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1. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to the TV This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often Version 6 15 2010 VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to launch the Sidebar The Sidebar contents vary by App Profile App Create a unique name TOAN SE App picture and set of Apps in Adjust TV functions like the VIA Dock Set up a brightness contrast Parental Controls and Network settings profile for each member of your household 21 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should Use You have several options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays Based on your Home Theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you O e De ejtle alte De HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of the cable types available Best and it s all done over one cable You get a great picture and cut down on digital your cable clutter HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your TV has HDMI this is the connection type you should be using Best digital ht Cel petals Connect your antenna or coaxial cable to watch TV programming This Sood cable usually comes from your Cable box or right out of the wall 00 analog Best The RGB
2. Analog Audio Out This option sets the volume control properties when using the RCA white and red connectors as audio line out to connect a Receiver Amplifier Home Theater system Choose from Fixed or Variable When set to Variable volume from the external speakers will change according to the volume setting on the TV If it is set to Fixed the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external stereo system Equalizer Settings 1 To select the options in the Equalizer Settings sub menu press OK A new VIZIO a VIZIO menu will be displayed showing the Equalizer Settings available equalizer functions Press lt or z AA gt to select Basic or Advanced e EQ Mode Basic Adjust Bass and Treble e EQ Mode Advanced Adjust boost or attenuation of different frequencies Starting from lowest to the highest they are 100 Hz 300Hz 1 kHz 3 kHz and 10 kHz 2 Press Y then or gt to select the frequency to be adjusted Press OK 3 Press A or Y to adjust the selected frequency to your preference Values above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will attenuate the frequency Note The Equalizer adjustment will only be available when SRS TSHD is set to Off ES Ee 4 Equalizer Settings Audio Mode Mode EQ Mode 3 EQ Mode Advanced gt Bass Treble 40 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to factory de
3. Tips for Letterbox Content Some Letterboxed or Widescreen versions of DVD movies are formatted for standard 4 3 Televisions Your HDTV has the ability to expand this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image accuracy To use this function select Wide from the HDTV Settings App 50 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Audio Troubleshooting e Press Volume Up on the remote control or side of your HDTV e Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON e Check the MTS Audio settings in the Tuner menu to insure they are set No audio to Stereo English TV input only e Verify that your HDTV Speakers are On in the Audio menu e Check the video device cable integrity Try another cable HDMI AV Composite Coax etc e Change audio settings of the external device e Ifyou are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to your HDTV and move the antenna to an alternate location in the room or close to a window Audio volume differs on e Your HDTV will retain the last used volume level for each input each input Low audio volume TV e Press the Volume up on the remote control internal speakers e Increase the volume of the external device using that device s remote Distorted popping audio e Check video device cable integrity Try another cable HDMI AV Composite Coax etc e Insure a
4. Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars 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 VIZlO com or call us toll free at 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 Caution Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV including game controllers This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations Version 6 15 2010 9 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is about 39 5W Avg lt 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 cord must be grounded and the grounding feature ga 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 App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App Your HDTV has 802 11n single band wireless built in which is also compatible with 802 11b and 802 11g wireless networks so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network Or you can connect to the Internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable from
5. e Perform a power cycle by removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds Reinsert the power cable and power on the television Distorted image or unusual sound Version 6 15 2010 e Check video device cable integrity Try another cable HDMI AV Composite Coax etc e Try the external device on another input e Perform a power cycle by removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds Reinsert the power cable and power on the television e Interference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles or fluorescent lights may affect television performance If possible move your HDTV to an alternate location within your home 49 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Display image does not cover the entire screen Black bars on the top or side of the image Go to the Wide menu in HDTV Settings to view the available aspect modes Check the video settings of your external device If using the RGB input Computer a supported PC desktop resolution must be used If using the RGB input Computer Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Agjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV Note Depending on the resolution of the content being viewed some modes may not be available The TV has pixels dots that are always dark or colored Check video device cable integrity Try another cable HDMI AV Composite Coax etc Check other Inputs and external devic
6. c Create a PIN password d Setwho can access the profile 6 Press Y to select Done Your new profile has been created a Pon Version 6 15 2010 33 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Switching Profiles 1 2 Ds 4 Press the VIA button Press lt or gt to select the Profile App and then press OK Press Y to select Switch Profile and then press OK Press Y to select the profile you want to switch to then press OK The Profile loads and the VIA Dock appears with the set of Apps associated with that Profile Editing your Profile 1 2 3 4 Press the VIA button Press lt or gt to select the Profile App and then press OK Press Y to select Switch Profile and then press OK Select the profile you want to edit and then press OK The Profile loads and the V A Dock appears Press lt or gt to select the Profile App and then press OK Press Y to select Profile Settings and then press OK Modify the required fields to change the profile using your remote Press Y to select Done Removing a Profile oa Fb oh Press the VIA button Press or gt to select the Profile App and then press OK Press Y to select Administrative Controls and then press OK Press Y to select Remove Profile and then press OK Press Y to select the Profile you wish to remove and then press OK A message will appear asking if you want to delete the profile Press W to select OK and
7. e Check the video settings and compatibility of external devices e Check the video cables of external devices to make sure they are securely connected at both ends e Try another device on the same input e Ifyou are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to your HDTV and move the antenna to an alternate location in the room or close to a window e Perform a power cycle by removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds Reinsert the power cable and power on the television Side Control buttons do not work e Press only one button at a time e Perform a power cycle by removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds Reinsert the power cable and power on the television Poor image quality e Standard Definition images will always be noticeably inferior to HD Quality content Press INFO to see what the current resolution of the image is 720p 1080i and 1080p are all HD quality resolutions e Check the video settings of your external device e Ifyou are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to your HDTV and move the antenna to an alternate location in the room or close to a window e Reset Picture settings to default in the Picture Menu e Check video device cable integrity Try another cable HDMI AV Composite Coax etc
8. E f f f i 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 See the Network Menu on page 41 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection Connect one end of an Ethernet cable not supplied to the Ethernet jack on your TV 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your home network usually your router Your home network must have broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL a Asmall number of users may need to manually adjust the network settings See the Network Menu on page 41 for detailed information on configuring your Internet connection 3 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 30 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to your HDTV When you press the VIA button on your remote the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of your screen with a selection of different Apps that let you watch movies TV shows listen to music or get weather and news information
