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THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; 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. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV.
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Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV. Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture. Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way. The performance of your HDTV changes substantially. Version 5/13/2010 VIZIO M221NV User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is 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.
TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) Fax: 1-866-418-0232 E-mail: fccinfo@fcc.gov NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) http://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 capable of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Version 5/13/2010 www.VIZIO.com...
Using Component Video (Better)... 26 Using Composite (AV) Video (Good)... 27 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ... 27 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV ... 27 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera... 28 Connecting a Home Theater System ... 28 Connecting a Computer...
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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... 34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS...35...
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Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946).
Avoid installing your HDTV in places with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. ...
2. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. Remove the stand base from packaging. 4. Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Note: Make sure that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched.
3. Mount your HDTV on the wall: a. Using the same three screws you just removed, attach the bracket to the back of the TV, in the holes the stand neck was in. b. Attach the wall mount to the plate on the other side of the bracket.
The Jag wheel on the side of your HDTV performs all of the same functions you might see as buttons on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change. All of these functions have been combined into a single wheel on your M221NV. ...
6. AUDIO OUT: OPTICAL—When digital TV is selected for viewing, the audio associated with the programming will be available on the S/PDIF Optical connector for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. HEADPHONE—Connect your headphones for personal listening.
The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries.
Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be set up and enabled for these buttons to work. See CEC on page 45 for more information.
2, 8, DASH, 2. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. See Using VIA on page 31 for more information about the VIA functions on your HDTV.
Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that plays when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on-screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. Insert batteries into the remote control.
Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power button on the remote control. The VIZIO logo on the front will light up white. 2. Select the input to which your device is connected that provides TV programming (e.g. TV, HDMI, AV).
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. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock. Press OK to open an App. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to the TV.
Component. So try to use one of those connections first. 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.
Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details.
Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV 2. Connect the video adapter cable to the RGB PC input on the TV. It will only fit one way. Full tighten the thumb screws. 3. Connect the 1/8” audio plug of the audio adapter cable to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the TV.
HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV.
DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details.
Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the video adapter cable to the RGB PC input on the TV. It will only fit one way. Full tighten the thumb screws. 3. Connect the 1/8” audio plug of the audio adapter cable to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the TV.
HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV 1.
HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Connecting a Home Theater System If your sound system has a S/PDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on your HDTV.
3. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on of your HDTV. . Turn on the power to your HDTV and computer. . Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Note: Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements.
The Ethernet function on your HDTV is used to access the Internet. Your HDTV also has 802.11n single- band wireless, so you can connect your TV through your wireless home network. A wired connection can sometimes deliver a more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment. .
A high-speed Internet connection is required to receive product updates and to access your favorite online content. You have the option to connect your TV to the Internet with either wired networking using an Ethernet cable or with wireless networking if you have a wireless Internet connection. See the Network Menu on page 46 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection.
VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos, news, weather and more at the push of the VIA button. Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your remote control to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV: ...
5. Complete the required fields to create a profile. You can: a. Create a name b. Select an avatar (picture) c. Create a PIN (password) d. Set who can access the profile 6. Press to select Done. Your new profile has been created. Version 5/13/2010 VIZIO M221NV User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
OK. The Profile will be deleted. Updating your TV Your HDTV has the ability to download and automatically install product updates. All you need is an Internet connection – wired or wireless. We will perform product updates whenever your TV is turned off. www.VIZIO.com...
Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV can control all the function settings. The OSD allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off.
Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes. The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original aspect ratio is preserved. This is recommended for HDMI and RGB (computer) viewing so you can see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area.
Window Opacity: Make the text frame for CC text more or less transparent. Sleep Timer Menu Select the timer to turn off the TV in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. Or you can choose to turn the timer Off.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, and Custom. Each input (i.e. HDMI, AV, etc) remembers the custom setting you created. Backlight The backlight level adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture but does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture.
Film Mode Choose from Off or Auto. When set to Off it will stay at 60 fps. When set to Auto, the TV will detect the cadence (for example at 24 frames/second for film, or normal video at 60 fps).
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Audio Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right. Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen.
When you first turned on your HDTV you scanned for channels using the Setup App. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the Tuner menu. Note: The tuner option can only be selected when your HDTV is in TV input mode. Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you have attached to the DTV / TV Input.
Add Analog Channel Manually add missing channels. Enter the channel number, and then select Add Channel to add that channel to your list of available channels. For a listing of digital TV stations in your area, visit www.antennaweb.org. Skip Channel...
Navigating Lock and Unlock Menus To access or navigate the LOCK menu, you must use the Jag Wheel Control on the side of the TV. Turn the wheel forward or backward to highlight a menu option, then press the wheel to select. The remote control buttons do not control the LOCK menu.
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual USA-Movie Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, USA-Movie Rating adjustments are not available. G – General audience PG – Parental guidance suggested PG-13 – Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R – Mature audience NC-17 –...
Turn CEC On or Off. When set to Off, your HDTV will not send or receive any CEC commands. Device Discovery Register device with TV. Before CEC will work, perform a Device Discovery to see if there are any CEC supported devices connected to your HDTV. Version 5/13/2010 www.VIZIO.com...
The Ethernet function on your HDTV is used to access the Internet. Your HDTV also has 802.11n single- band wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. A wired connection may deliver a more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment.
Guided Setup Use this function to return to the Initial Setup menu. Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you move your TV. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information. Note: Previously scanned channels will be removed.
1. Remove the power adapter cable from the TV. 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the TV and remote control. VIZIO recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can be purchased at any major retailer.
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30 seconds. Reinsert the power cable and power on the television. sound Version 5/13/2010 Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all cables attached to your HDTV are connected to the correct output of your external device. Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight.
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“noise” or “fuzz”. If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low. Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window.
App publisher directly. Press the green button while in the Apps Sidebar view to see help information from the publisher. 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...
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Internet Connection Troubleshooting Issue Solution I forgot my secure access code. Wireless Connection Issues Ethernet (Wired) Connection Issues Refer to the user manual for your wireless router or contact the manufacturer of either your router or your Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for you.
For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 6 am to 9 pm Have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call. Telephone: (888) 849-4623 (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949) 585-9514...
2. Shielded interface cables and AC AC/DC power adapter, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. 3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference.
Voltage Range 100~240 Vac at 50/60 Hz Power Consumption <1W (Avg), 0.37W standby Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~14,000 ft Non-Operating Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~70%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft Version 5/13/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV User Manual...
Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).
If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1920x1080 resolution display through this connection using the following timing 138.5MHz. The following parameters are often the values required...
Units less than 30” must be sent to a VIZIO service center. VIZIO is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will cover return shipping to the customer. Pre-authorization is required before sending any unit in for service.
Navigating VIA ...16 Network ...46 Network Menu Ethernet (wireless) ...46 Wireless ...46 OSD ...35 CC Menu ...37 Help Menu...47 Sleep Timer Menu...37 Wide Menu ...36 Parental Controls Alt Rating Region ...44 Block Unrated TV ...44 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M221NV User Manual...
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Canadian English Rating...44 Canadian French Rating ...44 Change the Password...45 Channel Block ...43 Rating Enable...43 Reset Locks ...45 USA Movie Rating...44 USA TV Rating...43 Parental Controls ...43 Password ...45 Picture Reset Picture Mode...39 Picture Menu ...38 Adaptive Luma ...39...