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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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... OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE† GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE Note: Cables' appearance may differ from the ones supplied. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your device's user manual. CHOOSE ONE CABLE: GOOD BETTER BEST AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV* † When using the Digital Inputs, if...
... OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE† GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE Note: Cables' appearance may differ from the ones supplied. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your device's user manual. CHOOSE ONE CABLE: GOOD BETTER BEST AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV* † When using the Digital Inputs, if...
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... HDMI CABLE† HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio from the TV. To connect the Sound Bar directly to the left. Choose the best possible connection type. Do not use an HDMI connection, your Sound Bar. See your TV* using the Digital Inputs, if there is an audio output, not an audio...-ray™ players, cable boxes, and game consoles) to your TV's user manual for First-Time Setup. To use HDMI IN for details. Connect the Sound Bar to your TV's HDMI port must support ARC (Audio Return Channel).
... HDMI CABLE† HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio from the TV. To connect the Sound Bar directly to the left. Choose the best possible connection type. Do not use an HDMI connection, your Sound Bar. See your TV* using the Digital Inputs, if there is an audio output, not an audio...-ray™ players, cable boxes, and game consoles) to your TV's user manual for First-Time Setup. To use HDMI IN for details. Connect the Sound Bar to your TV's HDMI port must support ARC (Audio Return Channel).
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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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... your TV on, then press the Power button 6 on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on the battery cover and 5 gently slide it away from the remote with your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to switch between audio sources. symbols. See your TV. Locate the arrow on . ...Insert the included AAA batteries, matching the + and - Press the INPUT button to Input 1. Gently slide the battery cover back in place. Hardware Setup is complete. Input VIZIO INPUT MENU Power 12...
... your TV on, then press the Power button 6 on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on the battery cover and 5 gently slide it away from the remote with your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to switch between audio sources. symbols. See your TV. Locate the arrow on . ...Insert the included AAA batteries, matching the + and - Press the INPUT button to Input 1. Gently slide the battery cover back in place. Hardware Setup is complete. Input VIZIO INPUT MENU Power 12...
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Mute Press to cycle through settings and options. Up/Down Press to mute/unmute. 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. Next Press to skip to the next track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume Press to change input source. Press to increase volume. 13 Enter/Play/Pause Press to turn on or off. Power Press to select an option. VIZIO INPUT MENU Menu Press to access the menu settings.
Mute Press to cycle through settings and options. Up/Down Press to mute/unmute. 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. Next Press to skip to the next track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume Press to change input source. Press to increase volume. 13 Enter/Play/Pause Press to turn on or off. Power Press to select an option. VIZIO INPUT MENU Menu Press to access the menu settings.
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The LED Indicators will behave differently with decreasing levels. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5430w) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the Sound Bar. Press the Next/Previous button to Right and back continuously. Press the Next/Previous button to increase/...The LED indicators will move to the right with increasing levels and to access the different functions and acoustic settings of the Sound Bar. Function Bluetooth Pairing BT Pair LED Behavior (When searching for 15 minutes. Description Press the Play button on the remote ...
The LED Indicators will behave differently with decreasing levels. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5430w) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the Sound Bar. Press the Next/Previous button to Right and back continuously. Press the Next/Previous button to increase/...The LED indicators will move to the right with increasing levels and to access the different functions and acoustic settings of the Sound Bar. Function Bluetooth Pairing BT Pair LED Behavior (When searching for 15 minutes. Description Press the Play button on the remote ...
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... Dolby Digital Logo DTS Logo Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes.When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to the factory default settings. When enabled (On), the Sound Bar will be removed. Off disables this function if using the TV Volume Up ...button) and control volume. See Programming the Sound Bar on page 17. All paired Bluetooth devices ...
... Dolby Digital Logo DTS Logo Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes.When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to the factory default settings. When enabled (On), the Sound Bar will be removed. Off disables this function if using the TV Volume Up ...button) and control volume. See Programming the Sound Bar on page 17. All paired Bluetooth devices ...
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... commands. Function Learn Volume Down Learn Vol - While the Sound Bar is in learning mode, press the Volume Down button on the Sound Bar will blink twice 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...
... commands. Function Learn Volume Down Learn Vol - While the Sound Bar is in learning mode, press the Volume Down button on the Sound Bar will blink twice 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...
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Press the MENU button on the sound bar will be re-paired. Confirmed is displayed. All Indicator LEDs 2. Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Reset Yes and press the factory reset. ... button to navigate to Reset No. Press the Play button 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 continue. 5. Note: All of the Indicator LEDs on the remote control. RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULT...
