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- Page 1 BLU-RAY PLAYER WITH INTERNET APPS ™ VBR121 – user manual...
- Page 2 This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating.
- Page 3 My Product Information And congratulations on your new VIZIO Blu-ray Player. To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions before using your product and retain them for future reference. Be sure to inspect the package contents to ensure there are no missing or damaged parts.
- Page 4 VBR121 Important Safety Instructions objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. Your Blu-ray Player is designed and manufactured to operate within defined • Unplug the power cord before cleaning your Blu-ray Player.
- Page 5 VBR121 • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your Blu-ray Player. sunshine, fire or the like. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric • If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: shock.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Controls and Connections ............1 Changing the PCM Downsampling Rate ..........16 Adjusting the Digital Audio Output ............17 Front Panel ....................1 Activating or Deactivating Dynamic Range Control ......17 Rear Panel ....................1 Changing the Stereo Downmix Setting ..........18 Remote Control .................. - Page 7 VBR121 Using the VUDU App ................29 Opening a VUDU Account ..............29 Using VUDU to Watch a Movie ............30 Using the Pandora App ................31 Opening a Pandora Account ............... 31 Logging Into Your Pandora Account ............ 32 Listening to Music Using Pandora ............
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Page 8: Controls And Connections
Controls and Connections Rear Panel Before the first-time setup, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the various controls and connections. This will make the setup process much faster and your experience with the player much more enjoyable! Front Panel Eject Stop Disc Drawer... -
Page 9: Remote Control
App Shortcuts: Control Internet Apps and disc functions (press Red Shortcuts button to exit Apps). V Button V Button: Return to the Player home screen. VIZIO TV Volume: Increase, decrease, or mute volume on a VIZIO TV. VIZIO TV PIP: Enable picture-in-picture.* Volume Info: Open disc info window. -
Page 10: Replacing The Batteries
VBR121 Replacing the Batteries Remove the battery cover by pressing gently on the remote and pushing the cover away. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. -
Page 11: Installing The Blu-Ray Player
Installing the Blu-ray Player Inspecting the Package Contents Connecting the Player to Your TV Before installing your new player, take a moment to inspect the package contents. Your Blu-ray player is easily connected to your TV. Before you begin the installation, Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged. -
Page 12: Connecting The Player To Your Home Audio System
VBR121 Connecting the Player to Your Home Audio System 3. Turn the player on by pressing the Power button on the remote, or by Your player has two digital audio ports: coaxial and optical. If your home audio touching the Power control on the front of the player. -
Page 13: Connecting The Player To Your Tv And Home Audio System With Hdmi
5. When you are ready to use the player, set your home audio system’s input to the player’s connection. Set your TV’s input to the proper HDMI connection. HDMI OUT VIZIO Blu-ray Player Home Audio Receiver High Speed HDMI Cable Best Sound... -
Page 14: Setting Up Your Network Connection
2. Connect your ethernet cable to the router and to the ethernet port on the 50 feet. back of the TV. 3. Turn on the player and your TV. The player detects the ethernet connection. Router / Modem VIZIO Blu-ray Player Ethernet Cable Setting Up Your Network Connection... -
Page 15: Basic Operation
Basic Operation In this chapter, you will learn how to: Playing a Disc • Navigate the On-Screen Menu Your player can play several kinds of discs. Use this table to ensure your disc is • Play a Disc compatible with the player: • View USB Media Type of Disc Logo... -
Page 16: Basic Playback Functions
VBR121 To play a disc: Basic Playback Functions When playing a disc, you can use buttons on the remote to manipulate the 1. Press the Eject button on the remote playback in several ways: or touch the Eject control on the front of the player. -
Page 17: Advanced Playback Functions
VBR121 Advanced Playback Functions Viewing BD-Live Content Your player also features advanced playback functions. Your player can access special content from discs that support BD-Live. This special content varies, but sometimes includes games, movie trailers, and director commentaries. To use BD-Live, you need: Subtitle • A working internet connection. -
Page 18: Playing Usb Photos And Audio
