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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

iii

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

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

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

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.

• 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.

Voice features support English and Spanish language.

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

•

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.”

• 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

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

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.

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.

Let’s get started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

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.

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

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.

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)

• 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.

Seven buttons

• 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.

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

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.

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

: 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.

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.

4. Press OK to select Set up for home use . This is the right choice for enjoying your TV at home. It provides energy saving options as well as access to all features of the TV.

Note:

Set up for store use configures the TV for retail display and is not

recommended for any other use. In store mode, some features of the TV are missing or limited. To switch from one mode to the other, you have to perform a factory reset as explained in Factory reset everything

, and then repeat

Guided Setup.

Network connection

After you select Set up for home use , the TV prompts you to make a network connection. If your TV has both wired and wireless connections, you’ll see the following screen. If your TV has only wireless connectivity, skip the following step.

Only on models that display the Connect to the Internet screen:

selection:

• Wireless connection – Highlight Set up new wireless connection and

press OK. The TV prompts you through wireless setup. Skip ahead to the next step for help with the process.

• Wired connection – Highlight Connect to wired network and press OK.

The TV immediately attempts to connect to your wired network, your local network, and then the Internet. Go to Step 9 to continue with Guided Setup.

• Connect to the Internet later – If you don’t want to connect to the Internet

right now, you can select this option, and then press OK. You can then use the TV to watch live TV channels, and connect your devices to play games, watch DVDs, or watch channels from a cable box or another streaming device. When you’re ready to connect, it’s easy. We’ll show you how in

Make a

Benefits of connecting

Note:

If you decide not to connect, Guided Setup skips ahead to setting up

the devices that you’ve connected to your TV. Jump ahead to

Connect your

devices to complete Guided Setup.

On models that have wireless only, and models with both wired and wireless when you’ve selected Wireless :

range and displays them in order, with the strongest signals first. In addition to your own wireless signal, the TV might pick up signals from your neighbors.

The TV scans for the wireless networks within

Press UP or DOWN to highlight the name of your wireless network, and then press OK to select it.

Note:

Some networks, such as those often found in dorm rooms, hotels, and other public places, require you to read and agree to terms, enter a code, or provide identifying information before letting you connect to the Internet. If your Roku TV detects that you are connecting to such a network, it prompts you through the connection process using your compatible smartphone or tablet to provide the needed information. For more information, see

TV in a hotel or dorm room.

Using your

Other options

• Scan again / Scan again to see all networks – The name of this option

depends on the number of wireless networks within range.

o Scan again appears if the list already shows all available wireless

networks within range. If you don’t see your wireless network name in the list, you might need to adjust the location of your wireless router or the TV, turn on your router, or make other changes. When everything is ready, select Scan again to see if your network name now appears in the list.

o Scan again to see all networks appears if there are more wireless

networks than the strongest ones it initially listed. If you don’t see your wireless network name in the list, this option displays the complete list. If you still don’t see your network name, you might have your router configured to provide wireless service as a “private network.”

Note:

Highlighting either of these options displays an informational panel with the unique media access control (MAC) address of your Roku TV. You will need the MAC address if your wireless router is configured to use MAC address filtering.

• Private network – If your wireless network name is hidden, it won’t appear in the list. Select Private network and then press OK to display an on- screen keyboard. 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 on the router.

Tip:

Wireless networks that are password-protected display a “padlock” icon adjacent to the name. This icon enables you to know that you are going to be prompted to enter a password after you select that network.

Only if you select a password protected wireless network

keyboard appears. Use the purple direcitonal pad to enter the network password.

: An on-screen

After you select Connect, the TV displays progress messages as it connects to your wireless network, your local network, and the Internet.

Only if your TV cannot get the correct time zone and current time from your network service provider

UP or DOWN to highlight your time zone, and then press OK.

Your TV needs to know the local time zone so that it can correctly display

Tip:

information about the program you are currently watching.

: The Choose your time zone screen appears. Press

As soon as the TV is able to connect to the Internet, it downloads and installs its first software update, and then restarts.

Your TV automatically checks for updates periodically. These updates

Tip:

provide new features and improve your overall experience with the TV. After an update, you might notice that some Options have moved, and that there are new options or features. This User Guide describes version 9.4. 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 that matches your Roku TV software version from the Roku TV web site.

Activation

After the TV restarts, it prompts you through activation.

9. Use a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an Internet connection to link to a new or existing Roku account.

Note: Roku does not charge for activation support – beware of scams.

After the TV restarts, it prompts you through activation.

Why do I need a Roku account?

You need a Roku account for several reasons:

• It links you, your Roku TV, and your other Roku streaming devices to the Roku Channel Store and billing service.

• Streaming content providers know that it’s OK to send content you request to your Roku TV.

• Roku can automatically send updates to your device.

You need a Roku account to activate your device and access entertainment across thousands of streaming channels. Linking to a Roku account also activates several advanced features on your TV, such as Guest Mode, the Roku mobile app, and Live TV Pause, to name just a few. Roku accounts are free, and while a valid credit card number is not required to create your account, providing your credit card information makes renting, purchasing, and subscribing to entertainment from the Roku Channel Store fast and convenient.

After you activate your TV, it gets an acknowledgement, and then adds your newly-selected and pre-existing streaming channels to your Roku TV. This process is automatic and takes a few moments—a little longer if you have added a lot of streaming channels.

Streaming channels from all of the Roku streaming devices associated with

Tip:

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, Blu-ray™ player, or game console.

10. Press OK to proceed.

11. Connect all the devices you plan to use with your TV, turn them all on, and then

select Everything is plugged in and turned on. The TV now takes you step by step through each of its inputs and asks what kind of device you have

connected. 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 you are not using the input, select Nothing, and the input won’t appear on the Home screen.

13. While setting up your devices, rather than using the predefined names and icons, you can set a custom name and icon. To do so, scroll up or down to highlight Set custom name & icon, and then press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the input. See

inputs for more information.

Note:

If you specify a custom name for an input, voice commands will not

Rename

reliably switch to that input. Voice commands typically can only switch among inputs that use built-in names, such as “AV,” and “Cable Box,” and “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, show you an

introductory video filled with some great hints and tips. If you’re not interested in viewing this video, press HOME on the remote to go to the Roku TV Home screen.

Whenever you press HOME , the Home screen greets you.

From here, you can explore everything your TV has to offer. Use the purple directional pad to move around, and then press OK to select a highlighted item. We’ve designed the TV to encourage you to explore, and you can probably figure out most of the capabilities and settings on your own. If you have any questions or difficulties, you can find answers and solutions in this guide.

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 availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all

content is available in countries or regions where Roku

Typical connected Home screen, Mexico

1. Home screen menu—shows options available to you when you are on the Home screen.

2. Highlighted option—press OK to select.

3. TV input tiles—select an input to watch the connected device.

4. Streaming channel and app tiles—select a tile to go to the indicated streaming channel or application. You can add any number of channels from the Roku Channel Store

5. Direct access tiles – shortcuts to often used features.

6. Options hint—press STAR

7. Next screen hint—press RIGHT to see the next screen.

 to see options when this symbol is present.

products are sold.

