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  • Page 1 • TCL 6-Series Illustrations in this guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Copyright © 2019 Roku, Inc. All rights reserved. ROKU, the ROKU Logo, and “NOW THIS IS TV” are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc.
  • Page 2 Requests for permission to store, reproduce, transmit or distribute materials shall be made to both of the following address: Roku, Inc. 150 Winchester Circle Los Gatos, CA 95032 Product name: TCL TCL Roku TV™ Document name: TCL TCL Roku TV™ User Guide Document revision: 8.1.1 – U.S and Canada, English Publication date: 25 Oct, 2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting an AV receiver or digital sound bar ..................... 10 Preparing for Internet connectivity ........................11 AC power ................................12 Roku remote batteries ............................12 TCL Roku TV remote ............................... 12 Panel buttons ................................16 Single button ..............................16 Three buttons ..............................17 Game-pad style joystick ............................
  • Page 4 Playing content from local network media servers ....................63 Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room ........................63 About using your TV on a restricted public network ..................63 Getting your TCL Roku TV on line on a restricted public network ..............64...
  • Page 5 Roku voice remotes (select models only) ....................... 66 Re-pairing your Roku voice remote ........................66 Checking the Roku voice remote battery level ....................67 Finding your Roku Enhanced Voice Remote ....................... 67 Changing and previewing the Enhanced Voice Remote finder sound ..............68 Adjusting TV settings ........................
  • Page 6 Rename inputs ................................ 94 Remove unwanted tiles ............................95 Rearrange tiles ................................ 96 Change themes ............................... 97 Edit Antenna TV channel lineup ..........................97 Change menu volume ............................. 98 Configure power settings ............................99 Power on settings ............................... 99 Auto power savings ............................99 Standby LED On/Off ............................
  • Page 7 Getting updates on a non-connected TV ......................130 Other devices ..........................132 Screen Mirroring your phone or tablet ......................... 132 Getting and using the Roku mobile app ....................... 133 Private Listening on the Roku mobile app ......................133 Using a universal remote ............................134 FAQ .............................
  • Page 8 Cable TV installer notice of proper grounding This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
  • Page 9 Product Registration Please register your purchase on-line at www.TCLUSA.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 TCL Roku TV version 8.0. To determine the current version of your TCL Roku TV, go to Settings > System > About after you complete Guided Setup.
  • Page 12 24x7 live news and so much more, your new TCL Roku TV has your sweet spot. A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels.
  • Page 13 Only in the United States, use your Roku Voice Remote (select models), Enhanced Voice Remote (select models), or the free Roku mobile app to control your TCL Roku TV. Use conversational voice commands to search for programs by title, actor, director, or genre.
  • Page 14 You can temporarily link the TV to your smartphone or table to agree to any terms, enter codes, or provide required information before you can get Internet access. Note: Using your TCL Roku TV on a restricted public network requires wireless availability and use of your network-connected smartphone, tablet, or computer to authenticate access to your account.

  • 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: Connections And Setup

    Refer to your TV’s Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation to for model-specific information about attaching the base or a wall mount and making connections to AC power and to your other audio/video devices. The following information applies to all TCL Roku TV models. Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box...

  • Page 19: Connecting External Equipment With A Composite Av Video Cable

    Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable If the best connection available on your device is AV or composite video output, connect it to the TV using a composite AV cable (not provided). Composite AV cables typically have three RCA-type plugs on each end, color coded as follows: •...

  • Page 20: Connecting Headphones Or Analog Sound Bar To The Tv

    Connecting headphones or analog sound bar to the You can connect headphones or an analog sound bar (not provided) to the TV’s headphone jack. Tip: Inserting a plug in the headphone jack disables the sound from the TV’s built-in speakers. Warning: Loud noise can damage your hearing.

