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- Page 1 LCD TV User’s Guide For use with model: L40FHDF11TA Need Assistance? Please visit our website at www.tclusa.com or call 1-877-300-8837.
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Page 2: Important Information
Product Registration Please register your TCL purchase on-line at www.tclusa.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
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... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 - Connections And Setup Before Initial Setup
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. • NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. •... -
Page 6: Attaching Your Tv To The Table Stand
Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table stand. -
Page 7: Mounting Your Tv To The Wall
Step 2 above). To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall mount. Model L40FHDF11TA Purchase a VESA 400 x 400, M6 screw The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example, 400x400 refers to the fact that the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 400mm vertically. -
Page 8: Explanation Of Jacks And Buttons On Tv
Explanation of Jacks and Buttons on TV This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV/DVD. There are several ways to connect components. Rear Panel HDMI IN 3 AUDIO-L HDMI/DVI IN 1 DVI/PC AUDIO VIDEO PC IN AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO/VIDEO... -
Page 9: Side Input Jacks
Side Input Jacks HEADPHONES ( ) Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV. USB ( Allows you to connect a compatible mass storage device using a USB jack. HDMI IN 2 Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output for the best picture quality. -
Page 10: Obtain The Signal
Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Before you connect your TV, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal. -
Page 11: Choose Your Connections
Choose Your Connections There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and set-top boxes, to your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connections are best for you. Proceed to the appropriate pages to connect your components. Note: No cables are supplied with this unit. -
Page 12: Composite Video Connection
Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: Example: DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 10. 2. Connect the yellow video cable to the (AV 1) VIDEO jack on the back of the TV (or the (AV 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the TV) and to the video output jack on the DVD player. -
Page 13: Hdmi Connection
Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Example: Component with HDMI jack. 1. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI IN 2 jack on the side of the TV (or the HDMI/DVI IN 1 jack or HDMI IN 3 jack on the back of the TV) and to the HDMI output jack on the component. -
Page 14: Pc Connection
PC Connection To connect a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor, follow these steps: 1. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable (VGA cable) to the PC IN VGA jack on the TV and the other end to the PC’s video output jack. 2. -
Page 15: Complete The Initial Setup
Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV’s features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the Initial Setup Wizard opens, which guides you through the setup process, including Language, TV Location, Time Zone, Tuner and Channel Scan. -
Page 16: Auto Channel Scan
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. -
Page 17: Chapter 2 - Understanding The Basics Turning The Tv On And Off
Chapter 2 - Understanding the Basics Turning the TV On and Off 1. Plug the power cord from the TV into an AC power outlet. 2. Press to turn on the TV. 3. Press to turn off the TV. When you turn the TV off, it automatically goes into Standby Mode. Note: When your TV is in Standby Mode, it is still receiving some power. -
Page 18: Screen Formats
Screen Formats Screen format refers to the way the picture is displayed on your TV. Press the 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. -
Page 19: Chapter 3 - Using The Remote Control Remote Control Buttons
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). -
Page 20: Chapter 4 - Using The Tv Menu Using The Menu System
Chapter 4 - Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. To access the menu system, follow these steps: Picture 1. -
Page 21: Advanced Settings
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 TV’s backlight for optimum viewing. -
Page 22: Sound Menu
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 or right arrow key ( ) Speaker Sound SPDIF Type... -
Page 23: Setup Menu
Default Audio Language – Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels. If the preferred Sound language is not broadcasted with the program, then the TV Equalizer plays the default audio for the program (usually English in Balance Surround the US). -
Page 24: Channel Skip
Channel Skip Channel Skip Analog Analog You can hide channels in the Channel List. Then, when you Analog press the CH+ or CH- button, the TV will skip the hidden Picture Analog Sound Analog channels. You can still tune to these hidden channels Setup Analog Parental Control... -
Page 25: Input Skip
Input Skip You can hide video inputs in the Channel List. This option allows you to remove the inputs from the Channel List so Input Skip you do not encounter them when channeling up or down. No Label No Label Once you have hidden inputs, the TV will skip these inputs CMPT No Label... -
Page 26: Closed Caption
Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which allows you to display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Note: Closed caption settings are not available for HDMI, CMPT or PC INPUTS. These settings must be set in the connected component’s menu. -
Page 27: Time Setup
Digital CC Background Color – Set the appearance of the area behind the digital closed caption text: White, Green, Blue, Red, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, or Black. Digital CC Background Opacity – Set the appearance of the area behind the digital closed caption text: Solid, Translucent, Transparent, or Flashing. -
Page 28: Reset All
Reset All This option resets all settings (except parental control settings) to the factory defaults. When you select this option, a confirmation box opens (Note: If some channels are blocked, you must enter the V-chip password, then you can follow the operation below). 1. -
Page 29: Channel Block
1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight Picture Expert Settings menu. Contrast Black Level 3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to enter the next Color Picture screen. -
Page 30: V-Chip Rating Screen
V-Chip Rating Screen The following graphic details where items are located within the TV Ratings option with the US V-Chip 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. -
Page 31: Us V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Content Themes All Children TV-Y Sexually Explicit Dialogue Directed to Children 7 Years and TV-Y7 Adult Language Older General Audience TV-G Sexual Situations Parents Guidance Suggested TV-PG Violence Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-14 Fantasy Violence Mature Audience Only TV-MA US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a... -
Page 32: Open V-Chip
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 button to toggle between View and Block. Open V-Chip - 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. -
Page 33: Usb 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. -
Page 34: Chapter 5 - Other Information
Chapter 5 - Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input to view free local digital channels. You may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 10 for more information). Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems The TV won’t turn on. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in another device. •... - Page 36 The buttons on the side panel don’t work. • The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control Menu and press OK to uncheck the box.
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Page 37: Care And Cleaning
5 minutes. Then plug in the TV and turn it on. See if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit www.tclusa.com for updated FAQs or contact TCL Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under “How To Get Service.”... -
Page 38: V-Chip Rating Explanations
V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). -
Page 39: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
C8+ (Children 8 and older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. -
Page 40: Limited Warranty
• Two (2) years from date of purchase for labor. What we will do: • At TTE’s discretion, pay an Authorized TCL Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television, or replace your television with a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit. - Page 41 Product Registration: Please register your TCL purchase on-line at www.tclusa.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY...
- Page 44 This will only add delays in service for your product. TTE Technology, Inc. 5541 West 74th Street Indianapolis, IN 46268 ©2010 TTE Technology, Inc. TCL and associated marks are trademarks of TCL S.A.used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in China Part No.: 72-MT05AT-E401A...
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