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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed 

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1.  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice:

1.  The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2.  Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

3.  The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct 

such interference.

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to 

radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 

uncontrolled environment.

IC Statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
1.  This device may not cause interference, and

2.  This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation of the device.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm 

between the radiator & your body.

Disposal and Recycling

You must dispose of this product properly, according to local laws and regulations. Because this 

product contains electronic components and a battery, it must be disposed of separately from 

household waste. Contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options.

Other:

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LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.  Manufactured 

under license from DTS Licensing Limited.  DTS, the Symbol, & DTS 

and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 

Circle Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights 

Reserved.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.  Manufactured 

under license from DTS Licensing Limited.  DTS, the Symbol, & DTS 

and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 

Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights 

Reserved.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and 

the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.  Manufactured 

under license from DTS Licensing Limited.  DTS, the Symbol, & 

DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and 

DTS TruVolume is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights 

Reserved.

This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” 

setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be 

achieved. Changing the factory default settings or enabling 

other features will increase power consumption that could 

exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating 

 

We want to help you save energy.

Summary of Contents for S4251w-B4

Page 1: ...QUICK START GUIDE Model S4251w B4 VIZIO ...

Page 2: ...on 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 Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s inst...

Page 3: ...eset to Factory Default Settings 18 Re linking the Subwoofer with Sound Bar 19 Bluetooth Pairing 20 Using Bluetooth mode 21 Advanced Setup 22 Installing the Cable Management Tie 23 Wall Mounting the Sound Bar 24 Wall Mounting the Satellite Speakers 25 Help Troubleshooting 26 Limited Warranty 30 Legal Compliance 31 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...n Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Digital Optical Cable Stereo RCA to 3 5mm Audio Cable Coaxial Audio Cable 2 x Power Cables 2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets Wall Mount Template 2 x Satellite Wall Mount Brackets 4 x Wall Mount Screws Size M4 x 10 4 x Velcro Cable Ties Cable Management Tie ...

Page 5: ...5 CONTROLS CONNECTIONS Power Port Back of Sound Bar USB 5 USB Port Optical 4 Digital Optical Audio In Digital 3 Coaxial In Aux 2 Analog Audio In Aux 1 Analog Audio In ...

Page 6: ...6 Control Buttons are located here Back of Sound Bar Input Power Volume Bluetooth Input Hold to force pair See Bluetooth Pairing on page 20 ...

Page 7: ...7 Back of Subwoofer Pairing Button LED Indicator Satellite Speaker Ports Connects to Speakers Power Switch Power Port Back of Satellite Speaker Satellite Speaker Port Connects to Subwoofer ...

Page 8: ... to ONE TV audio output as shown 1 Connection ports are located here AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV CHOOSE ONE CABLE BETTER GOOD GOOD GOOD BETTER BETTER 3 5MM TO RCA CABLE 3 5MM TO RCA CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE When using either of the Digital Inputs 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 th...

Page 9: ...9 2 3 Connect a Power Cable to the Sound Bar Plug the Power Cable into a Power Outlet ...

Page 10: ...10 BACK OF SUBWOOFER 4 5 6 Connect a Power Cable to the Subwoofer Plug the Power Cable into a power outlet Flip the Power Switch into the On position ...

Page 11: ...11 7 Connected 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 ...

Page 12: ...nd Satellite Speakers as shown The Sound Bar and Satellite Speakers should be close to ear level Note If you have speaker stands for the satellite speakers you can fasten the speaker wires along the stand with the included velcro cable ties Sound Bar is centered below the TV 8 ...

Page 13: ...ide the battery cover back into place 11 Turn your TV on then press the Power button on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on Press the Input button to switch between audio sources For example if you connected your TV to Input 1 set the Sound Bar to Input 1 Hardware Setup is complete Input Power INPUT MENU VIZIO Top Top ...

Page 14: ...ings in Menu Power Press to turn on or off Mute Press to mute unmute Input Press to change input source Enter Play Pause Press to select an option Press to Play or Pause Next Press to skip to the next track Changes audio settings in Menu Menu Press to access the menu settings Up Down Press to cycle through settings and options Display Displays Sound Bar settings ...

Page 15: ...evels and to the left with decreasing levels Treble Levels Two center LEDs indicate Treble level 0 Press the Next Previous button to increase decrease the treble level The LED indicators will move to the right with increasing levels and to the left with decreasing levels Center Levels Two center LEDs indicate sound is centered Press the Next Previous button to increase decrease the presence of the...

