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... 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...
... 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...
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FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 1 CHOOSE ONE CABLE* and connect it to your device's user manual. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your Blu-ray/other devices (Blu-Ray player, game system, etc.) see your tv 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD OR DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER * Not all TVs/Displays have the audio outputs shown above. 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 other source, some TV/Display do not pass through digital audio.
FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 1 CHOOSE ONE CABLE* and connect it to your device's user manual. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your Blu-ray/other devices (Blu-Ray player, game system, etc.) see your tv 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD OR DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER * Not all TVs/Displays have the audio outputs shown above. 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 other source, some TV/Display do not pass through digital audio.
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See the Connecting with HDMI section for First-Time Setup. Choose the best possible connection type. Side Connect the Sound Bar to your TV/Display* using one of the connection types to your Sound Bar. English - 11 Be sure the TV/Display port is an audio output, not an audio input. See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable boxes, and game consoles) to the left. Do not use HDMI IN for more information. 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. Choose the best possible connection type. Side Connect the Sound Bar to your TV/Display* using one of the connection types to your Sound Bar. English - 11 Be sure the TV/Display port is an audio output, not an audio input. See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable boxes, and game consoles) to the left. Do not use HDMI IN for more information. Top Back HDMI ARC CABLE BEST HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio from the TV/Display.
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USING YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE AS A REMOTE Download the VIZIO SmartCast app and turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote to setup your sound bar system. To use your smartphone or tablet as your VIZIO SmartCast remote, download the VIZIO SmartCast app. • Visit www.vizio.com/smartcastapp on your device to download. • Install the app and follow the on screen instructions to control your device. Visit www.vizio.com/smartcastapp for minimium requirements English - 18
USING YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE AS A REMOTE Download the VIZIO SmartCast app and turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote to setup your sound bar system. To use your smartphone or tablet as your VIZIO SmartCast remote, download the VIZIO SmartCast app. • Visit www.vizio.com/smartcastapp on your device to download. • Install the app and follow the on screen instructions to control your device. Visit www.vizio.com/smartcastapp for minimium requirements English - 18
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... the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to the sound bar. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB36512*) using the SmartCast App. Note: Set your Bluetooth Device. Press the Next/Previous button to Top and back continuously. Function Bluetooth Pairing BT Pair ...display. Each function and setting will move to the top with decreasing levels. The LED indicators will be different if the sound bar was previously setup using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to access the different functions and acoustic settings of the sound bar.
... the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to the sound bar. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB36512*) using the SmartCast App. Note: Set your Bluetooth Device. Press the Next/Previous button to Top and back continuously. Function Bluetooth Pairing BT Pair ...display. Each function and setting will move to the top with decreasing levels. The LED indicators will be different if the sound bar was previously setup using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to access the different functions and acoustic settings of the sound bar.
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... is being played with sound upon confirmation −− Description Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Setup allows the VIZIO SmartCast App to reconnect the sound bar to confirm a successful connection. See the Reset to have the sound bar verbally announce the current...type being paired. Press the Play button to Factory Default Settings section for 5 seconds before fading away. English - 23 Function Wi-Fi Setup WiFi Setup Reset Reset No Info Info When a Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos or DTS audio format is detected Indicator LED Dolby Audio and DTS are ...
... is being played with sound upon confirmation −− Description Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Setup allows the VIZIO SmartCast App to reconnect the sound bar to confirm a successful connection. See the Reset to have the sound bar verbally announce the current...type being paired. Press the Play button to Factory Default Settings section for 5 seconds before fading away. English - 23 Function Wi-Fi Setup WiFi Setup Reset Reset No Info Info When a Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos or DTS audio format is detected Indicator LED Dolby Audio and DTS are ...
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... can be different if the sound bar was previously setup using your Bluetooth device. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on your source device and the sound bar. *Sound bar name may be controlled on the sound bar for the sound bar (VIZIO SB36512*) using the SmartCast App. English - 26 Back Side Angle...
