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  • Page 1 Let’s get started.
  • Page 3: Parts List

    What’s in the box Remote control with Roku player in-ear headphone jack 2 x AA Alkaline batteries Power adapter In-ear headphones...
  • Page 4: Front/Back View Descriptions

    Get to know your Roku Front view Back view...
  • Page 5 USB port – Plays your home videos, movies, music and photos from supported USB drives. For supported file types, visit roku.com/usb. Power port – Connects your Roku player to a 120V AC power source with the included power adapter. Reset button – Resets your Roku player to its original factory settings when pressed and held for 10 seconds (a feature you’ll rarely, if ever, use).
  • Page 6: What You Need

    What you need HDTV Roku player HDMI cable (sold separately) High-speed Internet connection Router (DSL or cable modem) Pssst! Your router can be wireless (any Wi-Fi) or wired. For wired networks, you’ll also need an Ethernet cable (not included).
  • Page 7 Use an HDMI cable (not included) to make the connection depicted in the diagram below: Connect one end to the HDMI port on the back of your Roku player. • Connect the other end to an open HDMI port on your TV.
  • Page 8 What to do Step 2 Power up key components In this step, we’ll make sure all systems are GO! First, power your Roku remote by inserting the included batteries: Turn the remote control over and locate the rectangular battery door on the •...
  • Page 9 What to do Step 2 (continued) Next, power on your Roku player by connecting it to a wall outlet using the included power adapter, like this: Finally, power on your TV and look for a Roku message to fill the screen.
  • Page 10: Configure Network

    Just choose either wireless or wired and read on for instructions: Wireless: If you use a wireless network, you can grab that Roku remote and jump right into Guided Setup. When prompted, select “Wireless” as your network connection and have your network name and password ready.
  • Page 11 Roku remote to select “Wired” from the on-screen network options. Connect one end to the Ethernet port on the back of your Roku player. • Connect the other end to an open Ethernet port on your router.
  • Page 12 During Guided Setup, you’ll be prompted to create your Roku account online at roku.com/link. Your Roku player will generate a unique code that links your player to your new account. Roku accounts are free and secure. And while a valid credit card number is required to create your account, rest assured you will only be charged if you authorize purchases of apps and games from the Roku Channel Store.
  • Page 13 TV is automatically muted. Use the Volume UP and DOWN buttons on the side of your remote to control the volume of your headphones to your liking. It’s sensitive and smart. The Roku 3 remote incorporates motion-sensing • technology, allowing more precise and detailed control of gameplay.
  • Page 14: Remote Control Buttons

    Get to know your remote! (continued) The Roku remote should feel right at home in your hand. We designed it to be incredibly intuitive for watching TV and great for gaming, too. Plus, this one includes a headphone jack for the included in-ear headphones!
  • Page 15 [FWD SCAN] Fast forward, scroll right one page at a time [A & B] Action buttons for gaming [STATUS LED] Displays remote usage information Cool: Because your enhanced remote uses radio frequency instead of infrared, you don’t need to have a direct line of sight to your Roku player!
  • Page 16: Roku App Features

    Get your free Roku app! Got a smart phone or tablet? With the free Roku app, you can turn your iOS or Android device into a control center for your Roku streaming player. Launch channels, use your phone as a remote and find new channels to watch. Plus, you...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Make sure the power cable for the Roku player is connected snugly to the Roku • player on one end and to a working power source on the other end. If the Roku player is powered, the status light on the front of the unit will be on.
  • Page 18 Make sure your remote is paired (see next section) with the Roku player. • If the status light on the front of your Roku player flashes once each time you • press a remote button, the problem is not with the remote.
  • Page 19 Pairing your remote control: The Roku remote should automatically pair with your Roku player at the beginning of Guided Setup. If you are not able to use the remote to navigate through Guided Setup, you can manually pair the Roku remote by following these steps: Prepare your Roku player to pair by unplugging the power adapter and plugging it back in.
  • Page 20: Need More Help

    Check out our FAQs, instructional videos and user forums. © 4100000034-008 © 2009-2013 by Roku, Inc. All rights reserved. Roku and the Roku logo are registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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