TCL TS8111 User Manual

2.1 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar
with Built-in Subwoofers

User Manual

TS8111

Contents

1 Before you begin ................................................

Important safety instructions
Disposal of your old product and battery

2 Welcome

What’s in the box .......................................................... 10

Overview of the Sound Bar .......................................... 12

Set up your Sound Bar system .................................... 14

Position Your Sound Bar ..............................................

Overview of the Remote Control ...................................

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15Mount your Sound Bar on the wall ...............................

19Install/replace the remote control batteries....................

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3 Connect your Sound Bar system ..................... 22

Connect with the HDMI cable ...................................... 22

Optional: Connect your Blu-ray player ........................ 24

Connect with an optical cable ..................................... 26

Direction for setting up your Sound Bar using an

optical cable ..................................................................

Connect with a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable ............. 28

Connect your Sound Bar to power supply ................... 29

Connect the Sound Bar with your Bluetooth device .... 30

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4 Use your Sound Bar system ............................. 32

Use your Sound Bar with the top panel or remote

control ..........................................................................

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Listen to music from your Bluetooth device ...............

Use the USB device for music playback ..................... 36

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Specifications ....................................................

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65 Notice ................................................................. 38

Declaration of conformity ............................................. 38

Disposal of your old product and battery ..................... 38

Trademarks ................................................................... 40

7 FAQ ..................................................................... 41

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1 Before you begin

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as this may affect the performance.

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for your listening comfort.

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Important safety instructions

Make sure you read all the safety information before you

use this product.
TCL Entertainment Solutions Limited bears no responsibility
for accidents or damages caused by unauthorized changes,
modifications or improper use of the product.

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 flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient 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.

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Warnings

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose

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this product to rain or moisture. This product should not
be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on or near
the product.

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The product is unstable if it is not properly placed or
mounted to the wall. Be sure to follow the wall mounting
instructions provided in the user manual to ensure your
safety.

Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as

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sunshine, fire, and so forth.

Safety

Read these instructions - Read all the safety and operat-

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ing instructions before operating the product.

Retain these instructions - Retain the safety and operat-

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ing instructions for future reference.

Heed all warnings - Adhere to all warnings on the product

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and in the operating instructions.

Follow all instructions - Follow all operating and use

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instructions.

Do not use this

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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.•

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

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dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

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heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

Protect the power cord from being walked

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on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve­nience receptacles, and the point where it
exits from the product.

Use only attachments/accessories specified by the

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manufacturer.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

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specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ap­paratu

s combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

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unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing

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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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This appliance is

not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision. Young children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.

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Cautions

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

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wide slot, fully insert.

Do not place any sources of danger on the product (for

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example: liquid filled objects, lighted candles).

Disconnect the power cord to shut off when find trouble

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or not in use. The power cord shall be readily operable.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of proce-

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dures other than those described herein, may result in
hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

The power cord/appliance coupler is used as the discon-

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nect device, the disconnect device must remain readily
operable.

The rating label is located at the bottom or back of the

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product.

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Battery precautions

Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline).•

Do not dispose of batteries in fire or water.•

Recycle or dispose of batteries as per state and local

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guidelines.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

When the remote control is not to be used for a long time

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(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

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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.

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Doing so could cause batteries to short circuit, leak or
explode.

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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

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local authorities.

CAUTION:

CAUTION:

CAUTION: disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or

CAUTION: leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature

CAUTION: a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure

Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an
incorrect type.

replacement of a battery with an incorrect type
that can defeat a safeguard.

mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that
can result in an explosion;

surrounding environment that can result in an
explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

that may result in an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.

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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 fit 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.

Let’s get started.

What’s in the box

Sound Bar

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AAA battery x 2Remote control

AC power cord

HDMI cable

Wall mount bracket x 2

Wall mounting screw x 2

Warranty

Card

Warranty Card

QSG

Quick Start Guide

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Wall anchor x 2

Sleeve x 2

User

Manual

User Manual

Wall mount template

Overview of the Sound Bar

1 2 3 4

HELLO

~AC IN

7 8 9 10 12

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AC IN

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1

Short press to enter Sleep or Standby mode.
Long press to enter Standby mode.

