Comcast Xumo TV User manual

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USER MANUAL

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Copyright
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the trademarks of Xumo or its licensors.

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Disclaimer
Subscriptions or other payments may be required to access content through some applications. Some
or all of the included or downloaded application services in this device may not function depending
on the internet connection, local limitations of included applications, or other reasons outside of
Comcast’s control. COMCAST EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY APPLICATION SERVICE
FROM NOT FUNCTIONING AT ANY TIME, FOR CONTENT IN ANY APPLICATION SERVICE, FOR
DISRUPTIONS OF SERVICE, LOCAL OR REGIONAL LIMITATIONS, WARRANTIES OF TITLE, WARRANTY OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FOR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. By purchasing and using this device, you accept this disclaimer without any
claim on Comcast at any time.
Images throughout this document are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual
device.

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Contents
Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Welcome to your Xumo TV! .................................................................................................................................... 6
Setting up your remote ...........................................................................................................................................7
Pairing your remote................................................................................................................................................. 7
Using your remote................................................................................................................................................... 9
Turning your TV on or off ......................................................................................................................................11
Setting up your TV .................................................................................................................................................12
Navigating your home screen ...............................................................................................................................13
Connecting your TV to the Internet ......................................................................................................................14
Connecting to a WiFi network...........................................................................................................................14
Connecting to a network using an Ethernet cord .............................................................................................14
Connecting devices to your TV..............................................................................................................................15
Connecting an antenna .....................................................................................................................................16
Connecting an HDMI device..............................................................................................................................16
Connecting a device with a composite video cable ..........................................................................................16
Connecting headphones....................................................................................................................................16
Connecting speakers or other sound systems ..................................................................................................16
Using Settings........................................................................................................................................................20
Quick settings ....................................................................................................................................................20
Network.............................................................................................................................................................20
Picture and sound..............................................................................................................................................20
Accessibility .......................................................................................................................................................20
Language............................................................................................................................................................21
Privacy ...............................................................................................................................................................21
Parental controls ...............................................................................................................................................22
Antenna and inputs ...........................................................................................................................................22
Remote ..............................................................................................................................................................23
Screen Saver ......................................................................................................................................................23
Help ...................................................................................................................................................................23
Apps and Subscriptions .....................................................................................................................................23
Using Device Settings ............................................................................................................................................24
About.................................................................................................................................................................24
Device name......................................................................................................................................................24
Power preferences ............................................................................................................................................24
Xumo TV app .....................................................................................................................................................24

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Time and location..............................................................................................................................................24
Updates .............................................................................................................................................................25
Factory reset......................................................................................................................................................25
Common issues and solutions...............................................................................................................................26
Xumo TV terms of use ...........................................................................................................................................27

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Welcome to your Xumo TV!
The Joy of Streaming™
Xumo TV is super simple to use and has all of your favorite apps so you can experience the joy of
streaming.
Get to your favorite shows faster with quick-loading apps and your included voice remote that allows
you to search across apps. Every time you turn on your TV, we greet you with all your favorite apps in
one place to make finding what you want a breeze. Quickly pick up where you left off with your
recently watched programs. Plus, My List lets you bookmark all your favorited content in one place so
you spend less time searching within apps.
Watching on your Xumo TV means less waiting, less searching, and more joy.

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Setting up your remote
Before you can use your remote, you’ll need to insert the batteries. To do that:
1. Push the battery cover down and slide it off the remote
2. Insert the 2 included AAA batteries, making sure to match the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries with the (+)
and (-) ends indicated in the battery compartment
3. Slide the battery cover back onto the remote
Be careful when handling batteries!
•Remove the batteries from your remote if you don’t plan on using it for a while
•Don’t mix old and new batteries
•Don’t mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (NiCd or NiMH) batteries
•Properly dispose of old batteries in a designated area –don’t throw them into a fire or in the garbage
•If the batteries leak, be sure to clean the battery compartment and wash any skin that might have
come in contact with battery chemicals
•Contact your TV manufacturer and stop using your remote immediately if it gets warm or hot during
use
Pairing your remote
Before using your remote, you’ll need to pair it with your TV. If you’re using a sound system, you can also pair
your remote to that.
Pairing your remote to a new TV
If you put batteries into your remote within 15 minutes of plugging in your TV for the first time, your remote
will automatically pair to your TV.
Pairing your remote to an existing Xumo TV
1. Press the settings button on your remote
2. On your TV, select Remote >Pair your remote to your TV

