VIZIO VSB200 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. For assistance, please call (877) 668-8462 or visit us at www.vizio.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual 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.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual • • • • • • • • • • • 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.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual 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* *Not shown in illustration 4 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................................2 Chapter 1 Installation...................................................................................................................................................6 Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections ...........................................................................................
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual Chapter 1 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.
Chapter 2 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.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual 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.
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.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual Installing Installing the Battery 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.
Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and TV. Connect one end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the digital audio output on the TV. Connect the other end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the Digital audio input on the HD Sound Bar. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and TV.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual 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.
Connecting a CD or DVD Player *Digital Connection: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and CD or DVD Player. Connect one end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the digital audio output on the CD or DVD Player Connect the other end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the Digital audio input on the HD Sound Bar. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and CD or DVD Player. Select the Optical input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual 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.
Connecting an external Receiver/Amp *Digital Connection: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and Receiver/Amp. Connect one end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the digital audio output on the Receiver/Amp Connect the other end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the Digital audio input on the HD Sound Bar. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and Receiver/Amp. Select the Optical input by pressing the Input Button on the top of the HD Sound Bar or Remote Control.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HD Sound Bar and Computer. Connect one end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the digital audio output on the Computer. Connect the other end of the Optical (SPDIF) cable to the Digital audio input on the HD Sound Bar. Turn on the power to the HD Sound Bar and Computer.
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.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual Chapter 4 Setting Up Figure 1 – Power, Input and Output connections 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.
Chapter 5 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.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual SRS TruSurround TruS urround HD™ 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.
Audio Adjustments Adjustment s 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 one-half second to continuously increase volume Vol - – Pressing this button on the Remote Control or on the Sound Bar will decrease the volume level.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual - 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.
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.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA Canada Germany UK Japan UL CSA VDE BASE/BS Electric Appliance Control Act 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.
Specifications Model Number VSB200 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 @ 15x2 channel w/ .
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual Limited Product Warranty VIZIO LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY VIZIO provides a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of new VIZIO audio equipment purchased from an authorized VIZIO U.S. reseller and used in the fifty (50) United States or Puerto Rico. VIZIO’s Responsibility VIZIO audio equipment purchased new from an authorized VIZIO U.S.
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.
VIZIO VSB200 User Manual WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Warranty Replacement generally is performed on audio equipment which is determined to be economically unrepairable.
Index A R Amplifier Connection…………………….15 Audio Adjustments………………………..20 Receiver Connection…………………..….15 Remote Control……………………………...9 Battery……………………………………10 C Cable Box Connection……………………12 CD Connection……………………………13 Computer Connection……………………16 Connections Rear Panel……………………………..….7 Controls……………………………………...8 Range……..………………………………10 Programming VIZIO Universal Remote…………………………………….9 S Error Detection……………………………..21 Safety Instructions……………………..…2, 3 Satellite Box Connection………………….
