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Summary of Contents for Roku player

  • Page 1 Let’s get started.
  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box Roku player Remote control 2 x AAA batteries for remote A/V cable RCA to 3.5mm Power adapter...
  • Page 4 Get to know your Roku Front view Back view...
  • Page 5 Storage expansion slot – Lets you increase your storage capacity for Roku apps with a microSD card (optional, not included). HDMI port – Connects your Roku player to an HDTV with an HDMI cable (not included). A/V port – Connects your Roku player to a TV with the included A/V cable (3.5mm to RCA).
  • Page 6: What You Need

    What you need Roku (HD or standard definition) player A/V cable HDMI cable (included) (sold separately) Wireless router High-speed Internet connection (any Wi-Fi) (DSL or cable modem)
  • Page 7 If you have an HDTV and want the best picture quality, 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. •...
  • Page 8 Connect one end to the composite video and analog audio ports on the back • of your TV (look for Video IN, then match the Yellow/Red/White ports). Connect the other end to the A/V port on the back of your Roku player. • It’s Special.
  • Page 9 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 10 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 11 Wireless: The Roku player will automatically detect wireless networks in your area, so you can grab that Roku remote and jump right into Guided Setup. At wireless set up, have your network name & password ready and do the following: Select your network from the list of available networks.
  • 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 Know your Roku remote The Roku remote should feel right at home in your hand. We designed it to be incredibly intuitive for watching TV and navigating on-screen menus.
  • Page 14 Know your Roku Remote (continued)
  • Page 15 [REV SCAN] Rewind, scroll left one page at a time [PLAY/PAUSE] Start or pause playback [FWD SCAN] Fast forward, scroll right one page at a time TIP: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and the IR sensor on the front of the Roku player.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Make sure the power cable for the Roku player is connected snugly to the • Roku player on one end and to a workin 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 17 If you are not getting 3 or more signal-strength bars above your wireless • network, adjust the location of your Roku player and/or wireless router. (See tips on DOs and DON’Ts regarding Roku placement in Step 3.) Make sure there are no obstructions, like cement walls, between your Roku •...
  • Page 18 Make sure the front of your Roku player is not obstructed. • 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 20: Need More Help

    Check out our FAQs, instructional videos and user forums. © 4100000021-004 © 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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