Tcl 49S405 49” Class S4-series 4k Uhd Hdr Roku Smart Tv

User Manual - Transcript

• Page 1: TCL 4Series Illustrations in this guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance
• Page 2 - English - : Copyright 2018 Roku Inc All rights reserved ROKU the ROKU Logo and NOW THIS IS TV are trademarks andor registered trademarks of Roku Inc Material in this User Manual is the property of Roku Inc and is protected under US and International copyright andor other intellectual property laws Reproduction or transmission of the materials in whole or in part in any manner electronic print or otherwise without the prior written consent of Roku Inc is a violation of Roku Incs rights under the aforementioned laws No part of this publication may be stored reproduced transmitted or distributed in whole or in part in any manner electronic or otherwise whether or not for a charge or other or no consideration without the prior written permission of Roku Inc 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 811 US and Canada English Publication date 16 May 2018
• Page 3 - English - : iii Contents Welcome 1 The new standard in Smart TVs 1 Get the most out of your new TV 1 Connections and setup 5 Before initial setup 5 Protect against power surges 5 Safety information 5 Avoid audio interference 5 Avoid direct light 6 Set up your new TV 6 Whats in the box 6 To mount on a wall 6 To use the stand 7 Connections and setup 9 Connecting an antenna cable or satellite box 9 Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable 10 Connecting external equipment with an HDMI cable 10 Connecting headphones or analog sound bar to the TV 11 Connecting an AV receiver or digital sound bar 11 Preparing for Internet connectivity 12 AC power 13 Roku remote batteries 13 TCL Roku TV remote 13 Panel buttons 18 Single button 18 Three buttons 19 Gamepad style joystick 19 Four buttons 19 Five buttons with mute 20 Five buttons without mute 20 Seven buttons 21 Guided Setup 22 Starting Guided Setup 22 Completing Guided Setup 23
• Page 4 - English - : iv Network connection 25 Activation 30 Connect your devices 31 Home screen 34 Personalize your Home screen 36 Benefits of connecting 37 Connecting brings out your TVs full potential 37 What is streaming 39 What if I didnt connect my TV 40 Setting up Antenna TV 41 How do I set up the TV tuner 42 Using your TV 46 Status indicator 46 Standby mode energy savings 47 Opting in to Smart TV experience US only 47 Disable Smart TV experience 48 Disable Auto Notifications 48 Watching Antenna TV channels 49 Changing channels 49 Favorite Channels in nonconnected mode 50 Smart Guide US only 52 Viewing program information 54 Adjusting settings while watching a show 56 Pausing Live TV 56 Requirements 56 Enabling Live TV Pause 57 Using Live TV Pause 57 Notes about Live TV Pause 59 More Ways to Watch US only 59 Using More Ways to Watch 60 Getting the most from More Ways to Watch 63 Switching TV inputs 63 Autodetecting devices 63 Adjusting audiovideo settings 63 Playing content from USB storage devices 64 Auto player launch 64 Playing content from local network media servers 65 Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room 65 About using your TV on a restricted public network 65 Getting your TCL Roku TV on line on a restricted public network 66 Roku voice remotes select models only 68 Repairing your Roku voice remote 68
• Page 5 - English - : v Checking the Roku voice remote battery level 69 Finding your Roku Enhanced Voice Remote 69 Changing and previewing the Enhanced Voice Remote finder sound 70 Adjusting TV settings 71 Settings menu 71 Options menu 72 Options menu settings 73 Accessibility US only 75 Accessibility menu settings 75 Video description through Secondary Audio Program SAP 77 Advanced audio settings DTS TruSurround select models only 78 Advanced audio settings menu options DTS TruSurround 78 Advanced audio settings Sonic Emotion Premium select models only 79 Advanced audio settings menu options Sonic Emotion Premium 80 Sonic Emotion settings 80 Advanced picture settings 81 Advanced picture settings menu options 81 Expert Picture Settings 4K models only 84 Changing privacy settings 84 Advertising 84 Microphone 85 My Feed 87 Movies Coming Soon 87 Movies TV shows and people 87 Searching for something to watch 89 How do I search 89 Keyboard search using the remote 90 Voice Search from a Roku voice remote 90 Searching from the Roku mobile app 91 I found a show now what 91 Follow on Roku 93 Recent Searches 93 Using the Roku Channel Store 94 Customizing your TV 96 Add TV inputs 96 Add streaming channels 96 Rename inputs 97 Remove unwanted tiles 98 Rearrange tiles 99
• Page 6 - English - : vi Change themes 100 Edit Antenna TV channel lineup 100 Change menu volume 101 Configure power settings 102 Power on settings 102 Auto power savings 102 Standby LED OnOff 103 Fast TV start 103 Configure accessibility US only 103 Captions mode 104 Captions preferred language 104 Captions style 105 Audio Guide settings 106 Changing caption settings Canada only 107 Configuring parental controls 109 Creating a parental control PIN 109 Blocking Movie Store TV Store and News US only 110 Blocking Broadcast TV shows 110 What happens when a TV show is blocked 116 Changing the parental control PIN 117 Resetting parental controls 118 More settings 119 Changing network settings 119 Changing ZIP Code 120 Changing time settings 120 Scanning for Antenna TV channels again 121 Setting the HDMI mode 4K models only 122 Adjusting external device connections 123 Using the TV in a home theater 124 Turning off the speakers 124 Setting up a digital audio connection 125 Controlling other devices through CEC 126 Restarting the TV 128 Resetting the TV 128 Reset audiovideo settings 129 Factory reset everything 129 What if I cant access the Factory Reset option 129 Network connection reset 130 Changing your Roku Channel Store PIN preference 131 Getting system updates 131 Checking for updates on a connected TV 132 Getting updates on a nonconnected TV 133
