Roku TCL 4 User Manual
TCL 4-Series
Illustrations in this guide are provided
for reference only and may differ from
actual product appearance.
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Product name: TCL TCL Roku TV™
Document name: TCL TCL Roku TV™ User Guide
Document revision: 8.1.1 – U.S and Canada, English
Publication date: 16 May, 2018
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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 .................................................................................................................... 5!
Before initial setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 5!
Protect against power surges ............................................................................................................................... 5!
Safety information ...................................................................................................................................................... 5!
Avoid audio interference ......................................................................................................................................... 5!
Avoid direct light ......................................................................................................................................................... 6!
Set up your new TV ....................................................................................................................................................... 6!
What’s in the box ......................................................................................................................................................... 6!
To mount on a wall ..................................................................................................................................................... 6!
To use the stand .......................................................................................................................................................... 7!
Connections and setup .................................................................................................................... 9!
Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box ................................................................................................. 9!
Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable ..................................................... 10!
Connecting external equipment with an HDMI® cable ................................................................................. 10!
Connecting headphones or analog sound bar to the TV ............................................................................. 11!
Connecting an AV receiver or digital sound bar .............................................................................................. 11!
Preparing for Internet connectivity ........................................................................................................................ 12!
AC power ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13!
Roku remote batteries .................................................................................................................................................. 13!
TCL Roku TV remote ..................................................................................................................................................... 13!
Panel buttons .................................................................................................................................................................... 18!
Single button ................................................................................................................................................................ 18!
Three buttons ............................................................................................................................................................... 19!
Game-pad style joystick .......................................................................................................................................... 19!
Four buttons ................................................................................................................................................................. 19!
Five buttons (with mute) ...................................................................................................................................... 20!
Five buttons (without mute) .............................................................................................................................. 20!
Seven buttons .............................................................................................................................................................. 21!
Guided Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 22!
Starting Guided Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 22!
Completing Guided Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 23!
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Network connection ................................................................................................................................................. 25!
Activation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30!
Connect your devices .............................................................................................................................................. 31!
Home screen .................................................................................................................................................................... 34!
Personalize your Home screen .......................................................................................................................... 36!
Benefits of connecting ................................................................................................................... 37!
Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential! .............................................................................................. 37!
What is streaming? ....................................................................................................................................................... 39!
What if I didn’t connect my TV? ............................................................................................................................ 40!
Setting up Antenna TV ................................................................................................................... 41!
How do I set up the TV tuner? ............................................................................................................................... 42!
Using your TV .................................................................................................................................... 46!
Status indicator .............................................................................................................................................................. 46!
Standby mode energy savings ............................................................................................................................... 47!
Opting in to Smart TV experience (U.S. only) ................................................................................................ 47!
Disable Smart TV experience ............................................................................................................................. 48!
Disable Auto Notifications ................................................................................................................................... 48!
Watching Antenna TV channels ............................................................................................................................ 49!
Changing channels ................................................................................................................................................... 49!
Favorite Channels in non-connected mode ................................................................................................ 50!
Smart Guide (U.S. only) .......................................................................................................................................... 52!
Viewing program information ............................................................................................................................ 54!
Adjusting settings while watching a show .................................................................................................. 56!
Pausing Live TV ............................................................................................................................................................. 56!
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................. 56!
Enabling Live TV Pause .......................................................................................................................................... 57!
Using Live TV Pause ................................................................................................................................................ 57!
Notes about Live TV Pause ................................................................................................................................. 59!
More Ways to Watch (U.S. only) ........................................................................................................................... 59!
Using More Ways to Watch ................................................................................................................................ 60!
Getting the most from More Ways to Watch ............................................................................................ 63!
Switching TV inputs ..................................................................................................................................................... 63!
Auto-detecting devices ......................................................................................................................................... 63!
Adjusting audio/video settings ......................................................................................................................... 63!
Playing content from USB storage devices ..................................................................................................... 64!
Auto player launch ................................................................................................................................................... 64!
Playing content from local network media servers ..................................................................................... 65!
Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room ............................................................................................................. 65!
About using your TV on a restricted public network ............................................................................. 65!
Getting your TCL Roku TV on line on a restricted public network ................................................. 66!
Roku voice remotes (select models only) ........................................................................................................ 68!
