TCL LED TV Operation Manual
For use with models: 40S4800FS, 50S4800FS, 55S4800FS
Chapter 1: Introduction
Precautions
Read all of the instructions before operating the set. Keep these instructions well for future use.
- 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 fire, 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 qualified personnel.
- Do not touch the screen surface with fingers as this may scratch or mar the TV screen.
- Do not impact the TV screen with hard pressure as this may damage the TV screen severely.
- The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not use the set near damp, and cold areas. Protect the set from overheating.
- Keep the set away from direct sunlight.
- The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
- Do not use the set in dusty environments.
- Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
- Operating Humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
- Storage Temperature: -15°C to 45°C (5°F to 113°F)
- Storage Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
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.
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 cleaner 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. Wall mount not included.
Important Information
If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently 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.
Buttons on the TV
- PRO +/- (PROGRAM UP/DOWN) buttons: 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.
- VOL +/- (VOLUME UP/DOWN) buttons: Increases/Decreases the volume. In the menu system, they act like the right/left direction buttons on the remote and adjust menu controls.
- MENU [Menu Button]: Press [Menu Button] to bring up the NAV menu, select [Menu Button] to return to the previous menu.
- OK [OK Button]: Displays the signal source selection menu. In the menu system, confirms your selection or changes settings.
- [Power Button] (POWER): Turns the TV on mode. (Note: for some models, the [Power Button] turns the TV on or off.)
Note: The location and names of the function buttons and power button on the TV may vary according to TV model.
TV Controller
TV Controller is a multi directional button that helps navigate without remote control. For some models, there's only one TV button—TV Controller.
Note: The product colour and shape may vary according to TV model.
- Turns the TV on by pressing the Controller when the TV is in standby mode. In the menu system, press and release it within 2 seconds, it acts like [OK Button] on the remote to confirm your selection. Press and hold it for more than 2 seconds, it acts like [Back Button] on the remote, which makes you go back to the previous menu/interface.
- [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] (^ v): Scans up/down through the channel list. In the menu system, they act like the UP/DOWN direction buttons on the remote and adjusts menu controls.
- [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] (< >): Adjusts the volume by moving the Controller left and right. In the menu system, they act like the RIGHT/LEFT direction buttons on the remote and adjusts menu controls.
- NAV menu: To view and use the NAV menu, press and release the TV Controller when the power is on; to close the NAV menu, press and release it again. When NAV menu is visible, you can highlight the shortcuts by moving the Controller [Up/Down/Left/Right], and press the Controller to enter, and then operate according to the on-screen display.
[Diagram: A simplified representation of a TV screen showing navigation options and a separate image of the TV Controller button.]
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.
- RJ45: This socket can be used to connect to external modem or network access equipment.
- SPDIF socket (output): This socket can be used to connect a compatible digital audio receiver.
- HDMI1/HDMI2/HDMI3 socket (input): The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) socket lets you connect a device, such as a Blu-ray player, with a HDMI output for best picture quality. It also provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable.
- USB 2.0 socket (input): This socket can be used to connect a USB device.
- ANTENNA IN socket (input): This socket can be used to connect the outside aerial (including the analog signal and the digital signal).
- 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 socket provides composite video connection.
- VGA IN socket (input): This socket can be used to connect a computer. Note: VGA IN shares the same audio sockets with AV IN.
- AUDIO OUT adapter socket (output): Use an RCA audio cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver.
- AC IN~ socket (input): This socket can be used to connect an AC supply.
Remote Control Functions
- [Power Button] (On/Standby button): Turns the TV on or standby.
- TEXT: Teletext.
- SUBTITLE: Press to display the Subtitle Language menu.
- LIST: Press to select the Channel List.
- 0-9 (numeric buttons): Enters channel numbers. Enters a letter, a digit or a symbol in some functions.
- SOURCE: Brings up the signal source selection menu.
- VOL +/- (VOLUME UP/DOWN): Increases or decreases the TV's volume.
- [Mute Button] (MUTE): Reduces the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume.
- CH +/- (CHANNEL UP/DOWN): Scans up or down through the current channel list.
- MENU [Menu Button]: Brings up the main menu or press to return to the previous menu.
- [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons]: Highlights different items in the menu system and adjusts the menu controls.
- Smart TV: Goes to the smart TV homepage.