• Page 7 - English - : vii Other devices 135 Screen Mirroring your phone or tablet 135 Getting and using the Roku mobile app 136 Private Listening on the Roku mobile app 136 Using a universal remote 137 FAQ 138 Other information 139 Battery Caution and Disposal Information 139 Electronics Recycling Information For Consumers 139 Care and Cleaning 139 Television Specifications 140 Notices 140 TTE Technology Inc TTE Limited Warranty 140 Important information 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 products 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 This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture This product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on or near the product WARNING The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to the base or mounted to the wall Be sure to follow the base or wall mounting instructions provided in the Users Guide to ensure your safety WARNING Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire and so forth Proper operating voltage Refer to the identificationrating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage
• Page 8 - English - : ii Cable TV installer notice of proper grounding This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 82040 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 Installation location Important This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm flat surface Dont place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and side of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces Also make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off the stand This could cause personal injury andor damage to the TV Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on the following pages Low power standby mode The Power button indicated by the power symbol on this TV and its remote control puts the TV into a very low power standby mode but does not completely turn the power off To completely shut the power off you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet The main plugappliance coupler is used as a disconnect device Therefore you should be sure that the TV is installed in a manner to enable the power cord to be disconnected when necessary NoteInsituationswherethe p owerplugorapplian ce co u p le risu s ed a st h ed is co n n ec td e vic eth e d isc o nn e ct d ev ice sh a llre m a in rea dily accessibleandoperable
• Page 9 - English - : Product Registration Please register your purchase online at wwwTCLUSAcom 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 These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date DealerAddressPhone Important safety instructions Read instructions Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product Retain instructions Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed warnings Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions Follow instructions Follow all operating and use instructions Water and moisture Do not use this product near water Cleaning Clean only with a dry cloth Ventilation Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Heat Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Grounding or polarization Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Power cord protection Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the product Accessories Use only attachmentsaccessories specified by the manufacturer Standcart Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cartapparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover Power Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as powersupply cord or plug damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSINFPA No 702011 Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the leadin wire to an antennadischarge unit size of grounding conductors location of antennadischarge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See following example
• Page 11 - English - : Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your new TCL Roku TV Discover the joy of endless entertainment After its set up youll be able to access a world of streaming content channels that may include paid subscription channels like Netflix or free channels like YouTube Crackle CNET and literally thousands more 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 80 To determine the current version of your TCL Roku TV go to Settings gt System gt About after you complete Guided Setup The new standard in Smart TVs Welcome to TV like youve most likely never seen beforea home screen that you can personalize with your favorite devices and streaming channels Choose from hundreds of thousands of streaming movies and TV episodes plus music sports kids family international and much more You should never run out of things to watch Note A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel content Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country Get the most out of your new TV Follow these simple steps to get the most out of your new TV 1 Connect to the Internet Its simple its easy and it will unlock a world of entertainment All you need is a network connection There are hundreds of free streaming channels