Re-pairing your Roku voice remote ................................................................................................................ 68!
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Checking the Roku voice remote battery level ......................................................................................... 69!
Finding your Roku Enhanced Voice Remote ............................................................................................. 69!
Changing and previewing the Enhanced Voice Remote finder sound .......................................... 70!
Adjusting TV settings ...................................................................................................................... 71!
Settings menu ................................................................................................................................................................... 71!
Options menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 72!
Options menu settings ............................................................................................................................................ 73!
Accessibility (U.S. only) ............................................................................................................................................... 75!
Accessibility menu settings .................................................................................................................................. 75!
Video description through Secondary Audio Program (SAP) ........................................................... 77!
Advanced audio settings – DTS TruSurround (select models only) ................................................... 78!
Advanced audio settings menu options – DTS TruSurround ............................................................. 78!
Advanced audio settings – Sonic Emotion Premium (select models only) ..................................... 79!
Advanced audio settings menu options – Sonic Emotion Premium .............................................. 80!
Sonic Emotion settings .......................................................................................................................................... 80!
Advanced picture settings ......................................................................................................................................... 81!
Advanced picture settings menu options ...................................................................................................... 81!
Expert Picture Settings (4K models only) ........................................................................................................ 84!
Changing privacy settings ........................................................................................................................................ 84!
Advertising .................................................................................................................................................................. 84!
Microphone .................................................................................................................................................................. 85!
My Feed ................................................................................................................................................. 87!
Movies Coming Soon ................................................................................................................................................... 87!
Movies, TV shows, and people ............................................................................................................................... 87!
Searching for something to watch .......................................................................................... 89!
How do I search? ........................................................................................................................................................... 89!
Keyboard search using the remote ................................................................................................................. 90!
Voice Search from a Roku voice remote ...................................................................................................... 90!
Searching from the Roku mobile app .............................................................................................................. 91!
I found a show, now what? ......................................................................................................................................... 91!
Follow on Roku .............................................................................................................................................................. 93!
Recent Searches ............................................................................................................................................................ 93!
Using the Roku Channel Store .................................................................................................. 94!
Customizing your TV ..................................................................................................................... 96!
Add TV inputs ................................................................................................................................................................. 96!
Add streaming channels ............................................................................................................................................ 96!
Rename inputs ................................................................................................................................................................ 97!
Remove unwanted tiles .............................................................................................................................................. 98!
Rearrange tiles ................................................................................................................................................................ 99!
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Change themes ............................................................................................................................................................ 100!
Edit Antenna TV channel lineup .......................................................................................................................... 100!
Change menu volume ................................................................................................................................................. 101!
Configure power settings ........................................................................................................................................ 102!
Power on settings ................................................................................................................................................... 102!
Auto power savings ............................................................................................................................................... 102!
Standby LED On/Off ............................................................................................................................................. 103!
Fast TV start .............................................................................................................................................................. 103!
Configure accessibility (U.S. only) ....................................................................................................................... 103!
Captions mode ........................................................................................................................................................ 104!
Captions preferred language ............................................................................................................................ 104!
Captions style ............................................................................................................................................................ 105!
Audio Guide settings ............................................................................................................................................ 106!
Changing caption settings (Canada only) ....................................................................................................... 107!
Configuring parental controls ............................................................................................................................... 109!
Creating a parental control PIN ....................................................................................................................... 109!
Blocking Movie Store, TV Store, and News (U.S. only) ......................................................................... 110!
Blocking Broadcast TV shows ........................................................................................................................... 110!
What happens when a TV show is blocked? .............................................................................................. 116!
Changing the parental control PIN .................................................................................................................. 117!
Resetting parental controls ................................................................................................................................. 118!
More settings ..................................................................................................................................... 119!
Changing network settings ...................................................................................................................................... 119!
Changing ZIP Code ..................................................................................................................................................... 120!
Changing time settings ............................................................................................................................................. 120!
Scanning for Antenna TV channels again ......................................................................................................... 121!
Setting the HDMI® mode (4K models only) ..................................................................................................... 122!
Adjusting external device connections ............................................................................................................. 123!
Using the TV in a home theater ............................................................................................................................ 124!
Turning off the speakers ...................................................................................................................................... 124!
Setting up a digital audio connection ........................................................................................................... 125!
