Polaroid LCD-1550, LCD-1750 Operation Manual

objects into the product
through vents or openings.
Due to the high voltage
flows in the product,
inserting a foreign object in
the product can cause electric shock and/or
shorten internal elements. For the same reason,
be careful not to spill water or other liquids
over the product.

• Servicing : Do not attempt
to service the product
yourself. Removing covers
can expose you to high
voltage and other
dangerous conditions. Request a qualified
service person to perform servicing.

• Repair : Unplug the AC cord
from the outlet, and request
a qualified service person to
perform repairs when:

a. The power cord or plug is

damaged.

b. A liquid is spilled on or an

object is dropped into the
product.

c. The product has been

exposed to rain or water.

d. The product does

not function
properly as
described in the
operating instructions. Do not touch the
controls other than those described in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment
of controls out of the instructions can cause
damage, which often requires a qualified

technician for extensive adjustments.
e. The product has been dropped or damaged.
f. The product displays an abnormal condition.

Any noticeable abnormality in the product
indicates that the product needs servicing.

• Replacement parts : In case the product

needs certain parts to be
replaced, make sure that
the service engineer uses
the replacement elements
either specified by the
manufacturer, or with the
same characteristics and
performance as original ones. Using
unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric
shock and/or other danger.

• Safety checks : Upon completion of service or
repair work, request the service technician to
perform safety checks to ensure that the
product is in proper operating condition.

• Polarization : Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided
for your safety. When the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Caution : To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention : Pour éviter les choc électriques,
introluire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans
la borne correspondante De la prise et pousser
jusqu’au pond.

• Cleaning : Unplug the
AC cord from the AC
outlet before cleaning
the product. Use only
with a dry cloth to clean
this apparatus. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.

• Water and moisture : Do
not use this product near
water such as bathtub,
washbasin, kitchen sink
and laundry tub,
swimming pool and in a
wet basement. TV set shall not be exposed to
dripping or slashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV
set.

• Stand : Do not place the
product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod or
table. Unstable
installation is likely to
make the product fall resulting in serious
injuries as well as material damage. Use only
the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus.

• When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart / apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

• Ventilation : The vents
and other openings in the
cabinet are designed for
ventilation. Do not cover
or block them since
insufficient ventilation can
overheat and/or shorten the product’s life
span. Do not place the product on the bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surfaces since they
can block ventilation openings. This product is
not designed for built-in installation; do not
place the product in an enclosed place such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are
followed.

• The LCD panel used in this product is made of
glass. Therefore, it can be broken when the
product is dropped or gets shock. Be careful
not to be injured by glass pieces in case the
panel is broken.

• Heat sources : Do not
install near any heat
sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• The LCD panel is a product of very high
technology with 2,359,296 (15”)/ 2,949,120
(17” Wide) thin film transistors, giving you fine
picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active
pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed
blue, green or red point . Please note that this

safety precautions

SERVICE DEPT

ALL SETS RECEIVE

OUR OK

SAFETY CHECK.

AC 100~240V

safety precautions

• As a measure of
additional protection of
this television equipment,
unplug this apparatus
during lightning storms or
when unused for long
periods of time. This will
prevent the equipment from being damaged by
lightning and power-line surges.

• Outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric or power circuits including the place
where it can fall onto such power lines or
circuits. Installing outside antenna system
requires a full care to keep such power lines or
circuits out of reach as it may be fatal to touch
them.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
REMOTE CONTROL

PREPARATION
CONNECTIONS

MAIN CONNECTION
ANTENNA CONNECTION
CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

BASIC OPERATIONS

WHEN THE TV IS INITIALLY POWERED ON,
SWITCHING ON/OFF
TV/AV MODE SELECTION
VOLUME CONTROL
CHANNEL SELECTION

MENU ADJUSTMENT

CHANNEL ADJUSTMENT
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
PC ADJUSTMENT
FUNCTIONS ADJUSTMENT

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATION

TABLE OF
CONTENTS

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

REAR VIEW

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FRONT VIEW

POWER indicator

Remote
Sensor

PC AUDIO

DC 12V

PC RGB

!

@

#

! PC AUDIO input
@ Power (DC 12V) input
# PC RGB input
$ MONITOR OUTPUT
% COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr)

Video&Audio input

^ AV IN
& Headphone jack
* ANT IN

LCD-1750

17”

LCD-1550

15”

VOL

CH

MENU

TV/VIDEO

POWER

Volume up/down buttons

Channel up/down buttons
MENU button

TV/VIDEO button
POWER button

!!

