48FS4690 users manual

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Users Manual

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                 User’s Guide
                  For use with models: 48FS4690

                                 Need assistance?
            visit our website at www.tclusa.com
or call 1-877-300-8837 (for mainland 48 States),
 or 1-877-800-1269 (for AK, HI, and Puerto Rico).




               Figures and illustrations in this User’s Guide are
               provided for reference only and may differ from
               actual product appearance. Product design and
               specifications may be changed without notice.


Important Information

                       CAUTION                                      This symbol indicates that this product
                                                                    incorporates double insulation between hazardous
              RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.                               main voltage and user accessible parts. When
              DO NOT OPEN.                                          servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

 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.

            This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
                                                                             This symbol indicates important
            inside the product that presents a risk of
                                                                             instructions accompanying the product.
            electric shock or personal injury.


 WARNING                                                        WARNING
 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not           The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to the
 expose this product to rain or moisture. This product          base or mounted to the wall. Please follow the base
 should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No             or wall mounting instructions provided in the User’s
 objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be          Guide to ensure your safety.
 placed on the component.



 WARNING           The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications 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,
specifies 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 firm, flat 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.


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
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
    amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, receptacles, and the point
    where it exits from the component.
7. Do not use this component near water.
8. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. Clean only with dry cloth.
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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.
11. Warning: To avoid any injury caused by lean of the product, please always ensure the whole product was
    place within the table surface in horizontal.
12. Unplug this component during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified 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. 70-2011 (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:




                                                                      ANTENNA  LEAD
                                                                      ANTENNA LEAD IN IN WIRE
                                                                                      WIRE




                                                                      GROUND  CLAMP
                                                                      GROUND CLAMP


                                                                      ANTENNA   DISCHARGE UNIT
                                                                      ANTENNA DISCHARGE
                                                                      (NEC  SECTION
                                                                      UNIT(NEC        810-20)
                                                                               SEC TION 810-20)




                                                                   GROUNDING
                                                                   GROUNDING     CONDUCTORS
                                                                              CONDUC   TORS
                                                                   (NECSEC
                                                                   (NEC SECTION    810-21)
                                                                           TION 810-21)
                                                            GROUND  CLAMPS
                                                            GROUND CLAMPS
                 ELECTRIC   SERVICE
                    ELEC TRIC SER VICE
                 EQUIPMENT
                    EQUIPMENT
                                                            POWER
                                                             POWER SERSERVICE    GROUNDING
                                                                        VICE GROUNDING
                                                            ELECTRODE       SYSTEM (NEC ART
                                                             ELEC TRODE SYSTEM
                                                             ( NECPARTH)
                                                            250,   ART 250, PAR TH)




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                                                                                                       Table of Contents

Important Information................................. 1                           Geometry....................................................... 15
Important Safety Instructions...................... 2                              Advanced Settings......................................... 15
                                                                                 Sound Menu............................................. 15
Chapter 1 - Connections and Setup                                                  Equalizer........................................................ 15
Before Initial Setup..................................... 4                        Speaker......................................................... 15
Check Supplied Parts................................. 4                            SPDIF Type................................................... 15
Attaching Your TV to the Base Stand......... 5                                     Smart Volume................................................ 15
Mounting Your TV to the Wall..................... 5                                MTS............................................................... 15
                                                                                   Audio Language............................................ 15
Buttons on TV............................................. 6
                                                                                 Setting Menu............................................ 16
Explanation of Jacks on TV........................ 6
                                                                                   Language....................................................... 16
Choose Your Connections.......................... 7
                                                                                   Channel......................................................... 16
MHL Function............................................. 9                        Closed Caption.............................................. 16
Remote Control Functions........................ 10                                Parental Control............................................. 17
Obtain the Signal.......................................11                         Time Setting ................................................. 18
Switching On.............................................11                        Software Info. ............................................... 19
Switching Off.............................................11                       Location. ....................................................... 19
Setup Wizard............................................ 12                        Restore to Default . ....................................... 19
                                                                                 USB Menu................................................ 19
Chapter 2 - Menu Operation
Menu Display............................................ 13
                                                                                 Chapter 3 - Other Information
Using Menu System................................. 14                            Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)........ 20
Input Menu............................................... 14                     Troubleshooting........................................ 21
Picture Menu............................................ 14                      Care and Cleaning................................... 23
  Picture Mode................................................. 14               Television Specifications.......................... 23
  Brightness...................................................... 14            Limited Warranty...................................... 24
  Contrast......................................................... 14
  Saturation...................................................... 14
  Sharpness..................................................... 14
  Tint................................................................. 14
  Color Mode.................................................... 14
  Back Light...................................................... 14
  Dynamic Backlight......................................... 14
  Dynamic Light Sensor................................... 14




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Chapter 1                                                                     Connections and Setup

Before Initial Setup
Protect Against Power Surges
•   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 amplifier, 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 firmly 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
• User’s Guide
• Quick Start Guide
• Power Cable
• Parts for Base Stand Assembly
   • Base Stand
   • (M5 x 12) Screw x 4, (ST5 x 14) Screw x 3,




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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                                                               Connections and Setup

Attaching Your TV to the Base Stand
Your TV comes without the base stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its base
stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the base
stand. Follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions.




First, remove the TV bag and place it on a large, flat 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: Keep the screws and plastic parts away from grease and organic solvents to avoid damage. Especially
during the assembly process.

                                                                                            Screws(M5X12)
   1                                                            2




               Bass Stand                                                                Bass Stand

        Screws(ST5X14)




Mounting Your TV to the Wall
If you are mounting your TV to the wall, don’t attach the base stand.

                         To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall mount.
                Models of 50”                         Purchase a VESA 400 x 400, screw (C6x10 )

The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example, 400x200
refers to the fact that the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 200mm 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 five times the TV’s net weight to avoid causing
damage.




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                                                               Connections and Setup

Buttons on TV
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the TV panel buttons on your
TV to operate many TV features.

