VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE SB2821-D6 Please read this guide before using the product.
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Safety Information Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and • Unplug the power cord before cleaning your Unit. A damp cloth is sufficient for misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your Unit from being damaged, cleaning.
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• When unplugging your Unit, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the Explanation of WARNING symbols: power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When your Unit will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to cord.
Table of Contents Package Contents ......................5 Remote Control ........................6 Inserting and replacing batteries....................7 Controls & Connections ....................8 First-Time Setup .........................10 LED Indicators ........................15 Bluetooth Pairing .......................17 Using Bluetooth Mode ......................18 Reconnecting the Subwoofer ..................19 Using Button Combinations .....................20 Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar ..................21 Help Topics .........................25 Legal Information &...
Package Contents High Definition Sound Bar Remote Control with Quick Start Guide with Wireless Subwoofer 2 x AAA Batteries 2 x Power Cables Coaxial Audio Cable Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Digital Optical Cable Audio Cable 2 x Sound Bar 2 x Wall Wall Mount Template Wall Mount Brackets Mount Screws...
Remote Control Power - Press to turn the sound bar on or off. Input - Press to change input source. Bluetooth - Press to enter Bluetooth input. (To enter force pair mode, press and hold for 5 seconds) Volume (+/-) - Press to increase and decrease volume levels. Enter/Play/Pause - Press to select an option.
2. Insert two AAA batteries (included). Be sure to align the + and - signs on the batteries and remote. 3. Replace the battery cover. When needed, VIZIO recommends WARNING: keep the remote control replacing the batteries that came batteries away from children.
Controls & Connections Power - Press to turn sound bar on or off. Input - Press to change the audio source. Bluetooth Input - Hold to pair. (See Bluetooth Pairing for more information) Volume - Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio.
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Back of Sound Bar DC IN - Power Port USB - USB In Optical - Digital Optical Audio in Digital - Coaxial In AUX - Analog Audio In (Stereo RCA) AUX - Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.5mm) English - 9...
First-Time Setup CHOOSE ONE CABLE Back of Sound Bar GOOD BETTER BETTER BETTER GOOD GOOD DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE RCA TO 3.5MM CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE AND CONNECT Note: 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 included power adapter to the Sound Bar DC IN as shown. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. English - 11...
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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. English - 12...
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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. The Subwoofer should be placed in a corner of the room. Subwoofer Sound Bar is centered below the TV. English - 13...
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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 until an audio source is detected.* You can press the INPUT button to switch between audio sources.
Press and hold the button on the remote. The Sound Bar will be discoverable for 15 minutes. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB2821) using your Bluetooth Device. The sound (When searching for device) Bluetooth bar will power down if no device is found.
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Function LED Behavior Description TruSurround On Press the TSHD button to enable/disable DTS TruSurround. When enabled (On), all inputs will produce virtual DTS TruSurround On/Off surround sound. When disabled (Off), all sources will playback in stereo. TruSurround Off Treble Press the TREBLE button then press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the treble level. The LED Two center LEDs indicate Treble level 0.
Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop flashing. 2. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB2821) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation that came with the device.
Using Bluetooth Mode Maximizing Signal Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from smart phones, tablets, and computers with A Bluetooth signal has a range of up to 30 feet. Bluetooth capability. Device compatibility will Keep in mind that Bluetooth is a compressed audio vary, see your device’s documentation for more format, so streamed music may lose some integrity information.
Reconnecting the Subwoofer 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. What does pairing mean? Pairing means to wirelessly connect.
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, Press and Hold the...
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. English - 21...
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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 Topics • 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.
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Regulatory Information FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement RF Exposure Information NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
VIZIO. If you are unable to resolve the issue informally and wish Your Obligations Before Service to file a formal claim against VIZIO, and if you are a resident of the United States, you must You must obtain pre-authorization before sending your product to a VIZIO service center.
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FORTH ABOVE. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW The filing fees to begin and carry out arbitration will be shared between you and VIZIO, but LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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VIZIO’s Responsibilities The warrantor under this warranty is VIZIO Sales & Marketing Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. If VIZIO determines that a product is covered by this warranty, VIZIO will (at its option) repair How Long This Warranty Lasts or replace it, or refund the purchase price to you.
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General No employee or agent of VIZIO may modify this warranty. If any term of this warranty is found to be unenforceable, that term will be severed from this warranty and all other terms will remain in effect. This warranty applies to the maximum extent not prohibited by law.
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