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... are for repair. Opening or removing the back cover may function abnormally. If your dealer immediately. nplug the power cord immediately and contact your sound bar. These servicing instructions are not sure of the type of power supplied to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. • A distance of at your dealer for use of power source indicated on your sound bar yourself. A polarized plug has...
... are for repair. Opening or removing the back cover may function abnormally. If your dealer immediately. nplug the power cord immediately and contact your sound bar. These servicing instructions are not sure of the type of power supplied to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. • A distance of at your dealer for use of power source indicated on your sound bar yourself. A polarized plug has...
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... 15 Device Settings 16 Setting up additional SmartCast Devices 16 Renaming an Input 19 Renaming Devices on the Input Menu 20 Adjusting Audio Settings 21 Using the Audio Menu 22 Adjusting System Settings 23 Viewing System Information 24 Auto Detecting an input 24 Performing a Speaker Test 25 Setting a Sleep Timer 25 Pairing a Subwoofer 26 Resting to Defaults 26 Adjusting Network Settings 27 Using the Network Connection menu 28 Troubleshooting 31 Specifications 32 Warranty Information 34 Legal...
... 15 Device Settings 16 Setting up additional SmartCast Devices 16 Renaming an Input 19 Renaming Devices on the Input Menu 20 Adjusting Audio Settings 21 Using the Audio Menu 22 Adjusting System Settings 23 Viewing System Information 24 Auto Detecting an input 24 Performing a Speaker Test 25 Setting a Sleep Timer 25 Pairing a Subwoofer 26 Resting to Defaults 26 Adjusting Network Settings 27 Using the Network Connection menu 28 Troubleshooting 31 Specifications 32 Warranty Information 34 Legal...
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... can control your VIZIO Sound Bar from any room, and keep using your VIZIO Sound Bar- With VIZIO SmartCast, what 's playing on your device to continue browsing, play games, text or even watch another show, without having to cast and listen on your home. First-Time Setup 1 Welcome to VIZIO SmartCast !™ Your new VIZIO SmartCast™ Sound Bar is part of the all-new collection of home theater displays, sound bars and home audio speakers that...
... can control your VIZIO Sound Bar from any room, and keep using your VIZIO Sound Bar- With VIZIO SmartCast, what 's playing on your device to continue browsing, play games, text or even watch another show, without having to cast and listen on your home. First-Time Setup 1 Welcome to VIZIO SmartCast !™ Your new VIZIO SmartCast™ Sound Bar is part of the all-new collection of home theater displays, sound bars and home audio speakers that...
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... bottom to setup your device. You can also find a digital copy on for the first time, the sound bar will automatically look for a connected input. Sound bar appearance may vary. 5 1 PAIRING A DEVICE WITH THE SOUND BAR Need help setting up the sound bar? Refer to the printed Quick Start Guide (included) for a few seconds to Cast. Sound Bar LEDs Your Device 2. Turn on the SmartCast Sound Bar by pressing the Power button...
... bottom to setup your device. You can also find a digital copy on for the first time, the sound bar will automatically look for a connected input. Sound bar appearance may vary. 5 1 PAIRING A DEVICE WITH THE SOUND BAR Need help setting up the sound bar? Refer to the printed Quick Start Guide (included) for a few seconds to Cast. Sound Bar LEDs Your Device 2. Turn on the SmartCast Sound Bar by pressing the Power button...
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A blue LED on your sound bar. 6. Use your device to . When you are done, tap NEXT to read the VIZIO Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, as well as Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Take a moment to continue. Sound bar appearance may vary. 6 1 4. Select your wireless network from the list and enter your password. Your device begins to search for a wireless network to connect to name your sound bar confirms a wireless connection. 5.
A blue LED on your sound bar. 6. Use your device to . When you are done, tap NEXT to read the VIZIO Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, as well as Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Take a moment to continue. Sound bar appearance may vary. 6 1 4. Select your wireless network from the list and enter your password. Your device begins to search for a wireless network to connect to name your sound bar confirms a wireless connection. 5.
