Vizio M21d-H8R User manual

USER MANUAL
Model: M21d-H8R
VIZIO 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Dual Integrated Subwoofers
Please read this guide before using the product.
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USER MANUAL
Model: M21d-H8R
VIZIO 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Dual Integrated Subwoofers
Please read this guide before using the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within dened 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.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus 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 apparatus (including ampliers) 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 plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus, the apparatus 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 sucient 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 insure 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 cabinet 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 enclosure. 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• 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.
• See the important note and rating located on the back of 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 specied 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.
• Where the MAINS plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• No naked ame sources,such as lighted candles,should be placed on the apparatus.
• 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 apparatus 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
product that may be sucient 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......................................................................................................................................5
Controls & Connections ............................................................................................................................6
Using the Remote ......................................................................................................................................11
Proper Placement ......................................................................................................................................12
Mode & Level Settings...............................................................................................................................13
Using Button Combinations......................................................................................................................16
Programming the Sound Bar ....................................................................................................................17
Bluetooth Pairing.......................................................................................................................................18
Using Bluetooth Mode...............................................................................................................................19
Connecting to a Voice Assistant ..............................................................................................................20
Advanced Setup.........................................................................................................................................22
Connecting with HDMI ARC ......................................................................................................................23
Wall-mounting............................................................................................................................................25
Register Your Product................................................................................................................................27
Customer Service ......................................................................................................................................28
Help & Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................29
Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................................30
Legal & Compliance...................................................................................................................................33
Specications ............................................................................................................................................35

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Package Contents
Stereo RCA to
3.5mm Audio Cable
3.5mm to 3.5mm
Audio Cable
Digital Optical
Cable
HDMI Cable
Power Cable
VIZIO
Sound Bar
Wall Mount Template
Optical
Standard
RCA
RCA To 3
5mm
HDMI
Satellite
Cable
User Manual
2 x Wall
Mount Brackets
Remote Control
with 2x AAA Batteries
Quick Setup Steps

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Controls & Connections
HDMI In
HDMI (ARC)
Out to TV
Bottom of Sound Bar
AUX In
Analog Audio In
(Stereo 3.5mm)
AUX VA**
Analog Audio In
(Stereo 3.5mm)
Power Port Digital Optical
Audio In
USB*In
*Supports .WAV and .MP3 le format playback only.
**Only use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device. See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 20 for more information.

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Controls & Connections
Front of Sound Bar Right Side
Volume
Increase or decrease the
loudness of the audio.
Bluetooth Input
Hold to pair.
(See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.)
Input
Press to change the audio source.
Power
Press to turn on or o.

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First-time Setup
1Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV.*
Bottom of Sound Bar
HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE
Installation Guide | Models:
Be sure the TV port is an audio
output, not an audio input.
**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.
*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.
OR OR
BETTER
Digital Optical
Cable**
3.5mm to
RCA cable
GOOD BEST
HDMI ARC
Cable

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Bottom of Sound Bar
2Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown.
Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
First-time Setup
HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE
Installation Guide | Models:

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3Remove the battery cover by gently
sliding it away from the remote. 4Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place.
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 AUX, set the
sound bar to AUX.
*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 section for more information)
or press and hold the INPUT button for 3 seconds.
When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with
this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries.
First-time Setup
Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will stop the auto
detect function.
To p To p
Input Power
Mute
Mute/unmute.
(Long press to turn LED power indicator on/o)

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Using the Remote
Volume +/-
Increase and decrease volume
Setup Settings
Change setup settings
Eect Settings
Change audio eect settings
Previous
Return to previous track.
(Changes audio settings in menu)
Mute
Mute/unmute.
(Long press to turn LED power indicator on/o)
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)
Display
Displays Sound Bar Settings
Input
Change the input source.*
(Long press for Auto Input Search.)
Bluetooth
Press to go to Bluetooth Mode
(Long press for Pairing Mode)
Up/Down
Cycle through settings and options
EQ Settings
Change equalizer settings
Level Settings
Change audio leveling settings
*Press INPUT then Previous to select previous input.
Specic inputs will show a dierent LED color:
• AUX In: Green
• AUX VA: Violet
• Digital Optical: Red
• HDMI In: Yellow
• HDMI (ARC): Magenta
• Bluetooth: Blue
• USB: Orange

