TCL L40FHDF11TA User Manual Download Page 2

 

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Important Information

This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this product for environmental 

reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information, 

please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

Refer to th

e identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to 

operate it.

Cable TV Installer: 

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code 

(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, 

specifies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of 

cable entry as practical.

Important: 

This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat surface. Don’t place the TV on soft 

carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked, resulting in reduced 

lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top 

and side of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.

Also, make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally 

tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage to the TV. Refer to the 

Important Safety Instructions on the next page.

The Power button (followed by the power symbol) on this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very 

low-power standby mode but will not completely turn the power off.  In order to completely shut the power off, you will 

need to disconnect the power cord from the outlet.  Therefore, you should ensure that the TV is installed in a manner 

that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired.

Product Registration

Please register your TCL purchase on-line at www.tclusa.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be 

necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.

Product Information

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the 

serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.

Model No.

 ______________________     

    Serial No.

_____________________________________ 

Purchase Date

 __________________        

Dealer/Address/Phone

___________________________

WARNING

The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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.

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” 

inside the product that presents a risk of 

electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important 

instructions 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.

WARNING

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 the component.

The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to 

the base or mounted to the wall. Please follow the 
base or wall mounting instructions provided in the 

User’s Guide to ensure your safety.

WARNING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  

DO NOT OPEN.

Summary of Contents for L40FHDF11TA

Page 1: ...1 LCD TV User s Guide For use with model L40FHDF11TA Need Assistance Please visit our website at www tclusa com or call 1 877 300 8837...

Page 2: ...y low power standby mode but will not completely turn the power off In order to completely shut the power off you will need to disconnect the power cord from the outlet Therefore you should ensure tha...

Page 3: ...he TV is placed on a cart use caution when moving the cart to avoid injury from tip over 12 Unplug this component during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing...

Page 4: ...ng Muting the Volume 17 Screen Formats 18 Channel Banner 18 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons 19 Chapter 4 Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System 20 Picture Menu 20 Picture Se...

Page 5: ...rference Position cables properly insert each cable firmly into the designated jack If you place components above the TV route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of straight down t...

Page 6: ...which is attached to the back of the TV Use a screwdriver to remove the screw securing it to the TV Step 1 Remove the TV bag and place it on a large flat surface such as a table or countertop Remove t...

Page 7: ...les For example 400x400 refers to the fact that the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 400mm vertically Notes Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wa...

Page 8: ...nnection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs The right audioconnector is usually red SPDIF DIGITAL AUDIO OUT optical Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver HDMI IN...

Page 9: ...sually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the left AUDIO IN R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO IN 2 jack The right audio connector is usually red Side Panel Buttons...

Page 10: ...nna with Coaxial Cable Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV You are ready to receive off air local digital and analog channels Cabl...

Page 11: ...omponent Video Audio Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to HDMITM HDMI DVI Adapter OR Audio Audio Audio HDMI DVI Y Pb Pr Audio L and R Audio L and R Video VGA HDMITM HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Mul...

Page 12: ...with Component Video Better Component video connection offers better picture quality for video devices connected to the unit To connect a component that has Y Pb Pr jacks such as a DVD player follow...

Page 13: ...select HDMI 1 Connecting a Component with HDMI Best High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an inte...

Page 14: ...works the same on all menu screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight an item in the menu list press the up or down arrow to move up or down Use the left or right arrows to view other s...

Page 15: ...or the TV Location assigns the optimal picture settings for most home environments Choosing Retail which is not Energy Star compliant sets the unit up with predefined settings for retail displays In t...

Page 16: ...Scan or by pressing the CLEAR button you will need to follow this process the next time you decide to complete this procedure 1 Select the TV as input using the INPUT key 2 Go through the menu options...

Page 17: ...TV into an AC power outlet 2 Press to turn on the TV 3 Press to turn off the TV When you turn the TV off it automatically goes into Standby Mode Note When your TV is in Standby Mode it is still recei...

Page 18: ...s of the different formats appear below Each format is available for analog video but it might not be available for digital video Channel Banner There are several indicators that may appear when you p...

Page 19: ...m guide details are only available on digital channels 10 POWER Press the POWER button to turn the TV on and off 11 INPUT Press the INPUT button to open the Input list then press the INPUT button repe...

Page 20: ...s Picture Settings Picture Preset Displays a list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Natural Vibrant Cinematic Sports ECO or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your view...

Page 21: ...e is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions Press the left or right arrow to choose between these options Low for a softer smoother picture that retains pic...

Page 22: ...n On Off When you select the Off option the sound speaker on the TV will be turned off SPDIF Type Press the left or right arrow to select SPDIF Type This option controls the type of audio stream sent...

Page 23: ...ANTENNA CABLE IN Channel Scan When you perform a Channel Scan your TV searches for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the Channel List Then as you watch TV and press CH or CH...

Page 24: ...ital channels To edit an analog channel name 1 In the Setup Menu press the up or down arrow to highlight Channel Edit 2 Press the left or right arrow to open the Channel List screen 3 Press the up or...

Page 25: ...vious menu or press the CLEAR button to close the menu Input Labels You can add a label to a video input source to make it easier to identify 1 In the Setup Menu press the up or down arrow to highligh...

Page 26: ...o select between Off and On options On mode allows you to set the options below Digital CC Style This option lets you customize the following display options if available Caption Style Select either A...

Page 27: ...t the time 1 In the Time Setup Menu press the up or down arrow to highlight Time 2 Press the left or right arrow to proceed to the next screen 3 Options on this screen include a Auto Synchronization P...

Page 28: ...When you select this option a confirmation box opens Note If some channels are blocked you must enter the V chip password then you can follow the operation below 1 Press the left or right arrows to s...

Page 29: ...4 Analog 5 Analog 6 Analog 7 Analog 8 Analog 9 Analog 10 Analog Setup Parental Control Language Sound Picture USB Exit Back MENU Set Select Exit CLEAR OK Parental Control Channel Block Button Block S...

Page 30: ...eft or right arrow to enter the next screen 5 U S TV Ratings is highlighted Press the left or right arrow 6 Use the up down left and right arrows to select the desired rating 7 Press the OK button rep...

Page 31: ...am ratings follow these steps 1 Press the up or down arrow to select V Chip in the Parental Control submenu 2 Press the left or right arrow to enter the next screen 3 Press the up or down arrow to sel...

Page 32: ...in the Parental Control submenu 2 Press the left or right arrow to proceed to the next screen 3 Select this option to reset the downloadable V Chip data When you select this option a confirmation box...

Page 33: ...ually by pressing the to highlight the song then press OK for playback For slideshow options press MENU again to go to the Playback Options menu Thumbnail Size You can select to display the files or f...

Page 34: ...rid of them Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which fills your screen but is sometimes sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or device connected to your T...

Page 35: ...onent you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks A yellow video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV three video...

Page 36: ...up menu Go to page 26 for more instructions You are having problems with the HDMI Connection Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is turned on and the cables are firmly connected If problems still occu...

Page 37: ...rately in order to view movies with an NR rating What else can I do If you ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem try rebooting your TV Note that after a reboot...

Page 38: ...o frighten younger children Canadian English V Chip Rating System 18 Adult Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make...

Page 39: ...extremely violent scenes 16 ans Viewer 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 ans Viewer 13 an...

Page 40: ...ent At the sole discretion of TTE television screen sizes 32 and smaller will either be repaired at an Authorized TCL Service Center or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufactured unit...

Page 41: ...AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON T...

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Page 44: ...re 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...

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