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    User Guide Version 10.0 For United States English Illustrations in this guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
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    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 , San Jose, CA 95110 Product name: TCL • Roku TV Document name: TCL • Roku TV User Guide Document revision: 10.0 - United States, English Publication
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    Voice remote 13 Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbar 13 Preparing for Internet connectivity ...14 AC power...15 Roku remote batteries ...15 TCL • Roku TV remote ...16 Panel buttons...20 Single button...20 Three buttons ...21 Game-pad style joystick ...21 Four buttons...21 Five buttons
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    Auto Notifications...53 Watching live TV channels...53 Changing channels ...53 Using the Live TV Channel Guide ...54 Navigating the Live TV Channel Guide in connected mode 55 Changing channel options in connected mode 56 Managing channels in connected mode...57 Favorite channels in connected
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    Setting up a payment method ...79 Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room...79 About using your TV on a restricted public network 80 Getting your TCL • Roku TV on line on a restricted public network 80 Using Apple AirPlay and the Apple Home app 83 Apple AirPlay ...83 Other AirPlay things to
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    savings...123 Standby LED On/Off...123 Fast TV start...123 Configure accessibility ...124 Captions mode ...124 Captions preferred language ...125 Captions style ...125 Audio Guide settings...127 Customize the Home screen ...128 vi
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    ZIP Code...142 Time settings...142 Scan again for live TV channels...143 HDMI® mode (4K models only)...144 Control by mobile apps ...144 TCL • Roku TV premium audio ...145 Home theater configuration ...146 Turning off the TV speakers for home theater use 146 Setting up a digital audio connection
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    Universal remotes...160 FAQ ...161 Other information...162 FCC Information ...162 Battery Caution & Disposal Information...162 Electronics & Packaging Recycling Information 163 Care and Cleaning ...163 Television Specifications ...164 Notices ...164 TCL North America Limited Warranty ...164 viii
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    operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature sure to follow the base or wall mounting instructions provided in the User's Guide to ensure your safety. WARNING: Do not , maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and side of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV
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    1. Please register your purchase on-line at www.TCL.com. 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
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    with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install 17. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the inches of ventilation space between the rear cover of the apparatus and the wall. Keep at least 1 inch of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
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    time to time, enabling new content and features. This edition of the User Guide describes TCL • Roku TV version 10.0. To determine the current version of your TCL • Roku TV, go to Settings > System > About after you complete Guided Setup. The new standard in Smart TVs Welcome to TV like you've most
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    There are hundreds of free streaming channels, paid subscription services, and convenient ways to rent or buy a 24x7 live news and so much more, your new TCL • Roku TV has your sweet spot. A paid you see something you missed in the Live TV Channel Guide, you can use More Ways to Watch to find
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    your TV's features, new products, and popular support topics. • Control your TV with voice commands free Roku mobile app to control your TCL • Roku TV. Use conversational voice what's on TV in the Live TV Channel Guide. For example, say "Show Guide." Jump to a specific live or streaming channel
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    , play jazz on the living room TV" to play music from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod Mini, or Mac on your TCL • Roku TV. TCL • Roku TVs also support Apple HomeKit1, which allows you to easily and securely control your Roku device while using the Home app or Siri. After installing your
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    in your commands. For example, say "Hey Google, turn off Roku in the bedroom." For information on linking and controlling your TCL • Roku TV, see https://support.roku.com/article/360009649613-how-do-i-control-myroku-streaming-device-with-the-google-assistant-. • Use Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo
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    are watching a streaming channel, and during manual wireless network scans, your TV will authenticate access to your account. You must use your TCL • Roku TV remote, and not the Roku of restrictions imposed by the network host. Go to support.roku.com for device compatibility information. Let's get
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    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 antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions. Safety information • Prevent TV from overheating by placing in an area
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    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 Warning: To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep plastic packaging away from pets, babies, and children. Do not use packaging bags in cribs, beds,
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    the TV with four (4) screws. Refer to your TV's Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation to for modelspecific information about attaching the base or and to your other audio/video devices. The following information applies to all TCL • Roku TV models. Optional - To mount on a wall (wall
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    't attach the stands. • 50" model VESA 300x300, 2 M6x12mm 2 M6x18mm screws • 55" model VESA 300x300, 4 M6x12mm screws • 65" model VESA 300x300, 2 M6x12mm 2 mounting measurements are 200mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. Follow the instructions that come with the wall mount. Your wall mount must
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    Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box If you are using an antenna, CATV cable without a set-top box, or a cable or satellite box that has only an antenna output, connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not provided) from the device to the ANT/CABLE input on the TV. Tip: If you are using an antenna
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    ARC connector, plus the ability to pass through full-resolution sound formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from and to devices that support these formats, without additional processing by the TV. Additional details are provided in Choosing an audio format. Connecting headphones or analog soundbar
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    , from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > TV speakers and change the setting. Connecting headphones to the Roku Enhanced Voice remote Select TCL • Roku TVs come with the Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Roku Voice Remote Pro. On these models, you can connect headphones to the jack on
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    eARC) input on your receiver or soundbar. If your receiver or soundbar supports HDMI enhanced ARC (eARC), the TV can pass through full-resolution sound streaming content and take advantage of most of the cool features of your TCL • Roku TV, connect it to the Internet through a wireless modem/router
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    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 Review the Battery Caution & Disposal Information on page 161 Open the back of your Roku remote and insert the included batteries, observing the proper
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    TCL • Roku TV remote Use the following information to identify the buttons on your Roku remote. Note: Remote buttons and features vary somewhat by model. Your
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    . While watching TV: • UP/DOWN changes channel. • LEFT displays the Live TV Channel Guide (connected mode) or channel list (non-connected mode). • LEFT/RIGHT TVs operating in non more1. For more information, go to: go.roku.com/voicesearch 1 Voice features support English and Spanish languages. 17
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    BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION REPLAY Select models. Streaming programs that support this feature and TVs with Live TV Pause enabled, jumps back a few seconds with each . On-screen hints let you know when this button is active. 1 Live TV Channel Guide is available only in the United States. 18
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    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
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    Panel buttons Your TV has buttons on its side, bottom, or back panel 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
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    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,
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    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
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    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
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    point, you should be seeing the Language screen. 1. Only on models that have a Roku Voice remote: A few moments after the Let's get started screen appears, Guided Setup starts the pairing process for the Roku Voice remote. (You'll know if you have this type of remote because it has a VOICE or
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    Voice remote does not pair automatically, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the pairing process. Accessibility: On TVs sold in the United States, if you are blind or visually impaired, you can activate Audio Guide, a text-to-speech screen reader to help you navigate the TV's menus
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    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. 26
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    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 select this option, and then press
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    ve connected to your TV. Jump ahead to Connect your devices to complete Guided Setup. 6. On models that have wireless only, and models with both 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
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    network name, you might have your router configured to provide wireless service as a "private network." Note: Highlighting either of these options 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
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    Tip: Wireless networks that are password-protected 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. 7. Only if you select a password protected wireless network: An on-screen keyboard
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    the correct time zone and current time from your network service provider: The Choose your time zone screen appears. Press System > About after you complete Guided Setup. You can download an updated User Guide that matches your TCL • Roku TV software version from the TCL • Roku TV web site.
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    I protect myself from activation and technical support scams? 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 it
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    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. 10. Press OK to proceed: 33
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    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. See Rename inputs for more information. "DVR." 14. Repeat the previous step for each input. You're done with Guided Setup. 34
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    hints and tips. If you're not interested in viewing this video, press HOME on the remote to go to the TCL • Roku TV Home screen. Whenever you press HOME , the Home screen greets you. From here, you can explore have any questions or difficulties, you can find answers and solutions in this guide. 35
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    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
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    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 to select. 3. TV input tiles-select an input and press OK to watch the connected device. 4. Direct access tiles - shortcuts to often used features. 5.
