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Fixing problems with your Vizio TV might seem like a daunting task, but by resetting the Vizio soundbar and restoring it to factory settings, you are basically doing all of that while only having to make one call!
Steps to Reset Your Vizio Sound Bar
If you’re experiencing crashes, static noise, or poor sound quality on your Vizio soundbar, it may be time to reset it and restore it to factory settings. Here’s how to do it:
- Turn on your soundbar.
- Press and hold the MENU button until the “info” screen appears.
- Scroll down to “Reset Sound Bar” and press OK.
- Follow the prompts to reset your soundbar. Once it’s done, you’ll be prompted to restart it. Do so, and test your sound again!
What Happens To Restore Your Vizio Soundbar to factory settings
If you ever find yourself unhappy with the sound options or volume levels offered by your Vizio soundbar, there is a simple way to restore it to factory settings and get back to basics. This guide will show you how to reset your soundbar and restore all the settings to their factory defaults.
First, unplug the soundbar from any power source and then press and hold the POWER button for at least 10 seconds until you see the “ Vizio TV Power-Off” message on the screen.
Once the TV has powered off, turn it back on by pressing the POWER button once again. Once it’s powered on, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button on your remote until you see the word “Factory” appear in gray lettering on-screen.
Now release both buttons, and your soundbar should return to its default settings. If not, there may be a problem with your remote or batteries, so please Contact Us for assistance.
What are the consequences of resetting your soundbar
If you reset your Vizio soundbar, you’ll lose any content that was saved on it, including settings, music, and video files. You’ll also need to reload all of your original content from the network or disks in order to have the soundbar function as it did when you first bought it.
Resetting your soundbar also impacts the settings for audio and HDMI input. You can’t use certain features if you’ve reset the soundbar.
If you’re having trouble with your Vizio soundbar, or just want to return it to its factory settings, follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn off the power to your soundbar.
Step 2: Unplug the power cable from the back of the soundbar.
Step 3: Hold down the TV/audio button on the front of your TV and plug in the audio cable from your soundbar to the TV. Release both buttons when finished.
Step 4: At the main menu screen on your TV, press Volume Up or Volume Down until you see “System Set-up.” From here, select “Reset System.”
Step 5: Use the cursor buttons to select “Yes” and press OK. The reset process will start.
How Can You Check All Settings Were Back To Factory Settings?
If your Vizio TV has been experiencing sound issues and you want to reset the settings back to their factory defaults, there are a few different approaches that you can take. Ideally, you should use a power reset button or unplug the TV and then plug it back in after five minutes have passed. In some cases, simply reinstalling the TV firmware may also correct the issue.
Conclusion
If you’re experiencing difficulties with your Vizio soundbar, or if you just want to restore it to its factory settings, this guide is for you. In it, we will show you how to reset your soundbar and clean all the user data that may have been saved on the device.
By following these steps, you should be able to get your soundbar working like new again!
