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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2008–2009 by Roku, Inc. All rights reserved. Roku and the Roku logo are trademarks of Roku, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. • • • • • •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents • • • • • • Chapter 1 Welcome ............1 What’s in the box? .
  • Page 4 ............41 Roku Digital Video Player License Agreement and Warranty Statement .
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Welcome

    Chapter 1 Welcome • • • • • • Congratulations on your purchase of the Roku™ Digital Video Player. In just a few minutes you’ll be ready to select videos and watch them instantly on your TV. What’s in the box? Your Digital Video Player package should include all of these items: •...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Before you set up your player, get familiar with the inputs on the player and the buttons on the remote control. Player inputs Status light IR receiver Optical Component video Power audio S-Video Reset Composite Audio HDMI Ethernet button video •...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote control Home Select Right Down Forward Reverse scan scan Play/Pause • • • • Welcome • •...
  • Page 8: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Inserting the batteries in the remote control Do one of the following: • If your remote has a battery door release button on the back, press the button and then slide the top panel upward to open the remote. • If your remote doesn’t have a battery door release button, just slide the top panel upward to open the remote.
  • Page 9: Connecting Your Player

    Chapter 2 Connecting Your Player • • • • • • To use your player, you need to connect it to your TV, your network, and a power source. Connecting your player to your TV There are several ways to connect your player to your TV. The method you choose depends on the inputs supported by your TV and the cables you have available.
  • Page 10: Viewing Hd Video

    The following chart ranks the audio and video resolution for each setup option, assuming that the resolution is not compromised by your Internet connection: Video Audio Composite Stereo S-Video Optical **** Component HDMI **** HDMI **** Even if you use a high-resolution setup, audio/video quality may be compromised NOTE: based on the speed of your broadband Internet connection.
  • Page 11: Video Connections

    Video connections Connecting your TV directly to the NOTE: audio/video output of your Set-Top Box will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment. Connecting a composite video cable Insert the yellow connector on the standard A/V cable into the yellow composite video jack on your player.
  • Page 12 Connecting a component video cable Insert one end of the green, blue, and red video cable into the jacks with the matching colors on your player. Insert the other end of the green, blue, and red cable into the corresponding component video jacks on your TV or A/V receiver.
  • Page 13: Audio Connections

    Audio connections For standard stereo sound (2-channels, left/right), use the red and white connectors on the composite cable. For surround sound (5.1 audio), use either an HDMI or optical audio cable, if available. Connecting a stereo cable Insert the red and white connectors on the standard A/V cable into the red (Right) and white (Left) audio jacks on your player.
  • Page 14 Connecting an HDMI cable Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your player. Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your TV or A/V receiver. If you use an HDMI cable, you don’t NOTE: need separate audio and video cables.
  • Page 15: Connecting Your Player To Your Home Network

    Connecting your player to your home network To view videos through your player, you must connect your player to your home network using either a wireless or wired connection. Your home network must have broadband Internet access, so that your player can access the Internet when it is connected to your home network. A minimum connection speed of 1.5Mbps is required.
  • Page 16: Connecting Your Player To A Power Source

    Connecting your player to a power source Like most home entertainment products, your player requires electricity to run. Connect the AC adapter to the back of your player. Insert the power plug into a power outlet. • • • • Chapter 2 •...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Player

    Turn on your TV, and if necessary, select the input on your TV that displays the player. When the player is properly connected, you see the Roku logo followed by the Welcome screen. When the Welcome screen appears, point your remote at your player, and press select •...
  • Page 18: Selecting Your Network Type

    Selecting your network type If you’re setting up a wireless connection, make sure you have the following information handy: • Wireless network name (also known as the SSID) • Security key or passphrase (if your network is secured) • Security method (supported types are: WEP, WPA, and WPA2) Do one of the following depending on your network type: •...
  • Page 19 Do one of the following: • If your player detects your home network, press left or right on the remote to highlight your home network, and then press select The waves radiating from the center of the icon indicate the strength of the NOTE: wireless network connection.
  • Page 20 • If your player doesn’t detect your network and your network broadcasts its name (also known as the SSID), press left or right on the remote to highlight not shown, and then press select . Make sure your player is within range of your wireless router, highlight scan again, and then press select •...
  • Page 21 If your network requires a security key or passphrase, use the remote to highlight the first character of the key or passphrase and then press select to enter it in the box at the top of the screen. Repeat this process to enter the rest of the characters in the key or passphrase. After you enter the security key or passphrase, press down to highlight done, and then press select...
  • Page 22 • • • • Chapter 3 • •...
  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Using Your Player

    TV. You’ll be amazed at how quick and easy it is! Some channels require account setup the first time you access the channel. If you need help NOTE: setting up an account for a channel, go to www.roku.com/support • • •...
  • Page 24: Selecting A Video To Watch On Your Tv

    Some channels require selecting videos on your computer in order to access them on your NOTE: TV. For information on selecting videos for a specific channel, go to www.roku.com/support Turn on your TV, and if necessary, select the input on your TV that displays the player. On the player remote, press home...
  • Page 25: Playing A Video

    Playing a video While watching a video via your player, you have full control over your viewing experience. You can use the buttons on the remote to pause and resume viewing and to scan forward and backward, just like when you watch a DVD. While playing a video, the buttons on the remote do the following: Button Action...
  • Page 26 • • • • Chapter 4 • •...
  • Page 27: Adjusting Settings On Your Player

