VIZIO VSB200 Sound Bar Speaker User Manual

VIZIO VSB200 Sound Bar Speaker User Manual

Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO High Definition Sound Bar purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit, please 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 HD Sound Bar.
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Write down the serial number located on the back of your HD Sound Bar.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The HD Sound Bar is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the HD Sound Bar from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for its installation, use, and maintenance. Please Read the following safety instructions before operating the HD Sound Bar. 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 the HD Sound Bar.

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the HD Sound Bar. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner on the HD Sound Bar. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

• Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility.

• When moving the HD Sound Bar from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form in the housing. Wait before turning on the HD Sound Bar to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage.

• A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the HD Sound Bar and any heat source, such as a radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not install the HD Sound Bar close to smoke. Operating the HD Sound Bar close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock.

• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the HD Sound Bar and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the HD Sound Bar in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push any object into the slots and openings on the HD Sound Bar enclosure. Do not place any objects on the top of the HD Sound Bar. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the HD Sound Bar.

• The HD Sound Bar should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label on the AC/DC Adapters. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HD Sound Bar. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock

• The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. For more information, contact your dealer.

• The HD Sound Bar AC/DC Adapters are equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with a third grounding pin). This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the HD Sound Bar safely.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.

• When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into the HD Sound Bar. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.

• The lightning flash 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 the HD Sound Bar that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

• The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
  the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature
  accompanying your HD Sound Bar.

• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.

• The wall socket should be located near the HD Sound Bar and be easily accessible.

• Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms.

• Unplug the HD Sound Bar during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long periods of time. This will protect the HD Sound Bar from damage due to power surges.

• Do not attempt to repair or service HD Sound Bar yourself. Opening or removing the front cover may expose you to high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Keep the HD Sound Bar away from moisture. Do not expose the HD Sound Bar to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into the HD Sound Bar, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use the HD Sound Bar 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 the HD Sound Bar yourself.

• Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If the HD Sound Bar 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 the HD Sound Bar may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not install the HD Sound Bar in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating the HD Sound Bar in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.

• Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving the HD Sound Bar.

• When unplugging the HD Sound Bar, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When the HD Sound Bar 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 the battery in accordance with the instructions. Incorrect polarity may cause the battery to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator.

• If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer:

  • The power cord fails or frays.
  • Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HD Sound Bar.
  • HD Sound Bar is exposed to rain or other moisture.
  • HD Sound Bar is dropped or damaged in any way.
  • The performance of the HD Sound Bar changes substantially.

Opening the Package

IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping.
Package Contents

VIZIO High Definition Sound Bar

• 1x AC/DC Power Adapter*
• 1x Power Cord*
• 1x Remote Control and Battery
• 2x Stand/Mount Base (Pre-installed)
• 2x Stand/Mount screws (Pre-installed)
• 1x RCA Stereo Cable*

This manual
Quick Start Guide

INSTALLATION

Preparing the HD Sound Bar for Wall Mounting
The VIZIO HD Sound Bar can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the TV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand.
The two feet provided with the HD Sound Bar can be used as brackets if it is to be wall mounted. Using a screwdriver, remove the stands from their original configuration as shown in Fig. 1, and re-attach to the HD Sound Bar in the configuration shown in Fig. 2.
Use M5 (Metric) or #10 (English) screws for keyhole to mount.

NOTE: It is recommended that Power and Audio cables be connected to the HD Sound Bar before placing it on the wall.

Basic Controls and Connections

Rear Panel Connections

1. DC IN – Plug the connector from the AC/DC Power Adapter here.
2. OPTICAL AUDIO IN – SPDIF Optical connector for connection from a device such as a home theatre system, Amplifier, Receiver, Set Top Box or DVD Player.
3. SUB OUT– (Analog Sub-Woofer Out) Connect to an amplified subwoofer input. Do NOT connect this directly to another Home Theater System
4. ANALOG AUDIO IN 2 – (ANALOG L/R) Connect the analog audio from a device such as a TV, Home Theatre System, Amplifier, Receiver, Set Top Box or DVD Player.
5. ANALOG AUDIO IN 1 – (ANALOG L/R) Connect the analog audio from an additional device such as a TV, Home Theatre System, Amplifier, Receiver, Set Top Box or DVD Player.

