TCL P1 series User manual

Figures and illustrations in this User’s Guide are
provided for reference only and may dier from
actual product appearance. Product design and
specications may be changed without notice.
OPERATION MANUAL
FULL HD TV
For use with models: P1 series

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Safety Information
Precautions …………………………………………… 3
Important information ………………………………… 3
Chapter 2 - Connections and Setup
Buttons on the TV……………………………………… 4
Sockets ………………………………………………… 5
Remote control functions …………………………… 6
Switching on ………………………………………… 7
Switching off ………………………………………… 7
Network connection ………………………………… 8
Initial setup …………………………………………… 9
Chapter 3 - General Operation
Accessing channels ……………………………… 10
Watching connected devices ……………………… 10
Adjusting volume …………………………………… 10
Using TV menu……………………………………… 10
Selecting menu language ………………………… 10
Instant power on ……………………………………… 10
Automatic channel search ………………………… 10
Chapter 4 - Homepage Operation
Using Homepage-Home …………………………… 11
Using Homepage-Videos ………………………… 12
Using Homepage-TV ……………………………… 12
Using Homepage-Apps …………………………… 13
Chapter 5 - Menu Operation
Setting up your favourite channels ……………… 14
Energy saving ……………………………………… 14
SPDIF type ………………………………………… 14
Audio description …………………………………… 14
Diagnostics on digital TV channels ……………… 14
Using subtitles ……………………………………… 14
Using Teletext ……………………………………… 15
E-Manual …………………………………………… 15
Time access ………………………………………… 15
Customising the input settings …………………… 15
Software update …………………………………… 15
Changing to shop or home mode ………………… 16
T-Link ………………………………………………… 16
Reset shop ………………………………………… 16
LED Indicator ……………………………………… 16
Viewing pictures, playing music and watching videos
from a USB storage device………………………… 16
Using EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) ……… 17
MHL (Mobile High-Denition Link)………………… 18
Time Shift …………………………………………… 18
PVR (Personal Video Recorder) ………………… 19
Netix settings ……………………………………… 19
Password in Parental Control……………………… 19
Chapter 6 - Network Operation
Network connection ………………………………… 20
Share & See ………………………………………… 21
TV Remote ………………………………………… 21
WiFi display ………………………………………… 22
Networked waking up ……………………………… 22
HbbTV ……………………………………………… 22
Chapter 7 - Other information
Problems and Solutions …………………………… 23
Troubleshooting …………………………………… 24
Legal statement …………………………………… 25
Licence ……………………………………………… 25

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Chapter 1 Safety Information
Precautions
Read all of the instructions before operating the set.
Keep these instructions well for future use.
Note: The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or inrm persons without supervision. Young
children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
Product
• Do not block or cover the ventilation openings on
the back cover.
• Do not push objects of any kind into this unit through
the cabinet slots as they could touch the current
carrying parts or short-circuit parts, resulting in re,
electric shock, or damage to the unit.
• Do not attempt to open the cabinet as this may
cause damage. There are no parts inside you can
service by yourself. Refer all servicing to qualied
personnel.
• Do not touch the screen surface with ngers as this
may scratch or mark the TV screen.
• Do not impact the TV screen with hard pressure as
this may damage the TV screen severely.
Power and Plug
•Unplug the set under the following conditions:
- If the set will not be used for a long period of time.
- If the power cord or the power outlet/plug is
damaged.
- Follow the instructions to install and adjust the
product. Adjust those controls that are covered
in these operating instructions as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage.
If this happens, unplug the set and refer to the
service personnel.
- If the set is subject to impact or has been dropped
and the cabinet has been damaged.
•Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is
used as disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
(*Where an all-pole mains switch is used as the
disconnect device, the switch shall remain readily
operable.)
Power Cord and Signal Cable
•Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the
power cord and the signal cable.
• Protect the power cord and the signal cable from
being trampled.
• Do not overload the power cord or the power outlet.
•Do not expose the power cord and the signal cable
to moisture.
Use Environment
•Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, or
table.
• Place the set on a place that allows good
ventilation.
• Do not use the set near damp, and cold areas.
Protect the set from overheating.
• Keep the set away from direct sunlight.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the set.
• Do not use the set in dusty place.
• Operating Temperature: 5℃ to 35℃(41°F to 95°F)
Operating Humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -15℃to 45℃(5°F to 113°F)
Storage Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Cleaning
•Dust the set by wiping the screen and the cabinet
with a soft, clean cloth or some special liquid
cleaner.
•Do not apply excessive force to the screen when
cleaning.
• Do not use water or other chemical cleaners to
clean the screen as this may damage the surface of
the TV screen.
Hanging the TV Set on the Wall
Warning: This operation requires two people.
To ensure a safe installation, observe the following
safety notes:
•Check that the wall can support the weight of the TV
set and wall mount assembly.
• Follow the mounting instructions provided with the
wall mount.
• The TV set must be installed on a vertical wall.
• Make sure to use only screws suitable for the
material of the wall.
• Make sure that the TV set cables are placed so that
there is no danger of tripping over them.
All other safety instructions about our TV sets are also
applicable here. (Note: certain TV model is not de-
signed to be mounted to the wall. Wall Mount Bracket
not included)
Important Information
If a television is not positioned in a sufciently stable
location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling.
Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided
by taking simple precautions such as:
• Using cabinets or stands recommended by the
manufacturer of the television.
• Only using furniture that can safely support the
television.
• Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge
of the supporting furniture.
• Not placing the television on tall furniture (for
example, cupboards or bookcases) without
anchoring both the furniture and the television to a
suitable support.
• Not standing the television on cloth or other
materials placed between the television and
supporting furniture.
• Educating children about the dangers of climbing on
furniture to reach the television or its controls.
Note: Graphics contained within this publication
are for presentation only.