  • Page 21: Preparing For Internet Connectivity

    If you want to watch streaming content and take advantage of the cool features of your TCL 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

    Open the back of your Roku remote and insert the included batteries, observing the proper orientation as indicated in the battery compartment. Reattach the back cover. TCL Roku TV remote Use the following information to identify the buttons on your Roku remote.
  • Page 23 • If your remote has a headphone jack on its left edge, then you have a Roku Enhanced Voice Remote. The Roku voice remotes have additional capabilities as described in the following table. BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION POWER Turns TV on and off. BACK •...
  • Page 24 BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Only in the United States on select models with Roku voice remotes. VOICE SEARCH VOICE COMMANDS Hold and say the name of a movie, TV show, actor, or director to search across many streaming and Antenna TV channels. Say a command to start streaming, change a channel, and more.
  • Page 25 BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION MEDIA PLAYBACK Rewind, pause, play, and fast forward streaming content and CONTROLS Antenna TV channels (if Live TV Pause is enabled). Press REWIND or FAST FORWARD one, two, or three times to control the speed of the operation. REWIND and FAST FORWARD also jump backward and forward one page at a time when viewing long lists, such as when you are browsing Antenna TV shows in the channel list or Smart Guide (U.S.

  • Page 26: Panel Buttons

    Panel buttons Your TV has a set of panel buttons that perform simple control functions. The TV panel buttons are not a substitute for the remote, as they do not give you access to all TV functions. Depending on model, your TV model has one of several different panel button designs. Choose the one that applies to your TV from the following list: •...

  • Page 27: Three Buttons

    Three buttons If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions: • Turn TV on: middle button, short or long press. • Volume up: right button when Input List is not active. • Volume down: left button when Input List is not active. •...

  • Page 28: Five Buttons (With Mute)

    Five buttons (with mute) If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions. Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout.

  • Page 29: Seven Buttons

    Seven buttons If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions. Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout. •...

  • Page 30: Guided Setup

    Guided Setup With the preliminaries out of the way, it’s time to turn on your TV. As the TV starts for the first time, it leads you through Guided Setup, which configures the TV before you start to use it. During Guided Setup, you’ll: •...

  • Page 31: Completing Guided Setup

    Completing Guided Setup Follow these steps to complete 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 you have this type of remote because it will have microphone or search button just below the down arrow on the purple pad.) If the voice remote does not pair automatically, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the pairing process.
  • Page 32 3. Some models have a country selection screen: If you don’t see this screen, skip ahead to the next step. If you see this screen, select your country. Note: If you enabled Audio Guide, choosing any country other than United States disables it. 4.

  • Page 33: Network Connection

    Note: Store mode configures the TV for retail display and is not recommended for any other use. In store mode, some features of the TV are missing or limited. To switch from one mode to the other, you have to perform a factory reset as explained in Factory reset everything, and then repeat Guided Setup.
  • Page 34 Internet. If your TCL Roku TV detects that you are connecting to such a network, it prompts you through the connection process using your compatible smartphone or tablet to provide the needed information.
  • Page 35 Note: Highlighting either of these options displays an informational panel with the unique media access control (MAC) address of your TCL Roku TV. You will need the MAC address if your wireless router is configured to use MAC address filtering.
  • Page 36 8. Only if you select a password protected wireless network: An on-screen keyboard appears. Use the keyboard to enter the network password. After you submit your wireless network password, the TV displays progress messages as it connects to your wireless network, your local network, and the Internet.
  • Page 37 Options have moved, and that there are new options or features. This User Guide describes version 8.0. To determine your current TCL Roku TV software version, go to Settings > System > About after you complete Guided Setup. You can download an updated User Guide that...

  • Page 38: Activation

    Why do I need a Roku account? You need a Roku account for several reasons: • It links you, your TCL Roku TV, and your other Roku streaming devices to the Roku Channel Store and billing service. • Streaming content providers know that it’s OK to send content you request to your TCL Roku TV.

  • Page 39: Connect Your Devices

    After you confirm your selections, the TV gets an acknowledgement, and then adds your preexisting and newly-selected streaming channels to your TCL Roku TV. This process is automatic and takes a few moments—a little longer if you already have a lot of streaming channels to add.
  • Page 40 11. Press OK or the RIGHT arrow to proceed: 12. 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 41 15. Repeat the previous step for each input. You’re done with Guided Setup. Note: Some TCL 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 on the remote to return to the TCL Roku TV Home screen.

