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Vizio SB4020M-A0 manual

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  • Page 1

    MODEL SB4020M-A0 VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Y our Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. T o 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 [...]

  • Page 3

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Home Theater Sound Bar Quick Start Guide MODEL SB4020M-A0 VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Power Adapter for Sound Bar 1 Wall Mount Brackets (2) 3.5mm to RCA Stereo Audio Cable Remote Control with Battery 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable Wall Mount Template[...]

  • Page 4

    CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Power Press to turn on or off. Volume Up/Down Press to increase or decrease overall volume. Input Press to change input source. 2 Info Display Displays volume, input, and other information. Power Light When Sound Bar is on, this light is on.[...]

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    Digital Optical In Power Port Service Port (For use by authorized service technician only.) 3 SUB OUT Wall Mount Posts SUB OUT SUB OUT SUB OUT Digital Coaxial In Analog 3.5mm In Subwoofer Out[...]

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    FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 4 SUB OUT DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE* BETTER DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE* BETTER 3.5MM CABLE GOOD GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE *Not Included AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV BETTER GOOD CHOOSE ONE CABLE:[...]

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    5 Connect the Sound Bar to your TV using one of the connection types to the left. Choose the best possible connection type. Be sure the TV port is an audio output, not an audio input. SUB OUT[...]

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    6 3 SUB OUT SUB OUT 2 Plug the power adapter into the Sound Bar Plug the appropriate end of the power cable into the power adapter.[...]

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    7 SUB OUT 4 Plug the power cable into a power outlet.[...]

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    8 5 For the best surround sound experience, position the speakers as shown. Sound Bar is centered below the TV, close to ear level.[...]

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    7 9 Setup is complete. If there is no sound coming from the Sound Bar, or if you experience other issues, turn to page 18 for help and troubleshooting tips. 6 Turn your TV on, then press the Power button on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on. Press the Input (IN) button on the remote until your connection type is displayed. (Analog In, for example[...]

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    USING THE REMOTE 10 SRS TruVolume When on, SRS TruVolume intelligently normalizes volume fluctuations due to television commercials or channel changes. SRS TruSurround HD When on, SRS TruSurround HD delivers enveloping, immersive surround sound, making every seat in the room the “sweet spot”. Power Press to turn on or off. Volume Up Press to in[...]

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    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. 11 THE SOUND BAR INFO DISPLAY To conserve en[...]

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    WALL MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR 12 1 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. 2 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the locations of the 4 bracket holes using a pencil. CENTER LINE LEA VE THIS SP A CE BE[...]

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    13 3 4 SUB OUT SUB OUT Use the cable management hook to route your audio cables to your TV. Attach the brackets to the wall as shown. Gently hang the Sound Bar on the brackets using the wall mount posts on the back of the Bar. The screws and anchors depicted are not included. The appropriate screws and anchors will depend on the material of your wa[...]

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    REPLACING THE REMOTE BATTERY 1 2 Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the slot as shown. Gently push down on the tab, then press and pull downward on the battery cover to open. When replacing an old battery with a new CR2032, be sure that the + sign on the battery is facing up. Push the battery cover until it clicks back into place.[...]

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    15 SUB OUT ADVANCED SETUP Game Console Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Network Media Player Connect up to three different devices to the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples–you can use any device). To listen to a device, change the input source on the Sound Bar. DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE* 3.5MM CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE* *Not Included RCA CABLE* Powered[...]

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    16 14” & 15.6” THIN+LIGHT With uncompromising performance, and premium picture and audio quality in a remarkably thin profile, the VIZIO Thin+Light is the Ultrabook that’s impossible to ignore. Ultra-respon- sive and ultra-portable, the VIZIO Thin+Light boots up instantly and goes wherever you do. If good things come in small packages, th[...]

  • Page 19

    17 VIZIO RECOMMENDS 3D BLU-RAY ™ PLAYER WITH WIRELESS INTERNET APPS The VI ZI O 3 D Bl u-r ay ™ Pl ayer wi t h Wir eless Int ernet Apps deli ver s br eat ht ak ing 3 D and 1 0 8 0p Ful l H D v ideo per f ormance wi t h up to 7 . 1 chann els of cr y s t al-clear digit al surround soun d . It’ s s t ylishly slim wi t h an easy slot - load desig[...]

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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 cords are securely connected. • Plug a different device into the electrical outlet to verify that the outlet is working correctly . • T o conser ve power , the Sound Bar shuts off automatically a[...]

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    DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? LET US HELP! YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT Phone: Email: Web: (877) 878-4946 (TOLL-FREE) techsupport @ VI ZIO . com www.VI ZIO.com/support Hours of operation: M onday - F riday : 5 AM TO 9 PM (PST) S aturday - S unday : 8 AM TO 4 PM (PST) The V I Z IO support team is highly trained and is based in the Unite[...]

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    ON P ARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in ma terials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Product covered by this warranty is determined to be [...]

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    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 installa tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate r[...]

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    © 2012 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 120808OC-NC[...]