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You have the right to opt out of the Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver within 60 calendar days of your purchase. Please refer to the Limited Warranty section of this User Manual or view the full VIZIO Terms and Conditions for opt-out instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your Unit from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for its installation, use, and maintenance. Please read the following safety instructions before operating your Unit. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use your Unit if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your Unit yourself. • Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your Unit is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair.
Package Contents Front Back Side Angle VIZIO Sound Bar Wireless Subwoofer Remote Control 2 x Power Cables with 2x AAA Batteries Digital Optical 2 x Wall 2 x Wall User Manual Quick Setup Guide Cable Mount Brackets Mount Screws (Sound Bar)
Controls & Connections Back of Sound Bar Power Port ENG - 2...
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Controls & Connections AUX VA Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) AUX In Digital Optical Analog Audio In Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. You can also use this port to connect a Voice Assistant device. See Connecting to a Voice Assistant on page 18 for more information. ENG - 3...
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Controls & Connections Top of Sound Bar Power Press to turn on or off. Input Volume Press to change the audio source. Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio. Bluetooth Input Hold to pair. (See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.) ENG - 4...
First-time Setup Back of Subwoofer Power Port AC IN ON / OFF Power Button LED Indicator ENG - 5...
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First-time Setup Choose the best possible connection cable type and connect it to your TV. Back of Sound Bar BEST Be sure the TV port is an audio output, not an audio input. Digital Optical 3.5mm to Cable RCA cable Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown.
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First-time Setup Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC IN as shown. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. Back of Sound Bar ENG - 7...
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First-time Setup Back of Subwoofer AC IN Connect the power cable to the subwoofer. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. AC IN Surrounds ON / OFF The subwoofer should automatically power on and ON / OFF link to the sound bar when plugged in.
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When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. After turning on both your TV and sound bar, it will automatically begin searching for an active input.
Using the Remote Input Power Change the input source. (Long press for Auto Input Search) Turn on or off. (Long 10 second press to enable/disable AUX VA) TruVolume Virtual:X Turns TruVolume on/off. Turns Virtual:X on/off. Bluetooth Switches to Bluetooth mode. Select an option, play or pause.
Proper Placement For the best sound experience, position the sound bar and subwoofer as shown. The sound bar should be close to ear level. Sound bar is centered below the TV. Subwoofer Note: Do not block the subwoofer port. ENG - 11...
Mode & Level Settings The LED indicator will behave differently with each function. LED Indicators are located here. Function LED Behavior Description Press the INPUT button to cycle through the available inputs. Press and hold the INPUT button on the remote control for 4 seconds to enable the auto input detect function. The LED indicator Specific inputs will show a different LED color: Input...
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Mode & Level Settings Function LED Behavior Description Press the BASS button and use the Next/Previous buttons to increase/decrease the bass Two center LEDs Bass Level level. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing level and to the bottom with indicate bass level 0.
Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set. Enable VIZIO TV remote Enable/disable the use of a VIZIO TV remote control to power on and adjust the volume VIZIO TV Remote of the sound bar. To enable/disable this function, Press and Hold the Power (...
Programming the Sound Bar You can program your sound bar to accept TV remote IR commands. Function LED Behavior Description Press the OK and Volume Down buttons at the same time to put the sound Waiting to learn: Learn Volume Down bar into learning mode.
Bluetooth Pairing To pair the sound bar with a Bluetooth device: Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote control for three (3) seconds. Search for the sound bar (SB3221n) 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 devices 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 your device should remain paired (within range). If the source is changed back to Bluetooth, any paired Bluetooth device will reconnect automatically.
Connecting to a Voice Assistant Your sound bar can connect to a Voice Assistant (VA) device through an AUX VA or Bluetooth connection. Once connected, your sound bar will now act as the VA speaker. Features and Benefits: • Voice Assistant Dedicated Input: VA can be active on the sound bar even if the sound bar is set to a different input with audio playing.
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Connecting to a Voice Assistant Using the AUX Port to Connect (If there is no AUX port on the VA device, use a Bluetooth connection instead.) Front 1. Use a 3.5mm audio cable to connect the AUX port on the sound bar to an AUX port on your voice assistant device. 2.
Advanced Setup Digital Optical 3.5mm to USB Drive Cable RCA Cable Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop Media Player Game Console Supports .WAV and .MP3 file format playback only. ENG - 20...
Angle Pairing means to wirelessly connect. The subwoofer has already been paired with the sound bar by VIZIO. However, the subwoofer may need to be re-linked to the sound bar if there is no sound coming from the subwoofer. ON / OFF...
Wall-mounting Front Insert the two wall-mount screws in the sound bar screw holes and then tighten with a Phillips screwdriver. Wall-mount Screw Holes Back of Sound Bar Back * Do not use any of the included screws for the wall mount installation. These are not intended for mounting. Side Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV.
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Wall-mounting Screw the U-shaped bracket into the wall using the marked holes. Choose the screw type and length appropriate to your home’s construction. If in doubt, consult a professional installer. Bracket Screw (Not included with sound bar) Suggested screw size: 3.5 mm diameter, 1.63"...
Customized Support Get assistance quickly with your information on hand. News and Offers Take advantage of the latest news and special offers from VIZIO. Updates and Enhancements Stay up-to-date with important product updates and notifications. More questions? Find answers at: SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM...
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. •...
By using this VIZIO product, you accept all VIZIO Terms and Conditions, including all the Terms of Warranty, BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, and Class Action Waiver. If you do not agree to the terms of this warranty, do not use the VIZIO product and, within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase, return it for a refund to the authorized retailer where you purchased it.
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If you feel VIZIO has not met its obligations under this warranty, you may attempt to resolve the issue informally with VIZIO. If you are unable to resolve the issue informally and wish to file a formal claim against VIZIO, and if you are a resident of the United States, you must submit your claim to binding arbitration according to the procedures described below, unless an exception applies.
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General No employee or agent of VIZIO may modify this warranty. If any term of this warranty, other than the class action waiver, is found to be unenforceable, that term will be severed from this warranty and all other terms will remain in effect. If the class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entire section titled “Binding Arbitration Agreement;...
All software is provided subject to software license agreements and you agree that you will be bound by such license agreements in addition to other applicable terms of use. By using the VIZIO products, you agree to the VIZIO Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The VIZIO Terms of Use and Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time and are available to view at vizio.com/terms and vizio.com/privacy, respectively.
Legal & Compliance Specifications Sound Bar: One 2.75" (70 mm) Full Range Driver for each channel (1 for left, 1 for right, ) Subwoofer: One 5.25" (133.35mm) Driver One 3.5mm Stereo Audio Bluetooth Connections: One Optical (Toslink) One USB (Supports .WAV and .MP3 format only) One 3.5mm AUX Voice Assistant Sound Pressure Level (System):...
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The Bluetooth ® word mark and Logos are registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by VIZIO, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ® Digital Surround Multi-Channel Surround Sound For DTS patents, see http:/ /patents.dts.com.
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Caution: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license‐exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications ...