TCL 32DD420 User manual

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Important information ………………………………… 1
Chapter 1 - Connections
Connect the power and antenna …………………… 5
Connect Blu-ray Disc player, HD camcorder, HD
game console, PC, headphones, CI module ……… 5
Chapter 2 - Getting started
Remote control functions …………………………… 6
Switch the TV on and off ……………………………… 7
Initial setup …………………………………………… 7
Chapter 3 - Basic TV operations
Accessing channels …………………………………… 8
Watching connected devices ………………………… 8
Adjusting Volume ……………………………………… 8
Using TV settings menu ……………………………… 8
Selecting menu language …………………………… 8
Chapter 4 - Using more of your TV
Installing channels …………………………………… 9
Common interface …………………………………… 9
Using the common interface module ……………… 9
Accessing common interface services …………… 9
Using EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) ………… 9
Channel diagnostics…………………………………… 9
Using subtitles ……………………………………… 10
Turning on/off subtitles …………………………… 10
Enabling subtitle languages on digital TV
channels …………………………………………… 10
Selecting a subtitle type on digital TV channels 10
Using Teletext ……………………………………… 10
Selecting decoding page language …………… 10
Digital Teletext language ………………………… 10
T-Link ………………………………………………… 10
Enabling or disabling T-Link …………………… 10
Using one-touch play …………………………… 10
Using system standby …………………………… 10
Customising the input settings …………………… 11
Changing to shop or home mode ………………… 11
Software update …………………………………… 11
Reset shop ………………………………………… 11
Viewing pictures, playing music and watching movies
from a USB storage device………………………… 11
Picture ……………………………………………… 11
Music ……………………………………………… 11
Movie ……………………………………………… 11
Chapter 5 - Other information
Password in Parental Control……………………… 13
Troubleshooting …………………………………… 13
Contents

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Connect the power and antenna
To switch on TV after connecting power cord, press or POWER/ .
Note: Disconnect the power cord before connecting devices.
Cable
Chapter 1 - Connections
HDMI
OUT
HD game
console
Blu-ray Disc
player
HD Camcorder
Connect Blu-ray Disc player, HD camcorder, HD game console, PC,
headphones, CI module
PC
Notes:
- Not all connections available on all models.
- The positions and names of the function buttons and connectors on the TV may vary according to TV model.
- Before connecting a PC, set the PC monitor refresh rate to 60Hz.
- It is recommended to use as short as possible high quality HDMI cables to avoid possible interferences.
- ARC (Audio Return Channel) function is only supported on the HDMI port identified with ARC.
- USB connector is for data input from USB storage devices.
- All USB devices have to be directly connected to TV set without cable extenders. In case extender is required
it has to be as short as possible and equipped with ferrite beads.

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Chapter 2 - Getting started
Source To select connected devices.
Standby/quit standby.
Numeric
buttons
To enter channel numbers or a digit.
ECO To turn ECO mode on or off.
Guide To toggle the Electronic Programme Guide on or off (only available for
digital channels).
Menu To access the main menu; to return to the previous menu.
Exit To exit the menu or Teletext.
▲▼ To navigate in the main menu; to select menu options; to switch to the
previous or next photo, song or video in USB function.
◄►
/*Zoom+/-
To navigate in the main menu; to set functions and change values. ►
can also be used to open the corresponding submenu.
* To select the picture format.
Note: You are recommended to use the full screen mode. Do not use the
display mode with black bars on both sides of the picture (such as 4:3)
for a long time, otherwise the TV screen may be damaged permanently.
OK To open the corresponding submenu and activate a setting in menus; to
freeze/unfreeze the picture in digital TV mode.
Option To display the function menu to perform certain operations; to display the
Teletext menu in Teletext page.
Return To return to the previous channel or menu.
V+/- To control the volume.
Info To display programme information, if available.
Mute To switch the sound off and back on.
P+/- To change channels.
TEXT To toggle Teletext on or off.
SUBTITLE To select a subtitle language available for selected digital TV
programme.
LIST To display channel list.
TV To access TV mode.
Colour
buttons
To select tasks or Teletext pages.
Lang To select an audio language available for selected digital TV programme.
Remote control functions
Most of your television's functions are available via the menus that appear on the screen. The remote control
supplied with your set can be used to navigate through the menus and to configure all the general settings.
Note: The remote control type may be changed without notice.

