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Polaroid PLA-5048 User Manual

50” HD Plasma TV withATSC Tuner
PLA-5048
20060306
Since1937,America has turnedtoPolaroid for theirphotographyneeds. Today,families look toPolaroidfor consumerelectronicsthat define the digitalage:plasmaandLCDTVs,portableandstandardDVDplayers,digitalcameras.Andwhileourselectionhaschanged,you'llstillreceivethe samefriendly,helpfulservice thatmadePolaroid anAmerican icon.Congratulationson your newPolaroidPlasma TV purchase. Toensure your newPlasmaTVprovidesyouwithyearsofenjoyment,pleasereadthisguidecarefully.
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
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Screen Setup for VGA(PC) Mode/Component Mode ....................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................29
Care and Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................30
Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................31
Programming the Universal Remote Control.................................................................................................................32
Important Information
WARNING:
CAUTION-To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any
Thisproductutilizestin-leadsolder,andfluorescentlampcontainingasmallamountofmercury.Disposalof thesematerialsmayberegulateddue toenvironmental considerations. Fordisposal orrecyclinginformation, please contactyourlocalauthorities orthe ElectronicIndustriesAlliance: 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.
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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 thisproductmay causeradiointerference in
whichcasetheusermayberequiredtotakeadequatemeasurestocounterinterference.
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Important Safety Precautions
Electrical energy can performmany usefulfunctions, but it can alsocause personalinjuries andproperty 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.To ensureyoursafetyandprolongtheservicelifeofyourPDPTVproduct,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 this productfrom 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 shorten thelife ofthe product.Do notplace theproduct on abed, sofa, rug or other similar 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 grounding type plug hastwo blades and athird grounding prong.The wide bladeor the third prongare providedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
10.Powercord protection---Protect thepowercordfrom beingwalkedonor pinchedparticularlyatplugs, conveniencereceptacles,and thepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
11.Attachments---Onlyuse attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.Do not use attachments not recommended bythe manufacturer.Useofimproperattachmentscanresultinaccidents.
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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,excessiveforce andunevenfloorsurfaces 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 outletand disconnect the antenna.Thiswillpreventdamagetotheequipmentduetolightningandpower-linesurges.
15.Servicing---Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingis required whentheapparatushasbeen damaged inanyway, 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.Enteringofobjectsandliquids---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.Whentheproductdisplaysanabnormalconditionorexhibits a distinctchangeinperformance.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 toinstall the product according to the method recommendedbythemanufacturer.Thisisasafetyfeature.
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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 unithasto beusedwith anotherpower supplyvoltage, thepowercable mustbe changed. Consultyour productdealer.The socketoutlet should beinstalled neartheequipment andeasilyaccessible.Useonlythepowercorddesignatedbyourdealer to ensuresafetyandEMC.Whenconnecting other productssuch 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.
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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.
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Cautions regardinguse of remote control
<Donotexpose theremote controltoshock.In addition,do notexposetheremote controltoliquids,
anddonotplaceinanareawithhighhumidity.
<Donotinstallorplacetheremotecontrolunderdirectsunlight.Theheatmaycausedeformationoftheunit. <Theremotecontrolmaynotworkproperlyiftheremotesensorwindowofthemainunitisunderdirectsunlightorstronglighting.Insucha
case,changetheangleofthelightingorPDPTVset,oroperatetheremotecontrolclosertotheremotesensorwindow.
Batteries for the Remote Control
Openthebatterycover.
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Precaution onbattery use
Improperuseofbatteriescanresultinaleakageofchemicalsand/orexplosion.Besuretofollowtheinstructionsbelow.
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Placebatterieswiththeirterminalscorrespondingtothe(+)and(–)indications.
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Differenttypesofbatterieshavedifferentcharacteristics.Donotmixbatteriesofdifferenttypes.
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Do not mix oldand newbatteries. Mixingold and newbatteries canshorten thelife of new batteries and/orcause oldbatteries toleak chemicals.
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Removebatteriesas soonas theyarenon-operable.Chemicals thatleak frombatteriescancause a rash.Ifchemicalleakage isfound, wipewithacloth.
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Thebatteriessuppliedwiththeproductmayhaveashorterlifeexpectancyduetostorageconditions.
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Iftheremotecontrolisnotusedforanextendedperiodoftime,removethebatteriesfromtheremotecontrol.
Inserttwosize-AAbatteries.
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<(Place the batteries with their terminals
correspondingto the(+) and(–) indications inthebatterycompartment.)
