Vizio SB3251n-E0 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
Model: SB3251n-E0
Please read this guide before using the product.

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Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within dened design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or re. 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.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied 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, switch o the power before connecting other components to your Unit.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning your Unit. A damp cloth is sucient for cleaning. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner on your Unit. Do not
use abrasive cleaners.
• Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility.
• When moving your Unit from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form in the housing. Wait before
turning on your Unit to avoid causing re, electric shock, or component damage.
• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of your Unit and to protect it
from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place your Unit in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is
provided.
• Never push any object into the slots and openings on your Unit enclosure. Do not place any objects on the top of your Unit. Doing so could short
circuit parts causing a re or electric shock. Never spill liquids on your Unit.
• When connected to a power outlet, power is always owing into your Unit. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in re or
electric shock.
• The wall socket should be located near your Unit and be easily accessible
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Keep your Unit away from moisture. Do not expose your Unit to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into your Unit, unplug the power cord and
contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in re or electric shock.
• Do not use your Unit if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer
immediately. Do not try to repair your
unit yourself.
• Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your Unit is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally.
Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of your Unit may cause re or electric shock.
• Do not install your Unit in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating your Unit in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may
cause re or electric shock.
• Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your Unit.
• When unplugging your Unit, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause re 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 important note and rating located on the back of the unit.
• WARNING - This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a re or shock hazard, do not place any container lled with liquid near the equipment
(such as a vase or ower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain, or moisture.
• CAUTION - Danger of explosion or re if batteries are mistreated. Replace only with the same or specied type.
• Do not leave the batteries exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Do not disassemble the batteries or
dispose of it in re.
• Where the MAINS plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lighting ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of not isolated dangerous voltage within the product
that may be sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Warning: This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has
been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical
earth.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Package contents ............................................................................................................................................5
Controls & Connections..................................................................................................................................6
First-Time Setup...............................................................................................................................................10
Using the Remote............................................................................................................................................17
Connecting with HDMI ....................................................................................................................................18
LED Indicators..................................................................................................................................................20
Programming the Sound Bar .........................................................................................................................23
Using Button Combinations ...........................................................................................................................24
Bluetooth Pairing..............................................................................................................................................25
Using Bluetooth mode...............................................................................................................................26
Re-Linking the Subwoofer with the Sound Bar.............................................................................................27
Advanced Setup...............................................................................................................................................28
Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar........................................................................................................................29
Wall-Mounting the Satellite Speakers ...........................................................................................................31
Help & troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................36
Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................................................37
Legal & Compliance.........................................................................................................................................41

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Wall Mount Template
4 x Wall
Mount Screws
Digital Optical
Cable
2 x Power Cables
Quick Start Guide
High Denition
Sound Bar
Remote Control
with Batteries
Wireless
Subwoofer
2 x Satellite
Speakers
Stereo RCA to
3.5mm Audio Cable
2 x Satellite Speaker
Audio Cables
HDMI Cable
4 x Velco
Cable Ties
2 x Wall
Mount Brackets
(Sound Bar)
2 x Wall
Mount Brackets
(Satellite Speakers)

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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
Power Port
USB*
USB In
* Supports .WAV le format playback only.
1936-1300-3000 F
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
SB3251n-E0
1936-1300-3000 F
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
SB3251n-E0
1936-1300-3000 F
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
SB3251n-E0
Back of Sound Bar

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OPTICAL
Digital Optical Audio In
1936-1101-8790 F
Avis: Risque de choc electrique - ne pas ouvrir
PRECAUCIÓN RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NOABRIR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Contains approved wireless module
FCC ID: UOW-AB152X
IC: 6777A-AB152X
FCC ID: MDZ-WLL701X
IC: 7825A-AINSM5D2
HDMI OUT
HDMI Out (ARC)
1936-1101-8790 F
Avis: Risque de choc electrique - ne pas ouvrir
PRECAUCIÓN RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Contains approved wireless module
FCC ID: UOW-AB152X
IC: 6777A-AB152X
FCC ID: MDZ-WLL701X
IC: 7825A-AINSM5D2
1936-1101-8790 F
Avis: Risque de choc electrique - ne pas ouvrir
PRECAUCIÓN RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Contains approved wireless module
FCC ID: UOW-AB152X
IC: 6777A-AB152X
FCC ID: MDZ-WLL701X
IC: 7825A-AINSM5D2
AUX
Analog Audio In
(Stereo 3.5mm)

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Top of Sound Bar
Input Press to change the audio
source.
Power Press to
turn sound bar
on or o.
Volume Increase or decrease the
loudness of the audio.
Bluetooth Input Hold to pair.
(See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.)

