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- Page 1 User Guide...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2008 by Roku, Inc. All rights reserved. Roku and the Roku logo are trademarks of Roku, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. • • • • • •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents • • • • • • Chapter 1 Welcome What’s in the box? Overview Netflix Player inputs Remote control Inserting the batteries in the remote control Chapter 2 Connecting Your Netflix Player Connecting your Player to your TV Video connections Audio connections Connecting your Player to your home network Connecting your Player to a power source... - Page 4 ............45 Netflix Player by Roku License Agreement and Warranty Statement Important Safety Instructions .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Welcome
Welcome • • • • • • Congratulations on your purchase of The Netflix Player by Roku™. In just a few minutes you’ll be ready to select movies from the Netflix website and watch them instantly on your TV. What’s in the box? Your Netflix Player package should include all of these items: •... -
Page 6: Overview
Overview Before you set up your Netflix Player, get familiar with the inputs on the Player and the buttons on the remote control. Netflix Player inputs IR receiver S-Video • • • • Chapter 1 • • Status light Optical Component video audio Reset... -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote control Select Reverse scan Play/Pause Home Right Down Forward scan • • • Welcome • • •... -
Page 8: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control
Inserting the batteries in the remote control Do one of the following: • If your remote has a battery door release button on the back, press the button and then slide the top panel upward to open the remote. • If your remote doesn’t have a battery door release button, just slide the top panel upward to open the remote. -
Page 9: Connecting Your Netflix Player
Chapter 2 Connecting Your Netflix Player • • • • • • To use your Netflix Player, you need to connect it to your TV, your network, and a power source. Connecting your Player to your TV There are several ways to connect your Player to your TV. The method you choose depends on the inputs supported by your TV and the cables you have available. - Page 10 The following chart ranks the audio and video resolution for each setup option, assuming that the resolution is not compromised by your Internet connection: Video Composite S-Video Component HDMI NOTE: based on the speed of your broadband Internet connection. • •...
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Page 11: Video Connections
Video connections Connecting your TV directly to the NOTE: audio/video output of your Set-Top Box will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment. Connecting a composite video cable Insert the yellow connector on the standard A/V cable into the yellow composite video jack on your Player. - Page 12 Connecting a component video cable Insert one end of the green, blue, and red video cable into the jacks with the matching colors on your Player. Insert the other end of the green, blue, and red cable into the corresponding component video jacks on your TV or A/V receiver.
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Page 13: Audio Connections
Audio connections For standard stereo sound (2-channels, left/right), use the red and white connectors on the composite cable. For surround sound (5.1 audio), use either an HDMI or optical audio cable, if available. Connecting a stereo cable Insert the red and white connectors on the standard A/V cable into the red (Right) and white (Left) audio jacks on your Player. - Page 14 Connecting an HDMI cable Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your Player. Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your TV or A/V receiver. NOTE: need separate audio and video cables. •...
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Page 15: Connecting Your Player To Your Home Network
Connecting your Player to your home network To view movies through your Netflix Player, you must connect your Player to your home network using either a wireless or wired connection. Your home network must have broadband Internet access, so that your Player can access the Internet when it is connected to your home network. A minimum connection speed of 1.5Mbps is required. -
Page 16: Connecting Your Player To A Power Source
Connecting your Player to a power source Like most home entertainment products, your Player requires electricity to run. Connect the AC adapter to the back of your Player. Insert the power plug into a power outlet. • • • • Chapter 2 •... -
Page 17: Setting Up Your Netflix Player
Turn on your TV, and if necessary, select the input on your TV that displays the Player. When the Player is properly connected, you see the Roku logo followed by the Welcome screen. When the Welcome screen appears, point your remote at your Player, and press select •... -
Page 18: Selecting Your Network Type
Selecting your network type If you’re setting up a wireless connection, make sure you have the following information handy: • Wireless network name (also known as the SSID) • Security key or passphrase (if your network is secured) • Security method (supported types are: WEP, WPA, and WPA2) Do one of the following depending on your network type: •... - Page 19 Do one of the following: • If your Player detects your home network, press left or right on the remote to highlight your home network, and then press select The waves radiating from the center of the icon indicate the strength of the NOTE: wireless network connection.
