Vizio TV DVD Combo VBR231 User Manual

VIZIO VBR231 User Manual  
Dear VIZIO Customer,  
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VBR231 Blu-ray DVD Player with dual-band wireless Internet.  
For maximum benefit of your Blu-ray DVD Player, 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-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or e-mail us at www.VIZIO.com.  
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO Blu-ray DVD  
We recommend you register your VIZIO Blu-ray DVD Player at our website www.VIZIO.com.  
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 player for easy reference when  
obtaining warranty support:  
Serial #: _____________________  
Purchase Date _____________________  
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Table of Contents  
Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................2  
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................................3  
Opening the Package................................................................................................................................5  
Package Contents .....................................................................................................................................5  
Blu-ray DVD Player Accessories and Services.........................................................................................5  
Finding a Location for Your Player............................................................................................................6  
CHAPTER 1 FEATURES & FORMATS.......................................................................................................6  
Features ....................................................................................................................................................6  
Supported Discs ........................................................................................................................................7  
Supported file extensions..........................................................................................................................7  
Region codes.............................................................................................................................................7  
CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................8  
Front ..........................................................................................................................................................8  
Rear Panel Connections............................................................................................................................9  
VIZIO Remote Control.............................................................................................................................10  
Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control........................................................................................10  
Remote Control Range........................................................................................................................10  
VIZIO Remote Control Precautions .....................................................................................................10  
Remote Control Buttons.......................................................................................................................11  
CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR PLAYER FOR THE FIRST TIME ..................................................................13  
Connecting to the Internet.......................................................................................................................13  
Exploring the Home Menu.......................................................................................................................13  
CHAPTER 4 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT................................................................................................14  
Which Video Connection Should I Use? .................................................................................................14  
Which Audio Connection Should I Use? .................................................................................................15  
Connecting to a TV..................................................................................................................................16  
Using HDMI (Best)...............................................................................................................................16  
Using Component Video (Better).........................................................................................................17  
Using Composite/AV Video (Compatible)............................................................................................18  
Connecting a USB drive..........................................................................................................................19  
Connecting to your home network...........................................................................................................19  
Using a wired (Ethernet) connection....................................................................................................19  
Using a wireless connection with DHCP..............................................................................................20  
Using a wireless network with WPS (WiFi Protected Setup – Button Method) ...................................21  
CHAPTER 5 USING NETFLIX ...................................................................................................................22  
Activating your player for Netflix..............................................................................................................22  
Watching a movie with Netflix .................................................................................................................22  
CHAPTER 6 USING VUDU ........................................................................................................................23  
Activating your player for Vudu ...............................................................................................................23  
Watching a movie with Vudu...................................................................................................................23  
CHAPTER 7 USING PANDORA................................................................................................................24  
Activating your player for Pandora ..........................................................................................................24  
Listening to music with Pandora..............................................................................................................24  
CHAPTER 8 PLAYING A DISC .................................................................................................................25  
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CHAPTER 9 ACCESSING BD-LIVETM CONTENT....................................................................................26  
CHAPTER 10 PLAYING MUSIC FILES.....................................................................................................27  
Home....................................................................................................................................................27  
Previous folder.....................................................................................................................................27  
Media Menu .........................................................................................................................................27  
Play Files .............................................................................................................................................27  
Browse Pictures...................................................................................................................................28  
Now Playing.........................................................................................................................................28  
CHAPTER 11 VIEWING PICTURES..........................................................................................................28  
Home....................................................................................................................................................28  
Previous folder.....................................................................................................................................28  
Media Menu .........................................................................................................................................28  
Start Slide Show ..................................................................................................................................28  
Browse Music.......................................................................................................................................29  
Now Playing.........................................................................................................................................29  
CHAPTER 12 ADJUSTING BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER SETTINGS ...........................................................29  
Display Menu...........................................................................................................................................30  
Resolution............................................................................................................................................30  
TV Aspect ............................................................................................................................................31  
Film Mode (1080p24)...........................................................................................................................31  
Audio Menu .............................................................................................................................................32  
PCM Downsampling ............................................................................................................................32  
Digital Output .......................................................................................................................................32  
Dynamic Range Control.......................................................................................................................33  
Language Menu.......................................................................................................................................33  
OSD .....................................................................................................................................................33  
Menu....................................................................................................................................................33  
Audio....................................................................................................................................................33  
Subtitle.................................................................................................................................................33  
Home Menu.............................................................................................................................................33  
Parental Menu .........................................................................................................................................34  
Parental Country..................................................................................................................................34  
Parental Control...................................................................................................................................34  
Parental Level......................................................................................................................................34  
Parental Password...............................................................................................................................34  
System Menu...........................................................................................................................................35  
Optical Disc AutoPlay ..........................................................................................................................35  
BD-LiveTM Internet Access...................................................................................................................35  
BD-LiveTM Internet Storage..................................................................................................................35  
Erase Blu-ray Storage..........................................................................................................................35  
Screen Saver Duration.........................................................................................................................35  
Update Via Network.............................................................................................................................35  
Restore Factory Defaults .....................................................................................................................36  
Network Menu .........................................................................................................................................36  
Wired (Dynamic) ..................................................................................................................................37  
Wired (Manual) ....................................................................................................................................37  
Wireless (with DHCP) ..........................................................................................................................38  
Wireless with WPS (WiFi Protected Setup – Button Method) .............................................................39  
Network Test........................................................................................................................................39  
Info Menu.................................................................................................................................................39  
CHAPTER 13 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................40  
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................40  
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Updating Your Player ..............................................................................................................................41  
Updating your player via USB..............................................................................................................41  
Updating your player via the Internet...................................................................................................41  
FAQ & Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................42  
Operation Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................43  
Audio Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................44  
Video Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................45  
BD-Live & USB Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................45  
Netflix, Pandora, and Vudu Troubleshooting.......................................................................................46  
Internet Connection Troubleshooting...................................................................................................46  
Telephone & Technical Support..............................................................................................................47  
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................48  
LEGAL NOTICES.......................................................................................................................................49  
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR .................................................................52  
INDEX .........................................................................................................................................................53  
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.  
Package Contents  
VIZIO VBR231  
VIZIO remote control  
AA batteries for the remote control (2)  
HDMI cable  
Quick Setup Guide  
Blu-ray DVD Player Accessories and Services  
Additional certified accessories for your player are sold separately:  
High Definition Video cables (HDMI or Component)  
High Definition Audio cables (HDMI, Coaxial, or Optical)  
Extra or replacement remote  
VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your player.  
To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your player, visit our website at  
www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946).  
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Finding a Location for Your Player  
Here are some things you should consider when deciding on a proper location for your player:  
The power consumption of your player is about 25W (average).  
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Use the included power cord.  
When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating.  
To take full advantage of your player, you will need an Internet connection. Your player has 802.11n  
dual-band wireless built-in (which is also compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks), so  
you can connect your player to the Internet through your wireless home network. Or you can connect  
to the Internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable (not included) from your Internet connection to the  
Ethernet port on your player. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection  
depending on the conditions in your home environment. See Connecting to your home network on  
page 19 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection.  
For proper ventilation, you must allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) between the back of your player and  
the wall.  
Avoid installing your player in places with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you do not shorten the  
service life of the electronic components.  
Read this user manual carefully before setting up your player.  
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.  
Chapter 1 Features & Formats  
Features  
Movies, music, photos, chat and more all from the Internet.  
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.  
802.11n dual-band wireless, operating at both 5GHz and 2.4 GHz.  
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5GHz is optimized for HD video streaming.  
2.4GHz supports all types of data.  
Easy HDTV connection using a single HDMI cable (included with VBR231).  
Multiple outputs for connecting your home theater system or amplifier.  
PIP functionality that lets you display primary and secondary video at the same time (if available on  
the Blu-ray Disc).  
Pop-up menu display without interrupting playback (if available on the Blu-ray Disc).  
HDMI 1080p output (Blu-ray Disc only) that provides smooth playback of video with a frame rate of 60  
frames per second (TV must be connected with an HDMI cable and be compatible with 1080p 60  
frames per second).  
Java support that enables you to get the most out of the latest Blu-ray discs. When a BD disc loads,  
explore the title menu to enjoy these extra features.  
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Supported Discs  
Disc Type  
Logo  
Note:  
Blu-ray Disc  
Your player can play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-RWs,  
and DVD-Rs recorded with UDF or ISO9660 format.  
Writeable DVDs (DVD-RW, DVD-R) must be  
finalized (VR mode only).  
DVD-video  
(DVD-ROM)  
Your player supports AVCHD playback on  
writeable media (DVD±R, DVD±RW) only.  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
Supported file extensions  
.mp3 (high bit-rate or variable bit-rate .mp3 files  
may not play back correctly)  
.jpeg  
.jpg  
DVD+R  
Region codes  
Blu-ray Discs and DVDs have region codes to help prevent  
illegal distribution of discs. If the disc’s region code does  
not match your player’s region code, the disc will not play.  
The disc’s region code is displayed on the disc or disc  
packaging. You can only play Blu-ray Discs that have a  
region code of A and you can only play DVDs that have a  
region code of 1 or ALL.  