Top Panel Buttons

1. Power – Use this button to turn HD Sound Bar ON or OFF.
2. Input – Use this button to select the input desired. Repeated pressing will cycle through Analog Input 1, Analog Input 2 or Optical In.
3. Vol – – Pressing this button will decrease the volume level.
4. Vol+ – Pressing this button will increase the volume level.
5. Mute – Pressing this button will either mute or un-mute the Sound Bar.
6. TVOL– Pressing this button will set the sound system to have control over the level of the audio output, preventing commercials on regular programming to become louder than the volume of the program being viewed. Pressing this button will toggle SRS TruVolume ON and OFF
7. TSHD – Pressing this button will toggle SRS TruSurroundHD ON and OFF.

Front LED Array

The LED Array is located at the lower right side of the Sound Bar.
There are a total of 10 LEDs. The first white LED is the Power indicator. The next 6 white LEDs are volume indicators. Each LED has three brightness levels for a total of 18 volume settings. Displayed as a bar graph representing the system volume, increasing from the left across the display. The display is constantly on when active.
LED 2, 4 and 6 (from left) function as Input indicators. When the Input button is pressed, these three LED’s light up, with the status of the currently selected input LED flashing. The LED’s will turn off after 5 seconds. Pressing the Input button on the top of the Sound Bar or the remote will step through the inputs. LED 2 is Analog Input 1,

LED 4 is Analog Input 2 and LED 6 is Optical Input.
The next LED is for SRS TruVolume. Glows blue when on.
The last LED is for SRS TSHD. Glows blue when on.
After an adjustment or change in SRS settings is made, the LED’s turn off after 5 seconds. Press any button on the remote and the LEDs turn on to show status.
When the bar is muted, the volume LEDs blink at the current volume setting.

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – The Remote Sensor is located at the lower right side of the Sound Bar. This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal.

HD Sound Bar Remote Control
The VIZIO Remote Control supplied is designed to be used exclusively with this product. The remote button functions are described below:

1. Power – Use this button to turn HD Sound Bar ON or OFF.

2. Input – Use this button to select the input desired. Repeated pressing will cycle through Input 1, Input 2 or Optical In.

3. Vol+ – Pressing this button will increase the volume level.
   Hold for one-half second to continuously increase volume.

4. Vol – – Pressing this button will decrease the volume level.
   Hold for one-half second to continuously decrease volume.

5. Mute – Pressing this button will either mute or un-mute the Sound Bar/Subwoofer system.

6.  TVOL– Pressing this button will set the sound system to have control over the level of the audio output, preventing commercials on regular programming to become louder than the volume of the program being viewed. Pressing this button will toggle SRS TruVolume ON and OFF.

7. TSHD – Pressing this button will toggle SRS TruSurround HD ON and OFF.

Programming a Universal Remote to operate the HD Sound Bar
If you own a VIZIO TV with a Universal Remote that uses a 5-digit programming code, you may program a device button (such as AUX or AUDIO) with code 31517. If your remote uses a 4-digit code, use 1517. This will map the Universal Remote button to operate the HD Sound Bar as follows:

Vizio Remote key Power

• Input
• Volume Up Volume Down Mute
• Menu
• INFO

HD Sound Bar Power

• Input
• Volume Up Volume Down Mute
• SRS TruSurround
• SRS TruVolume

Pictured at right is the VIZIO VUR8P Universal Learning remote.

Installing the Battery in the Remote Control

Turn the remote control over. Press inward to release the lock (1), and at the same time, slide the battery holder out of the remote with your fingernail (2). Remove the protective plastic sheet by pulling straight out from the remote.
The supplied CR2025 Lithium Button Battery should match the (+) symbol on the battery with the (+) symbol on the battery holder. Re-insert the battery cover in the same orientation.

Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:
Only use the specified battery.
Inserting the battery incorrectly may also result in damage to the remote control.
Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Keep the battery away from children and pets.

Remote Control Range
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands.
Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down.

VIZIO Remote Control Precautions
The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity.
If the HD Sound Bar responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the battery. If the battery is low or exhausted, replace it with a fresh battery.
When not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries.
Do not take the battery apart, heat it, or throw it 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.

Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control
If the housing or remote control is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe with a dry cloth after cleaning.

Changing Volume Lock (when using a VIZIO Universal remote with the Sound Bar)
VIZIO Universal remotes are normally set to control the volume of the TV, even when one of the other programmable devices is selected. The remote control can be set to control the device volume, the Sound Bar in this case, by changing the Volume Lock.

To change the volume lock:

1. Press and release the AUDIO button.

2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED on the remote flashes twice.

3. Press 9 9 3. The LED flashes twice.

4. Press VOL – The LED flashes four times. The Sound Bar volume will now be controlled using VOL+/VOL- while in the AUDIO device mode, and the TV, Cable/Satellite or DVD volume when in TV, Cable or DVD modes.

Connecting Equipment

Connecting a TV
*Digital Connection:
If your TV has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio output, you can connect it to the OPTICAL AUDIO IN on the HD Sound Bar

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and TV.
2. Connect one end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the digital audio output on the TV.
3. Connect the other end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the Digital audio input on the HD Sound Bar.
4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and TV.
5. Select the Optical input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.

Note: When using the Optical Input on the HD Sound Bar, be sure to set the source device output mode to PCM. Refer to the TV user manual for more information about the audio output settings of the product.

*SPDIF Cable available separately.
Analog Connection:

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and TV.
2. Connect one end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to the analog audio output on the TV.
3. Connect the other end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to one of the analog audio inputs on the HD Sound Bar.
4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and TV.
5. Select the associated input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.

Connecting a Cable or Satellite Box

*Digital Connection:

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and Set-Top Box.
2. Connect one end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the digital audio output on the Satellite or Cable Set-Top Box.
3. Connect the other end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the Digital audio input on the HD Sound Bar.
4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and Set-Top Box.
5. Select the Optical input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.

Note: When using the Optical Input on the HD Sound Bar, be sure to set the source device output mode to PCM. Refer to the TV user manual for more information about the audio output settings of the product.

*SPDIF Cable available separately.
Analog Connection:

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and Set-Top Box.
2. Connect one end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to the analog audio output on the Satellite or Cable Set-Top Box.
3. Connect the other end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to one of the analog audio inputs on the HD Sound Bar.
4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and Set-Top Box.
5. Select the associated input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.

Connecting a CD or DVD Player

*Digital Connection:

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and CD or DVD Player.
2. Connect one end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the digital audio output on the CD or DVD Player
3. Connect the other end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the Digital audio input on the HD Sound Bar.
4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and CD or DVD Player.
5. Select the Optical input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.

Note: When using the Optical Input on the HD Sound Bar, be sure to set the source device output mode to PCM. Refer to the CD/DVD user manual for more information about the audio output settings of the product.

*SPDIF Cable available separately.
Analog Connection:

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and CD or DVD Player.
2. Connect Aone end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to the analog audio output on the CD or DVD Player.
3. Connect the other end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to one of the analog audio inputs on the HD Sound Bar.
4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and CD or DVD Player.
5. Select the associated input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.

Connecting a MP3 Player

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and MP3 Player.

2. Connect one end of the audio cable to the analog audio output on the MP3 Player Docking Unit*.

3. Connect the other end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to one of the analog audio inputs on the HD Sound Bar.

4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and MP3 Player.

5. Select the associated input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.
   *Note: MP3 analog audio output commonly uses a 1/8” (35mm) Stereo Mini-Jack port. In this configuration, a 1/8” (3.5mm) Stereo Mini-Jack to RCA stereo cable will be required. If wall mounting of the Sound Bar System is planned, purchase the above-described cable having right-angle RCA connectors to avoid mounting interference.  Refer to your MP3 Player user manual for more information about the audio output settings and connections of the product.
   CAUTION: Do not connect the MP3 Player headphone output directly to the HD Sound Bar. This can result in damage to the devices. A docking unit or equivalent conversion unit is required to adapt line-level audio to the HD Sound Bar.
   Connecting a VCR or Video Camera

6. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and VCR or Video Camera.

7. Connect one end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to the analog audio output on the VCR or Video Camera.

8. Connect the other end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to one of the analog audio inputs on the HD Sound Bar.

9. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and VCR or Video Camera.

10. Select the associated input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.
    Note : Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the audio output settings of the product.

Connecting an external Receiver/Amp

*Digital Connection:

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and Receiver/Amp.
2. Connect one end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the digital audio output on the Receiver/Amp
3. Connect the other end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the Digital audio input on the HD Sound Bar.
4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and Receiver/Amp.
5. Select the Optical input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.

Note: When using the Optical Input on the HD Sound Bar, be sure to set the source device output mode to PCM. Refer to the Stereo/Receiver/Amp user manual for more information about the audio output settings of the product.

*SPDIF Cable available separately.
Analog Connection:

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and Receiver/Amp.
2. Connect one end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to the analog audio output on the Receiver/Amp.
3. Connect the other end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to one of the analog audio inputs on the HD Sound Bar.
4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and Receiver/Amp.
5. Select the associated input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.

Connecting a Computer

*Digital Connection:
If your Computer has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio output, you can connect it to the OPTICAL AUDIO IN on the HD Sound Bar

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and Computer.
2. Connect one end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the digital audio output on the Computer.
3. Connect the other end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the Digital audio input on the HD Sound Bar.
4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and Computer.
5. Select the Optical input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.

Note: When using the Optical Input on the HD Sound Bar, be sure to set the source device output mode to PCM. Refer to the Computer user manual for more information about the audio output settings of the product.

*SPDIF Cable available separately.
Analog Connection:

1. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and Computer.
2. Connect one end of the audio cable to the analog audio output on the Computer*.
3. Connect the other end of the audio cable (white and red connectors) to one of the analog audio inputs on the HD Sound Bar.
4. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and Computer.
5. Select the associated input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.
   *Note: Computer analog audio output commonly uses a 1/8” (3.5mm) Stereo Mini-Jack port. In this configuration, a 1/8” (3.5mm) Stereo Mini-Jack to RCA stereo cable will be required.

Connecting a Subwoofer

1. This section assumes that an optional subwoofer has been purchased separately, and the instructions for preparation and operation have been followed.
2. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and subwoofer.
3. Connect one end of a single RCA audio cable* to the SUB OUT connection on the Sound Bar.
4. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the sub or line input on the subwoofer.
5. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar, subwoofer and audio source.
6. Select the associated input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.

*Cable available separately

Setting Up

1. Connect an Optical (SPDIF) cable from the Optical Output on the source device to the OPTICAL input (2), or connect one end of the left and right channel audio cables to AUDIO-INPUT-1 (5) or AUDIO-INPUT-2 (4) on the back of the HD Sound Bar, and the other end to the Audio Output of the signal source. The Inputs are shown in figure 1 above.
2. (Optional for Sub-Woofer): Connect one end of the Sub-Woofer audio cable to SUB OUT (3) on the back of the HD Sound Bar, and the other end to the Analog Sub-Woofer Input of the Stereo/Home Theater System. The output is shown in figure 1 above.
3. Before connecting the AC cord to an outlet, connect the HD Sound Bar power adapter DC connector (1) (Fig 1).
4. Connect the AC cord of the power adapter to a suitable AC outlet.
5. Switch the HD Sound Bar power to ON by either using the power button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or the power button in the remote control.
6. Select the desired input by pressing the Input button on the Sound Bar or the Remote. The default input is Analog 2 when the Sound Bar is first plugged in. Refer to Page 8 for additional information.

Operation

Overview of SRS Audio Processing Features
SRS TruVolume™
SRS TruVolume™ is an advanced, intelligent volume control solution that delivers a remarkable TV viewing experience by eliminating irritating fluctuations in volume all too common in today’s television broadcasts. To ensure the technology functions properly, enable it by pressing the ‘TVOL’ button on the remote control. Then set the volume to the desired listening level. SRS TruVolume will do the rest. TruVolume will maintain a constant volume level regardless of the device(s) connected to the Sound Bar.
Note: SRS TruVolume does have a nominal effect on dynamic range—unperceivable to most listeners. However, it can be disengaged for audio purists or applications where volume fluctuations are welcomed.

