Polaroid LCD-2050 User Manual

LCD Flat Panel

LCD Flat Panel

LCD-2050

Operation Manual

Contents

- Important Information ................................................................................................................. 4 page

- Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 5 page

- Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................................8 page

- Connection ...........................................................................................................................9 page

Main Connection ............................................................................................................................. 9 page

ANTENNA Connection .................................................................................................................... 9 page

- Name of each part .....................................................................................................................10 page

Front View for the LCD-2050.......................................................................................................... 10 page

Rear View ......................................................................................................................................11 page

Side View ...................................................................................................................................... 11 page

- Preparation ................................................................................................................................12 page

- Remote control .......................................................................................................................... 13 page

- Basic operations of the Remote control .....................................................................................14 page

Using the MENU ............................................................................................................................ 14 page

Automatic Channel searching ....................................................................................................... 14 page

Changing the Channel ................................................................................................................... 14 page

Channel Add/Del ...........................................................................................................................15 page

Fine Tuning ....................................................................................................................................15 page

Video Adjust .................................................................................................................................. 16 page

Sound Adjust ................................................................................................................................. 17 page

Descriptions of Setup .................................................................................................................... 18 page

V-Chip .......................................................................................................................... 18 page

Caption......................................................................................................................... 22 page

Blue Screen................................................................................................................... 22 page

MENU duration ............................................................................................................23 page

Language ..................................................................................................................... 23 page

OSD Background ..........................................................................................................23 page

- Connection to the external equipments .....................................................................................24 page

- Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 25 page

- Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 26 page

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Important

Safety

Information

WARNING

WARNING

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER :

:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to warn the user of
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to warn the user of the presence of
important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

:

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized change or modification to this equipment not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment
U.S.A. only

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury.
The disposal of these materials should be regulated due to environmental consideration. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance :
www.eia.org

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Precautions

Dear customer

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

2. KEEP THIS MANUAL

3. CLEANING

4. ATTACHMENTS

5. WATER AND MOISTURE

6. HEAT

7. SETTING

8. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

9. VENTILATION

Thank you for your purchase of the LCD COLOR TV product. To ensure safety and many
years of trouble-free operation of the TV, please read all these instructions carefully and follow
all warnings before using this product.

Read all of these instructions carefully and follow all instructions marked on the TV
equipment.

Keep this manual in a safty place for later use.

Unplug this TV equipment from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaner or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft and dry cloth for cleaning.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV equipment manufacturer as
they may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other injury.

Do not place this TV equipment near water, for example, near bathtub, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like.

Keep the TV equipment away from the heat sources such as radiator, heater, stoves
and other heat-generating products

Do not place this TV on unstable cart, stand, or table. Placing the TV on an
unstable base can cause the TV to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well
as damage to the TV. Use only a cart, stand, bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer or salesperson.

When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product with
using the designated mounting tool according to the method recommended by the
salesperson.

Vents and openings in the cabinet are designed to provide for ventilation, to
ensure reliable operation of the TV equipment protecting it from overheating, so
these openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not place the TV on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface, because they can block the openings. This TV
equipment should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless
proper ventilation is provided.

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5

Safety

SERVICE DEPT

ALL SETS RECEIVE

OUR OK

SAFETY CHECK.

Safety

Precautions

10. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage flows in the
product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock or short internal parts. For the
same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the TV.

11. POLARIZATION

This TV equipment is provided with a polarized alternating current plug ( featuring a 3­conductor plug). This plug will fit into power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert
the plug into it, consult with electrician about the power cord.

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

12. POWER SOURCES

indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to
your home, consult your TV dealer or local power company.

13. OVERLOADING

Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or
electric shock.

14. POWER-CORD PROTECTION

15. LIGHTNING

16. LCD PANEL GLASS

17. OUTSIDE ANTENNA

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This TV equipment should be operated only from the type of power source

The power cord must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on it or
objects from resting on them.

For added protection for this TV equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long period time, unplug if from the power outlet
and disconnected the antenna or cable system. This will be prevent damage to the
TV due to lightning and power-line surge.

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.

An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power line or other
electric light or power circuits or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

*NEC: National Electrical Code

Precautions

17. GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV receiver, be sure the antenna
or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges.

18. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this TV equipment yourself. Opening the covers may expose you
to high voltage or other dangerous conditions. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, and
request a qualified service person to perform repairs.

(a) When the power cord or plug is damaged.
(b) When a liquid was spilled on the TV or when objects have fallen into the TV.
(c) When the TV has been exposed to rain or water.
(d) When the TV does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions.

Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage,
which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician.

(e) When the product has been dropped or damaged.
(f) When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS

In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and
performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock
and/or other danger.

21. FOR LCD PANEL

The LCD panel is a very high technology product with 921,600 thin film transistors, giving
you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a
fixed point of blue, green, or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of
your product.

product indicates that the product needs servicing.

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Standard

POWER

DISPLAY

MENU

MUTE

TV/VIDEO

+100

ADD/DEL STILL

SLEEP

S.MODE

MTS

CAPTION

PIC.MODE

CH

CH

VOL

123

456

789

0

VOL

Accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote controlOperation manual AC power cord

Optional accessories

Size AAA Dry Battery (X2)

Connection

Main Connection

Plug the mains cable into the power socket with
100V - 240V AC, 50/60Hz .

ANTENNA Connection

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

• 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

Turn clockwise to tighten.

75Ω round cable

300Ω flat cable

wall connecting port

• 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.

A

Combination VHF/UHF

Antenna

bronze wire

antenna converter

Earphone

Mounting-wall tool

Mounting-ceiling tool

* When you mount the TV on the wall, be sure to consult with sales person on methods of mounting.

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Turn clockwise to tighten.

75Ω round cable

B

UHF

VHF

300Ω flat cable

Signal Amplifier

bronze wire

antenna

converter

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