  CH-/+    Selects channels stored in the channel list or acts as the
           down/up arrow (▼/▲) through the menu items.

           Decreases/Increases the volume or acts as the left/right
 VOL-/+    arrow (◄/►) through the menu items.
           VOL+ also acts as the OK button when in the menu system.

 MENU      Brings up the TV’s main menu.

 INPUT     Selects the signal source.

           (POWER button) Turns the TV on or to standby mode.




Explanation of Jacks on TV
This section describes the jacks on the side/back panel of your TV. There are several ways to connect
components.

 Y/VIDEO      PB        PR




    R AUDIO L

                     COMPONENT IN (CMPT)
                     AUDIO/VIDEO IN (AV)


COMPONENT IN (CMPT): Lets you connect a component that has component video jacks, such as a DVD
player or set-top box. ( Green jack for Y, Blue jack for Pb and Red jack for Pr )
• Y Pb Pr (Component Video): Provides good picture quality because the video is separated into three
   signals. Use three video-grade or component video cables for the connection.
• L/R AUDIO: Provides left and right audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO input. Red and white
   jacks for R AUDIO and L AUDIO connection.(Note: AV IN and COMPONENT IN share the same L/R
   AUDIO and Y/Video input jacks.)
AUDIO/VIDEO IN (AV IN): Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR,
DVD player or set-top box. Green jack for VIDEO connection, red and white jacks for R AUDIO and L AUDIO
connection.




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                                                                Connections and Setup
USB: Allows you to connect a compatible mass storage device.
HDMI 1 / DVI IN (High-Definition 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. DVI share the hare
the same L/R AUDIO jack of Audio/Video IN.
HDMI 2 (MHL) IN: Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable or
satellite box, with an HDMI output for the best picture quality.
MHL stands for Mobile High-definition Link, and allows you to link a MHL-
capable mobile device to the television.
HDMI 3 IN: Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable or satellite
box, with an HDMI output for the best picture quality.
ANT/CABLE/SAT IN: Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal
from your antenna, cable, or cable box, or satellite receiver.
SPDIF - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (coaxial): Use a digital coaxial cable to connect
your TV to a compatible audio receiver.




Choose Your Connections
There are several ways to connect components, such as BD player, DVD players and set-top boxes, to your
TV.
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

    HDMI                             480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/60Hz

    PC                               VGA SVGA XGA SXGA WXGA




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                                                            Connections and Setup


                                                                                              HDMI 2 IN


                                                              Same connection toHDMI 1/HDMI 3 IN




COMPONENT IN (CMPT)




                                                                                   Input
                  Menu operation for input source selection         Input
                  or select the input source directly by pressing
                  INPUT button.


                                                                                     (Roku)




                                                       Plug the Roku Streaming Stick into MHL port

                                                            HDMI 2 IN
                                                            (MHL)




 HDMI 1 /DVI IN



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                                                                   Connections and Setup
MHL Function (Mobile High-definition Link)
You can use the following functions by connecting between the TV HDMI 2 (MHL) port and the USB port of
mobile phones etc. with an MHL cable.
• Charge with mobile phone from TV
• Two-way remote operation between TV and mobile phone
• Video/Audio output from mobile phone
Notes:
• These functions may not be available depending on the connected equipment.
• If there is no more battery life left in the connected device, charging will not start.

Connecting MHL-compatible Device
• Connect the MHL-compatible device to the HDMI 2(MHL)
  port on the TV using an MHL cable (not supplied), 		
  charging starts automatically.
• When connecting MHL-compatible device to HDMI 2(MHL)                        HDMI 2 (MHL)
  port on the TV, switch TV source to HDMI 2.
Note:
• Do not connect the MHL-compatible device to any ports
  other than HDMI 2(MHL) port.

When using MHL
• Interoperability with MHL devices of other manufacturers is not guaranteed.
• TCL does not provide any guarantee, therefore, against operational failure such as that described below 		
  when an MHL source is connected to the TV.
  - No picture or sound
  - Some of the functions do not work by remote operation from the TV
• If the MHL does not work properly, also contact the manufacturer of the source device for advice on its use.
• Do not disconnect the power plug of the TV when the TV is active and the MHL device is being connected.
• Do not disconnect the power plug of the TV when the TV is in standby mode and the MHL device is being 		
  connected.




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                                                            Connections and Setup

Remote Control Functions
   INPUT    Press INPUT repeatedly to select the video input
      0-9   (Alphanumeric buttons) Enters a channel number, then
            press OK (or let the entry timeout).
        •   (dot) To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel,
            enter the main channel; then, press the dot (•), the sub-
            channel, and then the OK button.
    MENU    Brings up the main menu or press to return to the
            previous menu.
 ▲/▼◄/►     (arrows) Highlights different items in the TV menu and
            adjusts the menu controls.
  ZOOM+/-   (◄/►) Selects the desired screen format.

 SLEEP+/-   (▲/▼) Sets the TV to turn off after a given amount of
            time.
      PIC   Selects picture mode.
   INFO/*   If no menus are currently active, press INFO to display
            the Channel information.
   VOL+/-   Increases or decreases the TV volume.
    MUTE    Turns the volume on and off.
     FAV    Press the FAV button to browse the channels set in
            your favorite list. Use ▲/▼ to select one of the favorite
            channel to watch. Press CLEAR to exit the menu.
   MEDIA    Goes to the USB menu.
            (POWER button) Turns the TV on or standby.
   GUIDE    Toggles the Electronic Programme Guide between on
            and off. Only available for digital channels.
   CLEAR    Removes any menu or display from the screen and
            return to normal viewing.
      OK    Displays Channel List menu. When the TV is in the
            menu system, press to confirm your selection.
   HOME     Opens the MHL device's home menu when a MHL
            device is plugged in.
    CH+/-   Selects channels and external input mode.
      TV    Press to access to the TV mode.
     MTS    Press to select your desired sound mode.
◄◄/►►/►     These buttons can be used for playing music and
      /     photos in the USB menu.




