TCL Q75H Dolby Atmos Sound Bar User Guide

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What’s in the box

Make sure you read all the safety information before you use this product.
User Manual can be found at www.tcl.com on the speciﬁc product page in the “Download” section.
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

Sound Bar

AC input power connector
USB Type A connector

Optical input connector
HDMl eARC connector

HDMl IN connector

Source button:
Short Press: Switch input sources (HDMI eARC/Optical/USB/Bluetooth/HDMI IN) Long Press: Enter subwoofer pairing (If Subwoofer disconnected)
Volume buttons:
Press to increase or decrease the volume level

Wireless Subwoofer
THE SUBWOOFER WILL PAIR AUTOMATICALLY WITH SOUND BAR UPON THE FIRST USE.
In case of a problem, take the following steps to manually pair:

Press and hold the button on the Subwoofer for 3 seconds until an amber light begins flashing on the button.

Press and hold the button on the Sound Bar for 10 seconds until the LED display shows “SETUP PAIR” on the Sound Bar.
After a short while, the Subwoofer LED will turn solid. The Subwoofer is now connected to the Sound Bar.

No light	OFF
Flashing every 3 seconds	Waiting for pairing
Quick flashing (long press)	Entering pairing mode
Solid light	ON

Sound Bar LED Display

The Sound Bar LED display indicates various Sound Bar functions.

Note:

Factory Reset: Long Press three keys , and on the Sound Bar panel together for 10s simultaneously till the LED display shows “FACTORY RESET” and then power cycle automatically.

	Sound Bar Status	LED Display Status
Power	Power on Power off
Source	Optical HDMI eARC/ARC USB Bluetooth HDMI IN
Bluetooth	Searching mode (flashing) Pairing mode
Volume control	Volume level Minimum volume reached Maximum volume reached Mute
Audio setting	Voice Enhance Surround Enhance Bass (+/-) Treble (+/-) AI SONIC Pass Through Night
Sound modes	Standard/Movie/Music/ Voice/Game/Sports
Light	Light Setting

Speaker Placement

The ideal location for the Sound Bar is centered beneath the TV.
The ideal location for the Subwoofer is on the floor, adjacent to the TV.
Note: Do not place your Sound Bar in a location exposed to direct sunlight, heat, fire, or moisture.
Top View
Wall Mount Installation

Required tools:

Place the supplied wall mount template on the wall. Make sure the wall mount template is at least 2 inches below the center of the TV.

Use a level to make sure the wall mount template is positioned accurately
Use tape to adhere the wall mount template firmly on the wall.

Locate the mounting holes on the template and mark the wall.
Remove the wall mount template.

Drill a screw hole at each marking on the wall.
Required tools:
Insert the wall anchors in the holes on the wall.

Insert the supplied screws with the wall brackets into the hole of the wall anchors.
Tighten the screws into the wall.

Place the bracket and tighten the screw.
Pick up the sound bar and attach it to the wall screws, similar to how you would hang a picture. Make sure everything is tight.

Note:
Do not place your sound bar in a location exposed to direct sunlight, heat, fire, or moisture.
Only suitable for mounting at heights: < 78.7″

Install or replace the remote batteries

Battery type: 1.5V AAA battery x 2

Use the Remote

Battery CAUTION & Disposal Information:

For best results, use alkaline-type batteries.
Do not mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc), or Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries.
Always replace depleted batteries with two same brand-new batteries from the same manufacturer. Never use damaged batteries.
Do not use Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries.
Install only new batteries of the same type in your product. There is a risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as prolonged direct sunlight, open flame, or fire of any kind as it may result in an explosion, or leakage of flammable liquid, or gas.
Batteries should not be exposed to extremely low air pressure as it may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as indicated in the battery compartment, may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.
Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting a battery, which may result in an explosion.

Note:

Source: HDMI eARC/Optical/USB/Bluetooth/HDMI IN/AirPlay Ready
Audio Format: PCM AUDIO/DOLBY SURROUND/DOLBY ATMOS/DTS/DTS HD/DTS:X, etc.

TV Connection

There are 2 ways to connect your Sound Bar to the TV (listed in order that we recommend): HDMI eARC (refer to 7a), and Optical (refer to 7b).
If you have a TCL or Roku TV™ , simply plug in the HDMI cable to the eARC/ARC ports and follow the TCL or Roku TV Ready™ on-screen instructions. This function is available in some TCL TVs and some TCL models.If you have a Roku TV™, setup is easy. Just use the included cable to connect your soundbar to the HDMI ARC port on your TV and follow the on-screen instructions.

HDMI (eARC)

Connect the Sound Bar to your TV with the included HDMI cable.
Connect the Sound Bar to the power outlet with the included power cord.

Enable CEC function on TCL TV.

Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (eARC) interface on the Sound Bar to the HDMI (eARC/ARC) interface on the TV.

Enable the CEC function in the settings of the TCL TV.
(See TV User Manual for instructions)

Enable CEC function on other brand TV.

Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (eARC) interface on the Sound Bar to the HDMI (eARC/ARC) interface on the TV.
Enable the CEC function in the settings of the TV.

Note:
CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function naming may differ by TV manufacturer.
This feature may be called CEC, Anynet+, SimpLink, BRAVIA Link, EasyLink or VIERA Link.
Please see your TV’s user manual for more information.