DVD+RW  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
Audio CDs  
(CDDA)  
MP3/JPEG/Data  
CD  
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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 your player on or off. When your player is off, power is still  
entering your player. To disconnect all power, unplug the power cord.  
2. 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.  
3. Disc Tray—Insert a disc with the label side up into this tray.  
4. Play/Pause ( )—Press to start or pause playback.  
5. Stop ( )—Press to stop playback, and then press to begin playback at the beginning of  
the disc.  
6. Next (  
)—Press to go to the next title, chapter, or track.  
7. Previous (  
)—Press to go to the previous title, chapter, or track.  
8. USB 2.0—Connect a USB flash drive to view multimedia content such as pictures and music  
or to view BD-LiveTM Content. Also use this port to perform system updates.  
9. Remote Control Sensor—Point the remote control directly at this sensor for the best  
response to the remote signal.  
10. WiFi Network Indicator—Lights to indicate network status:  
a. Orange to indicate the antenna is working.  
b. Blue to indicate that data is transferring.  
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Rear Panel Connections  
1. ETHERNET—Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) to access services such as Netflix  
streaming, BD-Live, and software updates. Your player also has 802.11n wireless, so you  
can connect your player to the Internet through your wireless home network instead of using  
this connector. See Connecting to your home network on page 19 for detailed information on  
setting up your Internet connection.  
2. HDMI—Connect a digital video and audio device, such as TV, to this all digital connector. No  
additional audio connection is needed. Only HDMI is capable of delivering 1080p video and  
the highest quality Dolby and DTS soundtracks.  
3. COMPONENT (Y/CbPb/CrPr)—Connect a component video device, such as a TV. For  
component TVs, you will also need to connect the red and white audio jacks (see #2 above)  
to the Analog L/R Audio Out jacks. Component video is limited to 1080i.  
4. 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.  
5. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT— If you are not using an HDMI-capable audio receiver,  
connect to a sound system that has a coaxial audio jack.  
6. WIFI ANTENNA—Sends and receives signals from your wireless home network operating at  
both 5GHz and 2.4 GHz. See Connecting to your home network on page 19 for detailed  
information on setting up your Internet connection.  
7. POWER—Connect this cord into a power outlet.  
8. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT—If you are not using an HDMI-capable audio receiver,  
connect to a sound system that has an optical audio jack.  
9. VIDEO OUT—Connect a standard AV TV. For composite TVs, you will also need to connect  
the red and white audio jacks (see #4 above) to the Analog L/R Audio Out jacks.  
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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. 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.  
Remote Control Range  
The effective range of the remote control is approximately 23 feet (7  
meters) from the front of the remote control sensor, 30° to the left  
and right, 30° up and down.  
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands.  
Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor.  
VIZIO Remote Control Precautions  
The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity.  
If your player 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 volatile solvent. Wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.  
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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)—  
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Press the A (red) button to exit from Apps, such  
as Netflix, Vudu, and Pandora.  
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Press the B (green) button to set up your  
network connection, if prompted on the Home  
menu.  
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Press these buttons 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.  
SETUP—Press to open the setup menu to adjust various  
options.  
DISC MENU—Press to stop playback and return to the main  
Blu-ray/DVD title menu. This button also opens a menu to  
control playback of MP3 or JPEG files.  
▲▼◄ ►Press to navigate the disc menu when playing a  
Blu-ray Disc or DVD. These buttons also navigate the pop-  
up menu when playing MP3 or JPEG files.  
SELECT—Press to select an option after it has been  
highlighted in the menu.  
RETURN—Press to return to the previous page:  
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When using your Apps such as Netflix, Vudu,  
and Pandora.  
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When going through the Settings or Media  
menus.  
POPUP MENU/TITLE MENU—Press to open a menu that  
lets you control Blu-ray Disc playback. This button also  
opens the DVD menu (if available).  
PREVIOUS ( )—Press to go to the previous title, chapter,  
or track.  
NEXT ( )—Press to go to the next title, chapter, or track.  
FAST REVERSE( )Press repeatedly to increase the  
fast reverse speed from Fast x2, Fast x4, Fast x8, Fast x16,  
Fast x32, Fast x64, to Fast x128. Press to resume  
playback.  
Play/Pause ( )Press to start or pause playback of discs or multimedia files.  
FAST FORWARD (  
)Press repeatedly to increase the fast forward speed from Fast x 2, Fast x 4,  
Fast x 8, Fast x 16, Fast x 32, Fast x 64, to Fast x 128. Press  
to resume playback. When viewing  
picture files, press to change the slideshow speed from 5 seconds, 2 seconds, 1 second, to No Delay.  
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STOP ( )—Press once to stop disc playback and then press to begin playback at the current  
location. Press twice to fully stop disc playback then press to begin playback from the beginning of  
the disc. Also, press once to stop streaming audio and video content.  
Note: Some Blu-ray discs will only begin playing the disc from the beginning of the disc after you  
press Stop. If you want to continue at your current location on those discs, it is recommended that  
you press  
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Frame Advance ( )—Press to advance the disc one frame at a time. Press to resume normal  
playback.  
VIZIO TV VOLUME DOWN (-)—If you have a VIZIO TV, press to turn the volume down on that TV.  
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 to display Title Elapsed, Title Remaining, Chapter Elapsed, and Chapter Remaining.  
Press again to turn the 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. The  
first XX shows the number of the current language. The next XX shows the total number of languages  
available. XXX shows the letter abbreviation for the country. Press again to turn subtitles off.  
AUDIO—Press to select the audio language (if multiple languages are available on the disc). When  
pressed, XX/XX XXX appears on the screen. The first XX shows the current audio language number.  
The next XX shows the total number of audio languages available. And XXX describes the current  
audio language.  
RES—Press to select the video resolution. Choose from: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, or HDMI  
AUTO. Note: Setting a resolution your TV cannot support could result in an unstable picture or loss of  
picture. Check your TV manual for guidance.  
ANGLE—Press to select a viewing angle (if multiple angles are available on the disc). Angle X of X  
appears on the screen. The first X shows the current viewing angle. The second X shows the total  
number of viewing angles available.  
A-B—Press to create a playback loop. Play the disc until it reaches the place where you want the  
loop to start, and then press A-B. Play the disc until it reaches the place where you want the loop to  
stop, and then press A-B again. Your player plays that loop continuously. Press A-B again to resume  
normal playback.  
REPEAT—When playing a standard disc (non-Blu-ray) press once to repeat the current title. Press  
again to repeat the current chapter. Press a third time to resume normal playback.  
Number Button Pad—While searching, press to enter a title, chapter, track, or time. If the parental  
control function is enabled, use these buttons to enter or set a password.  
SEARCH—Press to search for a title, chapter, or specific time on a disc.  
CANCEL—Press to clear an input error.  
Note: Not all remote control functions may work. Functionality depends on the Blu-ray DVD disc  
being played.  
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Chapter 3 Using Your Player for the First Time  
1. Insert batteries into the remote control.  
2. Connect a TV to your player (see Connecting Equipment on page 14 for detailed steps).  
3. Connect the power cord into an AC wall socket.  
4. Turn on your player and TV.  
5. Select the correct input on your TV for your player (i.e. HDMI, Component, AV, etc.).  
6. Press  
to open the disc tray, place a disc with the label side up and then press  
to close  
the tray. The disc will start loading, and the main disc menu will appear or movie previews will  
begin to play.  
Connecting to the Internet  
Your player delivers popular online content right to your TV! When you turn on your player or press  
SETUP on your remote while a disc is playing, the Home menu appears in the middle of your screen  
with a selection of different Apps that let you watch movies, TV shows, or listen to music, all on  
demand.  
A high-speed Internet connection is required to receive automatic 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 (not included) or with wireless networking if you have a wireless  
Internet connection. See Connecting to your home network on page 19 for detailed information on  
setting up your Internet connection.  
Exploring the Home Menu  
When you turn on your player or press SETUP on your remote while a disc is playing, the Home  
menu appears in the middle of your screen. Press or to scroll through all of the Apps. Press  
SELECT to open an App.  
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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. Consult your TV user manual regarding  
high-definition video support.  
Connection  
Quality  
(type)  
Connector  
Description  
HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of the cable types  
available and it’s all done over one cable. You get a great  
picture and cut down on 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)  
Component consists of three cables for transmitting video and  
two cables for transmitting audio: one red and one white.  
Component video provides a sharper image than Composite  
video and should be used 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.  
Better  
(analog)  
Composite consists of one yellow cable for transmitting video  
and two cables for transmitting audio: one red and one white. It  
is capable of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition  
video (480i). While it provides a good image, it has lower image  
quality than HDMI or Component. So try to use one of those  
connections first.  
Compatible  
(analog)  
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 8,  
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Which Audio Connection Should I Use?  
If you are not using HDMI, which carries both the video and the audio signal, you have three options  
for connecting your Blu-ray DVD Player: Digital Coaxial, Digital Optical, or Analog. Based on your  
home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you.  