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Tap to easily access the device controls. 2 NAVIGATING THE SMARTCAST™ APP After you to minimize 9 Menu Search Device Power Device Settings Device Input Volume Controls Device Menu The Device Menu is available throughout the SmartCast app, allowing you Creating/Logging into your MyVIZIO account, the home page of the SmartCast™ app is displayed.
Tap to easily access the device controls. 2 NAVIGATING THE SMARTCAST™ APP After you to minimize 9 Menu Search Device Power Device Settings Device Input Volume Controls Device Menu The Device Menu is available throughout the SmartCast app, allowing you Creating/Logging into your MyVIZIO account, the home page of the SmartCast™ app is displayed.
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The Speaker Settings menu is displayed. 3 RENAMING AN INPUT To access the Input menu: • From the Speaker Settings menu, tap on Inputs to access the Inputs menu. The Inputs menu is displayed. Then tap on Inputs. Note: Available inputs will vary by model. 19 OR • From the Device Menu, tap on the button.
The Speaker Settings menu is displayed. 3 RENAMING AN INPUT To access the Input menu: • From the Speaker Settings menu, tap on Inputs to access the Inputs menu. The Inputs menu is displayed. Then tap on Inputs. Note: Available inputs will vary by model. 19 OR • From the Device Menu, tap on the button.
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The Name Input menu is displayed. 2. To change the name of an input: 1. From the Inputs menu, tap the input you are done tap Save. 20 When you would like to rename. Use the on-screen keyboard to recognize on the Input Menu You can rename that input to display "Stereo Reciever". 3 Renaming Devices on the Input menu. For example, if you have a Stereo Receiver connected to the HDMI input, you can rename the inputs to make them easier to enter your custom label.
The Name Input menu is displayed. 2. To change the name of an input: 1. From the Inputs menu, tap the input you are done tap Save. 20 When you would like to rename. Use the on-screen keyboard to recognize on the Input Menu You can rename that input to display "Stereo Reciever". 3 Renaming Devices on the Input menu. For example, if you have a Stereo Receiver connected to the HDMI input, you can rename the inputs to make them easier to enter your custom label.
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... center channel. • Surround Volume - Adjusts the surround sound volume levels. • Surround Balance - Toggles between two preset equalizer settings, Music and Movie. • Surround Sound - hen enabled On), the sound bar provides a more consistent and comfortable sound level. • Night Mode - Adjust the prescence of the subwoofer. • EQ - Adjust low-frequency sounds. • Treble - Turns TruVolume On or Off. Turns Night mode On or Off. 3 Using the Audio Menu • Bluetooth Pairing - turns Surround Sound On or O . Please Note: All the settings listed...
... center channel. • Surround Volume - Adjusts the surround sound volume levels. • Surround Balance - Toggles between two preset equalizer settings, Music and Movie. • Surround Sound - hen enabled On), the sound bar provides a more consistent and comfortable sound level. • Night Mode - Adjust the prescence of the subwoofer. • EQ - Adjust low-frequency sounds. • Treble - Turns TruVolume On or Off. Turns Night mode On or Off. 3 Using the Audio Menu • Bluetooth Pairing - turns Surround Sound On or O . Please Note: All the settings listed...
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... service technician use only Auto Detecting an input Your sound bar can : • View system information • Change the app menu language • Auto Detect inputs • Enable, disable, or program a TV remote • Enable or disable Eco settings • Perform a speaker test • Set sleep timers • Pair a subwoofer* • Reset to detect an input: 1. From the System menu, tap Input Auto Detect. 2. Select Yes when asked *Not available on all models...
... service technician use only Auto Detecting an input Your sound bar can : • View system information • Change the app menu language • Auto Detect inputs • Enable, disable, or program a TV remote • Enable or disable Eco settings • Perform a speaker test • Set sleep timers • Pair a subwoofer* • Reset to detect an input: 1. From the System menu, tap Input Auto Detect. 2. Select Yes when asked *Not available on all models...
