TCL 5 Series User manual

User Guide
TCL 5-Series
Version 8.0
For U.S. and Canada
English
Illustrations in this guide are provided
for reference only and may differ from
actual product appearance.

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Product name: TCL Roku TV™
Document name: TCL Roku TV™ User Guide
Document revision: 8.0.2 – U.S and Canada, English
Publication date: 5 February, 2018

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Contents
Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................i!
The new standard in Smart TVs ................................................................................................................................ 1!
Get the most out of your new TV............................................................................................................................. 1!
Connections and setup .................................................................................................................... 5!
Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box ................................................................................................. 5!
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 headphones to the Roku Enhanced Voice Remote..............................................................11!
Connecting an AV receiver or digital sound bar..............................................................................................11!
Preparing for Internet connectivity.........................................................................................................................11!
AC power ............................................................................................................................................................................12!
Roku remote batteries..................................................................................................................................................12!
TCL Roku TV remote.....................................................................................................................................................12!
Panel buttons ....................................................................................................................................................................17!
Single button ................................................................................................................................................................17!
Three buttons...............................................................................................................................................................17!
Game-pad style joystick..........................................................................................................................................17!
Four buttons .................................................................................................................................................................17!
Five buttons (with mute)........................................................................................................................................17!
Five buttons (without mute) ................................................................................................................................17!
Seven buttons ..............................................................................................................................................................17!
Guided Setup .......................................................................................................................................18!
Starting Guided Setup..................................................................................................................................................18!
Completing Guided Setup ..........................................................................................................................................19!
Network connection..................................................................................................................................................21!
Activation..................................................................................................................................................................... 26!
Connect your devices .............................................................................................................................................27!
Home screen.................................................................................................................................................................... 30!
Personalize your Home screen ...........................................................................................................................32!
Benefits of connecting ...................................................................................................................33!
Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential! ............................................................................................. 33!
What is streaming?....................................................................................................................................................... 35!
What if I didn’t connect my TV?............................................................................................................................ 36!

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Setting up Antenna TV ..................................................................................................................37!
How do I set up the TV tuner? ............................................................................................................................... 38!
Using your TV.................................................................................................................................... 42!
Status light ....................................................................................................................................................................... 42!
Standby mode energy savings............................................................................................................................... 43!
Opting in to Smart TV experience (U.S. only)................................................................................................ 43!
Disable Smart TV experience .............................................................................................................................44!
Disable Auto Notifications ...................................................................................................................................44!
Watching Antenna TV channels............................................................................................................................ 45!
Changing channels................................................................................................................................................... 45!
Favorite Channels in non-connected mode................................................................................................ 46!
Smart Guide (U.S. only)......................................................................................................................................... 48!
Viewing program information............................................................................................................................ 50!
Adjusting settings while watching a show ...................................................................................................52!
Pausing Live TV ..............................................................................................................................................................52!
Requirements ..............................................................................................................................................................52!
Enabling Live TV Pause......................................................................................................................................... 53!
Using Live TV Pause ............................................................................................................................................... 53!
Notes about Live TV Pause..................................................................................................................................55!
More Ways to Watch (U.S. only)............................................................................................................................55!
Using More Ways to Watch ................................................................................................................................ 56!
Getting the most from More Ways to Watch ............................................................................................ 59!
Switching TV inputs..................................................................................................................................................... 59!
Auto-detecting devices......................................................................................................................................... 59!
Adjusting audio/video settings ......................................................................................................................... 59!
Playing content from USB storage devices.....................................................................................................60!
Auto player launch...................................................................................................................................................60!
Playing content from local network media servers .......................................................................................61!
Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room...............................................................................................................61!
About using your TV on a restricted public network...............................................................................61!
Getting your TCL Roku TV on line on a restricted public network................................................. 62!
Roku voice remotes (select models only) ........................................................................................................ 64!
Re-pairing your Roku voice remote................................................................................................................ 64!
Checking the Roku voice remote battery level......................................................................................... 65!
Finding your Roku Enhanced Voice Remote ............................................................................................. 65!
Changing and previewing the Enhanced Voice Remote finder sound.......................................... 66!
Adjusting TV settings .....................................................................................................................67!
Settings menu................................................................................................................................................................. 67!
Options menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 68!
Options menu settings........................................................................................................................................... 69!
Accessibility (U.S. only)................................................................................................................................................71!
Accessibility menu settings...................................................................................................................................71!

