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User Manual of Product 1: TCL 50" Class 4-Series 4K UHD HDR Smart Google TV – 50S446, 2022 Model 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 &...
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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.
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’’ 50’’/55’’/65” 75” M5X25mm for models of 75’’ 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"...
To use the stand A — To prevent damage to the screen, carefully place your TV on a soft, cushioned surface. B — Put the column of the stands into the TV , align the stands with the screw holes located on the TV.
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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TS8212 2.1.2 Channel Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Quick Start Guide...
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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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