Figures and illustrations in this User’s Guide are
provided for reference only and may dier from
actual product appearance. Product design and
specications may be changed without notice.
OPERATION MANUAL
For use with models: P20 series/C2 series
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Safety Information
Precautions ………………………………………………………3
Product …………………………………………………………..3
Power and Plug ……………………………………………….3
Power Cord and Signal Cable ……………………………3
Use Environment ……………………………………………..3
Cleaning …………………………………………………………3
Hanging the TV Set on the Wall ………………………….3
Important Information ……………………………………….3
Remote Control Functions ……………………………….. 5
Installing Batteries ……………………………………………5
Exclusive Remote Control …………………………………6
Installing Batteries ……………………………………………6
Chapter 2: Connections and Setup
TV Controller …………………………………………………….4
Initial Setup ………………………………………………………4
Sockets …………………………………………………………….5
Remote Control Functions ………………………………..6
Installing Batteries ……………………………………………6
Exclusive Remote Control …………………………………7
Installing Batteries ……………………………………………7
Switching on …………………………………………………….7
Switching off …………………………………………………….7
Network Connection ………………………………………….8
Network Settings ………………………………………………9
Switching on …………………………………………………..10
Switching off …………………………………………………..10
Chapter 3: Basic TV Operations
Accessing Channels ……………………………………….11
Watching Connected Devices ………………………….11
Adjusting Volume ……………………………………………11
Accessing Smart TV Homepage ………………………11
Accessing TCL T-Launcher …………………………..11
Using TV Settings menu …………………………………..11
Chapter 4: Using more of your TV
Installing Channels ………………………………………….12
Using Subtitles ………………………………………………..12
Turning on/off subtitles …………………………………….12
Enabling subtitle languages on digital TV
channels ……………………………………………………….12
Selecting a subtitle type on digital TV channels ….12
Using Teletext …………………………………………………12
Selecting decoding page language ……………………12
Digital Teletext language ………………………………….12
Networked waking up ………………………………………12
T-Link ……………………………………………………………..13
Enabling or disabling T-Link ……………………………..13
Using Auto Power on ………………………………………13
Using Auto standy …………………………………………..13
HbbTV …………………………………………………………….13
HbbTV access ……………………………………………….13
HbbTV deactivation ………………………………………..13
Time Shift ……………………………………………………….13
Quick Access of Time Shift ……………………………….14
PVR (Personal Video Recorder)) …………………………14
Using EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) …………..14
Bluetooth Function …………………………………………..14
Password in Parental Control …………………………..15
FreeviewPlus ……………………….………………………….15
What you need ……………………………………………….15
To launch FreeviewPlus …………………………………..15
Chapter 5: Other Information
Problems & Solutions ……………………………………..16
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………..17
Legal Statement ………………………………………………18
Licence …………………………………………………………..18
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Chapter 1 Safety Information
Precautions
Read all of the instructions before operating the set.
Keep these instructions well for future use.
Warning
Never place a television set in an unstable location. A
television set may fall, causing serious personal injury
or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can
be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:
–
Using cabinets or stands recommended by the
manufacturer of the television set.
– Only using furniture that can safely support the
television set.
– Ensuring the television set is not overhanging the
edge of the supporting furniture.
– Not placing the television set on tall furniture
(
for example, cupboards or bookcases)
without
anchoring both the furniture and the television set
to a suitable support.
–
Not placing the television set on cloth or other
m
aterials that may be located between the
television set and supporting furniture.
– Educating children about the dangers of climbing
on furniture to reach the television set or its controls.
If your existing television set is being retained and
relocated, the same considerations as above should
be applied.
Product
• Do not block or cover the ventilation openings on the
back cover.
• Do not push objects of any kind into this unit through
the cabinet slots as they could touch the current
carrying parts or short-circuit parts, resulting in re,
electric shock, or damage to the unit.
• Do not attempt to open the cabinet as this may cause
damage. There are no parts inside you can service by
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel.
• Do not touch the screen surface with ngers as this
may scratch or mar the TV screen.
• Do not impact the TV screen with hard pressure as
this may damage the TV screen severely.
Power and Plug
• Unplug the set under the following conditions:
– If the set will not be used for a long period of time.
– If the power cord or the power outlet/plug is
damaged.
– Follow the instructions to install and adjust the
product. Adjust those controls that are covered in
these operating instructions as improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage. If this
happens, unplug the set and refer to the service
personnel.
– If the set is subject to impact or has been dropped
and the cabinet has been damaged.
• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is
used as disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
(*Where an all-pole mains switch is used as the
disconnect device, the switch shall remain
readily operable.)
Power Cord and Signal Cable
• Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power
cord and the signal cable.
• Protect the power cord and the signal cable from
being trampled.
