TCL Alto 8 Plus Quick Start Manual

2.1.2 channel dolby atmos sound bar with wireless subwoofer

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Page 1 TCL 43-inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV - 43S435, 2021 Model User Manual of Product 2: TCL Alto 8 Plus 3.1.2 Channel Dolby Atmos Smart Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer, WiFi, Works w/ Alexa, Google Assistant & Apple Airplay 2, Bluetooth – TS8132, 39-inch, Black...
Page 2 TCL 4-Series Illustrations in this guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
Page 3 Requests for permission to store, reproduce, transmit or distribute materials shall be made to both of the following address: Roku, Inc. 150 Winchester Circle Los Gatos, CA 95032 Product name: TCL TCL Roku TV™ Document name: TCL TCL Roku TV™ User Guide Document revision: 8.1.1 – U.S and Canada, English Publication date: 16 May, 2018...
Page 4 Connecting an AV receiver or digital sound bar ....................11 Preparing for Internet connectivity ........................12 AC power .................................... 13 Roku remote batteries ..............................13 TCL Roku TV remote ..............................13 Panel buttons ..................................18 Single button ................................18 Three buttons ................................19 Game-pad style joystick ............................
Page 5 Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room ......................65 About using your TV on a restricted public network ................65 Getting your TCL Roku TV on line on a restricted public network ..........66 Roku voice remotes (select models only) ......................68...
Page 6 Checking the Roku voice remote battery level ..................69 Finding your Roku Enhanced Voice Remote ..................... 69 Changing and previewing the Enhanced Voice Remote finder sound .......... 70 Adjusting TV settings ........................Settings menu ................................... 71 Options menu .................................. 72 Options menu settings ............................
Page 7 Change themes ................................100 Edit Antenna TV channel lineup .......................... 100 Change menu volume ..............................101 Configure power settings ............................102 Power on settings ..............................102 Auto power savings ............................... 102 Standby LED On/Off ............................. 103 Fast TV start ................................103 Configure accessibility (U.S.
Page 8 Other devices ............................ 135 Screen Mirroring your phone or tablet ......................135 Getting and using the Roku mobile app ......................136 Private Listening on the Roku mobile app ....................136 Using a universal remote ............................137 FAQ ................................ 138 Other information ........................... 139 Battery Caution and Disposal Information ......................
Page 9 Cable TV installer notice of proper grounding 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, specifies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Page 10 Product Registration Please register your 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. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them.
Page 12 Important: Your TV receives automatic updates from time to time, enabling new content and features. This edition of the User Guide describes TCL Roku TV version 8.0. To determine the current version of your TCL Roku TV, go to Settings > System > About after you complete Guided Setup.
Page 13 TV shows, with tons of live sports, a broad selection of music streaming channels, popular programming in a dozen international languages, 24x7 live news and so much more, your new TCL Roku TV has your sweet spot. A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels.
Page 14 Only in the United States , use your Roku Voice Remote (select models), Enhanced Voice Remote (select models), or the free Roku mobile app to control your TCL Roku TV. Use conversational voice commands to search for programs by title, actor, director, or genre. Also use voice commands to launch streaming channels, switch inputs, change Antenna TV channels, or open the Smart Guide.
Page 15 Mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV. Share videos, photos, web pages, and more from compatible devices. 12. Connect your TCL Roku TV to networks found in hotels and college dorms • You can temporarily link the TV to your smartphone or table to agree to any terms, enter codes, or provide required information before you can get Internet access.
Page 16 Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. • NEVER plug your TCL Roku TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Page 17 What’s in the box To mount on a wall If you are mounting your TCL Roku 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: •...
Page 18 The wall mount bracket and the screws are not included To use the stand Your TCL Roku TV comes without the stands attached so that you can choose to use the stands or mount your TV to a wall using a wall mount (sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the stand legs.
Page 19 C – Put the column of the stands into the TV, align the stands with the screw holes located on the TV. D – Secure the stands to the TV with four (4) screws.
Page 20 AC power and to your other audio/video devices. The following information applies to all TCL Roku TV models. Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box If you are using an antenna, CATV cable without a set-top box, or a cable or satellite box that has only an antenna output, connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not provided) from the device to the ANT/CABLE input on the TV.
Page 21 Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable If the best connection available on your device is AV or composite video output, connect it to the TV using a composite AV cable (not provided). Composite AV cables typically have three RCA-type plugs on each end, color coded as follows: •...
Page 22 Connecting headphones or analog sound bar to the You can connect headphones or an analog sound bar (not provided) to the TV’s headphone jack. Tip: Inserting a plug in the headphone jack disables the sound from the TV’s built-in speakers. Warning: Loud noise can damage your hearing.
Page 23 If you want to watch streaming content and take advantage of the cool features of your TCL Roku TV, connect it to the Internet through a wireless modem/router or a wireless access point (not provided). The TV has a built-in wireless LAN adapter.
Page 24 Open the back of your Roku remote and insert the included batteries, observing the proper orientation as indicated in the battery compartment. Reattach the back cover. TCL Roku TV remote Use the following information to identify the buttons on your Roku remote.
