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39PFL4756/F8
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your country.
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Mexico city and metropolitan area; (55) 5887 9736
Other Cities; (800) 839 1989
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a clientes de su país.
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Interior de la republica; (800) 839 1989
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
apparatus’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The caution marking is located on the rear or bottom of the cabinet.
ARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Appar
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
intended to alert the user to the presence of
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
literature accompanying the apparatus.
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Important safety instructions
Read these instructions.
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Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
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Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments / accessories specied by
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the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specied
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart /
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
Wall mount bracket kit
Model Screw dimension
39PFL4756/F8
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Your TV meets the VESA standard for wall mounting. Consult with
your local dealer for a wall mount bracket which is compatible with
your TV model.
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The recommended wall mount bracket kit (sold separately) allows
the mounting of the TV on the wall.
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For detailed information on installing the wall mount, refer to the
wall mount Instruction book.
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P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. is not responsible for any damage to the
product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV wall
mount bracket or mount the TV onto the bracket on your own.
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The wall mount bracket must be installed by experts.
Upper: M6 x 16mm
Bottom: M6 x 10mm
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not oper
normally, or has been dropped.
Note to the CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Example of antenna grounding as per NEC National Electric Code
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. is not liable for these types of accidents or injuries noted below.
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Install the wall mount bracket on a sturdy vertical wall.
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If installed onto a ceiling or slanted wall, the TV and wall mount
bracket may fall which could result in a severe injury.
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Do not use screws that are longer or shorter than their speci� ed
length. If screws too long are used this may cause mechanical or
electrical damage inside the TV set. If screws too short are used this
may cause the TV set to fall.
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Do not fasten the screws by excessive force. This may damage the
product or cause the product to fall, leading to an injury.
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For safety reasons use 2 people to mount the TV onto a wall
mounting bracket.
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Do not mount the TV onto the wall mounting bracket while your
TV is plugged in or turned on. It may result in an electrical shock
injury.
When installing the unit on the wall, allow this much space.
Top : 1 1.8 ” (30 cm)
Left and right side : 5.9 ” (15 cm)
Bottom : 3.9 ” (10 cm)
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250,
PART H)
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owners.
P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. reserves the right to change products at any time
without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
The material in this Owner’s manual is believed adequate for the intended
use of the system. If the product or its individual modules or procedures are
used for purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of their
validity and suitability must be obtained. P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. warrants that the material itself does not infringe any United States patents. No
further warranty is expressed or implied.
P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. cannot be held responsible neither for any errors
in the content of this document nor for any problems as a result of the content in this document. Errors reported to P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. will be
adapted and published on the P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. support website as
soon as possible.
Pixel characteristics
This LCD product has a high number of color pixels. Although it has effective
pixels of 99.999% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, green or
blue) may appear constantly on the screen. This is a structural property of the
display (within common industry standards) and is not a malfunction.
Warranty
No components are user serviceable. Do not open or remove covers to the
inside of the product. Repairs may only be done by service centers and official
repair shops. Failure to do so shall void any warranty, stated or implied.
Any operation expressly prohibited in this manual, any adjustments or assembly procedures not recommended or authorized in this manual shall void
the warranty.
Positioning the TV
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Large screen TVs are heavy. 2 people are required to carry and handle a
large screen TV.
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Make sure to hold the upper and bottom
frames of the unit firmly as illustrated.
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Install the unit in a horizontal and stable
position.
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Do not install the unit in direct sunlight
or in a place subject to dust or strong
vibration.
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Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit may increase
slightly. This is not a malfunction.
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When installing this unit in a temperate environment, avoid a place with
rapid temperature changes.
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This unit should not be used in a tropical environment as it has not been
evaluated under such conditions.
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No objects should be placed directly on or under this unit, especially lighted
candles or other flaming objects.
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Depending on your external devices, noise or disturbance of the picture
and/or sound may be generated if the unit is placed too close to them. In
this case, please ensure enough space between the external devices and
the unit.
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Do not insert the AC power cord into the power socket outlet before all the
connections are made.
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Ensure that you always have easy access to the AC power cord and outlet
to disconnect the TV from the AC outlet.
