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TCL LCD TV L40FHDM11 User Guide http://www.manuallib.com/file/2608299 From ManualLib.com ManualLib.com collects and classifies the global product instrunction manuals to help users access anytime and anywhere, helping users make better use of products. Home: http://www.manuallib.com/ Chinese: http://www.shuomingshuku.com/ This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2608299...
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LCD TV User’s Guide For use with model: L40FHDM11 Need Assistance? Please visit our website at www.tclusa.com or call 1-877-300-8837. This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2608299...
Important Information This symbol indicates that this product incorporates CAUTION double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing, use only RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. identical replacement parts. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug point where it exits from the component.
Table of Contents Chapter 3 - Using the Remote Control Important Information ......2 Important Safety Instructions....3 Remote Control Buttons ......19 Chapter 4 - Using the TV Menu Chapter 1 - Connections and Setup Using the Menu System ......20 Before Initial Setup .........5 Picture Menu ...........20 Protect Against Power Surges.....5 Picture Settings........20...
Chapter 1 - Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup Protect Against Power Surges Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. Instructions. Safety Information circulate freely. harm other components. Avoid Audio Interference of straight down the middle.
Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Step 1 Step 2 Remove the table stand which is carton and place it face down on the a screwdriver to remove the screw screen. Step 3 CAUTION ! Attach the table stand to the bottom screwdriver to tighten the M8 screw and four M4 screws.
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Step 2 above). Purchase a VESA 400 x 400, M6 screw 400x400 refers to the fact that the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 400mm vertically. Notes: Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall. Caution: This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2608299...
Explanation of Jacks and Buttons on TV components. Rear Panel HDMI IN 3 AUDIO-L HDMI/DVI IN 1 DVI/PC AUDIO VIDEO PC IN AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO/VIDEO AUDIO-R COMPONENT IN 1 (AV1) IN (CMPT) ANTENNA/CABLE IN ANTENNA/CABLE IN Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box. AUDIO (R/L) OUT availble in USB mode) AUDIO/VIDEO (AV1) INPUT...
HEADPHONES ( ) Allow you to connect headphones to USB ( Allows you to connect a compatible mass storage device HDMI IN 2 Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable box, AUDIO/VIDEO IN 2 (AV2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO IN 2 white.
Obtain the Signal service to obtain the signal. What You Need Antenna (Rabbit Ears) Or Outdoor Antenna with Coaxial Cable Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Cable Service Plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT You are ready to receive your cable channels.
Choose Your Connections appropriate pages to connect your components. Note: No cables are supplied with this unit. Please purchase the necessary cables. A high-speed Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to... AUDIO/VIDEO IN 1 (AV1) VIDEO page 12 AUDIO Audio L and R COMPONENT IN (CMPT) page 12 AUDIO...
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Connecting a Comp 2. Connect the yellow video cable to the (AV 1) VIDEO (AV 2) VIDEO 3. Connect the red and white audio cables to the (AV 1 or AV 2 5. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT button repeatedly to select AV 1 or AV 2.
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carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. HDMI IN 2 HDMI/DVI IN 1 HDMI IN 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT button repeatedly to select HDMI 2 (or HDMI 1 or HDMI 3).
PC Connection PC IN VGA 2. Connect an audio cable to the PC AUDIO IN 4. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT button repeatedly to select PC. To PC VIDEO IN (VGA) Rear of this unit VGA cable...
Complete the Initial Setup Set the Menu Language Initial Setup Language Please select your language: English preferred language for the menu system. If English is Español your preferred language, press the OK button on the Français remote control. To select another language use the down arrow button ( ) until that language is selected then press OK or the right arrow button ( ) to proceed to the next screen.
Auto Channel Scan Initial Setup Tuner 1. On the Tuner screen, select either Antenna or Cable. Please select your tuner mode: Antenna Cable Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to continue to the next screen. Note: If you are using a satellite or cable set-top box, you do not have to complete the Channel Search.
Chapter 2 - Understanding the Basics Turning the TV On and Off 2. Press 3. Press Note: When your TV is in Standby Mode, it is still receiving some power. To completely disconnect the power, unplug the power cord. Selecting the Video Input Source Input INPUT on the remote control.
Screen Formats FORMAT button on your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing. The format changes as you press the FORMAT button, and the format type is displayed at the top left of the screen. there are bars on the screen, press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the FORMAT repeatedly to cycle through the available display formats.
