What do you need to know about Vizio sound bars?

Vizio sound bars are great gadgets that help you upgrade your TV’s speakers. But, you’ll need to turn to a manual for installation or when an unexpected error occurs. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of Vizio sound bar manuals to make your life easier.

How can I get my sound bar to work with my TV?

Within your TV, you would want to use the remote and go to the Settings or Options of the TV. Look for the Audio or Sound from your choices, and you will see different sound options. Look for either: For Digital Audio Preference, you would want to choose what you have on your soundbar.

How can I tell if my sound bar is working?

If the second device plays audio, we know the sound bar is working. If the second device is also having problems, it’s time to reach out to support for a little more help. < Click here for tech support options. If you do get audio from the second device- we know the sound bar is working.

How can I get my Vizio sound bar to work?

Try turning the TV speakers off. Try changing the TV audio output type. Make sure you select ARC as the source on the soundbar. Worse case you can try using the optical audio output of the TV. Try turning the TV speakers off. Try changing the TV audio output type. Make sure you select ARC as the source on the soundbar.

Where does the sound bar go on a TV?

Verify the sound bar is connected to an ‘Audio Out’ port on the back of the TV. There are several different types of ports on a TV, most are inputs (they bring video and audio ‘In’ to the TV). We’ll need to connect the sound bar to an output (which sends audio ‘Out’ of the TV).

What to do if your sound bar is not working?

If you are getting no audio at all, do the following: Check the volume: Ensure the volume on the soundbar isn’t muted. Also, turn it up, if necessary. Assess the audio settings: Check whether your external device’s setting is set up to produce audio through a soundbar.

Is there a way to program a sound bar?

Currently the only way to access the ability to program a separate audio receiver or sound bar is to manually program the remote to the TV first, and then the audio system option appears. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the programming setup.