Connection  
Quality  
(type)  
Connector Description  
Digital Coaxial (or coax) carries the digital audio signal using  
shielded copper wire and connects with RCA jacks, which stay  
firmly connected. Coaxial cables may be susceptible to interference  
so 'hum' problems in the system components. The cable carries all  
available audio channels—left/right stereo and 5.1-channel  
surround sound.  
Best  
(digital)  
Digital Optical (also known as Toslink) carries the digital signal  
using a red light beam through plastic fiber optic cable. Optical  
cables are not susceptible to interference but are more fragile than  
coax cables and cannot be bent or pinched. The ends of an optical  
cable use an odd-shaped connector that is not as secure as a  
coaxial cable with RCA jacks. The cable carries all available audio  
channels—left/right stereo and 5.1-channel surround sound.  
Best  
(digital)  
Analog consists of two cables for transmitting audio: one red and  
one white. It is capable of transmitting stereo sound and while it  
provides good sound, it is lower quality than HDMI or one of the  
digital options. So try to use one of those connections first.  
Compatible  
(analog)  
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Connecting to a TV  
Using HDMI (Best)  
HDMI with no HDMI-capable home theater sound system  
1. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) 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 corresponding HDMI input on your TV to view the disc.  
HDMI with an HDMI-capable home theater sound system  
1. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) from the HDMI jack on your player to the HDMI IN  
jack on the home theater system.  
2. Use another HDMI cable (not included) to connect the HDMI OUT on the home theater  
system to the HDMI IN on the TV.  
3. Turn on the power to your player.  
4. Select the corresponding HDMI input on your TV to view the disc.  
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Using Component Video (Better)  
Component Video with no home theater sound system  
1. Connect the green, blue, and red component cables (not included) from your TV to the  
COMPONENT jacks on the back of your player.  
2. Connect the white and red audio cables (not included) 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 corresponding Component input on your TV to view the disc.  
Component Video with a home theater sound system using analog audio  
1. Connect the green, blue, and red component cables from your TV to the COMPONENT  
jacks on the back of your player.  
2. Connect the white and red audio cables (not included) from your TV to the ANALOG L/R  
AUDIO OUT jacks on the home theater system.  
3. Turn on the power to your player.  
4. Select the corresponding Component input on your TV to view the disc.  
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Component Video with a home theater sound system using digital audio  
Your 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. Depending on your home theater system, your Blu-ray player may  
need to be set to PCM or BITSTREAM audio output mode. See the documentation that came  
with your home theater system.  
1. Connect the green, blue, and red component cables (not included) from your TV to the  
COMPONENT jacks on the back of your player.  
2. Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not included) from the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT jack on the back of your player to the COAXIAL IN jack on the home theater system.  
OR  
Connect an optical digital audio cable (not included) from the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT jack on the back of your player to the OPTICAL IN jack on the home theater system.  
You may first need to remove the plug from the OPTICAL jack.  
3. Turn on the power to your player.  
4. Select the corresponding Component input on your TV to view the disc.  
Using Composite/AV Video (Compatible)  
1. Connect the yellow video cable from your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your  
player.  
2. Connect the white and red audio cables on your TV to the corresponding ANALOG L/R  
AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your player.  
3. Turn on your player and set-top box.  
4. Select the corresponding AV input on your TV to view the disc.  
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Connecting a USB drive  
The USB port on the Blu-ray player allows you to:  
Access BD-LiveTM content on BD-LiveTM supported discs (see Accessing BD-  
LiveTM Content on page 26).  
Play multimedia files such as pictures and music that are stored on the USB  
device.  
Note: The USB device should be larger than 1GB with at least 1GB of free space and  
formatted FAT32. NTFS and other file systems are not supported.  
Connecting to your home network  
Your player has a dual-band 802.11n wireless built-in (which is also compatible with 802.11b and  
802.11g wireless networks), so you can connect your player to the Internet through your wireless  
home network. Or you can connect to the Internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable (not included)  
from your Internet connection to the Ethernet port on your player. A wired connection may provide a  
more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment.  
Dual-band means your player operates at both 5GHz and 2.4 GHz. 5GHz is optimized for HD video  
streaming and 2.4GHz supports all types of data.  
The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and  
the network environment. This player is equipped with an IEEE 802.11n dual-band wireless module,  
which also supports the 802.11b/g standards. For the best wireless performance, we recommend  
using an IEEE 802.11n certified WiFi network (access point or wireless router). Refer to the  
instructions supplied with your access point or wireless router for detailed connection steps and  
network settings.  
Using a wired (Ethernet) connection  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) to the Ethernet port on your player.  
3. 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. Your player  
should automatically get an IP address on the network and display the Connected icon in the  
upper right hand corner of your TV.  
a. A small number of users may need to manually adjust the network settings. See the  
Network Menu on page 36 for detailed information on configuring your Internet  
connection.  
b. 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.  
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Using a wireless connection with DHCP  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray,  
the Home menu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray,  
press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press the B (green) button, if prompted. Otherwise:  
a. Press or to select Settings, and then press  
SELECT.  
b. Press or to select Network, and then press  
SELECT.  
3. Press or to select Wireless and then press SELECT.  
4. Press or to select Network List and then press SELECT.  
A list of available wireless networks will be displayed.  
5. Press or to select your wireless network and then press  
SELECT.  
6. If the network is password protected, enter the secure access  
code you created when setting up your wireless router,  
otherwise skip to Step 7.  
a. Press SELECT to open the on-screen keyboard to enter  
the password.  
b. Highlight DONE on the keyboard and press SELECT  
when you have finished entering the password.  
7. Select Connect and then press SELECT. When you see  
Success on the screen, your player is connected to your  
wireless network.  
8. Press SELECT to close the message.  
Notes:  
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.  
If a network is using encryption, a closed lock icon appears  
next to the network name.  
If you have successfully logged on to the network before, a  
saved icon appears next to the network name.  
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You only have to perform this procedure once. The next time you turn on your player, it will  
connect to the network automatically.  
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.  
Using a wireless network with WPS (WiFi Protected Setup – Button Method)  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray,  
the Home menu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray,  
press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press the B (green) button, if prompted. Otherwise:  
a. Press or to select Settings, and then press  
SELECT.  
b. Press or to select Network, and then press  
SELECT.  
3. Press or to select Wireless and then press SELECT.  
4. Press or to select WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) and then  
press SELECT.  
5. Press the button on your router. When you see Success on the  
screen, your player is connected to your wireless network.  
6. Press SELECT to close the message.  
Notes:  
You only have to perform this procedure once. The next time you turn on your player, it will  
connect to the network automatically.  
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.  
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Chapter 5 Using Netflix  
Instantly watch movies and TV episodes from Netflix streamed over the Internet to your TV via your  
VIZIO Blu-ray player. IMPORTANT: You must first activate your player before you can use it to watch  
movies from Netflix.  
Activating your player for Netflix  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press or to select Netflix and then  
press SELECT.  
3. If you do not have a Netflix account, select  
no-start my FREE trial. Go to your computer  
and sign at www.netflix.com/VIZIO, and  
then come back to your player and select  
I’m now a member. An activation code will  
be displayed on your TV.  
OR  
If you do have an existing Netflix account,  
select yes-activate instant streaming from  
Netflix. Enter your email address and  
password to log into your account. An activation code will be displayed on your TV.  
4. Go to your computer and go to www.netflix.com/activate.  
5. Enter the activation code that is displayed on your TV.  
Watching a movie with Netflix  
1. Be sure you have activated your account.  
2. Add movies to your Instant Queue from either your player or from the Netflix website.  
3. Press or to select Netflix and then press SELECT.  
4. Select and play movies or TV episodes.  
5. When watching a movie, control the playback using your players remote control:  
Press to pause playback. Press it again to resume playback.  
Press to stop playback and return to the Instant Queue.  
Pressor to pause playback and enter frame scanning mode. Repeatedly press  
to scan backward or forward one frame at a time. To resume playing from the  
point you paused the movie, press .  
Press  
or  
to pause playback and scan forward or backward through the movie.  
To scan faster, press the button again. To play the highlighted scene, press SELECT.  
To resume playing from the point you paused the movie, press .  
Press the A (red) button on your remote to close Netflix and return to your player’s  
Home Menu.  
Notes:  
Even with a high-resolution setup, quality may be compromised because of your Internet  
connection speed. We recommend a minimum connection speed of 1.5 Mbps. For the best  
quality, a connection speed of 4.0 Mbps is required. Sometimes your broadband speed varies  
based on your ISP’s network conditions. Contact your ISP if you have problems maintaining a  
fast connection that is reliable, or if you want to increase your connection speed.  
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Deactivate streaming from Netflix to your player using the Deactivate Netflix option in the Settings  
menu. See Restore Factory Defaults on page 36 for more information.  
For questions regarding the Netflix service please visit: www.netflix.com/help or call 1-866-579-  
7113.  
Chapter 6 Using Vudu  
Instantly watch 1080p High Definition movies from the largest HD movie library. Access popular  
internet services directly from your TV. IMPORTANT: You must first activate your player before you  
can use it to watch movies from Vudu.  