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Before you move the TV, disconnect attached cables to prevent damage to
connectors, especially the TV tuner.
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Be sure to unplug the AC power plug from the AC outlet before moving or
carrying the unit.
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When moving the TV and then setting it down, please be careful not to
pinch the AC power cord under the unit.
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Do not place this unit in an area where it may be exposed to water, oil or
grease such as:
near a bathtub, basin, kitchen sink, washing tub, swimming pool, kitchen
exhaust fan, etc., or in a damp basement.
Only for Mexico
For use in Mexico, the operation of this unit is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This unit or device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This unit or device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Regulatory notices
WARNING : To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to
WARNING : Never place a TV in an unstable location. A TV may fall, causing
If your existing TV is being retained and relocated, the same considerations
as above should be applied.
Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a
child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing or climbing on it. A falling unit
can cause serious injury or even death.
In order to avoid interruption of ventilation, this unit should not be placed
in built-in equipment such as a book cabinet, rack, etc., and the vents of
this unit should not be covered with anything such as a tablecloth, curtain,
newspaper, etc. Make sure that there is enough ventilation space (4 ” / 10 cm
or more) around this unit.
Press B to turn the unit on and go into standby mode. To completely turn off
the unit, you must unplug the AC power plug from the AC power outlet.
Disconnect the AC power plug to shut the unit off when trouble is found or
not in use. The AC plug shall remain readily available.
Never use a gas duster on this TV.
The gas trapped inside of this unit may cause ignition and explosion.
the furniture / wall in accordance with the instructions. Tipping, shaking or rocking the unit may cause injury / death.
serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to
children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:
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Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer
of the TV.
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Only using furniture that can safely support the TV.
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Ensuring the TV is not overhanging the edge of the support-
ing furniture.
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Not placing the TV on tall furniture (for example, cupboards
or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the
TV to a suitable support.
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Not placing the TV on cloth or other materials that may be
located between the TV and supporting furniture.
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Educating the children about the dangers of climbing on
furniture to reach the TV or its controls.
AC power plug
Environmental care
The packaging of this product is intended to be recycled.
Contact your local authorities for information about how to recycle the packaging.
For product recycling information, please visit - www.recycle.philips.com
End of life directives
Philips pays a lot of attention to produce environmental-friendly products
in green focal areas. Your new TV contains materials which can be recycled
and reused. At the end of its life, specialized companies can dismantle the
discarded TV to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimize the
amount of materials to be disposed of. Please ensure you dispose of your old
TV according to local regulations.
Batteries usage
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CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING : Batteries (battery pack or battery installed) should not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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Do not mix old and new batteries.
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Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (ni-cad, nimh,
Li-ion, etc.) batteries.
Disposal of used batteries
The batteries included do not contain the heavy metals mercury
and cadmium, however in certain localities, disposing batteries with
household waste is not permitted. Please ensure you dispose of
batteries according to local regulations.
Downloading an electronic copy
To obtain a more detailed electronic copy of document:
1. Point your browser to: www.philips.com/support
2. Choose your country of location with language.
3. Enter the product name or number in the search field. Alternatively,
you can browse the catalog.
4. Click the description or model.
5. Under product support, click “User manual”.
Preparing to move / ship the unit
Please pack the unit properly by following the diagram on the carton (as
noted below).
Copyright
All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
The terms HDMI and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia Interface, and
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc. in the United States
and other countries.
Manufactured under license from
Portions of this software are copyright © The FreeType Project
(www.freetype.org).
The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing
for children younger than two years of age.
Some apps are not pre-installed, internet connection is required for
download.
Some features may require an always-on broadband internet
connection, firmware update and/or a minimum bandwidth. Internet
services vary by location.
P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. Inc. does not warrant access to the portal or to
any of the services, content, software and advertising. P&F Mexicana S.A.
de C.V. Inc. may, in its sole discretion, add or remove access to any specific
services, content, software and advertising at any time. Although
P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. Inc.
will strive to provide a good selection of services, content or software, P&F
Mexicana S.A. de C.V. Inc. does not warrant continued access to any specific
services, and content or software.
