Roku TCL 8 User Manual
TCL 8-Series
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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: 25 Oct, 2019
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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 .................................................................................................................................................. 5
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 ................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box ......................................................................................................... 8
Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable .......................................................................... 9
Connecting external equipment with an HDMI® cable ............................................................................................. 9
Connecting headphones or analog sound bar to the TV ........................................................................................ 10
Connecting an AV receiver or digital sound bar ..................................................................................................... 10
Preparing for Internet connectivity ........................................................................................................................ 11
AC power ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Roku remote batteries ............................................................................................................................................ 12
TCL Roku TV remote ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Panel buttons .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Single button ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Three buttons ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Game-pad style joystick ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Four buttons ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Five buttons (with mute) .................................................................................................................................... 18
Five buttons (without mute) .............................................................................................................................. 18
Seven buttons ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Guided Setup ................................................................................................................................ 20
Starting Guided Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 20
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Completing Guided Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Network connection ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Activation ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Connect your devices ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Home screen ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
Personalize your Home screen ........................................................................................................................... 34
Benefits of connecting ................................................................................................................. 35
Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential! ...................................................................................................... 35
What is streaming? ................................................................................................................................................. 36
What if I didn’t connect my TV? ............................................................................................................................. 37
Setting up Antenna TV ................................................................................................................. 39
How do I set up the TV tuner? ................................................................................................................................ 40
Using your TV ............................................................................................................................... 44
Status indicator ....................................................................................................................................................... 44
Standby mode energy savings ................................................................................................................................ 45
Opting in to Smart TV experience (U.S. only) ......................................................................................................... 45
Disable Smart TV experience .............................................................................................................................. 46
Disable Auto Notifications .................................................................................................................................. 46
Watching Antenna TV channels .............................................................................................................................. 47
Changing channels .............................................................................................................................................. 47
Favorite Channels in non-connected mode ........................................................................................................ 48
Smart Guide (U.S. only) ...................................................................................................................................... 50
Viewing program information ............................................................................................................................ 52
Adjusting settings while watching a show .......................................................................................................... 54
Pausing Live TV ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................... 54
Enabling Live TV Pause ....................................................................................................................................... 55
Using Live TV Pause ............................................................................................................................................ 55
Notes about Live TV Pause ................................................................................................................................. 57
More Ways to Watch (U.S. only) ............................................................................................................................ 57
Using More Ways to Watch ................................................................................................................................ 58
Getting the most from More Ways to Watch ..................................................................................................... 61
Switching TV inputs ................................................................................................................................................. 61
Auto-detecting devices ....................................................................................................................................... 61
Adjusting audio/video settings ........................................................................................................................... 61
Playing content from USB storage devices ............................................................................................................. 61
Auto player launch ............................................................................................................................................. 62
Playing content from local network media servers ................................................................................................ 63
Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room .................................................................................................................. 63
About using your TV on a restricted public network .......................................................................................... 63
Getting your TCL Roku TV on line on a restricted public network ...................................................................... 64
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Roku voice remotes (select models only) ............................................................................................................... 66
Re-pairing your Roku voice remote .................................................................................................................... 66
Checking the Roku voice remote battery level ................................................................................................... 67
Finding your Roku Enhanced Voice Remote ....................................................................................................... 67
Changing and previewing the Enhanced Voice Remote finder sound ................................................................ 68
Adjusting TV settings .................................................................................................................... 69
Settings menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 69
Options menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Options menu settings ....................................................................................................................................... 71
Accessibility (U.S. only) ........................................................................................................................................... 73
Accessibility menu settings ................................................................................................................................. 73
Video description through Secondary Audio Program (SAP) .............................................................................. 74
Advanced audio settings – DTS TruSurround (select models only) ........................................................................ 75
Advanced audio settings menu options – DTS TruSurround .............................................................................. 75
Advanced audio settings – Sonic Emotion Premium (select models only) ............................................................. 76
Advanced audio settings menu options – Sonic Emotion Premium ................................................................... 77
Sonic Emotion settings ....................................................................................................................................... 77
Advanced picture settings ...................................................................................................................................... 78
Advanced picture settings menu options ........................................................................................................... 78
Expert Picture Settings (4K models only) ................................................................................................................ 80
Changing privacy settings ....................................................................................................................................... 81
Advertising .......................................................................................................................................................... 81
Microphone ........................................................................................................................................................ 82
My Feed ....................................................................................................................................... 84
Movies Coming Soon .............................................................................................................................................. 84
Movies, TV shows, and people ............................................................................................................................... 84
Searching for something to watch ............................................................................................... 86
How do I search? .................................................................................................................................................... 86
Keyboard search using the remote ..................................................................................................................... 87
Voice Search from a Roku voice remote ............................................................................................................. 87
Searching from the Roku mobile app ................................................................................................................. 88
I found a show, now what? ..................................................................................................................................... 88
Follow on Roku ....................................................................................................................................................... 90
Recent Searches ...................................................................................................................................................... 90
Using the Roku Channel Store ...................................................................................................... 91
Customizing your TV .................................................................................................................... 93
Add TV inputs .......................................................................................................................................................... 93
Add streaming channels ......................................................................................................................................... 93
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Rename inputs ........................................................................................................................................................ 94
Remove unwanted tiles .......................................................................................................................................... 95