- Page 20 • If your Player doesn’t detect your network and your network broadcasts its name (also known as the SSID), press left or right on the remote to highlight not shown, and then press select and then press select • If your network doesn’t broadcast its name (it has a hidden SSID), press left or right on the remote to highlight not shown, and then press select name (SSID) manually, press select name (SSID)”...
- Page 21 If your network requires a security key or passphrase, use the remote to highlight the first character of the key or passphrase and then press select of the screen. Repeat this process to enter the rest of the characters in the key or passphrase. After you enter the security key or passphrase, press down press select to enter it in the box at the top...
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Page 22: Activating Your Player
Activating your Player Activating your Player establishes a connection between your Player and your Netflix account. You must activate your Player before you can use it watch movies. Wait for the activation screen to appear on your TV screen. You’re now ready to complete activation on the Netflix website. - Page 23 Enter the activation code that appears on your TV screen. When the Congratulations screen appears on your TV, you’re ready to add movies to your instant Queue. See “Filling your instant Queue” for instructions. Setting Up Your Netflix Player • •...
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Page 25: Using Your Netflix Player
Chapter 4 Using Your Netflix Player • • • • • • After you activate your Player, you’re ready to add movies and shows to your instant Queue. You can then use your Player’s remote to browse your instant Queue and to select and watch titles on your TV. - Page 26 Click the Watch Instantly tab. When you find a movie or show you want to watch, point your cursor at the Add/Play button to reveal additional options, and then click Add to Instant Queue. Repeat step 4 to add more movies and shows to your instant Queue. •...
- Page 27 (Optional) Arrange your instant Queue by clicking the Your Queue tab, and then clicking the Instant subtab. • To rearrange your instant Queue, drag and drop the titles in the order you want them, or change the numbers to the left of the titles and then click Update Instant Queue to apply your changes.
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Page 28: Selecting A Movie To Watch On Your Tv
Selecting a movie to watch on your TV After you set up your Player and add movies and shows, you can browse and watch them on your TV. Turn on your TV, and if necessary, select the input on your TV that displays the Player. On the Player remote, press home Press left or right to scroll through your instant Queue. - Page 29 Choose a Different Episode Press or right to highlight the show you want to view, and then press select left choose it. Enables you to rate a movie or show. The more stars, the higher the rating. Press Rate select to access the rating feature, and then press decrease the rating.
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Page 30: Playing A Movie
Playing a movie While watching a movie or show via your Player, you have full control over your viewing experience. You can use the buttons on the remote to pause and resume viewing and to scan forward and backward, just like when you watch a DVD. While playing a movie, the buttons on the remote do the following: Button play... -
Page 31: Adjusting Settings On Your Netflix Player
Chapter 5 Adjusting Settings on Your Netflix Player • • • • • • Settings enable you to access your network, display, sound, and screensaver settings. You can also view information about your Player and reset your Player to the original factory settings. Changing your network settings If you install a new network router or change to a different Internet Service Provider (ISP), you need to update your network settings. - Page 32 Highlight network settings, and then press select Highlight repeat guided setup and then press select Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your new network settings. See network type” • • • • Chapter 5 • • for details. “Selecting your...
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Page 33: Changing Your Display Setting
Changing your display setting If you purchase a new TV or connect your Player to a different TV you already have, you can change your display type selection between standard and widescreen format. Press home Highlight settings, and then press select to go to the Home screen, and then press up to display the Settings screen. - Page 34 Highlight display type, and then press select Press left press select For widescreen TVs, select 16 : 9 widescreen mode (also known as “full” or “stretch” mode). NOTE: • • • • Chapter 5 • • or right on the remote to highlight standard or widescreen, and then...