Adjust the angle to where it is most comfortable.

$ ^% & *

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REMOTE CONTROL

POWER

DISPLAY

MENU

MUTE

TV/VIDEO

+100

MTS CH+

CH-PIP INPUT

POSITION

SLEEP

CAPTION

PC

COMPONENT

PIC.SIZE

CH

CH

VOL

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789

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VOL

INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL

Insert supplied batteries via the battery compartment on the
back of the remote control.

Make sure polarity matches the (+) and (-) marks inside the
compartment.

!!

To avoid damage from possible battery
leakage, remove the batteries during
storage.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

• Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote
sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control and
the sensor may disrupt operation.

• Effective range is 20 feet but is dependant on what your
viewing angle is.

• Range can also be affected by direct sunlight on the TVs
sensor.

CAUTIONS REGARDING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

• Do not expose remote to liquids, direct sunlight or shock.

PREPARATION

MENU button

MUTE button

+100 button

POWER button

Channel Up/Down buttons

Picture size selection button
CAPTION button
COMPONENT input mode button

Sleep timer setting button

PIP channel Up/Down buttons

PIP position selection button
PIP source (TV/VIDEO/S-

VIDEO) selection button

!!

1)DISPLAY button displays the current channel number, broadcasting
sound mode (or external input mode) and time.

2)See page 28 for more information of PIP function.

3) SLEEP button allows you to set a time when the TV automatically

switches to standby: OFF

➔ 30 MINUTES ➔ 60 MINUTES ➔ 90

MINUTES ➔ 120 MINUTES

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preparation

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the
product.

AAA Batteries

PC signal cable (D-sub 15pin)

POWER

DISPLAY

MENU

MUTE

TV/VIDEO

+100

MTS CH+

CH-PIPINPUT

POSITION

SLEEP

CAPTION

PC

COMPONENT

PIC.SIZE

CH

CH

VOL

123

456

789

0

VOL

Remote control unit

Instruction manual

AC Adapter

PC Audio cable

AC cord

CONNECTIONS

MAIN CONNECTION

Plug the mains cable into the power socket with AC100V ­240V , 50/60Hz .

Standard Cable TV (CATV) and outdoor antenna
hookup options:

ANTENNA CONNECTION

• 75-ohm coaxial cable connected
to the ANT-IN terminal

• 300-ohm flat cable to an antenna
converter (not included) and
connected to the ANT-IN terminal

!!

• Use one of the two following
diagrams if you connect an
outdoor antenna.

A : Using a VHF/UHF combination

outdoor antenna.

B : Using separate VHF and/or UHF

outdoor antennas.

Turn clockwise to

tighten.

coaxial cable

antenna
converter

75Ω round cable

300Ω flat cable

wall connecting port

B

A

Combination VHF/UHF

Antenna

75Ω round cable

Turn clockwise to

tighten.

coaxial cable

antenna
converter

300Ω flat cable

UHF

VHF

Signal Amplifier

PC AUDIO

DC 12V

PC RGB

CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

You can enjoy picture and sound by connecting VCR, DVD
player (or DTV Set-Top Box) and PC to the terminals located on
the back of TV set.

Before connecting an external device, turn the TV set off to
avoid any possible damage.

connections

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connections

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TV output terminal [MONITOR OUT]

These jacks have TV, VIDEO/AUDIO outputs. These jacks are
used to connect a TV Monitor.

The image signals coming into COMPONENT, S-VIDEO or PC
will not be transmitted to MONITOR OUT terminals.

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DVD or DTV Set-Top Box input terminal [COMPONENT IN]

These jacks have Y/Pb(Cb)/Pr(Cr) inputs and AUDIO inputs.
These jacks are used to connect a DVD player, DTV Set-Top
Box. (Available input mode : 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i)

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External AV devices input terminal [AV IN]

These jacks have VIDEO/AUDIO/S-VIDEO inputs. Connect
them to VCR, Camcorder or Video game with RCA or S-VIDEO
cable.

* If your AV device has both VIDEO OUT terminal and S-

VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended
for better picture quality.

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Headphone Jack

Insert the headphone plug (3.5mmØ) into this jack. The
sound from the speaker will be automatically cut off. You
can control the headphone sound with Volume Up/Down
(œ/√) buttons.

