QUICK START GUIDE Model: SB4551-D5 and SB4051-D5
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.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • exposure to loud noises, ears may become accustomed to the sound level, which may result in permanent damage to hearing without any noticeable discomfort. When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into your Unit. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord. Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents.............................................................................................................................................5 Welcome to VIZIO SmartCast!.........................................................................................................................7 Controls & Connections...................................................................................................................................8 First-Time Setup.............
PACKAGE CONTENTS SmartCast Sound Bar Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables Wireless Slim Subwoofer (stands & screws included) 3.5mm to 3.
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Welcome to VIZIO SmartCast ! ™ Your new VIZIO Sound Bar is part of the all-new collection of home theater displays, sound bars and home audio speakers that can all be controlled by one ingenious app: the VIZIO SmartCast app. With the app, you can browse online radio, music and more from multiple sources or apps in one view, without having to switch back and forth between those apps or sources. And then just tap to cast the content to your VIZIO Sound Bar - from anywhere in your home.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar OPTICAL Digital Optical Audio In DIGITAL Coaxial In English - 8 Power Port 3.5mm In Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.
HDMI OUT HDMI Out (ARC) HDMI IN HDMI IN * Supports .WAV file format playback only.
Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Power Press to turn sound bar on or off. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) Input Press to change the audio source.
Back of Slim Subwoofer Power Port Back of Satellite Speaker Power Switch Satellite Speaker Port Pairing Button (Connects to Slim subwoofer) LED Indicator Satellite Speaker Ports (Connects to Satellite Speakers) English - 11
FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 Back of Sound Bar CHOOSE ONE CABLE GOOD OR BETTER OR BEST AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV/DISPLAY English - 12 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE† GOOD BETTER BETTER * Not all TVs/Displays 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 ARC CABLE BEST HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio from the TV/Display. See the Connecting with HDMI section for more information. † When using the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV/Display output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. Do not use HDMI IN for First-Time Setup.
2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
3 Lay the slim subwoofer on a clean, flat surface. Insert the stands into the base of the slim subwoofer. Ensure the notch on each stand fits correctly into the tabs on the base of the slim subwoofer. Secure each stand to the slim subwoofer with two (2) phillips screws (included). Insert the screws into the base of the slim subwoofer and tighten them using a Phillips screw driver (not included). Tip: Don’t install the subwoofer stands if the subwoofer will be placed underneath a sofa.
4 Connect the satellite speakers to the slim subwoofer using the included satellite speaker audio cables. Match the color coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port color.
5 6 7 Connect a power cable to the slim subwoofer. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Flip the power switch into the ON position.
8 For the best surround sound experience, position the sound bar, slim subwoofer, and satellite speakers as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level. Sound bar is centered below the TV. English - 18 Note: Speaker stands not included. Do not use the subwoofer in the vertical position without installing the stands. Do not block the subwoofer ports.
The slim subwoofer also conveniently fits beneath your sofa. Note: Subwoofer stands must be removed if placed under a sofa. 1" -2" space required around the subwoofer for proper ventilation. Do not block rear subwoofer port.
9 10 Top Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. Top 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. 11 Turn your TV on, the sound bar will automatically turn on and begin searching for an active input.
USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Power Press to turn on or off. Input *Press to change the input source Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Up/Down Press to cycle through settings and options Mute Press to mute/unmute. Menu Press to access the menu settings. 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) Volume +/Press to increase and decrease volume.
USING YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE AS A REMOTE Download the VIZIO SmartCast app and turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote to control your sound bar system. Easily search, discover and browse for content to listen through your speakers. To use your smartphone or tablet as your VIZIO SmartCast Remote: • Download the VIZIO SmartCast app on your compatible smartphone or tablet and follow the on-screen instructions to pair your device with a VIZIO SmartCast Sound Bar System.
Minimum Recommended Requirements. Android™* • Android 4.4 or higher** • RAM: 1.5GB or more • Storage: 8GB or more • Networking: Wi-Fi For a list of supported devices, see Google Play™ supported device article. † iOS* • iOS 8.0 or later • Devices supported: iPhone, iPad The VIZIO SmartCast app is available for download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. *Subject to change **To use the Bluetooth LE functionality you must have Android 5.1 or later † https://support.google.
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*: 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.
Back of TV/Display* Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV/Display * HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
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. LED Indicators are located here.
Function Surround Balance Surr Bal Slim Subwoofer Levels Subwoofer Equalizer Mode EQ LED Behavior 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. Two center LEDs indicate Slim subwoofer level 0. Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the level of the subwoofer.
Function LED Behavior TV Remote VZtv Rmt On Program Remote Prg Remote Eco Power On/Off Speaker Test Spkr Test Link On Reset Reset No When a Dolby Digital Plus or DTS signal is detected. When the soundbar successfully connects to Wi-Fi.
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. Press the Play button to put the sound bar into learning mode.
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 8 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.