  • Page 42: Home Screen

    Home screen The following illustrations show typical Home screens, which vary depending on location, connected mode, selected theme, number of TV inputs enabled, and streaming channels and apps added. Note: A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country.
  • Page 43 Typical connected Home screen, Canada Home screen menu—shows options available to you when you are on the Home screen. Highlighted option—press OK on the remote to select. TV input tiles—select an input to watch the connected device. Streaming channel and app tiles—select a tile to go to the indicated streaming channel or application. Options hint—press Þ...

  • Page 44: Personalize Your Home Screen

    Next screen hint—press the RIGHT arrow on the remote to see the next screen. 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: •...

  • Page 45: Benefits Of Connecting

    Explore your passions In addition to popular streaming channels like YouTube, NHL, Sky News and Google Play, your TCL Roku TV also offers hundreds of streaming channels to fuel your passions—including fitness, cooking, religion, outdoors, International programming and much more.

  • Page 46: What Is Streaming

    Smart Guide is an electronic program guide that is available any time you are watching “over-the-air” TV programs on the Antenna TV input. You can scroll up and down to see all Antenna TV channels you receive. You can scroll left to see the previous 7 days programs, and scroll right to see the upcoming 14 days of programs.

  • Page 47: What If I Didn't Connect My Tv

    Your TCL Roku TV lets you choose from thousands of streaming channels that offer a huge selection of entertainment: • Thousands of movies and TV episodes • Unlimited music, live and on-demand • Tons of live and on-demand sports •...
  • Page 48 • Now and then you’ll see a message appear on the panel to the right of the Home screen offering a Connect Now option. Simply highlight and select the Connect Now option to get started. • Use the Connect and activate now option in the Settings menu. From the Home screen menu, select Settings, then Network, and then Connect and activate now.

  • Page 49: Setting Up Antenna Tv

    Setting up Antenna TV In addition to the other entertainment possibilities of your TCL Roku TV, you may also want to watch broadcast channels from an antenna or cable TV service connected to the ANT input. On your TCL Roku TV, you watch broadcast TV in much the same way you watch other entertainment choices.

  • Page 50: 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 Antenna TV tile. 3. Read the simple on-screen instructions, and then select Start finding channels. 4.
  • Page 51 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. 5. When prompted, select whether to add analog channels 3 and 4. These channels enable you to connect older set top boxes, VCRs, or game consoles.
  • Page 52 … 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 53 8. Only in connected mode, you have the option of setting up Live TV Pause. The topic Pausing Live explains how to set up and use this feature. If you don’t want to set up Live TV Pause, or if this option is not available to you, select Done to start watching Live TV.

  • Page 54: Using Your Tv

    Using your TV This section provides information on using the day-to-day features of your TV. Status indicator Your TV has a single status indicator. It goes on and off and blinks in different ways depending on the status of the TV, as shown in the following table: TV CONDITION STATUS INDICATOR MEANING...

  • Page 55: Standby Mode Energy Savings

    Standby mode energy savings When you turn off your TV, it remains in a higher power mode for a few minutes, after which it goes into a very low power standby mode. If you turn on the TV again before it has entered the very low power mode, it turns on immediately.

  • Page 56: Disable Smart Tv Experience

    the programs you watch for the purpose of making recommendations, as well showing ads that are more relevant to you. If you decide not to enable the Smart TV experience at this first opportunity, you can enable it later. Or, if you decide you’d rather not use the feature, you can disable it, but be aware that previously collected information is retained and not deleted.

  • Page 57: Watching Antenna Tv Channels

    Watching Antenna TV channels Select the Antenna TV tile in the Home screen. Your TV remembers the last channel you watched and starts with that channel playing. Changing channels To change channels, you can do any of the following: • Press the UP arrow to change to the next higher channel.

  • Page 58: Favorite Channels In Non-Connected Mode

    Favorite Channels in non-connected mode You can quickly change from surfing among all channels or only your favorite channels. First, you have to mark one or more channels as your favorites. Note: In the United States, in connected mode, favorite channels appear at the top of the Smart Guide automatically after several days of watching Antenna TV channels.
  • Page 59 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 Antenna TV channels. 1. Press the LEFT arrow to display the channel list. 2.