* Headphones are not included in the supplied accessories.

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PC In

Connect the D-sub 15 pin cable and the audio cable with
personal computer.

* See page 22 for more information of PC mode.

!!

VIDEO and S-VIDEO in AV IN share the
same jack with AUDIO input. Thus, they
can’t be used at the same time.

DVD

DTV Set-Top Box

Camcorder

VCR

Video game

Headphone

@

#

$

%

!

!!

Whenever you connect external equipment system to TV, make sure
that all elements are switched off. Refer to the documentation
supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and
associated safety precautions.

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VOLUME CONTROL

Adjust the volume with VOL (œ/√) buttons.

TO MUTE THE SOUND

Press the MUTE button on the remote controller to cut the
sound off. The MUTE will be displayed for 3 seconds. By
pressing either the MUTE button or VOL (œ/√) buttons, you
can get sound back.

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CHANNEL SELECTION

The TV set has 68 channels [AIR02 ~ AIR69] in AIR mode and
125 channels [CATV01 ~ CATV125] in CATV mode. (Refer to
next page for each selection.)

DIRECT SELECTION

The numeric buttons are used for direct channel selection.
To select two-digit channels, press the second number button

within 2 seconds after the first number.
To select 3-digit channels, press ‘+100’ button before pressing

the rest of number buttons in order.

• Channel number in green : Memorized channels by automatic
search or added channels by user

Channel number in white : Skipped channels by automatic
search or deleted channels by user

UP/DOWN SELECTION

You can also select a memorized channel by pressing the CH
(…/†) buttons.

basic operations

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SWITCHING ON/OFF

WHEN THE TV IS INITIALL Y POWERED ON,

SWITCHING ON

1 If the indicator is not lit, the TV set is powered off.

You must press the POWER button of the TV set.

2 Press the POWER button on the remote controller, or VOL

(…†) / CH (…†) button on the TV set when the indicator
is red. The TV set will be switched on and the indicator will
be changed to green.

SWITCHING OFF

1 To set the TV set back to stand-by mode, press the POWER

button on the remote controller or press the MENU button
on the TV set for 2 seconds. The indicator will become red.

2 Press the POWER button on the TV set to switch the TV set

off completely.
* If you turn the TV off, the present time that you have set

will disappear.

When your TV is powered on for the first time, the left figure is
displayed.

1 Pressing VOL up/down (œ/√) buttons makes a selection

between AIR or CABLE mode which automatically starts a
channel search.

2 Wait until the searching ends.

With the remote controller, you can select the mode as below.

• TV/VIDEO button : Selection for TV/VIDEO/S-VIDEO input

mode.

• PC button : Selection for PC monitor input mode.

• COMPONENT button : Selection for Component input mode.

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TV/A V MODE SELECTION

By pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the TV set, you can
change the mode as follows:

TV ➔ VIDEO ➔ S-VIDEO ➔ COMPONENT ➔ PC ➔ TV ➔ ....

!!

• If CH(…/†) buttons are pressed in external mode, it turns to TV
mode.

!!

• If you press power button while channel searching, this process
stops and goes back to initial status.

MENU adjustment

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CHANNEL ADJUSTMENT

(ONLY IN TV MODE)

Press MENU ( ) button to display the MENU screen.
Press CH down (†) button to enter into the items below. The
color of selected items becomes yellow.

AIR/CABLE SELECTION

1 Move to “AIR/CABLE” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to select either AIR or CABLE

which is appropriate to your antenna system.

CHANNEL AUTO SEARCH

CHANNEL AUTO SEARCH function memorizes all the channels
which are being received at real time. Before operating this
function, select one between AIR and CABLE.

1 Move to “AUTO SEARCH” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL up (√) button to operate the searching. Wait

until the searching ends.

CURRENT CHANNEL NUMBER SELECTION

1 Move to “CURRENT CHANNEL” by pressing CH (…/†)

buttons.

2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to select a current channel

number you want.

FINE TUNING

If you are unable to get a good picture or sound because of a
poor broadcast signal, it is possible to adjust the channel with
FINE TUNE.

1 Move to “FINE TUNE” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to tune for a better picture and

sound. The change is stored automatically.

ADD OR DELETE CHANNEL

You can add additional channels or erase unwanted channels
from TV memory.

1 Move to “CURRENT CHANNEL” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons

and select desired channel.

