TCL Alto 8211 Series User manual

Quick Start Guide
Alto 8211 Series
2.1 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with Built-in Subwoofers

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Safety
instructions
QSG
Warranty
card
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What's in the box
AC power cord
Sound Bar main unit
HDMI cableOptical cable Remote control AAA battery x 2
Wall mount bracket x 2 Wall anchor x 2 Wall mounting screw x 2 Sleeve x 2
Wall mount templateQuick Start GuideSafety leaflet Warranty card
Make sure you read all the safety information
before you use this product.
* Power cord plug type vary region.

Sound Bar main unit
3a
Overview
Press to select the Bluetooth source.
Press and hold to enter pairing mode.
Press to switch the audio source
among HDMI ARC/HDMI IN/OPT
/BT/AUX/USB modes.
Press to increase
or decrease the
volume level.
Volume buttons:Source button:
Power button: Bluetooth button:
Press to enter SLEEP
mode. Press and hold to
enter STANDBY mode

AC IN
HDMI IN connector
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AC IN
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> 2"
TV
TV
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2
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TV
30.7"
The ideal place to position the Sound Bar is
centered underneath your TV.
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Wall mount your Sound Bar
4a
Place your Sound Bar
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4b
Required tools:
• Place the supplied wall mount template on the
wall. Make sure the wall mount template is at
least 2 inches below the center of the TV.
• Use a level to make
sure the wall mount
template is positioned accurately.
• Use the tape to stick the wall mount template
firmly on the wall.
• Mark on the wall using each marking on the
template through the mounting holes.
• Take away the wall mount template.
• Drill a screw hole at each marking on the wall.

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Required tools:
• Insert the wall anchors in the holes on the
wall.
• Insert the supplied screws with the sleeves
into the hole of the wall anchors.
• Fix and tighten the wall bracket screws on the
wall.
4b
Wall mount your Sound Bar

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4b
Wall mount your Sound Bar
Required tools:
• Unscrew the rubber cushions from the
bottom of the sound bar and set them aside
for potential use in the future.
• Attach the included wall bracket mounts to
the sound bar in the same holes the rubber
cushions were removed from.
• With the brackets now attached to the sound
bar, pick up the sound bar and attach it to the
wall screws, similar to how you would hang a
picture. Make sure everything is tight.
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AC IN
Connect the Sound Bar with your TV through the
supplied HDMI cable.
Optional
Connect the Sound Bar to the power supply with
the supplied power cord.
5a
HDMI-ARC
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Connect to your TV
There are 3 ways to connect your sound bar to the TV
(listed in order that we recommend): HDMI ARC (refer
to 5a), Optical (refer to 5b), and AUX (refer to 5c)
HDMI CEC ON
AC IN
For USA only: If you have a Roku TV
TM
, simply plug
in the HDMI cable and follow the Roku TV Ready
TM
on-screen instructions.

USB
Connect HDMI cable to HDMI (ARC) interface on
both TV and sound bar.
Connect power cord.
Enable the CEC function in the settings of the TV.
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Connect HDMI cable to HDMI (ARC) interface on
both TV and sound bar.
Connect power cord.
Enable the T-Link function in the settings of the
TCL TV.
Note:
CEC function naming may differ by TV manuafacturer.
This feature may be called T-Link, Anynet+, SimpLink,
BRAVIA Link, EasyLink or VIERA Link. Please see your
TV's user manual for more information.
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HDMI IN HDMI OUT
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OPTICAL AUX
AC IN
HDMI IN HDMI OUT
(ARC)
OPTICAL AUX
AC IN
AC-IN HDMI-IN HDMI
(ARC)
OPTCICAL AUX
AUX

AC IN
AC IN
Connect the Sound Bar with your TV through the
supplied Optical cable.
Connect the Sound Bar to the power supply with
the supplied power cord.
5b
Optical

AC IN
Connect the Sound Bar with your TV through
AUX cable (not supplied).
Connect the Sound Bar to the power supply with
the supplied power cord.
5c
AUX
AC IN

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Battery type: 1.5V AAA Alkaline battery x 2
6b
Using the Remote
6a
Install or replace the remote
batteries
Press to enter Sleep mode.
Press and hold to enter Standby mode.
Press to adjust the brightness of the display. Press
and hold for 3 seconds to enter Night mode.
Press to turn on/off Dolby vertical surround.
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2
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4
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Press to switch the audio source to Optical mode.
Press to switch the audio source to HDMI IN mode.
Press to switch the audio source to USB source.
Press to switch the audio source to Bluetooth mode.
Press and hold to enter pairing mode.
Press to switch the audio source to AUX mode.
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Switch to previous or next music. (Under Bluetooth or USB mode)
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Decrease or increase the volumn level.
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Press to play/pause the music. (Under Bluetooth or USB mode)
In Standby mode or Sleep mode, press and hold for 5 seconds to
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Press to mute or unmute the sound.
Increase or decrease the bass sound effect.
to view options. And press
Press to select the equalizer (EQ) effect when you are watching TV,
movie or listening to music.
Press to switch the audio source to HDMI OUT
(ARC) mode.
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enter Menu, and then press
OK to confirm.
Increase or decrease the treble sound effect.
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You can stream music from your mobile device
via Bluetooth.
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Press and hold on the remote control
or press and hold on your sound bar.
> You hear a sound signal.
> The Sound Bar is ready to pair.
4. Power on your Bluetooth device and activate
its Bluetooth function.
5. Select TCL 8211 Sound Bar.
> You hear a sound signal.
> Pairing is successful.
6. If you want to re-pair with another device,
please repeat step 3.
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7a
Pair with your
Bluetooth device
TCL 8211 Sound Bar

