VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Model: SB4051-C0
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your Unit from being damaged, the following rules should 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents.................................................................................... 4 Controls & Connections.......................................................................... 5 First-Time Setup...................................................................................... 8 Using the Remote.................................................................................... 15 Connecting with HDMI...............................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS High Definition Sound Bar Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Speakers Remote Control with Batteries Stereo RCA to 3.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical Audio In AUX (1) Analog Audio In (Stereo RCA) DIGITAL (3) Coaxial In AUX (2) Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) * Supports .WAV file format playback only.
Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) Input Press to change the audio source. Power Press to turn soundbar on or off.
Back of Subwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker Satellite Speaker Port (Connects to Subwoofer) Power Switch Power Port Satellite Speaker Ports (Connects to Satellite Speakers) LED Indicator Pairing Button 7
FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 Back of Sound Bar 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE†‡ GOOD GOOD BETTER BETTER CHOOSE ONE CABLE GOOD * 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.
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. HDMI CABLE BEST HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio from the TV. See the Connecting with HDMI section for more information. 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.
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.
4 Connect a power cable to the subwoofer. 5 Plug the power cable into a power outlet. 6 Flip the power switch into the ON position.
7 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. Sound Bar is centered below the TV. Note: Speaker stands not included.
8 Top 9 Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 10 Top Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. 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.* Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will stop the auto detect function.
USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Input Press to change input source. (Press INPUT then Previous to select previous input. Press INPUT then Next to select Bluetooth input.) Power Press to turn on or off. Menu Press to access the menu settings. Enter/Play/Pause Press to select an option. Press to play or pause. Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Next Press to skip to the next track.
CONNECTING WITH HDMI What is HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)? To connect using HDMI*: Using HDMI ARC, your TV can send audio to the sound bar using an HDMI cable. 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the back of your TV. You will need to connect your sound bar to your TV’s HDMI ARC port using an HDMI cable that is ARC compatible. 2. Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port on your VIZIO sound bar. 3.
Back of TV* Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV * HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
LED INDICATORS LED Indicators are located here. 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.
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.
Function TV Remote VZtv Rmt LED Behavior On Eco Power On/Off EcoPwr On TV Remote On TV Remote Off Eco Power On Eco Power Off Program Remote Prg Remote No When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is detected. 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. Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Eco Power Mode.
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 Learn Volume Down Learn Vol- (Waiting to learn) Flash from bottom to top and back continuously. Vol+ All of the LEDs will blink twice to confirm.
USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS Buttons are located here. There are 3 functions that are triggered by 3 different button combinations on the Sound Bar. Function Factory Reset LED Behavior All 12 LEDs will flash 3 times Description 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.
BLUETOOTH 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.
USING BLUETOOTH MODE Maximizing Signal 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.
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. Turn off your TV speakers when programming your sound bar. 1 2 Top of Sound Bar First confirm that the power switch is in the ON 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.
ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE Game Console † * Cable not included. Supports .WAV file format playback only. 3.
ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI 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. HDMI CABLE OR Blu-ray Player Cable/Satellite Box 27 * Cables appearance may differ from the ones supplied.
WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR 1 Back of Sound Bar Wall-Mount Screw Holes Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. 2 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil.
3 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. If you are unfamiliar with power tools or the layout of electrical wiring in the walls of your home, 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. Attach the wall mount to the back of the satellite speaker. 3. 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.
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HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING There is no power. There is no sound. • 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. 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.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of 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.
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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.
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