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VIZIO M221NV User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO M221NV television purchase. To get
the most out of your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before
making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope
you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO HDTV
High Definition Television.
For assistance, call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or e-mail us at
www.VIZIO.com.
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation
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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. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. 1. To reduce the risk of electric shock or
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual 17. The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. 18. Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock 19. Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. 20. Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect
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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 to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. Analog-on
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ...............................................................................................4 Advisory of the DTV Transition..................................................................................................................5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual CHAPTER 7 USING VIA ............................................................................................................31 Connecting to the Internet .......................................................................................................................31 Navigating the VIA Dock .........................................................................................................................31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA)............
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual M221NV Specifications ...........................................................................................................................55 Preset PC Resolutions ............................................................................................................................56 Resolution through RGB Input ................................................................................................................57 WARRANTY ...................
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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 <1W (Standby). o Use the included power cord. o When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The 3-pronged rd cord must be grounded and the grounding feature (3 prong) must not be compromised. To take full advantage of your TV, you will need an Internet connection. Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup Ap
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 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
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to have it handy if you need to call for support. 2. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Disconnect the cables from your HDTV. b. Place your HDTV face down on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to the screen. c.
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT—The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. 2. Remote Control Sensor—Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your HDTV for the best response to the remote signal. Jag Wheel Control 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,
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. DC IN—Connect the power adapter here. 2. ETHERNET—Connect an Ethernet cable to access the Internet. Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Your HDTV also has 802.11n single-band wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through you wireless home network. See Network Menu on page 46 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection. 3. HDMI 1
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 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. 3. Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Only use AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may cause a
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual 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. ● (Record)—Press to begin recording on your CEC-supported device. (Pause)—Press to pause playback on your CEC-supported device. ► (Play)—Press to start Playback on your CEC-supported device. ■ (Stop)—Press to st
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual INPUT—Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp (RGB), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB. After you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. - (DASH)—Press to insert a dash between the main and sub-channels. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your rem
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual 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. 2. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 3. Gather the devices your want to connect to your HDTV. Don’t connect them yet. We will help you do that i
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Your HDTV has 802.11n single-band wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. Or you can also connect to the Internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into the Ethernet port on your HDTV. A wired connection may prov
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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. Version 5/18/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com
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VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to launch the Sidebar. The Sidebar contents vary by App. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock. Press OK to open an App. Profile App Widget Gallery Create a unique name, HDTV Settings App Select this to discover more picture and set of Apps in Adjust TV functions like Apps and download them to th
