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VIZIO VHT210 User Manual 

Version 5/2/2010 

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Chapter 4 VIZIO Remote Control 

Remote Control Buttons 

Power ( 

 )—

Press to turn your Sound Bar on or off. 

VOL + / - —

Press to turn the speaker system volume up or down.  

MUTE—

Press to turn the sound on and off. Note: this will not mute any 

connected headphones. 

Play/Pause/Previous/Next (  /  )

—When music is being played 

from an iPod on the optional wireless dock, press these buttons to 
control playback. If a 3rd party audio application is being used on the 
iPod Touch or iPhone (such as Pandora), these transport keys do not 
control playback of the application. 

Sub+ / 

Press to increase or decrease the volume output of the 

subwoofer relative to the overall system volume. The indicator on the 
front of the Sound Bar lights to indicate the volume level. 

BASS + / -  —

Press to increase or decrease the bass output of the 

overall system. The indicator on the front of the Sound Bar lights to 
indicate the level.

 

TREB + / - —

Press to increase or decrease the treble output of the 

overall system. The indicator on the front of the Sound Bar lights to 
indicate the level. 

SRS TVOL—

Press to control the level of audio output to prevent 

commercials from being louder than the volume of the program being 
viewed. The right (blue) indicator under the SRS logo lights when SRS TruVolume is on. 

SRS TSHD—

Press to turn SRS TruSurround HD or SRS WOW HD on or off. The left indicator under the 

SRS logo lights blue when SRS TruSurround HD is on and lights orange when SRS WOW HD is on. 

IN, OPTICAL, iPod—

Press these buttons to select the desired input. The indicators on the front of the 

Sound Bar light to indicate the selected input, as described in Input Indicators on page 13. 

Remote Control Range 

  Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands. 

  Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. 

  The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the 

receiver window, 30° to the left, right, up, and down. 

Remote Control Precautions 

  The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity. 

  If the Sound Bar responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the 

battery. If the battery is low or exhausted, replace it with a fresh battery. 

  When not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries. 

  Do not take the battery apart, heat it, or throw it into a fire. 

  Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it. 

  Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. 

Summary of Contents for VHT210

Page 1: ...he standard warranty VIZIO offers extended warranty service plans These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan Write down the serial number located on the back of your Sound Bar __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Purchase Date _____________________ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double...

Page 2: ...ct into the slots and openings on the Sound Bar enclosure Do not place any objects on the top of the Sound Bar Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids on the Sound Bar The Sound Bar should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label on the AC DC Adapters If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult ...

Page 3: ... Sound Bar is dropped and the housing is damaged the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair Continued use of the Sound Bar may cause fire or electric shock Do not install the Sound Bar in an area with heavy dust or high humidity Operating the Sound Bar in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electr...

Page 4: ...l 11 Remote Control Buttons 11 Remote Control Range 11 Remote Control Precautions 11 Replacing the Battery in the Remote Control 12 Programming a Universal Remote 12 Controlling Volume using a VIZIO Universal Remote Control 12 Chapter 5 Using your Sound Bar 13 Sound Bar Indicator and LED Status 13 Volume Indicators 13 Input Indicators 13 Sound Bar Modes 14 Hub Mode 14 Client Mode 14 Chapter 6 Main...

Page 5: ...portation damage Once you have opened the carton check that your Sound Bar is in good condition and that all of the contents are included IMPORTANT Save the carton and packing material for future shipping Package Contents VIZIO High Definition Sound Bar Wireless Subwoofer Power adapter for Sound Bar Power cable for subwoofer Remote control and battery Sound Bar stands screws pre installed 2 RCA st...

Page 6: ...d Video Cables to the Sound Bar see Connecting Equipment on page 13 for detailed steps 4 Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the Sound Bar 5 Mark and drill holes in the desired location Use anchors not included if you are not drilling into studs 6 Insert screws not included leaving room for the Sound Bar stands 7 Hang your Sound Bar on the screws Caution Make sure tha...

Page 7: ...echnology See Sound Bar Modes on page 14 for more information about Sound Bar modes 4 OPTICAL S PDIF Optical connector for connection from a device such as a home theater system amplifier receiver set top box or DVD player 5 IN ANALOG L R Connect the analog audio from a device such as a TV set top box DVD player or gaming system Subwoofer Connections 1 Link Button Press this button to pair or link...

Page 8: ...r into pairing mode See Pairing on page 15 for more information on pairing Vol Press to turn the speaker volume up or down Remote Control Sensor The sensor is located to the right of the LED window Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal Button Combinations Some buttons when pressed in combination with other buttons will perform other procedures ...

