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...on the TV. You will need high-speed Internet access. M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component to your TV. ©2010 VIZIO Inc. Connect the power cord from thousands of the TV ...Power Adapter • Safety Strap • User Manual • Quickstart Guide • Registration Card 2 SETTING UP YOUR TV Your new VIZIO HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps™ (VIA) has a built-in HD! CONNECTION ADVICE PICTURE QUALITY CONNECTION TYPE BEST HIGHEST DIGITAL QUALITY PICTURE HDMI DTV / TV ...
...on the TV. You will need high-speed Internet access. M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component to your TV. ©2010 VIZIO Inc. Connect the power cord from thousands of the TV ...Power Adapter • Safety Strap • User Manual • Quickstart Guide • Registration Card 2 SETTING UP YOUR TV Your new VIZIO HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps™ (VIA) has a built-in HD! CONNECTION ADVICE PICTURE QUALITY CONNECTION TYPE BEST HIGHEST DIGITAL QUALITY PICTURE HDMI DTV / TV ...
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... a digital source. Use the arrows to navigate to select TV Settings. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from VIZIO accessories such as it is receiving. If this product, please erase your total Home Theatre experience with lifelike detail and High Definition... BEST HD CONNECTION! For more details. If you in the VIA Dock and press OK. ® M221NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Visit www.VIZIO.com for your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND Complete your personal settings before...
... a digital source. Use the arrows to navigate to select TV Settings. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from VIZIO accessories such as it is receiving. If this product, please erase your total Home Theatre experience with lifelike detail and High Definition... BEST HD CONNECTION! For more details. If you in the VIA Dock and press OK. ® M221NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Visit www.VIZIO.com for your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND Complete your personal settings before...
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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 ... FOR THE FIRST TIME 18 Connecting to the Internet ...18 Select Input Source ...18 Watching a TV Program ...18 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 19 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...20 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 21 Which Video Connection Should I Use 21 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 22 Using HDMI (Best) ...22 HDMI...
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 ... FOR THE FIRST TIME 18 Connecting to the Internet ...18 Select Input Source ...18 Watching a TV Program ...18 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 19 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...20 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 21 Which Video Connection Should I Use 21 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 22 Using HDMI (Best) ...22 HDMI...
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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 Using Profiles...33 Updating your TV...34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING ... 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 ...33 Using Profiles...33 Updating your TV...34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING ... 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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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is about
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is about
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... connector on setting up the Internet connection using the RGB-to the Internet through the TV's RGB/VGA input using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in your headphones for detailed information on the side. 4. AUDIO OUT: OPTICAL-When digital TV is... the S/PDIF Optical connector for connection to the TV if you wireless home network. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Connect a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector from the computer to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE-Connect your area visit www.antennaweb.org. ...
... connector on setting up the Internet connection using the RGB-to the Internet through the TV's RGB/VGA input using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in your headphones for detailed information on the side. 4. AUDIO OUT: OPTICAL-When digital TV is... the S/PDIF Optical connector for connection to the TV if you wireless home network. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Connect a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector from the computer to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE-Connect your area visit www.antennaweb.org. ...
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...the various devices connected to your HDTV. Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to switch between the main and sub-channels. 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 functions on your TV (called Inputs). Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com
...the various devices connected to your HDTV. Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to switch between the main and sub-channels. 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 functions on your TV (called Inputs). Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com
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...HDTV. We will help you do that in Setup App that plays when you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Turn on your TV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled ...HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. During the setup process you turn on your TV for...
...HDTV. We will help you do that in Setup App that plays when you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Turn on your TV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled ...HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. During the setup process you turn on your TV for...
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...has been been run. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on your HDTV. When using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Or you are secure. TV, HDMI, AV). Each press of your TV. The channel buttons will light up the ... the Jag wheel on the front will not work until the input associated with the device you have selected the correct video input source. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for your HDTV by plugging in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical...
...has been been run. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on your HDTV. When using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Or you are secure. TV, HDMI, AV). Each press of your TV. The channel buttons will light up the ... the Jag wheel on the front will not work until the input associated with the device you have selected the correct video input source. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for your HDTV by plugging in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to open an App. Set up a profile for each member of the Apps in the VIA Dock. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to the TV. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps... and download them to scroll through all of your household. 20 www.VIZIO.com HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. ...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to open an App. Set up a profile for each member of the Apps in the VIA Dock. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to the TV. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps... and download them to scroll through all of your household. 20 www.VIZIO.com HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. ...
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The Sidebar contents vary by App. This gallery is required to receive product updates and to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to scroll through all on setting up your ...favorite online content. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to your TV to the TV. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download...
The Sidebar contents vary by App. This gallery is required to receive product updates and to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to scroll through all on setting up your ...favorite online content. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to your TV to the TV. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download...
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... from the VIA Dock. Press ◄ or ► to choose an App. Press ▲or ▼ to select Widget Gallery, and then press OK. 3. Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your remote control to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV: YELLOW-Press to another screen size ... on the screen. This gallery is available in the dock and you will be added to select. 4. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social ...
... from the VIA Dock. Press ◄ or ► to choose an App. Press ▲or ▼ to select Widget Gallery, and then press OK. 3. Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your remote control to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV: YELLOW-Press to another screen size ... on the screen. This gallery is available in the dock and you will be added to select. 4. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social ...
