TCL U40E5800FS User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Precautions ................................................................................................................................................................

Product ...................................................................................................................................................................

Power and Plug ......................................................................................................................................................

Power Cord and Signal Cable ...............................................................................................................................

Use Environment ....................................................................................................................................................

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................

Hanging the TV Set on the Wall .............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................................Important Information

Chapter 2: Connections and Setup

Buttons on the TV ...................................................................................................................... .................................

Sockets .............................................................................................................................................. .........................

Remote Control Functions ........................................................................................................... ...............................

Switching on ................................................................................................................................... ............................

Switching off .................................................................................................................................... ...........................

Initial Set-up ..................................................................................................................................... ...........................

Chapter 3: Menu Operation

Menu display ......................................................................................................................................................... ....

Using Menu System ............................................................................................................................................ ......

Picture Menu........... ............................................................................................................................................. ......

Sound Menu....................... .................................................................................................................................. .....

PAP Function........ ................................................................................................................................................ .....

Installation ............................................................................................................................................................ .....

Lock Menu ...... ..................................................................................................................................................... ......

Timer Menu ......... .............................................................................................................................................. .........

Option Menu .......... .............................................................................................................................................. .....

Customising the input settings ........................................................................................................................ ..........

Diagnostics on digital TV channels .................................................................................................................. ..........

Time shift ................ ........................................................................................................................................... ........

Reset shop ............. .............................................................................................................................................. .....

Chapter 4: Advanced Functions

Network Connection ...................................................................................................................................................

DLNA ........................ ................................................................................................................................................

Energy saving.............................................................................................................................................................

Setting up your favourite channels ...... ............. ......................................................................................................

V ...............................................................................................................................iewing TV using the 3D fucntion

T-Link .........................................................................................................................................................................

Smart TV ...................................................................................................................................................................

YouTube ................ ....................................................................................................................................................

Skype .........................................................................................................................................................................

MHEG function ................ ..........................................................................................................................................

Viewing photos, playing music and watching videos from a USB storage device ....................................

PVR .............................................................................................................................................................................

Schedule list .................................... .........................................................................................................................

Using electronic programme guide .............................................................................................................................

Chapter 5: Other Information

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................

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Chapter 1

Precautions

Read all of the instructions before operating the set.
Keep these instructions well for future use.

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 current carrying
parts or short-circuit parts, resulting in fire, electric
shock, or damage to the unit.

Do not attempt to open the cabinet

damage

. There are no parts inside you can service by

yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Do not touch the screen surface with fingers as this
may scratch or mark the TV screen.

Do not impact the TV screen with hard pressure as
this may damage the TV screen severely.

The 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.

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 has been subjected to impact or dropped
and the cabinet is damaged.

Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is
used as disconnect device, the disconnect device
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 in an area that allows good ventilation.

Do not use the set near damp, and cold areas. Protect
the set from overheating.

as this may cause

Introduction

Keep the set away from direct sunlight.

The set shall not be exposed to drips or splashes
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the set.

Do not use the set in dusty environments.

Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 (41 F to 95 F)
Operating Humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -15 to 45 (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 cleaners 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 persons.

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. Wall Mount Bracket not included.

Important Information

If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable
location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling.
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.

Only using furniture that can safely support the television.

Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of
the supporting furniture.

Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example,
cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the
furniture and the television to a suitable support.

Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials
placed between the television and supporting furniture.

Educating children about the dangers of climbing on
furniture to reach the television or its controls.

Note: Graphics contained within this publication
are presentation only.

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Chapter 2

Connections and Setup

Buttons on the TV

1. PR-/+ (PROGRAM DOWN/UP) button
Scans down/up through the channel list. In the menu system, PROGRAM DOWN acts like the down direction

button on the remote and adjusts menu; PROGRAM UP acts like the up direction buttons on the remote and
adjusts menu controls.