9. Turn on the power to your HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV 5 Search for new channels See Auto Channel Search on page 43 for more information on scanning for channels Version 6 15 2010 27 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ii oo Lt oe Note Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product 6 Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera 7 Connect the yellow video cable connector from your VCR or video camera to the green Component Y jack on the side of your HDTV 8 Connect the audio cables white and red from your VCR or video camera to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 9 Turn on the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera 10 Select Comp AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV Connecting a Home Theater System AUDIO OUT o RE OPTICAL S PDIF OPTICAL If your sound system has an S PDIF optical digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on your HDTV This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used 1 Connect one end of the optical cable to optical connectors on the Home Theater and the other end to the OPTICAL jack on your
10. 6 15 2010 53 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 10 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation 26 1 Diagonal 16 9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel Dot Pitch 0 3 mm H x 0 3 mm H Display Compatibility 1080P FHDTV Colors 16 7million Brightness 400 nits cd m2 typical Contrast Dynamic Contrast Ration 100 000 1 Response Time 8 ms typical Viewing Angle 178 horizontal vertical Inputs 2 x HDMI with HDCP 1 x RF F connector for internal tuner 1x Component and Stereo Audio 1x Composite and Stereo Audio shared with Component jacks 1x Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio 1x Ethernet 1x USB Outputs 1x 5 1 S PDIF Optical Digital Audio 1x Headphone Features 60 Hz E LED panel 1080P FHDTV HDMI v1 3 3D Comb Filter Digital Audio Amplifier Dolby Digital for ATSC QAM Signal Compatibility 4801 SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080I HDTV 1080P FHDTV Channel Skip Add VIDEO INPUT Naming Capability Closed Caption Parental Control V CHIP 2 0 Programmable Timer SRS TSHD SRS TruVolume HD Game Port Noise Reduction MTS Stereo Decoder Dolby Digital for ATSC QAM VESA Mount Compatible Broadband Internet and Services Connectivity Ambient Light Sensor Special Features e Ambient Light Sensor e Detachable Base Speakers 2xBuilt in 5W Speakers Panel Life 50 000 hou
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12. HDTV 2 Turn on the power to your HDTV and home theater 3 Change the input on your Home Theater to optical See your Home Theater user manual for more information 28 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Connecting a Computer RGB VGA 1 Set computer to a resolution supported by your HDTV see Preset PC Resolutions on page 55 If your computer supports it we recommend 1920x1080 2 Turn off the power to your HDTV and computer 3 Connect the RGB VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on of your HDTV 4 Connect the 1 8 inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through your HDTV 5 Turn on the power to your HDTV and computer 6 Select RGB VGA using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV Note Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements Using HDMI EE EECH MAS 1 Turn off your HDTV and computer 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your computer and the other end to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your computer 4 Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV Version 6 15 2010 29 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Ethernet Connection A
13. HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way o The performance of your HDTV changes substantially Version 6 15 2010 3 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP 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 ANSINFPSA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of the grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT wee section 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS nec section 810 21 Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or T where it could fall into such power ELECTRIC SERVICE AS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM Er art a0 ech lines or circuits GROUND CLAMPS Remember the screen of the coaxial cable is i
14. VIZIO s one year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship Items not covered include but are not limited to cosmetic damage normal wear and tear misuse signal issues power surges and damages from shipping acts of God any sort of customer misuse installation customer modifications adjustments and set up issues Units with unreadable or removed serial numbers image burn in and routine maintenance are not covered This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS FACTORY RECERTIFIED or by a non authorized reseller THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE VIZIO S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTI
15. allowing you to enter a custom name up to 10 characters Game Mode This feature reduces the delays of Audio Video processing by the TV You should have it set to On when playing video games Parental Controls If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing you can do this by turning on the Parental Controls Selected programs movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV Note The Parental menu does not appear when the input mode is set to HDMI or RGB Rating Enable Block or allow access to programs from channels that have been blocked or devices selected as PIP inputs Turn On to block or Off to allow rated content Channel Locks Block individual channels from being displayed Press A or Y to select a channel to block and then press OK 44 www VIZIO com VIZIO 4 Parental Controls Rating Enable i Channel Locks USA TV USA Movie i CAN English At Rating Regon Block Unrated Shows i Change PIN RESET LOCKS Select channels to VIZIO M261VP User Manual USA TV Note When Rating Enable is OFF the USA TV Rating adjustments are not enabled Press OK to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US TV ratings VIZIO TV Y AII children me USA TV TV Y7 Older children pop TV G General audience AECH TV PG Guidance suggested ges z TV 14 Strongly cautioned IPG TV MA Mature audience
16. contact the manufacturer of either your router or your Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for you forgot my secure access code 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 e Make sure the Internet connection is setup correctly See Network Menu on page 41 for detailed information e Test the Internet connection to make sure it is working See Network Menu on page 41 for detailed information e Disable MAC address filtering in your wireless router Wireless Connection Issues e Update your wireless router or device with the latest software available from the manufacturer s website Use the correct password and or passphrase to connect to a secured network e Check the network connectivity with other devices such as a laptop or desktop computer If these devices also cannot connect please reference your wireless device s User Manual for further configuration assistance e Try a wired Ethernet cable directly from your broadband modem s output connection A wired connection may deliver a more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment Insure that the Ethernet cable is securely inserted into your access point and the back of the television e Make sure the Internet connection is setup correctly See Network Menu on page 41 for de
17. remote signal Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor The effective range of the remote control is approximately 22 feet 7 meters from the front of the remote control sensor 30 to the left and right 20 up and down VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources Avoid humidity If your HDTV 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 When not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries Do not take the batteries apart heat them or throw them into a fire Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress such as striking or dropping it Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a voiatile solvent Wipe it with a clean damp cloth Version 6 15 2010 15 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV called Inputs You can name your inputs when you set them up during the HDTV Settings App The inputs cycle in the following sequence TV Comp AV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and RGB Once you have stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning Power KI top right corner Press to turn the TV on from the standby mode Press it again to re
18. your Internet connection to the Ethernet port on your HDTV A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment See Network Menu on page 41 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection Install your HDTV on a flat surface to avoid tipping For proper ventilation you must allow space between the back of your HDTV and the wall 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 If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall see below for additional information Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV 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 10 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP 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 two top foam end caps 2 Remove the stand base and accessory box from packaging 3 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 d
