Polaroid TLU-02612C User Manual
26” HD Widescreen LCD TV
TLU-02612C
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This TV incorporates High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The
presence of these materials may, if not disposed of properly,
have potential adverse effects on the environment and human
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country listed in the instruction manual.
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trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT BY
PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION
(WEEE)
This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The
presence of these materials may, if not disposed of properly,
have potential adverse effects on the environment and human
health. Presence of this label on the product means it should not
be disposed of as unsorted waste and must be collected
separately. As a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring that
this product is disposed of properly. To fi nd out how to properly
dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com and click
on “Company“ or call the customer service number for your
country listed in the instruction manual.
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings and Precautions
To prevent any injuries, the following safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use,
servicing and maintenance of this equipment.
Before operating this equipment, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future
reference.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to avoid the risk of electric shock.
WARNING
CAUTION
This equipment must not be disassembled by anyone except qualifi ed service personnel.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
▪ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
▪ DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
▪ NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
▪ REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specifi ed herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Important Safety Instructions
This symbol indicates caution points.
This symbol indicates actions that should not be done.
This symbol indicates actions that must be performed.
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▪ Do not place the equipment on any uneven or unstable carts, stands, tables, shelves etc.
The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to children or adults and serious damage to
the equipment itself.
▪ Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer. This equipment and
recommended cart or stand should be handled with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart/stand to overturn.
▪ Do not disable the 3-wire grounding type plug. The grounding pin on the 3-prong plug is an
important feature. Removing the grounding pin will increase the risk of damaging the
equipment.
▪ If you can not fi t the plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician to install a grounding
outlet.
▪ Always operate this equipment from the type of power source indicated on the rear of the
serial/model information label.
▪ Never overload wall outlets and extensions.
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Warnings and Precautions
▪ Use and handle the power cord with care. Do not place any heavy objects on the AC
power cord.
▪ Do not pull the AC power cord. Do not handle the AC power cord with a wet hand.
▪ Do not touch the power cord and antenna cable during lightning.
▪ Remove the plug from the wall outlet, if the equipment will not be used for a long period
of time.
▪ Do not place, use or handle this equipment near water.
▪ Never expose the equipment to liquid, rain, or moisture.
Seek for service if any of the above is spilled into the equipment.
▪ Do not expose the equipment to extreme temperature or to direct sunlight, as the
equipment may heat up and suffer damage.
▪ Do not install the equipment near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or any other apparatus that might produce heat.
▪ Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself.
▪ Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards and may void your warranty. Refer service to qualifi ed personnel.
▪ Do not place or drop any other objects on top.
▪ Do not insert anything into the ventilation holes of your equipment.
Inserting any metal or fl ammable objects may result to fi re or electric shock.
▪ Do not place the equipment on uneven or unstable carts, stands, tables, shelves etc.
The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to children or adults and serious damage
to the equipment itself. Always place the equipment on the fl oor or on a surface that is
sturdy, level, stable and strong enough to support the weight of the equipment.
▪ Do not block any ventilating openings. Leave an open space around the equipment.
Never place the equipment :
on a bed, sofa, rug, or any other similar surfaces; too close to drapes/curtains/walls, in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other similar places that may cause poor ventilation.
▪ Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
▪ 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.
▪ Always remove the power cord from the outlet before cleaning the equipment.
▪ Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the equipment.
Clean only with a soft dry cloth.
▪ Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Outdoor Antenna Safety Instructions
Warnings and Precautions
If an outdoor antenna is connected, follow the precautions below:
▪ An outdoor antenna should not be located in any area where it could come in contact with
overhead power lines, or any other electric light or power circuits.
▪ When installing an outdoor antenna system, extreme caution should be taken to prevent
contact with power lines. Direct contact with power lines may be fatal and should be avoided
at all costs.
