USER MANUAL Model: M512a-H6 VIZIO 5.1.2 Sound Bar 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.
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 penetrates into your Unit, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. Do not use your Unit if any abnormality occurs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Controls & Connections ............................................................................................................................ 6 Using the Remote ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Proper Placement ..................
Package Contents VIZIO Sound Bar Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable 2 x Surround Speaker Audio Cables 2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Surround Speakers) 2 x Surround Speakers Remote Control with 2x AAA Batteries 3.5mm to 3.
Controls & Connections Back of Sound Bar Power Port * ENG - 6 Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.
Controls & Connections HDMI (ARC) to TV Digital Optical Audio In ** AUX In Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) AUX VA** Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) Only use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device. See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 27 for more information.
Controls & Connections Top of Sound Bar Power Press to turn on or off. Input Press to change the audio source. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) ENG - 8 Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio.
Controls & Connections Back of Subwoofer Back of Surround Speaker LED Indicator Surrounds AC IN L R ON / OFF Power Port Power Button Surround Speaker Port Connects to subwoofer Surround Speaker Ports Connects to surround speakers Left: blue cable / Right: gray cable ENG - 9
First-time Setup 1 Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV.* Back of Sound Bar Be sure the TV port is an audio output, not an audio input.
First-time Setup BEST HDMI ARC Cable * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown. To connect the sound bar directly to your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc.) see your device’s user manual. OR BETTER Digital Optical Cable** OR GOOD 3.5mm to RCA cable ** Some TVs do not pass through digital audio: When using the digital input, if there is no audio, try: • setting the TV output to PCM, or • connecting directly to your Blu-ray or other source.
First-time Setup 2 Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
First-time Setup 3 Connect the surround speakers to the subwoofer using the included surround speaker audio cables. Cable ties are included to wrap unused cable length. Surrounds AC IN L R ON / OFF Match the color-coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port color. Blue for left surround and grey is for right surround.
First-time Setup Back of Subwoofer 4 AC IN Connect the power cable to the subwoofer. 5 Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Surrounds AC IN L R ON / OFF 6 ENG - 14 ON / OFF The subwoofer should automatically power on and link to the sound bar when plugged in. The LED will glow to solid to confirm.
First-time Setup 7 Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 8 Top Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. Top When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. 9 After turning on both your TV and sound bar, it will automatically begin searching for an active input.
Using the Remote Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Input Change the input source.* Power Turn on or off (Long press for Auto Input Search.) Bluetooth Press to go to Bluetooth Mode OK Select an option, play or pause. (Long press for Pairing Mode) (Long press for info) Previous Return to previous track. Next Skip to the next track.
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. Right surround speaker Left surround speaker Sound bar should be centered below the TV. Subwoofer Note: Do not block the subwoofer port.
Proper Placement—Front Surround Mode In rooms where ideal placement of the surround sound speakers is not practical, you can also place the sound bar, subwoofer, and surround sound speakers as shown below. Front Surround Mode will utilize DTS Virtual:X to produce a virtual surround sound experience. To use this placement, please refer to the Surround Sound mode setting on page 22. Subwoofer Note: Do not block the subwoofer port. Right surround speaker Sound bar should be centered below the TV.
Mode & Level Settings Press each setting button and use the Up/Down buttons to access the different settings. Each setting will be displayed on the remote control’s LCD display. The LED indicators will behave differently with each function. LED Indicators are located here.
Mode & Level Settings Function Subwoofer Level Subwoofer AV Delay AV Delay Note: Decreasing the level to the minimum turns off the subwoofer. LED at the bottom indicates no delay. Info Eco Power Mode Eco Pwr ENG - 20 Off Both Auto VA LEVEL > AV Delay > Use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease the amount of audio delay. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing audio delay level.
Mode & Level Settings Function Input Search Input Srch Program Remote Learn Prg Remote LED Behavior The LED indicator color will change per specific input. Waiting to learn: Flash from bottom to top and back continuously. Description SETUP > Input Search > OK to initiate an automatic input detection sequence. This is the same as a long key press of the INPUT button on the remote.