Rearrange tiles ........................................................................................................................................................ 96
Change themes ....................................................................................................................................................... 97
Edit Antenna TV channel lineup .............................................................................................................................. 97
Change menu volume ............................................................................................................................................. 98
Configure power settings ........................................................................................................................................ 99
Power on settings ............................................................................................................................................... 99
Auto power savings ............................................................................................................................................ 99
Standby LED On/Off .......................................................................................................................................... 100
Fast TV start ...................................................................................................................................................... 100
Configure accessibility (U.S. only) ......................................................................................................................... 100
Captions mode .................................................................................................................................................. 100
Captions preferred language ............................................................................................................................ 101
Captions style ................................................................................................................................................... 101
Audio Guide settings ........................................................................................................................................ 102
Changing caption settings (Canada only) .............................................................................................................. 104
Configuring parental controls ............................................................................................................................... 106
Creating a parental control PIN ........................................................................................................................ 106
Blocking Movie Store, TV Store, and News (U.S. only) ..................................................................................... 107
Blocking Broadcast TV shows ........................................................................................................................... 107
What happens when a TV show is blocked? .................................................................................................... 113
Changing the parental control PIN ................................................................................................................... 114
Resetting parental controls .............................................................................................................................. 115
More settings ............................................................................................................................. 116
Changing network settings ................................................................................................................................... 116
Changing ZIP Code ................................................................................................................................................ 117
Changing time settings ......................................................................................................................................... 117
Scanning for Antenna TV channels again .............................................................................................................. 118
Setting the HDMI® mode (4K models only) ........................................................................................................... 119
Adjusting external device connections ................................................................................................................. 120
Using the TV in a home theater ............................................................................................................................ 121
Turning off the speakers ................................................................................................................................... 121
Setting up a digital audio connection ............................................................................................................... 122
Controlling other devices through CEC ............................................................................................................. 123
Restarting the TV .................................................................................................................................................. 125
Resetting the TV .................................................................................................................................................... 125
Reset audio/video settings ............................................................................................................................... 126
Factory reset everything ................................................................................................................................... 126
What if I can’t access the Factory Reset option? .............................................................................................. 126
Network connection reset ................................................................................................................................ 127
Changing your Roku Channel Store PIN preference ............................................................................................. 128
Getting system updates ........................................................................................................................................ 128
Checking for updates on a connected TV ......................................................................................................... 129
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Getting updates on a non-connected TV .......................................................................................................... 130
Other devices ............................................................................................................................. 132
Screen Mirroring your phone or tablet ................................................................................................................. 132
Getting and using the Roku mobile app ............................................................................................................... 133
Private Listening on the Roku mobile app ........................................................................................................ 133
Using a universal remote ...................................................................................................................................... 134
FAQ ............................................................................................................................................. 135
Other information ...................................................................................................................... 136
Battery Caution and Disposal Information ........................................................................................................... 136
Electronics Recycling Information For Consumers ............................................................................................... 136
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 136
Television Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 137
Notices .................................................................................................................................................................. 137
TTE Technology, Inc. (“TTE”) Limited Warranty ............................................................................................... 137
Important information
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.
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.
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.
Note: In situations where the power plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
accessible and operable.
Model No. ____________________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________________
Purchase Date ________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone __________________________________
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.
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 antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge 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, paid subscription services like
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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
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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.
11. Take charge with a smartphone or tablet
• Control your TV with the included remote or from your compatible smartphone or tablet
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with the free mobile app for iOS
and Android™ mobile devices*. Browse channels, view My
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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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.
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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.
Avoid direct light
Do not place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect
lighting.
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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:
• 65" model VESA 300 x 300, M6 x 15mm screws
• 75" model VESA 300 x 300, M6 x 15mm screws
The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example, 200 x
200 indicates that the mounting holes are spaced 200mm horizontally and 200mm vertically.
Follow the directions supplied with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall.
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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.
Remove plastic cover to access holes for TV stand.
B – Assemble TV stand using the provided screws (3 - 65Q825: M5X16mm and 3 - 75Q825 M4X16mm).
C – Put the column of the stand into the TV, align the stand with the screw holes located on the TV.
D – Re-attach the plastic cover.
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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
• 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
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.
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• HDMI
HDMI
(ARC) feature of the HDMI
use this feature, you must configure the TV to enable HDMI
ARC.
ARC – Connect an HDMI® cable (not provided) from the HDMI (ARC) connector to the
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input on your receiver or sound bar. This connection uses the Audio Return Channel
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specification to output sound from the TV to a compatible device. To
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ARC, as explained in Enable HDMI®
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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.
• If your remote has a microphone button just below the purple pad, then you have a Roku
Voice Remote.
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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.
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.
• 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.
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BUTTON
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
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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.
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.
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BUTTON
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
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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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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Seven buttons
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions. Note that the order
of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the panel button labels to determine your TV
model’s layout.
• Input: Selects among TV inputs. Each press moves down one item.
Pressing Channel + or Channel – moves the highlight up or down.
Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Channel +: Moves the highlighted item up in the current menu.
• Channel –: Moves the highlighted item down in the current menu.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
• Mute: Mutes and unmutes the sound.
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
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Guided Setup
With the preliminaries out of the way, it’s time to turn on your TV. As the TV starts for the first time, it
leads you through Guided Setup, which configures the TV before you start to use it.
During Guided Setup, you’ll:
• Answer a few questions
• Provide network connection information
• Get a software update
• Link your TV to your Roku account.
• Connect devices such as a DVD player, game console, or cable box.
Starting Guided Setup
To start Guided Setup, press the POWER button on the remote to turn on your TV.
Note: Guided Setup normally runs only once, the first time you turn on your TV. If you need to run Guided
Setup again, you’ll have to 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:
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.
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