TCL Roku S4610R, User Manual

Page 1: ...TCL Roku TV User Guide English Illustrations in this guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance Product design and specification may be changed without notice ...

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Page 3: ... 20 Benefits of connecting 21 Connecting brings out the full potential of your TCL Roku TV 21 What is streaming 22 But what if I didn t connect my TCL Roku TV 23 Setting up Antenna TV 24 Why do I have to set up the TV tuner 24 How do I set up the TV tuner 24 Using your TCL Roku TV 28 TCL Roku TV status light 28 TCL Roku TV joystick 28 Standby mode energy savings 29 TCL Roku TV Remote control 29 Ge...

Page 4: ...settings 46 Configure parental controls 47 More settings 53 Changing network settings 53 Changing caption settings 54 Changing time settings 55 Scanning for broadcast TV channels again 56 Using the TCL Roku TV in a home theater 56 Restarting the TCL Roku TV 59 Resetting the TCL Roku TV 59 Getting system updates 60 Other devices 62 Getting and using the Roku mobile app 62 Using a universal remote 6...

Page 5: ...al 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 t...

Page 6: ...as 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 Accesso...

Page 7: ...he 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...

Page 8: ...purchase one of the following VESA wall mounts 32 models VESA 100 x 200 M4x12 screws 40 models VESA 100 x 200 M6 x 10 screws 48 models VESA 200 x 200 M6x10 screws 55 models VESA 200 x 200 M6x 15 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...

Page 9: ...e stand 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 base stand 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 Secure the base stand to the TV stand column using the metal...

Page 10: ...4 C Align the base stand with the screw holes located on the TV stand column D Secure stand column to the TV with four screws as shown ...

Page 11: ...5 E Secure the 100N supports to the TV using one screw in each support Note Not needed for 55 models ...

Page 12: ...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 Connecting a component with a composite A...

Page 13: ...Tip You might need to configure your component to use its HDMI connector as an output The connector labeled HDMI 3 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 headphones or analog sound bar on page 7 Connecting headphones or analog sound bar You can connect headphones or an analog sound bar to the hea...

Page 14: ...ust configure the TV to enable HDMI ARC as explained in Enabling HDMI ARC on page 58 Preparing your TCL Roku TV for Internet connectivity If you want to connect your TV to the Internet to watch streaming content you must connect using a wireless modem router or a wireless access point The TV connects through a built in wireless LAN adapter The TV does not support a wired connection or the use of a...

Page 15: ...ck of your TCL Roku TV remote control and insert the two AAA batteries observing the proper orientation Reattach the back cover TCL Roku TV Remote control on page 29 explains how to use the remote control in each of the TV s operating modes ...

Page 16: ...side the United States including US Territories Void where prohibited Get the most out of your new TCL Roku TV Follow these simple steps to get the most out of your new TCL Roku 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 wireless network and a credit card There are hundreds of free streaming channels subscriptions services like ...

Page 17: ...Search results are organized by price so you can always see the best priced option 5 Send your personal media to the big screen Send personal photos videos and music from your smartphone or tablet to the TCL Roku TV screen in just a few taps Plus with Netflix and YouTube apps send movies shows sport highlights and more directly to your TCL Roku TV 6 Take charge with a smartphone or tablet Control ...

Page 18: ...n your TCL Roku TV If you need to run Guided Setup again you ll have to perform a factory reset as explained in Factory reset everything on page 60 Starting Guided Setup To start Guided Setup press the red POWER button on the remote control to turn on your TCL Roku TV When you first turn on your TCL Roku TV it will take a few seconds to get itself ready You ll notice the following things happening...

Page 19: ...ss to all features of the TV Note Store mode configures the TV for retail display and is not recommended for any other use In store mode some features of the TV are missing or limited To switch from one mode to the other you have to perform a factory reset as explained in Factory reset everything on page 60 and then repeat Guided Setup After you select Set up for home use the TV scans for the wire...

Page 20: ...on connected TV Home screen on page 20 to get started using your non connected TV Scan again Scan again to see all networks This option depends on the number of wireless networks within range o Scan again appears if the list already shows all available wireless networks within range If you don t see your wireless network name in the list you might need to adjust the location of your wireless route...

Page 21: ... protected an on screen keyboard appears Use the keyboard to enter the network password 5 After you submit your network password the TV displays progress messages as it connects to your wireless network your local network and the Internet 6 As soon as the TV is able to connect to the Internet it downloads and installs its first software update and then restarts Tip Your TCL Roku TV automatically c...