• Page 12 - English - : paid subscription services like Netflix and Spotify and convenient ways to rent or buy a favorite film or show with for example Google Play 2 Pick your favorite streaming channels Find the entertainment you love From the latest blockbuster movies to your favorite TV shows with tons of live sports a broad selection of music streaming channels popular programming in a dozen international languages 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 3 Find Antenna TV shows in the Smart Guide Only in the United States use the Smart Guide to see not only whats on TV right now but what was on up to a week ago and what will be on in the coming two weeks And for many overtheair programs if you start watching the program after it is already in progress or you see something you missed in the Smart Guide you can use More Ways to Watch to find streaming channels where you can see the show from the beginning find other episodes or entire seasons of the show if applicable 4 Use Rokus Smart TV experience to discover More Ways to Watch on other inputs Only in the United States When watching programs from a cable box Blu ray player or other source connected to the HDMI or AV inputs keep an eye out for a notification of streaming channels that offer the program youre currently watching and if applicable other episodes the entire series or other programs with similar themes 5 Personalize your Home screen Put your favorite streaming channels and TV inputs frontandcenter on the Home screen No more flipping through inputs or wading through complicated menus You can even customize the names of each input and move tiles around so your mostoften used devices and streaming channels are only a click away
• Page 13 - English - : 6 Search for your favorite movie TV show actor or director Once youre connected to the internet you can easily search across top streaming channels and Antenna TV channels Search by movie or TV show title actor or directorall from one place Search by typing words or phrases using the onscreen keyboard or on your mobile device or only in the United States speak words or phrases in a conversational tone using Voice Search Some channels and content require payment 7 Pause live TV Pause resume fast forward and rewind TV shows Simply connect your own USB drive with 16GB or bigger capacity to the TV and pause live TV for up to 90 minutes Note Live TV Pause is available on digital TV shows received on the Antenna TV input and only when the TV is linked to a valid Roku account 8 Control your TV with voice commands 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 Also use voice commands to launch streaming channels switch inputs change Antenna TV channels or open the Smart Guide 9 Send your personal media to the big screen Send personal photos videos and music from your compatible smartphone or tablet to the TV screen in just a few taps Plus with certain channels such as Netflix and YouTube you can send movies shows sport highlights and more directly to your TV 10 Follow movies coming soon Use My Feed to choose from and follow a list of upcoming movies and then watch for alerts each time one of your followed movies becomes available or changes price
• Page 14 - English - : 11 Take charge with a smartphone or tablet Control your TV with the included remote or from your compatible smartphone or tablet with the free mobile app for iOS and Android mobile devices Browse channels view My Feed listen to audio from Antenna TV and streaming channels Search more easily using a your mobile devices keyboard and only in the United States Voice Search Mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV Share videos photos web pages and more from compatible devices 12 Connect your TCL Roku TV to networks found in hotels and college dorms 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 networkconnected smartphone tablet or computer to authenticate access to your account You must use your TCL Roku TV remote to initiate the connection process Streaming content might be limited due to your geographic location or because of restrictions imposed by the network host Go to supportrokucom for device compatibility information Lets get started IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the US and other countries and is used under license Android is a trademark of Google Inc
• Page 15 - English - : Connections and setup Before initial setup Protect against power surges 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 Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions Safety information Prevent TV from overheating by placing in an area with good ventilation Do not block ventilation holes on the TV Position the TV so air can circulate freely on all sides Do not stack objects on the TV If you place the TV on a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier to the TV place it on the top shelf so the heated air will not overheat the TV Avoid audio interference Position cables properly insert each cable firmly into the designated jack Route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle If your antenna uses 300ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Keep twin lead cables away from audiovideo cables
• Page 16 - English - : Avoid direct light Do not place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Set up your new TV Open the box and remove the TV and other items Be careful the TV is heavy We strongly recommend that two people unbox the TV Be sure to check all the foam packaging as the stands from some TVs are stored in the foam for protection Whats in the box 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 43quot model VESA 100 x 100 M6 x 12mm screws
• Page 17 - English - : 49quot model VESA 200 x 200 M6 x 12mm screws 50quot model VESA 200 x 200 M6 x 12mm screws 55quot model VESA 200 x 200 M6 x 12mm screws 65quot model VESA 400 x 200 M6 x 12mm screws The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes For example 100 x 200 indicates that the mounting holes are spaced 100mm horizontally and 200mm vertically Follow the directions supplied with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall Caution Your wall mount must be able to bear a minimum of five times the TVs net weight to avoid damage Note The wall mount bracket and the screws are not included 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 dont attach the stand legs A Place the TV face down on a soft cushioned surface on a table The bag the TV was packed in makes a good cushion Position the TV so that the stand when attached will hang over the edge of the table B Take out the two plastic covers from the stand holes at the bottom of the TV
• Page 18: C Put the column of the stands into the TV align the stands with the screw holes located on the TV D Secure the stands to the TV with four 4 screws
