VIZIO M-Series All-in-One M213ad-K8 Immersive Sound Bar User Manual

VIZIO M-Series All-in-One M213ad-K8 Immersive Sound Bar

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.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other Unit (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades, with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the ends where the plug is  located, near convenience receptacles, or where they exit from the Unit.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the stand, tripod, or bracket specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the Unit. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/Unit combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this Unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the Unit has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the Unit, the Unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to your Unit.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning your Unit. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner on your Unit. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
• Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to ensure compatibility.
• When moving your Unit from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form in the housing. Wait before turning on your Unit to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage.
• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the Unit are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of your Unit and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place your Unit in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push any object into the slots and openings on your Unit. Do not place any objects on the top of your Unit. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on your Unit.
• Do not block the subwoofer ports. Allow for 1-2 inches of space around all sides for ventilation.
• WARNING: Exposure to loud sounds can damage your hearing causing hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears). With continued exposure to loud noises, ears may become accustomed to the sound level, which may result in permanent damage to hearing without any noticeable discomfort.
• When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into your Unit. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• 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.

Package Contents

Controls & Connections

*Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.
**Only use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device. See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 15 for more information.

First-time Setup

1. Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV.*(Not all cables are included.)*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.
   **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.
2. Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
3. Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote.
4. 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. After turning on both your TV and sound bar, it will automatically begin searching for an active input.* The LED indicator on the front of the sound bar will begin cycling in different colors through inputs until an audio source is detected.**You can press the INPUT button to switch between audio sources. For example, if you connected your TV to HDMI, set the sound bar to HDMI.*Occurs only during first-time setup.
   **Auto detect function only occurs once when the sound bar is first powered on. To enable this feature again, you must do a Factory Reset (see the Using Button Combinations section for more information) or press and hold the INPUT button for 4 seconds.

Using the Remote

Proper Placement

For the best surround sound experience, position the sound bar as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level (approx. 2-3 ft. off the floor).

Mode & Level Settings

The LED indicators will behave differently with each function.

Using Button Combinations

Other functions are triggered by different button combinations on the sound bar.

Programming the Sound Bar

You can program your sound bar to accept TV remote IR commands.Point both the sound bar and TV remotes towards the front of the sound bar when programming.

Bluetooth Pairing

To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device:

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote for five (5) seconds.
2. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO M213ad) 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.In Bluetooth pairing mode, the LED indicators on the display panel on the front of the sound bar will light up from left to right continuously. Once the device is paired, the LED indicators will stop flashing.

Using Bluetooth Mode

1. Your sound bar supports music streaming from devices with Bluetooth capability. (Device compatibility will vary; see your device’s documentation for more information.)
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 (will stay connected if Auto VA BT is on).

Maximizing Signal

A Bluetooth signal has a range of up to 30 feet. Keep in mind that Bluetooth is a compressed audio format, so streamed music may lose some integrity when compared to a wired connection. Try the following if your sound quality is less than optimal:

• If you hear any break-up or disconnect while streaming music from your device, move the source device closer to the sound bar.
• Be sure that there are no solid obstructions in the line of sight between the sound bar and the source device.
• Other wireless devices can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, wireless video baby monitors, cordless phones, and microwave ovens. Turning off or moving these devices may improve Bluetooth range.

Your sound bar is not equipped with a microphone, so it cannot operate as a hands-free device for a smartphone.

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. If continued after the 10 seconds, the VA audio will mute the original source audio. Once the VA audio is stopped, the original source audio will resume.

Setup Tips:

• If the VA audio is too low, adjust the volume from the VA device.
• If the start of the response from the VA is cut off, enable “Start of Request” from your VA app settings.
• To disable the VA function, press and hold the INPUT button on the remote for 10 seconds to turn on or off. Refer to Auto VA on page 10 for more information.

Using the AUX VA Port to Connect

(If there is no AUX port on the VA device, use a Bluetooth connection instead.)

1. 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.
2. Press and hold the INPUT button on the remote for 10 seconds to enable/disable AUX VA mode.

Using Bluetooth to Connect

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote for three (3) seconds. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO M213ad) using your VA device app. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
2.  After successful pairing, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the remote for 10 seconds to enable/disable Bluetooth VA mode.

Advanced Setup

*Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.

Connecting with HDMI ARC

HDMI (ARC/eARC) port on your TV*

* HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.