• Do not overload the power cord or the power outlet.
• Do not expose the power cord and the signal cable to
moisture.
Use Environment
• Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, or
table.
• Place the set on a place that allows good ventilation.
• Do not use the set near damp, and cold areas.
• Do not expose the set to excessive heat such as direct
sunlight, re, or the like and no naked ame sources,
such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
• Do not expose the set to dripping or splashing and
no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
• Do not use the set in dusty environments.
• Operating Temperature: 5°C
to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating Humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -15°C to 45°C (5°F to 113°F)
Storage Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Cleaning
• Dust the set by wiping the screen and the cabinet with
a soft, clean cloth or some special liquid cleaner.
• Do not apply excessive force to the screen when
cleaning.
• Do not use water or other chemical cleaner to clean
the screen as this may damage the surface of the TV
screen.
Hanging the TV Set on the Wall
Warning: This operation requires two people.
To ensure a safe installation, observe the following
safety notes:
• Check that the wall can support the weight of the TV
set and wall mount assembly.
• Follow the mounting instructions provided with the
wall mount.
• The TV set must be installed on a vertical wall.
•
Make sure to use only screws suitable for the material
of the wall.
• Make sure that the TV set cables are placed so that
there is no danger of tripping over them.
All other safety instructions about our TV sets are
also applicable here. (Note: Certain TV model is
not designed to be mounted to the wall.) Wall
mount bracket needs to be purchased separately.
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Chapter 2 Connections and Setup
TV Controller
If the batteries in your remote control are run down, you can use the buttons on your TV set. They have the
following functions:
For models with below buttons on the set: For models with below buttons on the set:
/◄
TV mode In menus
P ▲
/►
P ▼
►
Features (Short press)
(Long press)
◄
Features (Long press)
OK (Short press)
Features (Long press)
OK (Short press)
Note:
Figures and illustrations are provided for reference only and may vary depending on the model.
Initial Setup
The rst time you switch the set on, the Welcome screen appears, which guides you through the initial setup
process. Follow the on-screen instructions to nish the initial setup process such as selecting the language,
connecting to the network, scanning channels, and more. During each step, either make a choice or skip the step. If
you skip a step, you can perform the setup later from the settings menu.
Note: If the channel search retrieved only analogue channels it could be caused by poor broadcasting and
therefore is not covered by manufacturer warranty. Manufacturers cannot be held responsible for lack of or
poor broadcasting in some areas.
Part 1, Google setup
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Chapter 2 Connections and Setup
Part 2, TCL initial setup
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Connections and Setup
Sockets
Note: The location and names of the sockets on the TV may vary according to TV model, and not all sockets are available on all models.
USB 3.0 or USB2.0 or USB 2.0/SERVICE socket (input)
These sockets can be used to connect a USB device.
Note: The number of USB sockets on the TV may vary according to
TV model.
HDMI1(MHL) or HDMI2(ARC) or HDMI3 or HDMI4 socket (input)
The HDMI (High-De
nition Multimedia Interface) socket can be
used to connect a Blu-ray player, PC with a compatible video card
installed, certain DVD players or a high-denition compatible digital
satellite decoder. This socket provides an uncompressed digital
connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an
integrated mini-plug cable.
Note: Only HDMI sockets with the MHL identication will support
the MHL function, MHL stands for Mobile High-denition Link, and
allows you to link an MHL capable mobile device to the television.
COMPONENT IN(YPBPR) socket (input)
These YPbPr sockets can be used to connect a device that has
component video sockets, such as a DVD player. The component
sockets can recognize if the device you’re connecting to is Y Pb Pr
compatible. The component sockets provide excellent picture quality
because the video is separated into three independent parts.
AV IN adapter socket
The AV IN adapter socket can be used to connect the attached
AV adapter cable with VIDEO and AUDIO L & R IN sockets. The
AV IN sockets can be used to connect a range of equipment,
including video recorders, camcorders, decoders, satellite receivers,
DVD players, or games consoles. The VIDEO IN socket provides
composite video connection.
ANTENNA IN socket (input)
This socket can be used to connect an outside aerial.
LAN
RJ45 plug for connecting to external modem or network access
equipment.
SPDIF socket (output)
The SPDIF socket can be used to connect a compatible digital
audio receiver.
Headphone socket (output)
This socket can be used to connect headphones or stereo
earphones.
Warning: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
USB 3.0 or
USB 2.0 or
USB 2.0
/SERVICE
HDD
AV IN
adapter
V L R
V L R
V L R
AV IN
V L
R
L
VIDEO
R
V L R
or
HDMI 1
(MHL)
HDMI 2
(ARC)
or
HDMI 3
or
HDMI 4
or
L
R
L
R
L R
PR PB
Y
P
B
PR
Y
P
R PB Y
COMPONENT IN
(Y )
SPDIF
LAN
ANTENNA IN
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Remote Control Functions
Most of your television’s functions are available via the menus that appear on the screen. The remote control supplied
with your set can be used to navigate through the menus and to congure all the general settings.
