Polaroid PLA-4255BD User Manual

20041126

42” High-Definition Plasma Monitor

PLA-4255BD

Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions 3

Plasma Display

Set-Top Box

LED Indicators

Remote Control Unit

Installing the plasma Monitor

Basic Operation

Using the Remote Control

Basic Adjustments:

Video Source

PC Source

Audio Source

PIP Source

TV Source

Parental Menu

Settings Menu

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Safety Precautions

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USE-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Warning

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Refer to the

identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating

voltage.

Caution

Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can

cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes).

ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This

damage is not covered by your warranty.

The lightning flask with arrowhead symbol, 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 constitute a risk of electric to persons.

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 literature accompanying the appliance.

Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code

(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which 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.

Customer Record

You will find the model number and chassis number of your TV on the back of your TV set.

Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call customer

service or your dealer regarding this product.

Model Number:_______________________

Chassis Number:______________________

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. 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 third prong

is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. 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.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14. 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.

15. Warning - This product should only be serviced by an authorized and

properly trained technician. Opening the cover or other attempts by the user to

service this product may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock,

and may increase the risk of fire.

FCC Statement of Compliance

Class B Computing Device Information to User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

Digital Device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment receives interference while off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) lncrease the separation between the equipment and TV.

3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the TV is connected.

4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and

for additional suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal

Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio - TV

Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the US Government

Printing Office. Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: In order for an installation of the product to maintain compliance with the

limits for a Class B Device, shielded cables must be used.

Plasma Display

Front view

1 2 3

1. Status LED indicator

2. IR Receiver for remote control

3. Standby/on LED indicator

Right view

1. STANDBY/ON button

2. VOLUME +/- buttons

3. CHANNEL +/- buttons

4. INPUT button

Rear view

5 6

7 8

5. SYSTEM CABLE terminal (BLACK)

6. SYSTEM CABLE terminal (WHITE)

7. AC INLET terminal

8. POWER switch

Set-Top Box

Front view

10 11 12 13 14 15

9. Push here to open the access panel door

10. COMPUTER (PC) INPUT terminal (ANALOG RGB)

11. COMPUTER (PC) INPUT terminal (AUDIO)

12. VIDEO 3 INPUT terminal (S-VIDEO)

13. VIDEO 3 INPUT terminal (VIDEO)

14. VIDEO 3 INPUT terminal (AUDIO L)

15. VIDEO 3 INPUT terminal (AUDIO R)

Back Panel Connections

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 16

27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

16 AC INLET

17 30 INPUT terminals (VIDEO)

18 20 25 31 32 INPUT terminals (AUDIO L)

19 21 26 32 34 INPUT terminals (AUDIO R)

22 35 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO terminals (Y)

23 36 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO terminals (Cb/Pb)

24 37 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO terminals (Cr/Pr)

27 Antenna Cable

28 29 INPUT terminals (S-VIDEO)

38 DVI cable terminal

39 SERVICE terminal

40 SYSTEM CABLE terminal (WHITE)

41 SYSTEM CABLE terminal (BLACK)

LED Indicators

Plasma Display

LED indicator

STATUS

Condition Description

Off Off AC power off The AC power is off

Off Flash Standby to on Only lights when power

Off Red Standby The power LED lights up in red

Off Blue On The indicator on the Plasma

Red Blue Sleep Sleep mode is going to go off.

Flash Blue DVI connector

error

Flash Flash DFP connector

error

switches from standby to on.

to indicate standby mode

Display lights up blue to

indicate power-on.

The DVI connector on the

system cable is disconnected

to Plasma Display.

The DFP connector on the

System cable is disconnected

to Plasma Display.

Set-Top Box

LED indicator Condition Description

Off AC power off The AC power of Set-Top Box is off

Flash Standby to on Only lights when power switches from

standby to on.

Blue On The indicator on the Set-Top Box lights up

blue to indicate power-on.

Red Standby The power LED lights up in red to indicate

standby mode

Flash Error 1. The DVI connector on the system cable

is disconnected to Set-Top Box.

2. The DFP connector on the system cable

is disconnected to Set-Top Box.

3. Both DVI and DFP connectors on the

system cable are disconnected to

Set-Top Box.

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