7b
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3
1
1
Android
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Home
Choose a home
You’ll be able to control the devices and services
in this home.
Create another home
iOS
Aeroplane Mode
Bluetooth
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Wi-Fi Not Connected
On
Wi-Fi Not Connected
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Wi-Fi
Ask to Join Networks Notify
Other...
Settings Wi-Fi
TCL 8211 Sound Bar
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Home
NETWORKS
TCL 8211 Sound Bar
Notify
Other...
Ask to Join Networks
Settings Wi-Fi
Home
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Set up 1 device
Media Settings
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1. Power on the sound bar.
2. On an Android phone, open the Google Home
app and continue with step 3a, on an iOS device,
go to Settings > Wi-Fi and continue with step 3b.
3a. In the Google Home app, make sure you
are signed in and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup process.
3b. For the Airplay 2, in Settings > Wi-Fi, look for
"TCL 8211 Sound Bar" under "SETUP AS
NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER" and complete
the setup process.
4. Once setup is complete via either 3a or 3b,
you can now enjoy both Chromecast built-in
and AirPlay from any device on the same
network.
5. After this setup you may see an message on
the sound bar display that there is new
software available (NEW SW OK/NOT").
Please press “Play-Pause/OK” button on your
remote control to download software and
upgrade your sound bar or any other key to
skip for now.
Note:
In Standby mode, holding the "Play-Pause/OK"
key for 5 seconds will bring you to the system
settings menu. You can navigate with VOL +/-
and select options with "Play-Pause/OK". This
menu allows you to reset the system to factory
settings and may offer additional settings.

The LED display on the Sound Bar gives
you information about the status of the
Sound Bar.
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Sound Bar LED Display
Reduced dynamics
Inhanced surround effect
Set prefered sound
Increase or decrease treble
or bass level
Volume
Mute/unmute
Previous or next music under BT
or USB mode
Set display brightness
Not support
Ready to work with AirPlay
Ready to work with Chromecast
Ready to work with Alexa
2s
Upgrade via OTA
Audio format detected
MUSIC
PAUSE
TV
-X-
MOVIE
NIGHT
SURROUND ON/OFF
treble -3 treble +3
BASS -3 BASS +3
V 28 V MAX V MIN
MUTE
airplay ready
chromecast ready
alexa ready
update found
downloading
upg UPG OK
*Power on/off
STDBY
STARTHELLO
SLEEP
READY
DOLBY ATMOS
DOLBY AUDIO
PCM AUDIO
DIM 1 DIM 2
*Connect your Blu-ray player via
HDMI IN to use PASS THRU
*Input source
HDMI ARC
USB
OPT HDMI IN
CONNECTEDBT PAIR
AUX ON/OFF
Remote Control LED Indications Remarks
HELLO

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Trademarks
Chromecast built-in
Google and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.
Works with Apple AirPlay
To control this AirPlay 2–enabled speaker, iOS 11.4 or later is
required.
Apple, AirPlay, Apple TV, Apple Watch, iPad, iPad Air, iPad
Pro, iPhone, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Works with Hey Google
Google and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.
Works with Alexa
Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com,
Inc. or its affiliates.

FAQ
Does this Sound Bar work with any TV?
Yes, the Sound Bar is compatible with any TV that has one of the
ports below:
1. HDMI supporting ARC (preferred)
2. Optical audio output (TOSLink)
3. Headphone output
When the Sound Bar and TV are both on, there is an echo
effect.
If you use HDMI-ARC connection, please check if the HDMI-CEC
feature of your TV is turned on. This feature may be called T-Link,
Anynet+, SimpLink, BRAVIA Link, EasyLink or VIERA Link .
If using optical connection, simply mute the TV speaker.
How many sound modes are available?
Four sound modes - Movie, Music, TV and Night.
All technology names mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
How do I get the best Wi-Fi connection?
• Ensure your Wi-Fi router is not too far away from the sound
bar and preferably in line of sight.
• High levels of data traffic over the Wi-Fi network can affect
the sound bar Wi-Fi performance.
What’s PASS THRU? (TBC)

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