    Chapter 5 Adjusting Settings on Your Player • • • • • • Settings enable you to access your network, display, sound, and screensaver settings. You can also view information about your player and reset your player to the original factory settings. Changing your network settings If you install a new network router or change to a different Internet Service Provider (ISP), you need to update your network settings.
  • Page 28 Highlight network settings, and then press select Highlight repeat guided setup and then press select Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your new network settings. See “Selecting your for details. network type” • • • • Chapter 5 • •...
  • Page 29: Changing Your Display Setting

    Changing your display setting If you purchase a new TV or connect your player to a different TV you already have, you can change your display type selection. Press home to go to the Home screen. Highlight settings , and then press select to display the Settings screen.
  • Page 30 Highlight display type, and then press select Press left or right on the remote to highlight HDTV, 4:3 standard, or 16:9 anamorphic (also known as widescreen, full, or stretch mode), and then press select Press select to accept your new the setting. •...
  • Page 31: Setting The Volume For Sound Effects

    Setting the volume for sound effects You can adjust the volume level of the sound effects produced by your player, or you can turn off the sound effects completely. Press home to go to the Home screen. Highlight settings , and then press select to display the Settings screen.
  • Page 32 Highlight sound effects, and then press select Press up or down to highlight the volume level you want to use, and then press select • • • • Chapter 5 • •...
  • Page 33: Changing Your Screensaver Settings

    Changing your screensaver settings When your player remains inactive for five minutes, the screensaver appears. You can, however, adjust this setting and choose how much time must pass before the screensaver appears, or disable the screensaver completely. Press home to go to the Home screen. Highlight settings , and then press select to display the Settings screen.
  • Page 34 Highlight screensaver, and then press select Press up or down to highlight the option you want to use, and then press select • • • • Chapter 5 • •...
  • Page 35: Viewing And Updating Your Player Info

    Viewing and updating your player info You can view information about your player, such as the hardware and software version and the serial number, as well as your current network settings. You can also check for software updates to keep your player up-to-date. Press home to go to the Home screen.
  • Page 36 Highlight player info, and then press select Highlight check for update and then press select • • • • Chapter 5 • •...
  • Page 37 Highlight yes and then press select to begin the update. When you’re player finishes updating, it restarts and displays the Home screen. • • • • Adjusting Settings on Your Player • •...
  • Page 38: Performing A Factory Reset

    Performing a factory reset Performing a factory reset erases all of your settings and account information and restores your player’s original factory settings. If you plan on selling your player, we recommend that you perform a factory reset before delivering the player to the new owner. Performing a factory reset deactivates your player and erases all of your settings.
  • Page 39 Highlight factory reset, and then press select To continue with the reset, select factory reset. To cancel the reset, select back. • • • • Adjusting Settings on Your Player • •...
  • Page 40 When prompted, highlight yes to confirm that you want to reset your player, and then press select • • • • Chapter 5 • •...
  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Additional Information

    Chapter 6 Additional Information • • • • • • This section contains more information about select topics in this guide. Manually entering your network’s name (SSID) If your network is setup as a hidden network that doesn’t broadcast its name, you can enter the name manually.
  • Page 42 Highlight enter wireless network name (SSID) manually, and then press select Use the remote to highlight the first character of the network name, and then press select to enter it in the box at the top of the screen. Repeat this process to enter the rest of the characters in the network name.
  • Page 43: Using The Reset Button

    Using the Reset button You can use the Reset button to restart your player or to perform a factory reset and restore the original factory settings. Performing a factory reset deactivates your player and erases all of your settings. WARNING: If you want to keep your settings and keep your player activated, do a restart instead.
  • Page 44: Understanding Player Performance

    Understanding player performance The quality of the video and audio you receive via your player is dependent on a combination of several factors: • Your audio/video connections. The type of audio and video connections you use to connect your player and your TV may impact sound and picture quality. In general, HDMI and optical audio are superior to stereo audio.
  • Page 45: Notices

    Notices • • • • • • Macrovision Statement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
  • Page 46: Roku Digital Video Player License Agreement And Warranty Statement

    If you are not willing to be bound by these terms and conditions, you should not use the Roku Product and should immediately return it. In that case, Roku will refund the purchase price you have paid to Roku for the Roku Product; provided that you return the Roku Product in accordance with Roku’s return policies described herein or otherwise provided on Roku’s website at...
  • Page 47 Account with a Service Provider In order to use the Roku Product, you may be required to maintain a valid and active account in good standing with one of Roku’s content service providers (“Service Provider”). You must adhere to the Service Provider’s terms of service with respect to your relationship with any Service Provider that you choose to use.
  • Page 48 (1) year from the date of purchase (“Warranty Period”). If Roku determines that the Roku Product is defective, Roku will either repair the unit or replace the unit with either a new or rebuilt Roku Product, at its option, at no charge to you.
  • Page 49 Scope of and Limitation on Warranty The warranty on the Roku Product is limited to the repair or replacement of defective units as described in Limited Warranty above. This warranty does not cover customer training or education, installation, set up adjustments, or signal reception problems.
  • Page 50: Important Safety Instructions

    Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement. Should you have any question about this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Roku, please contact us by mail at Roku Inc., 12980 Saratoga Ave., Suite D, Saratoga, CA 95070.
  • Page 51 Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: •...

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