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  • Page 1 User Guide Illustrations in this guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2020 Roku, Inc. All rights reserved. ROKU, the ROKU Logo, and “NOW THIS IS TV” are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. Material in this User Manual is the property of Roku, Inc., and is protected under US and International copyright and/or other intellectual property laws.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbar ...................... 10 Preparing for Internet connectivity ........................11 AC power ................................12 Roku remote batteries ............................12 TCL Roku TV remote ............................... 12 Panel button ................................16 Single button ..............................16 Guided Setup ..........................17 Starting Guided Setup .............................
  • Page 4 Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room ........................61 About using your TV on a restricted public network ..................61 Getting your Roku TV on line on a restricted public network ................62 Roku voice remotes (select models only) ....................... 64 Re-pairing your Roku voice remote ........................
  • Page 5 Searching for something to watch ....................91 How do I search? ..............................91 Keyboard search using the remote ........................92 Voice Search from a Roku voice remote ......................92 Searching from the Roku mobile app ......................... 93 Searching with Google Assistant ........................93 Searching with Amazon Alexa ..........................
  • Page 6 Roku Zones ................................97 Using the Roku Channel Store ...................... 98 Automatic Account Link ............................99 Customizing your TV ........................100 Add TV inputs ................................ 100 Add streaming channels ............................101 Rename inputs ..............................101 Remove unwanted tiles ............................102 Rearrange tiles ..............................
  • Page 7 Getting updates on a non-connected TV ......................137 Other devices ..........................139 Mirror your phone or tablet ..........................139 Roku mobile app ..............................140 Private Listening on the Roku mobile app ......................140 Universal remotes ..............................141 FAQ ............................. 142 Other information ........................143 Battery Caution and Disposal Information ......................
  • Page 8 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 10 Product Registration Please register your purchase on-line at www.TCL.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them.

  • Page 11: Welcome

    Important: Your TV receives automatic updates from time to time, enabling new content and features. This edition of the User Guide describes Roku TV version 9.3. To determine the current version of your Roku TV, go to Settings > System > About after you complete Guided Setup.
  • Page 12 • Receive a Roku Zone when you search by popular genres or subjects. A Roku Zone is a collection of relevant entertainment organized into browsable rows such as New Releases, Free, and Rent or Buy. On 4K TVs, include “4K” in your search to see 4K movies and programs in the 4K Movies &...
  • Page 13 • Watch the Roku Tips & Tricks channel • Tune in to the Roku Tips & Tricks channel to watch videos and learn more about your TV’s features, new products, and popular support topics. • Control your TV with voice commands •...
  • Page 14 You must use your Roku TV remote, and not the Roku mobile app, to initiate the connection process. Streaming content might be limited due to your geographic location or due of restrictions imposed by the network host.

  • Page 15: Connections And Setup

    Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. • NEVER plug your TCL Roku TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables.

  • Page 16: Set Up Your New Tv

    To mount on a wall If you are mounting your TCL Roku TV to the wall, do not attach the TV base stand or TV stand column. To mount your TV to the wall, purchase the one of the following VESA wall mounts: •...

  • Page 17: To Use The Stand

    To use the stand Your TCL Roku TV comes without the stands attached so that you can choose to use the stands or mount your TV to a wall using a wall mount (sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the stand legs.

  • Page 18: Connecting An Antenna, Cable, Or Satellite Box

    Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box If you are using an antenna, CATV cable without a set-top box, or a cable or satellite box that has only an antenna output, connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not provided) from the device to the ANT/CABLE input on the TV.

  • Page 19: Connecting External Equipment With An Hdmi Cable

    Note: Select models have an AV Input that looks like a headphone jack. Use the breakout cable (included) to adapt this input to the three RCA-type plugs on your composite cable. ® Connecting external equipment with an HDMI cable If possible, connect your devices using HDMI ®...

  • Page 20: Connecting An Av Receiver Or Digital Soundbar

    Select models also have an audio line out connection that is not affected by TV volume or mute settings and does not disable the TV speakers. Use this connection when you want to use your amplifier or soundbar to control the TV volume. To turn off the TV’s built-in speakers, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings >...

  • Page 21: Preparing For Internet Connectivity

    If you want to watch streaming content and take advantage of most of the cool features of your Roku TV, connect it to the Internet through a wireless modem/router or a wireless access point (not provided). The TV has a built-in wireless LAN adapter.

  • Page 22: Ac Power

    Note: Remote buttons and features vary somewhat by model. Your remote might not have all buttons or features listed. • If your remote has a VOICE just below the purple pad, you have a Roku Voice Remote. • If your remote has a headphone jack on its left edge, you have a Roku Enhanced Voice Remote.
  • Page 23 Roku voice remotes have additional capabilities as noted in the following table. BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Turns TV on and off. POWER • BACK Menu: Goes back to previous menu/screen. • Home screen tile: Moves highlight back to the Home screen option.
  • Page 24 BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Only on select models with Roku voice remotes, hold and say the VOICE SEARCH name of a movie, TV program, actor, director, or genre, including the special genres “free” and “4K.” Or, say a command to start...
  • Page 25 BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION GAME MODE Only on HDMI and AV inputs on select models. Displays a banner showing whether Game mode is on or off, or “Not available at this time.” Subsequent presses toggle Game mode. When On, the TV performs less image processing and has less input lag, producing a better experience with action games.