Note: Figures and illustrations in this operation manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual
product appearance.
Connections and Setup
To switch the sound off and back on.
Standby / quit standby.
Numeric buttons To enter channel numbers or a digit.
To access or exit TCL TV+ launcher.
LIST To display the channel list.
/
To control the volume.
To display programme information, if available.
To display the Settings menu.
P
/
To change channels.
To access or exit the Smart TV homepage.
To display the Option menu.
▲/▼/◄/► Navigation direction buttons.
OK To conrm an entry or selection.
To return to the previous menu or quit an App.
To select input source.
EXIT To exit the Settings menu.
LANG To select a sound type available for selected analogue TV pro
gramme; to select an audio language available for selected
digital TV programme.
GUIDE To toggle the Electronic Programme Guide on or off (only avail
able for digital channels).
TEXT To toggle Teletext on or off.
SUBT. To select a subtitle language available for selected digital TV
programme.
Colour buttons To select tasks or Teletext pages; to be used for HbbTV
function.
To start fast reverse.
To pause playback.
To start fast forward.
REC To record programs under DTV source.
To start playback.
To stop playback.
NETFLIX To access the NETFLIX application. (Not available for some
models.)
Installing Batteries
1. Push to open the back cover as illustrated.
2. Insert two AAA batteries according to the
polarities marked on the batteries case.
3. Replace the back cover as illustrated.
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To switch the sound off and back on.
Standby / quit standby.
/
To control the volume.
To access or exit TCL TV+ launcher.
To turn on the mouse function.
P
/
To change channels.
To access or exit the Smart TV homepage.
To select input source.
/ / /
Navigation direction buttons.
OK To conrm an entry or selection.
To return to the previous menu or quit an App.
To display the Option menu.
To pop up the virtual remote control keyboard when available.
To turn on the voice function. (Available only when the network
connection is normal.)
Note: This remote control is available only for selected models. The remote control
type may be changed without notice. When using the MOUSE or VOICE CONTROL
button for the first time,you will be prompted to pair the remote with the TV. Please
follow the on-screen guide for paring instructions.
Installing Batteries
1. Hold the bottom part of the remote control, use a
plastic coin-shaped object to twist the switch to
the “Open” location as illustrated.
2. Pull out the battery cover.
3. Insert two AAA batteries according to the polarities
marked on the battery case.
4. Replace the battery
cover and use a plastic coin-
shaped object to twist the switch to the “Closed”
position.
Exclusive Remote Control
Connections and Setup
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Connecting to a wireless network
To connect to a wireless network
1. Ensure you have:
•
A router broadcasting a high-speed wireless signal
•
A high-speed internet connection
2. Use the Network Settings to congure the TV.
Wireless Router
Modem
TV Set
Network Connection
Your TV will require an internet connection to operate all functions. Data usage charges may apply.
Please refer to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for additional information.
To access the internet, you must subscribe to high speed broadband internet service from your internet service
provider.
Your TV can be connected to your home network in two ways:
• Wired, using the RJ45 (LAN) connector on the back panel.
• Wireless, using the internal wireless or external wireless USB adapter and your home wireless network.
Note: 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 conguration. If you have any questions about
your home network, please refer to your ISP(Internet Service Provider).
Connecting to a wired network
To connect to a wired network:
1. Ensure you have:
• An ethernet cable long enough to reach your TV
• A router or modem with an available Ethernet port
• A high-speed internet connection
• An Ethernet (LAN) port on the back of the TV
2. Connect your ethernet cable to the router and to the
Ethernet port on the back of the TV.
3. Use the Network Settings to congure the TV.
Modem Internet
TV Set
Router
Ethernet
Port on the
back panel
Connections and Setup
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Connections and Setup
Network Settings
After you connect your home network to the TV, follow the steps below to configure the network settings of your TV.
Note: the wireless network connection won’t work if your TV is already connected to a wired network.
Connecting to a wireless network
1. Press
on the remote control. The Smart TV homepage is displayed.
2. Press ▲/▼ to move to the Settings area, select Settings and press OK to enter.
3. Move to the Device area, select Network and press OK to enter. The Network menu is displayed.
4. Select Wi-Fi and press OK to enter.
5. Set Wi-Fi to On. All available wireless networks will be displayed.
6. Press ▲/▼ to highlight the name of your wireless newtork and press OK.
7. Using the on-screen keyboard and the remote, enter your network’s password, then hightlight Enter on the
on-screen keyboard and press OK. Once connected, the wireless network will be saved. Next time when you
connect to the same network, you do not have to re-enter the password.
