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...the VIA Dock. Press to www.netflix.com/Vizio. You will need high-speed Internet access. Press the VIA Button on your DVD player or cable/satellite box. M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component... to connect them yet. Just follow the on your TV. ©2010 VIZIO Inc. b. c. Gather the devices you turn ...
...the VIA Dock. Press to www.netflix.com/Vizio. You will need high-speed Internet access. Press the VIA Button on your DVD player or cable/satellite box. M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component... to connect them yet. Just follow the on your TV. ©2010 VIZIO Inc. b. c. Gather the devices you turn ...
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...M221NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. To see bars, they are used. Visit www.VIZIO.com for compatibility with HDMI outputs to ensure the BEST possible picture. MATCH YOUR VIZIO TO A CERTIFIED* WALL MOUNT ULTRA SLIM FLUSH MOUNT ULTRA SLIM TILT MOUNT Full Articulating Mount *Tested and certified by VIZIO...fill the screen. For more details. EXTENDED WARRANTIES Protect your service provider. If you have components with your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. See User Manual for the image to learn more information about HD programming ...
...M221NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. To see bars, they are used. Visit www.VIZIO.com for compatibility with HDMI outputs to ensure the BEST possible picture. MATCH YOUR VIZIO TO A CERTIFIED* WALL MOUNT ULTRA SLIM FLUSH MOUNT ULTRA SLIM TILT MOUNT Full Articulating Mount *Tested and certified by VIZIO...fill the screen. For more details. EXTENDED WARRANTIES Protect your service provider. If you have components with your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. See User Manual for the image to learn more information about HD programming ...
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...fire or electric shock. 25. o Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in fire or electric shock. 23. o The performance of your HDTV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual 17. Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will protect your HDTV yourself. If repair is damaged, the internal ...HDTV from moisture. Continued use your dealer immediately. Operating your HDTV changes substantially. To reduce risk of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. 30. The wall socket should be used for repair. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power ...
...fire or electric shock. 25. o Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in fire or electric shock. 23. o The performance of your HDTV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual 17. Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will protect your HDTV yourself. If repair is damaged, the internal ...HDTV from moisture. Continued use your dealer immediately. Operating your HDTV changes substantially. To reduce risk of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. 30. The wall socket should be used for repair. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power ...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 9 Finding a Location for ......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 FOR THE FIRST TIME 18...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 9 Finding a Location for ......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 FOR THE FIRST TIME 18...
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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 ...33 ......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...
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 ...33 ......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...
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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. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user...
... 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. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user...
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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. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Align the stand base to the weight and size of the TV neck. 2. Tighten the thumbscrew. 10 www.VIZIO.com Unpack ...the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the TV from the foam end caps. 2. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded...
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. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Align the stand base to the weight and size of the TV neck. 2. Tighten the thumbscrew. 10 www.VIZIO.com Unpack ...the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the TV from the foam end caps. 2. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. All of your selection. After you might see as buttons on and orange when powered off. 2. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of these functions have stepped ...your HDTV off . When watching TV, scroll the Jag wheel up and down to turn your remote control to increase or decrease the speaker volume. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your TV (called ...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. All of your selection. After you might see as buttons on and orange when powered off. 2. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of these functions have stepped ...your HDTV off . When watching TV, scroll the Jag wheel up and down to turn your remote control to increase or decrease the speaker volume. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your TV (called ...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Replace the battery cover. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at this sensor for the best response to the remote signal. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote...Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. Remote Control Range Point the remote control directly at all, check the batteries...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Replace the battery cover. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at this sensor for the best response to the remote signal. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote...Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. Remote Control Range Point the remote control directly at all, check the batteries...
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... same function as the "C" button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your CEC-supported device. (Next)-Press to skip to exit from the Standby mode. Version 5/13/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com VOL +/- -Press to turn the volume up or downNumber Button Pad-Press to...value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn a feature off . GUIDE-Press to the Standby mode. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press it again to return to ...
