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...; Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer to insure compatibility. • When moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • Unplug this apparatus near water. • Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not install near any heat sources such as when the power supply cord or plug...
...; Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer to insure compatibility. • When moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • Unplug this apparatus near water. • Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not install near any heat sources such as when the power supply cord or plug...
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... disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • No naked flame sources,such as lighted candles,should be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with the same or specified type. • Do not leave the batteries exposed to direct sunlight for repair. When your unit yourself. • Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. Do not disassemble the batteries or dispose of it...
... disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • No naked flame sources,such as lighted candles,should be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with the same or specified type. • Do not leave the batteries exposed to direct sunlight for repair. When your unit yourself. • Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. Do not disassemble the batteries or dispose of it...
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iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Package contents...5 Controls & Connections...6 First-Time Setup...10 Proper Placement...16 Using the Remote...17 Using your tablet or smartphone as a remote 18 LED Indicators...19 Using Button Combinations...24 Programming the Sound Bar...25 Bluetooth Audio Pairing...26 Using Bluetooth mode...27 Advanced Setup...28 Advanced Setup - HDMI...29 Connecting with HDMI ARC...30 Connecting a Subwoofer ...32 Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar...33 Wall-Mounting the Satellite Speakers...35 Help & Troubleshooting...38 Frequently Asked Questions...39 Limited...
iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Package contents...5 Controls & Connections...6 First-Time Setup...10 Proper Placement...16 Using the Remote...17 Using your tablet or smartphone as a remote 18 LED Indicators...19 Using Button Combinations...24 Programming the Sound Bar...25 Bluetooth Audio Pairing...26 Using Bluetooth mode...27 Advanced Setup...28 Advanced Setup - HDMI...29 Connecting with HDMI ARC...30 Connecting a Subwoofer ...32 Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar...33 Wall-Mounting the Satellite Speakers...35 Help & Troubleshooting...38 Frequently Asked Questions...39 Limited...
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Top Back Side PACKAGE CONTENTS Angle VIZIO Sound Bar Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Speakers Remote Control with 2x AAA Batteries Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE Installation Guide | Models: 3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE Installation Guide | Models: HDMI Cable Digital Optical Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables 2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Satellite Speakers) 2 x Power Cables 4 x Wall Mount Screws Wall Mount Template 2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Sound Bar) Quick Start Guide 4 x Cable Ties English - 5
Top Back Side PACKAGE CONTENTS Angle VIZIO Sound Bar Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Speakers Remote Control with 2x AAA Batteries Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE Installation Guide | Models: 3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE Installation Guide | Models: HDMI Cable Digital Optical Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables 2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Satellite Speakers) 2 x Power Cables 4 x Wall Mount Screws Wall Mount Template 2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Sound Bar) Quick Start Guide 4 x Cable Ties English - 5
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port OPTICAL Digital Optical Audio In 3.5mm IN Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) English - 6
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port OPTICAL Digital Optical Audio In 3.5mm IN Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) English - 6
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English - 10 † When using the Digital Input, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV/Display output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other devices (Blu-Ray player, game system, etc.) see your device's user manual. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your tv 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD OR DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER * Not all TVs/Displays have the audio outputs shown above. FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 1 CHOOSE ONE CABLE* and connect it to your other source, some TV/Display do not pass through digital audio.
English - 10 † When using the Digital Input, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV/Display output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other devices (Blu-Ray player, game system, etc.) see your device's user manual. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your tv 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD OR DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER * Not all TVs/Displays have the audio outputs shown above. FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 1 CHOOSE ONE CABLE* and connect it to your other source, some TV/Display do not pass through digital audio.
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Choose the best possible connection type. English - 11 See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable boxes, and game consoles) to your TV/Display* using one of the connection types to your Sound Bar. Top Back HDMI ARC CABLE BEST HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio from the TV/Display. See the Connecting with HDMI section for First-Time Setup. Do not use HDMI IN for more information. Side Connect the Sound Bar to the left. Be sure the TV/Display port is an audio output, not an audio input.
Choose the best possible connection type. English - 11 See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable boxes, and game consoles) to your TV/Display* using one of the connection types to your Sound Bar. Top Back HDMI ARC CABLE BEST HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio from the TV/Display. See the Connecting with HDMI section for First-Time Setup. Do not use HDMI IN for more information. Side Connect the Sound Bar to the left. Be sure the TV/Display port is an audio output, not an audio input.