Typical non-connected Home screen

1. Home screen menu—shows options available to you when you are on the Home screen.

2. Highlighted option—press OK to select.

3. TV input tiles—select an input to watch the connected device.

4. Direct access tiles – shortcuts to often used features.

5. Options hint—press STAR  for options when this symbol is present.

6. Next screen hint—press RIGHT to see the next screen.

Personalize your Home screen

There are many things you can do to personalize your Home screen and make it just right for you and your family:

Only in connected mode

•

Channels menu option or the Add Channels shortcut to browse the

Channel Store.

•

Only in connected mode

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 of your Home screen grid.

• Remove a tile by highlighting it and pressing STAR . Then highlight Remove input or Remove channel and press OK.

: Add streaming channels by using the Streaming

Roku

: Change the screen theme by going to Settings >

• Move a tile by highlighting it and pressing STAR . Then highlight Move input or Move channel and press OK. Use the purple directional pad to move the tile, and then press OK to lock it in its new location. Move the shortcut tiles within the shortcut area only. Shortcuts are designed to always appear at the very bottom of the grid, so you can access them quickly by pressing UP once when you’re at the top of the grid.

• Rename a TV input tile by highlighting it and pressing STAR . Then highlight Rename input and press OK. Highlight a new name in the list, and then press OK to assign that name to the tile.

Rather than using the predefined names and icons, you can set a custom name and icon. To do so, scroll up or down to highlight Set custom name & icon, and then press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the input.

Note:

If you specify a custom name for an input, voice commands will not reliably switch to that input. Voice commands typically can only switch among inputs that use built-in names, such as “AV,” and “Cable Box,” and “DVR.”

Benefits of connecting

Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential!

Make any night a movie night

Thousands of movies to choose from, across all major streaming movie channels1. You’ll never run out of something new to watch.

Get in the groove

Stream endless hours of music from free and subscription-based channels. With almost instant access to thousands of music artists, your favorite beats are just as close as your remote.

Explore your passions

In addition to the most popular streaming channels, your Roku TV also offers hundreds of other streaming channels to fuel your passions—including fitness, cooking, religion, outdoors. International programming and much more.

Enjoy FREE trials of popular channels

Your Roku TV comes loaded with special offers, including free trials (if eligible) from popular streaming channels. REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE FREE TRIAL ENDS TO AVOID SUBSCRIPTION FEES.

Take advantage of awesome features

Powerful, voice-enabled search lets you use voice commands to find movies and TV

programs by title, actor, director, or genre across multiple streaming channels Additionally, your search commands can include popular movie quotes, and words like “free” and “4K.”

1 A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is available in countries or regions where Roku® products are sold.

Voice features support English and Spanish language.

Voice commands with multiple device support let you use the Apple Siri1, Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa to change stations, TV inputs, launch streaming channels, and more. Include a location in your command such as “in the bedroom” to specify which Roku device you want to control.

Automatic account linking keeps track of supported streaming subscriptions on other Roku devices, so that you won’t have to re-enter your user name and password when

adding the same channel on your newly-activated Roku TV.

Live TV Pause lets you connect a USB drive (not provided) and pause live TV for up to 90 minutes. After pausing, you can play, fast-forward, rewind, and pause again to any point within the rolling 90-minute window.

Mobile Private Listening on the Roku mobile app lets you listen to streaming programs and “over-the-air” TV programs from the Live TV input on headphones (not

provided) plugged into your IOS

or Android™ mobile device.

What is streaming?

Streaming is viewing or listening to video or audio content that is sent over the Internet, or located on a network-connected media server or on a USB device plugged into the TV’s USB port.

With streaming, you can buy or rent most programs on demand, when it’s convenient for you, and you can also watch live streaming channels and events. Also, you can play, pause, rewind, and fast forward most on-demand streaming programs.

Some content cannot be paused or skipped. For example, if you are viewing live

Tip:

programming or a program that is supported by ads, you might not be allowed to skip the ads.

Your Roku TV lets you choose from thousands of streaming channels that offer a huge selection of entertainment:

• Thousands of movies and TV episodes

• Unlimited music, live and on-demand

• Tons of live and on-demand sports

Roku 4K TVs only.

Not all streaming channels currently support automatic account linking.

• Programming for kids and family

• International programming in 22 languages

• 24x7 news and in-depth news commentary

Many streaming channels are free. Some streaming 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 a streaming provider, you can just sign in with your existing user name and password.

To play streaming content, add one or more streaming channels to your Home screen. Use the Streaming Channels option on the Home screen menu to go to the Channel Store, and then select the streaming channel you want to add. The channel remains on your Home screen unless you remove it, and you can watch it at any time.

For more information on using the Roku Channel Store feature, see

Channel Store.

Note:

A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels.

Using the Roku

Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is

available in countries or regions where Roku

products are sold.

What if I didn’t connect my TV?

What if you went through Guided Setup and chose Connect to the Internet later ? No worries. Your Roku TV makes it easy to connect whenever you want. As you move around the Home screen, you’ll see several places where you can start the connection process. For example:

• Now and then you’ll see a message appear on the panel to the right of the

Home screen offering a Connect Now Conéctese ahora] option. Simply highlight and select the Connect Now option to get started.

• Use the Connect and activate now option in the Settings menu. From the Home screen menu, select Settings , then Network , and then Connect and activate now .

• If you want to start over from the beginning, use the Settings menu to do a Factory reset , and then go through Guided Setup again. This time, select your

home network when prompted.

Setting up live TV

In addition to the other entertainment possibilities of your Roku TV, you might want to watch broadcast channels from an antenna or cable TV service connected to the ANT input. On your Roku TV, you can watch broadcast TV in much the same way you watch other entertainment choices. You select a tile—in this case, the Live TV tile— from the Home screen.

The first time you select the Live TV tile, you have to set up the TV tuner. Setting up the TV tuner scans for active channels and adds them to your Live TV channel list.

Why do I have to set up the TV tuner?

Not everyone needs to use the TV tuner. For example, you might have a set top box provided by a cable or satellite company that receives all of your channels. Most of these set top boxes use an HDMI

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 screen as explained in Remove unwanted tiles

When you set up Live TV, the TV scans the signals on its antenna input for channels with a good signal, and adds those to the channel list, skipping dead channels and channels with a very weak signal.

The TV lets you add two analog channels, even if they have no signal, for the purpose of using an older set top box, VCR, or game console that can only output a signal on analog channel 3 or 4. Typically, you’ll only need one of these channels, but both are provided to make setup simpler. You can hide the one you don’t want as explained in Edit Live TV channel lineup

connection.

How do I set up the TV tuner?

1. Make sure your antenna (not provided) or TV cable is connected to the TV’s ANT/CABLE input.

2. On the Home screen, select the Live TV tile.

3. Read the simple on-screen instructions, and then select Start finding channels .

4. If prompted, select your time zone. You’ll only need to do this if the TV can’t figure out your time zone from your Internet connection.

Why does the TV need my time zone?

The TV needs to know your time zone so that it can correctly display time information about the program you are currently watching. In most cases, it can 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…

… and then cable TV channels.

Scanning for channels can take several minutes.

Tip:

If you use a set-top box to receive cable TV channels (and don’t have your

cable connected directly to the TV’s ANT input), you can save time by skipping the cable TV portion of the channel scan.