Page 22: ...r available outside the United States including US Territories After you log in or create your Roku account the TV gets an acknowledgement and adds your preexisting streaming channels if any to your TCL Roku TV This process is automatic and takes a few moments a little longer if you already have a lot of streaming channels to add Tip Streaming channels from all Roku devices associated with your ac...

Page 23: ...17 After it adds your selected streaming channels the TV helps you set up the devices that you re connecting to it such as a cable box Blu ray player or game console 8 Press OK or RIGHT to proceed ...

Page 24: ...ected to the Internet To ensure you have a great TCL Roku TV experience we ll show you an introductory video filled with some great hints and tips If you re not interested press on the remote control to exit the video and go to the Roku Home screen When you finish Guided Setup and whenever you press on the remote control the Home screen greets you From here you can explore everything your TCL Roku...

Page 25: ...ou decided to connect your TCL Roku TV to the Internet Personalize your Home screen You can do a lot to personalize your Home screen and make it just right for you and your family Add streaming channels by using the Streaming Channels menu option to browse the Roku Channel Store Remove a tile by highlighting it and pressing Reposition a tile by highlighting it and pressing Rename a TV input tile b...

Page 26: ...to personalize your Home screen and make it just right for you and your family Remove a tile by highlighting it and pressing Reposition a tile by highlighting it and pressing Rename a tile by highlighting it and pressing Add streaming channels by browsing the Roku Channel Store after connecting the TV to the Internet to add the Streaming Channels option to the menu ...

Page 27: ... Spotify and DailyBurn Credit card registration and other restrictions may apply See the channel provider websites for further details Rule the water cooler Binge on the most buzzworthy shows on streaming channels like FOXNOW HBO GO Hulu Plus and Netflix Live stream your sports team with the biggest selection of streaming sports packages out there including NFL Now MLB TV NBA League Pass Broadband...

Page 28: ...on Instant Video Redbox Instant and VUDU let you purchase or rent the latest movie releases or popular TV series Some channels such as Netflix or Hulu Plus charge a monthly subscription fee and others are free if you subscribe to a companion service through your cable or satellite provider For example HBO subscribers with participating TV providers can add the HBO Go channel and watch it for free ...

Page 29: ... the right of the Home screen offering a Connect Now option Simply highlight and select the Connect Now option to get started Use the Connect and activate now option in the Settings menu From the Home menu select Settings then Network and then Connect and activate now If you want to start over from the beginning use the Settings menu to do a Factory reset and then go through Guided Setup again Thi...

Page 30: ...ite service If you don t need the TV tuner you can bypass setting it up and instead remove it from the Home screen as explained in Remove unwanted tiles on page 45 The TCL Roku TV scans the signals on its antenna input for channels with a good signal and adds those to the channel list skipping dead channels and channels with a very weak signal The TCL Roku TV will however let you add channels with...

Page 31: ...n the Home screen select the Antenna TV tile 3 Read the simple on screen instructions and select Start setup 4 If prompted select your time zone You ll only need to do this if the TV can t figure out your time zone from your Internet connection 5 When prompted select whether to add analog channels 3 and 4 to enable you to connect older set top boxes VCRs or game consoles ...

Page 32: ...directly to your TCL Roku TV unscrambled NTSC ATSC and QAM channels if you re interested in the details In many cases your cable provider probably requires you to use their set top box and connect it to a different input and then use the set top box to tune your cable stations In that case you can skip scanning for cable channels 7 When the channel scans finish the TV shows the number of channels ...

Page 33: ...or channels Your antenna reception and picture quality depend on the position of your antenna and on your location relative to the antennas of broadcasters in your area Now you re ready to watch broadcast TV While you re watching try the following Press UP or DOWN to change channels Press LEFT to display the channel list and then use UP and DOWN to select a channel to watch Or press REWIND or FAST...

Page 34: ...has power and is ready to use Starting up from off state Slow pulsing blink until startup completes TV is doing something On receiving update from USB Slow pulsing blink until update completes TV is doing something Remote control command received Dims on off once TV has received your command Powering down to standby mode Slow pulsing blink until the TV reaches standby TV is doing something TCL Rok...

Page 35: ...ity you selected in the Power on settings as described in Power on settings on page 46 After the TV goes into the low power standby mode it takes a bit longer to start up TCL Roku TV Remote control TCL Roku TV IR remote control Getting around You ve already done a bit of navigating with the remote control when you completed the Guided Setup and when you set up Antenna TV This section explains how ...

