Vizio VBR140 User Manual
USER
GUIDE
MODELS
MOdeL
// E3D320VX
VBr140
// E3D420VX
// E3D470VX
INSTALLING The BLu-rAy pLAyer
CONTrOLS & CONNeCTIONS
BASIC OperATION
AdjuSTING The pLAyer’S SeTTINGS
TrOuBLeShOOTING & SuppOrT
heLp, SpeCS, wArrANTy & LeGAL
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory
default” setting and this is the setting in which power
savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default
picture settings or enabling other features will increase
power consumption that could exceed the limits
necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating.
Table of Contents
Installing the Blu-ray Player .............................. 3
Inspecting the Package Contents ..................................... 3
Connecting the Player to an Electrical Outlet ...................3
Connecting the Player to your TV .......................................3
Connecting the Player to your Home Audio System .......... 4
Connecting the Player to your TV and Home Audio
System with HDMI ...............................................................5
Setting Up your Network Connection .................................6
Connecting to a Wireless Network ..................................7
Connecting to a Wireless Network with WiFi Protected
Setup (WPS) .....................................................................7
Controls & Connections ................................... 8
Front Panel ..........................................................................8
Rear Panel ..........................................................................9
Remote Control .................................................................. 10
Replacing the Batteries ...................................................11
Basic Operation ............................................... 12
Navigating the On-Screen Menu .......................................12
Playing a Disc .....................................................................12
Basic Playback Functions ................................................13
Advanced Playback Functions .......................................14
Viewing USB Media - Audio and Images ...........................14
USB Media Playback Controls..........................................15
Playing USB Photos and Audio .........................................15
Adjusting the Deep Color Setting ....................................18
Adjusting the Audio Settings .............................................. 19
Changing the PCM Downsampling Rate ........................19
Adjusting the Digital Audio Output .................................20
Activating or Deactivating Dynamic Range
Control (DRC) ..................................................................20
Changing Language Settings ............................................21
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language ....................21
Changing the Disc’s Menu Language ............................ 21
Changing the Audio Language ...................................... 22
Changing the Subtitle Language ...................................22
BD-Live Storage ................................................................... 22
Using Disc Playback Memory ............................................. 22
Setting the Parental Controls ..............................................23
Setting the Parental Country ...........................................23
Activating or Deactivating the Parental Controls ...........24
Changing the Parental Code .......................................... 24
Changing the System Settings ........................................... 25
Activating or Deactivating the Screen Saver ..................25
Activating or Deactivating Disc Autoplay .......................26
Enabling or Disabling CEC Support ................................26
Setting Power Down Mode............................................... 26
Updating the Player’s Firmware .......................................27
Restoring the Player’s Factory Default Settings ................ 27
Adjusting the Network Settings ..........................................28
Adjusting the Player’s Settings ......................... 17
Adjusting the Display Settings ............................................ 17
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio ..............................................18
Activating Film Mode ....................................................... 18
Adjusting the Wired Settings ............................................ 28
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually ...................29
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using WPS .................. 29
Viewing the Info Screen ..................................................... 30
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Table of Contents
Using Internet Apps ......................................................31
Using the Netflix App........................................................... 31
Opening a Netflix Account .............................................. 31
Using the VUDU App ...........................................................31
Opening a VUDU Account ............................................... 31
Using the Pandora App ...................................................... 32
Opening a Pandora Account ..........................................32
Using the HULU Plus App .....................................................32
Opening a HULU Plus Account ........................................32
Troubleshooting & Technical Support .............. 33
Specifications ................................................... 35
Limited Warranty ............................................... 36
Legal & Compliance ........................................ 37
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Installing the Blu-ray Player
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INSPECTING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before installing your new Blu-Ray Player, take a moment to
inspect the package contents. Use the images below to ensure
nothing is missing or damaged.
VIZIO Blu-Ray Player
Remote Control with BatteriesQuick Start Guide
Package Contents
CONNECTING THE PLAYER TO YOUR TV
Your Blu-ray player will easily connect to your TV. Before you
begin the installation, ensure your TV has an available HDMI port.
HDMI HDMI
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
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. 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
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Your player has a digital optical audio port. If your home audio
system is equipped with this port, you can connect it to your
player so you can enjoy theater-style surround sound.
Remember: You still need to connect the player to
your television to view video. See
Player to Your TV
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 using an
optical cable. See the
3. Turn the player on by pressing the Power button on the
remote, or by pressing the Power button on the front of the
player.
4. Turn your home audio system on.
on page 5.
Home Audio Connection Chart
Connecting the
below.
5. When you are ready to use the player, set your home audio
system’s input to optical. (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.
