You have to use the TV's remote to change its input to HDMI1. Only Roku TVs have "TV inputs" in the menu, so your Express isn't supposed to have it. You shouldn't have to disconnect any cables. Your TV may switch to the Roku's input when you press a button on the Roku remote. There is a setting that controls that under Settings->System->Control other devices called 1-touch play.
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