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Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SMARTCAST

 SOUND BAR  

Your sound bar is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock 

or fire. To prevent your sound bar from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, 

use, and maintenance of your sound bar. Read the following safety instructions before operating your sound bar.  eep these 

instructions in a safe place for future reference.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to your sound 

bar.

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Read these instructions.

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eep these instructions.

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Heed all warnings.

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Follow all instructions.

•  Do not use this apparatus near water.

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Clean only with dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  including amplifiers  that produce 

heat.

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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the 

other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your 

safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they 

exit from the apparatus.

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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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nplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 

power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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nplug the power cord before cleaning your sound bar. 

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hen moving your sound bar from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form in the 

housing.  ait before turning on your sound bar to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. 

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A distance of at least three feet should be maintained between your sound bar and any heat source, such as a radiator, heater, oven, 

amplifier etc. Do not install your sound bar close to smoke. Operating your sound bar close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or 

electric shock.

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Do not place your sound bar in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

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Do not place any objects on the top of your sound bar. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill 

liquids on your sound bar.

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Your sound bar should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of 

power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

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Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your sound bar. This may compromise the integrity of the sound bar. The manufacturer’s 

warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations.

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The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. For more information, contact your dealer.

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hen connected to a power outlet, power is always  owing into your sound bar. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.

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Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. 

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The wall socket should be installed near your sound bar and easily accessible.

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Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your sound bar. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or 

electric shock.

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Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms.

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nplug your sound bar during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect your sound bar 

from damage due to power surges.

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Do not attempt to repair or service your sound bar yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, 

electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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ARNING:  eep your sound bar away from moisture. Do not expose your sound bar to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into 

your sound bar, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock.

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Do not use your sound bar 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 sound bar yourself. 

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Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your sound bar is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components 

may function abnormally.  nplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of your sound bar 

may cause fire or electric shock.

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Do not install your sound bar in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating your sound bar in environments with heavy 

dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.

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Follow instructions for moving your sound bar. Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your 

sound bar.

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hen unplugging your sound bar, hold the AC/DC power adapter, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires 

inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock.  hen your sound bar will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the 

power cord.

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To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. 

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Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote 

control or injure the operator. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer:

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The power cord fails or frays. 

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Liquid sprays or any object drops into your sound bar. 

•  Your sound bar is exposed to rain or other moisture.

•  Your sound bar is dropped or damaged in any way.

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The performance of your sound bar changes substantially.

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This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the 

apparatus.

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The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

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CA TION - These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not 

perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

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The lightning  ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence 

of uninsulated DANGERO S VOLTAGE within the product’s enclosure that may be of su cient magnitude to constitute 

a risk of electrical shock to persons.

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Summary of Contents for SB3830-D0

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL SB4451 C0 SB3851 D0 SB3831 D0 SB3830 D0 Sound bar appearance may vary...

Page 2: ...r To totally disconnect power unplug the power cord Do not overload power strips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock The wall socket should be installed near your soun...

Page 3: ...additional SmartCast Devices 16 Renaming an Input 19 Renaming Devices on the Input Menu 20 Adjusting Audio Settings 21 Using the Audio Menu 22 Adjusting System Settings 23 Viewing System Information 2...

Page 4: ...in one view without having to switch back and forth between those apps or sources And then just tap to cast and listen on your VIZIO Sound Bar from anywhere in your home It works over WiFi so you can...

Page 5: ...e the input to Cast PAIRING A DEVICE WITH THE SOUND BAR Need help setting up the sound bar Refer to the printed Quick Start Guide included for detailed instructions on how to setup your new sound bar...

Page 6: ...d enter your password A blue LED on your sound bar confirms a wireless connection 5 Use your device to name your sound bar 6 Take a moment to read the VIZIO Terms of Service and Privacy Policy as well...

Page 7: ...e your device to register your sound bar If you do not wish to register tap Skip in the lower left corner 8 The First Time setup is complete The VIZIO SmartCast App is displayed Sound bar appearance m...

Page 8: ...and enjoy what you love REGISTER FOR A MYVIZIO ACCOUNT 1 Launch the VIZIO SmartCast app To take full advantage of the VIZIO SmartCast app VIZIO recommends you register for a MyVIZIO account 2 Tap Crea...

Page 9: ...MyVIZIO account the home page of the SmartCast app is displayed Search Device Settings Volume Controls Device Input Device Power Menu Device Menu The Device Menu is available throughout the SmartCast...

Page 10: ...ent categorized into TV Shows Movies Music Live TV Kids and Live Streams You can also access these categorizes by tapping the button in the top left corner Please Note Only content in the Music catego...

Page 11: ...2 11 USER PROFILE SETTINGS Every user can register their very own user profile MyVIZIO Facebook or Google To access the Profile page 1 Tap the button to reveal the side menu 2 Tap ie rofile...