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                                                                 Connections and Setup

Obtain the Signal
The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive
analog and/or digital channels by using the HDMI or ANT/CABLE/SAT connections. To obtain the best
quality, use the HDMI connection.
Connect the outside ariel to the ANT/CABLE/SAT IN
connection on the back of the TV to receive off-air channels. ANT/CABLE
                                                                   /SAT IN
                                                                                       Outdoor or indoor Antenna
Use an HDMI connection to display the best picture and
sound quality for satellite and cable
• If you have a set-top box, you may need to call your                                       Or
   cable company or satellite service provider. They may
   recommend special cables to allow you to view digital
   channels.                                                                          Or
• The aerial socket (75 OHM - VHF / UHF / cable) can be
   used for connecting an external aerial or other equipment               RF Coaxial
                                                                           Wire                     Cable Box,
   fitted with a modulator (video recorder, satellite receiver,            (75 ohm)                 ( Wall Outlet)
   etc.). We recommend that you do not connect other
   equipment (video recorder, satellite receiver, etc.) to
   your TV set to begin with, so as not to complicate the
   set-up procedure with the additional steps involved. Connect them when you have finished setting up the
   channels.
• Visit www.antennaweb.org for help in deciding what type of antenna to use in order to receive the local
   digital channels available to you. Enter your location, and the program will list local analog and digital
   stations available using your antenna.

Switching On
Follow the instructions on this page on how to switch on your TV set and use the remote control before going
on to following pages describing how to use the channel scan procedure.
1. Insert two AAA batteries in the remote control.
    Precautions on using batteries:
   -- Only use the battery types specified.
   -- Make sure you use the correct polarity.
   -- Do not mix new and used batteries.
   -- Do not use rechargeable batteries.
   -- Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like, throw them in a fire,
      recharge them or try to open them, as this could cause them to leak or explode.
   -- Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not using it for a long period of time.
2. Connect the power cable to a power outlet. (If the power cable is not connected to the television, please
   first connect the power cable to the television.) Your TV set should only be connected to an AC supply.
   It must not be connected to a DC supply. If the plug is detached from the cable, do not, under any
   circumstances, connect it to a power outlet, as there is a risk of electric shock.
3. When powered on, if the TV set is in standby mode, press on the remote control or on the TV set to
   turn on the TV.

Switching Off
To put the TV set into standby mode, press on the remote control or on the TV, the TV set remains
powered up, but with low energy consumption.
To disconnect power from the TV set, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.




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                                                                 Connections and Setup

Setup Wizard
Perform the following steps before you press       on the remote
control unit.
• Insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
• Connect the antenna cable to the TV.
• Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet.
The first time you switch the set on, the Setup Wizard opens,
which guides you through the setup process.
1. The first step of the setup requires you to select your
   preferred language for the menu system. Press ▲/▼ to
   select your language, then press OK to enter the next
   screen.
2. A menu screen asks you to set the power on mode.
   • Choosing “Home Mode” for the TV assigns the optimal
      picture settings for most home environments.
   • Choosing “Retail mode”, which is not ENERGY STAR
      compliant, sets the unit up with predefined settings for
      retail displays. In this setting, the power consumption
      may exceed the requirements of the ENERGY STAR®
      qualification.
1. Use ▲/▼ to select the desired location setting (“Home
   Mode” or “Retail mode”); then press OK to continue to the
   next screen.
   Note: if you select “Retail Mode”, a screen menu will
   display to ask you go back to the previous menu to select
   “Home Mode” by pressing ◄ to select Go Back and press
   OK to confirm , or you can select “Proceed“ to proceed to
   the next screen.
2. Use ▲/▼ to select the current local time zone. Press OK
   to continue to the next screen.
3. Select either “Antenna” or “Cable/Sat” as the channel scan
   type. Press OK to begin the channel scan process.
   Note: Make sure what kind of connection is made with
   your TV when selecting “Antenna” or “Cable/Sat”.
4. The screen will change to show the progress of the channel
   scanning process, available channels will be stored in the
   TV’s memory.
   Note: If you do not want to scan for channels at this time,
   you can press CLEAR or MENU to exit the scanning
   process, and perform the channel scan later in the “Setting”
   menu.
   If you are using a cable set-top box and connect using the
   RF connection, you do not have to complete the Channel
   Scan. You can simply tune to channel 3 or 4 on the TV,
   then use the remote that came with yout cable/satellite
   box.
5. When the scanning is finished, the unit will switch to the
   first channel found.




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Chapter 2                                                                                      Menu Operation

Menu Display
The following are just illustrations of the menu display. Some menu items may not be displayed depending on
the selected input source.

                                     Input                                                         Picture
                                                                                     Picture Mode               <   Vibrant    >
           Input                                                           Input
                                                                                     Brightness                          48
                                                                                     Contrast                            49
                           TV      Component          AV
                                                                                     Saturation                          12
          Picture                                                         Picture
                                                                                     Sharpness                           12
                                                                                     Tint                                8
                        HDMI1        HDMI2           HDMI3
                                                                                     Color Mode                 <       Cool   >
           Sound                                                          Sound      Back Light                          64
                                                                                     Dynamic Backlight          <       Off    >
                           PC            USB                                         Dynamic Light Sensor       <       Off    >
          Settings                                                        Settings   Geometry                            >
                                                                                     Advanced                            >


            Exit         MENU   Return            CLEAR   Exit              Exit            MENU   Return       CLEAR   Exit




                                         Sound                                                       Settings
                     Equalizer                             >                         Language                   <   English    >
           Input                                                           Input
                     Speaker                     <        On     >                   Channel                             >

                     SPDIF Type                  < Dolby Digltal >                   Closed Caption                      >

                     Smart Volume                <        Off    >                   Parental Control                    >
          Picture                                                         Picture
                     MTS                         <    Stereo     >                   Time Setting                        >

                     Audio Language              <    English    >                   Software Info.                      >
                                                                                     Location                   <       Home   >
           Sound                                                          Sound      Restore to Default                  >