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Buttons on the TV
Chapter 2 Connection and Setup
1.
Press to turn the TV on from the standby mode.
Short press within 2 seconds, it acts like OK button on the remote to conrm your
selection in menu mode or display channel list in TV mode.
Long press for more than 2 seconds, the navigation menu will display on the
screen. The navigation menu are shorcuts to Source, Menu(or Settings), Home,
Back and Standby. (Note: the shortcuts may vary depending on models.)
To exit the navigation menu, highlight Back and then press to conrm.
2.
Scans up/down through the channel list. In the menu system, they act like the UP/
DOWN direction buttons on the remote and adjust menu controls.
3.
Adjusts the volume. In the menu system, they act like the RIGHT/LEFT direction
buttons on the remote and adjust menu controls.
Note:
The buttons on the TV may vary depending on the model. Figures are provided for reference only.
Or

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Chapter 2 Connection and Setup
ANTENNA IN
AUDIO
Y
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
or HEADPHONE
AV OUT
AV IN
Or HDMI 2(ARC)
Sockets
Note: The location and names of the sockets on the TV may vary according to TV model, and not all sockets available on all models.
SPDIF socket (output)
The SPDIF socket can be used to connect a compatible digital audio receiver.
USB2.0 socket (input)
These USB sockets can be used to connect an USB device.
Note: the number of USB sockets on the TV may vary according to TV model.
HDMI1(MHL) or HDMI2 or HDMI3 socket (input)
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) socket can be used to
connect a PC with a compatible video card installed, certain DVD players or
a high-denition compatible digital satellite decoder. This socket provides an
uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by
way of an integrated mini-plug cable.
Note: Only HDMI sockets with the MHL identication will support the MHL
function, MHL stands for Mobile High-denition Link, and allows you to link an
MHL-capable mobile device to the television.
COMPONENT IN(YPBPR) sockets (input)
These YPbPr sockets can be used to connect a device that has component
video sockets, such as a DVD player. The component sockets can recognize
if the device you're connecting to is Y Pb Pr compatible. The component
sockets provide excellent picture quality because the video is separated into
three independent parts.
AUDIO L & R sockets (input)
The CMP AUDIO IN adapter socket can be used to connect a range of
equipment, including video recorders, camcorders, satellite receivers, DVD
players, or games consoles.
AV RCA audio + video sockets (input)
The AV IN sockets can be used to connect a range of equipment, including
video recorders, camcorders, decoders, satellite receivers, DVD players, or
games consoles. The VIDEO IN socket provides composite video connection.
AV RCA audio + video (output) socket
These AV out sockets can be used to connect a VCR to record programmes.
You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording. The VIDEO
OUT socket provides composite video connection.
ANTENNA IN socket (input)
This socket can be used to connect the outside aerial or cable network.
LAN
RJ45 plug for connecting to external modem or network access equipment.
Headphone socket (output)
This socket can be used to connect headphones or stereo earphones.
Warning: excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.

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Chapter 2 Connection and Setup
Remote control functions
Most of your television's functions are available via the menus that appear on the screen. The remote control
supplied with your set can be used to navigate through the menus and to congure all the general settings.
Note: You are recommended to use the full screen mode. Do not use the display mode with black bars on
both sides of the picture (such as 4:3) for a long time; otherwise the TV screen may be damaged permanently.
Standby / quit standby.
NETFLI To access the Netix homepage.
TV To access TV mode.
0-9 buttons To enter channel numbers; to enter a letter, a digit or a symbol
in some functions.
ECO To select a desired energy saving mode.
SOURCE To select connected devices.
V+/- To control the volume.
To switch the sound off and back on.
To display programme information, if available.
P+/- To change channels.
To display the Settings menu.
To access the Smart TV homepage.
GUIDE To toggle the Electronic Programme Guide on or off (only
available for digital channels).
To display the Option menu.
▲/▼ To navigate through the menus; to select menu options.
◄/► To navigate through the menus; to select menu options and
change values.
OK To conrm an entry or selection.
To return to the previous menu.
EXIT To exit the menu, homepage or Teletext, etc.
ZOOM-/+ To select the screen mode.
LIST To display the channel list.
SLEEP To select the sleep timer options.
PRE-CH To return to the previous channel in TV mode.
FAV To bring up your favourite channel list.
Recording button. (Not available for some models.)
Colour
buttons
To select tasks or Teletext pages; to be used for HbbTV
function.
LANG To select a sound type available for selected analogue
TV programme; to select an audio language available for
selected digital TV programme.
SUBTITLE To select a subtitle language available for selected digital TV
programme.
TEXT To toggle Teletext on or off.
To select the previous picture, music or video.
To stop playback.
To start playback.
To select the next picture, music or video.
To start fast reverse.
To pause playback.
To start fast forward.
Note: The remote control type may be changed without notice.

