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    QUICK START GUIDE Model: SB3851-C0 VIZIO[...]

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    • 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 penetrates into your Unit, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in re or electric shock. • Do not use your Unit if any abnorm[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................... 4 Controls & Connections .......................................................... 5 First-Time Setup ....................................................................... 8 Using the Remote ................................................[...]

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    PACKAGE CONTENTS 4 Wall Mount Template 4 x Wall Mount Screws Digital Optical Cable 2 x Power Cables Coaxial Audio Cable High Denition Sound Bar Remote Control with Batteries Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Speakers Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Audio Cables 2 x Wall Mount Brackets (For sound bar) 2 x Wall Mount Brackets [...]

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    Power Port OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical Audio In DIGITAL (3) Coaxial In AUX (1) Analog Audio In (Stereo RCA) AUX (2) Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) USB* (5) USB In * Supports.WAVleformatplaybackonly. 5 Back of Sound Bar CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS[...]

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    Top of Sound Bar Input Press to change the audio source. Power Press to turn soundbar on or o. Volume Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) 6[...]

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    Back of Subwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker Power Switch Power Port Satellite Speaker Ports (Connects to Satellite Speakers) LED Indicator Pairing Button Satellite Speaker Port (Connects to Subwoofer) 7[...]

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    FIRST-TIME SETUP 8 * 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. † 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 your Blu-ray/other source[...]

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    Connect the power cable to the Sound Bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. 2 9 Back of Sound Bar[...]

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    Connect the power cable to the Subwoofer AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. Flip the Power Switch into the On position. 3 Back of Subwoofer 10[...]

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    Connect the satellite speakers to the subwoofer using the included satellite speaker audio cables. 4 Match the color coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port color. 11[...]

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    Sound Bar is centered below the TV. For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar as shown. The Sound Bar should be close to ear level. The Subwoofer should be placed in a corner of the room. 5 Subwoofer 12[...]

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    6 Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 7 Insert the included batteries and gently slide the battery cover back into place. 8 Turn your TV on, the Sound Bar will automatically turn on and begin searching for an active input. The LED indicators on the front of the Sound Bar will begin cycling in pairs through inputs unt[...]

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    USING THE REMOTE 14 Volume +/- Press to increase and decrease volume. Previous Press to return to previous track. (Changes Treble and Bass levels) Power Press to turn on or o. Mute Press to mute/unmute. Input Press to change input source. Enter/Play/Pause Press to select an option. Press to play or pause. Next Press to skip to the next track. (C[...]

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    LED Indicators are located here. 15 Press the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to access the dierent functions and acoustic settings of the Sound Bar. Each function and setting will be displayed on the remote control’s LCD display. The LED Indicators will behave dierently with each function. Function LED Behavior [...]

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    16 Function LED Behavior Description Surround Balance Two center LEDs indicate Surround Balance is centered. Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the surround balance level on each side. The LED indicators will move to the top with balance levels to the right and down with balance levels to the left. Subwoofer Levels Two center LEDs [...]

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    Function LED Behavior Description TV Remote Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes. When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the Sound Bar (using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume. Eco Power On/O Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Eco Power Mode. When enabled (On), the[...]

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    PROGRAMMING THE SOUND BAR You can program your Sound Bar to accept TV remote IR commands. Press the Menu button on the remote, then use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Prg Remote. Use the Next/Previous buttons to toggle through Learn Vol -, Learn Vol +, and Learn Mute. Function LED Behavior Description Learn Volume Down Press the Play button to [...]

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    USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS There are 3 functions that are triggered by 3 dierent button combinations on the Sound Bar. Function LED Behavior Description Factory Reset Reset the Sound Bar to the factory default settings. To perform a Factory Reset, Press and Hold the Bluetooth ( ) and Volume Down (—) buttons for 5 seconds. Note : This will erase[...]

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    Top of Sound Bar To pair the Sound Bar with a Bluetooth device: 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar or the Bluetooth button on the remote for ve (5) seconds. When the Sound Bar is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, the LED Indicators on the Display Panel on the front of the Sound Bar will light sequentially from bottom to top and bac[...]

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    Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from smartphones, tablets, and computers with Bluetooth capability. Device compatibility will vary, see your device’s documentation for more information. Once you have paired your source device to the Sound Bar, as long as you stay within range of the Sound Bar, your device should remain paired. If the inpu[...]

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    RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR The subwoofer has already been paired with the sound bar by VIZIO. However, they may need to be re-link if there is no sound coming from the subwoofer. Turn o your TV speakers when programming your sound bar. 1 2 First conrm that the power switch is in the ON position. Press and hold the pairing but[...]

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    ADVANCED SETUP * Supports .WAV le format playback only. DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE Back of Sound Bar Game Console Network Media Player Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop 23 USB Thumb Drive*[...]

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    WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR Back of Sound Bar Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. 1 2 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil. Wall-Mount Screw Holes 24[...]

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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 to your home’s construction. If in doubt, consult a professional installer. 30.94 in (78.60 cm) Wall Mount Scr[...]

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    To wall-mount the satellite speakers: 1. Attach the wall mount screw to the back of the satellite speaker. 2. Attach the wall mount to the back of the satellite speaker. 3. Align and mount the satellite speaker with the wall mount bracket. WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs or drywall anchors (for dr[...]

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    There is no power. • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. • Ensure the power cord is securely connected. • Plug a dierent device into the electrical outlet to verify that the outlet is working correctly. There is no sound. • Increase the volume. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the top [...]

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    Take A Moment To Register Your Product At VIZIO.COM/PRODUCT-REGISTRATION REGISTER YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT NOW Customized Support Get assistance quickly with your information on-hand. News & Offers Take advantage of the latest news and special offers from VIZIO. Safety & Satisfaction Stay up to date with important product updates and notification[...]

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    Do You Have Questions? Find Answers At Find help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • Product Updates • And More SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM You can also contact our award-winning support team at: Phone: Email: ( 8 77 ) 8 7 8 - 4 9 46 ( T O L L - F R EE ) techsupport@ V I ZI O .com Hours Of Operation: M onday -[...]

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    ON PARTS AND LABOR 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. If a Product covered by this warranty is determined to be de[...]

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    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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ra[...]

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