2 By pressing VOL (œ/√) buttons, select ADD for adding the

current channel to the TV’s memory or select DEL for
erasing the channel from the TV’s memory.

3 Exit with MENU( ) button. The change is stored.

MENU adjustment

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PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

Press MENU ( ) button to display the MENU screen.
Select “PICTURE” by pressing VOL (œ/√) buttons and press CH
down (†) button to enter into below items.

CONTRAST

1 Move to “CONTRAST” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust the picture contrast.

BRIGHTNESS

1 Move to “BRIGHTNESS” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust picture brightness.

COLOR

1 Move to “COLOR” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust color intensity.

TINT

1 Move to “TINT” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust skin color to a more

natural tone.

SHARPNESS

1 Move to “SHARPNESS” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust picture sharpness.

MENU adjustment

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← For less contrast For more contrast

←

← For less brightness For more brightness

←

←

Skin tones become purplish Skin tones become greenish

←

←

For less color intensity For more color intensity

←

← For less sharpness For more sharpness

←

NOISE REDUCTION

This function is to reduce the noise remains in the background
picture.

1 Move to “NOISE REDUCTION” by pressing CH (…/† )

buttons.

2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to select among HIGH, LOW or OFF.

• OFF : Off this function.

• LOW : Reduce the picture noise more or less.

• HIGH : Reduce the picture noise a little more.

PRESET

1 Move to “PRESET” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to preset picture mode among

VIVID, USER, SOFT or NORMAL.

• VIVID : bright indoor mode

• USER : the mode set by the user

• SOFT : dark indoor mode

• NORMAL : normal indoor mode

BALANCE

1 Move to “BALANCE” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust audio output between

left and right speakers.

SPATIAL

This function is to work virtual surround sound effect.
1 Move to “SPATIAL” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to select.

SOUND SOURCE

Select sound output between Main Picture Sound and PIP
Picture sound.

* This item is available while PIP picture exists. (Refer to page

26 for PIP mode)
1 Move to “SOUND SOURCE” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to select.

PRESET

This function is to select the sound appropriate to your TV
program.

1 Move to “PRESET” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to select among USER, NEWS,

MOVIE and MUSIC.

MENU adjustment

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MENU adjustment

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SOUND ADJUSTMENT

Press MENU ( ) button to display the MENU screen.
Select “SOUND” by pressing VOL (œ/√) buttons, then press CH
down (†) button to enter into the items below.

MTS

The System has a feature that allows a sound reception
different from the main audio for programs. This feature is
called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The System with
MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary
Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to
broadcast other information, which could be audio in another
language or something completely different like weather
information. You can enjoy hi-fi stereo sound or SAP
broadcasts in the available location. If stereo sound is difficult
to hear, select MONO.

1 Move to “MTS” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to select among STEREO, SAP or

MONO.

• STEREO broadcasts : Watch programs like live sports, shows
and concerts in dynamic stereo sound.

• SAP broadcasts : Listen to the second language,
supplementary commentary and other information. (SAP is
mono sound.)

• MONO : Obtain clearer sound by switching the mode into
fixed mono-sound manually.

* You can select one directly with MTS button on the remote

controller.

TREBLE

To stress high frequency sound
1 Move to “TREBLE” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust the treble weaker or

stronger.

BASS

1 Move to “BASS” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust the bass weaker or

stronger.

← For weaker treble For stronger treble

←

← For weaker bass For stronger bass

←

← Decrease right speaker

sound

Decrease left speaker

sound

←

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PC ADJUSTMENT

(ONLY IN PC MODE)

Press MENU ( ) button to display the MENU screen.
Select “PC” by pressing VOL (œ/√) buttons and press CH down
(†) button to enter into the items below.

H-POSITION

1 Move to “H-POSITION” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust the horizontal position of

displayed image.

V-POSITION

1 Move to “V-POSITION” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust the vertical position of

displayed image.

H-SIZE

1 Move to “H-SIZE” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust the horizontal size of

displayed image.

PHASE

(Fine image adjustment in PC monitor mode)
1 Move to “PHASE” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to adjust the phase to get a clearer

picture.

SCREEN EXPAND (only 17” wide model)

1 Move to “SCREEN EXPAND” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to select screen expand type. You

can select a Screen Expand successively that has its own
aspect ratio.