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Chapter 2 Connection and Setup
Switching on
Follow the instructions on this page on how to switch on your TV set and
the remote control before going on to following pages describing how to use
the channel set-up procedure.
1. Insert two AAA batteries in the remote control.
Precautions on using batteries:
- Only use the battery types specied.
- Make sure you use the correct polarity.
- Do not mix new and used batteries.
- Do not use rechargeable batteries.
- Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the
like, throw them in a re, recharge them or try to open them, as this
could cause them to leak or explode.
- Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not using it for
a long period of time.
2. Connect the power cable FIRST to the television, THEN to a mains
socket. (Note: If the power cable is connected to the television, please
only connect the power cable to the mains socket.)
Your TV set should only be connected to an AC supply. It must not be
connected to a DC supply. If the plug is detached from the cable, do not,
under any circumstances, connect it to a mains socket, as there is a risk
of electric shock.
Note: The gures are for representation only, the location of power
socket of the television might differ depend on the model.
3. Connect an outside aerial to the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the
TV set.
The aerial socket (75 OHM - VHF / UHF / cable) can be used for
connecting an external aerial or other equipment tted.
Note: If you want to receive the signal from your cable or cable box,
please connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of
the TV set.
4. When powered on, the TV will be turned on directly or be in standby
mode.
If the power indicator lights up, the TV set is in standby mode. Press
the button on the remote control or on the TV set to turn on the TV.
Switching off
To put the TV set into standby mode, press the button on the remote
control. The TV set remains powered up, but with low energy consump-
tion.
To switch off the TV set, unplug the mains socket from the mains outlet.

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Network connection
Your TV will require an internet connection to operate all functions. Data usage charges may apply.
Please refer to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for additional information.
To access the internet, you must subscribe high speed broadband internet service from your internet service provider.
Your TV can be connected to your home network in two ways:
• Wired, using the RJ45 (LAN) connector on the back panel.
• Wireless, using the internal wireless or external wireless USB adapter and your home wireless network.
Note: The following instructions are just the usual ways to connect your TV to the wired or wireless network. The
connection method may be different depending on your actual network conguration. If you have any questions about
your home network, please refer to your ISP(Internet Service Provider).
ModemInternet
TV Set
Router
Ethernet
Port on the
back panel
or
Chapter 2 Connection and Setup
Connecting to a wired network
To connect to a wired network:
1. Ensure you have:
• An ethernet cable long enough to reach your TV
• A router or modem with an available Ethernet port
• A high-speed internet connection
• An Ethernet (LAN) port on the back of the TV
2. Connect your ethernet cable to the router and to the
Ethernet port on the back of the TV.
3. Use the Network Settings to congure the TV.
Connecting to a wireless network
To connect to a wireless network
1. Ensure you have:
• A router broadcasting a high-speed wireless signal
• A high-speed internet connection
2. Use the Network Settings to congure the TV.
Note:
Some models may have no internal wireless module,
you can use wireless network by inserting external wireless
adapter into USB socket of the TV. Some external wireless
adapters can’t be compatible with the TV.
Wireless Router
Modem
TV Set
Built-in wireless connection

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Initial setup
Initial setup involves selecting all the settings required to
be able to search for and store all the analogue and digital
channels you can receive.
Make sure that the television is switched on and follow all the
steps in turn specied hereafter.
Note: If the channel search retrieved only the analogue
channels it could be caused by poor broadcasting and
therefore is not covered by manufacturer warranty.
Manufacturers cannot be held responsible for lack of or
poor broadcasting in some areas.
The rst time you switch the set on, the Initial Setup wizard
opens, which guides you through the initial setup process.
Step 1: Environment setup
1. Press ▲/▼to select your language, then press OK/► to
enter the next step.
2. Press ▲/▼ to select your country, then press OK/► to
enter the next step.
3. Press ▲/▼to select your location, then press OK/► to
enter the next step.
Step 2: Network setup
1. Press ▲/▼to select your network connection type (Wired
or Wireless), then press OK/► to enter the next step.
2. Follow the guides on the screen and press the
corresponding buttons on the remote control to proceed.
Note: You can also skip this step and step 3 by selecting “I
do not have a network connection”, and connect to the
Internet later. For details please refer to section Network
Connection.
Step 3: Software update
1. If the set has connected to the network successfully, it will
search for upgrade les automatically.
2. Follow the guides on the screen and press the
corresponding buttons on the remote control to proceed.
Step 4: Channel installation
1. Press ▲/▼to select Continue to install channels.
2. Follow the guides on the screen and press the
corresponding buttons on the remote control to proceed.
Note: To prevent the channel installation process from
being interrupted, wait for the message indicating that
the installation is complete. You can also skip this step by
selecting “I don’t want to install channels”. In this case, to
search and store your channels you may do an automatic
channel search by following the instructions in the next
section Performing an automatic channel search.
Step 5: Clock setup
If the set was not connected to the network, you can use the
numeric buttons to enter the date and time, then select the
OK button and press OK to conrm.
When the initial setup is completed, the Congratulations
message appears. Press OK to conrm.
Chapter 2 Connection and Setup

