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    User Guide 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 , San Jose, CA 95110 Product name: TCL TCL Roku TV™ Document name: TCL TCL Roku TV™ User Guide Document revision: 9.3 - United States, English Publication
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    setup...5 Protect against power surges ...5 Safety information...5 Avoid audio interference ...5 Avoid direct light ...5 Set up your new TV ...6 What's in the box ...6 To mount on a wall ...6 To use the stand ...7 Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box...8 Connecting external equipment
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    ...45 Watching live TV channels ...45 Changing channels...45 Favorite Channels in non-connected mode...46 Smart Guide...48 Viewing program information ...50 Adjusting settings while watching a program ...52 Pausing live TV ...52 Requirements ...52 Enabling Live TV Pause ...53 Using Live
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    finder sound 66 Adjusting TV settings...67 Settings menu ...67 Options menu ...68 Options menu settings...69 Accessibility...71 Accessibility menu settings...71 Video description through Secondary Audio Program (SAP 73 Picture settings ...74 Picture settings menu options...74 Auto Low Latency
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    Off...107 Fast TV start...107 Configure accessibility ...108 Captions mode...108 Captions preferred language ...108 Captions style ...109 Audio Guide settings ...110 Customize the Home screen ...110 Parental controls ...112 Creating a parental control PIN ...112 Blocking broadcast TV programs ...113
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    ...125 Scan again for live TV channels ...126 HDMI® mode (4K models only) ...126 Control by mobile apps ...127 Roku TV premium audio ...128 Home theater configuration ...128 Turning off the TV speakers for home theater use 128 Setting up a digital audio connection ...128 Choosing an audio format
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    the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. This properly attached to the base or mounted to the wall. Be sure to follow the base or wall mounting instructions provided in the User's Guide to ensure your safety. WARNING: Do
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    service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product. Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/Address/Phone Important safety instructions 1. Read instructions and supporting structure,
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    of the User Guide describes Roku TV version 9.3. To determine the current version of your Roku TV, go to Settings > System > About after you complete Guided Setup. The new of free streaming channels, paid subscription services, and convenient ways to rent or buy a favorite movie or program. 1
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    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 program from the beginning, find other episodes, or entire
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    re at it, explore these additional voice features: • Set sleep timers. For example, say "Turn the TV song." • Use your voice to open the Smart Guide to see what's currently playing on your TV or and controlling your Roku TV, see https://support.roku.com/article/360009649613-how-do-icontrol-my
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    the Alexa Roku skills and controlling your Roku TV, see: https://support.roku.com/article/360017961074-how-do-i-use-amazon-alexa-with-my-rokustreaming- , photos, web pages, and more from compatible devices. • Connect your TCL Roku TV to networks found in hotels and college dorms • Temporarily link
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    or power strip. • NEVER plug your TCL Roku TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions. Safety information • Prevent TV from
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    Set up your new TV Open the box and remove the TV and other What's in the box To mount on a wall If you are mounting your TCL Roku TV to the wall, do not attach the TV base stand or TV stand column. To mount your TV to the wall, purchase the one of the following VESA wall mounts: • 55" model •
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    the stands to the middle of the TV bottom. Refer to your TV's Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation to for model-specific information about attaching the base or a wall mount and making connections to AC power and to your other audio/video devices. The following information applies to
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    TV's antenna input. Tip: If you receive your TV stations through a set top box from a cable or satellite TV provider, connect it to the TV using the best connection method available. From most to least desirable: • HDMI® input - Digital HD and SD video • AV input - analog SD video
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    better picture quality, we recommend that you use cables designated as High Speed HDMI® HDMI 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 setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound. 9
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    the TV to enable HDMI® ARC, as explained in Enable HDMI® ARC. HDMI® eARC - Select models only: Connect an HDMI® cable (not provided) from the HDMI (eARC) connector to the HDMI (ARC) or HDMI (eARC) input on your receiver or soundbar. If your receiver or soundbar supports HDMI enhanced ARC (eARC), the
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    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 models have both wired and wireless network connectivity. To use the wired
