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2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer

User Manual

S522W

Contents

1 Important safety instructions 1

Important information 1

Important safety instructions 3

Battery Caution and Disposal Information 5

2 Welcome 8

What's in the box 8

Overview 9

Overview of the remote control 10

Install/replace the remote control batteries 11

Set up your sound bar system 12

3 Set up your Sound Bar system 13

Position Your Sound Bar and Subwoofer 13

Mount your Sound Bar on the wall 14

4 Connect your Sound Bar system 17

Connect with the AC power adaptor 17

Connect with the HDMI cable 17

Connect with the optical cable 19

Direction for setting up your Sound Bar using an optical

cable 20

Connect with USB disk 20

5 Use your Sound Bar system 21

Operation instruction 21

Volume and Sound effect regulation 23

6 Specification 24

7 Trademarks 26

8 FAQ 27

1 Important safety

instructions

Important information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN!

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.

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.

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 this user manual or Quick start

guide to ensure your safety.

●Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire, and so forth.

Important safety instructions

●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.

●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

●The product shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing.

●Do not place any sources of danger on the product (for

example. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).

●Disconnect the power adapter to shut off when you find

trouble or when not in use. The power adapter shall be

easy to access.

●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 adapter/appliance coupler is used as the

disconnect device, the disconnect device must remain

readily accessible.

●Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

●No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should

be placed on the apparatus.

Battery Caution and Disposal Information

●Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.

●Install only new batteries of the same type in your

product.

●Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as

indicated in the battery compartment, may shorten the life

of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.

●Do not dispose of batteries in fire, water or a hot oven, or

mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery.

●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 subjected to extremely low air pressure that

may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable

liquid or gas.

●Recycle or dispose of batteries as per state and local

guidelines.

●Danger of explosion if 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.

●The product/remote control contains a coin/button type

battery, which can be swallowed. Keep the battery out of

reach of children at all times! If swallowed, the battery can

cause serious injury or death. Severe internal burns can

occur within two hours of ingestion.

●If you suspect that a battery has been swallowed or

placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate

medical attention.

●When you change the batteries, always keep all new

and used batteries out of reach of children. Ensure that

the battery compartment is completely secure after you

replace the battery.

●If the battery compartment cannot be completely

secured, discontinue use of the product. Keep out of

reach of children and contact the manufacturer.

Installation location

●This product is designed to sit on a firm, flat surface. Do not

place the product on built-in installation such as a bookcase

or rack because the ventilation slots around the product will

be blocked, resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating.

To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a

spacing of 20cm or more around the product.

●Make sure the product on the furniture is of adequate size

and strength to prevent it from being accidentally tipped

over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal

injury and/or damage to the product.

●Installation of wall mount must be carried out by

qualified personnel only. Incorrect assembly can result

in severe personal injury and property damage (if you

intend to install this product yourself, you must check

for installations such as electrical wiring and plumbing

that may be buried inside the wall). It is the installer's

responsibility to verify that the wall will safely support the

total load of the product and wall mount brackets.

2 Welcome

Congratulations on the purchase of your new TCL Sound

Bar! After it is set up and connected, you can experience a

super 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.

Let's get started.

What's in the box

Sound Bar main unit Wireless subwoofer AC adaptor x 2

Remote control

Wall anchor x 2

Wall mount bracket x 2

Wall bracket screw x 2

Warranty Card

Safety

instructions

Safety Leaflet Quick Start Guide Wall Mount Template

Overview

Button and jack definition:

Buttons and jacks are defined as follows:

ARC OPT USB AUX DC IN

1. : Press to power on, short press to switch function,

long press to power off

2. —: Press for volume down

3. +: Press for volume up

4. : Press for Bluetooth pairing

5. ARC: HDMI ARC

6. OPT: Optical input

7. USB: USB input

8. AUX: 3.5mm connector

9. DC IN: DC14V 2A input

Function indicator light:

1. Red light: in standby mode

2. White light: in operation

Overview of the Remote Control

1. : Press to power on and power off.

2. : Press to switch to Bluetooth mode, long press to

bluetooth pairing.

3. AUX: Press to switch to AUX input.

4. HDMI: Press to switch to HDMI mode.

5. MUSIC: Press to select the MUSIC sound mode.

6. MOVIE: Press to select the MOVIE sound mode.

7. TREBLE +: Press to increase treble sound (the white

light flashes, when hit the maximum or minimum level

white light will be on).

