Polaroid PLA-4248 User Manual

42” HD Plasma TV withATSC Tuner

PLA-4248

20060306

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Table of Contents

Important Information .......................................................................................................................................................1

Important Safety Precautions...........................................................................................................................................2

Setup................................................................................................................................................................................5

Identification of Controls...................................................................................................................................................8

Connections....................................................................................................................................................................11

Basic Operations............................................................................................................................................................17

Memorizing the Channels...............................................................................................................................................18

Channel Selection..........................................................................................................................................................20

Setting Picture................................................................................................................................................................21

Setting Sound................................................................................................................................................................22

TimeSetandSleepTimer.............................................................................................................................................23

Viewing Closed Captions...............................................................................................................................................24

Setting Parental Control 5

Screen Setup for VGA(PC) Mode/Component Mode ....................................................................................................28

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................29

Care and Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................30

Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................31

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Programming the Universal Remote Control.................................................................................................................32

Important Information

WARNING:

CAUTION-To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any

Thisproductutilizestin-leadsolder,andfluorescentlampcontainingasmallamountofmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmayberegulateddue toenvironmental considerations. Fordisposalorrecycling information,please contactyourlocal authorities ortheElectronicIndustriesAlliance: www.eia.org

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

servicing other than that contained in the operating instructionsunlessyouarequalifiedtodoso.

within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constituteariskofelectricshocktopersons

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanyingtheappliance.

FCC STATEMENT

FCC Notice PDP TV: ACLASS B digital device

ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Thisequipment generates,uses, andcanradiate radiofrequency energyand,if notinstalled andusedin accordancewith theinstruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmfulinterferenceinwhichcasetheuserwillberequiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisownexpense.

FCC CAUTION:

Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approved by the manufacturercouldcauseharmfulinterferenceandwouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatethisdevice.

WARNING:This isa CLASS Bproduct.In adomesticenvironment this productmay cause radiointerference in

whichcasetheusermayberequiredtotakeadequatemeasurestocounterinterference.

Important Safety Precautions

Electrical energy can performmany usefulfunctions, but it can alsocause personalinjuries and property damage ifimproperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order to prevent potential danger,please observe the following instructions wheninstalling,operatingandcleaningtheproduct.ToensureyoursafetyandprolongtheservicelifeofyourPDPTVproduct,pleaseread thefollowingprecautionscarefullybeforeusingtheproduct.

1.Readtheseinstructions---Alloperatinginstructionsmustbereadandunderstoodbeforetheproductisoperated.

2.Keeptheseinstructions---Thesesafetyandoperatinginstructionsmustbekeptinasafeplaceforfuturereference.

3.Heedallwarnings---Allwarningsontheproductandintheinstructionsmustbeobservedclosely.

4.Followallinstructions---Alloperatinginstructionsmustbefollowed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water---for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,

kitchensink,orlaundrytub,inawetbasement,ornearaswimmingpool,andthelike. Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to high temperature environment, as this causes condensation, which may result in fire, electric shock, or otherhazards.

6. Clean onlywith drycloth---Unplug thisproductfrom thewall outletbefore cleaning. Donotuseliquidcleanersoraerosolcleaners.Useadampclothforcleaning.

7. Ventilation---Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturerinstructions. The ventsand otheropeningsin thecabinetare designedfor ventilation.Do notcover orblock thesevents andopenings since insufficientventilation cancauseoverheatingand/or shortenthe life ofthe product.Do notplace theproduct on abed, sofa, rug or othersimilar surface,since theycan blockventilation openings.This product is not designed for built-in installation;do not place the productin an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’sinstructionsarefollowed.

8.Heatsources---Donot installnear anyheat sourcessuchasradiators, heatregisters, stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.

9.Groundingor Polarization---Do notdefeat thesafetypurposeof thepolarizedorgrounding-type plug.Apolarizedplughas twoblades with onewider than the other.A groundingtype plug hastwo blades and athird grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prongare providedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.

10.Powercord protection---Protect thepowercordfrom beingwalkedonor pinchedparticularlyat plugs, conveniencereceptacles,and thepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.

11.Attachments---Onlyuse attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.Do not use attachments not recommended bythe manufacturer.Useofimproperattachmentscanresultinaccidents.