19. 30 foot lengths Visit www VIZIO com or call 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 for details DW BES 1 Turn off your HDTV and Cable Satellite box 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your Cable Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable Satellite box 4 Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV Cable Satellite Box e The HDMI input on your HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection e Refer to your Cable Satellite Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your Cable or Satellite operator HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI Cable Satellite Box 1 Turn off your HDTV and Cable Satellite box 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your Cable Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable Satellite box 4 Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV Note There are no dedicated audio ports for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from your HDTV with this connection Version 6 15 2010 23 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Usin
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21. CE CHECK www VIZIO com FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION Personal Data If your VIZIO product is capable of storing personal data and other information ALL CONTENTS AND INFORMATION WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME IN HOME AND ALL SHIP IN WARANTY SERVICE If this occurs your product will be restored to you configured as originally purchased You will be responsible for restoring all applicable data and passwords Recovery and reinstallation of user data is not covered under this Limited Warranty In order to protect your personal information VIZIO recommends that you always clear all personal information from the unit before it is serviced regardless of the servicer ZERO BRIGHT PIXEL DEFECT GUARANTEE This policy covers zero bright pixel defects for the duration of the limited ONE YEAR WARRANTY on select new product purchases To determine if this guarantee applies to your product refer to the DETAILS tab of the model s product information page www VIZIO com or look for the zero bright pixel guarantee on the box Version 6 15 2010 57 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Index O ee 36 E Re ot oP ER 36 e 9 Adjustments Advanced A eindin a E EENE 35 Ven 13 Advanced Adjustments ooocccccccccccnnononononononononononos 35 Ambient Light Sensor seeeeeeseeseesesessserrsrerrenn 39 AMO A e AE de EE 22 Apps Adding cree 32 Dele cnt dei 33 MOVIN Gis ost in 33 NET 2 PEAR ne A A 32 SING ENEE 32
22. CO Mee ee eh 37 Help Mentt accio cisne dida iA 47 elef L UE 36 Picture Menta oc 37 Settings Menu NNN NEEN 42 Sleep Timer Menu 37 Wide Menu 36 Parental Controls www VIZIO com Alt Rating Region merne a a 46 Block Unrated TV 46 Canadian English Hang 45 Canadian French Hang 46 Change the Daseword cect 46 Channel Block 44 Rating Enable o ocococccccccoconoconocononononononononononon 44 Reset Locke 46 USA Movie Hang 45 USA TV Rating ics eseu 45 Parental Controls ococcccccccconononoconononocononononononons 44 Eeer scien geriet OS 46 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu Adaptive LUNA cinc tie 39 Advanced Video 38 Ambient Light Gensor 39 Baca 37 Backlight Controlin rmai DEE 20 BriQntnGSS inma ancla ad 37 Col a e dano ea do 38 Color Enhancement ooooocococononononononononononononononon 38 Color Temperature oocococococococoocononoconononononononononons 38 Contrast e acai 37 Fim Mode vita tic 39 Noise Reduction ooooocooococccccccoconococcnccoooonononccnn n 38 Picture Modei aternir ariei iea i 37 NANO A E E 38 Size amp Position EE 38 ART EE 38 Postal Code setting oooooooonnocccccococccococcccconiccccconoss 46 Profiles Creating tra n a iat 33 e elt DE 24 REMOVING cccocococonnnoncconocononononnnnnnonnnnononcnnnnononnonnncnos 24 E Te EE 24 tee WEE 33 Remote Control 15 AN RUIN CHONS ici da 17 Ballesta catolico EE 15 BUON ui ddad dd bi 16 RrecatiOOS unica las Dala de 15 ele EE 1
23. Internet connection into the Ethernet port on your HDTV A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment See Network Menu on page 41 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection Select Input Source e Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing INPUT on the remote control or the side of your TV Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options TV Comp AV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and RGB Turn on your device and you will see a picture on your HDTV If there is no picture make sure you have selected the correct input on your HDTV Note If the selected device is RF connected your HDTV must be in TV mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which has been selected on the back of the VCR Cable Box External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver Refer to Owner or User s Manual of such equipment for details Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV make sure that any cable satellite or off air antenna connections are secure Also verify that the AC DC power adapter is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector 1 Press the power button on the remote control 2 Select the input to which your device is connected that provides TV programming i e TV HDMI COMP AV Note You should be able to see a picture If you do not make su
24. MI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV Note There are no dedicated audio ports for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from your HDTV with this connection Using Component Video Better w L hi IW Ii 1 w m 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the Component cables green blue and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and DVD player 5 Select Comp AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV 26 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Using Composite AV Video Good DVD oo R Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player Connect the yellow video cable connector from your DVD player to the green Component Y jack on the side of your HDTV Connect the audio cables white and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player Select Comp AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your HDTV Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV COAXIAL 1 Turn off the power to your HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on your HDTV 3
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27. TV 14 You can also customize the TV ratings for the following content A AIll sub ratings FV Fantasy violence D Sexual dialog L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence USA Movie Note When Rating Enable is OFF USA Movie rating adjustments are not enabled Press OK to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US Movie ratings G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R audience NC 17 No one under 17 years of age X No one under 17 years of age CAN English Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian English rating adjustments are not enabled 4 bi nm bi s bi EN Kl Ai 3 Press OK to block Press OK to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following Canadian English ratings C Children C8 Children 8 years or older G General Programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 years or older 18 Adult programming Version 6 15 2010 45 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual CAN French Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian French rating adjustments are not enabled Press OK to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following Canadian French ratings G General audience 8 ans General not recommended for young children 13 ans Not suitable for children under 13 years of age 16 ans Not suitable for unde
28. TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc PP This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default Home Use setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase 4 power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for Energy Star rating 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 2010 VIZIO INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SEH Version 6 15 2010 1 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP 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 Warning 1 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV Unpl
29. VGA port allows you to connect your computer so you can analog use your HDTV as your monitor Component consists of three cables for transmitting video and two cables for transmitting audio one red and one white Component video Better provides a sharper image than Composite video and should be used analog instead of Composite when possible However because it is still an analog connection it won t provide the high quality video and audio that HDMI can produce Composite consists of one yellow cable for transmitting video and two cables for transmitting audio one red and one white It is capable of Good transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video 480i While it provides a good image it has lower image quality than HDMI or analog Component So try to use one of those connections first Note When using an AV composite connection the yellow cable needs to be connected to the green jack on the side of your HDTV 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 22 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Connecting Your Cable Satellite Box Using HDMI Best 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. VIZIO M261VP User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer Congratulations on your new VIZIO M261VP 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 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 services for your VIZIO HDTV visit our website at www VIZIO com or call toll free at 888 849 4623 We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www VIZIO com or fill out and mail your registration card 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 Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO Inc dba V Inc HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories T DOLBY GIG GIG DIGITAL TruSurround HO and