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Setting a Sleep Timer hen activated, the sound bar timer will turn the sound bar off after a set a sleep timer: • From the System menu, tap Sleep Timer. To perform a speaker test: • From the System menu, tap Speaker test. 3 Performing a Speaker Test. Select the channel you would like to ensure all channels are functioning. To set time. Select one of the timer options: 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes 25 The sound bar can perform a sound test to test.
Setting a Sleep Timer hen activated, the sound bar timer will turn the sound bar off after a set a sleep timer: • From the System menu, tap Sleep Timer. To perform a speaker test: • From the System menu, tap Speaker test. 3 Performing a Speaker Test. Select the channel you would like to ensure all channels are functioning. To set time. Select one of the timer options: 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes 25 The sound bar can perform a sound test to test.
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From the System menu, tap Subwoofer Pair. Resting to Defaults To reset the sound bar: • From the System menu, tap Reset to the sound bar. Note: this option only available on all models. 26 Tap Yes to confirm. • Resetting the sound bar to default requires you to setup with the SmartCast app once again. *Not available on models that include a subwoofer. 3 Pairing a Subwoofer* The Subwoofer Pair function allows reconnect a wireless subwoofer to Defaults. To Pair a Subwoofer to confirm. Tap Yes to the sound bar: 1.
From the System menu, tap Subwoofer Pair. Resting to Defaults To reset the sound bar: • From the System menu, tap Reset to the sound bar. Note: this option only available on all models. 26 Tap Yes to confirm. • Resetting the sound bar to default requires you to setup with the SmartCast app once again. *Not available on models that include a subwoofer. 3 Pairing a Subwoofer* The Subwoofer Pair function allows reconnect a wireless subwoofer to Defaults. To Pair a Subwoofer to confirm. Tap Yes to the sound bar: 1.
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... your sound bar is displayed. 2. The Wireless Access Points menu is connected to a network with an Ethernet cable, you will not see the wireless network connection menu. Use the on DHCP and select O . 3. Changing the Manual Setup Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. The subnet mask. • Default Gateway - Tap the name of your network's password, then tap CONNECT. To manually change the settings manually...
... your sound bar is displayed. 2. The Wireless Access Points menu is connected to a network with an Ethernet cable, you will not see the wireless network connection menu. Use the on DHCP and select O . 3. Changing the Manual Setup Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. The subnet mask. • Default Gateway - Tap the name of your network's password, then tap CONNECT. To manually change the settings manually...
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The Manual Setup menu is not being broadcast: 1. The Ethernet/RJ45 MAC address may be needed to set up your network when you to enter the sound bar's MAC address in use are displayed: • RJ45 MAC - The MAC addresses for the display at the bottom of the list. Connecting to a Hidden Network To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID...
The Manual Setup menu is not being broadcast: 1. The Ethernet/RJ45 MAC address may be needed to set up your network when you to enter the sound bar's MAC address in use are displayed: • RJ45 MAC - The MAC addresses for the display at the bottom of the list. Connecting to a Hidden Network To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID...
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... & Satisfaction Stay up to date with your information on-hand. Find Answers At SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM Find help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • Product Updates • And More Live Chat Support Available You can also contact our award-winning support team at: Phone: (877) 698-4946 (TOLL-FREE) Hours Of Operation: Monday - Troubleshooting A Do You Have Questions?
... & Satisfaction Stay up to date with your information on-hand. Find Answers At SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM Find help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • Product Updates • And More Live Chat Support Available You can also contact our award-winning support team at: Phone: (877) 698-4946 (TOLL-FREE) Hours Of Operation: Monday - Troubleshooting A Do You Have Questions?
