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- Page 1 User’s Guide For use with model: L40FHDF11TA Need Assistance? Please visit our website at www.tclusa.com or call 1-877-300-8837. LCD TV...
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Page 2: Important Information
Refer to th operate it. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, cable entry as practical. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Selecting a Channel ...17 Screen Formats ...18 Channel Banner...18 Chapter 3 - Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ...19 Chapter 4 - Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System ...20 Picture Menu ...20 Picture Settings...20 Expert Settings...20 Advanced Settings ...21 PC Settings ...21... -
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. Instructions. Safety Information circulate freely. harm other components. Avoid Audio Interference of straight down the middle. -
Page 6: Attaching Your Tv To The Table Stand
Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Step 1 carton and place it face down on the screen. Step 3 Attach the table stand to the bottom screwdriver to tighten the M8 screw and four M4 screws. Step 2 Remove the table stand which is... - Page 7 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:...
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Page 8: Rear Panel
Explanation of Jacks and Buttons on TV components. Rear Panel 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 L AUDIO R AUDIO connector is usually red. -
Page 9: Side Panel Buttons
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. -
Page 10: Obtain The Signal
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. -
Page 11: Choose Your Connections
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 AUDIO/VIDEO IN 1 (AV1) VIDEO AUDIO Audio L and R COMPONENT IN (CMPT) AUDIO Y Pb Pr Audio L and R HDMI/DVI IN 1... - Page 12 Connecting a Comp 2. Connect the yellow video cable to the (AV 1) VIDEO 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.
- Page 13 carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. 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 Side and rear of this unit also compati Example: Personal Computer (PC) AUDIO IN...
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Page 14: Pc Connection
PC. To PC VIDEO IN (VGA) Rear of this unit DVI/PC AUDIO IN Plug in the TV controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote lifting off the cover. Turn on the TV Using the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup same on all menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. -
Page 15: Complete The Initial Setup
) to select the current Initial Setup Language Please select your language: English Español Français Select Next Initial Setup TV Location TV Location Home Retail This mode is Energy Star compliant. Back Select Next Initial Setup Time Zone Please select your time zone:... -
Page 16: Auto Channel Scan
Skip Scan or by pressing the CLEAR button, you will need to follow this process the next time you decide to complete this procedure. 1. Select the TV as input (using the INPUT which will display the option of scanning the channels again. -
Page 17: 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 The INPUT list appears. -
Page 18: Screen Formats
Screen Formats 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. -
Page 19: Chapter 3 - Using The Remote Control Remote Control Buttons
MEDIA MENU MUTE FORMAT INFO GUIDE Remote Control RC198A Note: This TV utilizes remote control signal codes which may not be compatible with your existing universal remote (e.g. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, generic universal remotes, etc.). INPUT CLEAR... -
Page 20: Chapter 4 - Using The Tv Menu Using The Menu System
Chapter 4 - Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your 1. Press the MENU button to open the main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows ( option and press the OK button or the right arrow ( ) to enter its sub-menu. -
Page 21: Advanced Settings
Tint - This option adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Color Temperature - Use the left or right arrow ( 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 Dynamic Backlight –... -
Page 22: Sound Menu
Auto Volume Control – Option On/Off. This option reduces the annoying blasts in volume that often need for constant volume adjustment. Analog TV Sound – This option controls the manner in which the sound comes through your Stereo – programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word “Stereo” appears in the Channel Banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo. -
Page 23: Setup Menu
Default Audio Language – Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels. If the preferred plays the default audio for the program (usually English in the US). There are 3 available default languages (English, French, Spanish). Current Audio Language – Press the left or right arrow ) to choose from the list of languages available for the your preferred language for all digital channels until you turn program (usually English in the US). -
Page 24: Channel Edit
You can hide channels in the Channel List. Then, when you press the CH+ or CH- channels. You can still tune to these hidden channels by pressing the number of the channel on the numeric 1. In the Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow ( highlight Channel Skip. -
Page 25: Input Labels
You can hide video inputs in the Channel List. This option allows you to remove the inputs from the Channel List so you do not encounter them when channeling up or down. when you press the CH+ or CH- button. To hide video inputs: 1. -
Page 26: Closed Caption
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. -
Page 27: Time Setup
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 –... -
Page 28: Reset All
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 ( 2. Press the OK Parental Controls and V-Chip V-Chip - US and Canada OK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls. - Page 29 1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the up or down arrow ( menu. 3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to enter the next screen. 4. Press the up or down arrow ( Settings.
- Page 30 3. Press the up or down arrow( 4. Press the left or right arrow ( 5. U.S. TV Ratings is highlighted. Press the left or right arrow ( 6. Use the up, down, left and right arrows ( 7. Press the OK U.
- Page 31 Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings All Children Older Parents Strongly Cautioned Mature Audience Only follow these steps: 1. Press the up or down arrow ( the Parental Control submenu. 2. Press the left or right arrow ( screen. 3. Press the up or down arrow ( 4.
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Page 32: Language Menu
6. Press the left or right arrow ( 7. Press the up or down arrow ( 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. and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. -
Page 33: Usb Menu
3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to display the Language Screen. 4. Press the up or down arrow ( language for the menu. 5. Press the left or right arrow ( 6. Press the MENU or CLEAR USB Menu USB Menu 1. -
Page 34: Chapter 5 - Other Information
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. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
The TV won’t turn on. controls. 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 The screen is blank. - Page 36 The TV turns off unexpectedly. may be abnormally high or low. You can’t select a certain channel. the TV/VCR TV button and then try to change channels. The stereo reception is noisy. A black box appears on the screen. instructions.
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Page 37: Care And Cleaning
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 the next screen. - Page 38 Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y (All Children) Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children. Canadian English V-Chip Rating System 18+ (Adult) Programming intended for adults 18 and older.
- Page 39 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.
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Page 40: Limited Warranty
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. - Page 41 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.
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Page 44: Fcc Information
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.