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Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SMARTCAST™ SOUND BAR Your sound bar is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your sound bar from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your sound bar. Read the following safety instructions before operating your sound bar. eep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents First-Time Setup ......................................................4 Pairing a Device with the Sound Bar .............................................. 5 VIZIO SmartCast™ App .............................................8 Register for a MyVIZIO account ....................................................... 8 Navigating the SmartCast™ App....................................................... 9 ser Profile Settings .....................................................................
First-Time Setup 1 Welcome to VIZIO SmartCast ! ™ Your new VIZIO SmartCast™ 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 movies, TV shows, music and more from multiple sources or apps in one view, without having to switch back and forth between those apps or sources.
1 PAIRING A DEVICE WITH THE SOUND BAR Need help setting up the sound bar? Refer to the printed Quick Start Guide (included) for detailed instructions on how to setup your new sound bar. You can also find a digital copy on support.vizio.com. 1. Turn on the SmartCast Sound Bar by pressing the Power button on the top of the sound bar or by pressing the Power button on the sound bar remote. Launch the SmartCast App on your device. Tap Get Started on your device to begin the First-Time Setup.
1 4. Your device begins to search for a wireless network to connect to. Select your wireless network from the list and enter your password. A blue LED on your sound bar confirms a wireless connection. 5. Use your device to name your sound bar. 6. Take a moment to read the VIZIO Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, as well as Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When you are done, tap NEXT to continue. Sound bar appearance may vary.
1 7. Use your device to register your sound bar. If you do not wish to register, tap Skip in the lower left corner. 8. The First-Time setup is complete. The VIZIO SmartCast™ App is displayed. Sound bar appearance may vary.
VIZIO SmartCast App ™ 2 The VIZIO SmartCast™ app lets you swipe or use voice search to find your favorite content, across multiple apps, in one simply aggregated screen, making it easy to discover and enjoy what you love. REGISTER FOR A MYVIZIO ACCOUNT 1. Launch the VIZIO SmartCast™ app. 2. Tap Create an Account to register for a MyVIZIO account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you do not want to register for a MyVIZIO account, tap Skip to continue.
2 NAVIGATING THE SMARTCAST™ APP After Creating/Logging into your MyVIZIO account, the home page of the SmartCast™ app is displayed. Search Menu Device Power Device Settings Device Input Volume Controls Device Menu The Device Menu is available throughout the SmartCast app, allowing you to easily access the device controls.
2 Swipe to reveal a list of content categorized into TV Shows, Movies, Music, Live TV, Kids, and Live Streams. You can also access these categorizes by tapping the button in the top left corner. Please Note: Only content in the Music category can be cast to the sound bars.
2 USER PROFILE SETTINGS Every user can register their very own user profile MyVIZIO, Facebook, or Google . To access the Profile page: 1. Tap the 2. Tap ie button to reveal the side menu. rofile.
2 To modify the account settings: 1. Tap the button to access the account settings page. You can change the First Name, Last Name, E-mail Address, and password by tapping on each of them. To edit profile settings: 1. From the Profile page, tap Edit rofile. You can edit the Profile Color, Profile Name, and Location by taping on each of them.
2 PICKING SOMETHING TO LISTEN TO If you are in the mood to listen to some music, you can also browse directly from the SmartCast app. 1. Tap on Music from the Home page. 2. Music will be organized into several collections scroll up and down to reveal additional collection . You can pick your content from the list or search for a title by tapping the search icon .
2 3. Tap on the content you want to listen to. 4. A) Tap on the play button. B) Select On Demand or On Now Online feed* and tap the play button. C) For On Demand: Select a source and tap the play button. Your content begins playing on your SmartCast device. The Device Menu is displayed allowing you to control your device settings and content. A B C * Separate user account may be required to access content.
2 MANAGING CATEGORIES You can add, remove, and rearrange the content categories on the Home page to your preference. Please Note: Only content in the Music category can be cast to the sound bars. To add or remove a category: button and select Manage 1. From the Home page, tap on the Categories. 2. Tap on the button and remove a category. Tap on the add a category.
Device Settings 3 SETTING UP ADDITIONAL SMARTCAST DEVICES To add additional SmartCast devices: button and select Device Settings. 1. From the Home page, tap on the 2. The VIZIO Devices menu is displayed. Tap ADD NEW DEVICE and follow the on-screen instructions to pair your SmartCast device.
3 To remove a SmartCast device: • From the VIZIO Devices menu, tap on the button and tap Remove to remove the SmartCast device from the SmartCast App. To modify SmartCast device settings: • From the VIZIO Devices menu, tap on the SmartCast device listed.
3 To change your SmartCast device name: • From the Sound Bar Settings menu, tap on Device Name and enter a new name. Tap Save when you are done.
