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 be observed for its installation, use, and maintenance. Please read the following safety instructions penetrates into your Unit, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents ................... 4 Controls & Connections ................. 5 First-Time Setup..................8 Using the Remote ................... 15 Connecting with HDMI ................16 LED Indicators ..................18 Programming the Sound Bar ..............21 Using Button Combinations ..............22 Bluetooth Pairing ..................
PACKAGE CONTENTS Wireless 2 x Satellite Remote Control Sound Bar Subwoofer Speakers with Batteries Stereo RCA to 2 x Power Coaxial Audio Digital Optical 3.5mm Audio Cable Cables Cable Cable HDMI Cable 2 x Wall 2 x Wall 2 x Wall Mount Brackets Mount Brackets Mount Screws...
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar OPTICAL (4) Power Port AUX (1) Digital Optical HDMI OUT (6) Analog Audio In Audio In HDMI Out (Stereo RCA) (ARC) DIGITAL (3) Coaxial In HDMI IN (5) AUX (2) HDMI IN Analog Audio In USB* (7) (Stereo 3.5mm) USB In...
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Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) Input Press to change the audio source. Power Top of Sound Bar...
Back of Subwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker Satellite Speaker Port (Connects to Subwoofer) Power Switch Power Port Satellite Speaker Ports (Connects to Satellite Speakers) LED Indicator Pairing Button...
FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 3.5MM TO 3.5MM TO DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL RCA CABLE RCA CABLE CABLE † CABLE †‡ GOOD GOOD BETTER BETTER CHOOSE ONE CABLE CABLE GOOD * 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.
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Do not use HDMI IN for First-Time Setup. See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable HDMI boxes, and game consoles) to your Sound Bar. CABLE BEST Connect the Sound Bar to your TV* using one of HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive the connection types to the left.
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Connect the power cable to the Sound Bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
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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.
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Connect a power cable to the subwoofer. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Flip the power switch into the ON position.
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For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar, subwoofer, and satellite speakers as shown. The Sound Bar should be close to ear level. Sound Bar is centered below the TV. Note: Speaker stands not included.
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Remove the battery cover Insert the included batteries by gently sliding it away and gently slide the battery from the remote. cover back into place. Turn your TV on, the Sound Bar will automatically turn on and begin searching for an active input. Input Power The LED indicators on the front of the Sound Bar will...
USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Input Press to change input source. (Press INPUT then Previous to select previous input. Press INPUT then Next to select Bluetooth input.) Power Menu Press to access the menu settings. Enter/Play/Pause Press to select an option. Previous Press to play or pause.
You will need to connect your sound bar to your 2. Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT TV’s HDMI ARC port using an HDMI cable that is (ARC) port on your VIZIO sound bar. ARC compatible. 3. From the AUDIO menu on your TV, change the Digital Audio Setting to Dolby Digital or Bitstream.
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Back of TV* Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
LED INDICATORS LED Indicators are located here. Press the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow Function Press the Enter Pair Note: Press the Next/Previous Press the Next/Previous Press the Next/Previous Press the Next/Previous Note:...
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Function LED Behavior Description Surround Balance Two center LEDs Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the surround balance level on each Surr Bal indicate Surround side. The LED indicators will move to the top with balance levels to the right and down Balance is centered.
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TV Remote On VZtv Rmt enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the Sound Bar (using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume. Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Eco Power Mode. When enabled Eco Power On (On), the Sound Bar will go into standby after a period of inactivity.
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. Function LED Behavior Description...
5 seconds. 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 VIZIO TV TV Remote Remote adjust the volume of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function,...
Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB4051) 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 Maximizing Signal smartphones, tablets, and computers with Bluetooth A Bluetooth signal has a range of up to 30 feet. Keep capability. Device compatibility will vary, see your in mind that Bluetooth is a compressed audio format, device’s documentation for more information.
RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR The subwoofer has already been paired with the sound bar by VIZIO. However, they may need to be re-link if there is no sound coming from the subwoofer. programming your sound bar. Top of Sound Bar Press and hold the power button on the top of position.
ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar 3.5MM TO 3.5MM TO DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL RCA CABLE RCA CABLE CABLE CABLE Game Console Network Media Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop USB Thumb Player Drive* † Cable not included.
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 Sound HDMI CABLE Bar input to HDMI-ARC 5. Set your TV input to the HDMI port to which the Sound Bar is connected.
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. Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil.
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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 brack- ets to the wall are not included. Choose the screw type and length appropriate your home’s construction.
WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS To wall-mount the satellite speakers: 1. Attach the wall mount screw to the back of the satellite speaker. 2. Attach the wall mount to the back of the satellite speaker. 3. Align and mount the satellite speaker with the wall mount bracket.
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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. • • Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. •...
Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use.
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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