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... RESPECTIVE OWNERS; For assistance, call toll free at 888849-4623. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. Version 6/15/2010 1 www.VIZIO.com We recommend you will experience many years of your registration card. Write down the serial number located... RIGHTS RESERVED. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will be achieved. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are trademarks of your new VIZIO M261VP television purchase.
... RESPECTIVE OWNERS; For assistance, call toll free at 888849-4623. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. Version 6/15/2010 1 www.VIZIO.com We recommend you will experience many years of your registration card. Write down the serial number located... RIGHTS RESERVED. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will be achieved. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are trademarks of your new VIZIO M261VP television purchase.
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... fire or electric shock. If you are provided for the installation, use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com A damp cloth is intended to alert the user to the presence of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer. 12. Use ...not defeat the safety purpose of power source indicated on your HDTV. 9. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within defined design limits. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is equipped with a three-pronged grounded...
... fire or electric shock. If you are provided for the installation, use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com A damp cloth is intended to alert the user to the presence of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer. 12. Use ...not defeat the safety purpose of power source indicated on your HDTV. 9. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within defined design limits. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is equipped with a three-pronged grounded...
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...damaged in fire or electric shock. 23. Continued use in this case may cause fire or electric shock. 26. Version 6/15/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com Overloading can be used for an extended period of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Any ... Your HDTV is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to repair or service your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock 19. VIZIO M261VP User Manual 16. Continuous use of electric shock, do not touch the connector with instructions. If your HDTV changes substantially. Pulling on the ...
...damaged in fire or electric shock. 23. Continued use in this case may cause fire or electric shock. 26. Version 6/15/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com Overloading can be used for an extended period of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Any ... Your HDTV is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to repair or service your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock 19. VIZIO M261VP User Manual 16. Continuous use of electric shock, do not touch the connector with instructions. If your HDTV changes substantially. Pulling on the ...
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VIZIO M261VP User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some ... conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode.
VIZIO M261VP User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some ... conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode.
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Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition ... find out when they will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Version 6/15/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch....gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required.
Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition ... find out when they will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Version 6/15/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch....gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required.
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VIZIO M261VP 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 10 Finding a Location ... FOR THE FIRST TIME 19 Connecting to the Internet ...19 Select Input Source ...19 Watching a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 20 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...21 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 22 Which Video Connection Should I Use 22 Connecting Your Cable/Satellite Box ...23 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI...
VIZIO M261VP 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 10 Finding a Location ... FOR THE FIRST TIME 19 Connecting to the Internet ...19 Select Input Source ...19 Watching a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 20 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...21 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 22 Which Video Connection Should I Use 22 Connecting Your Cable/Satellite Box ...23 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI...
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VIZIO M261VP User Manual Ethernet Connection...30 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 ... Input ...44 Game Mode ...44 Parental Controls ...44 Menu Language ...46 Time & Local Settings ...46 Help Menu ...47 System Info ...47 Version 6/15/2010 7 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M261VP User Manual Ethernet Connection...30 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 ... Input ...44 Game Mode ...44 Parental Controls ...44 Menu Language ...46 Time & Local Settings ...46 Help Menu ...47 System Info ...47 Version 6/15/2010 7 www.VIZIO.com
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... 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 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 54 M261VP Specifications...54 Compliance...55 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 55 Preset PC Resolutions ...56 Resolution...
... 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 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 54 M261VP Specifications...54 Compliance...55 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 55 Preset PC Resolutions ...56 Resolution...
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...you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in a cardboard carton that all of the display. Package Contents VIZIO M261VP VIZIO remote control VR17 AA batteries for the remote control (2) AC/DC power adapter Detachable base ... and Services Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are included. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that has been designed...
...you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in a cardboard carton that all of the display. Package Contents VIZIO M261VP VIZIO remote control VR17 AA batteries for the remote control (2) AC/DC power adapter Detachable base ... and Services Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are included. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that has been designed...
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VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is about 39.5W (Avg),
VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is about 39.5W (Avg),
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... getting scratched. Align the stand base to the stand neck already attached to the TV. 2. Version 6/15/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Slide the base on a clean, padded, flat surface. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of the TV. Remove the two...