SRS TruSurround HD™
SRS TruSurround HD™ is the latest generation from the TruSurround® family. TruSurround was invented to ensure all listeners would be able to experience “surround sound.” SRS TruSurround HD builds upon its patented predecessor by providing clear dialog, crisp highs and explosive lows. Since many of today’s broadcasts are encoded in 5.1 surround sound, TruSurround HD enables listeners to experience up to 5.1 channels of audio over 2 channels or in this case 2.1 channels (with sub-woofer attached). Simply engage the technology by pressing the ‘TSHD’ button on the remote and TruSurround HD will provide a realistic, immersive surround sound experience. No need to purchase extra speakers or run wires around the home. By merely connecting the Sound Bar to the chosen audio source via composite cables or a digital TOSlink® cable allows the listener to experience sound as it was meant to be heard.

Audio Adjustments

• Input – Pressing this button on the Remote Control or on the Sound Bar will sequence the input
  selection through Analog1, Analog 2 and Optical.

• Vol+ – Pressing this button on the Remote Control or on the Sound Bar will increase the volume level.
  Hold for a one-half second to continuously increase the volume

• Vol – – Pressing this button on the Remote Control or on the Sound Bar will decrease the volume level.
  Hold for a one-half second to continuously decrease the volume

• Mute – Pressing this button on the Remote Control or on the Sound Bar will either mute or un-mute the
  Sound Bar.

• TVOL – When the programming switches to a commercial or when changing from channel to channel,

Error Detection / Corrective Action

If an unsupported rate or sample depth is detected (via the Optical Input), or an overcurrent or thermal shutdown occurs, the LED’s flash certain error codes. An important example that if an AC3 (not PCM) input stream(from a DVD player in this instance) is sent to the Optical input, the HD Sound Bar will mute the audio output and flash the error pattern associated with this on the LED’s.
For the error codes, the information is relative to the position in the volume bar section of the display.
(LED positions as viewed from the front):

The following is a description of the LED error codes:

• A = SPDIF compressed format detected.
• B = SPDIF rate unsupported.
• C = Overcurrent error occurred.
• D = Thermal shutdown occurred.
  The other indicators are not currently used for error indication. When an error occurs, the volume strip goes on solid except that the active error condition is flashing.

Corrective Action

• If Error A, SPDIF compressed format detected error occurs, configure the DVD player (or audio source device) audio output format setting to PCM or PCM stream. Otherwise, use the Analog RCA inputs from the audio source to the Sound Bar without configuration of the audio source device.
• If Error B, an unsupported sample rate is detected on the Optical (SPDIF) input, configure the ‘audio sample rate of the audio source device to be either 44.1 KHz or preferably 48KHz.
• If Error C, Over-current detection is indicated, reduce the volume setting of the Sound Bar and Subwoofer temporarily, and turn the unit off for a short period and back on to reset the circuitry. If this indication continues to occur, then reduce the volume level for the particular source content being played.
• If Error D, Thermal shutdown, is indicated, turn off the Sound Bar and verify the ventilation slots in the Sound Bar are clear, the Sound Bar has proper ventilation and is not being operated in an environment that is too hot. If these conditions exist, reduce the volume level for the particular source content being played.
• An error condition that is not detected or indicated by the LED error indications is distortion of audio. The Sound Bar is designed for standard line-in level input signals which are a MAXIMUM 2 Volt RMS. The Sound Bar is not intended to be connected to the output of an amplified audio source such as a Home Theater speaker output or MP3 Player headphone jack. Doing so may damage the Sound Bar.

 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Important

1. Make sure that the power cables are removed from their sockets before cleaning the Sound Bar.
2. Do not use volatile solvents (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the Sound Bar. Such chemicals may damage the Sound Bar housing.

Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control

1. Use a soft cloth for cleaning.
2. If the housing is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the housing with a dry cloth after cleaning.

Troubleshooting Guide

If the HD Sound Bar fails to operate, or the performance changes dramatically, check the operation in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the problem. If the HD Sound Bar still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (1-877-698-4946) or e-mail us at techsupport@vizio.com

to the AC receptacle on the AC/DC Adapter.

Make sure the power LED on the AC/DC adapter is glowing green.

Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying power.

Press the Power button on the remote control or the top of the HD Sound Bar.