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Chapter 3 General Operation
Accessing channels
Using the numeric buttons: press the
corresponding numeric buttons on the remote
control to access the channels.
Using the P+/- buttons: press the P+/- buttons on
the remote control or the corresponding buttons on
the TV set to scroll through the channels.
Using the LIST button: press the LIST button on
the remote control to display the channel list and
press ▲/▼/◄/►and OK to select channels.
Watching connected devices
Repeatedly press SOURCE on the remote control
or OK on the TV set to toggle between TV and other
input sources. Press P+/- to cycle through all TV
channels and other input sources.
Note: Not all models have OK button on the set.
Adjusting volume
Volume control: press the V+/- buttons on the
remote control or the corresponding buttons on the
TV set to increase or decrease the volume.
Sound mute: press the button to temporarily
mute the sound. Press this button again or the V+
button to restore the sound.
Using system settings
1. Press on the remote control to display the
Settings menu.
...
Picture
Sound
Channel
Network
System
Picture preset Personal
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation 50
Tint
Sharpness 50
Color temperature Normal
Overscan On
ECO settings
Advanced settings
Picture reset
...
...
50
50
50
Smart TV
Support
Backlight 50
2. Press ▲/▼to select the desired item, then press
OK/► to enter the corresponding submenu.
3. In submenus, press ▲/▼to select menu options,
then press OK/► to enter the option list, the
adjustment interface, or the corresponding
submenu.
4. Press to return to the previous menu.
5. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Note:
You can also press on the remote control,
select Settings (if available) and press OK to
enter the Settings menu. Some options may not
be available for certain signal sources.
Selecting menu language
You can choose your preferred menu language
following the instructions below.
1. Press on the remote control, select System >
Menu language > Language and press OK/► to
enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select your desired language to
display the menus and press OK to conrm.
3. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Instant power on
This function enables you to turn on your TV quickly.
1. Press on the remote control, select System >
Instant power on and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select On and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Automatic channel search
This section describes how to search and store
channels automatically. This may be done in any of
the cases below:
- you have selected “I don't want to install
channels" in the initial setup;
- you see “No program info now, please search
channels rst!” in TV mode;
- you want to update your channels.
1. In TV mode, press on the remote control and
select Channel > Channel scan. Press OK/►to
enter.
2. The TV installs and arranges channels according
to your country. Press ▲/▼to select Country,
and press OK/►to enter. Enter the default
password 1234 or your own password in case
you have changed the password in the System >
Lock menu. Press ▲/▼to select your country
and press OK/► to conrm.
3. Press ▲/▼to select Tuner mode>Antenna,
then press OK/►to enter. Press ▲/▼to select
Automatic search, then press OK/►to enter.
4. Press ▲/▼to select Channel type (Digital &
Analogue, Digital or Analogue), then press OK
to start the automatic search for all digital and/
or analogue channels. The search may take a few
minutes. During the process, you can press OK to
abort halfway.
5. The channel search may take a few minutes.
During the process, you can press OK to stop the
search halfway.
6. After the automatic search, channels are
arranged in a preset order. If you wish to skip
channels, modify the preset order, rename or
delete channels, press on the remote control,
select Channel > Organiser and press OK/► to
enter.

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Chapter 4 Homepage Operation
Note: This manual is for common use. Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only
and may differ from actual product appearance. And for some models, certain options are not available.
You can select all the features from homepage.
1. Press to display homepage.
2. Press ▲/▼/◄/►to select icons from the screen list.
3. Press OK to enter each option.
4. To exit the menu, press .
Homepage contains 4 parts: Home, Videos, TV, and Apps. Use ◄/► to switch among them.
Shortcut: Press ▲ to move the cursor to the very top of the screen under any homepage, the Settings option
will appear. You can access accordingly settings options directly here. For details, please refer to Using System
Settings in the General Operation chapter.
WARNING:
• Congure the network settings before using Smart TV.
• Slow responses and/or interruptions may occur, depending on your network conditions.
• If you experience a problem using an application, please contact the content provider.
• According to circumstances of the contents provider, an application’s updates or the application itself may be
discontinued.
• Depending on your country’s regulations, some applications may have limited service or not be supported.
Using Homepage - Home
This section explores the most commonly used menu of your TV.
Press on the remote control to display the homepage. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to enter the Home page and select icons
from the screen list. Press OK to enter each option. To exit the menu, press .
Recomandations
History
Home/ Videos/ TV/Apps:
Use ◄/► to focus on each
item.
Status:
Network Status/Time
History: This page shows your recently watched programmes. To delete the history, press to display the sub-
menu, choose Delete One/ Delete All and operate according to screen display.
Search: You can search for your desired programmes using the virtual keyboard.
Search

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Using Homepage - Videos
Note: The information displayed will be updated periodically.
Press on the remote control to display the homepage. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to enter the Videos page and select
icons from the screen list. Press OK to enter each content To exit the menu, press .
This interface enables you to search for videos by genre, such as movie, sport, music, popular, news, education, and
game, etc. For details, refer to your local platform.
Home/ Videos/ TV/Apps:
Use ◄/► to focus on each
item.
Status:Network Status/Time
Using Homepage- TV
Note: Some options may not be available for certain signal sources.
This section explores the input sources of your TV.
Press on the remote control to display homepage. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to enter TV page and select input source you
want from the screen list, then press OK to conrm. To exit TV page, press .
Input Source
Home/ Videos/ TV/Apps:
Use ◄/► to focus on each
item.
TV window
Displays the current selected TV broadcast programme.
Input Source
Select the input source from devices connected to TV through different ports, including TV, AV, HDMI1, HDMI2,
HDMI3,CMP, and Media. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select your desired source, and then press OK to conrm.
Note: The available source might differ depending on the model.
Chapter 4 Homepage Operation
TV window