          Settings                                                        Settings




            Exit         MENU   Return            CLEAR   Exit              Exit            MENU   Return       CLEAR   Exit




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                                                                                                    Menu Operation

Using Menu System                                                              display the menu screen. Press▲/▼ to select
                                                                               “Picture”, then press OK/► to display options.
This section explores the menus of your TV. Each
menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the                              Picture Mode
most from your TV. Example:
                                                                               Displays a list that lets you select one of the preset
                              Picture                                          picture settings: “Energy Star, Vibrant, Cinematic,
             Picture Mode               <    Vibrant    >
                                                                               Natural, Sports, Personal.” Choose the setting that
   Input                                                    Energy Star
             Brightness                          48           Vibrant
                                                                               best for your viewing environment.
             Contrast                            49         Cinematic          Note: “Energy Star” makes this product qualify for
  Picture
             Saturation                          12           Natural          ENERGY STAR, if you select some other options,
             Sharpness                           12           Sports           the power consumption may change.
             Tint                                8           Personal
             Color Mode                 <       Cool   >
  Sound      Back Light                          64
                                                                               Brightness
             Dynamic BackLight           <      Off    >                       Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
             Dynamic Light Sensor        <      Off    >
  Settings   Geometry                             >                            Contrast
             Advanced                             >
                                                                               Adjusts the difference between the light and dark
    Exit            MENU   Return       CLEAR   Exit                           areas of the picture.

1. Press MENU to display the menu screen.                                      Saturation
2. press ▲/▼ to select the desired menu (selected                              Adjusts the richness of the color.
   item will turn to blue), then press OK/► to enter.
3. Press ▲/▼ to highlight a specific adjustment                                Sharpness
   item, and then press ◄/► to set functions or                                Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.
   change values.
   • Additional related adjustment items may be                                Tint
       displayed. Press▲/▼/◄/►to select or adjust
                                                                               This option adjusts the balance between the red and
       the desired item, if necessary press OK to
                                                                               green levels.
       confirm.
4. Press MENU to return to the previous menu or                                Color Mode
   press CLEAR to close the menu.
   Note: Operations vary depending on the function                             Adjusts the color temperature: “Normal, Warm and
   or item. Some menu items may not be displayed                               Cool”.
   or may be displayed in grey (not selectable)
                                                                               Back Light
   depending on the selected input source.
                                                                               Adjusts the backlight level. the menu line is grayed
Input Menu                                                                     out by default. Only when “Dynamic Backlight” and
                                                                               “Dynamic Light Sensor” are both set to “Off”, the
The Input menu allows you to select the input                                  menu line can be adjustable.
source.
Press MENU to display the menu screen. Press▲/▼                                Dynamic Backlight
to select Source, then press OK/►to display
                                                                               This option automatically adjusts the brightness
options. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the desired input
                                                                               of the backlight according to the content of the
source: " TV / Component/ AV / HDMI1 / HDMI 2 /
                                                                               incoming signal. “Dynamic Backlight” optimizes the
HDMI 3 / PC / USB ". Press OK to confirm.
                                                                               picture quality and decreases power consumption.
Picture Menu                                                                   Dynamic Light Sensor
The menus for adjusting the picture are used to                                When activated, this feature monitors the ambient
obtain the best picture settings according to your                             light conditions in the room and adjusts the TV’s
preference, the type of program you are watching                               backlight for optimum viewing. It also serves as an
and the ambient lighting.                                                      energy-saving feature by lowering the backlight
To access the “Picture” menu, press MENU to                                    power level when appropriate (typically in darker



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                                                                                  Menu Operation
conditions).                                                   “Sound Mode” option automatically changes
Note: When “Dynamic Light Sensor” or “Dynamic                  to “Personal”. Press ▲/▼ to select the desired
Backlight” is set to “Off”, the power consumption              frequency (100Hz, 300Hz, 1.5KHz, 5KHz, 10KHz)
may exceed the requirements of the ENERGY                      you wish to adjust. Use ◄/► to adjust the level.
STAR® qualification.
                                                              Speaker
Geometry                                                      Option “On/Off”. When you select the “Off” option,
This option allows you to adjust the PC settings              the sound speaker on the TV will be turned off.
when in PC mode.
                                                              SPDIF Type
Advanced Settings                                             This option controls the type of audio stream sent to
 Zoom Mode: Selects the desired screen format.                the Digital Audio Output jack (SPDIF OUT). Available
 The screen format may vary depending on the                  options are “Dolby Digital, PCM”.
 incoming signal.
                                                              Smart Volume
 3DNR (Noise Reduction): This setting reduces
 picture “static” or any type of interference. This           Option “On/Off”. This option reduces the annoying
 feature is especially useful for providing a clearer         blasts in volume that often occur during commercial
 picture in weak analog signal conditions. Choose             breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program
 between these options:                                       material, eliminating the need for constant volume
                                                              adjustment.
   Auto for auto noise reduction adjustment.
   Low for a softer, smoother picture that retains            MTS
   picture sharpness and detail.
                                                              This option controls the manner in which the sound
   Medium for a slightly softer picture than the Low          comes through your speakers. Options available
   setting.                                                   vary according to the input selected.
   High for an even softer, smoother picture than             Note: The MTS option is only available for analog
   the other settings (the picture detail is somewhat         channels.
   decreased).
                                                               Mono (available for regular TV viewing only):
   Off for no adjustment.                                      This option plays the sound in mono only. Use
 Film Mode – Select “On” to automatically detect a             this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak
 film-based source, analyzes it then recreates each            stereo signals.
 still film frame for high-definition picture quality.         Stereo: This option splits the incoming stereo
                                                               audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV
Sound Menu                                                     programs and recorded materials have stereo
The “Sound” menu lets you adjust audio output.                 audio.
To access the “Sound” Menu, press MENU on                      Second Audio Program (SAP): This option
the remote, and then use ▲/▼ to select “Sound”.                plays the program’s audio in a second language,
Press OK/► to enter. The following options will be             if available. SAP audio is broadcast in mono only.
displayed:                                                     SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio
                                                               with descriptions of the video for the visually
Equalizer                                                      impaired.
The five-band equalizer allows you to adjust the
audio frequency settings. You can select one of the           Audio Language
five preset options or create a custom preset.                Choose from the list of languages available for the
 Sound Mode: Allows you to choose a specific                  program you’re watching. The language chosen
 sound preset: “Standard, Music, Movie, Sports and            becomes your preferred language for all digital
 Personal”.                                                   channels until you turn the TV off. If the language
 Balance: Adjust the amount of audio sent to the              chosen is not being broadcasted with a program,
 left and right speakers.                                     the TV plays the default language for the program
                                                              (usually “English” in the US).
 Frequency Range: Choose a band and make
 adjustments. When making adjustments, the                    Note: The “Audio Language” option is only available
                                                              for digital channels.


