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... to adjust the settings on -screen directions. See site for details. You will start automatically. M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component to RGB Adapter • Power Adapter • Safety Strap • User Manual • Quickstart Guide • Registration Card 2 SETTING...
... to adjust the settings on -screen directions. See site for details. You will start automatically. M221NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (2 AA batteries included) • Component to RGB Adapter • Power Adapter • Safety Strap • User Manual • Quickstart Guide • Registration Card 2 SETTING...
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...then select the method you 'll receive maximum protection! See User Manual for your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. www.VIZIO.com Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on the back of the TV, and connected to the picture, especially when HDMI cables are part of the built-in...the Sound Bar with your TV to the HDTV Settings App in VIA platform. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from a digital source. ® M221NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Use the arrow keys to...
...then select the method you 'll receive maximum protection! See User Manual for your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. www.VIZIO.com Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on the back of the TV, and connected to the picture, especially when HDMI cables are part of the built-in...the Sound Bar with your TV to the HDTV Settings App in VIA platform. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from a digital source. ® M221NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Use the arrow keys to...
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...: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO, THE V LOGO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. Write down the serial number located on the back of VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations...
...: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO, THE V LOGO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. Write down the serial number located on the back of VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations...
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... intended to alert the user to your HDTV. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is always flowing into a grounded power outlet. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with a third grounding pin). Misuse ...the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with your dealer or local power company. 10. Do not apply pressure or throw objects at least three feet should ...
... intended to alert the user to your HDTV. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is always flowing into a grounded power outlet. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with a third grounding pin). Misuse ...the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with your dealer or local power company. 10. Do not apply pressure or throw objects at least three feet should ...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual 17. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during lightning. Opening or removing the back cover may cause fire...your HDTV is dropped and the housing is exposed to repair or service your HDTV. Pulling on the power cord may result in environments with heavy dust or high humidity. To reduce risk of the marked ...29. When your HDTV will not be used for repair. Version 5/13/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com Continuous use of time, unplug the power cord. 28. If water penetrates into your HDTV yourself. If any of time. Insert ...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 17. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during lightning. Opening or removing the back cover may cause fire...your HDTV is dropped and the housing is exposed to repair or service your HDTV. Pulling on the power cord may result in environments with heavy dust or high humidity. To reduce risk of the marked ...29. When your HDTV will not be used for repair. Version 5/13/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com Continuous use of time, unplug the power cord. 28. If water penetrates into your HDTV yourself. If any of time. Insert ...
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... grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV...TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. 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...
... grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV...TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. 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...
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... is required. For additional information, contact the parties listed below, as before to receive over-the-air TV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television... will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue 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. Watch your local...
... is required. For additional information, contact the parties listed below, as before to receive over-the-air TV. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television... will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue 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. Watch your local...
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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 are ... or call us toll free at your HDTV is in a cardboard carton that all of the display. 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. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories...
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 are ... or call us toll free at your HDTV is in a cardboard carton that all of the display. 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. To purchase or inquire about additional 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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... to the weight and size of the TV. Remove the stand base from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched.... Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. Note: Make sure that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the bottom of the TV neck...
... to the weight and size of the TV. Remove the stand base from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched.... Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. Note: Make sure that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the bottom of the TV neck...
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... do not press anything, the menu will return to close after 10 seconds. o Exit-Press to the beginning. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your HDTV off . 2. Choose...
... do not press anything, the menu will return to close after 10 seconds. o Exit-Press to the beginning. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your HDTV off . 2. Choose...
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DC IN-Connect the power adapter here. 2. See Network Menu on the S/PDIF Optical connector for connection to ...; OPTICAL-When digital TV is an additional HDMI connector on setting up the Internet connection using the RGB-to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE-Connect your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Use the white... devices such as a VCR or game console. For digital TV stations in the HDTV Settings App. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Set up your TV to the Internet through you want the sound to come from the HDTV speakers....
