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... as when the power supply cord or plug is intended to alert the user to repair your Unit yourself. • Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. Danger of the cabinet are mistreated. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Overloading can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • See the important note and rating located on...
... as when the power supply cord or plug is intended to alert the user to repair your Unit yourself. • Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. Danger of the cabinet are mistreated. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Overloading can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • See the important note and rating located on...
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PACKAGE CONTENTS High Definition Sound Bar Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide Power Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Coaxial Audio Cable Digital Optical Cable 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets 2 x Wall Mount Screws (Size: M4 x 10mm) Wall Mount Template
PACKAGE CONTENTS High Definition Sound Bar Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide Power Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Coaxial Audio Cable Digital Optical Cable 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets 2 x Wall Mount Screws (Size: M4 x 10mm) Wall Mount Template
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USB* (6) USB In DIGITAL (3) Coaxial In OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical Audio In AUX (2) Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) SUB OUT Subwoofer Out *Supports .WAV file format playback only CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT AUX (1) Analog Audio In (Stereo RCA) Power Port L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT Service Port For use by service technicians only.
USB* (6) USB In DIGITAL (3) Coaxial In OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical Audio In AUX (2) Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) SUB OUT Subwoofer Out *Supports .WAV file format playback only CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT AUX (1) Analog Audio In (Stereo RCA) Power Port L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT Service Port For use by service technicians only.
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Input Press to turn soundbar on or off. Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of Sound Bar L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT Control Buttons are located here: Power Press to change the audio source. Back of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See 'Bluetooth Pairing' for more information.) + -
Input Press to turn soundbar on or off. Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of Sound Bar L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT Control Buttons are located here: Power Press to change the audio source. Back of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See 'Bluetooth Pairing' for more information.) + -
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... digital audio. FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of 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 devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc.) see your device's user manual. **When using either of Sound Bar 1 L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT GOOD GOOD BETTER BETTER 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE...
... digital audio. FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of 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 devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc.) see your device's user manual. **When using either of Sound Bar 1 L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT GOOD GOOD BETTER BETTER 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE...
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2 L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W DIGITAL (3) Connect the Power Cable to the Sound Bar. OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SERVICE USB (6) SUB OUT L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT 3 Plug the Power Cable into a power outlet.
2 L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W DIGITAL (3) Connect the Power Cable to the Sound Bar. OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SERVICE USB (6) SUB OUT L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT 3 Plug the Power Cable into a power outlet.
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5 Top 6 Top Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 7 Turn your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to Input 1. For example, if you connected your TV on, then press the Power button on the remote to switch between audio sources. Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. Input Power Hardware setup is complete. Press the Input button to turn the Sound Bar on.
5 Top 6 Top Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 7 Turn your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to Input 1. For example, if you connected your TV on, then press the Power button on the remote to switch between audio sources. Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. Input Power Hardware setup is complete. Press the Input button to turn the Sound Bar on.
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.... (Changes Treble and Bass levels) TruVolume Press to turn on or off. Bluetooth Press to enter Bluetooth input. (To enter force pair mode, press and hold for 5 seconds) Power Press to enable/disable TruVolume. Press to enter bass adjustment mode. Bass Press to decrease volume. Next Press to skip to change input source. USING THE REMOTE Input Press to the next track. (Changes Treble and Bass levels) Volume - TruSurround HD Press to enter treble adjustment mode...
.... (Changes Treble and Bass levels) TruVolume Press to turn on or off. Bluetooth Press to enter Bluetooth input. (To enter force pair mode, press and hold for 5 seconds) Power Press to enable/disable TruVolume. Press to enter bass adjustment mode. Bass Press to decrease volume. Next Press to skip to change input source. USING THE REMOTE Input Press to the next track. (Changes Treble and Bass levels) Volume - TruSurround HD Press to enter treble adjustment mode...
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... the right with increasing levels and to the Sound Bar. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3820w) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the left with decreasing levels. Press the BASS button then press the Next/Previous button to cycle through the available inputs: Input Analog Audio In - AUX (1) Description Press the INPUT button on the remote control. Note: Set your Bluetooth Device. The LED...
