Polaroid HD-READY LCD TV, 42” 16:9 HD-READY LCD TV User Manual
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42” 16:9 HD-READY LCD TV
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Important Information ........................................................... 1
1.1 Cleaning the screen and cabinet... .............................................. 1
1.2 Disposing of your TV at the end of service life... ........................... 1
2 Features of your new television ...........................................2
2.1-Special Features ......................................................................... 2
3 Important Safety Instructions ...............................................3
4 Start ........................................................................................6
4.1-Antenna connection .................................................................... 6
4.2-Powering on your device and the initial use ................................. 6
4.3-Batteries ..................................................................................... 6
5 Your new television ...............................................................7
5.1-TV Control Panel ......................................................................... 7
5.2-External Connections .................................................................. 7
5.3-Remote Control .......................................................................... 8
6 Performing the initial power-on settings .............................9
6.1-TV controls ................................................................................. 9
6.2-Turning on the TV and Setting the Channels ............................. 10
6.3-Program Table .......................................................................... 12
7 Settings of Your New Television ........................................13
7.1- Sound Menu Settings .............................................................. 13
7.2-Picture Menu Settings ............................................................... 14
7.3-Features Menu Settings ............................................................ 16
7.4-Other Picture Features .............................................................. 17
8 Teletext .................................................................................19
9 External equipment connection .........................................21
10 Help and tips ........................................................................25
11 Technical specifications chart ...........................................26
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LCD panels are produced with state-of-the-art technology. However, there may be black or lit spots on
the screen under certain circumstances. That does not mean that the product is faulty.
1.1 Cleaning the screen and cabinet...
After powering off, wipe the screen and the cabinet clean with a soft and dry cloth.
We recommend that you do not use patented polishes or solvents to clean the
screen or cabinet since they may cause damage.
1.2 Disposing of your TV at the end of service
life...
The cold cathode fluorescent lamp found in your LCD screen contains a very
small amount of mercury. Once your TV set has completed its physical life, please
dispose of it in accordance with local government regulations or leave it at a
recycling centre.
Important Information
Polaroid. Add a little colour to your life.
Since 1937, people have turned to Polaroid for their photography needs. Today, families look to Polaroid
for consumer electronics that define the digital age: plasma and LCD TVs, portable and standard DVD
players, digital cameras, personal media players, and so much more. And while our selection has
changed, you will still receive the same friendly, helpful service that made Polaroid an icon.
Congratulations on your new Polaroid TV purchase. To ensure your new TV provides you with years of
enjoyment, please read this guide carefully.
This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence of these materials
may, if not disposed of properly, have potential adverse effects on the environment and
human health. Presence of this label on the product means it should not be disposed of
as unsorted waste and must be collected separately. As a consumer, you are responsible
for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly. To find out how to properly
dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com and click on “Company“ or call
the customer service number for your country listed in the instruction manual.
©2008 Polaroid
All rights reserved.
“Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation. Changes are periodically
made to this document. Changes, technical inaccuracies, and typographic errors will be corrected in
subsequent editions. For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroid.com.
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We would like this product, which has been manufactured in modern facilities in accordance with total
quality principles, to offer you the best performance. Therefore, we would like you to read this entire
manual carefully before you use your product and keep it for future reference.
2.1-Special Features
• Full HD feature
• HD-Ready
• 2 HDMI 1.3 connection input
• HDCP feature
• PIP (Picture in Picture) from AV
• PAP (Picture and Picture) from AV
• PAT (Picture and Teletext)
• Compatible with cable broadcasts
• Wide angle of vision
• Scart and AV connection
• S-VHS and Cinch inputs for S-Video connection
• PC connection
• Low energy consumption
• AVL
• Programmable power on
• Programmable power off
• 250 pages Teletext
• Toptext (*)
• SRS TruSurround sound
• Graphic equalizer
• Sharpness feature in Color Transitions (CTI)
• Sharpness feature and picture resolution (LTI) in black-white transitions
• A clearer Picture made possible with a Digital Comb Filter
• DNR Noise reduction
• Returning to the last viewed program by single button (SWAP)
• Manual Fine Tuning
• 100 Program memory
• Infrared remote control equipped with all functions
• Parental Control
• Panel Lock
• Renaming, deleting, skipping and relocating the programs.