Controlling other devices through CEC ....................................................................................................... 126!
Restarting the TV ......................................................................................................................................................... 128!
Resetting the TV ........................................................................................................................................................... 128!
Reset audio/video settings ................................................................................................................................. 129!
Factory reset everything ..................................................................................................................................... 129!
What if I can’t access the Factory Reset option? ................................................................................... 129!
Network connection reset .................................................................................................................................. 130!
Changing your Roku Channel Store PIN preference ................................................................................... 131!
Getting system updates ............................................................................................................................................. 131!
Checking for updates on a connected TV .................................................................................................. 132!
Getting updates on a non-connected TV .................................................................................................... 133!
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Other devices .................................................................................................................................... 135!
Screen Mirroring your phone or tablet .............................................................................................................. 135!
Getting and using the Roku mobile app ........................................................................................................... 136!
Private Listening on the Roku mobile app .................................................................................................. 136!
Using a universal remote .......................................................................................................................................... 137!
FAQ ........................................................................................................................................................ 138!
Other information ........................................................................................................................... 139!
Battery Caution and Disposal Information ...................................................................................................... 139!
Electronics Recycling Information For Consumers ..................................................................................... 139!
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 139!
Television Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 140!
Notices .............................................................................................................................................................................. 140!
TTE Technology, Inc. (“TTE”) Limited Warranty .................................................................................... 140!
Important information
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and
user accessible parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING
: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. This product
should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on or
near the product.
WARNING
: The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to the base or mounted to the wall. Be sure to follow the
base or wall mounting instructions provided in the User’s Guide to ensure your safety.
WARNING
: Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, and so forth.
Proper operating voltage
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
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Cable TV installer notice of proper grounding
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Installation location
Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat surface. Don’t place the TV on soft
carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked, resulting in
reduced lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches
from the top and side of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.
Also, make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally
tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off the stand. This could cause personal injury and/or damage to the TV. Refer to
the Important Safety Instructions on the following pages.
Low power standby mode
The Power button (indicated by the power symbol) on this TV and its remote control puts the TV into a very low
power standby mode but does not completely turn the power off. To completely shut the power off, you must
disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. The main plug/appliance coupler is used as a disconnect device.
Therefore, you should be sure that the TV is installed in a manner to enable the power cord to be disconnected when
necessary.
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Product Registration
Please register your purchase on-line at www.TCLUSA.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be
necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No.
____________________________________________
Serial No.
_____________________________________________
Purchase Date
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Dealer/Address/Phone
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Important safety instructions
1.
Read instructions
. Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product.
2.
Retain instructions
. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
3.
Heed warnings
. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
4.
Follow instructions
. Follow all operating and use instructions.
5.
Water and moisture
. Do not use this product near water.
6.
Cleaning
. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.
Ventilation
. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.
Heat
. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Grounding or polarization
. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.
Power cord protection. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where it exits from the product.
11.
Accessories
. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.
Stand/cart
. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13.
Power
. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14.
Servicing
. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-2011
(Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1)
provides information with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See
following example:
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Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TCL 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 like Netflix or free
channels like YouTube, Crackle, CNET and literally thousands more.
Important:
Your TV receives automatic updates from time to time, enabling new
content and features. This edition of the User Guide describes TCL Roku TV version
8.0. To determine the current version of your TCL Roku TV, go to
Settings > System >
About
after you complete Guided Setup.
The new standard in Smart TVs
Welcome to TV like you’ve most 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.
Note:
A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel
content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country.
Get the most out of your new TV
Follow these simple steps to get the most out of your new TV.
1. Connect to the Internet
• It’s simple, 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,
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paid subscription services like Netflix and Spotify, and convenient ways to
rent or buy a favorite film or show with, for example, Google Play.
2. Pick your favorite streaming channels
• Find the entertainment you love. From the latest blockbuster movies to
your favorite TV shows, 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 TCL Roku TV has
your sweet spot. A paid subscription or other payments may be required for
some channels.
3. Find Antenna TV shows in the Smart Guide
•
Only in the United States
, use the Smart Guide to see not only what’s on TV
right now, but what was on up to a week ago, and what will be on in the
coming two weeks. And for many over-the-air programs, if you start
watching the program after it is already in progress, or you see something
you missed in the Smart Guide, you can use More Ways to Watch to find
streaming channels where you can see the show from the beginning, find
other episodes, or entire seasons of the show, if applicable.