2

Press to switch the audio source among
HDMI ARC/HDMI IN/OPT/BT/AUX/USB modes.

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Press to select the Bluetooth function. Press and hold
to enter the pairing mode.

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USB

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Press to increase or decrease the volume level.

LED indicator

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It indicates the Sound Bar status (e.g. volume level,
sound bar status).

White LED:

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It indicates standby/sleep (solid/blinking) mode.

7 AC input power connector

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HDMI IN connector

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HDMI OUT (ARC) connector

Optical input connector

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AUX input connector

USB Type A connector

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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.

Make sure you use screws provided or specified by the
authorized manufacturer.

TCL Overseas Marketing Limited bears no responsibility
for accidents or damage caused by improper wall mounting
and screws installation or insufficient wall strength, etc.

Additional tools (not supplied) are required for
installation.

You can choose to place your Sound Bar on a cabinet
under your TV or mount it on the wall.

Position Your Sound Bar

You are recommended to place the Sound Bar on the top of
the cabinet and right below the center of your TV.

TV

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Mount your Sound Bar on the wall

Place the supplied wall mount template on the wall.

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Make sure the wall mount template is at least 5cm
below the center of the TV.

Use a level to make sure the wall mount template is

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positioned accurately.

Use the tape to stick the wall mount template firmly on

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the wall.

Mark on the wall using each marking on the template

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through the mounting holes.

Take away the wall mount template.

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Drill a screw hole at each marking on the wall.

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TV

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TV

TV

> 50mm

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5

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780mm

Screw off the rubber feet from the soundbar and keep

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them for future use if the soundbar is placed on a solid
surface.

Screw on the wall mount brackets to the soundbar.

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Insert the supplied screws with the sleeves into the

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hole of the wall anchors.

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Fix and tighten the wall bracket screws on the wall.

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Hang the Sound Bar on the screws.

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Notes

Check the installation location before you mount the

Sound Bar on the wall.
You may consider to connect the cables first before
mounting the Sound Bar on the wall.

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Install/replace the remote control
batteries

Warnings

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Open the battery compartment, remove the old batteries

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if necessary.

Place two new AAA batteries into the battery

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compartment with the correct polarity (+/-).

Close the battery compartment.

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Overview of the Remote Control

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Short press to enter Sleep or Standby mode.
Long press to enter Standby mode.

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Press to adjust the brightness of the display.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable or disable
the Night Mode sound setting.

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Press to turn on/off Dolby vertical surround.

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Press to switch the audio source to Optical mode.

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Press to switch the audio source to HDMI IN source.

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Press to switch the audio source to HDMI (ARC) source.

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Press to switch the audio source to USB source.

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Press to switch the audio source to Bluetooth mode.
Press and hold to enter pairing mode.

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Press to switch the audio source to AUX mode.

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MOVIE / MUSIC / TV

Press to select the sound mode - modes are available
for watching TV, movie or listening to music.

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Increase or decrease the treble sound effect.

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Increase or decrease treble.
Skip to previous or next song. (only for Bluetooth or
USB input sources)

Decrease or increase the volume level.

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Press to play/pause the music. (Under Bluetooth or USB mode)
In Standby or Sleep mode, press and hold for 5 seconds
to enter SYSTEM MENU. You can use
view options and OK to confirm.

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Press to mute or unmute the sound.

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Increase or decrease the bass sound effect.

to

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3 Connect your Sound

Bar system

After you have fixed the position of the Sound Bar, 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 AUX or OPT source). For
information, check the user

manual of your TV or device.

Connect with the HDMI cable

Note

Make sure your TV or device supports the HDMI ARC
feature. For information, check the user manual of your
TV or device.

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI ARC input
connector on your Sound Bar and another end to the HDMI
ARC output connector of your TV or device.

To get the best possible audio experience using the HDMI
cable, follow below given steps:

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Connect your Sound Bar to HDMI input marked (ARC)

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on your TCL TV.

Press the Settings button on your TCL TV remote.

2

Navigate to System options.

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Set T-Link to On. (This feature may be called, Anynet+,

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SimpLink, BRAVIA Link, EasyLink or VIERA Link*.)

