Vizio SB3621ns-H8 User manual

USER MANUAL
Model: SB3621ns-H8
VIZIO 36" 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Bluetooth
Please read this guide before using the product.

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Your Unit is designed and manufactured to operate within dened design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or re. 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 ampliers) 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 t
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 specied by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 qualied 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 o the power before connecting other components to your Unit.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning your Unit. A damp cloth is sucient 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 re, 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 re or electric shock. Never spill liquids on your Unit.
• Always place the subwoofer on a at, level surface.
• Do not block the subwoofer ports. Allow for 1-2 inches of space around all sides for ventilation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• WARNING: Exposure to loud sounds can damage your hearing causing hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears). With continued
exposure to loud noises, ears may become accustomed to the sound level, which may result in permanent damage to hearing without any noticeable
discomfort.
• When connected to a power outlet, power is always owing into your Unit. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in re 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 re 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 re 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
re 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 re 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 re or shock hazard, do not place any container lled with liquid near the equipment (such
as a vase or ower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain, or moisture.
• CAUTION - Danger of explosion or re if batteries are mistreated. Replace only with the same or specied 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 re.
• Where the MAINS plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lighting ash 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 sucient 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.
Warning: This equipment is a Class II or
double insulated electrical appliance. It has
been designed in such a way that it does
not require a safety connection to electrical
earth.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Package Contents................................................................................................5
Controls and Connections ..................................................................................6
First-Time Setup.................................................................................................10
Using the Remote..............................................................................................14
Proper Placement..............................................................................................15
LED Indicators....................................................................................................17
Using Button Combinations .............................................................................21
Programming the Sound Bar ...........................................................................22
Bluetooth Audio Pairing....................................................................................23
Using Bluetooth Mode ......................................................................................24
Advanced Setup.................................................................................................25
Connecting a Subwoofer .................................................................................26
Wall-Mounting the Sound Bar..........................................................................27
Help & Troubleshooting....................................................................................31
Limited Warranty...............................................................................................32
Specications.....................................................................................................35
Legal & Compliance...........................................................................................36

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
VIZIO
Sound Bar
Wall Mount Template
Stereo RCA to
3.5mm Audio Cable
2 x Wall
Mount Screws
2 x Wall
Mount Brackets
(Sound Bar)
2 x Power Cables
Digital Optical
Cable
Wireless Subwoofer
Coaxial Audio
Cable
Remote Control
with 2x AAA Batteries
User Manual 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm
Audio Cable

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
*Supports .WAV and .MP3 le format playback only.
Front
Top
Back
Side
Angle
Back of Sound Bar
Power Port
AUX
Analog Audio In
(Stereo 3.5mm)
USB*
USB In

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Angle
OPTICAL
Digital Optical Audio In
DIGITAL
Coaxial In

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Top of Sound Bar
Input Press to change
the audio source.
Volume Increase or decrease
the loudness of the audio.
Power Press to turn
sound bar on or o.
Bluetooth Input Hold to pair.
(See ‘Bluetooth Audio Pairing’
for more information.)
Front
Top
Back
Side
Angle
Front
Top
Back
Side

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Back of Subwoofer
Power Port Power Button
LED Indicator

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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.
HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE
Installation Guide | Models:
AND CONNECT
IT TO YOUR TV
1CHOOSE ONE CABLE*
Back of Sound Bar
3.5MM TO
RCA CABLE
GOODGOOD
OR OR
DIGITAL COAXIAL
CABLE†
BETTERBETTER
BETTERBETTER
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.

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2Connect the power cable to the sound bar AC
IN as shown.
Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
The sound bar will automatically 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.**
Front
Top
Back
Side
Angle
Back of Sound Bar
HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE
Installation Guide | Models:
*Occurs only during rst-time set up.
**Auto detect function only occurs once when the sound bar is rst powered on. To enable this feature again, you must do a Factory Reset (see the Using Button
Combinations section for more information) or press and hold the INPUT button for 3 seconds.
Tip: Pressing the INPUT button will stop
the auto detect function.

HOME THEATER DISPLAY | QUICK START GUIDE
Installation Guide | Models:
4
Plug the power cable into
a power outlet.
Connect a power cable
to the subwoofer.
3
The subwoofer should
automatically power on and
link to the sound bar when
plugged in. The LED will glow
to solid to conrm.
5
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Back of Subwoofer

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6
Remove the battery cover by gently
sliding it away from the remote.
7
Insert the included batteries and gently
slide the battery cover back into place.
8You can press the INPUT button to switch between audio sources.
For example, if you connected your TV to AUX, set the sound bar
to AUX.
Top
Top
When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing
the batteries that came with this remote with
two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries.
InputPower

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USING THE REMOTE
Volume +/-
Press to increase and
decrease volume.
Previous
Press to return to previous track.
(Changes audio settings in Menu)
Menu
Press to access the menu
settings.
Mute
Press to mute/unmute.
Power
Press to turn on or o.
Enter/Play/Pause
Press to select an option.
Press to play or pause.
Next
Press to skip to the next track.
(Changes audio settings in
Menu)
Display
Displays Sound Bar Settings
Input
*Press to change the input source
Up/Down
Press to cycle through settings
and options
*Press INPUT then Previous to select previous input.
Press INPUT then Next to select Bluetooth input.