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    of your Roku remote and insert the included batteries, observing the proper orientation as indicated in the battery compartment. Reattach the back cover. TCL Roku TV remote Use the following information to identify the buttons on your Roku remote. Note: Remote buttons and features vary somewhat by
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    the highlight in the corresponding direction. • OK chooses the highlighted option. While watching TV: • UP/DOWN changes channel. • LEFT displays the Smart Guide (connected mode) or channel list (non-connected mode). • LEFT/RIGHT TVs operating in non-connected mode: while in the channel list switches
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    more information, go to: go.roku.com/voicesearch REPLAY Select models. Streaming programs that support this feature and TVs with Live TV Pause enabled, jumps back a few seconds active. 1 Voice features support English and Spanish languages. 2 Smart Guide is available only in the United States. 14
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    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. off." Subsequent presses cycle among the preset sleep time intervals. Once set, the sleep timer remains in effect unless you cancel it. FACTORY
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    BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION UP DOWN MUTE Located on the right edge of the remote. Increases/decreases volume and mutes the TV sound. Note: If the TV is muted, pressing VOLUME UP unmutes. Pressing VOLUME DOWN does not unmute the sound. HEADPHONE Select models with Roku Enhanced Voice Remote.
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    . 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 few more seconds. The power-on screen shows TCL • Roku TV logo while the TV starts up. 17
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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 voice remote. (You'll know if you have this type of remote because it has a VOICE or SEARCH
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    pad.) If the 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
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    at home. It provides energy saving options as well as access to all features of the TV. Note: Set up for store use configures the TV for retail display and is not recommended for any other use. In to perform a factory reset as explained in Factory reset everything, and then repeat Guided Setup. 20
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    to the Internet screen: Make a selection: • Wireless connection - Highlight Set up new wireless connection and press OK. The TV prompts you through wireless . Note: If you decide not to connect, Guided Setup skips ahead to setting up the devices that you've connected to your TV. Jump
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    6. On models that have wireless only, and models with both wired and wireless when you've selected Wireless: The TV scans for the wireless networks within range and displays them in order, with the strongest signals first. In addition to your own wireless signal, the TV might pick up signals from
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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 . Use the keyboard to enter your network name. Unless you changed the factory-set network name, you can find the name (also called SSID) on a label
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    your wireless network, your local network, and the Internet. 8. Only if your TV cannot get the correct time zone and current time from your network service provider: The Choose your time zone screen appears. Press UP or DOWN to highlight your time zone, and then press OK. 24
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    Guide describes version 9.3. To determine your current Roku TV software version, go to Settings > System > About after you complete Guided Setup. You can download an updated User Guide Roku does not charge for activation support - beware of scams. Why do Store and billing service. • Streaming content
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    with your account are synchronized periodically. All of your Roku streaming devices therefore display the same set of 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
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    of its inputs and asks what kind of device you have connected. For each input that has a connected and active device, you can see its picture and hear its sound. 12. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the label you want to associate with the input, and then press OK. If
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    you 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 "DVR." 14. Repeat the previous step for each input. You're done with Guided Setup. Note: Some Roku TVs, depending on where you live and other factors,
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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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    Channels menu option or the Add Channels shortcut to browse the Roku Channel Store. • Only in connected mode: Change the screen theme by going to Settings > Themes to find and pick one to suit your mood. • Customize the Home screen. Hide or show the shortcut tiles that appear at the bottom
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    name to the tile. Rather than using the predefined names and icons, you can set a custom name and icon. To do so, scroll up or down to highlight Set custom name & icon, and then press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the input. Note
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    premium subscriptions to watch many of your favorite channels in one place, and manage them all through your Roku account. Use the live TV Channel Guide to see what's on live streaming channels right now. Get in the groove Stream endless hours of music from free and subscription-based channels. With