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... Full-Range Driver Each Satellite) Sub oofer One 8" Subwoofer Driver In uts Sound ressure Level (System) re uency Res onse (System) One RCA Stereo Audio One Digital Coaxial One Optical (Toslink) One HDMI (ARC on output HDMI) One S Supports . " High-E ciency Full-Range Driver Each Satellite) Sub oofer One 5" Subwoofer Driver In uts Sound ressure Level (System) re uency Res onse (System) One 3.5 mm Mini Jack Stereo One RCA...
... Full-Range Driver Each Satellite) Sub oofer One 8" Subwoofer Driver In uts Sound ressure Level (System) re uency Res onse (System) One RCA Stereo Audio One Digital Coaxial One Optical (Toslink) One HDMI (ARC on output HDMI) One S Supports . " High-E ciency Full-Range Driver Each Satellite) Sub oofer One 5" Subwoofer Driver In uts Sound ressure Level (System) re uency Res onse (System) One 3.5 mm Mini Jack Stereo One RCA...
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S ecifications B SB3831-D0 Sound Bar Two 2.75" Full Range Drivers for Each Channel (2 for left , 2 for right) One 2.75" Full Range Drivers for Center Sub oofer One 5" Subwoofer Driver In uts Sound ressure Level (System) re uency Res onse (System) One 3.5 mm Mini Jack Stereo One RCA Coaxial One Optical (Toslink) One HDMI (ARC on output HDMI) One S Supports . AV format only Bluetooth (Wireless) Ethernet (RJ45) 101 dB 50 Hz...
S ecifications B SB3831-D0 Sound Bar Two 2.75" Full Range Drivers for Each Channel (2 for left , 2 for right) One 2.75" Full Range Drivers for Center Sub oofer One 5" Subwoofer Driver In uts Sound ressure Level (System) re uency Res onse (System) One 3.5 mm Mini Jack Stereo One RCA Coaxial One Optical (Toslink) One HDMI (ARC on output HDMI) One S Supports . AV format only Bluetooth (Wireless) Ethernet (RJ45) 101 dB 50 Hz...
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... VIZIO Technical Support via email at TechSupport@VIZIO.com or via phone at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. In order to Get Service Before obtaining warranty service, you must notify VIZIO in writing within the warranty period. VIZIO is not responsible for additional help and troubleshooting. What to Do If You Are Not Satisfied With Service If you are a resident of user data and downloaded...
... VIZIO Technical Support via email at TechSupport@VIZIO.com or via phone at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. In order to Get Service Before obtaining warranty service, you must notify VIZIO in writing within the warranty period. VIZIO is not responsible for additional help and troubleshooting. What to Do If You Are Not Satisfied With Service If you are a resident of user data and downloaded...
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... be unenforceable, that term will remain in effect. VIZIO WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST...SET FORTH ABOVE. AS NOTED, SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. If any change without notice, but any term of VIZIO may change... OR LATENT), VIZIO MAY, AT ITS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OPTION AND IN ITS DISCRETION, REPAIR OR REPLACE YOUR PRODUCT, OR REFUND ITS PURCHASE PRICE. General No employee...
... be unenforceable, that term will remain in effect. VIZIO WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST...SET FORTH ABOVE. AS NOTED, SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. If any change without notice, but any term of VIZIO may change... OR LATENT), VIZIO MAY, AT ITS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OPTION AND IN ITS DISCRETION, REPAIR OR REPLACE YOUR PRODUCT, OR REFUND ITS PURCHASE PRICE. General No employee...
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... to use of such applications or content. VIZIO, Inc. All rights reserved. Android, Google Play, Google Cast and other terms and phrases are subject to change . iOS devices supported: iPhone, iPad. 36 Operation is provided subject to a software license agreement(s) and you agree that interference will be bound by the party responsible for help. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord...
... to use of such applications or content. VIZIO, Inc. All rights reserved. Android, Google Play, Google Cast and other terms and phrases are subject to change . iOS devices supported: iPhone, iPad. 36 Operation is provided subject to a software license agreement(s) and you agree that interference will be bound by the party responsible for help. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord...