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... plug has two blades with one wider than the other components to your Unit. • Unplug the power cord before turning on your Unit. Overloading can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • See the important note and rating located on your Unit. This equipment is not waterproof. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not install...
... plug has two blades with one wider than the other components to your Unit. • Unplug the power cord before turning on your Unit. Overloading can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • See the important note and rating located on your Unit. This equipment is not waterproof. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not install...
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PACKAGE CONTENTS High Definition Sound Bar with wireless Subwoofer Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide 2 x Power Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Coaxial Audio Cable Digital Optical Cable 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Bracket 2 x Wall Mount Screw (Size: M4 x 10) Wall Mount Template
PACKAGE CONTENTS High Definition Sound Bar with wireless Subwoofer Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide 2 x Power Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Coaxial Audio Cable Digital Optical Cable 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Bracket 2 x Wall Mount Screw (Size: M4 x 10) Wall Mount Template
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar AUX (1) Analog Audio In Power Port Service Port Pairing Button DIGITAL (3) Coaxial In OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical Audio In AUX (2) Analog Audio In USB (6) USB In
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar AUX (1) Analog Audio In Power Port Service Port Pairing Button DIGITAL (3) Coaxial In OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical Audio In AUX (2) Analog Audio In USB (6) USB In
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Volume Back of Sound Bar Control Buttons are located here: Power Input Bluetooth Input (Hold to force pair, See 'Bluetooth Pairing' for more information) + -
Volume Back of Sound Bar Control Buttons are located here: Power Input Bluetooth Input (Hold to force pair, See 'Bluetooth Pairing' for more information) + -
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FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 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 source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your device's user manual. **When using either of Sound Bar GOOD GOOD BETTER BETTER 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE** CHOOSE ONE CABLE: BETTER GOOD AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE** *Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above.
FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 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 source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your device's user manual. **When using either of Sound Bar GOOD GOOD BETTER BETTER 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE** CHOOSE ONE CABLE: BETTER GOOD AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE** *Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above.
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Flip the Power Switch into a power outlet. PAIRING BACK OF SUBWOOFER ON / OFF 3 AC IN Connect a Power Cable to the Subwoofer. 4 PAIRING AC IN ON / OFF PAIRING AC IN 5 ON / OFF Plug the Power Cable into the On position.
Flip the Power Switch into a power outlet. PAIRING BACK OF SUBWOOFER ON / OFF 3 AC IN Connect a Power Cable to the Subwoofer. 4 PAIRING AC IN ON / OFF PAIRING AC IN 5 ON / OFF Plug the Power Cable into the On position.
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Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. 7 Top 8 Top Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 9 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. Input Power Press the Input button to turn the Sound Bar on. Hardware setup is complete.
Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. 7 Top 8 Top Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 9 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. Input Power Press the Input button to turn the Sound Bar on. Hardware setup is complete.
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.... Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes Treble and Bass levels) TruVolume Press to decrease volume. Treble 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 enter treble adjustment mode. Enter/Play/Pause Press to the next track. (Changes Treble and Bass levels) Volume - Next Press to skip to select an...
.... Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes Treble and Bass levels) TruVolume Press to decrease volume. Treble 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 enter treble adjustment mode. Enter/Play/Pause Press to the next track. (Changes Treble and Bass levels) Volume - Next Press to skip to select an...
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... through each button on the remote. When disabled (Off), all inputs will produce virtual surround sound. Press and hold the button on the remote control. TruVolume On: TruVolume Off: Press the TVOL button to increase/decrease the bass level. When enabled (On), all sources will playback in 2.1 stereo. Digital (3) Digital Optical Audio In Optical (4) Bluetooth USB Device - The Sound Bar will power down if no device...
... through each button on the remote. When disabled (Off), all inputs will produce virtual surround sound. Press and hold the button on the remote control. TruVolume On: TruVolume Off: Press the TVOL button to increase/decrease the bass level. When enabled (On), all sources will playback in 2.1 stereo. Digital (3) Digital Optical Audio In Optical (4) Bluetooth USB Device - The Sound Bar will power down if no device...