VBR121 Playing USB Photos and Audio 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Media, then press To play USB media, you must first save your music or images onto a USB thumb SELECT. drive. Remember: • The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32. -
Page 19: Usb Media Playback Controls
VBR121 USB Media Playback Controls Viewing a Photo Slide Show When listening to USB audio, you can control the playback using buttons on the Photos can be viewed sequentially using the slide show feature. remote. To start a slide show: 1. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Slide Show Settings
VBR121 3. Press the Power button on the remote Adjusting the Slide Show Settings or press the Power button on the front The slide show settings can be adjusted to make your presentations more exciting. of the player to turn it on. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Player's Settings
Adjusting the Player's Settings Your player is preset to work with most setups out of the box, but if you would like Changing the Display Resolution to adjust any of the player’s settings, you can use the on-screen menu to do so. For the best viewing experience, you should adjust the player’s settings so that it The Settings menu is divided into these parts: outputs video in a resolution supported by your TV. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio
VBR121 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio Activating Film Mode If video displayed from the player appears distorted or otherwise incorrect, you Movies are recorded on film at a rate of 24 pictures, or frames, per second. Many may need to adjust the aspect ratio of the player to match that of your TV. (Devices of the movies on Blu-ray discs are formatted at this frame rate (24 frames/second). -
Page 23: Adjusting The Audio Settings
VBR121 Adjusting the Audio Settings Changing the PCM Downsampling Rate This setting should be adjusted if your home audio receiver can process The settings in the Audio Menu configure the player’s digital audio outputs (HDMI, high-bitrate PCM signals over the Optical/SPDIF or Coaxial port. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Digital Audio Output
VBR121 Adjusting the Digital Audio Output Activating or Deactivating Dynamic Range Control This setting changes the type of digital audio data the player outputs over HDMI, When activated, this setting normalizes the volume of a disc’s audio track. The Optical/SPDIF, or Coaxial ports. Depending on your setup, you may need to try loudest parts of the soundtrack will be quieter, and the quietest parts will be several settings. -
Page 25: Changing The Stereo Downmix Setting
VBR121 Changing the Stereo Downmix Setting Changing the On-Screen Menu Language This setting is only used when your Blu-ray Player is connected to an audio Your player can display on-screen menus and play audio in English, French, or receiver with the L and R analog stereo outputs. When connected with these outputs, all audio is reduced to 2 channels. -
Page 26: Changing The Disc's Menu Language
VBR121 Changing the Disc’s Menu Language Changing the Audio Language Using this setting, you can change the language that is displayed when a disc’s This setting changes the spoken language on a played disc. main menu is displayed. Not all languages are available on all discs. Most discs have only one Not all languages are available on all discs. -
Page 27: Changing The Bd-Live Settings
VBR121 Changing the BD-Live Settings Changing BD-Live Access This setting allows you to set limitations on the player’s ability to access BD-Live The BD-Live menu can be used to change BD-Live network access, or to allocate content on the internet. -
Page 28: Viewing Bd-Live Storage Settings
VBR121 Viewing BD-Live Storage Settings Setting the Parental Controls When a USB thumb drive is connected to the USB port, the player can use its The player’s parental controls allow you to prevent the player from displaying memory for BD-Live storage. -
Page 29: Setting The Parental Country
VBR121 Setting the Parental Country Activating or Deactivating the Parental Controls Because countries have their own rating systems, if you are going to use the Use this setting to turn the parental controls on or off. Parental Controls, you should set the parental country to match the country in which you live. -
Page 30: Setting The Parental Restriction Level
VBR121 Setting the Parental Restriction Level Changing the Parental Code Use this setting to restrict the playback of discs encoded with a rating level equal If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode from the default to or higher than the level you choose. -
Page 31: Changing The System Settings
