Roku Player Important Product Information
WHAT’S IN THE BOX Roku player Remote control 2 x AAA batteries for remote A/V cable RCA Power adapter
GET TO KNOW YOUR ROKU A Front view B F C Back view D E
A Status light – Flashes slowly when the Roku player starts up. Glows when it’s on. Flashes once with each press of the remote control. B IR receiver – Receives signal from the included Roku remote. C A/V port – Connects your Roku player to a TV with the included A/V cable. Provides standard definition quality only. D HDMI port – Connects your Roku player to an HDTV with an HDMI cable (not included). E Power port – Connects your Roku player to a 120V AC power source with the included power adapter.
WHAT YOU NEED Roku player TV (HD or standard definition) OR A/V cable (included) Wireless router (any Wi-Fi) HDMI cable (sold separately) High-speed Internet connection (DSL or cable modem)
WHAT TO DO STEP 1 Ready for the step-by-step? We’ve only got four… CONNECT YOUR PLAYER Connect your Roku player to your TV in one of two ways: HIGH DEFINITION: If you have an HDTV and want the best picture quality, use an HDMI cable (not included) to make the connection depicted in the diagram below: đŏ Connect one end to the HDMI port on the back of your Roku player. đŏ Connect the other end to an open HDMI port on your TV.
WHAT TO DO STEP 1 (CONTINUED) STANDARD DEFINITION: If you have a standard-definition TV, do not have an HDMI cable or do not have a free HDMI port on your TV, use the included A/V cable to make the connection depicted in the diagram below: đŏ Connect one end to the composite video and analog audio ports on the back of your TV (look for Video IN, then match the Yellow/Red/White ports). đŏ Connect the other end to the back of your Roku player.
WHAT TO DO STEP 2 POWER UP KEY COMPONENTS In this step, we’ll make sure all systems are GO! First, power your Roku remote by inserting the included batteries: đŏ Turn the remote control over and locate the rectangular battery door on the rear of the unit. đŏ To remove the battery door, press the top of the door while simultaneously sliding it down. đŏ Insert the batteries into their slots, making sure to match the positive (+) and negative (-) signs.
WHAT TO DO STEP 2 (CONTINUED) Next, power on your Roku player by connecting it to a wall outlet using the included power adapter, like this: Finally, power on your TV and look for a Roku message to fill the screen. BLANK SCREEN? If your TV does not display a Roku screen, make sure your TV input matches the physical connection used to connect your Roku player. Press the Input button (also called Source) on your TV or TV remote to cycle through the various video inputs available until you see a Roku screen.
WHAT TO DO STEP 3 CONFIGURE YOUR NETWORK Step 3 establishes your network connection and brings out your inner geek. You can do it! WIRELESS: The Roku player will automatically detect wireless networks in your area, so you can grab that Roku remote and jump right into Guided Setup. At wireless set up, have your network name & password ready and do the following: đŏ Select your network from the list of available networks. đŏ Enter your network password, if you use one.
WHAT TO DO STEP 4 COMPLETE GUIDED SETUP It’s the final stretch and hooray—it’s a breeze! Continue following the on-screen instructions and you’ll: đŏ Get the latest software. đŏ Select the video output resolution. đŏ Link the Roku player to your Roku account on your computer. And setup is done...congratulations! Continue using that Roku remote, which you can learn more about on the following pages, to personalize your channel line-up, stream movies or play games. The fun part has just begun, we promise.
KNOW YOUR ROKU REMOTE The Roku remote should feel right at home in your hand. We designed it to be incredibly intuitive for watching TV and navigating on-screen menus.
KNOW YOUR ROKU REMOTE (CONTINUED) A B C D E F G H I J K
A [BACK] Return to previous screen B [HOME] Return to Roku home screen C [OK] Select an option from a menu D [UP] or [DOWN] Move up or down; [LEFT] or [RIGHT] Move left or right E [REV SCAN] Rewind, scroll left one page at a time F [PLAY/PAUSE] Start or pause playback G [FWD SCAN] Fast forward, scroll right one page at a time H [OPTIONS] View more options I Quick launch button J Quick launch button K Quick launch button TIP: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and th
TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having trouble completing Guided Setup, don’t worry: It’s usually an easy fix. IF YOU CANNOT SEE A PICTURE ON YOUR TV: đŏ Make sure your TV is turned on. (This tip could save you some embarrassment.) đŏ Make sure the connectors on the cables between your Roku player and your TV or home theater receiver are pushed in all the way. đŏ Make sure the video input on your TV or home theater receiver is set to match the output (usually composite video) used with the Roku player.
IF YOU CANNOT CONNECT TO YOUR WIRELESS HOME NETWORK DURING GUIDED SETUP: đŏ If you are not getting 3 or more signal-strength bars above your wireless network, adjust the location of your Roku player and/or wireless router. (See tips on DOs and DON’Ts regarding Roku placement in Step 3.) đŏ Make sure there are no obstructions, like cement walls, between your Roku player and your wireless router. đŏ Make sure you select the correct wireless router on the “Choose wireless network” screen.
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED) IF YOU CAN’T HEAR SOUND: đŏ Make sure the connectors on the cables between your Roku player and your TV or home theater receiver are pushed in all the way. đŏ Make sure the volume on your TV or home theater receiver is turned up and isn’t on mute. đŏ If you connected your Roku player to a home theater receiver, make sure you receiver is turned on. đŏ Make sure the input on your TV or home theater receiver matches the output used with your Roku player.
The License Agreement The Roku and third-party software license terms can be found at: www.roku.com/license. Use of the Roku player constitutes acceptance of as well as agreement to those license terms. Ninety (90) Day Limited Hardware Warranty Subject to the additional terms and conditions set forth below, Roku provides this Limited Warranty: ƫ đƫ *(5ƫ0+ƫ0$!ƫ,!./+*ƫ+.ƫ!*0%05ƫ0$ 0ƫ+.%#%* ((5ƫ,1. $ /! ƫ0$!ƫ ( 5!.ƫ".+)ƫ +'1ƫ+.ƫ".+)ƫ+*!ƫ+"ƫ%0/ƫ 10$+.%6! ƫ.!/!((!./ƫ+.ƫ %/0.% 10+./Ďƫ and ƫ đƫ *(5ƫ"+.ƫ ( 5!.
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IC Statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.