TCL P735W 5.1 Channel Sound Bar with Dolby Audioa User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: TCL

TCL P735W 5.1 Channel Sound Bar with Dolby Audioa

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What’s in the box

Make sure you read all the safety information before you use this product.

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. User Manual can be found at www.tcl.com/en on the speciﬁc product page in the “Download” section. TCL-P735W-5.1-Channel-Sound-Bar-with-Dolby-
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Overview

Sound Bar main unit

AC input power connector
Optical input connector
USB Type-A connector
HDMI ARC connector
AUX input connector

Wireless subwoofer

**Position your Sound Bar

**

The ideal place to position the Sound Bar is centered underneath your TV.

Note:
Do not place your sound bar in a location exposed to direct sunlight, heat, fire, or moisture. TCL-P735W-5.1-Channel-Sound-Bar-with-Dolby-Audioa-
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Wall mount your Sound Bar

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 the 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.
Required tools:
Insert the wall anchors in the holes on the wall.
Insert the supplied screws with the sleeves into the hole of the wall anchors.
Fix and tighten the wall bracket screws on the wall.(keep space between the screw cap and the sleeve)
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.

Wall-mount Your Surround Speakers

Required tools:

Attach the wall mount screw to the back of the surround speaker.
Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall. (Bracket screw is not included)
Slide the speaker onto the wall bracket. Ensure the wall mount screw is secured within the bracket grooves.
Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs, drywall anchors (for drywall), or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls). Wall mounting hardware is not included.
If you are unfamiliar with power tools or the layout of electrical wiring in the walls of your home, consult a professional installer.

Do not use any of the included screws for the wall mount installation. There are not intended for mounting.

Connect to your TV

There are 2 ways to connect your sound bar to the TV (listed in the order that we recommend): HDMI ARC (refer to 5a), and Optical (refer to 5b). If you have a Roku TVTM, simply plug in the HDMI cable to the ARC ports and follow the Roku TV ReadyTM on-screen instructions.

HDMI-ARC

Connect the Sound Bar with your TV through the supplied HDMI cable. Connect the Sound Bar to the power supply with the supplied power cord. TCL-P735W-5.1
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HDMI-ARC

Enable CEC function on TCL TV.

Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (ARC) interface on the sound bar to the HDMI (ARC/eARC) interface on the TV. Connect the power cord.
Enable the CEC function in the settings of the TCL TV.

Enable CEC function on another brand TV.

Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (ARC) interface on the sound bar to the HDMI (ARC/eARC) interface on the TV. Connect the power cord.
Enable the CEC function in the settings of the TV.

Note:
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function naming may differ by the 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 . TCL-P735W-5.1-Channel-Sound-Bar-with-Dolby-Audioa-
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Optical

Connect the Sound Bar to the TV with an Optical cable.
Connect the Sound Bar to the power supply with the supplied power cord.

Install or replace the remote batteries

Battery type: 1.5V AAA battery x 2 TCL-P735W-5.1-Channel-Sound-Bar-with-
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Use the Remote TCL-P735W-5.1-Channel-Sound-Bar-with-Dolby-Audioa-
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Pair with your Bluetooth device

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 hear a sound signal. > The Sound Bar is ready to pair.
Power on your Bluetooth device and activate its Bluetooth function.
Select TCL P733W Soundbar. > You hear a sound signal. > Pairing is successful.
If you want to pair another device, please repeat step 3.

T-HOME

This Sound Bar can be controlled by AT-HOME App. Please download it from App Store.

Acoustic Calibration

Acoustic Calibration by MCACC

Before Calibration
Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response are all uneven.

After Calibration
Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response are all equalized. TCL-P735W-5.1-Channel-Sound-Bar-with-Dolby-Audioa-
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USB Firmware Update

Visit the official website www.tcl.com/eu/en to the corresponding product page to download the latest software or visit https://www.tcl.com/eu/en/soundbar/P733W directly to the download page.
Download the latest firmware, extract the zip file and place the root “ufw” file into the USB disc.
Power on the sound bar -> Plug in the USB disc -> The unit makes a “POP” sound and the white LED goes off -> Wait for 20 seconds until the LED lights turn to red -> Upgrading completed.

Notes:

Please avoid powering off the unit during the upgrading process.
The compatibility with televisions will be optimized continuously and updated in the same URL for downloading.

Sound Bar LED Display

The LED display on the Sound Bar gives you information about the status of the Sound Bar.

Trademarks

Roku TV, Roku TV Ready, and the Roku TV Ready logo are trademarks of Roku, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, DTS Virtual:X, and the DTS logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries. © 2022 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

FAQ

Does this Sound Bar work with any TV?
Yes, the Sound Bar is compatible with any TV that has one of the ports below:

HDMI supporting ARC/eARC (preferred)
Optical audio output (TOSLink)
Headphone output

When the Sound Bar and TV are both on, there is an echo effect.
If you use an HDMI-ARC connection, please check if the HDMI-CEC feature of your TV is turned on. This feature may be called CEC, Anynet+, SimpLink, BRAVIA Link, EasyLink or VIERA Link.
If using the optical connection, simply mute the TV speaker.

How many sound modes are available?
Four sound modes – Music, TV, Movie, Game, Sports, Standard.

What is the subwoofer LED indicator status during pairing:

Standby mode: ﬂashes slowly.
Pairing: ﬂashes quickly.
Paired: on solidly.

All technology names mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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/usa on the speciﬁc product page in the “Download” section.

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning ﬂash with an 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 the danger of suffocation, keep plastic packaging away from pets, babies, and children. Do not use packaging bags in cribs, beds, carriages, or playpens.

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.
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.

Cautions

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, 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 precautions

Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline).
Do not dispose of batteries in ﬁre or water.
Recycle or dispose of batteries as per state and local guidelines.
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
When the remote control is not to be used for a long time (more than a month), remove the battery from the remote control to prevent it from leaking.
If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
Keep away the batteries from heat or moisture.
Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. Doing so could cause batteries to short circuit, leak or explode.
Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a rechargeable type.
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.

Disposal of your old product and battery

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.

This product contains batteries:

Do not incinerate. Batteries may explode if overheated.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities.

CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type can defeat a safeguard.
Disposal of a battery into ﬁre or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of ﬂammable liquid or gas.
A battery is subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of ﬂammable liquid or gas.

FCC 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:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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.