VBR121 Changing the System Settings Activating or Deactivating Disc Autoplay When this option is activated, the player will automatically play an inserted disc. The System menu allows you to customize autoplay, power, screen saver, and When this option is deactivated, you will need to select Play Disc to play a disc. -
Page 32: Setting Auto Power Down
VBR121 Setting Auto Power Down Setting the Screen Saver Duration The player has a power-saving feature that turns it off after a set period of inactivity. The player features a screen saver that will blank the screen after a set period of inactivity. -
Page 33: Updating The Player's Firmware Via Your Home Network
VBR121 Updating the Player’s Firmware Via Your Home Network Restoring the Player’s Factory Defaults To ensure your player has the most current firmware, you should occasionally This setting allows you to restore menu and Internet App options to their factory update via your network. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Network Settings
In order to access BD-Live or Internet Apps, your player must be connected to player will automatically detect the connection. You can manually adjust the your home network and to the internet. settings, but VIZIO recommends this for advanced users only. To access the Network menu: To adjust the wired settings: 1. -
Page 35: Viewing The Info Screen
VBR121 Viewing the Info Screen The info screen displays the following information: • Software Version • Software Date • Interface • Link Status • MAC Address • IP Address To access the info screen: 1. Turn on the player and your TV. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Settings and press OK. -
Page 36: Using Internet Apps
2. Follow the on-screen instructions until your code is displayed. The VUDU Apps screen is displayed. 3. Go to your computer and navigate to www.netflix.com/VIZIO Sign up using the code displayed on 2. Using the Arrow buttons on the the TV screen. -
Page 37: Using Vudu To Watch A Movie
VBR121 3. Highlight Free HD Rental and press Using VUDU to Watch a Movie SELECT. VUDU offers thousands of HD-quality movies and TV programs. Before you begin: • Ensure your player is connected to your home network and to the internet. -
Page 38: Using The Pandora App
VBR121 4. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the movie you want to watch, then Using the Pandora App press SELECT. Pandora is a personalized internet-based radio service that is designed to help The Movie Details screen is displayed. you discover new music while you listen to music you already know and enjoy. -
Page 39: Logging Into Your Pandora Account
VBR121 Logging Into Your Pandora Account Listening to Music Using Pandora If you already have a Pandora account, you can sign in and listen to your Log into Pandora. At the Station List screen, you are presented with several personalized stations. -
Page 40: Additional Pandora Menu Options
VBR121 Additional Pandora Menu Options Using the HULU App Hulu is an online video service that offers a selection of hit shows, clips, movies and more. To use VUDU, you must first: • Have a high-speed internet connection and a home computer. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting & Technical Support
If, after using this troubleshooting guide, you are still experiencing an issue with • Ensure the ethernet cable is securely connected to both the Player your TV, contact VIZIO’s Support Department. Quality customer support and and your modem/router. service are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence. -
Page 42: Specifications
Specifications 12.60” x 1.77” x 8.23” Dimensions: 320 x 45 x 209mm 4.96 lbs Weight: 2.25 kg Blu-ray Disc Resolutions of 1080p (HDMI Out) 1080i / 720p / 480i / 480p (HDMI / Component Resolutions Supported: Out) DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW Selectable Reso- lutions of 1080p (HDMI) 1080i / 720p / 480i / 480p (HDMI / Component Out) CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA Support... -
Page 43: Limited Warranty
Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED... -
Page 44: Legal & Compliance
Legal & Compliance FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement IC Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits Operation is subject to the following two conditions: for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 1. - Page 45 This offer is valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of the distribution of integrated with sophisticated technologies (software and hardware) which may this VIA device by VIZIO. You can obtain a copy of the GPL, LGPL licenses from exhibit delayed boot-up/shutdown time and/or interrupted services. You further http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and http://www.gnu.org/...
- Page 46 Nevertheless, you agree to use the VIA Services at your sole risk and that VIZIO shall have no liability to you for content that may be found to be offensive, indecent, or objectionable.
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