Flat Panel Television User Manual
VIZIO VW37L HDTV30A User Manual 
Version 4/2/2008  13   
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Chapter 2  Connecting Equipment
 Connecting Equipment Connecting Equipment
 Connecting Equipment 
2.1
2.12.1
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use
Which Video Connection Should I UseWhich Video Connection Should I Use
Which Video Connection Should I Use?
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The VIZIO  VW37L  HDTV30A  has  six different  ways to  connect your  video equipment from  a  basic 
connection to the most advanced for digital displays. 
Connection 
Quality (type)
Connector 
Rear 
Panel 
Color 
Codes 
Description 
Best 
(digital) 
White 
HDMI (High-Definition 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 
(digital) 
- - - - - - - - - - - - 
Good 
(analog) 
Black 
DTV Coaxial RF.    When  used  for  MPEG2  encoded 
bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this 
input takes advantage of the High Definition content. 
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TV  Coaxial  RF.  This  is  the connection  for  standard 
NTSC TV using antenna or cable. 
Best 
(analog) 
Blue 
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  commonly  used  for 
PC input. 
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. 
Good 
(analog) 
Yellow 
and 
Red 
Composite  (AV)  -  The  complete  video  signal  is 
carried  through this single (yellow) pin  connector. 
This is the most commonly used video connection. 
S-Video (AV) - The video signal is separated into two 
signals,  one  containing  the  black-and-white 
information  and  the  other  containing  the  color 
information.  Separating  the  color  in  this  way  avoids 
‘cross color’ effects where closely spaced black and 
white lines are erroneously displayed in color. It also 
enables text to be displayed more sharply. 
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