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...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 BETTER ANALOG HD QUALITY PICTURE COMPONENT (via RGB adapter) GOOD LOW RESOLUTION NOT ... possible. Gather the devices you need to scroll through setting up these devices. FREE Trial! M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component to enjoy online content on your DVD ...
...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 BETTER ANALOG HD QUALITY PICTURE COMPONENT (via RGB adapter) GOOD LOW RESOLUTION NOT ... possible. Gather the devices you need to scroll through setting up these devices. FREE Trial! M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component to enjoy online content on your DVD ...
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... years of the same settings can still be able to enjoy the Internet-based features and content of the TV, and connected to the picture, especially when HDMI cables are part of the TV glows white). Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the outlet to ensure... will always be noticeably inferior to wide or zoom mode; EXTENDED WARRANTIES Protect your personal settings before . www.VIZIO.com ® M221NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. To see if you didn't see bars, they are used. SATELLITE ...
... years of the same settings can still be able to enjoy the Internet-based features and content of the TV, and connected to the picture, especially when HDMI cables are part of the TV glows white). Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the outlet to ensure... will always be noticeably inferior to wide or zoom mode; EXTENDED WARRANTIES Protect your personal settings before . www.VIZIO.com ® M221NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. To see if you didn't see bars, they are used. SATELLITE ...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. For peace of HDMI Licensing LLC. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for your .... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. For assistance, call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your new VIZIO M221NV television purchase. and are trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. To get the most out of SRS Labs, Inc. ...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. For peace of HDMI Licensing LLC. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for your .... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. For assistance, call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your new VIZIO M221NV television purchase. and are trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. To get the most out of SRS Labs, Inc. ...
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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 ...) Menu ...37 Analog Closed Caption ...37 Digital Closed Caption ...37 Digital CC Style...37 Sleep Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Audio ...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Parental Controls ...43 Menu Language ...45 Time & Local Settings...45 CEC...45 Network Menu ...46 Wired...
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 ...) Menu ...37 Analog Closed Caption ...37 Digital Closed Caption ...37 Digital CC Style...37 Sleep Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Audio ...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Parental Controls ...43 Menu Language ...45 Time & Local Settings...45 CEC...45 Network Menu ...46 Wired...
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Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. See Network Menu on page 46 for detailed information on ...viewing, the audio associated with the programming will be available on the side. 4. Version 5/13/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to an antenna or digital cable source. Satellite/Cable Set Top Box or ...Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you want the sound to view pictures. Service port for use a HDMI cable connection for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE-Connect your TV to the ...
Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. See Network Menu on page 46 for detailed information on ...viewing, the audio associated with the programming will be available on the side. 4. Version 5/13/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to an antenna or digital cable source. Satellite/Cable Set Top Box or ...Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you want the sound to view pictures. Service port for use a HDMI cable connection for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE-Connect your TV to the ...
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..., Comp (RGB), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB. Also, verify that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. will see a picture. Select Input Source Select the input source for the first time Connecting to which has been selected on your HDTV. Press the button until a channel...or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. When using HDMI or AV inputs. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. 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 ...
..., Comp (RGB), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB. Also, verify that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. will see a picture. Select Input Source Select the input source for the first time Connecting to which has been selected on your HDTV. Press the button until a channel...or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. When using HDMI or AV inputs. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. 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 ...
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Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. Version 5/13/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV 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. Version 5/13/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV 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.
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! Widget ... the VIA Dock. Press OK to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. 20 www.VIZIO.com HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. The Sidebar contents vary by App. VIA...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! Widget ... the VIA Dock. Press OK to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. 20 www.VIZIO.com HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. The Sidebar contents vary by App. VIA...
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... has lower image quality than Composite video and should be used instead of those connections first. Version 5/13/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect your monitor. Access this is capable of the wall. You have five options for connecting your video equipment box...try to watch TV programming. You get a great picture and cut down on your Cable box or right out of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video (480i). Component video provides a sharper image than HDMI or Component. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection...
