TCL Roku TV Manual Buttons

User Manual & Button Functions Guide

All TCL Roku TV Models

Button Locations

Common Button Positions:

  • Bottom center of TV bezel
  • Left side panel (some models)
  • Right side panel (some models)
  • Rear panel near input ports
  • Underneath the TV logo

Standard Button Layout

  1. Power Button: Usually located at the center or leftmost position
  2. Volume Controls: Volume up/down buttons typically grouped together
  3. Channel Controls: Channel up/down buttons for basic navigation
  4. Input/Source Button: For switching between HDMI, AV, and other inputs
  5. Menu Button: Access to TV settings and options
  6. Navigation Buttons: Directional controls for menu navigation (some models)
Note: Button locations may vary by TCL Roku TV model. Refer to your specific model's documentation for exact positioning.

Button Functions

Power Button Turns TV on/off. Press and hold for 3 seconds to force shutdown
Volume Up/Down Adjusts TV speaker volume. Press and hold for rapid adjustment
Channel Up/Down Changes channels in live TV mode. Navigates menus in some interfaces
Input/Source Cycles through available input sources (HDMI, AV, Component)
Menu Button Opens Roku TV settings menu. Navigate with channel/volume buttons
Navigation Buttons Up/down/left/right directional controls for menu navigation
OK/Select Confirms selections in menus. Usually center button in navigation cluster
Back Button Returns to previous screen or menu (available on some models)
Mute Button Mutes/unmutes audio (available on select models)

Special Functions

  • Factory Reset: Press and hold power button for 10-15 seconds (varies by model)
  • Safe Mode: Specific button combinations for troubleshooting
  • Service Menu: Advanced settings access (not recommended for general users)

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Buttons not responding TV frozen, software issue, hardware failure Unplug TV for 2 minutes, then restart. Check for software updates
Power button not working Power supply issue, main board failure Check power cable connection. Try different outlet. Contact support if persistent
Volume buttons stuck Physical obstruction, button mechanism failure Clean around buttons. Use remote control as alternative
Menu not accessible Software glitch, remote interference Restart TV. Ensure no stuck buttons on remote
Input button not switching No signal detected, input source issue Check connected devices. Ensure cables are properly connected
All buttons unresponsive Complete system freeze, hardware failure Perform hard reset. Unplug for 5 minutes. Contact technical support

Reset Procedures

  • Soft Reset: Unplug TV from power for 2 minutes, then restart
  • Factory Reset: Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset
  • Hard Reset: Press and hold power button for 15 seconds (if available)
  • Software Update: Settings > System > System update > Check now

Remote Control Guide

Power Button

Turns TV on and off. Red button typically located at top of remote. Also controls connected devices in some setups.

Navigation Buttons

Circular directional pad for moving through menus and apps. Center button selects highlighted items.

Volume Controls

Dedicated volume up/down buttons. Often paired with mute button for quick audio adjustments.

Channel Controls

Channel up/down buttons for live TV viewing. Also used for menu navigation in some contexts.

Shortcut Buttons

Quick access to popular streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Disney+.

Settings Button

Direct access to Roku TV settings menu. Asterisk (*) button provides additional options.

Remote Button Functions

Home Button

Returns to Roku home screen from any app or input

Back Button

Returns to previous screen or exits current menu

Options Button

Accesses additional settings and features (asterisk *)

Search Button

Opens universal search across all streaming services

Input Button

Switches between HDMI, AV, and other input sources

Mute Button

Instantly mutes and unmutes TV audio

Manual Downloads

Current TCL Roku TV Models

6-Series

Premium 4K QLED Roku TV

5-Series

4K QLED Roku TV

4-Series

4K HDR Roku TV

3-Series

HD Roku TV

Previous TCL Roku TV Models

P-Series

Previous Premium Models

S-Series

Standard 4K Models

C-Series

Curved Screen Models

US-Series

US Market Specific

Note: For specific model numbers not listed here, please visit the TCL Support Website for complete documentation.