VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE SB2821-D6 Please read this guide before using the product.
Safety Information 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. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning your Unit. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning.
• When unplugging your Unit, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the 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 cord. • To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. • Insert the remote control batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarity may cause the battery to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator.
Table of Contents Package Contents...............................................................................................................5 Remote Control...................................................................................................................6 Inserting and replacing batteries....................................................................................................7 Controls & Connections.............................................................................
Package Contents High Definition Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Power Cables Remote Control with 2 x AAA Batteries Coaxial Audio Cable 2 x Sound Bar Wall Mount Brackets Quick Start Guide Stereo RCA to 3.
Remote Control 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. Power - Press to turn the sound bar on or off. Input - Press to change input source. Bluetooth - Press to enter Bluetooth input. 4. 5. 6. Volume (+/-) - Press to increase and decrease volume levels. Enter/Play/Pause - Press to select an option. Press to play or pause. Previous - Press to return to previous track. 7. Next - Press to skip to the next track. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. TruVolume - Press to enable/disable TruVolume.
Inserting and replacing batteries. Two AAA batteries are included for you to use with the basic remote control. To insert/replace the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it away from the remote. 2. Insert two AAA batteries (included). Be sure to align the + and - signs on the batteries and remote. 3. Replace the battery cover. WARNING: keep the remote control batteries away from children. It may cause choking and/or lead to a fire or chemical burn if mishandled.
Controls & Connections 4 1 English - 8 2 3 1. Power - Press to turn sound bar on or off. 2. Input - Press to change the audio source. 3. Bluetooth Input - Hold to pair. (See Bluetooth Pairing for more information) 4. Volume - Increase or decrease the loudness of the audio.
Back of Sound Bar 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. DC IN - Power Port 2. USB - USB In 3. Optical - Digital Optical Audio in 4. Digital - Coaxial In 5. AUX - Analog Audio In (Stereo RCA) 6. AUX - Analog Audio In (Stereo 3.
First-Time Setup 1 CHOOSE ONE CABLE Back of Sound Bar GOOD OR BETTER BETTER BETTER GOOD GOOD DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE* DIGITAL COAXIAL CABLE* RCA TO 3.5MM CABLE 3.5MM TO RCA CABLE 2 English - 10 AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV 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.
3 Connect the included power adapter to the Sound Bar DC IN as shown. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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. For example, if you connected your TV to Input 1, set the Sound Bar to Input 1. Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will stop the auto detect function.
LED Indicators LED Indicators are located here. Function LED Behavior Description Bluetooth USB In - USB (6) Coaxial In - Digital (3) Digital Optical Audio In Optical (4) Analog Audio In - AUX (2) Input Analog Audio In - AUX (1) Press the INPUT button on the remote to cycle through the available inputs: • Analog Audio In - AUX Stereo RCA (1) • Analog Audio In - AUX Stereo 3.
Function DTS TruSurround On/Off Treble LED Behavior TruSurround On TruSurround Off Description Press the TSHD button to enable/disable DTS TruSurround. When enabled (On), all inputs will produce virtual surround sound. When disabled (Off), all sources will playback in stereo. Levels Two center LEDs indicate Treble level 0. Press the TREBLE button then press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the treble level.
Bluetooth Pairing To pair the Sound Bar with a Bluetooth device: 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Sound Bar or the Bluetooth button on the remote for five (5) seconds. 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 bottom to top and back again. 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.
Using Bluetooth Mode Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from smart phones, tablets, and computers 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, as long as you stay within range of the Sound Bar, your device should remain paired, even if you change the input on the Sound Bar.
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. 1 2 Back of Subwoofer 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.
Using Button Combinations Buttons are located here. There are 3 functions that are triggered by 3 different button combinations on the Sound Bar. Function Factory Reset LED Behavior All 12 LEDs will flash 3 times 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. Note: This will erase all settings and preferences that you have set.
Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar 1 Back of Sound Bar Wall-Mount Screw Holes Insert the two wall-mount screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. 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, drywall anchors (for drywall), or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls). Screws for attaching the brackets to the wall are not included. Choose the screw type and length appropriate to your home’s construction. If in doubt, consult a professional installer. If you are unfamiliar with power tools or the layout of electrical wiring in the walls of your home, consult a professional installer. English - 22 21.8 7 in (55.
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Help Topics There is no power. • Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the top of your Sound Bar. • 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.
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Regulatory Information 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.
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