TCL P733W User manual

3.1 Channel Sound Bar with Dolby Audio™, DTS®Virtual:X™
and Wireless Subwoofer
P733W
User Manual

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Contents
1 Before you begin ...................................................3
2 Welcome.................................................................4
What’s in the box ............................................................. 4
Overview of the Sound Bar.............................................. 6
Overview of the wireless subwoofer ................................ 8
Set up your Sound Bar system........................................ 9
Position Your Sound Bar and Subwoofer ........................ 9
Mount your Sound Bar on the wall ................................ 10
Install/replace the remote control batteries ................... 13
Overview of the Remote Control.................................... 14
3 Connect your Sound Bar system .......................16
Connect with the HDMI cable........................................ 16
Connect with the optical cable ...................................... 18
Direction for setting up your Sound Bar using an optical
cable .............................................................................. 19
Connect your Sound Bar to power supply .................... 20
Connect the Sound Bar with your Bluetooth device ..... 21
Connect your wireless subwoofer to the Sound Bar ..... 23

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1 Before you begin
• Carefully read and observe all safety instructions in the
safety leaet.
• This sound bar is intended for indoor use only. In case it
accidentally gets in contact with small amounts of water,
unplug immediately and use a dry cloth to remove the
water.
• Unplug the sound bar if it is not used for long periods of
time or during lightning storms.
• Make sure the sound bar is installed on a solid surface
or solidly wall-mounted below your TV for the best
experience.
• Only use AAA 1,5V non-rechargeable batteries for the
remote control.
• In case any of the cables are visibly damaged or pinched,
unplug the sound bar and replace the cable.
• Be careful not to sharply bend the HDMI and optical
cable as they may affect the performance.
• Protect your hearing by adjusting to a proper volume.
Predefined and customizable sound settings are
available for your listening comfort.
4 Use your Sound Bar system ...............................24
Use your Sound Bar with the top panel or remote
control .........................................................................24
Listen to music from your Bluetooth device .................. 26
Use the USB cable or device for music playback ......... 27
5 Specications ......................................................28
6 Notice ...................................................................29
Notice for USA .................................................................. 29
Notice for Canada ............................................................. 30
Disposal of your old product and battery.......................... 31
Trademarks........................................................................ 32
7 FAQ .......................................................................33

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Power cord x 2
(Cable length: 4 ft. 11")
HDMI cable
(Cable length: 4 ft. 11")
Wall mount bracket x 2 Wall mounting screw x 2
Wall anchor x 2 Warranty card
QSG
Safety
instructions
Quick Start Guide Safety leaet
Wall mount template
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.
Let’s get started.
What’s in the box
SubwooferSound Bar
Remote control AAA battery x 2

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Press to increase or decrease the volume level
5 Input Source LED Indicator
LED light is visible between the cloth and the top case
Indicates current input source with different color
6 AC input power connector
7 Optical input connector
8 USB Type A connector (only for music playback)
9 HDMI OUT (ARC) connector
10 AUX input connector
Overview of the Sound Bar
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Short Press: Power On/Sleep
Long Press: Power Off
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Short press: Switch input sources (HDMI-ARC/Optical/
AUX/USB/Bluetooth)
Long press: enter subwoofer pairing (If subwoofer
disconnected)
3
Short press: Switch the audio input between Bluetooth
and the previous input
Long press: Bluetooth Pairing
AC~IN OPTICALU SB HDMI (ARC) AUX
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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 on the wall.
• Make sure you use screws provided or specied by the
authorized manufacturer.
• TCL North America bears no responsibility for accidents
or damage caused by improper wall mounting and
screws installation or insufcient wall strength, etc.
• Additional tools (not supplied) are required for
installation.
• You can choose to place your Sound Bar below the
center of your TV or mount it on the wall.
Position Your Sound Bar and
Subwoofer
The ideal place to position the Sound Bar is centered
underneath your TV.
You are recommended to place the Sound Bar on the top of
the cabinet and right below the center of your TV.
The distance between the subwoofer and the Sound Bar
should be less than 9.8' (3 meters).
Overview of the wireless subwoofer
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1 AC input power connector
2 ON/OFF Toggle switch
THE SUBWOOFER WILL PAIR AUTOMATICALLY WITH
SOUND BAR UPON FIRST USE. In case of a problem, take
the following steps to manually pair:
1. Press and hold the button on the subwoofer for 2
seconds until an amber light begins ashing above the pair
button..
2. Press and hold the button on the sound bar for 5
seconds until a green LED indicator flashes on the sound
bar. After a short while, the subwoofer LED will turn solid.
3. The subwoofer is now connected to the sound bar.
Note: Manual pairing is needed only in case of
troubleshooting.

