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Contents Chapter 1 Welcome 1 What's in the box 1 Overview 2 Player inputs 2 Remote control 3 Inserting the batteries in the remote control 4 Chapter 2 Connecting Your Player 5 Connecting your player to your TV 5 Viewing HD video 6 Video connections 7 Audio connections 9 Connecting your player to your home network 11 Connecting your player to a power source 12 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Player 13 Accessing your player 13 Selecting your network type 14 • • • • iii • •
Contents Chapter 1 Welcome 1 What's in the box 1 Overview 2 Player inputs 2 Remote control 3 Inserting the batteries in the remote control 4 Chapter 2 Connecting Your Player 5 Connecting your player to your TV 5 Viewing HD video 6 Video connections 7 Audio connections 9 Connecting your player to your home network 11 Connecting your player to a power source 12 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Player 13 Accessing your player 13 Selecting your network type 14 • • • • iii • •
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... Chapter 5 Adjusting Settings on Your Player 23 Changing your network settings 23 Changing your display setting 25 Setting the volume for sound effects 27 Changing your screensaver settings 29 Viewing and updating your player info 31 Performing a factory reset ... 6 Additional Information 37 Manually entering your network's name (SSID 37 Using the Reset button 39 Understanding player performance 40 Notices 41 Macrovision Statement 41 FCC Statement 41 Roku Digital Video Player License Agreement and Warranty Statement . . . . 42 Important Safety Instructions 46 • • ...
... Chapter 5 Adjusting Settings on Your Player 23 Changing your network settings 23 Changing your display setting 25 Setting the volume for sound effects 27 Changing your screensaver settings 29 Viewing and updating your player info 31 Performing a factory reset ... 6 Additional Information 37 Manually entering your network's name (SSID 37 Using the Reset button 39 Understanding player performance 40 Notices 41 Macrovision Statement 41 FCC Statement 41 Roku Digital Video Player License Agreement and Warranty Statement . . . . 42 Important Safety Instructions 46 • • ...
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Chapter 1 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of these items: • • • • 1 • • What's in the box? In just a few minutes you'll be ready to select videos and watch them instantly on your TV. Your Digital Video Player package should include all of the Roku™ Digital Video Player.
Chapter 1 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of these items: • • • • 1 • • What's in the box? In just a few minutes you'll be ready to select videos and watch them instantly on your TV. Your Digital Video Player package should include all of the Roku™ Digital Video Player.
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Player inputs Status light IR receiver Optical audio Component video Power • • 2 • • • • Chapter 1 S-Video Reset button Composite Audio video HDMI Ethernet Overview Before you set up your player, get familiar with the inputs on the player and the buttons on the remote control.
Player inputs Status light IR receiver Optical audio Component video Power • • 2 • • • • Chapter 1 S-Video Reset button Composite Audio video HDMI Ethernet Overview Before you set up your player, get familiar with the inputs on the player and the buttons on the remote control.
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...package, you also received an optical audio cable, a component video cable, and an HDMI cable. (S-Video cables are several ways to connect your player to your TV, your network, and a power source. The method you choose depends on the inputs supported by your TV and the cables ...you watch videos through your player. • • • • 5 • • Your player includes a combination cable that sell audio/video equipment.) The type of connection you set up between your...
...package, you also received an optical audio cable, a component video cable, and an HDMI cable. (S-Video cables are several ways to connect your player to your TV, your network, and a power source. The method you choose depends on the inputs supported by your TV and the cables ...you watch videos through your player. • • • • 5 • • Your player includes a combination cable that sell audio/video equipment.) The type of connection you set up between your...
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See "Connecting your player to your player to a broadband network with sufficient bandwidth to an HDTV using an HDMI or component video cable. Some channels do not offer HD content, and even if the channel offers HD content, a particular video may be available in HD. • • 6 • ...you must: • Connect your broadband Internet connection. See "Changing your display setting" for details. • Select the HDTV option in HD format. See the next section "Video connections" for details. • Connect your home network" for details. • Choose a video that...
See "Connecting your player to your player to a broadband network with sufficient bandwidth to an HDTV using an HDMI or component video cable. Some channels do not offer HD content, and even if the channel offers HD content, a particular video may be available in HD. • • 6 • ...you must: • Connect your broadband Internet connection. See "Changing your display setting" for details. • Select the HDTV option in HD format. See the next section "Video connections" for details. • Connect your home network" for details. • Choose a video that...
