QUICK START GUIDE
Model: SB4051-C0
VIZIO
• The wall socket should be located near your Unit and be easily accessible
• Keep your Unit away from moisture. Do not expose your Unit to rain or moisture. If water
penetrates into your Unit, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in
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• Do not use your Unit if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent,
unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your
unit yourself.
• Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your Unit is dropped and the housing
is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord
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• Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your Unit.
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used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.
• Insert the remote control batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarity may
cause the battery to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator.
• See the important note and rating located on the back of the unit.
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• Where the MAINS plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
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Explanation of WARNING symbols:
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be observed for its installation, use, and maintenance. Please read the following safety instructions
before operating your Unit. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
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two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
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• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
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or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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connecting other components to your Unit.
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use a liquid or a spray cleaner on your Unit. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
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electric shock, or component damage.
• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of your Unit and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings
are not blocked or covered. Do not place your Unit in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper
ventilation is provided.
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Never spill liquids on your Unit.
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power, unplug the power cord.
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CAUTION
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SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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alert the user to the presence of not isolated dangerous voltage within the product
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Warning: This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It
has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection
to electrical earth.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Package Contents ................................................................................... 4
Controls & Connections ......................................................................... 5
First-Time Setup...................................................................................... 8
Using the Remote ................................................................................... 15
Connecting with HDMI ........................................................................... 16
LED Indicators ......................................................................................... 18
Programming the Sound Bar ................................................................ 21
Using Button Combinations .................................................................. 22
Bluetooth Pairing .................................................................................... 23
Using Bluetooth Mode ........................................................................... 24
Re-Linking the Subwoofer with the Sound Bar ................................... 25
Advanced Setup ...................................................................................... 26
Advanced Setup - HDMI ......................................................................... 27
Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar ............................................................... 28
Wall-Mounting the Satellite Speakers .................................................. 30
Help & Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 33
One-Year Limited Warranty ................................................................... 34
Legal & Compliance ................................................................................ 35
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Wall Mount
Template
2 x Wall
Mount Screws
Digital Optical
Cable
2 x Power
Cables
Coaxial Audio
Cable
Quick Start Guides
(1 x English, 1 x
French-Spanish)
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Sound Bar
Remote Control
with Batteries
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Wireless
Subwoofer
2 x Satellite
Speakers
Stereo RCA to
3.5mm Audio Cable
2 x Satellite
Speaker Audio
Cables
2 x Wall
Mount Brackets
(Sound Bar)
2 x Wall
Mount Brackets
(Satellite Speakers)
HDMI Cable
4 x Velco
Cable Ties
Back of Sound Bar
Power Port
OPTICAL (4)
Digital Optical
Audio In
DIGITAL (3)
Coaxial In
AUX (1)
Analog Audio In
(Stereo RCA)
AUX (2)
Analog Audio In
(Stereo 3.5mm)
USB* (7)
USB In
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HDMI OUT (6)
HDMI Out
(ARC)
HDMI IN (5)
HDMI IN
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
Top of Sound Bar
Input Press to change the audio source.
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Volume Increase or decrease the loudness
of the audio.
Bluetooth Input Hold to pair.
(See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.)
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Back of Subwoofer
Back of Satellite Speaker
Power Switch
Power Port
Satellite Speaker Ports
(Connects to Satellite Speakers)
LED Indicator
Pairing Button
Satellite Speaker Port
(Connects to Subwoofer)
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FIRST-TIME SETUP
* Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. To connect the
Sound Bar directly to your other devices (Blu-Ray player, game
system, etc.) see your device’s user manual.
† 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.
‡ Cable not included.
Back of Sound Bar
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HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive
Audio from the TV. See the
Connecting with
HDMI
section for more information.
Do not use HDMI IN for First-Time Setup. See
Advanced Setup if you would like to connect
HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable
boxes, and game consoles) to your Sound Bar.