Page 16: ...ent ideal for apartment living and homes with sleeping children TV Remote TV Remote On TV Remote Off 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 Eco Power On Off Eco Power On Eco Power Off Press the Next Previous button to enable disable Eco Power Mo...

Page 17: ...k twice to confirm Press the Play button to put the Sound Bar into learning mode While the Sound Bar is in learning mode press the Volume Down Volume Up or Mute button on the TV remote control All of the LED Indicators on the Sound Bar will flash two times indicating that it has successfully recognized the TV remote Learn Volume Up Learn Mute Learn Vol Learn Vol Learn Mute INPUT MENU VIZIO Ensure ...

Page 18: ...the remote control 2 Use the Up Down buttons to navigate to Reset No 3 Press the Next button to navigate to Reset Yes and press the Play button 4 ConfirmYes is displayed Press the Play button to continue 5 Confirmed is displayed All of the Indicator LEDs on the sound bar will flash three times confirming the reset Reset No Reset Yes ConfirmYes Confirmed RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ...

Page 19: ...he power switch is in the ON position Press and hold the Pairing button on the back of the Subwoofer for 5 seconds The LED on the back of the Subwoofer will begin to blink 2 Press and hold the Power button on the back of the Sound Bar for 5 Seconds The LED indicators on the front will flash 3 times The Subwoofer is now linked with the Sound Bar Back of Subwoofer Back of Sound Bar What does pairing...

Page 20: ...ing Mode the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the front of the Sound Bar will light sequentially from left to right and back again Once the device is paired the LED Indicators will stop flashing 2 You can now search for the Sound Bar VIZIO S4251w using your Bluetooth device For more information see the documentation that came with your device 3 Play audio from your Bluetooth device Volume ca...

Page 21: ...pared to a wired connection Try the following if your sound quality is less than optimal If you hear any break up or disconnect while streaming music from your device move the source device closer to the Sound Bar Be sure that there are no solid obstructions in the line of sight between the Sound Bar and the source device Other wireless devices can affect Bluetooth range including wireless securit...

Page 22: ...o listen to a device change the input source on the Sound Bar Optical Coaxial and 3 5mm cables transmit audio only If connecting a video device you will need a separate video connection from the device to your TV Game Console Network Media Player Tablet MP3 Player Laptop USB THUMB DRIVE 3 5mm AUDIO CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE RCA AUDIO CABLE Supports WAV file format playback only ...

Page 23: ...bles behind the sound bar 1 Place the Sound Bar face down on a non marring or soft flat level surface 2 Insert the Tie into the hole on the center of the Sound Bar 3 Insert the Pin into the Tie to secure the Cable Management Tie 4 To remove the Cable Management Tie remove the Pin and gently pull the Tie Pin Tie ...

Page 24: ...r Wall Mount Screw Holes Insert and tighten twoWall Mount Screws with a Phillips head screwdriver into the Wall Mount Screw Holes 1 2 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil ...

Page 25: ... drywall or concrete anchors for brick concrete walls Wall mounting hardware is not included If you are unfamiliar with power tools or the layout of electrical wiring in the walls of your home consult a professional installer 15 75 in 400 mm Wall Mount Screw Size M4 x 10 3 ...

Page 26: ...ed to wood studs or drywall anchors for drywall or concrete anchors for brick concrete walls Wall mounting hardware is not included Wall Mount Screw Size M4 x 10 1 Attach the Wall Mount Screw to the back of the Satellite Speaker 2 Attach the wall mount bracket to the wall 3 Plug the speaker cable into the back of the Satellite Speaker 4 Align and mount the Satellite Speaker with the Wall Mount Bra...

Page 27: ...nnect 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 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 e g Pandora doesn t support the Back button HELP TROUBLESHOOTING There is no sound coming from...

Page 28: ...ZIO com http store VIZIO com support Hours of operation Monday Friday 5 am to 9 pm PST Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm PST The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States We can help with New Product Setup Connecting Your Devices Technical Problems And More We speak English Se habla Español Nous parlons Français ...

Page 29: ...ng any HDTV into the ultimate smart TV Using the latest version of Google TV Co Star decks out your existing HDTV with apps full screen Web browsing and the best in streaming entertainment And with 1080p Full HD resolution built in Wi Fi and 3D readiness VIZIO Co Star is the ultimate entertainment upgrade for any high definition television VIZIO RECOMMENDS ...

Page 30: ...ranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship This warranty does not cover for example cosmetic damage normal wear and tear improper operation improper voltage supply or power surges signal issues damages from shipping acts of God any type of customer misuse modifications or adjustments as well as installation and set up issues or any repairs attempted by anyone other than by a VIZIO auth...

Page 31: ...osure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment IC Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesire...

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