IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may • When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into your Unit. To totally result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your Unit from being damaged, the following rules should disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents ..............4 Controls & Connections ............5 First-Time Setup ............... 8 Connecting with HDMI ............10 Using the Remote ..............17 Settings and LED Behavior ............18 Programming the Sound Bar ..........20 Resetting to Factory Default Settings ........21 Bluetooth Pairing ..............
PACKAGE CONTENTS V IZ IO INPUT MENU Remote Control This Quick High Definition Sound Bar with 2 x Satellite Speakers with Batteries Start Guide Wireless Subwoofer Digital Optical Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Coaxial Audio 2 x Satellite Speaker 2 x Power Audio Cable Cable Audio Cables...
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port AUX (1) USB (7) RCA Analog Audio In Service Port OPTICAL (4) HDMI OUT (For use by authorized Digital Optical Audio In (ARC) (6) technician only) AUX (2) HDMI IN (5) 3.5mm Analog Audio In DIGITAL (3) Digital Coaxial Audio In...
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Control Buttons are located here Power Input Bluetooth Input (Hold to pair device, See Bluetooth Pairing for more information.) Volume...
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Back of Subwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker Pairing Button LED Indicator Satellite Speaker Port Satellite Speaker (Connects to Subwoofer) Ports (Connects to Speakers) Power Switch Power Port...
FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar GOOD BETTER BETTER GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE CABLE † CABLE † CABLE Note: Cables’ appearance may differ from the ones supplied. CHOOSE ONE CABLE: GOOD BETTER BEST AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV †...
Do not use HDMI IN for First-Time Setup. See Advanced Setup if you would like to connect HDMI devices (such as Blu-ray ™ players, cable boxes, and game consoles) to BEST your Sound Bar. HDMI CABLE † HDMI cables send Video (Out) Connect the Sound Bar to your TV using one and receive Audio from the TV.
CEC menu. 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.
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Back of TV* Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV Back of Sound Bar * HDMI ARC port location may differ by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
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Connect the Power Cable to the back of the Sound Bar. Plug the Power Cable into a power outlet.
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BACK OF SUBWOOFER Connect a Power Cable to the Subwoofer. Plug the Power Cable into a power outlet. Flip the Power Switch into the On position.
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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.
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Sound Bar is centered below the TV. For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar as shown. The Sound Bar should be close to ear level.
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Locate the arrow on the battery cover and Turn your TV on, then press the Power button gently slide it away from the remote with your on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on. thumb. Insert the included AAA batteries, Turn off the TV Speakers through the Settings matching the + and - symbols.
USING THE REMOTE Display Menu Displays Sound Bar settings Press to access the menu settings. V I ZI O Input Power Press to change input source. Press to turn on or off. INPUT MENU Up/Down Enter/Play/Pause Press to cycle through settings Press to select an option.
(When searching for device) Bluetooth Pairing Flash from Left to Right can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5451w) using your Bluetooth Device. The sound bar and back continuously. will power down if no device is found. BT Pair Note: Set your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the Sound Bar.
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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 Volume Up button) VZtvRmt TV Remote Off: and control volume.
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. Function LED Behavior Description...
RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS You can reset your Sound Bar to factory default settings. Note: All of your settings will be lost. Paired Bluetooth devices will need to be re-paired. Function LED Behavior Description Reset To reset the Sound Bar to factory default settings: Reset No Press the MENU button on the remote control.
1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound 2. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S5451w) Bar for five (5) seconds or select the BT Pair option on using your Bluetooth device. For more information, see the remote.
USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from Maximizing Signal smartphones, tablets, and computers with Bluetooth A Bluetooth signal has a range of up to 30 feet. Keep capability. Device compatibility will vary, see your in mind that Bluetooth is a compressed audio format, device’s documentation for more information.
ADVANCED SETUP Connect up to five different devices to the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples--you can use any device). Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL DIGITAL 3.5MM TO RCA 3.5MM TO OPTICAL COAXIAL CABLE* RCA CABLE* CABLE* CABLE* Optical, Coaxial, and 3.5mm cables transmit audio only.
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Connect HDMI (ARC) to your 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 HDMI to HDMI-ARC 6. Set your TV input to the HDMI port to which the CABLE* Sound Bar is connected.
WALL MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR Wall-Mount Screw Holes Insert and tighten two Wall-Mount Screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver into the Wall-Mount Screw Holes. Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil.
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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. 38.6 in (980 mm) Wall Mount Screw Screw Size: M4 x 10 If you are unfamiliar with power tools or the layout of electrical wiring in the walls of your home, consult a professional installer.
RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR Your Subwoofer has already been paired with your Sound Bar by VIZIO. However, you may need to re-link the Subwoofer to the Sound Bar if there is no sound coming from the Subwoofer.
WALL MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS 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. Wall Mount Screw 4.
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HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the side 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. •...
VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Product covered by this warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion.
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.
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