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    and press OK. Select Cancel subscription and then follow the instructions to confirm your cancellation. • Rename a TV input tile by 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
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    your favorite beats are just as close as your remote. Explore your passions In addition to the most popular streaming channels, your TCL • Roku TV also offers hundreds of other streaming channels to fuel your passions-including fitness, cooking, religion, outdoors, international programming and much
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    Roku device you want to control. Automatic account linking keeps track of supported streaming subscriptions on other Roku devices, so that you won't have the same channel on your newly-activated TCL • Roku TV.3 Live TV Channel Guide is an electronic program guide that is available any time you are
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    or the entire series, and recommends see at a glance how a program is offered. If you have a 4K TCL • Roku TV, results also include a 4K Spotlight Zone. 4K Spotlight Channel now help you learn more about features, new products, and popular support topics. My Offers show up in the Home screen menu if
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    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 series. Some channels charge a monthly subscription fee and others are available at no additional cost if you subscribe to a companion service
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    countries or regions where Roku® products are 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 TCL • Roku TV makes it easy to connect whenever you want. As you move around the Home screen, you'll see
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    of your TCL • Roku TV, you might want to watch broadcast channels from an antenna or cable TV service connected to the ANT input. On your TCL • Roku 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
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    the Live TV tile. If it is not on your Home screen, go to Settings > TV Inputs to add it. 3. Read the simple on-screen instructions, and then select Start finding channels. 45
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    4. If prompted, select your time zone. You'll only need to do this if the TV can't figure out your time zone from your Internet connection. 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
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    5. When prompted, select whether to add analog channels 3 and 4. These channels enable you to connect older set top boxes, VCRs, or game consoles. 6. Wait while your TV scans for live TV stations... 47
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    ... 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
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    LEFT to display the channel list (non-connected mode) or Live TV Channel Guide (connected mode), and then press UP or DOWN to select a channel to press REWIND or FAST FWD to jump through the channel list or Live TV Channel Guide a page at a time. • Press OK to display information about the current
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    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
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    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
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    Opting into Smart TV experience Only in connected mode, the first time you select live 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 features. The Smart TV experience uses
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    settings do not affect recommendations for More Ways to Watch that you see in the Live TV Channel Guide when watching live TV channels. Those recommendations show up only in the Live TV Channel Guide and do not rely on ACR technology. Watching live TV channels Select the Live TV tile in
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    one of your streaming channels. Your clue that there are More Ways to Watch a program is a purple star (Þ) 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
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    view the Live TV Channel Guide, press LEFT while watching live TV. The Live TV Channel Guide opens with the name the current time slot, notice that the Live TV Channel Guide shows a light gray background for portions of programs before Guide in connected mode • Use the purple directional pad to move
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    BACK . • To see More Ways to Watch, highlight any program that has a purple asterisk (Þ), and then press STAR Þ.While using the Live TV Channel Guide, navigate all the way to the left so that a channel number is highlighted, and then press STAR Þ to open the Channel options dialog. Changing channel
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    TV program, press STAR Þ to display the Options menu, and then navigate to Manage channels and press OK. • While using the Live TV Channel Guide, navigate all the way to the left so that a channel number is highlighted, and then press STAR Þ. In the Channel options dialog, highlight Manage channels
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    Favorite channels in connected mode If applicable, instead see Favorite channels in non-connected mode. Use the Favorite Channels menu to designate any number of channels as your favorites. Press UP or DOWN to highlight a channel, and then press OK to select or clear its check box. A FAVORITE symbol
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    a picture or hear sound while using the Edit channel lineup menu. Hide all streaming TV channels in connected mode By default, the Live TV Channel Guide shows both antenna channels and streaming channels in one long list. If you prefer, you can hide all streaming channels from the Live TV Channel
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    adjacent check box. Managing channels in non-connected mode Only in non-connected mode, your TV has a channel list but no Live TV Channel Guide. You can designate favorite channels and edit your channel lineup as explained in this topic. Favorite channels in non-connected mode If applicable, instead
