4.3.1 Audio Mode ...............................................................................................................................................43
4.3.2 Equalizer....................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.3 Balance......................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.4 Surround....................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.5 Digital Audio Out........................................................................................................................................44
4.3.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.7 Audio Out...................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.8 Lip Sync.....................................................................................................................................................45
4.3.9 Reset Audio Mode .....................................................................................................................................45
4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup.......................................................................................................................................46
4.4.1 Tuner Mode ...............................................................................................................................................46