7. When the channel scans finish, the TV programs the number of channels it added.

Only in connected mode

topic Pausing Live TV want to set up Live TV Pause, or if this option is not available to you, select

Done to start watching Live TV.

Tip:

Repeat the channel scan from time to time to make sure you are receiving all

, you have the option of setting up Live TV Pause. The

explains how to set up and use this feature. If you don’t

of the latest channels. Broadcasters add and remove channels, move channels to different parts of the spectrum, and change the power levels of their channels periodically. Your antenna reception and picture quality depend on the position of your antenna and on your location relative to the antennas of broadcasters in your area. To repeat the channel scan, use the purple directional pad to highlight the Live TV tile, press STAR , select Scan for channels, and then press OK.

You’ll also have to repeat the channel scan if you remove and re-add the Live TV tile from the Home screen or perform a factory reset.

Now, you’re ready to watch live TV! While you’re watching, try the following tips:

• Press UP or DOWN to change channels.

• Press LEFT to display the channel list, and then press UP or DOWN to select a

channel to watch. Or press REWIND or FAST FWD to jump through the channel list a page at a time.

• Press OK to display information about the current program.

• Press STAR  to see options for picture and sound settings.

Only on models that have a Roku Voice remote

•

SEARCH , and then say the name of a movie, TV program, or actor, director, or the genre you want to find. The TV displays the result and the streaming channels that offer the requested content.

Note:

If you do not have a Roku Voice remote, you can use the Roku mobile app

to search. For more information, see Roku mobile app

, hold down VOICE or

Using your TV

This section provides information on using the day-to-day features of your TV.

Status indicator

Your TV has a single status indicator. It goes on and off and blinks in different ways depending on the status of the TV, as shown in the following table:

TV CONDITION STATUS INDICATOR MEANING

On (screen is active) Off Screen is communicating that TV is on.

Screensaver (screen is active) Off Screen is communicating that TV is on.

Off (no power) Off TV is not connected to power.

Off (standby) On TV is connected to power and is ready

to use.

Starting up from off state Slow pulsing blink until

startup completes

On (receiving update from USB)

Remote command received Dims on/off once TV has received your command.

Network connection lost Two short blinks, pause,

Powering down to standby mode

Slow pulsing blink until update completes

repeat

Slow pulsing blink until the TV reaches standby.

TV is doing something.

TV was connected and paired with a Roku account and now has no network connection.

TV is doing something.

Standby mode energy savings

When you turn off your TV, it remains in a higher power mode for a few minutes, after which it goes into a very low power standby mode. If you turn on the TV again before it has entered the very low power mode, it turns on immediately. After the TV goes into the lower power standby mode, it takes a few seconds longer to start up.

Only in connected mode

enabled, your TV starts up almost immediately regardless of how long it has been turned off, but uses somewhat more power in standby mode. For more information, see Fast TV start

, you can optionally enable Fast TV start . When this option is

Watching live TV channels

Select the Live TV tile in the Home screen. Your TV remembers the last channel you watched and starts with that channel playing.

Changing channels

To change channels, you can do any of the following:

• Press UP to change to the next higher channel.

• Press DOWN to change to the next lower channel.

• Press LEFT to display the channel list, and then press the arrow keys to select

the channel or program you want to watch. Press REWIND and FAST FWD to move through the list one page at a time. When 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 .)

•

• Note:

Only if Live TV Pause is not enabled

channel. Press again to return to the channel you were watching before you pressed REPLAY .

If REPLAY is not available on your remote, you can use this feature in

the Roku mobile app. For more information, see Roku mobile app

, press REPLAY to jump to the previous

Favorite Channels

You can quickly change from surfing among all channels or only your favorite channels. First, you have to mark one or more channels as your favorites.

Mark your favorite channels

You can make any channel a favorite whenever you’re watching live TV channels.

1. Press LEFT to display the channel list. Notice that the words All channels appear at the top of the channel list.

2. Scroll up or down to highlight a channel that you want to make a favorite.

3. Press STAR . At this point, you’ll see two options:

• Add to favorites

• Back

4. With Add to favorites highlighted, press OK. A FAVORITE symbol appears adjacent to the channel to indicate that it is now a favorite.

5. Repeat these steps to add more favorite channels.

Surf only your favorite channels

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 that the word Favorites appears at the top of the channel list.

3. Highlight a channel and press OK to select one of the channels in the Favorites channel list, or wait a few moments until the channel list disappears.

4. Press UP or DOWN to change to the previous or next favorite channel. Each channel you select in this way is a favorite channel. Your channel surfing is limited to favorite channels only.

Your favorite channel list remains in effect even if you turn off or unplug your TV, until you switch back to all channels.

Note that when you press OK to view the program information banner while watching a program, a FAVORITE symbol appears below the channel number.

Surf all channels again

You can switch back to all 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 All channels. Notice that the words All channels appear at the top of the channel list.

3. Highlight a channel and press OK to select one of the channels in the All channels list, or wait a few moments until the channel list disappears.

4. Press UP or DOWN to change to the previous or next channel among all your available channels. You can surf among all channels in your channel list.

Remove a channel from your favorites

You can remove a channel from your favorites whenever you’re watching the Live TV input.

1. Press LEFT to display either channel list—All channels or Favorites.

2. Scroll up or down to highlight a favorite channel that you want to remove from your favorites.

3. Press STAR  on your remote. At this point, you’ll see two options:

• Remove from favorites

• Back

4. With Remove from favorites highlighted, press OK. The FAVORITE symbol adjacent to the channel disappears.

5. Repeat these steps to remove other channels from Favorites.

Viewing program information

To view information about the current program, press OK. The TV displays a banner at the bottom of the screen with as much information as is available in the program data stream. The following illustration shows the information that is available:

Program information banner

Program information might include any or all of the following, depending on availability within the broadcast information:

• Channel number

• Channel call sign

• Favorite channel icon

• Signal strength

• Program title and episode name/number

• Start time, end time, and graph of program length showing current position

• Content rating

• Video resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 4K)

• Frame rate (24Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz for television sources, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz for computer

sources)

• 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

The Dolby Vision™ logo appears only on Dolby Vision™-certified models when displaying Dolby Vision™ content.

• Program description. If the entire description does not fit, press OK to expand the size of the banner and see the entire description.

Tip:

If you’ve set up Live TV Pause and you’re watching Live TV, you’ll also see a progress bar showing the current playback position within the rolling 90-minute pause time. For more information, see Pausing Live TV

Adjusting settings while watching a program

Press STAR  to display the Options menu. Press UP or DOWN to highlight an option, and then press LEFT or RIGHT to change the setting. The topic

settings explains each of the settings in detail.

Adjusting TV

Pausing live TV

Live TV Pause gives your Roku TV the ability to pause, play, fast forward, and rewind digital live TV. You can pause live TV for up to 90 minutes.

Requirements

To use this feature, you need to:

1. Connect your TV to the Internet. If you didn’t connect during Guided Setup, see

What if I didn’t connect my TV?

2. Provide your own dedicated USB flash drive (thumb drive) with the following minimum specifications.

• 16 GB

• 15 Mbps read/write speed

• USB 2.0 compliant

A USB flash drive (thumb drive) meeting the minimum requirements is highly recommended over an externally-powered hard disk drive. Note that you can use any larger size drive—there is no limit to the maximum size—but using a larger drive does not extend the 90 minute pause time.

