Vizio VBR231 User Manual
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- Page 1 We recommend you register your VIZIO Blu-ray DVD Player at our website For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on- site extended warranty service plans. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs and convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from your player. 11. Only use accessories specified by VIZIO. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with your player. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
VIZIO Remote Control ... 10 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control... 10 Remote Control Range ... 10 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ... 10 Remote Control Buttons... 11 CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR PLAYER FOR THE FIRST TIME ... 13 Connecting to the Internet ... 13 Exploring the Home Menu... - Page 4 VIZIO VBR231 User Manual CHAPTER 9 ACCESSING BD-LIVE CHAPTER 10 PLAYING MUSIC FILES... 27 Home... 27 Previous folder ... 27 Media Menu ... 27 Play Files ... 27 Browse Pictures ... 28 Now Playing ... 28 CHAPTER 11 VIEWING PICTURES... 28 Home...
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Page 5: Opening The Package
Extra or replacement remote VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your player. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your player, visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946). -
Page 6: Finding A Location For Your Player
Read this user manual carefully before setting up your player. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. Contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. Chapter 1 Features & Formats Features ... -
Page 7: Supported Discs
The disc’s region code is displayed on the disc or disc packaging. You can only play Blu-ray Discs that have a region code of A and you can only play DVDs that have a region code of 1 or ALL. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Basic Controls And Connections
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front The controls on the front of your player are touch-sensitive. Just touch a finger anywhere on the front panel and the controls will light up. 1. Standby/On ( )—Press to turn your player on or off. When your player is off, power is still entering your player. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Connections
9. VIDEO OUT—Connect a standard AV TV. For composite TVs, you will also need to connect the red and white audio jacks (see #4 above) to the Analog L/R Audio Out jacks. Version 6/4/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 10: Vizio Remote Control
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual VIZIO Remote Control Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. -
Page 11: Remote Control Buttons
Fast x 8, Fast x 16, Fast x 32, Fast x 64, to Fast x 128. Press picture files, press to change the slideshow speed from 5 seconds, 2 seconds, 1 second, to No Delay. Version 6/4/2010 to resume to resume playback. When viewing www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... - Page 12 VIZIO TV VOLUME DOWN ( )—If you have a VIZIO TV, press to turn the volume down on that TV. MUTE—If you have a VIZIO TV, press to mute the volume on that TV. VIZIO TV VOLUME UP ( )—If you have a VIZIO TV, press to turn the volume up on that TV.
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Page 13: Chapter 3 Using Your Player For The First Time
When you turn on your player or press SETUP on your remote while a disc is playing, the Home menu appears in the middle of your screen. Press ◄ or ► to scroll through all of the Apps. Press SELECT to open an App. Version 6/4/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual to close... -
Page 14: Chapter 4 Connecting Equipment
Compatible (analog) Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. Visit www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Description HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of the cable types available and it’s all done over one cable. -
Page 15: Which Audio Connection Should I Use
It is capable of transmitting stereo sound and while it provides good sound, it is lower quality than HDMI or one of the digital options. So try to use one of those connections first. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 16: Connecting To A Tv
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Connecting to a TV Using HDMI (Best) HDMI with no HDMI-capable home theater sound system 1. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) from the HDMI IN jack on your TV to the HDMI jack on the back of your player. -
Page 17: Using Component Video (Better)
2. Connect the white and red audio cables (not included) from your TV to the ANALOG L/R AUDIO OUT jacks on the home theater system. 3. Turn on the power to your player. 4. Select the corresponding Component input on your TV to view the disc. Version 6/4/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 18: Using Composite/Av Video (Compatible)
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Component Video with a home theater sound system using digital audio Your player has two digital audio jacks: coaxial and optical. If your home theater system is equipped with one of these jacks, connect your digital home theater system from your player to one of these jacks. -
Page 19: Connecting A Usb Drive
If you need additional help setting up your network, please refer to the user manual for your router or contact the manufacturer of either your router or your Internet service provider if they provided the router for you. Version 6/4/2010 content on BD-Live supported discs (see Accessing BD- www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 20: Using A Wireless Connection With Dhcp
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Using a wireless connection with DHCP 1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu. -
Page 21: Using A Wireless Network With Wps (Wifi Protected Setup - Button Method)
If you need additional help setting up your network, please refer to the user manual for your router or contact the manufacturer of either your router or your Internet service provider if they provided the router for you. Version 6/4/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 22: Chapter 5 Using Netflix
Chapter 5 Using Netflix Instantly watch movies and TV episodes from Netflix streamed over the Internet to your TV via your VIZIO Blu-ray player. IMPORTANT: You must first activate your player before you can use it to watch movies from Netflix. -
Page 23: Chapter 6 Using Vudu
554-VUDU (8838) 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. PST, 7 days a week, except holidays. Version 6/4/2010 www.netflix.com/help or call 1-866-579- to pause playback and scan backward or forward through the movie. to stop playback and return to the movie details page. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 24: Chapter 7 Using Pandora
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Chapter 7 Using Pandora Free and personalized just for you, playing only the music that you love. Simply enter one of your favorite songs or artists and Pandora creates a radio station that explores jus that kind of music. -
Page 25: Chapter 8 Playing A Disc
(if allowed by to resume playback. to open the tray and remove the disc. or DISC MENU on the remote control. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual to close to begin playback at the current to begin playback from the to resume twice ▲▼◄... -
Page 26: Tm Content
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Chapter 9 Accessing BD-Live BD-Live allows you to download additional content for your Blu-ray movie using your Internet connection. Add features beyond what came with the disc. BD-Live™ is available on supported discs. Look for the BD-Live™... -
Page 27: Chapter 10 Playing Music Files
