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TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents 4 Controls & Connections 5 First-Time Setup 7 Using the Remote 11 LED Indicators 12 Bluetooth Pairing 14 Using Bluetooth mode 15 Advanced Setup 16 Connecting a Subwoofer 17 Using Button Combinations 18 Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar 19 One-Year Limited Warranty 26 Legal & Compliance 27
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents 4 Controls & Connections 5 First-Time Setup 7 Using the Remote 11 LED Indicators 12 Bluetooth Pairing 14 Using Bluetooth mode 15 Advanced Setup 16 Connecting a Subwoofer 17 Using Button Combinations 18 Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar 19 One-Year Limited Warranty 26 Legal & Compliance 27
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PACKAGE CONTENTS High Definition Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Remote Control with 2 x AAA Batteries This Quick Start Guide 2 x Power Cables Coaxial Audio Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Digital Optical Cable 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets 2 x Wall Mount Screws (Size: M4 x 10mm) 4 Wall Mount Template
PACKAGE CONTENTS High Definition Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Remote Control with 2 x AAA Batteries This Quick Start Guide 2 x Power Cables Coaxial Audio Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Digital Optical Cable 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets 2 x Wall Mount Screws (Size: M4 x 10mm) 4 Wall Mount Template
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port * Supports .WAV file format playback only. USB* (6) USB In OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical Audio In DIGITAL (3) Coaxial In 5 AUX (1) Analog Audio In (Stereo RCA) AUX (2) Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm)
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar Power Port * Supports .WAV file format playback only. USB* (6) USB In OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical Audio In DIGITAL (3) Coaxial In 5 AUX (1) Analog Audio In (Stereo RCA) AUX (2) Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm)
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Top of the audio. Power Press to pair. (See 'Bluetooth Pairing' for more information.) Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of Sound Bar 6 Bluetooth Input Hold to turn soundbar on or off. Input Press to change the audio source.
Top of the audio. Power Press to pair. (See 'Bluetooth Pairing' for more information.) Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of Sound Bar 6 Bluetooth Input Hold to turn soundbar on or off. Input Press to change the audio source.
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To connect the Sound Bar directly to your Blu-ray/other devices (Blu-Ray player, game system, etc.) see your other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. ..., if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your device's user manual. † When using either of Sound Bar DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE†‡ BETTER AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA...
To connect the Sound Bar directly to your Blu-ray/other devices (Blu-Ray player, game system, etc.) see your other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. ..., if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your device's user manual. † When using either of Sound Bar DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE† BETTER DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE†‡ BETTER AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA...
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Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. Back of Sound Bar 2 Connect the power cable to the Sound Bar AC IN as shown.
Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. Back of Sound Bar 2 Connect the power cable to the Sound Bar AC IN as shown.
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The Sound Bar should be close to ear level. Subwoofer Sound Bar is centered below the TV. The Subwoofer should be placed in a corner of the room. 3 For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar as shown.
The Sound Bar should be close to ear level. Subwoofer Sound Bar is centered below the TV. The Subwoofer should be placed in a corner of the room. 3 For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar as shown.
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...sliding it away from the remote. Power You can press the INPUT button to Input 1. * Auto detect function only occurs once when the Sound Bar is detected.* Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will begin searching for 3 seconds. 11 To enable this feature again, you connected your TV on..., the Sound Bar will automatically turn on and begin cycling in pairs through inputs until an audio source is first powered on the front of the Sound Bar will stop the auto detect function. Insert the included batteries and gently ...
...sliding it away from the remote. Power You can press the INPUT button to Input 1. * Auto detect function only occurs once when the Sound Bar is detected.* Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will begin searching for 3 seconds. 11 To enable this feature again, you connected your TV on..., the Sound Bar will automatically turn on and begin cycling in pairs through inputs until an audio source is first powered on the front of the Sound Bar will stop the auto detect function. Insert the included batteries and gently ...
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...available inputs: • Analog Audio In - When enabled (On), TruVolume provides a consistent and comfortable volume level for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB3821) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the top and back continuously. The LED Indicators will behave differently with each... on the remote. AUX Stereo RCA (1) • Analog Audio In - USB (6) Analog Audio In - The sound bar will be discoverable for device) Flash from the bottom to the Sound Bar. AUX (1) Analog Audio In - AUX Stereo 3.5mm (2) • Coaxial In - LED INDICATORS LED Indicators are...
...available inputs: • Analog Audio In - When enabled (On), TruVolume provides a consistent and comfortable volume level for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB3821) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the top and back continuously. The LED Indicators will behave differently with each... on the remote. AUX Stereo RCA (1) • Analog Audio In - USB (6) Analog Audio In - The sound bar will be discoverable for device) Flash from the bottom to the Sound Bar. AUX (1) Analog Audio In - AUX Stereo 3.5mm (2) • Coaxial In - LED INDICATORS LED Indicators are...