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Using Homepage- Apps
Note: The pre-installed apps or items can not be deleted. And the apps (regardless of order) listed in the below gure
may differ from actual product. For some models, certain apps are not available.
Press on the remote control to display the homepage. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to enter the Apps page and select icons
from the screen list. Press OK to enter each option. Press or repeatedly to return to the homepage.
Pre-installed apps
AppStore
Home/ Videos/ TV/Apps:
Use ◄/► to focus on each
item.
Status:Network Status/Time
AppStore: Many useful and entertaining apps are available for downloading. After entering the AppStore, you will
see the recommendations. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select, press OK to enter.
Pre-installed apps: These are recommended Apps. Highlight an app and press OK to open it.
Note: The pre-installed apps or items can not be deleted.
Note: You may need a webcam to use certain apps. The webcam is an optional accessory, and is available by
separate purchase. Only use the specied webcam. Some external devices like webcam, smartphone, joystick and
external wireless adapter may not be supported.
Chapter 4 Homepage Operation

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Chapter 5 Menu Operation
Setting up your favourite channels
You can create a list of your favourite TV channels.
1. Press LIST.
2. Press the red button to enter Select list, press
▲/▼to select a list and press OK to enter.
3. Press ▲/▼/◄/►to scroll through the channel list
and press the green button to add the selected
channel to your favourite list.
4. Repeat this procedure to set up other favourite
channels.
5. Press the red button to enter Select channel list,
select Favorites and press OK to enter.
6. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select a channel, press OK
to watch it or press the green button to remove it
from your favourite list.
7. Press LIST or EXIT to exit.
Energy saving
1. Press on the remote control, select Picture >
ECO settings > Energy saving and press OK/►
to enter.
2. Press ◄/►to select a desired power saving
mode and press OK to conrm.
3. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
SPDIF type
Connect the TV to an audio device through the
SPDIF output. To select a proper sound type for
your SPDIF output, press on the remote control,
select Sound > SPDIF type and press OK/►to
enter. Press ▲/▼to select an option and press OK
to conrm.
- If you select Auto, the SPDIF output format is
• Dolby Digital when the programme’s sound format
is Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus or HE-AAC.
• PCM when the programme’s sound format is
MPEG.
- If you select PCM, the SPDIF output format is
PCM, regardless of the programme’s sound
format.
- If you select Off, this turns off the audio output
from the audio device connected to the SPDIF
output.
Note: The options you may choose depend on
the programme you are watching. If the
sound is ahead of the picture, you can
select SPDIF delay from the Sound menu,
press OK/►then press ◄/► to adjust the
delay time to synchronize the sound with
the picture.
Audio description
Audio description refers to an additional narration
track for blind and visually impaired viewers of visual
media, including television programmes and movies.
The description narrator talks through the
presentation describing what is happening on the
screen during the natural pauses in the audio (and
during dialogue if deemed necessary).
You can use this feature if the current broadcast
contains audio description.
1. Press on the remote control, select Sound >
Advanced settings > Audio description and
press OK/► to enter.
2. Select Speaker or Headphone, press OK/► to
enter, press ◄/►to select Audio description
and press OK to conrm.
3. To adjust the volume for audio description in case
this function is turned on, press ▲/▼to select
AD volume, press OK/► then press ◄/►to set
the volume. Press to return.
4. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Diagnostics on digital TV channels
1. Press on the remote control and select
Channel > Channel diagnostics.
2. Press OK/► to display some signal information
on the current digital channel, such as signal
strength, frequency, etc.
3. Press OK to conrm.
4. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Using subtitles
You can enable subtitles for each TV channel.
Subtitles are broadcast via Teletext or DVB-T/DVB-C
digital broadcasts. With digital broadcasts, you have
the additional option of selecting a preferred subtitle
language.
Turning on/off subtitles
1. Press on the remote control, select Channel >
Subtitle and press OK/► to enter.
2. Select the Subtitle option, press OK/► to enter,
press ▲/▼to select On or Off and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Enabling subtitle languages on digital TV
channels
1. Press on the remote control, select Channel >
Subtitle > Digital subtitle language and press
OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select a subtitle language as your
preferred language and press OK to conrm.

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3. Press ▲/▼to select Digital subtitle language
2nd and press OK/► to enter.
4. Press ▲/▼to select a secondary subtitle
language and press OK to conrm.
5. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Shortcut operation: Press SUBTITLE on the
remote control to directly select a subtitle language
available for the selected digital TV programme.
Selecting a subtitle type on digital TV channels
6. Press on the remote control, select Channel >
Subtitle > Subtitle type and press OK/► to
enter.
7. Press ▲/▼to select a subtitle type and press
OK to conrm. You can select Hearing Impaired
to display the hearing impaired subtitles with your
selected language.
8. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Using Teletext
Selecting decoding page language
1. Press on the remote control, select Channel >
Teletext > Decoding page language and press
OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select a proper type of language
in which Teletext will display and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Digital Teletext language
On digital TV channels, depending on the
broadcaster, you may be able to enjoy a service with
multiple initial Teletext pages in different languages.
This function allows you to select an available
language as primary language, which relates to
different initial Teletext pages.
1. Press on the remote control, select Channel >
Teletext > Digital teletext language and press
OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select a language and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
E-Manual
E-Manual is an electronic user manual for the
product. You can nd instructions for the features of
this TV set.
1. Press on the remote control, select Support >
E-Manual and press OK to enter.
2. Press ◄/►to select the contents and press OK
to enter, then press ◄/►to view the instruction
pages. Press to return to the contents.
3. Press EXIT to exit.
Time access
You can access the time from digital channels
following the instructions below.
1. Press on the remote control, select System >
Timer > Clock > Auto synchronization and
press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select On and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Customising the input settings
You can name your connected sources according to
the type of device instead of the type of socket.
1. Press on the remote control, select System >
Input settings and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select a connector your equipment
is connected to and press OK/► to enter.
3. Press ▲/▼to select the type of device connected
to this connector and press OK to conrm.
4. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
After conguring, the selected source name will be
displayed after the name of the related connector
in the source list when pressing SOURCE on the
remote control or OK on the TV set.
Note: Not all models have OK button on the set.
Software update
Note: Do not switch off or unplug the TV until the
upgrade is completed.
Press on the remote control, select Support >
Software update and press OK/►to enter. You
have the following options to update the software.
-By USB: Enables you to install a new version
software from a USB stick. Insert the USB stick
in which a new version software is stored into a
USB socket of the set. Select By USB and press
OK/►to enter. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the process.
-By network: Enables you to download and install
the latest version software from the Internet.
Make sure to set up a wired or wireless network
connection rst then select By network and press
OK/►to enter. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the process.
Note: Keep successful network connection during
upgrade.
-By channel: Enables you to install the latest
version software if available from the broadcast.
Select By channel and press OK/►to enter.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
process.

