Vizio soundbars are a great way to amplify audio from external devices without having to get an entire speaker system. This also makes soundbars ideal for pairing with devices for use in a small business setting. Most issues with Vizio soundbars stem from the device they're connected to or are the result of interference from another nearby device or object, but occasionally, the issue can be with the device's hardware.
View and Download Vizio VSB205 quick start manual online. 32” HOME THEATER SOUND BAR. VSB205 Speaker System pdf manual download. Vizio's catalog of sound bar systems is designed to provide superior sound reinforcement for home theaters. Featuring anywhere from two to five audio channels, the sound bar is optimized for immersive sonic experiences that can transform movies and shows into immersive media experiences.
Use troubleshooting to try to fix or reset a Vizio soundbar before reaching out to Vizio support. Tip.Don't forget to refer to your Vizio soundbar manual for troubleshooting information specific to your device.Soundbar Won't Turn On Check the ConnectionsPush the connectors on the power cord connecting the Vizio Soundbar to the external device firmly into the AC outlet it's connected to and also to the connecting port on the device. If the device is loosely connected at either end, it may not power on. Try Another DeviceConnect another device that you know works to the AC outlet the soundbar is connected to.
If that device also doesn't work, you likely have an issue with the outlet, such as a blown circuit breaker or a defective outlet. Remove Signal BlockagesMove closer to the Vizio soundbar and also remove any objects between the remote control and the soundbar, then try using the remote to power the soundbar on. The remote may not power the soundbar on if it's more than 15 feet away from the device or if there are objects in between the remote and the soundbar. If neither of those options work, try pressing the 'Power' button on the soundbar. If the device turns on, try replacing the batteries in the remote, as they're likely drained.
Tip.Make sure your Vizio sound bar remote has fresh batteries.No Audio Check the VolumeTurn the volume up on the Vizio soundbar and also ensure the soundbar isn't muted. Check the Audio SettingsCheck the audio settings on your external device and make sure it's set up to output audio through a connected device. For example, even if the Vizio soundbar is connected properly, if the TV is set up to output through the internal speakers only, no audio will be sent to the soundbar. Check the InputPress 'Input' on the soundbar's remote control or on the soundbar itself to switch what input audio is being played. Continue pressing 'Input' until the input for the external device you want to hear audio from appears on the soundbar screen. Static or Buzzing Sound Check the CablesCheck that the audio cables connecting the two devices are securely pushed into place.
Try a Different InputConnect the connecting cable to a different input on the soundbar. If there's still a static sound, replace the cable, as it may be damaged or defective. Alternatively, if switching the input resolves your problem, the input you were previously connected to on the soundbar may be defective. In this case, contact Vizio support about getting the input fixed.
Remove Any Interfering DevicesMove devices that send a wireless signal away from the Vizio soundbar, as they can cause this type of interference. Devices that commonly cause interference include baby monitors, wireless routers and cell phones.
A full featured soundbar surround sound system that features a 3-channel front speaker array, a wireless active subwoofer that doubles as a surround speaker amplifier, and 2 wire connected surround speakers. The SB3651-E6 can be connected to a home network via WiFi or an Ethernet cable and can access content from the Internet such as audio from iHeart Radio and any audio content provider with Google Cast compatible apps. It can be used a part of a WiFi connected multi-room speaker setup when used with other Chromecast compatible audio components, and it can also play audio from wirelessly connected Bluetooth devices. HDMI(in/out)HDMI The number of these input and output connections.
They are useful for connecting audio/video devices with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connections such as TVs, Blu-ray players, DVD players, and set-top boxes. An HDMI cable is used to carry audio and video signals on the same cable from one device to another. An HDMI cable connection is in the form of an HDMI port. While HDMI connections support a range of standard-, high-, and ultra high-definition video formats including 3D, Ultra HD, and HDR, not all systems support all formats (see these headings in the Features section for details). Depending on the product they also support ARC (Audio Return Channel - two-way digital audio travel between a soundbar or soundbase and a TV on the same cable) as well as transfer of PCM and standard and advanced Dolby Digital and DTS digital audio (see the Features section for more details); they do not support analog audio. Optical digital audio(in/out)Optical digital audio The number of these input and output connections.