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
Audio, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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To avoid damage to the screen, do not pack the stand on the same side as
the TV screen, refer to the illustration above.
P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. Inc. does not warrant Wireless Screencasting
compatibility with all source devices such as smartphones, tablets,
laptops, etc. due to large variability in hardware, firmware, drivers,
software and implementation of wireless casting applications on these
source devices. Although P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. Inc. will strive
to enhance compatibility and performance across a range of source
devices, P&F Mexicana S.A. de C.V. Inc. does not warrant compatibility
with specific source devices.
Copyright
© 2020 Roku, Inc. All rights reserved. ROKU, the ROKU Logo, and “NOW THIS IS TV” are trademarks and/or
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Product name: Roku TV™
Document name: Roku TV™ User Guide
Document revision: 9.4 – Mexico, English
Publication date: 31 October 2020
Contents
Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................1
The new standard in Smart TVs .................................................................................................................................. 1
Get the most out of your new TV ............................................................................................................................... 1
Connections and setup .................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box .................................................................................................. 6
Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable ........................................................ 7
Connecting external equipment with an HDMI® cable ................................................................................... 7
Connecting headphones or analog soundbar .................................................................................................... 8
Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbar ................................................................................................ 8
Preparing for Internet connectivity ......................................................................................................................... 9
AC power ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Roku remote batteries ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Roku TV remote ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Panel buttons ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Single button ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Three buttons ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Game-pad style joystick .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Four buttons .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Five buttons (with mute) ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Five buttons (without mute) ................................................................................................................................. 16
Seven buttons ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Guided Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Starting Guided Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Completing Guided Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Network connection .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Activation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Connect your devices .............................................................................................................................................. 27
The Home screen ............................................................................................................................. 30
Personalize your Home screen ............................................................................................................................. 31
Benefits of connecting ................................................................................................................... 33
Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential! ............................................................................................... 33
Take advantage of awesome features ................................................................................................................. 33
What is streaming? ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
What if I didn’t connect my TV? .............................................................................................................................. 35
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Setting up live TV ............................................................................................................................. 37
How do I set up the TV tuner? ................................................................................................................................. 38
Using your TV .................................................................................................................................... 43
Status indicator ................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Standby mode energy savings................................................................................................................................ 44
Watching live TV channels ........................................................................................................................................ 44
Changing channels.................................................................................................................................................... 44
Favorite Channels ....................................................................................................................................................... 45
Viewing program information .............................................................................................................................. 47
Adjusting settings while watching a program ............................................................................................ 48
Pausing live TV ................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................. 48
Enabling Live TV Pause .......................................................................................................................................... 49
Using Live TV Pause ................................................................................................................................................ 49
Notes about Live TV Pause .................................................................................................................................... 51
Switching TV inputs ........................................................................................................................................................ 51
Auto-detecting devices ............................................................................................................................................ 51
Adjusting audio/video settings ............................................................................................................................ 51
Using Roku Voice commands ................................................................................................................................... 52
Using Roku Voice remotes (select models only) ....................................................................................... 52
Playing content from USB storage devices ....................................................................................................... 53
Auto player launch..................................................................................................................................................... 53
Playing content from local network media servers ....................................................................................... 54
Setting up a payment method ................................................................................................................................. 55
Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room ............................................................................................................... 55
About using your TV on a restricted public network .............................................................................. 55
Getting your Roku TV on line on a restricted public network ............................................................ 56
Using Apple AirPlay and the Apple Home app ................................................................. 59
Apple AirPlay ..................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Other AirPlay things to try .................................................................................................................................... 59
Apple Home app ............................................................................................................................................................ 60
Some Apple Home things to try ........................................................................................................................ 60
Adjusting TV settings ...................................................................................................................... 61
Settings menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Options menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Options menu settings ............................................................................................................................................ 63
Picture settings................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Picture settings menu options ........................................................................................................................... 65
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM): ..................................................................................................................... 68
Variable refresh rate (VRR) ................................................................................................................................... 68
Sound settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Volume mode (select models only) .................................................................................................................69
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Sound settings – Dolby® Audio Processing (select models only) .................................................... 70
Sound settings – DTS® TruSurround / DTS® Studio Sound (select models only) ..................... 71
Sound settings – Sonic Emotion Premium (select models only) ..................................................... 72