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                                                                                Menu Operation

Setting Menu                                                 To hide specific channels:
                                                             1. Select “Show/Hide”, press OK/► to open the
The “Settings” menu allows you to configure the TV
                                                                submenu.
with your preferences. Press MENU to diaplay the
menu screen. Press ▲/▼ to select “Settings”; then            2. Press ▲/▼ to highlight the channel you wish
press OK/► to display the following options:                    to hide; then press OK to check the highlighted
                                                                channel. You can add the channel back into the
Language                                                        Channel List by highlighting it and un-checking
                                                                it.
Select the OSD menu language from English,                   3. Repeat the process to hide additional channels.
Spanish, or French.
                                                             4. Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
Channel                                                         press CLEAR to close the menu.
                                                             DTV Signal: Show the condition of DTV signal:
 Signal Source: Choose the signal source (“Cable/            Good or Bad, Normal. Bad for no DTV signal or
 Sat” or “Antenna”) you have connected to the                very weak DTV signal.
 ANT/CABLE/SAT IN.
 Scan: When you perform a Channel Scan, your                Closed Caption
 TV searches for channels with signals and stores
                                                            Many programs are encoded with closed captioning
 the channel information in the Channel List. Then,
                                                            information, which allows you to display the audio
 as you watch TV and press CH+ or CH-, your
                                                            portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
 TV goes to the next or previous channel in the
 Channel List and skips the channels that do not            Note: Closed caption settings are not available for
 have signals. If the TV signal source changes – for        HDMI, CMPT or PC inputs. These settings must be
 example, if you change from an outdoor antenna             set in the connected component’s menu. Closed
 to cable TV – you will need to rescan for channels.        captioning is not available on all channels at all
                                                            times. Only specific programs are encoded with
 To automatically scan for channels:
                                                            closed captioning information.
 1. After choosing a signal source, select Setting >
                                                            The Closed Caption options are:
     Channel > Scan.
 2. Press OK/► to start the scan. You can see                CC Mode: This option allows you to choose the
     the search progress and how many channels               way closed captioning information appears on the
     are found in the on-screen menu. (Note: If              screen.
     you wish to stop the search, press the CLEAR              CC Off - No captioning information displayed.
     button.)                                                  CC On - Chooses this option if you want
 3. After the scan is complete, press MENU to                  captioning information to be shown whenever
     return to the previous menu, or press CLEAR               available.
     to close the menu.                                        On When Mute - This option allows the closed
 Favorite:                                                     captioning to display (when available) whenever
 1. Select “Setting > Channel > Favorite”, press               the TV’s sound is muted. The captioning
     OK/► to enter, a list of available channels               information is not displayed when the sound is
     displayed.                                                not muted.
 2. Press ▲/▼ to select the desired chanel, then             Analog CC Option: This option lets you select
     press OK to set it as the favorite, and a heart         the captioning mode (CC1-CC4 or TEXT1-TEXT4)
     icon appears to the right side of the channel           used for displaying caption information, when
     indicating this channel already stored in the           available. If you are unsure of the differences
     favorite channel list.                                  among the modes, you may prefer to leave the
 3. Set other favorite channels the same way.                closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays
 4. You can easily select the favorite channel to            complete text of the program in the primary
     watch using FAV and ▲/▼ buttons.                        language in your area.
 Show/Hide: You can hide channels in the Channel             Digital CC Option: If available, this allows you
 List. Then, when you press the CH+ or CH- button,           to select a closed caption service mode (1-6) for
 the TV will skip the hidden channels. You can still         digital channels.
 tune to these hidden channels by pressing the               CC Option
 number of the channel on the numeric keypad.                  Mode - Select either “Default” or “Custom”



