VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VBR100 Blu-ray DVD Player purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your Blu-ray DVD Player, please 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 Blu-ray DVD Player. For assistance, please call (877) 668-8462 or e-mail us at www.vizio.com.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your Blu-ray DVD Player is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your Blu-ray DVD Player from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your Blu-ray DVD Player. Read the following safety instructions before operating your Blu-ray DVD Player.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................... 2! Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 3! Opening the Package ................................................................................................................................
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Browse Pictures ................................................................................................................................... 21! Now Playing ......................................................................................................................................... 21! Controlling music playback...................................................................................................................... 22! Using Playlists for Songs.......
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Opening the Package Your Blu-ray DVD Player and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Once you have opened the carton, check that your player is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Chapter 1 Features & Formats Features ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Full, high-definition video playback at up to 1080p resolution for an amazing viewing experience. Up-conversion of standard-definition DVDs for enhanced picture quality at up to 1080p via HDMI. Rich multi-channel surround sound. Easy HDTV connection using a single HDMI cable (cable not included). Multiple outputs for connecting your home theater system or amplifier.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front The controls on the front of your player are touch-sensitive. Just touch a finger anywhere on the front panel and the controls will light up. 1. Standby/On ( )—Press to turn on your player or put your player in standby mode. When your player is in standby mode, power is still entering your player. To disconnect all power, unplug the power cord. 2.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. VIDEO OUT—Connect a standard AV TV. For composite TVs, you will also need to connect the red and white audio jacks (see #6 below) to the Analog L/R Audio Out jacks. 2. ANALOG L/R AUDIO OUT—Connect the audio for the TV you connected to the VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT jack to these audio jacks. You can connect the audio for a component TV to a sound system instead of to the TV. 3. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT—Connect a sound system that has a coaxial audio jack. 4.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual VIZIO Remote Control Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: ! Only use the specified AA batteries. ! Do not mix new and old batteries.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Remote Control Buttons OPEN/CLOSE ( )—Press to open or close the disc tray. Note: Due to the nature of Blu-ray discs, it may take a moment for the disc tray to respond. STANDBY/ON ( )—Press to turn your player on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. A (red), B (green), C (yellow), D (blue)—Press to control playback of Blu-ray Discs that have a Java™ application (BD-J). For more information, see the documentation that came with the Blu-ray Disc.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual MUTE—If you have a VIZIO TV, press to mute the volume on that TV. VIZIO TV VOLUME UP (+)—If you have a VIZIO TV, press to turn the volume up on that TV. INFO—Press repeatedly to display this disc information: Title Elapsed, Title Remain, Chapter Elapsed, Chapter Remain, and Display Off. PIP—Press to turn picture-in-picture (PIP) mode on or off. PIP is only available on supported Blu-ray discs. SUBTITLE—Press to select a subtitle language. SUBTITLE XX/XX XXX appears on the screen.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Chapter 4 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You have three options for connecting your TV to your Blu-ray DVD Player: HDMI, Component, or Composite. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. High-definition video is only available through HDMI and Component connections. To view high-definition content, your TV must support high-definition video.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Connecting to a TV Using HDMI (Best) HDMI with no home theater sound system 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI IN jack on your TV to the HDMI jack on the back of your player. 2. Turn on the power to your player. 3. Select the HDMI input on your TV to view the disc. HDMI with a home theater sound system 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI jack on your player to the HDMI IN jack on the home theater system. 2.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Using Component Video (Better) Component Video with no home theater sound system 1. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your TV to the COMPONENT jacks on the back of your player. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your TV to the adjacent ANALOG L/R AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your player. 3. Turn on the power to your player. 4. Select the Component input on your TV to view the disc.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Component Video with a home theater sound system using digital audio Your Blu-ray Player has two digital audio jacks: coaxial and optical. If your home theater system is equipped with one of these jacks, connect your digital home theater system from your player to one of these jacks. To determine which type of digital jack your sound system has, see the documentation that came with your home theater system. 