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32. accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 Version 6 15 2010 55 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP 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
33. all on demand 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 41 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection Navigating the VIA Dock VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to launch the Sidebar The Sidebar contents vary by App Sleep Timer Picture Network Settings VIA Dock Press or P to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock Press OK to open an App Na a 2 7 HD 5 Profile App Widget Gallery e c l i HDTV Settings App reate a unique name Select this to discover more Apps f S picture and set of Apps in and download them to the TV This Adjust TV functions like the VIA Dock Set up a gallery is constantly being updated brightness contrast profile for each member of so check back often dE SE vanr household Version 6 15 2010 31 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps VIA 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 b
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35. de ct Input source 42 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Tuner Mode Select Antenna or Cable a di depending upon which equipment VIZIO a you have attached to the DTV TV A Tuner Seltings input Tuner Mode Antenna gt Auto Channel Search Auto Channel Scan Automatically search for TV Partial Channel Search channels that are available in your Add Analog Channel area Be sure to first select the S m correct tuner mode above Your HDTV will search for analog and digital channels When the search Digital MTS is done press EXIT to begin watching your programs Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are missing from the auto search you can do a partial channel search to look for channels in a certain channel range again Select to scan for Analog Digital or both Analog Digital channels and then select From Channel To Channel and then select Start For a listing of digital TV stations in your area visit www antennaweb org 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 After your HDTV has stored all of the available digital channels in memory you will find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see Press OK to select the channel to be skipp
36. dio cables to the Component L R jacks 3 DTV TV Connect to an antenna or digital cable source For digital b Cb TV stations in your area visit www antennaweb org For Cable and Satellite boxes we recommend that you use a HDMI cable connection for high definition image quality 14 www VIZIO com Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR universal remote that lets you interact with Internet content delivered to your HDTV You can also use it to program other A V devices connected to your TV such as DVD or Blu ray player Cable Satellite set top box DVR home theater and more 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 Remote Control Range VIZIO M261VP User Manual Only use AA batteries Do not mix new and old batteries This may result in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or lead to personal injury Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or lead to personal injury Dispose of batteries according to local hazardous waste regulations Keep the batteries away from children and pets Point the remote control directly at this sensor for the best response to the
37. ebris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched Attach the TV stand base 1 Align the stand base to the stand neck already attached to the TV 2 Slide the base on and tighten the thumb screw to secure Version 6 15 2010 11 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP 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 Remove the cover on the stand neck d Remove the four 4 screws holding the stand neck and then remove the neck and base Note To remove the base from the neck unscrew the thumbscrew on the bottom 3 Mount your HDTV on the wall a Attach your HDTV to a wall mount sold separately using the mounting holes in the back panel of your HDTV b Read the instructions that came with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV Screw Size Screw Length 12 0 mm mm 0 7 mm VESA standard 75 x 75 mm spacing Screw Pitch Hole Pattern 12 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel Remote Control Senso
38. ed channel CH A V Press to change the channels up or down Number Button Pad Press to select a channel or enter a password WIDE Press to select how the picture displays on the screen As you select an option you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes See Wide Menu on page 36 for more information DASH Press to insert a dash between the main and sub channels For example digital channel 28 2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2 d LAST 16 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual A V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control your pre programmed DVR DVD Player or Cable Satellite Box Fast Reverse lt lt Press to reverse playback Pause Il Press to pause playback Play gt Press to start playback Fast Forward Press to skip to the next chapter Press to begin recording Stop IE Dress to stop playback recording V A 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 Press to switch between different video screen sizes Press to exit an App or when the Sidebar is open from the VIA Dock Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock Or create a new App and add it to your VIA Dock Press to view settings for the active App Press to launch the VIA Dock T
39. ed when using A or Y An X will appear in channels you have selected to skip You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the remote control Analog MTS This feature allows you to select the different languages the broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching This signal is usually Spanish Choose from Mono Stereo or SAP Digital MTS This feature allows you to select the different languages the broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching This signal is usually Spanish Choose from English French or Spanish Skip Channel Analog MTS Version 6 15 2010 43 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Name Input This feature makes it easier for you to recognize the devices you have connected to your HDTV when you press INPUT For example if you have a Blu Ray DVD player connected to the HDMI 1 input you can have the input label read BluRay instead of just HDMI 1 You can select from ten preset labels To use one of the nine preset labels 1 Select Input Source and then press OK to show the list of inputs 2 Press Y to select the input label you want to change and then press OK 3 Press Y to select Input Labels and then press OK to show the list of nine preset labels 4 Press Y to select the new input label name and then press OK 5 If Custom is selected press Y to select the label name and then press OK A keyboard will open
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41. eless Access Points If there is no wired connection the wireless menu will be displayed and you will see a list of available wireless networks You will also see that your Wired Connection is set to Disconnected vzo 4 Network connection 1 Press Y to select your wireless network and then press OK If you do not see your wireless network in the list select More E Manual Setup Access Points and then press Enter Access Point Name OK i Test Connection 2 Ifthe network is password protected enter the secure dvanced network settings access code you created when setting up your wireless router Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the code You can also select Show Keyboard and use the on screen keyboard instead of the remote control When you are finished entering the code select Connect Version 6 15 2010 41 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Note If you have forgotten your secure access code please refer to the user manual for your wireless router or contract the manufacturer or either your router or your Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for you More Access Points Select this option to refresh the list of available wireless networks Manual Setup Warning unless you are an advanced user and are comfortable with wired and wireless networks do not adjust these settings o Change Settings Use this option to manually enter the advanced settings of your network s
42. es Remove all external devices to see if issue remains Perform a power cycle by removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds Reinsert the power cable and power on the television Image noise fuzz When your HDTV s capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the signal is up converted increased to match your TV s display capabilities Up converting can cause image 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 your HDTV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window Check the video settings of your external device Check video device cable integrity Try another cable HDMI AV Composite Coax etc Try the device on another input Perform a power cycle by removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds Reinsert the power cable and power on the television Aspect mode differs on each input Tips for High Definition Users Your HDTV retains the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular input Comp AV HDMI and TV Your HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content Best image quality will be achieved by using an HDMI cable and input The next best is Composite Note Composite cannot carry an HD quality image signal Due to variances in broadcast practices it is possible some image distortions can occur