Important:

After warning you and giving you a chance to cancel Live TV Pause

setup, all existing content on your USB drive is erased when you enable this feature.

3. Connect your USB drive to the TV’s USB port.

Important:

Some TV models have more than one USB port. You can connect your Live TV Pause USB drive to any port, but make sure that nothing is connected to other USB ports while enabling Live TV Pause. Reconnect other USB devices after you have finished enabling Live TV Pause.

4. Enable Live TV Pause, as explained in the following topic.

Enabling Live TV Pause

• After completing a channel scan, select Set up Live TV Pause from the

available options.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE on the Roku remote while watching a live TV channel.

• Highlight the Live TV tile on the Home screen, press STAR  on the remote,

and then select Enable Live TV Pause.

After starting setup of Live TV Pause in any of these ways, the TV prompts you through the steps needed to enable this feature. Setup takes only a few moments.

Note:

Use of a USB hub is not supported.

Using Live TV Pause

If you have used the Roku remote to watch streaming channels, using Live TV Pause should be very familiar to you.

• While watching a digital live TV channel, press PLAY/PAUSE to pause or

play the content. After the TV program has been paused for 90 minutes, the TV resumes playing.

• After watching a channel for a while, press REWIND

point where you first started watching the channel, up to 90 minutes.

• After pausing or rewinding, press FAST FWD to jump ahead up to the point

where you are once again watching the live TV program.

• Press FAST FWD or REWIND

repeatedly to cycle through 1x, 2x, and 3x

to jump back up to the

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 appear across the screen to identify your location in the program.

Note:

app. For more information, see Roku mobile app

If REPLAY is not available on your remote, you can use the Roku mobile

Whenever you use any of the Live TV Pause features, the TV momentarily displays a progress bar:

1. Time at current playback position.

2. Current playback position

3. Extent of pause time, representing the amount of time this channel has been buffered, up to 90 minutes.

4. 90 minute mark, representing the maximum extent of pause time.

5. Current time.

The progress bar also shows tick marks at each half hour point, to help you locate the boundaries where one program ends and a new one begins.

Notes about Live TV Pause

• You can use Live TV Pause only with digital broadcast and cable channels received through the TV’s ANT input (ATSC and Clear QAM channels).

• Changing channels erases and restarts the Live TV Pause buffer.

• Returning to the Home screen, selecting another input, or turning off the TV

erases and resets the Live TV Pause buffer.

• Disconnecting the USB drive erases the Live TV Pause buffer.

Switching TV inputs

Switch TV inputs to access the device connected to that input, for example, a Blu-ray™ player. Switching inputs is as easy as highlighting the input’s tile in the Home screen, and pressing OK. The video signal on the input, if any, plays on the screen.

To learn how to add, remove, rename, and rearrange the tiles on your Home

Tip:

screen, see Customizing your TV

Auto-detecting devices

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 Home screen if it isn’t already present.

Adjusting audio/video settings

While watching video content on any input, press STAR  to display the Options menu. Press UP or DOWN to highlight an option, and then press LEFT or RIGHT to change the setting. To learn about each of the audio and video settings, see

TV settings.

Adjusting

Using Roku Voice commands

Roku Voice commands make it fast and easy to control your TV and find entertainment with simple voice commands like “show me comedies.” Control your TV with commands like “switch to game console,” or “watch channel 7.1.” Use your Roku Voice remote, the Roku mobile app, or a compatible smart speaker to speak commands. When using a smart speaker, add “on my Roku” or, for example, “on my

bedroom

By using the Roku Voice command, you can use the command at any time, without a need to call up the menu.

Roku” to the end of the command.

Using Roku Voice remotes (select models only)

Only on TVs with the Roku Voice remotes:

the most out of your TV when it includes a Roku Voice remote or Roku Enhanced Voice remote.

Re-pairing your Roku Voice remote

The Roku Voice remotes operate with wireless radio-frequency signals and must be paired with your TV. You initially paired the remote when you set up your TV during Guided Setup. But if your remote loses its pairing with the TV for some reason, you can easily re-pair it using either of the following methods:

1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote.

The following topics explain how to get

2. Press and hold down the pairing button for 3 seconds or longer, until the adjacent LED lights up.

3. Do one of the following:

• Turn on the TV using the power button on the TV side or back panel.

Pairing occurs as the TV starts up.

• Use the Roku mobile app or a different remote to navigate to Settings >

Remotes & devices > Pair new device > Remote.

If the remote fails to pair with the TV, try installing new batteries. Also, it’s helpful

Tip:

to hold the remote within two to three feet of the TV to ensure successful pairing.

Checking the Roku Voice remote battery level

You can check the condition of the batteries in your Roku Voice remote at any time by navigating to Settings > Remotes & devices, and then pressing OK to select your remote below My paired devices. With your remote selected, navigate right to About > Remote to view its Battery level. The resulting screen displays not only the battery level, but also other information that can be useful when you need technical support with your remote.

When you first turn on the TV, a battery level indicator appears in the upper right

Tip:

corner of the screen for a few seconds.

Playing content from USB storage devices

Only in connected mode

, your Home screen has the Roku Media Player tile.

Otherwise, the Home screen has the USB Media Player tile. You can play personal music, video, and photo files from a personal USB flash drive or hard disk connected to the TV’s USB port.

To use this feature, make sure your media files are compatible with the Roku/USB Media Player. To see the latest list of supported formats, view Help in the Media

Player

. The Roku/USB Media Player displays supported file types only, and hides file

types it knows it cannot play.

For more information about playing back your personal videos, music, and photos, go to the following link on the Roku web site:

go.roku.com/rokumediaplayer

Auto player launch

Only in connected mode

Player when you connect a USB drive with a recognizable file system (such as

, you can set your TV to automatically open the Roku Media

FAT16/32, NTFS, HFS+ or EXT2/3). To configure this setting, from the Home screen, navigate to Settings > System > USB media. At this point, the following options are available:

There are many variants of each supported media format. Some variants may not play at all or may have issues or

inconsistencies during playback.

• Auto-launch – Select Prompt , On , or Off , as desired.

o Prompt – (default) Display a prompt each time a recognized USB drive is

connected. The prompt provides options to launch the Roku Media Player as well as to change future auto-play behavior.

o On – Always launch the Roku Media Player whenever you connect a

recognized USB drive.

o Off – Never launch the Roku Media Player automatically.

• Launch channel – Select the app you want to use to play back media files.

Playing content from local network media servers

Only in connected mode

a media server on your local network. Media servers include personal computers running media server software such as Plex or Windows Media Player, network file storage systems that have built-in media server software, and other devices that implement the specifications of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Some servers do not fully implement the DLNA specification but are UPNP (Universal Plug and Play) compatible. The Roku Media Player can connect to them as well.

Some media servers can convert files into Roku compatible formats. DRM-protected content is not supported.

, your TV can play personal video, music, and photo files from

Setting up a payment method

For Movie Store, TV Store, and other channels that allow you to pay through your linked Roku account, you can enter a payment method directly on your TV. Entering a payment method on your TV means that you don’t need to go to a computer or mobile device to set up a payment method.

To add a payment method:

1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Payment method > Add payment method .