These are useful for connecting audio devices with optical connections such as a TV, set-top box, Blu-ray player, etc. An optical digital audio interconnect, also called a Toslink cable or an optical cable, is a fiber optic cable used to carry digital audio signals as pulses of light from one device to another. An optical cable connection can be in the form of the small, squarish Toslink jack, or a smaller mini optical jack which looks a lot like a standard 1/8-inch mini-jack. Optical digital audio connections support PCM and up to 5.1 multi-channel Dolby Digital and DTS digital audio, but not the more advanced digital audio formats or analog audio. Coaxial digital audio(in/out)Coaxial digital audio The number of these input and output connections.
These are useful for connecting audio devices with coaxial connections such as a TV, set-top box, Blu-ray player, etc. A coaxial digital audio interconnect, also called a SPDIF cable or coaxial cable, is used to carry digital audio signals from one device to another. A coaxial cable connection is a single RCA jack. Coaxial digital audio connections support PCM and up to 5.1 multi-channel Dolby Digital and DTS digital audio, but not the more advanced digital audio formats or analog audio. Bluetooth(in/out)Bluetooth 'Yes' under 'In' indicates that it can wirelessly receive audio signals from Bluetooth enabled source devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers (Bluetooth connections can be made between a TV and a soundbar or soundbase, but sometime the result is sound that does not match up with the video).
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'Yes' under 'Out' indicates it can wirelessly send audio signals to Bluetooth playback devices such as Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth speaker. Bluetooth's range is typically about 30 feet so its best use is for wireless connections between devices in the same room. Of channelsNo.
Of channels The number of audio channels the system has, whether the channels provide surround sound, and if applicable, whether optional accessories can be used to expand the system to more channels and/or to provide surround sound. The format is 'X.Y' for non-surround and surround sound systems, and 'X.Y.Z' for non-surround or surround systems with height channels. With non-surround systems 'X' is the number of non-surround channels that are integrated into the soundbar or soundbase enclosure (2 means front left and right, 3 means front left, right, and center; there could be higher numbers - meaning more channels - but it still amounts to non-surround sound).
With surround systems 'X' is total number of channels that are integrated into the soundbar or soundbase enclosure (typically front left and right, or front left and right, and center) plus the number of surround channels handled by separate surround speakers (typically left rear and right rear, but there could also be left side and right side, or more). For all systems 'Y' indicates the number of subwoofers (typically 0 or 1, but on occasion 2). For all systems with height channels 'Z' is typically 2 (front left and right height channels) or 4 (front left and right and rear left and right height channels).
Of speakers suppliedNo. Of speakers supplied The number of speakers that come with the system is shown in the format 'X.Y' where 'X' is the number of speakers other than subwoofers and 'Y' is the number of subwoofers. The number of speakers can also be shown in the format 'X' if no subwoofers are supplied. Most soundbar systems come with 1.1 speakers - the soundbar (that's the 1) and a subwoofer (that's the.1). Surround sound systems generally come with at least two rear surround speakers, so for a surround sound system with a soundbar and two surround speakers and no subwoofer the number of speakers in the system would be shown as 3.0 or 3; if a subwoofer is provided the number of speakers would be shown as 3.1.
Soundbases typically don't come with a subwoofer, but may come with surround speakers. Wireless surround spkrs/ampsWireless surround spkrs/amps Yes' indicates that the model comes with accessories (transmitter and wireless receiver) that allow signals to be wirelessly transmitted from the receiver to the surround speaks. 'Optional' indicates that accessories (transmitter and wireless receiver) are available that allow signals to be wirelessly transmitted from the receiver to the surround speaks. 'No' indicates that the model does not provide for wireless operation of the surround speakers. Dolby Atmos digital audio decodingDolby Atmos digital audio decoding Can decode Dolby Atmos digital audio signals found on some Blu-ray discs.
