TCL LE39FHDF3300 User manual

LED TV
User’s Guide
For use with models: LE32HDF3300 / LE39FHDF3300
/ LE43FHDF3300 / LE48FHDF3300Z / LE55FHDF3300Z
Need Assistance?
Please visit our website at www.tclusa.com
or call 1-877-300-8837.

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This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this product for environmental
reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
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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,
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cable entry as practical.
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lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top
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Important Safety Instructions on the next page.
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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,
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that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired.
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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This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the product.
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double insulation between hazardous main voltage
and user accessible parts. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
WARNING
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expose this product to rain or moisture. This product
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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.
WARNING
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
Product Registration
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necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
Important Information

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ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PARTH)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
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5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
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6. Do not negate the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
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point where it exits from the component.
8. Do not use this component near water.
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10. Clean only with dry cloth.
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from tip-over.
12. 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.
13. Unplug this component during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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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.
15. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section
54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
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Table of Contents
Important Information ................................1
Important Safety Instructions.....................2
Chapter 1 - Connections and Setup
Before Initial Setup .....................................4
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Choose Your Connections.........................7
Remote Control Functions.........................9
Obtain the Signal.....................................10
Switching On ...........................................10
Switching Off ...........................................10
Initial Set-up..............................................11
Chapter 2 - Menu Operation
Menu Display...........................................12
Using Menu System ................................13
Picture Menu ...........................................13
Picture Preset ................................................13
Brightness ......................................................13
Contrast .........................................................13
Sharpness .....................................................13
Expert Settings ..............................................13
Advanced Settings .........................................13
PC Settings ....................................................13
Reset Picture Settings ....................................13
Sound Menu............................................13
Equalizer........................................................13
Balance..........................................................14
Surround........................................................14
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SPDIF Type ...................................................14
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Default Audio Language .................................14
Current Audio Language ................................14
Setup Menu..............................................14
Signal Type ....................................................14
Channel Scan ................................................14
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Channel Edit ..................................................15
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Input Labels ...................................................15
Closed Caption ..............................................15
Time Setup .....................................................16
System Information ........................................16
Reset All .........................................................16
Parental Control Menu .............................16
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Language Menu .......................................18
USB Menu ...............................................18
Chapter 3 - Other Information
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Troubleshooting .......................................20
Care and Cleaning ...................................22
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Limited Warranty ......................................23

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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.
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Instructions.
Safety Information
Protect components from overheating.
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circulate freely.
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harm other components.
Avoid Audio Interference
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of straight down the middle.
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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
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Connections and Setup
Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand
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the screen.
Then follow the steps below:
Note: A is applied to models of 32” or under 32”; B is applied to models of 39” or larger size . For some
models, the step 1 is no needed.
Mounting Your TV to the Wall
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components.
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player or set-top box.
( Green jack for Y, Blue jack for Pb and Red jack for Pr )
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receiver.
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cable box, or satellite receiver.
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Connections and Setup
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Connections and Setup
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options, and press OK to select the desired option.
0-9 (Alphanumeric buttons) Enters a channel number, then
press OK (or let the entry timeout).
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channel, and then the OK button.
MENU Brings up the main menu or press to return to the
previous menu.
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time.
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MUTE Turns the volume on and off.
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GUIDE Toggles the Electronic Programme Guide between on
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