Vizio VHT215 Quick Start Manual

Vizio VHT215 Quick Start Manual

Home theater sound bar with wireless subwoofer
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HOME THEATER SOUND BAR
WITH WIRELESS SUBWOOFER
VHT215 - QUICK START GUIDE

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  • Page 1 HOME THEATER SOUND BAR WITH WIRELESS SUBWOOFER VHT215 - QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and • The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. For misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your Unit from being damaged, the more information, contact your dealer.
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Home Theater Sound Bar Wireless Subwoofer Remote Control Power Adapter with Battery for Sound Bar 3.5mm to RCA 3.5mm Wall Mount Stereo Audio Cable Stereo Audio Cable Brackets (2) Wall Mount Template Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4: Controls And Connections

    CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Info Display Input Displays volume, input, Press to change Volume Up/Down and other information. input source. Press to increase or decrease overall Power volume. Press to turn on or off. Power Light When Sound Bar is on, this light is on.
  • Page 5 Digital Optical In Digital Coaxial In Analog 3.5mm In Wall Mount Posts Hub/Client Switch Power Port Service Port HDMI Out HDMI In (1, 2) (ARC) (Should be set to HUB) (For use by authorized service technician only.)
  • Page 6: First Time Setup

    FIRST-TIME SETUP BETTER BETTER GOOD GOOD DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL 3.5MM 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE* CABLE* CABLE CABLE CHOOSE ONE CABLE: GOOD BETTER BEST AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV...
  • Page 7 Do not use HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 for First-Time Setup. See Advanced Setup on page 16 if you would like to connect HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray players, cable boxes, and ™ game consoles) to your Sound Bar. Connect the Sound Bar to your TV using BEST one of the connection types to the left.
  • Page 8 Plug in Plug in Sound Bar Subwoofer...
  • Page 9 Sound Bar is centered below the TV, close to ear level. Wireless Subwoofer is in the front corner of the room, up to 60 feet away from the Sound Bar. Bass is projected outward. For the best surround sound experience, position the speakers as shown.
  • Page 10 Flip the ON/OFF Switch to ON. Slide out the remote, then gently pull the plastic tab from the back of the remote control. (The plastic tab can be thrown away.)
  • Page 11 Turn your TV on, then press the Power Power button on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on. Press the Input Shortcut button on the remote that matches the port you used in step 1 (Analog or HDMI, for example). Push a button repeatedly to cycle through input sources (HDMI 1, Input Shortcuts...
  • Page 12: Using Remote

    “sweet of the audio image and creating a deep, changes. spot”. rich bass response. *These buttons only control an iPod or iPhone connected to VIZIO High Definition Home Theater Headphones with Wireless iPod Dock. ® ®...
  • Page 13 EXTENDED FUNCTIONS USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS Mute/Unmute = Volume Up + Volume Down Press and hold both buttons for 1 second to mute/ unmute your Sound Bar. Factory Reset = Power + Volume Up + Volume Down Press and hold all 3 buttons for 10 seconds to return your Sound Bar to its factory default settings.
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting The Sound Bar

    WALL MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR UND BAR AND YOUR TV LEAVE THIS SPACE BETW Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws from the Sound Bar stands. Reinsert the screws for safekeeping. Save the stands for future use. MARK HERE MARK HERE EMPLATE WALL MO...
  • Page 15 The screws and anchors depicted are not included. The appropriate screws and anchors will depend on the Recommended screw diameter: 4mm material of your wall. Be sure that the screws and/or Recommended screw length: 8mm or greater anchors you use are securely fastened and can support the weight of the Sound Bar.
  • Page 16: Re-Linking Subwoofer/Sound Bar

    RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER AND SOUND BAR You may need to re-link the Subwoofer to the Sound Bar if there is no sound coming from the Subwoofer and the orange light on the rear of the Subwoofer is flashing in this pattern: LONG ON, SHORT OFF.
  • Page 17: Replacing Remote Battery

    To replace the battery, remove the cover from the back of the remote as shown, then replace the old battery with a new CR 2025. Be sure that the + sign on the battery is facing up as shown. PROGRAMMING YOUR UNIVERSAL REMOTE UNIVERSAL VIZIO SOUND BAR Many universal remote controls can be programmed to REMOTE BUTTON FUNCTION control your Sound Bar.
  • Page 18: Advanced Setup

    ADVANCED SETUP Connect up to five different devices to the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples–you can use any device). Connect a single HDMI cable to your TV. To listen to a device, change the input source on the Sound Bar. Optical, Coaxial, and 3.5mm cables transmit audio only.
  • Page 19: Connect Hdmi Out To Tv

    CONNECT HDMI OUT TO YOUR TV HDMI cables transmit both audio and video. To view video from these devices, turn the Sound Bar on, then set the Sound Bar input to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2. Set your TV input to the HDMI port to which the Sound Bar is connected.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT Do you have questions? Let us help - all VIZIO products include FREE lifetime technical support. Phone: (877) 698-4946 Fax: (949) 585-9563 The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. Email: techsupport@vizio.com...
  • Page 21: Vizio Recommends

    VIZIO RECOMMENDS Get the ultimate movie experience with the VIZIO 3D Blu-ray Player with Internet Apps ™ • Plays Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray™ Discs for full high definition 3D • Enjoy up to 7.1 channels of digital audio output via HDMI with and 1080p video playback Dolby TrueHD™...
  • Page 22: One-Year Limited Warranty

    Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only Product to the VIZIO service center. VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects Limitations and Exclusions in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage VIZIO’s one-year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship.
  • Page 23: Legal & Compliance

    LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class correct such interference. B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 24 © 2011. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THE V, VIZIO, VIZIO INTERNET APPS, THEATER 3D, FULL ARRAY TRULED, EDGE LIT RAZOR LED, 240HZ SPS, 480HZ SPS, ENTERTAINMENT FREEDOM AND ENTERTAINMENT FREEDOM FOR ALL NAMES, LOGOS AND PHRASE ARE REGISTERED OR UNREGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF VIZIO, INC.

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