Download the Free VIZIO SmartCast™ App to get started QUICK START GUIDE Model: SB3651-E6 VIZIO SmartCast™ Wireless Sound Bar Please read this guide before using the product.
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. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Controls & Connections ..................................................................................................................................6 First-Time Setup...............................................................................................................................................10 Using the Remote ............................................................................................................................................17 LED Indicators .
PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO SmartCast™ Sound Bar Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Wireless Subwoofer 3.5mm to 3.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar 39 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 WWW.VIZIO.COM 36” Sound Bar 5.1 System Model No / Numéro de Modèle / No Modelo: SB3651-E6 Made In China / Fabriqué en Chine / Hecho en China S/N LABEL Avis: Risque de choc electrique - ne pas ouvrir PRECAUCIÓN RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR 39 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 WWW.VIZIO.COM 36” Sound Bar 5.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Power Press to turn sound bar on or off. Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Input Press to change the audio source. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.
Back of Subwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker LED Indicator Power Switch Satellite Speaker Port (Connects to subwoofer) Power Port Pairing Button Satellite Speaker Ports Connects to Left(blue cable)/Right (gray cable) Satellite Speakers English - 9
FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 39 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 WWW.VIZIO.COM 36” Sound Bar 5.1 System Model No / Numéro de Modèle / No Modelo: SB3651-E6 Made In China / Fabriqué en Chine / Hecho en China S/N LABEL Avis: Risque de choc electrique - ne pas ouvrir PRECAUCIÓN RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR Back of Sound Bar CHOOSE ONE CABLE GOOD OR BETTER OR BEST AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV/DISPLAY English - 10 3.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
39 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 WWW.VIZIO.COM 36” Sound Bar 5.1 System Model No / Numéro de Modèle / No Modelo: SB3651-E6 Made In China / Fabriqué en Chine / Hecho en China S/N LABEL 2 Avis: Risque de choc electrique - ne pas ouvrir PRECAUCIÓN RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR B Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
3 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.
4 5 76 English - 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.
7 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.
8 9 Top 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. When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. 10 Turn on your TV and sound bar. The sound bar will automatically begin searching for an active input.
USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Power Press to turn on or off. Input *Press to change the input source Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Up/Down Press to cycle through settings and options Mute Press to mute/unmute. Menu Press to access the menu settings. 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) Volume +/Press to increase and decrease volume.
LED INDICATORS Press the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to access the different functions and acoustic settings of the sound bar. Each function and setting will be displayed on the remote control’s LCD display. The LED Indicators will behave differently with each function. LED Indicators are located here.
Function LED Behavior Description Subwoofer Levels Two center LEDs indicate subwoofer level 0. Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the level of the subwoofer. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing levels and to the bottom with decreasing levels. Note: Decreasing the level to the minimum turns off the subwoofer.
Function LED Behavior TV Remote VZtv Rmt On Program Remote Prg Remote Eco Power On/Off Speaker Test Spkr Test Link Yes Reset Reset No When a Dolby Digital Plus or DTS signal is detected. When the soundbar successfully connects to Wi-Fi.
USING YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE AS A REMOTE Download the VIZIO SmartCast app and turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote to control your sound bar system. To use your smartphone or tablet as your VIZIO SmartCast Remote: • Download the VIZIO SmartCast app on your compatible smartphone or tablet and follow the on-screen instructions to pair your device with a VIZIO SmartCast Sound Bar System. Visit www.vizio.
Minimum Recommended Requirements. Android™* • Android 4.4 or higher** • RAM: 1.5GB or more • Storage: 8GB or more • Networking: Wi-Fi For a list of supported devices, see Google Play™ supported device article. † iOS* • iOS 9.0 or later • Devices supported: iPhone, iPad The VIZIO SmartCast app is available for download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. *Subject to change **To use the Bluetooth LE functionality you must have Android 5.1 or later † https://support.google.
PAIRING YOUR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET To pair your smartphone or tablet with your VIZIO SmartCast Sound Bar for the first time: 1. Install the VIZIO SmartCast app. 2. Launch the VIZIO SmartCast app on your smartphone or tablet and ensure the Sound Bar is on. 3. When prompted with Set up a New SmartCast Device window, select Setup to confirm. Or From the VIZIO SmartCast app, tap on the button in the top left corner. The side menu is displayed. Tap Setup a new Device from the list of options.
