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QUICK START GUIDE
Model: SB4531-D5 and SB4031-D5

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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE Model: SB4531-D5 and SB4031-D5...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3 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. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using Button Combinations ......................29 Pairing Your Smartphone or Tablet ....................30 Getting Started with Google Cast™ .....................31 How to Cast Content .......................31 Getting Started with the VIZIO SmartCast App ................32 Account Setup..........................32 Selecting a SmartCast device ....................33 Creating an Audio Group ......................34 Bluetooth Pairing ..........................35...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    3.5mm Audio Cable Audio Cable Cable Digital Optical 2 x Wall 2 x Power Cables Cable Mount Screws VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Models: SB4531-D5 and SB4031-D5 2 x Wall Wall Mount Template Quick Start Guide Mount Brackets (Sound Bar) English - 5...
  • Page 6 English - 6...

  • Page 7: Welcome To Vizio Smartcast

    And then just tap to cast the content to your VIZIO Sound Bar - from anywhere in your home. It works over WiFi, so you can control your VIZIO Sound Bar from any room, and keep using your smartphone or tablet to continue browsing, play games, text or even watch another show, without disrupting what’s playing on your sound bar.

  • Page 8: Controls & Connections

    CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar OPTICAL Digital Optical Audio In Power Port DIGITAL Coaxial In 3.5mm In Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) English - 8...
  • Page 9 USB* HDMI OUT USB In HDMI Out (ARC) Ethernet HDMI IN Ethernet In HDMI IN * Supports .WAV file format playback only. English - 9...
  • Page 10 Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) Power Press to turn sound bar Input Press to change the audio on or off. source. Top of Sound Bar English - 10...
  • Page 11 Back of Slim Subwoofer Power Switch Power Port Pairing Button LED Indicator English - 11...

  • Page 12: First-Time Setup

    FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 3.5MM TO DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL RCA CABLE CABLE CABLE † † GOOD BETTER BETTER * Not all TVs/Displays have the audio outputs CHOOSE ONE CABLE shown above. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your other devices (Blu-Ray player, game GOOD system, etc.) see your device’s user manual.
  • Page 13 Do not use HDMI IN for First-Time Setup. See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI HDMI ARC devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable boxes, CABLE and game consoles) to your Sound Bar. BEST HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Connect the Sound Bar to your TV/Display* using Audio from the TV/Display.
  • Page 14 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. English - 14...
  • Page 15 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).
  • Page 16 Connect a power cable to the slim subwoofer. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Flip the power switch into the ON position. English - 16...
  • Page 17 For the best surround sound experience, position the sound bar and slim subwoofer as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level. Sound bar is centered below the TV. Note: Do not use the subwoofer in the vertical position without installing the stands. Do not block the subwoofer ports.
  • Page 18 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. English - 18...
  • Page 19 RECOMENDADAS sliding it away from the remote. slide the battery cover back into place. RECOMENDADAS RECOMENDADAS RECOMMENDED VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries PILAS PILAS that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. BATTERIES Turn your TV on, the sound bar will automatically turn on and...

  • Page 20: Using The Remote

    USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Power Press to turn on or off. Menu Press to access the menu Input settings. *Press to change the input Enter/Play/Pause source Press to select an option. Press to play or pause. Previous Press to return to previous track.

  • Page 21: Using Your Tablet Or Smartphone As A Remote

    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...

  • Page 22: Minimum Recommended Requirements

    † 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.com/googleplay/answer/1727131...

  • Page 23: Connecting With Hdmi

    The following steps are for use with a VIZIO TV, steps may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information. CEC Function naming may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
  • Page 24 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. English - 24...

  • Page 25: Led Indicators

    Press the Enter button on the remote. The sound bar will be discoverable for 15 Bluetooth Pairing device) minutes. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB4551 or SB4051) using your Flash from Bottom Bluetooth Device. The sound bar will power down if no device is found.
  • Page 26 Function LED Behavior Description Slim Subwoofer Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the level of the sub- Two center LEDs Levels woofer. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing levels and to indicate Slim subwoofer the bottom with decreasing levels. Subwoofer level 0.
  • Page 27 Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes. When enabled TV Remote On (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the sound bar (using the TV VZtv Rmt Volume Up button) and control volume.

  • Page 28: Programming The Sound Bar

    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.

  • Page 29: Using Button Combinations

    Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set. Enable VIZIO VIZIO TV Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and TV Remote Remote adjust the volume of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function,...

  • Page 30: Pairing Your Smartphone Or Tablet

    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.

  • Page 31: Getting Started With Google Cast

    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.

  • Page 32: Getting Started With The Vizio Smartcast App

    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.

  • Page 33: Selecting A Smartcast Device

    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.

  • Page 34: 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: Install and open the Google Chromecast app.

  • Page 35: Bluetooth Pairing

    Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop flashing. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB4531 or SB4031) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.

  • Page 36: Using Bluetooth Mode

    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.

  • Page 37: Re-Linking The Slim Subwoofer With The Sound Bar

    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.

  • Page 38: Advanced Setup

    ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL 3.5MM TO HDMI CABLE CABLE CABLE RCA CABLE Game Console Network Media Player Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop USB Thumb Drive* Supports .WAV file format playback only. English - 38...
  • Page 39 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 HDMI CABLE 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.

  • Page 40: Wall-Mounting The Sound Bar

    WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR Wall-Mount Screw Holes Back of Sound Bar Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. 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 31.18"/ 792,00 cm Center Line / Ligne Centrale / Línea Central...
  • Page 41 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. *Bracket Screw Not Included with sound bar Wall Mount Screw...
  • Page 42 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. English - 42...
  • Page 43 Award-Winning Customer Care At Your Convenience. NEED HELP? Go to: 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 popular support team at:...

  • Page 44: 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. Increase the volume.

  • Page 45: 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 English - 45...
  • Page 46 What to Do If You Are Not Satisfied With Service 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 47 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;...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications SB4531-D5 Sound Bar: One 2"x4" Full Range Driver for Each Channel (1 for left, 1 for right, Sound Pressure Level 105 dB 1 for center) (System): subwoofer: One 8” Slim Subwoofer Driver Frequency Response 30 Hz - 20 KHz...

  • Page 49: Legal & Compliance

    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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 50 Image(s) used under license from Shutterstock.com This Quick Start Guide may not be copied in whole or in part without the written permission of VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO, Inc. has made reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein. All product specifications, functionality, features, configurations, performance, design and other product information described herein are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 © 2016 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 160601AD-US-A...

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