Activating your player for Vudu  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press or to select Vudu, and then  
press SELECT.  
3. Press or to select Vudu movies, and  
then press SELECT.  
4. Select 3 FREE HD Rentals and then press  
SELECT.  
5. Enter your e-mail address using the on-  
screen keyboard.  
6. Go to your computer and find the e-mail  
sent to you from Vudu (it might be in your  
Junk mail folder). Follow the instructions in  
the e-mail to complete account setup.  
Watching a movie with Vudu  
1. Be sure you have activated your account.  
2. Turn on your player.  
3. Press or to select Vudu and then press SELECT.  
4. Add movies and TV shows to your Wish List from either your player or from the Vudu website.  
5. When watching a movie, control the playback using your players remote control:  
Press to pause playback. Press it again to resume playback.  
Pressor to pause playback and enter frame scanning mode. Repeatedly press  
to scan backward or forward one frame at a time. To resume playing from the  
point you paused the movie, press  
Press or to pause playback and scan backward or forward through the movie.  
To scan faster, press the button again. To play the highlighted scene, press SELECT.  
.
To resume playing from the point you paused the movie, press  
.
Press INFO to display information about the movie.  
Press RETURN or to stop playback and return to the movie details page.  
Press SETUP or the A (red) button to stop playback and return to your players Home  
Menu.  
Notes:  
Deactivate streaming from Vudu to your player using the Deactivate Vudu option in the Settings  
menu. See Restore Factory Defaults on page 36 for more information.  
For questions regarding the Vudu service please contact them directly by calling toll free (888)  
554-VUDU (8838) 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. PST, 7 days a week, except holidays.  
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Chapter 7 Using Pandora  
Free and personalized just for you, playing only the music that you love. Simply enter one of your  
favorite songs or artists and Pandora creates a radio station that explores jus that kind of music.  
Activating your player for Pandora  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press or to select Pandora and then  
press SELECT.  
3. If you do have an existing Pandora account,  
select I have a Pandora account. Enter your  
email address and password to log into your  
account.  
OR  
If you do not have a Pandora account, select I  
am new to Pandora. Go to your computer and  
4. Enter the activation code that is displayed on  
your TV and follow the on screen instructions.  
5. The player will be updated automatically with your account information.  
6. Type the name of your favorite artist, song or composer to create a radio station using the on-  
screen keyboard, select Search, and then press SELECT.  
7. The radio station will begin playing.  
Listening to music with Pandora  
1. Be sure you have activated your account.  
2. Turn on your player.  
3. Press or to select Pandora and then press SELECT.  
4. Create a new station by entering a favorite song or artist using the on-screen keyboard. The  
music begins playing and information about the song is displayed. You can also create  
stations on the Pandora website.  
OR  
Select a previously created station. The music begins playing and information about the song  
is displayed.  
5. When listening to a song, control the playback using your remote control:  
Press II to pause playback. Press it again to resume playback.  
Press◄ ► or to go to the previous or next song.  
Press or to select Thumbs Up and then press SELECT to have Pandora plays  
more songs like the one currently playing.  
Press or to select Thumbs Down and then press SELECT to have Pandora  
plays fewer songs like the one currently playing.  
Press or to select Menu and then press SELECT to display a variety of song  
and station options including setting bookmarks, deleting and renaming stations, and  
learning why a song is playing.  
Press RETURN to return to the Pandora menu.  
Press SETUP or the A (red) button on your remote to exit from Pandora.  
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Notes:  
Deactivate streaming from Pandora to your player using the Deactivate Pandora option in the  
Settings menu. See Restore Factory Defaults on page 36 for more information.  
For questions regarding the Pandora service please visit: http://www.pandora.com/support/  
Chapter 8 Playing a Disc  
1. Connect a TV to your player (see Connecting Equipment on page 14 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  
to close  
the tray. The disc begins loading, and the main disc menu will appear or movie previews  
recorded on the disc will begin to play.  
Press to pause playback. Press it again to resume playback.  
Press once to stop playback and then press to begin playback at the current  
location. Press twice to fully stop playback then press to begin playback from the  
beginning of the disc. Note: some Blu-ray discs will only begin playing the disc from  
the beginning of the disc after you press Stop. If you want to continue at your current  
location on those discs, it is recommended that you press  
.
Repeatedly press or to fast forward or fast reverse the speed from Fast x 2,  
Fast x 4, Fast x 8, Fast x 16, Fast x 32, Fast x 64, to Fast x 128. Press  
to resume  
once to go to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press twice  
playback.  
Press  
to go to the previous chapter or track.  
Press to go to the next title, chapter, or track.  
Repeatedly press  
to advance the disc forward one frame at a time (if allowed by  
the disc). Press to resume playback.  
To open a menu, press POPUP MENU/TITLE MENU, press ▲▼◄, or to select  
an option, and then press SELECT.  
6. When you are finished playing the disc, press  
to open the tray and remove the disc.  
Notes:  
If  
appears on the screen, the operation you are trying to do is not allowed by your player or the  
disc. For example, most discs will not allow you to fast forward through the warning information at  
the beginning of a movie.  
Due to the nature of Blu-ray discs, the Eject function may take a moment to respond.  
Some Blu-ray Discs and DVDs play movie trailers before the movie. Some will allow you to skip  
these trailers by pressing or DISC MENU on the remote control.  
Some Blu-ray Discs and DVDs contain more than one movie soundtrack, in different languages  
and audio quality. You can select the best soundtrack for your audio receiver from the main menu,  
or by pressing the DISC MENU on the remote control.  
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Chapter 9 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 on page 14 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. Connect your Blu-ray player to your home network (see Connecting to your home network on  
page 19).  
6. Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on the front of your player.  
Note: The USB device should be larger than 1GB with at least 1GB of  
free space and formatted FAT32. NTFS and other file systems are not  
supported.  
7. Turn on your player and TV.  
8. Press  
to open the disc tray.  
to open the disc tray, place a BD-LiveTM capable disc on the  
9. Press  
tray with the label facing up and then press  
take a few seconds for the disc to load.  
to close the tray. It may  
10. If the disc menu does not display, wait for the movie to begin playing and then press DISC  
MENU.  
11. Press ▲▼◄ or to select the BD-LiveTM option (most often found under Special Features),  
and then press SELECT. Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it may take  
several seconds to connect to the BD-LiveTM content.  
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Chapter 10 Playing Music files  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Insert a disc or connect a USB device  
containing music files to your player.  
Press or to select Media. The  
Media menu opens.  
3. Press or to select Music and then  
press SELECT.  
4. Press or to select the device  
containing your files, and then press  
SELECT. Choose USB or Optical Disc.  
5. Press ▲▼◄ or to scroll through the  
folders and/or thumbnails.  
6. Press SELECT to begin playing a song  
or to open a folder.  
7. Press to select a menu option.  
Home  
Return to the DVD player’s main menu.  
Previous folder  
This option is displayed when you have  
opened a folder containing files. Select it to  
return to the previous folder and then  
eventually back to the Music menu.  
Media Menu  
This option is displayed when you have files on both a USB device and a disc. Select it to return  
to the menu to select either the USB device or the disc.  
Play Files  
Play all of the songs on the selected device.  
Press II to pause playback. Press it again to resume playback.  
Press to stop playback and return to the Music menu.  
Press  
or  
once to go to the beginning of the current song. Press  
to go to the next song.  
to fast forward or fast reverse. Press II to resume playback.  
Press  
previous song. Press  
twice to go to the  
Note: and only work when you select Play Files to begin playing all of the songs.  
When you select an individual song, go back to the menu to select the next or previous  
song.  
Press REPEAT cycle through the repeat and random settings. The icons next to the  
Play button will change accordingly. The options are Repeat Off, Repeat All,  
Random On, and Repeat File.  
Press SEARCH to go to a specific track number.  
Press RETURN to go back to the previous menu.  
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Browse Pictures  
Go to the Pictures menu.  
Now Playing  
Display information about the song currently playing.  
Chapter 11 Viewing Pictures  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Insert a disc or connect a USB device  
containing picture files to your player.  
3. Press or to select Media. The  
Media menu opens.  
4. Press or to select Pictures and  
then press SELECT.  
5. Press or to select the device  
containing your files, and then press  
SELECT. Choose USB or Optical  
Disc. Thumbnails of the pictures on  
that device are displayed.  
6. Press ▲▼◄ or to scroll trough  
the folders and/or thumbnails.  
7. Press SELECT to begin playing a  
song or to open a folder.  
8. Press to select a menu option.  
Home  
Return to the DVD player’s main menu.  
Previous folder  
This option is displayed when you have  
opened a folder containing files. Select  
it to return to the previous folder and then eventually back to the Pictures menu.  
Media Menu  
This option is displayed when you have files on both a USB device and a disc. Select it to return  
to the menu to select either the USB device or the disc.  
Start Slide Show  
Play a slide show of all of the picture files on the selected device.  
Press to pause playback. Press it again to resume playback.  
Press to stop playback and return to the menu.  