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    Automatic account linking keeps track of supported streaming subscriptions on other Roku activated Roku TV.2 Smart Guide is an electronic program guide that is available any HDMI, or AV input, gives you options to stream the current program from the beginning, the entire season, or the entire series
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    you want to control. Tips & Tricks channel is packed with videos created by Roku to help you learn more about features, new products, and popular support topics. My Offers show up in the Home screen menu if you are eligible for special offers or discounts on Roku products. Mobile Private Listening
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    channels let you purchase or rent the latest movie releases or popular TV series. Some channels charge a monthly subscription fee and others are available at no additional cost if you subscribe to a companion service through your cable or satellite provider. If you have an existing subscription to
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    didn't connect my TV? What if you went through Guided Setup and chose Connect to the Internet later? No get started. • Use the Connect and activate now option. From the Home screen menu, select Settings, then Network, and then Connect and activate now. • If you want to start over from the beginning
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    receives all of your channels. Most of these set top boxes use an HDMI® connection. More and more people are watching only streaming TV and do not have a TV antenna or cable/satellite service. If you don't need the TV tuner, you can bypass setting it up and instead remove it from the Home
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    input. 2. On the Home screen, select 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. 4. If prompted, select your time zone. You'll only need to do this if
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    get the time zone automatically and skips this step. 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... 39
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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
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    . Or press REWIND or FAST FWD to jump through the channel list or Smart Guide a page at a time. • Press OK to display information about the current program. • Press STAR Þ to see options for picture and sound settings. • Only in connected mode, use a Roku Voice Remote, the Roku mobile app, Google
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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 On (screen is
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    . You can access the channel in two ways: • Select the Roku Tips & Tricks channel on the Home screen. • Navigate from the Home screen menu to Settings > Help and select Launch Roku Tips & Tricks. 43
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    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 automatic content
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    Use info from TV inputs. 3. Press DOWN to highlight Enable auto notifications. 4. Press OK to clear the check box. Note: These settings do not affect recommendations for More Ways to Watch that you see in the Smart Guide when watching live TV channels. Those recommendations show up only in the Smart
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    you've highlighted the channel or program you want to watch, press OK. (If you decide you don't want to change channels, press BACK .) • Only if Live TV Pause is not enabled, press REPLAY to jump to the previous channel. Press again to return to the channel you were watching before you pressed
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    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 live TV channels. 1. Press LEFT to display the channel list. 2. Press LEFT or RIGHT once to switch to Favorites. Notice
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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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    Progress bar showing the approximate time with respect to the time slots. When you are viewing the current time slot, notice that the Smart Guide shows a light gray background for portions of programs before the current time, and a dark background for programs and portions of programs that have not
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    by live streaming channels. You can instead list channels in order of recently watched. Switch between all channels and recent channels 1. While viewing the Smart Guide, navigate all the way to the left until you highlight the channel logo. 2. Press STAR Þ. 3. In the View Options box, press OK to
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    Audio format (Mono, Stereo, Dolby Audio™ logo) • Audio features (SAP/MTS) • Only on select 4K models: HDR or Dolby Vision™ 1 logo (HDMI® and streaming sources) • Closed captioning (CC) • Current time • Program description. 1 The Dolby Vision™ logo appears only on Dolby Vision™-certified models when
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    then press LEFT or RIGHT to change the setting. The topic Adjusting TV settings explains each of the settings in detail. Pausing live TV Live TV Pause 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
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    Live TV Pause You can start setting up Live TV Pause in any of the following ways: • After completing a channel scan, select Set up Live TV Pause from the 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