  • Page 60: Smart Guide (U.s. Only)

    Remove a channel from your favorites In non-connected mode, you can remove a channel from your favorites whenever you’re watching the Antenna TV input. 1. Press the LEFT arrow to display either channel list—All channels or Favorites. 2. Scroll up or down to highlight a favorite channel that you want to remove from your favorites. 3.
  • Page 61 To view the Smart Guide, press the LEFT arrow. The Smart Guide opens showing the name of the current program highlighted, and a lot more information. Program information for the highlighted show. See Viewing program information for details. More Ways to Watch indicator. See More Ways to Watch for more information.

  • Page 62: Viewing Program Information

    Favorite channels in the Smart Guide The Smart Guide organizes your favorite channels at the top of the program list for convenient access. It does this automatically as you use your TV over several days. If you would prefer not to have a favorites section in the Smart Guide, you can turn this feature off.
  • Page 63 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 64: Adjusting Settings While Watching A Show

    Pausing Live TV Live TV Pause gives your TCL Roku TV the ability to pause, play, fast forward, and rewind digital Antenna TV. You can pause Antenna TV for up to 90 minutes.

  • Page 65: Enabling Live Tv Pause

    Important: Some TV models have more than one USB port. You can connect your Live TV Pause USB drive to any port, but make sure that nothing is connected to other USB ports while enabling Live TV Pause. Reconnect other USB devices after you have finished enabling Live TV Pause. 4.
  • Page 66 • Press FAST FORWARD or REWIND repeatedly to cycle through 1x, 2x, and 3x skip speeds. Press INSTANT REPLAY to play back the last several seconds of the program. • When the program is paused, press the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move forward and backward through the program approximately 10 seconds per press.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Using More Ways To Watch

    Using More Ways to Watch As you use More Ways to Watch, be aware that you’ll only see suggestions on your TV when all of the following conditions are met: • Your TV is operating in connected mode in the United States. •...
  • Page 69 • For shows on Antenna TV channels, check the program information banner that appears for a few moments when you change channels or when you press OK while watching a show. If your TV has suggestions, you’ll see a More Ways to Watch notification in the banner: •...
  • Page 70 Regardless of which More Ways to Watch prompt appears, press Þ to see the recommendations. The options you’ll see depend on the type of show you’re watching and the available ways there are to watch, so you might see any or all of the following: •...

  • Page 71: 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 72: Auto Player Launch

    To use this feature, make sure your media files are compatible with the Roku/USB Media Player. To see the latest list of supported formats, view Help in the Media Player . The Roku/USB Media Player displays supported file types only, and hides file types it knows it cannot play. For more information about playing back your personal videos, music, and photos, go to the following link on the Roku web site: go.roku.com/rokumediaplayer...

  • Page 73: Playing Content From Local Network Media Servers

    Here are some points to keep in mind when using your TV on a restricted public network: • Using your TCL Roku TV on a hotel or dorm room network requires wireless availability and a network-connected smartphone, tablet, or computer to authenticate access to your wireless access point.

  • Page 74: Getting Your Tcl Roku Tv On Line On A Restricted Public Network

    Getting your TCL 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 75 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 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 76: Roku Voice Remotes (Select Models Only)

    8. If the TV prompts you to link to your Roku account, use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to complete the pairing operation and activate your TCL 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 77: 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 > Remote > Battery level. The resulting screen displays not only the battery level, but also other information that can be useful when you need technical support with your remote.

  • Page 78: Changing And Previewing The Enhanced Voice Remote Finder Sound

    A moment or two after highlighting Find Remote, the Roku Enhanced Voice Remote starts playing your selected Find Remote sound to let you know where it is hiding. The sound automatically stops after a minute, or after you find the remote and press any button. 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...

  • Page 79: Adjusting Tv Settings

    Adjusting TV settings You can adjust most picture and sound settings while you are watching a program by pressing 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. Antenna TV, the separate HDMI ®...

  • Page 80: 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 show to open the program information banner. • Settings per input – Lists each TV input. Select an input, and then press 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 81: Options Menu Settings

    Tip: When you highlight a setting, the header text explains the effect of its current value. When you begin to adjust a setting, the other options are hidden so you can see more of the screen. Even though the other settings are hidden, you can move the highlight up or down to adjust the other settings. As soon as you press the UP or DOWN arrow, the other settings become visible again.
  • Page 82 streaming channels have other methods for turning captions on and off. In these cases, the Closed captioning option does not appear on the Options menu. Note: If the button is not available on your remote, you can use this feature in the Roku mobile app.