Chapter 3 - Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons 1. MEDIA – Press the MEDIA button to enter the USB menu directly. MEDIA 2. Alphanumeric Buttons – Using these buttons, enter channel numbers. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or let the entry timeout).
Chapter 4 - Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your Picture 1. Press the MENU button to open the main menu. Picture Preset Vibrant 2. Use the up and down arrows ( ) to highlight an Brightness option and press the OK button or the right arrow ( ) to...
Tint - This option adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Color Temperature - Use the left or right arrow ( ) to adjust the color temperature from cool to warm. Advanced Settings Light Sensor – When activated, this feature monitors the ambient light conditions in the room and adjusts the Advanced Settings Light Sensor...
Sound Menu The Sound Menu lets you adjust audio output. To access Sound the Sound Menu, press MENU on the remote, and then Equalizer Balance use the up and down arrows ( ) to highlight Sound from Surround Picture the Main Menu. Press the OK button Speaker Sound Dolby Digital...
Default Audio Language – Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels. If the preferred Sound Equalizer plays the default audio for the program (usually English in Balance Surround Picture the US). There are 3 available default languages (English, Speaker Sound French, Spanish).
Channel Skip Analog Analog You can hide channels in the Channel List. Then, when you Analog Picture press the CH+ or CH- Analog Sound Analog channels. You can still tune to these hidden channels Setup Analog Parental Control Analog by pressing the number of the channel on the numeric Language Analog Analog...
You can hide video inputs in the Channel List. This option allows you to remove the inputs from the Channel List so Input Skip No Label you do not encounter them when channeling up or down. No Label CMPT No Label Picture when you press the CH+ or CH- button.
Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which allows you to display the audio Note: Closed caption settings are not available for HDMI, CMPT or PC INPUTS. These settings must closed captioned, CC is displayed in the Channel Banner. See page 18 for more information about the Channel Banner.
Digital CC Background Color – Set the appearance of the area behind the digital closed caption Digital CC Background Opacity – Set the appearance of the area behind the digital closed caption text: Solid, Translucent, Transparent, or Flashing. Window Color – Window Opacity –...
Reset All This option resets all settings (except parental control settings) to the factory defaults. When you select password, then you can follow the operation below). 1. Press the left or right arrows ( ) to select OK or Cancel. 2.
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1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu. Expert Settings 2. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight Picture menu. Contrast Black Level 3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to enter the next Color Picture Tint...
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menu. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating to the left is view or block. Content Themes Lists the content U. S. TV Ratings themes you can Rating Field S V FV blockor view. Lets you select TV-Y from a list of age-...
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Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Content Themes All Children Adult Language Older Sexual Situations Parents Strongly Cautioned Mature Audience Only Rating Category General audience follow these steps: Parental guidance suggested 1. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select V-Chip in PG-13 Unsuitable for children under 13 the Parental Control submenu.
6. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to proceed. 7. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select the desired rating. 8. Press the OK - allows you to select the downloadable rating level. In the event that a new rating system is provided by the broadcaster, the new rating options would appear within this menu.
3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to display the Language Screen. 4. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select the preferred language for the menu. 5. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to select On or Off.
Chapter 5 - Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) need to purchase an antenna. (See page 10 for more information). www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. By entering your location, this mapping program tells you which local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna.
Troubleshooting troubleshooting list. The TV won’t turn on. controls. ture on the Parental Control menu and press OK There is no picture and no sound but the TV is on. connected component, press INPUT until the picture from that component appears. button o component video cables (red, blue, and green) connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT There...
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The buttons on the side panel don’t work. OK to The TV turns off unexpectedly. may be abnormally high or low. You can’t select a certain channel. Parental Control Menu. TV/VCR the TV/VCR TV button and then try to change channels. The stereo reception is noisy.
The remote control doesn’t work. sure there is a clear path. remote. The Universal Remote control doesn’t work. remote (e.g. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, and generic universal remotes, etc.). Over time, You are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls. ) to proceed to the next screen.
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V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), TV-14 for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended.
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C8+ (Children 8 and older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity nudity or sexual content. C (Children) will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Canadian French V-Chip Rating System 18 ans+ (Adult) Programming is for adults only.
At the sole discretion of TTE, television screen sizes 33” through 55” will either be repaired at an Authorized TCL Service Center or repaired in-home. If repaired at an Authorized TCL Service Center, TTE is not responsible for transportation costs to the Authorized TCL Service Center. However, TTE will pay for return shipping. TTE will the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
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Product Registration: should it ever be necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. FCC Information 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.
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