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TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents 5 Controls & Connections 6 FIrst-Time Setup 8 Using the Remote 13 Settings and LED Behavior 14 Programming the Sound Bar 16 Resetting to Factory Default Settings 17 Bluetooth Pairing 18 Using Bluetooth Mode 19 Advanced Setup 20 Connecting a Subwoofer 22 Wall Mounting the Sound Bar 23 Help & Troubleshooting 25 One-Year Limited Warranty 26 Specifications 26 Legal & Compliance 27
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents 5 Controls & Connections 6 FIrst-Time Setup 8 Using the Remote 13 Settings and LED Behavior 14 Programming the Sound Bar 16 Resetting to Factory Default Settings 17 Bluetooth Pairing 18 Using Bluetooth Mode 19 Advanced Setup 20 Connecting a Subwoofer 22 Wall Mounting the Sound Bar 23 Help & Troubleshooting 25 One-Year Limited Warranty 26 Specifications 26 Legal & Compliance 27
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PACKAGE CONTENTS High Definition Sound Bar VIZIO INPUT MENU Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide Power Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Digital Coaxial Audio Cable Digital Optical Audio Cable 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets 2 x Wall Mount Screws (Size: M4 x 10) 5 Wall Mount Template HDMI Cable
PACKAGE CONTENTS High Definition Sound Bar VIZIO INPUT MENU Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide Power Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Digital Coaxial Audio Cable Digital Optical Audio Cable 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets 2 x Wall Mount Screws (Size: M4 x 10) 5 Wall Mount Template HDMI Cable
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port SUB OUT Subwoofer Out 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 6 USB (7) HDMI OUT (ARC) (6) HDMI IN (5)
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port SUB OUT Subwoofer Out 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 6 USB (7) HDMI OUT (ARC) (6) HDMI IN (5)
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...Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your device's user manual. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your Blu-ray/other devices 8 (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your other source, some TVs do not pass through digital ...audio. * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. 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 Note: Cables' appearance may...
...Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your device's user manual. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your Blu-ray/other devices 8 (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your other source, some TVs do not pass through digital ...audio. * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. 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 Note: Cables' appearance may...
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...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. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your Blu-ray/other devices 9 (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio.... * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. See your Sound Bar. To use HDMI IN for details. See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable boxes...
...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. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your Blu-ray/other devices 9 (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio.... * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. See your Sound Bar. To use HDMI IN for details. See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable boxes...
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2 Connect the Power Cable to the back of the Sound Bar. 3 Plug the Power Cable into a power outlet. 10
2 Connect the Power Cable to the back of the Sound Bar. 3 Plug the Power Cable into a power outlet. 10
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For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar as shown. The Sound Bar should be close to ear level. 11 4 Sound Bar is centered below the TV.
For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar as shown. The Sound Bar should be close to ear level. 11 4 Sound Bar is centered below the TV.
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Insert the included AAA batteries, matching the + and - symbols. Input VIZIO INPUT MENU Power 12 Press the INPUT button to turn the Sound Bar on the remote to switch between audio sources. Turn your TV on, then press the Power button 6 on . For example, if you connected your ...TV's user manual for more information. Hardware Setup is complete. See your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to Input 1. Locate the arrow on your TV. Gently slide the battery cover back in place. Turn off the TV Speakers through the Settings Menu...
Insert the included AAA batteries, matching the + and - symbols. Input VIZIO INPUT MENU Power 12 Press the INPUT button to turn the Sound Bar on the remote to switch between audio sources. Turn your TV on, then press the Power button 6 on . For example, if you connected your ...TV's user manual for more information. Hardware Setup is complete. See your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to Input 1. Locate the arrow on your TV. Gently slide the battery cover back in place. Turn off the TV Speakers through the Settings Menu...
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Up/Down Press to access the menu settings. VIZIO INPUT MENU Menu Press to cycle through settings and options. Enter/Play/Pause Press to Play or Pause. Press to select an option. Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume + Press to change input source. Mute Press to decrease volume. Next Press to skip to the next track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume Press to mute/unmute. USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar settings Input Press to increase volume. 13 Power Press to turn on or off.