  • Page 83: Accessibility (U.s. Only)

    Accessibility (U.S. only) Only in the United States, the settings on the Accessibility menu enable you to change the TV’s accessibility settings without leaving the program you are watching. These settings are also available on the Home screen under Settings > Accessibility. Accessibility menu settings •...

  • Page 84: Video Description Through Secondary Audio Program (Sap)

    • Closed captioning – Controls when you see captions. This setting is only offered for Antenna TV, the AV input, and streaming videos. Any set value remains in effect across only these inputs. o Antenna TV – Set captions to off, always on, on only when the TV sound is muted, or on only during instant replay (when Live TV Pause has been enabled).

  • Page 85: Advanced Audio Settings - Dts Trusurround (Select Models Only)

    For more details about video description, go to: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/video-description. Advanced audio settings – DTS TruSurround (select models only) This topic describes the Advanced audio settings menu for TV models with DTS TruSurround. Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-selected input.

  • Page 86: Advanced Audio Settings - Sonic Emotion Premium (Select Models Only)

    • Dialog Clarity – Available only when DTS TruSurround is On. Choose among Low, Medium, and High settings to improve the clarity of dialog when you are using the TruSurround feature. • TruVolume – Minimizes annoying volume fluctuations in programs. •...

  • Page 87: Advanced Audio Settings Menu Options - Sonic Emotion Premium

    Advanced audio settings menu options – Sonic Emotion Premium • Audio effect – Select from among various preset audio modes to improve speech, make music sound its best, boost bass or treble, or simulate a theater. Use Reset audio settings, described below, to return the input’s current settings to their original values.

  • Page 88: Advanced Picture Settings

    Advanced picture settings The Advanced picture settings menu for each TV input provides settings for fine tuning the appearance of the picture. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-selected input. To use the Advanced picture settings menu, first press Þ to display the Options menu. Then select Advanced picture settings.
  • Page 89 • Local contrast – Only on select models: Sets the amount of dimming multiple “local” areas of the screen’s backlight intensity. This setting can make dark areas darker without affecting the brightness of light areas. This option is disabled when Game mode is enabled. •...

  • Page 90: Expert Picture Settings (4K Models Only)

    • Action clarity – Only on select 120Hz models: Reduces blur, especially for fast-moving images such as sports. • LED action clarity – Only on select models: Reduces motion blur caused by LED backlight latency. Enabling this feature inserts black frames between picture frames in a way that improves the clarity of fast movement.

  • Page 91: Changing Privacy Settings

    Changing privacy settings Note: Privacy settings are not present on TVs operating in non-connected mode. Advertising Only in connected mode, by default your TV uses an advertising identifier to track your TV usage. You can change the privacy settings on your TV in two ways: resetting the advertising identifier and limiting ad tracking.

  • Page 92: Microphone

    Microphone Your TCL Roku TV does not have a built-in microphone. However streaming channel providers can use the microphone on the Roku voice remotes (only on select models) or on your mobile device when the Roku mobile app is running. You can control whether streaming channels have permission to use the microphone.
  • Page 93 Channel permissions After granting or denying microphone access on a per-channel basis, you can reset channel permissions to enable them to follow the system-wide setting you specify under Channel microphone access. To reset channel permissions: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone. 2.

  • Page 94: My Feed

    My Feed Only in connected mode, use My Feed to find out when you can watch movies coming soon, and to get updates on movies, TV shows, and actors that you are following. Movies Coming Soon My Feed gives you updates on your list of movies that are coming soon to theaters. With My Feed, you’ll know when your favorite movie is ready to stream, the channels it is on, and how much it will cost.
  • Page 95 Note: When a movie or TV show you are following becomes available, the streaming channel offering the movie might require that you subscribe or pay a fee to view it.

  • Page 96: Searching For Something To Watch

    Searching for something to watch Searching for movies and shows across both Antenna TV (only in the United States) and streaming channels is one of the unique features of your TCL Roku TV. Within a single search operation, you can search by: •...

  • Page 97: Keyboard Search Using The Remote

    Keyboard search using the remote 1. Select Search on the Home screen menu. The Search screen has a keyboard grid and initially displays instructions—a set of icons representing search categories and a list of participating provider tiles. Tip: If you don’t see the instructions, navigate to the end of the list of recent searches and select Clear recent search selections.