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... during first-time set up. **Auto detect function only occurs once when the sound bar is first 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 an active input.* The LED indicators on the front of Sound Bar 2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN...
... during first-time set up. **Auto detect function only occurs once when the sound bar is first 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 an active input.* The LED indicators on the front of Sound Bar 2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN...
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Power Input English - 15 For example, if you connected your TV to AUX, set the sound bar to 9 switch between audio sources. When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell 'AAA' alkaline batteries. You can press the INPUT button to AUX. 7 Top Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 8 Top Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place.
Power Input English - 15 For example, if you connected your TV to AUX, set the sound bar to 9 switch between audio sources. When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell 'AAA' alkaline batteries. You can press the INPUT button to AUX. 7 Top Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 8 Top Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place.
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... the sound bar was previously setup using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to Top and back continuously. LED Indicators are located here. Note: Set your Bluetooth Device. The sound bar will move to the top with increasing levels and to the bottom with decreasing levels. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB36512*) using the SmartCast App. Bass Levels Bass Two center LEDs indicate Bass level 0. Treble Levels Treble Two center LEDs...
... the sound bar was previously setup using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to Top and back continuously. LED Indicators are located here. Note: Set your Bluetooth Device. The sound bar will move to the top with increasing levels and to the bottom with decreasing levels. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB36512*) using the SmartCast App. Bass Levels Bass Two center LEDs indicate Bass level 0. Treble Levels Treble Two center LEDs...
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... Power Mode. Press the Next/Previous button to activate the speaker test function. The sound bar will go into standby after a period of these are missing, check the connection and run the speaker test function again. When enabled (On), you would like to cast content without the need to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes. When enabled (On), the sound bar will automatically turn on the sound bar, set...
... Power Mode. Press the Next/Previous button to activate the speaker test function. The sound bar will go into standby after a period of these are missing, check the connection and run the speaker test function again. When enabled (On), you would like to cast content without the need to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes. When enabled (On), the sound bar will automatically turn on the sound bar, set...
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...;− sound bar input and audio type being paired. Press the Play button to select and reset your sound bar. All programmed IR remotes will light up for more information. Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos or DTS audio format is detected. English - 23 All paired Bluetooth devices will be unpaired and all network settings will light up via the VIZIO SmartCast app or through an ethernet connection, the blue indicator LED will be removed. When...
...;− sound bar input and audio type being paired. Press the Play button to select and reset your sound bar. All programmed IR remotes will light up for more information. Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos or DTS audio format is detected. English - 23 All paired Bluetooth devices will be unpaired and all network settings will light up via the VIZIO SmartCast app or through an ethernet connection, the blue indicator LED will be removed. When...
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... LED Behavior Description Back Factory Reset All 10 LEDs will remain powered on and adjust the volume of a VIZIO TV remote control to the factory default settings. Front Buttons are triggered by default. VIZIO TV Remote Control Enable VIZIO TV Remote Disable VIZIO TV Remote Energy Star/ EcoMode English - 24 Enable Energy Star Disable Energy Star Enable/disable the use of the sound bar. USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS There are...
... LED Behavior Description Back Factory Reset All 10 LEDs will remain powered on and adjust the volume of a VIZIO TV remote control to the factory default settings. Front Buttons are triggered by default. VIZIO TV Remote Control Enable VIZIO TV Remote Disable VIZIO TV Remote Energy Star/ EcoMode English - 24 Enable Energy Star Disable Energy Star Enable/disable the use of the sound bar. USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS There are...
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... the input is changed back to Bluetooth, any break-up to the sound bar, as long as a hands-free device for more information. High volume levels can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, wireless video baby monitors, cordless phones, and microwave ovens. Try the following if your sound quality is a compressed audio format, so streamed music may improve Bluetooth range. English - 27 Your sound bar is changed , the Bluetooth device will...
... the input is changed back to Bluetooth, any break-up to the sound bar, as long as a hands-free device for more information. High volume levels can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, wireless video baby monitors, cordless phones, and microwave ovens. Try the following if your sound quality is a compressed audio format, so streamed music may improve Bluetooth range. English - 27 Your sound bar is changed , the Bluetooth device will...