Important Safety Precautions (continued)

12.Stand---Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracket, or tablespecifiedbythe manufacturer,or

sold with the apparatus. Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand, tripod or table. Placingtheproducton anunstable basecan causethe productto fall,resultinginseriouspersonal injuriesas wellas damagetothe product.When mountingtheproduct ona wall,besure tofollow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

13. Move carefully---When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over.Suddenstops,excessiveforceandunevenfloorsurfaces cancausetheproducttofallfromthetrolley.

14.Lightning---Unplug thisapparatus duringlightningstorms orwhen unusedforlong periodsof time. For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended andunused forlong periods oftime, unplugit from thewall outlet and disconnect the antenna.Thiswillpreventdamagetotheequipmentduetolightningandpower-linesurges.

15.Servicing---Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicing is requiredwhentheapparatushas been damagedinanyway, suchas power-supplycord orplug isdamaged, liquidhas beenspilled orobjects have falleninto theapparatus, theapparatus hasbeen exposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.

16. 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 originalparts.Useofunauthorizedpartscanresultinfire,electricshockand/orotherdanger.

17.Overloading---Donotoverloadwalloutlets,extensioncords,orconveniencereceptaclesonotherequipmentasthiscanresultinarisk offireorelectricshock.

18.Enteringofobjectsand liquids---Neverinsert anobjectinto theproductthrough ventsoropenings. Highvoltageflows intheproduct, andinsertinganobjectcancauseelectricshockand/orshortinternalparts.Forthesamereason,donotspillwaterorliquidontheproduct.

19.Damagerequiringservice---Ifanyofthefollowingconditionsoccurs,unplugthepowercordfromtheACoutlet,andrequestaqualified servicepersontoperformrepairs. a.Whenthepowercordorplugisdamaged. b.Whenaliquidisspilledontheproductorwhenobjectshavefallenintotheproduct. c.Whentheproducthasbeenexposedtorainorwater. d.Whentheproductdoesnotoperateproperlyasdescribedintheoperatinginstructions. Do nottouch the controls otherthan those described inthe operating instructions. Improperadjustment of controls notdescribed in the instructionscancausedamage,whichoftenrequiresextensiveadjustmentworkbyaqualifiedtechnician. e.Iftheproducthasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamagedinanyway. f.Whentheproductdisplaysanabnormalconditionor exhibits adistinctchangein performance.Anynoticeableabnormalityintheproduct indicatesthattheproductneedsservicing.

20.Safety checks---Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety checkstoensurethattheproductisinproperoperatingcondition.

21.Wall or ceiling mounting---When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the method recommendedbythemanufacturer.Thisisasafetyfeature.

Important Safety Precautions (continued)

22.Powersource---Thisproductisintendedtobesuppliedbyalistedpowersupplyindicatedonthemarkinglabel.Ifyouarenotsureofthe

type of power supply to your home,consult your product dealer orlocal power company.For added protection forthis product during a lightning storm,or when itis left unattendedand unused forlong periods oftime, unplug itfrom the walloutlet and disconnectthe cable system.This will preventdamage totheproduct duetolightning andpowerline surges.Whenthe unithas to beused withanotherpower supplyvoltage, thepowercable mustbe changed. Consultyour productdealer.The socketoutlet shouldbeinstalled neartheequipment andeasilyaccessible.Useonlythepowercorddesignatedbyour dealer toensuresafetyandEMC. When connectingotherproductssuch asVCRsandpersonalcomputers,youshouldturnoffthepoweroftheunitforprotectionagainstelectricshock.

23.Panelprotection---ThePDPpanelusedinthisproductismadeofglass.Therefore,itcanbreak when the product is dropped or impacted upon by other objects. Be careful not to be injured by brokenglasspiecesincasethePDPpanelbreaks.

24.Pixel defect---The PDP panel is a very high technology product, giving you finely detailed pictures. Occasionally, a few non-active pixelsmayappearonthescreenasafixedpointofblue,greenorred.Pleasenotethatthisdoesnotaffecttheperformanceofyourproduct.

Setup

Using the Remote Control

<Usetheremotecontrolbypointingittowardstheremotesensorwindowoftheset.Objectsbetween

theremotecontrolandsensorwindowmaypreventproperoperation.