... can be different if the sound bar was previously setup using your Bluetooth device. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on your source device and the sound bar. *Sound bar name may be controlled on the sound bar for the sound bar (VIZIO SB36512*) using the SmartCast App. English - 26 Back Side Angle...
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Game Console ADVANCED SETUP Top Back of Sound Bar Back Side 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE HDMI CABLE Angle USB Thumb Drive* English - 28 Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Network Media Player * Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.
Game Console ADVANCED SETUP Top Back of Sound Bar Back Side 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE HDMI CABLE Angle USB Thumb Drive* English - 28 Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Network Media Player * Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.
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To view video from these devices, turn the sound bar on, then set the sound bar input to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV input to the HDMI port to which the sound bar is connected. HDMI T Connect to HDMI In. Set your TV HDMI cables transmit both audio and video. Blu-ray Player HDMI CABLE OR Cable/Satellite Box B S English - 29 ADVANCED SETUP -
To view video from these devices, turn the sound bar on, then set the sound bar input to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV input to the HDMI port to which the sound bar is connected. HDMI T Connect to HDMI In. Set your TV HDMI cables transmit both audio and video. Blu-ray Player HDMI CABLE OR Cable/Satellite Box B S English - 29 ADVANCED SETUP -
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Go to: support.vizio.com Find help with: • New product setup • Connecting your devices • Technical problems • Product updates and more Live chat support available You can also contact our popular support team at: Phone: (877) 698-4946 (toll-free) Se habla Español • Nous parlons Français English - 37 N NEED HELP? Award-Winning Customer Care At Your Convenience.
Go to: support.vizio.com Find help with: • New product setup • Connecting your devices • Technical problems • Product updates and more Live chat support available You can also contact our popular support team at: Phone: (877) 698-4946 (toll-free) Se habla Español • Nous parlons Français English - 37 N NEED HELP? Award-Winning Customer Care At Your Convenience.
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... You can be found on select streaming apps, on 4K UHD Blu-Ray discs, and on the bar will diminish the effect. Visit VIZIO.com/Setup for a virtualized height experience. What sources play Atmos content from these devices, connect the device directly to connected TVs may also be played... height speakers to offer, you will need a flat ceiling that would come from supported apps being played. You can verify content via the VIZIO SmartCast App. The sound bar is between 7.5 and 12 feet high. Dolby Atmos content will announce the current input and audio format being ...
... You can be found on select streaming apps, on 4K UHD Blu-Ray discs, and on the bar will diminish the effect. Visit VIZIO.com/Setup for a virtualized height experience. What sources play Atmos content from these devices, connect the device directly to connected TVs may also be played... height speakers to offer, you will need a flat ceiling that would come from supported apps being played. You can verify content via the VIZIO SmartCast App. The sound bar is between 7.5 and 12 feet high. Dolby Atmos content will announce the current input and audio format being ...
Quickstart Guide / Guide de Demarrage Rapide
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... Audio Out setting to hear from the menu in the upper left corner of your other devices, please see reverse side. 3 Complete Your Set-up SB36512 HDMI OUT (ARC) Sound bar Set-Top Box (STB) - or - Game Console - or - If you . Phone: (844) 254-8087 Text ...Message: (205) 301-3729 (Message and data rates may apply. only.) Website: support.vizio.com We'd love to Bitstream. Give us your feedback at : VIZIO.com/reviews Advanced Setup Options Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos Before you started. 1 Download Download and install the...
... Audio Out setting to hear from the menu in the upper left corner of your other devices, please see reverse side. 3 Complete Your Set-up SB36512 HDMI OUT (ARC) Sound bar Set-Top Box (STB) - or - Game Console - or - If you . Phone: (844) 254-8087 Text ...Message: (205) 301-3729 (Message and data rates may apply. only.) Website: support.vizio.com We'd love to Bitstream. Give us your feedback at : VIZIO.com/reviews Advanced Setup Options Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos Before you started. 1 Download Download and install the...