• Automatic broadcast detecting system by means of WSS feature
• Feature of viewing the NTSC broadcast via Scart input
• Easy performance of the processes with the advanced menu system
• Multilanguage menu option
• 4:3, 16:9, 14:9 Letterbox, Subtitle and Panorama picture formats
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
(*): These features are optional and they are not available on all models.
2 Features of your new television
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Important Safety
Instructions
This symbol is used to warn the user about the “dangerous voltage” contained
inside the housing of the product that may create a risk of electrical shock.
This symbol is used to remind the user important usage and service instructions
supplied with the device.
1) Please READ the operating
instructions before using the
device for the first time.
2) Please observe the instructions
contained in the Operating
Instructions.
3) Please consider all warnings.
4) MAKE SURE that all power
connections (extension cables
and the connections between
the device components)
have been made properly
and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Before making
or changing the connections, power off the
device and unplug the mains connection plug.
5) If you have any doubts regarding the installation,
operation or safety of the device, please
REFER to the vendor.
6) BE CAREFUL with glass panels and covers on
the device. The screen glass may break and
cause serious injuries if something hits it.
7) To ensure adequate ventilation, please leave
a clearance area of at least 10 cm around
the television. This clearance prevents the TV
from overheating and consequently causing
damage.
• Using the device in dusty environments should
also be avoided.
• Never block the slots and openings by placing
the TV on a bed, sofa, pillow or other similar
surfaces.
• Never install the TV into closed places such
as bookcases or cabinets unless adequate
ventilation is provided.
MANUAL
8) DO NOT COVER the
ventilation openings of the
device with items such as
newspapers, table-clothes,
curtains, etc. Overheating
causes damage and shortens
the service life of the device.
9) Your TV may be damaged
if you place it under direct
sunshine or close to a heater.
Please abstain from using the
product in very hot or humid
locations or in places where
the temperature is likely to decrease below
5°C (41°F). DO NOT PLACE on or near the
device any hot objects or items with open
flame such as candles or any night lamps. The
high temperature can melt plastic parts and
cause a fire.
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10) Never operate electrical
devices close to water.
Operating such devices,
for example, near a
bathtub, washbasin,
kitchen washbasin, washing basin, wet
basement and swimming pool can cause fire
or electric shock.
• Do not allow your TV
to get wet. Never pour
any liquids onto the
TV. Do not operate
your TV if any solid or
liquid substance enters
into it. This can cause electric shock and
your TV may be damaged. Have it checked
immediately by qualified personnel.
• Keep open flame
sources (such as
candles) away from TV
in order to avoid risk of
fire.
11) DO NOT USE
headphones at extremely
high volume levels since this
may cause permanent loss of
hearing.
12) Operate your TV only in
the 220 V 50Hz voltage
range. Use the AC power
cable supplied with the
product. If your TV is
a grounded (Class I)
product, then it must
certainly be connected to a grounded socket.
• The socket into which you plug in the
AC power cable or the adaptor must be
within easy reach.
• Turn off your device with the ON/OFF
button and then unplug it in order to
disconnect it from mains.
Note 1: If you would like to operate your
television by means of the lighter cable
in a car, then use the cable supplied with
the product. Using a different cable may
damage your appliance.
Note 2: If your device has an adaptor, then
use the adaptor and AC power cable
supplied with your product. Do not use
defective sockets. Make sure that the
plug is firmly inserted into the socket. If
the plug remains loose, then it can cause
fire due to arching. Refer to an electrician
to have your socket replaced.
13) Make sure that the power
cable is not stepped on and
that there is no bending at the
plug sections, plug heads and
device output point.
14) Use only the add-ons/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
15) Use only together with the
carts, bases, tripods, brackets
or stands specified by the
manufacturer or sold along
with the product. When using a
cart, pay attention that it won’t
overturn while carrying the
cart/device combination and
cause injuries. The device must
be fixed to the floor or wall
as indicated in the installation
instructions in order to avoid
any possible damages. Place your device on a
level surface.
16) Unplug the power cable during
thunderstorms or when you will
not use your device for a long
period of time.
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17) Consult authorised
service personnel for
service requirements.
Never attempt to repair
the device yourself.
