M-Series™ 2.1.5
User Manual
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Model: M215a-J6
Please read this guide before using the product.
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Accessibility
Contact VIZIO for accessibility support at:
Email: accessibility@vizio.com
Phone: 1-877-698-4746
Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver
This purchase is subject to full VIZIO Terms and Conditions, including Binding Arbitration Agreement and
Class Action Waiver, which may be viewed at vizio.com/en/terms/terms-of-service.
By using this device, you accept those Terms and Conditions.
You have the right to opt out of the Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver within 60 calendar
days of your purchase. Please refer to the Limited Warranty section of this User Manual or view the full VIZIO
Terms and Conditions for opt-out instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within dened design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or re. 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 ampliers) 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 t 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 specied by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the stand, tripod, or bracket specied 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 qualied 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 o the power before connecting other components to your Unit.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning your Unit. A damp cloth is sucient 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 re, 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 re 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 owing into your Unit. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in re 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 re or electric shock.
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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. Continued use of your Unit may cause re or electric shock.
• Do not install your Unit in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating your Unit in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause re or electric
shock.
• Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your Unit.
• When unplugging your Unit, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause re or electric shock. When
your Unit will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.
• Insert the remote control batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarity may cause the battery to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the
operator.
• Read and follow all warnings printed on the Unit.
• WARNING: This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a re or shock hazard, do not place any container lled with liquid near the equipment (such as a vase or
ower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain, or moisture.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion or re if batteries are mistreated. Replace only with the same or specied type.
• Do not leave the batteries exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Do not disassemble the batteries or dispose of it in re.
• If the main wall plug or the appliance coupler is disconnected, the disconnected device will remain readily operable upon reconnection to an appropriate power source.
• No open ames, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the Unit.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• The equipment shall be used at maximum 35 degree C ambient temperature.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this Unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lighting ash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of not
isolated dangerous voltage within the
appliance that may be sucient magnitude
to constitute a risk of shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and servicing instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Warning: This equipment is a Class II or
double insulated electrical appliance. It
has been designed in such a way that it
does not require a safety connection to
electrical earth.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................1
Controls & Connections ............................................................................................................................2
First-time Setup .........................................................................................................................................6
Using the Remote ......................................................................................................................................11
Proper Placement ......................................................................................................................................12
Mode & Level Settings ............................................................................................................................... 13
Using Button Combinations ......................................................................................................................17
Programming the Sound Bar ....................................................................................................................18
Bluetooth Pairing .......................................................................................................................................19
Using Bluetooth Mode ...............................................................................................................................20
Connecting to a Voice Assistant .............................................................................................................. 21
Advanced Setup .........................................................................................................................................23
Connecting with HDMI ARC ......................................................................................................................24
Connecting a Subwoofer ...........................................................................................................................26
Wall-mounting ............................................................................................................................................27
Product Registration and Support ...........................................................................................................29
Help & Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................30
Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................................31
Legal & Compliance ...................................................................................................................................34
Specications ............................................................................................................................................35
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Package Contents
VIZIO
Sound Bar
HDMI Cable
Wall Mount
Template
Wireless Subwoofer
Digital Optical
Cable
2 x Wall
Mount Screws
Remote Control
with 2x AAA Batteries
Mount Brackets
(Sound Bar)
User Manual
2 x Power Cables
2 x Wall
Quick Start
Guide
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Controls & Connections
Back of Sound Bar
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Power Port
AUX In
Analog Audio In
(Stereo 3.5mm)
*
AUX VA
Analog Audio In
(Stereo 3.5mm)
*
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
HDMI Out (eARC)
to TV
**
Supports .WAV and .MP3 le format playback only.
Digital Optical
Audio In
USB** In
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Controls & Connections
Top of Sound Bar
Power
Press to turn on or o.
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Press to change the audio source.
Input
Bluetooth Input
Hold to pair.
(See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.)
Increase or decrease the
Volume
loudness of the audio.
