Vizio V Series User Manual
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- Page 1 USER MANUAL USER MANUAL Model: V51-H6 Model: V51-H6 VIZIO V-Series VIZIO V-Series 5.1 Sound Bar 5.1 Sound Bar ™ ™ Please read this guide before using the product. Please read this guide before using the product.
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The wall socket should be located near your Unit and be easily accessible • Keep your Unit away from moisture. Do not expose your Unit to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into your Unit, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents ............................5 Controls & Connections ..........................6 Using the Remote ............................16 Proper Placement ............................17 Mode & Level Settings ..........................19 Using Button Combinations ........................23 Programming the Sound Bar ........................24 Bluetooth Pairing ............................25 Using Bluetooth Mode .......................... -
Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents VIZIO 2 x Surround Remote Control Sound Bar Wireless Subwoofer Speakers with 2x AAA Batteries Stereo RCA to 3.5mm to 3.5mm 2 x Power Cables 3.5mm Audio Cable Audio Cable HDMI Cable 2 x Surround Speaker Digital Optical... -
Page 6: Controls & Connections
Controls & Connections Back of Sound Bar Power Port Supports .WAV and .MP3 ffle format playback only. ENG - 6... - Page 7 Controls & Connections AUX In HDMI (ARC) Analog Audio In to TV (Stereo 3.5mm) AUX VA Digital Optical Analog Audio In Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) Only use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device. See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 27 for more information. ENG - 7...
- Page 8 Controls & Connections Top of Sound Bar Power Press to turn on or off. Input Volume Press to change the audio source. Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) ENG - 8...
- Page 9 Controls & Connections Back of Subwoofer Back of Surround Speaker LED Indicator Surrounds AC IN ON / OFF Power Port Power Button Surround Speaker Port Connects to subwoofer Surround Speaker Ports Connects to surround speakers Left: blue cable / Right: gray cable ENG - 9...
- Page 10 First-time Setup Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV. Back of Sound Bar Be sure the TV port is an audio output, not an audio input. ENG - 10...
- Page 11 First-time Setup BEST BETTER GOOD HDMI ARC Digital Optical 3.5mm to Cable Cable RCA cable Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown. Some TVs do not pass through digital audio: To connect the sound bar directly to your other When using the digital input, if there is no audio, try: devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc.) see •...
- Page 12 First-time Setup Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. Back of Sound Bar ENG - 12...
- Page 13 First-time Setup Connect the surround speakers to the subwoofer using the included surround speaker audio cables. Cable ties are included to wrap unused cable length. Surrounds AC IN ON / OFF Match the color-coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port color. Blue for left surround and grey is for right surround.
- Page 14 First-time Setup Back of Subwoofer AC IN Connect the power cable to the subwoofer. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Surrounds AC IN ON / OFF The subwoofer should automatically power on and AC IN ON / OFF link to the sound bar when plugged in.
- Page 15 When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. After turning on both your TV and sound bar, it will automatically begin searching for an active input.
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Page 16: Using The Remote
Using the Remote Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Input Change the input source. Power (Long press for Auto Input Search.) Turn on or off Bluetooth Press to go to Bluetooth Mode Select an option, play or pause. (Long press for Pairing Mode) (Long press for info) Previous Next... -
Page 17: Proper Placement
Proper Placement For the best surround sound experience, position the sound bar, subwoofer, and surround sound speakers as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level. Right surround speaker Left surround speaker Sound bar should be centered below the TV. Subwoofer Note: Do not block the subwoofer port. - Page 18 Proper Placement —Front Surround Mode In rooms where ideal placement of the surround sound speakers is not practical, you can also place the sound bar, subwoofer, and surround sound speakers as shown below. Front Surround Mode will utilize DTS Virtual:X to produce a virtual surround sound experience.
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Page 19: Mode & Level Settings
Mode & Level Settings Press each setting button and use the Up/Down buttons to access the different settings. Each 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 LED Behavior Description... - Page 20 Mode & Level Settings Function LED Behavior Description Two center LEDs indicate LEVEL > Surr Bal > Use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease the surround Surround Balance surround balance is balance level on each side. The LED indicators will move to the top with balance levels to the Surr Bal right and down with balance levels to the left.
- Page 21 Mode & Level Settings Function LED Behavior Description SETUP > Input Search > OK to initiate an automatic input detection sequence. This is the same as a long key press of the INPUT button on the remote. Specific inputs will show a The LED indicator different LED color: Input Search...
- Page 22 SETUP > VZtvRmt > Use the Next/Previous buttons to enable/disable VIZIO TV VIZIO Remote Remotes. When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the sound VZtvRmt bar (using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume.
