QUICK START GUIDE Model: SB46312-F6 VIZIO Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos Please read this guide before using the product.
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. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package contents ............................................................................................................................................5 Controls & Connections ..................................................................................................................................6 First-Time Setup...............................................................................................................................................10 Proper Placement.
Back PACKAGE CONTENTS Side Angle VIZIO Sound Bar Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Wireless Subwoofer 3.5mm to 3.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar OPTICAL Digital Optical Audio In Power Port Digital Coaxial In 3.5mm IN Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.
To B USB* USB In HDMI IN HDMI In HDMI OUT HDMI Out (ARC) Si Ethernet Ethernet In * Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.
Top of Sound Bar Angle Power Press to turn sound bar on or off. Input Press to change the audio source. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Audio Pairing’ for more information.) English - 8 Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio.
Back of Subwoofer Pairing Button LED Indicator Power Port Power Button English - 9
FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 1 CHOOSE ONE CABLE* and connect it to your tv Ensure your TV powered on * Not all TVs/Displays 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. English - 10 OR OR DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE† 3.
Ba HDMI ARC CABLE BEST HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio from the TV/Display. See the Connecting with HDMI section for more information. 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 boxes, and game consoles) to your Sound Bar. Sid Connect the Sound Bar to your TV/Display* using one of the connection types to the left. Choose the best possible connection type.
Back of Sound Bar 2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. The sound bar will automatically searching for an active input.* begin The LED indicators on the front of the sound bar will begin cycling in pairs through inputs until an audio source is detected.** Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will stop the auto detect function. *Occurs only during first-time set up.
3 Connect a power cable to the subwoofer. 4 HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE Installation Guide | Models: 5 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.
6 Top Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 7 Power Top Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. 8 English - 14 You can press the INPUT button to switch between audio sources. For example, if you connected your TV to AUX, set the sound bar to AUX.
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. You'll get the best sound effect if your ceiling is flat and 7.5ft to 12ft high. Sound bar is centered below the TV. Subwoofer Note: Do not block the subwoofer ports.
USING THE REMOTE Power Press to turn on or off Input Press to change the input source Previous Press to return to previous track (Changes audio settings in Menu) Up/Down Press to cycle through settings and options Mute Press to mute/unmute Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Menu Press to access the menu settings Enter/Play/Pause Press to select an option Press to play or pause Next Press to skip to the next track.
USING YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE AS A REMOTE Download the VIZIO SmartCast app and turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote to control your sound bar system. To use your smartphone or tablet as your VIZIO SmartCast remote, download the VIZIO SmartCast app. • • Visit www.vizio.com/smartcastapp on your device to download. Install the app and follow the on screen instructions to setup your device. Visit www.vizio.
LED INDICATORS Press the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to access the different functions and acoustic settings of the sound bar. Each function and setting will be displayed on the remote control’s LCD display. The LED Indicators will behave differently with each function. Function Bluetooth Pairing LED Behavior LED Indicators are located here. Description (When searching for device) Flash from Bottom to Top and back continuously. Press the Enter button on the remote.
Volume Leveling On/Off Vol Lv Night Mode On/Off Night AV Delay AV Delay Volume Leveling On Volume Leveling Off Night Mode On Night Mode Off LED at the bottom indicates no delay Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the level of the subwoofer. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing levels and to the bottom with decreasing levels. Note: Decreasing the level to the minimum turns off the subwoofer.
Function TV Remote VZtv Rmt On LED Behavior TV Remote On TV Remote Off Program Remote −− Prg Remote Eco Power On/Off Eco Pwr Power LED Pwr LED Speaker Test Spkr Test WiFi Setup WiFi Setup English - 20 Eco Power On Eco Power Off Description Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes. When 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.
Function Reset Reset Info No Info When a Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos or DTS audio format is detected. When the sound bar successfully connects to Wi-Fi. LED Behavior Description −− Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to select and reset your remote and sound bar to the factory default settings. All paired Bluetooth devices will be unpaired and all network settings will be lost. All programmed IR remotes will also be removed. See the Reset to Factory Default Settings section for more information.
USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS There are 3 functions that are triggered by 3 different button combinations on the sound bar. Function Factory Reset LED Behavior All 10 LEDs will flash 3 times Buttons are located here. Description Reset the sound bar to the factory default settings. To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth( ) and Volume Down (—) buttons for 5 seconds. Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set.
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 Learn Volume Down Learn Vol- LED Behavior (Waiting to learn) Flash from bottom to top and back continuously. Press the Play button to put the sound bar into learning mode.
BLUETOOTH AUDIO PAIRING Angle To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device: 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar for five (5) seconds or select the BT Pair option from the display remote menu. When the sound bar is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the front of the Sound Bar will light sequentially from bottom to top and back again. Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop flashing. 2.
USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your sound bar supports music streaming from smart phones, 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. If the input is changed, the Bluetooth device will disconnect.
Top ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar Back Side DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE HDMI CABLE Angle USB Thumb Drive* Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Network Media Player * English - 26 Game Console Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.
ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI ARC 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 bar input to HDMI In. Set your TV input to the HDMI port to which the sound bar is connected.
CONNECTING WITH HDMI ARC What is HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)? Using HDMI ARC, your TV can send audio to the sound bar using an HDMI cable. You will need to connect your sound bar to your TV’s HDMI ARC port using an HDMI cable that is ARC compatible. To connect using HDMI*: 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the back of your TV. 2. Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port on your VIZIO Sound Bar. 3.
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.
CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER Front Top 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. Back What does pairing mean? Pairing means to wirelessly connect. Side Angle 1 2 Front Buttons are located on top of the Sound Bar Top Back Side Power Button Back of Subwoofer First confirm that the power LED is illuminated.
Front WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR 1 Wall-Mount Screw Holes Top Back of Sound Bar Back Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. Side 2 Angle Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil.
poT 3 Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs, drywall anchors (for drywall), or concrete anchors (for kcaB 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. ediS *Bracket Screw Not Included with sound bar Suggested Screw Size: 3.5 diameter. 1.
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HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING There is no power. There is no sound. I hear buzzing or humming. The remote isn’t working. • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. • 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. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I know if I'm playing Dolby Atmos content? Can I adjust each of the sound bar speaker channels individually? What sources play Dolby Atmos content? The sound bar is in a room with a vaulted ceiling. Will I hear all the sounds properly? The system information say the audio type is Dolby Atmos-Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Atmos-TrueHD. How do I get one or the other? English - 36 • You can verify content via the VIZIO SmartCast App.
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VIZIO’s labor are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty service, whichever is longer. Types of Service Products must be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service. VIZIO is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will cover return shipping to the customer.
NO ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING WILL BE JOINED, CONSOLIDATED, OR COMBINED WITH ANOTHER ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES TO ANY SUCH ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING.
Specifications Sound Bar: Forward Firing - Two 1.73” x 4.27” Full Range Driver for Each Channel (1 for left, 1 for right, 1 for center) Upward Firing - Two 2.32” x 2.91” Full Range Driver for Each Channel (1 for left, 1 for right) Subwoofer: One 10" Full Range Driver Connections: Power Output Sound Pressure Level (System): DC 5V,500mA 105 dB Frequency Response (System): 30 Hz - 20 KHz Voltage: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Compliances: English - 40 One 3.
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.
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Battery Disposal and Recycling 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 www.vizio.com/ environment.
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