Please register your purchase on-line at www.tclusa.com
or www.tclcanada.com. It will make it easier to contact you
should it ever be necessary. Registration is not required for
warranty coverage.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service
and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers in case you need them. These
numbers are located on the product.
Model No. ____________________________________________
Purchase Date ________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________
Important information 3
Important safety instructions 5
2 Welcome 10
What’s in the box 10
Overview of the Sound Bar main unit 12
Overview of the remote control 14
Set up your Sound Bar system 15
3 Connect your Sound Bar system 20
Connect with the supplied optical cable 20
Connect with the supplied 3.5mm-to-3.5mm audio
cable 22
Connect your Sound Bar to power supply 23
Connect the Sound Bar with your Bluetooth device 24
Connect the IR pass-through cable 26
4 Use your Sound Bar system 27
Use your Sound Bar with the top panel or remote
control 27
Sound settings 28
Control the Sound Bar with your TCL Roku TV
remote control 29
Listen to music from your Bluetooth device 31
Use the USB cable or device for music playback 32
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5 Specications 34
6 Notice 35
Compliance notice 35
Disposal of your old product and battery 38
Trademarks 39
7 FAQ 40
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1 Important safety
instructions
Important information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
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product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates
double insulation between hazardous main voltage and
user accessible parts. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
• Read these instructions - Read all the safety and
operating instructions before operating the product.
• Retain these instructions - Retain the safety and
operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings - Adhere to all warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions.
• Follow all instructions - Follow all operating and use
instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water - The appliance
should not be used near water or moisture - for example,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where it exits from the product.
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• Use only attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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Cautions
• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert
• The product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
• Do not place any sources of danger on the product (for
example. liquid lled objects, lighted candles).
• Disconnect the power cord to shut off when nd trouble
or not in use. The power cord shall be readily operable.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those described herein, may
result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.
• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The
apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and objects lled with liquids, such as vases, must not
be placed on apparatus.
• The power cord/appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device must remain
readily operable.
Battery caution and disposal information
• Install only new batteries of the same type in your product.
• Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as
indicated in the battery compartment, may shorten the life
of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
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• Do not use rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium) or (Nickel Metal
Hydride) batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable
(Nickel Cadmium) or (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re or water.
• Recycle or dispose of batteries as per state and local
guidelines.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• When the remote control is not to be used for a long time
(more than a month), remove the battery from the remote
control to prevent it from leaking.
• If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
• Keep away the batteries from heat or moisture.
• Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects.
Doing so could cause batteries to short circuit, leak or
explode.
• Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects.
Doing so could cause batteries to short circuit, leak or
explode.
• Never recharge a battery unless it is conrmed to be a
rechargeable type.
• The product/remote control contains a coin/button type
battery, which can be swallowed. Keep the battery out of
reach of children at all times! If swallowed, the battery can
cause serious injury or death. Severe internal burns can
occur within two hours of ingestion.
• If you suspect that a battery has been swallowed or placed
inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.
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• When you change the batteries, always keep all new
and used batteries out of reach of children. Ensure that
the battery compartment is completely secure after you
replace the battery.
• If the battery compartment cannot be completely secured,
discontinue use of the product. Keep out of reach of
children and contact the manufacturer.
Installation location
• This product is designed to sit on a rm, at surface. Do
not place the product on built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack because the ventilation slots around
the product will be blocked, resulting in reduced lifetime
from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this
product, maintain a spacing of 7.8 inches (20cm) or more
around the product.
• Make sure the product on the furniture is of adequate size
and strength to prevent it from being accidentally tipped
over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal
injury and/or damage to the product.
• Installation of wall mount must be carried out by
qualied personnel only. Incorrect assembly can result
in severe personal injury and property damage (if you
intend to install this product yourself, you must check
for installations such as electrical wiring and plumbing
that may be buried inside the wall). It is the installer’s
responsibility to verify that the wall will safely support the
total load of the product and wall mount brackets.
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2 Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TCL Sound
Bar! After it is set up and connected, you can experience a
superb sound quality and state-of-the-art design to best t
your home entertainment system. You are recommended
to read through this user manual which helps you set up,
connect and operate the product easily and properly. For
more information, visit www.tclusa.com or www.tclcanada.
com
Let’s get started.
What’s in the box
Sound Bar main unit
Optical cable
AC power cord
3.5mm-to-3.5mm audio
cable
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User
manual
QSG
Warranty
IR pass-through cable
Wall mount template
Remote control (with battery)
Wall anchor x 4
Silicone pad x 2
Wall mount bracket x 2
Wall bracket screw (M4) x 4
Wall mounting screw (M3) x 2
User
manual
User manual
QSG
Quick start guide
Warranty
Warranty card
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Overview of the Sound Bar main unit
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OPTICAL
89 10 11 12
USB AUX
1
Press to turn the Sound Bar main unit on or to standby
mode.
