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Roku TV™ User Guide Version 9.2 For U.S. and Canada English Illustrations in this guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 2
TV" are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. Material in this User Manual is the property of Roku, Inc., and is protected under US and International copyright and TV™ Document name: Roku TV™ User Guide Document revision: 9.2.0 - U.S and Canada, English Publication date: 10/25/2019 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 3
...16 Four buttons ...16 Five buttons (with mute) ...17 Five buttons (without mute) ...17 Seven buttons ...18 Guided Setup ...19 Starting Guided Setup ...19 Completing Guided Setup ...20 Network connection ...22 Activation ...27 Connect your devices ...28 The Home screen ...31 Personalize your Home - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 4
46 Disable Auto Notifications ...47 Watching Antenna TV channels...47 Changing channels...47 Favorite Channels in non-connected mode 48 Smart Guide (U.S. only)...50 Viewing program information...52 Adjusting settings while watching a show ...54 Pausing Live TV...54 Requirements ...54 Enabling Live - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 5
Options menu...70 Options menu settings ...71 Accessibility (U.S. only) ...73 Accessibility menu settings...73 Video description through Secondary Audio Program (SAP 75 Picture settings...76 Picture settings menu options...76 Sound settings...79 Volume mode (select models only)...79 Sound settings - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 6
Fast TV start ...106 Configure accessibility (U.S. only)...107 Captions mode...107 Captions preferred language ...108 Captions style...108 Audio Guide settings ...109 Change caption settings (Canada only)...110 Customize the Home screen ...112 Configure parental controls ...113 Creating a parental - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 7
Checking for updates on a connected TV 136 Getting updates on a non-connected TV ...137 Other devices...139 Mirror your phone or tablet ...139 Roku mobile app...140 Private Listening on the Roku mobile app 140 Universal remotes ...140 FAQ ...141 vii - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 8
from time to time, enabling new content and features. This edition of the User Guide describes Roku TV version 9.2. To determine the current version of your Roku TV, go are hundreds of free streaming channels, paid subscription services, and convenient ways to rent or buy a favorite film or show. 1 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 9
over-the-air 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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 10
channels, switch inputs, change Antenna TV channels, or open the Smart Guide. Additionally, use voice commands to turn the display off (for enjoying "skip ahead 20 seconds," or "play the next song." 1 Voice features support English language only. Voice search in Canada is limited to title and actor. - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 11
say "Hey Alexa, pause Roku in the living room." For information on adding the Alexa Roku skills and controlling your Roku TV, see: https://support.roku.com/article/360017961074-how-do-i-use-amazonalexa-with-my-roku-streaming-device- • Send your personal media to the big screen • Send personal photos - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 12
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 support.roku.com for device compatibility information. Let's get started. 5 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 13
Connections and setup Refer to your TV's Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation to for modelspecific information about attaching the base or a wall mount and making connections to AC power and to your other - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 14
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: - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 15
Connecting headphones or analog sound bar 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. When using headphones, - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 16
modem/router or a wireless access point (not provided). The TV has a built-in wireless LAN adapter. Note: The TV supports only its internal wireless network adapter-it does not support the use of a USB network adapter. Select 4K models have wired in addition to wireless network connectivity. To use - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 17
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 18
All Channels and FAVORITE CHANNELS. • OK while in the channel list selects the highlighted channel. While watching live TV: displays the program information banner. 1 Smart Guide is available only in the United States. 11 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 19
) detects certain game consoles connected to an HDMI input and automatically switches to the best settings for action games. When ALLM is active, the manual Game mode setting is unavailable. Note: If you have paired Roku Wireless Speakers with your TV, enabling Game mode switches sound back to the - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 20
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 available. On-screen hints let you know when this button is active. 1 Smart Guide is available only in the United States. 13 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 21
BUTTON or FUNCTION DESCRIPTION FACTORY ASSIGNED 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 channel's main page if you have already added the channel to - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 22
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 23
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, - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 24
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. • Power: Turns the power on and off. • Input: Selects - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 25
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. • Input: Selects among TV inputs. Each press moves down one item. - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 26
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: • Answer a few questions • Provide network connection information • Get a software update • Link your TV to your Roku - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 27
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 purple pad.) If the voice remote does not pair automatically, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the pairing process. Tip: On TVs - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 28
: 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. Press OK or the RIGHT arrow on the remote to go to the next screen: Note - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 29
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 30
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 don't want to connect to the Internet right now, you can skip this step and use the - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 31
