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Smart TV - 50S535, 2021 Model , Black User Manual of Product 2: TCL Alto 8 2.1 Channel Dolby Atmos Smart Sound Bar with Built-in Subwoofers, WiFi, Works w/ Alexa, Google Assistant & Apple Airplay 2, Bluetooth – TS8211-NA, 39-inch, Black...
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DO NOT RETURN TO STORE WE ARE READY TO TCL SUPPORT: HELP support.tclusa.com contact us first 1-877-300-8837 with any questions TAKE CARE WHEN REMOVING THE TV...
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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.tclusa.com. 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 dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING INFORMATION FOR CONSUMERS TCL strives to provide a high level of service to our customers and in the communities we serve, and recommends that consumers always look for a recycling or reuse alternative to throwing away televisions and other electronics.
What’s in the box TCL Roku TV Power cable 2 x AAA batteries for remote 4 x Stand screws TV stands TV remote M5X25mm for models of 50”/55”/65” M5X30mm for models of 75” What you need Make the most of your Smart TV...
Step 1 Set up your TV Ready for the step-by-step? You’re only minutes away from TV bliss! Remove your TV from the box Be careful, it’s heavy! To mount your TV on a wall, skip to page 6. To use the stand To prevent damage to the screen, carefully place your TV on a soft, cushioned surface.
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Optional - To mount on a wall (wall mount not included) To mount on a wall Preparation must be done before mounting your TV on a wall. Place your TV on a soft, cushioned surface. Remove the 4 screws from the back of the TV. VESA screws: 55”: M6x20mm 50”/65”: M6x15mm...
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Power up Step 2 In this step, we’ll make sure all systems are GO! Power your TV remote by inserting the included batteries. Connect your power cable to the TV, then plug it in to the wall outlet. Connect other devices by referencing port label Insert batteries in the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment.
Get to know your TV Step 4 IR RECEIVER Receives signal from the TV remote. TV FRONT STATUS LIGHT Glows when the TV is in standby, flashes when the TV is busy, flashes once with each button press of the remote control. POWER and OPTIONS BUTTON Press once to open the menu.
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If you have an antenna or cable connected, just click the tuner tile to watch broadcast TV channels. The fun has just begun! WE ARE READY TO HELP contact us first with any questions TCL SUPPORT: support.tclusa.com 1-877-300-8837...
HBO NOW, Showtime, Netflix and Hulu. *Subscription or other payment may be required to access certain channels. Content may not be available in all areas in which the TCL Roku TVs are sold and channel availability is subject to change. **Cancel before free trial ends to avoid subscription fees. Credit card may be required.
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TCL North America Limited Warranty Statement. At the sole discretion of TCL North America, television screen sizes 43’’ and smaller will either be repaired at an Authorized TCL Service Center or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit. At the sole discretion of TCL North America, television screen sizes 44’’...
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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 GUARANTEE OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• Simply search for “Roku App” and choose the remote control Roku app by Roku Inc. • Follow the onscreen prompts and you’re on Providers Codes for TCL Roku TVs your way! ATT U-verse 1346 How do I turn the Text-to-Speech (TTS)
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Register Your Product Register your TCL Sound Bar to receive the latest news on product releases, promotional offers, and more!* Text to Register Text a photo of the camera icon to 71403 Or register online at register.tcl.com Need help? Visit photoregister.com/help...
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What's in the box Make sure you read all the safety information before you use this product. Sound Bar main unit Wireless Subwoofer AC power cord x 2 Optical cable HDMI cable Remote control AAA battery x 2 Wall mount bracket x 2 Wall anchor x 2 Wall mounting screw x 2 Sleeve x 2...
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Overview Sound Bar main unit Source button: Volume buttons: Press to switch the audio source Press to increase among HDMI ARC/HDMI IN/ or decrease the volume level. /BT/USB modes. Power button: Bluetooth button: Press to enter Press to select the Bluetooth source. STANDBY mode.
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HDMI IN connector Overview AC IN AC input power connector Pair button (Pair with Soundbar main unit)
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Position your Sound Bar < 9.8' The ideal place to position the Sound Bar is centered underneath your TV. Wall mount your Sound Bar Required tools: > 2" Place the supplied wall mount template on the wall. Make sure the wall mount template is at least 2 inches below the center of the TV.
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Wall mount your Sound Bar Required tools: Insert the wall anchors in the holes on the wall. Insert the supplied screws with the sleeves into the hole of the wall anchors. Fix and tighten the wall bracket screws on the wall.
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Wall mount your Sound Bar Required tools: Unscrew the rubber cushions from the bottom of the sound bar and set them aside for potential use in the future. Attach the included wall bracket mounts to the sound bar in the same holes the rubber cushions were removed from.
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Connect to your TV There are 2 ways to connect your sound bar to the TV HDMI CEC (listed in order that we recommend): HDMI ARC (refer to 5a and 5b), and Optical (refer to 5c). For USA only: If you have a Roku TV , simply plug in the HDMI cable to the ARC ports and follow the Roku TV Ready...
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Picture T-Link System Sound More settings Enable CEC function on TCL TV. Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (ARC) interface on the sound bar to the HDMI (ARC/eARC) interface on the TV. Connect power cord. Enable the T-Link function in the settings of the TCL TV.
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Optical Connect the Sound Bar with your TV through the supplied Optical cable. Connect the Sound Bar to the power supply with the supplied power cord. AC IN...
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Install or replace the remote batteries Battery type: 1.5V AAA Alkaline battery x 2 Using the Remote Press to switch the audio source to Bluetooth mode. Press and hold to enter pairing mode. Press to switch on/off Pass Through function. Press to select the equalizer (EQ) effect when you are watching TV, Press to enter Standby mode.
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> The Sound Bar is ready to pair. 4. Power on your Bluetooth device and activate its Bluetooth function. 5. Select TCL 8212 Sound Bar. > You hear a sound signal. > Pairing is successful. 6. If you want to re-pair with another device, please repeat step 3.
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Sound Bar LED Display HELLO The LED display on the Sound Bar gives Remote Control LED Indications Remarks you information about the status of the *Power on/off HELLO START Sound Bar. READY STDBY HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 ARC *Input source *Connect your Blu-ray player via BT PAIR CONNECTED...
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Does this Sound Bar work with any TV? What’s PASS THROUGH? Yes, the Sound Bar is compatible with any TV that has one of the Pass through function equals to the extending of ports below: HDMI IN, which switches on/off singular source of sound passing through from the Audio / Vision 1.
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