VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Model: S4251w-B4
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........................................................... Controls & Connections.................................................. FIrst-Time Setup................................................................ Using the Remote............................................................. Adjusting Sound Bar Settings.......................................... Program Remote.......................................................... Reset to Factory Default Settings.........
PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZ IO INPUT High Definition Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Digital Optical Cable 2 x Satellite Speakers Stereo RCA to 3.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port (USB 5) USB Port (Digital 3) (Aux 1) Coaxial In Analog Audio In (Optical 4) (Aux 2) Digital Optical Analog Audio In Audio In 5
Back of Sound Bar Control Buttons are located here: Power Input Bluetooth Input (Hold to force pair, See “Bluetooth Pairing” on page 20) + - 6 Volume
Back of Subwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker Pairing Button LED Indicator Satellite Speaker Port Satellite Speaker Ports (Connects to Subwoofer) (Connects to Speakers) Power Switch Power Port 7
FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 Connect one of the included cables to ONE TV audio output as shown.* BETTER DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE** Connection ports are located here: BETTER GOOD DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE** 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE CHOOSE ONE CABLE: BETTER GOOD AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV *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.
2 Connect a Power Cable to the Sound Bar. 3 Plug the Power Cable into a Power Outlet.
BACK OF SUBWOOFER 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 Connected 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.
8 Sound Bar is centered below the TV. For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar, Subwoofer, and Satellite Speakers as shown. The Sound Bar and Satellite Speakers should be close to ear level. Note: If you have speaker stands for the satellite speakers, you can fasten the speaker wires along the stand with the included velcro cable ties.
9 Top 10 Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 11 Top Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. Turn your TV on, then press the Power button on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on. VI ZI O Input Press the Input button to switch between audio sources. For example, if you connected your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to Input 1. Hardware Setup is complete.
USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar settings VIZIO Input Press to change input source. Up/Down Press to cycle through settings and options. INPUT Menu Press to access the menu settings. Power Press to turn on or off. MENU Enter/Play/Pause Press to select an option. Press to Play or Pause. Previous Press to return to previous track. Next Press to skip to the next track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume Press to decrease volume.
ADJUSTING SOUND BAR SETTINGS 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 Bluetooth Pairing (When searching for device) Flash from Left to Right and back continuously.
Function LED Behavior Description Subwoofer Levels Two center LEDs indicate Subwoofer level 0. Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the level of the subwoofer. The LED indicators will move to the right with increasing levels and to the left with decreasing levels.
PROGRAM REMOTE 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 Left to Right and back continuously. Learn Volume Up Learn Vol + All of the LEDs will blink twice to confirm.
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Function LED Behavior Description Reset To reset the Sound Bar to factory default settings: Reset No 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control. Reset Yes ConfirmYes Confirmed All Indicator LEDs will flash three times confirming factory reset. 2. Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Reset No. 3. Press the Next button to navigate to Reset Yes and press the Play button. 4. 5. ConfirmYes is displayed. Press the Play button to continue. Confirmed is displayed.
RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH SOUND BAR Your Subwoofer has already been paired with your Sound Bar by VIZIO. However, you may need to pair the Subwoofer to the Sound Bar if there is no sound coming from the Subwoofer. What does pairing mean? Pairing means to wirelessly connect. 1 2 Back of Sound Bar Back of Subwoofer First confirm that the power switch is in the ON position. Press and hold the Power button on the back of the Sound Bar for 5 Seconds. The LED indicators on the front will flash 3 times.
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 use the BT Pair menu option from the remote (see “Adjusting Sound Bar Settings” on page 15). 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 left to right 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, even if you change the input on the Sound Bar.
ADVANCED SETUP Connect up to five (5) different devices to the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples-you can use any device). Connection ports are located here: To listen to a device, change the input source on the Sound Bar. Optical, Coaxial, and 3.5mm cables transmit audio only. If connecting a video device, you will need a separate video connection from the device to your TV. USB THUMB DRIVE* DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE Game Console *Supports .
INSTALLING THE CABLE MANAGEMENT TIE The Cable Management Tie can be used to organize the input and power cables behind the sound bar. 1. Place the Sound Bar face down on a non-marring or soft flat level surface. 2. Insert the Tie into the hole on the center of the Sound Bar. 3. Insert the Pin into the Tie to secure the Cable Management Tie. 4. To remove the Cable Management Tie, remove the Pin and gently pull the Tie.
WALL MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR 1 Back of Sound Bar Wall-Mount Screw Holes Insert and tighten two Wall-Mount Screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver into the Wall-Mount Screw Holes. 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 or drywall anchors (for drywall) or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls). Wall mounting hardware is not included. 15.75 in (400 mm) Wall Mount Screw (Size: M4 x 10) 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 1. Attach the Wall Mount Screw to the back of the Satellite Speaker. 2. Attach the wall mount bracket to the wall. 3. Plug the speaker cable into the back of the Satellite Speaker. Wall Mount Screw (Size: M4 x 10) 4. 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.
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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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