- YouTube: Goes to the YouTube homepage.
- NETFLIX: Goes to the NETFLIX homepage.
- ZOOM -/+: Selects the desired screen mode.
- OK [OK Button]: When in the menu system, confirms your selection or changes settings.
- EXIT: Returns to the previous channel in TV mode. Exits the menu system.
- INFO: Displays the status information of the current program or source.
- OPTION: Shortcut to Freeze Off, PVR DISK, PVR and Football Mode on.
- SLEEP: Repeatedly press to set the sleep timer from 10 to 240 minutes. To cancel the sleep timer, press Sleep until "Off" appears.
- GUIDE: Toggles the electronic program guide between on and off.
- FAV [Favorite Button]: Sets the favourite channel.
- Colored buttons (Red/Green/Yellow/Blue): Selects tasks.
- Yellow button: In DTV mode, Turns on or off the audio description function.
- Lang: In DTV mode, press to select audio language. In USB mode, Press to select sound track mode.
- P.MODE: Selects picture mode.
- S.MODE: Selects sound effect.
- [Previous Button] (◄): Goes to the previous chapter.
- [Stop Button] (■): Stops viewing.
- [Play/Pause Button] (►/||): Starts, pauses or resumes viewing.
- [Next Button] (►): Goes to the next chapter.
- [Fast Forward Button] (►►): Searches forward.
- [Rewind Button] (◄◄): Searches backward.
Note: The above six buttons can be used for playing music, pictures and videos in the USB menu.
Chapter 2: Connections 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.
- Insert two AAA batteries in the remote control.Precautions on using batteries:
- Only use the battery types specified.
- 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, fire or the like, throw them in a fire, 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.
- 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 figures are for reference only, the location of power socket of the television may differ depending on the model.
- 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 fitted. Note: If you want to receive the signal from your cable or cable box, please connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE IN socket at the back of the TV set, On certain models only.
- 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 [Power 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 [Power Button] on the remote control. The TV set remains powered up, but with low energy consumption.
- To switch off the TV set, unplug the mains socket from the mains outlet.
Network Connection
To access the Internet, you must subscribe to high speed broadband Internet service with your Internet service provider (ISP).
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 your home wireless network.
Note: Instructions below 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 configuration. If you have any questions about your home network, please refer to your ISP. To connect to a wired network: [Diagram: A TV set connected via an Ethernet cable to a router, which is connected to a modem, and then to the Internet.] To connect to a wireless network: [Diagram: A TV set connected wirelessly to a Wireless Router.]Connecting to a wired network
Connecting to a wireless network
Network Configuration
After you connect your home network to the TV, follow the steps below to configure the network settings of your TV. Your TV set supports both wired and wireless network connection. DHCP: In DHCP mode, your TV set will get IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS automatically. Press [OK Button] to start. MAC Address: Press [OK Button] to see the MAC address of your TV set. Then press [Menu Button] to return or press [Exit Button] to exit the menu. In wireless menu, press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to turn wireless network on or off. WIFI NETWORKS: After Wi-Fi Network is set to On, press [OK Button] to start searching for all available wireless networks. This may take a few seconds. After the searching is complete, select an accessible WIFI network to connect. For some WIFI network, you need to input the right password to access. Select Password and press [OK Button], then press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons]. A virtual keyboard appears. Input the password, and then press [OK Button] to connect. MAC Address: Press [OK Button] to see the MAC address of your TV set. Then press [Menu Button] to return or press [Exit Button] to exit menu.Wired Network
Wireless Network
Initial Setup
Initial setup involves selecting all the settings required to be able to search for and store all the channels you can receive. Make sure that the television is switched on and follow all the steps in turn specified hereafter.
- The first time you switch the set on, the Initial Setup menu appears. Press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select your language and press [OK Button] to enter the next step. [Screenshot: TV screen showing language selection options: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Russian, Arabian.]
- Select your location: Home or Shop, and press [OK Button] to enter the next step. [Screenshot: TV screen showing location selection: Home, Shop.]
- Select the tuning type, and press [OK Button] to enter the next step. [Screenshot: TV screen showing DVB Tuning Type selection: DVB-T.]
- Press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select Country and press [OK Button] to start the search automatically. All available TV programmes will be searched. This operation takes a few minutes. The display shows the progress of the search and the number of programmes found. [Screenshot: TV screen showing country selection and channel tuning progress.]