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Video description through Secondary Audio Program (SAP) ...........................................................73!
Advanced audio settings – DTS TruSurround (select models only) ....................................................73!
Advanced audio settings menu options – DTS TruSurround............................................................. 74!
Advanced audio settings – Sonic Emotion Premium (select models only)......................................75!
Advanced audio settings menu options – Sonic Emotion Premium ...............................................75!
Sonic Emotion settings.......................................................................................................................................... 76!
Advanced picture settings ........................................................................................................................................77!
Advanced picture settings menu options.....................................................................................................77!
Expert Picture Settings (4K models only)........................................................................................................80!
Changing privacy settings........................................................................................................................................80!
Advertising ..................................................................................................................................................................80!
Microphone....................................................................................................................................................................81!
My Feed.................................................................................................................................................83!
Movies Coming Soon................................................................................................................................................... 83!
Movies, TV shows, and people ............................................................................................................................... 83!
Searching for something to watch...........................................................................................85!
How do I search?........................................................................................................................................................... 85!
Keyboard search using the remote................................................................................................................. 86!
Voice Search from a Roku voice remote...................................................................................................... 86!
Searching from the Roku mobile app ............................................................................................................ 87!
I found a show, now what?....................................................................................................................................... 87!
Follow on Roku .............................................................................................................................................................. 89!
Recent Searches............................................................................................................................................................ 89!
Using the Roku Channel Store ..................................................................................................90!
Customizing your TV ......................................................................................................................92!
Add TV inputs................................................................................................................................................................. 92!
Add streaming channels............................................................................................................................................ 92!
Rename inputs................................................................................................................................................................ 93!
Remove unwanted tiles.............................................................................................................................................. 94!
Rearrange tiles................................................................................................................................................................ 95!
Change themes .............................................................................................................................................................. 96!
Edit Antenna TV channel lineup ............................................................................................................................ 96!
Change sound effects volume................................................................................................................................ 97!
Configure power settings ......................................................................................................................................... 98!
Power on settings .................................................................................................................................................... 98!
Auto power savings ................................................................................................................................................ 98!
Standby LED On/Off .............................................................................................................................................. 99!
Fast TV start ............................................................................................................................................................... 99!
Configure accessibility (U.S. only)........................................................................................................................ 99!
Captions mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 99!

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Captions preferred language............................................................................................................................ 100!
Captions style........................................................................................................................................................... 100!
Audio Guide settings .............................................................................................................................................102!
Changing caption settings (Canada only).......................................................................................................103!
Configuring parental controls................................................................................................................................105!
Creating a parental control PIN........................................................................................................................105!
Blocking Movie Store, TV Store, and News (U.S. only) ....................................................................... 106!
Blocking Broadcast TV shows ......................................................................................................................... 106!
What happens when a TV show is blocked?.............................................................................................. 112!
Changing the parental control PIN.................................................................................................................. 113!
Resetting parental controls.................................................................................................................................114!
More settings ..................................................................................................................................... 115!
Changing network settings...................................................................................................................................... 115!
Changing time settings ..............................................................................................................................................116!
Scanning for Antenna TV channels again......................................................................................................... 117!
Setting the HDMI®mode (4K models only)...................................................................................................... 117!
Adjusting external control........................................................................................................................................ 118!
Using the TV in a home theater.............................................................................................................................119!
Turning off the speakers....................................................................................................................................... 119!
Changing the audio mode...................................................................................................................................120!
Setting up a digital audio connection ............................................................................................................ 121!
Controlling other devices through CEC....................................................................................................... 122!
Restarting the TV.........................................................................................................................................................124!
Resetting the TV...........................................................................................................................................................124!
Reset audio/video settings................................................................................................................................. 125!
Factory reset everything ..................................................................................................................................... 125!
What if I can’t access the Factory Reset option? ................................................................................... 125!
Network connection reset ..................................................................................................................................126!
Changing your Roku Channel Store PIN preference.................................................................................. 127!
Getting system updates............................................................................................................................................ 127!
Checking for updates on a connected TV..................................................................................................128!
Getting updates on a non-connected TV....................................................................................................129!
Other devices..................................................................................................................................... 131!
Screen Mirroring your phone or tablet............................................................................................................... 131!
Getting and using the Roku mobile app........................................................................................................... 132!
Private Listening on the Roku mobile app.................................................................................................. 132!
Using a universal remote..........................................................................................................................................133!
FAQ........................................................................................................................................................134!