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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.
> 2”
TV
TV
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24.8”
7 Insert the wall anchors in the holes on the wall.
(Reserve the rubber cushions for future use)
* The rubber cushions can be used as sound bar mats
when you put the sound bar on the table
8 Insert the supplied screws with the wall brackets into
the hole of the wall anchors.
9 Fix and tighten the wall bracket screws on the wall.(keep
space between the screw cap and the brackets).
10 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.
TV
Mount your Sound Bar on the wall
1 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.
2 Use a level to make sure the wall mount template is
positioned accurately.
3 Use the tape to stick the wall mount template rmly on
the wall.
TV

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Notes
• Check the installation location before you mount the
Sound Bar on the wall (see ‘Mount your Sound Bar on
the wall’ on page 10).
• You may consider to connect the cables first before
mounting the Sound Bar on the wall.
Install/replace the remote control
batteries
Warnings
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Caution
• The battery contains perchlorate material, handle it
with care. For information, refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate
1 Open the battery compartment, remove the old batteries
if necessary.
2
Place two new AAA batteries (Zinc Manganese batteries)
into the battery compartment with the correct polarity (+/-).
3 Close the battery compartment.
Setup is complete. Your Sound Bar is ready to use. For
more information about how to access different connection
options on your Sound Bar, see the following chapter.

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Overview of the Remote Control
Bluetooth
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1Screen display
2Short press: mute / unmute the sound
3Short press: power on / sleep
Long press: power off
4Up/Down: increase / decrease the volume
Left/Right: switch to previous/next music
(Under Bluetooth or USB mode)
5Short press: play / pause
6Long press: Bluetooth Pairing
Short Press: select Bluetooth mode
7Short press to enter input source menu
Keep short press or use Up/Down/Left/Right to switch:
HDMI-ARC/Optical/AUX/USB/Bluetooth
8Short press to enter the Level Menu
Switch different Level Options1with Left/Right
Use Up/Down to adjust the value
9Short press to enter Effect Menu
Use Left/Right to switch different Effect Options2
Use Up/Down to adjust Effect ON/OFF or 1/2/3 Effect
10 Short Press to enter sound modes menu.
Keep short press or use Up/Down/Left/Right to switch
sound modes: Standard, Voice, Music, Movie, Game,
Sports
11 Short Press to enter AI Sonic-Adaptation3Menu
Short press "Up/Down" to switch different
AI Sonic Adaptation: Default/Sonic 1/Sonic 2/Sonic 3
1. Level Options: Bass, Treble.
2. Effect Options: BassBoost, Dialogue Enhance, Surround
Enhance, Night, DTS Virtual:X, Default Light Color
3. AI-Sonic Adaptation: Learn more in Section 8.
Note:
Factory Mode: Long Press Mode+Mute together for 5
seconds.

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3 Connect your Sound
Bar system
After you have xed 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 HDMI cable
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:
1Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (ARC) interface on
the sound bar to the HDMI (ARC/eARC) interface on the
TV.
2Enable the CEC function in the settings of the TCL TV.
(See TV User Manual for instructions)
For other TV brands:
1Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (ARC) interface on
the sound bar to the HDMI (ARC/eARC) interface on the
TV.
2Enable the CEC function in the settings of the TV.
CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function naming may differ
by TV manuafacturer. This feature may be called CEC, Anynet+,
SimpLink, BRAVIA Link, EasyLink or VIERA Link. Please see
your TV's user manual for more information.
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Connect with the optical cable
1 Remove the protective caps from the optical cable when
necessary.
2 Connect one end of the optical cable to the optical input
connector on your Sound Bar and another end to the
optical output connector of your TV or device.
Note
• If there is no sound output from the Sound Bar, try to
activate the PCM signal output on your TV or device.
PCM is used to convert analog audio signals into digital
audio signals in most devices. For more information of
how to activate the PCM signal output, check the user
manual of your TV or device.
AC~IN OPTICAL USB HDMI (ARC) AUX
Direction for setting up your Sound
Bar using an optical cable
Do not bend or kink the optical cable (SPDIF) as it
is fragile and can easily get damaged and broken.
To get the best possible audio experience using the optical
cable:
1 Press the Home button on your TCL TV Remote.
2 Navigate to Audio option under Settings.
3 Uncheck the “TV speaker enabled” option.
4 Under S/PDIF and ARC, select PCM-Stereo.
Notes
• Different devices may have different menu options.
• Devices such as Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, etc. are
also applicable.