3 RENAMING AN INPUT To access the Input menu: • From the Speaker Settings menu, tap on Inputs. The Inputs menu is displayed. OR • From the Device Menu, tap on the button. The Speaker Settings menu is displayed. Then tap on Inputs to access the Inputs menu. Note: Available inputs will vary by model.
3 Renaming Devices on the Input Menu You can rename the inputs to make them easier to recognize on the Input menu. For example, if you have a Stereo Receiver connected to the HDMI input, you can rename that input to display “Receiver”. To change the name of an input: 1. From the Inputs menu, tap the input you would like to rename. The Name Input menu is displayed. 2. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter your custom label. When you are done tap Save.
3 ADJUSTING AUDIO SETTINGS To access the Audio settings menu: • From the Speaker Settings menu, tap on Audio. The Audio menu is displayed. OR • From the Device Menu, tap on the button. The Speaker Settings menu is displayed. Then tap on Audio to access the Audio menu.
3 Using the Audio Menu • Bluetooth Pairing - Places the sound bar in bluetooth pairing mode to pair a new device or reconnect a previously paired device. • Bass sounds. • Treble sounds. • Center - Adjust the prescence of dialog in the center channel. • Surround Volume - Adjusts the surround sound volume levels. • Surround Balance - Adjust the the balance level on each side. • Subwoofer - Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer.
3 ADJUSTING SYSTEM SETTINGS To access the System settings menu: • From the Sound Bar Settings menu, tap on System The System menu is displayed. OR • From the Device Menu, tap on the button. The Sound Bar Settings menu is displayed. Then tap on System to access the System menu.
3 Using the System menu, you can: • View system information • Change the app menu language • Auto Detect inputs • Enable, disable, or program a TV remote • Enable or disable Eco settings • Perform a speaker test • Set sleep timers • Pair a subwoofer* • Reset to system defaults Viewing System Information To view a summary of the sound bar settings: • From the System menu, tap System Information. The System Information menu is displayed.
3 Performing a Speaker Test. The sound bar can perform a sound test to ensure all channels are functioning. To perform a speaker test: • From the System menu, tap Speaker test. Select the channel you would like to test. Setting a Sleep Timer hen activated, the sound bar timer will turn the sound bar off after a set time. To set a sleep timer: • From the System menu, tap Sleep Timer.
3 Pairing a Subwoofer* The Subwoofer Pair function allows reconnect a wireless subwoofer to the sound bar. Note: this option only available on models that include a subwoofer. To Pair a Subwoofer to the sound bar: 1. From the System menu, tap Subwoofer Pair. Tap Yes to confirm. Resting to Defaults To reset the sound bar: • From the System menu, tap Reset to Defaults. Tap Yes to confirm. • Resetting the sound bar to default requires you to setup with the SmartCast app once again.
3 ADJUSTING NETWORK SETTINGS To access the Network settings menu: • From the Sound Bar Settings menu, tap on Network. The Network menu is displayed. OR • From the Device Menu, tap on the button. The Sound Bar Settings menu is displayed. Then tap on Network to access the Network menu.
3 Using the Network Connection menu Your sound bar is Internet-ready, featuring both an Ethernet port and built-in high-speed Wireless-AC. Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is being broadcast: If your sound bar is connected to a network with an Ethernet cable, you will not see the wireless network connection menu. You must disconnect the Ethernet cable to set up a wireless network connection. 1. From the Network menu, tap Wireless Access Points.
3 Finding the MAC Addresses for Network Setup The security settings on your router may require you to enter the sound bar’s MAC address in the router’s settings. To find the display’s MAC address: 1. From the Network menu, tap Manual Setup. The Manual Setup menu is displayed. 2. Find the MAC address for the display at the bottom of the list.
3 Testing your Network Connection To test your network connection: 1. From the Network menu, tap Test Connection. The Test Connection menu is displayed. 2. When the test is complete, your connection results are displayed.
Troubleshooting A Do You Have Questions? Find Answers At SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM Find help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • Product Updates • And More Live Chat Support Available You can also contact our award-winning support team at: Phone: (877) 698-4946 (TOLL-FREE) Hours Of Operation: Monday - Friday: 7 AM TO 11 PM (CST) Saturday - Sunday: 9 AM TO 6 PM (CST) Take A Moment To Register Your Product At VIZIO.
S ecifications SB4551-D5 Sound Bar Satellite Sub oofer In uts Sound ressure Level (System) re uency Res onse (System) oltage Com liance 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.
S ecifications SB4531-D5 Sound Bar One 2”x4” Full Range Driver for Each Channel (1 for left, 1 for right, 1 for center) Sub oofer One 8” Slim Subwoofer Driver In uts Sound ressure Level (System) re uency Res onse (System) oltage Com liance 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.
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Legal & Regulatory D 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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