Polaroid Digital HD-Ready LCD TV, 26”/ 32”/ 37”/ 42” Digital HD-Ready LCD TV User Manual
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26”/ 32”/ 37”/ 42” Digital HD-Ready LCD TV
Your TV may look different from the one pictured above.
This TV incorporates High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM)
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Cleaning Your LCD TV
You can increase the life of your LCD display by taking the following precautions:
• Before cleaning, always disconnect the power line and all connection cables.
• Do not use any solvents, caustic or gaseous cleaning agents.
• Clean the display with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Ensure that no water droplets remain on the screen. Water can cause permanent
discolouration.
There are no parts which can be serviced or cleaned
inside the TV’s cabinet.
The UK is going Digital!
Find out if you already have a digital signal or when your area will switch off the old
signal by visiting:
http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/
Even if you don’t have a digital signal yet, it will be coming to you soon. In the
meantime, if you are having problems getting good reception, call our helpline
customer service number. Look for the insert with the phone icon at the bottom of this
page for the service number for your area.
Your LCD TV’s Digital Tuner
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Warnings and Precautions
Warnings and Precautions
To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to avoid the risk of electric shock.
This equipment must not be disassembled by anyone except qualifi ed service
personnel.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
▪ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
▪ DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
▪ NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
▪ REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specifi ed herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Important Safety Instructions
To prevent any injuries, the following safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use,
servicing and maintenance of this equipment.
Before operating this equipment, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future
reference.
▪ Do not place the equipment on any uneven or unstable carts, stands, tables, shelves etc.
The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to children or adults and serious damage to
the equipment itself.
▪ Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer. This equipment and
recommended cart or stand should be handled with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart/stand to overturn.
▪ Do not disable the 3-wire grounding type plug. The grounding pin on the 3-prong plug is an
important feature. Removing the grounding pin will increase the risk of damaging the
equipment.
▪ If you can not fi t the plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician to install a grounding
outlet.
▪ Always operate this equipment from the type of power source indicated on the rear of the
serial/model information label.
▪ Never overload wall outlets and extensions.
This symbol indicates
caution points.
This symbol indicates
actions that should not
be done.
This symbol indicates actions
that must be performed.
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Warnings and Precautions
▪ Use and handle the power cord with care. Do not place any heavy objects on the AC
power cord.
▪ Do not pull the AC power cord. Do not handle the AC power cord with a wet hand.
▪ Do not touch the power cord and antenna cable during lightning.
▪ Remove the plug from the wall outlet, if the equipment will not be used for a long period
of time.
▪ Do not place, use or handle this equipment near water.
▪ Never expose the equipment to liquid, rain, or moisture.
Seek for service if any of the above is spilled into the equipment.
▪ Do not expose the equipment to extreme temperature or to direct sunlight, as the
equipment may heat up and suffer damage.
▪ Do not install the equipment near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or any other apparatus that might produce heat.
▪ Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself.
▪ Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards and may void your warranty. Refer service to qualifi ed personnel.
▪ Do not place or drop any other objects on top.
▪ Do not insert anything into the ventilation holes of your equipment.
Inserting any metal or fl ammable objects may result to fi re or electric shock.
▪ Do not place the equipment on uneven or unstable carts, stands, tables, shelves etc.
The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to children or adults and serious damage
to the equipment itself. Always place the equipment on the fl oor or on a surface that is
sturdy, level, stable and strong enough to support the weight of the equipment.
▪ Do not block any ventilating openings. Leave an open space around the equipment.
Never place the equipment :
on a bed, sofa, rug, or any other similar surfaces; too close to drapes/curtains/walls, in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other similar places that may cause poor ventilation.
▪ Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
▪ Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
▪ Always remove the power cord from the outlet before cleaning the equipment.
▪ Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the equipment.
Clean only with a soft dry cloth.
▪ Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Warnings and Precautions
Outdoor Antenna Safety Instructions
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
Grounding conductors
Ground clamps
Power service grounding
Ground clamps
Electric service
equipment
If an outdoor antenna is connected, follow the precautions below:
EXAMPLE OF OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
▪ An outdoor antenna should not be located in any area where it could come in contact with
overhead power lines, or any other electric light or power circuits.