Best Sound
Up to
5.1 Channels
OPTICAL
VIZIO Blu-ray Player
Optical (SPDIF) Cable
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Home Audio Receiver
OPTICAL
Home Audio Connection Chart
CONNECTING THE PLAYER TO YOUR TV AND HOME
AUDIO SYSTEM WITH HDMI
Your player can output high-definition digital audio via the HDMI
port, enabling you to 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:
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1. Ensure both your home audio system and the player are off.
2. Connect the player to the home audio system and TV as
shown in the HDMI Connection Chart below.
3. Turn the power on by pressing the Power button on the
remote, or Power button 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.
VIZIO Blu-ray Player
Your TV
HDMI
HDMI
OUT
Home Audio Receiver
Best Sound
and Video
Up to
7.1 Channels
HDMI Cable
5
HDMIHDMI
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.
For the most reliable network performance, a wired
connection is recommended.
Ethernet cables are available from many retailers in
lengths of up to 50 feet.
Router / Modem VIZIO Blu-ray Player
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. Use the Left/Right Arrow
buttons to highlight Settings and press OK. Then highlight
Network and press OK. Then highlight Connection Type,
press OK and select Ethernet.
Ethernet Cable
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Setting Up Your Network Connection
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Connecting to a Wireless Network
For the most reliable network performance, a wired
connection is recommended.
To connect to a wireless network:
1. Ensure you have:
• A router broadcasting a high-speed wireless signal
(802.11n recommended)
• A high-speed Internet connection
2. Press the Power button on the remote to turn the player on.
Turn your TV on and select the input to which the Blu-ray
player is connected.
3. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
Settings, then press OK.
4. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
Network, then press OK.
5. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
Connection Type, then press OK.
6. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
Wireless, then press OK. A confirmation window is displayed,
highlight Yes to continue.
Connecting to a Wireless Network with WiFi Protected Setup
(WPS)
Ethernet cables are available from many retailers in
lengths of up to 50 feet.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is an easy way to connect the Player to your
home wireless network.
To connect using WPS:
1. Ensure you have:
• A router with a WPS button, broadcasting a high-speed
wireless signal (802.11n recommended)
• A high-speed Internet connection
2. Press the Power button on the remote to turn the player on.
Turn the TV on and and select the input to which the Blu-ray
player is connected.
3. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
Settings, then press OK.
4. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
Network, then press OK.
5. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
Connection Type, then press OK.
7. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to select Scan to have your
player search for available wireless networks.
8. If your network is password-protected, enter your password
using the buttons on the remote. When you are finished
select Enter, and then Next to continue.
9. When your player has connected, a success message is
displayed. Select OK to complete the wireless setup.
6. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
Wireless, then press OK. A confirmation window is displayed,
highlight Yes to continue.
7. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to select Auto WPS.
8. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the WiFi
Protected Setup.
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Controls and Connections
FRONT PANEL
2
Disc Tray
To insert a disc, press the Eject Button first then
place a disc onto the tray.
USB Port
Insert USB thumb drive to play photos and music.
Supported files include .jpg and .mp3.
Eject Button
Press to eject the disc tray.
Power Button
Press to turn Player on or off.
Front Panel
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REAR PANEL
2
Power Cord
Digital Optical Audio Out
Connect an optical cable* to an external audio device.
Ethernet
Connect an Ethernet cable* to your router or modem.
HDMI Out
Connect an HDMI cable* to your TV.
RCA Stereo Audio Out
Connect an RCA cable* to an external audio device.
Rear Panel
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REMOTE CONTROL
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Eject the disc.
EJECT
PLAY/PAUSE
Press to play or pause disc.
STOP
Halt playback.
SETUP
Open the Setup menu.
OK
Select the highlighted menu
option.
RETURN
Go to the previous menu screen.
V BUTTON
Open the Player main menu.
PIP
Enable picture-in-picture.*
INFO
Open disc info window.
TV RES
Change output resolution of the
Player.
ANGLE
Select viewing angle.*
SEARCH
Find specific title, chapter, or time.*
POWER
Turn Player on or off.
APP LAUNCHER
Quickly launch app on button.
REWIND/FAST FORWARD
Press repeatedly to increase speed.
PREVIOUS/NEXT
Go to the next track or chapter on
disc.
DISC MENU
Open the disc menu.
ARROW
Navigate on-screen menus.
TITLE MENU
Open disc title menu.
APP SHORTCUTS
Control Internet Apps and other
disc functions. Press Red to exit
apps.
VIZIO TV VOLUME
Adjust volume or mute a VIZIO TV.
SUBTITLE
Change disc subtitle track.*
AUDIO
Change disc audio track.*
REPEAT
Continuously play selected track*
A-B
Create a playback loop.*
CANCEL
Clear entered numbers/letters.
*Supported discs only.
Manually enter a channel.
NUMBER PAD
Remote Control
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Replacing the Batteries
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Replacing Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert two 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 fire 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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