43. f brightness in the picture will result in a higher Average Picture Level APL and the overall picture will look too light This feature will lower the APL to counteract this effect Choose from Off Low Medium Strong or Extend 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 Backlight Control Adjust the brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture not the Brightness black level or Contrast white level of the picture Press OK to select this option and then press lt or to adjust it Note Backlight is only available when Ambient Light Sensor is set to Off Ambient Light Sensor Choose Off Low Medium or High When set to Low Medium or High your HDTV will automatically adjust to light changes in the room Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press lt or gt to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Note Only settings under the Picture menu will be reset Audio Menu Adjust audio options including balance equalizer and advanced audio settings Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz VIZIO d Audio Audio Mode l Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right Balance Lip Sync TV Speakers Lip Sync Lip Sync
44. fault A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press lt or gt to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Note Only settings under the Audio menu will be reset Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your network connection using the Setup App If you did not do this or if your setup has changed you can do this from the Network menu 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 When you enter the Network Menu you will see your current connection method Wired Connection VIZIO View that your wired connection is set to Connected This is not an option Network connection that you can adjust It is for information only rees i Manual Setup Select to view and or manually change your network settings Change Settings Select to manually change your network settings such as the IP Address the Subnet Mask the Default Gateway the Preferred DNS Server and the Alternate DNS Server Warning unless you are an advanced user and are comfortable with wired and wireless networks do not adjust these settings Manual Setup Test Connection Select this option to test your network connection Wireless Connection Wir
45. g Component Video Better Using Component Video Better Cable Satellite Box O o co 1 Turn off your HDTV and Cable Satellite box 2 Connect the Component cables green blue and red from your Cable Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your Cable Satellite box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and Cable Satellite box 5 Select Comp AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV LUIVIPO Cable Satellite Box Y VIDEO R 1 Turn off the power to your Cable Satellite box 2 Connect the yellow video cable connector from your Cable Satellite box to the green Component Y jack on the side of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your Cable Satellite box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to your HDTV and Cable Satellite box 5 Select Comp AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV 24 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Using Coaxial Antenna Good Cable Satellite Box COAXIAL 1 Turn off the power to your HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on your HDTV Turn on the power to your HDTV Select TV us
46. he Apps in the dock let you watch movies TV shows listen to music and much more Version 6 15 2010 17 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP 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 in the Setup App 4 Turn on your TV The Setup App will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV Use the arrow and OK buttons to navigate through the Setup App During the setup process you will o Connect to the Internet o Add your TV channels unless you have a Cable Satellite box o Connect your devices and set up your remote to control them 18 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP 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
47. ing the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV Search for new channels See Auto Channel Search on page 43 for more information on scanning for channels na Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI Best 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 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player 4 Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your HDTV e The HDMI input on your HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection e Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements Version 6 15 2010 25 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player 4 Select HD
48. ion is provided Never push any object into the slots and openings on your HDTV cabinet Do not place any objects on the top of your HDTV Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids on your HDTV Your HDTV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified For more information contact your dealer Your HDTV is equipped with a three pronged grounded plug a plug with a third grounding pin This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet This is a safety feature If your outlet does not accommodate the three pronged have an electrician install the correct outlet or use an adapter to ground your HDTV safely Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug When connected to a power outlet power is always flowing into your HDTV To totally disconnect power unplug the power cord 14 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un isolated dangerous voltage within the inside of your HDTV tha
49. 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 Advanced Audio Equalizer Settings Reset Audio Mode TV Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your home theater system LU Version 6 15 2010 39 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Advanced Audio To select the options in the Advanced Audio sub menu press gt A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the audio SRS TruSurround HD When watching TV or a movie TruSurround HD creates an immersive surround sound experience from only two speakers and provides rich bass clear dialog and high frequency detail You may choose to have this feature On or Off Note When SRS TruSurround HD is On Equalizer adjustments are not available SRS TruVolume When the programming switches to a commercial or when changing from channel to channel volume fluctuations occur When turned On SRS TruVolume provides the listener with a comfortable and consistent volume level VIZIO recommends turning SRS TruVolume off when listening to music content Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of processing for the SPDIF Optical connector when used with a home theater system Select to choose from Dolby Digital PCM or Off
50. m penetrating into the housing 4 Wipe the TV and remote control with a dry cloth after cleaning important e Do not use volatile solvents such as toluene rosin and alcohol Such chemicals may damage the housing screen glass and remote control and cause labeling to peel e The screen glass is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object e Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking Troubleshooting Guide If your HDTV fails or the performance changes dramatically check the display in accordance with the following instructions Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure If the display still fails to perform as expected contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 or e mail us at techsupport VIZIO com TV Display Troubleshooting Press INPUT to select the correct input source for the device you are attempting to use y r p Insure that the desired device is powered ON No Signal is shown on display Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to your HDTV Check video device cable integrity Try another cable HDMI AV Composite Coax etc When using the RGB Input to connect to a computer please insure that a No RGB Signal Power will supported PC desktop resolution is first selected be turned off is shown on If no computer is connected press INPUT to select a different input source display Note If no computer is con
51. mmended for HDMI and RGB computer viewing so you can see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area If you experience noise along the border switch to Zoom 1 For 720p 1080i 1080p only Panoramic When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the 4 3 aspect ratio image is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen The center of the image is not stretched Stretch Mode When watching a standard broadcast with black bars on the sides the image will stretch to fill the TV screen People will appear wider than they really are If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at the top and bottom Zoom Zooms in by 14 to crop the top and bottom bars for 2 35 1 film resolutions for 16 9 broadcast formats Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen When watching a widescreen 1 78 1 source program or movie the display image fills the TV screen If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at the top and bottom Zoom 2 Zooms in by 14 to crop the top and bottom bars for 2 35 1 film resolutions For 480i p 4 3 only 36 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual CC Closed Caption Menu Adjust closed caption optio