's easy. We'll show you how in Benefits of connecting. Note: If you decide not to connect, Guided Setup skips ahead to setting up the devices that you've connected to your TV. Jump ahead to Connect name, you might have your router configured to provide wireless service as a "private network." 24 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 32
Note: Highlighting either of these options displays an informational panel with the unique media access control (MAC) address of your 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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 33
get the correct time zone and current time from your network service provider: Use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight your time moved, and that there are new options or features. This User Guide describes version 9.2. To determine your current Roku TV software version, go to Settings > - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 34
a Roku account for several reasons: • It links you, your 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 Roku TV. • Roku can automatically send updates to your device - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 35
, 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, Blu-ray™ player, or game console - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 36
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 37
or down to highlight Set custom name & icon, and then press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the input. See Rename . 15. Repeat the previous step for each input. You're done with Guided Setup. Note: Some Roku TVs, depending on where you live and other - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 38
The 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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 39
Typical non-connected Home screen 1. Home screen menu-shows options available to you when you are on the Home screen. 2. Highlighted option-press OK on the remote to select. 3. TV input tiles-select an input to watch the connected device. 4. Direct access tiles - shortcuts to often used features. 5. - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 40
can set a custom name and icon. To do so, scroll up or down to highlight Set custom name & 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 specified a custom name for an input, you cannot - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 41
Benefits of connecting Connecting brings out your TV's full potential! Make any night a movie night Thousands of movies to choose from, across all major streaming movie channels1. You'll never run out of something new to watch. Get in the groove Stream endless hours of music from free and - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 42
linking keeps track of supported streaming subscriptions on other Roku devices, so that you won't have to re-enter your user name and password when adding the same channel on your newly-activated Roku TV.1 Smart Guide, only in the United States, is an electronic program guide that is available any - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 43
on closed captions, if available. 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 Roku TV lets you choose from thousands of streaming channels that offer a huge - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 44
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 sold. What if I didn't connect my TV? What if you went through Guided Setup and chose Connect to the Internet later? No worries. Your Roku TV - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 45
• 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. 38 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 46
you may also want to watch broadcast channels from an antenna or cable TV service connected to the ANT input. On your Roku TV, you watch broadcast TV are watching only streaming TV and do not have a TV antenna or cable/satellite service. If you don't need the TV tuner, you can bypass setting it up - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 47
) 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. If prompted, select your time zone. You'll only need to do this if the TV can't figure out - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 48
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 49
... 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. 7. When the channel - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 50
use the UP and DOWN arrows to select a channel to watch. Or press REWIND or FAST FORWARD to jump through the channel list or Smart Guide a page at a time. 1 • Press OK to display information about the current program. • Press to see options for picture and sound settings. • Only on models that - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 51
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 52
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. After the TV goes into the lower - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 53
Opting in to Smart TV experience (U.S. only) Only in connected mode in the United States, the first time you select Antenna TV, an HDMI input, or AV input, your TV offers to enable the Smart TV experience. If you decide to enable it at this time, you're all set to enjoy its recommendations and - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 54
box. Note: These settings do not affect recommendations for More Ways to Watch that you see in the Smart Guide when watching Antenna TV channels. Those recommendations come from the Smart Guide and do not rely on ACR technology. Watching Antenna TV channels Select the Antenna TV tile in the Home - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 55
. 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. For details, see Smart Guide. Mark your favorite channels In non-connected mode, you can make any channel a favorite whenever you - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 56
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. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow once to switch - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 57
one of the streaming channels. Your clue that there are More Ways to Watch a show is a purple asterisk () next to the program name in the guide. For example, you might turn on your TV at 10 minutes past the hour and discover you are missing the current episode of Empire. But - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 58
background for programs and portions of programs that have not yet aired. The line dividing these two zones is the progress bar. Navigating the Smart Guide • To switch to a program that is currently in progress, highlight it, and then press OK. • To return to the current time after navigating to - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 59