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    • Press FAST FWD or REWIND repeatedly to cycle through 1x, 2x, and 3x skip speeds. Press REPLAY to play back the last several seconds of the program. • When the program is paused, press LEFT or RIGHT to move backward or forward through the program approximately 10 seconds per press. Small frames
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    're watching on the ANT, HDMI, and AV inputs. You will automatically get these recommendations in the Smart Guide for live TV programs. However if you are watching programs through an HDMI or AV input. (If you are watching live TV from the ANT input, this setting does not matter.) • The program you
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    More Ways to Watch recommendations appear in two different places: • When watching the HDMI and AV inputs, you'll see a More Ways to Watch notification in restore the More Ways to Watch prompt by pressing OK. • In the Smart Guide, all programs that meet the criteria for More Ways to Watch display a
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    • Watch from beginning - Streaming channels on which the same TV program 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
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    Your TV automatically detects when you connect a new device to an HDMI input and turn on its power. The input is automatically added to the or RIGHT to change the setting. To learn about each of the audio and video settings, see Adjusting TV settings. Setting preferred audio language for
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    language while you are watching a program. The Audio preferred language setting sets the default for that option. Playing content from USB storage devices 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
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    connect to them as well. Some media servers can convert files into Roku compatible formats. Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected content is not supported. 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
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    . 2. Use the on-screen number pad to enter your credit/debit card number, expiration date, CVV number, and ZIP Code. Note: If you have already set up a payment method on my.roku.com, that payment method is identified here in such a way as not to expose any personal data. You can
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    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 network and displays the following prompt: Tip: Your TV can connect to
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    a mobile phone, tablet, or wireless-enabled computer to detect wireless networks. In most cases, you can simply open the device's Wi-Fi Settings or Network Settings screen to start scanning. Note: The mobile phone, tablet, or computer must be on the same wireless network to which you are connecting
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    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 starts up. • Use the Roku mobile app or a different remote to navigate to Settings > Remotes & devices > Pair new device > Remote. Tip: If the remote fails to
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    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 TV. Select Find Remote on the Settings > Remotes & devices > Remote settings menu to see brief instructions on how to activate the Find Remote
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    makes when you use the Find Remote feature. To customize the sound, navigate to Settings > Remotes & devices > Remote settings > Change remote finder sound. Select the sound you want to use from the available settings. To preview the sound you have chosen, select Preview remote finder sound, and
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    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. Live TV, each HDMI® input, and the AV input have their own settings that the TV remembers when you return to that input
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    whenever you are watching the input by pressing STAR Þ. Options menu The Options menu for each TV input provides many settings for controlling the appearance of the picture and the quality of the audio. To view the Options menu, press STAR Þ whenever you are watching a TV input or streaming a video
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    the TV brightness setting under Settings > TV picture settings. • Picture size - Adjusts the aspect ratio of the picture, enabling you to view a picture in its This setting applies across the entire TV; that is, to all TV inputs. It does not affect the sound quality for headphones, HDMI (ARC) HDMI (
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    or multichannel television sound, and which choice to play. This setting applies only to live TV on digital channels. • Picture settings - Shows the Picture settings menu. • Sound settings - Only on select models: Shows the Sound settings menu. Tip: To dismiss the Options menu, just wait a few
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    In 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-to-speech screen reader that helps blind and low-vision users navigate the Roku user interface
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    succession does not enable or disable the Audio Guide. • Closed captioning - Controls when you see captions. This setting is only offered for the ANT and AV 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
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    , such as Spanish and French, try each one to determine which setting carries the video description track. Accessibility: Broadcasters provide video descriptions only you are unable to hear video descriptions after following these instructions, the program you are viewing does not provide them.