8. Press
to close the menu and return to the Smart TV homepage.
Connecting to a wired network
1. From the Nework menu, select Ethernet and press OK to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select Advanced options and press OK.
3. Press ▲/▼ to select Proxy settings and press OK.
4. Select MANUAL, using the on-screen keyboard and the remote, enter your network’s proxy information step by
step.
5. Press ▲/▼ to select IP settings and press OK.
6. Select DHCP or STATIC. If you select STATIC, you must enter your network’s IP address, gateway, network prefix
length, DNS1, and DNS2 step by step.
7. Press
to close the menu and return to the Smart TV homepage.
Detecting your network status
1. From the Nework menu, select Network Detection and press OK to enter.
2. The Network Detection screen displays the connection method of your network connection.
3. Press
to close the menu and return to the Smart TV homepage.
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3. Connect the outside aerial or cable network to the ANTENNA IN socket at the
back of the TV set.
The aerial socket (75 OHM – VHF / UHF / cable) can be used for connecting
an external aerial or other equipment tted with a modulator (video recorder,
satellite receiver, etc.). We recommend that you do not connect other
equipment (video recorder, satellite receiver, etc.) to your TV set to begin
with, so as not to complicate the set-up procedure with the additional steps
involved. Connect them when you have nished setting up the channels.
4. When powered on, the TV will be turned on directly or be in standby mode.
If the TV set is in standby mode, press the standby button on the remote
control or on the TV set to turn on the TV.
Note: The location and name of the power button on the TV may vary
according to TV model.
Connections and Setup
Switching off
To put the TV set into standby mode, press on the remote control or on the TV, the TV set remains powered up,
but with low energy consumption.
To switch off the TV set, disconnect the mains plug from the mains outlet.
Switching on
Follow the instructions on this page on how to switch on your TV set and the remote control before going on to follow-
ing pages describing how to use the channel set-up procedure.
1. Insert two AAA batteries in the remote control.
Precautions on using batteries:
– Only use the battery types specied.
– Make sure you use the correct polarity.
– Do not mix new and used batteries.
– Do not use rechargeable batteries.
– Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or similar, throw them in a re, recharge them
or try to open them, as this could cause them to leak or explode.
– Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not using it for a long period of time.
– Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
2. Connect the power cable to a mains socket. (If the power cable is not connected to the television, please rst
connect the power cable to the television.) Your TV set should only be connected to an AC supply. It must not be
connected to a DC supply. If the plug is detached from the cable, do not, under any circumstances, connect it to a
mains socket, as there is a risk of electric shock.
Note: The gures are for representation only. The location of the power socket at the back of the television might
differ depending on the model.
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Chapter 3 Basic TV Operation
Accessing Channels
Using the numeric buttons: press the corresponding
numeric buttons on the remote control to access the
channels.
Using the P
/ buttons: press the P /
buttons
on the remote control or the corresponding buttons on
the TV set to scroll through the channels.
Using the LIST button: press the LIST button on the
remote control to display the channel list and press
▲/▼/◄/► and OK to select channels.
Watching Connected Devices
Press on the remote control to display the source
list. Press ▲/▼ to select TV or other input sources and
press OK to conrm.
You can also press
on the remote control to display
the homepage, press ▲/▼ to move to the Source area,
then press ◄/► and OK to select the input source.
Adjusting Volume
Volume control: press the /
buttons on the
remote control or the corresponding buttons on the TV
set to increase or decrease the volume.
Sound mute: press the
button to temporarily mute
the sound. Press this button again or the
button to
restore the sound.
Accessing Smart TV Homepage
Allows you to enjoy Internet Applications (Apps) and
specially adapted Internet websites, and perform system
settings for your TV. You can make controlling with the
TV remote control.
WARNING:
• Congure the network settings before using Smart TV
applications.
•
Slow responses and/or interruptions may occur,
depending on your network conditions.
• If you experience a problem using an application,
please contact the content provider.
• According to circumstances of the content provider, an
application’s updates or the application itself may be
discontinued.
•
Depending on your country’s regulations, some
applications may have limited service or not be
supported.
• Changes in application content may be made without
prior notice by the service provider.
1. Press
on the remote control to display the Smart
TV homepage.
2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► and OK to enter the desired Apps,
functions or settings.
3. Press
to return to the homepage.
4. To exit the homepage, use ▲/▼/◄/► to move to
the source you’d like to choose, then press OK to
enter.
Note: Since the connection with Internet takes time,
it’s recommended that you wait a few minutes
to use the Smart TV feature after activation of
TV from standby.
Accessing T-Launcher
Allows you to enjoy Internet Applications (Apps) and
videos.