Page 25 • If your remote has a microphone button just below the purple pad, then you have a Roku Voice Remote. • If your remote has a headphone jack on its left edge, then you have a Roku Enhanced Voice Remote. The Roku voice remotes have additional capabilities as described in the following table.
Page 26 BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION • LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN moves the highlight in the corresponding direction. • OK selects the highlighted option. While watching TV: • UP/DOWN changes channel. • LEFT displays the Smart Guide (connected mode) or channel list (non-connected mode). • LEFT/RIGHT only on TVs operating in non- connected mode , while in the channel list switches between All Channels and FAVORITE CHANNELs.
Page 27 BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION INSTANT REPLAY Select models . Streaming programs that support this feature and Antenna TV channels: if Live TV Pause is enabled, jumps back a few seconds with each press and resumes playing. Broadcast TV: If Live TV Pause is disabled, jumps to previous channel.
Page 28 BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION PRESET Dedicated buttons show the logo of a preset streaming CHANNEL content provider. Dedicated content providers vary by SHORTCUT model and region. Pressing a button: • Displays the streaming channel’s main page if you have already added the channel to your Home screen.
Page 29 Panel buttons Your TV has a set of panel buttons that perform simple control functions. The TV panel buttons are not a substitute for the remote, as they do not give you access to all TV functions. Depending on model, your TV model has one of several different panel button designs.
Page 30 Three buttons If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions: • Turn TV on: middle button, short or long press. • Volume up: right button when Input List is not active. • Volume down: left button when Input List is not active. •...
Page 31 Five buttons (with mute) If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions. Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout. •...
Page 32 Seven buttons If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions. Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout. •...
Page 33 Guided Setup With the preliminaries out of the way, it’s time to turn on your TV. As the TV starts for the first time, it leads you through Guided Setup, which configures the TV before you start to use it. During Guided Setup, you’ll: •...
Page 34 Completing Guided Setup Follow these steps to complete Guided Setup. At this point, you should be seeing the Language screen. Only on models that have a Roku voice remote : A few moments after the Let’s get started screen appears, Guided Setup starts the pairing process for the voice remote.
Page 35 2. Press the DOWN arrow on the remote to highlight your preferred language, and then press OK or the RIGHT arrow. 3. Some models have a country selection screen : If you don’t see this screen, skip ahead to the next step. If you see this screen, select your country. Note: If you enabled Audio Guide, choosing any country other than United States disables it.
Page 36 5. Press OK to select Set up for home use. This is the right choice for enjoying your TV at home. It provides energy saving options as well as access to all features of the TV. Note: Store mode configures the TV for retail display and is not recommended for any other use.
Page 37 6. Only models that display the Connect to the Internet screen: Make a selection: • Wireless connection – Highlight Set up new wireless connection and press OK. The TV prompts you through wireless setup. Skip ahead to the next step for help with the process.
Page 38 Internet. If your TCL Roku TV detects that you are connecting to such a network, it prompts you through the connection process using your compatible smartphone or tablet to provide the needed information.
Page 39 “private network.” Note: Highlighting either of these options displays an informational panel with the unique media access control (MAC) address of your TCL Roku TV. You will need the MAC address if your wireless router is configured to use MAC address filtering.
Page 40 Options have moved, and that there are new options or features. This User Guide describes version 8.0. To determine your current TCL Roku TV software version, go to Settings > System > About after you complete Guided Setup. You can download an updated User Guide...
Page 41 Why do I need a Roku account? You need a Roku account for several reasons: • It links you, your TCL Roku TV, and your other Roku streaming devices to the Roku Channel Store and billing service. • Streaming content providers know that it’s OK to send content you request to your TCL Roku TV.
Page 42 After you confirm your selections, the TV gets an acknowledgement, and then adds your preexisting and newly-selected streaming channels to your TCL Roku TV. This process is automatic and takes a few moments—a little longer if you already have a lot of streaming channels to add.
Page 43 11. Press OK or the RIGHT arrow to proceed: 12. Connect all the devices you plan to use with your TV, turn them all on, and then select Everything is plugged in and turned on. The TV now takes you step by step through each of its inputs and asks what kind of device you have connected.
Page 44 15. Repeat the previous step for each input. You’re done with Guided Setup. Note: Some TCL Roku TVs, depending on where you live and other factors, show you an introductory video filled with some great hints and tips. If you’re not interested in...
Page 45 and settings on your own. If you have any questions or difficulties, you can find answers and solutions in this guide. Home screen The following illustrations show typical Home screens, which vary depending on location, connected mode, selected theme, number of TV inputs enabled, and streaming channels and apps added.
Page 46 Typical connected Home screen, Canada Home screen menu—shows options available to you when you are on the Home screen. Highlighted option—press OK on the remote to select. TV input tiles—select an input to watch the connected device. Streaming channel and app tiles—select a tile to go to the indicated streaming channel or application.
