Vizio VBR121 User Manual
BLU-RAY™ PLAYER WITH INTERNET APPS
VBR121 – user manual
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Important Safety Instructions
Your Blu-ray Player is designed and manufactured to operate within dened
design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or re. To prevent your Blu-ray
Player from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for
the installation, use, and maintenance of your Blu-ray Player. Read the following
safety instructions before operating your Blu-ray Player. Keep these instructions
in a safe place for future reference.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off
the power before connecting other components to your Blu-ray Player.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized 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 t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when
the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning your Blu-ray Player.
• When moving your Blu-ray Player from an area of low temperature to
an area of high temperature, condensation may form in the housing.
Wait before turning on your Blu-ray Player to avoid causing re, electric
shock, or component damage.
• A distance of at least three feet should be maintained between your
Blu-ray Player and any heat source, such as a radiator, heater, oven,
amplier etc. Do not install your Blu-ray Player close to smoke.
Operating your Blu-ray Player close to smoke or moisture may cause
re or electric shock.
• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided
for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of your Blu-ray Player and
to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked
or covered. Do not place your Blu-ray Player in a bookcase or cabinet
unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push any object into the slots and openings on your Blu-ray
Player cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of your Blu-ray
Player. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a re or electric
shock. Never spill liquids on your Blu-ray Player.
• Your Blu-ray Player should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your Blu-ray Player. This may
compromise the integrity of the display. The manufacturer’s warranty
does not cover user abuse or improper installations.
• The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the
voltage specied. For more information, contact your dealer.
• When connected to a power outlet, power is always owing into your
Blu-ray Player. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
• The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-isolated, dangerous
voltage within the inside of your Blu-ray Player that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can
result in re or electric shock.
• The wall socket should be installed near your Blu-ray Player and easily
accessible.
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• Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your Blu-ray Player.
Any other voltage than the specied voltage may cause re or electric
shock.
• Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock,
avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms.
• Unplug your Blu-ray Player during a lightning storm or when it will not
be used for long period of time. This will protect your Blu-ray Player
from damage due to power surges.
• Do not attempt to repair or service your Blu-ray Player yourself.
Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages,
electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, contact your
dealer and refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
• WARNING: Keep your Blu-ray Player away from moisture. Do not
expose your Blu-ray Player to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into
your Blu-ray Player, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.
Continuous use in this case may result in re or electric shock.
• Do not use your Blu-ray Player if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke
or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your
dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your Blu-ray Player yourself.
• Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your Blu-ray Player is
dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may
function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact
your dealer for repair. Continued use of your Blu-ray Player may cause
re or electric shock.
• Do not install your Blu-ray Player in an area with heavy dust or high
humidity. Operating your Blu-ray Player in environments with heavy
dust or high humidity may cause re or electric shock.
• Follow instructions for moving your Blu-ray Player. Ensure that the
power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your
Blu-ray Player.
• When unplugging your Blu-ray Player, hold the AC/DC power adapter,
not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside
the cord and cause re or electric shock. When your Blu-ray Player will
not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet
hands.
• Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may
cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or
injure the operator. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
• If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer:
- The power cord fails or frays.
- Liquid sprays or any object drops into your Blu-ray Player.
- Your Blu-ray Player is exposed to rain or other moisture.
- Your Blu-ray Player is dropped or damaged in any way.
- The performance of your Blu-ray Player changes substantially.
• This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
no objects ll with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
• The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• CAUTION - These servicing instructions are for use by qualied service
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless
you are qualied to do so.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated DANGEROUS
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VOLTAGE within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
Caution
• This BD player has a laser system.
• Please note that hazardous radiation leakage may be caused if the
player is misused in anyway.
• Do not defeat the safety interlocks.
• Do not open the case of the player. The laser light will become visible
when the case is opened.