MENU adjustment

PC mode input format

Resolution V freq. (Hz) H freq. (KHz)

640*480 60 31.5
640*480 72 37.9
640*480 75 37.5
640*480 85 43.3
720*400 70 31.5
800*600 60 37.9
800*600 75 46.9
800*600 85 53.7

800*600 72 48.1
1024*768 60 48.4
1024*768 70 56.5
1024*768 75 60.2

VGA

SVGA

XGA

In case of inputting the PC signal other than above signals,
“OUT OF RANGE” will appear on the screen.

Before adjustment, please setup your PC software...

Even if your actual display-settings screen looks different from
the windows below, basic setup methods will be applied in
most of the cases.

1 First, click on “Settings” on the Windows Start menu.

While “Settings” is selected, move the cursor to submenu
“Control Panel”.

2 When the control panel screen appears, click on “Display”

and a display dialog box will appear.

3 Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box.

The correct setting of size (resolution) is “1024 x 768
pixels”. (optical resolution)

Check the vertical frequency of your PC. (Available vertical
frequency at 1024*768 mode : 60Hz, 70Hz, 75Hz)

before adjustment after adjustment

before adjustment after adjustment

expand OFF expand ON

MENU adjustment

LANGUAGE

You can select a language from the FUNCTION menu as well.
Select one among English, French and Spanish.

1 Move to “LANGUAGE” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to select the displayed language

among ENGLISH, FRENCH and SPANISH.

TIME

By selecting the “TIME” menu, you can set the clock to have
the actual time displayed. If you want to use automatic on/off
timer, you must set “ON TIME” and “OFF TIME” as well.

1 Move to “TIME” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL right (√) button. TIME screen will come out. You

can confirm actual time.

3 Select and adjust the items below as you want using

UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT buttons.

• ON TIME : You can turn on the TV at desired time.

• OFF TIME : You can turn off the TV at desired time.

• ON TIME CHANNEL : You can set the channel number when
the TV turns on automatically.

• ON TIME VOLUME : You can set the sound volume when the
TV turns on automatically.

MENU adjustment

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Press MENU ( ) button to display the MENU screen.
Select “FUNCTION” by pressing VOL (œ/√) buttons, and press
CH down (†) to enter into the items below.

PICTURE SIZE

* This function doesn’t work in PC mode and some COMPONENT

modes. (see left tables)
1 Move to “PICTURE SIZE” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL (œ/√) buttons to select the picture size among

NORMAL, WIDE and ZOOM.
NORMAL : Setting for normal 4:3 format
WIDE : Setting for the 16:9 screen format
ZOOM : Expansion of 16:9 picture to full screen format
[17inch wide model]

[15inch model]

MENU adjustment

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FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT

NORMAL(4:3) WIDE(16:9) ZOOM

NORMAL(4:3) WIDE(16:9) ZOOM

!!

• If you turn the TV set off by pressing
POWER switch or by unplugging the
cord, the clock will be reset to the
default value.

MENU adjustment

PIP

Allows you to watch two pictures simultaneously. See chart
below for available PIP modes.

1 Move to “PIP” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL right ( √) button. PIP screen will be displayed.

• PIP : Turn PIP mode on or off. When MAIN Picture is in
COMPONENT mode of 480p, 720p and 1080i, POP function
works. ➝ PIP on ➝ POP ➝ PIP off -

When MAIN Picture is in PC mode, only PIP function works.

• INPUT : Select the PIP input signal among TV, VIDEO or S­VIDEO.

• POSITION : Select the picture position among R-BOTTOM, L­BOTTOM, R-TOP or L-TOP.

• CHANNEL : Select the channel of PIP picture when PIP
input is TV mode.

MENU adjustment

Available PIP setting mode

sub

TV VIDEO

S-VIDEO

PC

main

TV X X X X 0 X

VIDEO X X X X 0 X

S-VIDEO X X X X 0 X

480i X X X X X X

others O O O X X X

PC O O O X X X

CH-PIP INPUT

COMPONENT
480i others

COMPO­NENT

✍ O : Available, X : not available

Gray blocks are available for POP function.
Other COMPONENT modes : 480p, 720p, 1080i mode

CLOSED CAPTION

• This TV set is equipped with an internal closed caption
decoder. Closed caption is the system which allows you to
view conversations, narration and sound effects of TV
programs and home videos in the form of subtitles on your
Display.

