MODEL SB4021M-A1 VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE
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. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Home Theater Sound Bar Remote Control with Battery Wireless Subwoofer Power Adapter for Sound Bar 3.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Info Display Displays volume, input, and other information. Power Press to turn on or off. Input Press to change input source. Volume Up/Down Press to increase or decrease overall volume. Power Light When Sound Bar is on, this light is on. Link LED Light Link Button Used to re-link the Subwoofer with the Sound Bar. Power Switch Press to turn on or off.
Digital Optical In Digital Coaxial In 1.85 Analog 3.5mm In Wall Mount Posts USB 1.85 USB 1.85 USB 1.
FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 1.85 BETTER BETTER GOOD DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE* DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE* GOOD 3.5MM CABLE* 3.
USB Connect the Sound Bar to your TV using one of the connection types to the left. Choose the best possible connection type. Be sure the TV port is an audio output, not an audio input.
2 3 1.85 USB 1.
6 Sound Bar is centered below the TV, close to ear level. Wireless Subwoofer is in the front corner of the room, up to 60 feet away from the Sound Bar. Bass is projected outward. For the best surround sound experience, position the speakers as shown.
7 Flip the ON/OFF Switch to ON.
8 Power Turn your TV on, then press the Power button on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on. Press the Input button on the remote until your connection type is displayed. Push repeatedly to cycle through input sources (Analog In, Coaxial In, Optical In, and USB). Input 9 Setup is complete. If there is no sound coming from the Sound Bar or Subwoofer, or if you experience other issues, turn to page 18 for help and troubleshooting tips.
USING THE REMOTE Power Press to turn on or off. Volume Up Press to increase overall system volume. Play/Pause Press to play or pause track. Rewind/Previous Press and hold to rewind. Press to go to last track. Fast Forward/Next Press and hold to fast forward. Press to advance to next track. Volume Down Press to decrease overall system volume. Mute Press to turn the sound on or off. Input Press to output audio from the selected device port. Press repeatedly to cycle through available inputs.
EXTENDED FUNCTIONS USING BUTTON COMBINATIONS Mute/Unmute = Volume Up + Volume Down Press and hold both buttons for 1 second to mute/ unmute your Sound Bar. + + Factory Reset = Power + Volume Up + Volume Down Press and hold all 3 buttons for 10 seconds to return + your Sound Bar to its factory default settings.
WALL MOUNTING THE SOUND BAR 1 OUND LEAVE BARTHIS ANDSPACE YOURBETWE TV Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws from the Sound Bar stands. Reinsert the screws for safekeeping. Save the stands for future use. 2 MARK HERE TEMPLATE NE 12 MARK HERE WALL MO Place the included wall mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the locations of the 4 bracket holes using a pencil.
3 The screws and anchors depicted are not included. The appropriate screws and anchors will depend on the material of your wall. Be sure that the screws and/or anchors you use are securely fastened and can support the weight of the Sound Bar. Recommended screw diameter: 4mm Recommended screw length: 8mm or greater Attach the brackets to the wall as shown. Gently hang the Sound Bar on the brackets using the wall mount posts on the back of the Bar. 4 USB 1.85 1.
RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFER AND SOUND BAR 1 You may need to re-link the Subwoofer to the Sound Bar if there is no sound coming from the Subwoofer and the orange light on the rear of the Subwoofer is either blinking or not lit. 2 Press and hold the INPUT button on the top of the Sound Bar for 5 seconds. The Sound Bar will display Pairing. 14 3 Press and hold the LINK button on the back of the Subwoofer until the Sound Bar displays Paired.
REPLACING THE REMOTE BATTERY 1 2 Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the slot as shown. Gently push down on the tab, then press and pull downward on the battery cover to open. When replacing an old battery with a new CR2032, be sure that the + sign on the battery is facing up. Push the battery cover until it clicks back into place. PROGRAMMING YOUR UNIVERSAL REMOTE Many universal remote controls can be programmed to control your Sound Bar.
ADVANCED SETUP Connect up to four 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. USB 1.85 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. 16 DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE* DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE* Game Console Network Media Player 3.
VIZIO RECOMMENDS ONE POWERFUL MOVIE MACHINE 3D BLU-RAY™ PLAYER WITH WIRELESS INTERNET APPS The VIZIO 3D Blu-ray™ Player with Wireless Internet Apps delivers breathtaking 3D and 1080p Full HD video performance with up to 7.1 channels of crystal-clear digital surround sound. It’s stylishly slim with an easy slot-load design so there’s no waiting for a tray to eject. Builtin Wi-Fi delivers easy wireless access to on-demand movies, TV shows, music, and more.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT There is no power. There is no sound from the Sound Bar. There is no sound coming from the Subwoofer. I hear buzzing or humming. How do I listen to SRS TruSurround or Dolby Digital? I would like to adjust the sound on the Subwoofer and Sound Bar. I want to return my Sound Bar to factory settings. 18 • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. • Ensure the power cords are securely connected. • Turn the Subwoofer power switch to ON.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? LET US HELP! YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. We can help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • And More Phone: (877) 878-4946 (TOLL-FREE) Email: techsupport@VIZIO.com Web: www.VIZIO.
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 a residential installation.
© 2012 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