CLASS 1 Laser Product
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Table of Contents
Controls and Connections ........................................................1
Front Panel .............................................................................................. 1
Rear Panel ............................................................................................... 1
Remote Control ....................................................................................... 2
Replacing the Batteries ........................................................................ 3
Installing the Blu-ray Player .....................................................4
Inspecting the Package Contents ........................................................... 4
Connecting the Player to an Electrical Outlet ......................................... 4
Connecting the Player to Your TV ........................................................... 4
Connecting the Player to Your Home Audio System .............................. 5
Connecting the Player to Your TV and Home Audio System with HDMI 6
Setting Up Your Network Connection ..................................................... 7
Basic Operation .......................................................................8
Navigating the On-Screen Menu ............................................................. 8
Playing a Disc .......................................................................................... 8
Basic Playback Functions .................................................................... 9
Advanced Playback Functions ............................................................ 10
Viewing BD-Live Content ........................................................................ 10
Viewing USB Media - Video and Audio ................................................... 10
Playing USB Photos and Audio ........................................................... 11
USB Media Playback Controls ............................................................ 12
Viewing a Photo Slide Show ................................................................ 12
Adjusting the Slide Show Settings ....................................................... 13
Adjusting the Player’s Settings ................................................. 14
Adjusting the Display Settings ................................................................ 14
Changing the Display Resolution ......................................................... 14
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio .................................................................. 15
Activating Film Mode .......................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Deep Color Setting ........................................................ 15
Adjusting the Audio Settings ................................................................... 16
Changing the PCM Downsampling Rate ............................................. 16
Adjusting the Digital Audio Output ...................................................... 17
Activating or Deactivating Dynamic Range Control ............................. 17
Changing the Stereo Downmix Setting ................................................ 18
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language ............................................. 18
Changing the Player’s On-Screen Menu Language ............................. 18
Changing the Disc’s Menu Language .................................................. 19
Changing the Audio Language ............................................................ 19
Changing the Subtitle Language ......................................................... 19
Changing the BD-Live Settings ............................................................... 20
Changing BD-Live Access ................................................................... 20
Viewing BD-Live Storage Settings ....................................................... 21
Erasing Blu-ray Memory Storage ......................................................... 21
Setting the Parental Controls .................................................................. 21
Setting the Parental Country ................................................................ 22
Activating or Deactivating the Parental Controls ................................. 22
Setting the Parental Restriction Level .................................................. 23
Changing the Parental Code ................................................................ 23
Changing the System Settings................................................................ 24
Activating or Deactivating Disc Autoplay ............................................. 24
Setting Auto Power Down .................................................................... 25
Setting the Screen Saver Duration ...................................................... 25
Enabling or Disabling CEC Support ..................................................... 25
Updating the Player’s Firmware Via Your Home Network ................... 26
Restoring the Player’s Factory Defaults ............................................... 26
Adjusting the Network Settings .............................................................. 27
Adjusting the Wired Settings ............................................................... 27
Viewing the Info Screen .......................................................................... 28
Using Internet Apps .................................................................. 29
Using the Netix App .............................................................................. 29
Opening a Netix Account ................................................................... 29
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Using the VUDU App .............................................................................. 29
Opening a VUDU Account ................................................................... 29
Using VUDU to Watch a Movie ............................................................ 30
Using the Pandora App ........................................................................... 31
Opening a Pandora Account ............................................................... 31
Logging Into Your Pandora Account .................................................... 32
Listening to Music Using Pandora ....................................................... 32
Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down ........................................................... 32
Additional Pandora Menu Options ....................................................... 33
Using the HULU App ............................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting & Technical Support........................................ 34
There is no power. ................................................................................ 34
Nothing happens when I press buttons on the remote. ......................34
My Blu-Ray or DVD disc does not play. ............................................... 34
I cannot connect the Player to my network. ........................................ 34
The picture quality seems low. ............................................................ 34
I am having trouble with Internet Apps. ............................................... 34
Specifications .......................................................................... 35
Limited Warranty .....................................................................36
Legal & Compliance ................................................................. 37
Controls and Connections
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Before the rst-time setup, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the
various controls and connections. This will make the setup process much faster
and your experience with the player much more enjoyable!