• Page 19 - English - : Connections and setup Refer to your TVs 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 audiovideo devices The following information applies to all TCL Roku TV models Connecting an antenna cable or satellite box If you are using an antenna CATV cable without a settop box or a cable or satellite box that has only an antenna output connect a 75ohm coaxial cable not provided from the device to the ANTCABLE input on the TV Tip If you are using an antenna with a 300 ohm twinlead cable you need to use a 300to75 ohm adapter not provided to adapt the twinlead cable to a connection that is compatible with the TVs antenna input Tip If you receive your TV stations through a set top box from a cable or satellite TV provider connect it to the TV using the best connection method available From most to least desirable HDMI input Digital HD and SD video AV input analog SD video Antenna input analog SD video using NTSC
• Page 20 - English - : 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 RCAtype plugs on each end color coded as follows Yellow Video Red Audio right channel White or black Audio left channel Connect each plug to the corresponding connector on the device and on the TV 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 RCAtype plugs on your composite cable Connecting external equipment with an HDMI cable If possible connect your devices using HDMI cables not provided They help to provide the best video quality and also carry audio signals so that only one cable is needed For better picture quality we recommend that you use cables designated as High Speed HDMI Cables Tip You might need to configure the device to send its signal through its HDMI connector The connector labeled HDMI IN ARC has the additional ability to use the audio return channel to send digital audio to a receiver or sound bar as explained in Connecting an AV receiver or digital sound bar
• Page 21 - English - : Connecting headphones or analog sound bar to the TV You can connect headphones or an analog sound bar not provided to the TVs headphone jack Tip Inserting a plug in the headphone jack disables the sound from the TVs builtin speakers Warning Loud noise can damage your hearing When using headphones use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound 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 sound bar to control the TV volume To turn off the TVs builtin speakers in the Home screen menu navigate to Settings gt Audio gt TV speakers and change the setting Connecting an AV receiver or digital sound bar You can enjoy Dolby Audio multichannel sound from your TV if you connect a digital amplifier or sound bar not provided in either of two ways Digital optical audio out SPDIF Connect a TOSLINK optical cable not provided from the TV to the Optical input on your receiver or sound bar HDMI ARC Connect an HDMI cable not provided from the HDMI ARC connector to the HDMI input on your receiver or sound bar This connection uses the Audio Return Channel ARC feature of the HDMI specification to output sound from the TV to a compatible device To use this feature you must configure the TV to enable HDMI ARC as explained in Enable HDMI ARC
• Page 22 - English - : 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 modemrouter or a wireless access point not provided The TV has a builtin wireless LAN adapter Note The TV supports only its internal wireless network adapterit does not support the use of a USB network adapter Select 4K models have wired in addition to wireless network connectivity To use the wired network connection connect an RJ45 Ethernet cable not provided from the jack on the back of your TV to your network router or switch The wired connection supports both 10 BaseT and 100 BaseT Ethernet
• Page 23 - English - : AC power Plug your TV into a power outlet You can tell that the TV has power because the status indicator lights up when the TV is off The topic Status indicator explains how the status indicator shows what is happening with the TV Roku remote batteries 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 Note Certain remote buttons and features vary by model Your remote might not have all buttons or features listed
• Page 24 - English - : If your remote has a microphone button just below the purple pad then you have a Roku Voice Remote 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 Menu Goes back to previous menuscreen Home screen tile Moves highlight back to the Home screen option Watching Antenna TV or a TV input Returns to Home screen Playing streaming content Stops playing stream and returns to the previous menu or screen Browsing streaming content Goes to the previous level in the content tree HOME Immediately returns to the Home screen
• Page 25 - English - : BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION PAD LEFTRIGHTUPDOWN moves the highlight in the corresponding direction OK selects the highlighted option While watching TV UPDOWN changes channel LEFT displays the Smart Guide connected mode or channel list nonconnected mode LEFTRIGHT only on TVs operating in non connected mode while in the channel list switches between All Channels and FAVORITE CHANNELs OK while in the channel list selects the highlighted channel While watching live TV displays the program information banner or VOICE SEARCH and VOICE COMMANDS Only in the United States on select models with Roku voice remotes 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 For more information go to gorokucomvoicesearch GAME MODE Select models Displays a banner showing the current Game mode 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 Available only for HDMI and AV inputs