PAIRING YOUR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET To pair your smartphone or tablet with your VIZIO SmartCast Sound Bar for the first time: 1. Install the VIZIO SmartCast app. 2. Launch the VIZIO SmartCast app on your smartphone or tablet and press the Power button on your SmarCast Sound Bar. 3. From the VIZIO SmartCast app, tap on the button in the top left corner. The side menu is displayed. 4. Tap Setup a new Device from the list of options. The setup wizard appears and begins the pairing process. 5.
GETTING STARTED WITH GOOGLE CAST™ Google Cast™ allows you to wirelessly send, or cast, music from your smartphone or tablet to your SmartCast Sound Bar. How to cast content To cast music to your sound bar: 1. Open any Cast-enabled app. Visit g.co/cast/audioapps for a list of compatible apps. 2. Select the content you’d like to hear and tap the Cast icon on the app screen. 3. Select the device you’d like to cast to and press play.
GETTING STARTED WITH THE VIZIO SMARTCAST APP The VIZIO SmartCast app lets you wirelessly cast your favorite music to your VIZIO SmartCast Sound Bar System. The app allows you to search for content and control cast playback across your favorite music apps. Account Setup You will need to log into your MyVIZIO account to take full advantage of the VIZIO SmartCast app. If you do not have an account, you can sign up for a free account. 1. Tap on the VIZIO SmartCast app to begin. 2.
Selecting a SmartCast device You can pair your smartphone or tablet with multiple SmartCast devices, allowing you to seamlessly access and cast your content wherever you are. To select a different SmartCast device: 1. On the Home screen of the Vizio SmartCast app, tap This Device to reveal a list of available devices. 2. Tap to select a new device to control. Make sure the newly selected SmartCast device is turned on.
CREATING AN AUDIO GROUP With Google Cast’s multi-room playback capability, you can create audio groups and cast different music or the same music to multiple speakers at the same time. Prior to creating an audio group, make sure all speakers and sound bars have been set up using the VIZIO SmartCast App. To create an audio group: 1. Install and open the Google Chromecast app. 2. Tap Devices to see a list of available audio devices. Tap the menu icon on the top right corner of the speaker window.
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 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 SLIM SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR The slim subwoofer has already been paired with the sound bar by VIZIO. However, they may need to be re-linked if there is no sound coming from the slim 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 slim subwoofer for 5 seconds. The LED on the back of the slim subwoofer will begin to blink.
ADVANCED SETUP DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE Game Console Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE Network Media Player * 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop HDMI CABLE USB Thumb Drive* Supports .WAV file format playback only.
ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV HDMI CABLE Blu-ray Player OR 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 5. Set your TV input to the HDMI port to which the sound bar is connected. Cable/Satellite Box * Cables appearance may differ from the ones supplied.
WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR Wall-Mount Screw Holes 1 Back of Sound Bar Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. 2 WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE / MODÈLE DE SUPPORT MURAL / PLANTILLA PARA MONTAJE EN LA PARED LEAVE THIS SPACE BETWEEN THE SOUND BAR AND YOUR TV / LAISSEZ CET ESPACE ENTRE LA BARRE DE SON ET VOTRE TÉLÉVISEUR / DEJE ESTE ESPACIO ENTRE LA BARRA DE SONIDO Y EL TELEVISOR 31.
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.
WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS To wall-mount the satellite speakers: 1. *Bracket Screw 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. Not Included Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs or drywall anchors (for drywall) or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls).
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HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING There is no power. There is no sound. I hear buzzing or humming. The remote isn’t working. English - 48 • 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY UNITED STATES AND CANADA BY USING YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. BEFORE USING YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY, DO NOT USE THE VIZIO PRODUCT AND, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF PURCHASE, RETURN IT FOR A REFUND TO THE AUTHORIZED RETAILER WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT.
charge for parts or labor during the warranty period. Replacement parts may be new or recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts and VIZIO’s labor are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty service, whichever is longer. Types of Service Products must be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service.
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Specifications SB4551-D5 Sound Bar: Satellite: subwoofer: Inputs: One 2"x4" Full Range Driver for Each Channel (1 for left, 1 for right, 1 for center) One 2"x4” Driver (Each Satellite) One 8” Slim Subwoofer Driver One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One Digital Coaxial One Optical (Toslink) One HDMI Input One HDMI ARC Output One USB (Supports .WAV format only) Bluetooth 802.
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.
Battery Disposal and Recycling You must dispose of this product properly, according to local laws and regulations. Because this product contains electronic components and/ or a battery, it must be disposed of separately from household waste. Contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options. For more information, visit www.vizio.com/environment.
Sound pressure level measured using pink noise at 1 meter, c-weighted. Minimum requirements: Android 4.0 or later (to use the bluetooth functionality you must have Android™ 5.1 or later) iOS 8.0 or later. Subject to change. For a list of Android™ supported devices see HTTPS://Support.Google.com/GooglePlay/Answer/1727131?HL=EN Article. iOS devices supported: iPhone, iPad. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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