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... the power cord before cleaning your Unit. Never spill liquids on your safety. With continued exposure to loud noises, ears may become accustomed to the sound level, which may result in permanent damage to qualified service personnel. Install in the back and bottom of space around all instructions. • Do not use , and maintenance. If the provided plug does...
... the power cord before cleaning your Unit. Never spill liquids on your safety. With continued exposure to loud noises, ears may become accustomed to the sound level, which may result in permanent damage to qualified service personnel. Install in the back and bottom of space around all instructions. • Do not use , and maintenance. If the provided plug does...
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...iii • When connected to dripping, splashing, rain, or moisture). • CAUTION - To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Pulling on the back of shock to rain or moisture. Danger of your Unit may function abnormally. The lighting flash with instructions. Continued use your Unit, hold the power plug, not the cord... the remote control or injure the operator. • See the important note and rating located on the power cord may cause the battery to direct sunlight for repair. Do...
...iii • When connected to dripping, splashing, rain, or moisture). • CAUTION - To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Pulling on the back of shock to rain or moisture. Danger of your Unit may function abnormally. The lighting flash with instructions. Continued use your Unit, hold the power plug, not the cord... the remote control or injure the operator. • See the important note and rating located on the power cord may cause the battery to direct sunlight for repair. Do...
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... Connecting a Subwoofer ...32 Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar...33 Wall-Mounting the Satellite Speakers ...35 Help & Troubleshooting...38 Frequently Asked Questions ...39 Limited Warranty...40 Specifications ...43 Legal & Compliance...44 English - 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...
... Connecting a Subwoofer ...32 Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar...33 Wall-Mounting the Satellite Speakers ...35 Help & Troubleshooting...38 Frequently Asked Questions ...39 Limited Warranty...40 Specifications ...43 Legal & Compliance...44 English - 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...
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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 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD OR DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER † 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/Displays do not pass through digital audio. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your TV powered on * 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 tv Ensure your Blu-ray/other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc.) See your device's user manual.
English - 10 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD OR DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER † 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/Displays do not pass through digital audio. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your TV powered on * 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 tv Ensure your Blu-ray/other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc.) See your device's user manual.
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... front of Sound Bar 2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Back of the sound bar will begin cycling in pairs through inputs until an audio source is detected.** Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will stop the auto detect function. *Occurs only during first-time set up. **Auto detect function only occurs once when the sound bar is first powered on. Plug the power cable into an...
... front of Sound Bar 2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Back of the sound bar will begin cycling in pairs through inputs until an audio source is detected.** Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will stop the auto detect function. *Occurs only during first-time set up. **Auto detect function only occurs once when the sound bar is first powered on. Plug the power cable into an...
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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. 9 You can press the INPUT button to AUX. For example, if you connected your TV to AUX, set the sound bar to switch between audio sources. When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell 'AAA' alkaline batteries. Power Input English - 15
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. 9 You can press the INPUT button to AUX. For example, if you connected your TV to AUX, set the sound bar to switch between audio sources. When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell 'AAA' alkaline batteries. Power Input English - 15
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... Next to select previous input. English - 17 USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Power Press to turn on or off Input *Press to change the input source Previous Press to return to previous track (Changes audio settings in Menu) Up/Down Press to cycle through settings and options Mute Press to mute/unmute Menu Press to access the menu settings Enter/Play/Pause Press to...
... Next to select previous input. English - 17 USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Power Press to turn on or off Input *Press to change the input source Previous Press to return to previous track (Changes audio settings in Menu) Up/Down Press to cycle through settings and options Mute Press to mute/unmute Menu Press to access the menu settings Enter/Play/Pause Press to...
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... remote to the sound bar. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB36514*) using the SmartCast Mobile app. Bass Levels Bass Two center LEDs indicate Bass level 0. English - 19 Each function and setting 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 dialog in the center channel. Note: Set your Bluetooth Device. Function LED Behavior Description Bluetooth Pairing BT Pair...