8. TREBLE -: Press to decrease treble sound (the white

light flashes, when hit the maximum or minimum level

white light will be on).

9. BASS -: Press to decrease bass sound (the white light

flashes, when hit the maximum or minimum level white

light will be on).

10.

Press to previous song under Bluetooth, USB or mode.

11. MUTE: Press the mute button and turn on the sound

button (white light will flash slowly when mute).

12. USB: Press to switch to USB play when insert USB.

13. OPTICAL: Press to switch to the Optical input mode.

14. DIALOG: Short press to select the DIALOG sound mode.

15. NEWS: Press to select the NEWS sound mode.

16. VOL +: Press or long press to increase volume (the white

light flashes, when hit the maximum or minimum level

white light will be on).

17. BASS +: Press to increase bass (the white light flashes,

when hit the maximum or minimum level white light will

be on).

18. VOL -: Press or long press to decrease volume (the

white light flashes, when hit the maximum or minimum

level white light will be on).

19. : Press to next song under Bluetooth or USB mode.

20. : Press to play or pause playing under Bluetooth or

USB.

Install/replace the remote control batteries

Warnings

Batteries either installed or packed must not be to heat like

direct sunlight, fire or similar.

Install the Remote Control:

The Remote Control has a pre-installed lithium CR2025

battery. Remove the protective tab to activate the Remote

Control battery.

Note: The Remote Control works within a range of 6 meters.

RELEASE

OPEN

PUSH

CR2025

• 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.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

3 Set up your Sound

Bar system

Make sure you read all the safety information before you

mount the 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.

Additional tools (not supplied) are required for installation.

Position Your Sound Bar and Subwoofer

The ideal place to position the Sound Bar main unit is

centered underneath your TV.

You are recommended to place the Sound Bar main unit on

the top of the cabinet and right below the center of your TV.

The distance between the subwoofer and the Sound Bar

main unit should be less than 9.8'.

Mount your Sound Bar on the wall

You can choose to mount your Sound Bar main unit on the

wall.

1. Place the supplied wall mount template on the wall.

Make sure the wall mount template is at least 10cm

below the center of the TV.

2. Use a level to make sure the Sound Bar is positioned

accurately.

3. Use the tape to stick the wall mount template firmly on

the wall.

4. Mark on the wall using each marking on the template

through the mounting holes.

5. Take away the wall mount template.

6. Drill a screw hole at each marking on the wall.

> 10cm

406.7mm

7. Take out the screws from the rear of the soundbar, 2 per

side.

8. Use a screwdriver to attach the mounting brackets to the

sound bar.

9. Installation complete.

10. Insert the supplied wall anchors into 2 screw holes on

the wall.

11. Insert the supplied screws into the wall anchors.

12. Fix and tighten the screws on the wall.

13. Hang the Sound Bar main unit on the screws.

4 Connect your Sound

Bar system

After you have fixed the position of the Sound Bar, you can

start connecting it to your TV or other devices and listen to the

audio through your Sound Bar. Make sure you have muted

the audio of your TV or device. For information, check the user

manual of your TV or device.

Connect with the AC power adaptor

Connect the supplied AC power adaptors to the sound bar

main unit and subwoofer.

ARC OPT USB AUX DC IN

ARC OPT USBAUX DC IN

Connect with the HDMI cable

Note:

Make sure your TV or device supports the HDMI ARC

feature. For information, check the user manual of your TV

or device.

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI ARC input

connector on your Sound Bar and another end to the HDMI

ARC output connector of your TV or device.

To get the best possible audio experience using the HDMI

cable, follow below given steps:

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.

Connect with the optical cable

1. Remove the protective caps from the optical cable when

necessary.

2. 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.

ARCO PT USBA UX DC IN

DC IN

OPT

Note

• If there is no sound output from the Sound Bar, try to

activate the PCM signal output on your TV or device. PCM

is used to convert analog audio signals into digital audio

signals in most devices. For more information of how to

activate the PCM signal output, check the user manual of

your TV or device.

Direction for setting up your Sound Bar

using an optical cable

Do not bend or kink the optical cable (SPDIF) as it

is fragile and can easily get damaged and broken.

To get the best possible audio experience using the optical

cable:

1 Press the Home button on your TCL TV Remote.

2 Navigate to Audio option under Settings.

3 Uncheck the “TV speaker enabled” option.

4 Under S/PDIF and ARC, select PCM-Stereo.

Notes

• Different devices may have different menu options.

• Devices such as Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, etc. are

also applicable.