HOW TO CAST AUDIO With Chromecast built-in, you can cast your favorite audio content from your device right to your sound bar. Streaming audio content to your sound bar is as simple as tapping an icon on your favorite app. 1. Ensure your mobile device is on the same Wi-Fi network as your VIZIO SmartCast™ sound bar and open a Chromecast-enabled app, such as Pandora*. 2. Choose something you want to listen to and tap the (Cast) button and select your sound bar. 3.
SELECTING A SMARTCAST DEVICE You can pair your smartphone or tablet with multiple SmartCast devices, allowing you to seamlessly access and cast your content wherever you are. To select a different SmartCast device: 1. On the Home screen of the VIZIO SmartCast app, tap This Device to reveal a list of available devices. 2. Tap to select a new device to control. Make sure the newly selected SmartCast device is turned on.
CREATING AN AUDIO GROUP With Chromecast built-in, the multi-room playback capability allows you to create audio groups and cast different music or the same music to multiple sound bars at the same time. Prior to creating an audio group, ensure all devices were set up using the VIZIO SmartCast App and are powered on. To create an audio group: 1. Install and open the Google Home App. 2. Tap the Devices icon to see a list of available audio devices and select a device.
Back of TV/Display* Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV/Display Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
BLUETOOTH AUDIO PAIRING To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device: 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar for five (5) seconds or select the BT Pair option from the display remote menu. When the sound bar is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the front of the Sound Bar will light sequentially from bottom to top and back again. Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop flashing. 2.
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. If the input is changed, the Bluetooth device will disconnect.
ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. 39 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 WWW.VIZIO.COM 36” Sound Bar 5.
CONNECTING WITH HDMI What is HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)? Using HDMI ARC, your TV can send audio to the sound bar using an HDMI cable. You will need to connect your sound bar to your TV’s HDMI ARC port using an HDMI cable that is ARC compatible. To connect using HDMI*: 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the back of your TV. 2. Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port on your VIZIO Sound Bar. 3.
ADVANCED SETUP - HDMI Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR The subwoofer has already been paired with the sound bar by VIZIO. However, they may need to be re-linked if there is no sound coming from the subwoofer. Turn off your TV speakers when programming your sound bar. 1 2 Top of Sound Bar First confirm that the power LED is illuminated. 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.
USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS Buttons are located here. There are 3 functions that are triggered by 3 different button combinations on the sound bar. Function Factory Reset LED Behavior All 8 LEDs will flash 3 times Description Reset the sound bar to the factory default settings. To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth( ) and Volume Down (—) buttons for 5 seconds. Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set.
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 Learn Volume Down Learn Vol- (Waiting to learn) Flash from bottom to top and back continuously. Press the Play button to put the sound bar into learning mode.
WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR Wall-Mount Screw Holes 1 Back of Sound Bar Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. 39 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 WWW.VIZIO.COM 36” Sound Bar 5.
3 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.
WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS To wall-mount the satellite speakers: 1. *Bracket Screw Attach the wall mount screw to the back of the satellite speaker. 2. Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall. Bracket screw is not included. 3. Slide the speaker on to the wall bracket. Ensure the wall mount screw is secured within the bracket grooves. Not Included Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs or drywall anchors (for drywall) or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls).
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HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING There is no power. There is no sound. I hear buzzing or humming. The remote isn’t working. English - 41 • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. • 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. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar.
LIMITED WARRANTY UNITED STATES AND CANADA BY USING YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. BEFORE USING YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY, DO NOT USE THE VIZIO PRODUCT AND, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF PURCHASE, RETURN IT FOR A REFUND TO THE AUTHORIZED RETAILER WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT.
charge for parts or labor during the warranty period. Replacement parts may be new or recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts and VIZIO’s labor are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty service, whichever is longer. Types of Service Products must be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service.
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Specifications Sound Bar: Satellite Speakers: Subwoofer: Conexiones: Two 2.8" Full Range Driver for Each Channel (1 for left, 1 for right) One 2.6" Full Range Driver for Center Channel Two 2.8" Full Range Driver for Each One 5.2" Full Range Driver One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One Optical (Toslink) One USB (Supports .WAV format only) HDMI In HDMI Out (Arc) Bluetooth 802.
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.
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Battery Disposal and Recycling You must dispose of this product properly, according to local laws and regulations. Because this product contains electronic components and/ or a battery, it must be disposed of separately from household waste. Contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options. For more information, visit www.vizio.com/ environment.
Minimum requirements: Android 4.0 or later (to use the bluetooth functionality you must have Android™ 5.1 or later) iOS 9.0 or later. Subject to change. For a list of Android™ supported devices see HTTPS://Support.Google.com/GooglePlay/Answer/1727131?HL=EN Article. iOS devices supported: iPhone, iPad. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
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