VIZIO M221NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO M221NV television purchase. To get the most out of your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television. For assistance, call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or e-mail us at www.VIZIO.com.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. 1.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 17. The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. 18. Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock 19. Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. 20. Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ............................................................................................... 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition.................................................................................................................. 5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV .
VIZIO M221NV User Manual CHAPTER 7 USING VIA ............................................................................................................31 Connecting to the Internet ....................................................................................................................... 31 Navigating the VIA Dock ......................................................................................................................... 31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA).........................
VIZIO M221NV User Manual M221NV Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 55 Preset PC Resolutions ............................................................................................................................ 56 Resolution through RGB Input ................................................................................................................ 57 WARRANTY .................................
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is about <1W (Standby). o Use the included power cord. o When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The 3-pronged cord must be grounded and the grounding feature (3rd prong) must not be compromised. To take full advantage of your TV, you will need an Internet connection.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. Remove the stand base from packaging. 4. Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to have it handy if you need to call for support. 2. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Disconnect the cables from your HDTV. b. Place your HDTV face down on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to the screen. c.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT—The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. 2. Remote Control Sensor—Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your HDTV for the best response to the remote signal. Jag Wheel Control The Jag wheel on the side of your HDTV performs all of the same functions you might see as buttons on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. DC IN—Connect the power adapter here. 2. ETHERNET—Connect an Ethernet cable to access the Internet. Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Your HDTV also has 802.11n single-band wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through you wireless home network. See Network Menu on page 46 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection. 3.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Only use AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be set up and enabled for these buttons to work. See CEC on page 45 for more information. ● (Record)—Press to begin recording on your CEC-supported device. (Pause)—Press to pause playback on your CEC-supported device. ► (Play)—Press to start Playback on your CEC-supported device.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual INPUT—Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp (RGB), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB. After you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. - (DASH)—Press to insert a dash between the main and sub-channels. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that plays when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on-screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. Insert batteries into the remote control. 2. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 3. Gather the devices your want to connect to your HDTV. Don’t connect them yet. We will help you do that in the Setup App. 4.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Your HDTV has 802.11n single-band wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. Or you can also connect to the Internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into the Ethernet port on your HDTV.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press GUIDE, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. Version 5/18/2010 19 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to launch the Sidebar. The Sidebar contents vary by App. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock. Press OK to open an App. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to the TV. This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You have five 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. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of the cable types available and it’s all done over one cable.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or 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 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details. 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 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 the TV.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Set Top Box to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 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.
VIZIO M221NV 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 HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from the TV with this connection.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the AV jack on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Connect the yellow AV cable from your VCR or video camera to the AV jack on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Connecting a Computer COMPUTER RGB (VGA) 1. Set computer to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on page 56). 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.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Ethernet Connection The Ethernet function on your HDTV is used to access the Internet. Your HDTV also has 802.11n singleband 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 46 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection. 1.
VIZIO M221NV 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 all on demand. A high-speed Internet connection is required to receive product updates and to access your favorite online content.
VIZIO M221NV 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 buttons on your remote control to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV: YELLOW—Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Deleting Apps 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the VIA button. Press ◄ or ► 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. Moving Apps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the VIA button.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the VIA button. Press ◄ or ► to select the Profile App, and then press OK. Press ▼ to select Switch Profile, and then press OK. Press ▼ 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 ◄ or ► to select the Profile App, and then press OK.
VIZIO M221NV 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 the TV can control all the function settings. The OSD allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. The OSD consists of several menu options. The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes. The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original aspect ratio is preserved. This is recommended for HDMI and RGB (computer) viewing so you can see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. If you experience “noise” along the border switch to Zoom 1.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching regular analog TV. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. 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, CC4, or CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, or CS5. Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, and Custom. Each input (i.e. HDMI, AV, etc) remembers the custom setting you created. Backlight The backlight level adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture but does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture. Brightness The brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Reset Color Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to factory default. 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 Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be present in the picture. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, or High.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Audio Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right. Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen. TV Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Equalizer Settings 1. To select the options in the Equalizer Settings sub-menu, press OK. A new menu will be displayed showing the available equalizer functions. Press ◄ or ► to select Basic or Advanced. EQ Mode (Basic) Adjust Bass and Treble. 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 ▼ then◄ or ► to select the frequency to be adjusted. Press OK. 3.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 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.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 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. To select the options in the Parental sub-menu, press OK and then create and/or enter a password.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 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 – Mature 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.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 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 screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 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 singleband wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual More Access Points Select this option to show more wireless networks in the list. 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.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Remove the power adapter cable from the TV. 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the TV and remote control. VIZIO recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can be purchased at any major retailer. 3. Wring liquid out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. 4. Wipe the TV and remote control with a dry cloth after cleaning.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all cables attached to your HDTV are connected to the correct output of your external device. Insure that the external device is powered ON Power is ON but there is no image on the screen / Black screen Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. Press INPUT to select the correct input source.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of the image The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or colored Image “noise/fuzz” Solution 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.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue No audio Solution Press Volume + (Up) on the remote control or side of the TV. Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON. Check the MTS Audio settings in the Tuner menu to insure they are set to Stereo/English. ( TV input only ) Verify that the TV Speakers are On in the Audio menu. Check the video/device cable integrity. Try another cable (HDMI, AV/Composite, Coax etc.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Internet Connection Troubleshooting Issue I forgot my secure access code. Wireless Connection Issues Solution 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. 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.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Telephone & 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.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 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.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Chapter 10 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. M221NV Specifications Panel 21.53” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0. 248 mm (H) x 0. 248 mm (H) Display Compatibility 1080P (FHDTV) Colors 16.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual M221NV Specifications Dimensions 21.75” W x 15.43” H x 7.13” D with stand; 21.75” W x 13.56” H x 2.1” D without stand 552.4 x 391.8 x 181 mm with stand; 552.4 x 344.5 x 53.2 mm without stand Net Weight 8.16 lbs with stand; 7.72 lbs without stand 3.7 kg with stand; 3.5 kg without stand Gross Weight 14.33 lbs; 6.5 kg Certifications CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B Compliances Energy Star 4.0.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual 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.
VIZIO M221NV 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.
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Index 16:9 ..........................................................................36 4:3 ............................................................................36 Accessories................................................................8 Adjustments Advanced .............................................................35 Advanced Adjustments ............................................35 Ambient Light Sensor...............................................39 Antenna........
VIZIO M221NV User Manual Canadian English Rating......................................44 Canadian French Rating ......................................44 Change the Password..........................................45 Channel Block ......................................................43 Rating Enable.......................................................43 Reset Locks .........................................................45 USA Movie Rating................................................44 USA TV Rating.
