TCL 43P717, 50C717, 50P717, 55C717, 55C815 User manual

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IntroductionChapter 1
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 materials 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 qualied 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.)
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Introduction
HDD
Sockets
Note: The location and names of the sockets on the TV may vary according to TV model, and not all sockets available on all models.
LAN
LAN
SPDIF
This socket can be used to connect to external modem or network access equipment.
SPDIF socket (output)
This socket can be used to connect a compatible digital audio receiver.
HDMI 1
HDMI 2 or
HDMI 3
USB 2.0 or
USB 2.0
/SERVICE
ANTENNA /CABLE IN
AV IN
adapter
SATELLITE IN
or
The HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) socket lets you
connect a device, such as a Blu-ray player, with a HDMI output for best picture quality. It also provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable.
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.
ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket (input)
This socket can be used to connect the outside aerial or cable network.
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
HDMI1/HDMI2/HDMI3 socket (input)
V L R
V L R
V L R
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.
Headphone socket (output)
This socket can be used to connect headphones or stereo earphones. Note: When the Headphone socket is connected, the speakers will be muted. Warning: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
SATELLITE IN socket (input)
Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your satellite receiver.
COMMON INTERFACE
Common Interface socket
This socket can be used to watch encrypted digital TV channels by in serting a common interface module and a card provided by a digital TV service operator.
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Introduction
Remote Control Functions
Most of your television's functions are available via the menus that appear on the screen. The remote control(s)
supplied with your set can be used to navigate through the menus and to congure all the general settings.
Note: Figures and illustrations in this operation manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Certain function may not be available for some models, e.g. GUIDE/SUBTITLE/REC functions are only available under DTV source. And DTV is not availbale for certain model.
To switch the sound off and back on.
Standby / quit standby.
Numeric buttons To enter channel numbers or a digit.
PRE-CH To return to the previous channel.
LIST To display the channel list.
/
To control the volume. To display program information, if available. To display the Settings menu.
P
/ To change channels.
To access or exit the Smart TV homepage.
▲/▼/◄/Navigation direction buttons.
Color buttons To perform the corresponding function indicated at the bottom of
NETFLIX To access NETFLIX.
To display the Option menu.
OK To conrm 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 program; to select an audio language available for selected digital TV program.
GUIDE To toggle the Electronic Program Guide on or off (only available for
digital channels).
TEXT To toggle Teletext on or off.
To select a subtitle language available for selected digital TV program.
SUBT.
the screen. To start fast reverse. To pause playback. To start fast forward.
REC To record programs under DTV source.
To start playback.
To stop playback.
Installing Batteries
1. Push to open the back cover as illustrated.
2. Insert two AAA batteries according to the
polarities marked on the battery case.
3. Replace the back cover as illustrated.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Switching on
Follow the instructions on this page on how to switch on your TV set and the remote control before going on to following 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 specied.
- 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 the like, 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 FIRST to the television, THEN to a mains socket. (Note: If the power cable is connected to the television, please only connect the power cable to the mains socket.)
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 power
socket of the television may differ depending on the model.
3. Connect an outside aerial 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.
Note: If you want to receive the signal from your cable or cable box, please connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE IN socket at the back of the TV set.
4. When powered on, the TV will be turned on directly or be in standby mode.
If the power indicator lights up, the TV set is in standby mode. Press the
on the TV.
button on the remote control or on the TV set to turn
Switching off
• To put the TV set into standby mode, press the button on the remote control. The TV set remains powered up, but with low
energy consumption.
• To switch off the TV set, unplug the mains socket from the mains outlet.
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Getting Started
Modem Internet
TV Set
Router
Ethernet Port on the back panel
Wireless Router
Modem
TV Set
Built-in wireless connection
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 with your Internet service provider (ISP).
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 and your home wireless network.
Note: Instructions below 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 conguration. If you have any questions about your home
network, please refer to your ISP.
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 menu to configure the TV.
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 menu to configure the TV.
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