Page 36: ...pper right corner of the screen is not dimmed The menu you see varies depending on what you are doing with the TV Also in most cases pressing while video is playing displays an Options menu over part of the screen where you can adjust various picture and sound settings UP Moves the highlight up one item DOWN Moves the highlight down one item LEFT Moves the highlight left if possible if a hint appe...

Page 37: ...sses cycle through 1x 2x and 3x forward speed When playing streaming audio jumps to the next track selection When any menu tile or channel in the channel list is highlighted jumps down one page When using a virtual keyboard jumps to the character at the bottom of the current column INSTANT REPLAY When playing streaming video that supports this feature jumps back a few seconds with each press and r...

Page 38: ... the streaming channel s sign up page if you have not already added the channel so that you can agree to any terms and fees for the service If the TV is in standby mode off turns the TV on and displays the corresponding streaming channel Watching broadcast TV channels To watch broadcast TV select the Antenna TV tile in the Home screen Your TCL Roku TV remembers the last channel you watched and sta...

Page 39: ... Program title Start time end time and graph of program length showing current position Content rating Video resolution 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Audio quality Mono Dolby Digital Stereo Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Audio features SAP MTS Closed captioning CC Current time Program description If the entire description does not fit press OK to expand the size of the banner and see t...

Page 40: ...en press LEFT and RIGHT to change the setting Adjusting TCL Roku TV settings on page 36 explains each of the settings in detail Playing content from USB storage devices Your TCL Roku TV has a USB port that can be used to play personal music video and photo files from a USB flash drive or hard disk If your TV is connected to the Internet your Home screen has the Roku Media Player tile If your TV ha...

Page 41: ... on your local network Media servers include personal computers running media server software such as Plex or Windows Media Player network file storage systems that have built in media server software and other devices that implement the specifications of the Digital Living Network Alliance Some servers do not fully implement the DLNA specification but are UPNP Universal Plug and Play compatible T...

Page 42: ...s If the lighting level in your TV room changes use this setting to help provide a better viewing experience set to darker for a darker room and brighter for a brighter room Choose among Normal and four other settings to make the overall picture brighter or darker So that you don t have to make this type of change for each TV input one at a time this setting increases or decreases the TV s general...

Page 43: ...o you can see more of the screen Even though the other settings are hidden you can move the highlight up or down to adjust the other settings Options menu settings TV brightness Affects the overall brightness of the picture This setting applies across the entire TV that is to all TV inputs and is identical to the TV brightness setting in the TV picture settings menu Picture mode Provides picture p...

Page 44: ...tting remains in effect on all inputs that provide captions SAP MTS Selects whether to play a secondary audio program or multichannel television sound and which choice to play This setting applies only to Antenna TV on digital channels Tip To dismiss the Options menu just wait a few seconds without pressing any buttons Or press again to dismiss the menu immediately Advanced picture settings The Ad...

Page 45: ...ture mode to its original values Backlight Adjusts the overall light intensity of the screen Brightness Adjusts the dark level of the black areas of the picture Contrast Adjusts the white level of the light areas of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of objects in the picture Color Adjusts the intensity of colors in the picture A setting of 0 removes all color and displays a ...

Page 46: ...can check which streaming channels are included in Roku Search by going to the Search screen clearing all previous searches to reveal the search instructions and then watching the channel tiles cycle at the bottom of the screen To search select Search on the Home menu The Search screen has a keyboard grid and initially displays instructions a set of icons representing search categories and a list ...

Page 47: ...ing RIGHT until you find a single viewable content item An HD logo means that the content is available in high definition The checked circle adjacent to the title indicates streaming channels you already have installed When you narrow down your search to a game or streaming channel you ll see detailed information images or screenshots and available actions such a list of streaming channels and the...

Page 48: ...ghlight it and press OK to display more details If the streaming channel you are adding is free you can start watching it immediately If there is a one time or recurring fee associated with using the streaming channel you must agree to the terms and conditions accept the fee and if you created one when you activated your TCL Roku TV enter your Roku PIN code to authorize the charges If you already ...

Page 49: ...screen But if you mostly watch one streaming channel you might want its tile to be the first one on your Home screen Rearranging tiles is easy 1 From the Home screen highlight one of the tiles you want to move 2 Press to display a list of options for the type of tile you selected 3 Select Move input The list of options disappears and the highlighted tile shows arrows indicating how it can be moved...

