Hisense 55S8 User manual

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QUIcl{ SETUP GUIDE
Before using the TV, please read this guide thoroughly
and retain it for future reference. For more detailed
instructions, please see the User Manual.
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HISENSE LIMITED PTY
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS: Televisions
By using this Television, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the Wai-ranty and, where applicable, the
Disclaimer. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions you have the option to return the Television to the relevant
retailer within 7 days Of the original purchased date and obtain a refund, provided the Television has not been used or
damaged.
HISENSE DISCLAIMER
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THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES: Televisions
What does this Disclaimer apply to?
1. This Disclaimer applies in relation to any television (together with any remote and other accessories supplied with
it) (Television) supplied by Hisense Australia Pty Ltd (Hisense) or an Authorised Retailer, and if you can access
any third party software application, content and/or services (Third Party Content and Services) through the
Television.
2. This Disclaimer does not limit your rights under the Australian Consumer Laws (for Australian customers) or the
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (for New Zealand customers).
The basis on which Third Party Content and Services are provided
3. Third Party Content and Services are accessed and used at your own risk, regardless of who installed the Third
Party Content and Services on the Television. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hisense makes no
warranty, guarantee, representation or undertaking in relation to any Third Party Content and Services.
4. You must complywith any terms and conditions relating to the Third party content and services.
5. Hisense can restrict your access or use of certain Third party content and services
6. Hisense is not liable or responsible foryour use of the Third party content and services, including for any:
a. charges relating to your use of the Third party content and services;
b. claims, liabilities, loss and damage arising out of (or in connection with) any of the Third Party Content and
Services;
c. breach of the law or the rights of any other person or entity arising from the use of any Third party content and
Services; or
d. customer service or support in relation to any Third party content and services.
7. You acknowledge and agree that:
a. the performance of the Third Party Content and Services will depend on variables beyond the control of
Hisense;
b. certain Third party content and services may require internet access, express consent regarding the collection
and use or personal information, other accessories which are sold separately and/or other requirements;
c. the Third party content and services (including their intellectual property rights) will remain the property ofiire~
relevant provider of the Third Party Content and Services (Third Party Provider).
8. Yourother obligations: You must:
a. ensure that your use of the Third Party Content and Services complies with all applicable laws, and the
intellectual property and other rights of the Third Party Provider;
b. not modify, duplicate, publish, upload, distribute, translate, adapt, market or use any part of the Third Party
Content and Services, without the prior written consent of the relevant Third Party Provider unless expressly
permitted by this Disclaimer, the Warranty or any other applicable terms and conditions;
c. adhere to any additional terms where a Third party content or service requires internet access; and
d. pay any additional charges relating to the use ofa Third party content and service.
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This symbol alerts user about the
presence of a dangerous voltage not
isolated inside the product which can
be sufficiently powerful to constitute a
risk of electrocution.
This symbol alerts user about the
presence of important operating
instructions and maintenance in the
document enclosed in the package.
Do not open the back cover.
In no case the user is allowed to operate
inside the TV set. Only a qualified
technician is entitled to operate.
Class 11 product: This symbol indicates that it does not require a safety
connection of protective earthing (ground).
AC voltage: This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the
symbol is AC voltage.
Disposal of Used Electrical & Electronic Equipment
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Packaging and electrical goods should be recycled appropriately, and
not treated as household waste. Please dispose of this equipment at
your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic
equipment waste. By ensuring the correct disposal of this product,
you will help prevent potentially hazardous to the environment and to
human health, which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste
handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help conserve
natural resources. Please do not therefore dispose of your old electrical
and electronic equipment with your household waste. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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Warning
Never place a television set in an unstable location. A television set may fall, causing
serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided
by taking simple precautions such as:
S Using stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television set.
a Only using furniture that can safely support the television set.
© Ensuring the television set is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
@ Not placing the television set on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or
bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the television set to a suitable
support.
® Not placing the television set on cloth or other materials that may be located
between the television set and supporting furniture.
@ Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television
set or its controls.
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Please read the following safeguards for your TV and retain for future reference.
Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television.
1. A note about safety and operating instructions
Read and follow all safety and operating instructions, and retain them safely for future
reference.
2. Heed Warnings
Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.
3. Cleaning
Unplug the TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid, abrasive, or
aerosol cleaners. Cleaners can permanently damage the cabinet and screen. Use a
lightly dampened cloth for cleaning.