... the right with increasing levels and to the Sound Bar. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3820w) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the left with decreasing levels. Press the BASS button then press the Next/Previous button to cycle through the available inputs: Input Analog Audio In - AUX (1) Description Press the INPUT button on the remote control. Note: Set your Bluetooth Device. The LED...
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... more information, see the documentation that came with a Bluetooth device: 1. Back of the Sound Bar will stop flashing. 2. When the Sound Bar is paired, the LED Indicators will light sequentially from your Bluetooth device. BLUETOOTH PAIRING To pair the Sound Bar with your device. 3. You can be controlled on the remote for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3820w) using your Bluetooth device. Once the device is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel...
... more information, see the documentation that came with a Bluetooth device: 1. Back of the Sound Bar will stop flashing. 2. When the Sound Bar is paired, the LED Indicators will light sequentially from your Bluetooth device. BLUETOOTH PAIRING To pair the Sound Bar with your device. 3. You can be controlled on the remote for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3820w) using your Bluetooth device. Once the device is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel...
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... you change the input on the Sound Bar. Reduce the volume levels on the Sound Bar before pressing Play. Turning off or moving these devices may lose some integrity when compared to a wired connection. Once you have paired your source device to the Sound Bar, as long as a hands-free device for more information. USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from smartphones, tablets, and computers with a microphone, so it cannot operate as...
... you change the input on the Sound Bar. Reduce the volume levels on the Sound Bar before pressing Play. Turning off or moving these devices may lose some integrity when compared to a wired connection. Once you have paired your source device to the Sound Bar, as long as a hands-free device for more information. USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from smartphones, tablets, and computers with a microphone, so it cannot operate as...
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... cables transmit audio only. Connecting a video device requires a separate video connection from the device to a device, change the input source on the Sound Bar. Back of Sound Bar L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT RCA AUDIO CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE USB THUMB DRIVE* DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE 3.5mm AUDIO CABLE Game Console *Supports .WAV file format playback only Network Media Player Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop ADVANCED SETUP Connect up...
... cables transmit audio only. Connecting a video device requires a separate video connection from the device to a device, change the input source on the Sound Bar. Back of Sound Bar L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT RCA AUDIO CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE USB THUMB DRIVE* DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE 3.5mm AUDIO CABLE Game Console *Supports .WAV file format playback only Network Media Player Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop ADVANCED SETUP Connect up...
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... Cable* Optional Subwoofer* *RCA subwoofer cable and subwoofer not included. Press the BASS button on the remote control to enter bass adjustment mode. 2. Power On the Sound Bar and Subwoofer. 5. Connect an RCA cable from the Sound Bar to the center position. 3. Power Off the Sound Bar and Subwoofer. CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER Back of Sound Bar L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT To connect a subwoofer: 1. Manually adjust the SUB gain (Volume) and phase to your subwoofer's user manual for more information. 6. Use...
... Cable* Optional Subwoofer* *RCA subwoofer cable and subwoofer not included. Press the BASS button on the remote control to enter bass adjustment mode. 2. Power On the Sound Bar and Subwoofer. 5. Connect an RCA cable from the Sound Bar to the center position. 3. Power Off the Sound Bar and Subwoofer. CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER Back of Sound Bar L AUX (1) R AC IN 120V~ ∕ 60Hz 60W SERVICE USB (6) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) AUX (2) SUB OUT To connect a subwoofer: 1. Manually adjust the SUB gain (Volume) and phase to your subwoofer's user manual for more information. 6. Use...
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... use of the sound bar. Function LED Behavior Description Factory Reset All 12 LEDs will remain powered on until you have set. Energy Star Enable Energy Star: Disable Energy Star: When the Energy Star setting is enabled by 3 different button combinations on and adjust the volume of a VIZIO TV remote control to the factory default settings.To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth...
... use of the sound bar. Function LED Behavior Description Factory Reset All 12 LEDs will remain powered on until you have set. Energy Star Enable Energy Star: Disable Energy Star: When the Energy Star setting is enabled by 3 different button combinations on and adjust the volume of a VIZIO TV remote control to the factory default settings.To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth...
