36" 2.1 channel sound bar with bluetooth (36 pages)
Summary of Contents for Vizio SB2020n-G6M
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USER MANUAL Model: SB2020n-G6M VIZIO 20" 2.0 Channel Sound Bar with Bluetooth Please read this guide before using the product.
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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.
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• The wall socket should be located near your Unit and be easily accessible • Keep your Unit away from moisture. Do not expose your Unit to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into your Unit, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents .........................5 Controls & Connections .......................6 First-Time Setup..........................8 Using the Remote .........................11 LED Indicator ..........................13 Programming the Sound Bar ......................17 Using Button Combinations ......................18 Bluetooth Pairing ..........................19 Using Bluetooth mode .........................20 Advanced Setup ..........................21 Help & Troubleshooting .......................24 Limited Warranty ..........................25 Specifications ..........................28 Legal &...
PACKAGE CONTENTS Remote Control Sound Bar with 2x AAA Batteries Power Cable Stereo RCA to Digital Optical 3.5mm Audio Cable Cable User Manual with Adapter English - 5...
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Sub Out Subwoofer Out Power Port USB* USB In Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) OPTICAL Digital Optical Audio In * Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. English - 6...
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Top of Sound Barr Power Press to turn sound bar 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 Audio Pairing’ for more information.) English - 7...
FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar CHOOSE ONE CABLE* AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV 3.5MM TO DIGITAL OPTICAL RCA CABLE CABLE † GOOD BETTER * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. To connect the sound bar directly to your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc.) see your device’s user Optional: Use the included...
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Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. English - 9...
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Insert the included batteries and gently sliding it away from the remote. slide the battery cover back into place. When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. Input Turn on your TV and sound bar. The sound bar will automatically begin searching for an active input.*...
USING THE REMOTE Display Displays sound bar settings Power Press to turn on or off. Menu Press to access the menu settings. Input *Press to change the input source Enter/Play/Pause Press to select an option, play or pause. Long press will announce the current audio input. Previous Press to return to previous track.
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For the best surround sound experience, position the sound as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level (approx. 2-3 feet 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.) English - 12...
Press the MENU button and hit the Enter button on BT Pair. The sound bar will announce that is it "searching." It will be discoverable for 15 minutes. You can Bluetooth now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB2020) using your Bluetooth device. The Pairing sound bar will power down if no device is found.
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Function LED Behavior Description Press the Next/Previous button to toggle between two preset equalizer Equalizer Mode settings: Movie or Music. A high tone double beep indicates Note: Movie mode is on by default Movie mode, while a low tone double beep indicates Music mode.
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Function LED Behavior Description Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Eco Power Mode. When Eco Power On/Off enabled (On), the sound bar will go into standby after a period of inactivity. A high tone double beep indicates The sound bar will automatically turn off when no audio signal is detected. EcoPwr On, while a low tone double beep Off disables this feature.
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Off. Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes. When TV Remote enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the Sound A high tone double beep indicates VZtv Rmt Bar (using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume.
PROGRAMMING THE SOUND BAR You can program the sound bar to accept TV remote IR commands. Press the Menu button on the remote, then use the up/down buttons to navigate to Learn. Use the next/previous buttons to toggle through Learn Vol -, Learn Vol+, and Learn Mute.
LED will flash 3 times. Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set. Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and adjust the volume of the sound bar. To enable/disable VIZIO TV...
Once the device is paired, the LED Indicator will stop blinking. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB2020) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your sound bar supports music streaming from smartphones, tablets, and computers 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, as long as you stay within range of the sound bar, your device should remain paired.
ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE USB Thumb Drive* Optional: Use the included RCA adapter to connect if needed. *Supports .WAV and.MP3 file Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Network Media Player Game Console format playback only. English - 21...
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Why register? Customized Support Get assistance quickly with your information on hand. News and Offers Take advantage of the latest news and special offers from VIZIO. Safety and Satisfaction Stay up-to-date with important product updates and notifications. English - 22...
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Award-Winning Customer Care At Your Convenience. NEED HELP? Go to: support.vizio.com Find help with: New product setup • • Connecting your devices • Technical problems • Product updates and more Live chat support available You can also contact our support team at:...
HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top 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. •...
VIZIO’s Responsibilities If VIZIO determines that a product is covered by this warranty, VIZIO will (at its option) repair or replace it, or refund the purchase price to you. There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period. Replacement parts may be new or recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts and VIZIO’s labor are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty service, whichever is longer.
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What to Do If You Are Not Satisfied With Service 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.
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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;...
Specifications Sound Bar: One 1.61" x 2.24" Full Range Driver for each channel (1 for left, 1 for right) Inputs: One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One Optical (Toslink) One USB (Supports .WAV and .MP3 format only) Bluetooth Sound Pressure Level 91 dB (System): Frequency Response 70 Hz - 20 KHz...
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. 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.
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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 http://www.vizio.com/ terms and http://www.vizio.com/privacy, respectively.
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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. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, &...
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