Page 50: ...OK to hide the channel Tip If you need to see or hear the highlighted channel wait a couple of seconds for the TV to start playing the channel s picture and sound Also note that if you ve enabled parental controls and the program on the current channel is blocked you won t see a picture or hear sound while editing the channel lineup Rename inputs Rather than trying to remember that your Blu ray pl...

Page 51: ...a list of options From the list of options select Remove input In the screen that follows confirm you want to remove the input Alternatively to remove a TV input tile from the Home screen navigate to Settings TV inputs On the TV inputs screen select the input you want to remove and then select Remove Confirm Then press to return to the Home screen Change themes Another way to customize your TCL Ro...

Page 52: ...s Power on settings Power on settings tell the TV what to do when you turn on the power To configure the power on settings from the Home screen menu navigate to Settings System Power Power on Highlight the power on location from the list and then press OK to select it Auto power off settings To help you save energy your TCL Roku TV can automatically turn itself off after a period of inactivity or ...

Page 53: ...isable parental controls you must enter your parental control PIN Tip Your parental control PIN has nothing to do with your Roku PIN You can make them the same if you want this is entirely your choice To create a new parental control PIN from the Home screen menu navigate to Settings Parental controls The screen displays a numeric keypad Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to enter a four digi...

Page 54: ...g your PIN All you need to do is clear Enable parental controls and all TV shows are unblocked When the kids return select Enable parental controls again and all of your parental control settings are restored in a single operation To enable parental control of TV shows 1 In the Home screen menu navigate to Settings Parental controls and then enter your PIN 2 In the Parental controls screen navigat...

Page 55: ...ent type in all higher rating levels Blocking based on US movie ratings Most movies in the US are rated by the Motion Picture Association of America or MPAA so the ratings are known as MPAA ratings TV broadcast signals carry movie rating data that enables parental controls to block shows that parents don t want others to see The ratings are G General audiences PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 ...

Page 56: ...wnloads a new Region Rating Table you ll have to experiment with its settings to understand how to use it Blocking unrated programs Some broadcast TV shows and movies are assigned a rating of Unrated Whether or not such programs contain content that is objectionable to you cannot be determined However you can choose to block such programs To block all unrated broadcasts 1 From the Home screen menu...

Page 57: ...Whenever this blocked message appears both the video and audio of the show are blocked as well as program data that would normally appear in the area at the bottom of the screen To watch the blocked program you need to know the PIN code defined when you enabled parental controls as explained in Creating a parental control PIN on page 47 1 Press OK to select Unblock and display a PIN pad 2 Use the ...

Page 58: ... PIN again just to make sure you correctly entered the PIN you want to use Resetting parental controls So now your kids have grown up and gone away to college and you no longer want to deal with blocked programs To erase all parental control settings 1 From the Home screen menu navigate to Settings Parental controls and then enter your PIN 2 In the Parental controls screen highlight Reset parental...

Page 59: ... for wireless networks The TV scans for the wireless networks within range and displays the first few it finds in order with the strongest signals first In addition to your own wireless signal the TV might pick up signals from your neighbors Now you can do one of the following o Select your network name Select the name of your network and then enter your wireless password if requested o Scan again...

Page 60: ...Options menu for certain TV inputs as explained in Options menu settings on page 37 Note that once enabled the captions mode remains set for all applicable inputs until you turn it off Tip Some streaming channels require you to enable captions through a setting within their channel even though you have turned on captions everywhere else Text style Choose from a list of fonts As you move the highli...

Page 61: ...n window shows through the window A value of 100 blocks all of the content behind the window As you move the highlight to each setting you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel Changing time settings You can change time settings to suit your preferences You can find the following settings by navigating from the Home screen menu to Settings Time Sleep timer Set a time delay after whic...

Page 62: ...de to use them Turning off TCL Roku TV speakers When you use your TCL Roku TV with a sound bar or an external amplifier and speakers you ll probably want to turn off the internal TV speakers To turn off the TV s built in speakers in the Home screen menu navigate to Settings Audio TV speakers and change the setting Tip The TV s internal speakers can be enabled and disabled automatically as needed b...

Page 63: ...m the amplifier to the Optical or SPDIF connector on the TV You also must o Select the appropriate setting under Settings Audio Digital audio out as explained in Changing the audio mode on page 56 Controlling other devices through CEC Consumer Electronics Control CEC enables your TCL Roku TV and other CEC compatible home entertainment components to control one other in various ways First the CEC c...