. VOL-/+ (VOLUME DOWN/UP) button

2

Decreases/increases the volume. In the menu system, they act like the left/right direction buttons on the remote
and adjusts menu controls
3

MENU ( ) button
Brings up the menu system

4

OK/SOURCE ( ) button

5. POWER ( )button
Turns the TV on or to standby. (Note: for some models, the POWER button turns the TV on or off.)

Note:

The location and names of the function buttons and power button on the TV may vary according to TV model.

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.

SPDIF

or

HEADPHONE

or

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

LAN

USB 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.

LAN

This socket can be used to connect the local area network.

Note: For some TV models, the socket is called Service instead, and has no function.

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COMPONENT

IN

AUDIO IN

AV IN

AV IN adapter

HDMI 1

or

HDMI 2

or

HDMI 3

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

CMP IN
adapter

AUDIO IN

adapter

VGA

AUDIO

VIDEO

HDMI1 or HDMI2 or HDMI3 socket (input)

The HDMI can be used to connect a
blu ray, PC with a compatible video card installed, certain DVD players or a
high-definition compatible digital satellite decoder. This socket p

uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of
an integrated mini-plug cable.

Y

L

R

YPbPr component sockets (input) or CMP adapter

Note: The socket can be used to connect the attached CMP adapter
cable with YPbPr component sockets

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 or Y Cb Cr compatible. The component

or

sockets provide excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three
separate parts.

AUDIO IN or AUDIO IN adapter sockets (input)

Note: T AUDIO in adapter
in adapter cable with audio L & R sockets, be used to obtain sound.

These AUDIO IN L & R sockets can be used to connect a range of equipment,
including video recorders, camcorders, satellite receivers, DVD players, or games

or

consoles. AUDIO IN sockets (or AUDIO in adapter) are shared by VGA and YPbPr
(or CMP adapter) sockets.

(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) socket

rovides an

socket input

CMP adapter

he socket can be used to connect the attached AUDIO

and

VGA socket (input)

This socket can be used to connect a computer.

R

L

AV RCA audio + video sockets (input) or AV IN adapter socket

the socket can be used to connect the attached AV adapter

Note: AV IN 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

or

consoles. The VIDEO IN socket provides

composite video connection.

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA IN socket (input)

This socket can be used to connect the outside aerial or cable network.

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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

Note: You are recommended to use the full screen mode. Do not use the display mode with black bars on both sides of the picture (such
as 4:3) for a long time; otherwise the TV screen may be damaged permanently.

3D

To toggle among the 3D input format
options.

Standby / quit standby.

To select desired power saving mode.

To control the volume.

To display programme information, if

To display the Smart TV homepage.

To display YouTube homepage.

To access the main menu; to return to

the previous menu;

ECO

V+/-

INFO

available.

SMART TV

YouTube

MENU

TV

To access TV mode.

Alphanumeric buttons

To enter channel numbers; to enter
a letter, a digit or a symbol in some
functions.

SOURCE

To select connected devices.

To switch the sound off and back on.

P+/-

To change channels.

GUIDE

To toggle the Electronic Programme
Guide on or off (only available for digital
channels).

◄/►

To navigate through the menus; to set
functions and change values.

▲/▼

To navigate through the menus; to select
menu options; to switch to the previous or
next photo, song or video in USB function.

OK

To return to the previous menu

To exit the menu structure or Teletext.

To toggle among the sleep timer

To return to the previous channel.

To select tasks or Teletext pages. The

red button can also be used for MHEG

To select a sound type available for

selected analogue TV programme; to

select an audio language available for

selected digital TV programme.

To select the previous photo, music

Colour buttons

and HbbTV function.

To start fast reverse.

To stop playback.

EXIT

SLEEP

options.

PRE-CH

LANG

or video.

ZOOM-/ZOOM+

To select the picture format.

OPTION

To display the function menu to
perform certain operations; to display
the Teletext page in different modes.

LIST

To display the channel list.

FAV

To bring up the Channel list selection
menu.

TEXT

To toggle Teletext on or off.

SUBTITLE

To select a subtitle language available for
selected digital TV programme.

To select the next photo, music or video.

To start fast forward.

To start or pause playback.

Recording button.

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