Note: This illustration is for reference only. The remote sensor may be in different locations on

different models.

Cautions regardinguse of remote control

<Donotexpose theremote controltoshock.In addition,donotexpose theremote controltoliquids,

anddonotplaceinanareawithhighhumidity.

<Donotinstallorplacetheremotecontrolunderdirectsunlight.Theheatmaycausedeformationoftheunit. <Theremotecontrolmaynotworkproperlyiftheremotesensorwindowofthemainunitisunderdirectsunlightorstronglighting.Insucha

case,changetheangleofthelightingorPDPTVset,oroperatetheremotecontrolclosertotheremotesensorwindow.

Batteries for the Remote Control

Openthebatterycover.

Precaution onbattery use

Improperuseofbatteriescanresultinaleakageofchemicalsand/orexplosion.Besuretofollowtheinstructionsbelow.

Placebatterieswiththeirterminalscorrespondingtothe(+)and(–)indications. Differenttypesofbatterieshavedifferentcharacteristics.Donotmixbatteriesofdifferenttypes.

Do not mix oldand newbatteries. Mixingold and newbatteries canshorten thelife of new batteries and/orcause oldbatteries toleak

chemicals. Removebatteriesas soonas theyarenon-operable.Chemicals thatleak frombatteriescancause arash. Ifchemicalleakageis found,

wipewithacloth. Thebatteriessuppliedwiththeproductmayhaveashorterlifeexpectancyduetostorageconditions.

Iftheremotecontrolisnotusedforanextendedperiodoftime,removethebatteriesfromtheremotecontrol.

Inserttwosize-AAbatteries.

<(Place the batteries with their terminals

correspondingto the(+) and(–) indications inthebatterycompartment.)

Replacethecover.

Setup

Power connection

AC cord

AC-INPUT

1.ConnectingthefemaleplugtotheACsocketontheunit.

2.Connectingthemaleplugtothewalloutletasillustrated.

Note:

This product shouldbe operated only fromthe type of powersource indicated on themarking label.

Always unplug theAC cordfrom power outletwhen not using fora long period oftime.

Household power outlet

Plug into AC outlet.

Speaker connection

SPEAKER

(Black) (Red)

Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on

Right speaker

Left speaker

Note:

1 Unplug the plasma display and all connected components before connecting the speakers

. .

2 The illustration maybe differentdepending onmodel.

theunit matchingthe "+"and "-"ends ofthecablewithcolor.

(Black) (Red)

Setup

COMPONENTINPUT1

S/PDIF

SPEAKER

COMPONENTINPUT2

LRAUDIO

AC-INPUT

Main unit (front view)

Identification of Controls

SOURCE

VOL

REMOTE SENSOR POWER INDICATOR

VOL

BOTTOM VIEW

POWER ON/STANDBY

VOLUME DOWN/UP

1. POWER

Press thisbutton to turnthe unit ON from STANDBYmode. Press itagain to turnthe set backto STANDBY.

2. MENU

Press thisbutton to accessthe MENU main page.

3. Volume /

Press theVOL or VOL button todirectly increase ordecrease the sound volume level.

In OSDMenu, press thesebuttons to adjust the value or settingof each item

4. Channel /

Channel Downor up. In OSDMenu, press thesebuttons to choose the OSD items.

VOL

CHANNEL DOWN/UP

Note: POWER VOL / / MENU, , and on the main unit have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the remote

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control. This operation manualprovides a description basedon operating functions withthe remote control.

Main unit (rear view)

Identification of Controls (continued)

Speaker outputjacks

SPEAKER

S/PDIF

COMPONENTINPUT1

S/PDIF

SPEAKER

COMPONENT INPUT1

AUDIO

LRAUDIO

COMPONENT INPUT2

S/PDIF digital audio out terminal optical()

AC power input socket

AC-INPUT

COMPONENTINPUT2

LRAUDIO

AUDIO

AC-INPUT

Earphone jack

Identification of Controls

Remote Control

4 5 6

8 9

15 17 18

DISPLAY

ASPECT CAPTION SLEEP

STEREO SRS

PIP

SIZE TV/PC PIP INPUT

SOUND MODE

PICTURE MODE

1 POWER

Turnthe unit onor off

2 Toselectadditionalproductstobecontrolledwithremotecontrol

Note:This remotecontrol isanuniversal remotecontrol. Ifyour remote control does not work correctly when you operate the unit,pleasetrytopressTVbutton.