Press the MENU button on the sound bar will be re-paired. Confirmed is displayed. All Indicator LEDs 2. Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Reset Yes and press the factory reset. ... button to navigate to Reset No. Press the Play button 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 continue. 5. Note: All of the Indicator LEDs on the remote control. RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULT...
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...is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the front of Sound Bar 18 Play audio from left to right and back again. When the Sound Bar is paired, the LED Indicators will light sequentially from your Bluetooth device. You can be...the BT Pair option on your device. 3. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5430w) using your Bluetooth device. BLUETOOTH PAIRING To pair the Sound Bar with your source device and the Sound Bar. For more information, see the documentation that came with a Bluetooth device: 1.
...is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the front of Sound Bar 18 Play audio from left to right and back again. When the Sound Bar is paired, the LED Indicators will light sequentially from your Bluetooth device. You can be...the BT Pair option on your device. 3. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5430w) using your Bluetooth device. BLUETOOTH PAIRING To pair the Sound Bar with your source device and the Sound Bar. For more information, see the documentation that came with a Bluetooth device: 1.
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..., move the source device closer to a wired connection. Turning off or moving these devices may lose some integrity when compared to the Sound Bar. • Be sure that Bluetooth is not equipped with a microphone, and therefore cannot operate as a hands-free device for more ... music may improve Bluetooth range. * Source Bluetooth playback device must be enabled with Bluetooth capability. Your Sound Bar has aptX® built-in the line-of-sight between the Sound Bar and the source device. • Other wireless devices can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras...
..., move the source device closer to a wired connection. Turning off or moving these devices may lose some integrity when compared to the Sound Bar. • Be sure that Bluetooth is not equipped with a microphone, and therefore cannot operate as a hands-free device for more ... music may improve Bluetooth range. * Source Bluetooth playback device must be enabled with Bluetooth capability. Your Sound Bar has aptX® built-in the line-of-sight between the Sound Bar and the source device. • Other wireless devices can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras...
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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 the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples--you will need a separate video connection from the ones supplied. 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 your TV.
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 the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples--you will need a separate video connection from the ones supplied. 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 your TV.
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Set your TV HDMI CABLE* HDMI cables transmit both audio and video. Connect HDMI (ARC) to your TV input to the HDMI port to HDMI-ARC 6. 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. To view video from the ones supplied.
Set your TV HDMI CABLE* HDMI cables transmit both audio and video. Connect HDMI (ARC) to your TV input to the HDMI port to HDMI-ARC 6. 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. To view video from the ones supplied.
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...RCA subwoofer cable and subwoofer not included. CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER Back of Sound Bar RCA Subwoofer Cable* For best results setting up an optional subwoofer,VIZIO suggests the following procedure: 1. See your preference. Power On the Sound Bar and Subwoofer. 5. Enter the Subwoofer menu option on the remote and... Use the Previous/Next buttons to adjust the bass level to your subwoofer's user manual for more information. 6. Power Off the Sound Bar and Subwoofer. Press the Enter button to cycle through the menu options until Bass. Press the MENU button on the remote control ...
...RCA subwoofer cable and subwoofer not included. CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER Back of Sound Bar RCA Subwoofer Cable* For best results setting up an optional subwoofer,VIZIO suggests the following procedure: 1. See your preference. Power On the Sound Bar and Subwoofer. 5. Enter the Subwoofer menu option on the remote and... Use the Previous/Next buttons to adjust the bass level to your subwoofer's user manual for more information. 6. Power Off the Sound Bar and Subwoofer. Press the Enter button to cycle through the menu options until Bass. Press the MENU button on the remote control ...
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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. Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil. 23
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...source device is turned up and that the device is working . • Replace the remote batteries with the original device. • Connect your Sound Bar. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug a different device into the electrical outlet to verify that the audio output setting... is set to variable audio output. The remote isn't working correctly. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the side of your Sound Bar. • Press MUTE on the remote to a different input on the remote may be supported by the streaming application. (e.g., Pandora doesn't...
...source device is turned up and that the device is working . • Replace the remote batteries with the original device. • Connect your Sound Bar. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug a different device into the electrical outlet to verify that the audio output setting... is set to variable audio output. The remote isn't working correctly. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the side of your Sound Bar. • Press MUTE on the remote to a different input on the remote may be supported by the streaming application. (e.g., Pandora doesn't...