... has lower image quality than Composite video and should be used instead of those connections first. Version 5/13/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect your monitor. Access this is capable of the wall. You have five options for connecting your video equipment box...try to watch TV programming. You get a great picture and cut down on your Cable box or right out of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video (480i). Component video provides a sharper image than HDMI or Component. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection...
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... Internet with either wired networking using an Ethernet cable or with a selection of different Apps that let you have the option to connect your HDTV! 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 a profile for detailed... product updates and to the TV. Version 5/13/2010 HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of Apps in the VIA Dock.
... Internet with either wired networking using an Ethernet cable or with a selection of different Apps that let you have the option to connect your HDTV! 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 a profile for detailed... product updates and to the TV. Version 5/13/2010 HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of Apps in the VIA Dock.
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Deleting Apps VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Press the Red button to select Administrative Controls, and then press OK. 4. Press Ż or Ź to move and then press the Yellow button. 3. Each profile will appear asking if you can create and have a unique name and avatar/picture so each ... OK. 5. Press ź to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. Select an avatar (picture) c. Creating a New Profile 1. You can access the profile 6. Version 5/13/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Press the VIA button. 2. A message will have their own profile! Press the Red button to create ...
Deleting Apps VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Press the Red button to select Administrative Controls, and then press OK. 4. Press Ż or Ź to move and then press the Yellow button. 3. Each profile will appear asking if you can create and have a unique name and avatar/picture so each ... OK. 5. Press ź to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. Select an avatar (picture) c. Creating a New Profile 1. You can access the profile 6. Version 5/13/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Press the VIA button. 2. A message will have their own profile! Press the Red button to create ...
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... options. The TV will save changes made to select one of the menu options: Input Wide CC Sleep Timer Picture Audio Network Settings Help 4. Press the RED button on the remote control. 9. Choose from TV, AV (Composite), HDMI-1,... TV will be shown on the screen. 3. Press BACK once to return to the settings, even if the TV is turned off . 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 of...
... options. The TV will save changes made to select one of the menu options: Input Wide CC Sleep Timer Picture Audio Network Settings Help 4. Press the RED button on the remote control. 9. Choose from TV, AV (Composite), HDMI-1,... TV will be shown on the screen. 3. Press BACK once to return to the settings, even if the TV is turned off . 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 of...
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...the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original aspect ratio is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen. For 480i/p, 4:3 only. 36 www.VIZIO.com As you select an option, you are . If you are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will... beyond the viewing area. When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the display image fills the TV screen. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. Zoom Zooms in this mode, the 4:3 aspect ratio image...
...the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original aspect ratio is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen. For 480i/p, 4:3 only. 36 www.VIZIO.com As you select an option, you are . If you are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will... beyond the viewing area. When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the display image fills the TV screen. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. Zoom Zooms in this mode, the 4:3 aspect ratio image...
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... adjust for a PC display (9300K). Normal is too high the picture will not be selected when your HDTV is too high you will look at the established setting for a realistic appearance. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. If people's... faces look washed out and if the contrast is in the picture. Cool produces a blue-hued image. If the brightness is ...
... adjust for a PC display (9300K). Normal is too high the picture will not be selected when your HDTV is too high you will look at the established setting for a realistic appearance. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. If people's... faces look washed out and if the contrast is in the picture. Cool produces a blue-hued image. If the brightness is ...
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...will be present in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. Note: Only settings under the Picture will lower the APL to counteract this option and then press ◄ or ► to factory default. Version 5/13/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV User Manual Reset Color... Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to adjust it. Advanced Picture To select the options in the picture. A new menu will look too light. Choose from Off, Low,...