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    2. Press LEFT or RIGHT once to switch to Favorites. Notice that the word Favorites appears at the top of the channel list. 3. Highlight a channel and press OK to select a channel or wait a few moments until the channel list disappears. 4. Press UP or DOWN to change to the previous or next favorite
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    unhides all hidden channels. Viewing program information You can view program information in different ways: • Whenever you are viewing a program and no other guides or menus are open, press OK to view program information in a banner at the bottom of the screen. This program information appears both
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    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
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    detail. Pausing live TV Only in connected mode, Live TV Pause gives your TCL • Roku TV the ability to pause, play, fast forward, and rewind 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
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    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. 65
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    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. • While watching a digital live TV channel, press PLAY/PAUSE to pause or play the content. After the TV program has been paused for 90 minutes, the TV resumes playing
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    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,
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    recommendations about the programs you're watching on the ANT, HDMI, and AV inputs. You will automatically get these recommendations in the Live TV Channel Guide for live TV programs. However, before you can get recommendations for programs you're watching through the HDMI or AV inputs, you must opt
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    Note: After this banner disappears, you can restore the More Ways to Watch prompt by pressing OK. • In the Live TV Channel Guide, all programs that meet the criteria for More Ways to Watch display a purple asterisk Þ next to their titles: Highlight the program of interest and press
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    where you left off. Automatic network recommendation Your home might have multiple wireless networks, each with its own characteristics. While you are streaming and during manual network scans, your TV checks the 70
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    wireless networks nearby to make sure you are getting the optimum viewing experience. If your TV determines that a better connection is available while you are watching streaming content, it recommends that you switch by displaying a message in the lower portion of the screen: When this happens, you
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    language setting sets the default for that option. Automatic game console configuration Your TV automatically detects select game consoles and configures the key features it supports to optimize TV performance while playing video games. When you 72
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    connect a supported and powered-on game console through an HDMI® input, the TV frame rate • Game mode • THX Certified game mode Various combinations of these features are available only on select TCL • Roku TV models, and if present, can be disabled by navigating to Settings > TV inputs and then
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    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
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    only the battery 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 level indicator > Remote settings menu to see brief instructions on how to activate the Find Remote feature. Note, however, that 75
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    selecting this option doesn't actually activate the feature. Here are the complete instructions: 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
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    , 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. Note: If you do not see
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    Player can connect to them as well. Some media servers can convert files into Roku compatible formats. Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected content is not supported. 78
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    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
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    be limited or unavailable if you try to connect outside your home country due to geo-filtering. Getting your TCL • 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
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    Tip: Your TV can connect to a restricted network only if Enable 'Device connect' is selected in Settings > System > Advanced system settings. (Device connect is enabled by default, but if you have disabled it, the TV cannot complete the connection.) Note: Device connect is not present if the TV is
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    and resumes normal operation. 8. If the TV prompts you to link to your Roku account, use your mobile phone, tablet, or computer to activate your TCL • Roku TV. 82
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    the Apple Home app Apple AirPlay AirPlay lets you share videos, photos, music, and more from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. To use AirPlay, your TCL • Roku TV must be on the same wireless network as your Apple device1. To configure your preferred AirPlay security settings, navigate to Settings > Apple
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    Siri from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod or Mac. To enable your TCL • Roku TV to work with the Apple Home app 1. From your TV's the Apple Home app to scan the QR code displayed on your TV and follow the instructions. Some Apple HomeKit things to try On your Apple device, say: • "Hey Siri,
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    Adjusting TV settings You can adjust most picture and sound settings while you are watching a program by pressing STAR Þ 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.