Power Port
Controls & Connections
Back of Subwoofer
LED Indicator
AC IN ON / OFF
Power Button
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First-time Setup
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1
(Not all cables are included.)
Back of Sound Bar
Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV.*
*
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.
3.5mm to
RCA cable
OR
First-time Setup
HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE
Installation Guide | Models:
Do not use HDMI In for rst-time setup.
See “Advanced Setup” on page 23 to
connect other devices to your sound bar.
Be sure the TV port is an audio
output, not an audio input.
BEST
HDMI ARC
Cable
OR
**
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.
Digital Optical
Cable
**
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First-time Setup
Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown.
2
Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
Back of Sound Bar
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First-time Setup
AC IN ON / OFF
Surrounds
L
R
Back of Subwoofer
AC IN ON / OFF
3
4
5
Connect the power cable to
the subwoofer.
Plug the power cable into a
power outlet.
The subwoofer should
automatically power on and
link to the sound bar when
plugged in. The LED will glow
to solid to confirm.
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First-time Setup
Remove the battery cover by gently
6
8
*Occurs only during rst-time set up.
**Auto detect function only occurs once when the sound bar is rst powered on. To enable this feature
again, you must do a Factory Reset (see the Using Button Combinations on page 17 for more
information) or press and hold the INPUT button for 3 seconds.
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sliding it away from the remote.
To p To p
When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with
this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries.
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.
Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will stop the auto
detect function.
For example, if you connected your TV to HDMI (ARC), set the
sound bar to HDMI eARC.
**
7
Insert the included batteries and gently
slide the battery cover back into place.
Input Power
Using the Remote
Change the input source.
Input
(Long press for Auto Input Search.)
Bluetooth
Press to go to Bluetooth Mode
(Long press for Pairing Mode)
Previous
Return to previous track.
(Changes audio settings in menu)
Up/Down
Cycle through settings and options
EQ Settings
Change equalizer settings
Level Settings
Change audio leveling settings
Mute
Mute/unmute.
(Long press to turn LED power indicator on/o )
Displays Sound Bar Settings
Display
*
Power
Turn on or o
OK
Select an option, play or pause.
(Long press for info)
Next
Skip to the next track.
(Changes audio settings in Menu)
Volume +/-
Increase and decrease volume
Setup Settings
Change setup settings
Eect Settings
Change audio eect settings
*Press INPUT and
Specic inputs will show a dierent LED color:
• AUX In: Green
• AUX VA: Violet
• Digital Optical: Red
• HDMI (eARC): Magenta
Previous
to select previous input.
• HDMI In: Yellow
• Bluetooth: Blue
• USB: Orange
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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.
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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.
Function LED Behavior Description
LED Indicators are located here.
Equalizer Mode
EQ
Bass Level
Bass
Treble Level
Treble
Dialogue Level
Dialogue
Subwoofer Level
Sub Lvl
Movie
Music
Two center LEDs
indicate bass level 0.
Two center LEDs
indicate treble level 0.
LED at the bottom
indicates dialogue
level 0.
Two center LEDs
indicate subwoofer
level is 0.
Direct
Press the EQ button and use the Up/Down buttons to toggle between preset equalizer
settings: Movie, Music, Direct, and Game.
Game
Note: Movie mode is on by default.
LEVEL > Bass > Use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease the bass level.
The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing level and to the bottom with
decreasing level.
LEVEL > Treble > Use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease the treble level.
The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing level and to the bottom with
decreasing level.
LEVEL > Dialogue > Use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease the dialogue
level. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing level and to the bottom with
decreasing level.
LEVEL > Sub Lvl > Use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease the level of the
subwoofer. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing level and to the bottom
with decreasing level.
Note: Decreasing the level to the minimum turns o the subwoofer.
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Mode & Level Settings
Function LED Behavior Description
Info
Auto VA
Eco Power Mode
Eco Pwr
Input Search
Input Srch
Program Remote
Prg Remote
Power LED
PwrLED
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Info
Auto VA
Learn
—
BT
Both
Eco Power Mode
On
Eco Power Mode
O
The LED indicator
color will change
per specic input.