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Connect your Sound Bar to power
supply
1 Make sure that you have completed all other
connections before connecting the Sound Bar to power
supply.
2 Make sure the power supply voltage complies with your
country’s safety standards (see ‘Specications’ on page
29)
3 Connect one end of a supplied AC power cord to the
AC input connector on your Sound Bar and another end
to the power socket on the wall.
Connect the Sound Bar with your
Bluetooth device
Notes
• Make sure your wireless device supports the Bluetooth
function.
• The operational range between the Sound Bar and your
Bluetooth device is approximately 32.8 feet (10 meters )
(without any obstacle between the Bluetooth device and
the Sound Bar).
1Press on the top panel of your Sound Bar or remote
control to power on the Sound Bar.
2Press and hold on the top panel of your Sound Bar or
remote control.
LED light is ashing between the cloth and the
top case. The Sound Bar is ready to pair.
3Power on your Bluetooth device and activate its
Bluetooth function.
4Select TCL P733W on the pairing list of your Bluetooth
device.
You will see the blue light on for 5 seconds.
Tip
• If you cannot find the model name TCL P733W on
your Bluetooth device, press and hold on the remote
control. You will see blue light ashing. Now the Sound
Bar is coming into the pairing mode.
AC~IN OPTICAL USB HDMI (ARC) AUX

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Your Sound Bar system is now set up and ready to be used.
5To disconnect the Bluetooth function, you can:
• press on the Sound Bar or remote control to
switch to another source; or
• disable the Bluetooth function on your device; or
• press and hold on the remote control for 3
seconds.
Connect your wireless subwoofer to
the Sound Bar
When the wireless subwoofer is connected, you can enjoy
powerful deep bass sounds and a truly immersive audio
experience.
Auto pairing
Make sure both the Sound Bar and wireless subwoofer
areconnected to the power supply and are turned on. THE
SUBWOOFER WILL PAIR AUTOMATICALLY WITH THE
SOUND BAR UPON FIRST USE. In case of a problem, take
the following steps to manually pair:
Press and hold the button on the subwoofer for 2
seconds until an amber light begins ashing above the
pair button.
Press and hold the button on the sound bar for 5
seconds until a green LED indicator flashes on the
sound bar. After a short while, the subwoofer LED will
turn solid.
The subwoofer is now connected to the sound bar.
If you have more than one devices to be connected, please
connect the next one after connecting the previous one
successfuly.
Bluetooth
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4 Use your Sound Bar
system
Use your Sound Bar with the top
panel or remote control
1Make sure the Sound Bar is properly connected to the
power supply and sources.
2Press
at the top panel of your Sound Bar or remote
control to switch to the correct source.
The LED display will show the
available menu options and/or
confirm the selection made.
Bluetooth
The LED display on the Sound Bar gives you information
about the status of the Sound Bar.

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Note: After powering on your Sound Bar, if there is no
operation performed on either the Sound Bar or
remote control within 10 seconds, all LED indicators
on the Sound Bar will turn off and light up again
when the operation is resumed.
Tip: You can use more advanced functions on the remote
control (see ‘Overview of the remote control’ on
page14).
Listen to music from your Bluetooth
device
1 Make sure that your device supports A2DP and/or
AVRCP. For information, check the specication of your
device.
2 Pair your Bluetooth device with the Sound Bar (see
‘Connect the Sound Bar with your Bluetooth device’ on
page 21).
3 Start listening to music stored in your Bluetooth device
through the Sound Bar.
• If your Bluetooth device supports A2DP, you can
listen to music, but you cannot control the playback.
• If your Bluetooth device supports AVRCP, you can
listen to music and control music playback with the
remote control. Press the center button to pause or
resume music playback. Press left/right button to
skip to the previous/next track.
Note
• The operational range between the Sound Bar and your
Bluetooth device is approximately 32.8 feet (10 meters)
(without any obstacle between the Bluetooth device and
Sound Bar).
Use the USB cable or device for
music playback
• Press play/pause button on the remote control to listen
to/pause/ resume the music.
• Press left/right button the remote control to skip to the
previous or next track.
• Press up/down button to increase or decrease the
volume level.
Tip
• This Sound Bar can support USB devices of up to 64GB
memory and the supported le format is MP3.
• Music in folders of the USB device should be within
5 (including 5) directory levels. Otherwise, the sound bar
can not detect the music.

