IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The wall socket should be located near your Unit and be easily accessible • Keep your Unit away from moisture. Do not expose your Unit to rain or moisture. If water be observed for its installation, use, and maintenance. Please read the following safety instructions penetrates into your Unit, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.
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 ..........
PACKAGE CONTENTS Remote Control with This Quick 2 x AAA Batteries Start Guide Power Cable Coaxial Audio Stereo RCA Digital Optical Cable to 3.5mm Cable Audio Cable 2 x Sound Bar 2 x Wall Wall Mount Wall Mount Mount Screws Template Brackets (Size: M4 x 10mm)
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar USB* (6) AUX (1) USB In Power Port Analog Audio In OPTICAL (4) (Stereo RCA) Digital Optical SUB OUT AUX (2) Audio In Subwoofer Out Analog Audio In DIGITAL (3) (Stereo 3.5mm) Coaxial In...
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Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Input Press to change the audio source. Power Top of Sound Bar...
FIRST-TIME SETUP CHOOSE ONE CABLE GOOD BETTER Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL 3.5MM TO 3.5MM TO CABLE † CABLE †‡ RCA CABLE RCA CABLE GOOD BETTER BETTER GOOD * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your other devices (Blu-Ray player, game system, etc.) see your device’s user manual.
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Connect the power cable to the Sound Bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
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For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar as shown. The Sound Bar should be close to ear level. Sound Bar is centered below the TV.
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Remove the battery cover Insert the included batteries by gently sliding it away and gently slide the battery from the remote. cover back into place. Turn your TV on, the Sound Bar will automatically turn on and begin searching for an active input. Input Power The LED indicators on the front of the Sound Bar will...
USING THE REMOTE Bluetooth Press to enter Bluetooth input. (To enter force pair mode, press and hold for 5 seconds) Input Press to change input source. Power Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable Auto Input detect mode. Enter/Play/Pause Volume +/- Press to select an option.
Press and hold the button on the remote. The Sound Bar will be discoverable for 15 (When searching for device) minutes. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB3820) using your Bluetooth Bluetooth Flash from the bottom to Device.
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Function LED Behavior Description Press the TSHD button to enable/disable DTS TruSurround. When enabled (On), TruSurround On TruSurround playback in stereo. Press the TREBLE button then press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease Treble Two center LEDs indicate the treble level. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing levels and to Treble level 0.
Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB3820) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
USING BLUETOOTH MODE Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from Maximizing Signal smartphones, tablets, and computers with Bluetooth A Bluetooth signal has a range of up to 30 feet. Keep capability. Device compatibility will vary, see your in mind that Bluetooth is a compressed audio format, device’s documentation for more information.
ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar 3.5MM TO DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE CABLE CABLE RCA CABLE USB Thumb Game Console Network Media Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Drive* Player...
CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER Back of Sound Bar RCA Subwoofer Cable* To connect a subwoofer: Press the BASS button on the remote control to enter bass adjustment mode. Optional Subwoofer* Use the Previous/Next buttons to adjust the bass level to the center position.
5 seconds. Reset Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set. Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and adjust the volume of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function, VIZIO TV...
WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR Wall-Mount Screw Holes Back of Sound Bar Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil.
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Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs, drywall anchors (for drywall), or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls). Screws for attaching the brack- ets to the wall are not included. Choose the screw type and length appropriate your home’s construction.
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HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. There is no power. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • • Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. •...
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Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use.
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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