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... the power supply cord or plug is intended to alert the user to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. • Slots and openings in any container filled with instructions. The wide blade or the third prong are not blocked or covered. Overloading can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • See the important note and rating located...
... the power supply cord or plug is intended to alert the user to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. • Slots and openings in any container filled with instructions. The wide blade or the third prong are not blocked or covered. Overloading can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • See the important note and rating located...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents 4 Controls & Connections 5 First-Time Setup 8 Connecting with HDMI 10 Using the Remote 17 Settings and LED Behavior 18 Programming the Sound Bar 20 Resetting to Factory Default Settings 21 Bluetooth Pairing 22 Using Bluetooth Mode 23 Advanced Setup 24 Wall Mounting the Sound Bar 26 Re-linking the Subwoofer with the Sound Bar 28 Wall Mounting the Satellite Speakers 29 Help & Troubleshooting 31 One-Year Limited Warranty 32 Specifications 32 Legal & Compliance 33
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents 4 Controls & Connections 5 First-Time Setup 8 Connecting with HDMI 10 Using the Remote 17 Settings and LED Behavior 18 Programming the Sound Bar 20 Resetting to Factory Default Settings 21 Bluetooth Pairing 22 Using Bluetooth Mode 23 Advanced Setup 24 Wall Mounting the Sound Bar 26 Re-linking the Subwoofer with the Sound Bar 28 Wall Mounting the Satellite Speakers 29 Help & Troubleshooting 31 One-Year Limited Warranty 32 Specifications 32 Legal & Compliance 33
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PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO INPUT MENU High Definition Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Speakers Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide Digital Optical Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Coaxial Audio Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables 2 x Power Cables 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Lugs (Size: M4 x 10) Wall Mount Template HDMI Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Wall Mount Lugs (Size: M4 x 8) 2 x Satellite Speaker Wall Mount Brackets 4 4 x Velcro Cable Ties
PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO INPUT MENU High Definition Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Speakers Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide Digital Optical Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Coaxial Audio Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables 2 x Power Cables 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Lugs (Size: M4 x 10) Wall Mount Template HDMI Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Wall Mount Lugs (Size: M4 x 8) 2 x Satellite Speaker Wall Mount Brackets 4 4 x Velcro Cable Ties
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port Service Port (For use by authorized technician only) AUX (1) RCA Analog Audio In OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical Audio In AUX (2) 3.5mm Analog Audio In DIGITAL (3) Digital Coaxial Audio In 5 USB (7) HDMI OUT (ARC) (6) HDMI IN (5)
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port Service Port (For use by authorized technician only) AUX (1) RCA Analog Audio In OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical Audio In AUX (2) 3.5mm Analog Audio In DIGITAL (3) Digital Coaxial Audio In 5 USB (7) HDMI OUT (ARC) (6) HDMI IN (5)
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... digital audio. * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. CHOOSE ONE CABLE: GOOD BETTER BEST AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV* † When using the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your device's user manual. FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 1 GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE BETTER DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE† GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE...
... digital audio. * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. CHOOSE ONE CABLE: GOOD BETTER BEST AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV* † When using the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your device's user manual. FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 1 GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE BETTER DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE† GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE...
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... device's user manual. Be sure the TV port is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to the left. Choose the best possible connection type. Do not use HDMI IN for more information. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. BEST HDMI CABLE† HDMI cables send Video...
... device's user manual. Be sure the TV port is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to the left. Choose the best possible connection type. Do not use HDMI IN for more information. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. BEST HDMI CABLE† HDMI cables send Video...
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You will need to connect your sound bar to use with the TV. From the AUDIO menu, disable the TV's internal speakers. 5. To connect using an HDMI cable. If you want to your TV's user manual for more information. † CEC Function naming may differ by TV manufacturer. From the AUDIO menu on the TV remote control to control the sound bar, enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu. * The following...
You will need to connect your sound bar to use with the TV. From the AUDIO menu, disable the TV's internal speakers. 5. To connect using an HDMI cable. If you want to your TV's user manual for more information. † CEC Function naming may differ by TV manufacturer. From the AUDIO menu on the TV remote control to control the sound bar, enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu. * The following...
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... Input 1. Turn off the TV Speakers through the Settings Menu on your TV on, then press the Power button 10 on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on the battery cover and 9 gently slide it away from the remote with your TV's user manual for more information. For example, if you connected your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to switch between audio sources. Input VIZIO INPUT MENU Power 16 Hardware Setup is complete. Turn...