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... the Pairing button on both the Sound Bar and Subwoofer are lit, the two are not paired. Pairing means to the Sound Bar if there is in the ON position. The LED on the Sound Bar. Press and hold the Pairing button on the back of Sound Bar Turn on the back of the Subwoofer will blink rapidly. However, you may need to pair the Subwoofer to wirelessly connect. 1 PAIRING AC...
... the Pairing button on both the Sound Bar and Subwoofer are lit, the two are not paired. Pairing means to the Sound Bar if there is in the ON position. The LED on the Sound Bar. Press and hold the Pairing button on the back of Sound Bar Turn on the back of the Subwoofer will blink rapidly. However, you may need to pair the Subwoofer to wirelessly connect. 1 PAIRING AC...
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... on the Sound Bar or the Bluetooth button on the front of Sound Bar Back of the Sound Bar will stop flashing. 2. Once the device is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the remote for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3821w) using your Bluetooth device. 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. Play audio from left...
... on the Sound Bar or the Bluetooth button on the front of Sound Bar Back of the Sound Bar will stop flashing. 2. Once the device is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the remote for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3821w) using your Bluetooth device. 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. Play audio from left...
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... device's documentation for a smartphone. Maximizing Signal A Bluetooth signal has a range of the Sound Bar, your device should remain paired, even if you change the input on the Sound Bar before pressing Play. High volume levels can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, wireless video baby monitors, cordless phones, and microwave ovens. Your Sound Bar is a compressed audio format, so streamed music may improve Bluetooth range. Try the following if your...
... device's documentation for a smartphone. Maximizing Signal A Bluetooth signal has a range of the Sound Bar, your device should remain paired, even if you change the input on the Sound Bar before pressing Play. High volume levels can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, wireless video baby monitors, cordless phones, and microwave ovens. Your Sound Bar is a compressed audio format, so streamed music may improve Bluetooth range. Try the following if your...
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Optical, Coaxial, and 3.5mm cables transmit audio only. To listen to your TV. ADVANCED SETUP Connect up to five (5) different devices to the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples you will need a separate video connection from the device to a device, change the input source on the Sound Bar. Back of Sound Bar RCA AUDIO CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE 3.5mm AUDIO CABLE USB THUMB DRIVE* Game Console *Supports .WAV file format playback only Network Media Player Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop If connecting a video device, you can use any device).
Optical, Coaxial, and 3.5mm cables transmit audio only. To listen to your TV. ADVANCED SETUP Connect up to five (5) different devices to the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples you will need a separate video connection from the device to a device, change the input source on the Sound Bar. Back of Sound Bar RCA AUDIO CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE 3.5mm AUDIO CABLE USB THUMB DRIVE* Game Console *Supports .WAV file format playback only Network Media Player Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop If connecting a video device, you can use any device).
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... that the audio output setting is no sound. • Increase the volume. The remote isn't working correctly. Consult your TV's user manual for more detailed information. • If using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) Try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your device to FIXED or STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. •...
... that the audio output setting is no sound. • Increase the volume. The remote isn't working correctly. Consult your TV's user manual for more detailed information. • If using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) Try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your device to FIXED or STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. •...
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Friday: 5 am to 9 pm (PST) Saturday - DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm (PST) We speak English • Se habla Español • Nous parlons Français 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 - LET US HELP!
Friday: 5 am to 9 pm (PST) Saturday - DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm (PST) We speak English • Se habla Español • Nous parlons Français 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 - LET US HELP!