4. Use Roku’s Smart TV experience to discover More Ways to Watch on other inputs
•
Only in the United
States, When watching programs from a cable box, Blu-
ray player, or other source connected to the HDMI
®
or AV inputs, keep an
eye out for a notification of streaming channels that offer the program
you’re currently watching and, if applicable, other episodes, the entire
series, or other programs with similar themes.
5. 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.
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6. Search for your favorite movie, TV show, actor, or director
• Once you’re connected to the internet, you can easily search across top
streaming channels and Antenna TV channels. Search by movie or TV show
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,
only in
the United States
, speak words or phrases in a conversational tone using
Voice Search. Some channels and content require payment.
7. Pause live TV
• Pause, resume, fast forward, and rewind TV shows. Simply connect your
own USB drive with 16GB or bigger capacity to the TV and pause live TV for
up to 90 minutes.
Note:
Live TV Pause is available on digital TV shows received on the
Antenna TV input, and only when the TV is linked to a valid Roku account.
8. Control your TV with voice commands
•
Only in the United States
, use your Roku Voice Remote (select models),
Enhanced Voice Remote (select models), or the free Roku mobile app to
control your TCL 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, change Antenna TV channels, or
open the Smart Guide.
9. 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,
such as Netflix and YouTube, you can send movies, shows, sport highlights,
and more directly to your TV.
10. Follow movies coming soon
• Use My Feed to choose from and follow a list of upcoming movies, and then
watch for alerts each time one of your followed movies becomes available
or changes price.
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11. 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
®
and Android™ mobile
devices
*
. Browse channels, view My Feed, listen to audio from Antenna TV
and streaming channels. Search more easily using a your mobile device’s
keyboard and,
only in the United States
, Voice Search.
• Mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV. Share videos,
photos, web pages, and more from compatible devices.
12. Connect your TCL Roku TV to networks found in hotels and college dorms
• You can temporarily link the TV to your smartphone or table to agree to
any terms, enter codes, or provide required information before you can get
Internet access.
Note:
Using your TCL 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
TCL Roku TV remote to initiate the connection process. Streaming content
might be limited due to your geographic location or because of restrictions
imposed by the network host.
Go to support.roku.com for device compatibility information.
Let’s get started.
*
IOS® is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
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Connections and setup
Before initial setup
Protect against power surges
• Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet
or power strip.
• NEVER plug your TCL Roku TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall
switch.
• Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the
Important Safety Instructions.
Safety information
• Prevent TV from overheating by placing in an area with good ventilation.
• Do not block ventilation holes on the TV. Position the TV so air can circulate
freely on all sides.
• Do not stack objects on the TV.
• If you place the TV on a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier to the TV, place it on the top shelf
so the heated air will not overheat the TV.
Avoid audio interference
• Position cables properly; insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• Route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of straight down
the middle.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables.
• Keep twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.
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Avoid direct light
Do not place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen.
Use soft or indirect lighting.
Set up your new TV
Open the box and remove the TV and other items. Be careful, the TV is heavy! We
strongly recommend that two people unbox the TV.
Be sure to check all the foam packaging as the stands from some TV’s are stored in
the foam for protection.
What’s in the box
To mount on a wall
If you are mounting your TCL Roku TV to the wall, do not attach the TV base stand or
TV stand column.
To mount your TV to the wall, purchase the one of the following VESA wall mounts:
•
43" model
VESA 100 x 100, M6 x 12mm screws
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•
49" model
VESA 200 x 200, M6 x 12mm screws
•
50" model
VESA 200 x 200, M6 x 12mm screws
•
55" model
VESA 200 x 200, M6 x 12mm screws
•
65" model
VESA 400 x 200, M6 x 12mm screws
The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes.
For example, 100 x 200 indicates that the mounting holes are spaced 100mm
horizontally and 200mm vertically.
Follow the directions supplied with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall.
Caution
: Your wall mount must be able to bear a minimum of five times the TVs net
weight to avoid damage.
Note
:
The wall mount bracket and the screws are not included
To use the stand
Your TCL Roku TV comes without the stands attached so that you can choose to use
the stands or mount your TV to a wall using a wall mount (sold separately). If you
want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the stand legs.