1. Press
on the remote control to display the
T-Launcher.
2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► and OK to enter the desired Apps
or videos.
3. Press
to return to the launcher.
4. Press
again to exit the T-Launcher.
Using Google Settings
Allows you to not only adjust device settings, such as
network, TV settings, inputs, Google Cast and apps,
etc., but also set preferences.
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Chapter 3 Basic TV Operation
1. Press
on the remote control to display the Smart
TV homepage.
2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► and OK to enter the Google
settings.
3. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to choose the items and press OK
to enter.
4. Press
to return to previous interface.
5. Press EXIT to close the menu.
Using TV Settings menu
Allows you to adjust TV settings, such as picture and
sound.
1. Press
on the remote control to display the Settings
menu.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select the desired item, then press
OK/► to enter the corresponding submenu.
3. In submenus, press ▲/▼ to select menu options,
then press OK/► to enter the option list, the
adjustment interface, or the corresponding submenu.
4. Press
to return to the previous menu.
5. Press EXIT or
to close the menu.
Note: You can also press
on the remote control,
select Settings (if available) and press OK to
enter the Settings menu. Some options may
not be available for certain signal sources.
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Chapter 4 Using more of your TV
4. Press ▲/▼ to select a secondary subtitle language
and press OK to conrm.
5. Press EXIT or
to close the menu.
Shortcut operation: Press SUBT. on the remote
control to directly select a subtitle language available for
the selected digital TV programme.
Selecting a subtitle type on digital TV channels
1. Press
on the remote control, select Channel >
Subtitle > Subtitle type and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select a subtitle type and press OK to
conrm. You can select Hearing impaired to display
the hearing impaired subtitles with your selected
language.
3. Press EXIT or
to close the menu.
Using Teletext
Selecting decoding page language
1. Press
on the remote control, select Channel >
Teletext > Decoding page language and press
OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select a proper type of language in
which Teletext will display and press OK to conrm.
3. Press EXIT or
to close the menu.
Digital Teletext language
On digital TV channels, depending on the broadcaster,
you may be able to enjoy a service with multiple initial
Teletext pages in different languages. This function
allows you to select an available language as primary
language, which relates to different initial Teletext
pages.
1. Press
on the remote control, select Channel >
Teletext > Digital teletext language and press
OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select a language and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press EXIT or
to close the menu.
Network waking up
This function allows you to turn on your TV from standby
mode via a network. To use this function, please make
sure:
1. Your TV is connected to an effective home network;
2. The desired controller, such as a smartphone, is
connected to the same network as your TV;
3. An App which supports network waking up function,
has been installed into the controller;
4.
Network standby is set to On in the Network
menu.
When the TV is in network standby mode, you can use
the App to wake up the TV remotely.
Installing Channels
This section describes how to search and store
channels automatically. This may be done in any of the
cases below:
– you have skipped the channel installation step in the
initial setup;
– you are prompted that there are no channels in TV
mode;
– you want to update your channels.
1.
In TV mode, press
on the remote control and
select Channel > Channel scan. Press OK/► to
enter.
2. The TV installs and arranges channels according
to your country. Press ▲/▼ to select Country, and
press OK/► to enter. Enter the default password
1234 or your own password in case you have
changed the password in the System > Lock menu.
Press ▲/▼ to select your country and press OK to
confirm.
3. Press ▲/▼ to select Automatic search and press
OK/► to enter.
4. Press ▲/▼ to select Channel type and press ◄/►
to select Digital, Analogue or Digital&Analogue.
5. After configuration is completed, press ▼ to select
Search and press OK to start scanning channels.
6. The channel search may take a few minutes. After
the automatic search, channels are arranged in a
preset order. If you wish to hide or move channels,
press
on the remote control, select Channel >
Channel organizer and press OK/► to enter.
Using Subtitles
You can enable subtitles for each TV channel.
Subtitles are broadcast via Teletext or DVB-T/DVB-C
digital broadcasts. With digital broadcasts, you have
the additional option of selecting a preferred subtitle
language.
Turning on/off subtitles
1. Press on the remote control, select Channel >
Subtitle and press OK/► to enter.
2.
Select the Subtitle option, press OK/► to enter,
press ▲/▼ to select On or Off and press OK to
conrm.
3.
Press EXIT or
to close the menu.
Enabling subtitle languages on digital TV channels
1. Press
on the remote control, select Channel >
Subtitle
> Digital subtitle language 1st and press
OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select a subtitle language as your
preferred language and press OK to conrm.
3. Press ▲/▼ to select Digital subtitle language 2nd
and press OK/► to enter.
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Using more of your TV
T-Link
Use this function to search for CEC devices connected
to the HDMI sockets in your TV and enable auto power
on and auto standby between the TV and CEC devices.