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                                                                                Menu Operation
   options. “Custom” mode allows you to set the              The first time you enter the Parental Control menu,
   options below.                                            you must enter the default secret code 0000 to
   Font Style - Allows you to choose a character             adjust other parental control settings. Then set
   design for the digital closed caption text. A font        your individual password:
   is a complete assortment of letters, numbers,             1. Selelct “Parental Control > Change Password”,
   punctuation marks, etc. in a given design. You               press OK/► to enter.
   can choose from a variety of fonts.                       2. Use the number buttons to enter the four-digit
   Font Size - Allows you to set the size of the                number for your password.
   digital closed caption text.                              3. Re-enter the same code to confirm the pass
   Font Edge Style - Allows you to set edge style               word.
   of the closed caption text.                               Note: The password must be entered before
   Font Edge Color - lets you set the color of the           the TV will continue with Parental settings next
   closed caption text edge.                                 time. The super password is 2458, If you forget
                                                             your password, enter it to override any existing
   FG Color - Allows you to set the color of the             password.
   digital closed caption text.
                                                             System Lock
   BG Color - Allows you to choose the color of
   the area of the screen behind the digital closed-         You must remember to set “System Lock” to On
   caption.                                                  mode to have the following parental lock settings
                                                             to take effect.
   FG Opacity - Allows you to sets the appearance
   of the digital closed caption text.                       Input Lock
   BG Opacity - Allows you to a set the appearance           1. Select “Parental Control > Input Block”, press
   of the space behind the digital closed-caption               OK/► to display the Input source list screen.
   text.                                                     2. Press ▲/▼ to select a input source, and press
                                                                ◄/► to select to block or unblock the input.
Parental Control                                                When you tune to the blocked input, you will
                                                                need to enter a password to view it.
The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip
menus involve software inside your TV, referred to           US V-Chip
as V-Chip, which allows you to block TV programs             Press OK/► to display its submenus:
and movies. TV programs can be blocked by age-
based ratings, such as TV-MA. If available, TV               US V-Chip TV Ratings
programs can also be blocked by content, such as             You can automatically block all program ratings
adult language (L). Movies can only be blocked               above a specified age-based rating level.
by age-based ratings. Once you block programs,               1. Select “Parental Control > US > TV Rating”,
you can unblock them by entering a password. By                 press OK/► to enter the US TV Ratings
default, the software inside your TV is turned off or           screen.
unlocked.                                                       In the US TV Ratings panel you can customize
V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-                the program blocking of the following TV
MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence                   ratings:
(V), Adult Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked
                                                                TV–Y        All children
the rating and/or content themes that the program
contains, you receive a message that the channel                TV–Y7       Children 7 years and older
is currently blocked. Change the channel or to                  TV–G        General audience
enter your password and temporarily deactivate the              TV–PG       Parental guidance suggested
parental controls.                                              TV–14       Parents strongly cautioned
Broadcasters are not required to provide content                TV–MA       Mature audience only
themes, so programs received with no content                    You can also customize the TV ratings for the
themes are blocked only if you block their age-                 following content:
based rating. You can also block programs that have
been given an Exempt rating, and programs that are              D        Sexual explicit dialog
considered unrated.                                             L        Adult language
 Change V-Chip Password                                         S        Sexual situations



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   V         Violence                                       rating system is provided by the broadcaster, the
   FV        Fantasy violence                               new rating options would appear within this menu.
                                                            Reset RRT: Reset to the default RRT setting.
2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to navigate through the TV
   rating options. Press OK to block or (unlocked).         Unrated
US V-Chip Movie Ratings (MPAA)                              The Unrated Ratings option lets you decide if
                                                            programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated or
You can automatically block all program ratings
                                                            exempt can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may
above a specified age-based rating level.
                                                            include news, sports, political, religious, local and
1. Select “Parental Control > US > MPAA”, press             weather programs, emergency bulletins, public
   OK/► to enter the US Movie Ratings screen.               announcements, and programs without ratings. The
   In the US Movie Ratings panel you can                    Exempt option applies to both US and Canadian
   customize the program blocking of the following          unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.
   Movie ratings:                                           1. Select Parental Control > Unrated.
   G          General audience                              2. Press ◄/► to toggle between View and Block.
   PG         Parental guidance suggested                   View All unrated programs are available.
   PG-13      Unsuitable for children under 13              Block All unrated programs are not available.
   R          Restricted, under 17 requires                 Keyboard Lock
              companying parent or adult guardian
                                                            This option allows you to block (disable) or unblock
   NC-17      No one under 17 admitted                      (enable) the TV panel buttons. The remote control
   X          Mature audience only                          still tunes to any channel. If you are using this to
Canada English or French V-Chip Ratings                     keep children from changing channels, be sure
If you receive Canadian programs, you can block             to remove access to any remote that is capable
Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings               of operating the TV while you have the TV panel
only. When you block a particular rating, you               button blocked. To block the TV panel buttons,
automatically block the higher-rated programs               select “Parental Control > Keyboard Lock”, and
as well. To block Canadian English and French               press ◄/► to choose the “Block” option. To enable
program ratings, follow these steps:                        these buttons again, return to this menu and
                                                            choose the "UnBlock" option.
1. Select Parental Control > Canada, press OK/►
    to enter the next screen.                               Clear All
2. Press ▲/▼ to select “Canada Eng or Cannada               This option resets all settings (parental control
    Fre”. Press OK/► to proceed.                            settings) to the factory defaults. When you select
    Canadian Enlish Ratings:                                this option, a confirmation box opens.

   C           Children                                    Time Setting
   C8+         Children 8 and older                         Time Zone
   G           General audience                             You can set the correct Time Zone for your area.
   PG          Parental guidance
                                                            Auto Sync - Press ◄/► to choose On to acquire
   14+         Viewer 14 and over                           the time automatically from digital channels.
   18+         Adult
                                                              1. Select “Setting > Time Setup ”, press OK/►
   Canadian French Ratings:                                       to proceed to the next screen.
                                                              2. Options on this screen include:
   G            General audience
                                                            Clock - Only available when “Auto Synchronzation”
   8 ans+       Viewer 8 and older
                                                            is set to “Off”. Select “Clock” and press OK to
   13 ans+      Viewer 13 and older                         enter, set the following time items:
   16 ans+      Viewer 16 and older
                                                             Year - Press ▲/▼ to select "Year", press ◄/► to
   18 ans+      Adult                                        set the year. Using the same way to set "Month,
3. Press ▲/▼ to select the desired rating, and               Day, Hour, Minute". PM/AM will change
   press OK to block or unblock it.                          automatically when you setting the time.
RRT Setting: Allows you to select the                       Sleep Timer- Press ◄/► to set the TV to turn off
downloadable rating level. In the event that a new          after a given amount of time.



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 DST (Daylight Saving) - Select Auto to set the                   like according to the operation guide icon on the
 daylight saving time for your area automatically.                bottom of the screen.
                                                               9. Press CLEAR to exit.
Software Info.
This option allows you to see the software
information such as software version, build time,
panel and tuner information.

Location
This option allows you to select the desired location
setting. Only Home mode is ENERGY STAR
compliant.

Restore to Default
This option resets all settings (except parental lock
settings) to the factory defaults.
1. Select “Setting > Restore to default”, Press
    OK/► to enter, and you must enter your
    password befor proceding to the next step.
2. Press ▲/▼to select "Confirm" and press OK to
    confirm to reset all settings.

