Smart TV 55” H7 Model Series User Manual Document Version 1.0 This user manual contains detailed information to help you properly set up, use and maintain your TV. www.hisense-usa.
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Important Safety Instructions 16. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 17. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 18.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Using Different Remotes to Control Your TV FCC Statement............................................................................................................ I About the Three Types of Remotes that Can be Used With Your TV..................................17 Child Safety.................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Table of Contents App Center............................................................................................................ 26 Canadian French Ratings........................................................................................... 32 Screen Share Center............................................................................................. 27 Accessing the Information Panel.............................................................
Table of Contents Playing Back Previous Content.............................................................................. 40 Table of Contents Customizing Advanced Settings Playing Videos........................................................................................................ 40 TV Settings................................................................................................................. 44 Hiding Content .................................................................
Getting Started With Setting Up Your TV Register Your TV to Receive Hisense News Thank you for purchasing this Hisense VIDAA Smart TV. It offers you an integrated way to view TV content, use apps, play different types of media and access the Internet. This User Manual provides information about the numerous features and easy-to-understand steps to connect devices to your TV, attach the TV stand, complete the Guided Setup, configure your settings, and much more.
Getting Started With Setting Up Your TV Getting Started With Setting Up Your TV Important Tips about Lifting and Moving the TV Installing a Wall Mount Bracket (not included) • • • • Your TV can be mounted on a wall using a wall mount bracket (not supplied) that can be purchased separately. Before you begin the installation instructions provided by the wall mount manufacturer, we suggest that you do the following things: 1. Remove the TV stand if you already attached it. 2.
Connecting Devices to the TV Connecting Devices to the TV Connecting Devices to the TV Connecting an AV device with a component (YPB PR) This section provides the steps to connect various devices to the TV. 1. Use a component cable to connect the component output jacks of the external device to the YPBPR jacks for the TV. Use an audio cable to connect the component audio jacks of the external device to the TV AUDIO (L/R) jacks. 2.
Connecting Devices to the TV Connecting Devices to the TV Connecting a Headphone NOTE You can connect headphones or an analog sound bar to the [AUDIO OUT] jack on your set. While the headphone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled. TV JACK • • • Audio Cable (not included) • Connecting an IR Blaster Cable Connecting a PC with a VGA Cable 1. Use a VGA cable to connect the [VGA output] jack of the PC to the [VGA] jack of the TV.
Establishing an Internet Connection Connecting Your TV to a Wired or Wireless Network You have the option to connect your TV to a wireless or wired network. Establishing an Internet Connection Option 2 • Connecting to a Wireless Network You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an IP Sharer which is connected to an external modem. Use a LAN cable for the connection. See figure 16.
Using Different Remotes for Your TV About the Three Types of Remotes that You Can Use You can use the following types of remotes to control your VIDAA Smart TV: • ‘Merlin’™, the smaller Bluetooth-enabled remote that came with your TV • The standard IR-based remote • An IP-based remote (not included) that your tablet or wireless phone can be used as MMerlin™ (the smaller Bluetooth remote) 'Merlin' is the smaller Bluetooth-based remote that you can use to control your TV from up to 10 meters (32 feet) away
Using Different Remotes for Your TV Using Different Remotes for Your TV Buttons on the Standard Infrared Remote Using your Tablet or Mobile Phone as an IP Remote You can use your personal device (such as a mobile phone or tablet) to control your TV by setting it up as an Internet Protocol (IP) remote. This will require you to install the free Hisense Anymote app to your personal device and be on the same Wi-Fi network as the TV.
First Time Guided Setup Turn the TV on to Begin the First Time Setup Menu The Setup Wizard appears the first time you turn on the TV. It guides you step-by-step through the initial setup and configuration of your television. First Time Guided Setup 4. Select Next. The End User License Agreement page displays. 5. Press the [OK] confirmation button on the remote to accept the license terms and click Next. The Remote Control page displays and prompts you to pair your remote.
First Time Guided Setup A confirmation page appears that indicates the remote successfully paired and you can now use the AirMouse with your TV. Air Mouse and Voice Command Features 9. Select the Network Connection that you prefer to use and continue to move to the remaining pages of the Setup Wizard. Figure 26. Confirmation page 7. The TV Environment window displays and Home Environment is already selected by default. Click Next. Figure 28.
Air Mouse and Voice Command Features Navigating the Home Screen and Information Panels Overview of the Home Screen, Shortcuts Bar and Information Panel The Home Screen Panel is where you will always locate the icons to access the four VIDAA Smart TV centers: TV, On Demand, Media Center, and App Center. You can also access the Screen Share Center and Show or Hide all inputs from this location.
