LCD TV User’s Guide For use with models: LE32HDE5200 / LE40FHDE5200 Need Assistance? Please visit our website at www.tclusa.com or call 1-877-300-8837.
Important Information CAUTION This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. 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.
Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read and follow all instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. 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. 6. Do not negate the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
Table of Contents Important Information ....................................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup .......................................................................................... 5 Before Initial Setup . .............................................................
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. • NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions. Safety Information • Protect components from overheating.
Connections and Setup Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table stand, remove the hinge cover and hinge. Follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions on page 7. First, remove the TV bag and place it on a large, flat surface such as a table or countertop.
Connections and Setup Mounting Your TV to the Wall If you are mounting your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table stand, remove the hinge cover and hinge. To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall mount. Model LE32HDE5200 Purchase a VESA 200 x 100, M4 screw Model LE40FHDE5200 Purchase a VESA 400 x 400 , M6 screw The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes.
Connections and Setup Buttons on the TV If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the TV panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. CH (POWER button) Turns the TV on or to standby mode. CH+/- Selects channels stored in the channel list or acts as the up/down arrow (▲/▼) through the menu items. VOL VOL+/- Increases/decreases the volume or acts as the right/left arrow(◄/►) through the menu items.. (MENU button) Bring up the TV’s Main menu.
Connections and Setup USB1 / USB2 Allows you to connect a compatible mass storage device using a USB jack. USB 1 SPDIF(optical) - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver. USB 2 HEADPHONE Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV. AV 1 IN adapter Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player.
Connections and Setup HDMI Connection (Best) Set-top box (Same connnection to HDMI 1 IN, HDMI 3 IN and HDMI 4 IN) Component Video Connection (Better) L R HDMI 2 IN HDMI cable or Pb Pr Composite Video Connection (Good) Y L R VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R L Pr Pb Y R L R L Pr Pb Y R L CMPT Audio adapter cable CMPT AUDIO IN adapter VIDEO Audio/video adapter cable CMPT Video adapter cable CMPT IN adapter AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN adapter adapter INPUT TV AV1 AV2 CMPT1 CMPT2 HDMI
Connections and Setup Remote Control Functions (On/Off button) Turns the TV on or standby. 0-9 (Alphanumeric buttons) Enters a channel number, then press OK (or let the entry timeout). Enters a letter, a digit or a symbol in some functions. • (dot) To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press the dot (•), the sub-channel, and then the OK button. INPUT Opens the Input list; then press INPUT repeatedly to select .
Connections and Setup Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE/SAT IN. Connect the outside aerial or cable network to the ANTENNA/CABLE/SAT IN socket on the back of the TV set to ANTENNA Outdoor or indoor Antenna /CABLE/SAT IN receive off-air channels or cable channnels.
Connections and Setup Initial Set-up Initial Setup Initial set-up 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. Initial Setup Please select your language: English Espanol The first time you switch the set on, the Initial setup wizard opens, which guides you through the initial setup process. Press OK to start your initial setup.
Chapter 2 Menu Operation Menu Display Picture ECO Picture preset Back Light 60 Off Adaptive Back Light Picture Sound Options PAP Select Menu Exit Media Smart TV Back Exit Version Info OK Menu Exit 50 Saturation 50 Tint 0 Sharpness 8 Color Temperature 0 Advanced Settings Advanced Setting Balance Bass 50 Treble 50 Sound Surround On Speaker Off SPDIF Type Off Auto Volume Control Off Back MTS Exit Stereo Audio Language English Medium DNR 0 Select Enter 50 Cont
Menu Operation Using Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. To access the menu system: 1. Press Menu to display the main menu. 2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the desired item, then press OK to open the corresponding submenu. 3. In submenus, use ▲/▼ to select menu options, use ◄/►to set functions or change values. Press OK to activate a setting. Use OK/► to open the corresponding submenu. 4.
Menu Operation MTS– This option controls the manner in which the sound comes through your speakers. Options available vary according to the input selected. • Mono (available for regular TV viewing only) – This option plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals. • Stereo – This option splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio.
Menu Operation Power off timer: use ◄/► to select Once, Daily or Off. If you select Once or Daily, you should set a time period after which the TV automatically switches to off at Timer below this item. Highlight Timer, use ◄/► to select input space, enter the off time using the digit keys. Sleep timer: sets a period of time after which the TV set goes into standby mode. Use ◄/► to set the period (120 minutes maximum). To disable this function, select Off.
Menu Operation Notes: Network Setup - If you select a protected access point, you will 1. Press Menu on the remote control and select have to enter the corresponding password. Press Options > Network > Configuration > Internet Menu on the remote control to display virtual connection. Press ◄/► to select On. Wait until the keyboard to enable you to enter it. connection is automatically established. - This set has a memory function of available 2.
Menu Operation USB Functions Your TV is fitted with a USB connector that enables you to view photos, listen to music or watch videos stored on a USB storage device. Supported file formats: Picture: JPEG Music: MP3 Video: AVI, MP4, MPG, MPEG, TS… 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. Not all USB keys or devices are compatible for the USB function.
Menu Operation Parental Menu The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip menus involve software inside your TV, referred to as V-Chip, which allows you to block TV programs and movies. TV programs can be blocked by age-based ratings, such as TV-MA . If available, TV programs can also be blocked by content, such as adult language (L) . Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings . Once you block programs, you can unblock them by entering a password.
Menu Operation US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. Select Parental>V-Chip>Rating Enable, press OK/> to enter the US TV Ratings screen.
Menu Operation Setup Menu Closed Caption OSD Language: press ◄/► to select the preferred language (English or Espanol) for all menus. Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which allows you to display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Note: Closed caption settings are not available for HDMI, CMPT or PC INPUTS. These settings must be set in the connected component’s menu. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times.
Chapter 3 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANT/CABLE/SAT IN to view free local digital channels. You may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 10 for more information). Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems The TV won’t turn on. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in another device. • The TV panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the TV panel controls.
Other Information The buttons on the TV panel don’t work. • The TV panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the TV panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control Menu and press the left or right arrow ( ) to uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for 10 minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again. The TV turns off unexpectedly. • The electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge.
Other Information The remote control doesn’t work. • Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV. Make sure there is a clear path. • The remote may not be aimed directly at the TV. • The batteries in the remote may be weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. The Universal Remote control doesn’t work. This TV utilizes new remote control signals and may not be compatible with your existing universal remote (e.g.
Other Information Television Specifications Broadcasting system US System NTSC-M ATSC standard (8VSB), QAM Receiving Channels VHF2-13 UHF14-69 CATV 14-36 (A)-(W) 37-59 (AA)-(WW) 60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ) 86-94 (86)-(94)95-99 (A-5)-(A-1) 100-135 (100)-(135) 01 (4A) Tuner type Frequency synthesized Screen refresh rate 60Hz 27
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