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... rating. dba V, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date...
... rating. dba V, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date...
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...The power cord must be maintained between your HDTV. This plug will fit only into your HDTV. The lightning flash with your HDTV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is a safety feature. Unplug the power cord before turning on the label. Wait before cleaning your... Keep these openings are not blocked or covered. A distance of important operating and servicing instructions in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not place your HDTV on your HDTV. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock or component damage, switch off ...
...The power cord must be maintained between your HDTV. This plug will fit only into your HDTV. The lightning flash with your HDTV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is a safety feature. Unplug the power cord before turning on the label. Wait before cleaning your... Keep these openings are not blocked or covered. A distance of important operating and servicing instructions in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not place your HDTV on your HDTV. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock or component damage, switch off ...
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...power cord and contact your dealer for an extended period of electric shock, do not touch the connector with instructions. Version 5/13/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com If your HDTV. Operating your HDTV away from damage due to high voltages, electric shock, and other voltage than the specified voltage may .... 18. Do not use your HDTV. Opening or removing the back cover may function abnormally. Ensure that the power cord and any way. VIZIO M221NV User Manual 17. Do not expose your HDTV to leak which can be installed near your HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high...
...power cord and contact your dealer for an extended period of electric shock, do not touch the connector with instructions. Version 5/13/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com If your HDTV. Operating your HDTV away from damage due to high voltages, electric shock, and other voltage than the specified voltage may .... 18. Do not use your HDTV. Opening or removing the back cover may function abnormally. Ensure that the power cord and any way. VIZIO M221NV User Manual 17. Do not expose your HDTV to leak which can be installed near your HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to provide ..., 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 Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to provide ..., 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 Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits.
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch...TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Version 5/13/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com For additional information, contact the parties listed below, as before to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, ...www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch...TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Version 5/13/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com For additional information, contact the parties listed below, as before to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, ...www.ntia.doc.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 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...
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...
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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... 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 & Technical Support ...53 Compliance...54 FCC Class B Radio ...
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... 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 & Technical Support ...53 Compliance...54 FCC Class B Radio ...
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Package Contents VIZIO M221NV VIZIO remote control VR12 AA batteries for the remote control (2) AC/DC power adapter Detachable base Video Adapter cable (RGB-to protect it from transportation damage. ... IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for your HDTV. Caution: Do not apply pressure or throw objects at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946). VIZIO M221NV User Manual M221NV Specifications ...55 Preset PC Resolutions ...56 Resolution through RGB Input ...57 WARRANTY ...58 INDEX ...59 Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories...
Package Contents VIZIO M221NV VIZIO remote control VR12 AA batteries for the remote control (2) AC/DC power adapter Detachable base Video Adapter cable (RGB-to protect it from transportation damage. ... IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for your HDTV. Caution: Do not apply pressure or throw objects at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946). VIZIO M221NV User Manual M221NV Specifications ...55 Preset PC Resolutions ...56 Resolution through RGB Input ...57 WARRANTY ...58 INDEX ...59 Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories...
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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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... neck. 2. Remove the TV from the foam end caps. 2. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Align the stand base to prevent the TV screen from packaging. 4. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to the bottom of the TV. Remove the... from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Remove the stand base from getting scratched. Tighten the thumbscrew. 10 www.VIZIO.com Unpack the TV and stand base: 1.
... neck. 2. Remove the TV from the foam end caps. 2. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Align the stand base to prevent the TV screen from packaging. 4. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to the bottom of the TV. Remove the... from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Remove the stand base from getting scratched. Tighten the thumbscrew. 10 www.VIZIO.com Unpack the TV and stand base: 1.
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... Specifications Screw Size M4 Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 100 x 100 mm spacing Version 5/13/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Disconnect the cables from the neck, unscrew thumbscrew on bottom. 3. Place your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Remove the ...flat surface to prevent damage to the back of the bracket. Using the same three screws you just removed, attach the bracket to the screen. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV on the wall: a. c. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Remove the neck stand cover by sliding it...
