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TCL 8132 Series User Manual

3.1.2 channel dolby atmos sound bar with wireless subwoofer
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  • Page 1 3.1.2 Channel Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer 8132 Series User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Before you begin ..........2 Welcome ............. 4 What’s in the box ............4 Overview of the Sound Bar .......... 6 Overview of the wireless subwoofer ......8 Set up your Sound Bar system ........9 Position Your Sound Bar and Subwoofer ..... Mount your Sound Bar on the wall .......
  • Page 3 4 Use your Sound Bar system ......30 Use your Sound Bar with the top panel or remote control ................30 Sound Bar Settings ............32 Listen to music from your Bluetooth device ....33 Use the USB cable or device for music playback ..34 Specifications ............

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    1 Before you begin • • • • • • • • for your listening comfort.

  • Page 5: Welcome

    2 Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your new TCL Sound Bar! After it is set up and connected, you can experience a superb sound quality and state-of-the-art design to best fit your home entertainment system. You are recommended to read through this user manual which helps you set up, connect and operate the product easily and properly.
  • Page 6 HDMI cable Wall mount bracket x 2 Wall mounting screw x 2 Wall anchor x 2 Sleeve x 2 Quick Start Guide Safety instructions Safety leaflet Wall mount template...

  • Page 7: Overview Of The Sound Bar

    Overview of the Sound Bar HELLO AC~IN Short press to enter Sleep mode. Long press to enter Standby mode. Press to switch the audio source among HDMI ARC/HDMI IN/OPT/BT/USB modes. Press to select the Bluetooth function. Press and hold to enter the pairing mode.
  • Page 8 Press to increase or decrease the volume level. LED indicator It indicates the Sound Bar status (e.g. volume level, sound bar status). White LED: It indicates standby/sleep mode. AC input power connector HDMI IN connector HDMI OUT (ARC) connector Optical input connector USB Type A connector (only for music playback)

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Wireless Subwoofer

    Overview of the wireless subwoofer AC ~ IN AC input power connector Amber LED indicator • flashes slowly when the subwoofer is in standby mode. • flashes quickly when pairing is in progress. • remains on solidly when pairing is successful. PAIR Press and hold button on the Sound Bar main unit...

  • Page 10: Set Up Your Sound Bar System

    Sound Bar main unit on the wall. Make sure you use screws provided or specified by the authorized manufacturer. TCL Overseas Marketing Limited bears no responsibility for accidents or damage caused by improper wall mounting and screws installation or insufficient wall strength, etc.

  • Page 11: Mount Your Sound Bar On The Wall

    < 3m Mount your Sound Bar on the wall Place the supplied wall mount template on the wall. Make sure the wall mount template is at least 5cm below the center of the TV. Use a level to make sure the wall mount template is positioned accurately.
  • Page 12 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. > 5cm 780mm Screw off the rubber cushions from the soundbar. (Reserve the rubber cushions for future use) * The rubber cushions can be used as soundbar mats when you put the soundbar on the table...
  • Page 14 Fix and tighten the wall bracket screws on the wall. Hang the Sound Bar on the screws. Notes Check the installation location before you mount the Sound Bar on the wall (see ‘Mount your Sound Bar on the wall’ on page 10). You may consider to connect the cables first before mounting the Sound Bar on the wall.

  • Page 15: Install/Replace The Remote Control Batteries

    Install/replace the remote control batteries Warnings Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Caution The battery contains perchlorate material, handle it with care. For information, refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Open the battery compartment, remove the old batteries if necessary.

  • Page 16: Overview Of The Remote Control

    Overview of the Remote Control Short press to enter Sleep mode. Long press to enter Standby mode. Press to adjust the lightness of the display. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Night mode or close Night mode. Press to turn on/off Dolby vertical surround. Press to switch the audio source to Optical mode.
  • Page 17 Press to switch the audio source to HDMI OUT (ARC) source. Press to switch the audio source to USB source. Press to switch the audio source to Bluetooth mode. Press and hold to enter pairing mode. Press to switch on/off Pass Through function. MOVIE / MUSIC / TV Press to select the equalizer (EQ) effect when you are watching TV, movie or listening to music.

  • Page 18: Connect Your Sound Bar System

    For TCL TV: Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (ARC) interface on the sound bar to the HDMI (ARC/eARC) interface on the TV. Connect power cord. Enable the CEC function in the settings of the TCL TV.
  • Page 19 Options Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) ARC/eARC Picture Mode HDMI Control Sound Mode Auto Power On Sports Mode Auto Standby Consumer Electronic Control(CEC) PlayStation 5 Audio Only Mode TV Settings AC-IN HDMI-IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL (ARC) For other TV brands: Connect HDMI cable from the HDMI (ARC) interface on the sound bar to the HDMI (ARC/eARC) interface on the TV.

  • Page 20: Optional: Connect Your Blu-Ray Player

    Optional: Connect your Blu-ray player For ease of use, you are advised to connect a Blu-ray player to the TV and enjoy the Sound Bar through HDMI-ARC. However, in order to enjoy Dolby TrueHD based Atmos content that not all TVs may support through HDMI-ARC, you can optionally connect your Blu-ray player directly to the Sound Bar using the HDMI-in port.

  • Page 21: Connect With The Optical Cable

    Connect with the optical cable Remove the protective caps from the optical cable when necessary. Connect one end of the optical cable to the optical input connector on your Sound Bar and another end to the optical output connector of your TV or device. Note If there is no sound output from the Sound Bar, try to activate the PCM signal output on your TV or device.

  • Page 22: Direction For Setting Up Your Sound Bar Using An Optical Cable

    To get the best possible audio experience using the optical cable: Press the Home button on your TCL TV Remote. Navigate to Audio option under Settings. Uncheck the “TV speaker enabled” option.

