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- User Manual - (English)
- PACKAGE CONTENTS
- CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
- FIRST-TIME SETUP
- USING THE REMOTE
- LED INDICATORS
- USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS
- PROGRAMMING THE SOUND BAR
- BLUETOOTH AUDIO PAIRING
- USING BLUETOOTH MODE
- ADVANCED SETUP
- ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI
- CONNECTING WITH HDMI ARC
- CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER
- WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR
- WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS
- HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING
Table of contents
USER MANUAL
PACKAGE CONTENTS
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
FIRST-TIME SETUP
1 CHOOSE ONE CABLE*and connect it to your tv
HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio from the TV/Display. See the Connecting with HDMI section for more information.
Connect the Sound Bar to your TV/Display* using one of the connection types to the left. Choose the best possible connection type. Be sure the TV/Display port is an audio output, not an audio input.
2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown.
Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
3 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. Blue for left surround and gray is for right surround.
Connect a power cable to the subwoofer.
Plug the power cable into a power outlet.
Press the power button to turn on the subwsoofer. The LED
indicator will illuminate. The subwoofer should automatically power on when plugged in.
Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote.
Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place.
When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries.
10 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.**
You can press the INPUT button to switch between audio sources. For example, if you connected your TV to AUX, set the sound bar to AUX.
USING THE REMOTE
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.
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.
Point both the sound bar and TV remotes towards the front of the sound bar when programming.
BLUETOOTH AUDIO PAIRING
To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device:
1. 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.
2. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB3651*) 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.
USING BLUETOOTH MODE
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 between the sound bar and the source device.
- Other wireless devices can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, wireless video baby monitors, cordless phones, and microwave ovens. Turning off or moving these devices may improve Bluetooth range.
ADVANCED SETUP
ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI
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*:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil.
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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 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:
1. Attach the wall mount screw to the back of the satellite speaker.
2. Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall. Bracket screw is not included.
3. Slide the speaker on to the wall bracket. Ensure the wall mount screw is secured within the bracket grooves.
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. |
There is no sound. | • Increase the volume. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. |
I hear buzzing or | • Ensure all cables and wires are securely connected. |
The remote | • Replace the remote batteries with new ones. |
See other models: SB3651-E6 SB3621NS-H8 SB3621N-H8 SB3621N-F8M SB3621N-E8M