A
– Place the TV face down on a soft, cushioned surface on a table. The bag the TV
was packed in makes a good cushion. Position the TV so that the stand, when
attached, will hang over the edge of the table.
B – Take out the two plastic covers from the stand holes at the bottom of the TV.
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C
– Put the column of the stands into the TV, align the stands with the screw holes
located on the TV.
D
– Secure the stands to the TV with four (4) screws.
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Connections and setup
Refer to your TV’s Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation to for model-
specific information about attaching the base or a wall mount and making
connections to AC power and to your other audio/video devices. The following
information applies to all TCL 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.
Tip:
If you are using an antenna with a 300 ohm twin-lead cable, you need to use a
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.
Tip:
If you receive your TV stations through a set top box from a cable or satellite TV
provider, connect it to the TV using the best connection method available. From most
to least desirable:
• HDMI
®
input – Digital HD and SD video
• AV input – analog SD video
• Antenna input – analog SD video using NTSC
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Connecting external equipment with a composite
AV video cable
If the best connection available on your device is AV or composite video output,
connect it to the TV using a composite AV cable (not provided). Composite AV
cables typically have three RCA-type plugs on each end, color coded as follows:
• Yellow – Video
• Red – Audio, right channel
• White or black – Audio, left channel
Connect each plug to the corresponding connector on the device and on the TV.
Note:
Select models have an AV Input that looks like a headphone jack. Use the
breakout cable (included) to adapt this input to the three RCA-type plugs on your
composite cable.
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
®
Cables.
Tip:
You might need to configure the device to send its signal through
its HDMI
®
connector.
The connector labeled HDMI IN (ARC) has the additional ability to use
the audio return channel to send digital audio to a receiver or sound
bar, as explained in Connecting an AV receiver or digital sound bar.
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Connecting headphones or analog sound bar to the
TV
You can connect headphones or an analog sound bar (not provided) to the TV’s
headphone jack.
Tip:
Inserting a plug in the headphone jack disables the sound from the TV’s built-in
speakers.
Warning:
Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, 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
sound bar to control the TV volume. To turn off the TV’s built-in
speakers, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > TV
speakers and change the setting.
Connecting an AV receiver or digital sound bar
You can enjoy Dolby Audio™ multichannel sound from your TV if you connect a digital
amplifier or sound bar (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
sound bar.
• HDMI
®
ARC – Connect an HDMI® cable (not provided) from the HDMI
(ARC) connector to the HDMI
®
input on your receiver or sound bar.
This connection uses the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature of the
HDMI
®
specification to output sound from the TV to a compatible
device. To use this feature, you must configure the TV to enable
HDMI
®
ARC, as explained in Enable HDMI® ARC.
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Preparing for Internet connectivity
If you want to watch streaming content and take advantage of the cool features of
your TCL 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 4K models have wired in addition to 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
supports both 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T Ethernet.
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AC power
Plug your TV into a power outlet. You can tell that the TV has power because the
status indicator lights up when the TV is off.
The topic Status indicator explains how the status indicator shows what is happening
with the TV.
Roku remote batteries
Open the back of your Roku remote and insert the included batteries, observing the
proper orientation as indicated in the battery compartment. Reattach the back cover.
TCL Roku TV remote
Use the following information to identify the buttons on your Roku remote.
Note:
Certain remote buttons and features vary by model. Your remote might not
have all buttons or features listed.
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•
If your remote has a microphone button just below the purple pad, then you
have a Roku Voice Remote.
•
If your remote has a headphone jack on its left edge, then you have a Roku
Enhanced Voice Remote.
The Roku voice remotes have additional capabilities as described in the following
table.
BUTTON
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
POWER
Turns TV on and off.
BACK
• Menu: Goes back to previous menu/screen.
• Home screen tile: Moves highlight back to the Home
screen option.
• Watching Antenna 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.
HOME
Immediately returns to the Home screen.
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BUTTON
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
PAD
• LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN moves the highlight in the
corresponding direction.
• OK selects the highlighted option.
While watching TV:
• UP/DOWN changes channel.
• LEFT displays the Smart Guide (connected mode) or
channel list (non-connected mode).
