TCL Alto 8i 2.1 Channel Sound Bar User Guide

TCL Alto 8i 2.1 Channel Sound Bar User Guide

What’s in the box

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

• Sound Bar main unit
  

• AC power cord
  

• Optical cable
  

• HDMI cable

• Remote control
  

• AAA battery x 2

• Wall mount bracket x 2
  

• Wall anchor x 2

• Wall mounting screw x 2

• Sleeve x 2

• Safety leaflet

• Quick Start Guide
  

• Warranty card

• Wall mount template
  

Overview

Sound Bar main unit

• Source button:
  Press to switch the audio source among HDMI ARC/HDMI IN/OPT/BT AUX/USB modes.

• Volume buttons:
  Press to increase or decrease the volume level.

• Power button:
  Press to enter SLEEP mode. Press and hold to enter STANDBY mode

• Bluetooth button:
  Press to select the Bluetooth source. Press and hold to enter pairing mode.

1. AC input power connector
2. HDMI in connector
3. HDMI ARC connector
4. Optical input connector
5. AUX input connector
6. USB Type A connector

Place your Sound Bar

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

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.

Wall mount your Sound Bar

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.
  

Wall mount your Sound Bar

Required tools:

• Unscrew the rubber cushions from the bottom of the sound bar and set them aside for potential use in the future.
• Attach the included wall bracket mounts to the sound bar in the same holes the rubber cushions were removed from.
• With the brackets now attached to the sound bar, 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.
  

Connect to your TV

There are 3 ways to connect your sound bar to the TV (listed in order that we recommend): HDMI ARC (refer to 4a), Optical (refer to 4b), and AUX (refer to 4c)

Note: HDMI-ARC is recommended. If you have a Roku TV, simply plug in the HDMI and follow the Roku TV Ready 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.

Optical

Connect the Sound Bar with your TV through the supplied Optical cable.

Connect the Sound Bar to the power supply with the supplied power cord.

AUX

Connect the Sound Bar with your TV through AUX cable (not supplied).

Connect the Sound Bar to the power supply with the supplied power cord.

Install or replace the remote batteries

Battery type: 1.5V AAA Alkaline battery x 2

Using the Remote

1. Press to enter Sleep mode. Press and hold to enter Standby mode.

2. Press to adjust the brightness of the display. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Night mode

3. SURR
   Press to turn on/off Dolby vertical surround.

4. OPT
   Press to switch the audio source to Optical mode.

5. HDMI IN
   Press to switch the audio source to HDMI IN mode.

6. HDMI ARC
   Press to switch the audio source to HDMI OUT (ARC) mode.

7. USB
   Press to switch the audio source to USB source.

8. Press to switch the audio source to Bluetooth mode. Press and hold to enter pairing mode.

9. AUX
   Press to switch the audio source to AUX mode.

10. MOVIE/MUSIC/TV
    Press to select the equalizer (EQ) effect when you are watching TV, movie or listening to music.

11. TREBLE +/-
    Increase or decrease the treble sound effect.

12. Switch to previous or next music. (Under Bluetooth or USB mode)
     Decrease or increase the volumn level.

13. Press to play/pause the music. (Under Bluetooth or USB mode) In Standby mode or Sleep mode, press and hold for 5 seconds to  enter Menu, and then press to view options. And press OK to confirm.

14. Press to mute or unmute the sound.

15. BAS +/-
    Increase or decrease the bass sound effect.

Pair with your Bluetooth device

You can stream music from your mobile device via Bluetooth.

1. Press .

2. Press  .

3. Press and hold  or on the remote control or press and hold  on your sound bar.

   • You hear a sound signal.
   • The Sound Bar is ready to pair.

4. Power on your Bluetooth device and activate
   its Bluetooth function.

5. Select TCL Alto 8i.

   • You hear a sound signal.
   • Pairing is successful.

6. If you want to re-pair with another device, please repeat step 3.

Sound Bar LED Display

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

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:

1. HDMI supporting ARC (preferred)
2. Optical audio output (TOSLink)
3. Headphone output

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

How many sound modes are available?
Four sound modes – Movie, Music, TV and Night.

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WE ARE READY TO HELP

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TCL SUPPORT:

support.tclusa.com
or
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TAKE CARE WHEN REMOVING THE SOUND BAR

Roku TV , Roku TV Ready, and the Roku TV Ready logo are trademark of Roku inc.

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.

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.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012-2020 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

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