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    in this menu apply only to the currently-selected input. To use the Picture settings menu, first press STAR Þ to display the Options menu. Then select Picture settings. Typical Picture settings menu Note: Some streaming channels assign STAR Þ to a different function, meaning it will not open
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    for the current input and the current picture mode. In this way, you can set HDMI 1 input's Movie picture mode to use different settings than the HDMI 2 input's Movie picture mode and the Live TV input's Movie picture mode. Use Reset picture settings, described below, to return the input's selected
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    HDMI® and AV inputs: Controls whether Game mode is enabled. When On, the TV performs less image processing and has less input lag. When Off, the TV performs more image processing and has more input lag, which is less desirable for action games. • Reset picture settings - Returns all picture settings
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    rate is turned On in the HDMI settings for the input. This setting is Off by default. • The HDMI mode is set to Auto or HDMI 2.0 in the 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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    menu on the TV provides direct access to the soundbar settings. These settings replace the premium sound settings, if any, that might be available when the Roku Smart Soundbar is not connected. Tip: The TV automatically hides the HDMI port to which you connect your Roku Smart Soundbar on the
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    - Select Off, Low, or High to make voices easier to hear above the rest of the program. • Expanded stereo - Select one of the available settings to simulate surround sound or, only with Roku Wireless TV Speakers in the rear channel position, to play stereo sound from all speakers. • Reset sound
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    Volume mode (select models only) To access Volume mode, first press STAR Þ to display the Options menu, then select Sound settings1. Sound settings menu for models with Volume mode Tip: Some streaming channels assign STAR Þ to a different function, meaning it will not open the Options menu. In these
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    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 values. • Virtual surround (Only on select models) - Options vary by TV model. Simulates surround sound
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    . 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- DTS® TruSurround / DTS® Studio Sound • Sound mode - Select from among various preset sound modes to improve speech
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    menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure Sonic Emotion™. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels. Sound settings menu- Sonic Emotion™ Premium • Sound mode - Select from among various preset sound modes to improve speech, make music
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    Premium - Displays a menu with individual Sonic Emotion™ audio settings, as described in Sonic Emotion settings. • Reset sound settings - Returns Sonic emotion settings to their default settings for the selected Sound mode. Sonic Emotion™ settings When you select Sonic Emotion Premium from the Sound
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    include gamma, noise reduction, 11-point white balance adjustment, and extended color space management. You can access Expert Picture Settings only by using the Roku mobile app on an iOS® or Android™ mobile device. For more information, go to the following link on the Roku
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    mobile device when the Roku mobile app is running. You can control whether streaming channels have permission to use the microphone. Note: These settings affect only streaming channel access to the microphone. They do not affect your Roku TV's Voice Search feature. Channel microphone access You can
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    you specify under Channel microphone access. To reset channel permissions: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone. 2. Select Channel permissions. 3. Highlight Reset channel permissions, or highlight a specific listed channel, and then press OK to deny microphone
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    experience choices: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Smart TV experience. 2. Highlight the setting you want to change, and then press OK to enable or when recommendations are available. Note: These settings do not affect recommendations for More Ways to Watch that you see
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    't want to see Featured Free on the Home screen menu, you can hide it. To hide Featured Free: 1. From the Home Screen menu, navigate to Settings > Home screen, and then press RIGHT. 2. Select Featured Free. 3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK. 89
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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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    Searching for something to watch Searching for movies and programs across streaming channels and live TV is one of the unique features of your 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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    Play news," or "Play news on newsy." 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
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    Fast TV Start on your TV, you can turn on your TV 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-roku-streaming-device-with-thegoogle-assistant-. 93
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    on your TV, you can turn on your TV by saying, "Alexa, turn on Roku." For more information about setting up and using Google Assistant with your Roku TV, see https://support.roku.com/article/360017961074-how-do-i-use-amazon-alexa-with-my-roku-streamingdevice-. Direct-to-playback search results With
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    Searching for free content You'll discover an almost endless list of content through your 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 Voice Remote or Roku mobile app-Say, "Show me free comedies" or "Show me free
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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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    Roku Zones Roku Zones are search results grouped within popular genres, for example, "action," "comedy," and "horror." To see Roku Zones in search results, search for a genre name and look for the word Zone added to the end of a search result. Or, to see all Roku Zones, search for "zone" and then
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    Using the Roku Channel Store Only in connected mode, either the Streaming Channels menu option or the Add Channels shortcut takes you to the Roku Channel Store, where you can add new subscription based and free streaming channels to your TV. Tip: Search for streaming channels by using the Search