2. Use the on-screen number pad to enter your credit/debit card number, expiration date, CVV number, and postal code.

3. Select Save Card , and then press OK.

To manage your saved payment method and to see other payment methods, log into your account at go.roku.com/pay

Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room

Hotels, school dorms, conference facilities, and similar locations with public wireless Internet access often require you to interact with a web page to authenticate your access. These types or networks are called select a network of this type, the TV automatically detects that additional information is needed and prompts you through using another wireless device to supply the requested information.

restricted public networks

About using your TV on a restricted public network

Here are some points to keep in mind when using your TV on a restricted public network:

• Using your Roku TV on a hotel or dorm room network requires wireless

. When you

availability and a network-connected smartphone, tablet, or computer to authenticate access to your wireless access point.

• You will need your Roku TV remote.

• Some content might be limited or unavailable if you try to connect outside your home country due to geo-filtering.

Getting your Roku TV on line on a restricted public network

1. Either during Guided Setup or after using the Settings > Network menu to set up a new connection, the TV automatically detects that you are connecting to a restricted network and displays the following prompt:

Your TV can connect to a restricted network only if Enable ‘Device

Tip:

connect’ is selected in Settings > System > Advanced system settings .

(Device connect is enabled by default, but if you have disabled it, the TV cannot complete the connection.)

Note:

Device connect is not present if the TV is in non-connected mode.

2. After selecting the correct network, highlight I am at a hotel or college dorm , and then press OK. The TV prompts you to use your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to complete the connection.

3. Use a phone, tablet, or wireless-enabled computer to detect wireless networks. In most cases, you can simply open the device’s Wi-Fi Settings or Network Settings screen to start scanning.

Note:

which you are connecting the TV.

4. Connect to the network named on your TV screen. The actual network name varies.

Note:

The phone, tablet, or computer must be on the same wireless network to

The previous step connects your smartphone, tablet, or computer directly to the TV. No connection charges apply and the connection does not impact your device’s data plan.

5. The wireless connection process prompts you for a password. Enter the password as shown on the TV screen. The actual password varies.

6. Start the web browser on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. When you attempt to open any web page, the restricted connection will prompt you for whatever information it needs. In most cases, you must agree to terms and conditions, provide identifying information, or enter a password, PIN, or room number to proceed. The information requested depends on the organization that controls the wireless connection.

7. After you enter the requested information, the TV automatically proceeds to complete its connection and resumes normal operation.

8. If the TV prompts you to link to your Roku account, use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to complete the pairing operation and activate your Roku TV.

Using Apple AirPlay and the Apple Home app

Only on supported 4K Roku TV models

Apple AirPlay

AirPlay lets you share videos, photos, music, and more from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. To use AirPlay, your 4K Roku TV must be on the same wireless network as your Apple

device Apple AirPlay and HomeKit from your Roku TV home screen. Depending on the AirPlay settings you select, you may be required to enter a password on your Apple device to initiate an AirPlay session on your Roku TV.

Other AirPlay things to try

. To configure your preferred AirPlay security settings, navigate to Settings >

• Screen mirroring from an iOS device.

• Screen mirroring from a Mac.

• Using your 4K Roku TV as an extended Mac display.

• Playing synchronized music on multiple AirPlay 2 devices, including 4K Roku

TVs.

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 12.3 or later. Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later.

Apple Home app

Apple HomeKit controls compatible smart home lights, locks, thermostats, and other devices, including 4K Roku TVs. The Apple Home app lets you add your 4K Roku TV to your Apple HomeKit ecosystem. You can also interact with HomeKit-enabled devices by using Siri from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod or Mac.

To enable your 4K Roku TV to work with the Apple Home app

1. From your TV’s Home screen, navigate to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.

2. Under HomeKit, select Set Up. Your TV will display a unique QR code.

3. From your Apple device, open the Apple Home app and select Add Accessory.

4. Use the Apple Home app to scan the QR code displayed on your TV and follow the instructions.

Some Apple Home things to try

On your Apple device, say:

• “Hey Siri, play jazz in the living room.”

• “Hey Siri, mute the TV in the office.”

• “Hey Siri, turn off the TVs in my home.”

• Add your Roku TV to an Apple Home scene.

Find more ideas at https://www.apple.com/ios/home/

Adjusting TV settings

You can adjust most picture and sound settings while you are watching a program by pressing STAR  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. The ANT

input, each HDMI remembers when you return to that input. The TV also separately remembers the settings you specify while viewing streaming content.

input, and the AV input have their own settings that the TV

Settings menu

Use the Settings menu to adjust overall TV settings. Press HOME to go to the Home screen, and then navigate to Settings > TV picture settings .

You can adjust the following overall TV picture settings from the Settings screen:

• TV brightness – Provide a better viewing experience in darker or brighter rooms. Increases or decreases the TV’s general brightness across all TV inputs.

Note:

the Options menu while watching a program.

• HDR notification – notification in the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds when HDR or Dolby Vision content begins to play.

This setting is identical to the TV brightness setting you can access in

On select models only

o On – The TV displays a notification when HDR or Dolby Vision content

begins to play.

: Controls whether the TV displays a

o Off – The TV does not display a notification when HDR or Dolby Vision

content begins to play.

Note:

This setting does not affect the HDR or Dolby Vision notification that

always appears in the program information banner. Press OK while watching a program to open the program information banner.

• Settings per input – Lists each TV input. Select an input, and then press STAR  to display the Options menu where you can adjust the input’s settings

while watching a live picture and listening to the sound from that input.

Tip:

You don’t have to go to the Settings menu first—you can display an input’s Options menu and adjust its settings whenever you are watching the input by pressing STAR .

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  whenever you are watching a TV input or streaming a video (except when you are viewing the program information banner). The Options menu is a panel that appears over the left side of the screen:

Typical Options menu

To adjust the settings on the Options menu, press UP or DOWN to highlight a setting, and then press LEFT or RIGHT to change the setting. You’ll see the changes you make right away in picture appearance or audio quality.

Tip:

When you highlight a setting, the header text explains the effect of its current value. When you begin to adjust a setting, the other options are hidden so you can see more of the screen. Even though the other settings are hidden, you can move the highlight up or down to adjust the other settings. As soon as you press UP or DOWN, the other settings become visible again.

Note:

Some streaming channels assign STAR  to a different function (or no function

at all), meaning it will not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure options. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels.

Options menu settings

• Sleep timer – Sets a timer that turns off the TV after the specific amount of

time.

• TV brightness – Affects the overall brightness of the picture.

This setting remains in effect even if you stop watching the current input.

This setting

applies across the entire TV; that is, to all TV inputs and is identical to 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 original format, or zoom or stretch it to fill the screen. The Auto setting has been found to produce the best picture in most cases.

• Picture mode – Provides picture presets for various viewing preferences.

setting applies to the currently-selected input only.

• Sound mode – Adjusts the sound quality output from the TV speakers.

setting applies across the entire TV; that is, to all TV inputs.

the sound quality for headphones, HDMI (ARC), HDMI (eARC), or SPDIF (TOSLINK) connectors.

• Closed captioning – Controls when you see captions.

This

It does not affect

This setting is only offered for live TV, the AV input, and streaming videos. Any set value remains in effect across only these inputs.

o Live TV – Set captions to off, always on, on only when the TV sound is

muted, or on only during instant replay (when Live TV Pause has been enabled).

