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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.

There is no sound.

•  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.

•  Press 

INPUT on the remote or on the top of your sound bar to select a different input source.

•  When using the Digital Optical input, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) connect 

directly to your Blu-ray/other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. 

•  On digital inputs, the input LEDs will flash rapidly if an unsupported format is present.  

Set the source to output PCM.

•  Your TV may be set to variable audio output. Confirm that the audio output setting is set to FIXED or 

STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Consult your TV’s user manual for more detailed information.

•  If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume on your source device is turned up and that the device is not muted.

I hear buzzing or 

humming.

•  Ensure all cables and wires are securely connected.

•  Connect a different source device (TV, Blu-ray player, etc) to see if the buzzing persists. If it does not, the 

problem may be with the original device.

•  Connect your device to a different input on the sound bar.

The remote isn’t 

working. 

•  Replace the remote batteries with new ones.

•  Point the remote directly at the center of the sound bar when pressing a button.

•  If using a Bluetooth connection, some of the buttons on the remote may not be supported by the streaming 

application.

Limited Warranty

UNITED STATES AND CANADA

BY USING YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. BEFORE USING YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS 

WARRANTY CAREFULLY. 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.

This warranty contains a binding arbitration agreement and a class action waiver for United States residents. If you live in the United States, the binding arbitration 

agreement and class action waiver affect your rights under this warranty. Please read the text under the section titled “Binding Arbitration Agreement; Class Action 

Waiver (U.S. Residents Only)” carefully.

How Long This Warranty Lasts

For non-commercial use, VIZIO warrants the product on the terms set forth below for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. For commercial use, VIZIO warrants 

this product on the terms set forth below for ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. 

What This Warranty Covers

VIZIO warrants the product against defects in materials and workmanship when the product is used normally in accordance with VIZIO’s user guides and manuals.

Except where restricted by law, this warranty applies only to the original purchaser of a new product. The purchase must have been made from an authorized retailer in 

the United States (including Puerto Rico) or Canada. The product must also be located in the country where it was purchased at the time of warranty service.

How to Get Service

Before obtaining warranty service, you may visit www.vizio.com for additional help and troubleshooting. To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Customer Support by 

going to support. vizio.com and selecting Contact Us. You can also call Customer Support: (US) 877-698-4946;(Canada) 877-878-4946.

 

Your Obligations Before Service

You must obtain pre-authorization before sending your product to a VIZIO service center. You may be required to supply a purchase receipt (or copy) to show that the 

product is within the warranty period.

When you return a product to a VIZIO service center, you must ship the product in its original packaging or in packaging that affords an equal degree of protection. VIZIO 

Technical Support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the product to the VIZIO service center.

ALL USER DATA AND DOWNLOADED APPLICATIONS STORED ON A PRODUCT WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME IN-HOME AND ALL SHIP-IN WARRANTY 

SERVICE. If this occurs, your product will be restored to its original state. You will be responsible for restoring all applicable user data and downloaded applications. 

Recovery and reinstallation of user data and downloaded applications is not covered under this warranty. In order to protect your personal information, VIZIO 

recommends that you always clear all personal information from the product before it is serviced, regardless of the servicer.

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. Replacement parts may be new or recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts and 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. 

Summary of Contents for M51a-H6

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Model M51a H6 VIZIO 5 1 Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos Please read this guide before using the product...

Page 2: ...d 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 alwa...

Page 3: ...h HDMI ARC 30 Connecting a Subwoofer 32 Wall mounting 33 Register Your Product 36 Customer Service 37 Help Troubleshooting 38 Limited Warranty 39 Legal Compliance 42 Specifications 43 2 x Wall Mount B...

Page 4: ...file format playback only Only use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 27 for more information AUX VA Analog Audio In Stereo 3 5mm Power Port AUX...

Page 5: ...urround speakers Left blue cable Right grey cable Power Port LED Indicator Power Button Back of Surround Speaker Surround Speaker Port Connects to subwoofer Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of...

Page 6: ...of Sound Bar 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 Not al...

Page 7: ...und speakers to the subwoofer using the included surround speaker audio cables Cable ties are included to wrap unused cable length 3 Match the color coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port co...

Page 8: ...ime set up Auto detect function only occurs once when the sound bar is first powered on To enable this feature again you must do a Factory Reset see the Using Button Combinations on page 23 for more i...

Page 9: ...or Auto Input Search Bluetooth Press to go to Bluetooth Mode Long press for Pairing Mode Up Down Cycle through settings and options EQ Settings Change equalizer settings Level Settings Change audio le...

Page 10: ...LED indicators will move to the top with increasing level and to the bottom with decreasing level Center Level Two center LEDs indicate center level 0 LEVEL Center Use the Next Previous buttons to in...

Page 11: ...Test Function LED Behavior Description Surround Level Two center LEDs indicate surround level 0 LEVEL Surr Lvl Use the Next Previous buttons to increase decrease the surround sound level The LED indic...

Page 12: ...uts will produce a virtual sound technology that simulates the effect of having overhead sound When disabled Off all sources will playback without virtualization Virtual X Off Night Mode Night Mode On...

Page 13: ...remote control Learning confirmed All of the LEDs will blink twice Learn Mute Press the OK button to put the sound bar into learning mode While the sound bar is in learning mode press the Mute button...

Page 14: ...e of sight between the sound bar and the source device Other wireless devices can affect Bluetooth range including wireless security cameras wireless video baby monitors cordless phones and microwave...

Page 15: ...or remote for five 5 seconds Search for the sound bar VIZIO M51a using your VA device app For more information refer to the user documentation that came with the device Benefits of this type of conne...

Page 16: ...n Channel ARC If you want to use the TV remote to control the sound bar volume Enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu Using HDMI ARC your TV can send audio to the sound bar using an HDMI cable...

Page 17: ...ainst the wall under your TV Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil Center Line 8 58 21 80 cm WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE MARK HERE LEAVE THIS SPACE BETWEEN THE SOUND BAR AND YOUR TV Refer to the Wall m...

Page 18: ...ical wiring in the walls of your home consult a professional installer Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs drywall anchors for drywall or concrete anchors for brick concrete walls Wall moun...

Page 19: ...p to date with important product updates and notifications Customer Service SUPPORT VIZIO COM Find help with New product setup Connecting your devices Replacement remotes Technical problems Bluetooth...

Page 20: ...ear from the date of original purchase For commercial use VIZIO warrants this product on the terms set forth below for ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase What This Warranty Covers VIZIO...

Page 21: ...existence content or results of any arbitration under this warranty without the prior written consent of you and VIZIO ANYDISPUTE WHETHER IN ARBITRATION IN COURT OR OTHERWISE WILLBE CONDUCTED SOLELYON...

Page 22: ...bilities of the user to correct such interference FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1 This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 This...

Page 23: ...are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS Inc in the United States and other countries 2020 DTS Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trade...

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