Connect with USB disk

• 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 or to increase or decrease the volume level.

5 Use your Sound Bar

system

Get Started:

1. Make sure you have made all the necessary cable

connections before connecting the Soundbar to a wall

outlet, the soundbar will enter to standby mode, the

indicator will light up in red.

2. Make sure the subwoofer is connected to the power,

and turn the button to "ON"

3. Press " " on unit or remote control to turn on the

soundbar. The Bluetooth indicator will light up.

4. Press " " on unit or on remote control to choose various

source.

Operation instruction

zBluetooth Mode

After power on, the machine directly enters Bluetooth mode,

along with voice prompt and white light slow flash; long

press " " on Soundbar, Bluetooth enters the pairing status,

with voice prompts and white light fast flash.

1. Put the phone within 3m in distance;

2. Activate the Bluetooth function of the phone, so that the

phone starts to search for the Bluetooth device (please

refer to the phone instructions for details);

3. Select "TCL S522W" from the device that has been

searched for, click connection, with voice prompt;

4. If the phone remind you to enter password, enter “0000”

and press confirm button to match soundbar to the phone;

5. Press the back button of the phone to exit the phone

menu. Make sure the distance between soundbar and

phone is within 10m and there is no obstacles. At this

time, music can be played on the soundbar;

6. Short press " " to play and pause music. Short press "

" or " " button to previous or next song;

7. To disconnect, short press or long press the " " button

on the soundbar, At this time, another mobile phone

device can be used to connect Bluetooth playing; If

the connection is not selected, the machine will be on

waiting for connection status.

zAUX Mode

After power on, connect the external audio sources to the

AUX jack of soundbar by using the 3.5mm audio cable, and

then Press the " " button on the soundbar or the "AUX"

button on the remote control to switch to "AUX" mode. At this

time, music from the external audio sources such as MP3/CD

can be played. (please adjust the volume of the external audio

sources accordingly at a comfortable level.)

zHDMI Mode

Press the " " button on the soundbar or "HDMI" button on

the remote control to switch to " HDMI” mode. At this point,

connect the HDMI cable to the TV set and then to the HDMI

IN(ARC) jack on the back of the soundbar. Turn on the TV

to power on the soundbar. Directly detect the digital signal

transmitted by the TV to decode and restore the music play.

(Control the TV switch can control the soundbar switch

directly).

zOPTICAL Mode

Press the " " button on the soundbar or "OPTICAL" button

on the remote control to switch to "OPTICAL" mode. At this

time, connect the DVD audio and equipment to Soundbar's

OPTICAL jack with the optical cable. This machine decodes

optical fiber digital to restore sound through power amplifier.

zUSB Mode

After power on, insert the USB into the USB jack of the

soundbar; the sound bar automatically goes to USB playback

mode and plays the music in USB. Press the " " button to

play and pause the music. Press " " or " " button to select

music up and down.

Volume and Sound effect regulation

A. After power on, in any mode of playback, Press or long

press the volume "-" button on the soundbar or remote

control to lower the volume. Press or long press the

volume "+" button on the soundbar or remote control to

raise the volume.

Note: during volume increase and decrease, the

indicator light flash; when the volume is increased to the

maximum or decreased to the minimum, the indicator

light will be on. So remind the user!

B. After power on, in any mode of playback, Press the

remote control to choose sound effect mode: MUSIC,

MOVIE and DIALOG.

Note:

1. Under MOVIE mode, there is no function when press

“BASS(+, -)”, “TREBLE(+, -); Under MUSIC and DIALOG

mode, It can adjust sound effect between positive and

negative six grades when press"BASS (+, -)", "TREBLE

(+, -)" on the remote control.

2. The user can adjust each kind of sound effect mode

to enjoy the music according to the personal preference!

6 Specification

Product name S522W

Output power 20W*2+30W

AC/DC adaptor Input: 100-240V-50/60Hz 1.2A MAX

Output: 14V 2A

Speaker frequency 50Hz-20KHz

Bluetooth version 5.1

Bluetooth range Up to 10m

Included in the

packaging

Soundbar, Subwoofer, Remote control, AC

adaptors, AUX cable (3.5mm to RCA), QSG,

Wall-mounted bracket and screws, Wall

mount template

Dimensions/Weight Soundbar: 810 x 92 x 63 mm/1.50 kg

Subwoofer: 165 x 240 x 298 mm/2.05 kg

Remote Control Distance/Angel: 6m/30°

Battery type: Lithium CR2025 battery

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