Sonic Emotion settings ............................................................................................................................................ 73
Expert Picture Settings (4K models only).......................................................................................................... 74
Changing privacy settings .......................................................................................................................................... 74
Advertising..................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Microphone .................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Searching for something to watch........................................................................................... 77
How do I search? ............................................................................................................................................................. 77
Keyboard search using the remote ................................................................................................................... 78
Voice Search from a Roku Voice remote ....................................................................................................... 78
Searching from the Roku mobile app .............................................................................................................. 79
Searching with Google Assistant ....................................................................................................................... 79
Searching with Amazon Alexa ............................................................................................................................ 79
Searching for free content .................................................................................................................................... 80
I found a program. Now what? ............................................................................................................................... 80
Recent Searches ............................................................................................................................................................... 81
Using the Roku Channel Store ................................................................................................... 82
Automatic Account Link ............................................................................................................................................. 83
Customizing your TV ..................................................................................................................... 84
Add TV inputs .................................................................................................................................................................. 84
Add streaming channels ............................................................................................................................................. 84
Rename inputs .................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Remove unwanted tiles................................................................................................................................................ 86
Rearrange tiles .................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Change the look and feel with themes ................................................................................................................ 88
Edit live TV channel lineup ......................................................................................................................................... 88
Change menu volume ................................................................................................................................................... 89
Configure power settings .......................................................................................................................................... 90
Power on settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 90
Auto power savings ................................................................................................................................................. 90
Standby LED On/Off ................................................................................................................................................. 91
Fast TV start .................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Changing caption settings.......................................................................................................................................... 92
Customize the Home screen .................................................................................................................................... 94
Parental controls ............................................................................................................................... 95
Creating a parental control PIN ............................................................................................................................... 95
Blocking Broadcast TV programs .......................................................................................................................... 95
Enabling parental control of TV programs ...................................................................................................96
Blocking based on US movie ratings ............................................................................................................... 97
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Blocking based on Other ratings ........................................................................................................................ 98
Blocking based on Canadian French ratings................................................................................................99
Blocking unrated programs ............................................................................................................................... 100
What happens when a TV program is blocked? ............................................................................................ 101
Changing the parental control PIN ...................................................................................................................... 102
Resetting parental controls...................................................................................................................................... 103
More settings .................................................................................................................................... 104
Guest Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................... 104
Network settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 105
Postal code ....................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Time settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Scan again for live TV channels ............................................................................................................................. 108
HDMI® mode (4K models only) .............................................................................................................................. 109
Control by mobile apps.............................................................................................................................................. 109
Home theater configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 110
Turning off the TV speakers for home theater use .................................................................................. 110
Setting up a digital audio connection ............................................................................................................... 111
Choosing an audio format ..................................................................................................................................... 112
Turning off the TV screen while listening to music ..................................................................................113
Controlling other devices through CEC ..........................................................................................................113
Restart the TV ................................................................................................................................................................... 115
Reset the TV ...................................................................................................................................................................... 115
Reset audio/video settings ................................................................................................................................... 115
Factory reset everything ........................................................................................................................................ 115
What if I can’t access the Factory Reset option? ..................................................................................... 116
Network connection reset ..................................................................................................................................... 117
Roku account PIN ........................................................................................................................................................... 117
Update the TV ................................................................................................................................................................. 118
Checking for updates on a connected TV .................................................................................................... 118
Getting updates on a non-connected TV ..................................................................................................... 119
Other devices ......................................................................................................................................121
Mirror your phone or tablet ....................................................................................................................................... 121
Roku mobile app.............................................................................................................................................................122
Private Listening on the Roku mobile app ...................................................................................................122
Universal remotes ......................................................................................................................................................... 123
FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................... 124
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Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Roku TV! Discover the joy of endless
entertainment. After it’s set up, you’ll be able to access a world of streaming content
channels that may include paid subscription channels and thousands of free channels.