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... TV or A/V receiver. Connecting a composite video cable 1 Insert the yellow connector on the standard A/V cable into the yellow composite video jack on your player. 2 Insert the yellow connector on the other end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video jack on your viewing enjoyment. Connecting an S-Video cable... 1 Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video jack on your player. 2 Insert the other end of your Set-Top Box will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your TV or A/V receiver. • •...
... TV or A/V receiver. Connecting a composite video cable 1 Insert the yellow connector on the standard A/V cable into the yellow composite video jack on your player. 2 Insert the yellow connector on the other end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video jack on your viewing enjoyment. Connecting an S-Video cable... 1 Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video jack on your player. 2 Insert the other end of your Set-Top Box will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your TV or A/V receiver. • •...
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Connecting a component video cable 1 Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your player. 2 Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the corresponding component video jacks on your TV or A/V receiver. Connecting an HDMI cable 1 Insert one ...end of the green, blue, and red video cable into the jacks with the matching colors on your player. 2 Insert the other end of the green, blue, and red cable into the HDMI jack on your TV or A/V receiver. NOTE: If you use an...
Connecting a component video cable 1 Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your player. 2 Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the corresponding component video jacks on your TV or A/V receiver. Connecting an HDMI cable 1 Insert one ...end of the green, blue, and red video cable into the jacks with the matching colors on your player. 2 Insert the other end of the green, blue, and red cable into the HDMI jack on your TV or A/V receiver. NOTE: If you use an...
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...remove the protective caps from the optical audio cable connectors. 2 Insert one end of the optical audio cable into the optical audio jack on your player. 3 Insert the other end of the optical audio cable into the red (Right) and white (Left) audio jacks on your TV or A/V ...receiver. • • Connecting Your Player • • 9 • • For surround sound (5.1 audio), use the red and white connectors on your TV or A/V receiver. Connecting a stereo ...
...remove the protective caps from the optical audio cable connectors. 2 Insert one end of the optical audio cable into the optical audio jack on your player. 3 Insert the other end of the optical audio cable into the red (Right) and white (Left) audio jacks on your TV or A/V ...receiver. • • Connecting Your Player • • 9 • • For surround sound (5.1 audio), use the red and white connectors on your TV or A/V receiver. Connecting a stereo ...
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Connecting an HDMI cable 1 Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your player. 2 Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your TV or A/V receiver. NOTE: If you use an HDMI cable, you don't need separate audio and video cables. • • 10 • • • • Chapter 2
Connecting an HDMI cable 1 Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your player. 2 Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your TV or A/V receiver. NOTE: If you use an HDMI cable, you don't need separate audio and video cables. • • 10 • • • • Chapter 2
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... connection speed of the ethernet cable to your network. Your home network must connect your player to your home network. However, we recommend using a wired connection, follow these steps to connect your player to your Internet router. NOTE: If you're using a wireless connection, you don... wireless connection, skip ahead to the next section, "Connecting your player to a power source". 1 Connect one end of a CAT5 ethernet cable to the ethernet jack on your player. (You can skip this step. • • Connecting Your Player • • 11 • • If you're ...
... connection speed of the ethernet cable to your network. Your home network must connect your player to your home network. However, we recommend using a wired connection, follow these steps to connect your player to your Internet router. NOTE: If you're using a wireless connection, you don... wireless connection, skip ahead to the next section, "Connecting your player to a power source". 1 Connect one end of a CAT5 ethernet cable to the ethernet jack on your player. (You can skip this step. • • Connecting Your Player • • 11 • • If you're ...
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Connecting your player to a power source Like most home entertainment products, your player requires electricity to run. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the back of your player. 2 Insert the power plug into a power outlet. • • 12 • • • • Chapter 2
Connecting your player to a power source Like most home entertainment products, your player requires electricity to run. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the back of your player. 2 Insert the power plug into a power outlet. • • 12 • • • • Chapter 2
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...TV that displays the player. You simply access your player through your TV. 1 Turn on your TV, and if necessary, select the input on and off. Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Player After you connect your player, as described in the previous chapter, you see the Roku logo followed by ...the Welcome screen. 2 When the Welcome screen appears, point your remote at your player, and press select . • • • •...
...TV that displays the player. You simply access your player through your TV. 1 Turn on your TV, and if necessary, select the input on and off. Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Player After you connect your player, as described in the previous chapter, you see the Roku logo followed by ...the Welcome screen. 2 When the Welcome screen appears, point your remote at your player, and press select . • • • •...
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... down on your network type: • Wired: Make sure wired is highlighted, press select , and you're done with setup. • Wireless: Make sure your player is secured) • Security method (supported types are: WEP, WPA, and WPA2) 1 Do one of the steps in this section. • • 14 • •...