Important information
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and
user accessible parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING
: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. This product
should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on or
near the product.
WARNING
: The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to the base or mounted to the wall. Be sure to follow the
base or wall mounting instructions provided in the User’s Guide to ensure your safety.
WARNING
: Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, and so forth.
Proper operating voltage
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
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!
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Product Registration
Please register your purchase on-line at www.TCLUSA.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be
necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No.
____________________________________________
Serial No.
_____________________________________________
Purchase Date
________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone
__________________________________
Important safety instructions
1.
Read instructions
. Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product.
2.
Retain instructions
. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
3.
Heed warnings
. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
4.
Follow instructions
. Follow all operating and use instructions.
5.
Water and moisture
. Do not use this product near water.
6.
Cleaning
. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.
Ventilation
. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.
Heat
. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Grounding or polarization
. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Power cord protection. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where it exits from the product.
11.
Accessories
. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.
Stand/cart
. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13.
Power
. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14.
Servicing
. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-2011
(Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1)
provides information with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See
following example:

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Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TCL Roku TV! Discover the joy of
endless entertainment. After it’s set up, you’ll be able to access a world of streaming
content channels that may include paid subscription channels like Netflix or free
channels like YouTube, Crackle, CNET and literally thousands more.
Important: Your TV receives automatic updates from time to time, enabling new
content and features. This edition of the User Guide describes TCL Roku TV version
8.0. To determine the current version of your TCL Roku TV, go to Settings > System >
About after you complete Guided Setup.
The new standard in Smart TVs
Welcome to TV like you’ve most likely never seen before—a home screen that you can
personalize with your favorite devices and streaming channels. Choose from hundreds
of thousands of streaming movies and TV episodes, plus music, sports, kids, family,
international and much more. You should never run out of things to watch.
Note: A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel
content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country.
Get the most out of your new TV
Follow these simple steps to get the most out of your new TV.
1. Connect to the Internet
• It’s simple, it’s easy, and it will unlock a world of entertainment. All you need
is a network connection. There are hundreds of free streaming channels,

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paid subscription services like Netflix and Spotify, and convenient ways to
rent or buy a favorite film or show with, for example, Google Play.
2. Pick your favorite streaming channels
• Find the entertainment you love. From the latest blockbuster movies to
your favorite TV shows, with tons of live sports, a broad selection of music
streaming channels, popular programming in a dozen international
languages, 24x7 live news and so much more, your new TCL Roku TV has
your sweet spot. A paid subscription or other payments may be required for
some channels.
3. Find Antenna TV shows in the Smart Guide
• Only in the United States , use the Smart Guide to see not only what’s on TV
right now, but what was on up to a week ago, and what will be on in the
coming two weeks. And for many over-the-air programs, if you start
watching the program after it is already in progress, or you see something
you missed in the Smart Guide, you can use More Ways to Watch to find
streaming channels where you can see the show from the beginning, find
other episodes, or entire seasons of the show, if applicable.
4. Use Roku’s Smart TV experience to discover More Ways to Watch on other inputs
• Only in the United States, when watching programs from a cable box, Blu-
ray player, or other source connected to the HDMI®or AV inputs, keep an
eye out for a notification of streaming channels that offer the program
you’re currently watching and, if applicable, other episodes, the entire
series, or other programs with similar themes.
5. Personalize your Home screen
• Put your favorite streaming channels, and TV inputs front-and-center on the
Home screen. No more flipping through inputs or wading through
complicated menus. You can even customize the names of each input and
move tiles around so your most-often used devices and streaming channels
are only a click away.