Page 47 Options hint—press Þ on the remote for options when this symbol is present. Next screen hint—press the RIGHT arrow on the remote to see the next screen. Personalize your Home screen There are many things you can do to personalize your Home screen and make it just right for you and your family: •...
Page 48 Explore your passions In addition to popular streaming channels like YouTube, NHL, Sky News and Google Play, your TCL Roku TV also offers hundreds of streaming channels to fuel your passions—including fitness, cooking, religion, outdoors, International programming and much more.
Page 49 Take advantage of awesome features Powerful, voice-enabled search helps you find movies and TV shows, actors, or directors across multiple streaming channels. Search results also includes Antenna TV programs airing in your region as well. Voice Search and Antenna TV search results are available only in the United States.
Page 50 Tip: Some content cannot be paused or skipped. For example, if you are viewing live programming or a program that is supported by ads, you might not be allowed to skip the ads. Your TCL Roku TV lets you choose from thousands of streaming channels that offer a huge selection of entertainment: •...
Page 51 What if you went through Guided Setup and chose Connect to the Internet later? No worries. Your TCL Roku TV makes it easy to connect whenever you want. As you move around the Home screen, you’ll see several places where you can start the connection process.
Page 52 TV service connected to the ANT input. On your TCL Roku TV, you watch broadcast TV in much the same way you watch other entertainment choices. You select a tile—in this case, the Antenna TV tile—from the Home screen.
Page 53 How do I set up the TV tuner? Make sure your antenna (not provided) or TV cable is connected to the TV’s ANT/CABLE input. 2. On the Home screen, select the Antenna TV tile. 3. Read the simple on-screen instructions, and then select Start finding channels. 4.
Page 54 Why does the TV need my time zone? The TV needs to know your time zone so that it can correctly display time information about the program you are currently watching. 5. When prompted, select whether to add analog channels 3 and 4. These channels enable you to connect older set top boxes, VCRs, or game consoles.
Page 55 … and then cable TV channels. Scanning for channels can take several minutes. Tip: If you use a set-top box to receive cable TV channels (and don’t have your cable connected directly to the TV’s ANT input), you can save time by skipping the cable TV portion of the channel scan.
Page 56 want to set up Live TV Pause, or if this option is not available to you, select Done to start watching Live TV. Tip: Repeat the channel scan from time to time to make sure you are receiving all of the latest channels. Broadcasters add and remove channels, move channels to different parts of the spectrum, and change the power levels of their channels periodically.
Page 57 Using your TV This section provides information on using the day-to-day features of your TV. Status indicator Your TV has a single status indicator. It goes on and off and blinks in different ways depending on the status of the TV, as shown in the following table: TV CONDITION STATUS INDICATOR MEANING...
Page 58 Standby mode energy savings When you turn off your TV, it remains in a higher power mode for a few minutes, after which it goes into a very low power standby mode. If you turn on the TV again before it has entered the very low power mode, it turns on immediately.
Page 59 The Smart TV experience uses automatic content recognition (ACR) and other technology to collect information about what you watch through your Antenna TV, and on devices like media players and cable boxes connected to the HDMI or AV inputs. Opting in means that you give permission to analyze the programs you watch for the purpose of making recommendations, as well showing ads that are more relevant to you.
Page 60 Watching Antenna TV channels Select the Antenna TV tile in the Home screen. Your TV remembers the last channel you watched and starts with that channel playing. Changing channels To change channels, you can do any of the following: • Press the UP arrow to change to the next higher channel.
Page 61 Favorite Channels in non-connected mode You can quickly change from surfing among all channels or only your favorite channels. First, you have to mark one or more channels as your favorites. Note: In the United States, in connected mode, favorite channels appear at the top of the Smart Guide automatically after several days of watching Antenna TV channels.
Page 62 Surf only your favorite channels In non-connected mode, after you’ve marked one or more channels as favorites, you can switch to your favorite channels whenever you’re watching Antenna TV channels. Press the LEFT arrow to display the channel list. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow once to switch to Favorites. Notice that the word Favorites appears at the top of the channel list.
Page 63 Remove a channel from your favorites In non-connected mode, you can remove a channel from your favorites whenever you’re watching the Antenna TV input. Press the LEFT arrow to display either channel list—All channels or Favorites. 2. Scroll up or down to highlight a favorite channel that you want to remove from your favorites.
Page 64 To view the Smart Guide, press the LEFT arrow. The Smart Guide opens showing the name of the current program highlighted, and a lot more information. Program information for the highlighted show. See Viewing program information for details. More Ways to Watch indicator. See More Ways to Watch for more information.
Page 65 • To see More Ways to Watch, highlight any show that has a purple asterisk (Þ), and then press Þ. Favorite channels in the Smart Guide The Smart Guide organizes your favorite channels at the top of the program list for convenient access.
Page 66 Program information banner Program information might include any or all of the following, depending on availability within the broadcast information: • Channel number • Channel call sign • Favorite channel icon • Signal strength • Program title and episode name/number •...