Mode & Level Settings Function LED Behavior Remote On VIZIO Remote VZtvRmt Virtual:X On Virtual:X Virtual:X Off TruVolume On TruVolume TruVol TruVolume Off Night Mode On Night Mode Night ENG - 22 Night Mode Off Dual Frnt Off EFFECT > Surnd > Use the Next/Previous buttons to enable/disable surround sound and front or dual modes. When enabled (On), Dolby and DTS Surround content will produce full 5.1 sound.
Using Button Combinations There are other functions that are triggered by different button combinations on the sound bar. Buttons are located here. Function Factory Reset LED Behavior All LEDs will flash 3 times 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 SETUP 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. Learn Volume Up Learn Learn Learning confirmed: All of the LEDs will blink twice.
Bluetooth Pairing To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device: on the sound bar or remote control for five (5) seconds. 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button 2. Search for the sound bar (VIZIO V51) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device. 3. Now you can play audio from your Bluetooth device. Volume can be controlled on both your source device and the sound bar.
Using Bluetooth Mode 1. Your sound bar supports music streaming from devices with Bluetooth capability. (Device compatibility will vary, see your device’s documentation for more information.) 2. Once you have paired your source device to the sound bar your device should remain paired (within range). 3. If the source is changed back to Bluetooth, any paired Bluetooth device will reconnect automatically. 4. If the input is changed, the Bluetooth device will disconnect.
Connecting to a Voice Assistant Your sound bar can connect to a Voice Assistant (VA) device through an AUX VA or Bluetooth connection. Once connected, your sound bar will now act as the VA speaker. Features and Benefits: • Voice Assistant Dedicated Input: VA can be active on the sound bar even if the sound bar is set to a different input with audio playing. • Auto Muting: If playing audio from the sound bar, the VA will play over the original source audio for 10 seconds.
Connecting to a Voice Assistant Using the AUX VA Port to Connect Use a 3.5mm audio cable to connect the AUX VA port on the sound bar to an AUX port on your voice assistant device. If there is no AUX port on the VA device, use a Bluetooth connection instead. Benefits of this type of connection: • Simple and easy connection setup. Connect to the AUX VA port only OR 3.5mm Audio Cable Using Bluetooth to Connect Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote for five (5) seconds.
Advanced Setup USB Drive* Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop HDMI Cable Media Player Digital Optical Cable 3.5mm to RCA Cable Game Console * Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only.
Connecting with HDMI ARC HDMI (ARC) port on your TV* HDMI (ARC) * ENG - 30 HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
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. • 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 (ARC) port on your sound bar. 3.
Connecting a Subwoofer 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. 1 2 ON / OFF Surrounds AC IN L R ON / OFF Back of subwoofer First confirm that the power LED is illuminated. Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the back of the subwoofer for 5 seconds.
Wall-mounting 1 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil. 2 Then place the shorter end of the bracket on the two holes you just marked and screw into the wall. Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs, drywall anchors (for drywall), or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls). Bracket Screw* (Not included with sound bar) Suggested screw size: 3.
Wall-mounting 3 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 for the wall mount installation. These are not intended for mounting.
Wall-mounting Wall-mounting the Surround Speakers To wall-mount the surround speakers: 1. Attach the wall mount screw to the back of the surround speaker. 2. Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall. (Bracket screw is not included.) 3. Slide the speaker on to the wall bracket. Ensure the wall mount screw is secured within the bracket grooves. Bracket Screw* (Not included with sound bar) Suggested screw size: 3.5 mm diameter, 1.
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Help & Troubleshooting There is no power. • 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. • Press MUTE on the remote to ensure the sound bar is not muted.
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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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Legal & Compliance Specifications Sound Bar: Surround Speakers: Subwoofer: Connections: Sound Pressure Level* (System): Frequency Response (System): Voltage: Compliances: * One 1.66" x 2.77" (42.3 x 70.3 mm) Full Range Driver for each channel (1 for left, 1 for right, 1 for center) One 1.66” x 2.77” (42.3 x 70.3 mm) Full Range Driver for each speaker (1 for left, 1 for right) One 5" (127 mm) Driver One 3.
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