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TCL Alto 7 User Manual

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  • Page 1 2.0 Channel Home Theater Sound Bar Alto 7 User manual...
  • Page 2 Product Registration Please register your purchase on-line at www.tclusa.com or www.tclcanada.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1 Important safety instructions Important information Important safety instructions 2 Welcome What’s in the box Overview of the Sound Bar main unit Overview of the remote control Set up your Sound Bar system 3 Connect your Sound Bar system Connect with the supplied HDMI cable Connect with the supplied optical cable Connect with the supplied 3.5mm-to-3.5mm audio...
  • Page 4 Use your Sound Bar with the top panel or remote control Sound settings Control the Sound Bar with your TCL Roku TV remote control Listen to music from your Bluetooth device Use the USB cable or device for music playback...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    1 Important safety instructions Important information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the...
  • Page 6 product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Read these instructions - Read all the safety and • operating instructions before operating the product. Retain these instructions - Retain the safety and • operating instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings - Adhere to all warnings on the •...
  • Page 8 Use only attachments/accessories specified by the • manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table • specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when •...
  • Page 9 Cautions To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to • wide slot, fully insert The product shall not be exposed to dripping or • splashing. Do not place any sources of danger on the product (for • example. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). Disconnect the power cord to shut off when find trouble •...
  • Page 10 Do not use rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium) or (Nickel • Metal Hydride) batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or • rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium) or (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in fire or water. • Recycle or dispose of batteries as per state and local •...
  • Page 11 Installation location This product is designed to sit on a firm, flat surface. Do • not place the product on built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack because the ventilation slots around the product will be blocked, resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 7.8 inches (20cm) or more around the product.

  • Page 12: Welcome

    2 Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your new TCL Sound Bar! After it is set up and connected, you can experience a superb sound quality and state-of-the-art design to best fit your home entertainment system. You are recommended to read through this user manual which helps you set up, connect and operate the product easily and properly.
  • Page 13 User 3.5mm-to-3.5mm audio manual cable User manual IR pass-through cable Quick start guide AC power cord Wall mount template AAA battery x 2 Warranty Warranty card Wall screw (M3.6) x 2 Wall anchor x 2...

  • Page 14: Overview Of The Sound Bar Main Unit

    Overview of the Sound Bar main unit ~AC IN IR pass-through Press to turn the Sound Bar main unit on or to standby mode. Press to switch the audio source among HDMI/USB/AUX/Bluetooth/Optical modes.
  • Page 15 Press to select the Bluetooth function. Press to increase or decrease the volume level. Remote control sensor Receive signals from the remote control. LED indicator Red: in standby mode. Purple: in HDMI mode. Green: in AUX mode. Blue: in Bluetooth mode. Yellow: in Optical mode.

  • Page 16: Overview Of The Remote Control

    Overview of the remote control Press to turn the Sound Bar on or to standby mode. Press to mute or unmute the sound. Press to increase or decrease the volume level.
  • Page 17 Play/pause/resume playback in Bluetooth/USB mode Press and hold for 3 seconds to disconnect the Bluetooth function. Press to skip to previous or next track in Bluetooth/USB mode. Press to switch the audio source to Bluetooth mode. Press to switch the audio source among HDMI/USB/AUX/Bluetooth/Optical modes.

  • Page 18: Set Up Your Sound Bar System

    Sound Bar main unit on the wall. (see ‘Important safety instructions’ on page 5). Make sure you use screws provided or specified by the • authorized manufacturer. TCL Corporation bears no responsibility for accidents or • damage caused by improper wall mounting and screws installation or insufficient wall strength, etc. Additional tools (not supplied) are required for •...
  • Page 19 Place the supplied wall mount template on the wall. Make sure the wall mount template is at least 2 inches (5cm) below the center of the TV. Use a level to make sure the Sound Bar is positioned accurately. Use the tape to stick the wall mount template firmly on the wall.
  • Page 20 600 mm / 23.62” Fig.1 Fig.2 Wall mount template Fig.3 Notes Check the installation location before you mount the • Sound Bar on the wall (see ‘Installation location’ on page 9). You may consider to connect the cables first before • mounting the Sound Bar on the wall.
  • Page 21 Install/replace the remote control batteries Warnings Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Caution The battery contains perchlorate material, handle • it with care. For information, refer to www. dtsc. ca.gov/hazardous waste/perchlorate.

  • Page 22: Connect Your Sound Bar System

    3 Connect your Sound Bar system After you have fixed the position of the Sound Bar main unit, you can start connecting it to your TV or other devices and listen to the audio through your Sound Bar. Make sure you have muted the audio of your TV or device. For information, check the user manual of your TV or device.

  • Page 23: Connect With The Supplied Optical Cable

    Connect with the supplied optical cable Remove the protective caps from the optical cable. Connect one end of the optical cable to the optical input connector on your Sound Bar main unit and another end to the optical output connector of your TV or device.