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    • Off - The TV does not display a notification when HDR or Dolby Vision content begins to play. 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 program to open the program information banner. •
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    Typical Options menu To adjust the settings on the Options menu, press UP or DOWN to highlight a setting, and then press LEFT or RIGHT to change the setting. You'll see the changes you make right away in picture appearance or audio quality. Tip: When you highlight a setting, the header text explains
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    , 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
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    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
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    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
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    : 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
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    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 STAR Þ to display the Options menu. Then select
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    mode, other picture settings adjust accordingly. For example, setting the Picture mode to Vivid sets Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, and other values to produce a very vibrant picture. Setting Picture mode to Movie changes the settings to produce a picture suitable for enjoying movies in a darkened
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    • Frame rate conversion - Only on select models. Each TV brand uses a different name for this option. Adjusts the amount of motion processing applied to the video signal. A higher setting results in more smoothing, but can cause undesirable picture artifacts in certain types of content. Each Picture
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    games when that input is selected. When ALLM is active, the manual Game mode setting is not available. Variable refresh rate (VRR) Only HDMI settings for the input. • Game mode is enabled. • The connected device supports VRR. Tip: To dismiss the Picture settings menu, just wait a few seconds without
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    Roku Smart Soundbar to the HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC port on any model of TCL • Roku TV. When you do, you can put away your Roku Smart Soundbar remote it directly. If you want to access the soundbar directly rather than through your TCL • Roku TV, you can add the HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC input to
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    Sound settings menu - Roku Smart Soundbar • Sound mode - Select from among various preset sound modes to make shows and music sound its best. • Volume mode - Select from among modes for normal listening, volume leveling, and night listening. • Speech clarity - Select Off, Low, or High to make voices
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    • Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement - Only on select models: Select On for AC-4 to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format. • Reset sound settings - Returns all sound settings to their defaults. Volume mode (select models only) To access Volume mode, first press
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    without disturbing others. • Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement - Only on select models: Select On for AC-4 to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format. Sound settings - Dolby® Audio Processing (select models only) Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality
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    of speech when on. • Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement - Only on select models: Select On for AC-4 to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format. • Reset sound settings - Returns Virtual surround and Dialog enhancer settings to their default settings for the selected Sound mode
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    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
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    your TV, ad tracking is restored until you repeat these steps. Microphone Your TCL • Roku TV does not have a built-in microphone. However streaming channel streaming channel access to the microphone. They do not affect your TCL • Roku TV's Voice Search feature. Channel microphone access You can
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    • Never allow - Do not prompt, but never allow any streaming channel to use the microphone. 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
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    screen when recommendations are available. Note: These settings do not affect recommendations for More Ways to Watch that you see in the Live TV Channel Guide when watching live TV channels. 104
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    Featured Free Only in connected mode, use Featured Free to discover content that is free to watch. As you browse through the programs, the featured channel's icon appears in the upper left corner of the screen. Use the purple directional pad to highlight a program, and then press OK to see more
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    My Feed Only in connected mode, use My Feed to find out when you can watch movies coming soon, and to get updates on movies, TV programs, 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 Feed, you'll know
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    My Feed alerts you any time a movie or TV program 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
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    for something to watch Searching for movies and programs across streaming channels and live TV is one of the unique features of your TCL • Roku TV. Within a single search operation, you can search by: • Movie name • TV program name • Actor or director name • Streaming channel name • Interactive
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    For more details about Voice Search, go to go.roku.com/voicesearch. Keyboard search using the remote 1. Select Search on the Home screen menu. 2. Use the purple directional pad to navigate the on-screen keyboard, entering a few characters of the search term. Each additional character you enter
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    Note: You can use either English or Spanish for voice searches, according to the TV language you set in Settings > System > Language. The TV lists the results of your search across many streaming channels and live TV channels. 3. Press RIGHT to move the highlight into the list of search results. 4.