Press ►II to resume playback. to go to the next song. only work when you select Play Files to begin playing all of the songs. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual twice to go to the... -
Page 28: Browse Pictures
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Browse Pictures Go to the Pictures menu. Now Playing Display information about the song currently playing. Chapter 11 Viewing Pictures 1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be displayed. -
Page 29: Browse Music
Network Info 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to make your selection and then press SELECT. 5. Press RETURN once to return to the sub-menu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu. Version 6/4/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 30: Display Menu
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Display Menu 1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu. -
Page 31: Tv Aspect
No effect Vertical bars will movie will fill entire appear on sides of screen screen www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 4:3 Letterbox Movie will be shown in rectangular “wide” aspect ratio (Horizontal bars will be shown above/below movie) -
Page 32: Audio Menu
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Audio Menu 1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu. -
Page 33: Dynamic Range Control
Select the disc subtitle language. The number of languages depends on the disc. Some discs do not allow you to select the subtitle language from the Settings menu. Instead, select the subtitle language from the main disc menu. Home Menu Return to your player’s Home menu. Version 6/4/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 34: Parental Menu
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Parental Menu Many discs are encoded with a rating, similar to the MPAA movie rating system. Configure your player to prevent playback of discs with a certain rating. 1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be displayed. -
Page 35: System Menu
Download and install product updates for your player. See Updating Your Player on page 41 for detailed instructions. Version 6/4/2010 content via illegally authored BD discs, or discs obtained from storage. You can also select BD-Live files. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual content. files to delete. -
Page 36: Restore Factory Defaults
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Restore Factory Defaults Restore factory settings and deactivate all connected applications: reset your player to the default factory settings and deactivate applications such as Netflix, Pandora, and Vudu you set up on your player. Note: This DOES reset the Parental Control Password. -
Page 37: Wired (Dynamic)
If you need additional help setting up your network, please refer to the user manual for your router or contact the manufacturer of either your router or your Internet service provider if they provided the router for you. Version 6/4/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 38: Wireless (With Dhcp)
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Wireless (with DHCP) 1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu. -
Page 39: Wireless With Wps (Wifi Protected Setup - Button Method)
Internet service provider if they provided the router for you. Network Test Select to test your network connection. Info Menu View information about your player such as the current software version. Version 6/4/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 40: Chapter 13 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Chapter 13 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control Use a soft cloth for cleaning. Do not use chemicals or abrasive cleaners because they can damage the finish. General guidelines ... -
Page 41: Updating Your Player
▼ c. Press to select Update Via Network and then press SELECT. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your player. Version 6/4/2010 www.vizio.com to the root directory of a USB thumb drive. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... -
Page 42: Faq & Troubleshooting
FAQ & Troubleshooting If your player fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the FAQ and Troubleshooting solutions below. If your player still fails to perform as expected, contact VIZIO by calling 1-877- MYVIZIO (698-4946) or e-mail us at techsupport@vizio.com. -
Page 43: Operation Troubleshooting
, the action you are trying to do is not allowed by your player or the disc. , wait five seconds and then press , wait five seconds, and then press www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual on the front of your player on the front of or when you open the disc tray. -
Page 44: Audio Troubleshooting
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Issue Solution The player freezes When you see “loading” on the screen, press when reading a CD-R then try again. or DVD-R. Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No sound. Press Volume + (Up) on the TV remote control. -
Page 45: Video Troubleshooting
, wait five seconds, and then press , wait five seconds, and then press for detailed information. Internet Access option is not set to Prohibit Access. For www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual again to reset your player. again. See Connecting to your... -
Page 46: Netflix, Pandora, And Vudu Troubleshooting
The Apps are not working correctly Note: VIZIO is not responsible for customer service related to content and/or services provided by the third parties who create the Apps. Any questions or requests for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the specific App service providers. -
Page 47: Telephone & Technical Support
For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 6 am to 9 pm Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call. Telephone: (949) 428-2525 Fax: 949-585-9514 Version 6/4/2010 for detailed information. -
Page 48: Specifications
VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Specifications Resolution Blu-ray Disc Resolutions of 1080p (HDMI Out) 1080i / 720p / 480i / 480p (HDMI / Component Out) Supported DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW Selectable Resolutions of 1080p (HDMI) 1080i / 720p / 480i / 480p... -
Page 49: Legal Notices
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. FCC warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Version 6/4/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... - Page 50 VIZIO VBR231 User Manual DHHS and FDA safety certification This product is made and tested to meet safety standards of the FCC, requirements and compliance with safety performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.
- Page 51 The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network) are draft specifications and not final. If the final specifications differ from the draft specification, it may affect the ability of this device to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices. Version 6/4/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual...
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Page 52: One-Year Limited Warranty On Parts And Labor
(90) days of commercial use. If a Product covered by this warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion. -
Page 53: Index
Playing a Disc ...25 Region Codes ...7 Remote Control ...10 Batteries ...10 Buttons ...11 Precautions ...10 Range ...10 Resolution ...12, 30 Restore Factory Defaults ...36 Safety instructions...2 Screen Saver ...35 Settings Menu ...29 Specifications ...48 Subtitles ...33 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VBR231 User Manual... - Page 54 VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Supported discs ...7 Supported File Extensions ...7 System Menu BD-Live Internet Access...35 BD-Live Internet Storage...35 Erase Blu-Ray Storage ...35 Optical Disc AutoPlay...35 Restore Factory Defaults ...36 Screen Saver ...35 Update Software ...35, 41 Technical Support ...47 Netflix ...23...