Opening the cabinet
can expose you to dangerous voltages or
other hazardous situations. Service is required
in situations such as damage to the power
cable of the device or its plug, water spills or
substances falling into the device, the device
is subjected to rain or moisture, it does not
operate normally or it is dropped.
18) Wipe the TV cabinet clean
with a soft and dry cloth.
Wipe dust from the screen
gently with a soft cloth.
Stubborn stains can be
cleaned with a cloth slightly
moistened with soap and
lukewarm water. Never use solvents such as
thinner or gasoline for cleaning. Unplug the AC
power cable from the socket when cleaning
the TV. Otherwise, there is the risk of electric
shock.
19) Do not dispose of the
batteries in fire.
• Do not short circuit,
dismantle or overheat
the batteries. There is
the risk of explosion if
the batteries are not replaced correctly.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type batteries.
20) Disposing of the exhausted
batteries:
Dispose of the exhausted batteries
in accordance with the local laws
and regulations in order to protect
our environment.
21) Do not dispose of your TV with
regular household waste. Observe
local laws and regulations for
disposal.
Note: Electromagnetic fields can cause
temporary performance degradation. This can be
distinguished as noise in the image.
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Start
Remove your television carefully from its box. You
can keep the packaging of your television to use
in future.
Contents of the box
Power cable (*)
Adaptor (*)
Remote control
2 batteries
Note:The Scart, VGA (*) and RCA cables are not
supplied with the device.
(*) These features are optional and may not be
available on all models.
4.1-Antenna connection
2. Insert the plug of the power cable or adaptor,
supplied with the device into the mains socket.
Note 1: Your TV will switch to the stand-by mode
in five minutes if there is no broadcast signal from
antenna.
3. Press the power on/off button located
on the LCD TV.
4. To power on your television, press any
numerical key or PR+ or PR- keys on
the remote control. For this process, you
can also use the buttons on your TV. The
picture will appear on the screen after a
short while.
If you use a 75 Ohm coaxial cable (round cable)
as an antenna cable, connect the antenna plug
directly to the antenna input located on the TV.
Motorized vehicles, energy lines and
telecommunication lines affect your antenna.
Therefore, be careful to install your antenna away
from these and metal surface in such a way that it
shall not swing. Do not make your antenna cable
longer than required and do not coil it. Make sure
that it is not crimped passing through a window or
door. Your antenna and cable might be affected
by natural phenomena such as rain, wind, smoke
and humidity over time. Periodically check your
antenna and equipment.
4.2-Powering on your device
and the initial use
1. Insert the power cable or the adaptor into the
appropriate power supply input located on the
back panel of the LCD TV.
Note: If you are not going to use your television
for a long time, unplug its power cable from the
socket.
Initial power on and performing
settings
To set up your television, read the sections on the
TV controls and making the channel settings.
4.3-Batteries
Open the lid of the battery compartment and make
sure that you have placed the batteries in the
correct direction. For this remote control, UM-4,
IEC R03 or AAA 1.5 V batteries are suitable.
Do not throw your old batteries into the fire,
discard them in a dedicated waste area for this
purpose.
Do not mix used batteries with new ones or
different types of batteries together.
The performance of the remote control will be
reduced at a distance of 8 meters from or at an
angle of 30 degrees beyond the centre of the TV.
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5.1-TV Control Panel
or
or
Program Up/Down button
Volume Up/Down button
or or
Power / Standby button
or or or
Menu / Source button
Stand by indicator
Bright light: TV is in Stand-by
Dimmed light: TV is On
No light: Power Cable is not connected
5.2-External Connections
1-Component video input (Y)
2-Component audio input (L)
3-Component video input (Pb)
4-Component audio input (R)
5-SPDIF OUT Digital audio output
6-Component video input (Pr)
7-VGA (PC connection input)
8-AV1 scart input
9-AV2 scart input
10-Antenna input
11-PC audio input
12-Power input
13-HDMI 1 input
14-HDMI 2 input
15-S-VHS input
16- Video input CINCH connector
17-Sound input CINCH connector (Right/R)
18-Sound input CINCH connector (Left/L)
19-Headphone input
Note 1: RGB input via Scart offers the best picture quality.
Note 2: Above drawing for external connections is representational. Their order and places on your TV
may be different.
Please see Technical Specifications Table on page 26 for the available external connections on your
television.
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