Page 9: ...he Sound Bar and the device 5 Select Dolby Digital as the audio source on the device or set the device to output PCM audio Refer to the user manual that came with your device for more information 6 Select the optical input by pressing INPUT on the top of the Sound Bar or pressing OPTICAL on the remote control Analog Connection 1 Turn off power to the Sound Bar and the device 2 Connect one end of t...

Page 10: ... MP3 players commonly use a 1 8 Stereo Mini Jack In this case use a 1 8 stereo mini jack to RCA AV cable sold separately If wall mounting of the Sound Bar System is planned purchase a right angle RCA cable to avoid mounting interference Refer to your MP3 Player user manual for more information about the audio output settings and connections of the product CAUTION Do not connect the MP3 Player head...

Page 11: ...ing viewed The right blue indicator under the SRS logo lights when SRS TruVolume is on SRS TSHD Press to turn SRS TruSurround HD or SRS WOW HD on or off The left indicator under the SRS logo lights blue when SRS TruSurround HD is on and lights orange when SRS WOW HD is on IN OPTICAL iPod Press these buttons to select the desired input The indicators on the front of the Sound Bar light to indicate ...

Page 12: ...se 1517 This will map the Universal Remote to operate the Sound Bar System as follows Vizio TV Remote VIZIO Sound Bar Power Power Input Input Volume Up Volume Up Volume Down Volume Down Mute Mute Channel Up Sub Volume Up Channel Down Sub Volume Down Menu SRS TruSurround INFO SRS TruVolume Note Not all functions of the Sound Bar will be available through your Universal Remote Control such as bass a...

Page 13: ... changing the input mode When INPUT on the Sound Bar or the IN OPTICAL or iPod buttons on the remote control are pressed the corresponding indicators begin flashing 1 IN Analog In 2 Optical 3 iPod Link LED Lights orange and indicates the pairing or linking process between the Sound Bar and the subwoofer The LED blinks fast to indicate pairing is taking place When paired the LED will light solid or...

Page 14: ...ing For a Hub device pairing overrides the link state and your Sound Bar may indicate that is it pairing even if it is already connected with other devices in the network See Sound Bar Modes below for more information about Sound Bar modes Sound Bar Modes Your VIZIO Sound Bar has two modes Hub Mode and Client Mode Use the switch on the back of your Sound Bar to set the mode See Sound Bar Connectio...

Page 15: ...he factory Follow the procedure below if pairing is needed 1 Connect cables to the Sound Bar see Connecting Equipment on page 13 for detailed steps 2 Connect the power adapter to the back of the Sound Bar and the power cord to the back of the subwoofer and then plug them into a wall outlet 3 Turn on the Sound Bar and subwoofer 4 Pair and link the subwoofer to your Sound Bar following the steps in ...

Page 16: ...d Configure the audio sample rate of the audio source device either 48KHz or 44 1 KHz C Overcurrent error Reduce the volume setting of the Sound Bar and Subwoofer temporarily and turn the unit off for a short period to reset the circuitry If this continues to occur then reduce the volume level for the content being played D Thermal shutdown Turn off the Sound Bar and verify the ventilation slots i...

Page 17: ...ing green Plug another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is working No sound Press the Volume Up button on the remote control or the top of the Sound Bar Press MUTE on the remote to make sure the Sound Bar is not muted Press IN OPTICAL or iPod on the remote control or INPUT on top of the Sound Bar to select a different input source No sound in Optical In The data cont...

Page 18: ...e contact our Support Department at the number below Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO s commitment to service excellence For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone Web www vizio com Email techsupport vizio com Tel 877 698 4946 Fax 949 585 9563 Hours of operation Monday Friday 6 am to 9 pm Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm P...

Page 19: ...Wireless Subwoofer and Master Remote Control SRS TruSurround enables compelling Virtual Surround experience SRS TruVolume eliminates undesirable loud commercials and channel to channel variances Flexible stand supporting both desktop and wall mount configurations Easy setup with a single cable from TV to Sound Bar and self sync wireless subwoofer Remote Control with Power Master Volume Control Mut...

Page 20: ...pment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from tha...

Page 21: ...d shipping material or a replacement box and material provided by VIZIO which may be provided free of charge VIZIO technical support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the unit to the VIZIO service center Limitations and Exclusions VIZIO s one year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship Items not covered include but are not limited to cosmetic damage norm...

Page 22: ...4 SRS TruVolume 14 Status 13 Volume 13 Link LED 13 Maintenance 15 Optical Connecting 9 Pairing 15 Link Button 7 Subwoofer 15 Power 8 Remote Control Battery Installation 12 Range 11 Using 11 S PDIF Connecting 9 Safety Instructions 2 Specifications 19 SRS TruSurround HD LED 14 SRS TruSurround WOW LED 14 SRS TruVolume LED 14 Subwoofer Connecting 7 Error Codes 16 Pairing 15 Support Information 18 Trou...

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