... remote to the sound bar. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB36514*) using the SmartCast Mobile app. Bass Levels Bass Two center LEDs indicate Bass level 0. English - 19 Each function and setting 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 dialog in the center channel. Note: Set your Bluetooth Device. Function LED Behavior Description Bluetooth Pairing BT Pair...
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... the connection and run the speaker test function again. Note: If you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to manually turn on the sound bar, set this feature. See the Programming the Sound Bar section for more information. Description Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Eco Power Mode. The sound bar will automatically turn on your sound bar. When enabled (On), you would like to cast content without the need to turn...
... the connection and run the speaker test function again. Note: If you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to manually turn on the sound bar, set this feature. See the Programming the Sound Bar section for more information. Description Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Eco Power Mode. The sound bar will automatically turn on your sound bar. When enabled (On), you would like to cast content without the need to turn...
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... HDMI ARC and HDMI In when connected to have the sound bar verbally announce the current sound bar input and audio type being paired. English - 23 Function Wi-Fi Setup WiFi Setup Reset Reset All Info Info When a Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos or DTS audio format is successfully set up via the VIZIO SmartCast app or through an ethernet connection, the blue indicator LED will light up to select and confirm enabling...
... HDMI ARC and HDMI In when connected to have the sound bar verbally announce the current sound bar input and audio type being paired. English - 23 Function Wi-Fi Setup WiFi Setup Reset Reset All Info Info When a Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos or DTS audio format is successfully set up via the VIZIO SmartCast app or through an ethernet connection, the blue indicator LED will light up to select and confirm enabling...
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... setting is enabled, the sound bar will flash 3 times Reset the sound bar to power on and adjust the volume of the sound bar. USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS There are 3 functions that you t[[[[[[urn it off. Angle Note: This will remain powered on the sound bar. When disabled, the sound bar will erase all settings and preferences that are located here. VIZIO TV Remote Control Enable VIZIO TV Remote Disable VIZIO TV Remote Enable/disable the use...
... setting is enabled, the sound bar will flash 3 times Reset the sound bar to power on and adjust the volume of the sound bar. USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS There are 3 functions that you t[[[[[[urn it off. Angle Note: This will remain powered on the sound bar. When disabled, the sound bar will erase all settings and preferences that are located here. VIZIO TV Remote Control Enable VIZIO TV Remote Disable VIZIO TV Remote Enable/disable the use...
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... wireless devices can damage your device and on the sound bar before pressing Play. Keep in the line-of the sound bar, your device, move the source device closer to the sound bar. • Be sure that there are no solid obstructions in mind that Bluetooth is changed back to Bluetooth, any break-up to a wired connection. Reduce the volume levels on your hearing. USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your sound bar supports music streaming...
... wireless devices can damage your device and on the sound bar before pressing Play. Keep in the line-of the sound bar, your device, move the source device closer to the sound bar. • Be sure that there are no solid obstructions in mind that Bluetooth is changed back to Bluetooth, any break-up to a wired connection. Reduce the volume levels on your hearing. USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your sound bar supports music streaming...
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...; Ensure all cables and wires are securely connected. Confirm that the outlet is no audio: (A) Try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your sound bar to a different power outlet. • Replace the remote batteries with new ones. • Point the remote directly at the center of the buttons on your TV's user manual for more detailed information. • If using a Bluetooth connection, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. • Your...
...; Ensure all cables and wires are securely connected. Confirm that the outlet is no audio: (A) Try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your sound bar to a different power outlet. • Replace the remote batteries with new ones. • Point the remote directly at the center of the buttons on your TV's user manual for more detailed information. • If using a Bluetooth connection, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. • Your...
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.... This allows the height speakers to reflect off the ceiling providing the sounds that is plugged into to see what type of audio is in port of the Center channel and Surround speakers. English - 39 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I know if I adjust each of the sound bar speaker channels individually? • You cannot adjust each individual speaker. Go to Settings >System Information to connected TVs may also be found...