• Page 26 - English - : BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION INSTANT REPLAY Select models Streaming programs that support this feature and Antenna TV channels if Live TV Pause is enabled jumps back a few seconds with each press and resumes playing Broadcast TV If Live TV Pause is disabled jumps to previous channel When using an onscreen keyboard Backspaces in the text you are entering Smart Guide Returns to the current day and time SLEEP Select models Displays a banner showing the remaining sleep time if any or Sleep timer is off Subsequent presses cycle among the preset sleep time intervals Once set the sleep timer remains in effect regardless of what you are watching MEDIA PLAYBACK CONTROLS Rewind pause play and fast forward streaming content and 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 US only OPTIONS Displays additional options when available Onscreen hints let you know when this button is active
• Page 27 - English - : BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION or PRESET CHANNEL SHORTCUT Dedicated buttons show the logo of a preset streaming content provider Dedicated content providers vary by model and region Pressing a button Displays the streaming channels main page if you have already added the channel to your Home screen Displays the streaming channels signup page if you have not already added the channel VOLUMEMUTE Located on the right edge of the remote Increasesdecreases volume and mutes the TV sound Note If the TV is muted pressing VOLUME UP unmutes Pressing VOLUME DOWN does not unmute the sound
• Page 28 - English - : 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 Single button Three buttons Gamepad style joystick Four buttons Five buttons with mute Five buttons without mute Seven buttons Single button If your TV has this style of panel button you can perform the following functions Turn TV on short press Display the Input List short press when TV is on Select the next input in the Input List short press while the TV is showing the Input List Dismiss the Input List without changing inputs no press Turn TV off long press Short press less than two seconds Long press more than two seconds No press no press within two seconds
• Page 29 - English - : 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 Display Input List middle button short press when TV is on Highlight next input in the Input List right button when Input List is active Highlight previous input in the Input List left button when Input List is active Select highlighted item in the Input List middle button short press or no press Turn TV off middle button long press Short press less than two seconds Long press more than two seconds No press no press within four seconds Gamepad style joystick If your TV has this style of panel button you can perform the following functions Press in Toggle between power ON and Standby Press up or down Increasedecrease the volume Press left or right Switch inputs Each press moves the highlight up or down one item Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item Four buttons If your TV has this style of panel buttons you can perform the following functions Power Turns the power on and off Input Selects among TV inputs Each press moves down one item Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item Volume Increases the volume Volume Decreases the volume
• Page 30 - English - : 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 models layout Power Turns the power on and off Input Selects among TV inputs Each press moves down one item Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item Volume Increases the volume Volume Decreases the volume Mute Mutes and unmutes the sound Five buttons without 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 models layout Power Turns the power on and off Input Selects the next TV input Each press moves down one item Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item Input Selects the previous TV input Each press moves up one item Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item Volume Increases the volume Volume Decreases the volume
• Page 31 - English - : 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 models layout Input Selects among TV inputs Each press moves down one item Pressing Channel or Channel moves the highlight up or down Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item Channel Moves the highlighted item up in the current menu Channel Moves the highlighted item down in the current menu Volume Increases the volume Volume Decreases the volume Mute Mutes and unmutes the sound Power Turns the power on and off
• Page 32 - English - : Guided Setup With the preliminaries out of the way its 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 youll Answer a few questions Provide network connection information Get a software update Link your TV to your Roku account Connect devices such as a DVD player game console or cable box Starting Guided Setup To start Guided Setup press the POWER button on the remote to turn on your TV Note Guided Setup normally runs only once the first time you turn on your TV If you need to run Guided Setup again youll have to perform a factory reset as explained in Factory reset everything When you first turn on your TV it will take a few seconds to get itself ready Youll notice the following things happening 1 The status indicator blinks every time the TV is busy doing something in this case its powering up and getting ready for you 2 The poweron screen appears and the status indicator blinks slowly for a few more seconds The poweron screen shows a brand logo while the TV starts up 3 After a few seconds Guided Setup starts
• Page 33 - English - : Completing Guided Setup Follow these steps to complete Guided Setup At this point you should be seeing the Language screen Only on models that have a Roku voice remote A few moments after the Lets get started screen appears Guided Setup starts the pairing process for the voice remote Youll 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 Tip On TVs sold in the United States if you are blind or visually impaired you can activate Audio Guide a texttospeech screen reader to help you navigate the TVs menus and commands To enable the Audio Guide press the Þ button on the remote four times in rapid succession Repeat to disable Audio Guide The Þ button is located directly below the directional pad on the right side of the Roku remote Note If you enabled Audio Guide choosing any language other than English disables it