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... a Bluetooth device: 1. You can be controlled on the remote for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB3821) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to top and back again. BLUETOOTH PAIRING To pair the Sound Bar with the device. 3. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar or the Bluetooth button on your source device and the...
... a Bluetooth device: 1. You can be controlled on the remote for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB3821) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to top and back again. BLUETOOTH PAIRING To pair the Sound Bar with the device. 3. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar or the Bluetooth button on your source device and the...
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...vary, see your device should remain paired, even if you change the input on the Sound Bar. Keep in mind that there are no solid obstructions in the line-of-sight between the Sound Bar and the source device. • Other wireless devices can damage your device and on your...music from smartphones, tablets, and computers with a microphone, so it cannot operate as you have paired your source device to 30 feet. Your Sound Bar is a compressed audio format, so streamed music may improve Bluetooth range. High volume levels can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, ...
...vary, see your device should remain paired, even if you change the input on the Sound Bar. Keep in mind that there are no solid obstructions in the line-of-sight between the Sound Bar and the source device. • Other wireless devices can damage your device and on your...music from smartphones, tablets, and computers with a microphone, so it cannot operate as you have paired your source device to 30 feet. Your Sound Bar is a compressed audio format, so streamed music may improve Bluetooth range. High volume levels can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, ...
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ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE USB Thumb Drive* Game Console Network Media Player 17 Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop * Supports .WAV file format playback only.
ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE USB Thumb Drive* Game Console Network Media Player 17 Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop * Supports .WAV file format playback only.
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...The LED indicators on top of the Sound Bar Back of the Subwoofer for 5 Seconds. Pairing means to wirelessly connect. 1 2 Buttons are located on the front will begin to the Sound Bar if there is now linked with the Sound Bar by VIZIO. CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER The Subwoofer has ...already been paired with the Sound Bar. 18 However, the Subwoofer may need to be re-linked to blink.
...The LED indicators on top of the Sound Bar Back of the Subwoofer for 5 Seconds. Pairing means to wirelessly connect. 1 2 Buttons are located on the front will begin to the Sound Bar if there is now linked with the Sound Bar by VIZIO. CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER The Subwoofer has ...already been paired with the Sound Bar. 18 However, the Subwoofer may need to be re-linked to blink.
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.... Function LED Behavior Description Factory Reset All 12 LEDs will automatically power down after a period of the sound bar. To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth( ) and Volume Down (-) buttons for ...VIZIO TV Remote Control Energy Star VIZIO TV Remote Enabled VIZIO TV Remote Disable Energy Star Enabled Energy Star Disabled Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to the factory default settings. Note: This function is enabled by default. 19 USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS Buttons are triggered by 3 different button combinations on the Sound Bar...
.... Function LED Behavior Description Factory Reset All 12 LEDs will automatically power down after a period of the sound bar. To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth( ) and Volume Down (-) buttons for ...VIZIO TV Remote Control Energy Star VIZIO TV Remote Enabled VIZIO TV Remote Disable Energy Star Enabled Energy Star Disabled Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to the factory default settings. Note: This function is enabled by default. 19 USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS Buttons are triggered by 3 different button combinations on the Sound Bar...
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WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR 1 Back of Sound Bar Wall-Mount Screw Holes Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. 2 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil. 20
WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR 1 Back of Sound Bar Wall-Mount Screw Holes Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. 2 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil. 20
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...the volume. If it does not, the problem may not be with the original device. • Connect your device to a different input on the Sound Bar. There is no audio: (A) Try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other source, some of the buttons...correctly. Confirm that the device is working . • Replace the remote batteries with new ones. • Point the remote directly at the center of the Sound Bar when pressing a button. • If using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is present. HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING There is no power. • ...
...the volume. If it does not, the problem may not be with the original device. • Connect your device to a different input on the Sound Bar. There is no audio: (A) Try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other source, some of the buttons...correctly. Confirm that the device is working . • Replace the remote batteries with new ones. • Point the remote directly at the center of the Sound Bar when pressing a button. • If using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is present. HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING There is no power. • ...
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... the customer. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Specifications Sound Bar: Subwoofer: Inputs: Two 2¾" Full-Range Drivers One 5¼" High Excursion Driver One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One RCA Stereo Audio One ...carton box and shipping material or packaging that a Product is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Proof of purchase in the form of...
... the customer. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Specifications Sound Bar: Subwoofer: Inputs: Two 2¾" Full-Range Drivers One 5¼" High Excursion Driver One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One RCA Stereo Audio One ...carton box and shipping material or packaging that a Product is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Proof of purchase in the form of...