Vizio P514a-H6 User Manual
Please read this guide before using the product.
USER MANUAL
Model: P514a-H6
VIZIO Elevate™ 5.1.4 Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
®
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within dened 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 grab or touch the rotating side speakers.
• Do not place objects on top of the Elevate sound bar.
• If mounted, do not pull on the Elevate sound bar.
• 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 ampliers) 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 specied by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 qualied 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 sucient 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.
• Do not block the subwoofer ports. Allow for 1-2 inches of space around all sides for ventilation.
• WARNING: Exposure to loud sounds can damage your hearing causing hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears). With continued 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 owing into your Unit. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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
• 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 specied 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.
• No naked ame sources,such as lighted candles,should be placed on the apparatus.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• The equipment shall be used at maximum 35 degree C ambient temperature.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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 sucient 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 ......................................................................................................................................16
Using Your Mobile Device as a Remote ....................................................................................................17
Proper Placement ......................................................................................................................................18
Mode & Level Settings ...............................................................................................................................19
Using Button Combinations ......................................................................................................................24
Programming the Sound Bar ....................................................................................................................25
Bluetooth® Pairing ......................................................................................................................................26
Using Bluetooth Mode ...............................................................................................................................27
Connecting to a Voice Assistant .............................................................................................................. 28
Advanced Setup .........................................................................................................................................30
Connecting with HDMI ARC ......................................................................................................................31
Connecting a Subwoofer ...........................................................................................................................33
Wall-mounting ............................................................................................................................................34
Mounting to the VIZIO OLED TV ...............................................................................................................37
Register Your Product ................................................................................................................................ 39
Customer Service ......................................................................................................................................40
Help & Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................41
Frequently Asked Questions .....................................................................................................................42
Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................................43
Legal & Compliance ...................................................................................................................................46
Specications ............................................................................................................................................48
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Package Contents
Sound Bar
Stereo RCA to
3.5mm Audio Cable
2 x Surround Speaker
Audio Cables
2 x Wall
Mount Brackets
(Surround Speakers)
VIZIO
Wireless Subwoofer
3.5mm to 3.5mm
Audio Cable
Digital Optical
Cable
2 x Wall
Mount Brackets
(Sound Bar) Quick Start
Wall Mount Template
2 x Surround
Speakers
2 x Power Cables
4 x Cable
Ties
User Manual
Remote Control
with 2x AAA Batteries
HDMI Cable
4 x Wall
Mount Screws
Guide
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Controls & Connections
Bottom of Sound Bar
Power Port
*
Only use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device (not included).
See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 28 for more information.
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*
AUX VA
Analog Audio In
(Stereo 3.5mm)
AUX In
Analog Audio In
(Stereo 3.5mm)
Digital Optical
Audio In
**
USB In
**
Supports .WAV and .MP3 le format playback only.
Controls & Connections
HDMI Out
(eARC) to TV
HDMI In 1
HDMI In 2
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Controls & Connections
Side of Sound Bar
Power
Press to turn on or o.
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Press to change the audio source.
Input
Bluetooth Input
Hold to pair.
(See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.)
Increase or decrease the
Volume
loudness of the audio.
Back of Subwoofer
Controls & Connections
Back of Surround Speaker
LED Indicator
Power Port
Surround Speaker Ports
Connects to surround speakers
Left: blue cable / Right: gray cable
Power Button
Surround Speaker Port
Connects to subwoofer
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First-time Setup
1
Bottom of Sound Bar
*
Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown.
To connect the sound bar directly to your other
devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc.) see
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Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV.*
**
Some TVs do not pass through digital audio:
When using the digital input, if there is no audio, try:
• setting the TV output to PCM, or
your device’s user manual.
• connecting directly to your Blu-ray or other source.
3.5mm to
RCA cable
GOOD
OR
BETTER
Digital Optical
Cable
**
HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE
Installation Guide | Models:
Be sure the TV port is an audio
output, not an audio input.
OR
First-time Setup
HDMI ARC
Cable
BEST
Do not use HDMI In for rst-time setup.
See “Advanced Setup” on page 30 to
connect other devices to your sound bar.
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First-time Setup
Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown.
2
Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
Bottom of Sound Bar
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First-time Setup
3
Connect the surround speakers to the subwoofer using the included surround speaker
audio cables. Cable ties are included to wrap unused cable length.
Match the color-coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port color.
Blue for left surround and grey is for right surround.
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First-time Setup
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Back of Subwoofer
4
5
6
Connect the power cable to
the subwoofer.
Plug the power cable into a
power outlet.
The subwoofer should
automatically power on and
link to the sound bar when
plugged in. The LED will glow
to solid to confirm.
First-time Setup
Remove the battery cover by gently
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9
*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 on page 24 for more
information) or press and hold the INPUT button for 3 seconds.
sliding it away from the remote.
To p To p
When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with
this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries.
After turning on both your TV and sound bar, it will automatically begin searching for an active input.*
The LED indicator on the front of the sound bar will begin cycling in different colors through inputs
until an audio source is detected.
Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will stop the auto
detect function.
You can press the INPUT button to switch between audio sources.
For example, if you connected your TV to HDMI (eARC), set the
sound bar to HDMI-eARC.
**
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Insert the included batteries and gently
slide the battery cover back into place.
Input Power
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Using the Remote
Change the input source.
(Long press for Auto Input Search.)
Press to go to Bluetooth Mode
(Long press for Pairing Mode)
Return to previous track.
(Changes audio settings in menu)
Cycle through settings and options
EQ Settings
Change equalizer settings
Level Settings
Change audio leveling settings
Mute/unmute.
(Long press to turn LED power indicator
and voice notications on/o)
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Input
Bluetooth
Previous
Up/Down
Mute
Displays Sound Bar Settings
Display
*
Power
Turn on or o
OK
Select an option, play or pause.
(Long press for info)
Next
Skip to the next track.
(Changes audio settings in Menu)
Volume +/-
Increase and decrease volume
Setup Settings
Change setup settings
Eect Settings
Change audio eect settings
*Press INPUT then
Specic inputs will show a dierent LED color:
• AUX In: Green
• AUX VA: Violet
• Digital Optical: Red
• HDMI 1: Yellow
• HDMI 2: Aqua
Previous
to select previous input.
• HDMI (eARC): Magenta
• Bluetooth: Blue
• USB: Orange
• Cast: Light Green
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