• Page 34 - English - : 2 Press the DOWN arrow on the remote to highlight your preferred language and then press OK or the RIGHT arrow Some models have a country selection screen If you dont 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 Press OK or the RIGHT arrow on the remote to go to the next screen Note Some models show the title First things first instead of Set up environment
• Page 35 - English - : 5 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 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 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 youll see the following screen
• Page 36 - English - : Only models that display the Connect to the Internet screen Make a selection Wireless connection Highlight Set up new wireless connection and press OK The TV prompts you through wireless setup Skip ahead to the next step for help with the process Wired connection Highlight Connect to wired network and press OK The TV immediately attempts to connect to your wired network your local network and then the Internet Go to Step 9 to continue with Guided Setup Connect to the Internet later If you dont want to connect to the Internet right now you can skip this step and use the TV to watch Antenna TV channels play games and watch DVDs When youre ready to connect its easy Well show you how in Benefits of connecting Note If you decide not to connect Guided Setup skips ahead to setting up the devices that youve connected to your TV Jump ahead to Connect your devices to complete Guided Setup On models that have wireless only or models with both wired and wireless and youve selected Wireless The TV scans for the wireless networks within range and displays them in order with the strongest signals first In addition to your own wireless signal the TV might pick up signals from your neighbors
• Page 37 - English - : Press the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the name of your wireless network and then press OK to select it Note Some networks such as those often found in dorm rooms hotels and other public places require you to read and agree to terms enter a code or provide identifying information before letting you connect to the 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 For more information see Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room Other options Connect to the Internet later If you dont want to connect to the Internet right now you can skip this step and use the TV to watch Antenna TV channels play games and watch DVDs When youre ready to connect its easy Well show you how in Benefits of connecting Note If you decide not to connect Guided Setup skips ahead to setting up the devices that youve connected to your TV Jump ahead to Connect your devices to continue Scan again Scan again to see all networks The name of this option depends on the number of wireless networks within range o Scan again appears if the list already shows all available wireless networks within range If you dont see your wireless network name in the list you might need to adjust the location of your wireless router or the TV turn on your router or make other changes When everything is ready select Scan again to see if your network name now appears in the list o Scan again to see all networks appears if there are more wireless networks than the strongest ones it initially listed If you dont see your wireless network name in the list this option displays the complete list If you still
• Page 38 - English - : dont see your network name you might have your router configured to provide wireless service as a private network 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 Private network If your wireless network name is hidden it wont appear in the list Select Private network to display an onscreen keyboard and use it to enter your network name Unless you changed the factoryset network name you can find the name also called SSID on a label on the router Tip Wireless networks that are passwordprotected display a padlock icon adjacent to the name This icon enables you to know that you are going to be prompted to enter a password after you select that network Only if you select a password protected wireless network An onscreen keyboard appears Use the keyboard to enter the network password
• Page 39 - English - : 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 Only if your TV cannot get the correct time zone and current time from your network service provider Use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight your time zone and then press OK Tip Your TV needs to know the local time zone so that it can correctly display information about the program you are currently watching If the TV is unable to automatically determine the local time zone it prompts you to choose your time zone from a list As soon as the TV is able to connect to the Internet it downloads and installs its first software update and then restarts Tip Your TV automatically checks for updates periodically These updates provide new features and improve your overall experience with the TV After an update you might notice that some Options have moved and that there are new options or features This User Guide describes version 80 To determine your current TCL Roku TV software version go to Settings gt System gt About after you complete Guided Setup You can download an updated User Guide