Important:
content and features. This edition of the User Guide describes Roku TV version 9.4. To
determine the current version of your Roku TV, go to Settings > System > About
after you complete Guided Setup.
Your TV receives automatic updates from time to time, enabling new
The new standard in Smart TVs
Welcome to TV like you’ve most likely never seen before—a home screen that you can
personalize with your favorite devices and streaming channels. Choose from hundreds
of thousands of streaming movies and TV episodes, plus music, sports, kids, family,
international and much more. You should never run out of things to watch.
A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel
Note:
content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country.
Get the most out of your new TV
Follow these steps to get the most out of your new TV.
• Connect to the Internet
• It’s easy, and it will unlock a world of entertainment. All you need is a
network connection. There are hundreds of free streaming channels, paid
subscription services, and convenient ways to rent or buy a favorite movie
or program.
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• Pick your favorite streaming channels
• Find the entertainment you love. From the latest blockbuster movies to
your favorite TV programs, with tons of live sports, a broad selection of
music streaming channels, popular programming in a dozen international
languages, 24x7 live news and so much more, your new Roku TV has your
sweet spot. A paid subscription or other payments may be required for
some channels.
• Personalize your Home screen
• Put your favorite streaming channels and TV inputs front-and-center on the
Home screen. No more flipping through inputs or wading through
complicated menus. You can even customize the names of each input and
move tiles around so your most-often used devices and streaming channels
are only a click away.
• Search for your favorite movie, TV program, actor, or director
• Once you’re connected to the Internet, you can easily search across top
streaming channels. Search by movie or TV program title, actor or
director—all from one place. Search by typing words or phrases using the
on-screen keyboard or on your mobile device, or speak words or phrases in
a conversational tone using Voice Search. Some channels and content
require payment.
• Pause live TV
• Pause, resume, fast forward, and rewind TV programs by connecting your
own USB drive to the TV and pause live TV for up to 90 minutes.
Note:
ANT input, and only when the TV is linked to a valid Roku account.
Live TV Pause is available on digital TV programs received on the
• Control your TV with voice commands
• Use your Roku Voice Remote (select models) or the free Roku mobile app
to control your Roku TV. Use conversational voice commands to search for
programs by title, actor, director, or genre. Also, use voice commands to
launch streaming channels, switch inputs, or change live TV channels.
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Voice features support English and Spanish language.
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While you’re at it, explore these additional voice features:
• Set sleep timers. For example, say “Turn the TV off in 30 minutes”, or
“Go to sleep at 11 p.m.”
• Search for movies based on popular quotes in English. For example, say
“What movie is this from – ‘Here’s looking at you, kid’.”
Only on 4K TVs
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available across participating streaming channels.
• Control the Roku Media Player to play your personal music and show
movies and photos. Say commands like, “Play classic rock on Roku
Media Player,” “Skip ahead 20 seconds,” or “Play the next song.”
• Ask Siri on your Apple device to control your 4K Roku TV with just your
voice. Say things like “Hey Siri, play jazz on the living room TV” to play
music from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod, or Mac on your
Roku TV. 4K Roku TVs also support Apple HomeKit, providing an easy way
to control HomeKit-enabled accessories using the Apple Home app and Siri.
After installing your 4K Roku TV, set it up with just a few simple steps
within the Apple Home app. You can even create your own custom
automations and scenes that include HomeKit-enabled accessories such as
your 4K Roku TV, to control your home setting.
• Use Google Home, Google Pixel phone, or the Google Home mobile app to
, say “Show me 4K movies” to see a list of 4K movies
control your Roku TV. You can search for movies and TV programs, launch
most channels, control playback, adjust the volume, switch inputs, turn the
TV on and off, and more. Control multiple Roku devices by including the
location of the device in your commands. For example, say “Hey Google,
turn off Roku in the bedroom.”
• Use Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Show, or the Amazon Alexa mobile
app to control your Roku TV. You can search for movies and TV programs,
launch most channels, control playback, adjust the volume, switch inputs,
turn the TV on and off, and more. Control multiple Roku devices by
including the location of the device in your commands. For example, say
“Hey Alexa, pause Roku in the living room.”