4. Wall Bracket
After market brackets may be available to purchase locally. Please refer to the
specification page for dimensions.
5. Water and Moisture
Avoid dripping or splashing of liquids onto the product. Objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should not be placed on the product.
6. Setting
Do not place this TV on an unstable cart, stand or table. Placing the TV on an unstable
base can cause the TV to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage
to the TV. Use only a cart, stand, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer
or salesperson.
7. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable
operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating. Do not cover the ventilation
openings in the cabinet and never place the set in a confined space such as built-in
cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. Leave a minimum 10cm gap all around
the unit, the rear of the TV should be 6cm away from the wall.
8. Power Source
This TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult
your appliance dealer or local power company.
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9. Power-Cord Protection
Power- supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plug, wall outlets, and the point where they exit from the TV MAIN plug is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
10. Lightning
For added protection for this TV during a lightning storm, or whch it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the TV due to lightning or power-
line surge.
11. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. Where installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
12. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
13. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on or into the TV.
14. OutdoorAntenna Grounding
lf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges.
15. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
16. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
(a) When the power -supply cord or plug is damaged.
(b) lf liquid has been spi[[ed, or objects have fallen into the T\/.
(c) lf the TV has been exposed to rain or water.
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(d) lf the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the TV to its normal operation.
(e) lf -the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
(f) When the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for
service.
17. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
18. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repair to the TV, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition.
19. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
20. Fire
The product should be situated away from naked flame sources such as lighted candle.
21. Off-gassing
The TV smells of plastic is normal and will dissipate over time.
Do not mix and use new batteries with old batteries, or batteries with
different types. Do not expose batteries to heat such as direct sunlight or
fire. Make sure the batteries' positive and negative ends are facing the
correct direction.
The device should not be exposed to dripping and spraying and it cannot
be placed under objects filled with liquids.
To fully disconnect the TV, remove power plug from wall socket. Be sure
to have the wall socket and power plug readily accessible.
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Figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ
from actual product appearance.
Parts of the software function change with the system upgrade.
Contents
Accessories List
Installing the Stand or Wall Mount Bracket
rv Front
TV Rear
Making Connections
Remote Control
Turning the TV on for the First Time
Specifications
Other Information
Accessories List
The following accessories are included with TV:
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(Actual product may vary
in appearance.)
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The accessories may be different from the list above due to different models,
countries/regions, please refer to the actual accessory bag.

lnstallinq the Stand
• Be sure to disconnect the A/C power cord before removing a base stand or
installing wall mount brackets.
• The screen display is very fragile, and must be protected at all times when installing
the base stand. Be sure that no hard or sharp object, or anything that could scratch
or damage the screen display, comes into contact with it. DO NOT exert pressure
on the front of the TV at any time because the screen could crack.
Follow the illustrations and textual instructions below to complete the installation steps:
1. Carefully place your TV facedown on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to the
TV or scratching to the screen.
2. Take out the 2 stands from the accessory bag and then insert the stands into the
bottom slots of the TV.
3. Secure the Base Stand to the TV with the 4 screws in the accessory bag tightly.

Installing the Wall Mount Bracket
9.5~11.5mm
Wall mount bracket
Wall mount screw
Wall mount spacer
Rear cover of the TV
Follow instructions provided with the wall mount bracket.
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• The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the wall mount bracket
model.
• Wall mount bracket is optional, your device may not have wall mount bracket, please
refer to the actual accessories.
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TV Front
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Remote sensor
Receive remote signals from the remote control.
Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be
affected.
Power indicator
The light is red in standby mode.
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Press the joystick button to power on the TV. Press the joystick
button to call up the menu, when the focus is on "Power Off',
press the joystick button to turn the TV into standby mode.
Standby / Source
/ Press the joystick button to call up the menu and then select
among the different input signal sources.
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Toggle the joystick bi;tton right and left to adjust the volume.
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Toggle the joystick button forward and backward to control the
channel.
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• Powering on the TV requires several seconds to load program. Do not rapidly turn
the TV off as it may cause the TV to work abnormally.
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• Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections. Loose
connections can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connections
are tight and secure.
• The TV may not be compatible with all external devices. To check compatibility,
please refer to the user manual of external device.
• Do not connect external equipment while TV's power cord is plugged in. It may
cause electric shock.
