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... if battery is intended to alert the user to a power outlet, power is damaged, the internal components may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Danger of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your Unit to direct sunlight for repair. A polarized plug has two blades with liquid near any other components to insure compatibility. •...
... if battery is intended to alert the user to a power outlet, power is damaged, the internal components may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Danger of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your Unit to direct sunlight for repair. A polarized plug has two blades with liquid near any other components to insure compatibility. •...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents 4 Controls & Connections 5 First-Time Setup 8 Using the Remote 14 Adjusting Sound Bar Settings 15 Programming the Sound Bar 18 Resetting to Factory Default Settings 19 Re-linking the Subwoofer with the Sound Bar 20 Bluetooth Pairing 22 Using Bluetooth Mode 23 Advanced Setup 24 Wall Mounting the Sound Bar 26 Wall Mounting the Satellite Speakers 28 Using Button Combinations 29 Help & Troubleshooting 33 One-Year Limited Warranty 34 Legal & Compliance 35
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents 4 Controls & Connections 5 First-Time Setup 8 Using the Remote 14 Adjusting Sound Bar Settings 15 Programming the Sound Bar 18 Resetting to Factory Default Settings 19 Re-linking the Subwoofer with the Sound Bar 20 Bluetooth Pairing 22 Using Bluetooth Mode 23 Advanced Setup 24 Wall Mounting the Sound Bar 26 Wall Mounting the Satellite Speakers 28 Using Button Combinations 29 Help & Troubleshooting 33 One-Year Limited Warranty 34 Legal & Compliance 35
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PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO INPUT MENU High Definition Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Speakers Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide Digital Optical Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Coaxial Audio Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables 2 x Power Cables 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets 2 x Satellite Wall Mount Brackets 4 x Wall Mount Screws (Size: M4 x 10) 4 Wall Mount Template 4 x Velcro Cable Ties
PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO INPUT MENU High Definition Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Speakers Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide Digital Optical Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable Coaxial Audio Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables 2 x Power Cables 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets 2 x Satellite Wall Mount Brackets 4 x Wall Mount Screws (Size: M4 x 10) 4 Wall Mount Template 4 x Velcro Cable Ties
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... connect the Sound Bar directly to your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your Blu-ray/other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 Connect one of the included cables to your device's user manual. 8 **When using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to ONE TV audio output as shown.* DIGITAL...
... connect the Sound Bar directly to your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc) see your Blu-ray/other source, some TVs do not pass through digital audio. FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 Connect one of the included cables to your device's user manual. 8 **When using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to ONE TV audio output as shown.* DIGITAL...
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4 Connected the Satellite Speakers to the matching speaker port. 10 BACK OF SUBWOOFER BACK OF SATELLITE SPEAKERS Match the color coded speaker cable to the Subwoofer using the included Satellite Speaker Audio Cables.
4 Connected the Satellite Speakers to the matching speaker port. 10 BACK OF SUBWOOFER BACK OF SATELLITE SPEAKERS Match the color coded speaker cable to the Subwoofer using the included Satellite Speaker Audio Cables.
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For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar, Subwoofer, and Satellite Speakers as shown. Note: If you have speaker stands for the satellite speakers, you can fasten the speaker wires along the stand with the included velcro cable ties. 12 The Sound Bar and Satellite Speakers should be close to ear level. 8 Sound Bar is centered below the TV.
For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar, Subwoofer, and Satellite Speakers as shown. Note: If you have speaker stands for the satellite speakers, you can fasten the speaker wires along the stand with the included velcro cable ties. 12 The Sound Bar and Satellite Speakers should be close to ear level. 8 Sound Bar is centered below the TV.
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For example, if you connected your thumb. Insert the included AAA batteries, matching the + and - Setup is complete. Input VIZIO INPUT MENU Power 13 Press the Input button to Input 1. Locate the arrow on . symbols. Gently slide the battery cover back into place. 10 Turn your TV on, then press the Power button on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on the battery cover 9 and gently slide it away from the remote with your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to switch between audio sources.
For example, if you connected your thumb. Insert the included AAA batteries, matching the + and - Setup is complete. Input VIZIO INPUT MENU Power 13 Press the Input button to Input 1. Locate the arrow on . symbols. Gently slide the battery cover back into place. 10 Turn your TV on, then press the Power button on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on the battery cover 9 and gently slide it away from the remote with your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to switch between audio sources.