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Getting started
Switch the TV on and off
1. When the power cord is connected, the TV will be turned on directly or be in standby mode. If the TV is in
standby mode, press the or POWER/ button on the set or the button on the remote control to turn it
on.
2. To put the TV into standby mode, press the button on the remote control. The TV set remains powered up,
but with low energy consumption.
3. To switch the TV off, unplug the mains plug from the mains outlet.
Initial setup
The rst time you switch the set on, the Hello screen appears, which guides you through the initial setup
process. Follow the on-screen instructions to nish the initial setup process such as selecting the language,
scanning channels, 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.
Note: If the channel search retrieved only the analogue channels it could be caused by poor broadcasting and
therefore is not covered by manufacturer warranty. Manufacturers cannot be held responsible for lack of
or poor broadcasting in some areas.
Important:
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Remove batteries when
the remote control is not to be used for a long time. Batteries left in equipment may cause damage through
deterioration and corrosive leakage, invalidating the guarantee.
To protect the environment use local recycling facilities for battery disposal. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced by an incorrect type. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
If the batteries in your remote control are run down, you can use the buttons on your TV set. They have the
following functions:
1. button
Turns the TV on from the standby mode. In TV mode, press to display the main menu. In menu mode, long
press for 2 seconds to conrm a selection (acts like the OK button on the remote). When the TV is on, long
press for 2 seconds to open or close the source list directly; long press for more than 3 seconds to turn off
the TV.
2. button
Decreases or increases the volume. In menu mode, they act like the ◄/► buttons on the remote and adjust
menu controls. (Note: In some menus, also acts like the OK button on the remote.)
3. button
Scans up or down through the channel list. In menu mode, they act like the ▲/▼buttons on the remote and
adjust menu controls.

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Chapter 3 - Basic TV operations
Accessing channels
Using the numeric buttons: press the corresponding
numeric buttons on the remote control to access the
channels.
Using the P+/- buttons: press the P+/- buttons on
the remote control or the corresponding buttons on
the TV set to scroll through the channels.
Using the LIST button: press the LIST button on
the remote control to display the channel list and
press ▲/▼to select the channels, then press OK to
confirm.
Watching connected devices
Select connected devices via three ways below:
• Press Menu to display the main menu, press
▲/▼/◄/► to select the input source, then press
OK to enter.
• Press Source to display the Input Source menu,
press ▲/▼ and OK to select the input source.
• You can also press the corresponding buttons on
the TV set to scroll through TV and other input
sources.
Press Source again or Exit to close the menu.
Adjusting Volume
Volume control: press the V+/- buttons on the
remote control or the corresponding buttons on the
TV set to increase or decrease the volume.
Sound mute: press the Mute button to temporarily
mute the sound. Press this button again or the V+
button to restore it.
Using TV settings menu
Allows you to adjust TV settings, such as picture and
sound.
1. Press Menu to display the main menu.
2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select Settings and press OK
to display the Settings menu.
3. Press ▲/▼ to select the desired item, then press
OK/► to enter the corresponding submenu.
4. In submenus, press ▲/▼ to select menu options,
then press OK/► to enter the option list, the
adjustment interface, or the corresponding
submenu.
5. Press Return to go back to the previous menu.
6. Press Exit to close the menu.
Note: You can also press the Option button on
the remote control to select Settings and
press OK to enter the Settings menu. Some
options may not be available for certain
signal sources.
Selecting menu language
Allows you to select your preferred menu language.
1. Press Menu to display the main menu.
2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select Settings and press
OK, use ▲/▼ to select System, and press OK/►
to enter.
3. Select Menu language and press ▲/▼ to select
your desired language, then press OK to confirm.
4. Press Exit to close the menu.