Page 64: ...gs Control other devices CEC and then highlight HDMI ARC Press OK to check the adjacent check box Enabling system audio control System audio control enables the TCL Roku TV remote control to change the volume and mute state of an amplifier or sound bar connected through HDMI and to display the external device s volume and mute status in the TV s on screen display The TV automatically turns off its...

Page 65: ...rting the TCL Roku TV You can restart the TV when necessary Restarting has the same effect as unplugging the TV power and then plugging it in again To restart the TV navigate to Settings System Power and then move right to System restart and then Restart Press OK to confirm restart While the TV restarts the screen goes dark for a few seconds and then displays the startup screen for a few more seco...

Page 66: ...nked with a Roku account it will automatically get updates from time to time You don t need to do anything But if you are aware that an update is available and you don t want to wait until the TV updates itself you can manually check for updates If your TV is not connected to the Internet you can still get updates by using a USB flash drive Checking for updates on a connected TCL Roku TV If you re...

Page 67: ...n the code and the web address and take this information back to your Internet connected computer 5 On the 12 digit code page enter the code your TV displayed and then click Next 6 On the 6 digit code page write down the 6 digit code that appears and then take it back to your TV 7 Using the TV remote control select Next to move to the next screen and then use the on screen keyboard to enter the 6 ...

Page 68: ... and searching for mobile app Note Capabilities may vary and not all functionality is available via the Roku mobile app for Microsoft Windows 8 8 1 devices Using a universal remote In many cases you can program your cable or satellite universal remote control to also control your TCL Roku TV You will need to have instructions for programming the remote control handy Check with your cable or satell...

Page 69: ...3 FAQ For the latest answers to Frequently Asked Questions visit Common Questions section of the TCL USA TV support website www tclusa tv support and the Support section of the Roku website www roku com ...

Page 70: ...lly dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation IMPORTANT Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water While cleaning...

Page 71: ...ely by TTE See How to get service How to get service Call 1 877 300 8837 for mainland 48 States or 1 877 800 1269 for AK HI and Puerto Rico Please have your original purchase receipt or proof of purchase bill of sale or receipted invoice the unit s date of purchase place of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information can be found on the back of your unit A representa...

Page 72: ... consequential damages Product Registration Please register your TCL 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 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYE...

Page 73: ...r express or implied including but not limited to warranties of merchantability of satisfactory quality fitness for a particular purpose of accuracy of quiet enjoyment and non infringement of third party rights TCL and Roku do not guarantee the accuracy validity timeliness legality or completeness of any content or service made available through the TCL Roku TV and does not warrant that the TCL Ro...

Page 74: ...Commercial Use Only Copying and Redistribution Prohibited No Rights Except as Expressly Granted The Software the Channel Store and the Mobile Apps are intended for personal non commercial use only You may not use them for any commercial or illegal purpose Copying or redistribution of the Software any Mobile App or of any Content delivered via the Software in the Television is strictly prohibited Y...

Page 75: ...HE TECHNOLOGY DESCRIBED IN THIS PARAGRAPH Access to Content Roku Accounts Additional Definitions Applicable to this Section Fee Based Programming means the specific Content available to end users of the Television who agree to pay the applicable fee to access the Content One Time Fee means a single one time charge payable for access to selected Fee Based Programming Private Channel means a Channel...

Page 76: ...respect to the Television and its operation including the operation of the Software incorporated in the Television is provided solely by TCL as set forth in the Important Product Information Guide and not by Roku Roku offers no warranty to You under this Agreement WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE TELEVISION THE MOBILE...

Page 77: ...l or resident of any such country or on any such list Roku Reserves the Right to Change Policies and Web Pages The policies and other content of the Roku web pages referred to in this Agreement may be changed by Roku from time to time in its sole discretion without notice to You Dispute Resolution by Binding Arbitration with Class Action Waiver and Choice of Law 1 You and Roku agree to be bound by...

Page 78: ...otified Roku prior to such modification Choice of Law This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California as if entered into by residents of California without giving effect to any conflict of laws principles that may provide the application of the law of another jurisdiction Miscellaneous This Agreement is the final complete and exclusive agreement between You on the one hand ...

Page 79: ...GY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices Changes to certain features settings and functionalities of this TV for example screen brightness or standby mode can increase or change the power consumption Depending on such changes the power consumption may exceed the limits required for ...