Front Panel
Eject
Disc Drawer
Disc Drawer: Insert the disc here to play.
Eject: Press to open or close the disc drawer.
Play/Pause: Press to play or pause disc.
Stop: Press to stop disc playback.
Power/Standby: Touch to turn the player on/off.
USB: Connect USB thumb drive to play music or
photos.
Play/Pause
Stop
Power
Front Panel
USB
Rear Panel
Power
Cord
Coaxial Audio Out: Connect to a home audio system with a coaxial
Ethernet Optical Digital
HDMI Coaxial Audio Out
Rear Panel
Power Cord: Connect to an electrical outlet.
Ethernet: Connect to your router or modem with an
ethernet cable.
HDMI: Connect to your TV or home audio system with
an HDMI cable.
Optical Digital
Audio Out:
Connect to a home audio system with an optical
(SPDIF) cable.
(RCA) cable.
Audio Out
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Open/Close
Play
Previous
Rewind
Setup
Stop
OK
V Button
PIP
Info
TV Res
Search
A-B
Power
App Launcher
Next
Play/Pause
Fast Forward
Disc Menu
Arrow
Popup/Title MenuReturn
App
Shortcuts
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Volume
Audio
Angle
Cancel
Repeat
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Remote Control
Open/Close: Open or close the disc drawer.
Power: Turn Player on or off.
App Launchers: Quick launch App on button.
Previous: Go to the previous chapter or track.
Play/Pause: Start or pause playback.
Next: Go to the next chapter or track.
Rewind: Reverse playback. Press repeatedly to increase speed.
Stop: Stop playback.
Fast Forward: Advance playback. Press repeatedly to increase speed.
Setup: Open setup menu.
Disc Menu: Open disc menu.
OK: Select highlighted menu item.
Arrow: Navigate menu.
Return: Go back to the previous menu screen.
Popup/Title Menu: Open title menu while movie plays.
App Shortcuts: Control Internet Apps and disc functions (press Red
button to exit Apps).
V Button: Return to the Player home screen.
VIZIO TV Volume: Increase, decrease, or mute volume on a VIZIO TV.
PIP: Enable picture-in-picture.*
Info: Open disc info window.
Subtitle: Change subtitle track.*
Audio: Change audio track.*
TV Res: Change the resolution output of the Player to match the
resolution of your TV.
Angle: Select viewing angle.*
Repeat: Repeat playback of track*
A-B: Create a playback loop*
Search: Find specic title, chapter, or time.*
Cancel: Clear entered numbers/letters.
QWERTY Keypad: Use to enter numbers and letters. Hold down the ALT
button to type a blue letter, number, or symbol.
Remote - Front
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*Compatible Blu-ray or DVD discs only.
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Replacing the Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover by pressing gently on the remote and pushing the
cover away.
2. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and
(-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
• Use only good quality batteries.
• Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or leakage
that may cause a re or result in injury.
• Dispose of old or dead batteries in accordance with local hazardous
waste regulations.
• Keep batteries away from children and pets.
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Installing the Blu-ray Player
Inspecting the Package Contents
Before installing your new player, take a moment to inspect the package contents.
Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged.
When you have completed your inspection, install the player.
Blu-ray Player
Remote with Batteries
Quick Start Guide
Package Contents
Connecting the Player to Your TV
Your Blu-ray player is easily connected to your TV. Before you begin the installation,
ensure your TV has an available HDMI port.
HDMI HDMI
HDMI Cable
Connecting the Blu-ray
Connecting the Player to an Electrical Outlet
Your player must be connected to a power source in order to work. Connect the
power cord to an electrical outlet as shown below:
Connecting Power Cord
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To connect the player to the TV:
1. Ensure both the TV and the player are off.
2. Connect the player and the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately).
Ensure each end of the cable is securely connected.
