Kogan 65" Mini-LED QLED 4K Smart AI Google TV

User Guide

Safety and Warnings

Thank you for buying this Kogan product. Please read all safety instructions before using your TV.

Stability Hazard

The television set may fall, causing serious personal injury or death.

CAUTION: Connecting the power cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.

Operating Temperature: 5°C to 45°C

Operating Humidity: ≤80%

Storage Temperature: -15°C to 45°C

Storage Humidity: ≤90%

Symbols and Warnings

RECYCLING

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

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.

Components

A: Kogan 65" Mini-LED QLED 4K Smart AI Google TV

B: Remote control

C: Stand (x2)

D: M6 x 20 mm screw (x2)

E: AAA battery (x2)

F: Quick-start guide

G: Warranty card

NOT INCLUDED: Phillips head screwdriver, antenna cable, broadband internet connection.

Product Overview

1: HDR 4K LED display screen

2: Remote sensor / Standby light

3: Inputs/Ports

4: Power button

Inputs

Input Type Description
Audio in Stereo (2.0) audio input.
Composite video in Usually paired with stereo audio inputs (red and white cables), the single-wire composite cable provides video signal.
Component video in Three cables ("Y" "Pb" and "Pr") provide a higher quality connection than the single-wire composite cable ("Y") commonly used to hook up earlier AV equipment.
HDMI Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI port on the TV and the HDMI port on the DVD player/Set-Top Box. Ports marked 'ARC' also support Audio Return Channel.
USB 2.0 USB storage devices can be inserted to record and pause live TV in PVR mode, or to watch media files stored on device in media mode.
VGA Connect to a desktop or laptop computer.
ANT For free-to-air TV, use an antenna cable (not supplied) to connect to a working antenna, either via an antenna wall socket, or directly.
LAN For a wired internet connection via a broadband modem or router, connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port.
Digital audio out (optical) Audio out for digital audio devices. Port and cable may look different depending on an optical or coaxial input. Please use the cable appropriate for your device.
Digital audio out (coaxial) Audio out for digital audio devices. Port and cable may look different depending on an optical or coaxial input. Please use the cable appropriate for your device.
3.5mm audio out Line audio out port for use with headphones, amplifier, soundbar or any other audio device via an AUX cable (not supplied).

This is a general guide to inputs and ports, your TV may not feature all of the above.

Assembly and Installation

Before you get started

Spread cushioning flat to lay the TV on. This will help to prevent damage.

1. Stand assembly

  1. Attach stands to base of TV, ensuring 'L' and 'R' markings on the TV and stands match.
  2. Insert one 20mm screws for each stand and use Phillips head screwdriver (not supplied) to tighten.

2. Connect to antenna

  1. Connect an antenna cable (not supplied) via the 'ANT' input port at the back of the TV.
  2. Ensure the antenna cable is also connected to a working antenna, either via an antenna wall socket in your home, or directly.

Using Remote Control / Power Button

3. Remote control assembly

  1. Open the battery compartment cover on the back side.
  2. Insert two 1.5V AAA size batteries, making sure to match the polarity markings (+ / -) of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
  3. Replace battery compartment cover.

Please use Lithium AAA Batteries for the Remote

4. Using remote control without Bluetooth

Your Android TV remote control has Bluetooth capability, but until this is paired with your TV, you will need to ensure the distance between the remote control and the TV is no greater than 8 metres, at an angle of no more than 30 degrees on either side (4a).

Point the remote towards the sensor at the front of the TV (this may differ from the illustration).

TIPS: Do not block the path between the sensor and the remote control.

5. Turning TV on

  1. Plug the power cord into a suitable power outlet. The standby will display a light, showing that the TV is receiving power.
  2. Press the POWER (⏻) button (on your remote or at the bottom of the TV) to turn the TV on.
  3. The standby light will turn off when the TV is on.

TURNING TV OFF

Press the POWER (⏻) button on the remote control to enter standby mode.

To power down the TV completely, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of time. If you will not use the TV for a long time, it is recommended to unplug the set from both the power outlet and aerial.

Remote Control Overview

1. Power: Press to enter or exit standby mode

2. Source: Displays the list of input source channels.

3. Number buttons: Select channels or input passwords.

4. Quick Menu: Display TV options with optional, adjustable settings.

5. SUBT: Subtitles to select subtitles.

6. Account: Switch account.

7. Google Assistant: Launch the built-in virtual assistant for voice commands.

8. ^ / v / < / > Direction buttons: Navigate menus and settings.

9. Dashboard: Contains user account, settings page, input source list, weather panel, image settings, notifications, etc.

10. ← Back: To the previous menu.