• Not all the programs and videos offer closed caption. Please
look for the “CC” symbol to ensure that captions will be
shown.

• “CC1” or “CC2” displays the subtitles of TV dramas and news
programs while allowing a full picture view.

• “T1” or “T2” superimposes other information (e.g. TV guide,
weather) on the screen, which is independent from the
program in progress.

1 Move to “CLOSED CAPTION” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL right (√) button. CLOSED CAPTION screen will be

displayed.

3 Select and adjust the items below as you want using CH

(…/†), VOL (œ/√) buttons.

• CAPTION : Turn CAPTION mode ON or OFF.

• CAPTION MODE : Select the CAPTION MODE in CAPTION or
TEXT.

• CHANNEL : For each caption mode, two channels are
available ; 1&2.

• The TV may not receive CLOSED CAPTION signals normally in
the following situations.

! Poor reception conditions.
@ As old, bad or illegally recorded tape is played.
# Strong, random signals from a car interface with the TV

signal.

$ The program wasn’t captioned when it was produced,

transmitted or taped.

You want some bread?

!!

• In the event you receive a poor signal,
an empty black box may appear even
when the TEXT mode is selected. This is
normal in such an event.

• CLOSED CAPTION function does not
work when OSD is displayed.

!!

• You can’t select this item in PC mode
and COMPONENT (480p, 720p, 1080i)
mode.

CAPTION

CLOSED CAPTION on/off button on

the remote control

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V-CHIP (Parental control)

V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your System.
This tool gives parents a great degree of control over the
broadcasts within their children’s reach. It allows parents to
select programs judged suitable to child while blocking the
other judged unsuitable. It does so automatically once you
activate the V-CHIP feature in your LCD Television.

“V-Chip” will not be selectable from the menu if you do not
first configure your secret number.

• The U.S. has two rating systems for viewing content: TV
Parental Guidelines and movie ratings.

• The TV Parental Guidelines work in conjunction with the V­CHIP to help parents screen out inappropriate television
shows for their children.

• Movie ratings are used for original movies rated by the
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) as watched
on cable TV and not edited for television. The V-CHIP can
also be set to block MPAA-rated movies

Set up V-CHIP

1 Move to “V-CHIP” by pressing CH (…/†) buttons.
2 Press VOL right (√) button. ENTER PASSWORD screen will be

displayed. Input 4-digit number password.
(If this item is selected the first time NEW PASSWORD
screen will be displayed. Input 4-digit number and repeat it
to register the password in the CONFIRM screen.)

3 V-CHIP menu will be appeared and set up the V-CHIP items

below.

• V-CHIP ON/OFF : ON or OFF selection for V-CHIP function.

• TV RATING : Select the desired TV Rating among UNBLOCK,

TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV Y7 FV, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA.

• TV CONTENTS :

Adjust each TV Rating with detailed contents.
See the table at next page for detailed TV RATING and
CONTENTS.

MENU adjustment

TV Parental Guidelines

Rating Contents

Suggested age V S L D

TV-Y (All children)

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TV-Y7 (Directed to older children)

OOOO
TV-Y7 FV (Directed to older children)
TV-G (General audience)

OOOO
TV-PG (Parental Guidance suggested)

OOOO
TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned)

OOOO
TV-MA (Mature audience only)

OOOO

!!

FV : Fantasy violence
V : Violence
S : Sexual situation
L : Adult language
D : Sexually suggestive dialog

O

: Content rating can be set.

O

: The content rating can be set, but

this rating is not normally broadcast
by TV station.

!!

If you forget the password, input 5050 to
initialize the password.

MENU adjustment

• MPAA RATING : Select the desired TV Rating among G, PG,
PG-13, R, NC-17 and X. See the table below for details.

• CHANGE PASSWORD :

i) Press VOL right (√) button when CHANGE PASSWORD

item is selected.

ii) OSD will be displayed.

Enter new 4-digit secret number.

iii) OSD will be displayed.

Enter new 4-digit secret number again.
After “THE PASSWORD WAS CHANGED” message is
displayed, you will have previous menu automatically.

◆

Clear the V-CHIP block while V-CHIP block is activated.

1. Press MENU button then ENTER PASSWORD will be

displayed.

2. Input the password to clear the V-CHIP block.

Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA)

Rating Description

G General audiences. All ages admitted.

PG Parental guidance suggested. Some materials

may not be suitable for children.

PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some materials

Age may be inappropriate for children under 13.