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.... (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume Press to decrease volume. Power Press to close the menu. VIZIO INPUT MENU Menu Press to access the menu settings, press again to turn on or off. Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume + Press to Play or Pause. USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar settings Input Press to cycle through settings and options. Up/Down Press to change input source...
.... (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume Press to decrease volume. Power Press to close the menu. VIZIO INPUT MENU Menu Press to access the menu settings, press again to turn on or off. Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes audio settings in Menu) Volume + Press to Play or Pause. USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar settings Input Press to cycle through settings and options. Up/Down Press to change input source...
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... increase/decrease the bass level. ADJUSTING SOUND BAR SETTINGS LED Indicators are adjusted to the right and to the left when adjusted to access the different functions and acoustic settings of the center channel. Each function and setting will be displayed on the remote to the left with decreasing levels. Function Bluetooth Pairing BT Pair Bass Levels Bass LED Behavior Description (When searching for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3851w) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to...
... increase/decrease the bass level. ADJUSTING SOUND BAR SETTINGS LED Indicators are adjusted to the right and to the left when adjusted to access the different functions and acoustic settings of the center channel. Each function and setting will be displayed on the remote to the left with decreasing levels. Function Bluetooth Pairing BT Pair Bass Levels Bass LED Behavior Description (When searching for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3851w) using your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to...
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... and comfortable volume level for a more quiet environment (ideal for apartment living and homes with increasing audio delay levels. AV Delay AV Delay Two LEDs on the left with increasing levels and to the right with decreasing levels. When enabled (On), the Sound Bar will emit a short burst of the subwoofer. The Subwoofer will lower bass frequency levels to increase/decrease the level of bass. 16 Description...
... and comfortable volume level for a more quiet environment (ideal for apartment living and homes with increasing audio delay levels. AV Delay AV Delay Two LEDs on the left with increasing levels and to the right with decreasing levels. When enabled (On), the Sound Bar will emit a short burst of the subwoofer. The Subwoofer will lower bass frequency levels to increase/decrease the level of bass. 16 Description...
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... Sound Bar will be removed. All paired Bluetooth devices will go into standby after a period of inactivity. Note: Enable this function if using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume. Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to control the sound bar. All programmed IR remotes will light up for more information. When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the Sound Bar (using a TV remote to select and reset your Sound Bar. Dolby Digital...
... Sound Bar will be removed. All paired Bluetooth devices will go into standby after a period of inactivity. Note: Enable this function if using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume. Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to control the sound bar. All programmed IR remotes will light up for more information. When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the Sound Bar (using a TV remote to select and reset your Sound Bar. Dolby Digital...
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... the Sound Bar is in learning mode, press the Volume Up button on the TV remote control. VIZIO INPUT MENU 18 TV Remote Ensure that it has successfully recognized the TV remote. Use the Next/Previous buttons to Right and back continuously. All of the LED Indicators on how to do this. When programming your Sound Bar, turn off your TV's manual for instructions on the Sound Bar will...
... the Sound Bar is in learning mode, press the Volume Up button on the TV remote control. VIZIO INPUT MENU 18 TV Remote Ensure that it has successfully recognized the TV remote. Use the Next/Previous buttons to Right and back continuously. All of the LED Indicators on how to do this. When programming your Sound Bar, turn off your TV's manual for instructions on the Sound Bar will...
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... Menu button on the sound bar will flash three times confirming factory reset. 2. All Indicator LEDs will flash three times confirming the reset. ConfirmYes is displayed. Note: All previously paired Bluetooth devices must be repaired. 19 Confirmed is displayed. All of the Indicator LEDs on the remote control. Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Reset Yes and press the...
... Menu button on the sound bar will flash three times confirming factory reset. 2. All Indicator LEDs will flash three times confirming the reset. ConfirmYes is displayed. Note: All previously paired Bluetooth devices must be repaired. 19 Confirmed is displayed. All of the Indicator LEDs on the remote control. Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Reset Yes and press the...