  • Page 23: Connect Your Sound Bar To Power Supply

    Connect your Sound Bar to power supply Make sure that you have completed all other connections before connecting the Sound Bar to power supply. Make sure the power supply voltage complies with your country’s safety standards (see ‘Specifications’ on page Connect one end of a supplied AC power cord to the AC input connector on your Sound Bar and another end to the power socket on the wall.

  • Page 24: Connect The Sound Bar With Your Bluetooth Device

    Power on your Bluetooth device and activate its Bluetooth function. Select TCL 8132 Sound Bar on the pairing list of your Bluetooth device. You hear distinct double beep sound. If you cannot find the model name TCL 8132 Sound Bar...

  • Page 25: Add In Google Home

    TCL 8132 Sound Bar Your Sound Bar system is now set up and ready to be used. To disconnect the Bluetooth function, you can: • press on the Sound Bar or remote control to switch to another source; or • disable the Bluetooth function on your device; or •...

  • Page 26: Add In Airplay 2

    1. Power on the sound bar. 2. On an iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and continue with step 3. 3. For the Airplay 2, in Settings > Wi-Fi, look for "TCL 8132 Sound Bar" under "SETUP AS NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER" and complete the setup process.

  • Page 27: Add In Amazon Alexa

    4. In the Alexa app, select the Devices tab and use the "+" button to add a new device. 5. Select "Speaker" for the kind of device and "TCL" as the brand. 6. You will now be asked to select the Wi-Fi network you want the sound bar to connect to.
  • Page 28 Devices SETUP DEVICES SETUP Which device would you Select Wi-Fi network like to set up? Select Wi-Fi network for your TCL speaker to use or manually enter a Wi-Fi network PREVIOUSLY SAVED TO AMAZON Speaker Your Wi-Fi OTHER NETWORK SETUP...

  • Page 29: Connect Your Wireless Subwoofer To The Sound Bar

    Connect your wireless subwoofer to the Sound Bar When the wireless subwoofer is connected, you can enjoy powerful deep bass sounds and a truly immersive audio experience. Auto pairing Make sure both the Sound Bar and wireless subwoofer are connected to the power supply and are turned on. The Sound Bar will pair with the subwoofer automatically.

  • Page 30: Online Firmware Update

    Online Firmware Update Automatic detection and upgrade of Sound Bar software： 1. Ensure your Sound Bar and Subwoofer are both powered up. 2. Ensure your Sound Bar and Subwoofer pair successfully. 3. Ensure your Sound Bar is connected to Wi-Fi successfully (Refer to Wi-Fi connection steps on page 24/25/26.) 4.

  • Page 31: Use Your Sound Bar System

    4 Use your Sound Bar system Use your Sound Bar with the top panel or remote control Make sure the Sound Bar is properly connected to the power supply and sources. Press at the top panel of your Sound Bar main unit or remote control to switch to the correct source.
  • Page 32 Remote Control LED Indications Remarks *Power on/off HELLO START READY SLEEP STDBY HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 ARC *Input source *Connect your Blu-ray player via BT PAIR CONNECTED HDMI IN to use PASS THRU PASS THRoUgh Set preferred sound MOVIE MUSIC Reduced dynamics NIGHT...

  • Page 33: Sound Bar Settings

    Note: After powering on your Sound Bar, if there is no operation performed on either the Sound Bar or remote control within 10 seconds, all LED indicators on the Sound Bar will turn off and light up again when the operation is resumed. Tip: You can use more advanced functions on the remote control (see ‘Overview of the remote control’...

  • Page 34: Listen To Music From Your Bluetooth Device

    Listen to music from your Bluetooth device Make sure that your device supports A2DP and/or AVRCP. For information, check the specification of your device. Pair your Bluetooth device with the Sound Bar (see ‘Connect the Sound Bar with your Bluetooth device’ on page 23).

  • Page 35: Use The Usb Cable Or Device For Music Playback

    Use the USB cable or device for music playback • Press on the remote control to listen to/pause/ resume the music. • Press or on the remote control to skip to the previous or next track. • Press to increase or decrease the volume level. AC IN This Sound Bar can support USB devices of up to 64GB memory and the supported file format is MP3.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    5 Specifications Product Name 3.1.2 Channel Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Sound Bar • Power Supply: AC 100-240V～50/60Hz • Power consumption: 30W • Power consumption at standby mode: ≤ 0.5W • Impedance: 6 Ω • Frequency response: 160Hz-20KHz •...

  • Page 37: Notice

    20 dBm 6 Notice Declaration of conformity Hereby, TCL Overseas Marketing Limited declares that this radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and the relevant UK statutory requirements. The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.tcl.com go to Support and enter...

  • Page 38: Disposal Of Your Old Product And Battery

    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 symbol on a product means that the product is covered by European Directive 2012/19/EU. This symbol means that the product contains a battery covered by European Directive 2013/56/EU which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste.

  • Page 39: Trademarks

    Trademarks 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 Dolby Laboratories...
  • Page 40 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. works with Hey Google Google and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

  • Page 41: Faq

    7 FAQ No power Make sure the AC power cord and AC input connector are connected properly. Make sure there is power supply. Make sure the Sound Bar has turned on. No sound Make sure the audio cable is connected to the Sound Bar and your device.
  • Page 42 TCL support: Please visit www.tcl.com WE ARE READY TO HELP contact us first with any questions TAKE CARE WHEN REMOVING THE SOUND BAR Copyright © 2021 TCL. All rights reserved. TS8132_EU_EN_UM_V0.15...

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