TCL TM14 User manual

72-TM2100-002
:Q/WP1034-2005
:QB/44130033952-2005
TCL
4008-123456
:
TM14/TM15/TM21
4008-123456
0752-2636307
: 516006

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RIGHT
LEFT
UP
MENU
DOWN
SOURCE
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7 1.5V
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390x478x325(mm) 390x478x325(mm) 504x512x420(mm)
34cm
TM14 TM15 TM21
36cm 51cm
13kg 15kg 30kg
S
AV NTSC3.58 NTSC4.43 PAL
220V 50Hz
55W 55W 60W
1.0Vp-p 0.7Vp-p
AV1 AV2 (BNC) 1.0Vp-p 0.5VRMS

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OUTPUT
INPUT
1
VIDEO1
OUTPUT
INPUT
1
AUDIO1
OUTPUT
INPUT
2
VIDEO2
OUTPUT
INPUT
2
AUDIO2
REMOTE INPUT
TM21
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AV
SVHS S
SVHS S
S1
AV1
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2
1
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1 NTSC
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7 AUTO PAL NTSC358 NTSC443
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AUTO AUTOAUTO
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AV1 AV2 SVHS
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Main Unit - one set
Remote Control - one pc, including two AAA-sized batteries
Operation Manual - one pc (including warranty card etc.)
Remote Control Cable - one pc
Packing List
02 Warnings and Precautions
03 Features
03 Specifications
03 Remote Control
04 Connection Illustrations
05 Basic Operations
05 Turning the Unit on/off
05 AV Function
05 Picture Adjustments
05 System Settings
06 Geometry Settings
Contents

02
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings
Do not push objects of any kind
into the unit as this may cause
fire or short circuit and damage
the unit.
High voltage inside! To reduce
the risk of electric shock, do not
remove cover (or back). Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
The unit shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and
no objects filled with liquids
such as vases, shall be placed
on the unit.
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or heavy dust areas.
Remove the power plug when the unit will not be used for a
long period of time, or when it is thunder or lightning.
Do not use chemicals such as
alcohol, ammonia or thinner for
cleaning. If necessary, use a piece
of wet cloth or sponge with some
diluted neutral detergent, wrung
dry for cleaning. Be sure to cut off
the power before your cleaning.
Place the unit on a platform
strong enough for supporting.
Keep it stable to avoid falling
off and causing the damage.
Protect the unit, especially the
screen, from being attacked by
hard objects. Please take care
during transportation and
loading/unloading.
During your operation, if there
is something abnormal found,
such as strange smell, or if
some objects fall into the unit,
switch off and unplug the unit
immediately and contact the
service personnel as soon as
possible.
High temperature inside may cause the damage to the
unit. Please keep it well ventilated and do not block the
ventilation slots and openings. Keep away from heat sources
such as stove and radiator and avoid direct sunshine.
Use suitable power outlets based
on power consumption of the unit.
Do not share a power outlet with
other electrical appliances.
To protect the power cord,
do not pull it or press it
with excessive force.
To avoid color abnormality,
keep the unit away from the
magnetic objects, such as
the speaker, electromotor
or transformer.

RIGHT
LEFT
UP
MENU
DOWN
SOURCE
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Features
Digital Super One Chip Function 4 Picture Modes
NTSC Comb Filter Wide Voltage Range
2 AV Inputs/LOOP Outputs, 1 S-VIDEO Input Smart Light Detection
Inner Temperature Detection
Specifications
390x478x325(mm) 390x478x325(mm) 504x512x420(mm)
34cm
TM14 TM15 TM21
36cm 51cm
about 13kg about 15kg about 30kg
AV NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43, PAL
220V 50Hz
55W 55W 60W
Y: 1.0Vp-p; C: 0.7Vp-p
Video: 1.0Vp-p; Audio: 0.5VRMS
Receiving System
S-VIDEO Input
AV1&AV2 Input (BNC)
Power Consumption
Visible Diagonal Size
Net Weight
Dimensions(WxDxH)
Operating Voltage
Model No
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Battery Installation
Remove the battery compartment lid from the back of the remote, insert the 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries,
paying attention to the polarity, and then replace the cover.
Using the Remote Control
2. Wireless Remote: No need to connect it with the remote jacks. Point this wireless remote directly
toward the infra-red sensor on the unit. If there is an obstacle between the unit and the remote,
the remote signal may not be received.
1. Wire Remote: Connect one end of the attached remote cable to the jack on the remote and the
other end to the remote jack on the rear panel, then you can use this wire remote to adjust menu
controls.
Remote Control
Notes:
1. For better performance, once you find the operation is abnormal, please replace the batteries
and have a try again.
Remote Jack
MENU
/STANDBY
VOLUME UP
Transmitter
UP button
/DOWN button
Signal Source
(When you use a wire
remote, the operation
works only on the
connected monitor.)
Notes:
1. Press and hold the MENU/ button for 5 seconds to
turn the set into standby mode, where the indicator turns
red. Press MENU/ again to turn the set back to normal
working mode and the indicator becomes green.
2. Press the DOWN/SOURCE button to toggle among AV1,
AV2 and SVHS when there is no menu on the screen and
the browse function is deactivated.
3. Press VOLUME UP/DOWN to adjust the sound level. In menu mode,
VOLUME UP/DOWN works as RIGHT/LEFT button.
/RIGHT button
VOLUME DOWN
/LEFT button

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1. Remote Sensor
2. LED indicator
3. Smart LightSensor
Take TM21 for an example:
Camcorder
Video Recorder
Remote Control
Camcorder
Connection Illustrations
2.
3. When the batteries are to be exhausted, battery leakage may occur and cause the damage to
the remote. When the operation is not sensitive enough, the battery may be low, so please
change batteries immediately.
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage
or injury from possible battery leakage.
Do not mix old and new batteries or different types.
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RIGHT
LEFT
UP
MENU
DOWN
SOURCE
OUTPUT
INPUT
1
VIDEO1
OUTPUT
INPUT
1
AUDIO1
OUTPUT
INPUT
2
VIDEO2
OUTPUT
INPUT
2
AUDIO2
REMOTE INPUT

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Notes:
1. HUE is available only in NTSC mode.
2. CON(contrast) adjusts the difference between the black and white parts of the picture.
3. BRI(brightness) is used to brighten the darkest parts of the picture. Usually it is adjusted
together with CON setting.
4. COL(color) is used to add or reduce color.
5. SHP(sharpness) improves picture details.
6. TEMP(color temperature) includes 3 modes: STAND, COLD and WARM.
7. COLOR(color system) includes 4 modes: AUTO, PAL, NTSC358 and NTSC443.
AV Function
Connect the video signal source to the VIDEO input jacks, then the
unit will start working.
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2
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Connect the power cord first.
Basic Operations
AV1
Picture Adjustments
Press MENU on the remote once and the PICTURE menu appears on the screen. You can
press UP or DOWN/SOURCE to scroll through the features and use LEFT/RIGHT to adjust.
Take CONTRAST adjustment for an example:
System Settings
Press MENU on the remote twice and the SYSTEM menu appears on the screen. You can
press UP or DOWN/SOURCE to scroll through the features and use LEFT/RIGHT to adjust.
Note: TEMP and FREQ are un-highlightable. Their data are system detected.
Take FAN SET setting for an example:
Turning on: Press the "I" on the POWER button of the rear panel to
turn on the unit, then it goes to the normal working status.
Turning off: Under the working status, press the "O" on the POWER
button of the rear panel to turn the unit off.
Turning the Unit on/off
PIC
AUTO
SYS GEO
BRI
CON
COL
SHP
50
30
50
50
TEMP
STAND
PIC
PP
COLOR
PIC
AUTO
SYS GEO
BRI
CON
COL
SHP
50
30
50
50
TEMP
STAND
PIC
PP
COLOR
PIC
AUTO
SYS GEO
BRI
CON
COL
SHP
50
20
50
50
TEMP
STAND
PIC
PP
COLOR
1
PIC SYS GEO
SOURCE
LANG
FAN SET
TEMP
FREQ
LIGHT
VOL
AV1
ENGLISH
VARIABLE
+30
2211
Y
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2
PIC SYS GEO
SOURCE
LANG
FAN SET
TEMP
FREQ
LIGHT
VOL
AV1
ENGLISH
VARIABLE
+30
2211
Y
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Press twice
3
PIC SYS GEO
SOURCE
LANG
FAN SET
TEMP
FREQ
LIGHT
VOL
AV1
ENGLISH
FIXED
+30
2211
Y
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There is an SVHS (S-VIDEO) input jack on the unit. If your apparatus
has an SVHS jack, you can connect it to the S-VIDEO input jack to
achieve the high quality pictures. SVHS shares the same audio input
channel with AV1.
Note:

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Geometry Settings
Press MENU on the remote three times and the GEOMETRY menu appears on the screen. You
can press UP or DOWN/SOURCE to scroll through the features and use LEFT/RIGHT to adjust.
Take H P setting for an example:
VOL(volume): To adjust thesound level by pressing the LEFT/RIGHTbuttons.
SOURCE: AV1 AV2 SVHS
LANG(language): CHINESE, ENGLISH
FAN SET: Two modes of VARIABLE and FIXED. When set to FIXED, the fan runs at the
highest speed. When set to VARIABLE, the fan runs with inside temperature.
The higher temperature, the faster it runs. Contrarily, the lower temperature,
the slower itruns.
TEMP(temperature): To tell thereal temperature inside the unit.
FREQ (frequency): To tell the fan s real speed per minute.
LIGHT:When set to Y, the brightnessof picture varies with the ambientlight.
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Note: When you see ERROR appears on the screen, the fan should go wrong and you should
have the unit fixed.
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BROWSE
Take BROWSE setting for an example:
BROWSE: Only when set toY, the browse function works.
TIME: The time can be adjusted from 3to 99 seconds.
AV1 AV2 SVHS: Can be set to Yor N. Only when two channels at least are set to Y, the
browse function cantake effect.
When you want to stop the function, press MENU to exit directly and then “BROWSE OFF”
appears on the screen. If you want to activate this function again, enter the BROWSE menu to make
menu controls.
browse
Note:
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PIC SYS GEO
V P
V S
RESE
DEGAUSS
0
N
2
Press three
times
3
0
H P
H S
BROWSE
0
0
PIC SYS GEO
DEGAUSS
0
N
0
BROWSE
0
0
PIC SYS GEO
DEGAUSS
0
N
0
BROWSE
1
0
Notes:
If you want to restore V P V S H P and H S to the default 0, just press UP/DOWN to select
RESE and press LEFT/RIGHT.
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PIC SYS GEO
DEGAUSS
0
N
2
Press three
times
3
0
BROWSE
0
0
PIC SYS GEO
DEGAUSS
0
N
0
BROWSE
0
0
BROWSE
TIME
SVHS
N
5
AV 1
AV 2
Y
Y
Y
V P
V S
RESE
H P
H S
V P
V S
RESE
H P
H S
V P
V S
RESE
H P
H S
V P
V S
RESE
H P
H S