  • Page 26: Panel Button

    Note: If the TV is muted, pressing VOLUME UP unmutes. Pressing VOLUME DOWN does not unmute the sound. MUTE Select models with Roku Enhanced Voice Remote. Connect HEADPHONE headphones to the jack on the left edge of the remote to listen privately.

  • Page 27: Guided Setup

    1. The status indicator blinks every time the TV is busy doing something; in this case it’s powering up and getting ready for you. 2. The splash screen appears and the status indicator blinks slowly for a few more seconds. The power-on screen shows TCL • Roku TV logo while the TV starts up.

  • Page 28: Guided Setup

    At this point, you should be seeing the Language screen. 1. Only on models that have a Roku voice remote: A few moments after the Let’s get started screen appears, Guided Setup starts the pairing process for the voice remote. (You’ll know if...
  • Page 29 Þ side of the Roku remote.) If you enabled Audio Guide, choosing any language other than English disables it. 2. Press DOWN on the purple directional pad to highlight your preferred language, and then press 3.
  • Page 30 Note: Some models show the title First things first instead of Set up environment. 4. Press OK to select Set up for home use. This is the right choice for enjoying your TV at home. It provides energy saving options as well as access to all features of the TV. Note: Set up for store use configures the TV for retail display and is not recommended for any other use.

  • Page 31: Network Connection

    Network connection After you select Set up for home use, the TV prompts you to make a network connection. If your TV has both wired and wireless connections, you’ll see the following screen. If your TV has only wireless connectivity, skip the following step. 5.
  • Page 32 Internet. If your Roku TV detects that you are connecting to such a network, it prompts you through the connection process using your smartphone or tablet to provide the needed information.
  • Page 33 “private network.” Note: Highlighting either of these options displays an informational panel with the unique media access control (MAC) address of your Roku TV. You will need the MAC address if your wireless router is configured to use MAC address filtering.
  • Page 34 and pressing OK to select a highlighted letter, number, or symbol. When you finish, press DOWN to select Connect, and then press OK. After you select Connect, the TV displays progress messages as it connects to your wireless network, your local network, and the Internet. 8.

  • Page 35: Activation

    Linking to a Roku account also activates several advanced features on your TV, such as Guest Mode, the Roku mobile app, and Live TV Pause, to name just a few. Roku accounts are free, and while a valid credit card number is not required to create your account, providing your credit card information makes renting, purchasing, and subscribing to entertainment from the Roku Channel Store fast and convenient.

  • Page 36: Connect Your Devices

    This process is automatic and takes a few moments—a little longer if you have added a lot of streaming channels. Tip: Streaming channels from all of the Roku streaming devices associated with your account are synchronized periodically. All of your Roku streaming devices therefore display the same set of channels (subject to compatibility with the device).
  • Page 37 10. Press OK to proceed: 11. Connect all the devices you plan to use with your TV, turn them all on, and then select Everything is plugged in and turned on. The TV now takes you step by step through each of its inputs and asks what kind of device you have connected.
  • Page 38 14. Repeat the previous step for each input. You’re done with Guided Setup. Note: Some Roku TVs, depending on where you live and other factors, show you an introductory video filled with some great hints and tips. If you’re not interested in viewing this video, press HOME the remote to go to the Roku TV Home screen.

  • Page 39: The Home Screen

    Note: A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is available in countries or regions ® where Roku products are sold. Typical connected Home screen Home screen menu—shows options available to you when you are on the Home screen.

  • Page 40: Personalize Your Home Screen

    There are many things you can do to personalize your Home screen and make it just right for you and your family: • Only in connected mode: Add streaming channels by using the Streaming Channels menu option or the Add Channels shortcut to browse the Roku Channel Store. • Only in connected mode: Change the screen theme by going to Settings >...
  • Page 41 • Move a tile by highlighting it and pressing STAR Þ. Then highlight Move input or Move channel and press OK. Use the purple directional pad to move the tile, and then press OK to lock it in its new location. Move the shortcut tiles within the shortcut area only. Shortcuts are designed to always appear at the very bottom of the grid, so you can access them quickly by pressing UP once when you’re at the top of the grid.

  • Page 42: Benefits Of Connecting

    Check out The Roku Channel Use The Roku Channel as your new home page for a huge assortment of free on-demand and streaming movies, programs, live news, and kid’s TV. Add premium subscriptions to watch many of your favorite channels in one place, and manage them all through your Roku account.

  • Page 43: Take Advantage Of Awesome Features

    Roku Zones organize your search results into browsable rows, such as New Release, Free, and Rent or Buy, so you can see at a glance how a program is offered. If you have a 4K Roku TV, results also include a 4K Spotlight Zone.

  • Page 44: What Is Streaming

    Tips & Tricks channel is packed with videos created by Roku to help you learn more about features, new products, and popular support topics. My Offers show up in the Home screen menu if you are eligible for special offers or discounts on Roku products.
  • Page 45 Using the Roku Channel Store. Note: A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is available in countries or regions where Roku ® products are sold.