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Using the latest version of Google TV™, Co-Star decks out your existing HDTV with 1080p Full HD resolution, built-in streaming entertainment. Available at www.VIZIO.com This Product Sold Separately VIZIO RECOMMENDS The VIZIO Co-Star™ Stream Player merges live TV and streaming entertainment into one experience, turning any high-definition television. And with apps, full-screen Web browsing and the best in Wi-Fi, and 3D-readiness, VIZIO Co-Star is the ultimate entertainment upgrade for any HDTV into the ultimate smart TV.
Using the latest version of Google TV™, Co-Star decks out your existing HDTV with 1080p Full HD resolution, built-in streaming entertainment. Available at www.VIZIO.com This Product Sold Separately VIZIO RECOMMENDS The VIZIO Co-Star™ Stream Player merges live TV and streaming entertainment into one experience, turning any high-definition television. And with apps, full-screen Web browsing and the best in Wi-Fi, and 3D-readiness, VIZIO Co-Star is the ultimate entertainment upgrade for any HDTV into the ultimate smart TV.
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... not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will provide instructions for the remaining portion of commercial use. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as installation and set-up issues or any type of customer misuse, modifications or adjustments, as well as new...
... not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will provide instructions for the remaining portion of commercial use. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as installation and set-up issues or any type of customer misuse, modifications or adjustments, as well as new...
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for exposure to radio waves. Operation is not responsible for any , must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause interference, and 2. Notice: 1. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any radio or TV interference caused by the Federal Communications Commission of the following two conditions: 1. The manufacturer...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for exposure to radio waves. Operation is not responsible for any , must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause interference, and 2. Notice: 1. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any radio or TV interference caused by the Federal Communications Commission of the following two conditions: 1. The manufacturer...
Data Sheet
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...-filling audio. 2.1 SURROUND SOUND This Sound Bar features stereo fullrange drivers and a wireless subwoofer for powerful bass. Its sophisticated design makes it an attractive addition to any small to level the volume of music from Sound bar. BIG AUDIO SMALL PACKAGE 38" 2.1 HOME THEATER SOUND BAR WITH WIRELESS SUBWOOFER Upgrade to premium audio with VIZIO's 38" 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with the sound bar, then sit back and DJ from the comfort of the couch. Simply connect one of the included audio cable to your home stays free...
...-filling audio. 2.1 SURROUND SOUND This Sound Bar features stereo fullrange drivers and a wireless subwoofer for powerful bass. Its sophisticated design makes it an attractive addition to any small to level the volume of music from Sound bar. BIG AUDIO SMALL PACKAGE 38" 2.1 HOME THEATER SOUND BAR WITH WIRELESS SUBWOOFER Upgrade to premium audio with VIZIO's 38" 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with the sound bar, then sit back and DJ from the comfort of the couch. Simply connect one of the included audio cable to your home stays free...
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... Digital Yes VIZIO RECOMMENDS HIGH SPEED HDMI® CABLE This all rights reserved. Product features and specifications are for high definition video, 3D, audio and Ethernet. Images used for illustration purposes only. rev 04292013 Clear line of their respective owners. CONNECTIONS Digital Optical In (Toslink) 1 Digital Audio In (Coaxial) 1 Analog Audio In (3.5mm) 1 Analog Audio In (RCA) 1 USB (For .WAV playback) 1 DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) Soundbar Dimensions Soundbar Weight Subwoofer Dimensions Subwoofer Weight Shipping Dimension Shipping Weight...
... Digital Yes VIZIO RECOMMENDS HIGH SPEED HDMI® CABLE This all rights reserved. Product features and specifications are for high definition video, 3D, audio and Ethernet. Images used for illustration purposes only. rev 04292013 Clear line of their respective owners. CONNECTIONS Digital Optical In (Toslink) 1 Digital Audio In (Coaxial) 1 Analog Audio In (3.5mm) 1 Analog Audio In (RCA) 1 USB (For .WAV playback) 1 DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) Soundbar Dimensions Soundbar Weight Subwoofer Dimensions Subwoofer Weight Shipping Dimension Shipping Weight...