Up/Down Press to access the menu settings. VIZIO INPUT MENU Menu Press to cycle through settings and options. Enter/Play/Pause Press to Play or Pause. Press to select an option. Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume + Press to change input source. Mute Press to decrease volume. Next Press to skip to the next track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume Press to mute/unmute. USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar settings Input Press to increase volume. 13 Power Press to turn on or off.
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... LED indicators will be displayed on the remote control's LCD display. Function Bluetooth Pairing BT Pair LED Behavior (When searching for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5430w) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to increase/decrease the bass level. Press the Next/Previous button to Right and back...button on the remote. The LED Indicators will move to the right with increasing levels and to adjust the surround level. The sound bar will move to the right when the dialog presence is increased and to increase/decrease the treble level. Treble Levels Treble Two...
... LED indicators will be displayed on the remote control's LCD display. Function Bluetooth Pairing BT Pair LED Behavior (When searching for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5430w) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to increase/decrease the bass level. Press the Next/Previous button to Right and back...button on the remote. The LED Indicators will move to the right with increasing levels and to adjust the surround level. The sound bar will move to the right when the dialog presence is increased and to increase/decrease the treble level. Treble Levels Treble Two...
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...to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes.When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to provide a more quiet environment (ideal for a more enjoyable listening experience. All paired Bluetooth devices will produce virtual surround sound. Dolby Digital and DTS are only available on the Sound Bar (using a...the TV Volume Up button) and control volume. Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to toggle and select and program your Sound Bar. When disabled (Off), all inputs will be removed. The LED indicators will automatically turn on either the HDMI, Digital Coaxial Audio...
...to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes.When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to provide a more quiet environment (ideal for a more enjoyable listening experience. All paired Bluetooth devices will produce virtual surround sound. Dolby Digital and DTS are only available on the Sound Bar (using a...the TV Volume Up button) and control volume. Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to toggle and select and program your Sound Bar. When disabled (Off), all inputs will be removed. The LED indicators will automatically turn on either the HDMI, Digital Coaxial Audio...
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... recognized the TV remote. Function Learn Volume Down Learn Vol - Press the Play button to put the Sound Bar into learning mode. When programming your Sound Bar, turn off your Sound Bar to put the Sound Bar into learning mode. VIZIO INPUT MENU 16 TV Remote Ensure that it has successfully recognized the TV remote. Learn Volume Up Learn...
... recognized the TV remote. Function Learn Volume Down Learn Vol - Press the Play button to put the Sound Bar into learning mode. When programming your Sound Bar, turn off your Sound Bar to put the Sound Bar into learning mode. VIZIO INPUT MENU 16 TV Remote Ensure that it has successfully recognized the TV remote. Learn Volume Up Learn...
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... Up/Down buttons to navigate to factory default settings: 1. All of your Sound Bar to be lost. Function Reset Reset No Reset Yes ConfirmYes Confirmed LED Behavior Description To reset the Sound Bar to Reset No. Press the MENU button on the sound bar will flash three times confirming the reset. 17 Press the Next button...
... Up/Down buttons to navigate to factory default settings: 1. All of your Sound Bar to be lost. Function Reset Reset No Reset Yes ConfirmYes Confirmed LED Behavior Description To reset the Sound Bar to Reset No. Press the MENU button on the sound bar will flash three times confirming the reset. 17 Press the Next button...
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... audio from left to right and back again. You can be controlled on your Bluetooth device. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5430w) using your Bluetooth device. Once the device is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the remote. Back of...
... audio from left to right and back again. You can be controlled on your Bluetooth device. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5430w) using your Bluetooth device. Once the device is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the remote. Back of...
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...improve Bluetooth range. * Source Bluetooth playback device must be enabled with Bluetooth capability. Did you hear any break-up to the Sound Bar, as long as a hands-free device for more information. Turning off or moving these devices may lose some integrity when ... same audio quality as a wired connection,wirelessly over Bluetooth®.* Maximizing Signal A Bluetooth signal has a range of -sight between the Sound Bar and the source device. • Other wireless devices can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, wireless video baby monitors, cordless phones...