  • Page 46: What If I Didn't Connect My Tv

    What if you went through Guided Setup and chose Connect to the Internet later? No worries. Your Roku TV makes it easy to connect whenever you want. As you move around the Home screen, you’ll see several places where you can start the connection process. For example: •...

  • Page 47: Setting Up Live Tv

    In addition to the other entertainment possibilities of your Roku TV, you might want to watch broadcast channels from an antenna or cable TV service connected to the ANT input. On your Roku TV, you can watch broadcast TV in much the same way you watch other entertainment choices: select the Live TV tile from the Home screen.

  • Page 48: How Do I Set Up The Tv Tuner

    How do I set up the TV tuner? 1. Make sure your antenna (not provided) or TV cable is connected to the TV’s ANT/CABLE input. 2. On the Home screen, select the Live TV tile. If it is not on your Home screen, go to Settings > TV Inputs to add it.
  • Page 49 Why does the TV need my time zone? The TV needs to know your time zone so that it can correctly display time information about the program you are currently watching. In most cases, it can get the time zone automatically and skips this step. 5.
  • Page 50 … and then cable TV channels. Scanning for channels can take several minutes. Tip: If you use a set-top box to receive cable TV channels (and don’t have your cable connected directly to the TV’s ANT input), you can save time by skipping the cable TV portion of the channel scan.
  • Page 51 Only in connected mode, use a Roku Voice Remote, the Roku mobile app, Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa to search for programmes by title, actor, director, or genre. The TV or the Roku mobile app displays the results along with the streaming channels that offer the requested content.

  • Page 52: Using Your Tv

    Dims on/off once TV has received your command. Network connection lost Two short blinks, pause, repeat TV was connected and paired with a Roku account and now has no network connection. Powering down to standby mode Slow pulsing blink until the TV TV is doing something.

  • Page 53: Standby Mode Energy Savings

    Fast TV start. Getting help Only in connected mode, the Roku Tips & Tricks channel has helpful videos about many aspects of using your TV. You can access the channel in two ways: • Select the Roku Tips & Tricks channel on the Home screen.

  • Page 54: Opting In To Smart Tv Experience

    Opting in to Smart TV experience Only in connected mode, the first time you select live TV, an HDMI input, or AV input, your TV offers to enable the Smart TV experience. If you decide to enable it at this time, you’re all set to enjoy its recommendations and features.

  • Page 55: Disable Auto Notifications

    3. Press OK on the remote to clear the check box. Disable Auto Notifications If you want to keep the Smart TV experience enabled, but you do not want to see notifications while you are watching programs, you can disable notifications. To do so, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 56: Favorite Channels In Non-Connected Mode

    Press again to return to the channel you were watching before you pressed REPLAY . Note: If REPLAY is not available on your remote, you can use this feature in the Roku mobile app. For more information, see Roku mobile app.
  • Page 57 Surf only your favorite channels In non-connected mode, after you’ve marked one or more channels as favorites, you can switch to your favorite channels whenever you’re watching live TV channels. 1. Press LEFT to display the channel list. 2. Press LEFT or RIGHT once to switch to Favorites. Notice that the word Favorites appears at the top of the channel list.

  • Page 58: Smart Guide

    The Smart Guide lets you scroll through all the TV channels you receive (except those you have hidden, if any), plus a large number of live streaming programs from The Roku Channel. You can see what’s on right now and the upcoming 14 days.
  • Page 59 To view the Smart Guide, press LEFT while watching live TV. The Smart Guide opens with the name of the current program highlighted, and a lot more information. Program information for the highlighted program. See Viewing program information for details. More Ways to Watch indicator.

  • Page 60: Viewing Program Information

    Recently watched channels in the Smart Guide By default, the Smart Guide lists channels in channel number order, with broadcast TV channels first, followed by live streaming channels. You can instead list channels in order of recently watched. Switch between all channels and recent channels 1.
  • Page 61 Program information banner Program information might include any or all of the following, depending on availability within the broadcast information: • Channel number • Channel call sign • Favorite channel icon • Signal strength • Program title and episode name/number •...

  • Page 62: Adjusting Settings While Watching A Program

    Pausing live TV Live TV Pause gives your Roku TV the ability to pause, play, fast forward, and rewind live TV received on the ANT input. You can pause live TV for up to 90 minutes. Requirements To use this feature, you need to: 1.

  • Page 63: Enabling Live Tv Pause

    Setup takes only a few moments. Note: Use of a USB hub is not supported. Using Live TV Pause If you have used the Roku remote to watch streaming channels, using Live TV Pause should be very familiar to you. •...
  • Page 64 10 seconds per press. Small frames appear across the screen to identify your location in the program. Note: If REPLAY is not available on your remote, you can use the Roku mobile app. For more information, see Roku mobile app.

