TCL S522W Series User manual

2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
User Manual
S522W

Contents
1 Important safety instructions 1
Important information 1
Important safety instructions 3
Battery Caution and Disposal Information 5
2 Welcome 8
What's in the box 8
Overview 9
Overview of the remote control 10
Install/replace the remote control batteries 11
Set up your sound bar system 12
3 Set up your Sound Bar system 13
Position Your Sound Bar and Subwoofer 13
Mount your Sound Bar on the wall 14
4 Connect your Sound Bar system 17
Connect with the AC power adaptor 17
Connect with the HDMI cable 17
Connect with the optical cable 19
Direction for setting up your Sound Bar using an optical
cable 20
Connect with USB disk 20
5 Use your Sound Bar system 21
Operation instruction 21
Volume and Sound effect regulation 23
6 Specification 24
7 Trademarks 26
8 FAQ 27

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1 Important safety
instructions
Important information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
Warnings
●To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture. This product should not
be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on or near
the product.
●The product is unstable if it is not properly placed or
mounted to the wall. Be sure to follow the wall mounting
instructions provided in this user manual or Quick start
guide to ensure your safety.
●Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire, and so forth.

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Important safety instructions
●Read these instructions - Read all the safety and
operating instructions before operating the product.
●Retain these instructions - Retain the safety and
operating instructions for future reference.
●Heed all warnings - Adhere to all warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions.
●Follow all instructions - Follow all operating and use
instructions.
●Do not use this apparatus near water - The appliance
should not be used near water or moisture - for example,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like.
●Clean only with a dry cloth.
●Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
●Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
●Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where it exits from the product.

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●Use only attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
●Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
●Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
●Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
Cautions
●The product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
●Do not place any sources of danger on the product (for
example. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).

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●Disconnect the power adapter to shut off when you find
trouble or when not in use. The power adapter shall be
easy to access.
●Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those described herein, may
result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.
●The power adapter/appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device must remain
readily accessible.
●Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
●No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
Battery Caution and Disposal Information
●Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
●Install only new batteries of the same type in your
product.
●Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as
indicated in the battery compartment, may shorten the life
of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.
●Do not dispose of batteries in fire, water or a hot oven, or
mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery.
●Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature
surrounding environment that can result in an explosion
or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

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●A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that
may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable
liquid or gas.
●Recycle or dispose of batteries as per state and local
guidelines.
●Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
●When the remote control is not to be used for a long time
(more than a month), remove the battery from the remote
control to prevent it from leaking.
●If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the
battery compartment and replace the batteries with new
ones.
●Keep away the batteries from heat or moisture.
●Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects.
●Doing so could cause batteries to short circuit, leak or
explode.
●Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a
rechargeable type.
●The product/remote control contains a coin/button type
battery, which can be swallowed. Keep the battery out of
reach of children at all times! If swallowed, the battery can
cause serious injury or death. Severe internal burns can
occur within two hours of ingestion.
●If you suspect that a battery has been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.
●When you change the batteries, always keep all new
and used batteries out of reach of children. Ensure that

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the battery compartment is completely secure after you
replace the battery.
●If the battery compartment cannot be completely
secured, discontinue use of the product. Keep out of
reach of children and contact the manufacturer.
Installation location
●This product is designed to sit on a firm, flat surface. Do not
place the product on built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack because the ventilation slots around the product will
be blocked, resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating.
To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a
spacing of 20cm or more around the product.
●Make sure the product on the furniture is of adequate size
and strength to prevent it from being accidentally tipped
over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal
injury and/or damage to the product.
●Installation of wall mount must be carried out by
qualified personnel only. Incorrect assembly can result
in severe personal injury and property damage (if you
intend to install this product yourself, you must check
for installations such as electrical wiring and plumbing
that may be buried inside the wall). It is the installer's
responsibility to verify that the wall will safely support the
total load of the product and wall mount brackets.

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2 Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TCL Sound
Bar! After it is set up and connected, you can experience a
super sound quality and state-of-the-art design to best fit
your home entertainment system. You are recommended
to read through this user manual which helps you set up,
connect and operate the product easily and properly.
Let's get started.
What's in the box
Sound Bar main unit Wireless subwoofer AC adaptor x 2
Remote control
Wall anchor x 2
Wall mount bracket x 2
Wall bracket screw x 2
Warranty Card
Safety
instructions
Safety Leaflet Quick Start Guide Wall Mount Template

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Overview
Button and jack definition:
Buttons and jacks are defined as follows:
ARC OPT USB AUX DC IN
1. : Press to power on, short press to switch function,
long press to power off
2. —: Press for volume down
3. +: Press for volume up
4. : Press for Bluetooth pairing
5. ARC: HDMI ARC
6. OPT: Optical input
7. USB: USB input
8. AUX: 3.5mm connector
9. DC IN: DC14V 2A input
Function indicator light:
1. Red light: in standby mode
2. White light: in operation