... Input 1. Turn off the TV Speakers through the Settings Menu on your TV on, then press the Power button 10 on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on the battery cover and 9 gently slide it away from the remote with your TV's user manual for more information. For example, if you connected your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to switch between audio sources. Input VIZIO INPUT MENU Power 16 Hardware Setup is complete. Turn...
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Mute Press to select an option. Enter/Play/Pause Press to mute/unmute. Press to increase volume. 17 Next Press to skip to the next track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume Press to change input source. Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume + Press to Play or Pause. USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar settings Input Press to decrease volume. VIZIO INPUT MENU Menu Press to cycle through settings and options. Up/Down Press to access the menu settings. Power Press to turn on or off.
Mute Press to select an option. Enter/Play/Pause Press to mute/unmute. Press to increase volume. 17 Next Press to skip to the next track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume Press to change input source. Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume + Press to Play or Pause. USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar settings Input Press to decrease volume. VIZIO INPUT MENU Menu Press to cycle through settings and options. Up/Down Press to access the menu settings. Power Press to turn on or off.
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... increasing levels and to the Sound Bar. Note: Set your Bluetooth Device.The sound bar will be discoverable for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5451w) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the left with decreasing levels. 18 Surround Balance Surr Bal Two center LEDs indicate surround balance is centered. Treble Levels Treble Two center LEDs indicate Treble level 0. Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the presence of the subwoofer. Press...
... increasing levels and to the Sound Bar. Note: Set your Bluetooth Device.The sound bar will be discoverable for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5451w) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the left with decreasing levels. 18 Surround Balance Surr Bal Two center LEDs indicate surround balance is centered. Treble Levels Treble Two center LEDs indicate Treble level 0. Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the presence of the subwoofer. Press...
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....The sound bar will light up for apartment living and homes with increasing audio delay levels. --TV Remote On: TV Remote Off: Eco Power On: Eco Power Off: --- --Dolby Digital Logo DTS Logo The Sound Bar, Satellite Speakers, and Subwoofer will emit pink noise to the right with sleeping children). Off disables this function if using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume. Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons...
....The sound bar will light up for apartment living and homes with increasing audio delay levels. --TV Remote On: TV Remote Off: Eco Power On: Eco Power Off: --- --Dolby Digital Logo DTS Logo The Sound Bar, Satellite Speakers, and Subwoofer will emit pink noise to the right with sleeping children). Off disables this function if using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume. Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons...
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... on the sound bar will flash three times confirming the reset. 21 RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS You can reset your settings will be re-paired. Paired Bluetooth devices will flash three times confirming 3. Press the Play button to Reset Yes and press the factory reset. Confirmed is displayed. Note: All of the Indicator LEDs on the remote control. will need to factory default settings. All Indicator...
... on the sound bar will flash three times confirming the reset. 21 RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS You can reset your settings will be re-paired. Paired Bluetooth devices will flash three times confirming 3. Press the Play button to Reset Yes and press the factory reset. Confirmed is displayed. Note: All of the Indicator LEDs on the remote control. will need to factory default settings. All Indicator...
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... controlled on the front of Sound Bar 22 Play audio from left to right and back again. For more information, see the documentation that came with a Bluetooth device: 1. Volume can now search for five (5) seconds or select the BT Pair option on the remote. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5451w) using your Bluetooth device. Once the device is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode...
... controlled on the front of Sound Bar 22 Play audio from left to right and back again. For more information, see the documentation that came with a Bluetooth device: 1. Volume can now search for five (5) seconds or select the BT Pair option on the remote. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5451w) using your Bluetooth device. Once the device is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode...
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... line-of up or disconnect while streaming music from smartphones, tablets, and computers with Bluetooth capability. Turning off or moving these devices may lose some integrity when compared to a wired connection. USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from your device, move the source device closer to the Sound Bar. • Be sure that Bluetooth is a compressed audio format, so streamed music may improve Bluetooth range. * Source Bluetooth...
... line-of up or disconnect while streaming music from smartphones, tablets, and computers with Bluetooth capability. Turning off or moving these devices may lose some integrity when compared to a wired connection. USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from your device, move the source device closer to the Sound Bar. • Be sure that Bluetooth is a compressed audio format, so streamed music may improve Bluetooth range. * Source Bluetooth...
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.... RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR Your Subwoofer has already been paired with the Sound Bar. 28 Pairing means to wirelessly connect. 1 2 Back of Sound Bar Back of the Sound Bar for 5 seconds. The LED on the back of Subwoofer First confirm that the power switch is no sound coming from the Subwoofer. What does pairing mean? However, you may need to re-link the Subwoofer to blink. Press and...
.... RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR Your Subwoofer has already been paired with the Sound Bar. 28 Pairing means to wirelessly connect. 1 2 Back of Sound Bar Back of the Sound Bar for 5 seconds. The LED on the back of Subwoofer First confirm that the power switch is no sound coming from the Subwoofer. What does pairing mean? However, you may need to re-link the Subwoofer to blink. Press and...
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... output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your device to select a different input source. • When using a Bluetooth connection, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. • On digital inputs, the input LEDs will flash rapidly if an unsupported format is present. Consult your TV's user manual for more detailed information. • If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume on your Sound Bar. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug...
... output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your device to select a different input source. • When using a Bluetooth connection, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. • On digital inputs, the input LEDs will flash rapidly if an unsupported format is present. Consult your TV's user manual for more detailed information. • If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume on your Sound Bar. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug...
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... commercial use. SPECIFICATIONS Sound Bar: Satellite: Inputs: Two 3" High-Efficiency Full-Range Transducers (Left and Right) One 3" High-Efficiency Full-Range Transducer (Center) Two 3" x 6" Bass Radiators One 3" High-Efficiency Full-Range Transducer (Each Satellite) One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One RCA Stereo Audio One Optical (Toslink) One Digital Coaxial Audio One HDMI (ARC on output HDMI) One USB (Supports .WAV format only) Bluetooth (Wireless) Sound Pressure Level (System): 104 dB Frequency Response...
... commercial use. SPECIFICATIONS Sound Bar: Satellite: Inputs: Two 3" High-Efficiency Full-Range Transducers (Left and Right) One 3" High-Efficiency Full-Range Transducer (Center) Two 3" x 6" Bass Radiators One 3" High-Efficiency Full-Range Transducer (Each Satellite) One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One RCA Stereo Audio One Optical (Toslink) One Digital Coaxial Audio One HDMI (ARC on output HDMI) One USB (Supports .WAV format only) Bluetooth (Wireless) Sound Pressure Level (System): 104 dB Frequency Response...
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... is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference. This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any...
... is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference. This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any...
Data Sheet
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... a smartphone, tablet, computer, music player, or other device. The 54" sound bar provides better channel separation and projects a wider sound stage, making this subwoofer anywhere in Bluetooth connectivity streams your large-sized HDTV. line of music from the comfort of cables.* Rich, powerful bass as deep as 35Hz transforms movies, music, and TV into the perfect home theater. 5.1 SURROUND SOUND A three channel Sound Bar, wireless subwoofer, and rear satellite speakers deliver a truly immersive surround sound experience. BLUETOOTH STREAMING Bluetooth allows for large...
... a smartphone, tablet, computer, music player, or other device. The 54" sound bar provides better channel separation and projects a wider sound stage, making this subwoofer anywhere in Bluetooth connectivity streams your large-sized HDTV. line of music from the comfort of cables.* Rich, powerful bass as deep as 35Hz transforms movies, music, and TV into the perfect home theater. 5.1 SURROUND SOUND A three channel Sound Bar, wireless subwoofer, and rear satellite speakers deliver a truly immersive surround sound experience. BLUETOOTH STREAMING Bluetooth allows for large...
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... connection required for . 54" 5.1 HOME THEATER SOUND BAR WITH WIRELESS SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS Model S5451w-C2 Sound Pressure Level 104 dB Subwoofer Frequency 35−90 Hz Sound Bar Speakers Left & Right Channels (each) • One 3.0" Full-Range driver • One 6" x 3" Deep Bass Module Center Channel • One 3.0" Full-range driver Surround Speakers Left & Right Channels (each) • One 3.0" Full-Range driver Subwoofer Speakers 8.0" Subwoofer Sound Enhancement Technology Audio Decoding Technology VIZIO Surround Matrix DTS TruVolume™ aptX® Dolby Digital...
... connection required for . 54" 5.1 HOME THEATER SOUND BAR WITH WIRELESS SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS Model S5451w-C2 Sound Pressure Level 104 dB Subwoofer Frequency 35−90 Hz Sound Bar Speakers Left & Right Channels (each) • One 3.0" Full-Range driver • One 6" x 3" Deep Bass Module Center Channel • One 3.0" Full-range driver Surround Speakers Left & Right Channels (each) • One 3.0" Full-Range driver Subwoofer Speakers 8.0" Subwoofer Sound Enhancement Technology Audio Decoding Technology VIZIO Surround Matrix DTS TruVolume™ aptX® Dolby Digital...