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3. Follow the on-screen instructions
4. If the pairing fails, try turning off your TV, unplug it from the power source, then try the reset remote steps
again. Then plug the TV back and try the pairing steps remote steps 1 to 3 again after your TV is on.
Pairing your remote to a sound system
1. Press the settings button on your remote
2. On your TV, select Remote > Pair your remote and sound system
3. Follow the on-screen instructions
Resetting your remote
Resetting your remote could also help resolve most issues.
1. Hold the ← and + buttons on your remote until the LED at the top of the remote turns GREEN
2. Press 9, then 8, then 1
3. Wait for the LED at the top of the remote to flash RED to finish resetting your remote

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Using your remote
Images throughout this document are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual device.
Your remote’s buttons are outlined above. To learn more about what your remote can do, see the guide
below.
Input: Change your TV’s input so that you can use connected devices like media players, gaming systems, and
sound systems
Power: Turn your TV on and off
Volume: Make your TV louder or softer

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Voice control: Search across your apps and control your TV with just your voice –just press and hold the
button, say a command, then release it
Mute: Turn your TV sound on and off
Settings: Press once to open the Settings menu, or press twice to access your accessibility shortcut
More: See more options like program descriptions depending on which screen you’re on
Navigation pad: Select up, down, left and right
Select: Confirm your selection
Last/back: Return to the previous screen
Add: Add the TV show or movie you’ve selected to My List
Home: Return to the home screen
App shortcuts: Launch the labeled app when your TV is connected to the Internet

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Turning your TV on or off
To turn your TV on, connect the power cord to the back of the TV, then plug the power cord into a power
outlet. Once the TV is plugged in, press Power on your remote or press the Power button on your TV.
To turn off your TV, press Power on your remote. If your TV is on and tuned to a live channel or an input with
no signal, it will automatically shut off after 15 minutes of no activity.
Please note that even when your TV is off, it’s still consuming some power. To completely disconnect power,
remove the TV’s power cord from the power outlet.

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Setting up your TV
When you first turn on your TV, you’ll get step-by-step instructions on how to set it up. These instructions
include how to connect your TV to the Internet, how to connect other devices like media players and stereos
to your TV, and more.
To use the full suite of features on your TV, you must connect your TV to the Internet. You will need the
following:
•WiFi network name (SSID) and password OR an Ethernet cord (not included)
•A mobile device, computer, or tablet so that you can activate your TV. Once you see the activation
code on the TV screen, go to xumo.com/activate and create your Xumo TV account with a payment
method if you would like to make purchases on your TV. Note: Xumo TV account is optional
Once you’re done setting up your TV, you’ll be directed to the home screen.

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Navigating your home screen
When you first turn on your TV, you’ll get step-by-step instructions on how to set it up. Once you’re done,
you’ll be directed to the home screen. You can also return to the home screen at any time by pressing the
home button on your remote. If your TV is connected to the Internet, you can also go home by
pressing and holding the voice control button on your remote and saying, “Home screen” or “Home.”
Navigating your home screen when your TV is online
When your TV is connected to the internet, your home screen gives you access to:
•Launchpad: Your recently watched titles and recently used inputs
•Popular apps: Fan-favorite apps like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Peacock, Hulu, and Prime Video
•Movies and TV: Grouped titles so you can see what’s trending, the hottest movies by genre, and more
•Live TV: Channels you get if your TV is connected to an antenna
•Inputs: Recently used inputs such as HDMI or Composite Video
Navigating your home screen when your TV is offline
When your TV is not connected to the Internet, your home screen gives you access to:
•Live TV: Channels you get if your TV is connected to an antenna
•Inputs: Recently used inputs such as HDMI or Composite Video

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Connecting your TV to the Internet
Connecting your TV to the Internet gives you access to all the things that make your TV smart, including apps,
voice controls, and more. When you first turn on your TV, you’ll be prompted to connect your TV to the
Internet. If you choose to get connected then, you’ll get step-by-step instructions on your TV screen.
If you choose not to connect your TV during your initial setup, you can always get online later on by following
the instructions below.
Connecting to a WiFi network
1. Go to Settings > Network > Connect to a WiFi network on your TV
2. If you have a WPS modem or router, click Connect using WPS and follow the on-screen instructions
3. If you don’t have a WPS modem or router, choose your WiFi network from the list of available
networks
4. If you don’t see your WiFi network name or if it’s hidden (SSID), click Connect to a private network
and enter your network name
5. Enter your WiFi password
Connecting to a network using an Ethernet cord
1. Go to Settings > Network > Connect using Ethernet on your TV
2. Plug one end of your Ethernet cord into your TV’s LAN port
3. Plug the other end of your Ethernet cord into your modem or router’s LAN port