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Changing to shop or home mode
1. Press on the remote control, select System >
Location and press OK/►to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select Home, Shop or Shop with
demo and press OK to conrm.
3. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Note: According to the regulation of European
Commission 2009/125/EC, in Home
mode, TV will be put into standby mode
automatically if there is no operation in
4 hours. This feature can be deactivated
in the System > Timer > Auto standby
menu.
T-Link
Use this function to search for CEC devices
connected to the HDMI sockets in your TV and enable
one-touch play and one-touch standby between CEC
devices.
Enabling or disabling T-Link
1. Press on the remote control, press ▲/▼to
select T-Link and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ◄/►to select On or Off and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press EXIT to close the menu.
Using one-touch play
With one-touch play, pressing the play button on (for
example) your DVD remote control starts playback
on your DVD device and automatically switches your
TV to the correct source, displaying DVD content.
Using system standby
With system standby, pressing the button on (for
example) your TV remote control switches your TV
and all connected HDMI devices to standby mode.
Note: The CEC functions depend on the
devices connected and it is possible
that some devices may not interoperate
correctly when connected to this TV. The
user manual or the manufacturer of the
problematic devices should be consulted
for further information.
Reset shop
Allows you to reset the TV to factory default settings.
1. Press on the remote control, select System >
Reset shop and press OK/► to enter.
2. Use the numeric buttons to enter the password.
3. Press ◄/►to select OK and press OK to
conrm.
4. The Initial setup menu appears. Follow the
instructions in the section Initial setup.
LED Indicator
Allows you to select the LED indicator on the TV
front panel to ash or not.
1. Press on the remote control, select System >
LED Indicator and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select Flashing, Normal or Off
and press OK to conrm.
3. Press EXIT or to close the menu.
Viewing pictures, playing music and
watching videos from a USB storage
device
Your TV is tted with USB connectors that enable
you to view pictures, listen to music or watch videos
stored on USB drives.
Supported le formats:
Picture JPG/JPEG, BMP, PNG
Music MP3
Video AVI, MPG, MPEG, TS
Notes:
-Some USB keys and USB products like
digital cameras or mobile phones are not fully
compatible with USB standard so they may not
work with the TV media player. Not all USB
keys or devices are compatible with the USB
function. Not all above formats are recognised.
The encoding formats of your les will
determine whether or not they can be played.
-Please use high speed (minimum 5MB/s read
transfer) USB drives.
When a USB device is connected, press on
the remote control to display the homepage, press
▲/▼/◄/►to select Media and press OK to enter.
Press ◄/►to select a USB drive in case you have
inserted two or more USB drives and press OK to
enter.
All
Use this function to display all supported files, if
available.
1. Press ▲/▼to select All, then press OK/► to
enter the main le content browser.
2. In the main le content browser, use ▲/▼/◄/►
to select a le or an inner le folder.
3. Select an inner le folder, press OK to enter a
sub le content browser.
4. Use ▲/▼/◄/► to select a le in either main or
sub le content browser. Press to display the
function menu in folder mode.
-Sort by: Sort folders and les by Name or
Date.
-Parser: You can select Recursive to display all
supported les from all sub le folders.