Section 810 of National Electrical Code (NEC) provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Ground clamps
Electric service
equipment
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Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
Grounding conductors
Ground clamps
Power service grounding
EXAMPLE OF OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
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CONTENTS
Warnings and Precautions
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................3
Antenna Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV
Key Features ...............................................................................................................7
Package Contents .......................................................................................................8
Setting Your LCD TV .................................................................................................... 9
Your LCD TV ...............................................................................................................11
Your Remote Control .................................................................................................13
Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV
Connecting a TV Cable or an Antenna ......................................................................15
Connecting a VCR .....................................................................................................20
Connecting a Video Camera or Game Console ........................................................20
Connecting a DVD Player .......................................................................................... 22
Connecting a digital TV Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver ................................ 24
Connecting an AV Equipment with HDMI Connector ................................................. 25
Connecting an AV Equipment with DVI Connector .................................................... 26
Connecting an AV Equipment with SCART Connector .............................................. 27
Connecting a PC........................................................................................................ 28
Connecting an Audio Receiver ................................................................................. 29
Chapter 3 USING THE FEATURES
Wide Screen Viewing ......................................................................................30
Using Telextext Functions ................................................................................ 31
Operating the Menu ........................................................................................ 32
Customizing the VIDEO Settings ......................................................................35
Customizing the AUDIO Settings ......................................................................36
Customizing the SETUP Settings ......................................................................37
Using the Parantal Settings ............................................................................. 39
Customizing the TV Settings ............................................................................39
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 41
Display Modes ........................................................................................................ 42
Specifi cations ........................................................................................................43
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Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV
Chapter 1
Introducing the LCD TV
Key Features
Various Audio/Video terminals for external equipment connection
▪ 2 set of composite A/V input terminals
▪ 2 SCART input terminals
▪ 1 set of component Video input terminals
▪ 1 VGA/ Audio input terminal
▪ 2 HDMI/Auido input terminals
▪ 1 sets of Audio(L/R) output terminals
▪ 1 Headphone terminal
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
▪ High Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a small, user-friendly interconnect that
can carry up to 5 Gbps of combined video and audio in a single cable. This system
eliminates the cost, complexity and confusion of multiple cables used to connect
current A/V systems.
HDTV Component Video Inputs
▪ Offers the best video quality for DVD(480p) and digital set-top-box (HD1080i, 720p)
connections.
3D Digital Noise Reduction
▪ This function can digitally reduce image noise to provide better picture quality.
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Film-Mode Detection (3:2 Reverse Pull Down)
▪ This function can automatically detect content derived from fi lm and adjust the
interlacer’s frame matching to provide a more natural-looking, clearer image of the
moving picture.
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Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV
Package Contents
Make sure all of the following contents are included.
LCD TV
a
AAA Batteries x 2
POWER
SWAP PIPP.MODE
MTS MUTE
S.MODE
SLEEP
CAPTION P.SIZE
3
12
5
6
4
7
89
JUMP
ENT
0
AIR/CABLE
CH.
VOL.
SOURCE
EXIT
GUIDE
OK
INFO
MENU
LIST FAV.CH TIMER FREEZE
Power Cord
Bottom Stand /
Screw Driver and 6 Screws
VIDEO Cable Remote Control/
The power cord type may
be different depending on
your country’s power type.
Component Cable
AUDIO Cable
Warranty Card
User Guide
Quick Guide
These items are all you need to set up and operate the LCD TV in its basic confi guration.
Make sure all of the following contents are included. If you are missing any items,
please return this product to the original place of purchase.
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Setting Your LCD TV
Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV
How to install the TV Stand
If you prefer to mount your new Polaroid TV on a wall instead of attaching it to the stand,
please reference the instructions included in the wall mounting kit(not included).
Do not remove the packaging material from the TV before the stand is
attached.
Read all instructions before continuing with the stand installation.
a. Lift foam packaging material from the top of the LCD out of the box.
b. Lift LCD out of the box, with the bottom foam packaging material still attached, and place
onto a stable surface.
a b
Stand
Shipping box
Protective bag
c. Remove protective bag from LCD unit, but DO NOT remove the bottom foam packaging
material from the TV.
d. Locate the place on the back of the TV to attach the stand. Secure the stand to the LCD
with all six screws.
c
Unit
Tab le
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Table
d
Screw x 6
Stand
Stand
Packaging material
Unit
Table
Packaging material
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Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV
How to setup the TV
Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the VHF/UHF signal to the LCD TV’s ANT. terminal
(refer to page 17).