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Replacethecover.
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Setup
Power connection
AC cord
AC-INPUT
1.ConnectingthefemaleplugtotheACsocketontheunit.
2.Connectingthemaleplugtothewalloutletasillustrated.
Note:
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This product shouldbe operated only fromthe type of powersource indicated on themarking label.
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Always unplug theAC cordfrom power outletwhen not using for along period of time.
Household power outlet
Plug into AC outlet.
Speaker connection
SPEAKER
L
R
(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
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2 The illustration may be differentdepending on model.
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theunit matchingthe "+"and "-"ends ofthecablewithcolor.
(Black) (Red)
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Setup
COMPONENTINPUT1
S/PDIF
SPEAKER
L
R
COMPONENTINPUT2
LRAUDIO
LRAUDIO
AC-INPUT
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Main unit (front view)
Identification of Controls
MENU
MENU
SOURCE
VOL
CH
REMOTE SENSOR POWER INDICATOR
VOL
CH
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.
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In OSDMenu, press thesebuttons to adjust the value or settingof each item
4. Channel /
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Channel Downor up. In OSDMenu, press thesebuttons to choose the OSD items.
MENU
MENU
VOL
CH
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.
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Main unit (rear view)
Identification of Controls (continued)
Speaker outputjacks
SPEAKER
S/PDIF
L
COMPONENTINPUT1
S/PDIF
SPEAKER
R
COMPONENT INPUT1
L
LR AUDIO
LRAUDIO
COMPONENT INPUT2
R
S/PDIF digital audio out terminal optical()
AC power input socket
AC-INPUT
COMPONENTINPUT2
LRAUDIO
AC-INPUT
LR AUDIO
Earphone jack
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Identification of Controls
Remote Control
1
2
3
4 5 6
8 9
11
13
14
15 17 18
DISPLAY
ASPECT CAPTION SLEEP
STEREO SRS
PIP
SIZE TV/PC PIP INPUT
SOUND MODE
PICTURE MODE
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1 POWER
.
Turnthe unit onor off
2 Toselectadditionalproductstobecontrolledwithremotecontrol
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Note:This remotecontrolisanuniversal remotecontrol. Ifyour remote control does not work correctly when you operate the unit,pleasetrytopressTVbutton.
3 Direct channel selector/number buttons
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Usethesenumberbuttonstoselectchannelorinputpassword.
4. INPUT/
To quickly select inputsource
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such as2-1,2-2, etc.
5. LAST
To quickly return tothe previous channel
6. CH+/-
To select channels upwardor downward
7. VOL+
Used toadjust volume.
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8 MUTE
Sound mute
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.
9 MENU
To access the Menumain page
10. INFO
To display channel statusor signal information
11.Menu navigation button:
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19 20
12. EXIT
Used toexit the menu
13. STILL
To freeze current picture
14.ASPECT
To select screen aspectratio
15. DISPLAY
To display channel statusor signal information
16. CAPTION
To select closed captionmode
17. SLEEP
To set Sleep timer
18. STEREO
To select STEREO, SAPor MONO
19. PICTUREMODE
To select the picturemode
20. SOUNDMODE
To select the soundmode
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used toenter a programnumber for multiple program channels
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: Tomove upward ordownward in menu operation;
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: Tomove left orright in menu operation;
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To adjust selected menuitem in menuoperation;
OK button
: Toconfirm or toggle betweenthe settings ofthe selected
menu item.
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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
OR
S PDIF OUT
/
Optical
()
Audio Processor
Connect a VCR
How to connect:
ConnecttheAudio/Video cables betweentheAudio(L/R)/Videojacks onthe unit and 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 .
INPUT Composite1
2. Turn on yourVCR , inserta videotape andpress the Play button.
R
S-VIDEO
S-video cable
ANT INANT OUT
Y
Yellow (VIDEO)
W
White (AUDIO L)
R
Red (AUDIO R )
Video cable
Audio cable
AV O UT
AV I N
W
AUDIO
AUDIO
RLVIDEO
RLVIDEO
Y
Rear ofthe VCR
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W
Y
or
R
VCR
Connect a Camcorder
Y
Yellow (VIDEO)
W
White (AUDIO L)
R
Red (AUDIO R )
Connections (continued)
Video cable
Audio cable
OUT
W
Y
IN
R
Y
W
AUDIO
R
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 dependanton your model. Please read theuser manual of yourcamcorder to confirm operation.
INPUT Composite 2
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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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