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5 Specications
Product Name
3.1 Channel Sound Bar with Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual:X and
Wireless Subwoofer
Sound Bar
• Power Supply: AC 100-240V~50/60Hz
• Power consumption: 38W
• Power consumption at standby mode: ≤0.5W
Impedance: 6 Ω
• Frequency response: 160Hz-20KHz
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 35.4"x2.7"x3.9" / 900x68x98mm
• Weight: 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg)
• Operating temperature: 0°C - 45°C
Wireless subwoofer
• Power Supply: AC 100-240V~50/60Hz
• Power consumption: 50W
• Power consumption at standby mode: ≤0.5W
• Frequency response: 40 Hz-120 Hz
• Frequency range: 5732MHz-5848MHz
• Max transmitting power: 13dBm
•
Dimensions (WxHxD): 9.8"x14.4"x8.7" / 248x365x220mm
• Weight: 12.3lbs (5.6 kg)
Bluetooth
• Bluetooth version: 5.2, Bluetooth profile - Bluetooth
stereo supported (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole -
A2DP; Audio Video Remote Control Prole - AVRCP)
• Frequency range: 2402 Mhz – 2480 Mhz
• Max transmitting power: 15dBm
Remote control
• Distance/Angle: 6m/ 30°
• Battery type: 1.5V AAA battery x 2, user replaceable.
6 Notice
Notice for USA
FCC Information
Warning
Changes or modications to this unit not expresslyapproved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician
for help.

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FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
3.1 Channel Sound Bar with Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual:X
and Wireless Subwoofer
Model P733W
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Supplier Name: TTE Technology, Inc. (dba TCL North America)
Supplier Address: 1860 Compton Ave, Corona, CA 92881,
USA
Supplier phone number and internet contact information:
1-877-300-9223 https://support.tclusa.com
Notice for Canada
Class B Clause
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with ISED RSS-102 radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and any
part of your body.
Warning: The user is cautioned that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Disposal of your old product and
battery
Your product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components, which can
be recycled and reused.
Remove the disposable battery
To remove the disposable batteries, see the section ‘Install/
replace the remote control battery’.
Environmental protection and sustainability
We have omitted all unnecessary packaging and make sure
it is eco-friendly and sustainable.

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Trademarks
Roku, the Roku logo, Roku TV, Roku TV Ready, and the Roku TV
Ready logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Roku,
Inc. This product is Roku TV Ready-supported in the United States,
Canada, and the United Kingdom. Countries are subject to change.
For the most current list of countries in which this product is Roku
TV Ready-supported, please email rokutvr[email protected].
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TTE
Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured
under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, DTS Virtual:X, and the DTS
logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the
United States and other countries. © 2022 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED.
The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Denition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United
States and other countries.
7 FAQ
No power
• Make sure the AC power cord and AC input connector
are connected properly.
• Make sure there is power supply.
• Make sure the Soundbar has turned on.
No sound
• Make sure the audio cable is connected to the Soundbar
and your device.
• Make sure you have selected the correct source.
• Press up button to increase the volume level.
• Make sure the Soundbar is not muted.
Low voice
• Use the remote control to adjust the volume.
• May opend Night mode, please press and use up/
down button to exit the Night mode.
* Other EQs cannot be selected in Night Mode.
The remote control does not work.
• Make sure you have selected the correct source.
• Make sure the distance of remote control and the
Soundbar is within operational range.
• Make sure the battery is correctly inserted and is
working.
• Make sure the remote control is close to the remote
control sensor of the Soundbar.
I hear distorted sound.
• Make sure all cables are properly connected.
• Make sure you have selected the correct source.
• Make sure the TV is muted if you play audio from the TV.
I cannot find the Bluetooth name of this Soundbar on
my Bluetooth device.
• Make sure the Bluetooth function is activated on your
Bluetooth device.
• Make sure the Soundbar has paired with your Bluetooth
device.

TCL support:
Please visit support.tclusa.com or support.tclcanada.com
Or call 1-877-300-9223
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READY TO
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with any questions
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