Android-TV User-Guide US 7.8
Android-TV User-Guide US 7.8
Android-TV User-Guide US 7.8
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Important Information……………………………………………3
Important Safety Instructions………………………………4
Basic TV operations
Accessing channels…………………………………………………9
Watching connected devices…………………………………9
Adjusting volume………………………………………………………9
Using the power button on your TV……………………9
Accessing Android TV homepage……………………… 10
Using TV settings menu……………………………………… 13
Adjusting your TV
Picture settings……………………………………………………… 14
Sound settings……………………………………………………… 15
Channel settings…………………………………………………… 16
System settings……………………………………………………… 17
Android TV settings
Suggestions…………………………………………………………… 18
General settings…………………………………………………… 18
Setting Android TV preferences………………………… 19
Other information
Password in Parental Control………………………………20
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………20
Broadcasting & Operating Environment…………… 21
Electronics recycling information for
consumers……………………………………………………………… 21
Legal Statement…………………………………………………… 22
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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. This
product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
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.
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.
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 1 inch 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 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 to
completely turn off the device. If you prefer to completely turn off the device, you should install the
TV in a manner that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired.
Product Registration
Please register your TCL TV 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.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Keep the apparatus at least 8
inches away from the human body.
For the best viewing experience, remove the energy guide label from the TV front panel or TV
screen before use.
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Important Safety Instructions
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Important Safety Instructions
19. 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:
GROUND CLAMP
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
ELECTRIC SERVICE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
EQUIPMENT ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART
250, PART H)
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Connections and setup
Before initial setup
Safety information
• Position cables properly; insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• 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.
• Do not place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting.
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Connections and setup
Wired connection
Router
Modem Internet
ETHERNET
port
Wireless connection
Modem Internet
Wireless router
Network settings
1. Press on the remote control to display the Android TV homepage.
2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to move the cursor to on the right top of the screen and press OK to enter
the settings menu.
3. Press ▲/▼ to select Network & Internet, press OK to enter the submenu and follow the on-
screen guidance to set up your network.
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Connections and setup
Initial setup
The first time you switch the TV on, the Welcome screen appears, which guides you through the
initial setup process. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the initial setup process including
selecting the language, connecting to the network, and more. During each step, either make a
choice or skip the step. If you skip a step, you can perform the setup later from the settings menu.
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Basic TV operations
Accessing channels
Using the CH+/- buttons: in TV mode, press the CH+/- buttons on the remote control to scroll
through the channels.
Using the OK button: in TV mode, press the OK button on the remote control to display the
channel list and press ▲/▼/◄/► and OK to select channels.
Adjusting volume
Press the / buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold
the button for about 3 seconds to mute the sound.
• Press the button to move the highlight to the next function selection.
• Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds to confirm your selection.
Note: Please refer to the Quick Start Guide to find the button on your TV set.
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Basic TV operations
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Basic TV operations
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Basic TV operations
You can move apps or remove them from the favorites listed on the homepage:
• Select the app icon, and then long press (at least 3 seconds) the “OK” button on your remote
until a drop-down menu appears.
• Select “Move”, and then press "OK" button to confirm. You can adjust the order of the selected
app by pressing ◄/► and the "OK" button on the remote control.
• Select "Remove from favorites" to remove the app from the favorites.
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Basic TV operations
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Adjusting your TV
Picture settings
The picture menus are used to obtain the best picture settings according to your preference and
the type of program you are watching. The picture menus can be set up at every broadcasting type
and every input source.
1. Press on the remote control, select Picture and then press OK.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select the picture item you want to set, and then press OK.
3. Set the picture items to your preferences one by one.
Note: The options available may vary depending on the picture mode you set.
Picture preset: Select a picture mode optimized for different viewing conditions. Press ▲/▼ to
select an option and then press OK.
Brightness: Adjust the luminance level of the screen. Press ◄/► to set the preferred brightness.
Color saturation: Adjust the color saturation level of the picture. Press ◄/► to set the preferred
color saturation.
Advanced settings: Adjust more picture options.
Brightness settings: Adjust the brightness settings such as Contrast and Black level.
Color: Adjust the color such as Color saturation and Tint.
Clarity: Adjust the clarity such as Sharpness and Digital noise reduction.
Screen settings: Adjust screen settings such as Screen mode.
Apply all picture mode: Select whether to apply the picture settings to the current source or to all
sources. Press ▲/▼ to select an option and then press OK.
Picture reset: Restore all picture settings to default. Press ▲/▼ to select OK and then press OK.
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Adjusting your TV
Sound settings
The sound menus are used to obtain the best sound settings to optimize audio output. The sound
menus can be set up at every broadcasting type and every input source.
1. Press on the remote control, select Sound and then press OK.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select the sound item you want to set, and then press OK.
3. Set the sound items to your preferences one by one.
Sound preset: Select a sound mode optimized for different viewing conditions. Enter the Sound
mode menu and press ▲/▼ to select an option and then press OK. Select Reset to restore all
sound preset to factory defaults.
TV placement: Select where the TV is located. Press ▲/▼ to set your TV placement, and then
press OK.
Audio only: Select to switch off the TV display and only listen to the sound from the TV. The TV
screen will turn off in about 10 seconds. In audio only mode, press any key to turn on the TV screen
again.
Advanced settings: Adjust more sound options.
Menu sounds: Select whether to play a sound when pressing a button from the remote control
to select menu options.
Balance: Adjust the level of sound sent to the left and right speakers.
