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Model: SB3851-C0

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  • Page 1 VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Model: SB3851-C0...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may • The wall socket should be located near your Unit and be easily accessible result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your Unit from being damaged, the following rules should •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents ..............4 Controls & Connections ............5 First-Time Setup...............8 Using the Remote ..............14 LED Indicators ................15 Programming the Sound Bar ..........18 Using Button Combinations ...........19 Bluetooth Pairing ..............20 Using Bluetooth mode ............21 Re-Linking the Subwoofer with the Sound Bar ....22 Advanced Setup ...............23 Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar ..........24 Wall-Mounting the Satellite Speakers ........26...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS High Definition Wireless 2 x Satellite Remote Control Sound Bar Subwoofer Speakers with Batteries Stereo RCA to 2 x Power Coaxial Audio Digital Optical 3.5mm Audio Cable Cables Cable Cable Wall Mount 2 x Wall 2 x Wall 4 x Wall Template Mount Brackets...

  • Page 5: Controls & Connections

    CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Back of Sound Bar OPTICAL (4) Digital Optical AUX (1) Power Port Audio In Analog Audio In (Stereo RCA) DIGITAL (3) Coaxial In AUX (2) Analog Audio In USB* (5) (Stereo 3.5mm) USB In * Supports .WAV file format playback only.
  • Page 6 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 Press to turn soundbar on or off. Top of Sound Bar...
  • Page 7 Back of Subwoofer Back of Satellite Speaker Satellite Speaker Port (Connects to Subwoofer) Power Switch Power Port Satellite Speaker Ports (Connects to Satellite Speakers) Pairing Button LED Indicator...

  • Page 8: First-Time Setup

    FIRST-TIME SETUP Back of Sound Bar 3.5MM TO 3.5MM TO DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL RCA CABLE RCA CABLE CABLE CABLE † † GOOD GOOD BETTER BETTER CHOOSE ONE CABLE GOOD * Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. To connect the Sound Bar directly to your other devices (Blu-Ray player, game BETTER system, etc.) see your device’s user manual.
  • Page 9 Back of Sound Bar Connect the power cable to the Sound Bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 Back of Subwoofer 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.
  • Page 11 Connect the satellite speakers to the subwoofer using the included satellite speaker audio cables. Match the color coded speaker cable to the matching speaker port color.
  • Page 12 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. Subwoofer Sound Bar is centered below the TV.
  • Page 13 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...

  • Page 14: Using The Remote

    USING THE REMOTE Display Displays Sound Bar Settings Input Power Press to change input source. Press to turn on or off. Menu Press to access the menu settings. Enter/Play/Pause Press to select an option. Previous Press to play or pause. Press to return to previous track.

  • Page 15: Led Indicators

    Press the Enter button on the remote. The Sound Bar will be discoverable for 15 minutes. Bluetooth Pairing (When searching for device) You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB4051) using your Bluetooth Device. The BT Pair Flash from Bottom to Top sound bar will power down if no device is found.
  • Page 16 Function LED Behavior Description Surround Balance Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the surround balance level on each Two center LEDs Surr Bal indicate Surround side. The LED indicators will move to the top with balance levels to the right and down Balance is centered.
  • Page 17 Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes. When TV Remote On VZtv Rmt enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the Sound Bar TV Remote Off (using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume.

  • Page 18: Programming The Sound Bar

    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...

  • Page 19: Using Button Combinations

    Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set. Enable VIZIO VIZIO TV Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and TV Remote Remote adjust the volume of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function,...

  • Page 20: Bluetooth Pairing

    Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop flashing. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB3851) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.

  • Page 21: Using Bluetooth Mode

    USING BLUETOOTH MODE Maximizing Signal Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from 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.

  • Page 22: Re-Linking The Subwoofer With The Sound Bar

    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 off your TV speakers when programming your sound bar.

  • Page 23: Advanced Setup

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

  • Page 24: Wall-Mounting The Sound Bar

    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.
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Wall-Mounting The Satellite Speakers

    WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS 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.

  • Page 27: Help & Troubleshooting

    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. •...
  • Page 28 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 notifications. REGISTER YOUR VIZIO PRODUCT NOW...
  • Page 29 Do You Have Questions? Find Answers At SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM Find help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • Product Updates • And More Live Chat Support Available You can also contact our award-winning support team at:...

  • Page 30: One-Year Limited Warranty

    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.

  • Page 31: Legal & Compliance

    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.
  • Page 32 © 2015 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 150107OC-US-NC...

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