1.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Ethernet Connection The Ethernet function on the Blu-ray player is used to access BD-LiveTM content. BD-LiveTM is available on supported discs – check for the BD-LiveTM logo and consult the documentation that came with the Bluray disc. 1. Insert a USB storage device into the USB port on the back of your player. The USB storage device must be 1GB or larger that is formatted to FAT32. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the Ethernet jack on your player. 3.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Chapter 5 Playing a Disc 1. Connect a TV to your player (see Connecting Equipment for detailed steps). 2. Connect the power cord into an AC wall socket. 3. Turn on your player and TV. 4. Select the correct input on your TV for your player (i.e. HDMI, Component, AV, etc.). 5. Press to open the disc tray, place a disc with the label side up and then press tray. Playback starts automatically. to close the ! Press to pause playback. Press it again to resume playback.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Chapter 6 Accessing BD-LiveTM Content BD-LiveTM allows you to download additional content for your Blu-ray movie using your Internet connection. Add features beyond what came with the disc. BD-Live™ is available on supported discs. Look for the BD-Live™ logo and consult the documentation that came with the Blu-ray disc. 1. Connect a TV to your player (see Connecting Equipment for detailed steps). 2. Connect the power cord into an AC wall socket. 3. Turn on your player and TV. 4.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Using the Picture Menu 1. Turn on your player. 2. Insert a disc or connect a USB device containing picture files to your player. If a DVD movie is not in the disc tray, the Settings menu will be displayed. If a DVD movie is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Settings menu. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select Pictures, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ! or " to select the device containing your files, and then press SELECT.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Using Playlist for Pictures Create a Playlist You can add pictures to a playlist from any of the devices you have connected to your player. Pictures that are in the playlist will have a white shadow behind them. 1. Turn on your player. 2. Insert a disc or connect a USB device containing picture files to your player. If a DVD movie is not in the disc tray, the Settings menu will be displayed. If a DVD movie is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Settings menu. 3.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Chapter 8 Playing Music files Using the Music Menu 1. Turn on your player. 2. Insert a disc or connect a USB device containing picture files to your player. If a DVD movie is not in the disc tray, the Settings menu will be displayed. If a DVD movie is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Settings menu. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select Music, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ! or " to select the device containing your files, and then press SELECT.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Playing Songs 1. Turn on your player. 2. Insert a disc or connect a USB device containing music files to your player. If a DVD movie is not in the disc tray, the Settings menu will be displayed. If a DVD movie is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Settings menu. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select Music, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ! or " to select the device containing your files, and then press SELECT. Choose USB1 or Optical Disc.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Play the Playlist 1. Create a playlist. 2. From the Music menu, press # to select Play Files and then press SELECT. 3. Press ! or " to select Play Selection and then press SELECT. Delete Songs from the Playlist You can delete individual songs from the playlist or you can delete the entire contents of the playlist. Songs that are in the playlist will have a white shadow behind them. 1. Turn on your player. 2.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Display Menu 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press ! or " to select Settings. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select Display. 4. Press # to move to the list of options. 5. Press ! or " to highlight an option, and then press #. 6. Press ! or " to make your selection and then press SELECT. 7. Press RETURN once to return to the sub-menu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu. HDMI Status This option shows you if an HDMI device is connected or not.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual TV Aspect Choose from 16:9 Wide, 16:9 Pillarbox, 4:3 Pan and Scan, or 4:3 Letterbox to set the picture size. If you have a wide-screen TV, select one of the 16:9 aspect ratios. If you have a standard TV, select one of the 4:3 aspect ratios.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Audio Menu 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press ! or " to select Settings. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select Audio. 4. Press # to move to the list of options. 5. Press ! or " to highlight an option, and then press #. 6. Press ! or " to make your selection and then press SELECT. 7. Press RETURN once to return to the submenu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu. PCM Downsampling Select from 96KHz, 48KH, or Off.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Language Menu 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press ! or " to select Settings. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select Language. 4. Press # to move to the list of options. 5. Press ! or " to highlight an option, and then press #. 6. Press ! or " to make your selection and then press SELECT. 7. Press RETURN once to return to the sub-menu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu. OSD Select the Settings menu language.