VISIO Co-Star LT Quick Start Manual

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Co-Star

LT Stream Player

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Page 1 VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Co-Star LT Stream Player ™...
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Player is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse • The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your Player from being damaged, the alert the user to the presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within the inside of following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your Player that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents ....................2 You Will Need ......................3 Getting to Know Your Stream Player ..............4 Before You Begin ..................... 6 Connecting Your Stream Player ................7 First-Time Setup ...................... 12 Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A.
Page 4: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO Co-Star LT Stream Player ™ Remote with Batteries Power Adapter Quick Start Guide...
Page 5: You Will Need
YOU WILL NEED HDTV with an available HDMI Cable Internet connection HDMI input port (Wi-Fi) FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE, YOU SHOULD HAVE HD Cable or Satellite Box A second High-Speed Internet with an available HDMI port HDMI Cable connection* *For the best online experience, you should have a high-speed internet connection with speeds of 1Mbps or higher.
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Stream Player
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STREAM PLAYER FRONT IR Receiver LED Indicator (On bottom) BACK Ventilation Slots HDMI In HDMI Out DC In Did you notice that the Co-Star Stream player does not have ™ a power button? Leave it plugged in to receive automatic software updates.
Page 7 APP SHORTCUTS Press to quickly open the selected app OK/PLAY/PAUSE Select the highlighted option or Play/Pause media playback LEFT/RIGHT ARROW Navigate menus Hold left arrow to rewind UP/DOWN ARROW Navigate menus Hold right arrow to fast forward (Functions may vary by app) EXIT Close the on-screen menu BACK...
Page 8: Before You Begin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Be sure to give your Stream Player room to breathe. Place it in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Î Î Do not place on other devices. Do not place in direct sunlight. Î...
Page 9: Connecting Your Stream Player
CONNECTING YOUR STREAM PLAYER Connect your cable or satellite box to the Stream Player with an HDMI cable.* Connect to HDMI IN HD Cable/Satellite Box HDMI Cable* If you do not have a Cable/Satellite Box, you can skip this step, but you will not be able to enjoy the easy access to menus displayed over your main TV source.
Page 10 Connect the Stream Player to your TV with an HDMI cable.* Connect to HDMI OUT HDMI Cable* *HDMI cable sold separately.
Page 11 Connect the power adapter to the Stream Player to DC IN as shown. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Stream Player automatically powers on. Connect to DC IN...
Page 12 Locate the arrow on the battery cover and gently slide it away from the remote with your thumb. Insert the included AAA batteries matching the + and — symbols. Gently slide the battery cover back into place. Arrow...
Page 13 If you connected a Cable/Satellite Box, turn it on. Then turn on your TV and set the TV input to the correct HDMI port. The diagram below shows the path of the TV signal when all devices are correctly connected. HDMI Cable HDMI Cable...
Page 14: First-Time Setup
FIRST-TIME SETUP Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight your preferred language. Press the OK button to continue. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight your country. Press the OK button to continue.
Page 15 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight your preferred power mode. Press the OK button to continue. Power Description Mode The Co-Star LT Stream Player is always on, instantly ready ™ Quick Start to start streaming and receive automatic updates.
Page 16 Adjust the picture size to best fit your TV. Press and hold the Arrow buttons on the remote control until the white space disappears. Press the OK button to continue. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight your wireless network.
Page 17 OK button to continue. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight I Accept to accept the terms of service and press OK. Use the on-screen keyboard to register your Co-Star LT . First-time setup is complete. ™...
Page 18: Using Vizio Internet Apps Plus (V.i.a. Plus)
USING VIZIO INTERNET APPS PLUS (V.I.A. PLUS) ™ OPENING THE V.I.A. PLUS APP DOCK VIZIO Internet Apps (V.I.A.) Plus delivers To open the V.I.A. Plus Dock and launch ™ popular online content to your Co-Star an app: . V.I.A. features a selection of Apps that ™...
Page 19: Using The Fullscreen V.i.a. Apps Window
USING THE FULLSCREEN V.I.A. APPS WINDOW 2. Highlight a V.I.A. App by using the Left/ The fullscreen V.I.A. apps window allows you to add apps. The apps on the first page are Right Arrow buttons on the remote. displayed in the V.I.A. apps dock. Apps on 3.
Page 20: Fullscreen V.i.a. Apps Window Overview
FULLSCREEN V.I.A. APPS WINDOW OVERVIEW • All Apps - Displays every app The fullscreen apps window allows you that is available for download. to add, delete, and move your apps. The My Apps tab displays apps that are already • Categories - Displays apps installed on your Stream Player.