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    your TV by saying, "OK Google, turn on Roku." For more information about setting up and using Google Assistant with your TCL • Roku TV, see https://support.roku.com/article/360009649613-how-do-i-control-myroku-streaming-device-with-the-google-assistant-. Searching with Amazon Alexa Use your Amazon
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    requested content is available at no additional cost to you.1 Searching for free content You'll discover an almost endless list of content through your TCL • Roku TV, and much of it is free. You can easily find free content by including the word "free" in your search. For example: • Roku
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    The next time you use Search from the Home screen menu, 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 same
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    "Included With Subscription," "Free," "Rent / Buy," "Rent for $3 or less," "Classic Movies & TV Shows," and others. If you're searching on a 4K TCL • Roku TV, results also include an "Available in 4K" row. You can select a title to view channel availability and pricing information, and then select
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    with using the streaming channel, you must agree to the terms and conditions, accept the fee, and-if you created one when you activated your TCL • Roku TV-enter your Roku PIN code to authorize the charges. • If you already have a subscription to the channel-for example, you already subscribe to
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    account, see Roku account PIN. Automatic Account Link Some subscription channels take advantage of Automatic Account Link. If you have multiple Roku devices, channels that support this feature require you to supply your user name and password on only one device. For a growing list of channels that
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    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 tiles. Tip: If you purchase and connect a Roku Smart Soundbar, your TCL • Roku TV automatically controls all required sound settings, power, volume, and mute
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    channels after their next daily update, unless the channel is not compatible with the device. So don't be surprised when you add a channel to your TCL • Roku TV and then see it the next day on your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku Premiere. Rename inputs Rather than trying to remember that
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    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 HOME set up the TV tuner again next time you want to view live TV. Instructions for setting up the TV tuner can be found in Setting up live TV
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    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
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    reverts to your selected theme. • Screensaver wait time - Select the idle time after which you want your selected screensaver to appear. • Restore default theme - Every TCL • Roku TV has a theme based on the TV brand and model. Use this option to restore that default theme. 121
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    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, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > Menu volume. Navigate to the right and then
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    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,
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    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
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    Captions preferred language Use the Captions preferred language setting to 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
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    result in an adjacent panel. Note that you won't see any change unless you set the Background opacity to a value other than Off. • Background opacity - Choose from a list of opacity settings for the background of the caption. This setting determines how much the area behind the caption background
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    to Settings > Accessibility, and then select from the following options in the Audio Guide section: • Audio Guide - Turn Audio Guide on or off. • Speech rate - Select one of four speeds at which to hear spoken guide information: Slow, Normal, Fast, or Very Fast. • Volume - Select the volume at which
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    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 RIGHT. 2. Select Shortcuts. 3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK. To hide Featured Free: 1.
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    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 content from
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    Blocking broadcast TV programs For broadcast TV, parental controls use information embedded in the broadcast signal to determine whether to allow a program to be displayed. Parents can configure parental controls to block broadcast TV programs that meet or exceed a specific rating, so they cannot be
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    Blocking based on US TV ratings Most broadcast US TV programs-other than movies-contain rating data that enables parental controls to block programs that parents don't want others to view. The ratings are divided into two groups that function independently: • Youth group - TV-Y, TV-Y7 • Main group -
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    from among those listed. Remember that blocking a content type in one rating blocks the equivalent content type in all higher rating levels. Blocking based on US movie ratings Most movies in the US are rated by the Motion Picture Association of America, or MPAA, so the ratings are known as MPAA
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    Blocking based on Other ratings Your TV can block programs having ratings that had not been defined when the TV was manufactured. It does this by detecting a new Rating Region Table in a program and then downloading the new table and displaying its rating in the Parental controls. When the TV
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    To block programs based on AGVOT ratings: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > Canadian English ratings. 3. Select the rating level you want to block. You need only
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    Blocking unrated programs Some broadcast TV programs and movies do not have an assigned rating, and are considered to be "Unrated". Whether or not such programs contain content that is objectionable to you cannot be determined. However, you can choose to block such programs. To block all unrated
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    What happens when a TV program is blocked? After you've set up parental controls, TV programs and movies are blocked: • When you change channels and the new channel is playing a program whose rating exceeds your settings. • When a new program comes on the channel you are watching and its rating
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    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. The Parental Control PIN pad appears. 2. Use the purple directional pad to enter your parental control PIN code, and
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    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
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    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
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    will be removed on their sign-out date. For more information about the experience your guests will have when Guest Mode is enabled, see: https://support.roku.com/article/360015612834--how-do-i-set-up-auto-sign-outmode-for-my-guestsTo disable Guest Mode: 1. Press HOME to return to the Home screen