Page 12: ...account settings page You can change the First Name Last Name E mail Address and password by tapping on each of them To edit profile settings 1 From the Profile page tap Edit rofile You can edit the...

Page 13: ...ic you can also browse directly from the SmartCast app 1 Tap on Music from the Home page 2 Music will be organized into several collections scroll up and down to reveal additional collection You can p...

Page 14: ...n Now Online feed and tap the play button C For On Demand Select a source and tap the play button Your content begins playing on your SmartCast device The Device Menu is displayed allowing you to cont...

Page 15: ...the Home page to your preference Please Note Only content in the Music category can be cast to the sound bars To add or remove a category 1 From the Home page tap on the button and select Manage Categ...

Page 16: ...Cast devices 1 From the Home page tap on the button and select Device Settings 2 The VIZIO Devices menu is displayed Tap ADD NEW DEVICE and follow the on screen instructions to pair your SmartCast dev...

Page 17: ...st device From the VIZIO Devices menu tap on the button and tap Remove to remove the SmartCast device from the SmartCast App To modify SmartCast device settings From the VIZIO Devices menu tap on the...

Page 18: ...3 18 To change your SmartCast device name From the Sound Bar Settings menu tap on Device Name and enter a new name Tap Save when you are done...

Page 19: ...enu From the Speaker Settings menu tap on Inputs The Inputs menu is displayed OR From the Device Menu tap on the button The Speaker Settings menu is displayed Then tap on Inputs to access the Inputs m...

Page 20: ...oard to enter your custom label When you are done tap Save You can rename the inputs to make them easier to recognize on the Input menu For example if you have a Stereo Receiver connected to the HDMI...

Page 21: ...To access the Audio settings menu From the Speaker Settings menu tap on Audio The Audio menu is displayed OR From the Device Menu tap on the button The Speaker Settings menu is displayed Then tap on A...

Page 22: ...e balance level on each side Subwoofer Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer EQ Toggles between two preset equalizersettings MusicandMovie Surround Sound turns Surround SoundOnorO Whenenabled On all inp...

Page 23: ...ccess the System settings menu From the Sound Bar Settings menu tap on System The System menu is displayed OR From the Device Menu tap on the button The Sound Bar Settings menu is displayed Then tap o...

Page 24: ...lts From the System menu tap System Information The System Information menu is displayed System Information Network Information ULI Information Service Check For service technician use only Viewing Sy...

Page 25: ...menu tapSpeaker test Select the channel you would like to test The sound bar can perform a sound test to ensure all channels are functioning Performing a Speaker Test To perform a speaker test hen act...

Page 26: ...Note this option only available on models that include a subwoofer Pairing a Subwoofer To Pair a Subwoofer to the sound bar From the System menu tap Reset to Defaults Tap Yes to confirm Resetting the...

Page 27: ...ess the Network settings menu From the Sound Bar Settings menu tap on Network The Network menu is displayed OR From the Device Menu tap on the button The Sound Bar Settings menu is displayed Then tap...

Page 28: ...ble you will not see the wireless network connection menu You must disconnect the Ethernet cable to set up a wireless network connection Changing the Manual Setup Settings Advanced users can fine tune...

Page 29: ...The wireless Wi Fi MAC address may be needed to connect your display to your network using Wi Fi The security settings on your router may require you to enter the sound bar s MAC address in the router...

Page 30: ...rom the Network menu tap Test Connection The Test Connection menu is displayed 2 When the test is complete your connection results are displayed To test your network connection Testing your Network Co...

Page 31: ...day Sunday 9 AM TO 6 PM CST Live Chat Support Available Do You Have Questions Find Answers At SUPPORT VIZIO COM Take A Moment To Register Your Product At VIZIO COM PRODUCT REGISTRATION REGISTER YOUR V...

Page 32: ...el System 103 dB re uency Res onse System 40 Hz 20 KHz oltage 120 VAC 60 Hz Com liance cCSAus FCC CAN ICES 3 SB3851 D0 Sound Bar Two 2 75 Full Range Drivers for Each Channel 2 for left 2 for right Two...

Page 33: ...et RJ45 Sound ressure Level System 101 dB re uency Res onse System 50 Hz 20 KHz oltage 120 VAC 60 Hz Com liance cCSAus FCC CAN ICES 3 SB3830 D0 Sound Bar Two 2 75 Full Range Drivers for Each Channel 2...

Page 34: ...Satisfied With Service 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 an...

Page 35: ...OR DEFECTIVE GOODS NO MATTER WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT VIZIO MAY AT ITS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OPTION AND IN ITS DISCRETION REPAIR OR REPLACE YOUR PRODUCT OR REFUND ITS PURCHASE PRI...

Page 36: ...Disposal and Recycling You must dispose of this product properly according to local laws and regulations Because this product contains electronic compo nents and a battery it must be disposed of separ...

Page 37: ...patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS TruSurround is a trademark of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rig...

Page 38: ...2016 VIZIO INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 160718AD US NC...

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