...improve Bluetooth range. * Source Bluetooth playback device must be enabled with Bluetooth capability. Did you hear any break-up to the Sound Bar, as long as a hands-free device for more information. Turning off or moving these devices may lose some integrity when ... same audio quality as a wired connection,wirelessly over Bluetooth®.* Maximizing Signal A Bluetooth signal has a range of -sight between the Sound Bar and the source device. • Other wireless devices can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, wireless video baby monitors, cordless phones...
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DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE* DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE* 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE* OR OR Game Console Network Media Player 20 Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop *Cables appearance may differ from the device to your TV. If connecting a video device, you can use any device). Back of Sound Bar 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE* Optical, Coaxial, and 3.5mm cables transmit audio only. ADVANCED SETUP Connect up to five different devices to the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples--you will need a separate video connection from the ones supplied.
DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE* DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE* 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE* OR OR Game Console Network Media Player 20 Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop *Cables appearance may differ from the device to your TV. If connecting a video device, you can use any device). Back of Sound Bar 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE* Optical, Coaxial, and 3.5mm cables transmit audio only. ADVANCED SETUP Connect up to five different devices to the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples--you will need a separate video connection from the ones supplied.
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Blu-ray Player OR 21 Cable/Satellite Box *Cables appearance may differ from these devices, turn the Sound Bar on, then set the Sound Bar input to which the Sound Bar is connected. Connect HDMI (ARC) to your TV input to the HDMI port to HDMI-ARC 6. Set your TV HDMI CABLE* HDMI cables transmit both audio and video. To view video from the ones supplied.
Blu-ray Player OR 21 Cable/Satellite Box *Cables appearance may differ from these devices, turn the Sound Bar on, then set the Sound Bar input to which the Sound Bar is connected. Connect HDMI (ARC) to your TV input to the HDMI port to HDMI-ARC 6. Set your TV HDMI CABLE* HDMI cables transmit both audio and video. To view video from the ones supplied.
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... Manually adjust the SUB gain (Volume) and phase to the center position. 3. CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER Back of Sound Bar RCA Subwoofer Cable* For best results setting up an optional subwoofer,VIZIO suggests the following procedure: 1. Press the Enter button to the Subwoofer. 4. Connect an RCA cable from the... Sound Bar to enter the Bass adjustment mode. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control to...
... Manually adjust the SUB gain (Volume) and phase to the center position. 3. CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER Back of Sound Bar RCA Subwoofer Cable* For best results setting up an optional subwoofer,VIZIO suggests the following procedure: 1. Press the Enter button to the Subwoofer. 4. Connect an RCA cable from the... Sound Bar to enter the Bass adjustment mode. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control to...
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Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil. 23 WALL MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR 1 Wall-Mount Screw Holes Insert and tighten two Wall-Mount Screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver into the Wall-Mount Screw Holes. 2 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV.
Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil. 23 WALL MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR 1 Wall-Mount Screw Holes Insert and tighten two Wall-Mount Screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver into the Wall-Mount Screw Holes. 2 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV.
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... device is not muted. If it does not, the problem may be with new ones. • Point the remote directly at the center of the Sound Bar when pressing a button. • If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume on your Blu-ray/other source, some of the buttons on the side... the remote batteries with the original device. • Connect your device to a different input on the side of your Sound Bar to select a different input source. • When using either of your Sound Bar. • Press MUTE on the remote to variable audio output. Set the source to see if the buzzing persists.
... device is not muted. If it does not, the problem may be with new ones. • Point the remote directly at the center of the Sound Bar when pressing a button. • If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume on your Blu-ray/other source, some of the buttons on the side... the remote batteries with the original device. • Connect your device to a different input on the side of your Sound Bar to select a different input source. • When using either of your Sound Bar. • Press MUTE on the remote to variable audio output. Set the source to see if the buzzing persists.