52. n fire or electric shock Do not use your HDTV if any abnormality occurs If any smoke or odor becomes apparent unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately Do not try to repair your HDTV yourself Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is damaged the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair Continued use of your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock Do not install your HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity Operating your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock Follow instructions for moving your HDTV Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV When unplugging your HDTV hold the power plug not the cord Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock When your HDTV will not be used for an extended period of time unplug the power cord To reduce risk of electric shock do not touch the connector with wet hands Insert batteries in accordance with instructions Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator If any of the following occurs contact the dealer o The power cord fails or frays o Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV o Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture o Your
53. nected and the input is not changed the television will power off Make sure your AC power cable is securely connected to the back of the television and wall outlet Plug another electrical device into the outlet to insure the outlet is working correctly Try another electrical outlet elsewhere in your home Preferably on a different circuit No power VIZIO logo is off Try another AC power cable Any standard 3 prong grounded UL approved computer power cable can provide power to your television 48 www VIZIO com Power is ON but there is no image on the screen Black screen VIZIO M261VP User Manual e Make sure the power is ON VIZIO Logo glows white e Make sure all cables attached to your HDTV are connected to the correct output of your external device e Insure that the external device is powered ON e Adjust brightness contrast or backlight e Press INPUT to select the correct input source Note Your HDTV will display the television station or program selected by the cable box VCR external tuner or satellite receiver Use the remote control that came with that device to change programs or channels e Perform a power cycle by removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds Reinsert the power cable and power on the television Wrong or abnormal colors patterns e Check color and tint settings in the Picture Menu e Reset Picture settings to default in the Picture Menu
54. nfo Display the technical information including model name version and revision of firmware source type and resolution Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Note This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password Clear Memory Factory Default Use this function to reset your HDTV to the default factory settings The screen will display a message to confirm that you want to reset the values to factory settings Press lt or gt to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Note This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password Guided Setup Follow the step by step instructions for setting up either your Tuner antenna or cable or Network wired or wireless settings See Getting Started on page 18 for more information Note Previously scanned channels will be removed Version 6 15 2010 47 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1 Remove the power adapter cable from your HDTV 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 3 Wring liquid out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water fro
55. nnnonnos 20 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps VIA cocccccncococococcnonncccononoonononnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnonnnnnccnonannnnnnnnnnnnnnnanos 21 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT een 22 Which Video Connection Should Use oooooonnoconcnccnnonnocnnnnncnonannonncnnnnnonanononoronnnocnnanoccnnanornnaaronanss 22 Connecting Your Cable Satellite Box 23 Using ADMI BESH ac A AT acdc Ei 23 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DV 23 Using Component Video Better Using Component Video Better 24 Using Composite AV Video GO aiii A da EE Sie 24 Using Coaxial Antenna GOOG iii da dede iii 25 Connecting Your DVD Play AS A See dots weno dives eet elds a 25 Using ADMI BESI EE 25 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DI 26 Using Component Video Bellen ein cern ware eth iz le eel 26 Using Composite AV Video Good 27 Connecting Coaxial RF dd 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 oonnciniciciconoconononnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonononononininenens 28 Gonnecting a COM EE 29 RGB WGA EE 29 USING AOM eege deed theca A tect Sie maine eda ea ned eee tte a ae 29 6 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Ethernet CONNECTION ita A A A ol GO a eee 30 CHAPTER 7 USING M A enee Eet Ae eebe tege DEE deg S205 31 Connecting to the Internet occcococonononenenonenenicanennc
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57. ns Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching regular analog TV Select from Off CC1 CC2 CC3 and CCA Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV Select from Off CC1 CC2 CC3 CCA or CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 or CS5 Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV e Caption Style Select either As Broadcaster or Custom If Custom is selected you can customize the way Closed Caption is displayed The options available are Text Size Make CC text larger or smaller Color Choose a text color for CC display Opacity Make text more or less transparent BG Color Choose a background color for CC text BG Opacity Make the background for CC text more or less transparent Window Color Choose a text frame color for CC text 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 Picture Menu Picture Mode Choose from Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball Baseball and Custom Each input i e HDMI Comp 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 C
58. ntended to be connected to earth in the building installation 4 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP 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 only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services gaming consoles VCRs DVD players and similar products For additional information contact the parties listed below as appropriate FCC US Federal Communications Commission http Awww fcc gov Phone 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 TTY 1 888 TELL FCC 1 888 835 5322 Fax 1 866 418 0232 E mail fecinfo 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 6 15 2010 5 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety INSI
59. on how to set this timing mode See the table below for the factory preset resolutions 60 72 75 1024 x 768 60 1024 x 768 7 0 wee Je bes be Ek pe oso 0 0 zm o bas be k FE bake ve Luss es ke kk fro eos Note P positive N negative O Primary mode Resolution through RGB Input 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 by the software or programs to set up the display Back Porch 80 Total 2080 1111 Frequency 66 587 KHz 59 934 Hz Sync Polarity P N 56 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Warranty ONE YEAR 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 its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non commercial usage and ninety 90 days of commercial use If a VIZIO product is defective within the warranty period VIZIO will either repair or replace the unit at its sole option and discretion To obtain warranty service contact VIZIO Technical Support via email TechSupport VIZIO com or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO 877 698 4946 from 6 00AM to 9 00PM Monday thro
60. ontrast white level of the picture Brightness The brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed out Contrast The contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture Version 6 15 2010 37 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Color Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture Tint The tint adjusts the hue of the picture The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance In most cases the default middle position is correct If people s faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first Sharpness The sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture lt does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist This adjustment is helpful when viewing Standard Definition sources Size amp Position Note The Size amp Position option can only be selected when your HDTV is in HDMI mode Horiz Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture Vertical Position Adjust the vertical position of the picture Horizontal Size Adjust the horizontal size of the picture Vertical Size Adjust the vertical
61. r Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your HDTV for the best response to the remote signal Side Button Controls Version 6 15 2010 POWER O Turn your HDTV on by pressing the button once Press the button again to turn your HDTV off MENU Press to launch the on screen menu If a sub menu is active this button will proceed to the next level CH A V Press to change the channels up or down While the menu is active these buttons function as up and down controls VOL Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume While the menu is active these buttons function as left and right controls INPUT SELECT Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV called Inputs The inputs cycle in the following sequence TV Comp AV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and RGB After you have stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning If a sub menu is active pressing this button will return to the previous menu level Additionally when the menu is active this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted Note When using an AV composite connection the yellow cable needs to be connected to the green jack on the side of your HDTV 13 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1 ETHERNET Connect an Ethernet cable to access the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in