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Page 35: Setting The Volume For Sound Effects
Setting the volume for sound effects You can adjust the volume level of the sound effects produced by your Player, or you can turn off the sound effects completely. Press home Highlight settings, and then press select to go to the Home screen, and then press up to display the Settings screen. - Page 36 Highlight sound effects, and then press select Press up select • • • • Chapter 5 • • or down to highlight the volume level you want to use, and then press...
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Page 37: Changing Your Screensaver Settings
Changing your screensaver settings When your Player remains inactive for five minutes, the screensaver appears. You can, however, adjust this setting and choose how much time must pass before the screensaver appears, or disable the screensaver completely. Press home Highlight settings, and then press select to go to the Home screen, and then press up to display the Settings screen. - Page 38 Highlight screensaver, and then press select Press up • • • • Chapter 5 • • or down to highlight the option you want to use, and then press select...
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Page 39: Viewing And Updating Your Player Info
Viewing and updating your Player info You can view information about your Player, such as the hardware and software version and the serial number, as well as your current network settings. You can also check for software updates to keep your Player up-to-date. Press home Highlight settings, and then press select to go to the Home screen, and then press up... - Page 40 Highlight player info, and then press select Highlight check for update and then press select • • • • Chapter 5 • •...
- Page 41 Highlight yes and then press select When you’re Player finishes updating, it restarts and displays the Home screen. to begin the update. Adjusting Settings on Your Netflix Player • • • • • •...
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Page 42: Performing A Factory Reset
Performing a factory reset Performing a factory reset erases all of your settings and account information and restores your Player’s original factory settings. If you plan on selling your Player, we recommend that you perform a factory reset before delivering the Player to the new owner. WARNING: If you want to keep your settings and keep your Player activated, do a restart instead (see “Using the Reset button”... - Page 43 Highlight factory reset, and then press select To continue with the reset, select factory reset. To cancel the reset, select back. Adjusting Settings on Your Netflix Player • • • • • •...
- Page 44 When prompted, highlight yes to confirm that you want to reset your Player, and then press select • • • • Chapter 5 • •...
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Page 45: Chapter 6 Additional Information
Chapter 6 Additional Information • • • • • • This section contains more information about select topics in this guide. Manually entering your network’s name (SSID) If your network is setup as a hidden network that doesn’t broadcast its name, you can enter the name manually. - Page 46 Highlight enter wireless network name (SSID) manually, and then press select Use the remote to highlight the first character of the network name, and then press select the rest of the characters in the network name. After you enter the network name, press down select •...
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Page 47: Using The Reset Button
Using the Reset button You can use the Reset button to restart your Player or to perform a factory reset and restore the original factory settings. WARNING: If you want to keep your settings and keep your Player activated, do a restart instead. •... -
Page 48: Understanding Player Performance
Understanding Player performance The quality of the video and audio you receive via your Player is dependent on a combination of several factors: • Your audio/video connections. The type of audio and video connections you use to connect your Player and your TV may impact sound and picture quality. In general, HDMI and optical audio are superior to stereo audio. -
Page 49: Notices
Notices • • • • • • Macrovision Statement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. -
Page 50: Netflix Player By Roku License Agreement And Warranty Statement
License. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Roku grants you a nonexclusive, nontransferable license to run the Software only on and as incorporated in the Roku Product. This is a license and not a sale. You shall not (i) copy or distribute, sublicense, lease, rent or otherwise transfer the Software to any third party except with and incorporated in the Roku Product, and then not for value;... - Page 51 (30) days of purchase. However, if you fail to return the Roku Product within such 30-day period, you are not eligible for this offer and no credits will be issued.
- Page 52 This warranty does not cover damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use or modification of, or to any part of, your Roku Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Roku to service your Roku Product.
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Page 53: Important Safety Instructions
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement. Should you have any question about this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Roku, please contact us by mail at Roku Inc., 12980 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070. - Page 54 Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: •...