Page 67 Pausing Live TV Live TV Pause gives your TCL Roku TV the ability to pause, play, fast forward, and rewind digital Antenna TV. You can pause Antenna TV for up to 90 minutes.
Page 68 Important: After warning you and giving you a chance to cancel Live TV Pause setup, all existing content on your USB drive is erased when you enable this feature. 3. Connect your USB drive to the TV’s USB port. Important: Some TV models have more than one USB port. You can connect your Live TV Pause USB drive to any port, but make sure that nothing is connected to other USB ports while enabling Live TV Pause.
Page 69 • While watching a digital Antenna TV channel, press PLAY/PAUSE to pause or play the content. After the TV program has been paused for 90 minutes, the TV resumes playing. • After watching a channel for a while, press REWIND to jump back up to the point where you first started watching the channel, up to 90 minutes.
Page 70 Time at current playback position. Current playback position Extent of pause time, representing the amount of time this channel has been buffered, up to 90 minutes. 90 minute mark, representing the maximum extent of pause time. Current time. The progress bar also displays tick marks at each half hour point, to help you locate the boundaries where one show ends and a new one begins.
Page 71 Using More Ways to Watch As you use More Ways to Watch, be aware that you’ll only see suggestions on your TV when all of the following conditions are met: • Your TV is operating in connected mode in the United States. •...
Page 72 • For shows on Antenna TV channels, check the program information banner that appears for a few moments when you change channels or when you press OK while watching a show. If your TV has suggestions, you’ll see a More Ways to Watch notification in the banner: •...
Page 73 watching and the available ways there are to watch, so you might see any or all of the following: • Watch from beginning – Streaming channels on which the same TV show or movie is available. Generally, this option does not appear on first run programs, because streaming content is not available until a later date.
Page 74 Getting the most from More Ways to Watch • Streaming channels you’ve already installed appear first in the list of suggestions. • When you select a streaming channel, you leave the program you are currently watching. • If you’ve used the Live TV Pause feature to pause the program, your paused program buffer is deleted.
Page 75 Playing content from USB storage devices Only in connected mode , your Home screen has the Roku Media Player tile. Otherwise, the Home screen has the USB Media Player tile. You can play personal music, video, and photo files from a personal USB flash drive or hard disk connected to the TV’s USB port.
Page 76 Off – Never launch the Roku Media Player automatically. • Launch channel – Choose the app you want to use to play back media files. Playing content from local network media servers Only in connected mode , your TV can play personal video, music, and photo files from a media server on your local network.
Page 77 • Using your TCL Roku TV on a hotel or dorm room network requires wireless availability and a network-connected smartphone, tablet, or computer to authenticate access to your wireless access point. • You will need your TCL Roku TV remote.
Page 78 2. After selecting the correct network, highlight I am at a hotel or college dorm, and then press OK. The TV prompts you to use your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to complete the connection. 3. Use a phone, tablet, or wireless-enabled computer to detect wireless networks. In most cases, you can simply open the device’s Wi-Fi Settings or Network Settings screen to start scanning.
Page 79 8. If the TV prompts you to link to your Roku account, use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to complete the pairing operation and activate your TCL Roku TV. Roku voice remotes (select models only)
Page 80 Tip: If the remote fails to pair with the TV, try installing new batteries. Also, it’s helpful to hold the remote within two to three feet of the TV to ensure successful pairing. Checking the Roku voice remote battery level You can check the condition of the batteries in your Roku voice remote at any time by navigating to Settings >...
Page 81 Activate Find Remote • If your TV has a joystick-style control, press to the Left or Right to open the Inputs menu, and then press Right to scroll down to Find Remote. • If your TV has a column of labeled panel buttons, press the INPUT button to open the Inputs menu, and then press the INPUT button again until you highlight Find Remote.
Page 82 Adjusting TV settings You can adjust most picture and sound settings while you are watching a program by pressing Þ to open the Options menu. There are some additional picture and sound settings in the Settings menu. In most cases, the changes you make apply only to the input you are using. Antenna ®...
Page 83 Off – The TV does not display a notification when HDR or Dolby Vision content begins to play. Note: This setting does not affect the HDR or Dolby Vision notification that always appears in the program information banner. Press OK while watching a show to open the program information banner.
Page 84 To adjust the settings on the Options menu, press the UP or DOWN arrow to highlight a setting, and then press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to change the setting. You’ll see the changes you make right away in picture appearance or audio quality. Tip: When you highlight a setting, the header text explains the effect of its current value.
Page 85 Antenna TV – Set captions to off, always on, on only when the TV sound is muted, or on only during instant replay (when Live TV Pause has been enabled). AV input – Set captions to off, always on, or on only when the TV sound is muted.
Page 86 Accessibility (U.S. only) Only in the United States , the settings on the Accessibility menu enable you to change the TV’s accessibility settings without leaving the program you are watching. These settings are also available on the Home screen under Settings > Accessibility. Accessibility menu settings •...
