Vizio V Series User Manual
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  • Page 1 V-Series ™ User Manual Scan to learn more. V21d-J8 Model: Please read this guide before using the product.
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  • Page 3 You have the right to opt out of the Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver within 60 calendar days of your purchase. Please refer to the Limited Warranty section of this User Manual or view the full VIZIO Terms and Conditions for opt-out instructions.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents ............................1 Controls & Connections ..........................2 First-time Setup ............................4 Using the Remote ............................7 Proper Placement ............................8 Mode & Level Settings ..........................9 Using Button Combinations ........................11 Programming the Sound Bar ........................12 Bluetooth Pairing ............................
  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Connect to the HDMI ARC/eARC port on your TV for the best possible sound quality. HDMI OUT (ARC) Unlock the best picture and audio quality More questions? with a VIZIO SmartCast® TV. support .vizio.com Get customer support help 2 x Wall Scan here to shop our V-series ™...
  • Page 8: Controls & Connections

    Controls & Connections AUX In AUX VA Analog Audio In Analog Audio In Bottom of Sound Bar (Stereo 3.5mm) (Stereo 3.5mm) Power Port Digital Optical HDMI (ARC) Audio In Out to TV Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. Only use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device.
  • Page 9 Controls & Connections Front of Sound Bar Right Side Power Press to turn on or off. Input Press to change the audio source. Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) ENG - 3...
  • Page 10: First-Time Setup

    First-time Setup Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV. (Not all cables are included.) BEST Bottom of Sound Bar Digital Optical HDMI ARC 3.5mm to Cable Cable RCA cable Be sure the TV port is an audio Some TVs do not pass through digital audio: Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown.
  • Page 11 First-time Setup Bottom of Sound Bar Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. ENG - 5...
  • Page 12 When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. After turning on both your TV and sound bar, it will automatically begin searching for an active input.
  • Page 13: Using The Remote

    Using the Remote Input Change the input source. Power (Long press for Auto Input Search) Turn on or off (Long 10 second press to enable/disable AUX VA) Virtual: X TruVolume Turn Virtual: X on or off Turns TruVolume on or off. Bluetooth Press to go to Bluetooth Mode Select an option, play or pause.
  • Page 14: Proper Placement

    Proper Placement For the best surround sound experience, position the sound bar as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level (approx. 2-3 ft. off the floor). Sound bar is centered below the TV. (If your TV permits it, you can also slide the sound bar underneath the TV.) ENG - 8...
  • Page 15: Mode & Level Settings

    The sound bar will be discoverable for 15 Searching: Flash from left minutes. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO V21d) using your Bluetooth Device. Bluetooth Pairing The sound bar will power down if no device is found.
  • Page 16 Mode & Level Settings Function LED Behavior Description Press the BASS button and then use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease Three center LEDs the bass level. The LED indicators will move to the right with increasing levels and left with Bass Level indicate level 0 decreasing levels.
  • Page 17: Using Button Combinations

    Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set. Enabled Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and adjust the volume of the VIZIO TV Remote sound bar. To enable/disable this function, Press and hold the Power (...
  • Page 18: Programming The Sound Bar

    Programming the Sound Bar You can program your sound bar to accept TV remote IR commands. Function LED Behavior Description Press the OK and Volume Down buttons at the same time to put the sound Learn Volume Down bar into learning mode. While the sound bar is in learning mode, press the Volume Down Waiting to learn: button on the TV remote control.
  • Page 19: Bluetooth Pairing

    Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote for five (5) seconds. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO V21d) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
  • Page 20: Using Bluetooth Mode

    Using Bluetooth Mode Your sound bar supports music streaming from devices with Bluetooth capability. (Device compatibility will vary, see your device’s documentation for more information.) Once you have paired your source device to the sound bar your device should remain paired. (within range) If the source is changed back to Bluetooth, any paired Bluetooth device will reconnect automatically.
  • Page 21: Connecting To A Voice Assistant

    Connecting to a Voice Assistant Your sound bar can connect to a Voice Assistant (VA) device through an AUX VA or Bluetooth connection. Once connected, your sound bar will now act as the VA speaker. Features and Benefits: • 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.
  • Page 22 Using Bluetooth to Connect 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote for three (3) seconds. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO V21d) using your VA device app. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
  • Page 23: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup HDMI Digital Optical 3.5mm to RCA USB Thumb Cable Cable Drive Cable Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Media Player Game Console Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. ENG - 17...
  • Page 24: Connecting With Hdmi Arc

    Connecting with HDMI ARC HDMI (ARC) port on your TV HDMI (ARC) HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information. ENG - 18...
  • Page 25 Enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu. The following steps are for use with a VIZIO TV, steps may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information. CEC Function naming may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
  • Page 26: Wall-Mounting

    Wall-mounting Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil. WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE LEAVE THIS SPACE BETWEEN THE SOUND BAR AND YOUR TV Bracket Screw NOT INCLUDED WITH SOUND BAR Refer to the "Wall-mounting"...
  • Page 27 Wall-mounting Wall-Mount Slots Bottom of Sound Bar Note: When wall mounting the sound bar, these arrows should point upwards. Hang the sound bar on the wall mount backets then slide down to lock in place. ENG - 21...
  • Page 28: Product Registration And Support

    Customized Support Get assistance quickly with your information on hand. News and Offers Take advantage of the latest news and special offers from VIZIO. Updates and Enhancements Stay up-to-date with important product updates and notifications. More questions? Find answers at: SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM...
  • Page 29: Help & Troubleshooting

    Help & Troubleshooting • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the side of your sound bar. There is no power. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug a different device into the electrical outlet to verify that the outlet is working correctly. •...
  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    By using this VIZIO product, you accept all VIZIO Terms and Conditions, including all the Terms of Warranty, BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, and Class Action Waiver. If you do not agree to the terms of this warranty, do not use the VIZIO product and, within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase, return it for a refund to the authorized retailer where you purchased it.
  • Page 31 If you feel VIZIO has not met its obligations under this warranty, you may attempt to resolve the issue informally with VIZIO. If you are unable to resolve the issue informally and wish to file a formal claim against VIZIO, and if you are a resident of the United States, you must submit your claim to binding arbitration according to the procedures described below, unless an exception applies.
  • Page 32 General No employee or agent of VIZIO may modify this warranty. If any term of this warranty, other than the class action waiver, is found to be unenforceable, that term will be severed from this warranty and all other terms will remain in effect. If the class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entire section titled “Binding Arbitration Agreement;...
  • Page 33: Legal & Compliance

    All software is provided subject to software license agreements and you agree that you will be bound by such license agreements in addition to other applicable terms of use. By using the VIZIO products, you agree to the VIZIO Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The VIZIO Terms of Use and Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time and are available to view at vizio.com/terms and vizio.com/privacy, respectively.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Legal & Compliance Specifications Sound Bar: One 1.73" x 2.91” (44 x 74 mm) Full Range Driver for Each Channel (1 for left,1 for right) Built-in Subwoover Two 2.79" x 3.58” (71 x 91 mm) Drivers One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One 3.5mm AUX Voice Assistant Connections: One Optical (Toslink)
  • Page 35 The Bluetooth word mark and Logos are registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by ® VIZIO, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Digital Surround ®...
  • Page 36 © 2021 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 201229SL ENG - 30...

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