M-Series™ 2.1.5 User Manual Scan to learn more. Model: M215a-J6 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. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this Unit near water.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents....................................................................................................................................... 1 Controls & Connections............................................................................................................................. 2 First-time Setup.......................................................................................................................................... 6 Using the Remote.................
Package Contents VIZIO Sound Bar Digital Optical Cable HDMI Cable Wall Mount Template Wireless Subwoofer Remote Control with 2x AAA Batteries 2 x Cable Ties 2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Surround Speakers) 2 x Wall Mount Screws Satellite Cable HDMI RCA To 3 5mm Standard RCA Optical Satellite Cable HDMI RCA To 3 5mm Standard RCA Optical User Manual 2 x Power Cables 2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Sound Bar) Quick Start Guide ENG - 1
Controls & Connections Back of Sound Bar Power Port AUX In Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) AUX VA* Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) * ENG - 2 Only use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device. See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 21 for more information.
Controls & Connections HDMI In Digital Optical Audio In HDMI Out (eARC) to TV USB** In Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.
Controls & Connections Top of Sound Bar Power Press to turn on or off. Input Press to change the audio source. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) ENG - 4 Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio.
Controls & Connections Back of Subwoofer LED Indicator AC IN Power Port ON / OFF Power Button ENG - 5
First-time Setup 1 Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV.* (Not all cables are included.) Back of Sound Bar 3.5mm to RCA 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.
First-time Setup Do not use HDMI In for first-time setup. See “Advanced Setup” on page 30 to connect other devices to your sound bar. BEST HDMI ARC Cable Be sure the TV port is an audio output, not an audio input. OR Digital Optical Cable** ** Some TVs do not pass through digital audio: When using the digital input, if there is no audio, try: • setting the TV output to PCM, or • connecting directly to your Blu-ray or other source.
First-time Setup 2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
First-time Setup 3 Back of Subwoofer Surrounds AC IN L R ON / OFF Connect the power cable to the subwoofer. 4 Plug the power cable into a power outlet. AC IN ON / OFF Surrounds AC IN L R 5 ON / OFF The subwoofer should automatically power on and link to the sound bar when plugged in. The LED will glow to solid to confirm.
First-time Setup 6 Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 7 Top Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. Top When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. 8 After turning on both your TV and sound bar, it will automatically begin searching for an active input.
Using the Remote Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Input Change the input source.* Power Turn on or off (Long press for Auto Input Search.) Bluetooth Press to go to Bluetooth Mode OK Select an option, play or pause. (Long press for Pairing Mode) (Long press for info) Previous Return to previous track. Next Skip to the next track.
Proper Placement For the best surround sound experience, position the sound bar and subwoofer as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level. Sound bar should be centered below the TV. Subwoofer Note: Do not block the subwoofer port.
Mode & Level Settings Press each setting button and use the Up/Down buttons to access the different settings. Each setting will be displayed on the remote control’s LCD display. The LED indicators will behave differently with each function. Description Game Direct EQ Music Equalizer Mode LED Behavior Movie Function LED Indicators are located here. Press the EQ button and use the Up/Down buttons to toggle between preset equalizer settings: Movie, Music, Direct, and Game.
Mode & Level Settings Function LED Behavior Info Eco Power Mode Eco Pwr Input Search Input Srch Program Remote Learn Prg Remote Power LED PwrLED ENG - 14 Off AUX BT Both Auto VA SETUP > Info > OK to have the sound bar verbally announce the current sound bar input and audio type being played with corresponding LED indicators. — Info Auto VA Description Eco Power Mode On Eco Power Mode Off The LED indicator color will change per specific input.
Mode & Level Settings Function AV Delay AV Delay Reset Audio or Reset All Reset All Speaker Test Spkr Test VIZIO Remote VZtvRmt LED Behavior LED at the bottom indicates no delay. All LEDs will flash 3 times when settings are reset. — Remote On Remote Off TruVolume On DTS TruVolume TruVol TruVolume Off Description SETUP > AV Delay > Use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease the amount of audio delay. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing audio delay level.
Mode & Level Settings Function DTS Virtual:X VRT :X Night Mode Night Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, or DTS audio format is detected. ENG - 16 LED Behavior Description Virtual:X On EFFECT > VRT:X > Use the Next/Previous buttons to enable/disable Virtual:X. When enabled (On), all inputs will produce a virtual sound technology that simulates the effect of having overhead sound. When disabled (Off), all sources will playback without virtualization.