Page 87 • Closed captioning – Controls when you see captions. This setting is only offered for Antenna TV, the AV input, and streaming videos. Any set value remains in effect across only these inputs. Antenna TV – Set captions to off, always on, on only when the TV sound is muted, or on only during instant replay (when Live TV Pause has been enabled).
Page 88 Video description through Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Video description is audio descriptions of the action in a program, to help individuals who are blind or visually impaired enjoy the program. You enable video description by selecting one of the Secondary Audio Program (SAP) options. To hear video description narrations in programs that have them, turn on SAP.
Page 89 Advanced audio settings – DTS TruSurround (select models only) This topic describes the Advanced audio settings menu for TV models with DTS TruSurround. Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-selected input. To use the Advanced audio settings menu, first press Þ...
Page 90 • Dialog Clarity – Available only when DTS TruSurround is On. Choose among Low, Medium, and High settings to improve the clarity of dialog when you are using the TruSurround feature. • TruVolume – Minimizes annoying volume fluctuations in programs. •...
Page 91 Advanced audio settings menu options – Sonic Emotion Premium • Audio effect – Select from among various preset audio modes to improve speech, make music sound its best, boost bass or treble, or simulate a theater. Use Reset audio settings, described below, to return the input’s current settings to their original values.
Page 92 • Absolute 3D Sound – Simulates sound from multiple speakers that would otherwise require installation of a surround sound audio system. Advanced picture settings The Advanced picture settings menu for each TV input provides settings for fine tuning the appearance of the picture. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-selected input.
Page 93 this way, you can set HDMI 1 input’s Movie picture mode to use different settings than the HDMI 2 input’s Movie picture mode and Antenna TV’s Movie picture mode. Use Reset picture settings, described below, to return the input’s selected picture mode to its original values. •...
Page 94 • Natural Cinema – Only on select models: When enabled, this feature reduces “judder” that is often present when 24 frame-per-second movies are upscaled to 60Hz TV standards. Natural Cinema mode is On by default in Movie and HDR Dark picture modes, and Off by default in other picture modes. When Natural Cinema mode is On, Action smoothing is turned off and disabled.
Page 95 Expert Picture Settings (4K models only) 4K (UHD) TV models have additional picture settings for demanding home theater enthusiasts. Expert Picture Settings include gamma, noise reduction, 11 point white balance adjustment, and extended color management. ® You can access Expert Picture Settings only by using the Roku Mobile App on an iOS or Android™...
Page 96 Microphone Your TCL Roku TV does not have a built-in microphone. However streaming channel providers can use the microphone on the Roku voice remotes (only on select models) or on your mobile device when the Roku mobile app is running. You can control whether streaming channels have permission to use the microphone.
Page 97 2. Select Channel microphone access. 3. Choose one of the following settings: • Prompt – Display a notification each time any streaming channel requests the use of the microphone. When a notification appears, you can choose among Prompt, Always allow, and Never allow on a per-channel basis. •...
Page 98 My Feed Only in connected mode, use My Feed to find out when you can watch movies coming soon, and to get updates on movies, TV shows, and actors that you are following. Movies Coming Soon My Feed gives you updates on your list of movies that are coming soon to theaters. With My Feed, you’ll know when your favorite movie is ready to stream, the channels it is on, and how much it will cost.
Page 99 My Feed alerts you any time a movie or TV show you are following becomes available on another channel and whenever its price changes. A number in parentheses next to My Feed in the Home screen menu means that My Feed has updated information that you haven’t viewed yet.
Page 100 Searching for movies and shows across both Antenna TV ( only in the United States ) and streaming channels is one of the unique features of your TCL Roku TV. Within a single search operation, you can search by: •...
Page 101 Keyboard search using the remote Select Search on the Home screen menu. The Search screen has a keyboard grid and initially displays instructions—a set of icons representing search categories and a list of participating provider tiles. Tip: If you don’t see the instructions, navigate to the end of the list of recent searches and select Clear recent search selections .
Page 102 Searching from the Roku mobile app Use the free Roku mobile app on your compatible smartphone or tablet to make searching even faster. Use your mobile device’s keypad to type more quickly and easily than with the on-screen keyboard on your TV. Only in the United States , you also can search simply by touching the Voice Search icon and saying the name of the movie, TV show, actor or director, streaming channel, or game.
Page 103 • The channel logo appears to the left of each result. • LIVE TV Only in the United States , a logo indicates a program that is available on Antenna TV. Shows currently playing live appear at the top of the list. Shows airing in the future appear at the bottom of the list.
Page 104 Follow on Roku Rather than watch the show you found in Search, you can add it to My Feed and wait until it’s available on a particular streaming channel or available at a better price. From the search results screen, select Follow on Roku. Then go to My Feed periodically to check for updates to each of your followed movies, TV shows, or people.
Page 105 If there is a one-time or recurring fee associated with using the streaming channel, you must agree to the terms and conditions, accept the fee, and—if you created one when you activated your TCL Roku TV, enter your Roku PIN code to authorize the charges.