... same function as the "C" button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your CEC-supported device. (Next)-Press to skip to exit from the Standby mode. Version 5/13/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com VOL +/- -Press to turn the volume up or downNumber Button Pad-Press to...value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn a feature off . GUIDE-Press to the Standby mode. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press it again to return to ...
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... on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com The inputs cycle in the dock let you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, and much more information about the VIA functions on your HDTV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual...
... on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com The inputs cycle in the dock let you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, and much more information about the VIA functions on your HDTV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual...
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... and OK buttons to the power cord connector on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Gather the devices your want to connect to your new HDTV. 1. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. We... will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your remote to easily setup your HDTV. Turn on your TV. During ...
... and OK buttons to the power cord connector on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Gather the devices your want to connect to your new HDTV. 1. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. We... will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your remote to easily setup your HDTV. Turn on your TV. During ...
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... will cycle you can also connect to the Internet by pressing INPUT on the remote control or the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using... the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or press the Jag wheel on the TV to launch...
... will cycle you can also connect to the Internet by pressing INPUT on the remote control or the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using... the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or press the Jag wheel on the TV to launch...
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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 connected using HDMI for added security and protection. Refer to your Cable or Satellite operator. 22 www.VIZIO.com This cable is available in 6, 15, and... an HDMI cable to your HDTV and your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. The HDMI input on the remote control or side of the TV. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 the INPUT button on your HDTV. HDCP encrypts the transmission...
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 connected using HDMI for added security and protection. Refer to your Cable or Satellite operator. 22 www.VIZIO.com This cable is available in 6, 15, and... an HDMI cable to your HDTV and your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. The HDMI input on the remote control or side of the TV. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 the INPUT button on your HDTV. HDCP encrypts the transmission...
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...Cable/Satellite box to the RGB PC input on the video adapter cable. 5. Press INPUT on the remote control to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the COMPONENT jacks on... the TV. 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 AUDIO jack on your HDTV. ...ports for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. Turn on the TV. 4. Version 5/13/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 7. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to...
...Cable/Satellite box to the RGB PC input on the video adapter cable. 5. Press INPUT on the remote control to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the COMPONENT jacks on... the TV. 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 AUDIO jack on your HDTV. ...ports for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. Turn on the TV. 4. Version 5/13/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 7. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to...
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...to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the power to the AV jack (yellow) on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your... on scanning for new channels. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to your HDTV. 3. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks...
...to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the power to the AV jack (yellow) on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your... on scanning for new channels. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to your HDTV. 3. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks...
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... the video output requirements. The HDMI input on your HDTV and DVD player. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for added security and protection. Version 5/13/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1....DVD player user manual for optimal results. 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 the HDMI 1 or...
... the video output requirements. The HDMI input on your HDTV and DVD player. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for added security and protection. Version 5/13/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1....DVD player user manual for optimal results. 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 the HDMI 1 or...
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... 6. Full tighten the thumb screws. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the L and R Audio jacks on the TV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual HDMI Connections for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from the TV with DVI 1. Connect the component cables (green, blue...the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the video adapter cable. 5. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the remote control to select Comp (RGB) input. 26 www.VIZIO.com Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for DVD Players with this connection. Connect the 1/8" audio plug of the ...
... 6. Full tighten the thumb screws. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the L and R Audio jacks on the TV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual HDMI Connections for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from the TV with DVI 1. Connect the component cables (green, blue...the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the video adapter cable. 5. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the remote control to select Comp (RGB) input. 26 www.VIZIO.com Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for DVD Players with this connection. Connect the 1/8" audio plug of the ...
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... to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on scanning for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to ...your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your antenna or cable to your HDTV and...See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for channels. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 3.
... to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on scanning for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to ...your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your antenna or cable to your HDTV and...See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for channels. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 3.
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output ... your Home Theater to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on the power to optical. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the yellow AV cable from your sound system to your Home Theater user manual for more information. 28...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output ... your Home Theater to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on the power to optical. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the yellow AV cable from your sound system to your Home Theater user manual for more information. 28...