...will be present in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. Note: Only settings under the Picture will lower the APL to counteract this option and then press ◄ or ► to factory default. Version 5/13/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV User Manual Reset Color... Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to adjust it. Advanced Picture To select the options in the picture. A new menu will look too light. Choose from Off, Low,...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual More Access Points Select this option to show more information. o Test Connection:... the Alternate DNS Server. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Version 5/13/2010 47 www.VIZIO.com Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of available wireless networks. ...the selection, and then press OK to factory settings. The screen will be removed. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to accept it . Note: If you want to reset the values to accept it. Clear ...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual More Access Points Select this option to show more information. o Test Connection:... the Alternate DNS Server. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Version 5/13/2010 47 www.VIZIO.com Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of available wireless networks. ...the selection, and then press OK to factory settings. The screen will be removed. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to accept it . Note: If you want to reset the values to accept it. Clear ...
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.../Composite, Coax etc.) Try the external device on the television. Try another input. Reinsert the power cable and power on the television. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Issue Solution Power is ON but there is no image on the screen / Black screen Make sure the power is ON... are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low. If possible, move the antenna to an alternate location in the Picture Menu. Check the video settings and compatibility of external devices Check the video cables of external devices to an alternate location...
.../Composite, Coax etc.) Try the external device on the television. Try another input. Reinsert the power cable and power on the television. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Issue Solution Power is ON but there is no image on the screen / Black screen Make sure the power is ON... are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low. If possible, move the antenna to an alternate location in the Picture Menu. Check the video settings and compatibility of external devices Check the video cables of external devices to an alternate location...
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... quality will be achieved by : Removing the AC power cable from the HDTV Settings App. 50 www.VIZIO.com Perform a power cycle by: Removing the AC power cable from the back of your external device.... if issue remains. Perform a power cycle by using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV's capabilities exceed a digital broadcast... or "fuzz". If you used . If using an HDMI cable and input. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of...
... quality will be achieved by : Removing the AC power cable from the HDTV Settings App. 50 www.VIZIO.com Perform a power cycle by: Removing the AC power cable from the back of your external device.... if issue remains. Perform a power cycle by using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV's capabilities exceed a digital broadcast... or "fuzz". If you used . If using an HDMI cable and input. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of...
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... Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to set this timing mode). Mode No. Resolution Refresh Horizontal Rate Frequency (Hz) (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) ...P 28.322 DOS 10 ◎1920 x 1080 60 66.587 59.934 P N 138.50 Windows Note: P: positive, N: negative, ◎: Primary mode 56 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV User Manual M221NV Specifications Dimensions Net Weight Gross Weight Certifications Compliances 21.75" W x 15.43" H x 7.13" D with stand; 21.75" W x 13.56" H x ...
... Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to set this timing mode). Mode No. Resolution Refresh Horizontal Rate Frequency (Hz) (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) ...P 28.322 DOS 10 ◎1920 x 1080 60 66.587 59.934 P N 138.50 Windows Note: P: positive, N: negative, ◎: Primary mode 56 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV User Manual M221NV Specifications Dimensions Net Weight Gross Weight Certifications Compliances 21.75" W x 15.43" H x 7.13" D with stand; 21.75" W x 13.56" H x ...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Canadian English Rating 44 Canadian French Rating 44 Change the Password 45 Channel Block 43 Rating Enable 43 Reset Locks 45 USA Movie Rating 44 USA TV Rating 43 Parental Controls 43 Password 45 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma 39 Advanced ...Light Sensor 39 Backlight 38 Brightness 38 Color 38 Color Enhancement 39 Color Temperature 38 Contrast 38 Film Mode 39 Noise Reduction 39 Picture Mode 38 Sharpness 38 Size & Position 38 Tint 38 Postal Code setting 45 Profiles Creating 33 Editing 34 Removing 34 Switching 34...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Canadian English Rating 44 Canadian French Rating 44 Change the Password 45 Channel Block 43 Rating Enable 43 Reset Locks 45 USA Movie Rating 44 USA TV Rating 43 Parental Controls 43 Password 45 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma 39 Advanced ...Light Sensor 39 Backlight 38 Brightness 38 Color 38 Color Enhancement 39 Color Temperature 38 Contrast 38 Film Mode 39 Noise Reduction 39 Picture Mode 38 Sharpness 38 Size & Position 38 Tint 38 Postal Code setting 45 Profiles Creating 33 Editing 34 Removing 34 Switching 34...