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• Use Apple AirPlay 2 with your iOS and MacOS devices
• Effortlessly share videos, photos, music, and more from Apple devices on
4K Roku TVs. Control AirPlay sessions with pause, rewind, and more using
your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Play music from your Apple devices on Roku TVs
and other AirPlay 2 enabled speakers in your home at the same time in
perfect sync. Plus, mirror the screen from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the
big screen.
• Send your personal media to the big screen
• Send personal photos, videos, and music from your compatible smartphone
or tablet to the TV screen in just a few taps. Plus, with certain channels, you
can send movies, programs, sport highlights, and more directly to your TV.
• Take charge with a smartphone or tablet
• Control your TV with the included remote or from your compatible
smartphone or tablet with the free mobile app for iOS
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mobile devices
. Browse channels and listen to audio from Antenna TV and
®
and Android™
streaming channels.
• Mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV. Share videos,
photos, web pages, and more from compatible devices.
• Connect your Roku TV to networks found in hotels and college dorms
• Temporarily link your smartphone or tablet to your TV to agree to any
terms, enter codes, or provide required information before you can get
Internet access in locations that require these additional steps (also known
as
restricted public networks
Note:
Using your Roku TV on a restricted public network requires wireless
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availability and use of your network-connected smartphone, tablet, or
computer to authenticate access to your account. You must use your Roku
TV remote, and not the Roku mobile app, to initiate the connection process.
Streaming content might be limited due to your geographic location or due
of restrictions imposed by the network host.
Go to support.roku.com for device compatibility information.
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IOS® is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
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Let’s get started.
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Connections and setup
Refer to your TV’s Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation to for modelspecific information about attaching the base or a wall mount and making
connections to AC power and to your other audio/video devices. The following
information applies to all Roku TV models.
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.
If you are using an antenna with a 300 ohm twin-lead cable, you need to use a
Tip:
300-to-75 ohm adapter (not provided) to adapt the twin-lead cable to a connection
that is compatible with the TV’s antenna input.
If you receive your TV stations through a set top box from a cable or satellite TV
Tip:
provider, connect it to the TV using the best connection method available. From most
to least desirable:
• HDMI
• AV input – analog SD video
• Antenna input – analog SD video using NTSC
®
input – Digital HD and SD video
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Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable
If the best connection available on your device is AV or composite video output,
connect it to the TV using a composite AV cable (not provided). Composite AV
cables typically have three RCA-type plugs on each end, color coded as follows:
• Yellow – Video
• Red – Audio, right channel
• White or black – Audio, left channel
Connect each plug to the corresponding connector on the device and on the TV.
Note:
breakout cable (included) to adapt this input to the three RCA-type plugs on your
composite cable.
Select models have an AV Input that looks like a headphone jack. Use the
Connecting external equipment with an HDMI® cable
If possible, connect your devices using HDMI® cables (not provided). They help to
provide the best video quality and also carry audio signals, so that only one cable is
needed. For better picture quality, we recommend that you use cables designated as
®
High Speed HDMI
You might need to configure the device to send its signal through its HDMI®
Tip:
connector.
The connector labeled HDMI (ARC) has the additional ability to use the audio return
channel to send digital audio to a receiver or soundbar, as explained in
Cables.
Connecting an
AV receiver or digital soundbar.
Only on select models:
functionality as the HDMI ARC connector, plus the ability to pass through fullresolution 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
The connector labeled HDMI (eARC) provides the same
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Connecting headphones or analog soundbar
You can connect headphones or an analog soundbar (not provided) to the TV’s
headphone jack.
Inserting a plug in the headphone jack disables the sound from the TV’s built-in
Tip:
speakers.
Warning:
Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the
lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.
Select models also have an audio line out connection that is not affected by TV
volume or mute settings and does not disable the TV speakers. Use this connection
when you want to use your amplifier or soundbar to control the TV volume. To turn
off the TV’s built-in speakers, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings >
Audio > TV speakers and change the setting.
Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbar
You can enjoy Dolby Audio™ multichannel sound from your TV if you connect a digital
amplifier or soundbar (not provided) in either of two ways:
• Digital optical audio out (S/PDIF) – Connect a TOSLINK optical cable (not
provided) from the TV to the Optical input on your receiver or soundbar.