  • Page 24: Connect With The Supplied 3.5Mm-To-3.5Mm Audio Cable

    Note If there is no sound output from the Sound Bar main unit • and the yellow LED flashes rapidly, try to activate the PCM signal output on your TV or device. PCM is used to convert analog audio signals into digital audio signals in most devices. For more information of how to activate the PCM signal output, check the user manual of your TV or device.

  • Page 25: Connect Your Sound Bar To Power Supply

    Not supplied Connect your Sound Bar to power supply Make sure that you have completed all other connections before connecting the Sound Bar to power supply. Make sure the power supply voltage complies with your country’s safety standards (see ‘Specifications’ on page 34). Connect one end of a supplied AC power cord to the AC input connector on your Sound Bar main unit and another end to the power socket on the wall.

  • Page 26: Connect The Sound Bar With Your Bluetooth Device

    ~AC IN Connect the Sound Bar with your Bluetooth device Notes Make sure your wireless device supports the Bluetooth • function. The operational range between the Sound Bar main unit • and your Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (without any obstacle between the Bluetooth device and Sound Bar main unit).
  • Page 27 ➜ The blue LED flashes slowly. The Sound Bar is ready ➜ to pair. Power on your Bluetooth device and activate its Bluetooth function. Select TCL Alto 7 on the pairing list of your Bluetooth device. ➜ You hear distinct double beep sound. ➜ ➜ The blue LED remains on solidly when pairing is ➜...

  • Page 28: Connect The Ir Pass-Through Cable

    To disconnect the Bluetooth function, you can: • press on the Sound Bar main unit or remote control to switch to another source; or • disable the Bluetooth function on your device; or • press and hold on the remote control for 3 seconds.

  • Page 29: Use Your Sound Bar System

    4 Use your Sound Bar system Use your Sound Bar with the top panel or remote control Make sure the Sound Bar is properly connected to the power supply and sources. Press on the top panel of your Sound Bar main unit or remote control to power on the Sound Bar.

  • Page 30: Sound Settings

    The yellow LED is on solidly. in optical mode The white LED is on solidly. in USB mode You can use more advanced functions on the remote • control (see ‘Overview of the remote control’ on page 14). Sound settings You can enjoy your movies or music with your ideal sound. • Press to adjust the volume. • Press on the remote control to mute the sound.

  • Page 31: Control The Sound Bar With Your Tcl Roku Tv Remote Control

    Control the Sound Bar with your TCL Roku TV remote control Turn on the Sound Bar When the sound bar is in standby mode, pressing the volume up (+) button of your TCL Roku TV remote control will turn on the Sound Bar.
  • Page 32 Control the Sound Bar volume When the sound bar is on, pressing the volume up or down button of your TCL Roku TV remote control will turn the Sound Bar volume up (+) or down (-).

  • Page 33: Listen To Music From Your Bluetooth Device

    Listen to music from your Bluetooth device Make sure that your device supports A2DP and/or AVRCP. For information, check the specification of your device. Pair your Bluetooth device with the Sound Bar main unit (see ‘Connect the Sound Bar with your Bluetooth device’ on page 24). Start listening to music stored in your Bluetooth device through the Sound Bar.

  • Page 34: Use The Usb Cable Or Device For Music Playback

    Use the USB cable or device for music playback Connect the USB device to the USB Type A connector on your Sound Bar main unit. Press on the Sound Bar main unit or remote control. until the white LED is on. You can now listen to music through the Sound Bar.
  • Page 35 Operation LED indicators Listen to music. The white LED is on. Press to pause the The white LED keeps flashing. music. Press or to skip to the The white LED flashes quickly previous/next track and goes back to the source LED. This Sound Bar can support USB devices of up to 32GB •...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    5 Specifications Sound Bar main unit • Power adapter: AC~100-240V, 50/60Hz • Power consumption: 25W • Power consumption at standby mode: ≤ 0.5W • Impedance: 6 Ω • Frequency response: 150 Hz-20 kHz • Dimensions (W x D x H): 920 x 98 x 64 mm • Weight: 2.56 kg •...

  • Page 37: Notice

    6 Notice Compliance notice Notice for US FCC Information Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly • approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply •...
  • Page 38 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Page 39 WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TCL Corporation may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Caution The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV •...

  • Page 40: Disposal Of Your Old Product And Battery

    harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 41: Trademarks

    Bluetooth The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Corporation under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Dolby Audio Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 42: Faq

    7 FAQ No power • Make sure the AC power cord and AC input connector are connected properly. • Make sure there is power supply. • Make sure the Sound Bar has turned on. No sound • Make sure the audio cable is connected to the Sound Bar and your device.
  • Page 43 I cannot find the Bluetooth name of this Sound Bar on my Bluetooth device. • Make sure the Bluetooth function is activated on your Bluetooth device. • Make sure the Sound Bar has paired with your Bluetooth device. For further support, visit www.tclusa.com/support or www.tclcanada.com/support...
  • Page 44 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE WE ARE READY TO TCL SUPPORT: www.tclusa.com/support or HELP contact us first www.tclcanada.com/support with any questions 1-877-300-9223 TAKE CARE WHEN REMOVING THE SOUNDBAR Copyright © 2019 TCL. All rights reserved. TS7000_US_EN_UM_V2.0...

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