Connect the Sound Bar to your TV* using one of
the connection types to the left. Choose the best
possible connection type. Be sure the TV port is
an audio output, not an audio input.
† When using 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.
* Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. To connect the Sound Bar
directly to your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your device’s
user manual.
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2
Connect the power cable to the
Sound Bar AC IN as shown.
Plug the power cable into an
electrical outlet.
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Connect the satellite speakers to the subwoofer
using the included satellite speaker audio cables.
3
Match the color coded speaker cable
to the matching speaker port color.
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5
6
Connect a power cable to
the subwoofer.
Plug the power cable into a
power outlet.
Flip the power switch into
the ON position.
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Sound Bar is centered
below the TV.
For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar, subwoofer, and
satellite speakers as shown. The Sound Bar should be close to ear level.
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Note: Speaker stands not included.
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Remove the battery cover
by gently sliding it away
from the remote.
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Insert the included batteries
and gently slide the battery
cover back into place.
10
Turn your TV on, the Sound Bar will automatically
turn on and begin searching for an active input.
The LED indicators on the front of the Sound Bar will
begin cycling in pairs through inputs until an audio
source is detected.*
You can press the INPUT button to switch between
audio sources. For example, if you connected your
TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to Input 1.
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Top Top
Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will
stop the auto detect function.
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again, you must do a Factory Reset or by pressing and holding the Input button for 5 seconds.
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USING THE REMOTE
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Volume +/-
Press to increase and decrease volume.
Previous
Press to return to previous track.
(Changes audio settings in Menu)
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Mute
Press to mute/unmute.
Input
Press to change input source.
(Press INPUT then
Previous
to select previous input.
Press INPUT then
Next
to select Bluetooth input.)
Enter/Play/Pause
Press to select an option.
Press to play or pause.
Next
Press to skip to the next track.
(Changes audio settings in Menu)
Display
Displays Sound Bar Settings
Menu
Press to access the menu settings.
Up/Down
Press to cycle through settings
and options
* Press and hold the INPUT button for 5 seconds to activate the input auto detect function.
CONNECTING WITH HDMI
To connect using HDMI*:
1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the
HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the back of your TV.
2. Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT
(ARC) port on your VIZIO sound bar.
3. From the AUDIO menu on your TV, change
the Digital Audio Setting to Dolby Digital or
Bitstream.
4. From the SYSTEM menu, enable CEC and ARC
(SAC)
†
functions.
5. From the CEC menu, select Device Discovery
to register the sound bar with the TV.
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.
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.
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LED INDICATORS
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Function LED Behavior Description
Surround Balance
Two center LEDs
indicate Surround
Balance is centered.
Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the surround balance level on each
side. The LED indicators will move to the top with balance levels to the right and down
with balance levels to the left.
Subwoofer Levels
Two center LEDs
indicate Subwoofer
level 0.
Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the level of the subwoofer.
The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing levels and to the bottom
with decreasing levels.
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satellite speakers will be disabled.
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Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable TruVolume. When enabled
(On), TruVolume provides a consistent and comfortable volume level for a more
enjoyable listening experience.
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Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Night Mode. When enabled
(On), the Sound Bar will lower bass frequency levels to provide a more quiet envi-
ronment (ideal for apartment living and homes with sleeping children).
AV Delay
LED at the bottom
indicates no delay.
Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the amount of audio delay.
The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing audio delay levels.
Speaker Test
—
Press the Play/Pause button to activate the speaker test function. A voice will
begin calling out each speaker beginning with
left front
. (Left Front, Center, Right
Front, Right Rear, Left Rear, and Subwoofer-white noise) If any of these are
missing, check the connection and run the speaker test function again.
Subwoofer
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Function LED Behavior Description
TV Remote
Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes. When
enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the Sound Bar
(using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume.
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Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Eco Power Mode. When enabled
(On), the Sound Bar will go into standby after a period of inactivity. The sound bar will
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Note: Enable this function if using a TV remote to control the sound bar.