Enabling or disabling T-Link
1.
Press
on the remote control, select System >
T-Link and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select On or Off and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press EXIT or
to close the menu.
Using Auto Power on
Enables the TV to automatically power on when you
power on a CEC device (e.g. DVD) with the device’s
remote. Select On to enable this function.
Using Auto Standy
Enables all CEC devices to automatically go to the
standby mode when you turn off the TV with the TV
remote. Select On to enable this function.
Note: The CEC functions depend on the devices
connected and it is possible that some
devices may not interoperate correctly when
connected to this TV. The user manual or
the manufacturer of the problematic devices
should be consulted for further information.
Time Shift
Allows you to pause, fast forward and rewind live TV,
so you don’t have to miss any part of your favourite
programs. Before you use the function, connect a USB
drive to the TV rst. For the rst time, you should
complete the disk setup for the USB drive.
1. Press
on the remote control and select Time
Shift, then press OK/► to confirm.
2. Follow the directions on the screen to do the disk
setup if you use time shift for the first time.
3. After the disk setup is done, time shift will start, and
the time shift menu displays on the screen.For later
use, press
and select Time Shift. press OK/► to
display the time shift menu and operate according to
the on-screen prompt.
4. Pressing Stop button stops the time shift and exits.
– When the time shift menu disappears and only the
timing of the time shift remains on the screen, you
can press OK to call out the time shift menu.
Notes:
– This feature is available only for digital channels.
– Before you plug the USB drive to TV, make sure
you have backed up the data on the drive to avoid
unforeseen malfunction and data loss.
– We recommend that you use a USB drive with at
least 1GB free space and a disk speed faster than
5.0MB/sec.
– The bigger the USB drive free space for time shift,
the bigger the recording length.
Quick Access of Time Shift: Insert a USB disk, press
PLAY(►) on the remote control, it will access Time Shift
automatically.
HbbTV
HbbTV (Hybrid broadcast broadband TV) is a service
offered by certain broadcasters and available only on
some digital TV channels. HbbTV delivers interactive
television over broadband Internet. These interactive
features are added to and enrich the normal digital
programmes, and include services such as digital
teletext, electronic programme guide, games, voting,
specic information related to the current programme,
interactive advertising, information magazines, catch-up
TV, etc.
To use HbbTV please ensure your TV is connected to
Internet and HbbTV is switched on.
Notes:
– HbbTV services are broadcast- or country-
dependent and may be unavailable in your area.
– You cannot download les to your TV with HbbTV
function.
– Application provider or broadcasting related
conditions may cause an HbbTV application to be
unavailable momentarily.
– To access HbbTV applications you must connect
your TV to the Internet via a broadband link.
HbbTV applications may not work correctly in case
of network related issues.
HbbTV access
1. Press
on the remote control, select System >
Advanced settings > HbbTV and press OK/► to
enter.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select On and press OK to conrm.
3. When you tune to a digital TV channel that offers
HbbTV, this will be signalled to you by an on-screen
indication (generally a red button, but other colour
buttons may also be used). Press the indicated
colour button to open the interactive pages.
4. Use ▲/▼/◄/► and the colour buttons to navigate
through the HbbTV pages and press OK to conrm.
HbbTV deactivation
To avoid disturbances that may be caused by HbbTV
broadcasting tests, you can turn off the HbbTV function:
1. Press
on the remote control, select System >
Advanced settings
> HbbTV and press OK/► to
enter.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select Off and press OK to conrm.
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3. Press BLUE button on the remote control and use
▲/▼/◄/► to adjust the recording duration.
4. Press OK/
to stop recording manually, the recorded
file will be saved. In normal operation, the recording
will stop automatically when the recording duration
expires.
5. In recording, the PVR mini pane will also show on
the screen to indicate the recording progress.
6. To watch the recorded program, exit PVR mode
first, Press
and select PVR > PVR List, or press
and go to Apps > MediaCenter > USB > File >
PVR, then select the related record file. Press OK
to play. (It is the same if you record a digital radio
program).
Notes:
– This feature is available only for digital non-
encrypted channels. Even when CICAM (CI or CI+)
is inserted, this feature is not available on encrypted
channels.
– Before you connect the USB drive to the TV, make
sure you have backed up the data in the drive
to avoid the loss of your important data due to
unforeseen malfunction.
– The bigger the USB drive free memory for the PVR
function, the bigger the recording length.
– If you want to change channel or signal source
during recording, store the recording data before
changing the channel or source.
– The TV cannot play files normally if the parameters
of the file exceed the limitations of the system, the
file format is not supported, the file is damaged, or
the file cannot be decoded.
– Do not disconnect the USB drive when the system
is reading a file or transmitting data, otherwise the
system or the drive may be damaged.