3. Turn the TV on.
4. Turn the player on by pressing the Power button on the remote, or by
touching the Power control on the front of the player.
5. When you are ready to use the player, set the TV’s input to the proper
HDMI input. (Devices differ; see your TV’s user manual for details on how to
change the input source.)
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Connecting the Player to Your Home Audio System
Your player has two digital audio ports: coaxial and optical. If your home audio
system is equipped with one of these ports, you can connect it to your player so
you can enjoy theater-style surround sound.
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3. Turn the player on by pressing the Power button on the remote, or by
touching the Power control on the front of the player.
4. Turn your home audio system on.
Remember: You still need to connect the player to your television
to view video. See
To connect the player to your home audio system:
1. Ensure both your home audio system and the player are off.
2. Connect the player to the home audio system. Use the best available
connection. See the
Connecting the Player to Your TV
Home Audio Connection Chart
on page 4.
below.
Optical (SPDIF) Cable
Better
Sound
Up to
5.1 Channels
Coaxial (RCA) Cable
5. When you are ready to use the player, set your home audio system’s input
to the player’s connection. (Devices differ; see your audio system’s user
manual for details on how to change the input.)
If the player is correctly connected, you will hear audio from your home
audio system speakers when a disc is played.
For best quality sound, connect your player to your home audio
system using an HDMI cable. See the next page for instructions.
CHOOSE ONE:
OPTICALOPTICAL
OR
COAXIALCOAXIAL
Home Audio Connection Chart
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Connecting the Player to Your TV and Home Audio System with HDMI
Your player can output high-denition digital audio via the HDMI port, enabling
you enjoy up of 7.1 channels of surround sound using your home audio system.
To connect the player to your home audio system with HDMI:
1. Ensure both your home audio system and the player are off.
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2. Connect the player to the home audio system and TV as shown in the the
HDMI Connection Chart below.
3. Turn the player on by pressing the Power button on the remote, or by
touching the Power control on the front of the player.
4. Turn your TV and home audio system on.
5. When you are ready to use the player, set your home audio system’s
input to the player’s connection. Set your TV’s input to the proper HDMI
connection.
Your TV
HDMI
HDMI OUT
Home Audio ReceiverVIZIO Blu-ray Player
Best Sound
and Video
Up to
7.1 Channels
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HDMI
High Speed HDMI Cable
HDMI IN
HDMI Connection Chart
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Setting Up Your Network Connection
Your player is network-ready, and can be connected to your home network using
the RJ45 (ethernet) connector on the back panel
Once you have connected to your home network and the Internet, you can use
Internet Apps to deliver popular online content to your player.
Ethernet cables are available from many retailers in lengths of up to
50 feet.
Router / Modem VIZIO Blu-ray Player
Connecting to A Wired Network
To connect to a wired network:
1. Ensure you have:
• An ethernet cable long enough to connect the player to your router or
modem
• A router or modem with an available ethernet port
• A high-speed internet connection
2. Connect your ethernet cable to the router and to the ethernet port on the
back of the TV.
3. Turn on the player and your TV. The player detects the ethernet connection.
Ethernet Cable
Setting Up Your Network Connection
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Type of Disc Logo
Blu-ray
DVD Video
Audio CD
DVD-R
DVD+R
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
Basic Operation
In this chapter, you will learn how to:
• Navigate the On-Screen Menu
• Play a Disc
• View USB Media
Navigating the On-Screen Menu
Use Arrow and
OK Buttons
Playing a Disc
Your player can play several kinds of discs. Use this table to ensure your disc is
compatible with the player:
On-Screen Menu
To highlight an icon or menu setting, press the Arrow buttons on the remote. The
highlighted icon or menu setting will glow light blue.
To select an icon or menu setting, highlight the icon or menu setting and press
OK button on the remote.
To go back to a previous screen, press the RETURN button.
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