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VIZIO VA370M User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO High Definition LCD Television
purchase. This User Manual covers VA370M model; for any specific,
please refer to the specification sheets in Chapter 5. 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.
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VIZIO VA370M 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 from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. ! To reduce the risk of electric shock
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV. ! Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. ! The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. ! Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock ! Do not touch the power cord during lig
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. Analo
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The HDTV weighs approximately 46lbs and about 37” wide 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
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VIZIO VA370M 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 two top foam end caps. 3. Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean, flat surface. Note: Make sure that the surface is free of d
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Additional certified accessories sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO HDTV. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before inst
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting Your VIZIO HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the TV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand. To remove the stand: 5. Unplug all cables from the HDTV. 6. Place your HDTV face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 7. Remove the total of eight (4) screws holding the
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 2! Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ......................................................................................................... 11! Front Panel ........................................................................................................................
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT– The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and it will get dimmer when powered off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. Side
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Rear and Side Panel Connections Rear Panel Description No. Connection Color Code Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD Green 1 HDMI 1 multimedia player or set-top box. Connect a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD 2 HDMI 2 Green multimedia player or set-top box. Connect an extra audio/video source for digital video such Green 3 HDMI 3 as a DVD multimedia player or set-top bo
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Connect an extra audio/video source for digital video such 10 HDMI Green as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. Connect a storage source (format FAT32) for MP3 and JPEG files (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). 11 USB White It is recommended to back up your important document files as a precaution to prevent lost of data. Connect a source for composite
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Remote Control is used to control the operation and navigate the OSD menu of this TV. The remote button functions are explained on the following pages. INFO – This button turns the image and system information on or off. ( ) POWER – Press to turn your HDTV ON. Press it again to turn it OFF. TV – Press to select TV. AV – Press to select the Audio Video input. Note: If the S-Video cable is being used, the AV will
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Remote Control Range ! The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the receiver window and 13 feet (4 meters) when 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. ! Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the front of your HDTV to send commands. ! Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the rem
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital signals. Connection Rear and Quality Connector Side Panel Description (type) Color Code HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video Best interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video Green source, such as a s
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length are available up to 10 Meters. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI2 Input (green color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (1/8’ stereo connector on the going into the TV), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connec
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Comp 1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the PbCb (blue color) connector on you
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VIZIO VA370M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD 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 LCD HDTV. 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 digita