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Connecting devices to your TV
Images throughout this document are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual device.
When you first turn on your TV, you’ll be prompted to connect any devices you might have, such as antennas,
cable boxes, gaming systems, and media players. You’ll get step-by-step instructions on your TV screen.
If you choose not to connect your devices during the initial setup, you can always connect them later by
following the instructions below. Please note that in order to connect these devices to your TV, you’ll need
the appropriate cables and adapters, none of which are included with your TV.

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Connecting an antenna
To connect your TV to an antenna, plug one end of a coax cable (not included) into your TV’s ANT/CABLE port,
and the other end into your device’s ANT OUT port (see Table 1). For the best picture and color, make sure
your cables are connected securely.
You’ll need to scan for channels after setting your antenna up. To do that:
1. Turn your TV on and press the home button on your remote
2. Select the Antenna tile, or open Settings > Antenna and inputs > Antenna > Channel scan
3. Follow the on-screen instructions, then select Scan for channels
4. Wait while your TV scans for channels –this can take several minutes
5. When the channel scan is finished, you’ll see the number of channels that were added
6. Click Continue
If you’re using an antenna with a twin-lead cable, you may need a 300-75 Ohm adapter (not included) to be
able to use your twin-lead cable with your TV.If you’re using multiple antennas, you may also need a combiner
(not included).
Connecting an HDMI device
To connect an HDMI device, plug one end of an HDMI cable (not included) into 1 of your TV’s 3 HDMI ports
(see Table 1 below). Then plug the other end into your device.
Connecting a device with a composite video cable
To connect to a device using a composite video cable, plug the red, white, and yellow ends of the composite
video cable (not included) into your TV’s AV IN port (see Table 1). Then plug the other end into your device.
Connecting headphones
To connect headphones (not included) to your TV, plug them into your TV’s HEADPHONE port (see Table 1).
The sound from the built-in speakers of the TV will be disabled when the headphones are connected.
Connecting speakers or other sound systems
To connect speakers or other sound systems to your TV, plug one end of an audio cable (not included) into
your TV’s HDMI-eARC port . Then plug the other end into your device. The sound from the built-in speakers of
the TV will be disabled when the HDMI-eARC port is connected to a speaker or other sound system, and that
device is turned ON.
If you’re using a digital audio cable (not included), plug one end of the cable into your TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO

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OUT port. Then plug the other end into your device’s DITIAL AUDIO IN port. Then, go to Settings > Picture and
sound > Audio settings and turn off Built-in speakers.
Connecting a USB drive
To play audio, video, or image files from a USB drive, connect your USB drive to the USB port on your TV, press
the INPUT button on your remote and choose “Media player” from the list of inputs.

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Images throughout this document are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual device.

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Using Settings
Customize your preferences in Settings. To view and change your settings, press the settings button on
your remote, or go to the home screen and select the settings icon. If your TV is connected to the
Internet, you can also press and hold the voice control button on your remote and say “Settings.”
See the guide below for more information on each setting.
Quick settings
Find the Closed Captions toggle and your 2 most recently used settings under Quick settings.
Network
See whether your TV is online or offline. If it’s online, you can find your network details under Network.
If it’s offline, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network or connect to your network using an Ethernet cord. If
you need help, refer to the Connecting your TV to the Internet section.
Picture and sound
Adjust your picture and sound preferences, including:
•Picture settings: Configure your picture settings using preset modes, or by editing custom mode
•Dolby Vision alerts: Get notified when you start watching Dolby Vision titles
•Auto-detect FILMMAKER MODE: When possible, enjoy movies and TV shows as they were
originally filmed –without effects like motion smoothing. *
•Zoom settings: Stretch or zoom native 4:3 content
•Audio settings: Adjust your TV’s sound quality, disable your TV speakers, and more
•Reset picture and sound settings: Clear your current picture and sound preferences and reset
them to your TV’s default settings
*On supported models only
Accessibility
Change your accessibility preferences, including:
•Closed captions: See a visual display of the audio portion of video programming
•Closed caption settings: Adjust the font style, size, color, opacity, and background color of
closed captions