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ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI ARC

HDMI CABLE

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.

Cable/Satellite Box

 

HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE

 

Installation Guide | Models:

Blu-ray Player

 

HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE

 

Installation Guide | Models:

OR

Note: Always use HDMI 2.0 

certified cables.

Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV

Summary of Contents for SB36312-G6

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Model SB36312 G6 VIZIO 36 3 1 2 Channel Sound Bar Home Theater Sound System Please read this guide before using the product ...

Page 2: ...nation to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rai...

Page 3: ...nside the cord and cause fire or electric shock When your Unit will not be used for an extended period of time unplug the power cord To reduce risk of electric shock do not touch the connector with wet hands Insert the remote control batteries in accordance with instructions Incorrect polarity may cause the battery to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator See the importan...

Page 4: ...te 18 LED Indicators 19 Using Button Combinations 23 Programming the Sound Bar 24 Bluetooth Audio Pairing 25 Using Bluetooth mode 26 Advanced Setup 27 Advanced Setup HDMI ARC 28 Connecting with HDMI ARC 29 Connecting a Subwoofer 31 Wall Mounting the Sound Bar 32 Help Troubleshooting 36 Frequently Asked Questions 37 Limited Warranty 38 Specifications 41 Legal Compliance 42 ...

Page 5: ...s Digital Optical Cable 2 x Power Cables VIZIO Sound Bar Remote Control with 2x AAA Batteries Wireless Subwoofer Stereo RCA to 3 5mm Audio Cable 3 5mm to 3 5mm Audio Cable 2 x Wall Mount Brackets Sound Bar HDMI Cable Wall Mount Template User Manual ...

Page 6: ...English 6 CONTROLS CONNECTIONS Power Port OPTICAL Digital Optical Audio In 3 5mm IN Analog Audio In Stereo 3 5mm Back of Sound Bar ...

Page 7: ...English 7 USB USB In Supports WAV and MP3 file format playback only HDMI IN HDMI In HDMI OUT HDMI Out ARC to TV Ethernet Ethernet In ...

Page 8: ...ound Bar Input Press to change the audio source Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio Power Press to turn sound bar on or off Bluetooth Input Hold to pair See Bluetooth Audio Pairing for more information ...

Page 9: ...English 9 Back of Subwoofer Power Button LED Indicator Power Port ...

Page 10: ...er game system etc See your device s user manual 1 3 5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD OR BETTER DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE When using the digital input if there is no audio A try setting the TV Display output to PCM or B Connect directly to your Blu ray other source some TV Display do not pass through digital audio CHOOSE ONE CABLE and connect it to your tv Ensure your TV is powered on ...

Page 11: ...rst 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 Connect the sound bar to your TV Display using one of the connection types to the left Choose the best possible connection type Be sure the TV Display port is an audio output not an audio input BEST HDMI ARC CABLE ...

Page 12: ...l begin cycling in pairs through inputs until an audio source is detected Back of Sound Bar Occurs only during first time 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 section for more information or press and hold the INPUT button for 3 seconds Tip Pressing the INPUT bu...

Page 13: ...the power cable into a power outlet Connect a power cable to the subwoofer 3 The subwoofer should automatically power on and link to the sound bar when plugged in The LED will glow to solid to confirm 5 Back of Subwoofer ...

Page 14: ...ly slide the battery cover back into place 8 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 Input Power Top Top When needed VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two new Duracell AAA alkaline batteries ...

Page 15: ...bar should be close to ear level You ll get the best sound effect if your ceiling is flat and 7 5 ft to 12 ft high Sound bar is centered below the TV Subwoofer OPTION 1 If your couch permits you can place the subwoofer underneath it Note Make sure there is sufficient room to freely place the subwoofer underneath your couch Do not place the couch directly on top of the subwoofer if there isn t enou...

Page 16: ...English 16 Note Do not block the subwoofer port Sound bar is centered below the TV Subwoofer OPTION 2 You can also stand the subwoofer upright with the ports facing out ...

Page 17: ...mute unmute Power Press to turn on or off 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 Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Input Press to change the input source Up Down Press to cycle through settings and options Press INPUT then Previous to select previous input Press INPUT then Next to select Bluetooth inpu...

Page 18: ...ur sound bar system Visit www vizio com smartcastapp on your device to download Install the app and follow the on screen instructions to setup your device USING YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE AS A REMOTE This will allow you to Enable automatic updates and future enhancements Cast your favorite audio applications Control your sound bar with your phone or tablet Connect to Wi Fi ...

Page 19: ...e level 0 Press the Next Previous button to increase decrease the treble level The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing levels and to the bottom with decreasing levels Center Levels Center Two center LEDs indicate Dialogue is centered Press the Next Previous button to increase decrease the presence of dialog in the center channel The LED indicators will move to the top when the dial...

Page 20: ...ween 3 preset height options When On is selected the height speakers are turned on When Virtual is selected the system creates a virtual height speaker effect using the front firing speakers When Off is selected the height speakers are turned off without virtualizing height Note Default is setting is On Volume Leveling On Off Vol Lv Press the Next Previous button to enable disable Volume Leveling ...

Page 21: ... Press the Next Previous button to enable disable Eco Power Mode When enabled On the sound bar will go into standby after a period of inactivity The sound bar will automatically turn off when no audio signal is detected Off disables this feature Note If you would like to cast content without the need to manually turn on the sound bar set this function to OFF Power LED Pwr LED Press the Next Previo...