Note: To prevent the channel setup process from being interrupted, wait for the message indicating that the setup is complete.
- During the setup, user can follow the hint available at the bottom of the screen to return to the last step by pressing [Menu Button], or press [Exit Button] to interrupt the search halfway.
- After the initial setup is complete, the channels are arranged in a preset order. If you wish to skip channels, or organize channels, select Channel Edit and press [OK Button] to enter.
Chapter 3: Homepage
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.
- Press Smart TV to display the home page.
- Press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select icons from the screen list.
- Press [OK Button] to enter each option.
- To exit the menu, press [Exit Button].
⚠️ WARNING:
- Configure 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.
- Unsupported fonts within the provider's content will not display normally.
- Depending on your country's regulations, some applications may have limited service or not be supported.
Using Homepage - System
Note: The actual screen may differ from the image below.
[Screenshot: TV screen showing the System homepage with icons for System, Multimedia, DTV, Preference, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, AV, ATV, PC. Status indicators for Notifications and Network Status are visible.]
System / App / GoLive: Use [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to focus on each item.
Multimedia: You can enjoy picture/music/video content via USB devices. For details, refer to Multimedia on page 15. Note: For the function of Multimedia, first the TV set should be equipped with a USB storage device (mobile hard disk, U-disk, etc.).
Source: Press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select the signal source from DTV, ATV, PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, and AV. Note: The available source may differ depending on the model.
Preference: Contains all of the necessary configurations to customize your TV settings. For details, refer to Chapter 4: System Settings Menu.
Using Homepage - Application
Note: The actual screen may differ from the image below.
[Screenshot: TV screen showing the Application homepage with icons for Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, Wireless Display, Opera TV Store, Opera TV Browser, YouTube, Picasa, GoLive. Status indicators for Notifications and Network Status are visible.]
System / App / GoLive: Use [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to focus on each item.
- Netflix: With a Netflix unlimited membership, you can instantly watch TV episodes & movies streamed over the Internet from Netflix right to your TV. Note: Netflix is available in certain countries. Unlimited membership required. More information at www.netflix.com.
- Facebook: TV client of Facebook social networking application. After clicking the icon to enter the application, users can browse contents and communicate online via the TV.
- Twitter: Twitter is a social networking and micro-blogging site. Via TV Twitter client, you can interact with friends by posting and updating blogs, and by following others' blogs.
- Wireless Display: You can use the screen mirroring function and enjoy sharing the content of your device (computer, smart phone, pad, etc.) on the large screen and high definition TV.
- Opera TV Store: A one-stop shop for a collection of web apps displayed in a layout optimized for wild screen television.
- Opera TV Browser: TV browser specially developed by Opera for smart TV. It enables users to browse the Internet on the TV and via set-top boxes while watching programmes.
- YouTube: The world's most popular online video-sharing site. After you click the icon and enter the site, you can enjoy a variety of videos.
- Picasa: Picasa is a software to search, edit and manage photos.
- GoLive: GoLive is an international video entertainment platform that delivers a diverse selection of content from all over the world to virtually any connected TV, phone, tablet, or box.
Notes:
- The pre-installed apps or items cannot be deleted. And the apps (regardless of order) listed in the above figure may differ from actual product. For some models, certain apps are not available.
- You may need a webcam to achieve some of the above functions. Webcam is not a standard accessory, you may need to buy separately. Some external devices like webcam, smart phone, game handle and external wireless adapter may not be supported.
Using Homepage - GoLive
Note: The actual screen may differ from the image below.
[Screenshot: TV screen showing the GoLive interface with categories like Movie, News, Sports, Music, Variety, and recommendations.]
System / App / GoLive: Use [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to focus on each item.
GoLive is a revolutionary international video entertainment platform that delivers a diverse selection of content from all over the world to virtually any connected TV, phone, tablet, or box. Our unique technology ensures an optimized viewing experience that is adapted to suit a range of Internet speeds, broadcasting high-quality streams of the programmes and events you want on whatever device you choose, whichever country you're in.
Multimedia
Your TV is fitted with a USB socket that enables you to view photos, listen to music or watch videos stored on a USB storage device.