No sound.| Press the Volume + (Up) button on the remote control or the top of the
Problem| Solution
---|---
 | Sound Bar.

Press MUTE on the remote. If the source device has a mute function, check to make sure it is not engaged.

Press the INPUT button on the remote control or the top of the HD Sound Bar to cycle through the inputs.

No sound on Optical In| The source device may be set to AC3 (Dolby Digital) output. SRS TS-HD requires PCM audio (Lt/Rt encoded for movies). Change the device output to PCM.
Buzzing or humming| Make sure that both ends of the audio cables are connected securely. Test on an alternate device or replace the audio cable.

Test the device and cable on an alternate input on the HD Sound Bar.

Settings are lost| When the Sound Bar is powered off, settings are retained except when the AC power is removed. To keep settings, Leave AC/DC power adapter connected to AC. Otherwise, they will return to initial values.

Telephone & Technical Support

Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please contact our Support Department at the number below.
Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence. For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support

Department via email or phone.
Email: techsupport@vizio.com
Tel: 877-698-4946 Fax: 949-585-9563
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 6 am to 9 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm
Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call. VIZIO

Address:
39 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Telephone: 949-428-2525 Fax: 949-585-9514
Web: www.vizio.com

FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Notice:

1. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

Specifications

Speakers

| 4 x 3″ High Efficiency mid/bass transducers / 2 x 3/4″ High Performance Aluminum Dome Tweeters
Frequency Response| ****

80Hz to 20 kHz

Amplifier| Integrated Class D @ 15×2 channel w/ .01% THD
Frequency Response| ****

35Hz up to 80Hz

Inputs

| SPDIF| 1 rear of HD Sound Bar
Stereo Audio| 2 rear of HD Sound Bar
DC (24V)| 1 rear of HD Sound Bar
Output| Analog Sub-Woofer| 1 rear of HD Sound Bar

Features

| Four 3″ High-Efficiency hand built mid/bass transducers

Two 3/4″ High Performance aluminum dome neodymium tweeters Speaker bar frequency response: 80Hz to 20kHz,

Integrated Class-D Amplifier at 15×2 channel with .01% THD

Discrete 192kHz, 24-bit S/PDIF receiver enables up to 144dB dynamic range digital audio delivery SNR 105db, Support for up to 192kHz, 24-bit Linear PCM via TOSLINK input

High Power Efficiency with Low Power Consumption Environmentally conscious, High-Performance 32-Bit 150MHz DSP Audio Engine, Impressive Sound Pressure Level measuring 90dB SPL (1W @ 1M)

Advanced 24-Bit Linear PCM to PWM Engine with integrated thermal, over- current, over voltage, over current protection

uncompressed audio transmission Sync response within 3 seconds

Latency equal to the speed of sound (1 ms/ft.) Guaranteed equal and consistent latency High-efficiency Class D amplifier

2 Stereo RCA Input with Input Sensitivity: 2Vrms (max)

1 S/PDIF Fiber Optic TOSLINK Input Supported Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz & 48kHz / Support Linear PCM Bit Depths: 16-bit, 20-bit, 24-bit. SRS TruSurround / SRS TruVolume

Sound Pressure Level| 90dB @ 1m
Power Input| Power Adapter, AC-DC inverter type, Output: 24VDC, 2.7A 65W Max.
Voltage| 110V at 60 Hz
Dimensions| 39.95” W x 4.82” H x 4.33” D (1015mm x 122mm x 110mm)
Net Weight| 11.7lbs (5.3Kg) with stands, 9.3lbs (4.2Kg) without stands
Gross Weight| 13.3lbs (6.5Kg)

Certifications

| ****

SRS TruSurround HD/ SRS TruVolume

Compliances| UL, FCC

Limited Product Warranty

VIZIO LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
VIZIo provides a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the oniginal purchaser of new VIZIO audio equipment purchased from an authorized VizIo U.S. reseller and used in the tity (50) United States or Puerto Rico.

VIZIO’s Responsibility
VIZIO audio equipment purchased new from an authorized VIZIO U.S. reseller and that is used in the fifty (50) United States or
Puerto Rico are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of the onginal retail purchase. It the audio equipment fals to conform to this limited warranty, VIZIO WIll, at is option and sole discretion, repair or replace the audio equipment.