AC IN

All technology names mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective companies.

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Optional: Connect your Blu-ray player

For ease of use, you are advised to connect a Blu-ray player
to the TV and enjoy the Sound Bar through HDMI-ARC.
However, in order to enjoy Dolby TrueHD based Atmos
content that not all TVs may support through HDMI-ARC,
you can optionally connect your Blu-ray player directly to
the Sound Bar using the HDMI-in port.

Notes

This product features an energy saving low-power standby

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mode which consumes <0.5W. This is enabled by default.
In STANDBY mode, the HDMI loop-through function
including AirPlay and Chromecast are disabled.

If desired, a SLEEP mode can be enabled that activates
HDMI loop-through when the sound bar is not in use.
Power consumption in SLEEP mode is <4W and can vary
based on actual use of the HDMI loop-through feature. It
also allows for a faster startup of the sound bar.

It can be enabled as follows:

- Ensure the product is in STANDBY mode

- Hold the “ ” button on the remote control for 5
seconds until the display shows WAIT.

- After a short while, SLEEP MODE is shown. Now select
with “ ” button to turn it on. You will be asked to
confirm.

- Now exit the settings menu by using VOL+/VOL- key to
select EXIT and leave the menu.

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• The HDMI input supports UHD (4K) and that it can also be

used for game console to enjoy Dolby Atmos audio.

AC IN

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Connect with an optical cable

Remove the protective caps from an optical cable when

1

necessary.

Connect one end of an optical cable to the optical input

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connector on your Sound Bar and another end to the
optical output connector of your TV or device.

AC IN

Note

In case you are not hearing any sound when using

HDMI or optical, please go into your TV settings menu
and switch audio output to PCM.

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Direction for setting up your Sound
Bar using an optical

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 the optical
cable:

Press the Home button on your TCL TV Remote.

1

Navigate to Audio option under Settings.

2

Uncheck the “TV speaker enabled” option.

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Under S/PDIF and ARC, select PCM-Stereo.

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Notes

• Different devices may have different menu options.

• Devices such as Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, etc.

are also applicable.

cable

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Connect with a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm
audio cable

You can either:

• connect one end of a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable to
the AUX input connector on your Sound Bar 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 to the
AUX input connector on your Sound Bar and other ends
to the TV’s audio output connectors.

AC IN

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Connect your Sound Bar to power
supply

Make sure that you have connected the Sound Bar to the

1

TV before connecting the Sound Bar to power supply.

Make sure the power supply voltage complies with your

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country’s safety standards (see ‘Specifications’ on page

37)

Connect one end of a supplied AC power cord to the

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AC input connector on your Sound Bar and another end
to the power socket on the wall.

~AC IN

AC IN

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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 and your
Bluetooth device is approximately 10m (without any
obstacle between the Bluetooth device and the Sound Bar).

Press on the top panel of your Sound Bar or remote

1

control to power on the Sound Bar.

Press and hold on the top panel of your Sound Bar or

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remote control.

is flashes on the LED display. The Sound Bar is
ready to pair.

Power on your Bluetooth device and activate its

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Bluetooth function.

Select TCL TS8111 on the pairing list of your Bluetooth

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device.

You hear distinct double beep sound.

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Tip

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If you cannot find the model name TCL TS8111 on your
Bluetooth device, press and hold

on the remote
control. You will see PAIR . Now the Sound Bar is
entering the pairing mode.

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TCL TS8111

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2

Your Sound Bar system is now set up and ready to be used.

To disconnect the Bluetooth function, you can:

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• press

on the Sound Bar or remote control to switch

to another source; or

• disable the Bluetooth function on your device; or

• press and hold

on the remote control for 3 seconds.

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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 at the top panel of your Sound Bar or remote

2

control to switch to the correct source.

