VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VBR220 Blu-ray DVD Player with 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Please read the manual carefully before using this BD player, and keep it safe for future reference. The lightening flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the product. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................... 2 Opening the Package ................................................................................................................................ 6 Package Contents .....................................................................................................................................
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual CHAPTER 10 PLAYING MUSIC FILES..................................................................................................... 28 Home.................................................................................................................................................... 28 Previous folder ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Media Menu ................................
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Updating your player via USB.............................................................................................................. 42 Updating your player via the Internet................................................................................................... 42 FAQ & Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 43 Operation Troubleshooting ..............................
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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). o Use the included power cord. o 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 wireless built-in (which is also compatible with 802.11b and 802.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Supported Discs Disc Type Blu-ray Disc DVD-video (DVD-ROM) DVD-RW DVD-R Logo Note: 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). Your player supports AVCHD playback on writeable media (DVD±R, DVD±RW) only. Supported file extensions .mp3 (high bit-rate or variable bit-rate .mp3 files may not play back correctly) .jpeg .
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front The controls on the front of your player are touch-sensitive. Just touch a finger anywhere on the front panel and the controls will light up. 1. Standby/On ( )—Press to turn 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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 20 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection. 2.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual VIZIO Remote Control Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Remote Control Buttons OPEN/CLOSE ( )—Press to open or close the disc tray. Note: Due to the nature of Blu-ray discs, it may take a moment for the disc tray to respond. STANDBY/ON ( )—Press to turn your player on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. A (red), B (green), C (yellow), D (blue)— o Press the A (red) button to exit from Apps, such as Netflix, Vudu, and Pandora.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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 .
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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 15 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Chapter 4 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You have three options for connecting your TV to your Blu-ray DVD Player: HDMI, Component, or Composite. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. High-definition video is only available through HDMI and Component connections. To view highdefinition content, your TV must support high-definition video.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Component Video with a home theater sound system using digital audio Your Blu-ray Player has two digital audio jacks: coaxial and optical. If your home theater system is equipped with one of these jacks, connect your digital home theater system from your player to one of these jacks. 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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 BDLiveTM Content on page 27). 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 802.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Notes: b. Press ◄ or ► to select Network, and then press SELECT. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Wireless and then press SELECT.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Deactivate streaming from Netflix to your player using the Deactivate Netflix option in the Settings menu. See Restore Factory Defaults on page 37 for more information. For questions regarding the Netflix service please visit: www.netflix.com/help or call 1-866-5797113. Chapter 6 Using Vudu Instantly watch 1080p High Definition movies from the largest HD movie library. Access popular internet services directly from your TV.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Notes: Deactivate streaming from Pandora to your player using the Deactivate Pandora option in the Settings menu. See Restore Factory Defaults on page 37 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 15 for detailed steps). 2. Connect the power cord into an AC wall socket. 3. Turn on your player and TV. 4.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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 15 for detailed steps). 2. Connect the power cord into an AC wall socket. 3.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual TV Aspect Choose from 16:9 Wide, 16:9 Pillarbox, 4:3 Pan and Scan, or 4:3 Letterbox to set the picture size. If you have a wide-screen TV, select one of the 16:9 aspect ratios. If you have a standard TV, select one of the 4:3 aspect ratios.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. b. Press ◄ or ► to select Network, and then press SELECT. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Wireless and then press SELECT.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual FAQ & Troubleshooting If your player fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the FAQ and Troubleshooting solutions below. If your player still fails to perform as expected, contact VIZIO by calling 1-877MYVIZIO (698-4946) or e-mail us at techsupport@vizio.com. 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Operation Troubleshooting Issue No power. Remote control does not work. Player does not work. Solution Make sure the power is ON. Make sure the AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket. Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is working. Point the remote directly at the remote sensor on your player. Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Issue The player freezes when reading a CD-R or DVD-R. Solution 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Video Troubleshooting Issue Solution Video is not in highdefinition. 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Issue Solution formatted FAT32. NTFS and other file systems are not supported. Downloaded files keep pausing during playback. Try a different USB drive. Make sure the USB storage device is a USB 2.0 device. If the device is a USB 1.1 device, pausing can occur.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Issue Solution Ethernet (Wired) Connection Issues 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 20 for detailed information. 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).
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual 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 Rovi 7.1, HDCP, HDMI 1.3c, MPEG-2 / VC-1, H.264/AVC, JPEG Audio Features CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 Support 7.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Legal notices FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual DHHS and FDA safety certification This product is made and tested to meet safety standards of the FCC, requirements and compliance with safety performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J. Canada ICES-003 statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. “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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of 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.
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Index 16:9 ..........................................................................32 4:3 ............................................................................32 Accessories................................................................6 Adjusting Settings ....................................................30 Aspect Ratio.......................................................13, 32 Audio Menu Digital Output .......................................................
VIZIO VBR220 User Manual Supported discs .........................................................8 Supported File Extensions .........................................8 System Menu BD-Live Internet Access.......................................36 BD-Live Internet Storage......................................36 Erase Blu-Ray Storage ........................................36 Optical Disc AutoPlay...........................................36 Restore Factory Defaults .....................................