▪ When installing an outdoor antenna system, extreme caution should be taken to prevent
contact with power lines. Direct contact with power lines may be fatal and should be avoided
at all costs.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 1
Antenna Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCING THE LCD TV
Key Features ............................................................................................................... 5
Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 6
Setting Your LCD TV .................................................................................................... 7
Your LCD TV .............................................................................................................. 10
Your Remote Control ................................................................................................. 12
CONNECTING YOUR LCD TV
Connecting a TV Cable or an Antenna ...................................................................... 14
How to use CI (Common Interface) card ....................................................................... 19
Connecting optional AV Equipment
Connecting a VCR .............................................................................................. 21
Connecting a Video Camera or Game Console .................................................. 22
Connecting an AV Equipment with YPbPr Connector ......................................... 23
Connecting an AV Equipment with HDMI Connector .......................................... 24
Connecting an AV Equipment with DVI Connector ............................................. 25
Connecting an AV Equipment with SCART Connector ....................................... 26
Connecting a PC ................................................................................................. 27
Connecting an Audio Receiver ........................................................................... 28
USING THE TV FEATURES
Wide Screen Viewing ......................................................................................29
Operating the Menu........................................................................................30
Customizing the VIDEO Settings ......................................................................32
Customizing the AUDIO Settings ......................................................................34
Customizing the SETUP Settings ......................................................................36
Using the Parental Settings .............................................................................. 37
Customizing the TV Settings ............................................................................39
TROUBLESHOOTING
......................................................................................................................................... 41
DISPLAY MODES
......................................................................................................................................... 42
SPECIFICATIONS
......................................................................................................................................... 43
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Introducing the LCD TV
Various Audio/Video terminals for external equipment connection
▪ 2 sets of composite A/V input terminals
▪ 2 SCART input terminals
▪ 1 set of component Video input terminals
▪ 1 VGA/ Audio input terminal
▪ 2 HDMI™/Audio input terminals
▪ 1 SPDIF terminal
▪ 1 Audio out COAXIAL terminal
▪ 1 Headphone terminal
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)
▪ High Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) is a small, user-friendly interconnect that
can carry up to 5 Gbps of combined video and audio in a single cable. This system
eliminates the cost, complexity and confusion of multiple cables used to connect
current A/V systems.
HD-Ready Component Video Inputs
▪ Offers the best video quality for DVD(480p) and digital set-top-box (HD1080i, 720p)
connections.
3D Digital Noise Reduction
▪ This function can digitally reduce image noise to provide better picture quality.
Film-Mode Detection (3:2 Reverse Pull Down)
▪ This function can automatically detect content derived from fi lm and adjust the
interlacer’s frame matching to provide a more natural-looking, clearer image of the
moving picture.
INTRODUCING THE LCD TV
Key Features
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Introducing the LCD TV
Make sure all of the following contents are included. If you are missing any items,
please call customer service.
LCD TV
Make sure all of the following contents are included.
Power Cord
These items are all you need to set up and operate the LCD TV in its basic confi guration.
Package Contents
Remote Control/
AAA Batteries x 2
User Guide
Quick Guide Warranty Card
SLEEP P.SIZE
VOL.
CH.
INFO
INPUT
MENU
EXIT
S.MODE P.MODE
FREEZE SUBTITLE GUIDE
The power cord type may be different
depending on your country’s power type.
TV Stand /
Screw Driver
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Introducing the LCD TV
If you prefer to mount your new Polaroid TV on a wall instead of attaching it to the stand,
please reference the instructions included in the wall mounting kit (not included).
Setting Your LCD TV
How to install the TV Stand
Do not remove the packaging material from the TV before the
stand is attached.
Read all instructions before continuing with the stand installation.
Lift LCD out of the box, with the bottom foam packaging material still attached, and
place onto a stable surface.
Remove protective bag from LCD unit, but DO NOT remove the bottom foam packaging
material from the TV.
Locate the place on the back of the TV to attach the stand. Secure the stand to the LCD
with all screws.
Lift foam packaging material from the top of the LCD out of the box.
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Introducing the LCD TV
If you prefer to mount your new Polaroid TV on a wall instead of attaching it to the stand, please
reference the instructions included in the wall mounting kit (sold separately).
Remove the screws of the TV stand and detach the stand from the TV.
Align the holes on the wall mounting unit with the corresponding holes on the rear of the TV
and fasten with four screws.
How to remove the TV Stand
To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD TV, place the TV on a soft cloth.
Verify your TV’s model and be sure to use the wall mounting kit specifi ed
for your TV model only. Contact customer service for assistance when
installing the wall mounting kit.
Before installing the TV on a wall, please read the installation instructions supplied with
the wall mounting kit (sold separately).
