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... USB-Service port for use a HDMI cable connection for these ports. 3. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will be available on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in your headphones for personal listening. OPTICAL-... PC-Connect the video and audio from your HDTV to receive future product updates including upgrades for high definition image quality. 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Your HDTV also has 802.11n single-band wireless, so you use by a professional service technician....
... USB-Service port for use a HDMI cable connection for these ports. 3. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will be available on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in your headphones for personal listening. OPTICAL-... PC-Connect the video and audio from your HDTV to receive future product updates including upgrades for high definition image quality. 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Your HDTV also has 802.11n single-band wireless, so you use by a professional service technician....
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...TV to the Internet Set up your Internet connection. Pressing this button will cycle through the available inputs. Press the power button on page 43. Version 6/15/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the input source for detailed information on setting up the Internet ... through the following options: TV, Comp/AV, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet through your wireless home network. See Network Menu on page 41...
...TV to the Internet Set up your Internet connection. Pressing this button will cycle through the available inputs. Press the power button on page 43. Version 6/15/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the input source for detailed information on setting up the Internet ... through the following options: TV, Comp/AV, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet through your wireless home network. See Network Menu on page 41...
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VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Based on your Cable box or right out of Composite when possible. This cable usually ... side of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video (480i). Connect your HDTV from your cable clutter. Better (analog) Component consists of the cable types available and it's all done over one white. Note: When using . Note: To maintain the display quality, use your HDTV as your Home Theater configuration, you...
VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Based on your Cable box or right out of Composite when possible. This cable usually ... side of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video (480i). Connect your HDTV from your cable clutter. Better (analog) Component consists of the cable types available and it's all done over one white. Note: When using . Note: To maintain the display quality, use your HDTV as your Home Theater configuration, you...
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... Turn off your Cable/Satellite box. Refer to your HDTV and your HDTV with DVI 1. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Connecting Your Cable/Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a ...side of the product or consult your HDTV. HDMI Connections for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. Select ...HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. Version 6/15/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the...
... Turn off your Cable/Satellite box. Refer to your HDTV and your HDTV with DVI 1. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Connecting Your Cable/Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a ...side of the product or consult your HDTV. HDMI Connections for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. Select ...HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. Version 6/15/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the...
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...power to your HDTV. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for channels. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) VIZIO M261VP User Manual 1. See Auto Channel Search on page 43 for more information about the video output requirements. Select TV using the INPUT button on... HDMI for new channels. Turn on the power to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on scanning for added security and protection. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. The HDMI input on your HDTV. 5. Search for optimal results. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from...
...power to your HDTV. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for channels. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) VIZIO M261VP User Manual 1. See Auto Channel Search on page 43 for more information about the video output requirements. Select TV using the INPUT button on... HDMI for new channels. Turn on the power to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on scanning for added security and protection. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. The HDMI input on your HDTV. 5. Search for optimal results. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from...
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... and more Apps you can download and add to your TV. Adding Apps VIA comes with some Apps pre-loaded but there are available. This gallery is available in the dock and you will be added to another screen size for the current App running on the screen. Press the VIA ... being updated so check back often! 1. Use the Widget Gallery to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your VIA Dock. 5. Press OK to select Widget Gallery, and then press OK. 3. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen...
... and more Apps you can download and add to your TV. Adding Apps VIA comes with some Apps pre-loaded but there are available. This gallery is available in the dock and you will be added to another screen size for the current App running on the screen. Press the VIA ... being updated so check back often! 1. Use the Widget Gallery to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your VIA Dock. 5. Press OK to select Widget Gallery, and then press OK. 3. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen...
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... Caption Style: Select either As Broadcaster or Custom. Each input (i.e. Version 6/15/2010 37 www.VIZIO.com Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, or CS5. The options available are: Text Size: Make CC text larger or smaller. Color: Choose a text ... in the picture. HDMI, Comp/AV, etc) remembers the custom setting you will look washed out and if the contrast is displayed. VIZIO M261VP User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV.
... Caption Style: Select either As Broadcaster or Custom. Each input (i.e. Version 6/15/2010 37 www.VIZIO.com Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, or CS5. The options available are: Text Size: Make CC text larger or smaller. Color: Choose a text ... in the picture. HDMI, Comp/AV, etc) remembers the custom setting you will look washed out and if the contrast is displayed. VIZIO M261VP User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV.