This

o AV input – Set captions to off, always on, or on only when the TV sound

is muted.

o Streaming video channel – For streaming content that provides closed

captions, set captions to off, always on, on only when the TV sound is muted, or on only during instant replay (for streaming content that supports instant replay).

Note that some streaming channels have other

methods for turning captions on and off. In these cases, the Closed

captioning option does not appear on the Options menu.

Note:

If the REPLAY button is not available on your remote, you can

use this feature in the Roku mobile app. For more information, see

Getting and using the Roku mobile app

• Captioning track – Selects which caption track to display when closed

captioning is on.

captions.

• SAP – Selects whether to play a secondary audio program or multichannel

television sound, and which choice to play.

on digital channels.

• Picture settings – Shows the Picture settings

• Audio settings –

This setting remains in effect on all inputs that provide

Only on select models

: Shows the Sound settings menu.

This setting applies only to live TV

menu.

Tip:

To dismiss the Options menu, just wait a few seconds without pressing any

buttons. Or press



again to dismiss the menu immediately.

Picture settings

The Picture settings menu for each TV input provides settings for fine tuning the appearance of the picture. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currentlyselected input.

To use the Picture settings menu, first press STAR  to display the Options menu. Then select Picture settings .

Typical Picture settings menu

Picture settings menu options

Note: Picture settings vary by brand and model. Not all settings are available on all TVs. Names of certain settings also vary by brand and might differ from the names listed here.

• Picture mode – Provides picture presets for various viewing preferences. This setting duplicates the one on the Options menu. When you change the Picture

mode , other picture settings adjust accordingly. For example, setting the Picture mode to Vivid sets Brightness , Contrast , Sharpness , and other

values to produce a very vibrant picture. Setting Picture mode to Movie changes the settings to produce a picture suitable for enjoying movies in a darkened room. If you make changes to the individual picture settings—for example, Contrast , or Sharpness —these settings are saved for the current

and

input

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 picture mode to its original values.

• Local dimming – to multiple “local” areas of the screen’s backlight intensity. This setting can make dark areas darker without affecting the brightness of light areas.

• Dynamic contrast – level to achieve the optimum contrast and prevent excessive differences between light and dark areas of the screen.

• Micro contrast –

• Backlight - Adjusts the overall light intensity of the screen.

• Brightness – Adjusts the dark level of the picture.

• Contrast – Adjusts the white level of the picture.

• Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture.

• Color – Adjusts the saturation of colors in the picture. A setting of 0 removes

all color and displays a black and white picture.

Only on select models

: Sets the amount of dimming applied

: Automatically adjusts the backlight

: Improves image contrast.

• Tint – Adjusts the color balance from green to red to obtain accurate colors in the picture.

• Color temperature – Adjusts the overall color tones in the picture from Normal to slightly more bluish (Cool ) to slightly more reddish (Warm ).

• Frame rate conversion –

different name for this option.

applied to the video signal. A higher setting results in more smoothing, but can cause undesirable picture artifacts in certain types of content

Only on select models: Each TV brand uses a

Adjusts the amount of motion processing

. Each Picture

mode has a different default setting.

• Film mode –

this option.

when 24 frame-per-second movies are upscaled to 60Hz TV standards. Film mode is On by default in Movie and HDR Dark picture modes, and Off by default in other picture modes.

• Blur reduction –

name for this option.

sports.

• Black frame insertion –

dimming feature.

motion blur caused by the refresh rate of the screen. Enabling this feature inserts black frames between picture frames in a way that improves the clarity of fast moving objects. It provides an improved viewing experience for video games and sporting events, but reduces the brightness of the picture. You can select settings of Low , Medium , High , or Off to achieve the desired picture quality.

Only on select models: Each TV brand uses a different name for

When enabled, this feature reduces “judder” that is often present

Only on select 120Hz models: Each TV brand uses a different

Reduces blur, especially for fast-moving images such as

Only on select models that also have the local

Each TV brand uses a different name for this option.

Reduces

• Game mode – 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.

Only on select models:

game consoles are connected to an HDMI input, and automatically configures the best settings for action games. When ALLM is active, the manual Game mode setting is not available.

• Reset picture settings – Returns all picture settings for the input’s currentlyselected Picture mode to their original values.

Only on HDMI® and AV inputs:

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) detects when certain

Controls whether Game mode is

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM):

Only on select models:

game consoles are connected to an HDMI input, and then automatically configures the best settings for action games when that input is selected. When ALLM is active, the manual Game mode setting is not available.

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) detects when certain

Variable refresh rate (VRR)

Only on select models:

console or computer connected via HDMI to control the refresh rate of the TV. This feature helps to ensure that the TV does not begin to display a video frame until the video source has completely rendered it. The result is smoother image animation with a lower instance of stutter or tearing. Use of this feature requires that:

• Variable refresh 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.

Variable refresh rate (VRR) allows a compatible game

• Game mode is enabled.

• The connected device supports VRR.

Tip:

To dismiss the Picture settings menu, just wait a few seconds without

pressing any buttons. Or press STAR



again to dismiss the menu immediately.

Sound settings

Select TV brands and models have various sound settings available in the Options menu. Variations include:

• No sound settings

• Volume mode

• Dolby® Audio Processing

• DTS® TruSurround

• DTS® Studio Sound

• Sonic Emotion™ Premium

Volume mode (select models only)

To access Volume mode, first press STAR  to display the Options menu, then select

Sound settings

Sound settings menu for models with Volume modes

Tip:

Some streaming channels assign STAR  to a different function, meaning it will

not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel to configure DTS Studio Sound. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels.

Sound settings menu - Volume mode

• Off – Volume mode is inactive and content volume is unmodified.

• Leveling – Provides a consistent volume level across different types of

content, so that you need not change the volume every time you switch channels or when a commercial comes on.

• Night – Soft sounds, such as whispers, are increased while loud sounds, such as explosions, are decreased, making it easier to hear your TV at night without disturbing others.

• Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement –

Only on select models:

to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format.

Select On for AC-4

On some models the Volume mode option is in the Options menu rather than in Sound settings .

Sound settings – Dolby® Audio Processing (select models only)

Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-selected input. To access the DAP settings, first press STAR  to display the Options menu, then select Sound settings .

Sound settings menu for models with Dolby® Audio Processing

Tip:

Some streaming channels assign STAR  to a different function, meaning it will

not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel to configure DTS Studio Sound. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels.

Sound settings menu– Dolby® Audio Processing

• Sound mode – Select from among various preset sound modes to improve speech, make music sound its best, boost bass or treble, or simulate a theater. Use Reset audio settings , described below, to return the input’s current settings to their original values.

• Virtual surround

surround sound that otherwise would require installation of a surround sound audio system. Sometimes, the effect interferes with dialog clarity. Use the Dialog enhancer option to compensate.

Only on select models

– Options vary by TV model. Simulates

• Dialog enhancer – Improves the clarity of speech when on.

• Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement –

to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format.

Only on select models:

Select On for AC-4

• Reset audio settings – Returns Virtual surround and Dialog enhancer settings to their default settings for the selected Sound mode .