  • Page 98: Searching From The Roku Mobile App

    Searching from the Roku mobile app Use the free Roku mobile app on your compatible smartphone or tablet to make searching even faster. Use your mobile device’s keypad to type more quickly and easily than with the on-screen keyboard on your TV.
  • Page 99 • The channel logo appears to the left of each result. • Only in the United States, a LIVE TV logo indicates a program that is available on Antenna TV. Shows currently playing live appear at the top of the list. Shows airing in the future appear at the bottom of the list.

  • Page 100: Follow On Roku

    Follow on Roku Rather than watch the show you found in Search, you can add it to My Feed and wait until it’s available on a particular streaming channel or available at a better price. From the search results screen, select Follow on Roku.

  • Page 101: Using The Roku Channel Store

    If there is a one-time or recurring fee associated with using the streaming channel, you must agree to the terms and conditions, accept the fee, and—if you created one when you activated your TCL Roku TV, enter your Roku PIN code to authorize the charges. •...
  • Page 102 Note: If you don’t remember your PIN, or if want to change whether you need to use a PIN to make purchases on your Roku account, see Changing your Roku Channel Store PIN preference.

  • Page 103: Customizing Your Tv

    Customizing your TV There are several things you can do to personalize your TV. Add TV inputs As you use your TV, you might find that you need to add a TV input tile that you did not add during Guided Setup.

  • Page 104: Rename Inputs

    Rename inputs Rather than trying to remember that your Blu-ray™ player is connected to HDMI 1 and your game console is connected to HDMI 3, you can rename the TV inputs to match the connected device. Note: Renaming an input also changes the icon associated with it. To rename an input, you can either: •...

  • Page 105: Remove Unwanted Tiles

    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 106: Rearrange Tiles

    Rearrange tiles When you add a TV input tile, it’s added at the top of your Home screen. When you add a new streaming channel, it’s added at the bottom of your Home screen. You can easily rearrange the order of the tiles on the Home screen to suit your viewing preferences. For example, you might want Antenna TV to be the first tile in your Home screen.

  • Page 107: Change Themes

    6. Repeat these steps to move other tiles until you have arranged your Home screen to your liking. Change themes Only in connected mode, another way to customize your TV is to change its theme. The theme establishes the look and feel of the TV through colors, designs, and fonts. Some themes require payment.

  • Page 108: Change Menu Volume

    Highlight each channel you want to hide, and then press OK to hide the channel. Tip: If you need to see or hear the highlighted channel, wait a couple of seconds for the TV to start playing the channel’s picture and sound. Also note that if you’ve enabled parental controls and the program on the current channel is blocked, you won’t see a picture or hear sound while editing the channel lineup.

  • Page 109: Configure Power Settings

    Configure power settings Power settings let you configure features related to how your TV’s power settings work. Power on settings Power on settings tell the TV what to do when you turn on the power. To configure the power on settings, from the Home screen, navigate to Settings >...

  • Page 110: Standby Led On/Off

    • Turn off after 4 hours – If no video or audio activity and no user interaction occur for 4 hours, the TV goes into standby mode. Standby LED On/Off Normally, the status indicator is lit whenever the TV is in standby mode. If you prefer the status indicator to not be lit in standby mode, you can turn it off.

  • Page 111: Captions Preferred Language

    • On replay– Captions appear only when you use the replay feature, and only when you are watching a streaming program that supports instant replay or watching a TV channel after enabling Live TV Pause. • On mute – Captions appear only when the TV is muted. Tips: •...

  • Page 112: Audio Guide Settings

    • Text size – Choose from a list of sizes. As you move the highlight to each size, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. • Text color - Choose from a list of colors for the text. As you move the highlight to each color, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel.
  • Page 113 volume and channel changes, menu options, and setting changes. Access Audio Guide settings from the Home screen by navigating to Settings > Accessibility, and then select from the following options in the Audio Guide section: • Audio Guide – Turn Audio Guide on or off. •...