Press  
Press  
to change the slideshow speed. Select 5 seconds, 2 seconds, or 1 second.  
to go to the previous file. Press to go to the next file.  
Press REPEAT cycle through the repeat settings. The icons next to the Play button  
will change accordingly. The options are Repeat Off and Repeat All.  
Press INFO to see file information about the displayed picture.  
Press SEARCH to go to a specific picture.  
Press RETURN to go back to the previous menu.  
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Browse Music  
Go to the Music menu. The menu showing the devices connected to your player that contains  
music files is displayed.  
Now Playing  
When music is playing, the track number and progress indicator is displayed in this area.  
Chapter 12 Adjusting Blu-ray DVD Player Settings  
The Settings menu allows you to adjust language, display, audio, and other settings. Your player will  
save changes made to the settings, even when your player is turned off.  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press or to select Settings and then press SELECT.  
3. Press or to select one of the menus:  
Display  
Audio  
Language  
Parental  
System  
Network  
Info  
4. Press or to make your selection and  
then press SELECT.  
5. Press RETURN once to return to the sub-menu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu.  
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Display Menu  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press or to select Settings and then press SELECT.  
3. Press or to select Display. The Display menu opens.  
4. Press or to make your selection.  
5. Press or or SELECT to change the setting.  
6. Press RETURN once to return to the sub-menu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu.  
Resolution  
Select the video output resolution option that best fits the type of TV you have connected to your  
player:  
o
HDMI Auto—Automatically sets the  
resolution if the TV is connected to the  
HDMI jack  
o
1080p (HDMI)—Select if the TV is a  
HDTV that can display 1080p (any frame  
rate) and is connected to the HDMI jack  
o
o
1080i—Select if the TV is a HDTV  
capable of 1080i only  
720p—Select if the TV is a HDTV capable  
of 720p only  
o
o
480p—Select if the TV is an EDTV (enhanced-definition TV)  
480i—Select if the TV is standard definition NTSC TV  
Notes:  
Only the HDMI jack supports 1080p video output at any frame rate.  
The component jacks are limited to 1080i and the composite jacks are limited to 480i.  
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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.  
TV Aspect Menu Selection  
If your TV is more rectangular (16:9),  
If your TV is more square (4:3), choose:  
choose:  
16:9 Wide  
16:9 Pillarbox  
4:3 Pan and Scan  
4:3 Letterbox  
Disc  
Contents  
Center of movie will  
be shown on TV.  
No effect - Movie will Left and right  
Movie will be shown  
in rectangular  
“wide” aspect ratio  
(Horizontal bars will  
be shown  
Movie in  
widescreen  
format  
Movie will fill entire  
screen  
fill entire screen  
portions of movie  
contents will not be  
shown  
above/below movie)  
Episode will be  
shown in  
will be shown on TV. rectangular “wide”  
Center of episode  
HD  
television  
episodes in  
widescreen  
format  
Episode will fill  
entire screen  
No effect – Episode  
will fill entire screen  
Left and right  
portions of episode  
contents will not be  
shown  
aspect ratio  
(Horizontal bars will  
be shown  
above/below  
episode)  
Episode will be  
Episode will be  
stretched  
horizontally to fit  
entire screen  
SD (4:3)  
television  
episodes  
shown in center of  
screen. Vertical bars  
will appear on sides  
of screen  
No effectEpisode  
will fill entire screen  
No effectEpisode  
will fill entire screen  
Cropped  
Movie  
(Movie put  
on disc in  
4:3 aspect  
Movie will be shown  
in center of screen.  
Vertical bars will  
appear on sides of  
screen  
Movie will be  
stretched  
Horizontally to fit  
entire screen  
No effect—Cropped No effectCropped  
movie will fill entire  
screen  
movie will fill entire  
screen  
ratio)  
Note: Setting your player for one of the 16:9 settings when connected to a 4:3 TV could result in the  
picture not filling the screen correctly.  
Film Mode (1080p24)  
Many movies recorded on Blu-ray discs are recorded at 24 frames per second (fps). If your player is  
connected to the TV via HDMI, and the TV has the capability to display 24 fps, setting Film Mode to  
On tells your player to output content recorded at 24 fps (without converting it to 30 or 60  
frames/second).  
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Audio Menu  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the  
disc tray, press SETUP to  
display the Home menu.  
2. Press or to select  
Settings and then press  
SELECT.  
3. Press or to select Audio.  
The Audio menu opens.  
4. Press or to make your  
selection.  
5. Press or or SELECT to  
change the setting.  
6. Press RETURN once to return to the sub-menu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu.  
PCM Downsampling  
Select from 96KHz, 48KH, or Off. When connecting an audio receiver to your player using DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT (coax or optical), set the PCM downsampling rate to match your audio receiver  
capabilities. Consult your audio receiver documentation for details on the supported PCM sampling  
rate.  
Digital Output  
Select from PCM Stereo, Bitstream HD, Bitstream Legacy, Bitstream Mixed, PCM 5.1, or PCM  
7.1.  
PCM Stereo sends mixed digital audio (main audio track plus PIP audio) over HDMI in 2.1  
channel PCM (if supported by HDMI device) and Digital Audio Out (coax or optical) in two-  
channel PCM format.  
PCM 5.1 sends mixed digital audio (main audio track plus PIP audio) over HDMI in 5.1 channel  
PCM (if supported by HDMI device) and Digital Audio Out (coax or optical) in two-channel PCM  
format.  
PCM 7.1 sends mixed digital audio (main audio track plus PIP audio) over HDMI in 7.1 channel  
PCM (if supported by HDMI device) and Digital Audio Out (coax or optical) in two-channel PCM  
format.  
Bitstream HD sends the bitstream from the disc over HDMI and Digital Audio Out (coax or  
optical)using the highest quality possible. HDMI has higher quality capabilities with advanced  
audio codecs like Dolby TruHD and DTS-HD. Blu-ray disc audio is limited to the soundtrack for  
the main movie and the player does not send PIP audio or audio effects.  
Bitstream Legacy sends the audio from the disc over HDMI or Digital Audio Out (coax or  
optical)using legacy DVD audio formats. Blu-ray disc audio is limited to the soundtrack for main  
movie and does not send PIP audio or audio effects.  
Bitstream Mixed sends mixed disc audio streams (including director’s commentary and PIP  
audio, if enabled, and menu sound effects) in a single DTS bitstream. Use this option if you want  
to enjoy mixed Blu-ray Disc audio in surround sound.  
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Dynamic Range Control  
This option is only used when a Dolby soundtrack is selected from the main menu on the disc. If  
Dolby movie soundtracks are played at a low volume and you set this option to On, your player  
applies appropriate automatic volume adjustments to make quiet scenes slightly louder, and loud  
scenes quieter. If set to Off, listen to movies at the original volume in which they were recorded. If  
you have selected a Dolby TruHD track on the BD disc, selecting Auto tells the BD player to only turn  
on dynamic range control if information embedded in the Dolby TruHD sound track tells it to do so.  
Language Menu  
Change the default language (English) used to set up the player and the default language presented  
when discs load and play. (Note: Many discs do not support multiple languages).  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the  
disc tray, press SETUP to  
display the Home menu.  
2. Press or to select  
Settings and then press  
SELECT.  
3. Press or to select  
Language. The Language  
menu opens.  
4. Press or to make your  
selection.  
5. Press or or SELECT to  
change the setting.  
6. Press RETURN once to return to the sub-menu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu.  
OSD  
Select the Settings menu language. Choose from English, French, or Spanish.  
Menu  
Select the disc menu language. The number of languages depends on the disc. Most discs have only  
one language available.  
Audio  
Select the disc audio language. The number of languages depends on the disc. Some discs do not  
allow you to select the audio language from the Settings menu. Instead, select the audio language  
from the main disc menu.  
Subtitle  
Select the disc subtitle language. The number of languages depends on the disc. Some discs do not  
allow you to select the subtitle language from the Settings menu. Instead, select the subtitle language  
from the main disc menu.  
Home Menu  
Return to your player’s Home menu.  
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Parental Menu  
Many discs are encoded with a rating, similar to the MPAA movie rating system. Configure your  
player to prevent playback of discs with a certain rating.  
1. Turn on your player and your  
TV. If a DVD is not in the disc  
tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the  
disc tray, press SETUP to  
display the Home menu.  
2. Press or to select  
Settings and then press  
SELECT.  
3. Press or to select  
Parental. The Parental menu  
opens.  
4. Press or to make your  
selection.  
5. Press or or SELECT to change the setting.  
6. Press RETURN once to return to the sub-menu OR press SETUP to exit the Settings menu.  
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.  
Parental Level  
Select one of the following parental ratings to restrict program viewing on DVDs:  
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1 [Kid Safe]—Suitable for all children  
2 [G]—General audiences  
3 [PG]—Parental guidance suggested  
4 [PG-13]—Not suitable for anyone under 13  
5 [PG-R]—Parental guidance recommended  
6 [R]—Not suitable for anyone under 17 unless supervised by a parent or adult guardian  
7 [NC-17]—Not suitable for anyone under 17  
8 [Adult]—All DVDs can be played  
Note: The parental ratings apply only to DVDs and do not apply to Blu-ray discs.  