Sound settings – DTS® TruSurround / DTS® Studio Sound (select models only)

Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-selected input. To use the Sound settings menu, first press STAR  to display the Options menu. Then select Sound settings .

Sound settings menu for models with DTS® TruSurround/Studio Sound

Tip:

Some streaming channels assign STAR  to a different function, meaning it will

not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel to configure DTS Studio Sound. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels.

Sound settings menu options – DTS® TruSurround / DTS® Studio Sound

• DTS TruSurround – Simulates surround sound that otherwise would require installation of a surround sound audio system. Sometimes, the effect interferes with dialog clarity. Use the Dialog Clarity option to compensate.

• Dialog Clarity – Available only when DTS TruSurround is On . Choose among Low , Medium , and High settings to improve the clarity of dialog when you

are using the TruSurround feature.

• TruVolume – Minimizes annoying volume fluctuations in programs.

• Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement –

to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format.

• Reset audio settings – Returns DTS TruSurround, Dialog Clarity, and TruVolume settings, to their default settings for the selected Sound mode .

Only on select models:

Select On for AC-4

Sound settings – Sonic Emotion Premium (select models only)

This topic describes the Sound settings menu for TV models with Sonic Emotion Premium. Sonic Emotion™ Premium is an audio technology that enables your TV to produce a more immersive sound experience. Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currentlyselected input. To use the Sound settings menu, first press STAR  to display the Options menu. Then select Sound settings .

Sound settings menu for models with Sonic Emotion Premium

Tip:

Some streaming channels assign STAR  to a different function, meaning it will

not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel to configure DTS

Studio Sound. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels.

Sound settings menu options – Sonic Emotion Premium

• Sound mode – Select from among various preset audio 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.

• Sonic Emotion Premium – Displays a menu with individual Sonic Emotion audio settings, as described in Sonic Emotion

• Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement – to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format.

• Reset audio settings – Returns Sonic emotion settings to their default settings for the selected Sound mode .

Only on select models:

Select On for AC-4

Sonic Emotion settings

When you turn on Sonic Emotion from the Sound settings menu, these additional settings become available:

• Dialog Enhancement – Enhances your ability to hear and understand dialog in the program.

• Bass Enhancement – Enhances the low frequency sound component in the program.

• Absolute 3D Sound – Simulates sound from multiple speakers that would otherwise require installation of a surround sound audio system.

Expert Picture Settings (4K models only)

4K (UHD) TV models have additional picture settings for demanding home theater enthusiasts. Expert Picture Settings 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.

Changing privacy settings

Note:

Advertising

Only in connected mode,

your TV usage. You can change the privacy settings on your TV in two ways: resetting the advertising identifier and limiting ad tracking.

Reset the advertising identifier

Resetting the advertising identifier clears the prior usage history that your TV stores, and then begins tracking again. From that point forward, your new usage patterns affect the advertisements you see on your TV.

Privacy settings are not present on TVs operating in non-connected mode.

by default your TV uses an advertising identifier to track

1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Publicidad.

2. Highlight Reset advertising identifier . Press STAR  to view more information about this option. When you finish reading the information, press OK to close the More Information window.

3. Press OK to reset the advertising identifier, and then press OK again to dismiss the verification message.

Limit ad tracking

You can limit Roku’s tracking of your usage behavior by limiting ad tracking. When you do, your TV will display ads that are not personalized based on your TV’s advertising identifier.

1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Publicidad.

2. Highlight Limit ad tracking . Press STAR  to view more information about this option. When you finish reading the information, press OK to close the More Information window.

3. Press OK to select the Limit ad tracking check box.

Note:

If you perform a factory reset and then reconnect your TV, ad tracking is

restored until you repeat these steps.

Microphone

Your Roku TV does not have a built-in microphone. However streaming channel providers can use the microphone on the Roku Voice remotes (only on select models) or on your mobile device when the Roku mobile app is running. You can control whether streaming channels have permission to use the microphone.

These settings affect only streaming channel access to the microphone.

Note:

Channel microphone access

You can control which streaming channels have permission to use the microphone, giving you control over how the microphone is used by each streaming channel. The default setting is Prompt , so channels will not be able to turn on the microphone without your permission.

To change microphone access settings:

1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.

2. Select Channel microphone access .

3. Choose one of the following settings:

• Prompt – Display a notification the first time a streaming channel requests

the use of the microphone. When such a notification appears, you can choose either Allow microphone access or Deny microphone access on a

per-channel basis. If you choose to allow microphone access, you’ll be prompted to confirm your choice by entering a numeric code that appears on the screen.

• Always allow – Do not prompt, but always allow any streaming channel to

use the microphone.

• Never allow – Do not prompt, but never allow any streaming channel to

use the microphone.

Channel permissions

After granting or denying microphone access on a per-channel basis, you can reset channel permissions to enable them to follow the system-wide setting you specify under Channel microphone 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 access to all or to a specific channel.

Searching for something to watch

Searching for movies and programs across various streaming channels 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 game name

• Popular quotes (in English), such as “May the Force be with you.”

• Genre, including the special genres, “free” and “4K.”

Note:

linked to a Roku account. Roku Search doesn’t search across all streaming channels, but searches across lots of popular streaming channels. The actual channels it searches vary by locale.

Roku Search is only available if your TV is operating in connected mode and

How do I search?

You can search in several different ways:

• By using an on-screen keyboard that you navigate using the purple directional pad on your remote

• By typing on the Roku mobile app on your phone or tablet

• By speaking search phrases in English or Spanish using a Roku Voice remote,

the Roku mobile app, Alexa, or Google Home Assistant.

Keyboard search using the remote

1. Select Search on the Home screen menu.

2. Use the purple directional pad to navigate the on-screen keyboard, entering a few characters of the search term.

Each additional character you enter narrows down the search, making the search results more relevant. You’ll often see the results you are seeking after entering only a few letters.

3. When you see the program you are searching for, press RIGHT to highlight it. Continue pressing RIGHT to see more details about how to watch the program.

Voice Search from a Roku Voice remote

Only with models that have a Roku Voice Remote or Roku Enhanced Voice Remote

1. Press and hold either VOICE or SEARCH , depending on your remote.

Tap the button to see on-screen tips about searching. Repeat to see a

Hint:

different set of tips.

2. While holding down the button, say the name of a movie, TV program, actor, director, or genre (including the special genres, “free” and “4K”). Or say, for example, “What movie is this from ‘May the Force be with you’,” to search for a movie based on a popular quote.

Note:

The TV lists the results of your search across many streaming channels.

3. Press RIGHT to move the highlight into the list of search results.

4. Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the list of search results to highlight the item you want to view.

In Canada, voice searches are currently limited to English.

Searching from the Roku mobile app

Use the free Roku mobile app on your compatible smartphone or tablet to make searching even faster. Use your mobile device’s keypad to type more quickly and easily than with the on-screen keyboard on your TV. Or, search by touching the Voice Search icon and saying the name of the movie, TV program, actor, director, genre, streaming channel, or game.

When you use the Roku mobile app to search, search results are shown on your mobile device instead of on the TV screen. When you make a selection from the search results, the TV starts playing the selected program.

For more information, see Roku mobile app

Searching with Google Assistant

Use your Google Home, Google Pixel phone, or the Google Home mobile app to search for programs:

1. Link your Roku account to your Google account using the Google Home mobile app on your iOS or Android device.

2. Start your command with command with

“Hey Google, show me documentaries on Roku.”