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. From the AUDIO menu on your TV, change the Digital Audio setting to Dolby Digital or Digital.
4. From the SYSTEM menu, enable CEC and ARC/eARC (SAC)† functions.
5. From the CEC menu, select Device Discovery to register the sound bar with the TV.

* The following steps are for use with a VIZIO TV, steps may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
† CEC Function naming may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.

Wall-mounting

1. Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil.
2. Install the wall mount brackets to the wall. Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs, drywall anchors (for drywall), or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls). Bracket Screw* (Not included with sound bar)
   • Suggested screw size: 3.5 mm diameter, 1.63″ minimum lengthScrews for attaching the bracket to the wall are not included. Choose the screw type and length appropriate to your home’s construction. If in doubt, consult a professional installer.
3. 

Hang the sound bar on the wall mount backets then slide down to lock in place.

Help & Troubleshooting

Limited Warranty

UNITED STATES

By using this VIZIO product, you accept all VIZIO Terms and Conditions, including all the Terms of Warranty, BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, and Class Action Waiver. 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. You have the right to opt out of the Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver within 60 calendar days of your purchase. Please refer to the full section “Binding Arbitration Agreement; Class Action Waiver” below for more details and instructions for opt-out. Full Terms and Conditions may be viewed at vizio.com/en/terms/terms-of-service.

How Long does This Warranty last

For non-commercial use, VIZIO warrants the product on the terms set forth below for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. For commercial use, VIZIO warrants this product on the terms set forth below for ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase.

What This Warranty Covers

VIZIO warrants the product against defects in materials and workmanship when the product is used normally in accordance with VIZIO’s user guides and manuals. Except where restricted by law, this warranty applies only to the original purchaser of a new product. The purchase must have been made from an authorized retailer in the United States (including Puerto Rico). The product must also be located in the country where it was purchased at the time of warranty service.

How to Get Service

Before obtaining warranty service, you may visit www.vizio.com for additional help and troubleshooting. To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Customer Support by going to support.vizio.com and selecting Contact Us. You can also call Customer Support (US): 855-209-4106.

Your Obligations Before Service

You must obtain pre-authorization before sending your product to a VIZIO service center. You may be required to supply a purchase receipt (or copy) to show that the product is within the warranty period.
When you return a product to a VIZIO service center, you must ship the product in its original packaging or in packaging that affords an equal degree of protection. VIZIO Technical Support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the product to the VIZIO service center.

ALL USER DATA AND DOWNLOADED APPLICATIONS STORED ON A PRODUCT WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME IN-HOME AND ALL SHIP-IN WARRANTY SERVICE. If this occurs, your product will be restored to its original state. You will be responsible for restoring all applicable user data and downloaded applications. Recovery and reinstallation of user data and downloaded applications is not covered under this warranty. In order to protect your personal information, VIZIO recommends that you always clear all personal information from the product before it is serviced, regardless of the servicer.

VIZIO’s Responsibilities

If VIZIO determines that a product is covered by this warranty, VIZIO will (at its option) repair or replace it, or refund the purchase price to you. There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period. Replacement parts may be new or recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts and VIZIO’s labor are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty service, whichever is longer.

Opt-Out Instructions

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 clear statement that you wish to opt out of the binding arbitration agreement and class action waiver. In addition, you may pursue a claim in small claims court in your county of residence (if in the United States) or in Orange County, California. In such case, the provisions of the section titled “Binding Arbitration Agreement; Class Action Waiver (U.S. Residents)” will not apply.

Exclusions and Limitations

TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WILL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. VIZIO WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF VIZIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF THE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER REMEDY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING VIZIO’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, NO MATTER WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT), VIZIO MAY, AT ITS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OPTION AND IN ITS DISCRETION, REPAIR OR REPLACE YOUR PRODUCT, OR REFUND ITS PURCHASE PRICE. AS NOTED, SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

How the Law Applies

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state and province to province. This warranty applies to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.

General

No employee or agent of VIZIO may modify this warranty. If any term of this warranty, other than the class action waiver, is found to be unenforceable, that term will be severed from this warranty and all other terms will remain in effect. If the class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entire section titled “Binding Arbitration Agreement; Class Action Waiver (U.S. Residents Only)” will not apply. This warranty applies to the maximum extent not prohibited by law.

Changes to Warranty

This warranty may change without notice, but any change will not affect your original warranty. Check www.vizio.com for the most current version.

Specifications

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