Parental Password  
To change the password, enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote. The  
default password is 0 0 0 0. Press to select OK, and then press SELECT.  
Note: The System Reset feature will reset the password, but it will also reset all settings you may  
have changed.  
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System Menu  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press or to select  
Settings and then press  
SELECT.  
3. Press or to select  
System. The System menu  
opens.  
4. Press or to make your  
selection.  
5. Press or or SELECT to  
change the setting.  
6. Press RETURN once to  
return to the sub-menu OR  
press SETUP to exit the  
Settings menu.  
Optical Disc AutoPlay  
Turn this option On if you would like to automatically start playback when a disc is inserted. Select  
Off if you do not.  
BD-LiveTM Internet Access  
Control your player’s access to websites for downloading BD-LiveTM content.  
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Limit Access will only allow your player to download content from a website which has a  
valid online certificate. This will reduce the chances of downloading malicious content  
onto your player.  
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Always Allow Access allows your player to download content from any BD-LiveTM  
website whose Internet address is encoded onto the BD Disc. There is no danger of  
malicious code download from valid commercial BD discs, but choosing this option and  
downloading BD-LiveTM content via illegally authored BD discs, or discs obtained from  
questionable sources, could result in malicious code being downloaded onto your player.  
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Prohibit Access prevents your player from downloading content from any BD-LiveTM  
website.  
BD-LiveTM Internet Storage  
Show the available capacity for BD-LiveTM storage. You can also select BD-LiveTM files to delete.  
Erase Blu-ray Storage  
Select to delete saved BD-LiveTM files.  
Screen Saver Duration  
Set the length time your player is idle before the screen saver (black screen) begins. Choose from 5,  
10, 20, or 30 minutes. When set to OFF, the screen saver will not begin.  
Update Via Network  
Download and install product updates for your player. See Updating Your Player on page 41 for  
detailed instructions.  
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Restore Factory Defaults  
Restore factory settings and deactivate all connected applications: reset your player to the  
default factory settings and deactivate applications such as Netflix, Pandora, and Vudu you set up  
on your player.  
Note: This DOES reset the Parental Control Password.  
Restore factory settings: reset your player to the default factory settings.  
Note: This DOES reset the Parental Control Password.  
Deactivate all connected applications: Deactivate applications such as Netflix, Pandora, and  
Vudu you set up on your player.  
Deactivate Netflix: Select to deactivate the Netflix account you set up on your player.  
Deactivate Pandora: Select to deactivate the Pandora account you set up on your player.  
Deactivate Vudu: Select to deactivate the Vudu account you set up on your player.  
Network Menu  
Your player has 802.11n dual-band wireless built-in (which is also compatible with 802.11b and  
802.11g wireless networks), so you can connect your player to the Internet through your wireless  
home network. Or you can connect to the Internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable from your Internet  
connection to the Ethernet port on your player. A wired connection may provide a more consistent  
connection depending on the conditions in your home environment. For the best wireless  
performance, we recommend using an IEEE 802.11n certified WiFi network (access point or wireless  
router). Refer to the instructions supplied with your access point or wireless router for detailed  
connection steps and network settings.  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press or to select  
Settings and then press  
SELECT.  
3. Press or to select  
Network. The Network menu  
opens.  
4. Press or to make your  
selection.  
5. Press or or SELECT to  
change the setting.  
6. Press RETURN once to  
return to the sub-menu OR  
press SETUP to exit the Settings menu.  
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Wired (Dynamic)  
The default IP mode is set to Dynamic, which means your player will automatically detect and use  
your network settings after you connect your Ethernet cable.  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) to the Ethernet port on your player.  
3. 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. Your player  
should automatically get an IP address on the network and display the Connected icon in the  
upper right hand corner of your TV.  
Note: 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.  
Wired (Manual)  
The default IP mode is set to Dynamic, which means your player will automatically detect and use  
your network settings after you connect your Ethernet cable, but you can manually change those  
settings if you are an advanced user and are comfortable with wired and wireless networks.  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home menu will be  
displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) to the Ethernet port on your player.  
3. 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.  
4. Press or to select Settings, and then press SELECT.  
5. Press or to select Network, and then press SELECT.  
6. Press or to select Wired and then press SELECT.  
7. Press or to change IP Mode to Manual and then press SELECT.  
8. Manually change your network settings such as IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default  
Gateway, the Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS.  
9. Press or to select Apply and then press SELECT.  
Note: 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.  
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Wireless (with DHCP)  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray,  
the Home menu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray,  
press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press the B (green) button, if prompted. Otherwise:  
a. Press or to select Settings, and then press  
SELECT.  
b. Press or to select Network, and then press  
SELECT.  
3. Press or to select Wireless and then press SELECT.  
4. Press or to select Network List and then press SELECT. A  
list of available wireless networks will be displayed.  
5. Press or to select your wireless network and then press  
SELECT.  
6. If the network is password protected, enter the secure access code  
you created when setting up your wireless router, otherwise skip to  
Step 7.  
a. Press SELECT to open the on-screen keyboard to enter  
the password.  
b. Highlight DONE on the keyboard and press SELECT  
when you have finished entering the password.  
7. Select Connect and then press SELECT. When you see  
Success on the screen, your player is connected to your  
wireless network.  
8. Press SELECT to close the message.  
Notes:  
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.  
If a network is using encryption, a closed lock icon appears next to the network name.  
If you have successfully logged on to the network before, a saved icon appears next to the  
network name.  
You only have to perform this procedure once. The next time you turn on your player, it will  
connect to the network automatically.  
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.  
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Wireless with WPS (WiFi Protected Setup – Button Method)  
1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray,  
the Home menu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray,  
press SETUP to display the Home menu.  
2. Press the B (green) button, if prompted. Otherwise:  
a. Press or to select Settings, and then press SELECT.  
b. Press or to select Network, and then press  
SELECT.  
3. Press or to select Wireless and then press SELECT.  
4. Press or to select WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) and then  
press SELECT.  
5. Press the button on your router. When you see Success on the  
screen, your player is connected to your wireless network.  
6. Press SELECT to close the message.  
Notes:  
You only have to perform this procedure once. The next time you turn  
on your player, it will connect to the network automatically.  
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.  
Network Test  
Select to test your network connection.  
Info Menu  
View information about your player such as the current software version.  
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Chapter 13 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.  
Condensation  
If condensation forms inside your player, your player will not work correctly. Turn on your player,  
remove the disc, leave the tray open, and then leave your player on for two to three hours.  
To minimize condensation problems, keep the power cord connected to a power outlet.  
Storing discs  
Do not store discs in a place that is exposed to direct sunlight or heat.  
Do not store discs in a place that is exposed to moisture and dust, such as a bathroom or near a  
humidifier.  
Store discs vertically in their cases. Stacking discs or placing objects on discs when not in their  
cases may cause warping.  
Cleaning & Handling discs  
Before playback, wipe the disc outwards from the center (not in a circle) with clean, lint-free cloth.  
To keep a disc clean, do not touch the play side of the disc.  
Do not attach paper or tape to the disc.  
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Updating Your Player  
Your player has the ability to download and install product updates. All you need is an Internet  
connection – wired or wireless. There are two methods you can choose from to update your player:  
using the USB thumb drive or using the Internet connection.  
Updating your player via USB  
1. Download the software from www.vizio.com to the root directory of a USB thumb drive.  
Notes:  
The USB storage device should be 1GB or larger with at least 100MB of free space and  
formatted FAT32. NTFS and other file systems are not supported.  
The USB storage device must not have other .iso or .dat files in the root directory.  
2. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port on the front of your player.  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your player.  
Updating your player via the Internet  
When a new software update is available, a message will be displayed on the Home menu. To  
update the software:  
1. Connect your Blu-ray player to your home network (see Connecting to your home network on  
page 19).  
2. Press the B (green) button.  
OR  
a. Press or to select  
Settings and then press  
SELECT.  
b. Press or to select  
System. The System  
menu opens.  
c. Pressto select Update  
Via Network and then  
press SELECT.  
3. Follow the on-screen  
instructions to update your player.  
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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 [email protected].  
Frequently Asked Questions  
1) 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.  
Choose a multichannel soundtrack from the main disc menu.  
2) Can I connect headphones or speakers to my player?  
You cannot connect headphones and speakers directly to your player. If you want to use headphones  
or speakers, connect a sound system to your player, and then connect the speakers or headphones to  
the sound system.  
3) My TV has Composite In, Component In, and HDMI In jacks. Which should I use to connect my player?  
HDMI video provides the best picture and should be the first choice if your TV has HDMI jacks.  
Component video is the next best choice and provides a better picture than composite video.  
A high-definition picture is not possible using the composite video output.  
4) Can I play Blu-ray Discs or DVDs that I bought in another country?  
You can play the discs if the video was recorded in standard NTSC format. You cannot play:  
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Blu-ray Discs that do not have a region code of A  
DVDs that do not have a region code of 1 or ALL  
5) Can I play Blu-ray Discs or DVDs that do not have region codes?  
The region management information for Blu-ray discs and DVDs video proves that the disc conforms to  
industry standards. You cannot play discs that do not conform to industry standards or do not have a  
region code.  
6) What types of discs will my player play?  
Your player can play the following discs:  
Blu-ray Disc  
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DVD+R  
DVD  
DVD+RW  
Audio CD containing media files  
DVD-R/RW  
DVD+R DL  
CD-Rs and CD-RWs  
DVD-R DL  
You must close the session when you record discs.  
You cannot record discs with your player.  
7) My disc became stuck. How can I remove it?  
i) Turn off your player and  
disconnect it from the  
power outlet.  
ii) Turn your player over so  
the bottom is facing up.  
iii) Locate the ventilation hole  
with a white plastic piece  
visible.  
iv) Insert a paper clip into the  
ventilation hole and slide  
the plastic piece towards  
the center of your player.  
The tray will open and you  
can remove your disc.  
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Operation Troubleshooting  
Issue  
Solution  
No power.  
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.  
Remote control does  
not work.  
Point the remote directly at the remote sensor on your player.  
Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor.  
Make sure that bright light does not shine on the remote control sensor or that colored  
glass is not in front of the sensor. Bright light and colored glass can interfere with  
signal reception.  
Replace dead batteries with new ones.  
Player does not work.  
If you see , the action you are trying to do is not allowed by your player or the disc.  
A built-in safety device may have been activated. Press  
to turn it off, and then turn it on again. If your player still does not turn on, unplug the  
on the front of your player  
power cord, wait about one minute, plug it in again, and then press  
your player.  
on the front of  
Condensation may have formed inside your player. Turn on your player, remove the  
disc, leave the tray open, and then leave your player on for two to three hours.  
Blu-ray Disc or DVD  
does not play.  
Make sure that the disc has the same region code as your player.  
Make sure that the disc is not dirty or defective.  
The Parental Controls rating may be blocking the disc. Enter the 4-digit password and  
change the parental settings.  
Receive the error  
message “No Signal”  
on my TV.  
Press the input or source button on the TV remote control to select the input source for  
your player.  
Playback will not  
start, or playback  
starts then stops.  
Make sure that the disc is inserted with the label facing up.  
Make sure that the disc is not dirty or defective.  
The disc may be blank or not compatible with your player. For a list of compatible  
discs, see “Playable discs.”  
Subtitles do not  
display.  
Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.  
Turn the subtitles on from the main disc menu.  
Resume feature does  
not work.  
Resume information is lost when you press or when you open the disc tray.  
Most Blu-ray discs do not support the resume feature.  
Disc tray opens  
automatically while  
playing a disc.  
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 , wait five seconds and then press  
Clean the disc if it is dirty.  
again to reset your player.  
The player is on and  
displays the start  
logo and menu, but  
there is no image  
from the disc.  
Press , wait five seconds, and then press  
again to reset your player.  
Set Optical Disc AutoPlay to On.  
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Issue  
Solution  
The player freezes  
when reading a CD-R  
or DVD-R.  
When you see “loading” on the screen, press  
then try again.  
, remove the disc and clean it and  
Audio Troubleshooting  
Issue  
Solution  
No sound.  
Press Volume + (Up) on the TV remote control.  
Press MUTE on the TV remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON.  
Make sure headphones are not connected to the TV or home theater system.  
Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected.  
Audio pauses  
momentarily.  
This occurs normally between play list chapters or scenes.  
Audio momentarily pauses when your player switches between layers on a dual-layer  
disc.  
You can see a picture  
but you cannot hear  
sound.  
Press Volume + (Up) on the TV remote control.  
Press MUTE on the TV remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON.  
Press AUDIO to select the audio.  
Make sure headphones are not connected to the TV or home theater system.  
Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected.  
Audio may not be heard when more than four devices are connected with HDMI  
cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.  
Cannot switch audio.  
Incorrect audio type.  
Some discs do not let you change the audio.  
When connecting a home theater system using a coaxial digital cable, optical digital  
audio cable, or an HDMI cable, set Digital Audio Output to PCM or connect the home  
theater system using a standard audio cable.  
Depending on the connected equipment, not all audio tracks may be available if your  
player is connected with an HDMI cable and the TV or receiver does not support the  
audio track selected.  
Sound effects are only sent to the audio outputs (HDMI jack or the DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT jack) if Bitstream Mixed is selected from the audio menu.  
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD, and DTS-HD cannot be output from the DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT jacks. Instead, these BD audio tracks, if present, are output as Dolby  
Digital or DTS Digital Surround bitstreams. (The HDMI still outputs Dolby Digital Plus,  
Dolby TruHD, and DTS-HD bitstreams, as long as the HDMI receiver supports these  
formats).  
Some audio tracks may be changed prior to being sent to the audio jack, depending  
on the Audio settings and the receiver capabilities. For instance, selecting “Bitstream  
Mixed” will cause the BD player to output a (remixed) DTS stream, regardless of the  
audio track selected.  
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Video Troubleshooting  
Issue  
Solution  
Video is not in high-  
definition.  
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 Settings 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. Consult your TV documentation.  
This occurs normally between play list chapters or scenes.  
Video pauses  
momentarily.  
Video momentarily pauses when your player switches between layers on a dual-layer  
disc.  
4:3 aspect ratio  
Use the TV to change the aspect ratio. See the documentation that came with the TV.  
If the TV is connected to the component video jacks, set TV Aspect to 4:3 Pan & Scan.  
If the TV is connected to HDMI, set the TV Aspect to 16:9.  
picture expands left  
and right or screen  
size is incorrect.  
The screen is black.  
Make sure the power is ON.  
Press the input or source button on the TV remote control to select the input source for  
your player.  
Make sure the cables are securely connected to your TV and any external devices.  
Make sure that the disc is not dirty or defective.  
Press , wait five seconds, and then press  
again to reset your player.  
PIP does not work  
with a Blu-ray Disc.  
Make sure that the Blu-ray disc allows PIP. See the documentation that came with the  
disc.  
Cannot change the  
viewing angle.  
Not all discs or scenes are recorded with multiple viewing angles.  
Power is ON but  
there is no image on  
the screen.  
Make sure the cables are securely connected to your TV and any external devices.  
Adjust brightness, contrast, or backlight on the TV.  
Press the input or source button on the TV remote control to select the input source for  
your player.  
The picture is  
distorted.  
Press , wait five seconds, and then press  
again.  
Check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected.  
BD-Live & USB Troubleshooting  
Issue  
Solution  
Cannot connect to  
the Internet.  
Make sure the Internet connection is set up correctly. See Connecting to your  
home network on page 19 for detailed information.  
Test the Internet connection to make sure it is working. See the Network Menu on  
page 36 for detailed information.  
Make sure the BD-LiveTM Internet Access option is not set to Prohibit Access. For  
more information, see the System menu section.  
Make sure the disc you are playing is a legal copy.  
Connected to BD-  
LiveTM, but cannot  
download files.  
Test the Internet connection to make sure it is working. For more information, see the  
Network Menu section.  
The USB storage device should be 1GB or larger with at least 1GB of free space and  
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Issue  
Solution  
formatted FAT32. NTFS and other file systems are not supported.  
Try a different USB drive.  
Downloaded files  
keep pausing during  
playback.  
Make sure the USB storage device is a USB 2.0 device. If the device is a USB 1.1  
device, pausing can occur.  
Netflix, Pandora, and Vudu Troubleshooting  
Issue  
Solution  
If you are experiencing an issue with the functionality or features of Netflix, Pandora,  
or Vudu, please contact these companies directly.  
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o
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Vudu: 888-554-VUDU (8838)  
The Apps are not  
working correctly  
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.  
Internet Connection Troubleshooting  
Issue  
Solution  
I 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.  
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.  
Make sure the Internet connection is set up correctly. See Connecting to your  
home network on page 19 for detailed information.  
Test the Internet connection to make sure it is working. See the Network Menu on  
page 35 for detailed information.  
Disable MAC address filtering in your wireless router.  
Your player only supports Shared WEP, not Open WEP. Change your router settings  
to Shared WEP. Refer to the user manual for your wireless router or contact your  
router manufacturer.  
Wireless Connection  
Issues  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Issue  
Solution  
Insure that the Ethernet cable is securely inserted into your access point and the back  
of the player.  
Make sure the Internet connection is set up correctly. See Connecting to your  
home network on page 19 for detailed information.  
Ethernet (Wired)  
Connection Issues  
Test the Internet connection to make sure it is working. See the Network Menu on  
page 35 for detailed information.  
Check network connectivity with other devices (such as computer).  
If you require further assistance, please contact your Internet Service Provider.  
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, please  
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.  
(877) 698-4946 Fax: (949) 585-9563  
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 6 am to 9 pm  
Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm  
Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call.  
VIZIO  
Address:  
39 Tesla  
Irvine, CA 92618, USA  
Telephone: (949) 428-2525 Fax: 949-585-9514  
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Specifications  
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  
Audio Features  
Macrovision 7.1, HDCP, HDMI 1.3c, MPEG-2 / VC-1, H.264/AVC, JPEG  
CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 Support  
7.1 Digital Audio via HDMI  
24-bit / 192KHz Audio DAC  
Inputs  
1x USB (front)  
Outputs  
1x HDMI  
1x Stereo Audio  
1x Optical Audio  
1x Coaxial Audio  
1x Component Video  
1x Composite Video  
1x Ethernet 10/100  
Wireless  
Features  
BCM4323 module dual band 2.4GHz & 5GHz, 11N  
Blu-ray Disc Resolutions of 1080p (HDMI Out) 1080i/720p/480p/480i (Component Out) DVD,  
DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW Selectable Resolutions of 1080p (HDMI) 1080i/720p/480p/480i (HDMI /  
Component Out),CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD Support, Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby  
Digital TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround, BD Live, JPG, MP3, Netflix, Vudu, Pandora, Media  
Playback through USB for Video/Photo/MP3  
Power  
Voltage Range  
Power Consumption  
110-120V at 60Hz  
<25W (average), <1W Standby  
Environmental Conditions  
Operating  
Temperature: 41°F ~ 113°F (5°C~45°C), Relative Humidity: 10~80%, Altitude: 0~14,000 ft  
Dimensions  
Net Weight  
Gross Weight  
Certifications  
Compliances  
16.9 × 8.9 × 2.0 inches (43 × 22.6 × 5 cm)  
5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg)  
9 lbs. (4.1 kg)  
CUL, UL, FCC Class B, UL, HDMI, BDA, Adobe, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu  
Energy Star 2.0, ROHS  
*Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.  
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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in 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 power cord, 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.  
FCC Part 15  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has  
been tested and found to comply within 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 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:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.  
FCC warning  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC  
Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
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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.  
Copyrights  
Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for BD  
format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are  
imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents. The operation of this  
product and restrictions on this product may vary depending on your time of purchase as those  
restrictions may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after the production of this product.  
Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are additionally used as content protection systems for BD  
format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark and/or  
BD+ protected contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark, BD+, or this  
product, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.  
Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only  
connect your player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted  
picture from copy-protected discs.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise  
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, use,  
display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs and  
other materials may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.  
Licenses  
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun  
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;  
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide  
patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and  
DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
“BD-LIVE” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.  
“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.  
“Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.  
“BONUSVIEW” is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.  
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license and VC-1 patent portfolio license for  
the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC  
Standard and VC-1 Standard (“AVC/VC-1 Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1 Video that was  
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained  
from a video provider licensed to provide AVC/VC-1 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied  
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for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See  
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
WIFI CERTIFIED 802.11n based on Draft 2.0. Draft 2.0 refers to the version of the not-yet-ratified  
IEEE 802.11n standard used in WiFi Alliance as of June 2007.  
The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network) are draft specifications and not  
final. If the final specifications differ from the draft specification, it may affect the ability of this device  
to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices.  
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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 a new Product 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 Product covered by this warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will  
either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion.  
To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email: [email protected] or via  
phone at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from 6:00AM to 9:00PM Monday through Friday and 8:00AM to  
OBTAINED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER. Proof of purchase in  
the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is required to show that a Product is within the warranty  
period.  
Parts and Labor  
There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period. Replacement parts and Products  
may be new or recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts and Products are  
warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty service  
or replacement, whichever is greater.  
Type of Service  
Defective Products must be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service. 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 PRODUCT TO A VIZIO  
SERVICE CENTER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.  
Product returns to VIZIO’s service centers must utilize either the original carton box and shipping material  
or packaging that affords an equal degree of protection. VIZIO Technical Support will provide instructions  
for packing and shipping the covered Product to the VIZIO service center.  
Limitations and Exclusions  
VIZIO’s one-year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does  
not cover, for example: cosmetic damage, normal wear and tear, improper operation, improper voltage  
supply or power surges, signal issues, damages from shipping, acts of God, any type of customer misuse,  
modifications or adjustments, as well as installation and set-up issues or any repairs attempted by anyone  
other than by a VIZIO authorized service center. Products with unreadable or removed serial numbers, or  
requiring routine maintenance are not covered. This one year limited 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 INCLUDING VIZIO’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED  
DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT,  
SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE  
RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, 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  
CURRENT VERSION.  
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Index  
16:9..........................................................................31  
4:3............................................................................31  
Accessories................................................................5  
Adjusting Settings ....................................................29  
Aspect Ratio.......................................................12, 31  
Audio Menu  
Media  
Playing Music.......................................................27  
Viewing Pictures...................................................28  
Menu........................................................................29  
Audio Menu..........................................................32  
Display Menu .......................................................30  
Home Menu..........................................................33  
Info Menu.............................................................39  
Language Menu ...................................................33  
Network Menu......................................................36  
Parental Menu......................................................34  
System Menu .......................................................35  
Music  
Digital Output .......................................................32  
Dynamic Range Control.......................................33  
PCM Downsampling.............................................32  
BD-Live ....................................................................26  
Erase storage.......................................................35  
Internet Access ....................................................35  
Internet Storage ...................................................35  
Bitstream  
HD........................................................................32  
Legacy .................................................................32  
Mixed ...................................................................32  
Cleaning...................................................................40  
Connecting  
Component Video ....................................14, 15, 17  
Composite Video......................................14, 15, 18  
Digital Audio.........................................................18  
HDMI..............................................................14, 15  
Home Theater ................................................16, 17  
Rear Panel Connections ........................................9  
TV with a component cable..................................17  
TV with a composite(AV) cable ............................18  
USB......................................................................19  
Connecting a TV ......................................................16  
Connecting Equipment.......................................14, 15  
Connecting to the Internet............................13, 19, 36  
Discs  
Cleaning...............................................................40  
File Extensions.......................................................7  
Playing .................................................................25  
Supported ..............................................................7  
Display Menu  
Film Mode ............................................................31  
Resolution............................................................30  
TV Aspect ............................................................31  
FAQ..........................................................................42  
Features.....................................................................6  
Film Mode ................................................................31  
Firmware  
Updating.........................................................35, 41  
Front Panel Controls ..................................................8  
Home Menu .............................................................33  
Exploring..............................................................13  
Info Menu.................................................................39  
Installation services....................................................5  
Internet  
Playing .................................................................27  
Netflix  
Activating .............................................................22  
Deactivating ...................................................23, 36  
Support ................................................................23  
Using....................................................................22  
Network  
Setting up.......................................................19, 36  
Wired (Ethernet) Connection................................19  
Wireless ...............................................................20  
Wireless with WPS.........................................21, 39  
Network Menu..........................................................36  
Network Test........................................................39  
Package  
Contents.................................................................5  
Opening .................................................................5  
Pandora  
Activating .............................................................24  
Deactivating .........................................................36  
Using....................................................................24  
Parental Controls .....................................................34  
Parental Menu  
Parental Control ...................................................34  
Parental Country ..................................................34  
Parental Level ......................................................34  
Parental Password...............................................34  
Password .................................................................34  
Pictures  
Viewing ................................................................28  
PIP ...........................................................................12  
Placement of player ...................................................6  
Player placement .......................................................6  
Playing a Disc ..........................................................25  
Region Codes ............................................................7  
Remote Control........................................................10  
Batteries...............................................................10  
Buttons.................................................................11  
Precautions ..........................................................10  
Range ..................................................................10  
Resolution..........................................................12, 30  
Restore Factory Defaults .........................................36  
Safety instructions......................................................2  
Screen Saver ...........................................................35  
Settings Menu ..........................................................29  
Specifications...........................................................48  
Subtitles ...................................................................33  
Connecting...............................................13, 19, 36  
Language Menu  
Audio....................................................................33  
Menu....................................................................33  
OSD .....................................................................33  
Subtitles ...............................................................33  
Legal notices............................................................49  
Maintenance ............................................................40  
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Supported discs .........................................................7  
Supported File Extensions .........................................7  
System Menu  
Netflix, Pandora, and Vudu Issues.......................46  
Operation Issues..................................................43  
Video Issues.........................................................45  
BD-Live Internet Access.......................................35  
BD-Live Internet Storage......................................35  
Erase Blu-Ray Storage ........................................35  
Optical Disc AutoPlay...........................................35  
Restore Factory Defaults .....................................36  
Screen Saver .......................................................35  
Update Software ............................................35, 41  
Technical Support ....................................................47  
Netflix...................................................................23  
Vudu.....................................................................24  
Troubleshooting .......................................................42  
Audio Issues.........................................................44  
BD-Live and USB Issues......................................45  
Internet Issues......................................................46  
TV  
Connecting to.......................................................16  
Update Software ................................................35, 41  
USB drive  
Connecting...........................................................19  
Using........................................................................13  
Vudu  
Activating .............................................................23  
Deactivating ...................................................23, 36  
Support ................................................................24  
Using....................................................................23  
Warranty ..................................................................52  
Warranty services ......................................................5  
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