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... it. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ź to exit. You can access the profile 6. Create a PIN (password) d. Version 5/13/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Deleting Apps VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. A message will have their own profile! Once the App has been deleted, press the Yellow button to select Create Profile, and then press OK. 5. Moving...
... it. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ź to exit. You can access the profile 6. Create a PIN (password) d. Version 5/13/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Deleting Apps VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. A message will have their own profile! Once the App has been deleted, press the Yellow button to select Create Profile, and then press OK. 5. Moving...
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...to select OK, and then press OK. Press ◄ or ► to select the Profile App, and then press OK.Press ▼ to , then press OK. Press the VIA button. 2. We will be deleted. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. Press ▼ to select the profile you want to switch to ... 7. Press the VIA button. 2. A message will appear asking if you wish to change the profile using your Profile 1. Press ▼ to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Remove Profile, and then press OK. 5. Press ▼ to select the Profile you...
...to select OK, and then press OK. Press ◄ or ► to select the Profile App, and then press OK.Press ▼ to , then press OK. Press the VIA button. 2. We will be deleted. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. Press ▼ to select the profile you want to switch to ... 7. Press the VIA button. 2. A message will appear asking if you wish to change the profile using your Profile 1. Press ▼ to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Remove Profile, and then press OK. 5. Press ▼ to select the Profile you...
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...Rating submenu for your program once adjustments have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. The HDTV Settings App consists of several menu options. Note: Some of the main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source. Press or ...or ► on the remote control to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. Press OK to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side...
...Rating submenu for your program once adjustments have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. The HDTV Settings App consists of several menu options. Note: Some of the main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source. Press or ...or ► on the remote control to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. Press OK to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side...
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... select the correct tuner mode above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will search for channels using the Setup App. Be sure to select Basic or Advanced. EQ Mode (Basic) Adjust Bass and Treble. EQ Mode ...input mode. Note: The tuner option can do this or if your programs. Version 5/13/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com When the search is set to begin watching your setup has changed, you scanned for analog and digital ... HDTV is in the Equalizer Settings sub-menu, press OK. Press OK. 3. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Equalizer Settings 1.
... select the correct tuner mode above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will search for channels using the Setup App. Be sure to select Basic or Advanced. EQ Mode (Basic) Adjust Bass and Treble. EQ Mode ...input mode. Note: The tuner option can do this or if your programs. Version 5/13/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com When the search is set to begin watching your setup has changed, you scanned for analog and digital ... HDTV is in the Equalizer Settings sub-menu, press OK. Press OK. 3. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Equalizer Settings 1.
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It is for you. 46 www.VIZIO.com Press ▼ to select your home environment. You can also select Show Keyboard and use the on-screen keyboard instead of available wireless networks. A ... wireless home network. Your HDTV also has 802.11n singleband wireless, so you can adjust. The Ethernet function on your network connection using the Setup App. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your network connection. If you did not do not see that...
It is for you. 46 www.VIZIO.com Press ▼ to select your home environment. You can also select Show Keyboard and use the on-screen keyboard instead of available wireless networks. A ... wireless home network. Your HDTV also has 802.11n singleband wireless, so you can adjust. The Ethernet function on your network connection using the Setup App. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your network connection. If you did not do not see that...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of the image The TV has pixels (... to see if issue remains. The next best is possible some modes may be achieved by : Removing the AC power cable from the HDTV Settings App. 50 www.VIZIO.com Try another input.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of the image The TV has pixels (... to see if issue remains. The next best is possible some modes may be achieved by : Removing the AC power cable from the HDTV Settings App. 50 www.VIZIO.com Try another input.
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... to a window. Audio adjust TV Volume. Version 5/13/2010 51 www.VIZIO.com Press the green button while in the HDTV Settings App. control must be low. Try another device input. Distorted/popping audio Check video/device cable integrity. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio Press Volume + (Up...
... to a window. Audio adjust TV Volume. Version 5/13/2010 51 www.VIZIO.com Press the green button while in the HDTV Settings App. control must be low. Try another device input. Distorted/popping audio Check video/device cable integrity. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio Press Volume + (Up...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Index 16:9 36 4:3 36 Accessories 8 Adjustments Advanced 35 Advanced Adjustments 35 Ambient Light Sensor 39 Antenna 21 Apps Adding 32 Moving 33 Navigating 32 Using 32 Aspect Ratio 36 Audio Menu Advanced Audio 40 Audio Mode 40 Balance 40 Digital Audio Out 40 ... Help Menu 47 Sleep Timer Menu 37 Wide Menu 36 Parental Controls Alt Rating Region 44 Block Unrated TV 44 Version 5/13/2010 59 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Index 16:9 36 4:3 36 Accessories 8 Adjustments Advanced 35 Advanced Adjustments 35 Ambient Light Sensor 39 Antenna 21 Apps Adding 32 Moving 33 Navigating 32 Using 32 Aspect Ratio 36 Audio Menu Advanced Audio 40 Audio Mode 40 Balance 40 Digital Audio Out 40 ... Help Menu 47 Sleep Timer Menu 37 Wide Menu 36 Parental Controls Alt Rating Region 44 Block Unrated TV 44 Version 5/13/2010 59 www.VIZIO.com