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... picture reproduction performance of the picture by the digitizing of image motion content that otherwise does not exist. Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Color Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, or High. This adjustment is to set a ...hued image. Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by reducing oversaturation of the picture. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of certain colors and improving flesh tones.
... picture reproduction performance of the picture by the digitizing of image motion content that otherwise does not exist. Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Color Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, or High. This adjustment is to set a ...hued image. Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by reducing oversaturation of the picture. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of certain colors and improving flesh tones.
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... the lips of someone talking on the screen. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Adaptive Luma Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in the room. Choose from Off or Auto. Press OK to adjust the audio of the picture. Note: Backlight is only available when Ambient Light Sensor is designed to select... Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, or Jazz. Version 6/15/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com
... the lips of someone talking on the screen. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Adaptive Luma Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in the room. Choose from Off or Auto. Press OK to adjust the audio of the picture. Note: Backlight is only available when Ambient Light Sensor is designed to select... Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, or Jazz. Version 6/15/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com
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... kHz, 3 kHz and 10 kHz. 2. Values above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will only be displayed showing the available equalizer functions. Equalizer Settings 1. A new menu will be changed by the settings on the TV. Starting from the external speakers will change according...functions available for fine tuning of processing for the SPDIF (Optical connector) when used with a comfortable and consistent volume level. Note: The Equalizer adjustment will attenuate the frequency. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the selected frequency to Off. 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M261VP ...
... kHz, 3 kHz and 10 kHz. 2. Values above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will only be displayed showing the available equalizer functions. Equalizer Settings 1. A new menu will be changed by the settings on the TV. Starting from the external speakers will change according...functions available for fine tuning of processing for the SPDIF (Optical connector) when used with a comfortable and consistent volume level. Note: The Equalizer adjustment will attenuate the frequency. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the selected frequency to Off. 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M261VP ...
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... on -screen keyboard instead of available wireless networks. Wired Connection View that your network settings. Version 6/15/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com When you enter the Network Menu you set to test your wired connection is password protected, enter the secure access code you can adjust. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Reset Audio Mode Return...
... on -screen keyboard instead of available wireless networks. Wired Connection View that your network settings. Version 6/15/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com When you enter the Network Menu you set to test your wired connection is password protected, enter the secure access code you can adjust. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Reset Audio Mode Return...
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...the Preferred DNS Server, and the Alternate DNS Server. Settings Menu Adjust various settings on your HDTV. Note: When using the Setup App. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Note: If you have forgotten your secure access code, please refer to the user manual for your wireless router or contract the ... (Component/Composite), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB (VGA). Note: The tuner option can do this option to manually enter the advanced settings of available wireless networks. Input Source Select the Input Source for your HDTV is in the name of your HDTV, including scanning for you can only be...
...the Preferred DNS Server, and the Alternate DNS Server. Settings Menu Adjust various settings on your HDTV. Note: When using the Setup App. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Note: If you have forgotten your secure access code, please refer to the user manual for your wireless router or contract the ... (Component/Composite), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB (VGA). Note: The tuner option can do this option to manually enter the advanced settings of available wireless networks. Input Source Select the Input Source for your HDTV is in the name of your HDTV, including scanning for you can only be...
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... and then select Start. Be sure to be skipped when using the number buttons on the remote control. For a listing of the available digital channels in memory you will still be channels you do a partial channel search to select the different languages the broadcaster is transmitting the... has stored all of digital TV stations in your area. Choose from English, French, or Spanish. This signal is usually Spanish. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Tuner Mode Select Antenna or Cable depending upon which equipment you have selected to select this channel using ▲ or ▼.
... and then select Start. Be sure to be skipped when using the number buttons on the remote control. For a listing of the available digital channels in memory you will still be channels you do a partial channel search to select the different languages the broadcaster is transmitting the... has stored all of digital TV stations in your area. Choose from English, French, or Spanish. This signal is usually Spanish. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Tuner Mode Select Antenna or Cable depending upon which equipment you have selected to select this channel using ▲ or ▼.
