Vizio VX37LHDTV10A - Table of Contents

VIZIO VX37L HDTV10A User Manual
Version 1/25/2007 6
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections .................................................................. 8
1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................8
1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...................................................................................................................................8
1.3 Left Side Connections .........................................................................................................................................8
1.4 Rear Panel Connections .....................................................................................................................................9
1.5 VIZIO Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................10
1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ..............................................................................................12
1.5.2 Remote Control Range ..............................................................................................................................12
1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................................12
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment .................................................................................. 13
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................13
2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player............................................................................................................................14
2.2.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................14
2.2.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................15
2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV1)..................................................................................................................................16
2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video .....................................................................................................................16
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ................................................................................................................17
2.3.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................17
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................19
2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box .................................................................................................................20
2.4.1 Using Composite Video .............................................................................................................................20
2.4.2 Using Coax (RF)........................................................................................................................................20
2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ...........................................................................................................21
2.6 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...................................................................................................................................21
2.6.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................21
2.6.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .........................................................................................................22
2.6.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR .........................................................................................22
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................23
2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...............................................................................................................................23
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television...................................................................24
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................24
3.2 Using a PC ........................................................................................................................................................26
3.3 Watching a TV Program ....................................................................................................................................27
3.4 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings .........................................................................................................................27
3.5 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................28
3.6 Information on HDTV Status .............................................................................................................................28
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV...................................................................29
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................29
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................30
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................30
4.2.2 Backlight ....................................................................................................................................................30
4.2.3 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.4 Contrast .....................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.5 Color ..........................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................32
4.2.8 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................32
4.2.9 Advanced Video ........................................................................................................................................33
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................34
4.3.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................34
4.3.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................34
4.3.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................34
4.3.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................34
4.3.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................35
4.3.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................35
4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup.......................................................................................................................................35
4.4.1 Tuner Mode ...............................................................................................................................................35
4.4.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................35
4.4.3 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................35