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. Turn off favorite channels 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV inputs > Antenna TV > Favorite channels - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 60
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 • Start time, end time, and - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 61
TV for up to 90 minutes. Requirements To use this feature, you need to: 1. Connect your TV to the Internet. If you didn't connect during Guided Setup, see What if I didn't connect my TV?. 2. Provide your own dedicated USB flash drive (thumb drive} with the following minimum specifications. • 16 GB - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 62
ways, the TV prompts you through the steps needed to enable this feature. Setup takes only a few moments. Note: Use of a USB hub is not supported. Using Live TV Pause If you have used the Roku remote to watch streaming channels, using Live TV Pause should be very familiar to you - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 63
Whenever you use any of the Live TV Pause features, the TV momentarily displays a progress bar: 1. Time at current playback position. 2. Current playback position 3. Extent of pause time, representing the amount of time this channel has been buffered, up to 90 minutes. 4. 90-minute mark, - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 64
about the shows you're watching on the Antenna TV, HDMI, or AV input. You will automatically get these recommendations in the Smart Guide and in the program information banner for Antenna TV programs. However, before you can get recommendations for shows you're watching through the HDMI - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 65
you press OK while watching a show. If your TV has suggestions, you'll see a More Ways to Watch notification in the banner: • In the Smart Guide, you can view More Ways to Watch recommendations on any program that shows a purple asterisk next to its title: Regardless of which More Ways to - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 66
• Watch from beginning - Streaming channels on which the same TV show or movie is available. Generally, this option does not appear on first run programs, because streaming content is not available until a later date. • More episodes - Streaming channels where you can find other episodes of the TV - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 67
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 68
, 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 Player1. 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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 69
. The Roku Media Player will connect to them as well. Some media servers can convert files into Roku compatible formats. DRM-protected content is not supported. 62 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 70
Setting up a payment method For Movie Store, TV Store, and other channels that allow you to pay through your linked Roku account, you can enter a payment method directly on your TV. Entering a payment method on your TV means that you don't need to go to a computer or mobile device to set up a - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 71
if you try to connect outside your home country due to geo-filtering. Getting your 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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 72
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 73
operate with wireless radio-frequency signals and must be paired with your TV. You initially paired the remote when you set up your TV during Guided Setup. But if your remote loses its pairing with the TV for some reason, you can easily re-pair it using either of the following - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 74
level, but also other information that can be useful when you need technical support with your remote. Tip: When you first turn on the TV, a battery the Settings > Remotes & devices > Remote settings menu to see brief instructions on how to activate the Find Remote feature. Note, however, that - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 75
Activate Find Remote • If your TV has a joystick-style control, press to the Left or Right to open the Inputs menu, and then press Right to scroll down to Find Remote. • If your TV has a column of labeled panel buttons, press the INPUT button to open the Inputs menu, and then press the INPUT button - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 76
Adjusting TV settings You can adjust most picture and sound settings while you are watching a program by pressing 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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 77
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 to display the Options - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 78
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 79
, set captions to off, always on, on only when the TV sound is muted, or on only during instant replay (for streaming content that supports instant replay). Note that some streaming channels have other methods for turning captions on and off. In these cases, the Closed captioning option does not - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 80
these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure accessibility options. Accessibility menu settings • Audio Guide - Turn the Audio Guide on or off. The Audio Guide is a text-tospeech screen reader that helps blind and low-vision users navigate the Roku user interface and - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 81
four times in quick succession does not enable or disable the Audio Guide. • Closed captioning - Controls when you see captions. This setting muted, or on only during instant replay (for streaming content that supports instant replay). Note that some streaming channels have other methods for turning - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 82
track. Note: Broadcasters provide video descriptions only on a small number of programs. If you are unable to hear video descriptions after following these instructions, the program you are viewing does not provide them. For more details about video description, go to: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 83
Picture settings The 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 currentlyselected input. To use the Picture settings menu, first press to display the Options menu. Then select Picture - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 84
settings to produce a picture suitable for enjoying movies in a darkened room. If you make changes to the individual picture settings-for example, Contrast, or Sharpness-these settings are saved for the current input and the current picture mode. In this way, you can set HDMI 1 input's Movie picture - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 85
when certain game consoles are connected to an HDMI input, and automatically configures the best settings for action games. When ALLM is active, the manual Game mode setting is not available. Note: If you have paired Roku Wireless Speakers with your TV, enabling Game mode switches sound back to - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 86