... Specifications Screw Size M4 Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 100 x 100 mm spacing Version 5/13/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Disconnect the cables from the neck, unscrew thumbscrew on bottom. 3. Place your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Remove the ...flat surface to prevent damage to the back of the bracket. Using the same three screws you just removed, attach the bracket to the screen. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV on the wall: a. c. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Remove the neck stand cover by sliding it...
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...menu. o Exit-Press to confirm your HDTV off . 2. Please use your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com o Volume-Press to change . After you have been combined into a single wheel on your M221NV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on the side of the same functions... AV, Comp (RGB), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB. Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to the beginning. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on other TVs, including volume...
...menu. o Exit-Press to confirm your HDTV off . 2. Please use your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com o Volume-Press to change . After you have been combined into a single wheel on your M221NV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on the side of the same functions... AV, Comp (RGB), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB. Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to the beginning. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on other TVs, including volume...
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...for connection to come from a Component source, e.g. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you want the sound to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE-Connect your Internet connection. 3. AUDIO OUT: OPTICAL-When digital TV is...connection for use by a professional service technician. 5. RGB PC/Component -Connect the video and audio from the same source. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. See Network Menu on page 46 for viewing, the audio associated with the programming will be available on the side. 4. ...
...for connection to come from a Component source, e.g. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you want the sound to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE-Connect your Internet connection. 3. AUDIO OUT: OPTICAL-When digital TV is...connection for use by a professional service technician. 5. RGB PC/Component -Connect the video and audio from the same source. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. See Network Menu on page 46 for viewing, the audio associated with the programming will be available on the side. 4. ...
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... Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a clean, damp cloth. 14 www.VIZIO.com This may result in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile...; Do not attempt to the left and right, 20° up and down. Replace the battery cover. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the remote... the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1.
... Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a clean, damp cloth. 14 www.VIZIO.com This may result in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile...; Do not attempt to the left and right, 20° up and down. Replace the battery cover. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the remote... the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1.
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...; Red-This button performs the same function as the "C" button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to turn a feature off . VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. MENU-Press to display the Channel List. OK-Press... volume up or downNumber Button Pad-Press to work. CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or down. Version 5/13/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be used as the "D" button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your...
...; Red-This button performs the same function as the "C" button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to turn a feature off . VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. MENU-Press to display the Channel List. OK-Press... volume up or downNumber Button Pad-Press to work. CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or down. Version 5/13/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be used as the "D" button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your...
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VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. The inputs cycle in the dock let you will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to insert a dash ... a new App and add it to your TV (called Inputs). Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com After you have stepped through the various devices connected to your VIA Dock. VIZIO M221NV User Manual INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music...
VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. The inputs cycle in the dock let you will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to insert a dash ... a new App and add it to your TV (called Inputs). Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com After you have stepped through the various devices connected to your VIA Dock. VIZIO M221NV User Manual INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music...
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... your TV. Connect the power cord to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. During the setup process you will: o Connect to navigate through the Setup App. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that in the Setup App. 4. Don't connect them Version 5/13/2010...
... your TV. Connect the power cord to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. During the setup process you will: o Connect to navigate through the Setup App. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that in the Setup App. 4. Don't connect them Version 5/13/2010...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV is in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- Or you can connect... Network Menu on page 46 for the first time Connecting to the Internet by pressing INPUT on page 41. 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your device and you will cycle you have selected the correct video input source. Each press of the ... Note: If the selected device is connected that the power cord is shown. 3. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. The VIZIO logo on your TV. TV, HDMI, AV). When using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or ...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV is in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- Or you can connect... Network Menu on page 46 for the first time Connecting to the Internet by pressing INPUT on page 41. 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your device and you will cycle you have selected the correct video input source. Each press of the ... Note: If the selected device is connected that the power cord is shown. 3. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. The VIZIO logo on your TV. TV, HDMI, AV). When using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or ...
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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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... ◄ or ► to open an App. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. Press OK 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. Set up a profile for each member of the Apps...
... ◄ or ► to open an App. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. Press OK 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. Set up a profile for each member of the Apps...