Program Remote
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Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to toggle and select and program
your TV remote to control the Volume Down, Volume Up, and Mute functions
on your Sound Bar. See the
Program Remote
section for more information.
Reset
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Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to select and reset your remote and
Sound Bar to the factory default settings. All paired Bluetooth devices will be un-
paired. All programmed IR remotes will also be removed. See the
Reset to Factory
Default Settings
section for more information.
When a Dolby
Digital or DTS
signal is detected.
Dolby Digital and DTS are only available on either the Coaxial In or
Digital Optical Audio In inputs. When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is detected,
the Dolby Digital (White) / DTS (Blue) indicator LED will light up for 5 seconds
before fading away.
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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.
Function LED Behavior Description
Learn Volume
Down
Press the Play button to put the Sound Bar into learning mode. While the Sound
Bar is in learning mode, press the Volume Down button on the TV remote
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that it has successfully recognized the TV remote.
Learn Volume Up
Press the Play button to put the Sound Bar into learning mode. While the Sound Bar
is in learning mode, press the Volume Up button on the TV remote control. All of the
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recognized the TV remote.
Learn Mute
Press the Play button to put the Sound Bar into learning mode. While the Sound
Bar is in learning mode, press the Mute button on the TV remote control. All of
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successfully recognized the TV remote.
Learn Vol+
Learn Mute
Learn Vol-
(Waiting to learn)
Flash from bottom to top
and back continuously.
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programming your sound bar.
Point both the sound bar and TV
remotes towards the front of the
sound bar when programming.
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Function LED Behavior Description
Factory
Reset
Reset the Sound Bar to the factory default settings. To perform a Factory
Reset,
Press and Hold the Bluetooth( ) and Volume Down (—) buttons for
5 seconds.
Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set.
VIZIO TV
Remote
Control
Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and
adjust the volume of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function,
Press and Hold the Power ( ) and Volume Up ( + ) buttons for 5 seconds.
Energy
Star
When the Energy Star setting is enabled, the sound bar will automatically
power down after a period of inactivity. When disabled, the sound bar
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function, Press and Hold the Power
( ) and Volume Down (—) buttons
for 5 seconds.
Note: Energy Star setting is enabled by default.
Enable VIZIO
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Disable VIZIO
TV Remote
Buttons are located here.
Enable
Energy Star
Disable Energy
Star
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USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS
Top of Sound Bar
To pair the Sound Bar with a Bluetooth device:
1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button
on the Sound
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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
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2. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB4051)
using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer
to the user documentation that came with the device.
3. Play audio from your Bluetooth device. Volume can be
controlled on your source device and the Sound Bar.
Bluetooth Device
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BLUETOOTH PAIRING
Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from
smartphones, tablets, and computers with Bluetooth
capability. Device compatibility will vary, see your
device’s documentation for more information. Once
you have paired your source device to the Sound Bar,
as long as you stay within range of the Sound Bar, your
device should remain paired. If the input is changed,
the Bluetooth device will disconnect. If the source is
changed back to Bluetooth, any paired Bluetooth device
will reconnect automatically.
Maximizing Signal
A Bluetooth signal has a range of up to 30 feet. Keep
in mind that Bluetooth is a compressed audio format,
so streamed music may lose some integrity when
compared to a wired connection.
Try the following if your sound quality is less than
optimal:
• If you hear any break-up or disconnect while streaming music from
your device, move the source device closer to the Sound Bar.
• Be sure that there are no solid obstructions in the line-of-sight be-
tween the Sound Bar and the source device.
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Bluetooth range.
Your Sound Bar is not equipped with a
microphone, so it cannot operate as a
hands-free device for a smartphone.
Reduce the volume levels on your device
and on the Sound Bar before pressing
Play. High volume levels can damage your
hearing.