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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).
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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Function LED Behavior Description
Input Search The single LED will show a
color according to the input.
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. Specic inputs will show a
dierent LED color:
• AUX In: Green
• AUX VA: Violet
• Digital Optical: Red
• HDMI In: Yellow
• HDMI (ARC): Magenta
• Bluetooth: Blue
• USB: Orange
Bluetooth Pairing Searching: Flash from left
to right continuously.
Press and hold the button on the remote. The sound bar will be discoverable for 15
minutes. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO M21d) using your Bluetooth Device.
The sound bar will power down if no device is found.
Note: Set your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the sound bar.
Equalizer Mode Press the EQ button to toggle between four preset equalizer settings: Movie, Music, Game,
Dialogue.
Note: Movie mode is on by default.
Info —SETUP > Info > OK to have the sound bar verbally announce the current sound bar input
and audio type being played with corresponding LED indicators.
Auto VA
SETUP > Auto VA > Use the Next/Previous buttons to toggle between connecting
the sound bar to a Voice Assistant through Bluetooth (BT), AUX, Both, or OFF. Refer to
Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 20 for more information.
Note: Default setting is Both.
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.
Input Srch
BT Pair
EQ
Info
Movie
Music
Game
Dialogue
LED Indicators are located here.
Both
O
AUX
BT
Auto VA

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Mode & Level Settings
Function LED Behavior Description
Power LED SETUP > PwrLED > Use the Next/Previous buttons and OK button to enable/disable the
Power LED.
Note: Disabling the Power LED will also mute voice notications.
Eco Power Mode 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
Program Remote
Learn
Waiting to learn:
Flash from left to right
continuously.
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 Programing the Sound Bar on page 17 section for
more information.
AV Delay
LED in the center indicates
no delay
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.
Reset Audio or All
All LEDs will ash 3 times
when settings are reset.
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 Factory Reset on page 16 for
more information.
Speaker Test —
SETUP > Spkr Test > OK to activate the speaker test function. A voice will begin calling out
each speaker beginning with left (left, right, and subwoofer white noise). If any of these are
missing, check the connection and run the speaker test function again.
On
O
On
O
Spkr Test
Reset All
AV Delay
Prg Remote
Eco Pwr
PwrLED

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Mode & Level Settings
Function LED Behavior Description
VIZIO TV Remote 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.
Bass Level Three center LEDs
indicate level 0
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.
Treble Level Three center LEDs
indicate level 0
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.
Virtual:X 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 eect of
having overhead sound. When disabled (O), all sources will playback without virtualization.
TruVolume 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
Night Mode 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 or
DTS signal
Dolby Audio: white LED
DTS signal: amber LED
Dolby Audio and DTS are available on the HDMI ARC, HDMI In, and Digital
Optical audio inputs. When a Dolby Audio or DTS signal is detected, the LED will light up for
5 seconds before fading away.
On
O
On
O
On
O
On
O
VRT:X
Treble
Bass
VZtvRmt
TruVol
Night

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Using Button Combinations
There are other functions that are triggered by different button combinations on the sound bar.
Function LED Behavior Description
Factory
Reset
All LEDs will ash 3 times
Reset the sound bar to the factory default settings. To perform a Factory Reset,
Press and hold the Bluetooth button and Volume Down (—) buttons for 5 seconds.
Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set.
VIZIO TV Remote
Control
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.
Eco Power Mode
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,
Press and hold the
Power
( ) and Volume Down (—) buttons for 5 seconds.
Note: Eco Power mode is disabled by default.
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Buttons are located here.

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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.
Turn o your TV speakers when
programming your sound bar.
Point both the sound bar and TV
remotes towards the front of the
sound bar when programming.
Function LED Behavior Description
Learn Volume Down
Waiting to learn:
Flash from left to right
and back continuously.
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.
Learn Volume Up 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.
Learning conrmed:
All of the LEDs will blink
twice.
Learn Mute 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.
HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE
Installation Guide | Models:
Learn Vol-
Learn Vol+
Learn Mute

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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 or remote for ve (5) seconds.
2. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO M21d) 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.
Bluetooth Device Button Located on the Side of Sound Bar

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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 (will stay connected if Auto VA BT is on).
Reduce the volume levels on your device and
on the sound bar before pressing Play. High
volume levels can damage your hearing.
Your sound bar is not equipped with a
microphone, so it cannot operate as a
hands-free device for a smartphone.
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.
Maximizing Signal

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Connecting to a Voice Assistant
Make sure your sound bar is turned ON and Eco Power setting is
turned OFF. Refer to Eco Power mode on page 16 to disable.
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 Benets:
• 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, refer to Auto VA on page 13 for more information.