2
Press to switch the audio source among
AUX/Bluetooth/Optical/USB modes.
3
Press to select the Bluetooth function.
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IR
4 +/-
Press to increase or decrease the volume level.
5 Remote control sensor
Receive signals from the remote control.
6 LED indicators
Red: in standby mode.
Green: in AUX mode.
Blue: in Bluetooth mode.
Orange: in Optical mode.
White: in USB mode.
7 Wall bracket screws
8 Optical input connector
9 USB Type A connector (only for music playback)
10 AUX input connector
11 IR pass-through cable connector
12 AC input power connector .
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Overview of the remote control
1
Press to turn the Sound Bar on or to standby mode.
2
Press to mute or unmute the sound.
3 Source buttons - AUX/OPTICAL/USB/
Press to switch the audio source among different
modes.
4 +/-
Press to increase or decrease the volume level.
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5 /
Press to skip to previous/next track in Bluetooth/USB
mode.
6 /PAIR
Play/pause/resume playback in Bluetooth/USB mode.
Press and hold to activate the pairing function in
Bluetooth mode or disconnect the paired Bluetooth
device.
7 NEWS/MOVIE/MUSIC
Press to select the equalizer (EQ) effect when you are
watching news or movies or listening to music.
Set up your Sound Bar system
Notes
• Make sure you read all the safety information before
you mount the Sound Bar main unit on the wall (see
‘Important safety instructions’ on page 5).
• Make sure you use screws and wall mount brackets
provided or specied by the authorized manufacturer.
• TCL Corporation bears no responsibility for accidents or
damage caused by improper wall mounting and screws
installation or insufcient wall strength, etc.
• Additional tools (not supplied) are required for
installation.
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Mount your Sound Bar main unit on the wall
You can choose to place your Sound Bar main unit below
the center of your TV or mount it on the wall.
AB
Place the supplied wall mount template on the wall.
1
Make sure the wall mount template is at least 2 inches
(5cm) below the center of the TV.
Use a level to make sure the Sound Bar is positioned
2
accurately.
Use the tape to stick the wall mount template rmly on
3
the wall.
Mark on the wall using each marking on the template on
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the template through the mounting holes (Fig.1).
Take away the wall mount template.
5
Drill a screw hole at each marking on the wall.
6
Insert the supplied wall anchors into 4 screw holes on
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the wall (Fig. 2).
Insert the supplied wall bracket screws into the wall
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anchors. Leave 0.16 inch (4mm) between the screw
heads and the wall (Fig. 2).
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Fix and tighten the wall bracket screws on the wall.
735 mm / 28.94”
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Stick the silicone pads on the wall mount brackets when
necessary to adjust the direction of the Sound Bar main
unit (Fig. 2).
Replace the screws at the back of the Sound Bar main
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unit with the supplied wall mounting screws (Fig. 3 and
4).
Hang the Sound Bar main unit on the screws.
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735 mm/28.94”
Fig. 1
Fig.1Fig.3
Wall template
Wall template
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig.2
Fig. 4
Fig.4
Silicone pad
Silicone pad
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Remove the screws
Remove
the screws
Install the wall
Install the wall
mounting screws
mounting screws
Notes
• Check the installation location before you mount the
Sound Bar on the wall (see ‘Installation location’ on
page 9).
• You may consider to connect the cables rst before
mounting the Sound Bar on the wall.
Activate the remote control
The battery is pre-installed in the remote control. For rst
time use, remove the battery protective tab from the battery
door to activate battery connection.
• The battery contains perchlorate material, handle
it with care. For information, refer to www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardous waste/perchlorate.
Open the battery compartment and remove the old
1
battery.
Place a new lithium CR2025 battery into the battery
2
compartment with the correct polarity (+/-).
Close the battery compartment.
3
3
2
1
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4
3 Connect your Sound
Bar system
After you have xed the position of the Sound Bar main unit,
you can start connecting it to your TV or other devices and
listen to the audio through your Sound Bar. Make sure you
have muted the audio of your TV or device. For information,
check the user manual of your TV or device.
Connect with the supplied optical
cable
Remove the protective caps from the optical cable.
1
Connect one end of the optical cable to the optical input
2
connector on your Sound Bar main unit and another end
to the optical output connector of your TV or device.