•

“OK Google, show me comedies on Roku.”

Note:

You also can issue commands to control your Roku TV. And, if you have

“on Roku.”

enabled Fast TV Start on your TV, you can turn on your TV by saying,

Google, turn on Roku.”

“Hey Google”

Some examples:

“OK Google,”

and follow the

“OK

Searching with Amazon Alexa

Use your Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Show, or the Amazon Alexa mobile app to search for programs:

1. Link your Roku account to your Amazon account using the Amazon Alexa app on your iOS or Android device.

2. Start your command with Some examples:

“Alexa, turn up the volume on Roku.”

•

“Alexa, show me documentaries on Roku.”

Note:

You also can issue commands to control your Roku TV. And, if you have

enabled Fast TV Start on your TV, you can turn on your TV by saying,

turn on Roku.”

“Alexa,”

and follow the command with

“on Roku.”

“Alexa,

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 romance,” or simply, “Show me free programs.”

• Google Home, Google Pixel phone, or the Google Home mobile app—Say “OK Google, show me free programs on Roku,” or “Hey Google, show me free documentaries on Roku.”

• Amazon Alexa—Say “Alexa, show me free miniseries on Roku” or “Alexa, show me free dramas on Roku.”

I found a program. Now what?

Now that you’ve highlighted the program, movie, actor, game, or streaming channel you were looking for, press RIGHT.

If your search result was an actor, director, or other item that does not represent a single item of content, you’ll see another list to narrow down your search. Use the purple directional pad to find the program you want to watch.

• The streaming channel logo appears to the left of each result.

•

means that the content is available in high-definition.

If your search result was a game or a streaming channel, you will see detailed information, images, and available actions, such as a list of results and the cost, if any, of using the item or channel.

Some channels may require a paid subscription.

Note:

Recent Searches

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 actor, or another TV program in the same series.

Using the Roku Channel Store

Only in connected mode

Channels shortcut takes you to the Roku Channel Store, where you can add new subscription based and free streaming channels to your TV.

To make it easier to find what you want, the streaming channels in the Roku Channel Store are categorized by topic. Press UP and DOWN to highlight the category you want, and then press RIGHT to move the highlight into the grid of streaming channel tiles.

When you find a streaming channel you want to add or learn more about, highlight it and press OK to display more details.

• If the streaming channel you are adding is free, you can select Go to channel to start watching it immediately.

• If there is a one-time or recurring fee associated with using the streaming channel, you must agree to the terms and conditions, accept the fee, and—if you created one when you activated your Roku TV, enter your Roku PIN code to authorize the charges.

, either the Streaming Channels menu option or the Add

• If you already have a subscription to the channel—for example, you already subscribe to Netflix or you receive HBO through your cable TV provider—you must complete a different, simple authorization step to add the streaming channel.

You need only complete the authorization or activation step one time, when you initially add the streaming channel. After that, you just select the streaming channel tile from the Home screen to start watching. (Channel and content availability are subject to change. Charges may apply to your selection.)

New streaming channels are added continuously to the Roku Channel Store, so

Tip:

be sure to check back every now and then for new options.

Note:

use a PIN to make purchases on your Roku account, see Roku account PIN

If you don’t remember your PIN, or if you want to change whether you need to

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

Customizing your TV

There are several things you can do to personalize your TV.

Add TV inputs

As you use your TV, you might find that you need to add a TV input tile that you did not add during Guided Setup. To add a TV input:

1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV inputs . Notice that the list of inputs is divided into two sections: Inputs being used and Inputs not used .

2. Press UP or DOWN to highlight an input in the Inputs not used section of the list.

3. Press RIGHT to move the highlight to Set up input.

4. Press OK to add the input.

5. Press HOME to return to the Home screen. Notice that the input has been added to the top of the Home screen. If you want to move the input tile to a different position in the grid, see Rearrange tiles

Add streaming channels

You can add streaming channels by searching in the Roku Channel Store from any of the following locations:

• Streaming channels option

• Search (including Roku Voice Search)

• Add Channels shortcut

New streaming channels are added to the bottom of the Home screen. If you want to move the channel tile to a different position in the grid, see Rearrange 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 with the device. So don’t be surprised when you add a channel to your Roku TV and then see it the next day on your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku Premiere.

Rename inputs

Rather than trying to remember that 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 the connected device.

Note:

To rename an input, you can either:

Renaming an input also changes the icon associated with it.

• Highlight the input tile in the Home screen, and then press STAR  to display a list of options. From the list of options, select Rename input . Then select a new name and icon.

• From the Home screen, navigate to Settings > TV inputs . On the TV inputs screen, select the input you want to rename, select Rename , and then select a new name and icon from the provided list.

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.

Press HOME to return to the Home screen. The new name and icon are now in effect.

Remove unwanted tiles

It’s easy to remove unused 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 Roku Channel Store, you can remove them from your Home screen.

Note:

You also can remove the Live TV tile if you never use the TV tuner. But be

aware that removing the Live TV tile also deletes the channel list. You’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

• To remove any tile, highlight the input tile in the Home screen, and then press

STAR  to display a list of options. From the list of options, select Remove input . In the screen that follows, confirm you want to remove the input.

• Alternatively, to remove a TV input tile from the Home screen, navigate to

Settings > TV inputs . On the TV inputs screen, select the input you want to remove, and then select Remove > Confirm . Then press HOME to return to

the Home screen.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Welcome

The new standard in Smart TVs

Get the most out of your new TV

Connections and setup

Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box

Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable

Connecting external equipment with an HDMI® cable

Connecting headphones or analog soundbar

Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbar

Preparing for Internet connectivity

AC power

Roku remote batteries

Roku TV remote

Panel buttons

Single button

Three buttons

Game-pad style joystick

Four buttons

Five buttons (with mute)

Five buttons (without mute)

Seven buttons

Guided Setup

Starting Guided Setup

Completing Guided Setup

Network connection

Other options

Activation

Why do I need a Roku account?

Connect your devices

The Home screen

Personalize your Home screen

Benefits of connecting

Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential!

Make any night a movie night

Get in the groove

Explore your passions

Enjoy FREE trials of popular channels

Take advantage of awesome features

What is streaming?

What if I didn’t connect my TV?

Setting up live TV

Why do I have to set up the TV tuner?

How do I set up the TV tuner?

Why does the TV need my time zone?

Using your TV

Status indicator

Standby mode energy savings

Watching live TV channels

Changing channels

Favorite Channels

Mark your favorite channels

Surf only your favorite channels

Surf all channels again

Remove a channel from your favorites

Viewing program information

Adjusting settings while watching a program

Pausing live TV

Requirements

Enabling Live TV Pause

Using Live TV Pause

Notes about Live TV Pause

Switching TV inputs

Auto-detecting devices

Adjusting audio/video settings

Using Roku Voice commands

Using Roku Voice remotes (select models only)

Re-pairing your Roku Voice remote

Checking the Roku Voice remote battery level

Playing content from USB storage devices

Auto player launch

Playing content from local network media servers

Setting up a payment method

Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room

About using your TV on a restricted public network

Getting your Roku TV on line on a restricted public network

Using Apple AirPlay and the Apple Home app