Navigating the Home Screen and Information Panels Navigating the Home Screen and Information Panels Show all Inputs Screen Share Center The Screen Share Center enables you to stream photos,music and videos from streaming-enabled and streaming-compatible devices (such as an Android mobile phone or tablet) and project them onto the TV screen. The Screen Share Center also allows you to stream content from most mobile streaming apps.
Navigating the Home Screen and Information Panels TV SETTINGS • • • • • Startup Input Source: Choose which content source you want to start up when you power on the TV. Select Live TV Source: Choose the source from which you are receiving local TV channels. Setup IR blaster: Use an IR blaster cable to control your television and other devices (for example, a DVR or set-top box) that normally require a separate remote. Scan Channels: Scan channels from your TV antenna or cable set-top box.
Navigating the Home Screen and Information Panels Navigating the Home Screen and Information Panels Locking a TV Program by Ratings To use the Lock a TV Program by Ratings feature: 1. From Settings > Privacy navigate to Lock Input Source. 2. Enter your password. A Program Rating Lock window appears. Figure 33. Parental Control Password window Turning Parental Control 'Off' To turn ‘OFF’ Parental Control: 1.
Navigating the Home Screen and Information Panels Accessing the Information Panel Canadian English Ratings Rating C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ Defined as Children Children 8 years and older General programming that is suitable for all audiences Parental Guidance Viewers 14 years and older Adult Programming Canadian French Ratings Rating E G 13+ 16+ 18+ Navigating the Home Screen and Information Panels Defined as Exempt programming (no rating) General (appropriate for all ages and must contain little to no viole
Navigating the Four VIDAA Smart TV Centers About the Four VIDAA Smart TV Centers The VIDAA Smart TV series contains four centers: TV, On Demand, Media and App Center. You can jump freely back and forth between each of them without having to exit the current one. • • • • TV gives you access to live broadcast TV content. On Demand provides you access to online video content.
Navigating the Four VIDAA Smart TV Centers Adding Channels to your Favorites To add a channel to your Favorites: 1. From the TV, turn to the channel that you want to add. 2. Press the [Information Panel] button on your remote control. The Information Panel window displays. 3. Using the cursor for your remote, click on the Info tab. 4. Click on Add to Favorites . A small star appears beside the channel number as confirmation that it is added.
Navigating the Four VIDAA Smart TV Centers Media Center The Media Center is a central location for you to upload and view or listen to different types of content (for example, your photos, music and movies) through the following methods: • • • A personal device (for example, a USB thumb drive or USB hard drive) A Cloud Services application (for example, Dropbox, Skydrive or Google Drive) or by Streaming -- Through streaming, your devices will communicate with each other over your home network that you use
Navigating the Four VIDAA Smart TV Centers Disabling Scanning on Devices Navigating the Four VIDAA Smart TV Centers Adding Content to Your Favorites To disable scanning on a device: 1. From the All Devices page, select the device. 2. Press the Information Panel key on the remote. The Information Panel window displays. 3. Select Disable Scanning. A dialog message displays for you to confirm if you want to disable scanning. To add content to your Favorites: 1. Select the particular content type. 2.
Navigating the Four VIDAA Smart TV Centers Navigating the Four VIDAA Smart TV Centers Playing Music During a Photo Slideshow To play music during a photo slideshow: 1. From the Media Center home page, navigate to the Music tab. 2. Select the music file from your library and start playing it. 3. Press the [Back] button on your remote to return to the previous page. 4. From the menu, navigate to the Photos tab. 5. Press Play on the album that you want to view. 6.
 Customizing Advanced Settings for Your TV Customizing Advanced Settings Each of the features are pre-sets for the TV panel that alter color, contrast, saturation, brightness and so forth. With the exception of ‘User Mode’, each setting is optimized for a particular environment or scenario. The TV is already set in ‘Energy Saving’ mode (by default) when you purchase it. TV Settings To maximize your TV experience, you can customize Picture, Screen, Sound and Broadcast settings.
 Receiving Software Updates Receiving Software Updates for the TV and the Remote CAUTION Do not unplug or turn off the TV during a software update. It can cause damage to the TV or an incomplete update. Software Updates for Your TV As long as your TV is connected to the Internet, it will receive software updates automatically. If you happen to be watching TV when a forced software update takes place, it will reboot and then return back to the channel in which it was set.
 Quick Problem-Solving Tips Quick Problem-Solving Tips Table 2. Troubleshooting Solutions Issue Possible Solution Can’t hear sound or see a picture • Check if the power cord is plugged into the AC outlet and if it has electricity. No sound or picture • Check if you have pressed the [POWER] button on the TV or the [POWER] button on the remote control. • Check to see if the Status Light LED Indicator is on. If it is, then there is power to the TV.