Sound settings Select TV brands and models have various sound settings available in the Options menu. Variations include: • No Sound settings • Volume mode • Dolby® Audio Processing • DTS® TruSurround • DTS® Studio Sound • Sonic Emotion ™ Premium Volume mode (select models only) To access Volume - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 87
Sound settings menu - Volume mode • Off - Volume mode are inactive and content volume is unmodified. • Leveling - Provides a consistent volume level across different types of content, so that you need not change the volume every time you switch channels or when a commercial comes on. • Night - Soft - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 88
Sound settings menu- Dolby® Audio Processing • Sound mode - Select from among various preset sound 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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 89
Tip: Some streaming channels assign the button to a different function, meaning it will not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure DTS® Studio Sound. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels. Sound settings menu- - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 90
Sound settings - Sonic Emotion™ Premium (select models only) Sonic Emotion™ Premium is an audio technology that enables your TV to produce a more immersive sound experience. Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 91
Sonic Emotion™ settings When you select Sonic Emotion Premium from the Sound settings menu, these additional settings become available: Sonic Emotion settings menu for models with Sonic Emotion™ Premium • Dialog Enhancement - Enhances your ability to hear and understand dialog in the program. • Bass - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 92
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 93
Microphone Your 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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 94
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 > - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 95
Featured Free Only in connected mode in the United States, use Featured Free to discover content that is free to watch. As you browse through the shows, the featured channel's icon appears in the upper left corner of the screen. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a program, and - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 96
My Feed Only in connected mode in the United States, 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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 97
My Feed alerts you any time a movie or TV show you are following becomes available on another channel and whenever its price changes. A number in parentheses next to My Feed in the Home screen menu means that My Feed has updated information that you haven't viewed yet. For example, if three of your - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 98
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 Roku TV. Within a single search operation, you can search by: • Movie name • TV show name • Actor or director name • - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 99
-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. 2. Use the arrow keys to navigate the on-screen - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 100
by saying, "OK Google, turn on Roku." For more information about setting up and using Google Assistant with your Roku TV, see https://support.roku.com/article/360009649613-how-do-i-control-my-rokustreaming-device-with-the-google-assistant-. Searching with Amazon Alexa Only in the United States, use - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 101
Direct-to-playback search results (U.S. only) With direct-to-playback, voice search results jump directly to and start playing the program whenever your search command can be uniquely identified and the requested content is available at no additional cost to you.1 Searching from the Roku mobile app - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 102
I found a show, now what? Now that you've highlighted the show, movie, actor, game, or streaming channel you were looking for, press the RIGHT arrow. If your search result was an actor, director, or other item that does not represent a single item of content, you'll see another list to narrow down - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 103
My Feed. Recent Searches The next time you use Roku Search, the Search screen displays a list of recent search selections in place of the search instructions. Using the recent search selections list makes it easy to quickly get to a previously found item, for example, to find another movie with the - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 104
Using the Roku Channel Store Only in connected mode, the Streaming Channels menu option takes you to the Roku Channel Store, where you can add new subscription based and free streaming channels to your TV. Tip: You also can search for streaming channels by using the Search option, as explained in - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 105
Tip: New streaming channels are added continuously to the Roku Channel Store, so be sure to check back frequently for new options. Note: If you don't remember your PIN, or if you want to change whether you need to use a PIN to make purchases on your Roku account, see Roku account PIN. 98 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 106
. 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. To add a TV input: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV inputs. Notice that the list of inputs is divided into two - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 107
can set a custom name and icon. To do so, scroll up or down to highlight Set custom name & icon, and then press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the input. Press to return to the Home screen. The new name and icon - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 108
TV tile also deletes the channel list. You'll have to set up the TV tuner again next time you want to view Antenna TV. Instructions for setting up the TV tuner can be found in Setting up Antenna TV. • To remove any tile, highlight the input tile in the Home - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 109
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 110
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. To change the theme, from the Home screen menu navigate to Settings > Theme > Change theme - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 111
To disable your screensaver, or to change the inactive time before it starts, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Screensaver > Change wait time. Select the desired option, and then press OK. Edit Antenna TV channel lineup When you set up the TV tuner as described in Setting up Antenna - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 112