Dolby Atmos is an advanced multi-channel digital audio format found on some Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray discs that is capable of providing not only surround sound, but sounds that are located above the listener. Dolby Atmos encoding supports up to 24 surround and 10 height channels. According to Dolby, the minimum system requirement for adequate surround and height audio effects are 5 surround (front left, right, and center, surround left and right) channels and 2 height (front left and right) channels; with at least 4 height (front left and right and rear left and right) channels being recommended. DTS:X digital audio decodingDTS:X digital audio decoding Can decode DTS:X digital audio signals found on some Blu-ray discs. DTS:X is an advanced multi-channel digital audio format found on some Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray discs that is capable of providing not only surround sound, but sounds that are located above the listener. DTS claims that any speaker layout will work for DTS:X. Other sources indicate that the optimum playback system setup consists of 7 surround (front left, right, and center, side surround left and right, and rear surround left and right) channels, 4 height (front left and right and rear left and right) channels, and a subwoofer.
DTS-HD Master Aud Essential digital audio decodingDTS-HD Master Aud Essential digital audio decoding Can decode DTS-HD Master Audio Essential digital audio signals found on some Blu-ray discs. DTS-HD Master Essential Audio is an advanced, lossless multi-channel digital audio format found on some Blu-ray discs that is capable of providing a bit-for-bit reproduction of the studio master of the audio contained in the movie. Essentially it is DTS-HD Master Audio without a few of the esoteric features. It is capable of providing up to 7.1 channel audio with higher fidelity than DTS-HD High Resolution Audio. Programmable to respond to TV remote controlsProgrammable to respond to TV remote controls 'Yes' indicates that the system can be programmed to respond to a TV remote's volume up, volume down, and mute commands. This feature provides one-remote essentially seamless TV and soundbar/soundbase operation during TV use. Works with most TVs that use IR (infrared) remote controls (the most common type of remote controls), but generally does not work with the RF (radio frequency) remotes used by some newer TVs.
Can respond to remote controls from TVs with HDMI ARC CECCan respond to remote controls from TVs with HDMI ARC CEC Except as noted in the Other features section below 'Yes' indicates that the system can be set to respond to a the volume up, volume down, and mute commands of TV remote controls from TV that feature HDMI CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronic Control) when the system is connected to the TV with an HDMI cable via the system's and TV's HDMI ARC ports and the HDMI CEC function is enabled on the TV. This feature provides one-remote essentially seamless TV and soundbar/soundbase operation during use with the applicable TVs. Note that some brands refer to HDMI CEC by other names; some examples: Anynet (Samsung), Bravia Sync (Sony), SimpLink (LG), Viera Link or EZ-Sync (Panasonic). Can respond to remote controls of some major brand TVsCan respond to remote controls of some major brand TVs 'Yes' indicates that the system can be set to respond to a the volume up, volume down, and mute commands of TV remote controls from some major TV brands (typically LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, and Vizio).
This feature provides one-remote essentially seamless TV and soundbar/soundbase operation during use with many TVs from those brands. Works with IR (infrared) remote controls (the most common type of remote controls), but does not generally work the RF (radio frequency) remotes used by some newer TVs. Can respond to remote controls of some same-brand TVsCan respond to remote controls of some same-brand TVs 'Yes' indicates that the system can be set to respond to a the volume up, volume down, and mute commands of remote controls from many TVs from the same brand as the soundbar or soundbase. This feature provides one-remote essentially seamless TV and soundbar/soundbase operation during use with many TVs from the soundbar's or soundbase's brand.
Works with IR (infrared) remote controls (the most common type of remote controls), but generally does not work with the RF (radio frequency) remotes used by some newer TVs. Free Vizio SmartCast app available to allow WiFi network joined Android and Apple mobile devices to be used as a remote control.
SmartCast app can stream Internet audio content from iHeartRadio. Also compatible with Google Home voice control. Streaming audio files stored on a phone or computer is can be done to individual speakers paired through Bluetooth, it can also be done by Google Casting to individual or multi-room speaker set ups over WiFi from Google Cast compatible music player apps on Android mobile devices. Rear surround speakers connect via speaker wires to wireless subwoofer.
USB host mode can only play WAV audio files.