This is a Quick Start Guide for an Element Roku TV, a 4K television that integrates the Roku smart TV platform for streaming entertainment.
Function Description
The Element Roku TV serves as a display for various video sources, including over-the-air antenna broadcasts, external devices like Blu-ray players and gaming consoles, and streaming content via the built-in Roku TV platform. The Roku TV functionality allows users to access thousands of streaming channels, providing a wide range of entertainment options. It supports 4K resolution, offering a high-quality visual experience. The TV can be controlled using the included remote or through a smartphone, computer, or tablet during setup.
Important Technical Specifications
- Resolution: 4K
- Connectivity:
- CABLE/ANT input for outdoor or indoor antennas.
- HDMI ports for Blu-ray players, DVD players, gaming consoles, and other external devices.
- OPTICAL output for connecting to external digital audio systems.
- HEADPHONES output for headphones or external speakers.
- LAN (Ethernet) port for wired network and internet access. The TV also features wireless connectivity.
- USB port for browsing photos, music, movies, or pausing live TV (requires a 16 GB or larger USB drive for Live TV Pause).
- VIDEO IN (composite video) and L/R (left-right audio) inputs for older AV devices.
- Remote Control: Includes a dedicated Roku TV remote that uses 2 AAA batteries.
- Power: Plugs into a standard wall outlet.
- Smart TV Platform: Roku TV, requiring a Roku account for activation and access to streaming channels.
Usage Features
- Easy Setup: The guide emphasizes a straightforward setup process, including connecting devices and following on-screen instructions for initial configuration.
- Roku TV Interface: The Roku TV platform provides an intuitive interface for navigating streaming channels and TV settings.
- Streaming Access: Users can access a vast library of streaming content through various channels available on the Roku platform. A Roku account is necessary for activation, and while creating an account is free, a valid credit card can facilitate renting and purchasing content.
- Antenna/Live TV: The built-in tuner allows connection to an antenna for over-the-air broadcasts. The "Live TV Pause" feature enables pausing live antenna TV for up to 90 minutes when a sufficiently sized USB drive is connected.
- External Device Connectivity: Supports a wide range of external devices through HDMI, composite video, and USB ports, allowing users to connect gaming consoles, DVD/Blu-ray players, and USB storage devices.
- Audio Options: Offers multiple audio output options, including optical for digital audio systems and a headphone jack for private listening or external speakers.
- Remote Control Functionality: The included remote features dedicated buttons for power, back, Roku Home, volume control, mute, instant replay, sleep timer, options (for picture settings and more), rewind, play/pause, and fast forward. It also includes pre-set channel buttons.
- Wireless and Wired Internet: The TV can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable, providing flexibility for network access.
- Multi-language Support: During setup, users can select from English, Deutsch, Español, and Français.
Maintenance Features
- Battery Replacement: The guide provides instructions for inserting and replacing AAA batteries in the remote, advising to use two brand-new batteries from the same manufacturer and to discontinue use if the remote becomes warm/hot.
- Firmware Updates: Once connected to a Roku account and the internet, the TV will automatically update with the latest software, ensuring optimal performance and access to new features.
- Support Resources: Element provides comprehensive support through its website (elementelectronics.com/support), a customer service phone number (1.888.842.3577), and an email address (customerservice@elementelectronics.com). Users can find resources, product setup help, technical issue assistance, and download manuals.
- Product Registration: Users are encouraged to register their product at elementelectronics.com/register to receive quick assistance, news, offers, and important product updates and notifications.
- Universal Remote Compatibility: The TV can be controlled by a cable set-top box or satellite receiver universal remote, with instructions available from the service provider or at roku.com/universalremote.