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...need to a wall outlet. > Wait for the VIZIO logo on the TV the first time. Gather the devices you through all of the TV to stop flashing, then press the Power button on the TV or the remote control to view settings for complete terms. Get $5 ...in the BEST column are OPTIMIZED for details. Connect using these devices. OK Press to www.netflix.com/Vizio. M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component to scroll through setting up these inputs wherever possible. CONNECTION ADVICE...
...need to a wall outlet. > Wait for the VIZIO logo on the TV the first time. Gather the devices you through all of the TV to stop flashing, then press the Power button on the TV or the remote control to view settings for complete terms. Get $5 ...in the BEST column are OPTIMIZED for details. Connect using these devices. OK Press to www.netflix.com/Vizio. M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component to scroll through setting up these inputs wherever possible. CONNECTION ADVICE...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual 17. This will protect your dealer for repair. Opening or removing the back ... your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for your HDTV. Version 5/13/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com Unplug your HDTV will not be used for long period of time, unplug the power cord. 28. Do not expose...the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Only power of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. 30. o Your HDTV is required, contact your HDTV away from damage due to leak which can be...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 17. This will protect your dealer for repair. Opening or removing the back ... your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for your HDTV. Version 5/13/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com Unplug your HDTV will not be used for long period of time, unplug the power cord. 28. Do not expose...the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Only power of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. 30. o Your HDTV is required, contact your HDTV away from damage due to leak which can be...
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... Your HDTV ...9 Attaching the TV Stand...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 14 Installing the Batteries ...14 Remote Control Range...14 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...14 Remote Control Buttons ...15 VIA Functions...16 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 17 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV...
... Your HDTV ...9 Attaching the TV Stand...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 14 Installing the Batteries ...14 Remote Control Range...14 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...14 Remote Control Buttons ...15 VIA Functions...16 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 17 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual CHAPTER 7 USING VIA ...31 Connecting to the Internet ...31 Navigating the VIA Dock ...31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA)...32 Navigating Apps...32 Adding Apps...32 Deleting Apps...33 Moving Apps .........47 Guided Setup ...47 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 48 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...48 Troubleshooting Guide ...48 TV/Display Troubleshooting...48 Audio Troubleshooting ...51 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 51 Remote Control Troubleshooting...51 Internet Connection Troubleshooting 52 Telephone & Technical Support ...53 Compliance...54 FCC Class...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual CHAPTER 7 USING VIA ...31 Connecting to the Internet ...31 Navigating the VIA Dock ...31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA)...32 Navigating Apps...32 Adding Apps...32 Deleting Apps...33 Moving Apps .........47 Guided Setup ...47 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 48 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...48 Troubleshooting Guide ...48 TV/Display Troubleshooting...48 Audio Troubleshooting ...51 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 51 Remote Control Troubleshooting...51 Internet Connection Troubleshooting 52 Telephone & Technical Support ...53 Compliance...54 FCC Class...
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... or call us toll free at your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO M221NV VIZIO remote control VR12 AA batteries for the remote control (2) AC/DC power adapter Detachable base Video Adapter cable (RGB-to protect it from transportation damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for your...
... or call us toll free at your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO M221NV VIZIO remote control VR12 AA batteries for the remote control (2) AC/DC power adapter Detachable base Video Adapter cable (RGB-to protect it from transportation damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for your...
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Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Remove the TV from the foam end caps. 2. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Tighten the thumbscrew. 10 www.VIZIO.com Align the stand base to the bottom of the TV. Unpack ...the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the stand base from getting scratched. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from packaging. 4. Note...
Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Remove the TV from the foam end caps. 2. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Tighten the thumbscrew. 10 www.VIZIO.com Align the stand base to the bottom of the TV. Unpack ...the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the stand base from getting scratched. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from packaging. 4. Note...
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... to turn your HDTV on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your remote control to the remote signal. Please use your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. If you do not press anything, the menu will return... Note: The Jag wheel does not operate in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp (RGB), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on and orange when powered off . o Exit-Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume. All of ...
... to turn your HDTV on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your remote control to the remote signal. Please use your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. If you do not press anything, the menu will return... Note: The Jag wheel does not operate in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp (RGB), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on and orange when powered off . o Exit-Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume. All of ...
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... the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of batteries according to the left and right, 20°...remote control. Remove the battery cover. 2. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at this sensor for Inserting the Batteries: Only use AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control...
... the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of batteries according to the left and right, 20°...remote control. Remove the battery cover. 2. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at this sensor for Inserting the Batteries: Only use AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control...
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...-This button performs the same function as the "C" button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your CEC-supported device. Version 5/13/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com EXIT-Press to navigate the OSD menu. VOL +/- -Press to turn the sound on and off ...the volume up or downNumber Button Pad-Press to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. Press to the Standby mode. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn a feature off . Press it again to return to recall the previously viewed channel. MENU-Press ...