Page 22: ...s the Play button to have the sound bar verbally announce the current sound bar input and audio type being played with corresponding LED indicators When a Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos or DTS audio format is detected Dolby Audio or DTS are available on the HDMI ARC HDMI In and Digital Optical Audio In inputs Dolby Atmos is available on HDMI ARC and HDMI In when connected to supported devices and streami...

Page 23: ... on and adjust the volume of the sound bar To enable disable this function Press and Hold the Power and Volume Up buttons for 5 seconds Energy Star Ecomode When the Energy Star setting is enabled the sound bar will automatically power down after a period of inactivity When disabled the sound bar will remain powered on until you turn it off To enable disable this function Press and Hold the Power a...

Page 24: ... button to put the sound bar into learning mode While the sound bar is in learning mode press the Volume Up 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 Mute Press the Play button to put the sound bar into learning mode While the sound bar is in learning mode press the Mute button ...

Page 25: ...om bottom to top and back again Once the device is paired the LED Indicators will stop flashing 2 You can now search for the sound bar VIZIO SB36312 using your Bluetooth device For more information refer to the user documentation that came with the device 3 Play audio from your Bluetooth device Volume can be controlled on your source device and the sound bar BLUETOOTH AUDIO PAIRING Sound bar name ...

Page 26: ...ed music may lose some integrity when compared 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 B...

Page 27: ...ADVANCED SETUP USB Thumb Drive Note Always use HDMI 2 0 certified cables Supports WAV and MP3 file format playback only Game Console Network Media Player Tablet MP3 Player Laptop 3 5MM TO RCA CABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE HDMI CABLE ...

Page 28: ...deo 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 Cable Satellite Box Blu ray Player OR Note Always use HDMI 2 0 certified cables Connect to HDMI ARC port on your TV ...

Page 29: ...your VIZIO sound bar 3 From the AUDIO menu on your TV change the Digital Audio Setting to Dolby Digital or Bitstream 4 From the SYSTEM menu enable CEC and ARC SAC functions 5 From the CEC menu select Device Discovery to register the sound bar with the TV If you want to use the volume buttons on the TV remote control to control the sound bar enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu The followi...

Page 30: ...English 30 Back of TV HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer See your TV s user manual for more information Connect to HDMI ARC port on your TV ...

Page 31: ...ld the ON OFF 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 top 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 What does pairing mean Pairing means to wirelessly connect Buttons are located on top of the sound bar Ba...

Page 32: ...unting template against the wall under your TV Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil Insert the two wall mount screws into the wall mount screw holes and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver Back of Sound Bar 1 Wall Mount Screw Holes English 32 ...

Page 33: ... s construction If in doubt consult a professional installer 3 If you are unfamiliar with power tools or the layout of electrical wiring in the walls of your home consult a professional installer Do not use any of the included screws for the wall mount installation These are not intended for mounting Wall Mount Screw Screw Size M4 x 10 Included with sound bar Bracket Screw Not Included with sound ...

Page 34: ...ION Why register Customized Support Get assistance quickly with your information on hand News and Offers Take advantage of the latest news and special offers from VIZIO Safety and Satisfaction Stay up to date with important product updates and notifications English 34 ...

Page 35: ...at Phone 844 254 8087 Text Message 205 301 3729 Note This number accepts SMS MMS messages only No voice calls are accepted Message and data rates may apply U S only Live chat support available Find help with New product setup Connecting your devices Technical problems Product updates and more Se habla Español Nous parlons Français ...

Page 36: ...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 ...

Page 37: ...bove Vaulted ceilings or ceilings with acoustic treatments or tiles will diminish the effect From the remote control select Height Virtual for a virtualized height experience Dolby Atmos content will be played in Dolby Digital Plus format in this mode 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 Dolby Atmos TrueHD t...

Page 38: ... you may visit www vizio com for additional help and troubleshooting To obtain warranty service contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at TechSupport VIZIO com or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO 877 698 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 p...

Page 39: ...ration Association and its rules for arbitration by visiting www adr org or by calling 800 778 7879 Since this warranty concerns a transaction in interstate or international commerce the Federal Arbitration Act will apply The filing fees to begin and carry out arbitration will be shared between you and VIZIO but in no event will your fees ever exceed the amount allowable by the American Arbitratio...

Page 40: ...ECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF VIZIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF THE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER REMEDY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESUL...

Page 41: ...ach Channel 1 for left 1 for right Subwoofer One 5 Driver Connections One 3 5mm Stereo Audio One Optical Toslink One USB Supports WAV and MP3 format only HDMI In HDMI Out ARC Bluetooth 802 11n Wireless Ethernet RJ45 Power Output DC 5V 500mA Sound Pressure Level System 103 dB Frequency Response System 40 Hz 20 KHz Voltage 120 VAC 60 Hz Compliances cTUVus FCC Class B ICES 003 CEC Energy star ...

Page 42: ... point to point operation as appropriate 4 Users should also be advised that high power radars are allocated as primary users i e priority users of the bands 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices Notice 1 Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authorit...

Page 43: ...ons or discontinuation without notice VIZIO has no control over third party applications or content and assumes no responsibility for the availability or interruption of such applications or content Additional third party terms conditions and restrictions apply A Google account is required to download applications from the Google Play store A MyVIZIO account is required to access certain features ...

Page 44: ...avings 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 Manufactured under license from DTS Inc DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together DTS HD Master Audio Virtual X The DTS HD Master Audio logo and the DTS Virtual X logo are r...

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