TCL TS8132 User manual

Quick Start Guide
TS8132 / TS813
3.1.2 Channel Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer

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Safety
instructions
QSG
AC power cord x 2 Wireless Subwoofer
HDMI cable
Optical cable (TS8132 only) 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
Warranty card
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What's in the box
Make sure you read all the safety information
before you use this product.
Sound Bar main unit

Press to select the Bluetoothsource.
Press and hold to enter pairing mode.
Press to switch the audio source
among HDMI ARC/HDMI IN/OPT
/BT/USB modes.
Press to increase
or decrease the
volume level.
Sound Bar main unit
Volume buttons:Source button:
Power button: Bluetooth button:
Press to enter SLEEP
mode. Press and hold to
enter STANDBY mode
3a
Overview
LED light:
Screen display:
Indicates the
Sound Bar
status.
Indicates Wi-Fi connection
(e.g. Not connected: blink twice rapidly.
Connected: keep lighting up for one second)
HELLO
HELLO

HDMI IN connector
AC IN
AC input power connector
(Pair with Soundbar main unit)
Pair button
3b
Overview

> 2"
TV
TV
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2
5
6
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
Position your Sound Bar
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4b
< 9.8'
TV
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 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 holeat each marking on the wall.
Use a level to make sure the wall mount template
is positioned accurately

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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

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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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 2 ways to connect your sound bar to the TV
(listed in order that we recommend): HDMI ARC (refer
to 5a and 5b), and Optical (refer to 5c).
HDMI CEC ON
AC IN
For USA only: If you have a Roku TVTM, simply plug
in the HDMI cable to the ARC ports and follow the
Roku TV ReadyTM on-screen instructions.
ARC/eARC

5b
HDMI-ARC
Note:
CEC function naming may differ by TV manuafacturer.
This feature may be called Anynet+, SimpLink, BRAVIA
Link, EasyLink or VIERA Link. Please see your
TV's user manual for more information.
AC-IN HDMI-IN HDMIOUT
(ARC)
OPTICAL USB
2
TV Streaming Channels
Home
1
Setting
eARC (HDMI 4)
Search for CEC devices
ARC/eARC
out
(ARC)
TV
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3
AC-IN HDMI-IN HDMIOUT
(ARC)
OPTICAL USB
1
ARC/eARC
out
(ARC)
Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (ARC) interface
on the sound bar to the HDMI (ARC/eARC) interface
on the TV.
Connect power cord.
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Enable the CEC Vfunction in the settings of the
TCL TV.
2
Enable CEC function on 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 TV.
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2
Enable CEC function on other brand TV.
HDMI Control
Auto Standby
Auto Power On
BD
PlayStation 5
Consumer Electronic Control (CEC)
Picture Mode
Sports Mode
Consumer Electronic Control(CEC)
PVR
Audio Only Mode
TV Settings
Options
Sound Mode

AC IN
Connect the Sound Bar to the TV with an
Optical cable.
Connect the Sound Bar to the power supply with
the supplied power cord.
5c
Optical

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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 2 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 on/off Pass Through function.
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Switch to previous or next music. (Under Bluetooth or USB mode)
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Decrease or increase the volume 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. Press OK
Press toselect the equalizer (EQ) effect when you are watching TV,
movie or listeningto music.
Press to switch the audio source to HDMI OUT
(ARC) mode.
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enter Menu, and then press
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 8132 Sound Bar.
> You hear a sound signal.
> Pairing is successful.
6. If you want to pair another device, please
repeat step 3.
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5
4
2
1
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Pair with your
Bluetooth device
TCL 8132 Sound Bar

8a
Add in Google home
Add in AirPlay 2
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3
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1
Android
2
3 4 5
Home
Choose a home
You’ll be able to control the devices and services
in this home.
Create another home
iOS
Aeroplane Mode
Bluetooth
Settings
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 8132 Sound Bar
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Home
NETWORKS
TCL 8132 Sound Bar
Notify
Other...
Ask to Join Networks
Settings Wi-Fi
Home
7:23
Set up 1 device
Media Settings
7:23
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 8132 Sound Bar" under "SETUP AS
NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER" and complete
the setup process.
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.
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.
Once setup is complete via either 3a or 3b,
you are now connected to your network and
Wi-Fi. Now you can enjoy both Chromecast
built-in and AirPlay from any device on the
same network.
4.