Support file formats: Picture: JPG/JPEG, Music: MP3, Video coding format: H.264 / MPEG 4 / MPEG 2 / MPEG 1
Note: Some USB keys and USB products like digital cameras or mobile phones are not fully compatible with USB 2.0 standard so it may not work with the TV multimedia player.
- Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/ or movie files to the USB port on the back or side panel of the TV.
- Press Smart TV, press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select Multimedia and then press [OK Button]. Or press USB on the remote control.
The Multimedia menu contains four submenus: My Movie, My Music, My Picture, and My Browser. My Browser shows all files, including movies, music and pictures available in your connected USB device. Select Multimedia > My Browser, and press [OK Button] to confirm. Press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select folders or files. Press [OK Button] to confirm. Press [Exit Button] to return to the previous menu.My Movie
My Music
My Picture
My Browser
Chapter 4: System Settings Menu
This section explores the system settings menu of your TV. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. Please note that some function might be unavailable in certain input source. To access the menu system:
- Press Smart TV, press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select Preference and then press [OK Button] to display the main menu. Or, after you enter an input source, press [Menu Button] on remote control to display the main menu.
- Press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select CHANNEL, PICTURE, SOUND, TIME, OPTION, LOCK, then press [OK Button] to enter the submenu.
- In the submenu, press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select menu options, press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to set functions or change values, press [OK Button] to open the corresponding submenu or activate a setting.
- To return the previous menu, press [Menu Button]. To close the menu, press [Exit Button].
Note: 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. [Screenshot: TV screen showing the Channel menu with options: Auto Tuning, DTV Manual Tuning, ATV Manual Tuning, Country, Bandwidth Switch, Program Edit, Signal Information, Software Update (OAD).] The CHANNEL menu allows you to select all the settings required to be able to search for and store all the channels you can receive. You also may edit those channels. The options are as follows: Note: When ATV is selected, only analogue channels will be searched for, and the original analogue channels will be overwritten. The same applies to DTV and ATV + DTV. This allows you scan for digital channels from a specific frequency range you select. This allows you scan, fine tune and store analogue channels manually. Operations are similar to that of DTV Manual Tuning. This option shows the state for DTV tuning, the country showed varies according to the country you select in Auto Tuning and DTV Manual Tuning. This allows you to switch between different bandwidths, if available, for DTV tuning. The availability and adjustability of this option varies according to the country you select for DTV tuning. For some countries, this option is not available; and for some conutries, this opiton is not adjustable. Note: Only ATV channels can be renamed. Press [OK Button] to display the signal information on current digital channel, such as signal strength, frequency (KHz), etc. OAD (Over the Air Download) enables you to download the most current software through the air. When set to On, the TV will automatically download the most current software if available. To disable this function, select Off. [Screenshot: TV screen showing the Picture menu with options: Picture Mode Normal, Color Temperature, Aspect Ratio, Noise Reduction, Dynamic Contrast, Screen.] The PICTURE menu allows you to adjust each option to obtain the best picture setting according to your preference, the type of programme of you are watching and the ambient lighting. The options are as follows: Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to scroll through the picture mode options: Vivid, Normal, Mild and User. Note: Only when Picture Mode is set to User will the following five picture options be available. Adjusts the colour temperature of the picture. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to scroll through the colour temperature options: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colours; Warm for a more red palette of picture colours; Normal is between the two. Note: For some models, this option is not available. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to scroll through the aspect ratio options: Auto, 4:3, 16:9, Just Scan. Note: Just scan mode is for HDMI and PC source modes. Improves the quality of the picture in case of poor reception. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to toggle among Off, Low, Middle, High, and Auto. Note: This option is available in DTV, ATV, AV and HDMI modes. Turns on this option to adjust the contrast automatically. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select On or Off. Adjusts the picture in PC mode. You can adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, size and phase. [Screenshot: TV screen showing the Sound menu with options: Sound Mode Normal, Audio Language, Balance, Surround Sound, Audio Type, AD Switch, SPDIF Mode.] The SOUND menu allows you to adjust each option for your listening pleasure. The options are as follows: Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select among Normal, Music, Movie, News, and User. Note: When Sound Mode is set to User, five more sound options (120 Hz, 500 Hz, 1.5 KHz, 5 KHz, and 10 KHz) will be available, which enable you to adjust the frequency levels desired. Press [OK Button] to enter, press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select Primary or Secondary, and then press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select your desired audio language. Note: This option is only available for digital channels. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to balance the volume between the left and right speakers. Set to "50" in the normal condition. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select the simulated surround sound feature to be Off or Surround. Press [OK Button] to select the sound type mode to be Visual Impaired or Normal. Note: This option is only available for digital channels. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select the audio description (AD) to be On or Off. When set to On, you can press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select AD Volume, and then press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to adjust the volume for audio description. Note: This option is only available when Audio Type is set to Visual Impaired. This option controls the type of audio stream sent to the SPDIF socket. Press [OK Button] to select PCM if the audio device connected to the SPDIF socket is only compatible with linear PCM signal. Otherwise, select Auto. [Screenshot: TV screen showing the Time menu with options: Auto Sync On, Clock 03:47, Off Time, Sleep Timer, Time Zone.] The TIME menu allows you to set the sleep time and turn off time. Note: The TV is set by default to turn off after 15 minutes if no signal is being displayed on the screen. Press [OK Button] to select On or Off. If On is selected, the TV will get the date and time automatically from DTV signals, and the Clock option is not available. If you select Off, you should manually set the Clock. Note: If Off is selected, the time set in Clock option will not be memorized when turning on the TV next time, and the TV's time will start from the default. Sets the current time. Press [OK Button] to access the interface for setting clock, and then enter the current date or time by pressing [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons]. Note: This option is only available when Auto Sync is set to Off. Sets a specific time at which the TV automatically turns off. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select the repeat mode among Off, Once, or Every Day. If you select Once or Every Day, you should set a time when the TV automatically switches off at Minute and Hour options by pressing [Up/Down Arrow Buttons]. Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically goes into standby mode. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select among Off, 10 min, 20 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 180 min, 240 min. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select your time zone. Note: This option is only available when Auto Sync is set to On. [Screenshot: TV screen showing the Option menu with options: OSD Language English, Location, Subtitle Hearing Impaired, Subtitle Language, PVR File System, Network Configuration, Restore Factory Default, Software Update.] The OPTION menu allows you to set some special functions of the TV. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select the on-screen display language. Press [OK Button] to select Home or Shop. Press [OK Button] to select On or Off. Note: This option is only available for digital channels. Press [OK Button] to enter, press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select Primary or Secondary, and then press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select your preferred subtitle language. Note: This option is only available for digital channels. This option is used to configure the PVR file system. You can set the time shift size, format a disk, check the speed and the remaining bytes and seconds, and set the start and end padding time. For details of how to use the PVR function, see PVR Function on page 20. Note: This option is only available for digital channels. Press [OK Button] to enter, press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select Wired Network or Wi-Fi Network, and then press [OK Button] to enter. (For details, please refer to the above descriptions of Network Configuration on page 10.) Press [OK Button] to enter. Select Yes and press [OK Button] to restore all the settings to factory defaults, or select No and press [OK Button] to return to the previous menu. Note: If you have set Lock System to On, and you have to enter the password by using the numeric buttons. You can check the software version and update the software by USB or by network. [Screenshot: TV screen showing the Lock menu with options: Lock system Off, Set Password, Block Program, Parental Guidance.] The LOCK menu allows you to effectively stop anyone without the correct password from watching TV. Note: You must enter the password before entering the Lock menu. Use the numeric buttons to enter the default password "0000", and then press [OK Button] select On or Off. Notes: This option allows you to change the password. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press the numeric buttons to enter the old password and then the new password twice. This option allows you to lock a certain TV channel. Press [OK Button] to enter, and then press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select a certain TV channel you want to lock, and then press the red button. To unlock, use the same operation. This option allows you to block TV programmes by limiting the age. If the age limit of a programme exceeds the age set, the system password must be entered before watching the programme. Options include Off, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Note: This option is only available for digital channels.Channel
Auto Tuning
DTV Manual Tuning
ATV Manual Tuning
Country
Bandwidth Switch
Program Edit
Signal Information
Software Update (OAD)
Picture
Picture Mode
Color Temperature
Aspect Ratio
Noise Reduction
Dynamic Contrast
Screen
Sound
Sound Mode
Audio Language
Balance
Surround Sound
Audio Type
AD Switch
SPDIF Mode
Time
Auto Sync
Clock
Off Time
Sleep Timer
Time Zone
Option
OSD Language
Location
Subtitle Hearing Impaired
Subtitle Language
PVR File System
Network Configuration
Restore Factory Default
Software Update
Lock
Lock System
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Chapter 5: Special Function
PVR
PVR (Personal Video Recorder) allows you to record your favourite TV programmes. The time shift function is integrated with the PVR function, and it allows you to pause, fast forward and rewind live TV, so you don't have to miss any part of your favourite programmes. Before you use PVR, connect a USB drive to the TV first.