...-This button performs the same function as the "C" button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your CEC-supported device. Version 5/13/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com EXIT-Press to navigate the OSD menu. VOL +/- -Press to turn the sound on and off ...the volume up or downNumber Button Pad-Press to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. Press to the Standby mode. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn a feature off . Press it again to return to recall the previously viewed channel. MENU-Press ...
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For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on page 31 for the active App Press to launch the VIA Dock. Or, create a new App and add it to ... open. Press to switch between the main and sub-channels. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to your VIA Dock. VIZIO M221NV User Manual INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, and much more information about the VIA...
For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on page 31 for the active App Press to launch the VIA Dock. Or, create a new App and add it to ... open. Press to switch between the main and sub-channels. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to your VIA Dock. VIZIO M221NV User Manual INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, and much more information about the VIA...
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... you do that in Setup App that plays when you have a cable/satellite set-top box) o Connect your devices and set up your remote to control them yet. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Follow the on your new HDTV. 1.... to the Internet o Add your TV channels (unless you turn on -screen directions to your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Connect the power cord to navigate through the Setup App. During the setup process you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup...
... you do that in Setup App that plays when you have a cable/satellite set-top box) o Connect your devices and set up your remote to control them yet. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Follow the on your new HDTV. 1.... to the Internet o Add your TV channels (unless you turn on -screen directions to your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Connect the power cord to navigate through the Setup App. During the setup process you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to change... correct video input source. Press the power button on page 41. 18 www.VIZIO.com When using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or press the Jag wheel on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the.... TV, HDMI, AV). Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge ...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to change... correct video input source. Press the power button on page 41. 18 www.VIZIO.com When using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or press the Jag wheel on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the.... TV, HDMI, AV). Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge ...
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...supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 the INPUT button on your Cable or Satellite operator. 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be ...output requirements of the TV. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on the remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV.
...supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 the INPUT button on your Cable or Satellite operator. 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be ...output requirements of the TV. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on the remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV.
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...off your Cable/Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on the video adapter cable. 5. Version 5/13/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the audio adapter cable to the RGB PC input on the TV. Note: There are no ... one way. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from the TV with DVI VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Press INPUT on the remote control to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Turn off ...
...off your Cable/Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on the video adapter cable. 5. Version 5/13/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the audio adapter cable to the RGB PC input on the TV. Note: There are no ... one way. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from the TV with DVI VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Press INPUT on the remote control to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Turn off ...
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...your HDTV. 4. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn on scanning for new channels. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. See Auto Channel... cable (yellow) from your antenna or digital cable to your HDTV. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV. 3.
...your HDTV. 4. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn on scanning for new channels. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. See Auto Channel... cable (yellow) from your antenna or digital cable to your HDTV. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV. 3.
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...to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your DVD player. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M221NV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your DVD player and the other end to your DVD player user manual...HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. Version 5/13/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV and DVD player. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use...
...to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your DVD player. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M221NV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your DVD player and the other end to your DVD player user manual...HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. Version 5/13/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV and DVD player. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use...
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... HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the TV. 4. Press INPUT on the remote control to your HDTV and your DVD player. 4. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for DVD Players with this connection. Turn on the audio adapter cable. 6. VIZIO M221NV User Manual HDMI Connections for HDMI so there may or may not... and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn off your DVD player to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the remote control or side of the audio adapter cable to the L and R Audio jacks on the power to select Comp (RGB) input. 26 www...
... HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the TV. 4. Press INPUT on the remote control to your HDTV and your DVD player. 4. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for DVD Players with this connection. Turn on the audio adapter cable. 6. VIZIO M221NV User Manual HDMI Connections for HDMI so there may or may not... and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn off your DVD player to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the remote control or side of the audio adapter cable to the L and R Audio jacks on the power to select Comp (RGB) input. 26 www...
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... to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Version 5/13/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. See Auto Channel Search on ...page 41 for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on scanning for channels.
... to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Version 5/13/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. See Auto Channel Search on ...page 41 for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on scanning for channels.
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... about the video output requirements of the product. 1. Connect the yellow AV cable from your Home Theater to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the remote control or side of the TV. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Turn on the power to the...) digital audio input you can connect it from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 4. Change the input on your sound system to optical. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your Home Theater user manual for more information. 28 www...
... about the video output requirements of the product. 1. Connect the yellow AV cable from your Home Theater to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the remote control or side of the TV. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Turn on the power to the...) digital audio input you can connect it from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 4. Change the input on your sound system to optical. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your Home Theater user manual for more information. 28 www...
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...your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Connecting a Computer VIZIO M221NV User Manual RGB (VGA) COMPUTER 1. Note: Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Version 5/13/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to a resolution supported by your computer ...and the other end to the HDMI output of the TV. Turn off the power to your HDTV and computer. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 or jack on the remote control or side of...
...your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Connecting a Computer VIZIO M221NV User Manual RGB (VGA) COMPUTER 1. Note: Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Version 5/13/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to a resolution supported by your computer ...and the other end to the HDMI output of the TV. Turn off the power to your HDTV and computer. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 or jack on the remote control or side of...