  • Page 114: Changing Caption Settings (Canada Only)

    Changing caption settings (Canada only) On models sold in the United States, you can find caption settings under Settings > Accessibility > Captions mode and Captions style. On models sold in Canada, you can find captions settings under Settings > Captions. Captions mode •...
  • Page 115 Other caption settings • Text style – Choose from a list of fonts. As you move the highlight to each font, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. • Text edge effect – Choose from a list of edge effect styles, such as raised, depressed, and various shadows.

  • Page 116: Configuring Parental Controls

    shows through the window. A value of 100% blocks all of the content behind the window. As you move the highlight to each setting, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. Configuring parental controls Parental controls enable you to control whether the members of your household can view certain kinds of broadcast TV programs.

  • Page 117: Blocking Movie Store, Tv Store, And News (U.s. Only)

    Blocking Movie Store, TV Store, and News (U.S. only) One of the parental control options is to completely hide the entertainment options that are available directly on the Home screen menu. To hide Home screen entertainment options: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN.
  • Page 118 shows are unblocked. When the kids return, select Enable parental controls again, and all of your parental control settings are restored in a single operation. To enable parental control of TV shows: 1. In the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN.
  • Page 119 To block TV shows based on US television ratings: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > TV ratings. Choose among the following settings: •...
  • Page 120 To block movies based on MPAA ratings: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV Tuner > Movie ratings. 3. Select the rating level you want to block. You need only select one rating level, and all higher levels are automatically blocked.
  • Page 121 • 14+ – Generally not suitable for viewers under 14 years • 18+ – Generally not suitable for viewers under 18 years Blocking content with a particular rating also blocks content with a higher rating, and unblocking content with a particular rating also unblocks movies with a lower rating. To block programs based on AGVOT ratings: 1.
  • Page 122 3. Select the rating level you want to block. You need only select one rating level, and all higher levels are automatically blocked. Blocking unrated programs Some broadcast TV shows and movies do not have an assigned rating, and are considered to be “Unrated”.

  • Page 123: What Happens When A Tv Show Is Blocked

    What happens when a TV show is blocked? After you’ve set up parental controls, TV shows and movies can be blocked: • When you change channels and the new channel is playing a program whose rating exceeds your settings. • When a new show comes on the channel you are watching and its rating exceeds your settings.

  • Page 124: Changing The Parental Control Pin

    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 and display a PIN pad. 2. Use the arrow keys to enter your parental control PIN code, and then press OK to select Unblock everything.

  • Page 125: Resetting Parental Controls

    Resetting parental controls So now your kids have grown up and gone away to college, and you no longer want to deal with blocked programs. To erase all parental control settings: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN.

  • Page 126: More Settings

    More settings This section describes the features and settings of the TV that were not covered in the other parts of this guide. Changing 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 127: Changing Zip Code

    Changing ZIP Code Only in connected mode, 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 ZIP Code 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 ZIP Code.

  • Page 128: Scanning For Antenna Tv Channels Again

    Scanning for Antenna TV channels again 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 129: Setting The Hdmi ® Mode (4K Models Only)

    ® Setting the HDMI mode (4K models only) ® On 4K (UHD) TVs, you can independently configure each HDMI input to match the capabilities of the connected device. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV inputs, and then select an enabled HDMI ®...

  • Page 130: Adjusting External Device Connections

    Adjusting external device connections 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 131: Using The Tv In A Home Theater

    Using the TV in a home theater Your TV has several features that make it an ideal TV for a home theater. But you might not notice them because they remain in the background until you decide to use them. Turning off the speakers When you use your TV with a sound bar or an external amplifier and speakers, you’ll probably want to turn off the internal TV speakers.

  • Page 132: Setting Up A Digital Audio Connection

    Setting up a digital audio connection To take advantage of your TV’s advanced audio capabilities, connect it to an external amplifier, receiver, or sound bar by using either of these two digital audio connections: • HDMI ARC – The HDMI ®...

  • Page 133: Controlling Other Devices Through Cec

    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. First, the CEC-compatible devices must “discover” one another and report their capabilities. After this, one device can control another according to the features you enable.
  • Page 134 HDMI ® ARC is disabled by default. To enable HDMI ® ARC, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC), and then highlight HDMI ARC. Press OK to enable or disable the feature. Note: Enabling HDMI ARC also enables System audio control.