®
• HDMI
connector to the HDMI
uses the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature of HDMI
the TV to a compatible device. To use this feature, you must configure the TV
to enable HDMI
• HDMI® eARC –
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 TV can pass through full-resolution sound from
programs containing enhanced audio. If your receiver or soundbar does not
support eARC, use the TV’s eARC port to make the connection. The eARC port
is backward compatible with the ARC standard.
ARC – Connect an HDMI® cable (not provided) from the HDMI (ARC)
®
input on your receiver or soundbar. This connection
®
®
ARC, as explained in Enable HDMI® ARC.
Select models only:
Connect an HDMI® cable (not provided)
to output sound from
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Preparing for Internet connectivity
If you want to watch streaming content and take advantage of most of the cool
features of your Roku TV, connect it to the Internet through a wireless 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 also have wired and wireless network connectivity. To use the wired
network connection, connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (not provided) from the jack on
the back of your TV to your network router or switch. The wired connection
automatically supports both 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T Ethernet.
AC power
Plug your TV into a power outlet. You can tell that the TV has power because the
status indicator lights up when the TV is off.
The topic Status indicator
with the TV.
explains how the status indicator shows what is happening
Roku remote batteries
Open the back of your Roku remote and insert the included batteries, observing the
proper orientation as indicated in the battery compartment. Reattach the back cover.
Roku TV remote
Use the following information to identify the buttons on your Roku remote.
Note:
have all buttons or features listed.
If your remote has a VOICE button just below the purple pad, then you have a Roku
Voice Remote.
Certain remote buttons and features vary by model. Your remote might not
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BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
POWER
BACK
HOME
DIRECTIONAL PAD
Turns TV on and off.
• Menu: Goes back to previous menu/screen.
• Home screen tile: Moves highlight back to the Home
screen option.
• Watching live TV or a TV input: Returns to Home
screen.
• Playing streaming content: Stops playing stream
and returns to the previous menu or screen.
• Browsing streaming content: Goes to the previous
level in the content tree.
Immediately returns to the Home screen.
• Moves the highlight in the corresponding direction.
• OK chooses the highlighted option.
While watching TV:
• UP/DOWN changes channel.
• LEFT displays the channel list.
• LEFT/RIGHT while displaying the channel list,
switches between ALL CHANNELS and FAVORITE
CHANNELS.
• OK while in the channel list, selects the highlighted
channel. While watching live TV: displays the
program information banner.
VOICE SEARCH
and VOICE
COMMANDS
or
Only on select models with Roku voice remotes
and say
• The name of a movie, TV program, actor, director, or
game name.
• Search for special genres “free” and “4K”.
• Use your voice to start streaming, change a channel,
and more.
For more information, go to:
go.roku.com/voicesearch
, hold
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BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
GAME MODE
REPLAY
Only on HDMI and AV inputs on select models
a banner showing whether Game mode is on or off, or
“Not available at this time.” Subsequent presses toggle
Game mode. When On, the TV performs less image
processing and has less input lag, producing a better
experience with action games.
Select models.
detects certain game consoles connected to an HDMI
input and automatically switches to the best settings for
action games. When ALLM is active, the manual Game
setting is unavailable.
mode
Select models
compatible game console or computer to control the
refresh rate of the TV. The result is smoother image
animation with a lower instance of stutter or tearing.
Select models
feature and live TV channels: if Live TV Pause is enabled,
jumps back a few seconds with each press and resumes
playing.
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
: Variable refresh rate (VRR) allows a
. Streaming programs that support this
. Displays
Live TV: If Live TV Pause is disabled, jumps to previous
channel.
When using an on-screen keyboard: Backspaces in the
text you are entering.
SLEEP
Select models
sleep time, if any, or Sleep timer is off . Subsequent
presses cycle among the preset sleep time intervals.
Once set, the sleep timer remains in effect unless you
cancel it.
. Displays a banner showing the remaining
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BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
or
REWIND
PLAY/PAUSE
FAST FWD
STAR
FACTORY
ASSIGNED
CHANNEL
SHORTCUT
Rewind, pause, play, and fast forward streaming content
and live TV channels (if Live TV Pause is enabled).
