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V20-J8
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  • Page 1 V-Series ™ User Manual Scan to learn more. V20-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 ............................5 Using the Remote ............................8 Proper Placement ............................9 Mode & Level Settings ..........................10 Using Button Combinations ........................12 Programming the Sound Bar ........................13 Bluetooth Pairing ............................
  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents VIZIO Power Cable Remote Control Sound Bar with 2x AAA Batteries Digital Optical HDMI Cable 2 x Wall Cable Mount Screws 2 x Wall Mount Brackets Wall Mount Template User Manual Quick Setup Steps (Sound Bar) Satellite HDMI...
  • Page 8: Controls & Connections

    Controls & Connections Back of Sound Bar AUX In AUX VA Power Port Analog Audio In Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) (Stereo 3.5mm) Only use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device. See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 16 for more information. ENG - 2...
  • Page 9 Controls & Connections HDMI (ARC) Digital Optical to TV Audio In Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. ENG - 3...
  • Page 10 Controls & Connections Top of Sound Bar Power Press to turn on or off. Input Volume Press to change the audio source. Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) ENG - 4...
  • Page 11: First-Time Setup

    First-time Setup Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV. (Not all cables are included.) Back of Sound Bar BEST Digital HDMI ARC 3.5mm to Optical Cable RCA cable Cable 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.
  • Page 12 First-time Setup Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. Back of Sound Bar ENG - 6...
  • Page 13 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 14: 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 15: Proper Placement

    Proper Placement For the best sound experience, position the sound bar as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level. Sound bar should be centered below the TV. ENG - 9...
  • Page 16: Mode & Level Settings

    The sound bar will be discoverable for 15 device: flash from Bluetooth minutes. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO V20) using your Bluetooth Device. bottom to top and back The sound bar will power down if no device is found.
  • Page 17 Mode & Level Settings Function LED Behavior Description Press the BASS button and use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease the bass Two center LEDs Bass Level level. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing level and to the bottom with indicate bass level 0.
  • Page 18: Using Button Combinations

    Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set. Enable VIZIO TV remote Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and adjust the volume VIZIO TV Remote of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function, Press and Hold the Power (...
  • Page 19: 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 Waiting to learn: Learn Volume Down bar into learning mode.
  • Page 20: Bluetooth Pairing

    Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote control for three (3) seconds. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO V20) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23 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 V20) using your VA device app. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
  • Page 24: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup 3.5mm to Digital Optical HDMI Cable USB Drive RCA Cable Cable Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Media Player Game Console Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. ENG - 18...
  • Page 25: 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 - 19...
  • Page 26 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 27: Wall-Mounting

    Wall-mounting V21t-J8 and V20-J8 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. 640±0.5mm 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 14.96"...
  • Page 28 Wall-mounting Place sound bar onto the L-shaped bracket and use the included bracket screws to attach. Wall-mount Screw Holes Bottom of Sound Bar * Do not use any of the included screws for the wall mount installation. These are not intended for mounting. Wall-mount Screw (Included with sound bar) Screw size: M4 x 9L...
  • Page 29: 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 30: Help & Troubleshooting

    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. •...
  • Page 31: 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 32 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 33 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 34: 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 35: Specifications

    Legal & Compliance Specifications Sound Bar: One 1.77" x 3.70" (45 x 94 mm) Full Range Driver for each channel (1 for left, 1 for right, ) One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One 3.5mm AUX Voice Assistant Connections: One Optical (Toslink) Bluetooth HDMI (ARC) One USB (Supports .WAV and .MP3 format only)
  • Page 36 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 TruVolume ®...

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