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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 qualied service personnel.
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture. This product
should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No
objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should be
placed on the component.
WARNING
Refer to the identication/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to
operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
species that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a rm, at surface. Don’t place the TV on soft
carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked, resulting in reduced
lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top
and side of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.
Also, make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally
tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage to the TV. Refer to the
Important Safety Instructions on the next page.
The Power button (followed by the power symbol) on this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very
low-power standby mode but will not completely turn the power off. In order to completely shut the power off, you will
need to disconnect the power cord from the outlet. The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Therefore, you should ensure that the TV is installed in a manner
that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired.
The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this product for environmental
reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates
double insulation between hazardous main voltage
and user accessible parts. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the product.
WARNING
The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to
the base or mounted to the wall. Please follow the
base or wall mounting instructions provided in the
User’s Guide to ensure your safety.
Product Registration
Please register your TCL purchase on-line at www.tclusa.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. ______________________ Serial No._____________________________________
Purchase Date __________________ Dealer/Address/Phone___________________________
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Important Safety Instructions
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PA RTH)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
6. Do not negate 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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not t your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, receptacles, and the
point where it exits from the component.
8. Do not use this component near water.
9. Only use the attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
10. Clean only with dry cloth.
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with
the component. When the TV is placed on a cart, use caution when moving the cart to avoid injury
from tip-over.
12. Unplug this component during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Service is required when the component is
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, liquid spilled on or objects falling
onto the component, rain or moisture exposure, abnormal operation, or if the component has been
dropped.
14. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section
54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See following example:
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Table of Contents
Important Information ...................................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Before Initial Setup ........................................................................................................................... 5
Check Supplied Parts ....................................................................................................................... 5
Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand ............................................................................................. 6
Mounting Your TV to the Wall .......................................................................................................... 7
Buttons on the TV ............................................................................................................................. 8
Explanation of Jacks on TV ............................................................................................................. 8
Choose Your Connections ............................................................................................................... 9
Remote Control Functions .............................................................................................................. 11
Obtain the Signal .............................................................................................................................. 12
Switching on ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Switching off ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Menu Display .................................................................................................................................... 14
Using Menu System ......................................................................................................................... 15
Picture Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Sound Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 15
TV Menu ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Time Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Connetion Menu ............................................................................................................................... 17
USB Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Parental Menu ................................................................................................................................... 20
Setup Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 22
• Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip.
• NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
• Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions.
Safety Information
• Protect components from overheating.
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• If you place the component in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t
harm other components.
Avoid Audio Interference
• Position cables properly; insert each cable rmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead
of straight down the middle.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables.
• Keep twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Avoid Direct Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect
lighting.
Check Supplied Parts
Check that the following parts were packed with your product.
1 Remote Control and 2 AAA Batteries;
•
Audio/Video adapter cable;
•
Comonent Video (YPbPr) adapter cable;
•
User’s Guide;
•
Quick Start Guide;
•
Parts List for Table Stand (see page 6)
•
Replacing your remote
If you need to replace your remote, visit www.tclusa.com. A shipping and handling fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged
upon ordering. Have your Visa or MasterCard ready.
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A-1A-2
B-1B-2
Connections and Setup
Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand
Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to
its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t
attach the table stand, remove the hinge cover and hinge. Follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall
instructions on page 7.
First, remove the TV bag and place it on a large, at surface such as a table or countertop.
Remove the TV from the carton and place it face down on the TV bag. Be sure that the TV is
face down to avoid scratching the screen.
Then follow the steps below:
Note: A for 32” model.
B for 40” model .
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Connections and Setup
Mounting Your TV to the Wall
If you are mounting your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table stand, remove the hinge cover and
hinge.
To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall mount.
Model LE32HDE5200
Model LE40FHDE5200
The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example,
200x100 refers to the fact that the mounting measurements are 200mm horizontally and 100mm vertically.
Notes: Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall.