Note: The feature is available only in selected products and, due to specific 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 OPTION on the remote control to check if the feature is available in your product.
- Press OPTION on the remote control and select PVR.
- Press [OK Button] to enter. The recording automatically starts.
- A mini panel (for you to control recording) appears at the bottom of the screen at first. While recording, the panel also indicates the recording progress and the percentage of free memory on the USB drive. It disappears seconds after the recording starts. To bring it up again, press [OK Button] or the red button.
- During the recording, you can turn off the TV, and the recording goes on in the standby mode. The indicator on the TV flashes.
The record file is put into a PVR folder in Multimedia > My Movie and named after the channel number.
- To stop the recording, press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to highlight Stop and press [OK Button] to confirm. A dialog box appears in upper middle of screen. Press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select YES and press [OK Button] to stop recording; in normal operation, the recording will stop automatically when the recording duration expires.
- To watch the recorded programme, press USB or go to Smart TV> System > Multimedia, select My Browser > -MTSPVR, and then select the related record file. Press [OK Button] to play. (It is the same if you record a digital radio programme).
Time Shift
While you are recording, you can view the recording from the start, from a specific time point, or from time point A to time point B. You can also fast forward or rewind the recording, or play the recording in slow motion.
- Press OPTION on the remote control and select PVR.
- Press [OK Button] to enter. A mini panel appears at the bottom of the screen. Press [OK Button] or the red button to show or hide the panel.
- Press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select Play and then press [OK Button] to play the recording from where it starts and enter the time shift mode, and the original recording goes on in the background.
- Press:
- [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select Play and then press [OK Button] to set a time shift start point. And Play changes to Play A. To set a time shift stop point, press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select Play A and then press [OK Button]. And Play A changes to Play A-B. Press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select Play A-B and then press [OK Button] to play the recording from where the time shift start point to the stop point.
- [Fast Forward Button] to select SlowMotion and then press [OK Button] to play the recording in slow speed.
- [Rewind Button] to select TimePlay and then press [OK Button]. A dialog box appears in upper middle of screen. Press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select a specific time point from where to play the recording and press [OK Button].
- Press [Stop Button] to select Stop and press [OK Button] to exit time shift.
Notes:
- The PVR function is only available 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.
- 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's free memory is for the PVR function, the longer the recording length will be.
- If you want to change channel or signal source during recording, store the recording data first.
- The TV cannot play files normally if the parameters of the file exceed the limitations of the system, the file format is not supported, the file is damaged, or the file cannot be decoded.
- Do not disconnect the USB drive when the system is reading a file or transmitting data, otherwise the system or the drive may be damaged.
EPG
EPG (Electronic programme guide) is an on-screen guide that displays the program information of all searched digital channels. Note: The feature is only available for digital channels. Program information is only available after channel scan is implemented.
- Press GUIDE on the remote control.
- After entering the EPG interface, press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select PROGRAMME GUIDE (on top of the screen) to sort the programme information by time or by channel.
- If you sort the programme information by time, press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to select the time (right below PROGRAMME GUIDE) and then press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to toggle among the programme information of the current date and the upcoming 7 days.
- If you sort the programme information by channel, press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select the channel (right below PROGRAMME GUIDE) and then press [Up/Down Arrow Buttons] to toggle among the programme information of different channels.
- Press:
- the red button, and press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select the channel and set the start time and end time to schedule a recording. You can also set the record mode. Press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select Mode and press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select Once, Every Day or Weekly. Once a schedule is set, the TV will automatically switches to the selected channel and start recording at the time set. If the TV is in standby mode, the TV will automatically turns on and then off a few seconds ahead of the schedule and then start recording at the standby mode. The indicator on the TV flashes until the recording ends. Note: Before you use the schedule recording function, connect a USB drive to the TV first. For details of how to control the recording, see PVR on page 20.
- the green button to display detailed program information, if any.
- the yellow button to display the schedule list.
