Hisense TV 2021 Series
Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Experience
(Reference Model: 55U8G)
Select the User Interface below that matches your TV:
Click here to browse TV Settings from 2024 and beyond.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE:
NOTE
Refresh the soundbar to re-establish HDMI connection with TV after scheduled auto-updates.
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Unplug the AC power cord of soundbar from the wall outlet
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Wait for 2 mins to fully discharge the soundbar
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Plug the AC power cord back into the wall outlet
NOTE
Connect TV's HDMI ARC to soundbar HDMI 1 ARC with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.0 cable (18Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >
If your TV has been connected to a sound system previously, perform full reset on your TV to clear the cache >
1. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE THROUGH HDMI&CEC FUNCTION
Sequence:
Press Home button to select Settings and select Inputs > HDMI control.
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Set HDMI control to On.
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Connect an HDMI&CEC compliant device to the TV.
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Turn on the connected external device. The device is automatically connected to the TV. After
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connection is finished, you can access the menu of the connected device on your TV screen using your TV remote and control the device.
Enabling Device Auto Power off
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Press Home button to select Settings, and select Inputs > Device auto power off.
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Set to On to turn off CEC compatible external devices when the TV is turned off
Enabling TV auto power on
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Press Home button to select Settings, and select Inputs > TV auto power on.
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Set to On to turn on the TV when CEC compatible external devices is turned on.
Notes:
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HDMI cables must be used to connect HDMI&CEC compatible devices to your TV.
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The HDMI&CEC feature of the connected device must be turned on.
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If you connect an HDMI device that is not HDMI&CEC compatible, all the HDMI&CEC control
features do not work.
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Depending on the connected HDMI device, the HDMI&CEC control feature may not work.
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The HDMI&CEC feature are supported One Touch Play, Routing Control, System Standby,
Device OSD Name Transfer, Remote Control Pass Through, Give Device Power Status, System Audio Control.