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Your Subwoofer has already been paired with your Sound Bar by VIZIO. RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR What does pairing mean? However, you may need to re-link the Subwoofer to wirelessly connect. Pairing means to the Sound Bar if there is no sound coming from the Subwoofer. 20
Your Subwoofer has already been paired with your Sound Bar by VIZIO. RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR What does pairing mean? However, you may need to re-link the Subwoofer to wirelessly connect. Pairing means to the Sound Bar if there is no sound coming from the Subwoofer. 20
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... in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the Sound Bar for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3851w) using your Bluetooth device. You can be controlled on your Bluetooth device. Back of the Sound Bar will stop flashing. Play audio from the remote. BLUETOOTH PAIRING To pair the Sound Bar with your device. 3. When the Sound Bar is paired, the LED Indicators will light sequentially from left to right and back again. For more information, see...
... in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the Sound Bar for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3851w) using your Bluetooth device. You can be controlled on your Bluetooth device. Back of the Sound Bar will stop flashing. Play audio from the remote. BLUETOOTH PAIRING To pair the Sound Bar with your device. 3. When the Sound Bar is paired, the LED Indicators will light sequentially from left to right and back again. For more information, see...
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... 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. 23 Maximizing Signal A Bluetooth signal has a range of up or disconnect while streaming music from smartphones, tablets, and computers with a microphone, so it cannot operate as you change the input on the Sound Bar. Once you...
... 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. 23 Maximizing Signal A Bluetooth signal has a range of up or disconnect while streaming music from smartphones, tablets, and computers with a microphone, so it cannot operate as you change the input on the Sound Bar. Once you...
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... the Power ( ) and Volume Down (-)buttons for 5 seconds. VIZIO TV Remote Control Energy Star Enable VIZIO TV Remote: Disable VIZIO TV Remote: Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to the factory default settings.To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth( ) and Volume Down (-) buttons for 5 seconds. Note: Energy Star setting is enabled, the sound bar will flash 3 times: Reset the Sound Bar to power on and adjust the volume of Sound Bar Power Input Bluetooth Input Volume 29 USING...
... the Power ( ) and Volume Down (-)buttons for 5 seconds. VIZIO TV Remote Control Energy Star Enable VIZIO TV Remote: Disable VIZIO TV Remote: Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to the factory default settings.To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth( ) and Volume Down (-) buttons for 5 seconds. Note: Energy Star setting is enabled, the sound bar will flash 3 times: Reset the Sound Bar to power on and adjust the volume of Sound Bar Power Input Bluetooth Input Volume 29 USING...
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... on each speaker. These wires occasionally loosen during setup. • Ensure that the Subwoofer is no sound. • Increase the volume. See Re-linking the subwoofer with the Sound Bar. See Adjusting Sound Bar Settings on page 15. • Use the Speaker Test function on the remote to variable audio output. Consult your Blu-ray/other source, some of your Sound Bar. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug a different device...
... on each speaker. These wires occasionally loosen during setup. • Ensure that the Subwoofer is no sound. • Increase the volume. See Re-linking the subwoofer with the Sound Bar. See Adjusting Sound Bar Settings on page 15. • Use the Speaker Test function on the remote to variable audio output. Consult your Blu-ray/other source, some of your Sound Bar. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug a different device...
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... PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS Sound Bar: Satellite Speakers: Subwoofer: Inputs: Three 3" Full-Range Drivers 21/2" Full-Range Transducer 6" Subwoofer Driver 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Audio 1 x RCA Stereo Audio 1 x Optical (Toslink) 1 x USB 1 x Digital Coaxial Audio Sound Pressure Level (System): 102 dB Frequency Response (System): 50 Hz - 20 KHz Voltage: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Compliances: UL, CSA, FCC 34 Replacement parts and Products may be new or recertified at its sole option and discretion. Product returns to VIZIO's service centers must...
... PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS Sound Bar: Satellite Speakers: Subwoofer: Inputs: Three 3" Full-Range Drivers 21/2" Full-Range Transducer 6" Subwoofer Driver 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Audio 1 x RCA Stereo Audio 1 x Optical (Toslink) 1 x USB 1 x Digital Coaxial Audio Sound Pressure Level (System): 102 dB Frequency Response (System): 50 Hz - 20 KHz Voltage: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Compliances: UL, CSA, FCC 34 Replacement parts and Products may be new or recertified at its sole option and discretion. Product returns to VIZIO's service centers must...
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... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ENERGY STAR rating We want to comply with the emission limits. 3. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Com Commission of information to correct such interference. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any interference received, including inte may cause undesired operation of the following : "Contains...
... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ENERGY STAR rating We want to comply with the emission limits. 3. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Com Commission of information to correct such interference. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any interference received, including inte may cause undesired operation of the following : "Contains...