Polaroid PTV-701 User Manual

7.0” LCD Display

Portable Digital TelevisionPortable Digital Television

PTV-701

User Guide

In the box

Digital TV Remote

A / V

Cables

Control

Adaptor

Antenna

Car Charger

Location of controlsIncluded

LCD screen

Dual speakers

[Standby/Power] indicator

[MENU] button

[CH-] button

[CH+] button

[AUTO/OK] button

[VOL-] button

[VOL+] button

10.

[MODE] button

11.

Remote sensor

12.

RF IN antenna jack

13.

VIDEO IN jack

14.

AUDIO IN L jack

15.

AUDIO IN R jack

16.

Headphone jack

17.

Power [ON/OFF] switch

18.

DC 9-12V IN jack

19.

TV stand (pull)

20.

Battery compartment

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[MUTE] button

[PICTURE] button

[MENU] button

3. [SLEEP] button

4. [ ] left button

5. Numeric buttons

6. [ ] previous channel

7. button [VOL-] volume down

8. button [POWER] button

9. [MTS] sound field

10. button [ZOOM] display

11. mode button [EXIT] button

12. [EPG] program

13. guide button [ ] up button

14. [ ] right button

15. [ENTER] button

16. [ ] down button

17. [TV/AV] source button

18. [INFO] program information button

19. [CH+] channel up button

20. [CH-] channel down button

21. [ ---- ] channel program button

22. [VOL+] volume up button

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User Guide

Remote control

Installing the batteries

1. Open the battery cover.

2. Place the 2 (AAA) batteries (included) into the compartment. Be sure the positive and negative terminals are positioned correctly as shown.

3. Close the battery cover.

Remote control

Cover

Batteries

Getting started

Charging

This television contains a built-in rechargeable battery. You may power the television by charging its internal battery or you may power the television by using the included AC adaptor. Follow the instructions below to charge the television properly.

1. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC 9-12V IN jack on the TV and plug it into a wall receptacle.

2. Charging time depends on whether the TV is ON during charging or in standby mode.

If the TV is ON – the charge time is approximately 6 hours.

If the TV is in standby mode – the charge time is approximately 4 hours.

3. When battery strength is low, the TV will display the following icon on the screen: ,this means it is time to recharge the battery.

4. The [Standby/Power] indicator light on the front of the TV turns green when:

Connecting the antenna

1. With the antenna in the down position, screw it into the RF IN antenna jack on the TV.

2. For the best reception, stretch the antenna out to its fullest length before scanning for channels.

The power cord is connected, and the TV is fully charged.

The TV is running on battery power.

Note: Use the included car charger to charge the TV in a car or boat.

Scanning for channels

The first time the television is turned on you must scan for available channels. You should also scan for available channels whenever you are in a new area, or when reception is bad.

1. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV and slide the power [ON/OFF] switch to the ON position.

2. When you turn on the TV for the first time, the following screen will be displayed:

3. If this screen does not appear, then press the [AUTO/OK] button on the TV.

4. Press the [VOL+] button to select “Yes” and press [AUTO/OK] button to confirm.

5. The TV will start scanning for available channels and store them into memory.

Note: The antenna must be connected to receive the highest amount of channels available during channel scanning.

Scanning by remote control

1. Press the [MENU] button on the remote and press the [ ] button to select:

2. Press the [ ] button to select “Antenna”.

3. Press the [ ] button to select “Air” or “CATV” (cable TV), depending on the type of connection.

4. Press the [ ] button to scroll to “Auto Scan” and press the [ ] button twice. The TV will start scanning for available channels and store them into memory.

Note: Do not move or unplug the TV while scanning for channels/subchannels.

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Do not move or unplug the TV while scanning for channels/programs as this will interrupt the scanning process and you will not receive all possible channels/subchannels.

This television is not meant to be used in a moving vehicle. ATSC Digital tuners are not capable of receiving a signal when in motion.

Basic operation

Adjusting the volume

The volume can be adjusted from 0-100.

1. Press the [VOL+] button on the TV or the remote to raise the volume.

2. Press the [VOL-] button on the TV or the remote to lower the volume.

3. Press the [MUTE] button on the remote to mute the TV sound. Press the [MUTE] button again to restore sound.

Choosing picture mode

1. Press the [PICTURE] button on the remote to enter the picture mode options.

2. Keep pressing the [PICTURE] button to choose between the following picture modes: Standard, Dynamic, Soft or Personal.

Choosing picture size

1. Press the [ZOOM] button on the remote to enter the zoom mode options.

2. Keep pressing the [ZOOM] button to choose between WIDE and NORMAL zoom modes.

Channel selection

Note: The TV’s receiver stores up to 69 channels, and each channel can

store up to 8 subchannels.

1. Press the [CH+] button to play the next channel/subchannel.

2. Press the [CH-] button to play the previous channel/subchannel.

3. To select a specific channel using the remote, use the numeric keypad.

Note: If a channel has more than one subchannel associated with it (for example channel 16.4), press the [1] button then press the [6] button then

press the [ ---- ] button then press the [4] button.