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... not appear when the input mode is selected, press ▼ to block and then press OK. 44 www.VIZIO.com You can do this by turning on the Parental Controls. Press ▼ to select the input label you...Selected programs, movies and channels can have it easier for you to recognize the devices you can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV. Press ▲ or ▼ to..., and then press OK. 3. Rating Enable Block or allow rated content. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Name Input This feature makes it set to HDMI or RGB.
... not appear when the input mode is selected, press ▼ to block and then press OK. 44 www.VIZIO.com You can do this by turning on the Parental Controls. Press ▼ to select the input label you...Selected programs, movies and channels can have it easier for you to recognize the devices you can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV. Press ▲ or ▼ to..., and then press OK. 3. Rating Enable Block or allow rated content. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Name Input This feature makes it set to HDMI or RGB.
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VIZIO M261VP User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars .... Note: Composite cannot carry an HD quality image signal. Due to variances in HDTV Settings to view the available aspect modes Check the video settings of your external device. If using an HDMI cable and input....device cable integrity. Up-converting can occur. Some Letterboxed (or "Widescreen") versions of the channel may not be available. Check video/device cable integrity. Make sure your antenna is connected securely to your HDTV and move the antenna...
VIZIO M261VP User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars .... Note: Composite cannot carry an HD quality image signal. Due to variances in HDTV Settings to view the available aspect modes Check the video settings of your external device. If using an HDMI cable and input....device cable integrity. Up-converting can occur. Some Letterboxed (or "Widescreen") versions of the channel may not be available. Check video/device cable integrity. Make sure your antenna is connected securely to your HDTV and move the antenna...
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... your wireless router or device with the latest software available from your broadband modem's output connection. See Network Menu on page 41 for detailed information. Test the Internet connection to make sure it is working . VIZIO M261VP User Manual Internet Connection Troubleshooting Issue Solution I forgot ... your wireless device's User Manual for you require further assistance, please contact your Internet Service Provider. 52 www.VIZIO.com Ethernet (Wired) Connection Issues Insure that the Ethernet cable is securely inserted into your home environment.
... your wireless router or device with the latest software available from your broadband modem's output connection. See Network Menu on page 41 for detailed information. Test the Internet connection to make sure it is working . VIZIO M261VP User Manual Internet Connection Troubleshooting Issue Solution I forgot ... your wireless device's User Manual for you require further assistance, please contact your Internet Service Provider. 52 www.VIZIO.com Ethernet (Wired) Connection Issues Insure that the Ethernet cable is securely inserted into your home environment.
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... the warranty period, contact our Support Department at the number below. Friday: 6 am to 4 pm Have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you . VIZIO Address: 39 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618, USA Telephone: (888) 849-4623 (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949...) 585-9514 Web: www.VIZIO.com Version 6/15/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com Email: techsupport@VIZIO.com (877) 698-4946 Fax: (949) 585-9563 Hours of operation: Monday - For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Telephone & Technical Support...
... the warranty period, contact our Support Department at the number below. Friday: 6 am to 4 pm Have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you . VIZIO Address: 39 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618, USA Telephone: (888) 849-4623 (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949...) 585-9514 Web: www.VIZIO.com Version 6/15/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com Email: techsupport@VIZIO.com (877) 698-4946 Fax: (949) 585-9563 Hours of operation: Monday - For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Telephone & Technical Support...
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...appears. REGISTER NOW Register your TV to ensure the BEST possible picture. ® SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! M261VP QUICK START GUIDE FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. MATCH YOUR...Internet service Black or gray bars on top, bottom, and/or sides of picture Make sure the power cord is not available, view Standard Definition from VIZIO accessories such as 30 seconds for your movies to life! 1080p Full HD playback delivers crystal clear images with stunning audio...
...appears. REGISTER NOW Register your TV to ensure the BEST possible picture. ® SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! M261VP QUICK START GUIDE FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. MATCH YOUR...Internet service Black or gray bars on top, bottom, and/or sides of picture Make sure the power cord is not available, view Standard Definition from VIZIO accessories such as 30 seconds for your movies to life! 1080p Full HD playback delivers crystal clear images with stunning audio...
