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Monday, September 1, 2014

TV: Sony Vizio Smart TV Troubleshoot

Sony Vizio Smart HDTV
Troubleshooting

Screen Size: 32"
Screen Type: LED
Model #:  E322AR
Serial #:  LWJAMMCN4007335

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Netflix App:


Issue 1: 
Complete TV freeze up after Netflix failing to launch

Solution:
www.support.vizio.com via Live Chat technical support.

Perform a Power Cycle to reset TV

1) Turn off TV
2) Unplug TV
3) Press and hold power button for 30 seconds
4) Release button
5) Plug in TV
6) Turn on TV
7) Launch Netflix App to test
8) Problem solved!

Notes: 
*Chat record saved in hotmail.
*Tech Support pulled up Product Registration info, although model # and serial # required before starting assistance.
*Fast, easy chat support from Vizio that solved the issue in minutes



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Wi-Fi: 

HOW TO STREAM IPOD TO TV????  DLNA????

Note: Using original Moto Droid deactivated smartphone to as wi-fi app players and serves as a bluetooth dongle to the Sony Receiver on the Onkyo Home Stereo System.

Impossible to stream iPod via bluetooth to Android to home stereo receiver via RCA jack connection. (of freaking course!). It seems the only alternartive is to try and stream iPod via wifi to smartTV to home stereo receiver via HDMI.

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Internet Video Speed Requirements:

VIZIO recommends high-speed Internet service with speeds of 1.5mbps or higher.

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DNLA:


DNLA MUSIC PLAYBACK ISSUE:

Extremely Loud strange sounding beep, then goes to blank black screen when selecting a music file to play from the DLNA screen via PC Server w/Windows Media Player playlist. Sometimes the screen will freeze up instead, and stalls for a length of time to power off. No ability to exit the DNLA screen. Have not tried video via DNLA because audio won't work.

Troubleshooting research currently in progress 9-22-14.

Player: Using Windows Media Player
Server: Toshiba PC, Custom Build Laptop
Intel Quad Core i7 Processor
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
7,200 RPM HDD
RAM, HDD Capacity & Graphics Accelerator
is more than adequate for streaming and transferring.
It was built for superior multi-tasking capability.


DLNA needs a server and a player. Windows PC media player can work but due to numerous issues occuring, most people are using 3rd party options. Quite a few are using Serviio for windows and mac.

User Comments on the Net.......

Vizio Stock DLNA: Firmware update aug 2014?
 have the Vizio 50 inch M series and after the latest firmware update a month ago, both my phones (S5, M8) don't find my Tv to stream music or videos. Idk wtf is going on but I'm upset. Lol

Vizio Stock DLNA: Hard Drive too big?
I bought a 32" version of that tv last night and am having the same problems. What did tech support tell you? I was told that my HD was too big. Have you tried a fat32 partition for dlna?

Serviio:
an application called serviio can use on windows and mac and plays just about everything accept for flv files has been working well so far with my tv and its fairly easy to setup may require some port forwarding on your router but it was only app i found that already had a profile for Vizio tv have tried Plex as well as Vuze like i stated in my previous post

ROKU:
I am sick of trying DNLA on my Vizio. Plex / UMC etc.. nothing worked..  I just bought a Roku and stuck it on..

VUZE:
i have a new m series and have figured out a way to stream to my vizio tv using vuze download install and Vizio tv shows up as NFLC Media Renderer files can be dragged and dropped then u will choose to trancode generic mpeg2 1080p make sure u choose one thats on right hand side b/c generic mpeg2 1080p h264 does not work

AppleTV:
They would tell me to reboot the TV or some stuff. I got sick of trying to deal with them and just moved on - the main feature I bought the TV for doesn't work! I bought a $99 AppleTV and plugged it in and it does the job now.




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