  • Page 65: Notes About Live Tv Pause

    Notes about Live TV Pause • You can use Live TV Pause only with digital broadcast and cable channels received through the TV’s ANT input (ATSC and Clear QAM channels). • Changing channels erases and restarts the Live TV Pause buffer. •...
  • Page 66 If all of these conditions are met, you can view the suggestions. More Ways to Watch recommendations appear in two different places: • When watching the HDMI and AV inputs, you’ll see a More Ways to Watch notification in the lower right corner of the screen for a few seconds unless you have disabled Enable auto notifications.
  • Page 67 • Watch from beginning – Streaming channels on which the same TV program or movie is available. Generally, this option does not appear on first run programs, because streaming content is not available until a later date. • More episodes – Streaming channels where you can find other episodes of the TV program you are watching.

  • Page 68: Getting The Most From More Ways To Watch

    Getting the most from More Ways to Watch • Streaming channels you’ve already installed appear first in the list of suggestions. • When you select a streaming channel, you leave the program you are currently watching. • If you’ve used the Live TV Pause feature to pause the program, your paused program buffer is deleted.

  • Page 69: Playing Content From Usb Storage Devices

    Note: If you do not see the Roku Media Player on your Home screen, it might have been uninstalled. You can reinstall it from the Roku Channel Store by using the Streaming Channels menu option or the Add Channels shortcut.

  • Page 70: Playing Content From Local Network Media Servers

    Setting up a payment method For Movie Store, TV Store, and other channels that allow you to pay through your linked Roku account, you can enter a payment method directly on your TV. Entering a payment method on your TV means that you don’t need to go to a computer or mobile device to set up a payment method.

  • Page 71: Using Your Tv In A Hotel Or Dorm Room

    2. Use the on-screen number pad to enter your credit/debit card number, expiration date, CVV number, and ZIP Code. Note: If you have already set up a payment method on my.roku.com, that payment method is identified here in such a way as not to expose any personal data. You can use this screen to change your payment method, if desired.

  • Page 72: Getting Your Roku Tv On Line On A Restricted Public Network

    Getting your Roku TV on line on a restricted public network 1. Either during Guided Setup or after using the Settings > Network menu to set up a new connection, the TV automatically detects that you are connecting to a restricted network and displays the following prompt: Tip: Your TV can connect to a restricted network only if Enable ‘Device connect’...
  • Page 73 2. After selecting the correct network, highlight I am at a hotel or college dorm, and then press OK. The TV prompts you to use your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to complete the connection. 3. Use a mobile phone, tablet, or wireless-enabled computer to detect wireless networks. In most cases, you can simply open the device’s Wi-Fi Settings or Network Settings screen to start scanning.

  • Page 74: Roku Voice Remotes (Select Models Only)

    Roku TV. Roku voice remotes (select models only) Only on TVs with the Roku voice remotes: The following topics explain how to get the most out of your TV when it includes a Roku Voice Remote or Roku Enhanced Voice Remote.

  • Page 75: Checking The Roku Voice Remote Battery Level

    Checking the Roku voice remote battery level You can check the condition of the batteries in your Roku voice remote at any time by navigating to Settings > Remotes & devices, and then pressing OK to select your remote below My paired devices.

  • Page 76: Changing And Previewing The Enhanced Voice Remote Finder Sound

    Changing and previewing the Enhanced Voice Remote finder sound Only on TVs with the Roku Enhanced Voice Remote, you can customize the sound your remote makes when you use the Find Remote feature. To customize the sound, navigate to Settings > Remotes &...

  • Page 77: Adjusting Tv Settings

    Adjusting TV settings You can adjust most picture and sound settings while you are watching a program by pressing STAR Þ to open the Options menu. There are some additional picture and sound settings in the Settings menu. ® In most cases, the changes you make apply only to the input you are using. Live TV, each HDMI input, and the AV input have their own settings that the TV remembers when you return to that input.

  • Page 78: Options Menu

    Note: This setting does not affect the HDR or Dolby Vision notification that always appears in the program information banner. Press OK while watching a program to open the program information banner. • Settings per input – Lists each TV input. Select an input, and then press STAR Þ to display the Options menu where you can adjust the input’s settings while watching a live picture and listening to the sound from that input.

  • Page 79: Options Menu Settings

    Note: Some streaming channels assign STAR Þ to a different function (or no function at all), meaning it will not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure options. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels.
  • Page 80 In these cases, the Closed captioning option does not appear on the Options menu. Note: If REPLAY is not available on your remote, you can use this feature in the Roku mobile app. For more information, see Roku mobile app.

  • Page 81: Accessibility

    Settings > Accessibility. Note: Some streaming channels assign STAR Þ to a different function, meaning it will not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure accessibility options. Accessibility menu settings •...
  • Page 82 In these cases, the Closed captioning option does not appear on the Options menu. Note: If REPLAY is not available on your remote, you can use this feature in the Roku mobile app. For more information, see Roku mobile app.

  • Page 83: Video Description Through Secondary Audio Program (Sap)

    Video description through Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Video description of the action in a program helps individuals who are blind or visually impaired enjoy programs. You enable video description by selecting one of the Secondary Audio Program (SAP) options. To hear video description narrations in programs that have them, turn on SAP. If there are multiple SAP options for a channel, such as Spanish and French, try each one to determine which setting carries the video description track.