Sleep timer

1. Press the [SLEEP] button on the remote to enter the sleep timer mode options.

2. Keep pressing the [SLEEP] button to choose between the following sleep timer options:

Normal Wide

Changing the TV settings

You can change the settings on the TV by entering the different settings menus and using the following procedure to navigate them:

1. Press the [MENU] button.

2. Use the [ ] or [ ] button on the remote or the [VOL-] or [VOL+] button on the TV to scroll left or right to select the preferred settings menu.

3. Press the [ ] or [ ] button on the remote or the [CH+] or [CH-] button on the TV to scroll up or down on the menus to select the desired settings.

4. Press the [ ] or [ ] button on the remote or the [VOL+] or [VOL-] button on the TV to scroll left or right to change to the desired settings.

5. Press the [MENU] button to confirm the new settings and return to the menu options.

6. Press the [EXIT] button to close the settings menu.

OFF / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 / 240 minutes

3. The TV will go into standby mode after the chosen time allotment. Choose “OFF” to disable the sleep timer and return to normal viewing.

Information Guide

You can access the information guide to display current, past and future programming information.

1. Press the [INFO] button on the remote to bring up the current program information:

Current channel

Resolution

Date & Time

2. Press the [EPG] button on the remote to bring up the Electronic Program Guide to view information on past, current or future programming on the selected channel/program.

3. Use the [ ] or [ ] button to scroll through past or future program information.

Program name

Audio mode

Channel type

Signal strength

Program time

There are 5 different settings menus

4. Use the [ ] or [ ] button to scroll through different channel information.

Current

channel

Picture

settings

Audio

settings

Time & date

setting

Options settings

Channel settings

Program

summary

The TV will remember the settings until they are changed, even if the player is set to standby mode. To restore the settings to factory default, scroll right to the “Options Settings” menu, then scroll down to “Restore Default”, and scroll right to open the options menu and select “Yes” to confirm (you will have

Note: Program information and/or availability may vary by area depending on local service providers.

to scan for channels again after restoring default settings).

External connections Troubleshooting

Cable TV

1. Disconnect the external antenna from the unit and attach the

coaxial cable antenna to the RF IN antenna jack.

• No picture and sound – Check that the AC adaptor is properly attached

and plugged in, and check that the battery is charged. Make sure that the TV

input is set to TV.

Program name

Date & Time

2. Press the [AUTO/OK] button on the TV to enter the channel scanning screen.

3. Press the [VOL+] button to select “Yes” and press the [AUTO/OK] button to confirm. The TV will start scanning for available cable channels and store them into memory.

4. To scan for channels with the remote, connect the cable antenna to the

RF IN jack and refer to “Scanning by remote control”.

External DVD or VCR

1. Using the supplied A/V Cable, plug the Yellow (Video), Red (Audio R), and White (Audio L) plugs into the corresponding ”OUT” jacks on the external source.

2. Plug the other ends into the corresponding “AV IN” jacks on the side of the TV.

AV IN PTV-701

• No picture – The TV reception signal might be weak. Try scanning for

channels again or move the TV to a different location and scan for channels.

• No sound – Check that the volume is turned up and the mute function is not

on and that headphones are not plugged into the TV. Also, the signal might be

weak, try moving the TV to a new location and scanning for channels again.

• Poor reception – Try adjusting the antenna or scanning for channels again.

• Dark or blurred picture – Try adjusting the brightness and contrast in the

picture settings menu, also check that the battery is charged enough.

• Unclear or unstable picture - Try adjusting the antenna or scanning for

channels again.

A/V OUT DVD Player

• Snow in picture – Most likely a power interference issue such as radio

3. Press the [TV/AV] button on the

frequency, power lines, etc. is interfering with the reception. Try adjusting the

remote or the [MODE] button on the TV to switch the input to “AV IN”.

antenna or moving the TV to a different location and scanning for channels again.

Safety precautions Legal information Limited Warranty

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT

EXPOSURE.

BLADE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

MOISTURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

OR FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

NOT OPEN

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FCC Part 15:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended 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 does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

● Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Do not attempt to repair or modify this equipment. Warning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.”

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This Product is supplied and distributed new by AIT, Inc. (“AIT”) to the original consumer purchaser and is warranted by AIT against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from your date of purchase (“Warranty”). In the unlikely event that this product is defective, or does not perform properly, you may within one year from your original date of purchase return it to the authorized service center for repair or exchange.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:

- Provide proof of the date of purchase within the package (Dated bill of sale)

- Prepay all shipping costs to the authorized service center, and remember to insure your return.

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- Describe the defect or reason you are returning the product. Your product will be repaired or replaced, at our option, for the same or similar model of equal value if examination by the service center determines this product is defective. Products received damaged as a result of shipping, will require you to file a claim with the carrier.

The shipping address of the authorized service center is:

AIT, Inc.

ATTN: Returns Department 14-C 53rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11232

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