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Chapter 4 - Using more of your TV
Installing channels
This section describes how to search and store
channels automatically. This may be done in any of
the cases below:
- you have skipped the channel installation step in the
initial setup;
- you are prompted that there are no channels in TV
mode;
- you want to update your channels.
1. In TV mode, press Menu to display the main
menu, use ▲/▼/◄/► to select Settings and
press OK. Press ▲/▼ to select Channel >
Channel scan, then press OK/► to enter.
2. The TV installs and arranges channels according
to your country. Press ▲/▼ to select Country,
and press OK/► to enter. Enter the default
password 1234 or your own password in case you
have changed the password in the Settings >
Lock > Change password menu. Press ▲/▼ to
select your country and press OK to confirm.
3. Press ▲/▼ to select Automatic search and press
OK/► to enter.
4. Press ▲/▼ to select Tuner mode and press ◄/►
to select Antenna, Cable or Satellite. (Note:
Satellite option may not be available for certain
models.)
5. Press ▲/▼ to select other options to congure.
6. After conguration is completed, press ▼to select
Search and press OK to start scanning channels.
7. The search may take a few minutes. After the
automatic search, channels are arranged in a
preset order. If you wish to skip channels or set up
your favorite channels, press the Menu button on
the remote control, then press ▲/▼/◄/► to select
Settings > Channel > Channel organizer and
press OK/► to enter.
Common interface
Encrypted digital TV channels can be decoded with a
common interface module and a card provided by a
digital TV service operator.
The common interface module may enable several
digital services, depending on the operator and
services you choose (for example, pay TV). Contact
your digital TV service operator for more information
about services and terms.
Using the common interface module
WARNING: Switch off your TV before inserting a
common interface module. Be sure to follow the
instructions described below. Wrong insertion of
a common interface module may damage both the
module and your TV.
1. Following the directions printed on the common
interface module, gently insert the module into the
common interface slot on the TV.
2. Push the module in as far as it will go.
3. Turn on the TV and wait for the common interface
function to be activated. This may take several
minutes.
Note: Do not remove the common interface
module from the slot. Removing the module
will deactivate the digital services. This
TV set has passed CI+ certication. It is
recommended that you use a common
interface module marked with CI+.
Accessing common interface services
After inserting and activating the common interface
module, press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > Channel > Common interface and press
OK/►to enter.
This menu option is only available if the common
interface module is correctly inserted and activated.
On-screen applications and content are provided by
your digital TV service operator.
Using EPG (Electronic Programme
Guide)
EPG is an on-screen guide that displays scheduled
digital TV programmes. You can navigate, select and
view programmes.
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > Channel > EPG and press OK/►
to enter, or press Guide on the remote control,
the Programme Guide menu will appear, which
allows you to get information about the current
or next programme playing on each channel.
Navigate through the different programmes using
the ▲/▼/◄/►buttons on the remote control.
2. Use the related buttons shown on the screen to
view EPG.
-Info: press the green button to view the related
information.
-Schedule: press the yellow button to view your
schedule list. Press the yellow button again to
return to the previous menu, press the red button
to delete the channel from the schedule list.
-Remind: press the blue button to access Set a
reminder menu, use ▲/▼ to select a reminder
and press OK to confirm. Use ◄/► to set a
customized reminder.
3. Press Guide or Exit to exit EPG.
Channel diagnostics
1. Press Menu on the remote control, then select

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Using more of your TV
Settings > Channel > Channel diagnostics.
2. Press OK/► to display the signal information
on the current digital channel, such as signal
strength, frequency, etc.
Using subtitles
You can enable subtitles for each TV channel.
Subtitles are broadcast via Teletext or DVB-T/DVB-C
digital broadcasts. With digital broadcasts, you have
the additional option of selecting a preferred subtitle
language.
Turning on/off subtitles
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > Channel > Subtitle and press OK/►
to enter.
2. Select the Subtitle option, press OK/► to enter,
press ▲/▼to select On or Off and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press Exit to close the menu.
Enabling subtitle languages on digital TV
channels
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > Channel > Subtitle > Digital subtitle
language 1st and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select a subtitle language as your
preferred language and press OK to conrm.
3. Press ▲/▼to select Digital subtitle language
2nd and press OK/► to enter.
4. Press ▲/▼to select a secondary subtitle language
and press OK to conrm.
5. Press Exit to close the menu.
Selecting a subtitle type on digital TV
channels
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > Channel > Subtitle > Subtitle type
and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select a subtitle type and press OK
to conrm. You can select Hearing impaired to
display the hearing impaired subtitles with your
selected language.
3. Press Exit to close the menu.
Using Teletext
Selecting decoding page language
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > Channel > Teletext > Decoding page
language and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select a proper type of language
in which Teletext will display and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press Exit to close the menu.
Digital Teletext language
On digital TV channels, depending on the
broadcaster, you may be able to enjoy a service with
multiple initial Teletext pages in different languages.
This function allows you to select an available
language as primary language, which relates to
different initial Teletext pages.
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > Channel > Teletext > Digital teletext
language and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select a language and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press Exit to close the menu.
T-Link
Use this function to search for CEC devices connected
to the HDMI sockets in your TV and enable one-touch
play and one-touch standby between CEC devices.
Enabling or disabling T-Link
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > System > T-Link and press OK/► to
enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select T-Link and press OK/► to
enter.
3. Press ▲/▼to select On or Off and press OK to
conrm.
4. Press Exit to close the menu.
Using one-touch play
With one-touch play, pressing the play button on (for
example) your DVD remote control starts playback on
your DVD device and automatically switches your TV
to the correct source, displaying DVD content.
Using system standby
With system standby, pressing the button on (for
example) your TV remote control switches your TV
and all connected HDMI devices to standby mode.
Notes:
-The CEC functions depend on the devices
connected and it is possible that some devices
may not interoperate correctly when connected
to this TV. The user manual or the manufacturer
of the problematic devices should be consulted
for further information.
-You can also press the Option button on the
remote control to access T-Link.