  • Page 84: Picture Settings

    Note: Some streaming channels assign STAR Þ to a different function, meaning it will not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure Picture settings. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels.
  • Page 85 you make changes to the individual picture settings—for example, Contrast, or Sharpness— these settings are saved for the current input and the current picture mode. In this way, you can set HDMI 1 input’s Movie picture mode to use different settings than the HDMI 2 input’s Movie picture mode and the Live TV input’s Movie picture mode.
  • Page 86 • Film mode – Only on select models. Each TV brand uses a different name for this option. When enabled, this feature reduces “judder” that is often present when 24 frame-per-second movies are upscaled to 60Hz TV standards. Film mode is On by default in Movie and HDR Dark picture modes, and Off by default in other picture modes.

  • Page 87: Auto Low Latency Mode (Allm)

    Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) Only on select models: Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) detects when certain game consoles are connected to an HDMI input, and then automatically configures the best settings for action games when that input is selected. When ALLM is active, the manual Game mode setting is not available. Variable refresh rate (VRR) Only on select models: Variable refresh rate (VRR) allows a compatible game console or computer connected via HDMI to control the refresh rate of the TV.

  • Page 88: Sound Settings

    Roku Smart Soundbar You can purchase and connect a Roku Smart Soundbar to the HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC port on any model of Roku TV. When you do, you can put away your Roku Smart Soundbar remote control, because the Sound settings menu on the TV provides direct access to the soundbar settings.
  • Page 89 • Expanded stereo – Select one of the available settings to simulate surround sound or, only with Roku Wireless TV Speakers in the rear channel position, to play stereo sound from all speakers. • Reset sound settings – Returns all sound settings to their defaults.

  • Page 90: Volume Mode (Select Models Only)

    Þ Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to set the Volume mode. The selected mode remains active for all streaming channels. Sound settings menu - Volume mode •...

  • Page 91: Sound Settings - Dolby Audio Processing (Select Models Only)

    Sound settings menu for models with Dolby® Audio Processing Tip: Some streaming channels assign STAR Þ to a different function, meaning it will not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure Dolby ®...

  • Page 92: Sound Settings - Dts ® Trusurround / Dts ® Studio Sound (Select Models Only)

    Sound settings menu for models with DTS® TruSurround/Studio Sound Tip: Some streaming channels assign STAR Þ to a different function, meaning it will not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure DTS ®...

  • Page 93: Sound Settings - Sonic Emotion Premium (Select Models Only)

    Tip: Some streaming channels assign STAR Þ to a different function, meaning it will not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure Sonic Emotion™. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels.

  • Page 94: Sonic Emotion™ Settings

    • Sonic Emotion Premium – Displays a menu with individual Sonic Emotion™ audio settings, as described in Sonic Emotion settings. • Reset sound settings – Returns Sonic emotion settings to their default settings for the selected Sound mode. Sonic Emotion™ settings When you select Sonic Emotion Premium from the Sound settings menu, these additional settings become available: Sonic Emotion settings menu for models with Sonic Emotion™...

  • Page 95: Expert Picture Settings (4K Models Only)

    4K (UHD) TV models have additional picture settings for demanding home theater enthusiasts. Expert Picture Settings include gamma, noise reduction, 11-point white balance adjustment, and extended color space management. You can access Expert Picture Settings only by using the Roku mobile app on an iOS ® or Android™ mobile device.

  • Page 96: Microphone

    Limit ad tracking You can limit Roku’s tracking of your usage behavior by limiting ad tracking. When you do, your TV will display ads that are not personalized based on your TV’s advertising identifier. 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Advertising.
  • Page 97 To change microphone access settings: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone. 2. Select Channel microphone access. 3. Select one of the following settings: • Prompt – Display a notification the first time a streaming channel requests the use of the microphone.
  • Page 98 2. Highlight the setting you want to change, and then press OK to enable or disable it. • Use info from TV inputs – Authorizes Roku to collect and share information about what, when, and how you are watching and use this to make recommendations.

  • Page 99: Featured Free

    Featured Free Only in connected mode, use Featured Free to discover content that is free to watch. As you browse through the programs, the featured channel’s icon appears in the upper left corner of the screen. Use the purple directional pad to highlight a program, and then press OK to see more information about it.

  • Page 100: My Feed

    Select the movies you want to follow by going to My Feed > Movies Coming Soon. You’ll then see a list of newly released movies that are not yet available on Roku streaming devices. Select a movie, and then select Follow this movie on Roku. When you return to the main My Feed screen, you’ll see banners for each of your newly-followed movies along with banners for movies and TV programs you’re...

  • Page 101: Searching For Something To Watch

    Genre, including the special genres, “free” and “4K.” Note: Roku Search is only available if your TV is operating in connected mode and linked to a Roku account. Roku Search doesn’t search across all streaming channels, but searches across lots of popular streaming channels.

  • Page 102: Keyboard Search Using The Remote

    RIGHT to see more details about how to watch the program. Voice Search from a Roku voice remote Only with models that have a Roku Voice Remote or Roku Enhanced Voice Remote: 1. Press and hold either VOICE or SEARCH , depending on your remote.