  • Page 135: Restarting The Tv

    1-touch play is disabled by default. To enable 1-touch play, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC) and highlight 1-touch play. Press OK to enable or disable the feature. Enable system standby The system standby feature causes other devices to power off when you power off your TV.

  • Page 136: Reset Audio/Video Settings

    Reset audio/video settings To reset only the TV picture and audio settings to their original values, navigate to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset, and then highlight Reset TV audio/video settings. Read the information on the screen to make sure you understand what the reset operation does. To proceed with the reset operation, press PLAY/PAUSE three times in a row.

  • Page 137: Network Connection Reset

    Models with a RESET button 1. Using a straightened paper clip or ball-point pen, press and hold the recessed RESET button on the TV connector panel. 2. Continue to hold the RESET button for approximately 12 seconds. When the reset cycle completes, the status indicator comes on dim. 3.

  • Page 138: Changing Your Roku Channel Store Pin Preference

    Changing your Roku Channel Store PIN preference When you created your Roku account, you were given the opportunity to create a PIN code and to specify when it must be used. If you created a Channel Store PIN and want to change it, or you don’t remember your PIN, or if you didn’t create a Channel Store +PIN and want to add one, you can easily make these changes.

  • Page 139: Checking For Updates On A Connected Tv

    You can download an updated User Guide that matches your TCL Roku TV software version from the Roku web site at: www.roku.com/support To determine your current TCL 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 140: 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 141 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 142: Other Devices

    Other devices Screen Mirroring 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.

  • Page 143: Getting And Using The Roku Mobile App

    Android™ mobile devices. The Roku mobile app is an alternative remote for your TCL Roku TV. The Roku mobile app helps you find and add new Roku Channels, more easily search and find something to watch and, only in the United States, even use your voice to search without typing.

  • Page 144: Using A Universal Remote

    Using a universal remote In many cases, you can program your cable or satellite universal remote to also control your TV. You will need to have instructions for programming the remote handy. 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: go.roku.com/universalremote...

  • Page 145: Faq

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

  • Page 146: Other Information

    Recycle or dispose of batteries as per state and local guidelines. Electronics Recycling Information For Consumers TCL strives to provide a high level of service to our customers and in the communities we serve, and recommends that consumers always look for a recycling or reuse alternative to throwing away televisions and other electronics.

  • Page 147: Television Specifications

    All TCL LCD/LED Models What your warranty covers: Defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner of this TCL product when purchased as new from an Authorized Dealer of TCL brand products in the United States and packaged with this warranty statement.
  • Page 148 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 149 • Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods. • Signal reception problems not caused by your unit. • Damage from misuse, abuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, cosmetic damage, mishandling, faulty installation, or power line surges. • 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 150 TCL Roku TV User Guide. In the event of a conflict between the TCL Roku TV End User Agreement and the terms set forth in this Legal Disclaimer, the TCL Roku TV End User Agreement shall prevail and control in all circumstances.
  • Page 151 Changes to This EULA Roku may amend this EULA at any time in its discretion. Such amendments shall be effective immediately upon posting of the amended EULA on Roku’s website or via the Television or your Roku Account, whichever occurs first. If you have a Roku Account that is linked to your Television, then in its option, Roku may also notify you of the amended EULA by sending a notice to the last email address you have provided to Roku.
  • Page 152 NO WARRANTY FROM ROKU; Limitation of LIABILITY YOUR warranty with respect to the Television is provided by THE TELEVISION’S MANUFACTURER, and not by Roku. ROKU OFFERS NO WARRANTY TO YOU UNDER THIS EULA. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW: THE SEPARATELY LICENSED CODE AND THE SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
  • Page 153 Information on AAA and how arbitration is initiated can be found at www.adr.org or by calling 800-778-7879. For Claims between 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.
  • Page 154 CONTRAT DE LICENCE D’UTILISATEUR FINAL (POUR TCL ROKU TV) IMPORTANT : LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE CONTRAT AVANT D’UTILISER UN TÉLÉVISEUR TCL ROKU TV. PASSER ÉGALEMENT EN REVUE LES RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS RELATIFS AU PRODUIT QUI PEUVENT AVOIR ÉTÉ FOURNIS AVEC VOTRE TÉLÉVISEUR TCL ROKU TV.
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