Caution: Your wall mount must be able to bear a minimum of ve times the TV’s net weight to avoid causing damage.
Purchase a VESA 200 x 100, M4 screw
Purchase a VESA 400 x 400 , M6 screw
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Connections and Setup
CH
VOL
Ethernet
AUDIO OUT
adapter
DVI/PC
AUDIO IN
AV 2 IN
adapter
ANTENNA
/CABLE/SAT IN
CMPT IN
adapter
CMPT AUDIO
IN adapter
PC IN
Buttons on the TV
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the TV panel
buttons on your TV to operate many TV features.
(POWER button) Turns the TV on or to standby mode.
CH+/-
as the up/down arrow (
items.
VOL+/- Increases/decreases the volume or acts as the right/left
arrow(◄/►) through the menu items
Selects channels stored in the channel list or acts
▲/▼
) through the menu
.
.
(MENU button)
(INPUT button)
Bring up the TV’s Main menu
Selects the signal source
.
.
Explanation of Jacks on TV
This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are
several ways to connect components.
Ethernet
AUDIO OUT Adapter
white jacks for R AUDIO and L AUDIO connection)
Use an RCA audio cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver. (not availble in USB mode)
VGA (PC IN) Connect your computer or other component with a VGA output to this jack using a 15-pin,D-sub cable.
DVI/PC AUDIO IN (used for DVI/PC only) Provides audio connection when using HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack for DVI or when using VGA (PC IN).
AV 2 IN adapter
that you must connect an Audio/Video adpter cable with three color jacks to this adapter jack rst, Yellow jack for VIDEO
connection, red and white jacks for R AUDIO and L AUDIO connection.
AUDIO INPUT.
ANTENNA/CABLE IN Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box.
CMPT IN (Y Pb Pr) adapter Lets you connect a component that has component video jacks, such as a DVD player.
(Note that you must connect a Component Video adpter cable with three color jacks to this adapter jack rst: Green jack
for Y, Blue jack for Pb and Red jack for Pr )
• YPbPr(ComponentVideo) Provides good picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use
three video-grade or component video cables for the connection.
CMPT AUDIO IN adapter
rst, red and white jacks for R AUDIO and L AUDIO connection.
INPUT.
(you must connect an Audio adpter cable with
(you must connect an Audio adpter cable with two color jacks to this adpater jack rst, red and
Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player.
)
(Note that you must connect an Audio adpter cable with two color jacks to this adapter jack
)
For mono audio sources, be sure to use the L
For mono audio sources, be sure to use the L AUDIO
(Note
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Connections and Setup
USB 1
USB 2
SPDIF
(optical)
HDMI 1
/DVI IN
HDMI 2 IN
HDMI 3 IN
HDMI 4 IN
AV 1 IN
adapter
USB1 / USB2
Allows you to connect a compatible mass storage device using a USB jack.
SPDIF(optical) - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver.
HEADPHONE
Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV.
AV 1 IN adapter
Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR
or DVD player.
color jacks to this adapter jack rst, Yellow jack for VIDEO connection, red and white
jacks for R AUDIO and L AUDIO connection.
use the L AUDIO INPUT.
HDMI 2 IN / HDMI 3 IN / HDMI 4 IN
Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output
for the best picture quality.
HDMI 1/DVI IN
(High-Denition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual Interface) Provides an
uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way
of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI technology is based on Digital
Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI
components.
Note: If using a DVI component, remember to connect the audio cable because the
DVI cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
(Note that you must connect an Audio/Video adpter cable with three
For mono audio sources, be sure to
)
Choose Your Connections
There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and set-top
boxes, to your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connections are
best for you. Proceed to the appropriate pages to connect your components.
Note: No cables are supplied with this unit. Please purchase the necessary cables. A high-speed HDMI cable is
recommended for better compatibility.
Input Signal Compatability
Antenna/Cable 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (NTSC, ATSC, and QAM formats)
Composite Video 480i
Component Video 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/60Hz