  • Page 103: Searching From The Roku Mobile App

    When you use the Roku mobile app to search, search results are shown on your mobile device instead of on the TV screen. When you make a selection from the search results, the TV starts playing the selected program.

  • Page 104: Searching With Amazon Alexa

    Use your Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Show, or the Amazon Alexa mobile app to search for programs: 1. Link your Roku account to your Amazon account using the Amazon Alexa app on your iOS or Android device. 2. Start your command with “Alexa,” and follow the command with “on Roku.” Some examples: •...

  • Page 105: Searching For Free Content

    Searching for free content You’ll discover an almost endless list of content through your Roku TV, and much of it is free. You can easily find free content by including the word “free” in your search. For example: • Roku Voice Remote or Roku mobile app—Say, “Show me free comedies” or “Show me free romance,”...

  • Page 106: Follow On Roku

    From the search results screen, select Follow on Roku. Then go to My Feed periodically to check for updates to each of your followed movies, TV programs, or people. For more information, see Feed.

  • Page 107: Roku Zones

    “horror." To see Roku Zones in search results, search for a genre name and look for the word Zone added to the end of a search result. Or, to see all Roku Zones, search for “zone” and then scroll down in the results until you pass other programs beginning with “zone.”...

  • Page 108: Using The Roku Channel Store

    Searching for something watch. Use Roku Voice Search if you prefer. When you use Voice Search, if your TV recognizes a channel name, it launches the channel if you already have installed it. Otherwise, it offers to install it for you.

  • Page 109: Automatic Account Link

    Tip: New streaming channels are added continuously to the Roku Channel Store, so be sure to check back frequently for new options. Note: If you don’t remember your PIN, or if you want to change whether you need to use a PIN to make...

  • Page 110: Customizing Your Tv

    Rearrange tiles. Tip: If you purchase and connect a Roku Smart Soundbar, your Roku TV automatically controls all required sound settings, power, volume, and mute through your TV’s remote control, and hides the HDMI port to which you connected it. If you want to access the soundbar directly rather than through your...

  • Page 111: Add Streaming Channels

    So don’t be surprised when you add a channel to your Roku TV and then see it the next day on your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku Premiere. Rename inputs Rather than trying to remember that your Blu-ray™...

  • Page 112: Remove Unwanted Tiles

    It’s easy to remove unused TV inputs and unwanted channel or app tiles. For example, if you never use the HDMI 3 input, or if you don’t like the weather app you added from the Roku Channel Store, you can remove them from your Home screen.

  • Page 113: Rearrange Tiles

    Note: A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is available in countries or regions where Roku ® products are sold.

  • Page 114: Change The Look And Feel With Themes

    Screensaver wait time – Select the idle time after which you want your selected screensaver to appear. • Restore default theme – Every Roku TV has a theme based on the TV brand and model. Use this option to restore that default theme.

  • Page 115: Edit Live Tv Channel Lineup

    Edit live TV channel lineup When you set up the TV tuner as described in Setting up live TV, the TV adds all the channels with good signals that it can detect in your area. It’s likely that you now have more channels than you want in your channel list.

  • Page 116: Change Menu Volume

    Change menu volume Menu sounds are the noises the TV makes to let you know it received your command. You can change the volume of these menu sounds or turn them off. To adjust the menu volume, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > Menu volume.

  • Page 117: Auto Power Savings

    Auto power savings To help you save energy, your TV can automatically turn itself off after a period of inactivity or a period during which no signal has been detected. It is factory-configured to do both of these things, but you can change these settings if needed.

  • Page 118: Configure Accessibility

    On replay– Captions appear only when you use the replay feature, and only when you are watching a streaming program that supports instant replay, watching a video through the Roku or USB media player, or watching a TV channel after enabling Live TV Pause.

  • Page 119: Captions Style

    Captions style Use the Captions style settings to control how closed captions look when displayed on your TV. Access caption style settings from the Home screen menu by selecting Settings > Accessibility > Captions style. At this point, you can choose among the following options: •...

  • Page 120: Audio Guide Settings

    • Window color - Choose from a list of colors for the window rectangle surrounding the entire caption. As you move the highlight to each color, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. Note that you won’t see any change unless you set the Window opacity to a value other than Default or Off.
  • Page 121 2. Select Shortcuts. 3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK. To hide Featured Free: 1. From the Home Screen menu, navigate to Settings > Home screen, and then press RIGHT. 2. Select Featured Free. 3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK. To hide Movie Store and TV Store: 1.

  • Page 122: Parental Controls

    PIN, or disable parental controls, you must enter your parental control PIN. Tip: Your parental control PIN has no connection to your Roku account PIN. You can make them the same if you want—this is entirely your choice.

  • Page 123: Blocking Broadcast Tv Programs

    Blocking broadcast TV programs For broadcast TV, parental controls use information embedded in the broadcast signal to determine whether to allow a program to be displayed. Parents can configure parental controls to block broadcast TV programs that meet or exceed a specific rating, so they cannot be viewed or heard unless the correct parental control PIN is entered.

