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USER MANUAL

Model: SB36514-G6

VIZIO 36" 5.1.4 Channel Sound Bar Home Theater Sound System

Please read this guide before using the product.

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Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Model SB36514 G6 VIZIO 36 5 1 4 Channel Sound Bar Home Theater Sound System Please read this guide before using the product ...

Page 2: ...ime 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 rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage sw...

Page 3: ...isk 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 important note and rating located on the back of the unit WARNING This equipment is not waterproof To prevent a fire or shock hazard do not place any co...

Page 4: ... 19 Using Button Combinations 24 Programming the Sound Bar 25 Bluetooth Audio Pairing 26 Using Bluetooth mode 27 Advanced Setup 28 Advanced Setup HDMI ARC 29 Connecting with HDMI ARC 30 Connecting a Subwoofer 32 Wall Mounting the Sound Bar 33 Wall Mounting the Satellite Speakers 35 Help Troubleshooting 38 Frequently Asked Questions 39 Limited Warranty 40 Specifications 43 Legal Compliance 44 ...

Page 5: ...t Template Stereo RCA to 3 5mm Audio Cable 3 5mm to 3 5mm Audio Cable Remote Control with 2x AAA Batteries 4 x Wall Mount Screws 2 x Wall Mount Brackets Satellite Speakers 2 x Wall Mount Brackets Sound Bar 2 x Power Cables Digital Optical Cable HDMI Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables Wireless Subwoofer ...

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 Supports WAV and MP3 file format playback only USB USB In HDMI IN HDMI In HDMI OUT HDMI Out ARC 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: ...ubwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker Satellite Speaker Port Connects to subwoofer Satellite Speaker Ports Connects to Left blue cable Right gray cable Satellite Speakers Power Button Power Port LED Indicator Pairing Button ...

Page 10: ...yer game system etc See your device s user manual 1 CHOOSE ONE CABLE and connect it to your tv Ensure your TV powered on 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 Displays do not pass through digital audio ...

Page 11: ...t 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 OR 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: ...he color coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port color Blue for left surround and gray is for right surround To properly connect the subwoofer and satellite speakers ensure the notches on the cables and ports line up and that the cable is fully inserted Subwoofer Satellite Speaker Right Satellite Speaker Left ...

Page 14: ... 14 5 Connect a power cable to the subwoofer Plug the power cable into a power outlet The subwoofer will automatically power on and link to the sound bar when plugged in The LED will glow solid to confirm 4 6 ...

Page 15: ...AUX set the sound bar to AUX Input Power Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote 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 ...

Page 16: ...as shown The sound bar should be close to ear level You will get the best sound effect if your ceiling is flat and 7 5 ft to 12 ft high PROPER PLACEMENT Note Speaker stands not included Do not block the subwoofer ports Sound bar is centered below the TV Subwoofer Left surround speaker Right surround speaker ...

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: ...r device to download Install the app and follow the on screen instructions to setup your device USING YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE AS A REMOTE Visit www vizio com smartcastapp for minimium requirements 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: ...514 using your Bluetooth Device The sound bar will power down if no device is found Note Set your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the sound bar Bass Levels Bass Two center LEDs indicate Bass level 0 Press the Next Previous button to increase decrease the bass level The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing levels and to the bottom with decreasing levels Treble Levels Treb...

Page 20: ...nce Surr Bal Two center LEDs indicate Surround Balance is centered Press the Next Previous button to increase decrease the surround balance level on each side The LED indicators will move to the top with balance levels to the right and down with balance levels to the left Subwoofer Levels Subwoofer Two center LEDs indicate subwoofer level 0 Press the Next Previous button to increase decrease the l...

Page 21: ...button to enable disable Volume Leveling When enabled On Volume Leveling provides a consistent and comfortable volume level for a more enjoyable listening experience Note Default is setting is Off Night Mode On Off Night Press the Next Previous button to enable disable Night Mode When enabled On the sound bar will lower bass frequency levels to provide a more quiet environment ideal for apartment ...

Page 22: ...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 Previous and Play buttons to enable disable the Power LED Speaker Test Spkr Test Press the Play Pause...

Page 23: ...ss 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 and 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 strea...

Page 24: ...wer 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 t urn it off To enable disable this function Press and Hold the Pow...

Page 25: ... 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 26: ...and back again Once the device is paired the LED Indicators will stop flashing 2 You can now search for the sound bar VIZIO SB36514 using your Bluetooth device For more information refer to the user manual that came with the other device 3 You can now play audio from your Bluetooth device Volume can be controlled on your source device and the sound bar BLUETOOTH AUDIO PAIRING Sound bar name may be...

Page 27: ...amed 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...

Page 28: ...ADVANCED SETUP Supports WAV and MP3 file format playback only USB Thumb Drive Game Console Network Media Player Tablet MP3 Player Laptop 3 5MM TO RCA CABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE HDMI CABLE Note Always use HDMI 2 0 certified cables ...

Page 29: ...our 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 Cable Satellite Box Blu ray Player OR Note Always use HDMI 2 0 certified cables ...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...English 31 Back of TV HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer See your TV s user manual for more information Connect HDMI OUT ARC to the HDMI ARC port on your TV ...

Page 32: ...button on the back of the subwoofer for 5 seconds The LED on the back of the subwoofer will begin to blink 2 What does pairing mean Pairing means to wirelessly connect Buttons are located on top of the sound bar Power Button CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER Back of Subwoofer With the sound bar powered on press and hold the power button on the top of the sound bar for 5 seconds The LED indicators on the fron...

Page 33: ...ll mount screws into the wall mount screw holes and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver 2 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV Mark the two bracket holes using a pencil Back of Sound Bar 1 Wall Mount Screw Holes ...

Page 34: ... 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 8 Included with sound bar Bracket Screw Not Included with sound bar...

Page 35: ...RS Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs or drywall anchors for 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 Do not use any of the included screws for the wall mount installation These are not intended for mount...

Page 36: ... 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 Take a moment to register your product English 36 ...

Page 37: ...al problems Product updates and more Award Winning Customer Care At Your Convenience NEED HELP Go to support vizio com English 37 You can also contact our support team 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 ...

Page 38: ...ut 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 Satellite cables have notches that must line up with the ports Connect ...

Page 39: ...lings 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 typically comes f...

Page 40: ... 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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...iver for Each Channel 1 for left 1 for right Upward Firing Two 1 97 Full Range Driver for Each Channel 1 for left 1 for right Subwoofer One 6 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 1...

Page 44: ... 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 45: ...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 46: ...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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