Page 106 You need only complete the authorization or activation step one time, when you initially add the streaming channel. After that, you simply select the streaming channel tile from your Home screen to start watching. (Channel and content availability is subject to change. Charges may apply to your selection.) Tip: New streaming channels are added continuously to the Roku Channel Store, so be sure to check back every now and then for new options.
Page 107 Customizing your TV There are several things you can do to personalize your TV. Add TV inputs As you use your TV, you might find that you need to add a TV input tile that you did not add during Guided Setup. To add a TV input: From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings >...
Page 108 Rename inputs Rather than trying to remember that your Blu-ray™ player is connected to HDMI 1 and your game console is connected to HDMI 3, you can rename the TV inputs to match the connected device. Note: Renaming an input also changes the icon associated with it. To rename an input, you can either: •...
Page 109 Remove unwanted tiles It’s easy to remove unused TV inputs and unwanted channel or app tiles. For example, if you never use the HDMI 3 input, or if you don’t like the weather app you added from the Roku Channel Store, you can remove them from your Home screen. Note: You also can remove the Antenna TV tile if you never use the TV tuner.
Page 110 Rearrange tiles When you add a TV input tile, it’s added at the top of your Home screen. When you add a new streaming channel, it’s added at the bottom of your Home screen. You can easily rearrange the order of the tiles on the Home screen to suit your viewing preferences.
Page 111 6. Repeat these steps to move other tiles until you have arranged your Home screen to your liking. Change themes Only in connected mode , another way to customize your TV is to change its theme. The theme establishes the look and feel of the TV through colors, designs, and fonts. Some themes require payment.
Page 112 Highlight each channel you want to hide, and then press OK to hide the channel. Tip: If you need to see or hear the highlighted channel, wait a couple of seconds for the TV to start playing the channel’s picture and sound. Also note that if you’ve enabled parental controls and the program on the current channel is blocked, you won’t see a picture or hear sound while editing the channel lineup.
Page 113 Configure power settings Power settings let you configure features related to how your TV’s power settings work. Power on settings Power on settings tell the TV what to do when you turn on the power. To configure the power on settings, from the Home screen, navigate to Settings > System > Power > Power on.
Page 114 • Reduce power after 15 minutes – If no video or audio activity and no user interaction occur for 15 minutes, the TV automatically turns off the screen and sound. • Turn off after 4 hours – If no video or audio activity and no user interaction occur for 4 hours, the TV goes into standby mode.
Page 115 Captions mode The Captions mode settings specify when closed captions appear. Access caption settings from the Home screen by selecting Settings > Accessibility > Captions mode. At this point, you can choose among the following options: • Off – No captions appear. •...
Page 116 Captions style The Captions style settings let you control how closed captions look when displayed on your TV. Access caption style settings from the Home screen by selecting Settings > Accessibility > Captions style. At this point, you can choose among the following options: •...
Page 117 can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. Note that you won’t see any change unless you set the Window opacity to a value other than Default or Off. • Window opacity - Choose from a list of opacity settings for the window rectangle surrounding the entire caption.
Page 118 Changing caption settings (Canada only) On models sold in the United States, you can find caption settings under Settings > Accessibility > Captions mode and Captions style . On models sold in Canada, you can find captions settings under Settings > Captions . Captions mode •...
Page 119 Other caption settings • Text style – Choose from a list of fonts. As you move the highlight to each font, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. • Text edge effect – Choose from a list of edge effect styles, such as raised, depressed, and various shadows.
Page 120 all of the content behind the window. As you move the highlight to each setting, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. Configuring parental controls Parental controls enable you to control whether the members of your household can view certain kinds of broadcast TV programs.
Page 121 Blocking Movie Store, TV Store, and News (U.S. only) One of the parental control options is to completely hide the entertainment options that are available directly on the Home screen menu. To hide Home screen entertainment options: From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN.
Page 122 have to deal with unblocking shows that you want to watch by entering your parental control PIN. All you need to do is clear Enable parental controls, and all TV shows are unblocked. When the kids return, select Enable parental controls again, and all of your parental control settings are restored in a single operation.
Page 123 To block TV shows based on US television ratings: From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > TV ratings. Choose among the following settings: •...
Page 124 To block movies based on MPAA ratings: From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV Tuner > Movie ratings. 3. Select the rating level you want to block. You need only select one rating level, and all higher levels are automatically blocked.
Page 125 • PG – Parental guidance suggested for viewers under 14 years • 14+ – Generally not suitable for viewers under 14 years • 18+ – Generally not suitable for viewers under 18 years Blocking content with a particular rating also blocks content with a higher rating, and unblocking content with a particular rating also unblocks movies with a lower rating.
Page 126 2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > Canadian French ratings. 3. Select the rating level you want to block. You need only select one rating level, and all higher levels are automatically blocked. Blocking unrated programs Some broadcast TV shows and movies do not have an assigned rating, and are considered to be “Unrated”.
Page 127 What happens when a TV show is blocked? After you’ve set up parental controls, TV shows and movies can be blocked: • When you change channels and the new channel is playing a program whose rating exceeds your settings. • When a new show comes on the channel you are watching and its rating exceeds your settings.