DC IN-Connect the power adapter here. 2. See Network Menu on the S/PDIF Optical connector for connection to ...; OPTICAL-When digital TV is an additional HDMI connector on setting up the Internet connection using the RGB-to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE-Connect your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Use the white... devices such as a VCR or game console. For digital TV stations in the HDTV Settings App. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Set up your TV to the Internet through you want the sound to come from the HDTV speakers....
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... to the Standby mode. Press it again to return to a previous OSD menu. OK-Press this button to recall the previously viewed channel. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn a feature off . CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be used as the "D" button on . Press to display the Channel...
... to the Standby mode. Press it again to return to a previous OSD menu. OK-Press this button to recall the previously viewed channel. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn a feature off . CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be used as the "D" button on . Press to display the Channel...
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... your HDTV. Don't connect them Version 5/13/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. The Setup App will : o Connect to control them yet. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on your remote to the Internet o Add your TV... the Setup App. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your TV for the first time. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that plays when you do that in the Setup App. 4. ...
... your HDTV. Don't connect them Version 5/13/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. The Setup App will : o Connect to control them yet. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on your remote to the Internet o Add your TV... the Setup App. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your TV for the first time. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that plays when you do that in the Setup App. 4. ...
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..., your HDTV must be able to the Internet Set up your device and you have selected the correct video input source. Press the power button on the front will cycle through your HDTV. will see a picture. Refer to view is shown. 3. Also, verify that the...air antenna connections are secure and you start watching TV, make sure that all of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your device is connected that provides TV programming (e.g. See Network Menu on page 46 for details. Turn on your Internet...
..., your HDTV must be able to the Internet Set up your device and you have selected the correct video input source. Press the power button on the front will cycle through your HDTV. will see a picture. Refer to view is shown. 3. Also, verify that the...air antenna connections are secure and you start watching TV, make sure that all of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your device is connected that provides TV programming (e.g. See Network Menu on page 46 for details. Turn on your Internet...
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...remote control or side of your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on the power to your Cable or Satellite operator. 22 www.VIZIO.com This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Refer to your HDTV and your HDTV. To ...off your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 the INPUT button on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 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 using ...
...remote control or side of your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on the power to your Cable or Satellite operator. 22 www.VIZIO.com This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Refer to your HDTV and your HDTV. To ...off your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 the INPUT button on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 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 using ...
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Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on the audio adapter cable. 6. Connect the video adapter cable to the RGB ... Satellite Boxes with this connection. It will only fit one way. Version 5/13/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com HDMI Connections for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from the TV with DVI VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Press INPUT on the TV. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 7. Using...
Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on the audio adapter cable. 6. Connect the video adapter cable to the RGB ... Satellite Boxes with this connection. It will only fit one way. Version 5/13/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com HDMI Connections for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from the TV with DVI VIZIO M221NV User Manual 1. Press INPUT on the TV. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 7. Using...
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... to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Turn on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your... or side of the TV. 5. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for new channels. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1.
... to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Turn on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your... or side of the TV. 5. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for new channels. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M221NV User Manual Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1.
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Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M221NV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your DVD ... off your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using HDMI for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV. Version 5/13/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the HDMI output of the TV. To maintain image quality, use...
Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M221NV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your DVD ... off your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using HDMI for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV. Version 5/13/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the HDMI output of the TV. To maintain image quality, use...
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...HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to select Comp (RGB) input. 26 www.VIZIO.com Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for DVD Players with this connection. Turn on your DVD player... Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV and DVD player. 7. VIZIO M221NV User Manual HDMI Connections for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from the TV with DVI ...It will only fit one way. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player to the L and R Audio jacks on the remote control or...
...HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to select Comp (RGB) input. 26 www.VIZIO.com Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for DVD Players with this connection. Turn on your DVD player... Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV and DVD player. 7. VIZIO M221NV User Manual HDMI Connections for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from the TV with DVI ...It will only fit one way. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player to the L and R Audio jacks on the remote control or...