Waiting to learn:
Flash from bottom
to top and back
continuously.
Power LED On
Power LED On
SETUP > Info > OK to have the sound bar verbally announce the current sound bar input
and audio type being played with corresponding LED indicators.
SETUP > Auto VA > Use the Next/Previous buttons to toggle between connecting the
sound bar to a Voice Assistant through both, Bluetooth (BT), AUX or o. Refer to Connecting
O
AUX
to a Voice Assistant on page 21 for more information.
Note: Default setting is AUX.
SETUP > EcoPwr > Use the Next/Previous buttons to enable/disable Eco Power Mode.
When ON, the sound bar will go into standby after a period of inactivity. The sound bar will
automatically turn o when no audio signal is detected. O disables this feature.
Note: Default setting is O
SETUP > Input Search > OK to initiate an automatic input detection sequence. This is the
same as a long key press of the INPUT button on the remote. Specic inputs will show a
dierent LED color:
• AUX In: Green
• AUX VA: Violet
• Digital Optical: Red
SETUP > PrgRemote > Use the Next/Previous buttons and OK button to toggle and
select and program your TV remote to control the Volume Down, Volume Up, and Mute
functions on your sound bar. See the
more information.
SETUP > PwrLED > Use the Next/Previous buttons and OK button to enable/disable the
Power LED. Voice notications will also be enabled/disabled.
• HDMI In: Yellow
• HDMI (eARC): Magenta
Programing the Sound Bar on page 18
section for
Function LED Behavior Description
AV Delay
AV Delay
Reset Audio or
Reset All
Reset All
LED at the
bottom indicates
no delay.
All LEDs will ash
3 times when
settings are reset.
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.
SETUP > Reset Audio or Reset All > Use the Next/Previous buttons to reset either Audio
or All settings. Press the OK button to select.
Audio - Only audio settings, such as bass and treble levels, will be reset.
All - All paired Bluetooth devices will be unpaired and all settings will be lost. All
programmed IR remotes will also be removed. See the
more information.
Mode & Level Settings
Factory Reset on page 17
for
Speaker Test
Spkr Test
VIZIO Remote
VZtvRmt
DTS TruVolume
TruVol
—
Remote On
Remote O
TruVolume On
TruVolume O
SETUP > Spkr Test > OK to activate the speaker test function. A voice will begin calling out
each speaker beginning with
missing, check the connection and run the speaker test function again.
SETUP > VZtvRmt > Use the Next/Previous buttons to enable/disable VIZIO TV
Remotes. When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the sound
bar (using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume.
EFFECT > TruVol > Use the Next/Previous buttons to enable/disable TruVolume. When
enabled (On), TruVolume provides a consistent and comfortable volume level for a more
enjoyable listening experience.
Note: Default setting is O.
left
(Left, Right, and subwoofer-white noise). If any of these are
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Mode & Level Settings
Function LED Behavior Description
DTS Virtual:X
VRT :X
Virtual:X On
Virtual:X O
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 eect of
having overhead sound. When disabled (O), all sources will playback without virtualization.
Night Mode
Night
Dolby Audio, Dolby
Atmos, or DTS audio
format is detected.
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Night Mode On
Night Mode O
Dolby Atmos: Green
Dolby Audio: White
DTS Audio: Amber
EFFECT > Night > Use the Next/Previous buttons to enable/disable Night Mode. When
enabled (On), the sound bar will lower bass frequency levels to provide a more quiet
environment (ideal for apartment living and homes with sleeping children).
Note: Night mode will set to O after a power cycle.
Dolby Audio and DTS are available on the HDMI eARC, HDMI In, and Digital Optical
inputs. Dolby Atmos is available on HDMI eARC and HDMI In when connected to
supported devices and streaming services.
When a Dolby or DTS signal is detected, the bottom indicator LED will light up for 5 seconds
before fading away.