Change menu volume Menu sounds are the noises the TV makes to let you know it received your command. You can change the volume of these menu sounds or turn them off. To adjust the menu volume, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > Menu volume. Navigate to the right and then change - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 113
Auto power savings To help you save energy, your TV can automatically turn itself off after a period of inactivity or a period during which no signal has been detected. It is factoryconfigured to do both of these things, but you can change these settings if needed. To configure automatic power off, - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 114
the program source. • On replay- Captions appear only when you use the replay feature, and only when you are watching a streaming program that supports instant replay, watching a video through the Roku or USB media player, or watching a TV channel after enabling Live TV Pause. • On mute - Captions - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 115
Captions preferred language The Captions preferred language setting lets you select the language in which you want closed captioning to appear, when that language is available. If your preferred language is not available, then captioning reverts to the default language for the program, which usually - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 116
content behind the window. As you move the highlight to each setting, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. Audio Guide settings Audio Guide settings help users who are blind or visually impaired to configure the text-to-speech reader, enabling them to operate their TV more easily - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 117
the program source. • On replay- Captions appear only when you use the replay feature, and only when you are watching a streaming program that supports instant replay, watching a video through the Roku or USB media player, or watching a TV channel after enabling Live TV Pause. • When mute - Captions - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 118
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. As you move the highlight - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 119
Customize the Home screen If you prefer to not see certain features on the Home screen, you can hide them. To hide Shortcuts: 1. From the Home Screen menu, navigate to Settings > Home screen, and then press the RIGHT arrow. 2. Select Shortcuts. 3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK. Only in the - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 120
Configure parental controls Parental controls enable you to control whether the members of your household can view certain kinds of broadcast TV programs. When a program or feature is blocked, you can unblock it by entering a parental control PIN that only you know. Note: Parental controls block - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 121
Enabling parental control of TV shows The first step in blocking TV shows is to enable parental control of TV shows. This setting is provided separately to make it easier for you to turn parental control of TV shows on and off without disturbing their settings. For example, your kids are going to - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 122
Similarly, within the main group, content types can be individually blocked. For example, you can block just coarse language in shows with a TV-PG rating. If you do, then the TV also blocks shows with coarse language in the higher ratings (TV-14 and TV-MA). Subsequently unblocking coarse language in - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 123
Unlike US TV ratings, there are no individual content types within the ratings. But like TV ratings, blocking movies with a particular rating also blocks movies with a higher rating, and unblocking movies with a particular rating also unblocks movies with a lower rating. Tip: Blocking movies with an - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 124
Blocking based on Canadian English ratings Canadian-English language and third-language programs that are broadcast in Canada are rated by the Action Group on Violence on Television, or AGVOT. TV broadcast signals carry rating data that enables parental controls to block shows that parents don't - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 125
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 Canadian-French ratings: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 126
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 127
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 128
Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, highlight Reset parental controls. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to confirm that you want to erase all parental control settings. Tip: Resetting parental controls also erases your - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 129
More settings This section describes the features and settings of the TV that were not covered in the other parts of this guide. Guest Mode Only in connected mode, when you enable Guest Mode, your guests can sign in to subscription channels using their own account credentials instead - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 130
guests will have when Guest Mode is enabled, see: https://support.roku.com/article/360015612834--how-do-i-set-up-auto-sign-outmode can continue to connect. Also, if you decided not to connect to the Internet in Guided Setup, you can use network settings to connect at a later time. To change network - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 131
select the option to set up a new connection. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the network connection. For help with each of the steps, 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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 132
set by using the Sleep timer shortcut in the Home screen grid. • Time zone - Select whether to set the time zone automatically or manually, and if set manually, select your current time zone. Typically, a TV connected to the Internet can discover its own time zone automatically, and a TV that is not - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 133
UHD resolution. Most HDMI® devices will work correctly with the TV in this mode. • HDMI 2.0 - Configure the input for compatibility with HDMI® version 2.0, which supports a maximum refresh rate of 60 Hz at full UHD resolution. You must use this mode to view HDR content from the device connected to - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 134
TV works with Roku Wireless Speakers, and setup is simple. Just plug the speakers into a power outlet and press on the TV remote. Follow the instructions on your TV screen to complete pairing. With Roku TV Wireless Speakers, you can listen to all of your TV shows as well as the - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 135
