Vizio VL370M VL370M User Manual
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VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VL320M & VL370M television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. These - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 2
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M 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 - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 3
with wet hands. ! Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator. ! If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. o Liquid sprays or any object - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 4
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. Information about the DTV transition is available from http://www.DTV.gov or this manufacturer at 877 MY VIZIO (877-698-4946 - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 5
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners...4 TV Setup and Stand Assembly ...8 Setting Up Your HDTV...9 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...9 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 10 - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 6
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Backlight ...34 Brightness ...34 Contrast ...34 Color...35 Tint ...35 Sharpness...35 Advanced Video...35 Reset Picture Mode ...36 Audio Menu ...37 Audio Mode...37 Equalizer ...37 Balance ...37 SRS TSHD...37 Digital Audio Out ...38 Speakers...38 Analog Audio Out...38 - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 7
thumb screw ! VIZIO remote control VR2 ! AA batteries for the remote control (2) ! Power cord ! This user manual ! Quick Setup Guide ! Registration Card Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately: ! Wall mounts ! High Definition cables ! Extra or replacement remote VIZIO also - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 8
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M 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 - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 9
services. Contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Remove the stand base and neck - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 10
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M 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 - Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. Side - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 11
Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual 1. HDMI 1 - Connect digital video devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top box through this all digital connector. There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the TV. 2. RGB PC - Connect the video and audio from a computer here. A - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 12
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 - Connect the secondary source player or set top box through this all digital connector. 4. Service - Only for use by a professional service technician. Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 13
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button displays program information. POWER ( ) - Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV - Press this button to select TV. AV - Press this button to select AV1 and - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 14
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 15
Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to watch TV programming. RGB PC - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 16
the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Note: ! ! ! The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 17
of the HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Note: ! ! The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 18
to view the content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 19
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) CABLE BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 20
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Using HDMI (Best) For - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 21
Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back or side of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 22
directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Note: You can also connect the VCR or Video Camera to the AV2 connection on the side of the TV. 22 www.VIZIO.com - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 23
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Connecting an External Receiver/Amp STEREO SYSTEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Note: ! ! Turn off the power the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press " on the remote control to - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 24
audio from the Computer through the TV. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Computer. 5. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. Note: ! ! ! For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through RGB PC, set your PC computer timing mode to VESA - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 25
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). See the table below for the - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 26
the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. Turn Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV, or on the remote control. 4. Initial Setup After powering on the TV set - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 27
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Note: At this point, if a set-top box from your cable or satellite service company is being used, press the LAST button on the remote control and skip to select input source in the next section. Otherwise continue with next step: a. The Tuner screen will be displayed. - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 28
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual d. When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to inform you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Press the MENU button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 29
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press the MENU button to bring up the Menu display. The Picture Menu is highlighted. Press # or $ to set to On or Off. 10. Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 30
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 31
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH ! or " button - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 32
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will function as follows: ! When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. ! When you press the GUIDE button on the remote, the information - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 33
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 34
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Picture Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Press either ! or " on the remote control or CH ! or CH " on the side of the HDTV to select a Picture menu option. 3. Once the menu - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 35
OPC (Optimum Power Control) Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness. Color Temperature Color Temperature is the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of the picture. Choose from Normal, Custom, Cool, or Computer. Normal is the setting for television broadcasting - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 36
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Film Mode Choose from Auto or Off. When set to Auto, the TV will detect the cadence (for example at 24 frames/second for film, or normal video at 60 fps). When set to Off it will stay at 60 fps. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default. A - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 37
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Press either ! or " on the remote control or CH ! or CH " on the side of the HDTV to highlight the Audio menu option. 3. Press the MENU - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 38
volume setting on the TV. If it is set to Fixed, the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external stereo system. Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen. Reset Audio - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 39
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV menu. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 40
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 41
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you identify the input be displayed showing the following CC settings: CC The CC feature is available when watching regular analog (NTSC) TV. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. Digital - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 42
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual H/V Position To select the options in the H/V Position sub-menu, press the MENU button or the # button. A new menu will be displayed showing the following H/V Position settings: H-Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture. V-Position Adjust the vertical - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 43
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Parental If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV. To - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 44
. Press # button to begin the update and follow the on screen instructions to complete this procedure. If DTV Rating is faded out, then no update is available (the option is not activated in your area). Block Unrated Programming Block programming that does not have a rating. 44 www.VIZIO.com - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 45
will be removed. Reset All Settings Use this function to reset the TV to the default factory settings. The screen will display a message to confirm that you want to reset the values to factory settings. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Version 3/6/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 46
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions on page 31. Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 47
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 48
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the display still fails to perform as expected, - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 49
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Problem Solution If you are using TV, AV-C (Composite), AV-S (S-Video) or Component with 480i input, follow instructions in page Error! Bookmark not defined. to obtain the desired screen mode. You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound. Make sure that the - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 50
can often resolve the problem over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please contact our Support Department at the number below. Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO's commitment to service excellence. For technical - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 51
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA Canada Germany UK Japan UL CSA VDE BASE/BS Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 52
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Specifications Specifications Panel VL320M: 32" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio; VL370M: 37" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch VL320M: 0.3637mm(H) x 0.3637mm(V); VL370M: 0.4268mm(H) x 0. - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 53
box): A device capable of receiving and outputting HDTV signals for display. It may be stand-alone or integrated in the set. High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at least 720 progressively scanned lines (720P) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 54
inches generally will be performed at a VIZIO service center. Parts Repairs may be made with new or recertified parts, or the entire unit may be replaced with a new or recertified unit, at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Replacement parts or replacement units provided under this limited warranty - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 55
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual screen for extended periods and or excessive brightness and contrast levels, is not covered by this limited warranty. Installation, removal, transportation and reinstallation of a display, and - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 56
VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that an on-site repair may be performed, the customer will be provided with an on-site repair authorization number - Vizio VL370M | VL370M User Manual - Page 57
22 Technical Support 50 Time Zone setting 40 Tint adjustments 35 Troubleshooting Guide 48 TV Menu Auto Search adjustments 39 Partial Channel Search 39 Skip Channel 39 Tuner Mode adjustments 39 TV Menu Adjustments 39 Using the On Screen Display 33 Viewing Modes 46 Wall mounting 9 Warranty
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VIZIO VL320M/VL370M User Manual
Version 3/6/2009
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Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VL320M & VL370M 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 HDTV High Definition Television.
For assistance
, please call
(877) 668-8462
or e-mail us at
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To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your
VIZIO HDTV, please visit our website at
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We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website
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or fill out and mail your registration card.
For peace of
mind and to protect your investment 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.
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