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... TV's user manual for use the volume buttons on your TV's HDMI ARC port using an HDMI cable that is HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)? From the AUDIO menu on the back of the HDMI cable to control the sound bar, enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu. * The following steps are for more information. Connect one end of your TV, change the Digital Audio Setting to your VIZIO Sound Bar. 3. CONNECTING WITH HDMI...
... TV's user manual for use the volume buttons on your TV's HDMI ARC port using an HDMI cable that is HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)? From the AUDIO menu on the back of the HDMI cable to control the sound bar, enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu. * The following steps are for more information. Connect one end of your TV, change the Digital Audio Setting to your VIZIO Sound Bar. 3. CONNECTING WITH HDMI...
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... the audio output setting is working . • Increase the volume. Consult your TV's user manual for more detailed information. • If using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is not muted. • Ensure all cables and wires are securely connected. • Connect a different source device (TV, Blu-ray player, etc) to FIXED or STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar...
... the audio output setting is working . • Increase the volume. Consult your TV's user manual for more detailed information. • If using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is not muted. • Ensure all cables and wires are securely connected. • Connect a different source device (TV, Blu-ray player, etc) to FIXED or STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar...
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... the sound bar. • Dolby Atmos supported streaming apps built into to offer, you will need a flat ceiling that is Dolby Atmos-Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Atmos-TrueHD. What sources play Atmos content from a smart TV that is between 7.5 and 12 feet high. This allows the height speakers to see what type of the Center channel and Surround speakers. Visit VIZIO.com/Setup for...
... the sound bar. • Dolby Atmos supported streaming apps built into to offer, you will need a flat ceiling that is Dolby Atmos-Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Atmos-TrueHD. What sources play Atmos content from a smart TV that is between 7.5 and 12 feet high. This allows the height speakers to see what type of the Center channel and Surround speakers. Visit VIZIO.com/Setup for...
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... user data and downloaded applications. Except where restricted by a VIZIO authorized service center; (j) products with VIZIO's user guides and manuals. How to the original purchaser of God; (h) customer misuse, modifications or adjustments; (i) installation, set forth below for additional help and troubleshooting. 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. Replacement parts and VIZIO...
... user data and downloaded applications. Except where restricted by a VIZIO authorized service center; (j) products with VIZIO's user guides and manuals. How to the original purchaser of God; (h) customer misuse, modifications or adjustments; (i) installation, set forth below for additional help and troubleshooting. 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. Replacement parts and VIZIO...
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.../or received. is subject to http://www.vizio.com. © 2018 VIZIO, Inc. English - 44 The VIZIO Terms of such marks by VIZIO,Inc. The products may be copied in whole or in this Quick Start Guide and the associated User Manual, go to change without notice. Information in part without notice. To review the most updated version of their respective owners. The Bluetooth®...
.../or received. is subject to http://www.vizio.com. © 2018 VIZIO, Inc. English - 44 The VIZIO Terms of such marks by VIZIO,Inc. The products may be copied in whole or in this Quick Start Guide and the associated User Manual, go to change without notice. Information in part without notice. To review the most updated version of their respective owners. The Bluetooth®...
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... setup. • Your set up your new VIZIO Home Theater Sound System, please note the following devices support Dolby Atmos with your phone or tablet Satellite Speaker (Left) Subwoofer Satellite Speaker (Right) HDMI OUT (ARC) Sound bar Advanced Set-up Options: To connect your TV User Manual for directions to enable CEC and to modify Digital Audio Out setting to get you . Always use HDMI 2.0 cables. only.) Website: support.vizio.com We'd love to our VIZIO Customer Service...
... setup. • Your set up your new VIZIO Home Theater Sound System, please note the following devices support Dolby Atmos with your phone or tablet Satellite Speaker (Left) Subwoofer Satellite Speaker (Right) HDMI OUT (ARC) Sound bar Advanced Set-up Options: To connect your TV User Manual for directions to enable CEC and to modify Digital Audio Out setting to get you . Always use HDMI 2.0 cables. only.) Website: support.vizio.com We'd love to our VIZIO Customer Service...