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 Description
Factory
Reset
VIZIO TV Remote
Control
Eco Power Mode
All LEDs will
ash 3 times
Enable VIZIO
TV remote
Disable VIZIO
TV remote
Enable
Eco Power
Disable
Eco Power
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.
Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and adjust the volume
of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function, Press and Hold the Power ( ) and
Volume Up ( + ) buttons for 5 seconds.
When the Eco Power mode setting is enabled, the sound bar will automatically
power down after a period of inactivity. When disabled, the sound bar will remain
powered on until you turn it o. To enable/disable this function,
Power
( ) and Volume Down (—) buttons for 5 seconds.
Note: Eco Power Mode setting is OFF by default.
Press and Hold
the
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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 LED Behavior Description
Learn Volume Down
Learn Vol-
Learn Volume Up
Learn Vol+
Learn Mute
Learn Mute
Point both the sound bar and TV
remotes towards the front of the
sound bar when programming.
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Waiting to learn:
Flash from bottom
to top and back
continuously.
Learning conrmed:
All of the LEDs will
blink twice.
Press the OK button to put the sound bar into learning mode. While the sound bar is in
learning mode, press the Volume Down button on the TV remote control.
Press the OK button to put the sound bar into learning mode. While the sound bar is in
learning mode, press the Volume Up button on the TV remote control.
Press the OK button to put the sound bar into learning mode. While the sound bar is in
learning mode, press the Mute button on the TV remote control.
Turn o your TV speakers when
programming your sound bar.
Bluetooth Pairing
To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device:
1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote control for ve (5) seconds.
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 Button Located at the Top of Sound Bar
The LED indicators on the display panel on the front of the sound
bar will light up sequentially from bottom to top and back again.
Once the device is paired, the LED indicators will stop flashing.
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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.
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.
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Your sound bar is not equipped with a
microphone, so it cannot operate as a
hands-free device for a smartphone.
Reduce the volume levels on your device and
on the sound bar before pressing Play. High
volume levels can damage your hearing.
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 Benets:
• 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.
Make sure your sound bar is turned ON and Eco Power setting is
turned OFF. Refer to Eco Power mode on page 14 to disable.
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, use the display remote to turn the Auto VA feature to OFF. Refer to Auto VA on
page 14 for more information.
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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.
Connect to the AUX VA port only
OR
3.5mm Audio Cable
Using Bluetooth to Connect
• Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote for three (3) seconds. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO
M215a) using your VA device app. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
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Advanced Setup
3.5mm to
RCA Cable
Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop
*
Always use HDMI 2.0 certied cables.
**
Supports .WAV and .MP3 le format playback only.
Media Player
HDMI Cable
Game Console
*
USB Drive
**
Digital Optical
Cable
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Connecting with HDMI ARC
HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE
Installation Guide | Models:
HDMI In
Blu-ray Player
HDMI (eARC)
Out to TV
HDMI (ARC) port on your TV
HDMI cables transmit both audio and video.
To view video from these devices:
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 dier by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
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Cable/Satellite Box
OR
*
Dolby Vision® Compatible
HDMI ports pass through the highestquality audio and video formats.
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. From the AUDIO menu on your TV, change the Digital Audio Setting to Dolby Digital or Bitstream.
4. From the SYSTEM menu, enable CEC and ARC (SAC)† functions.
5. From the CEC menu, select Device Discovery to register the sound bar with the TV.
If you want to use the TV remote to control the sound bar volume:
Enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu.
*
The following steps are for use with a VIZIO TV, steps may dier by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
†
CEC Function naming may dier by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
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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
AC IN 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. The LED on the back
of the subwoofer will begin to blink.
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2
Button Located at the Top of Sound Bar
Press and hold the Power button on the top of the
sound bar for 5 seconds. The LED indicators on the
front will flash 3 times. The subwoofer is now linked
with the sound bar.
Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV.
940±2mm
145±2mm
1
Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil.