USB Menu
You can connect a device with USB to your TV or
use a USB flash drive (only suppports FAT, FAT32
and NTFS format USB device). This connection
allows you to insert a USB flash drive directly or
connect a compatible mass storage device with
USB, such as a digital camera, a multi-format card
reader, or an MP3 player. If you have a USB drive,
plug it into the drive directly. If you have a device
with a USB port, connect one end of the USB cable
to the USB port and the other end to the USB jack
on the side of the TV.
The USB feature on your TV allows you to play
audio files (format supported: MP3) or display
pictures (format supported: JPEG). To utilize this
feature, follow these steps:
1. Press MENU to display the menu screen.
2. Use ▲/▼ to select "Input".
3. Press OK/► to proceed enter.
4. Press ▲/▼/ ◄/► to select "USB", then press
    OK to enter. (Note: you also can access to the
    USB screen dirctly by pressing MEDIA button.)
5. Press ▲/▼to select the Media Type: Photo or
    Music. Then press OK to proceed.
6. Select the connected disk, press OK to enter.
7. Press ▲/▼/ ◄/► to select, if select a Photo or
    music file, press OK to playback diretly; If select
    a file folder, press OK to enter and press ▲/▼/
    ◄/► to select a file and press OK to playback.
8. While playback photo or music, adjust as you


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Chapter 3                                                                   Other Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video?
Connect an off-air antenna to the ANT/CABLE/SAT IN to view free local digital channels. You may need to
purchase an antenna.
Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital
channels available to you. By entering your location, this mapping program tells you which local analog and
digital stations are available using a certain antenna.

Are there other ways to view High Definition (HD) video?
Besides using an off-air antenna as mentioned above, you can also use a set-top box to receive
digital video. Contact your cable company or satellite provider to purchase digital programming
and have them connect the box to ensure you are viewing channels the best way.

How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?
Press the INFO button to display the Channel Banner. Look at the the screen. The dot (•) is displayed for a
digital channel. If there is no dot, it is an analog channel.

Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?
Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which fills your screen, but is sometimes sent in 4/3 which does not
fill your screen. It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video. If there
are bars on the screen, press the ZOOM -/+ button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars. Some
bars can’t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster. The format changes as you
press the ZOOM -/+ button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Why does channel search find a lot of channels, but when I try to tune to them, there’s nothing
there?
Some channels enabled by the cable company don’t carry programming, such as video ondemand. When
channels are unavailable, your TV screen is blank or appears like snow. You probably want to remove these
channels from your Channel List. Remove these in the Channel Skip Menu.

Why does the first channel search take a long time?
If you have both analog and digital channels, the TV is looking for all available channels in the Channel List. If
you do have digital channels, the TV is also searching for scrambled channels, non-scrambled channels, and
each sub-channel of that digital channel.

Why is my picture quality poor?
Use the HDMI connections on your TV to display the best picture quality. However, even using the HDMI,
your content and content source will dictate the picture quality you see. For example, source content that is
1080p will show better than 720p or 480p.




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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.

TV Problems
The TV won’t turn on.
•   Make sure the TV is plugged in.
•   Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in another device.
•   The TV panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the TV panel controls.
•   Select the Button Block feature on the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box.

There is no picture and no sound but the TV is on.
•   You may be tuned to an input with no component connected to it. If you’re trying to view a connected
    component, press INPUT until the picture from that component appears.
•   The Signal Type option may be set incorrectly.
•   The channel may be blank. Try changing channels.
•   If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANT/CABLE/SAT IN jack, tune
    the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also
    make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

The sound is fine, but the picture is poor quality.
•   If you’re getting a black and white picture from a component you’ve connected to your TV, you might
    have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks. A yellow video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO
    INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV; three video cables or bundled component video cables (red,
    blue, and green) connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV.
•   Check the antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

There is no sound, but the picture is fine.
•   The sound might be muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.
•   If using DVI or Y, PB, PR, remember to also connect the device’s left and right audio output jacks to the
    TV’s L and R AUDIO INPUT jacks.
•   The sound settings may not be set correctly.

The screen is blank.
•   Check your connections. If you used yellow, red, and white cables to connect, make sure they’re
    connected to the red, white, and yellow AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks on the side or back of the TV.
•   If you’re trying to watch something that’s playing on a component connected to the TV (like a DVD), press
    INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.
•   Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.
•   Try another channel.

The buttons on the TV panel don’t work.
•   The TV panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the TV panel controls
    by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control Menu and press ◄/► to uncheck the box.
•   Unplug the TV for 10 minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

The TV turns off unexpectedly.
•   The electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds,
    and then turn the TV on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally
    high or low.
•   Unplug. Wait 10 minutes. Plug in again.




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You can’t select a certain channel.
•   The channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control Menu.
•   If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/
    VCR button on your VCR).
•   Press the TV button and then try to change channels.

The stereo reception is noisy.
•   It may be a weak station. Use the Sound Menu and Analog TV Sound to choose mono.

A black box appears on the screen.
•   Closed captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu.

You are having problems with the HDMI Connection.
•   Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is turned on and the cables are firmly connected. If problems
    still occur, turn off your component and reconnect it. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and
    plugging it back in.
•   If you are tuned to the HDMI 1, or other HDMI INPUT and you’re receiving Unusable Signal message
    screen, press the INFO button on the remote. If Acquiring Channel appears in the Channel Banner, the
    HDMI or DVI device isn’t responding. Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further
    assistance.
•   If you tune to the HDMI 1, or other HDMI INPUT and you see snow, the video goes in and out, or the video
    takes a long time to appear, your HDMI or DVI component is having trouble sending video information to
    the TV. Reconnect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. If
    problems persist, try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the
    HDMI or DVI component for further assistance.
•   If you have black bars on each side of your picture, the component you connected might have a switch
    or a menu option allowing you to change the picture quality output that will fix this. Choose either 720p or
    1080i.

