Can I upgrade the subwoofer and rear speakers in the future?

The sound bar can only be paired to the provided sub woofer. You would not be able to swap it out in the future.

Is this sound bar capable of having additional speakers added on?

This is a closed system, meaning that it doesn't allow for additional speakers to be added to it.

My tv does not have dolby pass through. will i be able to enjoy dolby using my tv and this soundbar?

If your TV doesn't support Dolby Atmos or HDMI ARC you would not be able to utilize the sound bar for Dolby Atmos Content.

User Manual VIZIO SB36512-F6 36” 5.1.2 Channel Home Theat

VIZIO SB36512-F6 36” 5.1.2 Channel Home Theater Surround Sound Bar - Use Manual - Use Guide PDF.
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Owner's manual - (English)

Table of contents

PACKAGE CONTENTS
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
USING THE REMOTE
LED INDICATORS
USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS
PROGRAMMING THE SOUND BAR
BLUETOOTH AUDIO PAIRING
ADVANCED SETUP
ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI
CONNECTING WITH HDMI ARC
CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER
TROUBLESHOOTING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Owner's Guide Sound Bars

PACKAGE CONTENTS

VIZIO Sound Bar

Wireless Subwoofer

2 x Satellite Speakers

Remote Control with 2x AAA Batteries

Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable

3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable

HDMI Cable

Digital Optical Cable

2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables

2 x Power Cables

4 x Wall Mount Screws

Wall Mount Template

2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Satellite Speakers)

2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Sound Bar)

Quick Start Guide

4 x Cable Ties

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

Top of Sound Bar

Back of Subwoofer

Back of Satellite Speaker

USING THE REMOTE

LED INDICATORS

Press the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to access the different functions and acoustic settings of the sound bar. Each function and setting will be displayed on the remote control’s LCD display. The LED Indicators will behave differently with each function.

USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS

There are 3 functions that are triggered by 3 different button combinations on the sound bar.

PROGRAMMING THE SOUND BAR

You can program your sound bar to accept TV remote IR commands. Press the Menu button on the remote, then use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Prg Remote. Use the Next/Previous buttons to toggle through Learn Vol -, Learn Vol +, and Learn Mute.

Tip: Turn off your TV speakers when programming your sound bar.

PointTop both the sound bar and TV remotes towards the front of the soundBack bar when programming.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO PAIRING

To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device:

Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar for five (5) seconds or select the BT Pair option from the display remote menu. When the sound bar is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the front of the Sound Bar will light sequentially from bottom to top and back again.
Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop flashing.
You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB36512*) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
Play audio from your Bluetooth device. Volume can be controlled on your source device and the sound bar.

ADVANCED SETUP

ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI

HDMI cables transmit both audio and video. To view video from these devices, turn the sound bar on, then set the sound bar input to HDMI In. Set your TV input to the HDMI port to which the sound bar is connected.

CONNECTING WITH HDMI ARC

What is HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)?

Using HDMI ARC, your TV can send audio to the sound bar using an HDMI cable.

You will need to connect your sound bar to your TV’s HDMI ARC port using an HDMI cable that is ARC compatible.

To connect using HDMI*:

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the back of your TV.
Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port on your VIZIO Sound Bar.
From the AUDIO menu on your TV, change the Digital Audio Setting to Dolby Digital or Bitstream.
From the SYSTEM menu, enable CEC and ARC (SAC) † functions.
From the CEC menu, select Device Discovery to register the sound bar with the TV.

Tip: If you want to use the volume buttons on the TV remote control to control the sound bar, enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu.

CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER

The Subwoofer has already been paired with the Sound Bar by VIZIO. However, the Subwoofer may need to be re-linked to the Sound Bar if there is no sound coming from the Subwoofer.

Tip: What does pairing mean? Pairing means to wirelessly connect.

First confirm that the power LED is illuminated. Press and hold the Pairing button on the back of the Subwoofer for 5 seconds. The LED on the back of the Subwoofer will begin to blink.
Press and hold the Power button on the top of the Sound Bar for 5 Seconds. The LED indicators on the front will flash 3 times. The Subwoofer is now linked with the Sound Bar.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

There is no power.	Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. Ensure the power cord is securely connected. Plug a different device into the electrical outlet to verify that the outlet is working correctly.
There is no sound.	Increase the volume. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. Press MUTE on the remote to ensure the Sound Bar is not muted. Press INPUT on the remote or on the top of your Sound Bar to select a different input source. When using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) Try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. On digital inputs, the input LEDs will flash rapidly if an unsupported format is present. Set the source to output PCM. Your TV may be set to variable audio output. Confirm that the audio output setting is set to FIXED or STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Consult your TV’s user manual for more detailed information. If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume on your source device is turned up and that the device is not muted.
I hear buzzing or humming.	Ensure all cables and wires are securely connected. Connect a different source device (TV, Blu-ray player, etc) to see if the buzzing persists. If it does not, the problem may be with the original device. Connect your device to a different input on the Sound Bar.
The remote isn’t working.	Replace the remote batteries with new ones. Point the remote directly at the center of the Sound Bar when pressing a button. If using a Bluetooth connection, some of the buttons on the remote may not be supported by the streaming application. (e.g., Pandora doesn’t support the Back button).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I know if I'm playing Dolby Atmos content?	When Dolby Atmos content is detected the audio format LED on the bar will briefly appear green. From the remote control, choose the Info menu option and press the Play/Pause key. The sound bar will announce the current input and audio format being played.
Can I adjust each of the sound bar speaker channels individually?	You cannot adjust each individual speaker. You can adjust the volume and presence of the Center channel and Surround speakers. You can also turn the Height channels On or Off.
What sources play Dolby Atmos content?	Dolby Atmos content can be found on select streaming apps, on 4K UHD Blu-Ray discs, and on some gaming systems and streaming sticks. To play Atmos content from these devices, connect the device directly to the HDMI in port of the sound bar. Dolby Atmos supported streaming apps built into to connected TVs may also be played on the HDMI ARC port. SmartCast, Bluetooth, USB, Aux, Optical and Digital Coax inputs do not support Dolby Atmos.
The sound bar is in a room with a vaulted ceiling. Will I hear all the sounds properly?	To clearly hear all Atmos has to offer, you will need a flat ceiling that is between 7.5 and 12 feet high. This allows the height speakers to reflect off the ceiling providing the sounds that would come from above. Vaulted ceilings or ceilings with acoustic treatments or tiles will diminish the effect. From the remote control select Height --> Virtual for a virtualized height experience. Dolby Atmos content will be played in Dolby Digital Plus format in this mode.
The system information say the audio type is Dolby Atmos-Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Atmos-TrueHD. How do I get one or the other?	Dolby Atmos-TrueHD typically comes from a UHD Blu-Ray player or console that is plugged into the sound bar’s HDMI IN port. Dolby Atmos-Dolby Digital Plus is typically sent from supported apps being played from a smart TV that is plugged into the sound bar's HDMI ARC port.

User Manual VIZIO SB36512-F6 36” 5.1.2 Channel Home Theater Surround Sound Bar