Page 21: Adding Apps To Your Stream Player
ADDING APPS TO YOUR STREAM PLAYER 2. Press and hold the OK button. You can add, delete, and move Apps on your My Apps tab for a custom look and feel. When the App is installed, a star is To add an App to your stream player: displayed in the top right-hand corner of the App icon as shown below along 1.
Page 22: Deleting An App From Your Stream Player
DELETING AN APP FROM YOUR STREAM PLAYER 1. While in My Apps, use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the app you want to add. 2. Press and hold the OK button until the following options are displayed: 3.
Page 23: Moving Apps On The Stream Player
MOVING APPS ON THE STREAM PLAYER 1. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the app you want to add. 2. Press and hold the OK button until the following options appear: 3. Use the Arrow buttons to move the app to the desired location and press OK to place the app.
Page 24: Using The On-Screen Menu
USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU Your Stream Player features an easy-to-use on-screen settings menu. From this menu, you can: VIZIO • Adjust the Audio Settings SETTINGS • Adjust the Network Settings Audio • Adjust System Settings Network System • Access the Guided Setup Guided Setup •...
Page 25: Adjusting The Audio Settings
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS To adjust the audio settings: 1. Press the V button on the remote control. The VIZIO VIZIO Internet Apps Plus dock displays. ™ AUDIO Lip Sync 2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to highlight Settings and press OK. The on-screen settings menu is displayed.
Page 26: Using The Network Connection Menu
USING THE NETWORK CONNECTION MENU Your Stream Player features a built-in wireless network connection. VIZIO Connecting to a Wireless Network WI-FI Wireless Networks To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is being broadcast: 1. Press the V button on the remote control. The VIZIO Internet Apps Plus dock displays.
Page 27: Changing The Manual Setup Settings
Changing the Manual Setup Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. To change advanced network settings: VIZIO MANUAL SETUP 1. From the Wi-Fi menu, highlight Manual Setup DHCP and press OK. The Manual Setup menu is IP Address ____.____.____.____ displayed.
Page 28: Connecting To A Hidden Network
Connecting to a Hidden Network To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast: VIZIO 1. From the Wi-Fi menu, highlight Enter Network Name OK. The ENTER ACCESS POINT NAME press Please enter your access point name. This is Hidden Network menu is displayed.
Page 29: Changing The Stream Player System Settings
CHANGING THE STREAM PLAYER SYSTEM SETTINGS Using the system settings menu, you can: • View the System Information VIZIO • Change the on-screen menu language SYSTEM System Information • Set the time Language English • Set the output video resolution Time &...
Page 30: Changing The On-Screen Menu Language
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Your Stream Player can display the on-screen menu in different languages. To change the on-screen menu language: VIZIO LANGUAGE 1. From the System Menu, highlight Language English and press OK. The Language menu displays. French Spanish 2.
Page 31: Change The Output Video Resolution
Change the Output Video Resolution You can adjust the output video resolution of the Stream Player. VIZIO To change the output video resolution: OUTPUT VIDEO RESOLUTION 1. From the System Menu, highlight Output Video Auto Resolution and press OK. The Output video 720p Resolution menu displays.
Page 32: Resetting The Stream Player To Factory Default Settings
Reset Co-Star LT to Factory Settings To restore the Stream Player to its factory default settings: Clear memory and reset all Co-Star LT settings to factory defaults. This will also clear all account 1. From the System Menu, highlight Reset and information in your VIA apps.
Page 33: Using The Guided Setup Menu
USING THE GUIDED SETUP MENU The Stream Player's Setup App can be used to easily adjust the screen size, connect the VIZIO Stream Player with your network, or set up the preferred power mode. GUIDED SETUP Screen Size Using Guided Setup Network Setup Power Mode To access guided setup:...
Page 34: Viewing The On-Screen User Manual
VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN USER MANUAL A copy of the Stream Player's user manual is included on the Stream Player itself. VIZIO To view the on-screen user manual: SETTINGS Audio 1. From the Settings Menu, highlight User Manual Network and press OK. The User Manual displays. System 2.
Page 35: Playing Usb Media
PLAYING USB MEDIA To play USB media, you must first save your music, images, and videos onto a USB thumb drive. Remember: • The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32. • The player is not designed to play media from external hard drives or mp3 players.
Page 36: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING I am having trouble connecting to my network. • Try repositioning the Stream Player or your router/modem for the best wireless connection. • Turn all devices off. Restart your router/modem. • Try to use another internet-connected device. If it is not working correctly, call your internet service provider (ISP).
Page 37: Legal / Compliance
LEGAL / COMPLIANCE FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 39: Limited Warranty & Specifications
LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use.