Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TCL Sound Bar! After it is set up and connected, you can experience a super sound quality and state-of-the-art design to best fit your home entertainment system. You are recommended to read through this user manual which helps you set up, connect and operate the product easily and properly.
Let's get started.
What's in the box
- Sound Bar
- Subwoofer
- Remote control
- AC adapter (x2)
- RCA-3.5mm cable
- Warranty Card
- Safety instructions (Safety Leaflet)
- Quick Start Guide (QSG)
- Wall Mount Template
- Wall anchor (x2)
- Wall mount bracket (x2)
- Wall bracket screw (x2)
Warning: To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep plastic packaging away from pets, babies, and children. Do not use packaging bags in cribs, beds, carriages, or playpens.
Overview of the Sound Bar
Button and jack definition:
- 1. ⏻ (Power/Function): Press to power on, short press to switch function, long press to power off.
- 2. - (Volume Down): Press for volume down.
- 3. + (Volume Up): Press for volume up.
- 4. ⊛ (Bluetooth): Press for Bluetooth pairing.
- 5. ARC: HDMI ARC input.
- 6. OPT: Optical input.
- 7. USB: USB input.
- 8. AUX: 3.5mm connector input.
- 9. DC IN: DC14V ⎓ 2A input.
Function indicator light:
- 1. Red light: in standby mode.
- 2. White light: in operation.
Overview of the Remote Control
Button definitions:
- 1. ⏻ (Power): Press to power on and power off.
- 2. ? (MUTE): Press the mute button to mute/unmute the sound (white light will flash slowly when muted).
- 3. ⊛ (Bluetooth): Press to switch to Bluetooth mode. Long press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
- 4. AUX: Press to switch to AUX mode.
- 5. OPTICAL: Press to switch to the Optical input mode.
- 6. USB: Press to switch to USB play when insert USB.
- 7. HDMI: Press to switch to HDMI mode.
- 8. MUSIC: Press to select the MUSIC sound mode.
- 9. MOVIE: Press to select the MOVIE sound mode.
- 10. DIALOG: Short press to select the DIALOG sound mode.
- 11. TREBLE +: Press to increase treble sound (white light flashes; white light stays on at max/min level).
- 12. TREBLE -: Press to decrease treble sound (white light flashes; white light stays on at max/min level).
- 13. BASS +: Press to increase bass (white light flashes; white light stays on at max/min level).
- 14. BASS -: Press to decrease bass sound (white light flashes; white light stays on at max/min level).
- 15. VOL +: Press or long press to increase volume (white light flashes; white light stays on at max/min level).
- 16. VOL -: Press or long press to decrease volume (white light flashes; white light stays on at max/min level).
- 17. ⏪: Press to go to the previous song under Bluetooth or USB mode.
- 18. ⏩: Press to go to the next song under Bluetooth or USB mode. In AUX mode, hold to adjust voice announcement level between three different levels.
- 19. ▶️: Press to play or pause playing under Bluetooth or USB. Long press to initiate Bluetooth pairing.
Install/replace the remote control batteries
Install the Remote Control:
The Remote Control has a pre-installed lithium CR2025 battery. Remove the protective tab to activate the Remote Control battery.
Note: The Remote Control works within a range of 19.7 feet.
Battery Installation Details
To install or replace the battery:
- Locate the battery compartment on the remote control.
- Use a small tool or fingernail to gently push the release tab and slide open the battery compartment cover.
- Remove the old battery (if applicable) by pushing it out from the compartment.
- Insert a new CR2025 lithium battery, ensuring the positive (+) side faces upwards.
- Slide the battery compartment cover back into place until it clicks securely.
Important Battery Safety Information:
- This product contains a coin cell battery. If the coin cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
- Keep new and used batteries away from children.
- If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
- If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
- CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
- WARNING: Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight or fire.
Set up your Sound Bar system
Make sure you read all the safety information before you mount the Sound Bar on the wall.
Make sure you use screws provided or specified by the authorized manufacturer.
TCL bears no responsibility for accidents or damage caused by improper wall mounting and screws installation or insufficient wall strength, etc.
Additional tools (not supplied) are required for installation.
Position Your Sound Bar and Subwoofer
The ideal place to position the Sound Bar is centered underneath your TV.
You are recommended to place the Sound Bar on the top of the cabinet and right below the center of your TV. The distance between the subwoofer and the Sound Bar should be less than 9.8 feet.
Note: Do not place your sound bar in a location exposed to direct sunlight, heat, fire, or moisture.
Mount your Sound Bar on the wall
You can choose to mount your Sound Bar on the wall.
Diagram shows a TV mounted on a wall, with a soundbar placed below it. A distance of less than 9.8 feet is indicated between the soundbar and the subwoofer.
Wall Mounting Instructions:
- Place the supplied wall mount template on the wall. Make sure the wall mount template is at least 3.9 inches below the center of the TV.
- Use a level to make sure the Sound Bar is positioned accurately.
- Use tape to stick the wall mount template firmly on the wall.
- Mark on the wall using each marking on the template through the mounting holes.
- Take away the wall mount template.
- Drill a screw hole at each marking on the wall.
Diagram shows a TV with a wall mount template attached. A drill is shown creating holes on the wall. Another diagram shows the soundbar with mounting brackets being attached using screws. A final diagram shows wall anchors being inserted into holes.
Attaching Brackets:
- Take out the screws from the rear of the sound bar, 2 per side.
- Use a screwdriver to attach the mounting brackets to the sound bar.
- Installation complete.
- Insert the supplied wall anchors into 2 screw holes on the wall.