Using EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
EPG is an on-screen guide that displays scheduled
digital TV programs. You can navigate, select and view
programs.
1. Press GUIDE on the remote control, the Program
Guide menu will appear, which allows you to get
information about the current or next program
playing on each channel. Navigate through the
different programs using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons on
the remote control.
2. Use the related buttons shown at the bottom of the
screen to view EPG.
– Filter: Program guide lter for digital TV programs.
• Press
to display the type list of the program.
• Navigate through the different types using the
▲/▼ buttons on the remote control.
Golive
GoLive is a revolutionary international video
entertainment platform that delivers a diverse selection
of content from all over the world to virtually any
connected TV, phone, tablet, or box. Our unique
technology ensures an optimized viewing experience
that is adapted to suit a range of internet speeds,
broadcasting high-quality streams of the programs
and events you want on whatever device you choose,
whichever country you’re in. And the information
displayed will be updated periodically. Golive requires a
subscription.
Google Cast
Google Cast™ lets you c
ast your favorite videos, games,
and apps from your mobile device, in full quality, to your
TV. Just one tap of the Cast button on your Android or
iOS screen is all you need to supersize the things you
love. Cast your content then continue browsing on your
phone or tablet.
T Cast
T Cast lets you enjoy plenty of videos, rich of
applications by scaning the QR code on the TV screen
and downloading T Cast.
PVR(Personal Video Recorder)
Allows you to record your favourite TV programs. Before
you use the function, connect a USB drive to the TV rst.
Note: The feature is available only in selected products
and, due to specic TV network limitations and country
technical requirements, might not be available in
product or place of installation. Feature might also be
blocked by TV network due to copyright protection (HD
content, recording protection). Please use
on the
remote control to check if the feature is available in your
product.
1. Press
on the remote control and select PVR.
2. Press OK/► to enter and select Record. It starts to
record automatically.
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• Select one or more types, which you want to
highlight from the type list, press OK to select or
deselect. A checkmark will appear to the left of
the type when selected.
• Press ► to select Apply and press OK to
conrm.
– Custom schedule: Press ▲/▼ to select a
program, then press the RED button to set the
schedule. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlisht [Add
to schedule], Press OK to add the selected
program into your schedule list.
– Select date: Press the GREEN button to select
date.
– Schedule list: Press the YELLOW button to view
your schedule list.
– More details: Press the BLUE button to learn
more.
3. Press GUIDE or EXIT to exit EPG.
Bluetooth Function
(* not available for some models)
Bluetooth
®
is a wireless technology standard for
exchanging data over short distance between Bluetooth
devices. You can connect Bluetooth audio device, mouse
or keyboard via the TV.
1. Press
on the remote control, move to the Settings
area, select Settings and press OK to enter.
2. Move to the Remote & accessories area, select
Add accessory and press OK to enter. The TV will
search nearby Bluetooth devices automatically.
3. Select an available device, press OK and follow the
guides on the screen to connect it.
Note: Bluetooth technology (if available in your TV) uses
2.4GHz frequency thus close proximity to WiFi access
points, routers or microwave ovens might interfere with
Bluetooth audio streaming. If you face interruptions in
audio reception, you should restart your Bluetooth device
to nd frequency with less interferences and if you
continue to face issues you should move closer to TV or
increase space between TV and source of interferences.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by TCL is under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their respective owners.
FreeviewPlus
FreeviewPlus is a new television service which provide
a state of the art EPG and seamless access to Catch
Up TV from free-to-air networks with the simple press
of a button. FreeviewPlus provides an unrivalled user
experience and places free to air television at the
forefront of innovation, with services that include:
-A 7-day, easy-to-use EPG
-All available Catch Up TV on the TV screen
-Featured recommendations
-Ability to browse by genre and search programmes
for the next 7 days
-A favourite function with reminders for live and Catch
Up programmes
What you need
You need a high-speed (broadband) internet connection
to the TV.
To launch FreeviewPlus
When you are watching TV, you will briey see a prompt
at the top left of the screen. Press the green colour key
on the remote control to launch FreeviewPlus. Follow
the on-screen instructions and use the colour keys,
arrow keys, and OK button to navigate.
*FreeviewPlus uses HbbTV technology which combines
broadcast and broadband. Internet connection is
required. Data usage and conditions apply.
**FreeviewPlus is available through out Austrilia but
Catch Up services vary by region – please check www.
freeview.com.au to see what’s available in your area.
***More information about FreeviewPlus can be found
on www.freeview.com.au.
Netix settings
Netix provides on-demand movies and TV shows
delivered via the Internet. Netix is available in certain
countries.Unlimited membership is required. More
information can be found at www.netix.com <http://
www.netix.com/> .
Note: you can directly access Netix via clicking the
Netix button on the remote control.