  • Page 124: Blocking Based On Us Tv Ratings

    Blocking based on US TV ratings Most broadcast US TV programs—other than movies—contain rating data that enables parental controls to block programs that parents don’t want others to view. The ratings are divided into two groups that function independently: • Youth group –...

  • Page 125: Blocking Based On Us Movie Ratings

    Blocking based on US movie ratings Most movies in the US are rated by the Motion Picture Association of America, or MPAA, so the ratings are known as MPAA ratings. TV broadcast signals carry movie rating data that enables parental controls to block programs that parents don’t want others to see.

  • Page 126: Blocking Based On Canadian English Ratings

    has implemented a new rating table. Once the new rating table has been downloaded to the TV, it remains in the TV until it is factory reset, and you can configure blocking based on the new ratings. New Region Rating Tables can have independent rating levels, or rating levels that interact in the same ways as the built-in US TV and MPAA Movie ratings.

  • Page 127: Blocking Based On Canadian French Ratings

    Blocking based on Canadian French ratings Canadian-French language programs that are broadcast in Canada are rated by Québec’s Ministry of Culture and Communications. TV broadcast signals carry rating data that enables parental controls to block programs that parents don’t want others to view based on content containing violence, language, sex, or nudity.

  • Page 128: Blocking Unrated Programs

    Blocking unrated programs Some broadcast TV programs and movies do not have an assigned rating, and are considered to be “Unrated”. Whether or not such programs contain content that is objectionable to you cannot be determined. However, you can choose to block such programs. To block all unrated broadcasts: 1.

  • Page 129: What Happens When A Tv Program Is Blocked

    What happens when a TV program is blocked? After you’ve set up parental controls, TV programs and movies are blocked: • When you change channels and the new channel is playing a program whose rating exceeds your settings. • When a new program comes on the channel you are watching and its rating exceeds your settings.
  • Page 130 To watch the blocked program, you need to know the PIN code defined when you enabled parental controls, as explained in Creating a parental control PIN. 1. Press OK to select Unblock. The Parental Control PIN pad appears. 2. Use the purple directional pad to enter your parental control PIN code, and then press OK to select Unblock everything.

  • Page 131: Changing The Parental Control Pin

    Changing the parental control PIN To change your parental control PIN: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, highlight Change PIN. 3. Move the highlight into the adjacent keypad, and then use the purple directional pad to enter a four-digit code, and then press OK.

  • Page 132: More Settings

    By enabling Guest Mode, your guests won’t have access to your personal streaming channel accounts and won’t be able use your Roku account to make purchases. Instead, your guests can safely access their own subscription channels. And they won’t have to remember to sign out before they leave.
  • Page 133 2. Navigate to Settings > System > Guest Mode. 3. Select Exit Guest Mode. 4. Use the purple directional pad to enter your Roku account PIN in the on-screen keypad. 5. Select OK and confirm that you want to disable Guest Mode.

  • Page 134: Network Settings

    Network settings If needed, you can change your network settings at any time. For example, if you change the name of your wireless network (its SSID) or its password, you will need to change your TV’s settings so that it can continue to connect.

  • Page 135: Zip Code

    ZIP Code Your TV needs to know your ZIP Code so that it can display the correct channels and program guide information. It attempts to determine your location by using information from your Internet connection; however, the information available from this source is not always accurate. To ensure you have the most accurate program guide information, use the ZIP Code option to enter your correct code.

  • Page 136: Scan Again For Live Tv Channels

    Scan again for live TV channels There will be times when you need to create a new channel list. For example, you: • Change cable providers • Reorient your TV antenna • Move to a different city with different channels Whenever you need to update your TV channel list, you can repeat the channel scan.

  • Page 137: Control By Mobile Apps

    You can choose the level of control you want to allow your TV to accept from external devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and virtual assistants. Device connect settings enable other devices, including the Roku mobile app, to control your TV over the local area network in your home. To adjust the level of external control access: 1.

  • Page 138: Roku Tv Premium Audio

    Follow the instructions on your TV screen to complete pairing. With Roku TV Wireless Speakers, you can listen to all of your TV programs as well as the sound from any streaming channel. Certain audio-only channels even let you listen to music with the TV screen turned off.

  • Page 139: Choosing An Audio Format

    cables. To use the ARC or eARC capability, you must connect an HDMI ® cable from your amplifier’s HDMI ® ARC or eARC connector to the HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC connector on the TV. You also must do the following: •...

  • Page 140: Turning Off The Tv Screen While Listening To Music

    Turning off the TV screen while listening to music Certain music channels enable you to turn off the TV screen while streaming music to your TV speakers, soundbar, home theater receiver, or Roku TV Wireless Speakers. To turn off the TV screen on supported channels: 1.

  • Page 141: Controlling Other Devices Through Cec

    Note: This feature is available only on select streaming audio channels, and only when the TV is operating in connected mode with Fast TV Start enabled. To enable Fast TV Start, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Power. Controlling other devices through CEC Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) enables your TV and other CEC-compatible home entertainment devices to control one another in various ways.
  • Page 142 ® Enable HDMI ARC or eARC HDMI ® ARC, or on selected TVs, eARC, is the audio return channel that is available on one of the TV’s HDMI ports. The audio return channel enables you to send Dolby Audio™ content or DTS audio content back to a home theater receiver that is also sending an audio and video signal into the TV.