Optical

Connect the Sound Bar to the TV with an Optical cable.
Connect the Sound Bar to the power supply with the included power cord.
Warning:
Do not bend or kink the optical cable as it is fragile and can easily get damaged and broken.

Bluetooth Pairing

You can stream music from your mobile device via Bluetooth.

Press .

Press .
Press and hold on the Remote Control or press and hold on your Sound Bar.
> You will see LED display shows “PAIRING”.
The Sound Bar is ready to pair.
Power on our Bluetooth device and ensure it is in Pairing mode.

Select TCL Q75H.
> You will see LED display shows “CONNECTED”.
Pairing is successful.
Repeat Step 3 to pair other devices.

Streaming Audio with Apple AirPlay

This Sound Bar supports Apple’s “WAC (Wireless Accessory Configuration)” setup mode.
WAC setup mode allows you to connect it to the same network of your iOS device automatically.

Power on the Sound Bar.
Press and hold the combination keys: “Power” & “Vol-” & “Vol+” at the same time on the top panel of the Sound Bar.

Go to the Wi-Fi menu under Settings on your iOS device.
Select “TCL Q75H” under “SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER…”.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup process.

When connected, LED Display on the Sound Bar will show “WIFI CONNECTED”.
Now you can enjoy AirPlay from any iOS device on the same network.

Other connections – USB

Supported audio ﬁles: MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC.
USB format: FAT and FAT 32.

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When the Sound Bar is connected, “TV+Sound Bar” menu appears on the TV.
Settings → Display & Sound → Audio Output → Internal Speaker+Sound Bar(HDMI)
Note:
The message displayed may differ with the TV model.
This function is compatible with some TCL TVs.
The operation methods for different televisions may vary.

AI Sonic-Adaptation

What is AI Sonic-Adaptation?
(Auto Room Calibration)
AI Sonic-Adaptation is a Room Calibration Technology developed by TCL Audio Lab. To use this function, you need to download TCL Home App and follow the instructions.
Before AI Sonic-Adaptation
Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response may be uneven based on your seating position and environment.
After AI Sonic-Adaptation
Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response are all optimized based on your seating position and environment.

Download TCL-HOME App

This Q-Series Sound Bar can be fully controlled via the TCL Home App, including power, volume, input switching, effects, AI Sonic-Adaptation and more. Use the TCL Home
App to explore additional smart features.
Please download the latest version from the app stores.

https://qrco.de/beerFl
TCL Home App Your TCL Smart Hub.
Download Now!

How It Works?

Online Firmware Update

Follow the instructions on the right side to update the firmware on TCL-HOME app.
Note:
The message displayed may differ.
Do not exit the TCL-HOME app during the update process.

Trademarks

Roku, the Roku logo, Roku TV, Roku TV Ready, and the Roku TV Ready logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. This product is Roku TV Ready-supported in the United States and Canada. Countries are subject to change. For the most current list of countries in which this product is Roku TV Ready-supported, please email rokutvready@roku.com.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Conﬁdential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012-2024 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by TTE Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Apple, AirPlay, Apple Home, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

For DTS patents, see http://xperi.com/dts-patents/. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
© 2024 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

“The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.”

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Important safety instructions

Make sure you read all the safety information before you use this product.
TCL North America bears no responsibility for accidents or damages caused by unauthorized changes, modiﬁcations or improper use of the product.
User Manual can be found at www.tcl.com on the speciﬁc product page in the “Download” section.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Warnings

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. This product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on or near the product.
The product is unstable if it is not properly placed or mounted to the wall. Be sure to follow the wall mounting instructions provided in the user manual to ensure your safety.
Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre, and so forth.

To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children.
Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.

Safety

Read these instructions – Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product.
Retain these instructions – Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Heed all warnings – Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

Follow all instructions – Follow all operating and use instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance should not be used near water or moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like.
Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from the product. lf the cord set is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord set available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
Use only attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The user must maintain a minimum distance of 20CM from the device at all time.

This 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.

Cautions

To prevent electr c shock, match wide blade of plug to w de s ot, fully insert.

Do not place any sources of danger on the product (for example: liquid ﬁlled objects, lighted candles).
Disconnect the power cord to shut off when ﬁnd trouble or not in use. The power cord shall be readily operable.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those described herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

The power cord/appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device must remain readily operable.
The rating label is located at the bottom or back of the product.
The use of apparatus in tropical and moderate climates.

Battery CAUTION & Disposal Information

For best results, use alkaline-type batteries.
Do not mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc), or Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries.

Always replace depleted batteries with two same brand-new batteries from the same manufacturer.
Never use damaged batteries.
Do not use Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries.
Install only new batteries of the same type in your product. There is a risk of ﬁre or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Do not mix old and new batteries.
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as prolonged direct sunlight, open ﬂame, or ﬁre of any kind as it may result in an explosion, or leakage of ﬂammable liquid, or gas.
Batteries should not be exposed to extremely low air pressure as it may result in an explosion or the leakage of ﬂammable liquid or gas.

Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as indicated in the battery compartment, may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.
Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines. Do not dispose of batteries in a ﬁre, hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting a battery, which may result in an explosion.

Disposal of Your Old Product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities.
For 5G WIFI Device
The device for operation in the band 5150–5350 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

Compliance notice

Notice for US
FCC Information
Warning
Changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Notice for Canada
Class B Clause
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.

This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with ISED RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and any part of your body.
Warning: The user is cautioned that changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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