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User Guide www.tcl.com/us TCL and the TCL Logo are owned by TCL Corporation and under license to TCL North America. Other brand and product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. To enjoy all smart features and services on your TCL...
Contents Important Information ........................... Important Safety Instructions ....................Connections and setup Before initial setup ............................Protect against power surges ....................Safety information ........................... Avoid audio interference ........................Avoid direct light ............................. Set up your new TV ........................... What's in the box ............................
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Other information Password in Parental Control ....................Troubleshooting ............................Broadcasting & Operating Environment ..............Battery Caution & Disposal Information ..............Eletronics & Packaging Recycling Information ..........Legal Statement ............................TCL North America Limited Warranty ..............
TV in a manner that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired. Product Registration Please register your TCL TV purchase on-line at www.tcl.com/us. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
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19. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built- up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-2011 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding...
Connection 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. •...
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Supplier Address: 1860 Compton Avenue, Corona, California 92881, USA Supplier phone number and internet contact information: 1-877-300-9576 support.tcl.com/us To enjoy all smart features and services on your TCL Google TV, a free Google account, a free TCL account, and a reliable broadband internet connection, are required.
Be sure to check all the foam packaging as the stands from some TV’s are stored in the foam for protection. What’s in the box For all models: 2 x AAA batteries Power cable for remote TV remote For S446 models: 50’’/55’’/65’’: M4x30mm 43’’: ST4X25mm 43’’/50’’/55’’/65” 70’’/75’’ 70’’/75’’: M5X25mm TCL TV 4 x Stand screws TV stands For S546 models: M4X30mm for models of 50’’/55’’/65’’...
TCL TV To mount on a wall If you are mounting your TCL Google TV to the wall, do not attach the TV base stand or TV stand column. To mount your TV to the wall, purchase the one of the following VESA wall mounts: For S446 models: •43"...
B — Put the column of the stands into the TV , align the stands with the screw holes located on the TV. Secure the stands to the TV with four (4) screws. Note: Make sure the installation direction of the stand is the same as illustrated. For S446 models: ’’ ’’...
To use the cable clips For S546 models: A — On back of the TV, insert the two cable clips into the back of TV on the left and right. B — Stick the two cable clips on the TV stands on the left and right. C —...
Connect to the Internet The following instructions are just the usual ways to connect your TV to the wired or wireless network. The connection method may be different depending on your actual network configuration. If you have any questions about your home network, please refer to your Internet service provider Wired connection Router ETHERNET...
Switch the TV on and off 1. When the power cord is connected, the TV will be turned on directly or be in standby mode. If the TV is in standby mode, press the button on the set or the button on the remote control to turn it on.
Basic TV operations Accessing channels In TV homepage, press the button on the remote control to display the live antenna TV channels and select Search to scan channels. Watching connected devices on screen to display the source list. Press Up/ In TV homepage, use remote control to select Down button to select TV or other input sources and press OK to confirm.
Accessing TV homepage The basic TV homepage allows you to enjoy Internet Applications, specially adapted Internet websites, and change your TV settings. WARNING: • Configure the network settings before using Smart TV applications. • Slow responses and/or interruptions may occur, depending on your network conditions. •...
Using TV settings menu Allow you to configure settings of TV features, such as channels, display and sound, network, accounts, privacy, apps, system, remotes and accessories, etc. 1. Press on the remote control to display the TV homepage. 2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to move the cursor to on the right top of the screen and press OK to enter the settings menu.
Adjusting your TV Channels & Inputs The channels and inputs menus are used to scan and maintain your channels, and access the Electronic Program Guide. Adjust the input settings. The menus are only available in TV mode. 1. In TV mode, press on the remote control, select Settings and go to Channels &...
Display & Sound The menus are used to obtain the best picture and audio settings according to your preference and the type of program you are watching. The menus can be set up at every broadcasting type and every input source.. 1.
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Audio Sound Mode: Select a sound mode that best suits your audio needs. Enter the Sound mode menu and press Up/Down button to select an option and then press OK. Select Reset to restore all sound preset to factory defaults. Audio Out Delay: Correct timing mismatches between the audio and video tracks.
System Settings Follow these instructions to configure various system settings. 1. Press on the remote control to display the TV homepage. 2. Press Up/Down/Right/Left button to move the cursor to on screen and press OK to enter the Settings menu. 3.
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• Parental Controls: You can set the parental control feature to restrict the viewing of programs by children under the specified age limit. You must set a four-digit password before using the parental control feature. Password will be required to watch a program subject to watching restriction.
Other information Password in Parental Control - The default password is 1234. You can change it to a new one. - The super password is 0423. If you forget your code, enter the super password to override any existing codes. Troubleshooting Please check the following list before requesting service.
For information on recycling your old TVs, sound bars, and home comfort products, and to find drop-off locations in your area, please visit the “Electronics Recycling” area of the TCL website at www.tcl.com. Click on our convenient interactive map to quickly locate a solution in your community.
TCL may impose limits on the use of or access to certain services or content, in any case and without notice or liability. TCL is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services.
All TCL LCD/LED Models What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner of this TCL product when purchased as new from an Authorized Dealer of TCL brand products in the United States and packaged with this warranty statement.
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THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TCL NORTH AMERICA, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
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