11. OK: Enter select the current item or confirm selection, display Channel list in DTV mode.

12. Home: Access the home page.

13. Electronic Program Guide: DTV mode.

14. Mute (?): Toggle sound on/off.

15. Volume (+/-): Adjust the volume up or down.

16. Program (P): Scroll channels.

17. NETFLIX: Open app homepage.

18. Prime Video: Open app homepage.

19. YouTube: Open app homepage.

20. Apps: Show all installed apps.

21. Free hotkey: Customize as app shortcuts or system function shortcuts.

22. USB: Press to switch to the USB source.

23. Teletext: Show/hide Teletext (Teletext not available in Australia or New Zealand).

24. Record in DTV mode (Reserved buttons).

25. INFO: Display the current program information.

26. I/II Audio: Select available languages and audio channels.

27. Colour buttons: Navigational use within apps.

First Time Setup

When turning the TV on for the first time, the Welcome screen will appear. Use the ^, v, and OK buttons to navigate the following options:

Language

Select your menu language.

Select TV mode

The 'Home' mode is optimized for efficient usage for home use. The 'Retail' mode is optimized for store Demo with fixed settings.

NOTE: Recommend watching TV in HOME mode.

Select Wi-Fi network

Your Google TV will automatically scan for wireless networks nearby. Ensure the TV is within range of your wireless modem or router, and have your password handy. Follow the prompts to input your password and connect your TV to your selected network. If you'd prefer to connect an Ethernet cable to connect to the internet, simply insert the cable (not supplied) to the 'LAN' input port at the back of the TV (6b), next page), and ensure that it is correctly connected to the internet.

Use your Google Account

In your Google Account you get: Movies and TV, shows from your favorite streaming apps. Personalized recommendations, Google Assistant. Search and control your TV with your voice, live TV, External devices, Basic TV can also be set directly.

Terms of Service

By accepting the Google Terms of Service to improve the product experience, Select "Accept" to proceed with this condition.

Search across all your TV apps

Allow it to share your requests with your TV's apps. Without this permission, Google Assistant may not be able to find all the content from your TV's apps.

Region or Country select

Use A, V buttons to select your region or country, then press [ok] to confirm.

Remote & accessories

Your Google TV remote control has Bluetooth capabilities. Follow the onscreen prompts to pair the remote with the TV. This will allow you to use voice commands with your remote via the Google Assistant button.

First Time Setup (cont'd)

Following these options, the Channel Scan screen will appear. Ensure you have an antenna cable connected to the 'ANT' input port at the back of the TV (6b).

The auto tuning function will search for and save all available free-to-air TV channels. After confirming your settings, the process will automatically begin. The number of searched channels will be displayed on the screen.

1 Dashboard: Contains user account, settings page, input source list, weather panel, image settings, notifications, etc.

2 Text search: Enter text manually to search TV apps.

3 For you: Displays Application recommendation, new episodes of the daily courtroom spin-off resume, Top picks for you, Your apps.

4 Live: The content of the TV channel recommended by Google.

5 Notification: Advertising, New Arrivals, Warnings and Legal Statements, and System Messages.

6 Apps: Access the App Centre to display all installed apps. Free-to-air channels can be accessed under the "Live TV" option.

7 Library: View records, manage watch list.

Note: The layout and functions of the home page will change dynamically with the version of the launcher. All pictures in the user manual start guide are for reference only.

Basic Operation

Selecting channels

There are two ways to select channel:

  1. Using number buttons followed by the OK button on the remote control to select channel directly.
    To select channel 5, press: 5.
    To select channel 21, press: 2 → 1 in quick succession.
  2. Using ^ / v buttons on the remote control or on your TV to select channel. When you press the ^ / v buttons, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has saved, but will not see channels that were either not saved, or manually erased.

Volume adjustment and mute setup

Press +/- buttons on the remote control or the TV to adjust the volume of the TV.

Press the Mute (?) button to toggle TV sound on and off. To resume sound when TV is muted, press the Mute (?) button again, or simply press the + button.

Input source

You can use the Source (⏻) button on your remote control to access the list from any channel or screen.

Colour buttons

In some menus and apps, the remote control's four colour buttons (●●○○) can be used.

Navigating menus

NOTE:

Settings

Global settings

To access the global settings menu, Under the Home interface, Press the > key until the Dashboard menu appears, then press the arrow keys to move to the Settings icon (7a). Here you will find all of the adjustable options for Google TV's interface, connectivity, and apps.

Quick Menu

Options for your Live TV (Channel scan, Channel edit, picture, screen, sound etc.) can be accessed by pressing the Quick Menu (⏻) button on your remote control. Use ^ / v buttons to navigate through the submenus.

QUICK MENU

Settings (cont'd)

GLOBAL SETTINGS

CHANNELS AND INPUTS

DISPLAY AND SOUND

NETWORK AND INTERNET

ACCOUNT AND PROFILES

Here you find the same Google account sign-in screen from the start-up wizard.

PRIVACY

Settings (cont'd)

SYSTEM

REMOTES AND ACCESSORIES

All compatible Bluetooth devices will appear here. You can connect and disconnect from devices here.

HELP AND FEEDBACK

Visit Google TV help.

Defining favourite channels

This is how to add channels to the Favourite list or remove them:

  1. Press [OK] to open the “Channel list" menu.
  2. Press [>] Select Add to Favorites.
  3. Press the [OK] key and enter the Favourite1 ~ 5 to the favorite show under the OK key.
  4. If you need to cancel your favorite program, press the OK key again when you enter the Add to.