Then place the shorter end of the bracket on the two holes you just marked and screw into
2
the wall. Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs, drywall anchors (for drywall), or
concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls).
Screws 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.
WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE
LEAVE THIS SPACE BETWEEN THE SOUND BAR AND YOUR TV
8.58"/ 21,80 cm
MARK HERE
Refer to the "Wall-mounting" section in the User Manual for additional information
Center Line
MARK HERE
Bracket Screw
(Not included with sound bar)
Suggested screw size: 3.5 mm diameter,
Wall-mounting
*
1.63" minimum length
*
Bracket Screw
NOT INCLUDED WITH SOUND BAR
Wall Mount Screw
Screw Size: M4 x 12L (Included with 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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Wall-mounting
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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.
Wall-mount Screw
(Included with sound bar)
Screw size: M4 x 8L
Product Registration and Support
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Updates and Enhancements
Stay up-to-date with important product updates and notications.
More questions? Find answers at:
SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM
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Help & Troubleshooting
• Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your sound bar.
There is no power.
There is no sound.
I hear buzzing or
humming.
The remote isn’t
working.
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• 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.
• Press INPUT on the remote or on the top of your sound bar to select a different input source.
• When using the Digital Optical 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.
• On digital inputs, the input LEDs will flash rapidly and announce “format not supported” if an unsupported
format is present. Set the source to output PCM.
• Your TV may be set to variable audio output. Confirm that the audio output setting is set to FIXED or
STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Consult your TV’s user manual for more detailed information.
• If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume on your source device is turned up and that the device is not muted.
• Ensure all cables and wires are securely connected.
• Connect a different source device (TV, Blu-ray player, etc) to see if the buzzing persists. If it does not, the
problem may be with the original device.
• Connect your device to a different input on the sound bar.
• Replace the remote batteries with new ones.
• Point the remote directly at the center of the sound bar when pressing a button.
• If using a Bluetooth connection, some of the buttons on the remote may not be supported by the streaming
application.
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 This Warranty Lasts
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 aords 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 recertied 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.
Types of Service
Products must be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service. VIZIO is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will cover
return shipping to the customer.
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Limited Warranty
What This Warranty Does Not Cover
This warranty does not cover: (a) cosmetic damage; (b) normal wear and tear; (c) improper operation; (d) improper voltage supply or power surges; (e) signal issues;
(f) damage from shipping; (g) acts of God; (h) customer misuse, modications or adjustments; (i) installation, set-up, or repairs attempted by anyone other than by
a VIZIO authorized service center; (j) products with unreadable or removed serial numbers; (k) products requiring routine maintenance; or (l) products sold “AS IS”,
“CLEARANCE”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller.
What to Do If You Are Not Satised With Service
If you feel VIZIO has not met its obligations under this warranty, you may attempt to resolve the issue informally with VIZIO. If you are unable to resolve the issue
informally and wish to le a formal claim against VIZIO, and if you are a resident of the United States, you must submit your claim to binding arbitration according to the
procedures described below, unless an exception applies. Submitting a claim to binding arbitration means that you do not have the right to have your claim heard by a
judge or jury. Instead your claim will be heard by a neutral arbitrator.
Binding Arbitration Agreement; Class Action Waiver (U.S. Residents Only)
UNLESS YOU HAVE BROUGHT AN ELIGIBLE CLAIM IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT OR HAVE OPTED OUT AS DESCRIBED BELOW, ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM
RELATING IN ANY WAY TO YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS WARRANTY, A BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY, OR THE VIZIO PRODUCT’S SALE, CONDITION OR PERFORMANCE, WILL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY
THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION AND CONDUCTED BY A SINGLE ARBITRATOR APPOINTED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ITS COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES AND ITS SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR CONSUMER-RELATED DISPUTES. You may learn more
about the American Arbitration Association and its rules for arbitration by visiting www.adr.org or by calling 800-778-7879. Since this warranty concerns a transaction
in interstate or international commerce, the Federal Arbitration Act will apply.