Press REWIND or FAST FORWARD
three times to control the speed of the operation.
REWIND and FAST FORWARD also jump
backward and forward one screen at a time when
viewing long lists, such as when you are browsing live
TV programs in the channel list.
Displays additional options when available. On-screen
hints let you know when this button is active.
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 your Home
screen.
• Displays the streaming channel’s sign-up page if
you have not already added the channel.
one, two, or
VOLUME/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.
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Panel buttons
Your TV has a set of panel buttons that perform simple control functions. The TV
panel buttons are not a substitute for the remote, as they do not give you access to
all TV functions.
Depending on model, your TV model has one of several different panel button
designs. Choose the one that applies to your TV from the following list:
• Single button
• Three buttons
• Game-pad style joystick
• Four buttons
• Five buttons (with mute)
• Five buttons (without mute)
• Seven buttons
Single button
If your TV has this style of panel button, you can perform the following functions:
• Turn TV on: short press.
• Display the Input List: short press when TV is on.
• Select the next input in the Input List: short press while the TV is showing the
Input List.
• Dismiss the Input List without changing inputs: no press.
• Turn TV off: long press.
Short press = less than two seconds
Long press = more than two seconds
No press: = no press within two seconds
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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, short press when TV is on.
• Highlight next input in the Input List: right button when Input List is active.
• Highlight previous input in the Input List: left button when Input List is active.
• Select highlighted item in the Input List: middle button, short press, or no
press.
• Turn TV off: middle button, long press.
Short press = less than two seconds
Long press = more than two seconds
No press: = no press within four seconds
Game-pad style joystick
If your TV has this style of panel button, you can perform the following
functions:
• Press in: Toggle between power ON and Standby.
• Press up or down: Increase/decrease the volume.
• Press left or right: Switch inputs. Each press moves the highlight up or down
one item. Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item.
Four buttons
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions:
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
• Input: Selects among TV inputs. Each press moves down one item. Pausing for
a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
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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 among TV inputs. Each press moves down one item. Pausing for
a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
• Mute: Mutes and unmutes the sound.
Five buttons (without mute)
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions.
Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the
panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout.
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
• Input +: Selects the next TV input. Each press moves down one item. Pausing
for a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Input -: Selects the previous TV input. Each press moves up one item. Pausing
for a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
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Seven buttons
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions.
Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the
panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout.
• Input: Selects among TV inputs. Each press moves
down one item. Pressing Channel + or Channel – moves
the highlight up or down. Pausing for a few moments
selects the highlighted item.
• Channel +: Moves the highlighted item up in the current
menu.
• Channel –: Moves the highlighted item down in the
current menu.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
• Mute: Mutes and unmutes the sound.
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
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Guided Setup
With the preliminaries out of the way, 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 account.
• Connect devices such as a DVD player, game console, or cable box.
Starting Guided Setup
To start Guided Setup, press POWER on the remote to turn on your TV.
Note:
need to run Guided Setup again, you must perform a factory reset, as explained in
Factory reset everything
When you first turn on your TV, it will take a few seconds to get itself ready. You’ll
notice the following things happening:
Guided Setup normally runs only once, the first time you turn on your TV. If you
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1. The status indicator blinks every time the TV is busy doing something; in this
case it’s powering up and getting ready for you.
2. The power-on screen appears and the status indicator blinks slowly for a few
more seconds. The power-on screen shows a brand logo while the TV starts up.
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3. After a few seconds, Guided Setup starts.
Completing Guided Setup
Follow these steps to complete Guided Setup. At this point, you should be seeing the
Language screen.
Only on models that have a Roku Voice remote
1.
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 SEARCH button just below the purple directional pad.) If the
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: A few moments after the Let’s
Roku Voice remote does not pair automatically, follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the pairing process.
2. Press DOWN on the purple directional pad to highlight your preferred
language, and then press OK.
3.
Some models have a country selection screen
ahead to the next step.
: If you don’t see this screen, skip
If you see this screen, select your country and then press OK.
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