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.
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Problems & Solutions
1. Fail to link to the network.
– Check if your TV is connected with the network;
– Reboot your TV;
– Consult your internet service provider, to conrm
if access of your router is supported. Refer to the
operation manual of your router.
– Make sure your TV is connected to a router, and
make sure your router is powered on. Check that your
router/modem has an internet connection, and that
your Ethernet cables/wireless connection is OK. Test
your connection with a computer to make sure it is OK.
Should the problem persist, contact customer service.
2. The video could not be played smoothly.
– Videos from your USB ash drive — It may result from
data transmission, or its code ow is far beyond the
supported formats of this TV set.
– Videos downloaded from internet, or online videos.
a. It may be caused by the lower bandwidth of your
network. A high network speed is required to handle
online videos.
b. Peak internet usage times may affect the bandwidth.
c. Check if any other computers on the same network
are also operating, as they may be using up
bandwidth. Especially if they are downloading or
playing online videos.
d. The video may not be smooth itself, it is not the
problem of your TV or network.
3. When two mobile hard disks are connected with
the TV at the same time, they will not be recognized
some times.
– All mobile hard disks consume a lot of power, which
may result in power supply problems. We recommend
inserting only one hard disk, or a low power consumption
mobile hard disk.
4. The video from a mobile hard disk (USB) is
playing with no sound.
– The audio format of the video in your mobile hard disk
is not supported by the TV player.
5. Some videos fail to play.
– The formats of the videos may not be supported by the
TV, especially videos shot by certain kinds of cameras,
generally with their private protocol of formats, which are
not compatible with your TV.
6. Video stops playing midway.
– Mistakes may occur when videos are copied or
compressed, so they may automatically stop playing
during playback.
7. What should I pay attention to, when I do SW
updating
– No power cuts when SW updating;
– Avoid any operations with your remote control when
SW updating;
– .Depending on your internet connection speed, the
software updating process may take some time.
8. There are no distinct changes of TV interface after
SW updating.
– Under certain conditions, SW updating may not only
update or add new functions but also improve the
performance of the TV set, without distinct changes to
the user interface. Also, there may be no changes to the
user interface at all.
Note: Problems & solutions 1 to 2 are for the TV models which have network functions, so users of non-connected
TV models can disregard them.
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Other Information
Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be
corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.
No picture, no sound
1.
Check if the fuse or circuit breaker is working.
2.
Plug another electrical device into the outlet to make
sure it is working or turned on.
3.
Power plug is in a bad contact with the outlet.
4.
Check the signal source.
No colour
1. Change the colour system.
2.
Adjust the saturation.
3.
Try another channel. Black-white programme may be
received.
Remote control does not work
1.
Change the batteries.
2.
Batteries are not installed correctly.
3. Main power is not connected.
No picture, normal sound
1.
Adjust the brightness and contrast.
2.
Broadcasting failure may happen.
Normal picture, no sound
1.
Press the VOLUME UP button to increase volume.
2. Volume is set to mute, press the Mute button to
restore sound.
3.
Change the sound system.
4.
Broadcasting failure may happen.
Unorderly ripples on the picture
It is usually caused by local interference, such as cars,
daylight lamps and hair driers. Adjust the antenna to
minimize the interference.
Snowy dots and interference
If the antenna is located in the fringe area of a television
signal where the signal is weak, the picture may be
marred by dots. When the signal is extremely weak, it
may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve
the reception.
1.
Adjust the position and orientation of the indoor/
outdoor antenna.
2. Check the connection of antenna.
3.
Fine tune the channel.
4.
Try another channel. Broadcasting failure may
happen.
Ignition
Black spots or horizontal streaks appear, or the picture
utters or drifts. This is usually caused by interference
from car ignition system, neon lamps, electric drills, or
other electrical appliance.
Ghost
Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two
paths. One is the direct path, the other is reected from
tall buildings, hills, or other objects. Changing the
direction
or position of the antenna may improve the reception.
Radio frequency interference
This interference produces moving ripples or diagonal
streaks, and in some case, loss of contrast in the picture.
Find out and remove the radio interference source.
*To bring you better visual experience, please remove
all labels, if any, from TV front panel and screen before
use.
*Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are
provided for reference only and may differ from actual
product appearance. Product design and specications
may be changed without notice.
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available content, certain features, applications, and
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territories. Some features on SmartTV may also require
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providers.
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License
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
in the United States and other countries.
HEVC, or H.265 is the successor to H.264 and strives to deliver video with
equivalent quality with bitrate savings of up to 50 percent. HEVC is critical for
streaming high-quality video even in congested network environments, and
will be a driving factor in the delivery of 4K content to new Ultra HD displays.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL is under license. Other
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For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from
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DTS Premium Sound are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in
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