Vizio SB3251N-E0 32" 5.1 Sound Bar System User Manual

User manual Sound Bar

PACKAGE CONTENTS

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

* Supports .WAV file format playback only

Top of Sound Bar

Back of Subwoofer

Back of Satellite Speaker

FIRST-TIME SETUP

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.

* 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.

HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio from the TV. See the Connecting with HDMI section for more information.

† 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.

Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown.

Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.

Connect the satellite speakers to the subwoofer using the included satellite speaker audio cables.

Match the color coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port color.

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.

When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries.

Turn on your TV and sound bar. The sound bar will automatically 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.**

USING THE REMOTE

CONNECTING WITH HDMI

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.

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.

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.

ADVANCED SETUP

WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR

Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver.

Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs, drywall anchors (for drywall), or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls).

Screws for attaching the brackets 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-MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS

To wall-mount the satellite speakers:

Attach the wall mount screw to the back of the satellite speaker.
Attach the wall mount to the back of the satellite speaker.
Align and mount the satellite speaker with the wall mount bracket.

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.

HELP & 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/another 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.)