TCL SB-TS5010 User manual

User manual
TS5010
2.1 Channel Home Theater Sound Bar

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Contents
Contents
1 Important safety instructions 3
Important information 3
Important safety instructions 5
2 Welcome 10
What’s in the box 10
Overview of the Sound Bar main unit 12
Overview of the wireless subwoofer 14
Overview of the remote control 15
Set up your Sound Bar system 16
3 Connect your Sound Bar system 21
Connect with the optical cable 21
Connect with the 3.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable 23
Connect your Sound Bar to power supply 24
Connect your Sound Bar with your Bluetooth device 25
Connect your wireless subwoofer to the Sound Bar 27
Connect the IR pass-through cable 29
4 Use your Sound Bar system 30
Use your Sound Bar with the top panel or remote
control 30
Sound settings 31
Listen to music from your Bluetooth device 32
Use the USB cable or device for music playback 33

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5 Specications 34
6 Notice 36
Declaration of conformity 36
Disposal of your old product and battery 36
Trademarks 38
7 FAQ 39

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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ashwitharrowheadsymbol,withinan
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the

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product’senclosurethatmaybeofsucientmagnitudeto
constitute a risk of electric shock.
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.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates
double insulation between hazardous main voltage and
user accessible parts. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
Warnings
•To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture. This product
should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No
objects lled 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 to
ensure your safety.
•Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re, 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
ampliers)thatproduceheat.
•Do not defeat 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 are provided for your safety. If the provided
plugdoesnottintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianfor
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•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speciedbythe
manufacturer.
•Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied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qualied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
•To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
•The product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
•Do not place any sources of danger on the product (for
example:liquidlledobjects,lightedcandles).

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Cautions
•Disconnectthepowercordtoshutowhenndtrouble
or not in use. The power cord shall be readily operable.
•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 cord/appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device must remain
readily operable.
Battery caution and disposal information
•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 mix old and new batteries.
•Do not use rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium) or (Nickel
Metal Hydride) batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or
rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium) or (Nickel Metal Hydride)
batteries.
•Donotdisposeofbatteriesinreorwater.
•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.

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•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.
•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conrmed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
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.

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Installation location
•Thisproductisdesignedtositonarm,at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 7.8 inches (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o,orpulledo.Thiscouldcausepersonal
injury and/or damage to the product.
•Installation of wall mount must be carried out by
qualied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 superb sound quality and state-of-the-art design to best
t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. For
more information, visit www.tcl.com
Let’s get started.
What’s in the box
Sound Bar main unit
AC power cord x 2
Wireless subwoofer
IR pass-through cable

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Remote control (with battery)
Wall anchor x 4
Silicone pad x 2
Wall mount bracket x 2
Wall bracket screw (M4)
Wall mounting screw (M3) x 2
Wall mount template
QSG
Quick start guide
Warranty
Warranty card

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Overview of the Sound Bar main unit
8 9 10 11 12
65 7
1 2 3 4
OPTICAL USB AUX IR
1
Press to turn the Sound Bar main unit on or to standby
mode.
2
Press to switch the audio source among
AUX/Bluetooth/Optical/USB modes.
3
Press to select the Bluetooth function.

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4 +/-
Press to increase or decrease the volume level.
5 Remote control sensor
Receive signals from the remote control.
6 LED indicators
Red: in standby mode.
Green: in AUX mode.
Blue: in Bluetooth mode.
Orange: in Optical mode.
White: in USB mode.
7 Wall bracket screws
8 Optical input connector
9 USB Type A connector (only for music playback)
10 AUX input connector
11 IR pass-through cable connector
12 AC input power connector

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Overview of the wireless subwoofer
PAIR
1 2 3
1 AC input power connector
2 PAIR
Press and hold to activate pairing with the Sound Bar main
unit.
3 Orange LED indicator
• ashesslowlywhenthesubwooferisinidlemode.
• ashesquicklywhenpairingisinprogress.
• remains on solidly when pairing is successful.

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Overview of the remote control
1
Press to turn the Sound Bar on or to standby mode.
2
Press to mute or unmute the sound.
3 Source buttons - AUX/OPTICAL/USB/
Presstoswitchtheaudiosourceamongdierentmodes.
4 +/-
Press to increase or decrease the volume level.
5 /
Press to skip to previous/next track in Bluetooth/USB
mode.
6 /PAIR
Play/pause/resume playback in Bluetooth/USB mode.
Press and hold to activate the pairing function in Bluetooth
mode or disconnect the paired Bluetooth device.
7 NEWS/MOVIE/MUSIC
Presstoselecttheequalizer(EQ)eectwhenyouare
watching news or movies or listening to music.

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Set up your Sound Bar system
Notes
•Make sure you read all the safety information before you mount
the Sound Bar main unit on the wall (see ‘Important safety
instructions’ on page 5).
•Make sure you use screws and wall mount brackets provided
orspeciedbytheauthorizedmanufacturer.
•TCL Entertainment Solutions Limited bears no responsibility for
accidents or damage caused by improper wall mounting and
screwsinstallationorinsucientwallstrength,etc.
•Additional tools (not supplied) are required for installation.
Mount your Sound Bar main unit on the wall
YoucanchoosetoplaceyourSoundBarmainunitbelowthe
center of your TV or mount it on the wall.
A B
1 Place the supplied wall mount template on the wall. Make
sure the wall mount template is at least 2 inches (5cm)
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rmlyonthewall.

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4 Mark on the wall using each marking on the template 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.
> 5cm
TV
TV
1
7 Insert the supplied wall anchors into 4 screw holes on the
wall.
8 Insert the supplied wall bracket screws into the wall
anchors.
9 Fix and tighten the wall bracket screws on the wall. Stick the
silicone pads on the wall mount brackets when necessary to
adjust the direction of the Sound Bar main unit.
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Replace the screws at the back of the Sound Bar main unit
with the supplied wall mounting screws.

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735 mm
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Hang the Sound Bar main unit on the wall mount brackets.
Notes
•Check the installation location before you mount the Sound
Bar on the wall (see ‘Installation location’ on page 9).
• Youmayconsidertoconnectthecablesrstbefore
mounting the Sound Bar on the wall.