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Overview of the Remote Control
1. : Press to power on and power off.
2. : Press to switch to Bluetooth mode, long press to
bluetooth pairing.
3. AUX: Press to switch to AUX input.
4. HDMI: Press to switch to HDMI mode.
5. MUSIC: Press to select the MUSIC sound mode.
6. MOVIE: Press to select the MOVIE sound mode.
7. TREBLE +: Press to increase treble sound (the white
light flashes, when hit the maximum or minimum level
white light will be on).
8. TREBLE -: Press to decrease treble sound (the white
light flashes, when hit the maximum or minimum level
white light will be on).
9. BASS -: Press to decrease bass sound (the white light
flashes, when hit the maximum or minimum level white

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light will be on).
10. Press to previous song under Bluetooth, USB or mode.
11.MUTE: Press the mute button and turn on the sound
button (white light will flash slowly when mute).
12.USB: Press to switch to USB play when insert USB.
13.OPTICAL: Press to switch to the Optical input mode.
14.DIALOG: Short press to select the DIALOG sound mode.
15.NEWS: Press to select the NEWS sound mode.
16.VOL +: Press or long press to increase volume (the white
light flashes, when hit the maximum or minimum level
white light will be on).
17.BASS +: Press to increase bass (the white light flashes,
when hit the maximum or minimum level white light will
be on).
18.VOL -: Press or long press to decrease volume (the
white light flashes, when hit the maximum or minimum
level white light will be on).
19. : Press to next song under Bluetooth or USB mode.
20. : Press to play or pause playing under Bluetooth or
USB.
Install/replace the remote control batteries
Warnings
Batteries either installed or packed must not be to heat like
direct sunlight, fire or similar.
Install the Remote Control:
The Remote Control has a pre-installed lithium CR2025
battery. Remove the protective tab to activate the Remote
Control battery.

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Note: The Remote Control works within a range of 6 meters.
RELEASE
OPEN
OPEN
PUSH
PUSH
CR2025
• This product contains a coin cell
battery. If the coin cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns in just 2 hours
and can lead to death.
• Keep new and used batteries
away from children.
• If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside
any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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3 Set up your Sound
Bar system
Make sure you read all the safety information before you
mount the Sound Bar main unit on the wall.
Make sure you use screws provided or specified by the
authorized manufacturer.
TCL Overseas Marketing Limited bears no responsibility for
accidents or damage caused by improper wall mounting
and screws installation or insufficient wall strength, etc.
Additional tools (not supplied) are required for installation.
Position Your Sound Bar and Subwoofer
The ideal place to position the Sound Bar main unit is
centered underneath your TV.
You are recommended to place the Sound Bar main unit on
the top of the cabinet and right below the center of your TV.
The distance between the subwoofer and the Sound Bar
main unit should be less than 9.8'.

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Mount your Sound Bar on the wall
You can choose to mount your Sound Bar main unit on the
wall.
TV
1. Place the supplied wall mount template on the wall.
Make sure the wall mount template is at least 10cm
below the center of the TV.
2. Use a level to make sure the Sound Bar is positioned
accurately.
3. Use the tape to stick the wall mount template firmly on
the wall.

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4. Mark on the wall using each marking on the template
through the mounting holes.
5. Take away the wall mount template.
6. Drill a screw hole at each marking on the wall.
> 10cm
TV
TV
406.7mm
7. Take out the screws from the rear of the soundbar, 2 per
side.
8. Use a screwdriver to attach the mounting brackets to the
sound bar.
9. Installation complete.

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10.Insert the supplied wall anchors into 2 screw holes on
the wall.
11.Insert the supplied screws into the wall anchors.
12.Fix and tighten the screws on the wall.
13.Hang the Sound Bar main unit on the screws.

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4 Connect your Sound
Bar system
After you have fixed the position of the Sound Bar, you can
start connecting it to your TV or other devices and listen to the
audio through your Sound Bar. Make sure you have muted
the audio of your TV or device. For information, check the user
manual of your TV or device.
Connect with the AC power adaptor
Connect the supplied AC power adaptors to the sound bar
main unit and subwoofer.
ARC OPT USB AUX DC IN
ARC OPT USB AUX DC IN
Connect with the HDMI cable

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Note:
Make sure your TV or device supports the HDMI ARC
feature. For information, check the user manual of your TV
or device.
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI ARC input
connector on your Sound Bar and another end to the HDMI
ARC output connector of your TV or device.
To get the best possible audio experience using the HDMI
cable, follow below given steps:
For TCL TV:
• Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (ARC) interface on
the sound bar to the HDMI (ARC/eARC) interface on the
TV. Connect power cord.
• Enable the CEC function in the settings of the TCL TV.