*Press INPUT then Previous to select previous input.
Press INPUT then Next to select Bluetooth input.
PROPER PLACEMENT
For the best surround sound experience, position the sound bar and subwoofer as shown. The sound bar
should be close to ear level. You'll get the best sound eect if your ceiling is at and 7.5 ft to 12 ft high.
OPTION 1
If your couch permits, you can place the subwoofer underneath it.
Note: Do not block the
subwoofer port. Port should be
facing the front of the couch.
Subwoofer
Note: Make sure there is sucient room to freely place the
subwoofer underneath your couch. Do not place the couch
directly on top of the subwoofer if there isn't enough room.
Sound bar is centered
below the TV.

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Note: Do not block the subwoofer port.
Sound bar is centered
below the TV.
Subwoofer
OPTION 2
You can also stand the subwoofer upright with the ports facing out.

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Press the Menu button and use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on
the remote to access the dierent functions and acoustic settings
of the sound bar. Each function and setting will be displayed on
the remote control’s LCD display. The LED Indicators will behave
dierently with each function.
LED INDICATORS
LED Indicators are located here.
Front
Top
Back
Side
Angle
Function LED Behavior Description
Input
Press the Input button on the remote to cycle through the available inputs:
• Analog Audio In - AUX Stereo 3.5mm
• Coaxial In - Digital
• Digital Optical Audio In - Optical
• Bluetooth
• USB In - USB
Bluetooth
Pairing
Press the Enter button on the remote. The Sound Bar will be discoverable for
15 minutes. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB3621) 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/O
Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable TruVolume. When enabled
(On), TruVolume provides a consistent and comfortable volume level for a
more enjoyable listening experience.
(When searching for device)
Flash from the bottom to the
top and back continuously.
TruVolume On
TruVolume O
Analog Audio In - AUX
Coaxial In - Digital
Digital Optical Audio In
Optical
Bluetooth
USB In - USB
TruVol
BT Pair

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Function LED Behavior Description
Equalizer Mode
Press the Next/Previous button to toggle between three preset equalizer
settings, Movie, or Music. Note: Movie mode is on by default
Treble Level
Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the treble level.
The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing levels and to the
bottom with decreasing levels.
Bass Levels
Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the bass level.
The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing levels and to the
bottom with decreasing levels.
Subwoofer Levels
Press the Next/Previous button to increase/decrease the level of the
subwoofer. The LED indicators will move to the top with increasing levels
and to the bottom with decreasing levels.
Note: Decreasing the level to the minimum turns o the subwoofer.
When a Dolby Digital
signal is detected.
Dolby Digital is only available on either the Coaxial In or Digital Optical
Audio In inputs. When a Dolby Digital signal is detected, the Dolby Digital
indicator LED will light up for 3 seconds before fading away.
TV Remote Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable VIZIO TV Remotes.
When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the
Sound Bar (using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume.
Two center LEDs indicate
Treble level 0.
Two center LEDs indicate
Bass level 0.
Dolby Digital
Indicator LED
Movie
Music
Two center LEDs indicate
sub level 0.
EQ
Treble
Bass
Subwoofer
VZtv Rmt
TV Remote
On
TV Remote
O

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Function LED Behavior Description
Program Remote
−−
Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to toggle and select and pro-
gram your TV remote to control the Volume Down, Volume Up, and Mute
functions on your Sound Bar. See the Programming the Soundbar section
for more information.
Eco Power On/O
Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Eco Power Mode. When
enabled (On), the Sound Bar will go into standby after a period of inactivity.
The Sound Bar will automatically turn o when no audio signal is detected.
O disables this feature.
Speaker Test
—
Press the Play/Pause button to activate the speaker test function. A voice
will begin calling out each speaker beginning with left . (Left, Right, and
Subwoofer-white noise). If any of these are missing, check the connection
and run the speaker test function again.
Reset
−−
Press the Next/Previous and Play buttons to select and reset your Sound
Bar to the factory default settings. All paired Bluetooth devices will be un-
paired. All programmed IR remote codes will also be removed. See the Reset
to Factory Default Settings section for more information.
Night Mode On/O
Press the Next/Previous button to enable/disable Night Mode. When en-
abled (On), the Sound Bar will lower bass frequency levels to provide a more
quiet environment (ideal for apartment living and homes with sleeping
children).
Mute Press the Mute button to mute/unmute the Sound Bar. When muted, the
LED indicators will slowly pulse.
Eco Power
On
Eco Power
O
Night Mode
On
Prg Remote
EcoPwr
Spkr Test
Reset No
Night Night Mode
O
Mute

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Function LED Behavior Description
Power LED
−−
Turns the Power Indicator LED light o and on while in use. Press the Next/
Previous buttons to toggle between On and O.
Virtual:X
VRT:X
Virtual sound technology that simulates the eect of having overhead
sound. Press the Next/Previous buttons to toggle between On and O.
PwrLED
Virtual: X On
Virtual: X O