62. r 16 years of age 18 ans Adults only Alt Rating Region This is reserved for future use in the event the parental control system is ever updated Your HDTV will be able to receive and update the new rating system to it Block Unrated TV Block programming that does not have a rating Change PIN Password Enter a new 4 digit password using the number buttons on the remote control Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it correctly Note Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place The Reset Locks feature does NOT reset the password RESET LOCKS Return all Parental Control lock settings to factory default A Are you sure you want to RESET ALL screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it LOCKS SEN the factory Press or gt to make the selection and then press OK to li accept it Menu Language Select to change the language of the menu The default is English You can also select French or Spanish Time amp Local Settings Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing GUIDE Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing GUIDE Postal Code Enter your 5 digit postal ZIP code to receive content personalized for your location 46 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Help Menu System I
63. re that all of your HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Each press of the INPUT button on the remote control will cycle through the available inputs Press the button until the input associated with the device you want to view is shown 3 When using the TV input press the channel buttons on the remote control or the TV to change the channel The channel buttons will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI or Comp AV inputs Note If your HDTV is in TV mode pressing CH and CH will not work until a channel scan has been been run See Auto Channel Search on page 43 Version 6 15 2010 19 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP 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 Time Warp Mouse Trap Ch 50 123 KCAL DTV CABLE 11 00 AM 12 00 AM TV PG V CC OFF ENGLISH DOLBY 5 1 720p HD in this hour long special the Time Warp team runs off to join the us with trap testing Rev Tommy Gunn and with high flying Cirque du Soleil explore their inner stuntmen and put everything but wood in a chipper 20 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps VIA VIA Dock Press lt or gt to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock Press OK to open an App
64. rs to half the original brightness IEC Connector for direct power line connection 100 240 Vac at 50 60 Hz 39 5W Avg lt 1W standby Voltage Range Power Consumption 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 54 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Dimensions 25 24 W x 17 95 H x 6 68 D with stand 25 24 W x 15 90 H x 1 34 D without stand 641 x 456 x 169 7 mm with stand 641 x 403 8 x 34 mm without stand Net Weight 10 14 Ibs with stand 9 7 Ibs without stand 4 6 kg with stand 4 4 kg without stand Gross Weight 16 98 lbs 7 7 kg Certifications CSA CSA US FCC Class B Compliances Energy Star 4 1 ATSC Spec A 65 ElA CEA 766 A Compliance Caution Always use a power cable that is properly grounded Use the AC cords listed below for each area USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
65. size of the picture Color Temperature Color Temperature is the warmness or coolness of the white areas of the picture Color Temperature Choose from Cool Computer Normal or Custom Cool produces a blue hued image Computer sets the white point at the established setting for a PC display 9300K Normal is the setting for television broadcasting Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white point to suit individual preferences o Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset 0000 0 Reset Color Temperature Select to reset color temperature settings to factory default Grif Advanced Picture 4 Advanced Picture To select the options in the Advanced Picture sub menu press OK A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture Noise Reducti Adaptive Luma _Film Mode a Noise Reduction Backlight Control This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of Ambient Light Sensor image motion content that may be present in the picture Choose from Off Low Medium or High Color Enhancement This feature increases the picture reproduction performance of the picture by reducing oversaturation of certain colors and improving ect Color Performance flesh tones Choose from Off Normal Rich Color Grn Flesh and j Grn Blue 38 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Adaptive Luma Large areas o
66. t may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV 2 www VIZIO com 16 The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 VIZIO M261VP User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock 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 Do not touch the power cord during lightning To avoid electric shock avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges Do not attempt to repair or service your HDTV yourself Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages electric shock and other hazards If repair is required contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Keep your HDTV away from moisture Do not expose your HDTV to rain or moisture If water penetrates into your HDTV unplug the power cord and contact your dealer Continuous use in this case may result i
67. tailed information e Test the Internet connection to make sure it is working See Network Menu on page 41 for detailed information e Check network connectivity with other devices such as computer e Once an active Ethernet cable is plugged into your HDTV you will see both green and amber link lights e f you require further assistance please contact your Internet Service Provider Ethernet Wired Connection Issues 52 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Telephone amp Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone For more information on warranty service or repair after the warranty period contact our Support Department at the number below Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO s commitment to service excellence For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone Email techsupportOVIZIO com 877 698 4946 Fax 949 585 9563 Hours of operation Monday Friday 6 am to 9 pm Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm Have your VIZIO model number serial number and date of purchase available before you call VIZIO Address 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 USA Telephone 888 849 4623 949 428 2525 Fax 949 585 9514 Web www VIZIO com Version
68. te control to select the HDTV Settings App and then press OK The Main Menu will be shown on the screen 3 Press 4 A or Y on the remote control to select one of the menu options o Input Wide CC Sleep Timer Picture Audio Network Network Settings Settings Select input source Help Press OK to select the option or feature you want to adjust DO 0 0 GO 0 0 Once the menu option is displayed press A or Y on the remote control to select one of the items to adjust 6 Press OK to select it and then press 4 gt A or Y to adjust the selection 7 Press BACK once to return to the previous screen To return to your program once adjustments have been completed you can do one of the following o Press EXIT on the remote control o Press the RED button on the remote control o Highlight and select the RED X in any menu Version 6 15 2010 35 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Input Menu Select the Input Source for your HDTV Choose from TV Comp AV Component Composite HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and RGB VGA Note When using an AV composite connection the yellow cable needs to be connected to the green jack on the side of your HDTV 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 reco
69. 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 41 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection 2 USB Service port for use by a professional service technician Register your HDTV to receive future product updates including upgrades for these ports 3 RGB PC Comnect the video and audio from a computer here Connect a 1 8 mini plug stereo connector from the computer to your HDTV if you want the sound to come from your HDTV speakers 4 AUDIO OUT HEADPHONE Connect your headphones for personal listening 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 I Side Panel Connections Q i i i SS E 1 HDMI 1 and 2 Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set Top Box through this all digital connector 2 COMPONENT Y Pb Cb Pr Cr with L R Audio e Connect Component video devices such as a DVD Player or Cable Satellite box here OMPONE e You can also connect Composite AV video devices such as BE camcorders and VCRs here Connect the yellow video cable to p the green Component Y jack and then connect the red and white au