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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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    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 automatically controls all required sound settings, power, volume, and mute through your TV's remote control, and hides the HDMI port to which you
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    tiles. Hint: If you have multiple Roku devices, they all show the same set of streaming channels after their next daily update, unless the channel is not compatible that your Blu-ray™ player is connected to HDMI 1 and your game console is connected to HDMI 3, you can rename the TV inputs to match
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    TV inputs and unwanted channel or app tiles. For example, if you never use the HDMI 3 input, or if you don't like the weather app you added from the 'll have to 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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    TV through colors, designs, fonts, wallpaper (background) and screensaver. To change the theme, from the Home screen menu navigate to Settings > Theme. In the Themes screen, choose from the following options: • Wallpapers - Select a wallpaper of your choice. • Screensavers - Select a screensaver of
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    list. To edit the channel lineup, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV inputs > Live TV > Edit channel lineup. You'll see a to the list of channels is a miniature TV screen playing the highlighted channel's picture and sound. For each channel you want to hide, highlight it, and
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    > Audio > Menu volume. Navigate to the right and then change the setting to High, Medium, Low, or Off. Configure power settings Power settings configure features related to how your TV's power settings work. Power on settings Power on settings tell the TV what to do when you turn on the power. To
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    the status indicator to not be lit in standby mode, you can turn it off. To do so, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Power > Standby LED, and then select Off. After making this change, the status indicator still performs all other indication functions. Fast TV start Only
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    on captions elsewhere. Note: Once enabled, the captions mode applies to all inputs that support captions and remains enabled until you turn it off. Captions preferred language Use the Captions preferred language setting to select the language in which you want closed captioning to appear, when that
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    the highlight to each color, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. • Text opacity - Choose from a list of opacity settings for the text. This setting determines how much the area behind the text shows through the text. A value of 100% blocks all of the content behind the text
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    of 100% blocks all of the 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
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    RIGHT. 2. Select Featured Free. 3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK. To hide Movie Store and TV Store: 1. From the Home Screen menu, navigate to Settings > Home screen, and then press RIGHT. 2. Select Movie Store and TV Store. 3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK. Once hidden, you can restore any
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    make them the same if you want-this is entirely your choice. To create a new parental control PIN, from the Home screen menu navigate to Settings > Parental controls. The screen displays a numeric keypad. Use the purple directional pad to enter a four-digit code, and then press OK. Then repeat the
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    TV programs is to enable parental control of TV programs. This setting is provided separately to make it easier for you to turn parental control of TV programs on and off without disturbing their settings. For example, your kids are going to summer camp for two weeks
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    controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > TV ratings. Choose among the following settings: • Entire ratings - Highlight the rating you want to block, and then navigate to the right and select the first option that blocks the entire
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    Most movies in the US are rated by the Motion Picture Association of America, or MPAA, so the ratings are . To block movies based on MPAA 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
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    the built-in US TV and MPAA Movie ratings. Tip: If your TV downloads a new Region Rating Table, you'll have to experiment with its settings to understand how to use it. Blocking based on Canadian English ratings Canadian-English language and third-language programs that are broadcast in Canada are
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    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, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > Canadian French ratings
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    be determined. However, you can choose to block such programs. To block all unrated broadcasts: 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 > Block all unrated programs
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    . • When a new program comes on the channel you are watching and its rating exceeds your settings. When a program is blocked by parental control settings, the TV displays a blocked message: Whenever this blocked message appears, both the video and audio of the program are blocked, as well as program
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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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    , 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 parental control PIN. 121
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    describes the features and settings of the TV that were not covered in the other parts of this guide. Guest Mode Only in before they leave. To enable Guest Mode: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Guest Mode. 2. Select Enter Guest Mode. 3. Use the purple directional pad
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    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-out-mode-for-myguestsTo disable Guest Mode: 1. Press HOME to return to the Home screen menu. 2. Navigate to
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    Guided Setup, you can use network settings to connect at a later time. To change network settings, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings support Set up connection - Select a network connection type, and then select the option to set up a new connection. Follow the on-screen instructions