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    , if you decided not to connect to the Internet in Guided Setup, you can use network settings to connect at a is often useful when contacting customer support with connection issues. • Check up a new connection. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the network connection. For help with each
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    your ZIP Code so that it can display the correct channels and program guide information. It attempts to determine your location by using information from your . Choose whether to set the time zone automatically or manually, and if set manually, select your current time zone. Usually, a TV connected
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    Initially, this setting is made when you set up the TV tuner, as explained in Setting up live TV. • Clock format - Choose whether to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format, or to turn off time display. This setting is available only on TVs that are connected to the Internet. Non-connected TVs
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    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
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    start the pairing process, and then follow the instructions on your TV screen to complete pairing. With TCL • Roku TV premium audio devices, you can the TV screen turned off. After you have paired your speakers with your TCL • Roku TV, all sound normally comes from the paired speakers instead
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    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 You can turn off the TV's built-in speakers if
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    TV's speakers. To do so, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > Speakers and change the setting to Off. Note: Dolby Audio™ support for Dolby Digital Plus™ format is not available through the S/ PDIF optical output. This format is only available through the HDMI ARC connection. Tip
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    you to turn off the TV screen while streaming music to your TV speakers, soundbar, home theater receiver, or TCL • Roku TV Wireless Speakers. To turn off the TV screen on supported channels: 1. Press STAR Þ to display the Options menu. 2. Press DOWN to highlight Turn off display. 3. Press OK. Note
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    CEC devices To discover CEC devices: 1. Make sure that your CEC-compatible devices are connected to the TV with a suitable certified 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
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    Audio™ content or DTS audio content back to a home theater receiver that is also sending an audio and video signal into the TV. Using HDMI® ARC or eARC reduces the number of cables needed and controls the volume and mute state of the receiver while watching TV. HDMI® ARC or eARC is disabled by
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    reset returns the TV's settings to their original state and removes all personally identifiable information from the TV. When finished, you must repeat Guided Setup, reconnecting to the Internet, re-linking your Roku account, and reloading any streaming channels. You also must repeat live TV setup
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    completes, the status indicator comes on dim. 3. Release the RESET button. The TV is now powered off. 4. Turn on the TV and proceed through Guided Setup. See Guided Setup. Models without a RESET button 1. On the TV panel (not the remote) press and hold down the MUTE and POWER buttons. 2. Unplug the
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    Network connection reset If you want to remove your network connection information without disturbing other settings, navigate from the Home screen menu to Settings > System > Advanced systems settings > Network connection reset, and then select Reset connection. When you select this option, the TV
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    Roku account PIN When you created your Roku account, you were given the opportunity to create a PIN code and to specify when it must be used. Roku lets you optionally require that users enter your PIN as an additional verification method when making purchases through the TV or adding items from the
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    until the TV updates itself, you can manually check for updates. If your TV is Guide that matches your TCL • Roku TV software version from the Roku web site at: www.roku.com/support To determine your current TCL that an update is available. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the system
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    information on which devices may work with screen mirroring and instructions on how to use it, go to the following compatible iOS® and Android™ mobile devices. The Roku mobile app is an alternative control center for your TCL • Roku TV, plus a way to stream Roku content while you are on the go. The
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    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
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    FAQ For the latest answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Roku support website: go.roku.com/support 161
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    and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4-Series, include models (S431/S433/S435) This device and internet contact information: 1-877-300-8837 support.tcl.com/us. Battery Caution & Disposal Information
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    alternative to discarding televisions and other electronics, and in many areas TCL has programs for consumers to drop-off and recycle televisions free of material included with you new TV along with easy-tounderstand recycling instructions. Warning: To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep plastic
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    to 113°F) • Storage Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing Notices TCL North America Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: Defects in materials or or for other commercial purposes including rental purposes. Should your TCL device prove to be defective in material or workmanship under
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    /recertified equivalent product. If repaired at an Authorized TCL Service Center, TCL is not responsible for the transportation costs to the Authorized TCL Service Center. However, TCL will pay for the return shipping. TCL will provide instructions for the packaging and shipping of the unit
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    DOES NOT APPLY TO: 1. Service calls to your home for delivery or pick-up, installation, instruction, replacement of house fuses, connection of house wiring or plumbing, or to correct unauthorized repairs. 2. Failure of the product to perform due to signal reception problems not caused by your unit
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    be submitted to the respective cable content or service provider or as described in the Roku TV User Guide. In the event of a conflict between and any accompanying services are in accordance with, and governed by, the TCL North America Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at (www.tcl.com/us/en/
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    Interface, and the HDMI® Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI® Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Roku ROKU, TCL • ROKU TV and the ROKU logo are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. All other trademarks and logos herein are the property
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User Guide
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