Page 128 To watch the blocked program, you need to know the PIN code defined when you enabled parental controls, as explained in Creating a parental control PIN. Press OK to select Unblock and display a PIN pad. 2. Use the arrow keys to enter your parental control PIN code, and then press OK to select Unblock everything.
Page 129 Resetting parental controls So now your kids have grown up and gone away to college, and you no longer want to deal with blocked programs. To erase all parental control settings: From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN.
Page 130 More settings This section describes the features and settings of the TV that were not covered in the other parts of this guide. Changing network settings If needed, you can change your network settings at any time. For example, if you change the name of your wireless network (its SSID) or its password, you will need to change your TV’s settings so that it can continue to connect.
Page 131 Note: Some networks, such as those found in dorm rooms, hotels, and other public places, may require you to read and agree to terms, enter a code, or provide identifying information before letting you connect to the Internet. For more information, see Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room.
Page 132 • Clock format – Select whether to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format, or to turn off time display. This setting is available only on TVs that are connected to the Internet. Non-connected TVs do not display the time. Scanning for Antenna TV channels again There will be times when you need to create a new channel list.
Page 133 ® Setting the HDMI mode (4K models only) ® On 4K (UHD) TVs, you can independently configure each HDMI input to match the capabilities of the connected device. From the Home screen menu, navigate to ® Settings > TV inputs, and then select an enabled HDMI input.
Page 134 Adjusting external device connections You can choose the level of control you want to allow your TV to accept from external devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and virtual assistants. Device connect settings enable other devices, including the Roku Mobile App, to control your TV over the local area network in your home.
Page 135 Using the TV in a home theater Your TV has several features that make it an ideal TV for a home theater. But you might not notice them because they remain in the background until you decide to use them. Turning off the speakers When you use your TV with a sound bar or an external amplifier and speakers, you’ll probably want to turn off the internal TV speakers.
Page 136 Setting up a digital audio connection To take advantage of your TV’s advanced audio capabilities, connect it to an external amplifier, receiver, or sound bar by using either of these two digital audio connections: • ® HDMI ARC – The HDMI Audio Return Channel enables the TV to output ®...
Page 137 Controlling other devices through CEC Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) enables your TV and other CEC-compatible home entertainment devices to control one another in various ways. First, the CEC- compatible devices must “discover” one another and report their capabilities. After this, one device can control another according to the features you enable. For example, playing a disc on a Blu-ray™...
Page 138 ® HDMI ARC reduces the number of cables needed and optionally lets you control the volume and mute state of the receiver by enabling system audio control. ® ® HDMI ARC is disabled by default. To enable HDMI ARC, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings >...
Page 139 Enable 1-touch play 1-touch play enables a device to control which TV input is active. For example, pressing Play on your Blu-ray™ player switches the TV to the Blu-ray™ input. 1-touch play is disabled by default. To enable 1-touch play, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings >...
Page 140 Reset audio/video settings To reset only the TV picture and audio settings to their original values, navigate to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset, and then highlight Reset TV audio/video settings. Read the information on the screen to make sure you understand what the reset operation does.
Page 141 Models with a RESET button Using a straightened paper clip or ball-point pen, press and hold the recessed RESET button on the TV connector panel. 2. Continue to hold the RESET button for approximately 12 seconds. When the reset cycle completes, the status indicator comes on dim. 3.
Page 142 Changing your Roku Channel Store PIN preference When you created your Roku account, you were given the opportunity to create a PIN code and to specify when it must be used. If you created a Channel Store PIN and want to change it, or you don’t remember your PIN, or if you didn’t create a Channel Store +PIN and want to add one, you can easily make these changes.
Page 143 Roku web site at: www.roku.com/support To determine your current TCL Roku TV software version, go to Settings > System > About, and then press OK or navigate to the right. Checking for updates on a connected TV If you’re one of those people who has to have the latest, most up-to-date features the...
Page 144 Getting updates on a non-connected TV If your TV is not connected to the Internet, you can still get system updates by using a USB flash drive and a computer with an Internet connection. To get a system update, navigate to Settings > System > System update: The System update screen on a non-connected TV gives you the opportunity to connect your TV to the Internet to automatically receive updates.
Page 145 USB flash drive Any normal USB flash drive will work, provided it has a FAT-16 or FAT-32 file system format. (This is the default for most flash drives.) The size of the download is small—usually less than 100 MB—and so will fit on most any size flash drive you might have.
Page 146 Other devices Screen Mirroring your phone or tablet Only in connected mode , your TV has a feature called screen mirroring that lets you mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV. Share videos, photos, web pages, and more from compatible devices. By default, your TV’s screen mirroring mode is set to Prompt.
Page 147 Android™ mobile devices. The Roku mobile app is an alternative remote for your TCL Roku TV. The Roku mobile app helps you find and add new Roku Channels, more easily search and find something to watch and, only in the United States , even use your voice to search without typing.