Labor
During the one-year limited warranty period, VIzio will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect.
Repairs required on audio equipment generally will be performed at a VIZIO service center.

Parts
Repairs may be made with new or recertified parts, or the entire unit may be replaced with a new or recertified unit, at VIzlo’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts or replacement unitS provided under this limited warranty are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period, or for ninety (90) days from warranty service or replacement, whichever is later.

How to Obtain Warranty Service
fo obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at TechSupport@VIZIO.com, via phone at 877-MYVIZIO0
(877-698-4946), or via postal mail at VIZIO Technical Support, 39 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618. You must provide the model, serial number, and date of purchase. VIZIO Technical Support is available from 6:00AM to 9:00PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacífic Time, Saturday and Sunday. Please note that holiday hours may vary. For up-to-date intormation, please visit www.vizi0.com.

VIZIO reserves the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine it defects or damages are covered by this limited warranty. In case of a claim that is not covered by this warranty, you will be contacted to determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the service technician or service center. Parts and service labor that are VIZIO’s responsibility under this limited warranty will be provided without charge. All other
service is at the customer’s expense. ViZiO reserves the nght to charge the customer for any service call tor anything not covered by this limited warranty. Before you ask for warranty service, please review your User Manual. You may avoid a service call and a service charge.
Please refer to the reverse side of this page for additional information regarding how to obtain warranty service.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION,

What is not covered
This limited warranty does not cover the following: cosmetic defects, damage, malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit, improper or faulty installation, abuse, operation contrary to furnished instructions, operation on incorrect power supplies products not supplied by VIZIO, modification, alteration, improper servicing or tampering: damage from fire, water, lightning power surges, abnormal environmental conditions or other acts of nature nomal wear and tear; unsatisfactory audio Npertormance not caused by a manufacturing defect, or audio equipment with a missing or unreadable serial number. Operation of the audio equipment for commercial purposes or in applications or uses tor which the audio equipment is not intended is not covered by this limited warranty. Installation, removal, transportation and reinstallation of audio equipment, and routine maintenance and cleaning, are not covered by this limited warranty.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIOS TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING VIZIO’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOVW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOu.
This waranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other ights, which vary from state to state. This is the only
warranty applicable, no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty on visits benalt.

Owner’s Responsibility
To ensure warranty service, keep the dated bill or sales receipt as evidence of the purchase date and location. This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. Warranty service conditions are subject to change. For the latest Warranty Terms and Conditions and additional information regarding VIZIO’s Limited Product Warranty, please see complete details online at www.VIZIo.com.

VIZIO RETURN POLICY
VIZIo’s retun policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to be returned by the original purchaser during the initial thirty (30) day period following the date of purchase. A VIZIO return authorization number must first be obtained as provided below. The refund will be the purchase price actually paid by the purchaser less a ten percent (10%) restocking fee per each item returned. Shipping and handling are not refundable.
The returm authorization number must first be obtained from VIZIO’s Customer Service by emailing CustomerSupport@vizio.com or by calling 949-428-2525, 6:00AM to 9:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and
5:00AM to 400PM Pacific Time, Saturday and Sunday. Please note that holiday hours may vary. For up-to-date intormation,
please visit www.VIzlo.com.

Products must be returned to the address specified by VIZIo Customer Service and must be shipped in the original packaging, With freight prepaid to VIZIO, and must be received in new and unused condition. The return authorization number must be included in the packaging. VIZIo reserves the right to assess fees for any damaged or missing parts in addition to the ten percent (10%) restocking fee. Return authorization numbers are ony valid tor only fiteen (15) days from ISSUance. Ihe customer iS responsible tor and must prepay all shipping charges and shall assume all nsk of loss or damage to the product while in transit to VIZIO. Iif the product is returned to VIZIo () without a VIZIO return authorization number, and/or (i) beyond the fifteen (15) day period, and without proper packaging, VIZIO retains the right to refuse delivery of such retum or may return the unit to the customer at the Customers expense and with no refund issued. This return policy does not apply to defective products. Please read VIZIO’s
Limited Product Warranty tor warranty tems and conditions.

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