The remote control doesn’t work.
•   Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV. Make sure
    there is a clear path.
•   The remote may not be aimed directly at the TV.
•   The batteries in the remote may be weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote.

The Universal Remote control doesn’t work.
This TV utilizes new remote control signals and may not be compatible with your existing universal remote (e.g.
satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, and generic universal remotes, etc.). Over time, newer universal
remotes and set-top box equipment will become available that should pick up the new TV codes.

You are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls.
If the rating limits don’t work, you must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote),
select Parental Control > V-Chip > Rating Enable, Rating Enable is highlighted. Press ◄/► to select On to
have the rating limits take effect.

What else can I do?
If you’ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem, try rebooting your
TV. Note that after a reboot, you may need to run your TV through the setup process again. To do a reboot,
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or power strip. Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then
plug in the TV and turn it on. See if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit www.tclusa.
com for updated FAQs or contact TCL Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty
under “How To Get Service.”




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Care and Cleaning
Caution: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots
in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT: Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder.
These types of cleaners will damage the TV. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as
well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm
water. While cleaning, do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and
inside the TV. Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of
fire, shock hazard or damage to the TV.

Television Specifications
Broadcasting system            US System NTSC-M
                               ATSC standard (8VSB), QAM
Receiving Channels             VHF2-13
                               UHF14-69
                               CATV       14-36 (A)-(W)
                                          37-59 (AA)-(WW)
                                          60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ)
                                          86-94 (86)-(94)95-99 (A-5)-(A-1)
                                          100-135 (100)-(135)
                                          01 (4A)
Tuner type                     Frequency synthesized
Operating Temperature          5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating Humidity             20% to 80%,non-condensing
Storage Temperature            -15°C to 45°C (5°F to 113°F)
Storage Humidity               10% to 90%,non-condensing




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       TTE Technology, Inc. (“TTE”) Limited Warranty
All LCD/LED Models.
What your warranty covers: Defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner of this TCL product
when purchased as new from an Authorized Dealer of TCL brand products in the United States and packaged
with this warranty statement.

New LCD/LED Televisions (Non-Commercial Use)
 For how long after your purchase:
 •   One (1) year from date of purchase for parts and labor for non-commercial use.

New LCD/LED Televisions (Commercial Use)
 For how long after your purchase:
 •   Six (6) months from date of purchase for parts and labor for commercial use.
 •   Commercial use includes, but is not limited to, the use of this product in a commercial or business
     environment, the use of this product in an institution or for institutional purposes, or other commercial
     purposes including rental purposes.

 What we will do:
 •   At TTE’s discretion, (1) pay an Authorized TCL Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair
     your television, or (2) replace your television with a new or refurbished/remanufactured equivalent value
     product. The decision to repair or replace will be made solely by TTE. See “How to get service”.

 How to get service:
 •   Call 1-877-300-8837 (for mainland 48 States), or 1-877-800-1269 (for AK, HI, and Puerto Rico).
 •   Please have your original purchase receipt or proof of purchase (bill of sale or receipted invoice), the
     unit’s date of purchase, place of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number
     information can be found on the back of your unit.
 •   A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the telephone. If it is determined that your unit
     requires service, the service location will be at the sole discretion of TTE based upon the TTE Limited
     Warranty Statement.
 •   At the sole discretion of TTE, television screen sizes 32” and smaller will either be repaired at an
     Authorized TCL Service Center or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit. At
     the sole discretion of TTE, television screen sizes 33” through 55” or larger will either be repaired at an
     Authorized TCL Service Center or repaired in-home.
 •   If repaired at an Authorized TCL Service Center, TTE is not responsible for transportation costs to the
     Authorized TCL Service Center. However, TTE will pay for return shipping. TTE will provide instructions
     for packaging and shipping the unit.
 •   Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice from an Authorized Dealer which is
     evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
 •   PRE-AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE (1) SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO AN
     AUTHORIZED TCL SERVICE CENTER, OR (2) OBTAINING ANY IN-HOME REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/
     RENTAL SERVICES.

What your warranty does not cover:
 •   Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any
     additional information should be obtained from your Authorized Dealer).
 •   Installation and related adjustments, or damage resulting from installation.
 •   Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods.
 •   Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
 •   Damage from misuse, abuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, cosmetic damage, mishandling, faulty
     installation, or power line surges.
 •   Markings or images on the television’s panel resulting from viewing fixed images (including but not
     limited to certain 4:3 images on wide screen televisions, or data or images in fixed screen locations from
     banners, video games, or certain broadcast networks).
 •   Batteries.

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    •    A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products.
    •    A unit purchased or serviced outside the USA.
    •    A unit sold in “As-Is”, “Factory Reconditioned”, “Factory Re-Certified”, or “Refurbished” condition or with
         faults.
    •    Acts of nature or God, such as but not limited to earthquake or lightning damage.
    •    Special, incidental or consequential damages.

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.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
•       THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
        NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR
        EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE
        OF THIS WARRANTY.
•       REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
        REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
        INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT
        OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
        PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED
        BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
        APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
        PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY AND
        WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
        NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.TCLUSA.COM TO VIEW THE MOST CURRENT VERSION.

How State Law relates to this warranty:
•       Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
        on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
•       This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to
        state.

If you purchased your unit outside the United States or seek warranty coverage outside the United
States: This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.


Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this
warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.




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                              This product incorporates HDMI technology.
                              HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
                              trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
                              Plug in an MHL-compatible mobile device to view your favorite content
                              and charge your device at the same time.

         ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental
         Protection Agency (EPA).
         ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the
         U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through
energy efficient products and practices.

                               Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.




FCC Information
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. 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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.


Please do not send any products to the California address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only
add delays in service for your product.
Figures and illustrations in this User’s Guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual
product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice.




TTE Technology, Inc.
555 S. Promenade Ave., Suite 103, Corona, CA 92879
TCL and associated marks are trademarks of TCL S.A.used under license to TTE Corporation.
Part No.: 72-MS39SR-XNA1A



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Document Modified: 2013-11-07 16:19:17

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