This document is a user manual for a Hisense TV, model ES-A204819. It provides comprehensive instructions for connecting devices, setting up the TV, using the remote control, navigating menus, and troubleshooting common issues. The manual is available in English, French, and Spanish.
Function Description:
The Hisense TV is a smart television designed for home entertainment. It supports various input sources, network connectivity (both wired and wireless), and a range of applications. The TV allows users to customize picture and sound settings, manage channels, and utilize parental controls. It also integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control and smart home functionalities. The TV features a built-in Chromecast for streaming content from other devices.
Important Technical Specifications:
- HDMI Inputs: High-powered HDMI version 2.0 inputs are supported, enabling connection of 4K Ultra-HD external devices for an enhanced viewing experience. Specifically, it supports 4K@50/60Hz (YCbCr4:4:4, YCbCr4:2:2) in Enhanced format.
- USB Ports: The USB port supports a voltage of 5V. USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices have a maximum current consumption of 500mA. Individual non-standard high-capacity mobile hard disks with impulse current greater than 500mA may cause TV-rebooting or self-locking and are not supported.
- Wireless LAN Adapter: Built-in wireless LAN adapter supports IEEE 802.11 ac/b/g/n communication protocols. For smooth video playback, an IEEE 802.11n or IEEE 802.11ac router is recommended.
- Network Connectivity: Supports both wireless (Wi-Fi) and wired (Ethernet) network connections. DHCP or static IP addresses are supported for wireless networks.
- Audio Output: Features a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port for connecting to external audio receivers. Supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) via HDMI/ARC port for digital sound bars.
- Remote Control: Supports both infrared and Bluetooth connection modes. The remote control has an operational range of up to 26 feet and a 30-degree horizontal or vertical angle.
- Power Consumption: Consumes power in standby mode. To completely disconnect power, the plug must be removed from the AC outlet.
- Display: Features various picture modes including Vivid, Standard, Energy Saving, Game, Sports, Theater Day, Theater Night, and FILMMAKER MODE. Theater Day and Theater Night modes are designed to reduce blue light for eye protection.
- Audio: Offers multiple sound modes such as Standard, Theater, Sports, Music, Speech, and Late Night. Supports Dolby Atmos.
Usage Features:
- Connecting Devices: Detailed instructions for connecting antennas, cable set-top boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, AV devices (composite video and HDMI), headphones, USB devices, speakers, and digital sound bars (ARC).
- Network Setup: Guidance on connecting to wireless networks (Wi-Fi Protected Setup - WPS via Push Button Configuration or PIN) and wired Ethernet networks (Cat 5 LAN cable).
- Remote Control: Explains button functionalities, remote control range, battery installation, and pairing procedures. Includes a list of universal remote codes for common cable and satellite providers (USA only).
- Setup Wizard: Guides users through the initial setup process after plugging in the TV.
- Shortcuts: Provides instructions for turning the TV on/off, using Live TV (channel search, viewing channel information), creating and viewing Favorite Lists, activating Google Assistant, Closed Captioning (CC), and Audio Language (MTS).
- Home Screen: Describes the layout of the Home screen, including indicators (Google Assistant, Google Search, Notifications, Inputs, Network & Internet, Settings, Time) and sections (Apps, Feature Apps, Recommended content).
- Menu Navigation: Explains how to access and navigate the TV menu for various settings categories: Picture, Sound, Channels, Parental Control, Live TV Closed Captioning, Audio Language (MTS), Audio Only, Sleep Timer, Settings, and Help.
- Picture Settings: Allows adjustment of Backlight (Local Dimming, Backlight Level, Automatic Light Sensor, Minimum Backlight), Picture Mode, Low Blue Light, Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Picture Size (Aspect Ratio), HDMI 2.0 format (Standard/Enhanced), and Advanced Settings (Overscan, Color Temperature, Motion Enhancement, Motion Clearness, Noise Reduction, Digital Noise Reduction, HDMI Dynamic Range, Active Contrast, Enhanced Viewing Angle, Content Type Auto Detection, Color Space, Calibration Settings, Color Tuner, White Balance, Gamma, Gamma Calibration, RGB only).
- Sound Settings: Includes System sounds, Sound Mode, Audio Output (TV Speaker, ARC, Bluetooth), Dolby Atmos, Wall Mount Setup, and Advanced Settings (Balance, Auto Volume Control, Digital Audio Out, Digital Audio Delay, Lip Sync, Equalizer, Preferred Audio Language, Headphone Mode, Headphone Volume).
- Channel Management: Options for Tuner Mode, Auto Channel Scan, Manual Scan, Channel Skip, and Favorite List.
- Parental Control: Features to block content by age ratings (U.S. TV Ratings, U.S. Movie Ratings, Canadian English Ratings, Canadian French Ratings), scheduled blocking, channel block, program block, input block, change PIN, and reset. Includes V-Chip functionality.
- Device Preferences: Settings for Amazon Alexa Service, Date & Time, Timer (Power On/Off), Language, Keyboard, Storage, Home Screen customization (channels, video/audio previews, reorder apps), Usage Mode (Home/Store), Google Assistant, Screenless Mode (for far-field Google Assistant models), Chromecast built-in, Screen Saver, Location, Usage & Diagnostics, Setup Assistant, Send Diagnostics and Usage, Enhanced Viewing, IP Control Port, Power LED, FAV/TV Button Customization, Security & Restrictions, Accessibility (Captions, High Contrast Text, Video Description, TalkBack, Switch Access, Kpad, RemoteNow, Text to Speech), Reset, Help, and Product Registration.
- Apps: Instructions for installing, removing, and moving app icons.
- Media: Supports browsing photos, music, and videos from USB devices. Lists supported file formats: .avi (XviD, Mpeg2, H.264), .mkv (H.264, H.265), .mpg (Mpeg2), .ts (H.264, H.265), .jpg, and .mp3.
Maintenance Features:
- Troubleshooting: Provides quick problem-solving tips for common issues such as no sound/picture, distorted picture/sound, remote control not working, and delays in picture appearance.
- Reset: Option to reset TV settings to factory data.
- Product Registration: Allows users to register their TV for service and marketing information, either during initial setup or later via QR code.
- Software Update: Users can update the software version of the TV.