Media Playback

NOTE: You will need to have an app installed for media playback. We recommend you are welcome to choose your preferred media player from the Google Play store.

To access media playback mode, insert a USB drive containing files of the following type into the TV's USB input port. Next, from the Home page, select your preferred media player app. The following file types are supported:

Data Format
Photo jpg, jpeg, bmp, png, gif
Audio MPEG1/2 Layer 1, MPEG1/2 Layer 2, MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer 3, AC3(DD).EAC3(DDP), AAC-LC, FLAC
Video VP9, HEVC/H.265, MPEG1/2, MPEG4, Sorenson H.263, H.263, H.264, VC1, VP8, AV1

Alongside flashdrives, the TV's USB port is also capable of reading from devices such as digital cameras and USB hard disks.

Recordings saved in PVR mode will also be playable.

Media playback controls

Wall Mounting

Wall mount kit not included. Steps below are provided as an optional alternative to the supplied base-mounts.

A: Mounting bracket (x2)

B: Shaft sleeve - (x4)

C: M6 x 45mm screw (x4)

D: M6 x 60mm self-tapping screw (x4)

E: Wall anchor (x4)

9. Optional wall-mounting installation

  1. Measure and double-check the distance of threaded holes on the back panel of the TV before creating any holes in the wall.
  2. Use 45mm screws (C) to attach shaft sleeves (B) to the four threaded holes on the back panel of the TV.
  3. Use a mounting bracket (A) as a guide to mark the positions for the four holes on the wall with a pencil.
  4. Using a drill, create holes in the marked positions on the wall.
  5. Insert the four wall anchors (E) into the screw holes in the wall.
  6. Place the mounting brackets against the wall, aligned with the wall anchors, ensuring the directional arrow is facing upwards.
  7. Fix the mounting brackets with the 60mm self-tapping screws.
  8. Attach the TV to the mounting brackets by placing all four shaft sleeves into the larger openings of the brackets, then lowering the TV so that the shaft sleeves "lock" into place within the brackets.

It is recommended that two people perform step 9h together to ensure the sleeves are properly aligned before the TV is lowered onto the brackets.

NOTE: Only use wall-mounts that match the same size screws and fittings as those listed on this page. Other methods of wall-mounting have not been tested for this model and can not be guaranteed to safely support the TV.

Anti-Toppling

Step 1

Align the bolts with the screw holes on the rear of the TV and screw it in partially.

Step 2

Attach the bolts to the wall and allow some space for the securing the steel wire.

Step 3

Secure the TV by wrapping the steel wire around the bolts in the wall and the rear of the TV.

Note: All the pictures in this user manual are for illustrative purposes only and may be used for reference. Depending on the model, the actual product shall prevail.

Specifications

Audio

Speakers: 2 x 10W

Connectivity

Ethernet (RJ45): Yes

HDMI: 2.1

HDMI-EARC/ARC: Yes

HDMI-CEC: Yes

USB: 2 x USB 2.0

Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Dimensions

Distance Between Legs: 1302.4mm

Without Stand: 1445.3x831.5x91.7mm

With Stand: 1445.3x877.4x337mm

VESA Wall Mount Pattern: 600x300

Weight: 15.9kg

Display

Colours: 1.07G

Computer Supported Resolutions: 640×360, 853x480, 1024x576, 1280x720, 1366x768, 1920x1080, 3840x2160 (@60Hz)

Contrast Ratio: 4000:1

Native Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Response Time: 8ms

Size: 65"

Viewing Angle: 176°/176°

Features

EPG: Yes

HDCP: Yes | 2.3

TV Resolution: 4K UHD

Inputs

Composite (AV): 1

HDMI: 4

Outputs

3.5mm Stereo Audio: 1

Optical Audio Out: 1

Performance

CPU: GA55 x 4 Quad Core with TEE1.5GHz

GPU: G52 x 2

OS: Android 14

RAM: 2GB

Storage Capacity: 16GB

Power

Average Consumption: 119W

Energy Consumption: 436kWh per year

Energy Rating: 5 Star

Tuning And Signal

Tuner Type: DVB-T

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimension shown are approximate.

Troubleshooting

Common fixes

Many minor issues can be resolved by hard resetting, or power cycling the unit or upgrading the firmware.

To perform a hard reset, or power cycle, please use the following steps:

  1. Unplug it from the main power socket and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Press and hold the power button on the TV for 5 seconds.
  3. Connect the TV back to the power and turn it on.

Poor picture and sound quality

No picture or sound in TV status

No sound or sound is too low at maximum volume

Picture rolls vertically

No colour, wrong colour or tints

Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound

Remote control malfunctions

Image is not centred on the screen

"No Signal" on HDMI source

Care & maintenance

Unplug the television from the power supply before cleaning. Do not use any liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals. Always use a soft, damp cloth.

Cleaning the screen

Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it's almost dry, and then use it to wipe the screen.

Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air-dry before you turn on your TV.

Cleaning the casing

To remove dirt or dust, wipe the TV casing with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Please be sure not to use a wet cloth.

For our full TV troubleshooting guide and extended User Manual for this TV, head online to help.kogan.com

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