VIZIO 2.1 Sound Bar User Manual Scan to learn more. Model: V214x-K6 Please read this guide before using the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within defned design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fre. To prevent your Unit from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for its installation, use, and maintenance. Please read the following safety instructions before operating your Unit. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this Unit near water.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not use your Unit 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 Unit yourself. Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your Unit is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents...................................................................................................................................... 1 Controls & Connections ............................................................................................................................ 2 First-time Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Using the Remote .................
Package Contents VIZIO Sound Bar 2 x Power Cables Wireless Subwoofer Digital Optical Cable Remote Control with 2x AAA Batteries Quick Setup Guide ENG 1
Controls & Connections Back of Sound Bar Power Port * Digital Optical Audio In AUX* Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) You can also use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device. See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 18 for more information.
Controls & Connections USB** In ** Supports .WAV and .MP3 fle format playback only.
Controls & Connections Top of Sound Bar Power Press to turn on or of. Input Press to change the audio source. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) ENG 4 Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio.
First-time Setup Back of Subwoofer Power Port AC IN ON / OFF Power Button LED Indicator ENG 5
First-time Setup 1 Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV.* Back of Sound Bar BEST Be sure the TV port is an audio output, not an audio input. * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown. To connect the sound bar directly to your other devices (Blu ray player, game system, etc.) see your device’s user manual. ENG 6 3.
First-time Setup 2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
First-time Setup Back of Subwoofer 3 AC I N Connect the power cable to the subwoofer. 4 Plug the power cable into a power outlet. AC IN ON / OFF 5 ENG 8 ON / OFF The subwoofer should automatically power on and link to the sound bar when plugged in. The LED will glow to solid to confirm.
First-time Setup 6 Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 7 Top Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. Top When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. 8 After turning on both your TV and sound bar, it will automatically begin searching for an active input.
Using the Remote Input Change the input source.* (Long press for Auto Input Search) (Long 10 second press to enable/disable AUX VA) Virtual:X Turns Virtual:X on/of. Bluetooth Switches to Bluetooth mode. (Long press for Pairing Mode) (Long 10 second press to enable/disable BT VA) Previous Return to previous track. Power Turn on or of. TruVolume Turns TruVolume on/of. OK Select an option, play or pause. (Long press for Info) Next Skip to the next track.
Proper Placement For the best sound experience, position the sound bar and subwoofer as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level. Sound bar is centered below the TV. Subwoofer Note: Do not block the subwoofer port.
Mode & Level Settings The LED indicator will behave differently with each function. LED Indicators are located here. Function LED Behavior Description Press the INPUT button to cycle through the available inputs. Press and hold the INPUT button on the remote control for 4 seconds to enable the auto input detect function. Specifc inputs will show a diferent LED color: The LED indicator color will change per specifc input.
Mode & Level Settings Function LED Behavior Description Bass Level Two center LEDs indicate bass level 0. Press the BASS button and use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease the bass level. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing level and to the bottom with decreasing level. Two center LEDs indicate subwoofer level 0. Press the SUB button then press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the subwoofer level.
Using Button Combinations There are other functions that are triggered by different button combinations on the sound bar. Buttons are located here. Function LED Behavior Factory Reset All LEDs will fash 3 times Description Reset the sound bar to the factory default settings. To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth( ) and Volume Down (—) buttons for 5 seconds. Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set.
Programming the Sound Bar You can program your sound bar to accept TV remote IR commands. Function Learn Volume Down LED Behavior Waiting to learn: Flash from bottom to top and back continuously. Press the OK and Volume Down buttons at the same time to put the sound bar into learning mode. While the sound bar is in learning mode, press the Volume Down button on the TV remote control. Press the OK and Volume Up buttons at the same time to put the sound bar into learning mode.
Bluetooth Pairing To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device: 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button 2. Search for the sound bar (V214x) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device. 3. Now you can play audio from your Bluetooth device. Volume can be controlled on both your source device and the sound bar. Bluetooth Device on the sound bar or remote control for three (3) seconds.
Using Bluetooth Mode 1. Your sound bar supports music streaming from devices with Bluetooth capability. (Device compatibility will vary, see your device’s documentation for more information.) 2. Once you have paired your source device to the sound bar your device should remain paired (within range). 3. If the source is changed back to Bluetooth, any paired Bluetooth device will reconnect automatically. 4.
Connecting to a Voice Assistant Your sound bar can connect to a Voice Assistant (VA) device through an AUX or Bluetooth connection. Once connected, your sound bar will now act as the VA speaker. Features and Benefts: • Voice Assistant Dedicated Input: VA can be active on the sound bar even if the sound bar is set to a different input with audio playing. • Auto Muting: If playing audio from the sound bar, the VA will play over the original source audio for 10 seconds.
Connecting to a Voice Assistant Using the AUX Port to Connect (If there is no AUX port on the VA device, use a Bluetooth connection instead.) 1. Use a 3.5mm audio cable to connect the AUX port on the sound bar to an AUX port on your voice assistant device. 2. Press and hold the INPUT button on the remote for 10 seconds to enable AUX VA. Connect to the AUX port only OR 3.5mm Audio Cable Only one VA mode (AUX or Bluetooth) can be enabled at a time. Using Bluetooth to Connect 1.
Advanced Setup Digital Optical Cable Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop * Supports .WAV and .MP3 fle format playback only. ENG 20 3.
Connecting a Subwoofer What does pairing mean? Pairing means to wirelessly connect. The subwoofer has already been paired with the sound bar by VIZIO. However, the subwoofer may need to be re linked to the sound bar if there is no sound coming from the subwoofer. 1 2 ON / OFF AC I N ON / OFF Back of subwoofer First confirm that the power LED is illuminated. Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the back of the subwoofer for 5 seconds. The LED on the back of the subwoofer will begin to blink.
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Help & Troubleshooting There is no power. • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your sound bar. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug a different device into the electrical outlet to verify that the outlet is working correctly. • Increase the volume. Press VOLUME UP on the remote control or on the top of your sound bar. • Press MUTE on the remote to ensure the sound bar is not muted.
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Limited Warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not cover: (a) cosmetic damage; (b) normal wear and tear; (c) improper operation; (d) improper voltage supply or power surges; (e) signal issues; (f) damage from shipping; (g) acts of God; (h) customer misuse, modifcations or adjustments; (i) installation, set-up, or repairs attempted by anyone other than by a VIZIO authorized service center; (j) products with unreadable or removed serial numbers; (k) products requiring routine maintenan
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Legal & Compliance 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.
Legal & Compliance Specifcations Sound Bar: One 1.67" x 2.77" (42.3 x 70.3 mm) Full Range Driver for each channel (1 for left, 1 for right, ) Subwoofer: One 4.6" (116.84 mm) Driver Connections: Sound Pressure Level* (System): Frequency Response (System): Voltage: Compliances: * One 3.5mm Stereo Audio (with Voice Assistant capability) One Optical (Toslink) Bluetooth One USB (Supports .WAV and .
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