70. then press 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 34 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On screen Display OSD The remote control or the control buttons on the side of your HDTV can control all the function settings The OSD allows you to adjust contrast brightness and other settings Your HDTV will save changes made to the settings even if the TV is turned off The OSD consists of several menu options The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source Note Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus for example the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls The remote control or the buttons on the side of your HDTV can control all the function settings The HDTV Settings App allows you to adjust contrast brightness and other settings Your HDTV will save changes made to the settings even if the TV is turned off The HDTV Settings App consists of several menu options The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source Note Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus for example the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls 1 Press the VIA button 2 Press or gt on the remo
71. to your VIA Dock when downloading has finished 32 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Deleting Apps Press the VIA button Press lt or gt to select the App you want or delete and then press the Yellow button Press the Red button to delete the App A message will appear asking if you want to permanently delete it Press the Red button to delete the App 5 Once the App has been deleted press the Yellow button to exit Note The Widget Gallery HDTV Settings App and Profile App cannot be deleted ON Moving Apps Press the VIA button Press or gt to select the App you wish to move and then press the Yellow button Press the Blue button Press or gt to move the App to the desired location on the VIA Dock Press the Yellow button to drop the App in place DF bz Using Profiles The Profile App allows you to set up a user profile that you can customize to have e own personel set of Apps in the VIA Dock Each profile will have a unique name and avatar picture so each member of your household can create and have their E PROFILE own profile To Greate Protile Name Creating a New Profile 1 Press the VIA button Press gt to select the Profile App and then press OK Press Y to select Administrative Controls and then press OK Press Y to select Create Profile and then press OK Complete the required fields to create a profile You can a Create aname b Select an avatar picture
72. turn to standby mode CC Press to select from Off CC1 CC2 CC3 and CCA Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 INFO Press to display program information If a device has been programmed to work with this remote this button will act as the INFO button for that device EXIT Press to exit from open menus MENU Dress to open the On Screen Display OSD menu E Press to navigate open menus adjust other TV settings v such as brightness and contrast or turn menu options on and off OK Press to select an option in the menu BACK Press to go back to the previous page in open menus GUIDE Press to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV program YELLOW Press to perform the same function as the A button on your Cable Satellite box BLUE Press to perform the same function as the B button on your Cable Satellite box RED Press to perform the same function as the C button on your Cable Satellite box GREEN Press to perform the same function as the D button on your Cable Satellite box VOL A Press to turn the volume up or down VIA Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps VIA Dock on the bottom of the TV including the HDTV Settings App used to make adjustments to your TV This button also opens the menu for the device connected to the active input i e HDMI COMP MUTE Press to turn the sound on and off LAST Press to recall the previously view
73. uch as the IP Address the Subnet Mask the Default Gateway the Preferred DNS Server and the Alternate DNS Server o Test Connection Select this option to test your network connection Enter Access Point Name Select this option to connect to hidden networks Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the name of the network SSID Note If you are not sure of the name of your hidden wireless network or need additional help setting up your wireless network please refer to the user manual for your wireless router or contract the manufacturer or either your router or your Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for you Settings Menu VIZIO Adjust various settings on your HDTV including scanning for channels setting parental controls and setting the date and time among others 3 Sotnas o o oo Input Source 4 Comp Ay Input Source _ Name Input Select the Input Source for your HDTV Choose from TV Comp AV MES O Component Composite HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and RGB VGA Parental Controls Note When using an AV composite connection the yellow cable needs _ Menu Language to be connected to the green jack on the side of your HDTV Time amp Local Settings Tuner When you first turned on your HDTV you scanned for channels using the Setup App H 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 mo
74. udio cables are tightly inserted into inputs e Try another device e Use another device input VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting If you are experiencing an issue with the functionality or features of an App please contact the App publisher directly Press the green button while in the Apps Sidebar view to see help information from the publisher e 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 The installed apps are not working correctly Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV IR mode only The remote control will not W rk Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor IR mode only Replace dead batteries with new ones The remote control will not e Check the Advanced Audio menu located in the HDTV Settings App Audio adjust TV Volume control must be set to TV Channel Up and Down e Inthe HDTV Settings App select Tuner then Auto Channel Scan This must buttons will not work be performed before attempting to change channels Version 6 15 2010 51 www VIZIO com VIZIO M261VP User Manual Internet Connection Troubleshooting e Refer to the user manual for your wireless router or
75. ug the power cord before cleaning your HDTV A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning your HDTV Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning your HDTV Do not use abrasive cleaners Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility When moving your HDTV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature condensation may form in the housing Wait before turning on your HDTV to avoid causing fire electric shock or component damage Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by manufacturer or sold with your HDTV When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart HDTV combination to avoid injury from tip over Do not place your HDTV on an unstable cart stand or table If your HDTV falls it can injure a person and cause serious damage to your HDTV Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with your HDTV A distance of at least three feet should be maintained between your HDTV and any heat source such as a radiator heater oven amplifier etc Do not install your HDTV close to smoke Operating your HDTV close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place your HDTV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilat
76. ugh Friday and 8 00AM to 4 00PM Saturday and Sunday Pacific Time or visit www VIZIO com Proof of purchase in the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is required Parts and Labor There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period Replacement parts and units may be new or recertified at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Replacement parts and units are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety 90 days from warranty service or replacement whichever is later Types of Service Units 30 or larger will usually be serviced in home In home service requires complete and easy access to the unit and does not include de installation or re installation of the product However in some cases it may be necessary to send the unit to a VIZIO service center VIZIO will cover the transportation charges to and from the same customer location 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 Any returns to VIZIO s service centers must utilize either the original carton box and shipping material or a replacement box and material provided by VIZIO VIZIO technical support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the unit to the VIZIO service center Limitations and Exclusions
77. uttons on your remote control to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps VIA functions on your HDTV e YELLOW Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock Also if this button is available in the App s sidebar press to bookmark the current screen of the App The next time you scroll the VIA dock press A or Y while the App is highlighted in the dock and you will see your bookmark appear with the latest information from the App e BLUE Press to switch to another screen size for the video playing on your HDTV while the HDTV Settings App or any other App is open on the left side of your HDTV As you press the blue button you will see the image change e RED Press to exit from the active App or from the VIA Dock e GREEN Press to view settings for the current App running on the screen Adding Apps VIA comes with some Apps pre loaded but there are many more Apps you can download and add to your TV Use the Widget Gallery to browse and discover new Apps that are available This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often Widget Gallery 1 Press the VIA button 2 Press lt or gt to select Widget Gallery and then press OK 3 Press Aor Y to select to browse one of the categories and then press OK to select 4 Press Aor Y to choose an App Apps with a green checkmark are the Apps currently on your VIA Dock 5 Press OK to select the App A progress bar will appear and your new App will be added

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