VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Model: S3851w-D4
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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...............................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO INPUT High Definition Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Speakers MENU Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide Digital Optical Cable Stereo RCA to 3.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) USB (5) DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) USB (5) (USB 5) USB Port Power Port (Optical 4) Digital Optical Audio In (Aux 2) Analog Audio In (Aux 1) Analog Audio In (Digital 3) Coaxial In 5
DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) USB (5) Back of Sound Bar Control Buttons are located here Power Input Bluetooth Input (Hold to force pair, See Bluetooth Pairing on page 22) Volume Up/Down 6
Back of Subwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker Pairing Button LED Indicator Satellite Speaker Ports (Connects to Speakers) Power Switch Power Port 7 Satellite Speaker Port (Connects to Subwoofer)
FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 Connect one of the included cables to ONE TV audio output as shown.* DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) USB (5) BETTER DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE** BETTER GOOD DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE** 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE GOOD 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE CHOOSE ONE CABLE: BETTER GOOD AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV *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.
DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) USB (5) 2 DIGITAL (3) Connect a Power Cable to the Sound Bar. OPTICAL (4) USB (5) 3 Plug the Power Cable into a Power Outlet.
4 Connected the Satellite Speakers to the Subwoofer using the included Satellite Speaker Audio Cables. BACK OF SUBWOOFER BACK OF SATELLITE SPEAKERS Match the color coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port.
BACK OF SUBWOOFER 5 Connect a Power Cable to the Subwoofer. 6 Plug the Power Cable into a power outlet. 7 Flip the Power Switch into the On position.
8 Sound Bar is centered below the TV. For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar, Subwoofer, and Satellite Speakers as shown. The Sound Bar and Satellite Speakers should be close to ear level. 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.
9 Locate the arrow on the battery cover and gently slide it away from the remote with your thumb. Insert the included AAA batteries, matching the + and - symbols. 10 Turn your TV on, then press the Power button on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on. Press the Input button to switch between audio sources. For example, if you connected your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to Input 1. Gently slide the battery cover back into place. Setup is complete.
USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar settings VIZIO Input Press to change input source. Up/Down Press to cycle through settings and options. INPUT MENU Menu Press to access the menu settings, press again to close the menu. Power Press to turn on or off. Enter/Play/Pause Press to select an option. Press to Play or Pause. Previous Press to return to previous track. Next Press to skip to the next track.
ADJUSTING SOUND BAR SETTINGS LED Indicators are located here Press the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to access the different 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 differently with each function. Function LED Behavior Description Bluetooth Pairing (When searching for device) Flash from Left to Right and back continuously.
Function LED Behavior Subwoofer Levels Two center LEDs indicate Subwoofer level 0. Subwoofer Surround On/Off Surround On: Surnd Surround Off: TruVolume On/Off TruVolume On: TruVol TruVolume Off: Night Mode On/Off Night Mode On: Night Night Mode Off: AV Delay AV Delay Two LEDs on the left indicate no delay. Speaker Test Spkr Test --- Description Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the level of the subwoofer.
Function LED Behavior TV Remote TV Remote On: VZtv Rmt On TV Remote Off: Eco Power On/Off Eco Power On: EcoPwr Eco Power Off: On Description 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. Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Eco Power Mode. When enabled (On), the Sound Bar will go into standby after a period of inactivity.
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 Learn Volume Down Learn Vol - Learn Volume Up Learn Vol + Learn Mute Learn (Waiting to learn) Flash from Left to Right and back continuously.
RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Function LED Behavior Description Reset To reset the Sound Bar to factory default settings: Reset No 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control. Reset Yes ConfirmYes Confirmed All Indicator LEDs will flash three times confirming factory reset. 2. Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Reset No. 3. Press the Next button to navigate to Reset Yes and press the Play button. 4. 5. ConfirmYes is displayed. Press the Play button to continue.
RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER WITH THE SOUND BAR What does pairing mean? Pairing means to wirelessly connect. Your Subwoofer has already been paired with your Sound Bar by VIZIO. However, you may need to re-link the Subwoofer to the Sound Bar if there is no sound coming from the Subwoofer.
1 2 Back of Subwoofer Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) USB (5) Press and hold the Power button on the back of the Sound Bar for 5 Seconds. The LED indicators on the front will flash 3 times. The Subwoofer is now linked with the Sound Bar. First confirm that the power switch is in the ON position. Press and hold the Pairing button on the back of the Subwoofer for 5 seconds. The LED on the back of the Subwoofer will begin to blink.
BLUETOOTH PAIRING To pair the Sound Bar with a Bluetooth device: 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar for five (5) seconds or use the BT Pair menu option from the remote. 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 left to right and back again. Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop flashing. Back of Sound Bar 22 2.
USING BLUETOOTH MODE Maximizing Signal 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. A Bluetooth signal has a range of up to 30 feet. Keep in mind that Bluetooth is a compressed audio format, so streamed music may lose some integrity when compared to a wired connection.
ADVANCED SETUP Back of Sound Bar DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE RCA AUDIO CABLE Game Console Network Media Player Tablet/MP3 Player 24 *Supports .
USB (5) Connect up to five (5) different devices to the Sound Bar (devices shown are examples-you can use any device). To listen to a device, change the input source on the Sound Bar. 3.5mm AUDIO CABLE Laptop/Computer Optical, Coaxial, and 3.5mm cables transmit audio only. If connecting a video device, you will need a separate video connection from the device to your TV.
WALL MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR 1 Wall-Mount Screw Holes DIGITAL (3) OPTICAL (4) USB (5) Insert and tighten two Wall-Mount Screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver into the Wall-Mount Screw Holes. 2 Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the four bracket holes using a pencil.
3 Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs or drywall anchors (for drywall) or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls). Wall mounting hardware is not included. Wall Mount Screw (Size: M4 x 10) If you are unfamiliar with power tools or the layout of electrical wiring in the walls of your home, consult a professional installer.
WALL MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS 1. Attach the Wall Mount Screw to the back of the Satellite Speaker. 2. Attach the wall mount bracket to the wall. 3. Plug the speaker cable into the back of the Satellite Speaker. 4. Align and mount the Satellite Speaker with the Wall Mount Bracket. Wall Mount Screw (Size: M4 x 10) Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs or drywall anchors (for drywall) or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls). Wall mounting hardware is not included.
USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS There are 3 functions triggered by button combinations on the Sound Bar. Function LED Behavior Factory Reset All 12 LEDs will flash 3 times: VIZIO TV Remote Control Enable VIZIO TV Remote: Disable VIZIO TV Remote: Enable Energy Star: Energy Star Disable Energy Star: Description 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.
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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. • Plug a different device into the electrical outlet to verify that the outlet is working correctly. • Increase the volume. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. • Press MUTE on the remote to ensure the Sound Bar is not muted.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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 defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion.
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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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