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Parental Country Select to set the preferred country region language as the default when playing Blu-ray discs, if the disc supports that language. Parental Control Turn parental controls on or off. Selected programs, movies, and channels can only be viewed after you enter the password. Choose from On or Off. This option must be set to On to change other parental control options.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual System Menu 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press ! or " to select Settings. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select System. 4. Press # to move to the list of options. 5. Press ! or " to highlight an option, and then press #. 6. Press ! or " to make your selection and then press SELECT. 7. Press RETURN once to return to the sub-menu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Network Menu 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press ! or " to select Settings. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select Network. 4. Press # to move to the list of options. 5. Press ! or " to highlight an option, and then press #. 6. Press ! or " to make your selection and then press SELECT. 7. Press RETURN once to return to the sub-menu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu. Wired Link Status This option shows if the network is connected or not.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control ! Use a soft cloth for cleaning. ! Do not use chemicals or abrasive cleaners because they can damage the finish. General guidelines ! The top and back panels of your player may become hot after a long period of use. ! Remove the disc and put your player into standby mode when you are not using your player.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual FAQ & Troubleshooting If your player fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the FAQ and Troubleshooting solutions below. If your player still fails to perform as expected, contact VIZIO by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (698-4946) or e-mail us at techsupport@vizio.com. Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Answer How do I play multi-channel surround sound? ! Connect a home theater system to the HDMI, DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT, or DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Troubleshooting Guide Power Problems No power. Player switches to standby mode. Solution ! Make sure the power is ON. ! Make sure the AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket. ! Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is working. ! If your player has not received a signal for several seconds, it automatically to take your player out of goes into standby mode to save power. Press standby mode.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Operating Problems Solution ! Make sure that the disc is not dirty or defective. ! Make sure there are no obstacles blocking the tray. ! The disc may be blank or not compatible with your player. For a list of compatible discs, see “Playable discs”. ! Press The player is on and displays the start logo and menu, but there is no image from the disc. ! Clean the disc if it is dirty. ! Press The player freezes when reading a CD-R or DVD-R.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Video Problems Solution ! Connect the TV using HDMI or Component video. Composite video cannot output in high-definition. ! If you have connected the TV to the HDMI or component video jacks, make sure that you have selected the correct resolution in the setup menu. ! Almost all commercial DVDs (but not Blu-ray discs) limit component video resolution to 480p. Upscaling of commercial DVD content is only possible over HDMI. ! Your TV is not capable of displaying HD video.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual BD-LiveTM & USB Problems Cannot connect to the Internet. TM Connected to BD-Live , but cannot download files. Downloaded files keep pausing during playback. Solution ! Make sure the Internet connection is setup correctly. For more information, see the Ethernet Connection section. ! Test the Internet connection to make sure it is working. For more information, see the Network Menu section. ! Make sure the BD-LiveTM Internet Access option is not set to Prohibit Access.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Specifications Playable media BD-ROM, BD-JAVA 1.1, DVD-video, DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R, CD-RW/-R Resolution Supported Blu-ray Disc Resolutions of 1080p (HDMI Out) 1080i / 720p / 480i / 480p (HDMI/Component Out) DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW Selectable Resolutions of 1080p (HDMI) 1080i / 720p / 480i / 480p (HDMI/Component Out), Video Features HDCP, HDMI 1.3c, MPEG-2/VC-1, H.264/AVC, Macrovision 7.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Legal notices 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.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual DHHS and FDA safety certification This product is made and tested to meet safety standards of the FCC, requirements and compliance with safety performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J. Canada ICES-003 statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Index 16:9 ..........................................................................25 4:3 ............................................................................25 Accessories................................................................5 Adjusting Settings ....................................................23 Aspect Ratio.......................................................11, 25 Audio Menu Digital Output .......................................................
VIZIO VBR100 User Manual Range ....................................................................9 Reset........................................................................29 Resolution ..........................................................11, 24 Safety instructions......................................................2 Screen Saver ...........................................................29 Setting up ...................................................................5 Settings Menu ...........