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HDTVs / HDTV Reviews / VIZIO VO37L LCD HDTV Review
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Paul,
I like the flexibility of a USB port. I do agree with you about the 720, especially on a 37" TV. You will need to sit really close to see a difference between 720 and 1080. Even then, many people won't really be able to tell. Though the point is becoming moot as more and more TVs are going 1080. Dick
I honestly dont think the lack of USB port and the 720p specification is a big deal - some will scorn me for that. But my experience is that you can barely notice the 1080p on TV's of this size. This is a top TV, one of the better ones I've seen in the price range.
Jacs,
You're right. TVs should not conk out in the first month. Actually, most good ones should last for years. Since, the TV was still in warranty, you should feel a bit lucky that it acted up now and you can still return it.
I purchased a 37inch Vizio hdtv. I had it going through the coaxial and decided to get a component cable. Now I have blue and green lines going through the tv which I didn't have before. I triple check to make sure all the cables were in the right place, I made sure the tv was set at component 1 and then press the menu button through the DVR to make sure it was set at 720. Okay, finally I called Vizio direct and they are telling me they have to send someone out because it sounds like the input board may be shot or have a problem. I just brought the t.v. on the 22nd and I'm taking it back.
Has anyone else experience this problem? This is nuts I just brought it and already it needs repairs?
Max,
My best guess is that if you are connecting the cable box to the VIZIO with an HDMI cable, you only get those two viewing mode options. If you have the time and curiosity, try connecting with Component cables and see if that changes things. If not try a Composite. My other suggestion with the HDMI connection is that you may be able to replicate those missing viewing modes with output settings on the cable box.
Mrkrman_1,
The simple and glib answer is that rabbit ears will work as well on the VIZIO as it does with any other TV with an ATSC tuner, the kind that receives the new digital signal. Now, the more complex answer is that some people are finding that their old rabbit ears do not work well in pulling in the digital signals. Though for the majority of people, the old antennas work just fine. My assumption is that if the antenna works, it will work with every brand of new TV, whether it be Panasonic or Sony or Samsung or VIZIO or whoever. You can go to antennaweb.org for more information about what type of antenna you might need.
Richard S,
At the time that I wrote this review, VIZIO was not listing a 37" 1080p for sale. A couple of weeks later, they started. I can tell you that none of the VIZIO 2008 models have a USB or an Ethernet port. If are referring to the 37" 1080p model is the VO37LF, I reviewed the 47" version here: http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/VIZIO_VO47LF_LCD_HDTV_Review.htm Since I don't see anything different in the specs for the VO37LF, my review of the 47 should apply to the 37.
Can you guys tell me if I can just use a rabbit ear antenna set up with the Vizios? I don't want cable/satellite. Thanks
hey guys , I have a SV470XVT , is connected to an HD cable box (Comcast)and I have only two viewing modes availible ( Wide and zoom )The manual says I should have four , including Normal mode and Panoramic . What am I doing wrong?
"For example, currently, the VO37L is one of only four 37" HDTVs from VIZIO. All of them are 720p TVs. VIZIO doesn't produce Full HD 1080p TVs smaller than 42".
This from the very-appreciated review above. But apparently it's wrong. I just looked at Costco's VO37L which IS 1080p. Now that we know this, could you please consider evaluating this new set AND whether it includes USB or anyting else that the 780 didn't include? Thanks much.
I also just bought a 1080p version(VO37L-FHDTV10A) from Costco for $650. Merry X-mas to me! I was also wondering about your settings applying to this model.
Hi Dick,
I found your review most helpful. Thank you. I have this model in the 1080 format. Regarding your custom settings for the 720, would you suggest different settings since my model is in the 1080 format. Thanks.
I really enjoy my Vizio VO32L and you really just can't beat the bang for the buck!
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/vizio-vo32l/4505-6482_7-33130431.html?tag=mncol;lst
i am having trouble figuring out this television on the fact that when having it in any other mode than tv mode such as hdmi or composite etc, you cannot adjust the picture setting that controls rather tv is displaying in wide, panaramoic, stretched and zoom it displays in wide the whole time seeming to stretch some of the content. did you notice this problem?
Here are mine:
I tend to turn down my Backlight because I have a controlled non-bright room. Backlight: 20 Brightness: 52 Contrast: 46 Color: 43 Tint: 0 Sharpness: 3 Noise Reduction: Low Color Enhancement: Off Adaptive Luma: Off Enhanced Contrast Ratio: On I saw a Green Bias, so I turned Color Temp to Custom and set Red: 126, Green: 115, Blue: 128. You might not notice a Green problem. I suggest that you play with all of the Advanced Video Controls, one at a time. You really are into personal preferences when you are dealing with items like Color Enhancement and Adaptive Luma. Let us know what you decide on. Dick
Hey Tony,
I had my TV for a few days now and here are the settings I currently use: Picture Mode - Custom BackLight - 50 Brightness - 50 Contrast - 60 Color - 37 Tint - 0 Sharpness - 5 Advanced Noise Reduction - Off Color Enhancement - Rich Color Advanced Adaptive Luma - Strong Enhanced Contrast Ratio - Off Color Temperature - Cool (rest default setings)
Dick- Can you give me your "custom" picture settings you found to be best? (color temperature, backlight, etc) I understand that it depends in preference, but I would like to know what you found to be optimal.
Thanks.
Thanks so much for the quick reply! Per your added comment, I purchased the VO37L with confidence. Thanks again for the detailed review :)
Are all ATSC tuners by default capable of tuning over the air HD signals?
Aoshi,
I still have the TV in our testing facility and the answer is Yes. It has an ATSC tuner. It definitely can grab over the air hi-def and digital channels.
I've been browsing various online vendors and I receive inconsistent information. Is this unit equipped with a an HDTV tuner that can grab over-the-air high-def and digital channels?
I know the Vizio VX37L can. Right now I can't decide between that older model and this newer model because of this. Thanks!
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Posted May 9, 2009 10:53:17 AM
By salvatore