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Page 23: Using Button Combinations
Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set. Enable VIZIO TV remote Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and adjust the volume VIZIO TV Remote of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function, Press and Hold the Power (... -
Page 24: Programming The Sound Bar
Programming the Sound Bar You can program your sound bar to accept TV remote IR commands. • Press the SETUP 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 Description... -
Page 25: Bluetooth Pairing
Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote control for five (5) seconds. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO V51) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device. -
Page 26: Using Bluetooth Mode
Using Bluetooth Mode Your sound bar supports music streaming from devices 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 your device should remain paired (within range). If the source is changed back to Bluetooth, any paired Bluetooth device will reconnect automatically. -
Page 27: Connecting To A Voice Assistant
Connecting to a Voice Assistant Your sound bar can connect to a Voice Assistant (VA) device through an AUX VA or Bluetooth connection. Once connected, your sound bar will now act as the VA speaker. Features and Benefits: • Voice Assistant Dedicated Input: VA can be active on the sound bar even if the sound bar is set to a different input with audio playing. - Page 28 Using Bluetooth to Connect Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote for five (5) seconds. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO V51) using your VA device app. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
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Page 29: Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup Digital Optical 3.5mm to USB Drive HDMI Cable Cable RCA Cable Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Media Player Game Console Supports .WAV and .MP3 ffle format playback only. ENG - 29... -
Page 30: Connecting With Hdmi Arc
Connecting with HDMI ARC HDMI (ARC) port on your TV HDMI (ARC) HDMI ARC port location may difier by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information. ENG - 30... - Page 31 Enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu. The following steps are for use with a VIZIO TV, steps may difier by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information. CEC Function naming may difier by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
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Page 32: Connecting A Subwoofer
What does pairing mean? Pairing means to wirelessly connect. 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. - Page 33 Wall-mounting Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil. WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE / MODÈLE DE SUPPORT MURAL LEAVE THIS SPACE BETWEEN THE SOUND BAR AND YOUR TV / LAISSEZ CET ESPACE ENTRE LA BARRE DE SON ET VOTRE TÉLÉVISEUR Bracket Screw NOT INCLUDED WITH SOUND BAR Vis de Fixation...
- Page 34 Wall-mounting Place sound bar onto the L-shaped bracket and use the included bracket screws to attach. Wall-mount Screw Holes Bottom of Sound Bar * Do not use any of the included screws for the wall mount installation. These are not intended for mounting. Wall-mount Screw (Included with sound bar) Screw size: M4 x 8L...
- Page 35 Wall-mounting Wall-mounting the Surround Speakers Bracket Screw To wall-mount the surround speakers: (Not included with sound bar) Attach the wall mount screw to the back of the surround Suggested screw size: 3.5 mm diameter, speaker. 1.63" minimum length Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall. (Bracket screw is not included.) Slide the speaker on to the wall bracket.
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Page 36: Register Your Product
Why register? Customized Support Get assistance quickly with your information on hand. News and Offers Take advantage of the latest news and special offers from VIZIO. Safety and Satisfaction Stay up-to-date with important product updates and notifications. ENG - 36... -
Page 37: Customer Service
Customer Service SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM Find help with: • New product setup • Replacement remotes • Bluetooth and streaming • Connecting your devices • Technical problems • Product updates and more Phone Text Message Live Chat Available (877) 698-4946 (205) 301-3729 Online Se habla Español •... -
Page 38: Help & Troubleshooting
Help & Troubleshooting • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your sound bar. There is no power. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug a different device into the electrical outlet to verify that the outlet is working correctly. •... -
Page 39: Limited Warranty
VIZIO’s Responsibilities If VIZIO determines that a product is covered by this warranty, VIZIO will (at its option) repair or replace it, or refund the purchase price to you. There will be no 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. - Page 40 If you feel VIZIO has not met its obligations under this warranty, you may attempt to resolve the issue informally with VIZIO. If you are unable to resolve the issue informally and wish to file a formal claim against VIZIO, and if you are a resident of the United States, you must submit your claim to binding arbitration according to the procedures described below, unless an exception applies.
- Page 41 General No employee or agent of VIZIO may modify this warranty. If any term of this warranty, other than the class action waiver, is found to be unenforceable, that term will be severed from this warranty and all other terms will remain in effect. If the class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entire section titled “Binding Arbitration Agreement;...
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Page 42: Legal & Compliance
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 vizio.com/environment. -
Page 43: Speciffcations
Legal & Compliance the VIZIO products, you agree to the VIZIO Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The VIZIO Terms of Use and Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time and are available to view at vizio.com/terms and vizio.com/privacy, respectively. - Page 44 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by ® VIZIO Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.