Auto volume control: Suppress volume change by increasing low volume and reducing high
volume automatically.
Digital audio out: Select the digital audio output format.
Digital audio out delay: Correct timing mismatches between the audio and video tracks. This
option is only available when Digital audio out is set to PCM.
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Adjusting your TV
Channel settings
The channel menus are used to scan and maintain your channels, and access the Electronic
Program Guide. The channel menus are only available in TV mode.
1. In TV mode, press on the remote control, select Channel and then press OK.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select the channel item you want to set, and then press OK.
3. Set the channel items to your preferences one by one.
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Adjusting your TV
System settings
The system menus are used to adjust the system settings for your TV.
1. Press on the remote control, select System and then press OK.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select the system item you want to set, and then press OK.
3. Set the system items to your preferences one by one.
Lock: You can set the parental control feature to restrict the viewing of programs by children
under the specified age limit. You must set a four-digit password before using the parental control
feature. Password will be required to watch a program subject to watching restriction. Enter the
default password 1234 to access the submenu.
T-Link: Use this function to search for CEC devices connected to the HDMI sockets in your TV and
enable auto power on and auto standby between the TV and CEC devices.
Auto power on: Enables the TV to automatically power on when you power on a CEC device (e.g.
DVD) with the device’s remote.
Auto Standby: Enables all CEC devices to automatically go to the standby mode when you turn
off the TV with the TV remote.
Game mode: Better for playing games. Press OK to toggle this function on or off.
Environment: You can choose the environment in which your TV is used. Press ▲/▼ to set your
environment, and then press OK.
Advanced settings: Adjust more system options.
LED indicator: You can set the LED indicator to be flashing, off, or on when the TV is in standby
mode. Press ▲/▼ to select your option, and then press OK.
Closed caption: Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which allows you
to display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
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Android TV settings
Allow you to configure settings of Android TV features, such as network, accounts, apps, device
preferences, remotes and accessories, etc.
1. Press on the remote control to display the Android TV homepage.
2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to move the cursor to on the right top of the screen and press OK to enter
the settings menu.
3. In submenus, press ▲/▼ to select menu options, then press OK to enter the option list or the
corresponding submenu.
4. Press to return to the previous menu.
5. Press to close the settings menu and return to the homepage.
Suggestions
• Set your device name: Use this name when casting photos, videos, and more from your phone.
• Finish setting up your TV: Add a Google account or sync the registered Google account to make
the most of your TV.
General settings
• Network & Internet: Configure the Wi-Fi and Ethernet settings. The network status is also
displayed.
• Accounts & Sign In: Sign in to your Google account to make the most of your TV.
• Apps: View the list of recently opened apps, all installed apps, and the system apps. You can also
add permissions for different apps, and configure special app access to save power and storage,
and more.
• Device Preferences: Set the preferences of the Android TV.
• Remotes & Accessories: Search for Bluetooth accessories and pair them with your TV. You can
set up your TV to make it visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices.
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Android TV settings
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Other information
Password in Parental Control
-- The default password is 1234. You can change it to a new one.
-- The super password is 0423. If you forget your code, enter the super password to override any
existing codes.
Troubleshooting
Please check the following list before requesting service.
There is no picture or sound.
• Make sure the power cord is properly inserted in the power outlet.
• Make sure the source type is set correctly.
• Make sure the antenna is properly connected.
• Make sure the volume is not set to minimum or the sound is not set to mute.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• The TV may be receiving a signal other than from TV broadcasting stations.
Picture is not clear.
• Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected.
• Consider whether your TV signal is being properly received.
• Poor picture quality can occur due to a VHS camera, camcorder, or other peripheral being
connected at the same time. Switch off one of the other peripherals.
• The ‘ghost’ or double image may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high-rise
buildings or hills. Using a highly directional antenna may improve the picture quality.
• The horizontal dotted lines shown on the pictures may be caused by electrical interference, e.g.,
hair dryer, nearby neon lights, etc. Turn off or remove these.
Picture is too dark, too light or tinted.
• Check the color adjustment.
• Check the brightness setting.
• Check the sharpness function.
Remote control does not work.
• Check the batteries of the remote control.
• Make sure the remote sensor window on the front of the TV is not in strong fluorescent lighting.
• Try to clean the remote sensor window on the front of the TV with a soft cloth.
If the above suggestions do not solve your technical issue, please refer to the warranty card for
service information.
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Other information
TCL strives to provide a high level of service to our customers and in the communities we serve,
and recommends that consumers always look for a recycling or reuse alternative to throwing away
televisions and other electronics. We encourage customers to recycle end-of-life electronic devices
using one of the many convenient methods available today. In many states TCL has programs
in place to enable consumers to drop-off and recycle televisions free of charge. For information
on electronics recycling in all 50 states, including drop-off locations, please visit the “Electronics
Recycling” area of the TCL USA website at www.tclusa.com.
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Other information
Legal Statement
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in the available content, certain features, applications, and services may not be available on all
devices or in all territories. Some features on SmartTV may also require additional peripheral
devices or membership fees that are sold separately. Please visit our website for more information
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services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not use any content
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Without limiting the foregoing, unless expressly authorized by the applicable content owner or
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responsibility or liability for any change, interruption, disabling, removal of or suspension of any
content or service made available through this device. TCL may impose limits on the use of or
access to certain services or content, in any case and without notice or liability. TCL is neither
responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services. Any question or
request for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the respective
content and service providers.
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