R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying

parent or adult guardian (age varies in some
jurisdictions).

NC-17 No one under and at the age of 17 admitted.

X A rating that has now been superseded by NC-

17.

!!

•If you select “PG-13”, this will
automatically block higher ratings “R”,
“NC-17” and “X”.

• Voluntary movie rating system uses
only an age-based rating.

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OOOO

OOOO

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Troubleshooting Guide

31

- Check the contact of sockets is all right.

- Check the TV main power is on.

- Check the Volume control is set to minimum or mute.

- Check the color control and adjust it properly.

- Check the program is in color or in black & white.

- Check the antenna is installed correctly and if not, adjust the
antenna toward the broadcasting station.

- Check the “FINE TUNE” is set up correctly and if not, adjust the
fine tuning properly.

- Check the antenna or its connection is correct and if not,
correct the antenna fault or connection cable fault.

- Check if car traffic or neon sign disturbs the sound effect.

- Check the susceptible interference by other electronic devices
such as radio and television and keep magnetic or electronic
devices away from the TV.

- Long distance from the station or other radio waves can
generate bad sound reception. If so, change the mode to
Mono.

- Check if the batteries in the Remote control die.

- Check if any object between IR sensor of the TV and the
Remote control does not obstruct.

IN PC MODE

Symptom Check items

“OUT OF RANGE”
appears on the
screen.

“NO SIGNAL” appears
on the
screen.

Image is not
clear.

Image is not
centered.

- Check the resolution and frequency of your PC. Then, adjust
them to optimum condition for LCD TV ; 1024 x 768 and 60Hz.

- Refer to the table of PC mode input format indicated on page

22. (Not being registered resolution and frequency on the table
won’t be displayed.)

- Ensure that the signal cable is firmly connected to PC and TV.

- Adjust the PHASE control. (Refer to the PC ADJUSTMENT of
page 23.)

- Adjust the H-POSITION, H-SIZE and V-POSITION control. (Refer
to the PC ADJUSTMENT on page 23.)

45/ 45/ 60/ 60 45/ 45/ 60/ 60

2

] 400 450

484 X 360 X 185 532 X 352 X 185

484 X 303 X 59.7 532 X 297 X 58

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

LIMITED W ARRANTY- ELECTRONICS

Petters Consumer Brands, LLC (PCB) warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or
workmanship as follows:

1. LABOR: For a period of 1 year from date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, PCB will
repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge to the customer, or pay the labor charges to any
PCB authorized service facility. After the warranty period, you must pay for all labor charges.

2. PARTS: In addition, PCB will supply, at no charge to the customer, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange
for defective parts for a period of 1 year from date of purchase.

After the warranty period, you must pay for all parts costs.

3. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for 1 year from date of purchase.

To obtain warranty service, visit our website at www.polaroidelectronics.com

or in the US call 1-[phone] and

in Canada call 1-866-301-7922.
This Warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set-up, adjustments or signal reception problems.
This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,

commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty does not
cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This Warranty is valid
only in the United States and in Canada.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that the unit is within the
Warranty period, MUST be presented to obtain service.

This Warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the
Product.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.

PETTERS CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC AND POLAROID CORPORATION WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT PROHIBITABLE BY LAW, ANY APPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you
enter into a service contract with the Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Partnership within 90 days of sale, the limitation
on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific rights, and you may
have other rights, which vary from state to state.

To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for
product information or operation:

Electronics Consumer Care Center

www.polaroidelectronics.com
in the US call 1-866-289-5168
in Canada call 1-866-301-7922

ELEC110602

CUSTOMER’S RECORD

(retain for your records)

Date of Purchase Store/Dealer
Model No. Serial No.
Important Keep all original product packaging materials and a copy of original receipt in the event that your product

needs service.

GARANTIE LIMITEE - EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRONIQUES

Centre de Service a la Clientele de Electronics

www.polaroidelectronics.com

Aux Etats-Unis, appeler le: 1-866-289-5168

Au Canada, appeler le: 1-866-301-7922

3110 Crossing Park Rd, Norcross GA 30071

DOCUMENT DU CLIENT

(a conserver pour vos archives)

DATOS DEL PRODUCTO

(el cliente debe guardarlo para sus archivos)
Fecha de compra Tienda donde se compró
N° de mode lo N°de serie
Importante Guardar todo el material de empaque original y una copia de la factura original del producto por si éste
necesita ser reparado.