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5. Select a le and press OK to play.
6. Press to return to the previous interface.
Picture
Use this function to display pictures, if available.
1. Press ▲/▼to select Picture, then press OK/►
to enter the main le content browser.
2. Use ▲/▼/◄/►to select a picture in either main
or sub le content browser, press OK to watch,
and a slide show begins from the selected
picture.
3. Press ◄/►to display the previous or the next
picture, press ▼ to show the playlist, and
press OK to display the console.
4. Press to return to the previous interface.
Video
Use this function to watch videos, if available.
1. Press ▲/▼to select Video, then press OK/► to
enter the main le content browser.
2. Use ▲/▼/◄/►to select a video in either main
or sub le content browser, press OK to watch,
and automatic playback begins from the selected
video.
3. Press ◄/►to fast reverse or forward when the
focus is on the progress bar, press ▼ to show
the playlist, and press OK to pause or play
the video.
4. Press to display the video menu in the browser
mode. You can select different picture preset
settings, play modes and screen modes, etc.
5. Press to return to the previous interface.
Music
Use this function to play back music, if available.
1. Press ▲/▼to select Music, then press OK/► to
enter the main le content browser.
2. Use ▲/▼/◄/►to select a song in either main
or sub le content browser, press OK to play,
and automatic playback begins from the selected
song.
3. Press ◄/►to select different control buttons
shown at the bottom of the TV screen and press
OK to conrm. You can pause or play the song,
select the previous or the next song, select
different play modes, and show the playlist, etc.
When you move the focus onto the progress bar,
you can press ◄/►to fast reverse or forward.
4. Press to display the music menu in the browser
mode. You can select different sound preset
settings, and show the music info if available, etc.
You can also select Audio only to listen to the
music with the screen turned off. Any key press
will turn the screen on.
5. Press to return to the previous interface.
Using EPG (Electronic Programme
Guide)
EPG is an on-screen guide that displays scheduled
digital TV programmes. You can navigate, select,
view and record programmes.
1. Press GUIDE on the remote control, the Program
Guide menu will appear, which allows you to get
information about the current or next programme
playing on each channel. Navigate through
the different programmes using the ▲/▼/◄/►
buttons on the remote control.
2. Use the related buttons shown at the bottom of
the screen to view EPG.
-Prev day: Press to display EPG of the
previous day.
-Next day: Press to display EPG of the next
day.
-Filter: Programme guide lter for digital TV
programmes.
• Press to display the type list of the
programme.
• Navigate through the different types and
available subtypes using the ▲/▼/◄/►
buttons on the remote control.
• Select one or more types, which you want
to highlight from the Type list, press OK to
select or deselect. A checkmark will appear to
the left of the type when selected. When you
select a type, all its subtypes (if available) will
be selected accordingly.
• Also, you can select some desired subtypes (if
available) without selecting any type rst.
• Press to exit the type list.
• After ltering, all your desired digital TV
programmes will be highlighted.
-Schedule list: Press the yellow button to bring
up the Schedule list menu.
• Press the red button to add a schedule.
• Press the green buttton to delete a selected
schedule.
• Press OK to edit a selected schedule.
-Add schedule: Press the red button to add a
schedule into your schedule list.
• Channel number: use ◄/►to select the
desired channel.
• Start date: use the numeric buttons to set the
start date.
• Start time: use the numeric buttons to set the
start time.
• End time: use the numeric buttons to set the
end time.
• Schedule type: use ◄/►to select the
available schedule type.

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- Select Reminder to be reminded that you
can switch to the scheduled programme
when the time you have set comes.
- Select Record (if available) if you want to
start your scheduled recording when the
time you have set comes. When time is
out and you do not execute any operation,
scheduled recording will start automatically.
• Repeat type: use ◄/►to select different
repeat mode for the schedule.
• Press ▲/▼to select Add schedule, and
press OK to conrm.
3. Press GUIDE or EXIT to exit EPG.
MHL (Mobile High-Denition Link)
(* not available for some models)
You can use the following functions by connecting
the HDMI port identied with MHL on the TV and the
USB port of an MHL compatible mobile phone or
similar device with an MHL cable.
• Charge your mobile phones from the TV.
• Two-way remote operation between TV and mobile
phone.
• Video or audio output from your mobile phone.
Notes:
-These functions may not be available
depending on the connected equipment.
-If there is no more battery life left in the
connected device, charging will not start.
-To operate the mobile phone with the TV
remote control, you need to turn on the T-Link
function rst, then press and select T-Link >
Setup > Guide menu. Follow the virtual keypad
to do operations.
Connecting MHL compatible device
• Connect the MHL compatible device to the
HDMI port identied with MHL on the TV using
an MHL cable (not supplied), charging will start
automatically.
• When connecting an MHL compatible device to the
HDMI port identied with MHL on the TV, switch
the TV input source to the corresponding HDMI
input.
Note: Do not connect the MHL compatible device
to any ports other than the HDMI port
identied with MHL.
When using MHL
• Interoperability with MHL devices from other
manufacturers is not guaranteed.
• TCL does not provide any guarantee, therefore,
against operational failure such as that described
below when an MHL source is connected to the
TV.
- No picture or sound
- Some of the functions do not work by remote
operation from the TV
• If MHL does not work properly, also contact the
manufacturer of the source device for advice on its
use.
• Do not disconnect the power plug of the TV when
the TV is active and the MHL device is connected.
• Do not disconnect the power plug of the TV when
the TV is in standby mode and the MHL device is
connected.
Time Shift
Note: This Option is only available when Time Shift
is set to On: Press on the remote control, press
▲/▼ to select Settings> Channel> Time Shift,
press OK/► to enter and use ▲/▼ to set Time Shift
to On or Off.
Allows you to pause, fast forward and rewind live TV,
so you don’t have to miss any part of your favourite
programs. Before you use the function, connect
a USB drive to the TV rst. For the rst time, you
should complete the disk setup for the USB drive.
1. Press on the remote control and select Time
Shift, then press OK to conrm.
2. Follow the directions on the screen to do the disk
setup if you use time shift for the rst time.
3. After the disk setup is done, time shift will start,
and the time shift menu displays on the screen.
4. For later use, press and select Time Shift.
press OK to display the time shift menu and
operate according to the on-screen prompt.
5. Pressing Stop button stops the time shift and
exits.
- When the time shift menu disappears and
only the timing of the time shift remains on the
screen, you can press OK to call out the time
shift menu.
Notes:
-Before you plug the USB drive to TV, make
sure you have backed up the data on the drive
to avoid unforeseen malfunction and data loss.
-We recommend that you use a USB drive with
at least 1GB free space and a disk speed faster
than 5.0MB/sec.
-The bigger the USB drive free space for time
shift, the bigger the recording length.
Quick Access of Time Shift:
Insert a USB disk, press PLAY(►) on the remote
control, it will access Time Shift automatically.

