TCL 43P20US/50E17US, Operation Manual

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Connections and Setup

Choose Your Connections

There are several ways to connect signal sources, such as BD player, DVD players and set-top boxes, to your TV. 

Note

: No cables are supplied with this TV. Please purchase the necessary cables for connection. A high-speed HDMI 

cable is recommended for better compatibility.

Input 

Signal Compatibility

Antenna

480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i ( PAL, and 

DVB-T

 formats)

Composite Video

480i

, 567i

HDMI

480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/60Hz, 3840×2160p (for 4K TV)

Network Connection

To access the Internet, you must subscribe to high speed broadband Internet service with your Internet service 

provider (ISP). 
Your TV can be connected to your home network in two ways:

•  Wired, using the RJ45 (LAN) connector on the back panel.
•  Wireless, using the internal wireless and your home wireless network.

Note

: Instructions below are just the usual ways to connect your TV to the wired or wireless network. The connection 

method may be different depending on your actual network configuration. If you have any questions about your home 

network, please refer to your ISP.

Connecting to a wired network

To connect to a wired network:

1. 

Ensure you have:
•  An Ethernet cable long enough to reach your TV
•  A router or modem with an available Ethernet 

port

•  A high-speed Internet connection
•  An Ethernet (LAN) port on the back of the TV

2. 

Connect your Ethernet cable to the router and to 

the Ethernet port on the back of the TV.

3. 

Use the 

Network 

menu to configure the TV.

Connecting to a wireless network

To connect to a wireless network: 

1. 

Ensure you have:
•  A router broadcasting a high-speed wireless 

signal

•  A high-speed Internet connection

2. 

Use the 

Network 

menu to configure the TV.

Modem

Internet

TV Set

Router

Ethernet

Port on the 

back panel

or

Wireless Router

Modem

TV Set

Built-in wireless 

connection