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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 1 www .VIZIO .com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VBR231 Blu-ray DVD Player wit h dual-band wireless Internet. For maximum benefit of your Blu-ray DVD Player , read these instructions before makin g any adjustments, and retain them for future referenc e. We hope you will experience ma[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 2 www .VIZIO .com Important Safety Instructions Your Blu-ray DVD Player is designed and manufa c tured to operate w ithin defined d esign limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prev ent your Blu-ray DVD Player from being damaged, the following instructions should be observ ed for the installation, use, [...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 3 www .VIZIO .com T able of Content s Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. ................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS .....................................................................................................[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 4 www .VIZIO .com CHAPTER 9 ACC ESSING BD-LIVE TM CONTENT .................................................................................... 26 CHAPTER 10 PLAYIN G MUSIC FILES ................................................................................................. .... 27 Home.....................................[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 5 www .VIZIO .com Updating Your Player ........................................................................................................... ................... 41 Updating your pl ayer via USB ................................................................................................... ........[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 6 www .VIZIO .com Finding a Location for Your Player Here are some things you should consider wh en deciding on a proper lo cation for your player:  The power consum ption of your player is about 25W (average). o Use the included powe r cord. o When an extension cord is required, use one with the corre ct power rating. ?[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 7 www .VIZIO .com Supported Discs Note:  Your player can play CD-Rs, CD- RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with UDF or ISO9660 format.  Writeable DVDs (DV D-RW, DVD-R) must be finalized (VR mode only).  Your player supports AVCHD playback on writeable media (DVD±R, DVD±RW) only. Supported file ex[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 8 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front The controls on the front of your player are touc h-sensitive. Just touch a finger anywhere on t he front panel and the controls will light up. 1. Standby/On ( )— Press to turn your player on or off. Wh en your player is off, power is still entering your pla[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 9 www .VIZIO .com Rear Panel Connections 1. ETHERNET— Connect an Ethernet cab le (not included) to access services such as Netflix streaming, BD-Live, and software updat es. Your player also has 802.11n wireless, so you can connect your player to the Internet throu gh your wireless hom e network instead o[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 10 www .VIZIO .com 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 wi th the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery com partment. 3. Replace the battery cover. [...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 11 www .VIZIO .com 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[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 12 www .VIZIO .com STOP ( )—Press once to stop disc playback and the n press to begin playback at the current location. Press twice to fully stop disc playback then press to begin playback from the begin ning of the disc. Also, press once to stop st reaming audio and video conten t. Note: Some Blu-ray discs will only begi[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 13 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 3 Using Y our Player for the First T ime 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 inp[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 14 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 4 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You have three options for connecting your TV to your Blu-ray DVD Pl ayer: HDMI, Component, or Composite. Based on your home theater configurat ion, you can decide which o ption is the right one for you. High-definition video is only avai[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 15 www .VIZIO .com Which Audio Connection Should I Use? If you are not using HDMI, which carries both the video and the aud io signal, you have three options for connecting your Blu-ray DVD Player: Digital C oaxial, Digital Op tical, or Analog. Based on your home theater configuration, you can de cide which[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 16 www .VIZIO .com 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 [...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 17 www .VIZIO .com Using Component Video (Better) Component Video with no home theater sound system 1. Connect the green, blue, and red com ponent 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 th[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 18 www .VIZIO .com Component Video with a home theater sound system using digital audio Your player has two digital audio jacks: coax ial and op tical. If your home theater system is equipped with one of these jacks, connect your digital home theater sy stem from your player to one of these jacks. Dependi ng on your home th[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 19 www .VIZIO .com Connecting a USB drive The USB port on the Blu-ray player allows you to:  Access BD -Live TM content on BD-Live TM supported discs (see Accessing BD- LiveTM Content on page 2 6).  Play multimedia files such as pictures and music that are stored on the USB device. Note: The USB devic[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 20 www .VIZIO .com 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 m enu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home m enu. 2. Press the B (green) button, if prompted. Otherwise: a. Press ◄ or ► to select Settings ,[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 21 www .VIZIO .com  You only have to perform this pr ocedure 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 refe r to the user manual for your router or contact the manuf acturer of either your r o[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 22 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 5 Using Net flix 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 u se it to watch movies from Netflix. Activating your player for Netflix 1. Turn on your player a[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 23 www .VIZIO .com  Deactivate streaming from Netf lix to your player using the Deactivate Netflix option in the Settings menu. See Restore Factory Defaults on page 36 for more informa tion.  For questions regarding the Netflix servi ce please visit: www.netflix.com/help or call 1-866-57 9- 7113 . Cha[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 24 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 7 Using Pandora Free and personalized just for you, playing only t he musi c 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 [...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 25 www .VIZIO .com Notes:  Deactivate streaming from Pandora to your player using the Deactivate Pand ora option in the Settings menu. See Restore Factory Defaults on page 36 for more informatio n.  For questions regarding the Pando ra service please visit: http://www.pandora.com/support/ Chapter 8 Pl[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 26 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 9 Accessing BD-Live TM Content BD-Live TM allows you to download ad ditional content fo r your Blu-ray movie using your Internet connectio n. Add features beyond what came with the disc. BD-Liv e™ is available on suppor ted discs. Look for the BD-Live™ logo and consult the docume ntation that [...