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Using more of your TV
Customising the input settings
You can configure your TV according to the
equipment you connect to it.
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > System > Input settings and press
OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select a connector your equipment
is connected to, press OK/► to enter.
3. Press ▲/▼ to select the type of apparatus
attached to this connector, and press OK to
conrm.
4. Press Exit to close the menu.
After configuring, the selected source label will be
displayed after the name of the related connector in
the input source list when pressing Source on the
remote control or in the main menu when pressing
Menu on the remote control.
Changing to shop or home mode
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > System > Location and press OK/►
to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select your location Shop or Home,
and press OK to conrm.
3. Press Exit to close the menu.
Note: According to the regulation of European
Commission 2009/125/EC, in Home
mode, TV will be put into standby mode
automatically if there is no operation in
4 hours. Select Settings > Time > Auto
Standby to deactivate this feature.
Software update
Use this function to update the software.
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > System > Software update and press
OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select your desired way to update
the software and press OK/► to start.
Reset shop
Allows you to reset the TV to factory default settings.
1. Press Menu on the remote control, select
Settings > System > Reset shop and press OK
to enter.
2. Use the numeric buttons to enter the password.
3. Press ◄/► to select OK and press OK to start.
4. The Hello screen appears. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Viewing pictures, playing music and
watching movies from a USB storage
device
Your TV is fitted with USB connectors that enable you
to view photos, listen to music or watch videos stored
on a USB drive.
Supported file formats:
Picture JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF.
Music MP3
Movie H.265, H.264, MPEG1/2/4, VC1, AC3,
AAC, HEAAC, LPCM.
Notes:
-Some USB keys and USB products like
digital cameras or mobile phones are not fully
compatible with USB 2.0 standard so they may
not work with the TV multimedia player. Not
all USB keys or devices are compatible with
the USB function. Not all above formats are
recognised. The encoding formats of your les
will determine whether or not they can be used.
-Format H.265 may not be available for certain
models.
To enter the Media menu, press Source on the
remote control and select Media.
Picture
Use this function to display photos, if available.
1. Select Media > Picture, then press OK to enter.
2. After selecting the proper disk, press OK to enter,
then use ▲/▼/◄/► to select a photo.
3. Press OK to watch, a slide show begins from the
selected photo. Press OK to pause. Press Menu
to display the photo menu. You can play, pause or
rotate the photo, select different play modes and
display effects, etc.
Music
Use this function to play music, if available.
1. Select Media > Music, then press OK to enter.
2. After selecting the proper disk, press OK to enter,
then use ▲/▼/◄/► to select a song.
3. Press OK to play, and automatic playback begins
from the selected song. Press Menu to display
the music menu. You can play or pause the song,
select different play modes, etc.
Movie
Use this function to watch videos, if available.
1. Select Media > Movie, then press OK to enter.
2. After selecting the proper disk, press OK to enter,
then use ▲/▼/◄/► to select a video.
3. Press OK to watch, and automatic playback
begins from the selected video. Press Menu to

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display the video menu. You can play or pause the
video, select different play modes, screen modes
and preset picture settings, etc.
Using more of your TV

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Chapter 5 - 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 colour 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 TV
front is not under strong uorescent lighting.
• Try to clean the remote sensor window on the TV
front with a soft cloth.
If the above suggestions do not solve your technical
issue, please refer to the warranty card for service
information.
Operating Conditions
Temperature 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Humidity 20 - 75% (non-condensing)
Storage Conditions
Temperature -15°C - 45°C (5°F - 113°F)
Humidity 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
OSS Notice
To send inquires and requests for questions regarding
open source, contact nearest TCL ofce.
This product uses the GPL (Version 2 and 3) and
LGPL (version 2.1) and MPL (version 1.1).
This product uses some software programs which are
distributed under the Independent JPEG Group.
This product uses some software programs which are
distributed under the libpng Project.
This product uses some software programs which are
distributed under the Freetype Project.
This product uses some software programs which are
distributed under the zlib Project.
This product uses some software programs (curl,
cares, xml2, pixman, iniparser, fastlz) which are
distributed under the MIT.
This product uses opensl, xerces which is distributed
under SSLeay and OpenSSL.
GPL software: Linux Kernel, iconv
LGPL software: DFB (DirectFB), glib, alsa, neon,
pango, qt, glibc, uclibc
BSD software: webp, mng, uriparser