• LEFT/RIGHT
only on TVs operating in non-
connected mode
,
while in 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.
or
VOICE SEARCH
and
VOICE COMMANDS
Only in the United States on select models with Roku
voice remotes
. Hold and say the name of a movie, TV
show, actor, or director to search across many
streaming and Antenna TV channels. Say a command to
start streaming, change a channel, and more. For more
information, go to:
go.roku.com/voicesearch
GAME MODE
Select models
. Displays a banner showing the current
Game mode 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.
Available only
for HDMI and AV inputs.
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BUTTON
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
INSTANT REPLAY
Select models
. Streaming programs that support this
feature and Antenna TV channels: if Live TV Pause is
enabled, jumps back a few seconds with each press and
resumes playing.
Broadcast TV: If Live TV Pause is disabled, jumps to
previous channel.
When using an on-screen keyboard: Backspaces in the
text you are entering.
Smart Guide: Returns to the current day and time.
SLEEP
Select models
. Displays a banner showing the remaining
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 regardless of
what you are watching.
MEDIA PLAYBACK
CONTROLS
Rewind, pause, play, and fast forward streaming content
and Antenna TV channels (if Live TV Pause is enabled).
Press REWIND or FAST FORWARD one, two, or three
times to control the speed of the operation.
REWIND and FAST FORWARD also jump backward and
forward one page at a time when viewing long lists, such
as when you are browsing Antenna TV shows in the
channel list or Smart Guide (U.S. only).
OPTIONS
Displays additional options when available. On-screen
hints let you know when this button is active.
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BUTTON
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
or
PRESET
CHANNEL
SHORTCUT
Dedicated buttons show the logo of a preset streaming
content provider. Dedicated content providers vary by
model and region. Pressing a button:
• Displays the streaming channel’s main page if you
have already added the channel to your Home
screen.
• Displays the streaming channel’s sign-up page if
you have not already added the channel.
VOLUME/MUTE
Located on the right edge of the remote.
Increases/decreases volume and mutes the TV sound.
Note:
If the TV is muted, pressing
VOLUME UP
unmutes.
Pressing
VOLUME DOWN
does not unmute the sound.
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Panel buttons
Your TV has a set of panel buttons that perform simple control functions. The TV
panel buttons are not a substitute for the remote, as they do not give you access to
all TV functions.
Depending on model, your TV model has one of several different panel button
designs. Choose the one that applies to your TV from the following list:
• Single button
• Three buttons
• Game-pad style joystick
• Four buttons
• Five buttons (with mute)
• Five buttons (without mute)
• Seven buttons
Single button
If your TV has this style of panel button, you can perform the following functions:
• Turn TV on: short press.
• Display the Input List: short press when TV is on.
• Select the next input in the Input List: short press while the TV is showing the Input
List.
• Dismiss the Input List without changing inputs: no press.
• Turn TV off: long press.
Short press = less than two seconds
Long press = more than two seconds
No press: = no press within two seconds
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Three buttons
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions:
• Turn TV on: middle button, short or long press.
• Volume up: right button when Input List is not active.
• Volume down: left button when Input List is not active.
• Display Input List: middle button, short press when TV is on.
• Highlight next input in the Input List: right button when Input List is active.
• Highlight previous input in the Input List: left button when Input List is active.
• Select highlighted item in the Input List: middle button, short press, or no press.
• Turn TV off: middle button, long press.
Short press = less than two seconds
Long press = more than two seconds
No press: = no press within four seconds
Game-pad style joystick
If your TV has this style of panel button, you can perform the following
functions:
• Press in: Toggle between power ON and Standby.
• Press up or down: Increase/decrease the volume.
• Press left or right: Switch inputs. Each press moves the highlight up or down one
item. Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item.
Four buttons
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions:
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
• Input: Selects among TV inputs. Each press moves down one item. Pausing for a
few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
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Five buttons (with mute)
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions.
Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the
panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout.
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
• Input: Selects among TV inputs. Each press moves down one item. Pausing for a
few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
• Mute: Mutes and unmutes the sound.
Five buttons (without mute)
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions.
Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the
panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout.
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
• Input +: Selects the next TV input. Each press moves down one item. Pausing
for a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Input -: Selects the previous TV input. Each press moves up one item. Pausing
for a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
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