Vizio S3820w-C0NA Quick Start Manual

QUICK START GUIDE

Model: S3820w-C0NA

VIZIO

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

• The wall socket should be located near your Unit and be easily accessible

• Keep your Unit away from moisture. Do not expose your Unit to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into your Unit,
unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock.

• 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.
Continued use of your Unit may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not install your Unit in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating your Unit in environments with
heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.

• Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your Unit.

• 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.

• See the important note and rating located on the back of the unit.

• WARNING - This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled
with liquid near the equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain, or moisture.

• CAUTION - Danger of explosion or fire if batteries are mistreated. Replace only with the same or specified type.

• Do not leave the batteries exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Do not disassemble the batteries or dispose of it in fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Explanation of WARNING symbols:

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of not isolated dangerous voltage within the product that may be sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

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

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

• 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.

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

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

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

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

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning your Unit. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning. Do not use a liquid or a
spray cleaner on your Unit. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

• Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility.

• When moving your Unit from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may
form in the housing. Wait before turning on your Unit to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage.

• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of your Unit and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do
not place your Unit in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push any object into the slots and openings on your Unit enclosure. Do not place any objects on the
top of your Unit. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on your Unit.

• When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into your Unit. To totally disconnect power, unplug
the power cord.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

PACKAGE CONTENTS

This Quick

Start Guide

Remote Control

with Batteries

High Definition Sound Bar

Digital Optical

Cable

Stereo RCA to 3.5mm

Audio Cable

Coaxial Audio

Cable

Power Cable

2 x Sound Bar Wall

Mount Brackets

Wall Mount

Template

2 x Wall

Mount Screws

(Size: M4 x 10)

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

Back of Sound Bar

Power Port

SUB OUT

Subwoofer Out

OPTICAL (4)

Digital Optical Audio In

DIGITAL (3)

Coaxial In

AUX (1)

Analog Audio In

AUX (2)

Analog Audio In

Service Port

Control Buttons are located here:

Back of Sound Bar

Input

Power

Volume

+

-

Bluetooth Input

(Hold to force pair, See ‘Bluetooth Pairing’ for more information.)

FIRST-TIME SETUP

*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.

1

AND CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV

CHOOSE ONE CABLE:

BETTER

GOOD

GOOD GOOD

BETTERBETTER

3.5MM TO

RCA CABLE

3.5MM TO

RCA CABLE

DIGITAL COAXIAL

CABLE**

DIGITAL OPTICAL

CABLE**

**When using either of the Digital Inputs, if there is no audio: (A) try setting the TV
output to PCM or (B) Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other source, some TVs do not
pass through digital audio.

Back of Sound Bar

3

Connect the Power Cable to
the Sound Bar.

Plug the Power Cable into

a power outlet.

2

For the best surround sound experience, position the Sound Bar as shown.

The Sound Bar should be close to ear level.

Sound Bar is centered

below the TV.

4

9

Remove the battery cover

by gently sliding it away

from the remote.

10

Insert the included batteries

and gently slide the battery

cover back into place.

11

Turn your TV on, then press the Power button

on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on.

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.

Hardware setup is complete.

Power

Input

Top Top

Volume +

Press to increase volume.

Volume –

Press to decrease volume.

USING THE REMOTE

Previous

Press to return to previous track.

(Changes Treble and Bass levels)

Power

Press to turn on or off.

Mute

Press to mute/unmute.

Input

Press to change input source.

Enter/Play/Pause

Press to select an option.
Press to play or pause.

Next

Press to skip to the next track.

(Changes Treble and Bass levels)

Treble

Press to enter treble adjustment mode.

Bass

Press to enter bass adjustment mode.

TruVolume

Press to enable/disable TruVolume.

TruSurround HD

Press to enable/disable TruSurround HD.

Bluetooth

Press to enter Bluetooth input.

(To enter force pair mode, press and hold for 5 seconds)

LED Indicators are located here:

The LED Indicators will behave differently with each button on the remote control.

Function LED Behavior Description

Input

Press the INPUT button on the remote to cycle through each available input:

• Analog Audio In - AUX (1)

• Analog Audio In - AUX (2)

• Coaxial In- Digital (3)

• Digital Optical Audio In - Optical (4)

• Bluetooth

Bluetooth Pairing

(When searching for device)

Flash from Left to Right

and back continuously.

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 S3820w) using your Bluetooth Device.
The sound bar will power down if no device is found.
Note: Set your Bluetooth device into pairing mode prior to the Sound Bar.

DTS TruVolume

On/Off

TruVolume On:

TruVolume Off:

Press the TVOL button to enable/disable TruVolume. When enabled (On), TruVolume
provides a consistent and comfortable volume level for a more enjoyable listening
experience.

DTS TruSurround

On/Off

TruSurround On:

TruSurround Off:

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.

Treble Levels

Two center LEDs indicate

Treble level 0.

Press the TREBLE button then press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the
treble level. The LED indicators will move to the right with increasing levels and to the left with
decreasing levels.

Bass Levels

Two center LEDs indicate

Bass level 0.

Press the BASS button then press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the bass
level. The LED indicators will move to the right with increasing levels and to the left with
decreasing levels.

Analog Audio In - AUX (1)

Analog Audio In - AUX (2)

Coaxial In - Digital (3)

Digital Optical Audio In -

Optical (4)

Bluetooth

LED INDICATORS

BLUETOOTH PAIRING

Back of Sound Bar

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 left to right and back again.

Once the device is paired, the LED Indicators will stop flashing.

2. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO S3820w) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, see the
documentation that came with your device.

3. Play audio from your Bluetooth device. Volume can be controlled on your source device and
the Sound Bar.

USING BLUETOOTH MODE

Your Sound Bar supports music streaming from smartphones, 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.

Maximizing Signal

A Bluetooth signal has a range of up to 30 feet. Keep in mind that Bluetooth is a compressed audio format, so
streamed music may lose some integrity when compared to a wired connection.

Try the following if your sound quality is less than optimal:

• If you hear any break-up or disconnect while streaming music from your device, move the source device

closer to the Sound Bar.

• Be sure that there are no solid obstructions in the line-of-sight between the Sound Bar and the source

device.

• Other wireless devices can affect Bluetooth range, including wireless security cameras, wireless video

baby monitors, cordless phones, and microwave ovens. Turning off or moving these devices may improve
Bluetooth range.

Your Sound Bar is not equipped with a microphone, so it cannot operate as a hands-free
device for a smartphone.

Reduce the volume levels on your device and on the Sound Bar before pressing Play. High volume
levels can damage your hearing.

ADVANCED SETUP

DIGITAL OPTICAL

CABLE

Connect up to four (4) 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.

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.

Game Console Network Media Player Tablet/MP3 Player/Laptop

3.5mm AUDIO
CABLE

DIGITAL COAXIAL

CABLE

RCA AUDIO

CABLE

Back of Sound Bar