Setting up Works With Alexa
Note: This setup requires you to install the Alexa
app from the App Store or Google Play. If you
open the Alexa app you may automatically be
invited to set up your sound bar, in this case just
follow the steps. Otherwise proceed with the steps
below.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Press and hold the (next) button on the sound
bar remote for 5s until the display on the sound bar
shows ALEXA SETUP
Now open the Alexa app on your device.
If the Alexa app indicates that your Bluetooth
function is not turned on, go to the Settings and
activate Bluetooth
In the Alexa app, select the Devices tab and use
the "+" button to add a new device.
Select "Speaker" for the kind of device and "TCL"
as the brand.
You will now be asked to select the Wi-Fi network
you want the sound bar to connect to. This is
typically the same Wi-Fi network as your phone is
using. You may need to enter the Wi-Fi network's
password.
After a short while, you will be asked to try out
some examples on how to use the soundbar and
after this, the display on the sound bar shows
ALEXA READY. Your setup is now complete.
8b
Add in Amazon Alexa
>5s
DEVICES
Add Device
SETUP
?
Which device would you
like to set up?
SETUP ?
What brand is your
speaker?
JBL
Speaker
TCL
ALEXA SETUP
ALEXA SETUP
Select Wi-Fi network
TCL speaker connected
Select Wi-Fi network for your TCL speaker to use or
manually enter a Wi-Fi network
SETUP
PREVIOUSLY SAVED TO AMAZON
OTHER NETWORK
Devices
Your Wi-Fi joeever's 2nd TCL TS8132 Sound Bar (BETA) has
been added to your Alexa account. Next, let's
continue setup
NEXT
ALEXA READY
ALEXA READY

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2.
3.
4.
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Online Firmware Update
WIFI
wifi Connected
UPGOK
UPGOK
Updating Updating
HELLO
UPDATE FOUND
Downloading
upg01 99
upgok
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Automatic detection and upgrade of Sound Bar
software：
Ensure your Sound Bar and Subwoofer are both
powered up.
Ensure your Sound Bar and Subwoofer pair
successfully.
Ensure your Sound Bar is connected to Wi-Fi
successfully (Refer to 8a and 8b.)
You will see the following LED indications:
UPDATE FOUND > DOWNLOADING >
UPGRADING > UPGOK
Note：Do not interrupt the Sound Bar and
subwoofer during the upgrading.

The LED display on the Sound Bar gives
you information about the status of the
Sound Bar Settings.
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Sound Bar Settings
SLEEP
SLEEP
> 5s
VERSION
WAIT
FACTORY RESET
EXIT
NA01
EXIT
NO
YES

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 HELLO
*Power on/off
*Connect your Blu-ray player via
HDMI IN to use PASS THRU
*Input source
Reduced dynamics
Enhanced surround effect
Set preferred sound
Increase or decrease treble
or bass level
Volume
Mute/unmute
Previous, next music or pause
on 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
Pair your subwoofer manually
Audio format detected
STDBY
STARTHELLO
HDMI 2 ARC
MUSIC
PAUSE
TV
USB
-X-
OPT HDMI 1 IN
MOVIE
NIGHT
V 28 V MAX V MIN
MUTE
airplay ready
cast ready
alexa ready
sub pair sub connected
DOLBY ATMOS DOLBY surround
SLEEP
SURR ON/OFF
tre -3 tre +3
BAS -3 BAS +3
update found downloading
upg UPG OK
READY
PCM AUDIO
DIM 1 DIM 2
CONNECTEDBT PAIR
PASS THRoUgh
Remote Control LED Indications Remarks
HELLO
HELLO