  • Page 143: Restart The Tv

    A full factory reset returns the TV’s settings to their original state and removes all personally identifiable information from the TV. When finished, you must repeat Guided Setup, reconnecting to the Internet, re-linking your Roku account, and reloading any streaming channels. You also must repeat live TV setup and input configuration.

  • Page 144: What If I Can't Access The Factory Reset Option

    To perform a factory reset, navigate to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset, and then highlight Factory reset everything. Read the information on the screen to make sure you understand what this reset operation does. To proceed with the full factory reset, use the on-screen number pad to enter the code displayed on the screen, and then select OK to proceed.

  • Page 145: Network Connection Reset

    Store. In addition, you must have a Roku account PIN before you can enable or disable Guest Mode. If you created a Roku account PIN and want to change it, or you don’t remember your PIN, or if you didn’t create a Roku account PIN and want to add one, you can easily make these changes.

  • Page 146: Update The Tv

    You can download an updated User Guide that matches your Roku TV software version from the Roku web site at: www.roku.com/support To determine your current Roku TV software version, go to Settings > System > About, and then press OK or navigate to the right. Checking for updates on a connected TV If you’re one of those people who has to have the latest, most up-to-date features the moment they are...

  • Page 147: Getting Updates On A Non-Connected Tv

    Getting updates on a non-connected TV If your TV is not connected to the Internet, you can still get system updates by using a USB flash drive and a computer with an Internet connection. To get a system update, navigate to Settings > System > System update: The System update screen on a non-connected TV gives you the opportunity to connect your TV to the Internet to automatically receive updates.
  • Page 148 USB flash drive Any normal USB flash drive will work, provided it has a FAT-16 or FAT-32 file system format. (This is the default for most flash drives.) The size of the download is small—usually less than 100 MB—and so will fit on most any size flash drive you might have.

  • Page 149: Other Devices

    Other devices Mirror your phone or tablet Only in connected mode, your TV has a feature called screen mirroring that lets you mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV. Share videos, photos, web pages, and more from compatible devices. By default, your TV’s screen mirroring mode is set to Prompt.

  • Page 150: Roku Mobile App

    The Roku mobile app is an alternative control center for your Roku TV, plus a way to stream Roku content while you are on the go. The Roku mobile app helps you find and add new Roku Channels, more easily search and find something to watch and even use your voice to search without typing.

  • Page 151: Universal Remotes

    Check with your cable or satellite provider for instructions. For details on how to set up the TV to work with universal remotes, go to the following link on the Roku web site:...

  • Page 152: Faq

    For the latest answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Roku support website: go.roku.com/support...

  • Page 153: Other Information

    Other information Battery Caution and Disposal Information • For best results, use alkaline batteries. • Install only new batteries of the same type in your product. • Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as indicated in the battery compartment, may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.

  • Page 154: Television Specifications

    never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire, shock hazard or damage to the TV. Television Specifications • Broadcasting system US System NTSC-M, ATSC standard (8VSB), QAM • VHF2-13, UHF14-69, CATV 14-36 (A)-(W), 37-59 Receiving Channels (AA)- (WW), 60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ), 86-94 (86)-(94), 95-99 (A-5)-(A-1), 100-135(100)-(135), 01 (4A)
  • Page 155 What we will do • At TTE’s discretion, (1) pay an Authorized TCL Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television, or (2) replace your television with a new or refurbished/remanufactured equivalent value product. The decision to repair or replace will be made solely by TTE. See “How to get service”.
  • Page 156 • Markings or images on the television’s panel resulting from viewing fixed images (including but not limited to certain 4:3 images on wide screen televisions, or data or images in fixed screen locations from banners, video games, or certain broadcast networks). •...
  • Page 157 Roku TV User Guide. In the event of a conflict between the Roku TV End User Agreement and the terms set forth in this Legal Statement, the Roku TV End User Agreement shall prevail and control in all circumstances.
  • Page 158 Software and any updated versions provided to you by Roku, only in and as incorporated in the Television. This is a license and not a sale. You may not (a) copy, assign, sublicense, lease, sell or rent the Software, (b) distribute or otherwise transfer the Software except as incorporated in the Television, provided that, you do not retain any copies of the Software and the recipient reads and agrees to this EULA (including all amendments);...
  • Page 159 You and Roku of $75,000 or less, you will be responsible for the initial arbitration filing fee, up to the amount of the initial filing fee if you were to initiate a lawsuit against Roku based on such Claims in court. If the arbitrator finds such Claims to be non-frivolous, Roku will pay any difference in such filing fees plus the arbitrator fees.
  • Page 160 EULA, or if Roku does not enforce its rights against you, or if Roku delays in doing so, that will not mean that Roku has waived its rights against you, or that you do not have to comply with those obligations. If Roku does waive a default by you, Roku will only do so in writing, but that will not mean that Roku will automatically waive any later default by you.

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