TCL TS3100 Soundbar System User Manual

TCL TS3100 Soundbar System

Important safety instructions

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

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 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.

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 the 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 pr

• 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.
• The 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.

Features

Thanks for your purchase of our product. Please read through this manual before making connections and operating this product. Retain this manual for future reference.

• AUX input
• Optical input
• USB slot
• Bluetooth playback

Package Contents:

• User manualx1
• Remote controlx1
• AC power cordx1
• Optical cablex1

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Please read through this manual before making connections and operating this product. Retain this manual for future reference.
• Don’t open the cabinet of this unit. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Switch off the unit when you don’t use it. Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the AC power supply when it is not being used for a long time.
• Don’t install the unit in a place exposed to heating sources or direct sunshine.
• Don’t install the unit in a place exposed to moisture or rain.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and any object filled with liquids, such as vases shall not be placed on it.
• Install the unit on a horizontal, flat and firm surface with good ventilation. Never block the vents which will cause malfunction resulting from overheating.
• Use a soft and clean rag to clean the outside of the unit. Never clean it with chemicals or detergent.
• This book is only a guide for the user’s operation, not a criterion for configuration.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Where the Mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• WARNING: The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• The lightning flash is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure, and touching the internal components may result in a risk of electric shock to persons.
• The exclamatory mark is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not open the cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright 1992-2015 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Panel

FRONT PANEL:

1. INDICATOR LIGHT
2. REMOTE SENSOR

SIDE PANEL:

1. STANDBY
2. SOURCE
3. VOLUME-
4. VOLUME+

INDICATOR LIGHT COLOUR

• Red: In STANDBY mode.
• Green: In AUX IN mode.
• Red +Green=Yellow : In Optical mode.
• Blue: In Bluetooth mode.
• Green+Blue=Cyan: In USB mode

REAR PANEL:

1. USB SLOT
2. AUX IN
3. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
4. AC INPUT

Connections

AUX IN

This soundbar has an extra group of audio input terminals. You can input the analog stereo audio signals from extra devices such as VCD, CD, VCR, DVD player, etc.
Use the audio cable to connect the stereo audio output terminals of a VCD, CD, VCR, or DVD player to the stereo input terminals AUX IN of this sound bar.
Its corresponding signal source is AUX IN which can be available while the indicator light keeps solid green by pressing the [ ] button on the remote control or on the unit. Optical Input
Use the optical cable to connect the optical input of this sound bar to the optical output of a VCD, CD, VCR, and DVD player.

BLUETOOTH
Press the STANDBY button on the remote control to power on the sound bar, then press the (BLUETOOTH) button on the remote control to switch the Bluetooth mode, the blue Bluetooth indicator will be flashing quickly, the sound bar is in searching BlueTooth signal status, use your smartphone to search the Bluetooth signal of the sound bar, select TS3100on your list, input the password 0000 if need the password prompt, the soundbar will synchronize to play songs on your mobile phone while the Bluetooth indicator light keep solid blue light means to be connected successfully.
Disconnected the Bluetooth on the smartphone to switch off the Bluetooth connection.
Note: Bluetooth connection range in 10 meters. The model Ts3100 in your device was not deleted. In Bluetooth mode,[PLAY/PAUSE],[NEXT], [PREVIOUS], [VOLUME+/-] etc. are also active.

Remote control

Remote Control Operation
Insert the batteries into the remote control. Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel. The remote control works within a distance of about 8 metres from the sensor and within an angle of about 30 degrees from the left and right side.

Battery Installation

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

2. Load two AAA/1.5V batteries into the battery compartment making sure that the battery has been inserted with the correct polarities matching the symbols +, – as indicated inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.
   Note:

   • Remove the battery when you do not intend to use the remote control for a long time.
   • Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the remote control.
   • The battery must not be exposed to an excessive heat source, such as sunshine, fire or any other things like that.
   • Be environmentally friendly and dispose of batteries according to your government regulations.

Remote Control

1. STANDBY
2. VOLUME+
3. PREVIOUS 4 PLAY/PAUSE 5 VOLUME-
4. SOURCE
5. MOVIE
6. MUSIC
7. MUTE
8. NEXT
9. BLUETOOTH 12 TV

Basic Playback

Operation

• Press to switch on the unit. Press it again to put the unit in standby mode.(STANDBY mode-red indicator)
• Press to enter the Bluetooth mode.(Bluetooth mode -blue indicator)
• Press repeatedly to select a signal source Bluetooth, USB, AUX-IN or OPTICAL mode.
• Press to enter the MUSIC equalizer mode(four white indicators racing flashing twice).
• Press to enter the MOVIE equalizer mode(the middle two indicators flashing first and followed by the two indicators on the edge flashing once).
• Press to enter the TV equalizer mode(only the middle two indicators flashing once ).
• Press to temporarily pause a playback. Press it again to resume the playback. Hold down this button for 3 seconds to disconnect Bluetooth.
• Press to skip to the next track.
• Press to return to the previous track.
• Press to temporarily switch off the sound. Press it again to switch it on.
• Press [VOLUME+] to turn up the volume.
• Press [VOLUME-] to turn down the volume.

Troubleshooting

Before resorting to maintenance service, please kindly check by yourself with the following chart.

is connected securely.
Sound

There is no sound or the sound is distorted.

| The audio cables aren’t connected securely.  The volume is set to the minimum level.

The sound is switched off.

| Connect the audio cables securely. Turn up the volume.

Press [MUTE] on the remote control to switch on the sound.

Press [PLAY/PAUSE].

The remote control does not function.

| There is no battery in the remote control. The batteries are out of charge.

The remote control isn’t pointed to the remote sensor.

The remote control is out of its operating area. The unit is shut down.

| Install two AAA/1.5V batteries in it.    Replace the battery with new one. Make sure that the remote control is pointed to the remote control sensor. Make sure the remote control is within the operating area.

Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the AC outlet. Then power on the unit again.

Specifications

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 non-removable 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.
• CAUTION: replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.
• CAUTION: disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion;
• CAUTION: leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• CAUTION: a battery subjected to the extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

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.
• To maintain compliance with the RF exposure guidelines, place the product at least 20cm from nearby persons.

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.

To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. (Example- use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
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.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TCL Corporation may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Notice for Canada
Class B Clause
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with Canada’s radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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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