Home theater configuration 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 TV speakers for home theater use When you use your TV with a sound bar or an external - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 136
To use the optical output, connect a TOSLINK optical cable from the amplifier to the Optical or SPDIF connector on the TV. Note: Dolby Audio™ supporting Dolby Digital Plus™ format is not available through the SPDIF optical output. This format is only available through the HDMI® ARC connection. After - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 137
CEC devices To discover CEC devices: 1. Make sure that your CEC-compatible devices are connected to the TV with a suitable High Speed HDMI® Cable that supports HDMI® ARC and CEC control. 2. Turn on each device and make sure all devices are CEC enabled. Tip: Some manufacturers have their own branded - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 138
Enable system audio control System audio control enables the TV remote to change the volume and mute state of an amplifier or sound bar connected through HDMI®, and to display the external device's volume and mute status in the TV's on-screen display. The TV automatically turns off its internal - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 139
Enable system standby The system standby feature causes other devices to power off when you power off your TV. Depending on the CEC System Standby implementation, it also might enable connected devices to power off your TV when you power off the device. System standby is disabled by default. To - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 140
Store mode to Home mode (if you inadvertently selected Store mode during Guided Setup). To perform a factory reset, navigate to Settings > System When the factory reset operation completes, the TV restarts and displays the first Guided Setup screen. What if I can't access the Factory Reset option? It - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 141
buttons. 3. When you see the startup screen appear on the TV, release the buttons. 4. Turn on the TV and proceed through Guided Setup. See Guided Setup. Network connection reset If you want to remove your network connection information without disturbing other settings, navigate from the Home screen - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 142
If you created a Roku account PIN and want to change it, or you don't remember your PIN, or if you didn't create a Roku account PIN and want to add one, you can easily make these changes. 1. On a computer, tablet, or smartphone, use your web browser to go to https://my.roku.com and sign in. After - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 143
wait until the TV updates itself, you can manually check for updates. If your TV is operating User Guide that matches your Roku TV software version from the Roku web site at: www.roku.com/support To saying that an update is available. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the system update - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 144
to automatically receive updates. We recommend this option if it is possible in your situation. To proceed, select Connect to the Internet and follow the instructions in What if I didn't connect my TV?. Otherwise, if you can't connect to the Internet, select I can't connect, and then follow the - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 145
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. 4. When the download - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 146
Other devices Mirror 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. By default, your TV's screen mirroring mode is set - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 147
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 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 148
FAQ For the latest answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Roku support website: go.roku.com/support 141 - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 149
respective cable content or service provider or as described in the Roku TV User Guide. In the event BEFORE YOU USE A ROKU TV. ALSO REVIEW THE IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION THAT MAY HAVE BEEN Television. For instructions on how to reset your Television, please visit www.roku.com/support. In this EULA - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 150
for content, switch inputs, launch channels, and launch Smart Guide) via (i) the Roku mobile app, if you have downloaded the Roku mobile app to your phone or mobile device; or (ii) a compatible voice remote if your Television supports voice services in your country of residence. When you choose to - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 151
. Please be aware there is no judge or jury in arbitration. Arbitration procedures are simpler and more limited than the rules applicable in court, and review of the arbitrator's decision by a court is limited. YOU AND ROKU FURTHER AGREE THAT EACH OF YOU MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY ON - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 152
date you create your Roku Account. If you have an existing Roku Account, all devices you choose to link to your Roku Account, and all services provided by Roku which are accessed using these devices, will be subject to this agreement to arbitrate. Your notice should include your full name, your - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 153
la façon de réinitialiser votre Téléviseur, veuillez visiter la page www.roku.com/support. Dans le présent CLUF, « Canal » désigne une application de la boutique LA COMPATIBILITE AVEC LES AUTRES MISES A JOUR DE PRODUITS OU DE SERVICES DE ROKU ET QU'ELLES PEUVENT ETRE NECESSAIRES POUR DES RAISONS DE - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 154
rechercher du contenu, changer d'entrée, lancer des canaux et lancer Smart Guide) via (i) l'application mobile Roku, si vous avez téléchargé l'application en savoir plus sur les services vocaux, consultez les pages FAQ du site Web de Roku à l'adresse www.roku.com/support. AUCUNE GARANTIE DE LA PART - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 155
de votre Compte Roku. Si vous possédez un compte Roku, tous les appareils que vous choisissez de lier à votre compte Roku et tous les services fournis par Roku qui sont accessibles à l'aide de ces appareils seront soumis à cette convention d'arbitrage. Votre avis doit indiquer votre prénom et nom - Hisense 40H4F | Roku User Manual - Page 156
Divers En vertu de ce CLUF, Roku peut transférer ses droits et ses obligations à une autre organisation. Vous pouvez uniquement transférer vos droits ou vos obligations en vertu de ce CLUF à une autre personne si Roku y consent par écrit. Ce CLUF est entre vous et Roku. Aucune autre personne n'aura
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Roku TV
™
User Guide
Version 9.2
For U.S. and Canada
English
Illustrations in this guide are provided
for reference only and may differ from
actual product appearance.