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Note
• If there is no sound output from the Sound Bar main unit
and the orange LED ashes rapidly, try to activate the
PCM signal output on your TV or device. PCM is used
to convert analog audio signals into digital audio signals
in most devices. For more information of how to activate
the PCM signal output, check the user manual of your
TV or device.
Directions for setting up your Sound Bar using an optical
cable
Do not bend or kink the optical cable (SPDIF) as it is
fragile and can easily get damaged and broken.
To get the best possible audio experience using optical
cable:
• connect one end of the supplied 3.5mm-to-3.5mm
audio cable to the AUX input connector on your Sound
Bar main unit and another end to the headphone or
audio output connector on your TV or device. This will
disable the sound of your TV built-in speakers; or
• connect one end of an RCA-to-3.5mm audio cable (not
supplied) to the AUX input connector on your Sound
Bar main unit and other ends to the TV’s audio output
connectors.
Not supplied
Headphone
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Connect your Sound Bar to power
supply
Make sure that you have completed all other
1
connections before connecting the Sound Bar to power
supply.
Make sure the power supply voltage complies with your
2
country’s safety standards (see ‘Specications’ on
page 34).
Connect one end of a supplied AC power cord to the
3
AC input connector on your Sound Bar main unit and
another end to the power socket on the wall.
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Connect the Sound Bar with your
Bluetooth device
Notes
• Make sure your wireless device supports the Bluetooth
function.
• The operational range between the Sound Bar main unit
and your Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters
(without any obstacle between the Bluetooth device and
Sound Bar main unit).
Press on the top panel of your Sound Bar main unit or
1
remote control to power on the Sound Bar.
Press on the top panel of your Sound Bar main unit or
2
remote control.
The blue LED ashes slowly. The Sound Bar is ready
to pair.
Power on your Bluetooth device and activate its
3
Bluetooth function.
Select TCL Alto 5 on the pairing list of your Bluetooth
4
device.
You hear distinct double beep sounds.
The blue LED remains on solidly when pairing is
successful.
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Tip
• If you cannot nd the model name TCL Alto 5 on
your Bluetooth device, press and hold /PAIR on
the remote control. You will see the blue LED ashes
rapidly. Now the Sound Bar main unit is entering the
pairing mode.
Your Sound Bar system is now set up and ready to use.
To disconnect the Bluetooth function, you can:
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• press on the Sound Bar main unit or the source
buttons on the remote control to switch to another
source; or
• disable the Bluetooth function on your device; or
• press and hold /PAIR on the remote control.
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Connect the IR pass-through cable
If the Sound Bar blocks the IR receiver of the TV when
placing directly in front of it, you can connect the Sound Bar
and TV with the supplied IR pass-through cable so that it
can receive signal from the remote control of your TV.
Connect one end of the IR pass-through cable to the IR
pass-through cable connector on your Sound Bar main unit.
Then, place another end with the IR blaster close to the TV
sensor. For information, check the user manual of your TV.
IR
TV Sensor
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4
Use your Sound Bar
system
Use your Sound Bar with the top panel
or remote control
Make sure the Sound Bar is properly connected to the
1
power supply and sources.
Press on the top panel of your Sound Bar main unit or
2
remote control to power on the Sound Bar.
Press on the top panel of your Sound Bar main unit
3
or the source buttons on the remote control to switch to
the correct source.
LED behaviors under different source modes
LED indicatorsSound Bar status
The red LED is on solidly.in standby mode
The green LED is on solidly.in AUX mode
The blue LED is on solidly.in Bluetooth mode
The blue LED ashes slowly.ready to pair
The blue LED ashes quickly. pairing in progress
The orange LED is on solidly. in optical mode
The white LED is on solidly. in USB mode
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Tip
• You can use more advanced functions on the remote
control (see ‘Overview of the remote control’ on page
14).
Sound settings
You can enjoy your movies or music with your ideal sound.
• Press +/- to adjust the volume.
• Press on the remote control to mute the sound. Press
again to unmute the sound.
• Press the EQ buttons (NEWS/MOVIE/MUSIC) on the
remote control to select the equalizer (EQ) effect when
you are watching news or movies or listening to music.
OperationLED indicators
Adjust the volume.The white LED ashes quickly
and goes back to the source
LED.
Mute the Sound Bar. The red LED keeps ashing.
Unmute the Sound Bar.The red LED ashes and goes
back to the source LED.
Maximum or minimum
volume level is reached.
The red LED is on for 2
seconds and goes back to
the source LED.
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Select the equalizer (EQ)
effect).
Movie: The white LED ashes
once.
Music: The green LED ashes
once.
News: The orange LED
ashes once.