3 Directchannel selector/number buttons

Usethesenumberbuttonstoselectchannelorinputpassword.

4. INPUT/

To quicklyselect input source

DOT :

such as2-1,2-2, etc.

5. LAST

To quicklyreturn to theprevious channel

6. CH+/-

To selectchannels upward ordownward

7. VOL+

Used toadjust volume.

8 MUTE

Sound mute

9 MENU

To accessthe Menu mainpage

10. INFO

To displaychannel status orsignal information

11.Menu navigation button:

19 20

12. EXIT

Used toexit the menu

13. STILL

To freezecurrent picture

14.ASPECT

To selectscreen aspect ratio

15. DISPLAY

To displaychannel status orsignal information

16. CAPTION

To selectclosed caption mode

17. SLEEP

To setSleep timer

18. STEREO

To selectSTEREO, SAP orMONO

19. PICTUREMODE

To selectthe picture mode

20. SOUNDMODE

To selectthe sound mode

used toenter a programnumber for multiple program channels

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: Tomove upward ordownward in menu operation;

: Tomove left orright in menu operation;

To adjustselected menu itemin menu operation;

OK button

: Toconfirm or togglebetween the settingsof the selected

menu item.

Connections

Cautions before connecting

Carefullychecktheterminalsforpositionandtypebeforemakinganyconnections. Theillustrationoftheexternalequipmentmaybedifferentdependingonyourmodel. Looseconnectorscanresultinimageorcolorproblems.Makesurethatallconnectorsaresecurelyinsertedintotheirterminals. Refertotheusermanualoftheexternaldeviceaswell. Whenconnectinganexternaldevice,turnthepoweroffonthepaneltoavoidanyissues.

Connect an Audio Processor or Hi Fi Digital Audio-( )

For a full Home Theater sound experience you connect your,-

Fi or Audio processor to the S PDIF Optical terminal on the

Optical cable

S PDIF OUT

Optical

()

Audio Processor

Connect a VCR

How to connect:

ConnecttheAudio/Video cables betweentheAudio(L/R)/Videojacks onthe unitand VCR.

Note: For bettervideo, you canuse the S-video terminalif your source supportsit.

must Hi

/( )

HIFi System

To play VCR

1. Turn on yourPDP TV, press button onthe remote controlto select or

S Video

--)

if using S VIDEO terminal .

2. Turn on yourVCR , inserta videotape andpress the Play button.

Yellow (VIDEO)

White (AUDIO L)

Red (AUDIO R )

INPUT Composite1

S-VIDEO

S-video cable

ANT INANT OUT

Video cable

VIDEO

AV O UT

AV I N

Audio cable

AUDIO

Rear ofthe VCR

(

VCR

Connect a Camcorder

Yellow (VIDEO)

White (AUDIO L)

Red (AUDIO R )

Connections (continued)

Video cable

Audio cable

OUT

AUDIO

RLVIDEO

How to connect:

Connect theAudio/Videocables between theAudio (L/R)/Videojacks on theunit and camcorder.

To playback Camcorder

1. Turn on yourPDP TV, press button onthe remote controlto select .

2. Turn on yourVCR , inserta videotape andpress the Play button.

3. Turn on yourcamcorder and setit to outputmode. (For details, referto your camcorderuser manual.)

4. Insertthe tape intothe camcorder and press Play button.

Note:

The operations of thecamcorder maybe different andis dependant on your model. Please read theuser manual of yourcamcorder to confirm operation.

INPUT Composite 2

Connect a DVD player

Connections (continued)

HDMI cable

DVD player with HDMI interface

How to connect a DVD Player using HDMI Connection:

Connect theHDMI cable betweenthe HDMI interface on the unit andHDMI output onthe DVD player.

To play DVD

1. Turn on yourPDP TV, press button onthe remote controlto select .INPUT HDMI

2. Turn on your DVD player,insert aDVD disc andpress the Playbutton.

Note:

If the external device has DVI output only use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI terminal Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN terminal of D SUB on the TV

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