VIZIO Quick Setup Guide

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Connect.

Step 1: Power Connection

Plug in the power cable [power plug] to power on your sound bar.

Diagram Description: Illustration showing a sound bar and its power cable.

Step 2: TV Connection

Then use the included HDMI cable to connect to your TV.

Diagram Description: Diagram showing connections: The sound bar has an HDMI ARC (to TV) output. The TV has an HDMI (ARC or eARC) input. The HDMI cable connects these two ports.

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Support and More Information

For more questions, get customer support help and view the User Manual at support.vizio.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Best speaker placement for my sound bar?

For the best sound experience, position the sound bar and subwoofer as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level.

If the subwoofer is too boomy or lacking impact, adjust the Subwoofer level with your remote control or try various placements.

Diagram Description: Illustrations showing optimal placement of the sound bar and subwoofer relative to a TV and listening position.

How do I adjust sound settings and levels?

Using the included remote, you can easily adjust many different sound settings and levels to optimize your listening experience, including EQ modes, bass level, treble level, and more.

Push a setting button to adjust, and/or
Use the Left/Right buttons to change each setting.

(See the User Manual for more mode and level settings.)

Diagram Description: Image of a VIZIO remote control with buttons labeled INPUT, VOL +/-, BASS, TREB, EQ, NIGHT, VRT:X. The setting button and Left/Right buttons are indicated.

Can I connect to a Voice Assistant (VA) device?

Connect your voice assistant devices (sold separately) to the sound bar for an amplified audio experience that's always ready to respond. Please see the User Manual for more information.

Diagram Description: Icons representing connection types: 'Connect to the AUX VA port' with a jack symbol [audio jack symbol], and 'Bluetooth Connection' with a Bluetooth symbol ?.

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