This document is a Quick Start Guide for the Kogan 58" Smart HDR 4K UHD LED TV, Series 9 RT9220 (KALED58RT9220SVA). It provides essential information for setting up and using the television, including components, remote control overview, assembly, initial installation, settings, app management, TV source settings, and basic troubleshooting.
Function Description:
The Kogan 58" Smart HDR 4K UHD LED TV is an Android TV designed for home entertainment. It offers a 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) display with High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities, providing enhanced picture quality with vibrant colors and contrast. As an Android TV, it integrates Google's operating system, offering access to a wide range of applications, streaming services, and smart features. Users can enjoy movies, TV shows, and other content from various sources, including built-in apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Google Play Movies & TV. The TV supports Google Assistant for voice control, allowing users to search for content, control smart home devices, and access information using voice commands. It also features Chromecast built-in, enabling seamless casting of content from compatible mobile devices and computers to the TV screen. The television can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi or a wired connection, facilitating access to online content and services. It includes a digital tuner for receiving broadcast TV channels (Antenna, Cable, Satellite options) and offers parental controls for managing content access.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Display: 58" Smart HDR 4K UHD LED TV
- Series: 9 RT9220
- Model Number: KALED58RT9220SVA
- Operating System: Android TV
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet (for broadband internet connection), HDMI inputs, ANT input (for antenna cable).
- Audio: Supports various sound settings.
- Power: Requires connection to a suitable power outlet.
- Remote Control: Bluetooth remote with Google Assistant button, dedicated buttons for popular streaming services (Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play), numeric keypad, volume/channel controls, and navigation buttons.
- Mounting: Compatible with stand assembly (included) or wall mounting (hardware not included).
Usage Features:
- Initial Setup: The Quick Start Guide details a step-by-step initial installation process, including language selection, quick setup with an Android phone (optional), network configuration (wired or wireless), Google Account sign-in, Google settings, and auto-installation of recommended apps.
- Remote Control: The included remote control is central to operating the TV. It features a power button, microphone hole for Google Assistant, mute/restore sound, numeric buttons (0-9) for direct channel input, EPG (Electronic Program Guide) button, record button, info button, Google Assistant button, volume up/down, channel up/down, OSD (On Screen Display) menu button, source select button, and navigation (up, down, left, right, OK) buttons. Dedicated buttons for Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and Google Play provide quick access to these services. Color buttons (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue) are available for different prompts. Media control buttons (fast reverse, fast forward, play/pause, stop) are also present. The SUBT (Subtitle) and AUDIO buttons allow for subtitle and audio language selection.
- Bluetooth Remote Pairing: The remote control supports Bluetooth pairing, initiated by simultaneously pressing the 'BACK' and 'VOL-' buttons. An indicator light flashes during pairing.
- Homepage Navigation: After initial setup, the TV enters the homepage, which can be navigated using the remote control. Sections include Google Assistant, Apps, Play Next (based on watch history), Settings, Favorite apps, and Channels.
- Settings Menu: The settings menu allows users to adjust various TV performance parameters. This includes "Network & internet" for managing Wi-Fi, adding new networks, and configuring proxy settings. "Channel" settings allow for scanning TV channels (Antenna/Cable/Satellite) and setting up parental controls with a PIN. "Device Preferences" offers options for About (System update, device name, restart, status), Date & time, Timer, Language, Inputs, Picture, Sound, Google Assistant, and Reset.
- App Management: Users can install, move, and uninstall apps from the "Apps" section on the homepage. This involves searching for apps, selecting them, and choosing actions like "Install," "Move," or "Uninstall."
- TV Source Setting: The TV source can be accessed from the homepage by pressing the source button on the remote or selecting "Live TV." Users can then select "Channels" and "New Channels Available" to manage sources.
- Auto Sleep Function: The guide provides instructions on how to turn off the auto sleep function by navigating through Menu -> Settings -> Device Preferences -> Power -> Off. This allows users to customize sleep timer settings (e.g., 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, etc.) or disable them entirely.
Maintenance Features:
- Troubleshooting: The guide includes a "Basic Troubleshooting" section covering common issues:
- Poor picture and sound quality: Suggests checking channels, adjusting the antenna, and verifying all connections.
- No picture or sound in TV status: Recommends trying another channel, pressing the TV/AV button, ensuring the TV is plugged in, and checking the antenna connection.
- No sound or sound is too low at maximum volume: Advises checking volume settings on external speakers, adjusting TV volume, checking other channels/inputs, and ensuring MUTE isn't turned on.
- No colour, wrong colour or tints: Suggests ensuring the program itself is broadcast in color and adjusting color/tint submenus in picture settings.
- Picture rolls vertically: Recommends checking all connections.
- Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound: Advises checking direction, location, and connections to the antenna, and noting that issues may be caused by an indoor antenna.
- Remote control malfunctions: Suggests replacing remote control batteries, checking battery terminals, ensuring the remote is within range, and removing any obstructions between the remote and the TV's IR sensor.
- Image is not centred on the screen: Recommends adjusting horizontal and vertical position.
- "No Signal" on HDMI source: Advises testing the device with a different HDMI cable, plugging the device into another HDMI port, trying a different device connected to the same cable/port, and performing a factory reset on the TV.
- Reset Function: The "Device Preferences" menu includes a "Reset" option, which erases all data from the device's internal storage, including Google account, system and app data, settings, and downloaded apps. Users can choose "Cancel" or "Erase everything."
- Power Management: To completely power down the TV, users are advised to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. It is recommended to unplug the TV from both the power outlet and aerial if it will not be used for a long time.
- Warranty Information: The guide mentions a "Warranty card" as one of the included components, indicating that warranty information is provided separately.
- Further Support: For a full user guide and more information, users are directed to help.kogan.com.
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