... down on your network type: • Wired: Make sure wired is highlighted, press select , and you're done with setup. • Wireless: Make sure your player is secured) • Security method (supported types are: WEP, WPA, and WPA2) 1 Do one of the steps in this section. • • 14 • •...
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NOTE: The waves radiating from the center of the icon indicate the strength of the following: • If your player detects your home network, press left or right on the remote to highlight your player. • • Setting Up Your Player • • 15 • • 2 Do one of the wireless network connection. A weak network connection may impact the quality of the video you receive with your home network, and then press select .
NOTE: The waves radiating from the center of the icon indicate the strength of the following: • If your player detects your home network, press left or right on the remote to highlight your player. • • Setting Up Your Player • • 15 • • 2 Do one of the wireless network connection. A weak network connection may impact the quality of the video you receive with your home network, and then press select .
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• If your player doesn't detect your network and your network broadcasts its name (it has a hidden SSID), press left or right on the remote to highlight not shown, ... its name (also known as the SSID), press left or right on the remote to highlight not shown, and then press select . Make sure your player is within range of your wireless router, highlight scan again, and then press select . • If your network's name (SSID)" for additional instructions. • •...
• If your player doesn't detect your network and your network broadcasts its name (it has a hidden SSID), press left or right on the remote to highlight not shown, ... its name (also known as the SSID), press left or right on the remote to highlight not shown, and then press select . Make sure your player is within range of your wireless router, highlight scan again, and then press select . • If your network's name (SSID)" for additional instructions. • •...
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3 If your network requires a security key or passphrase, use the remote to highlight the first character of the key or passphrase and then press select to enter it in the box at the top of the characters in the key or passphrase. 4 After you enter the security key or passphrase, press down to enter the rest of the screen. Repeat this process to highlight done, and then press select . • • Setting Up Your Player • • 17 • •
3 If your network requires a security key or passphrase, use the remote to highlight the first character of the key or passphrase and then press select to enter it in the box at the top of the characters in the key or passphrase. 4 After you enter the security key or passphrase, press down to enter the rest of the screen. Repeat this process to highlight done, and then press select . • • Setting Up Your Player • • 17 • •
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You'll be amazed at how quick and easy it is! If you 're ready to www.roku.com/support. • • • • 19 • • Chapter 4 Using Your Player After you setup your TV. NOTE: Some channels require account setup the first time you access the channel. You can then use your player's remote to select and watch videos on your player, you need help setting up an account for a channel, go to select a channel.
You'll be amazed at how quick and easy it is! If you 're ready to www.roku.com/support. • • • • 19 • • Chapter 4 Using Your Player After you setup your TV. NOTE: Some channels require account setup the first time you access the channel. You can then use your player's remote to select and watch videos on your player, you need help setting up an account for a channel, go to select a channel.
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to select NOTE: Some channels require selecting videos on your computer in order to access them on your TV that displays the player. 2 On the player remote, press home . • • 20 • • • • Chapter 4 3 Press left or right to highlight the channel you can browse and watch , and..., and then press up or down to choose any of the menu items. 6 Press up your player you want to watch videos on your TV. For information on selecting videos for a specific channel, go to www.roku.com/support. 1 Turn on your TV, and if necessary, select the input on your TV...
to select NOTE: Some channels require selecting videos on your computer in order to access them on your TV that displays the player. 2 On the player remote, press home . • • 20 • • • • Chapter 4 3 Press left or right to highlight the channel you can browse and watch , and..., and then press up or down to choose any of the menu items. 6 Press up your player you want to watch videos on your TV. For information on selecting videos for a specific channel, go to www.roku.com/support. 1 Turn on your TV, and if necessary, select the input on your TV...
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...through the video. To pause a video while it's playing or to scan forward and backward, just like when you have full control over your player, you watch a DVD. Pauses playing the video and enters frame scanning mode. To scan backward one frame at a time, press the button again...Stops the video. To play the highlighted scene, press select or play . Stops the video and displays the Home screen. • • Using Your Player • • 21 • • Pauses playing the video and enters frame scanning mode. While playing a video, the buttons on the remote to...
...through the video. To pause a video while it's playing or to scan forward and backward, just like when you have full control over your player, you watch a DVD. Pauses playing the video and enters frame scanning mode. To scan backward one frame at a time, press the button again...Stops the video. To play the highlighted scene, press select or play . Stops the video and displays the Home screen. • • Using Your Player • • 21 • • Pauses playing the video and enters frame scanning mode. While playing a video, the buttons on the remote to...