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USER MANUAL Model: SB3651ns-H6 VIZIO 36" 5.1 Channel Sound Bar Home Theater System with Bluetooth Please read this guide before using the product.
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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.
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• 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents ............................5 Controls & Connections ..........................6 First-Time Setup...............................10 Using the Remote ............................16 Proper Placement............................17 LED Indicators..............................19 Using Button Combinations ...........................23 Programming the Sound Bar .........................24 Bluetooth Audio Pairing..........................25 Using Bluetooth mode ............................26 Advanced Setup...............................27 Advanced Setup - HDMI ..........................28 Connecting with HDMI ARC ..........................29 Connecting a Subwoofer ..........................31 Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar ........................32...
PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO 2 x Satellite Remote Control Wireless Subwoofer Sound Bar Speakers with 2x AAA Batteries Stereo RCA to 3.5mm to 3.5mm Coaxial Audio HDMI Cable 3.5mm Audio Cable Audio Cable Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Digital Optical 2 x Power Cables...
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar OPTICAL Power Port Digital Optical Audio In Digital Coaxial In 3.5mm IN Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) English - 6...
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USB* HDMI IN HDMI In USB In HDMI OUT HDMI Out (ARC) * Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. English - 7...
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Top of Sound Bar Power Press to turn soundbar on or off. Input Press to change the audio source. Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Audio Pairing’ for more information.) English - 8...
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Back of Satellite Speaker Back of Subwoofer LED Indicator Power Port Satellite Speaker Ports Power Button Connects to Left (blue cable) / Right (gray cable) Satellite Speakers Satellite Speaker Port (Connects to subwoofer) English - 9...
FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar CHOOSE ONE CABLE* and connect it to your tv 3.5MM TO DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE RCA CABLE CABLE † † GOOD GOOD BETTER BETTER BETTER BETTER † When using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is * Not all TVs/Displays have the audio outputs shown no audio: (A) try setting the TV/Display output to above.
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Do not use HDMI IN for First-Time Setup. See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI ARC HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable CABLE boxes, and game consoles) to your Sound Bar. BEST BEST HDMI cables send Video (Out) and Connect the Sound Bar to your TV/Display* using one of the connection types to the left.
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Back of Sound Bar Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. English - 12...
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Connect 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. Blue for left surround and grey is for right surround. English - 13...
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Back of Subwoofer Connect a power cable Plug the power cable into The subwoofer should to the subwoofer. a power outlet. automatically power on and link to the sound bar when plugged in. The LED will glow to solid to confirm. English - 14...
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When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. Turn on your TV and sound bar. The sound bar will automatically begin searching for an active input.*...
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 source Enter/Play/Pause Press to select an option. Press to play or pause. Previous Press to return to previous track.
PROPER PLACEMENT For the best surround sound experience, position the sound bar and subwoofer as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level. OPTION 1 You can stand the subwoofer upright with the ports facing out. Sound bar is centered below the TV.
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OPTION 2 If your couch permits, you can place the subwoofer underneath it. Make sure there is sufficient room to freely place the subwoofer underneath your couch. Do not place the couch directly on top of the subwoofer if there isn't enough room.
Press the Enter button on the remote. The sound bar will be discoverable for 15 Bluetooth Pairing device) Flash from minutes. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB3651n) using your Bluetooth Bottom to Top and back Device. The sound bar will power down if no device is found.
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Function LED Behavior Description Two center LEDs Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the surround balance level on Surround Balance indicate Surround each side. The LED indicators will move to the top with balance levels to the right and Balance is centered. down with balance levels to the left.
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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 On Volume Up button) and control volume.
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Function LED Behavior Description AV Delay LED at the bottom Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the amount of audio delay. The AV Delay indicates no delay LED indicators will move to the top with increasing audio delay levels. Press the Next/Previous buttons to reset either Audio or All settings. Press the Play button to select.
Reset Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set. Enable VIZIO Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and adjust the TV Remote VIZIO TV Remote volume of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function, Press and Hold the Power...
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.
Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop flashing. Top of Sound Bar You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB3651n) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
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.
ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL COAXIAL 3.5MM TO 3.5MM TO HDMI CABLE HDMI CABLE CABLE CABLE CABLE CABLE RCA CABLE RCA CABLE USB Thumb Drive* Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Media Player Game Console Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. English - 27...
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 on, then set the HDMI CABLE HDMI CABLE sound bar input to HDMI In. Set your TV input to the HDMI port to which the sound bar is connected.
CEC menu. 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.
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Back of TV* Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV * HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information. English - 30...
CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER The subwoofer has already been paired with the sound What does pairing mean? bar by VIZIO. However, the subwoofer may need to be Pairing means to wirelessly connect. re-linked to the sound bar if there is no sound coming from the subwoofer.
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 27.36"/ 69,50 cm MARK HERE...
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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 Suggested screw size: 3.5 mm diameter,...
WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS *Bracket Screw To wall-mount the satellite speakers: Not Included with sound bar Attach the wall mount screw to the back of Suggested screw size: 3.5 mm diameter, the satellite speaker. 1.63" minimum length 2. Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall. Bracket screw is not included.
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Award-Winning Customer Care At Your Convenience Award-Winning Customer Care At Your Convenience NEED HELP? NEED HELP? Go to: support.vizio.com Go to: support.vizio.com Find help with: Find help with: New product setup New product setup • • • Connecting your devices •...
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.
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.
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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.
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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; Class Action Waiver (U.S. Residents Only)”...
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.
All software is provided subject to software license agreements and you agree that you will be bound by such license agreements in addition to other applicable terms of use. By using 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.
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Logos are registered trademark owned by 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. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, and Digital Surround are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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