Page 148 Using a universal remote In many cases, you can program your cable or satellite universal remote to also control your TV. You will need to have instructions for programming the remote handy. Check with your cable or satellite provider for instructions. For details on how to set up the TV to work with universal remotes, go to the following link on the Roku web site: go.roku.com/universalremote...
Page 149 For the latest answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Roku support website: go.roku.com/support...
Page 150 Recycle or dispose of batteries as per state and local guidelines. 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.
Page 151 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.
Page 152 What we will do • At TTE’s discretion, (1) pay an Authorized TCL Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television, or (2) replace your television with a new or refurbished/remanufactured equivalent value product. The decision to repair or replace will be made solely by TTE.
Page 153 • PRE-AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE (1) SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED TCL SERVICE CENTER, OR (2) OBTAINING ANY IN-HOME REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/ RENTAL SERVICES. What your warranty does not cover • A unit sold in “As-Is”, “Used”, “Factory Reconditioned”, “Factory Re-Certified”, or “Refurbished”, condition or with faults.
Page 154 WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.TCLUSA.COM TO VIEW THE MOST CURRENT VERSION. How State Law relates to this warranty • Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Page 155 TCL Roku TV. You expressly acknowledge and agree that your use of the TCL Roku TV is at your sole risk and that the entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance and accuracy is with you. The TCL Roku TV and all third party content and services are provided “as is”...
Page 156 refund, subject to the terms of such return policy. You should perform a factory reset before you return it to erase data that may be stored on the Television. For instructions on how to reset your Television, please visit www.roku.com/support. In this EULA, “Channel”...
Page 157 Separately Licensed Code Certain software components of the Software are provided under separate third party license terms (“Separately Licensed Code”) and your right to use such components is governed by such license terms. Please visit go.roku.com/seperatelylicensedcode for more information. Voice Search If downloaded to your phone or mobile device, the Roku mobile app allows you to use your voice to search for content on your Television using voice search.
Page 158 In all other cases, including if you are a resident of the United States (and its possessions and territories) or Canada, you agree that this EULA shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to any conflict of laws principles that may provide the application of the law of another jurisdiction;...
Page 159 separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect. If Roku fails to insist that you perform any of your obligations under this EULA, or if Roku does not enforce its rights against you, or if Roku delays in doing so, that will not mean that Roku has waived its rights against you, or that you do not have to comply with those obligations.
Page 160 CONTRAT DE LICENCE D’UTILISATEUR FINAL (POUR TCL ROKU TV) IMPORTANT : LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE CONTRAT AVANT D’UTILISER UN TÉLÉVISEUR TCL ROKU TV. PASSER ÉGALEMENT EN REVUE LES RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS RELATIFS AU PRODUIT QUI PEUVENT AVOIR ÉTÉ FOURNIS AVEC VOTRE TÉLÉVISEUR TCL ROKU TV.
Page 161 pouvez pas (a) copier, céder, louer ou vendre le Logiciel ou accorder une sous-licence pour ce dernier; (b) distribuer ou autrement transférer le Logiciel, sauf comme incorporé dans le Téléviseur, pourvu que vous ne conserviez aucune copie du Logiciel et que le destinataire lit et s’engage à respecter cet accord de licence (y compris tous les amendements);...
Page 162 (C) VOUS ACCEPTEZ QUE (I) LA RESPONSABILITÉ CUMULATIVE DE ROKU, DE SES ADMINISTRATEURS, SES DIRIGEANTS OU SES EMPLOYÉS, EN VERTU DU PRÉSENT CLUF, NOTAMMENT SA RESPONSABILITÉ CONCERNANT TOUS LES TÉLÉVISEURS ASSOCIÉS À VOTRE COMPTE ROKU, AINSI QUE LE CODE SOUS LICENCE DISTINCTE ET LE LOGICIEL INSTALLÉ...
Page 163 Vous trouverez les renseignements concernant l’AAA et la façon dont l’arbitrage est initié à l’adresse www.adr.org ou en téléphonant au 800-778-7879. Pour toute Réclamation entre Vous et Roku de 75 000 USD et moins, vous serez responsable des frais initiaux de demande d’arbitrage, jusqu’à concurrence du montant des frais initiaux de la demande que vous auriez été...
Page 164 Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Roku ROKU, TCL ROKU TV and the ROKU logo are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. All other trademarks and logos herein are the property of their respective owners.
Page 165 TS8212 2.1.2 Channel Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Quick Start Guide...
Page 166 Pair with your Bluetooth device...
Page 167 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...
Page 168 Pair with your Bluetooth device...
Page 169 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...
Page 170 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.
Page 171 HDMI IN connector Overview AC IN AC input power connector Pair button (Pair with Soundbar main unit)
Page 172 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.
Page 173 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.
Page 174 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.
Page 175 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...
Page 176 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.
Page 177 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...
Page 178 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.
Page 179 > 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.
Page 180 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...
Page 181 Compatible with Dolby Vision Trademarks Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Conﬁdential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012–2021 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
Page 182 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.
Page 183 Pair with your Bluetooth device...

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