GARANTÍA LIMITAD A -PRODUCTOS ELECTRÓNICOS

Petters Consumer Brands, LLC (“PCB”) garantiza este producto (incluyendo cualquier accesorio) contra defectos en sus
materiales o en su fabricacion según los terminos siguientes:

1. MANO DE OBRA: Si se determina que este producto está defectuoso, durante un periodo de un año posterior a la
fecha de compra PCB tendrá la opción de repararlo o reemplazarlo sin costo alguno para el cliente, o pagar los
gastos de mano de obra a cualquier centro de reparaciones autorizado por PCB. Una vez que el periodo de
garantia haya expirado, los gastos de mano de obra son responsabilidad del cliente.

2. PIEZAS DE REPUESTO: Durante un período de un ano a partir de la fecha de compra, PCB proveerá además, sin
costo alguno para el cliente, piezas de repuesto nuevas o reconstruidas a cambio de las piezas defectuosas. Los
gastos de envío para hacer llegar las piezas al centro de reparaciones autorizado correrán por cuenta del cliente.

Una vez que el periodo de garantia haya expirado, el cliente debera pagar el costo de todas las piezas de repuesto.

Para obtener servicio de garantía, visite nuestro sitio en Internet, www.polaroidelectronics.com

o, en los Estados Unidos

llame al 1-866-289-5168; en Canadá, llame al 1-866-301-7922.
Esta garantía no cubre los costos de instrucción al cliente, instalación, configuración, ajustes o problemas con la recepción

de la señal.
Esta garantía no cubre daños que alteren la estética del equipo o daños fortuitos causados por las fuerzas de la naturaleza;

tampoco los debidos a uso erróneo, accidentes, abuso, negligencia, ni aquellos causados por uso comercial o por la
modificacion del producto mismo o cualquiera de sus partes, incluyendo la antena. Esta garantia no cubre los productos
vendidos ”ta l como se ven” o “co n tod os sus defectos” , ni tampoco los pro ductos con sumib les tales como fu sib les o
bateris.

Esta garantia es válida únicamente en los Estados Unidos y Canadá.
Para obtener servicio se DEBE presentar una prueba de compra, tal como una factura o recibo, con la cual se demuestre que

la unidad se encuentra dentro del periodo de cobertura de la garantía.
Esta garantía se invalida si el número de serie asignado en fábrica al producto se ha modificado o extraído.
LAS REPARACIONES O CAMBIOS PROVISTOS BAJO ESTA GARANTÍA CONSTITUYEN LA ÚNICA SOLUCIÓN JURIDÍCA PARA EL

CLIENTE. PETTERS CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC Y POLAROID CORPORATION NO SE HARÁ RESPONSABLE DE CUALQUIER DANO
CONSECUENTE O INCIDENTAL DEBIDO AL INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CUALQUIER GARANTIA EXPLICITA O IMPLICITA DE ESTE
PRODUCTO. EXCEPTO EN LA MEDIDA EN QUE LA LEY LO PROHIBA, CUALQUIER GARANTÍA DE ESTE PRODUCTO QUE SE
APLIQUE A SU MERCANTIBILIDAD O IDEONIDAD PARA UN FIN ESPECIFICO QUEDA LIMITADA A LA DURACIÓN DE ESTA
GARANTIA.

Algunos estados no permiten la exclusión o limitación por daños consecuentes o incidentales ni permiten que existan
limitaciones respecto a la duración de una garantia implícita, de manera que es posible que las limitaciones o exclusiones
mencionadas no se apliquen en su caso. Por otra parte, la limitación de la duración de la garantía implícita no se aplica si
el cliente ha establecido un contrato de mantenimiento con “PCB Partnersh“ meno s d e 9 0 días después de la fech a d e
com pra Esta garantia le confiere al cliente derechos legales específicos pero, dependiendo del estado en cuestión, puede
tener otros derechos adicionales.

Para localizar el centro de reparaciones o de ventas más cercano, para obtener ayuda en una reparación o en la resolución
de un problema relacionado a ella, o para obtener información acerca del producto o de su funcionamiento:

Centro de atención al cliente del departamento de electrónica

www.polaroidelectronics.com

En los Estados Unidos, llamar al: 1-866-289-5168

En Canadá, llamar al: 1-866-301-7922

3110 Crossing Park Rd, Norcross GA 30071