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Back of Subwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker
Power Switch
Power Port
Satellite Speaker Ports
(Connects to Satellite Speakers)
LED Indicator
Pairing Button
Satellite Speaker Port
(Connects to Subwoofer)

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1936-1300-3000 F
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
SB3251n-E0
FIRST-TIME SETUP
Back of Sound Bar
1
AND CONNECT
IT TO YOUR TV*
CHOOSE ONE CABLE
BETTER
GOOD
OR
OR
BEST
Connect the Sound Bar to your TV* using one of the
connection types to the left. Choose the best possible
connection type. Be sure the TV port is an audio
output, not an audio input.
* Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. To connect the Sound Bar directly to
your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your device’s user manual.
3.5MM TO
RCA CABLE
GOOD
BETTER
DIGITAL OPTICAL
CABLE†

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1936-1101-8790 F
Avis: Risque de choc electrique - ne pas ouvrir
PRECAUCIÓN RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Contains approved wireless module
FCC ID: UOW-AB152X
IC: 6777A-AB152X
FCC ID: MDZ-WLL701X
IC: 7825A-AINSM5D2
HDMI cables send Video (Out) and receive Audio
from the TV. See the Connecting with HDMI section
for more information.
† When using the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM
or (B) Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other source, some TVs do not pass through
digital audio.
BEST
HDMI ARC
CABLE

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1936-1300-3000 F
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
SB3251n-E0
2Connect the power cable to the sound bar
AC IN as shown.
Plug the power cable into an electrical out-
let.

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Connect the satellite speakers to the subwoofer using the included satellite speaker
audio cables.
3
Match the color coded speaker cable to the
matching speaker port color.

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4
5
6
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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Sound Bar is centered below
the TV.
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.
7
Note: Speaker stands not included.

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8
Remove the battery cover by gently
sliding it away from the remote.
9
Insert the included batteries and gently
slide the battery cover back into place.
10 Turn on your TV and sound bar. The sound bar will automatically
begin searching for an active input.*
The LED indicators on the front of the sound bar will begin cycling
in pairs through inputs until an audio source is detected.**
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.
InputPower
Top Top
Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will stop
the auto detect function.
*Occurs only during rst-time set up.
**Auto detect function only occurs once when the sound bar is rst 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.
When needed, VIZIO recommends
replacing the batteries that came
with this remote with two, new
Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries.

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USING THE REMOTE
Volume +/-
Press to increase and de-
crease volume.
Previous
Press to return to previous track.
(Changes audio settings in Menu)
Menu
Press to access the menu
settings.
Mute
Press to mute/unmute.
Power
Press to turn on or o.
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 input.

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CONNECTING WITH HDMI
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. 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.
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.
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 following steps are for use with a VIZIO TV, steps may dier by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
† CEC Function naming may dier by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.

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1936-1101-8790 F
Avis: Risque de choc electrique - ne pas ouvrir
PRECAUCIÓN RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Contains approved wireless module
FCC ID: UOW-AB152X
IC: 6777A-AB152X
FCC ID: MDZ-WLL701X
IC: 7825A-AINSM5D2
CONNECTING WITH HDMI
Back of TV*
* HDMI ARC port location may dier by TV manufacturer. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
Connect to HDMI (ARC) port on your TV

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Function LED Behavior Description
Bluetooth Pairing
(When searching for
device)
Flash from Bottom
to Top
and back continuously.
Press the Enter button on the remote. The sound bar will be discoverable for 15
minutes. You can now search for the sound bar (VIZIO SB3251n) 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
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
Two center LEDs
indicate Treble 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 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 dialog presence is increased and to
the bottom when the dialog presence is decreased.
Surround Levels Two center LEDs
indicate Surround
is centered.
Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the surround sound level. The LED
indicators will move to the top with increasing levels and to the bottom with decreasing
levels.
Note: Surround must be On to adjust the surround level.
Bass
Center
Surround
Press the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to access the dierent 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 dierently with each function.
LED INDICATORS
LED Indicators are located here.
BT Pair
Treble