Soft cloth
Soft cloth
Table stand
Soft cloth
Wall mounting hook
(supplied with the wall
mount kit)
4 screws
(supplied with the wall
mount kit)
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Introducing the LCD TV
How to setup the TV
Do not use caustic cleaners (porcelain, stainless steel, toilet, or oven cleaner etc.) on the
remote, as it may cause damage to the remote control.
Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the VHF/UHF signal to the LCD TV’s ANT. terminal
(refer to page 17).
Connect the AC power cord at the back of the TV and connect the power cord to wall outlet.
Insert the 2 batteries supplied in remote control.
Connect other an external A/V device (refer to page 19-28).
Step1 Slide the back cover up to open the
battery compartment of the remote
control.
Step2 Insert two AAA size batteries.
Make sure to match the (+) and
( - ) ends of the batteries with
the (+) and ( - ) ends indicated
in the battery compartment.
Slide the cover back into place.
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO1 IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
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Introducing the LCD TV
Your LCD TV
LED
The LED light indicates when the LCD
TV is activated.
MENU
Press once to display the OSD (on
screen display), press again to turn the
OSD off.
VOLUME
▲▼
Press to adjust the volume up and
down. Selects the main-menu item and
change values for items when in the
OSD mode.
Turns the LCD TV on and into standby mode.
CHANNEL▲▼
Press to scan up and down through
channels. Selects sub-menu item when in
the OSD mode.
INPUT
Choose from different input signal
sources.
Front/Right Side View and Controls
Headphone
Connects to the external
headhone for private
listening.
VIDEO1 IN
Connects to the composite
Video and Audio output jacks
on external video equipment.
IR
Remote control
sensor
HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN
LR
LR
VGA/PC IN
COAXIAL
SPDIF
SCART 1
SCART 2
VIDEO
HDMI
LR
VGA
LR
YPbPr
VHF/UHF IN
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Introducing the LCD TV
Rear View and Jacks
VHF/UHF IN
Connects RF input from VHF/UHF antenna or cable.
VGA/ PC and VGA AUDIO(L/R) IN
Connects the PC, or other AV equipment with VGA and AUDIO(L/R)
output jacks.
SCART1/SCART2 IN
Connects a piece of AV equipment with a SCART socket.
The SCART interface offers multiple signals(RGB, AV) with audio input/output between the TV
and external video equipment.
VIDEO and AUDIO(L/R) IN
Connects to the composite VIDEO and AUDIO(L/R) output jacks on
external video equipment.
HDMI 1/HDMI 2 and HDMI AUDIO(L/R) IN
Connects the all digital AV equipment with HDMI connector.
Or connects DVI signal to HDMI connector. The AUDIO(L/R) of
HDMI IN is for DVI connection.
AC IN/ POWER SWITCH
Connects to the AC power cord.
AUDIO OUT-SPDIF/COAXIAL
Connects to the Digital Audio jack on the digital/standard 5.1
audio system.
COMPONMENT and AUDIO(L/R) IN
Connects to the DVD player, Digital Set-Top-Box, or other AV
equipment with component(YPbPr) video and audio output jacks.
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SLEEP P.SIZE
VOL.
CH.
INFO
INPUT
MENU
EXIT
S.MODE P.MODE
FREEZE SUBTITLE GUIDE
Your Remote Control
Turns the LCD TV standby on and off.
FREEZE Pressing FREEZE to freeze the current
picture, press again to restore the
picture.
SUBTITLE Cycles through the TV subtitle options
GUIDE Displays the Program Guide on the
screen. Pressing again to turn GUIDE
off.
/ Turns on and off the Teletext function.
(Press
▲/▼ buttons to select the
page, and press ◄/► buttons to select to
the sub-page).
I-II Cycles through the TV sound options
(NICAM) : MONO/STEREO
FAV.CH Pressing FAV.CH displays favourite
channels.
Mutes and restores the audio
SLEEP Cycles through the LCD TV sleep timer:
OFF/10/20/30/40/50/60/90/120 minutes
P. S I Z E Cycles through Widescreen mode
settings: NORMAL/FULL/WIDE/ZOOM/
AUTO
0-9/ENT Pressing a number selects a channel.
Following selection, pressing ENT
activates the channel, or channel
activates automatically in 3 seconds.
JUMP Returns to previously selected channel.
VOL.+- Increases and decreases volume.
CH.▲▼ Scans up and down the channels.
INFO Pressing once displays a variety of
information such as the current channel
and the input source.
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