• Page 40 - English - : that matches your TCL Roku TV software version from the TCL Roku TV web site Activation After the TV restarts it displays the Activation screen 10 Using a compatible computer tablet or smartphone with an Internet connection go to the web address displayed on the screen and enter the code that appears on your screen 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 its OK to send content you request to your TCL Roku TV Roku can automatically send updates to your device You need a Roku account to activate your device and access entertainment across thousands of streaming channels Roku accounts are free and while a valid credit card number is not required to create your account providing your credit card information
• Page 41 - English - : makes renting and purchasing entertainment from the Roku Channel Store fast and convenient After you log in or create your Roku account the link page suggests that you select some streaming channels After you confirm your selections the TV gets an acknowledgement and then adds your preexisting and newlyselected streaming channels to your TCL Roku TV This process is automatic and takes a few momentsa little longer if you already have a lot of streaming channels to add Tip Streaming channels from all Roku streaming devices associated with your account are synchronized periodically so that all of your Roku streaming devices have the same set of streaming channels subject to compatibility with the device Connect your devices Next Guided Setup helps you set up the external devices that you want to use with it such as a cable box Bluray player or game console
• Page 42 - English - : 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 On each input that has a connected and active device you can see its picture and hear its sound 13 Press the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the label you want to associate with the input If you are not using the input select Nothing and the input wont appear on the Home screen
• Page 43 - English - : 14 While setting up your devices rather than using the predefined names and icons you can set a custom name and icon To do so scroll up or down to highlight Set custom name amp icon and then press OK Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the input See Rename inputs for more information Note If you have renamed the inputs you cannot use voice commands to switch inputs Voice commands can only switch among inputs that have their original names such as AV and HDMI 1 15 Repeat the previous step for each input Youre 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 youre not interested in viewing this video press on the remote to return to the TCL Roku TV Home screen Whenever you press on the remote the Home screen greets you From here you can explore everything your TV has to offer Press the arrow keys to move around and press OK to select a highlighted item Weve designed the TV to encourage you to explore and you can probably figure out most of the capabilities
• Page 44 - English - : and settings on your own If you have any questions or difficulties you can find answers and solutions in this guide 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 Not all content is available in countries or regions where Roku products are sold Typical connected Home screen United States 1 Home screen menushows options available to you when you are on the Home screen 2 Highlighted optionpress OK on the remote to select 3 TV input tilesselect an input to watch the connected device 4 Streaming channel and app tilesselect a tile to go to the indicated streaming channel or application 5 Options hintpress Þ on the remote for options when this symbol is present 6 Next screen hintpress the RIGHT arrow on the remote to see the next screen
• Page 45 - English - : Typical connected Home screen Canada 1 Home screen menushows options available to you when you are on the Home screen 2 Highlighted optionpress OK on the remote to select 3 TV input tilesselect an input to watch the connected device 4 Streaming channel and app tilesselect a tile to go to the indicated streaming channel or application 5 Options hintpress Þ on the remote for options when this symbol is present 6 Next screen hintpress the RIGHT arrow on the remote to see the next screen Typical nonconnected Home screen 1 Home screen menushows options available to you when you are on the Home screen 2 Highlighted optionpress OK on the remote to select 3 TV input tilesselect an input to watch the connected device
• Page 46 - English - : 4 Options hintpress Þ on the remote for options when this symbol is present 5 Next screen hintpress 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 Only in connected mode Add streaming channels by using the Streaming Channels menu option to browse the Roku Channel Store Only in connected mode Change the screen theme by going to Settings gt Themes to find and pick one to suit your mood Only in connected mode on US models Hide Movie Store TV Store or News as explained in Configure parental controls Remove a tile by highlighting it and pressing Þ Then highlight Remove input or Remove channel and press OK Move a tile by highlighting it and pressing Þ Then highlight Move input or Move channel and press OK Use the arrows to move the tile and then press OK to lock it in its new location Rename a TV input tile by highlighting it and pressing Þ Then highlight Rename input and press OK Highlight a new name in the list and then press OK to assign that name to the tile Rather than using the predefined names and icons you can set a custom name and icon To do so scroll up or down to highlight Set custom name amp icon and then press OK Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the input Note If you have renamed the inputs you cannot use voice commands to switch inputs Voice commands can only switch among inputs that have their original names such as AV and HDMI 1