LED behaviors under different source modes

Sound Bar status LED display

HELLO
STDBY

SleeP

White LED flashes slowly

White LED

HDMI1 IN

HDMI2 ARC

USB

BT

AUX

opt

Power

Power on
Standby
Sleep

Sleep mode

Standby mode

HDMI IN

HDMI ARC

USB

BLUETOOTH

AUX

OPTICAL

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Bluetooth

USB

OPT

HDMI

ARC(eARC)

Menu

Normal

Pairing mode

Normal

Plug off a USB disk

Play

Pause

Normal

Audio format

Normal

Audio format

Normal

Audio format

Volume up to Maximum

Volume down to Minimum

Mute

Unmute

Treble - Treble +

Bass - Bass +

Vertical Surround

Equalizer

Night mode

Dimming mode

Factory Reset

flashing

BT

PAIR

USB

NOUSB

Show playing time

PAUSE

OPT

PCM AUDIO/DOLBY AUDIO

HDMI2 ARC

PCM AUDIO/DOLBY AUDIO/

DOLBY ATMOS

ARC

PCM AUDIO/DOLBY AUDIO/

DOLBY ATMOS

V MAX

V MIN

MUTE

Show the current volume

TRE-3 ~ TRE+3

BAS-3 ~ BAS+3

SURR ON/SURR OFF

MOVIE/MUSIC/TV

NIGHT

DIM 1(100%)/DIM 2(30%)

factory reset

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Note

After powering on your Sound Bar, if there is no
operation performed on either the Sound Bar
or remote control within 10 seconds, all LED indicators
on the Sound Bar will turn off and light up again when
the operation is resumed.

Tip

You can use more advanced functions on the remote
control (see ‘Overview of the remote control’ on page

20).

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Listen to music from your Bluetooth
device

Make sure that your device supports Bluetooth Audio.

1

The Sound Bar can support the following Bluetooth
profiles: A2DP and/or AVRCP. For information, check
the specification of your device.

Pair your Bluetooth device with the Sound Bar (see

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‘Connect the Sound Bar with your Bluetooth device’
on page 30).

Start listening to music stored in your Bluetooth device

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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
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).

to pause or resume music

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Use the USB device for music

• Press on the remote control to listen to/pause/
resume the music.

• Press or on the remote control to skip to the
previous or next track.

• Press or to increase or decrease the volume level.

AC IN

playback

USB

Tip

This Sound Bar can support USB devices of up to 64GB
memory and the supported file format are MP3 and FLAC.

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5 Specifications

Sound Bar

• Power supply: AC~100-240V, 50/60Hz

• Power consumption: 40W

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Power consumption at standby mode: ≤ 0.5W

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Impedance: 6 Ω

• Frequency response: 40 Hz-20 kHz

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 1000x65x128mm

• Weight: 2.9 kg

• Operating temperature: 0°C - 45°C

Bluetooth

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Bluetooth version: 4.2, Bluetooth profile - Bluetooth
stereo supported (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile ­A2DP; Audio Video Remote Control Profile - AVRCP)

• Frequency range: 2402 Mhz – 2480 Mhz

• Max transmitting power: 6.5dBm

Remote control

• Distance/Angle: 6m/ 30°

• Battery type: 1.5V AAA battery x 2, user replaceable.

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6 Notice

Declaration of conformity

Hereby, TCL Overseas Marketing Limited declares that
his product is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. You
can find the Declaration of Conformity on www.tcl.com.

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 symbol on a product means that the product is covered
by European Directive 2012/19/EU.

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This symbol means that the product contains a battery
covered by European Directive 2013/56/EU which cannot be
disposed of with normal household waste. Inform yourself
about the local separate collection system for electrical and
electronic products and batteries. Follow local rules and
never dispose of the product and batteries with normal
household waste. Correct disposal of old products and
batteries helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.

Remove the disposable battery

To remove the disposable batteries, see the section ‘Replace
the remote control battery’.

Environmental protection and sustainability

We have omitted all unnecessary packaging and make sure it
is eco-friendly and sustainable.

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Trademarks

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by TTE Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.

Dolby, 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 © 2012-2020
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator,
Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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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.
Check the cable between your TV and the Sound Bar

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
Make sure the Sound Bar is not muted.

Low voice

Use the remote control to adjust the volume.
The Night Mode may have accidentally been activated.
Please press for 3 seconds to exit.

* Other EQs cannot be selected in Night Mode.

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 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.

to increase the volume level.

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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.

I cannot find 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, please visit:

www.tcl.com/au
www.tclelectronics.co.nz

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