• Service jack is not available for you to connect an external device. It can only be
used by our factory for testing purposes.
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giv ANT Connect an outdoorvHF/UHF antenna or cable.
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Connect a HDMl / AV cable from an external AV equipment. No sound connection
is needed for HDMl to HDMl connection. If the signal resolution does not match the
specification table, you need to change the setting of device according to the table.
Please consult your device user manual for instruction.
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Press the [lNPUT] button, when the list of input Source appears, press the [^ / v / < / >]
buttons to select the source [HDMl] / [AV], then press the [OK] button to connect.
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Pe HEADPHONE Connect Headphone for audio out of the TV.
TV JACK
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Please make sure that the headphone you plug in is without microphone function, or it
may not be supported.
Pe DIGITALAUDIO OUT Connect to an external digital audio system.
Before connecting a digital audio system to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, you
• should decrease the volume of both the TV and the system to avoid that the
volume suddenly becomes bigger.
TV JACK
DIGITALAUDIO cable (not included)
Audio Amplifier/Speaker
Pe ARC Connect an HDMl cable from an external digital audio system.
ARC enables the TV to directly output the digital sound through an HDMl cable.
Please note that it works only when the TV is connected to the audio receiver that
supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
When this port is used as the ARC function, it can't be used as signal input at the
same time.
TV JACK
Audio Ampl ifier/Speaker
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Pe USB
Connect the USB1.1 and US82.0 devices such as hard drives, USB sticks and
digital cameras for browsing photos, listening music and watching movies.
TV JACK
EE NOTE
• When connecting a hard disk or a USB hub, always connect the mains adapter of
the connected device to the power supply. If a USB 1.1 or US82.0 device requires
. more than 500mA or 5V, the USB device may not be supported. Max supported
current for USB 3.0 device is lA (only for some models). Exceeding the max
supported current may result in damage or data loss.
giv LAN (Wired setup)
Connect your TV to your network by connecting the LAN port on the back of your
TV to an external modem or router using a LAN (Ethernet/Cat 5) cable. See the
illustration below.
• We recommend you to use a modem or router that supports Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCP
automatically provide the lp address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS, so you
don't have to enter them manually. Most home networks already have DHCP.
TV JACK
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Wireless setup
Connect your TV to your wireless network, you need a wireless router or modem.
See the illustration below.
- The TV's built-in Wireless LAN Adapter supports the lEEE 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n
communication protocols.
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• You must use the built-in Wireless LAN Adapter to use a wireless network because
the set doesn't support external USB network adapter.
• lf the wireless router supports DHCP, your TV can connect more easily to the
wireless network.
• lf you apply a security system which isonot listed below, it will not work with the TV.
Security system : WPA, WEP, WPA2.
• ln order to guarantee smooth network, the distance between router and TV should be
less than 10 meters.
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The included remote control will vary depending on model, country. Check information
according to the actual remote control in the accessory bag.
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ire Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
NOTE: Check information according to the actual remote control in the accessory bag.
1 . Slide the back cover to open the battery compartment
of the remote control.
2. Insert two AAA size batteries. Make sure [o match
the (+) and ( - ) ends of the batteries with the (+)
and ( - ) ends indicated in the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment with the cover.
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• Product image is only for reference, actual product may vary in appearance.
• Dispose of your batteries in a designated disposal area. Do not throw the batteries into fire.
• Do not mix battery types or combine used batteries with new ones.
• Remove depleted batteries immediately to prevent battery acid from leaking into
the battery compartment.
• lf you do not intend to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat
registers, or fire.
• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak, clean the battery
compartment with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash immediately.
Pe Remote Control Operation Range
1. The remote control can work at a distance
of up to 8 meters in front of the TV set.
2. The remote control angle: taking the
remote sensor as an apex, 6 meters
away, its controlled horizontal angle is
within ±30°, while the vertical angle is
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3. The operating distance may vary
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Disposal of this unit
Product should not be damaged, dismantled or thrown in municipal waste.
It should be packed and handed over to authorised re-cycler.
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Turning the TV on for the First Time
1. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket after you have completed all the
connections.
2. The first time you turn the TV on, it will go straight into the Installation Guide.
3. Press the [ ^ / v / < / >] buttons to navigate the menu and change the settings.
Press the [OK] button to confirm.
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