• Page 47 - English - : Benefits of connecting Connecting brings out your TVs full potential Make any night a movie night Thousands of movies to choose from across all major streaming movie channels like Netflix Crackle and more Youll never run out of something new to watch Get in the groove Stream endless hours of music from free and subscriptionbased channels like Deezer and TuneIn With almost instant access to thousands of music artists your favorite beats are just as close as your remote 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 passionsincluding fitness cooking religion outdoors International programming and much more Enjoy FREE trials of popular channels Your TCL Roku TV comes loaded with special offers including free trials if eligible from popular streaming channels like Netflix Hopster Acorn TV and many more REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE FREE TRIAL ENDS TO AVOID SUBSCRIPTION FEES 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 48 - English - : Take advantage of awesome features Powerful voiceenabled search helps you find movies and TV shows actors or directors across multiple streaming channels Search results also includes Antenna TV programs airing in your region as well Voice Search and Antenna TV search results are available only in the United States Smart Guide is an electronic program guide that is available any time you are watching overtheair 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 If you highlight a show that has a purple asterisk Þ you can press the Þ to see More Ways to Watch And your mostwatched channels are automatically grouped into a Favorites section at the top of the Smart Guide More Ways to Watch US only gives you recommendations about the show you are watching on the Antenna TV HDMI or AV input gives you options to stream the current show from the beginning the entire season or the entire series and recommends other shows with similar themes It also uses the shows you watch to display ads that are more relevant to you Live TV Pause lets you connect a USB drive not provided and pause live TV for up to 90 minutes After pausing you can play fastforward rewind and pause again to any point within the rolling 90 minute window Voice commands let you use your Roku Voice Remote Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or the Roku mobile app to change stations TV inputs and launch streaming channels and more Voice commands are available only in the United States Mobile Private Listening on the Roku mobile app lets you listen to streaming programs and overtheair TV shows from the Antenna TV input on headphones not provided plugged into your IOS or Android mobile device
• Page 49 - English - : What is streaming Streaming is viewing or listening to video or audio content that is sent over the Internet or located on a networkconnected media server or on a USB device plugged into the TVs USB port With streaming you can buy or rent most programs on demand when its convenient for you When streaming you can play pause rewind and fast forward most of what you are watching You can also replay the last few seconds again or turn on closed captions Tip Some content cannot be paused or skipped For example if you are viewing live programming or a program that is supported by ads you might not be allowed to skip the ads 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 ondemand Tons of live and ondemand sports Commercialfree kids programming International programming in 22 languages 24x7 news and indepth news commentary Many streaming channels are free Some streaming channels like Google Play let you purchase or rent the latest movie releases or popular TV series Some channels such as Netflix or Acorn TV charge a monthly subscription fee and others are available at no additional cost if you subscribe to a companion service through your cable or satellite provider If you have an existing subscription to a service like Netflix you can just sign in with your existing user name and password
• Page 50 - English - : To play streaming content you add streaming channels to your Home screen Use the Streaming Channels option on the Home screen menu to go to the Roku Channel Store and then select the streaming channel you want to add The channel remains on your Home screen unless you remove it and you can watch it at any time For more information on using the Roku Channel Store feature see 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 What if I didnt connect my TV What if you went through Guided Setup and chose Connect to the Internet later No worries Your TCL Roku TV makes it easy to connect whenever you want As you move around the Home screen youll see several places where you can start the connection process For example Now and then youll 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 If you want to start over from the beginning use the Settings menu to do a Factory reset and then go through Guided Setup again This time choose your home network when prompted
• Page 51 - English - : 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 You select a tilein this case the Antenna TV tilefrom the Home screen The first time you select the Antenna TV tile you have to set up the TV tuner Setting up the TV tuner scans for active channels and adds them to your Antenna TV channel list Why do I have to set up the TV tuner Not everyone needs to use the TV tuner For example you might have a set top box provided by a cable or satellite company that receives all of your channels Most of these set top boxes use an HDMI connection More and more people are watching only streaming TV and do not have a TV antenna or cablesatellite service If you dont need the TV tuner you can bypass setting it up and instead remove it from the Home screen as explained in Remove unwanted tiles When you set up Antenna TV the TV scans the signals on its antenna input for channels with a good signal and adds those to the channel list skipping dead channels and channels with a very weak signal The TV lets you add two analog channels even if they have no signal for the purpose of using an older set top box VCR or game console that can only output a signal on analog channel 3 or 4 Typically youll only need one of these channels but both are provided to make setup simpler You can hide the one you dont want as explained in Edit Antenna TV channel lineup