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USER MANUAL Model: SB2020n-G6M VIZIO 20" 2.0 Channel Sound Bar with Bluetooth 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. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings.
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• The wall socket should be located near your Unit and be easily accessible • Keep your Unit away from moisture. Do not expose your Unit to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into your Unit, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. • 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents .........................................................................................................................5 Controls & Connections ...............................................................................................................6 First-Time Setup............................................................................................................................8 Using the Remote ...........................................................
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PACKAGE CONTENTS Sound Bar Stereo RCA to 3.
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port Sub Out Subwoofer Out USB* USB In OPTICAL Digital Optical Audio In English - 6 AUX Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) * Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.
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Top of Sound Barr Power Press to turn sound bar on or off. Input Press to change the audio source. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. (See ‘Bluetooth Audio Pairing’ for more information.
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FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 1 CHOOSE ONE CABLE* AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. To connect the sound bar directly to your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc.) see your device’s user manual. † When using the digital input, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM -or(B) connect directly to your Blu-ray/other source; some TVs do not pass through digital audio. English - 8 3.
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2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
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3 4 Top Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. Top Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. 5 Input Turn on your TV and sound bar. The sound bar will automatically begin searching for an active input.
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USING THE REMOTE Power Press to turn on or off. Input *Press to change the input source Display Displays sound bar settings Menu Press to access the menu settings. Enter/Play/Pause Press to select an option, play or pause. Long press will announce the current audio input. Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Up/Down Press to cycle through settings and options Mute Press to mute/unmute. Next Press to skip to the next track.
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For the best surround sound experience, position the sound as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level (approx. 2-3 feet off the floor). Sound bar is centered below the TV. (If your TV permits it, you can also slide the sound bar underneath the TV.
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LED INDICATOR Press the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to access the different functions and acoustic settings of the sound bar. Each function and setting will be displayed on the remote control’s LCD display. The LED Indicators will behave differently with each function.
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Function Equalizer Mode EQ LED Behavior A high tone double beep indicates Movie mode, while a low tone double beep indicates Music mode. Treble Level Treble High tone double beep: Max level Description Press the Next/Previous button to toggle between two preset equalizer settings: Movie or Music. Note: Movie mode is on by default Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the treble level.
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Function Eco Power On/Off EcoPwr Speaker Test Spkr Test LED Behavior A high tone double beep indicates On, while a low tone double beep indicates Off. — Description Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Eco Power Mode. When enabled (On), the sound bar will go into standby after a period of inactivity. The sound bar will automatically turn off when no audio signal is detected. Off disables this feature. Press the Play/Pause button to activate the speaker test function.
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Function LED Behavior Power LED PwrLED TV Remote VZtv Rmt English - 16 A high tone double beep indicates On, while a low tone double beep indicates Off. A high tone double beep indicates On, while a low tone double beep indicates Off. Description Turns the Power Indicator LED light off and on while in use. Press the Next/ Previous buttons to toggle between On and Off. Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes.
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PROGRAMMING THE SOUND BAR You can program the sound bar to accept TV remote IR commands. Press the Menu button on the remote, then use the up/down buttons to navigate to Learn. Use the next/previous buttons to toggle through Learn Vol -, Learn Vol+, and Learn Mute. Function Learn Volume Down Learn Vol- Learn Volume Up Learn Vol+ Learn Mute Learn Mute LED Behavior Description The LED indicator will flash yellow when learning and will turn solid once it has successfully recognized the TV remote.
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USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS Buttons are located here. There are 3 functions that are triggered by 3 different button combinations on the sound bar. Function Factory Reset LED Behavior LED will flash 3 times. VIZIO TV Remote Control Eco Power Mode English - 18 A high tone double beep indicates On, while a low tone double beep indicates Off. A high tone double beep indicates On, while a low tone double beep indicates Off. Description Reset the sound bar to the factory default settings.
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BLUETOOTH PAIRING To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device: 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar for five (5) seconds or select the BT Pair option from the display remote menu. When the sound bar is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicator on the front display panel will turn blue and start blinking. Once the device is paired, the LED Indicator will stop blinking. 2. 3. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB2020) using your Bluetooth device.
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USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your sound bar supports music streaming from smartphones, tablets, and computers with Bluetooth capability. Device compatibility will vary, see your device’s documentation for more information. • Once you have paired your source device to the sound bar, as long as you stay within range of the sound bar, your device should remain paired. • If the input is changed, the Bluetooth device will disconnect.
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ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE USB Thumb Drive* 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE Optional: Use the included RCA adapter to connect if needed. Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Network Media Player Game Console *Supports .WAV and.MP3 file format playback only.
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Award-Winning Customer Care At Your Convenience. NEED HELP? Go to: support.vizio.com Find help with: • New product setup • Connecting your devices • Technical problems • Product updates and more Live chat support available You can also contact our support team at: Phone: (877) 698-4946 Text Message: (205) 301-3729 Note: This number accepts SMS/MMS messages only. No voice calls are accepted. Message and data rates may apply. (U.S. only).
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HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING There is no power. There is no sound. I hear buzzing or humming. The remote isn’t working. English - 24 • 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.
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LIMITED WARRANTY United States and Canada BY USING YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. BEFORE USING YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY, DO NOT USE THE VIZIO PRODUCT AND, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF PURCHASE, RETURN IT FOR A REFUND TO THE AUTHORIZED RETAILER WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT.
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Types of Service Displays that are 30 inches or larger will usually be repaired in-home. If in-home repair is not available, VIZIO will provide other service options. Displays that are 40 inches or larger may be eligible for in-home replacement if in-home repair is not available. Both in-home repair and in-home replacement require complete and easy access to the product and neither includes de-installation or re-installation of the product. In-home repair and in-home replacement are subject to availability.
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Exceptions to Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THE BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER, THEN: (1) you must notify VIZIO in writing within sixty (60) days of the date that you purchased the product; (2) your written notification must be mailed to VIZIO at 39 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618, Attn: Legal Department; and (3) your written notification must include (a) your name, (b) your address, (c) the date you purchased the product, and (d) a cl
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Specifications Sound Bar: Inputs: Sound Pressure Level (System): Frequency Response (System): Voltage: Compliances: English - 28 One 1.61" x 2.24" Full Range Driver for each channel (1 for left, 1 for right) One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One Optical (Toslink) One USB (Supports .WAV and .
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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.
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IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Battery Disposal and Recycling You must dispose of this product properly, according to local laws and regulations. Because this product contains electronic components and/or a battery, it must be disposed of separately from household waste.
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The Bluetooth® word mark and Logos are registered trademark 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. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS TruVolume is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For DTS patents, see http://patents.
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