Using Button Combinations There are other functions that are triggered by different button combinations on the sound bar. Buttons are located here. Function LED Behavior Factory Reset All LEDs will flash 3 times VIZIO TV Remote Control Description Reset the sound bar to the factory default settings. To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth( ) and Volume Down (—) buttons for 5 seconds. Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set.
Programming the Sound Bar You can program your sound bar to accept TV remote IR commands. • Press the SETUP button on the remote, then use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Prg Remote. • Use the Next/Previous buttons to toggle through Learn Vol -, Learn Vol +, and Learn Mute. Function Learn Volume Down Learn Vol- LED Behavior Waiting to learn: Flash from bottom to top and back continuously. Learn Volume Up Learn Learn Learning confirmed: All of the LEDs will blink twice.
Bluetooth Pairing To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device: 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button 2. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO M215a) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device. 3. Now you can play audio from your Bluetooth device. Volume can be controlled on both your source device and the sound bar. Bluetooth Device on the sound bar or remote control for five (5) seconds.
Using Bluetooth Mode 1. Your sound bar supports music streaming from devices with Bluetooth capability. 2. Once you have paired your source device to the sound bar your device should remain paired (within range). 3. If the source is changed back to Bluetooth, any paired Bluetooth device will reconnect automatically. 4. If the input is changed, the Bluetooth device will disconnect. (Device compatibility will vary, see your device’s documentation for more information.
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. • Auto Muting: If playing audio from the sound bar, the VA will play over the original source audio for 10 seconds.
Connecting to a Voice Assistant Turn on the AUTO VA Settings: 1. Press the Setup button and use the up/down buttons to go to the AUTO VA setting. 2. Use the left/right buttons to change the setting to AUX/BT or BOTH (depending on how you connect). Using the AUX VA Port to Connect (If there is no AUX port on the VA device, use a Bluetooth connection instead.) • Use a 3.5mm audio cable to connect the AUX VA port on the sound bar to an AUX port on your voice assistant device.
Advanced Setup 3.5mm to RCA Cable Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop HDMI Cable* Media Player USB Drive** Digital Optical Cable Game Console Always use HDMI 2.0 certified cables. Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.
Connecting with HDMI ARC HDMI In Blu-ray Player Cable/Satellite Box OR HDMI (eARC) Out to TV HDMI (ARC) port on your TV* HDMI cables transmit both audio and video. To view video from these devices: Dolby Vision® Compatible HDMI ports pass through the highestquality audio and video formats. 1. Turn the sound bar on. 2. Set the sound bar input to HDMI In. 3. Set your TV input to the same HDMI port that the sound bar is connected to. * HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer.
Connecting with HDMI ARC What is HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)? • Using HDMI ARC, your TV can send audio to the sound bar using an HDMI cable. • Connect your sound bar to your TV’s HDMI ARC port using an HDMI cable that is ARC compatible. To connect using HDMI*: 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the back of your TV. 2. Connect the other end to the HDMI (eARC) port on your sound bar. 3.
Connecting a Subwoofer What does pairing mean? Pairing means to wirelessly connect. The subwoofer has already been paired with the sound bar by VIZIO. However, the subwoofer may need to be re-linked to the sound bar if there is no sound coming from the subwoofer. 1 2 Surrounds L AC IN AC IN R ON / OFF ON / OFF Back of subwoofer First confirm that the power LED is illuminated. Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the back of the subwoofer for 5 seconds.
Wall-mounting 1 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil. 940±2mm Bracket Screw NOT INCLUDED WITH SOUND BAR * 8.
Wall-mounting 3 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.
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Help & Troubleshooting There is no power. • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your sound bar. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug a different device into the electrical outlet to verify that the outlet is working correctly. • Increase the volume. Press VOLUME UP on the remote control or on the top of your sound bar. • Press MUTE on the remote to ensure the sound bar is not muted.
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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.
Legal & Compliance Specifications Sound Bar: Subwoofer: Connections: Sound Pressure Level* (System): Frequency Response (System): Voltage: Compliances: * One 1.66" x 3.48" (42.3 x 88.5 mm) Full Range Driver for each channel (1 for left, 1 for right) One 0.79" (20 mm) Tweeter for each channel (1 for left, 1 for right) One 5" (127 mm) Driver One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One Optical (Toslink) HDMI (eARC) HDMI In One 3.5mm AUX Voice Assistant Bluetooth One USB (Supports .WAV and .
Legal & Compliance ® The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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