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PVR (Personal Video Recorder)
Allows you to record your favourite TV programs.
Before you use the function, connect a USB drive to
the TV rst.
Note: The feature is available only in selected
products and, due to specic TV network limitations
and country technical requirements, might not
be available in product or place of installation.
Feature might also be blocked by TV network due
to copyright protection (HD content, recording
protection). Please use on the remote control to
check if the feature is available in your product.
1. Press on the remote control and select PVR.
2. Press OK/► to enter. It starts to record
automatically.
3. Press on the remote control and use
▲/▼/◄/► to adjust the recording duration.
4. Press OK to stop recording manually, the
recorded le will be saved. In normal operation,
the recording will stop automatically when the
recording duration expires.
5. In recording, the PVR mini pane will also show on
the screen to indicate the recording progress.
6. To watch the recorded program, exit PVR mode
rst and go to > TV > Media > All. Select the
folder PVR, then select the related record le.
Press OK to play. (It is the same if you record a
digital radio program).
Notes:
- This feature is available only for digital non
encrypted channels.
- Before you connect the USB drive to the TV,
make sure you have backed up the data in the
drive to avoid the loss of your important data due to
unforeseen malfunction.
- The bigger the USB drive free memory for the PVR
function, the bigger the recording length.
- If you want to change channel or signal source
during recording, store the recording data before
changing the channel or source.
- The TV cannot play les normally if the parameters
of the le exceed the limitations of the system, the
le format is not supported, the le is damaged, or
the le cannot be decoded.
- Do not disconnect the USB drive when the system
is reading a le or transmitting data, otherwise the
system or the drive may be damaged.
Netix settings
Netix provides on-demand movies and TV shows
delivered via the Internet. Netix is available in
certain countries.Unlimited membership is required.
More information can be found at www.netix.com
<http://www.netix.com/> .
Password in Parental Control
- The default password is 1234. You can change it
to a new one.
- The super password is 0423. If you forget your
code, enter the super password to override any
existing codes.

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Chapter 6 Network Operation
7. If you want to check the Internet connectivity,
press ▲/▼to select Connection test and press
OK/►.
Connecting to a wireless network
Your TV is equipped to be connected to your home
network wirelessly. To do that you need a wireless
router or modem.
1. Press on the remote control, select Network >
Internet connection and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select On and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press ▲/▼to select Interface and press OK/►
to enter.
4. Press ▲/▼to select Wireless and press OK to
conrm.
5. Press ▲/▼to select Wireless settings and
press OK/► to enter. You can set the wireless
network connection in 3 ways:
-a) Scan
• Press ▲/▼to select Scan and press OK/►
to enter. The TV will search all access points
within range. Access points found by the TV
will be displayed.
• Press ▲/▼to select an available access
point, then press OK/►to connect.
• Press to return to the Wireless settings
menu.
Note: If you select a protected access point,
you will have to enter the corresponding
password. Press OK on the remote control
to display the virtual keyboard to enable
you to enter the password.
- b) Manual
Press ▲/▼to select Manual and press OK/►
to enter. You will be prompted to enter the
correct SSID of an available wireless router to
set up the connection. Press to return to the
Wireless settings menu.
- c) Auto
If your AP (Access Point) supports WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can connect to
the network via PIN (Personal Identication
Number) or PBC (Push Button Conguration).
WPS will automatically congure the SSID and
WPA key in either mode.
Press ▲/▼to select Auto and press OK/►to
enter.
• PIN: Select PIN and press OK/►to enter.
Choose a random PIN code. Make sure
this code is installed on the AP. (For the
procedures, refer to your router manual.)
Network connection
You can set up your TV so that it can access the
Internet through your local area network (LAN) using
a wired or wireless connection.
Connecting to a wired network
You can connect your TV to your LAN using cable in
three ways:
• You can connect your TV to your LAN by
connecting the LAN port on your TV to an external
modem using a Cat 5 cable.
• You can connect your TV to your LAN by
connecting the LAN port on your TV to an IP
sharer, which is connected to an external modem.
Use Cat 5 cable for the connection.
• Depending on how your network is congured, you
may be able to connect your TV to your LAN by
connecting the LAN port on your TV directly to a
network wall outlet using a Cat 5 cable. Note that
the wall outlet is connected to a modem or router
elsewhere in your house.
1. Press on the remote control, select Network >
Internet connection and press OK/► to enter.
2. Press ▲/▼to select On and press OK to
conrm.
3. Press ▲/▼to select Interface and press OK/►
to enter.
4. Press ▲/▼to select Ethernet and press OK to
conrm.
5. Press ▲/▼to select IP settings and press
OK/► to enter. You can set Address type to
Auto or Manual.
- Select Auto if you want the TV to acquire and
enter the needed IP address automatically.
- Select Manual if you want to enter your IP
address manually, then:
• Press ▼ to go to the rst entry eld.
• Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default
gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS
values. Use the numeric buttons to enter
numbers and the ▲/▼/◄/►buttons to move
from one entry eld to another.
- Once IP setting is completed, press ▲/▼/◄/►
to select OK and press OK to conrm. The set
will try to connect to the network and inform
you about the result. Press to return to the
Network menu.
6. If you want to check the information on current
connection, such as Interface, Address type, IP
address, etc., press ▲/▼to select Information
and press OK/► to enter. Press to return to
the Network menu.