... getting scratched. Align the stand base to the stand neck already attached to the TV. 2. Version 6/15/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Slide the base on a clean, padded, flat surface. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of the TV. Remove the two...
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VIZIO M261VP User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV. Disconnect the cables from the neck, unscrew the thumbscrew on the stand neck. Attach your HDTV to a wall mount (... and base. Wall Mounting Specifications Screw Size M4 Screw Length 12.0 mm Screw Pitch 0.7 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 75 x 75 mm spacing 12 www.VIZIO.com Note: To remove the base from your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Read the instructions that...
VIZIO M261VP User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV. Disconnect the cables from the neck, unscrew the thumbscrew on the stand neck. Attach your HDTV to a wall mount (... and base. Wall Mounting Specifications Screw Size M4 Screw Length 12.0 mm Screw Pitch 0.7 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 75 x 75 mm spacing 12 www.VIZIO.com Note: To remove the base from your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Read the instructions that...
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... button confirms the menu function to be connected to the green jack on the lower left and right controls. Version 6/15/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the previous...
... button confirms the menu function to be connected to the green jack on the lower left and right controls. Version 6/15/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the previous...
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...HDTV also has 802.11n single-band wireless, so you use by a professional service technician. Side Panel Connections 1. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to receive future product updates including upgrades for connection to... HEADPHONE-Connect your headphones for personal listening. OPTICAL-When digital TV is selected for high definition image quality. 14 www.VIZIO.com USB-Service port for use a HDMI cable connection for viewing, the audio associated with L/R Audio)- Connect Component video devices such...
...HDTV also has 802.11n single-band wireless, so you use by a professional service technician. Side Panel Connections 1. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to receive future product updates including upgrades for connection to... HEADPHONE-Connect your headphones for personal listening. OPTICAL-When digital TV is selected for high definition image quality. 14 www.VIZIO.com USB-Service port for use a HDMI cable connection for viewing, the audio associated with L/R Audio)- Connect Component video devices such...
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...the remote control directly at all, check the batteries. Remove the battery cover. 2. Replace the battery cover. Version 6/15/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Avoid humidity. If your HDTV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at this sensor for Inserting the Batteries... stress, such as DVD or Blu-ray player, Cable/Satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR universal remote that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile...
...the remote control directly at all, check the batteries. Remove the battery cover. 2. Replace the battery cover. Version 6/15/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Avoid humidity. If your HDTV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at this sensor for Inserting the Batteries... stress, such as DVD or Blu-ray player, Cable/Satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR universal remote that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile...
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...in the menu. See Wide Menu on and off . For example, digital channel 282 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com INFO-Press to standby mode. EXIT-Press to exit from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. MENU-Press to open menus. Power ( top right...-Press to perform the same function as the "C" button on your Cable/Satellite box. VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on and off . HDMI, COMP). VIZIO M261VP User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set them up or...
...in the menu. See Wide Menu on and off . For example, digital channel 282 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com INFO-Press to standby mode. EXIT-Press to exit from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. MENU-Press to open menus. Power ( top right...-Press to perform the same function as the "C" button on your Cable/Satellite box. VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on and off . HDMI, COMP). VIZIO M261VP User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set them up or...
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... these buttons on your remote control to control your HDTV. Version 6/15/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Pause (II)-Press to pause playback. VIZIO M261VP User Manual A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box...
... these buttons on your remote control to control your HDTV. Version 6/15/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Pause (II)-Press to pause playback. VIZIO M261VP User Manual A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box...
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.... Use the arrow and OK buttons to control them yet. o Add your TV channels (unless you turn on your HDTV. Don't connect them . 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M261VP 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. We will...
.... Use the arrow and OK buttons to control them yet. o Add your TV channels (unless you turn on your HDTV. Don't connect them . 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M261VP 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. We will...
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... of such equipment for details. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on the remote control. 2. Version 6/15/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com TV, HDMI, COMP/AV). VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up your Internet connection. Press the power button...
... of such equipment for details. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on the remote control. 2. Version 6/15/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com TV, HDMI, COMP/AV). VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up your Internet connection. Press the power button...
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VIZIO M261VP User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press GUIDE, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. 20 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M261VP User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press GUIDE, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. 20 www.VIZIO.com