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    so that it can display the correct channels and program guide information. It attempts to determine your location by using information to the Internet cannot and so must be set manually. Initially, this setting is made when you set up the TV tuner, as explained in Setting up live TV. • Clock format -
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    : • Auto - Let the TV determine the best setting. Use this option unless your HDMI® device does not correctly communicate its HDMI® version information. • HDMI 1.4 - Configure the input for compatibility with HDMI® version 1.4, which supports a maximum refresh rate of 30 Hz at full UHD resolution
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    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 this HDMI input. However, note that many older HDMI® devices do not work correctly when the TV's HDMI input is set to
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    on the TV remote, hold down HOME for a few seconds. Follow the instructions on your TV screen to complete pairing. With Roku TV Wireless Speakers, desired by changing the setting under Settings > Audio > Speakers and change the setting. However, if you use an HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC connection with
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    > 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: Even when you use S/PDIF for audio, the TV can correctly detect
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    without modification. • Dolby Digital Plus - DTS - Converts all input formats except DTS to Dolby Digital Plus. If DTS is detected and the receiver supports DTS, passes through the DTS audio without modification. Note: DTS audio formats are meant to be used with ARC, eARC, or S/PDIF connections to
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    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 of the device. 3. On the TV's Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC) and then select Search for CEC
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    ® ARC or eARC is disabled by default. To enable it, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC), and then highlight HDMI ARC. Press OK to enable or disable the feature. Enable 1-touch play 1-touch play enables a device to control which TV input is active. For
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    activity you selected in Power on settings. Reset the TV You can choose to reset only the TV picture and audio settings to their original values, or perform settings to their original state and removes all personally identifiable information from the TV. When finished, you must repeat Guided Setup
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    perform a factory reset, navigate to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset, and then highlight 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
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    including its association with your Roku account. After resetting your network connection, navigate from the Home screen menu to Settings > Network > Set up new connection to set up your network connection and enjoy all of the benefits of your connected TV. Roku account PIN When you created your
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    TV updates itself, you can manually check for updates. If your Guide that matches your Roku TV software version from the Roku web site at: www.roku.com/support To determine your current Roku TV software version, go to Settings update is available. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the
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    computer with an Internet connection. To get a system update, navigate to Settings > System > System update: The System update screen on a non-connected 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
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    the USB flash drive until the TV restarts. When the update finishes, the TV restarts. You can check the new version number by navigating to Settings > System > About. 138
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    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 to Prompt. In this mode, when your TV receives a screen mirroring request, it prompts you with the following options, unless you have previously selected
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    For information on which devices may work with screen mirroring and instructions on how to use it, go to the following link on the Roku web site: go.roku.com/screenmirroring Roku mobile app Roku makes the
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    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 link on the
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    FAQ For the latest answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Roku support website: go.roku.com/support 142
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    batteries in fire. • Recycle or dispose of batteries as per state and local guidelines. Electronics Recycling Information For Consumers TCL strives to provide a high level of service to our customers and in the communities we serve, and recommends that consumers always look for a recycling or reuse
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    LCD/LED Models What your warranty covers: Defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner of this TCL product when purchased as new from an Authorized Dealer of TCL brand products in the United States and packaged with this warranty statement. New LCD/LED Televisions (Non-Commercial Use
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    of your unit. • Call 1-877-300-8837 or visit www.TCLUSA/SUPPORT • A representative must troubleshoot your problem over the telephone or through e-mail before receiving service. If it is determined that your unit requires service, the service location will be at the sole discretion of TTE based upon
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    that has been modified or incorporated into other products. • A unit purchased or serviced outside the USA. • Acts of nature or God, such as but not ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY AND WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE
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    service provider or as described in the Roku TV User Guide. In the event of a conflict between the Roku TV End User Agreement and the terms set forth may be stored on the Television. For instructions on how to reset your Television, please visit www.roku.com/support. In this EULA, "Channel" means an
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    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
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    IN SUCH TELEVISIONS, AND YOUR USE THEREOF, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT SET FORTH IN THE ROKU ACCOUNT TERMS AND CONDITIONS YOU AGREED TO FOR YOUR 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
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    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 . HDMI® The terms HDMI® and HDMI® High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI® Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI®
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