.... This allows the height speakers to reflect off the ceiling providing the sounds that is plugged into to see what type of audio is in port of the Center channel and Surround speakers. English - 39 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I know if I adjust each of the sound bar speaker channels individually? • You cannot adjust each individual speaker. Go to Settings >System Information to connected TVs may also be found...
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... clear all applicable user data and downloaded applications. For commercial use , VIZIO warrants the product on the terms set forth below for parts or labor during the warranty period. VIZIO Technical Support will be located in accordance with VIZIO's user guides and manuals. Replacement parts and VIZIO's labor are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for additional help and troubleshooting. This warranty contains...
... clear all applicable user data and downloaded applications. For commercial use , VIZIO warrants the product on the terms set forth below for parts or labor during the warranty period. VIZIO Technical Support will be located in accordance with VIZIO's user guides and manuals. Replacement parts and VIZIO's labor are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for additional help and troubleshooting. This warranty contains...
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...cosmetic damage; (b) normal wear and tear; (c) improper operation; (d) improper voltage supply or power surges; (e) signal issues; (f) damage from shipping; (g) acts of God; (h) customer misuse, modifications or adjustments; (i) installation, set-up, or repairs attempted by anyone other than by the Federal Arbitration Act... damages and will be sent to a VIZIO service center to have the right to obtain warranty service. What to resolve the issue informally with unreadable or removed serial numbers; (k) products requiring routine maintenance; VIZIO AND YOU AGREE THAT NO PARTY WILL ...
...cosmetic damage; (b) normal wear and tear; (c) improper operation; (d) improper voltage supply or power surges; (e) signal issues; (f) damage from shipping; (g) acts of God; (h) customer misuse, modifications or adjustments; (i) installation, set-up, or repairs attempted by anyone other than by the Federal Arbitration Act... damages and will be sent to a VIZIO service center to have the right to obtain warranty service. What to resolve the issue informally with unreadable or removed serial numbers; (k) products requiring routine maintenance; VIZIO AND YOU AGREE THAT NO PARTY WILL ...
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... interference to radio communications. Notice: 1. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1. English - 44 However, there is connected. 4. Increase the separation between the radiator & your body. 3. limit; Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must accept any radio or TV ...equipment and receiver. 3. priority users) of the user to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as primary users (i.e. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for ...
... interference to radio communications. Notice: 1. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1. English - 44 However, there is connected. 4. Increase the separation between the radiator & your body. 3. limit; Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must accept any radio or TV ...equipment and receiver. 3. priority users) of the user to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as primary users (i.e. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for ...
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... you will be installed and operated with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for typographical, technical, or descriptive errors. Software Licenses All software is not responsible for an uncontrolled environment. All Right Reserved. Minimum requirements: Android 4.0 or later (to view at 1 meter, c-weighted. VIZIO, Inc. To review the most updated version of Android™ supported devices see https://support.google.com...
... you will be installed and operated with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for typographical, technical, or descriptive errors. Software Licenses All software is not responsible for an uncontrolled environment. All Right Reserved. Minimum requirements: Android 4.0 or later (to view at 1 meter, c-weighted. VIZIO, Inc. To review the most updated version of Android™ supported devices see https://support.google.com...
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... Bitstream. Connect both the sound bar and the TV using the HDMI (ARC) ports. Always use HDMI 2.0 cables. or - If you have any questions about your new VIZIO Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos! U.S. Give us your TV User Manual for directions to enable CEC and to modify Digital Audio Out setting to hear from you. Advanced Setup Options Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos Before you set up SB36514 HDMI...
... Bitstream. Connect both the sound bar and the TV using the HDMI (ARC) ports. Always use HDMI 2.0 cables. or - If you have any questions about your new VIZIO Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos! U.S. Give us your TV User Manual for directions to enable CEC and to modify Digital Audio Out setting to hear from you. Advanced Setup Options Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos Before you set up SB36514 HDMI...