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... the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) Try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to 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 . • Replace the remote batteries with the original device. • Connect your device to a different input on your TV's user manual for more detailed information. • If using Bluetooth...
... the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) Try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to 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 . • Replace the remote batteries with the original device. • Connect your device to a different input on your TV's user manual for more detailed information. • If using Bluetooth...
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LET US HELP! Sunday: 7 am to 4 pm (PST) We speak English • Se habla Español • Nous parlons Français Friday: 5 am to 8 pm (PST) Saturday - We can help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • And More Phone: (877) 878-4946 (TOLL-FREE) Email: techsupport@VIZIO.com Web: http://store.VIZIO.com/support Hours of operation: Monday - YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
LET US HELP! Sunday: 7 am to 4 pm (PST) We speak English • Se habla Español • Nous parlons Français Friday: 5 am to 8 pm (PST) Saturday - We can help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • And More Phone: (877) 878-4946 (TOLL-FREE) Email: techsupport@VIZIO.com Web: http://store.VIZIO.com/support Hours of operation: Monday - YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
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... OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. PRE-AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. SPECIFICATIONS Sound Bar: Inputs: Two 3" High-Efficiency Full-Range Transducers Two 2" x 4" Bass Radiators One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One RCA Stereo Audio One Optical (Toslink) One Digital Coaxial Audio Bluetooth (Wireless) Sound Pressure Level (System): 98 dB Frequency Response...
... OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. PRE-AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. SPECIFICATIONS Sound Bar: Inputs: Two 3" High-Efficiency Full-Range Transducers Two 2" x 4" Bass Radiators One 3.5mm Stereo Audio One RCA Stereo Audio One Optical (Toslink) One Digital Coaxial Audio Bluetooth (Wireless) Sound Pressure Level (System): 98 dB Frequency Response...
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... other features will increase power consumption that could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are registered trademarks, and DTS TruSurround is the setting in which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with FCC...
... other features will increase power consumption that could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are registered trademarks, and DTS TruSurround is the setting in which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with FCC...
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... frequency without the need for wireless streaming of the couch. BIG SOUND DEEP BASS SMALL PACKAGE 38" 2.0 HOME THEATER SOUND BAR WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BASS Upgrade your small to medium sized TV with serious audio from a smartphone, tablet, computer or music player etc. BLUETOOTH STREAMING Bluetooth allows for a separate subwoofer. It is also packed with Bluetooth to life. Simply pair your TV. This extra bass boost gives you ; its stereo full range drivers...
... frequency without the need for wireless streaming of the couch. BIG SOUND DEEP BASS SMALL PACKAGE 38" 2.0 HOME THEATER SOUND BAR WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BASS Upgrade your small to medium sized TV with serious audio from a smartphone, tablet, computer or music player etc. BLUETOOTH STREAMING Bluetooth allows for a separate subwoofer. It is also packed with Bluetooth to life. Simply pair your TV. This extra bass boost gives you ; its stereo full range drivers...
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... used for illustration purposes only. CO-STAR™ The VIZIO Co-Star™ decks out your TV with slim-frame design and up to change without notice. © 2013 VIZIO Inc. rev 04302013 38" 2.1 HOME THEATER SOUND BAR WITH WIRELESS SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS Sound Bar Speakers Sound Enhancement Technology Audio Decoding Technology Bluetooth Left & Right Channels (each) - 3.0" Full-range driver, 2.0" x 4.0" Deep Bass Module DTS TruVolume™, DTS TruVolume™ Dolby Digital Yes CONNECTIONS Digital...
... used for illustration purposes only. CO-STAR™ The VIZIO Co-Star™ decks out your TV with slim-frame design and up to change without notice. © 2013 VIZIO Inc. rev 04302013 38" 2.1 HOME THEATER SOUND BAR WITH WIRELESS SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS Sound Bar Speakers Sound Enhancement Technology Audio Decoding Technology Bluetooth Left & Right Channels (each) - 3.0" Full-range driver, 2.0" x 4.0" Deep Bass Module DTS TruVolume™, DTS TruVolume™ Dolby Digital Yes CONNECTIONS Digital...