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 27 www .VIZIO .com 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 playe r. Press[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 28 www .VIZIO .com Browse Pictures Go to the Pictures menu. Now Playing Display information about the song currently playing. Chapter 11 V iewing 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[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 29 www .VIZIO .com Browse Music Go to the Music menu. The menu showing the devices connected to your player that contain s music files is displ ayed. Now Playing When music is playing, the track numb er and pr ogress indicator is displayed in this area. Chapter 12 Adjusting Blu-ray DVD Player Settings The S[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 30 www .VIZIO .com 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 o[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 31 www .VIZIO .com TV Aspect Choose from 16:9 Wide , 16:9 Pillarbox , 4:3 Pan and Scan , or 4:3 Letterbox to set the picture si ze. 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. Note: Setting your player for one of the 16[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 32 www .VIZIO .com 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. [...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 33 www .VIZIO .com Dynamic Range Control This option is only used when a Dolby so undtrack is selected from the main menu on the disc. If Dolby movie soundtracks are playe d at a low volume and you set this option to On , your player applies appropriate automa tic volume adjustments to make quiet scenes sli[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 34 www .VIZIO .com 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 ratin g. 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[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 35 www .VIZIO .com 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[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 36 www .VIZIO .com 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 Co ntrol Password.  Restore fac[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 37 www .VIZIO .com Wired (Dynamic) The default IP mode is set to Dynamic , which means your player w ill automatically detect and use your network settings after you conne ct your Ethernet cable. 1. Turn on your player and your TV . If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home m enu will be displayed. If a DV[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 38 www .VIZIO .com Wireless (with DHCP) 1. Turn on your player and your TV. If a DVD is not in the disc tray, the Home m enu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home m enu. 2. Press the B (green) button, if prompted. Otherwise: a. Press ◄ or ► to select Settings , and then press S[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 39 www .VIZIO .com 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 m enu will be displayed. If a DVD is in the disc tray, press SETUP to display the Home m enu. 2. Press the B (green) button, if prompted. Otherwise: a.[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 40 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 13 Maintenance and T roubleshooting Maintenance Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control  Use a soft cloth for cleaning.  Do not use chemicals or abrasive cleaners b ecause they can damage the finish. General guidelines  The top and back panels of your player ma y become hot after a long p[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 41 www .VIZIO .com Updating Your Player Your player has the ability to download and install product up dates. All you need is an Internet connection – wired or wireless. There are two me thods you can choose from to update your player: using the USB thumb drive or using the Internet connection. Updating y[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 42 www .VIZIO .com FAQ & Troubleshooting If your player fails or the performance changes dramatically, che ck 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 techsu pport@vizio.com . Frequently Asked Questi[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 43 www .VIZIO .com 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 do es not work.  Point[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 44 www .VIZIO .com Issue Solution The player freezes when reading a CD-R or DVD-R.  When you see “loading” on the screen, press , remove the disc and clean it and then try again. Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No sound.  Press Volume + (Up) on the TV remote contr ol.  Press MUTE on the TV remote control t[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 45 www .VIZIO .com Video Troubleshooting Issue Solution Video is not in high- definition.  Connect the TV using HDMI or Compone nt video. Composite video cannot output in high-definition.  If you have connected the T V to the HDMI or component video jacks, make sure that you have select ed the correct[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 46 www .VIZIO .com Issue Solution formatted FAT32. NTFS and other f ile 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 U SB 1.1 device, pausing can occur. Netflix, Pandora, and Vudu Troubles[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 47 www .VIZIO .com Issue Solution Ethernet (Wired) Connection Issues  Insure that the Ethernet cable is secure ly inserted into yo ur access point and the back of the player.  Make sure the Internet co nnection is set up correctly. See Connecting to your home network on page 19 for detailed informatio[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 48 www .VIZIO .com S pecifications Resolution Supported Blu-ray Disc Resolutions of 1080p (HDMI Out) 1080 i / 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 Macrovision 7.1, HDCP, HDM I 1.3c, MPEG-2 / VC-1,[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 49 www .VIZIO .com Legal notices FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s are designe d to provide reasonable protection again st harmful interference i[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 50 www .VIZIO .com DHHS and FDA safety certification This product is made and tested to meet safety stand ards of the FCC, re quirements and complian ce with safety performance of the U.S. Department of Heal th and Human Services, and also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J. Canada ICES-003 stateme[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 51 www .VIZIO .com for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MP EG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.  “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo ar e trademarks of Panasonic Corpor ation a nd Sony Corporation.  WIFI CERTIFIED 802.11n based on Draft 2.0. Draft 2.0 refers to the version[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 52 www .VIZIO .com ONE-YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON P ARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchase r 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 com[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual Version 6/4/2010 53 www .VIZIO .com Index 16:9 .......................................................................... 31 4:3 ............................................................................ 31 Accessori es ................................................................ 5 Adjusting Settings .................[...]

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    VIZIO VBR231 User Manual 54 www .VIZIO .com Supported discs ......................................................... 7 Supported File Extensio ns ......................................... 7 System Menu BD-Live Intern et Acce ss ....................................... 35 BD-Live Intern et Stor age ...................................... 35 Erase Blu[...]