Vizio VW37L Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

VIZIO VW37L HDTV10A User Manual

Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?

The VIZIO VW37L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the

most advanced for digital displays.

Connection

Quality (type)

Rear

Panel

Connector Description

Color

Codes

HDMI (High-D efinition Multimedia Interface) - It is

the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed,

all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an

interface between any audio/video source, such as a

set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an

audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital

television (DTV), over a single cable.

Best White

(digital)

Best DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded

bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this

input takes advantage of the High Definition content.

(digital)

- - - - - - - - - - - - Black - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Good TV Coaxial RF . This is the connection for standard

NTSC TV using antenna or cable.

(analog)

RGB PC (VGA) – This video input has separate red,

green and blue color components. The signal

carries horizontal and vertical sync information on

the green signal. This is most commonl y used for

PC input.

Best Blue

(analog)

Better

(analog)

Green

and

Purple

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 HDTV formats.

Yellow

and

Orange

Composite (AV1) - The complete video signal is

carried through this single pin connector. This is the

most commonly used video connection.

Good

(analog)

Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide

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Contents

Main VIZIO VW37L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS grounded plug. Version 4/17/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding Opening the Package Package Contents Additio nal Certifi ed Accesso ries for the VIZIO VW37L HDTV10A are sold separately Installation Preparation Prepari ng Your LCD HD TV for Wall Mo unting To remove the stand base Table of Contents Page Chapter 1 Basic Controls an 1.1 Front Panel d Connections Right Side Panel Controls 1.2 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control NOTE: Your Remote Control may look li ke this. Page 1.4.1 Insertio n of Batteries in the R emote Co ntrol 1.4.2 Remote Control Range 1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player 2.5.1 Using HDMI Connecti ng your DVD Pla yer (Best): For DVD Players with DVI: 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecti ng your DVD Pla yer (Better): 2.5.3 Using Composite (AV) Video 2.6 Connec ting Yo ur VCR or Vid eo Came ra Connecti ng your DVD Pla yer (Good) : 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 3.1 Basic L CD HDTV Start Up Page Page 3.2 Watching a TV Program 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings 3.4 Program Information 3.5 Information on HDTV Status Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode 4.2.2 Backlight 4.2.3 Brightness 4.2.4 Contrast 4.2.5 Color 4.2.6 Tint 4.2.7 Sharpness 4.2.8 Color Temperature 4.2.9 Advanced Video DNR Black Level Extender White Peak Limiter CTI 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume 4.3.2 Bass 4.3.3 Treble 4.3.4 Balance 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup 4.4.1 Tuner Mode 4.4.2 Auto Sea rch 4.4.3 Skip Channel 4.4.4 Time Zone 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language 4.5.2 Sleep Timer 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style 4.5.6 Reset All Settings 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block 4.6.2 TV Rating 4.6.3 Movie Rating 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming 4.6.5 Change the Password 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment 4.9 HDMI Input Setup 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment 4.12 Video Input Setup 4.13 Video I nput Pa rental Control 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment 4.14.1 Auto Adjust 4.14.2 Backlight 4.14.3 Brightness 4.14.4 Contrast 4.14.5 Color Temperature 4.14.6 H-SIZE 4.14.7 H. Position 4.14.8 V. Position 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment 4.16 PC Input Setup 4.17 Underst anding Viewing Modes 4.17.1 Setting the Sleep Timer 4.18 Using a Cable or Sate llite R emote Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1 Maintenance Important Cleaning the Housing an d Remote Contro l Cleaning the Screen 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide Version 4/17/2007 47 www.VIZIO.com 5.3 Telephon e & Technical S upport VIZIO 5.4 Compliance 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement VIZIO VW37L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications 6.2 Glossary Standard Definitions 6.3 Index A Closed Caption, 35 P C Glossary, 51 D Connectors, 13 R Tint, 30 V S Video Input W T