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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
Player, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at [phone].
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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Important Safety Instructions
Your Blu-ray DVD Player is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits,
and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your Blu-ray DVD Player from being
damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance
of your Blu-ray DVD Player. Read the following safety instructions before operating your Blu-ray
DVD Player. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use your player near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the accompanying instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-
generating devices (including amplifiers).
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. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs and convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from your player.
11. Only use accessories specified by VIZIO.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
your player. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart and player combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug your player during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when your player has been
damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, when liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into your player, when your player has been exposed to rain or
moisture, or when your player does not operate normally or has been dropped.
15. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your player to rain or moisture. Your
player should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on your player.
16. The main power plug is the disconnect device and should easy to access. Make sure that the
plug is easy to remove.
17. Do not install your player in a confined space, such as a bookcase, without allowing enough
space for ventilation. Do not cover the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper,
tablecloths, or curtains. Make sure that you allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space on all sides
of your player to allow for ventilation.
18. Do not place items with flames, such as candles, on your player.
19. Dispose of batteries according to local hazardous waste regulations.
20. Use your player in mild climates. Excessive heat or cold can damage your player.
21. Use of controls or adjustments other than these specified in this guide may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

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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).
oUse the included power cord.
oWhen 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.
o5GHz is optimized for HD video streaming.
o2.4GHz 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,
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Supported Discs
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
.jpg
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.
Disc Type Logo
Blu-ray Disc
DVD-video
(DVD-ROM)
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD+R
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
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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)—
oPress the A(red) button to exit from Apps, such
as Netflix, Vudu, and Pandora.
oPress the B(green) button to set up your
network connection, if prompted on the Home
menu.
oPress 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:
oWhen using your Apps such as Netflix, Vudu,
and Pandora.
oWhen 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
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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 .
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 Xof X
appears on the screen. The first Xshows the current viewing angle. The second Xshows 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
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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
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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
Best
(digital)
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.
Better
(analog)
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.
Compatible
(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.
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
Best
(digital)
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.
Compatible
(analog)
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.

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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.