The ling fees to begin and carry out arbitration will be shared between you and VIZIO, but in no event will your fees ever exceed the amount allowable by the American
Arbitration Association, at which point VIZIO will cover all additional administrative fees and expenses. VIZIO waives its right to recover attorneys’ fees in connection with
any arbitration under this warranty. If you are the prevailing party in an arbitration to which the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes applies, then
you are entitled to recover attorneys’ fees as the arbitrator may determine.
The dispute will be governed by the laws of the state or territory in which you resided at the time of your purchase (if in the United States). The place of arbitration will
be Irvine, California, or your county of residence (if in the United States). The arbitrator will have no authority to award pUnitive or other damages not measured by the
prevailing party’s actual damages, except as may be required by statute. The arbitrator will not award consequential damages, and any award will be limited to monetary
damages and will include no equitable relief, injunction, or direction to any party other than the direction to pay a monetary amount. Judgment on the award rendered
by the arbitrator will be binding and nal, except for any right of appeal provided by the Federal Arbitration Act, and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Except as may be required by law, neither you nor VIZIO nor an arbitrator may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration under this warranty without
the prior written consent of you and VIZIO.
ANY DISPUTE, WHETHER IN ARBITRATION, IN COURT, OR OTHERWISE, WILL BE CONDUCTED SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. VIZIO AND YOU AGREE THAT NO
PARTY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT OR AUTHORITY FOR ANY DISPUTE TO BE ARBITRATED AS A CLASS ACTION, A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR IN ANY
OTHER PROCEEDING IN WHICH EITHER PARTY ACTS OR PROPOSES TO ACT IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY.
NO ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING WILL BE JOINED, CONSOLIDATED, OR COMBINED WITH ANOTHER ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING WITHOUT THE PRIOR
WRITTEN CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES TO ANY SUCH ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING.
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Limited Warranty
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 notication must be mailed to VIZIO at 39 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618, Attn: Legal Department; and
(3) your written notication 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 specic 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 eect. 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 aect your original warranty. Check www.vizio.com for the most current version.
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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice:
1. Any Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modication to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such
interference.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
1. This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC 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.
3. FCC RF Warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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. Contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options. For more information, visit vizio.com/environment or
call (800) 374-3473..
Software Licenses
All software is provided subject to software license agreements and you agree that you will be bound by such license agreements in addition to other applicable terms of use. By using
the VIZIO products, you agree to the VIZIO Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The VIZIO Terms of Use and Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time and are available to view at
vizio.com/terms and vizio.com/privacy, respectively.
Export Regulations
Customer acknowledges that the VIZIO products, which include technology and software, are subject to customs and export control laws in the United States (“US”). The products may
also be subject to the customs and export control laws and regulations of the country in which the products are manufactured and/or received.
© 2021 VIZIO, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This User Manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written permission of VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO, Inc. has made reasonable eorts to ensure the accuracy of the information
provided herein. All product specications, functionality, features, congurations, performance, design and other product information described herein are subject to change without
notice. VIZIO, Inc. is not responsible for typographical, technical, or descriptive errors. To review the most updated version of this User Manual and the associated Quick Start Setup
guide, go to vizio.com.
VIZIO, the VIZIO logo, the V logo, and other terms and phrases are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc.
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Specications
Legal & Compliance
Sound Bar:
Subwoofer:
Connections:
Sound Pressure Level* (System):
Frequency Response (System):
Voltage:
Compliances:
*
Sound pressure level measured using pink noise at 1 meter, c-weighted.
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)
100 dB
50 Hz - 20 KHz
100-240Vac, 50/60Hz
UL 62368-1, FCC PART15 Class B
HDMI In
One 3.5mm AUX Voice Assistant
Bluetooth
One USB (Supports .WAV and .MP3 format only)
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®
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Denition 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. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, DTS:X, Virtual:X,
the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries. ©
2020 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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© 2021 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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