- the blue button, and press [Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select the channel and set the time for a reminder. You can also set the reminder mode. Press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select Mode and press [Left/Right Arrow Buttons] to select Once, Every Day or Weekly. Once a reminder is set, the TV will automatically switches to the selected channel at the time set. If the TV is in standby mode, the TV will automatically turns on and switches to selected channel.
Chapter 6: Other Information
Problems & Solutions
Note: Problems & solutions 1 to 3 are for the TV models which have network functions, so users of non-connected TV models can disregard them.
- Fail to link to the network.
- Check if your TV is connected with the network;
- Reboot your TV;
- Consult your internet service provider, to confirm if access of your router is supported. Refer to the operation manual of your router, and activate its DHCP function after linking the network to your TV.
- Make sure your TV is connected to a router, and make sure your router is powered on. Check that your router/modem has an internet connection, and that your Ethernet cables/wireless connection is OK.
- Test your connection with a computer to make sure it is OK. Should the problem persist, contact customer service.
- The video could not be played smoothly.
- Videos from your USB flash drive: It may result from data transmission, or its code flow is far beyond the supported formats of this TV set.
- Videos downloaded from internet, or online videos:
- a. It may be caused by the lower bandwidth of your network. A high network speed is required to handle online videos.
- b. Peak internet usage times may affect the bandwidth.
- c. Check if any other computers on the same network are also operating, as they may be using up bandwidth. Especially if they are downloading or displaying on-line videos.
- When two mobile hard disks are connected with the TV at the same time, they will not be recognized some times.
- All mobile hard disks consume a lot of power, which may result in power supply problems. We recommend inserting only one hard disk, or a low power consumption mobile hard disk.
- The video from a mobile hard disk (USB) is playing with no sound.
- The audio format of the video in your mobile hard disk is not supported by the TV player.
- Some videos fail to play.
- The formats of the videos may not be supported by the TV, especially videos shot by certain kinds of cameras, generally with their private protocol of formats, which are not compatible with your TV.
- Video stops playing midway.
- Mistakes may occur when videos are copied or compressed, so they may automatically stop playing during playback.
- What should I pay attention to, when I do SW updating?
- No power cuts when SW updating;
- Avoid any operations with your remote control when SW updating;
- Depending on your internet connection speed, the software updating process may take some time.
- There are no distinct changes of TV interface after SW updating.
- Under certain conditions, SW updating may not only update or add new functions but also improve the performance of the TV set, without distinct changes of interface. Also, there may be no changes to the user interface at all.
- What should I do when SW updating process stops due to a sudden power-off?
- If you do SW updating by USB, do not pluck the USB from your TV, and restart your TV to continue SW updating; If you do SW updating by Network, also restart your TV and check if it is well functioned.
- With a USB device being inserted into the TV in advance, I am prompted that no USB devices are detected after I access Multimedia, why?
- There may be something wrong with your mobile hard disk(s), damaged or with low voltage. You could increase power supply by inserting the two plugs on one end on the USB wire into TV's USB port simultaneously.
- External device cannot be recognized.
- Some external devices (e.g. webcam, smart phone, tablet, game handle, and external wireless adapter) may not be compatible with the TV and cannot be supported for certain functions (nScreen, wireless display, gesture control, face recognition, if any). Please try a similar device. If it does not work, contact your local dealer.
Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. It is usually caused by local interference, such as cars, daylight lamps and hair driers. Adjust the antenna to minimize the interference. Perhaps the TV cannot recognize the resolution set by the PC. Suggest to change to the best resolution or other standard resolutions of the Windows system. If the antenna is located in the fringe area of a television signal where the signal is weak, the picture may be marred by dots. When the signal is extremely weak, it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the reception. Black spots or horizontal streaks appear, or the picture flutters or drifts. This is usually caused by interference from car ignition system, neon lamps, electric drills, or other electrical appliance. Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path, the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills, or other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve the reception. This interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some case, loss of contrast in the picture. Find out and remove the radio interference source.No picture, no sound
No colour
Remote control does not work
No picture, normal sound
Normal picture, no sound
Unorderly ripples on the picture
Blank screen in VGA mode
Snowy dots and interference
Ignition
Ghost
Radio frequency interference
* To bring you better visual experience, please remove all labels from TV front panel and screen before use.
* Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice.
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