Control the Sound Bar with your TCL
Roku TV remote control
Turn on the Sound Bar
When the sound bar is in standby mode, pressing the
volume up (+) button of your TCL Roku TV remote control
will turn on the Sound Bar.
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Control the Sound Bar volume
When the sound bar is on, pressing the volume up or down
button of your TCL Roku TV remote control will turn the
Sound Bar volume up (+) or down (-).
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Listen to music from your Bluetooth
device
Make sure that your device supports A2DP and/or
1
AVRCP. For information, check the specication of your
device.
Pair your Bluetooth device with the Sound Bar main
2
unit (see ‘Connect the Sound Bar with your Bluetooth
device’ on page 24).
• Start listening to music stored in your Bluetooth
device through the Sound Bar. If your Bluetooth
device supports A2DP, you can listen to music, but
you cannot control the playback.
• If your Bluetooth device supports AVRCP, you can
listen to music and control music playback with
the remote control. Press /PAIR to pause or
resume music playback. Press / to skip to the
previous/next track.
Note
• The operational range between the Sound Bar and your
Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (without
any obstacle between the Bluetooth device and Sound
Bar main unit).
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Use the USB cable or device for music
playback
Connect the USB device to the USB Type A connector
1
on your Sound Bar main unit.
Press on the Sound Bar main unit or USB on the
2
remote control.
The white LED is on.
You can now listen to music through the Sound Bar.
3
• To pause or resume music, press /PAIR on the
remote control.
• To skip to the previous or next track, press or on
the remote control.
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OperationLED indicators
Listen to music.The white LED is on.
Press to pause the
The white LED is on solidly.
music.
Press or to skip to the
The white LED is on solidly.
previous/next track
Tip
• This Sound Bar can support USB devices of up to 32GB
memory and the supported le formats are MP3, WAV,
FLAC.
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5 Specifications
Sound Bar main unit
• Power adapter: AC100-240V, 50/60Hz
• Power consumption: 25W
• Power consumption at standby mode: < 0.5W
• Impedance: 8 Ω
• Frequency response: 150 Hz-20 kHz
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 800 x 66 x 84 mm
• Weight: 1.5 kg
• Operating temperature: 0°C - 45°C
Bluetooth
• Bluetooth version: 4.2, Bluetooth prole - Bluetooth
stereo supported (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole A2DP; Audio Video Remote Control Prole - AVRCP)
• Frequency range: 2402 Mhz – 2480 Mhz
• Max transmitting power: 5dBm
Remote control
• Distance/Angle: 6m/ 30°
• Battery type: Lithium CR2025 battery (160 mAh) x 1,
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or
modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment. (Example- use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices).
This set complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21
CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2 This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment
complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm
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between the radiator and your body.This transmitter must
not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
WARNING: Changes or modications made to this
equipment not expressly approved by TCL Corporation
may void the FCC authorization to operate this
equipment.
Caution
• The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modications to
this equipment. Such modications could void the user
authority to operate the equipment.
Notice for Canada
Class B Clause
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits
for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003
This device complies with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with Canada radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or
modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Disposal of your old product and
battery
Your product is designed and manufactured with high
quality materials and components, which can be recycled
and reused.
This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities.
This product contains non-removable batteries:
• Do not incinerate. Batteries may explode if overheated.
• For disposal or recycling information, please contact
your local authorities.
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Trademarks
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks by TCL Corporation under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
Dolby Audio
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright 1992-2015 Dolby
Laboratories. All rights reserved
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7 FAQ
No power
•Make sure the AC power cord and AC input connector
are connected properly.
•Make sure there is power supply.
•Make sure the Sound Bar has turned on.
No sound
•Make sure the audio cable is connected to the Sound
Bar and your device.
•Make sure you have selected the correct source.
•Press + to increase the volume level.
•Make sure the Sound Bar is not muted.
The remote control does not work.
•Make sure you have selected the correct source.
•Make sure the distance of remote control and the
Sound Bar main unit is within operational range.
•Make sure the battery is correctly inserted and is
working.
•Make sure the remote control is close to the remote
control sensor of the Sound Bar main unit.
I hear distorted sound.
•Make sure all cables are properly connected.
•Make sure you have selected the correct source.
•Make sure the TV is muted if you play audio from the
TV.
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I cannot nd the Bluetooth name of this Sound Bar on my
Bluetooth device.
•Make sure the Bluetooth function is activated on your
Bluetooth device.
•Make sure the Sound Bar has paired with your
Bluetooth device.
For further support, visit www.tclusa.com/support or www.
tclcanada.com/support