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QUICK START GUIDE
Model: SB3651-F6
VIZIO Home Theater Sound System
Please read this guide before using the product.

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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE Model: SB3651-F6 VIZIO Home Theater Sound System Please read this guide before using the product.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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 always flowing into your Unit. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord. •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Package contents ............................5 Controls & Connections ..........................6 First-Time Setup...............................10 Using the Remote ............................16 LED Indicators ..............................18 Using Button Combinations ...........................22 Programming the Sound Bar .........................23 Bluetooth Audio Pairing ..........................24 Using Bluetooth mode ............................25 Advanced Setup ...............................26 Advanced Setup - HDMI ..........................27 Connecting with HDMI ARC ..........................28 Connecting a Subwoofer ..........................30 Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar ........................31...
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Back Side PACKAGE CONTENTS Angle VIZIO SmartCast™ Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Remote Control Sound Bar Speakers with 2x AAA Batteries Stereo RCA to 3.5mm to 3.5mm HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE Coaxial Audio HDMI Cable Installation Guide | Models: 3.5mm Audio Cable...
  • Page 6: Controls & Connections

    CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar OPTICAL Power Port Digital Optical Audio In Digital Coaxial In 3.5mm IN Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) English - 6...
  • Page 7 Back USB* HDMI IN USB In HDMI In HDMI OUT Side Ethernet HDMI Out (ARC) Ethernet In * Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. English - 7...
  • Page 8 Side Top of Sound Bar Angle Power Press to turn soundbar on or off. Input Press to change the audio source. Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Audio Pairing’ for more information.) English - 8...
  • Page 9 Back of Subwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker Pairing Button LED Indicator Power Port Power Button Satellite Speaker Port (Connects to subwoofer) Satellite Speaker Ports Connects to Left(blue cable)/Right (gray cable) Satellite Speakers English - 9...
  • Page 10: First-Time Setup

    FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar CHOOSE ONE CABLE* and connect it to your tv 3.5MM TO DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE RCA CABLE CABLE † † GOOD BETTER BETTER † When using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is * Not all TVs/Displays have the audio outputs shown no audio: (A) try setting the TV/Display output to above.
  • Page 11 Back Side Do not use HDMI IN for First-Time Setup. See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI ARC HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray™ players, cable CABLE boxes, and game consoles) to your Sound Bar. BEST Connect the Sound Bar to your TV/Display* using HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive one of the connection types to the left.
  • Page 12 Back of Sound Bar Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. English - 12...
  • Page 13 Connect 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. Blue for left surround and gray is for right surround. English - 13...
  • Page 14 Connect a power cable to the subwoofer. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Press the power button to turn on the subwsoofer. The LED indicator will illuminate. The subwoofer should automatically power on when plugged in. English - 14...
  • Page 15 Insert the included batteries and gently sliding it away from the remote. slide the battery cover back into place. When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. Turn on your TV and sound bar. The sound bar will automatically begin searching for an active input.*...
  • Page 16: Using The Remote

    USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Power Press to turn on or off. Menu Press to access the menu Input settings. *Press to change the input Enter/Play/Pause source Press to select an option. Press to play or pause. Previous Press to return to previous track.
  • Page 17 For the best surround sound experience, position the sound bar, subwoofer, and satellite speakers as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level. Left surround speaker Subwoofer Sound bar is centered below the TV. Right surround speaker Note: Speaker stands not included. Do not block the subwoofer ports.
  • Page 18: Led Indicators

    Press the Enter button on the remote. The sound bar will be discoverable for 15 Bluetooth Pairing device) Flash from minutes. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB3651*) using your Bluetooth BT Pair Bottom to Top and back Device.
  • Page 19 Function LED Behavior Description Two center LEDs Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the surround balance level on Surround Balance indicate Surround each side. The LED indicators will move to the top with balance levels to the right and Balance is centered. down with balance levels to the left.
  • Page 20 TV Remote On TV Remote 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 VZtv Rmt On TV Remote Off Volume Up button) and control volume.
  • Page 21 (Amber) indicator LED will light up for 5 seconds before fading away. When the soundbar When Wi-Fi is succesfully set up via the VIZIO SmartCast app or through an ethernet Wi-Fi Indicator LED successfully connection, the blue indicator LED will light up to confirm a successful connection.
  • Page 22: Using Button Combinations

    Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set. Angle Enable VIZIO Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and adjust the volume VIZIO TV Remote TV Remote of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function, Press and Hold the Power (...
  • Page 23: Programming The Sound Bar

    PROGRAMMING THE SOUND BAR You can program your sound bar to accept TV remote IR commands. Press the Menu 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.
  • Page 24: Bluetooth Audio Pairing

    Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop flashing. Top of Sound Bar You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB3651*) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
  • Page 25: Using Bluetooth Mode

    USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your sound bar supports music streaming from smartphones, tablets, and computers with Bluetooth capability. Device compatibility will vary, see your device’s documentation for more information. Once you have paired your source device to the sound bar, as long as you stay within range of the sound bar, your device should remain paired.
  • Page 26: Advanced Setup

    ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar Back Side DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL 3.5MM TO HDMI CABLE Angle CABLE CABLE RCA CABLE USB Thumb Drive* Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Network Media Player Game Console Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. English - 26...
  • Page 27: Advanced Setup - Hdmi

    ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV HDMI cables transmit both audio and video. To view video from these devices, turn the sound bar on, then set the HDMI CABLE sound bar input to HDMI In. Set your TV input to the HDMI port to which the sound bar is connected.
  • Page 28: Connecting With Hdmi Arc

    The following steps are for use with a VIZIO TV, steps may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information. CEC Function naming may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
  • Page 29 Back of TV* Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV * HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information. English - 29...
  • Page 30: Connecting A Subwoofer

    The Subwoofer has already been paired with the Sound Back What does pairing mean? Bar by VIZIO. However, the Subwoofer may need to be Pairing means to wirelessly connect. re-linked to the Sound Bar if there is no sound coming Side from the Subwoofer.
  • Page 31: Wall-Mounting The Sound Bar

    Front WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR Wall-Mount Screw Holes Back of Sound Bar Back Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then Side tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE / MODÈLE DE SUPPORT MURAL / PLANTILLA PARA MONTAJE EN LA PARED LEAVE THIS SPACE BETWEEN THE SOUND BAR AND YOUR TV / LAISSEZ CET ESPACE ENTRE LA BARRE DE SON ET VOTRE TÉLÉVISEUR / DEJE ESTE ESPACIO ENTRE LA BARRA DE SONIDO Y EL TELEVISOR Angle 27.36"/ 69,50 cm...
  • Page 32 Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs, drywall anchors (for drywall), or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls). Screws for attaching the brackets to the wall are not included. Choose the screw type and length appropriate to your home’s construction. If in doubt, consult a professional installer. *Bracket Screw Not Included with sound bar Wall Mount Screw...
  • Page 33: Wall-Mounting The Satellite Speakers

    WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS To wall-mount the satellite speakers: Attach the wall mount screw to the back of *Bracket Screw the satellite speaker. Not Included Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall. Bracket screw is not included. Slide the speaker on to the wall bracket. Ensure the wall mount screw is secured within the bracket grooves.
  • Page 34 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 Award-Winning Customer Care At Your Convenience. NEED HELP? Go to: support.vizio.com Find help with: New product setup • • Connecting your devices • Technical problems • Product updates and more Live chat support available You can also contact our popular support team at:...
  • Page 36: Help & Troubleshooting

    HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. There is no power. • 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.
  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 38 What to Do If You Are Not Satisfied With Service If you feel VIZIO has not met its obligations under this warranty, you may attempt to resolve the issue informally with VIZIO. If you are unable to resolve the issue informally and wish to file a formal claim against VIZIO, and if you are a resident of the United States, you must submit your claim to binding arbitration according to the procedures described below, unless an exception applies.
  • Page 39 General No employee or agent of VIZIO may modify this warranty. If any term of this warranty, other than the class action waiver, is found to be unenforceable, that term will be severed from this warranty and all other terms will remain in effect. If the class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entire section titled “Binding Arbitration Agreement; Class Action Waiver (U.S. Residents Only)”...
  • Page 40: Legal & Compliance

    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.
  • Page 41 Image(s) used under license from Shutterstock.com This Quick Start Guide may not be copied in whole or in part without the written permission of VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO, Inc. has made reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein. All product specifications, functionality, features, configurations, performance, design and other product information described herein are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 42 The Bluetooth® word mark and Logos are registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by VIZIO, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 43 © 2018 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 180326AD...

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