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USING BLUETOOTH MODE
RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR
The subwoofer has already been paired with the sound
bar by VIZIO. However, they may need to be re-link if
there is no sound coming from the subwoofer.
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programming your sound bar.
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position. 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.
Top of Sound Bar
Press and hold the power button on the top of
the sound bar for 5 seconds. The LED indicators
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now linked with the sound bar.
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ADVANCED SETUP
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DIGITAL OPTICAL
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Game Console Network Media
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USB Thumb
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ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI
Blu-ray Player Cable/Satellite Box
OR
HDMI CABLE
Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV
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-ARC 5. Set your TV input
to the HDMI port to which the Sound Bar
is connected.
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WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR
Back of Sound Bar
Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw
holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver.
1
2
Place the included wall mounting template against the wall
under your TV. Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil.
Wall-Mount Screw Holes
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Be sure your screws are attached
to wood studs, drywall anchors
(for drywall), or concrete anchors
(for brick/concrete walls).
Screws for attaching the brack-
ets to the wall are not included.
Choose the screw type and length
appropriate to your home’s
construction. If in doubt, consult a
professional installer.
Wall Mount Screw
Screw Size: M4 x 10
3
If you are unfamiliar with power tools or the
layout of electrical wiring in the walls of your
home, consult a professional installer.
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To wall-mount the satellite speakers:
1. Attach the wall mount screw to the back of the
satellite speaker.
2. Attach the wall mount to the back of the
satellite speaker.
3. Align and mount the satellite speaker with the
wall mount bracket.
WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS
Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs or
drywall anchors (for drywall) or concrete anchors
(for brick/concrete walls). Wall mounting hardware is
not included.
If you are unfamiliar with power tools or the
layout of electrical wiring in the walls of your
home, consult a professional installer.
Wall Mount Screw
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• Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar.
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HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING
ON PARTS AND LABOR
Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only
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commercial use. If a Product covered by this warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion.
To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email: [email protected] or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from 7:00AM to 11:00PM Monday through Friday
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Proof of purchase in the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is required to show that a Product is within the warranty period.
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Products are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty service or replacement, whichever is greater.
Type of Service
Defective Products must be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service. VIZIO is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will cover return shipping
to the customer. PRE-AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
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provide instructions for packing and shipping the covered Product to the VIZIO service center.
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issues or any repairs attempted by anyone other than by a VIZIO authorized service center. Products with unreadable or removed serial numbers, or requiring routine maintenance are not
covered. This one year limited warranty does not cover Products sold “AS IS”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING VIZIO’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL
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OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sound Bar: Two 2.75” Full-Range Transducers (Left and Right)
One 2.75” Full-Range Transducer (Center)
Satellite: One 2.5” High-Efficiency Full-Range Transducer (Each Satellite)
Subwoofer: One 6” Subwoofer Driver
Inputs: One 3.5mm Stereo Audio
One RCA Stereo Audio
One Optical (Toslink)
One Digital Coaxial Audio
One HDMI (ARC on output HDMI)
One USB (Supports .WAV format only)
Bluetooth (Wireless)
Sound Pressure Level (System): 102 dB
Frequency Response (System): 50 Hz - 20 KHz
Voltage: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Compliances: cCSAus, FCC, CAN ICES-3
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FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
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more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite system.”
Notice:
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2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
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RF Exposure Information
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the
Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. This device complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
IC Statement
1. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
Disposal and Recycling
You must dispose of this product properly, according to local laws and regulations. Because this
product contains electronic components and a battery, it must be disposed of separately from
household waste. Contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options.
Other:
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LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under
license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the
Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS TruVolume is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default”
setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be
achieved. Changing the factory default settings or enabling
other features will increase power consumption that could
exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating.
We want to help you save energy.
© 2014 CSR plc and its group companies.
The aptX
®
mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc
or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or
more jurisdictions.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under
license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and
the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Digital
Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under
license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the
Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Studio Sound is
a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under
license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the
Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Circle Surround
is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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