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SL512X-0806 User Manual Please read this guide before using the product.
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You have the right to opt out of the Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver within 60 calendar days of your purchase. Please refer to the Limited Warranty section of this User Manual or view the full VIZIO Terms and Conditions for opt-out instructions.
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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use your Unit if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your Unit yourself. • Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your Unit is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair.
Package Contents VIZIO 2 x Surround Sound Bar Wireless Subwoofer Speakers 2 x Surround Speaker HDMI Cable 4 x Cable 4 x Wall 2 x Power Cables Audio Cables Ties Mount Screws 2 x Wall 2 x Wall Mount Brackets...
Controls & Connections Bottom of Sound Bar USB In HDMI Out (eARC) to TV Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. ENG - 2...
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Controls & Connections Power Port Only use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device (not included). See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 23 for more information. ENG - 3...
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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 - 4...
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Controls & Connections Back of Subwoofer LED Indicator Power Button Back of Surround Speaker Power Port Surround Speaker Port Connects to subwoofer Surround Speaker Ports Connects to surround speakers Left: blue cable / Right: gray cable ENG - 5...
First-time Setup Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. Bottom of Sound Bar ENG - 6...
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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. Match the color-coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port color. Blue for left surround and grey is for right surround. ENG - 7...
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First-time Setup Back of Subwoofer Connect the power cable to the subwoofer. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. The subwoofer should automatically power on and link to the sound bar when plugged in. The LED will glow to solid to confirm. ENG - 8...
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. You will get the best sound effect if your ceiling is flat and around 7.5 ft to 12 ft high. Left surround speaker...
Bluetooth Pairing ® To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device: Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote control for five (5) seconds. Search for the sound bar (SL512X) 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 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.
Enable System Audio Control from the 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.
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.
Wall-mounting Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil. 940±2mm WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE LEAVE THIS SPACE BETWEEN THE SOUND BAR AND YOUR TV Bracket Screw NOT INCLUDED WITH SOUND BAR 11.81"/ 30,00 cm Wall Mount Screw Screw Size: M4 x 12L...
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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 to screw into the wall. These are not intended for mounting. Wall-mount Screw (Included with sound bar) Screw size: M4 x 8L...
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Wall-mounting Bracket Screw Wall-mounting the Surround Speakers (Not included with sound bar) To wall-mount the surround speakers: Suggested screw size: 3.5 mm diameter, 1.63" minimum length Attach the wall mount screw to the back of the surround speaker. Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall. (Bracket screw is not included.) Slide the speaker on to the wall bracket.
Customized Support Get assistance quickly with your information on hand. News and Offers Take advantage of the latest news and special offers from VIZIO. Updates and Enhancements Stay up-to-date with important product updates and notifications. More questions? Find answers at: SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM...
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QuickFit Mounting Your soundbar may be attached directly to the bottom of QuickFit compatible VIZIO TVs. For additional information and VIZIO TV compatibility, visit www.vizio.com/quickfit. Before you begin ⁄ ” (0.625”) Rotate the soundbar so that it is upside Locate the thumb screws inside the included Before you begin, please ensure that your TV wall down with the orange tab on the left.
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. •...
Frequently Asked Questions • When Dolby Atmos content is detected the audio format LED on the bar will briefly appear green. How do I know if I’m playing Dolby • From the remote control, choose the Info menu option and press the Play/Pause key. The sound Atmos content? bar will announce the current input and audio format being played.
By using this VIZIO product, you accept all VIZIO Terms and Conditions, including all the Terms of Warranty, BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, and Class Action Waiver. If you do not agree to the terms of this warranty, do not use the VIZIO product and, within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase, return it for a refund to the authorized retailer where you purchased it.
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Federal Arbitration Act will apply. The filing fees to begin and carry out arbitration will be shared between you and VIZIO, but in no event will your fees ever exceed the amount allowable by the American Arbitration Association, at which point VIZIO will cover all additional administrative fees and expenses.
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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;...
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.
Legal & Compliance Specifications Left/Right Speaker: 41 x 64 mm Woofer (1) + 20 mm Tweeter (1) for each channel Sound Bar: Center Speakers: 41 x 64 mm Woofer (1) + 20 mm Tweeter (1) Height Speaker: 42 x 70 mm Woofer (1) + 20 mm Tweeter(1) for each channel Surround Speakers: Surround Speakers: 41 x 56.5 mm Full Range Driver for each speaker (1 left, 1 right) Subwoofer:...
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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. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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