Connect the AC power cord at the back of the TV and connect the power cord to wall outlet.
Insert the 2 batteries supplied in remote control.
Step1 Slide the back cover up to open the
battery compartment of the remote
control.
Step2 Insert two AAA size batteries.
Make sure to match the (+) and
( - ) ends of the batteries with
the (+) and ( - ) ends indicated
in the battery compartment.
Slide the cover back into place.
Do not use caustic cleaners (porcelain, stainless steel, toilet, or oven cleaner
etc.) on the remote, as it may suffer damage.
Connect an external A/V device (refer to pages 20-29).
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Your LCD TV
Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV
Front/Right Side View and Controls
▲▼
VOLUME
Adjusts the volume up and down.
Selects the main-menu item and change
values for items when in the OSD mode.
CHANNEL▲▼
Scans up and down through channels.
Selects sub-menu item when in the OSD
mode.
LED
The LED light indicates when the LCD TV is
activated.
a
VIDEO1 IN
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO1 IN
Connects to the composite
Video and Audio output jacks
on external video equipment.
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IR
Infrared
Receiver
MENU
Press once to display the OSD (on
screen display), press again to turn the
OSD off.
INPUT
Chooses from different input signal
sources.
Turns the LCD TV on and into standby mode.
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Headphone
Connects to the external
headhone for private
listening.
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Rear View and Jacks
VIDEO2 IN
Connects to the composite VIDEO and AUDIO(L/R) output jacks on
external video equipment.
HDMI 1/HDMI 2 IN
Connects the all digital AV equipment with HDMI connector.HDMI
supports enhanced, high-defi nition video and two-channel digital
audio. The AUDIO(L/R) of HDMI IN is for DVI connection.
VGA IN
Connects the PC, or other AV equipment with VGA and AUDIO(L/R)
output jacks.
HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN
AUDIO IN
LR
LR
VIDEO
VIDEO2 IN
SCART1/SCART2 IN
Connects a piece of AV equipment with a SCART socket.
The SCART interface offers multiple signals(RGB, AV) with audio input/output
between the TV and external video equipment.
COMPONMENT IN
Connects to the DVD player, Digital Set-Top-Box, or other AV equipment with
component(YPbPr) video and audio output jacks.
AUDIO OUT
Connects to the AUDIO(L/R) input jacks on AV equipment.
TV CABLE
Connects RF input from VHF/UHF antenna or cable.
AC IN/POWER SWITCH
Connect the AC power cord to this socket. Make sure that this switch is in the on position (red LED light will
light up at the bottom center of the tv when it is on standby mode).
AUDIO IN
VGA/PC IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
LR
SCART 1
COMPONENT IN
YPb Pr
SCART 2
AUDIO
OUT
LR
L
R
TV CABLE
VHF/UHF IN
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Your Remote Control
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11
12
2
3
5
6
FAV.CH
8
9
12
4
7
JUMP
VOL.
EXIT
POWER
SWAP PIPFREEZE
SLEEP
P.SIZE
5
89
0
INFO
SOURCE
MENU
Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV
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POWER Turns the LCD TV on and off.
1
SWAP Does not function.
2
3
FREEZE Pressing FREEZE to freeze the current
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4
4
PIP Does not function.
7
5
I-II Cycles through the TV sound options
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6
3
6
ENT
FAV.CH Pressing FAV.CH displays favorite
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Turns on and off the Teletext function.
Mutes and restores the audio
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SLEEP Cycles through the LCD TV sleep timer:
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13
10
P. S I Z E Cycles through Widescreen mode
CH.
15
16
0-9/ENT Pressing a number selects a channel.
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Following selection, pressing ENT
picture, press again to restore the
picture.
(NICAM) : MONO/DUAL/STEREO
channels.
OFF/30/60/90/120 mins
settings :NORMAL /FULL/WIDE/ZOOM
activates the channel, or channel
activates automatically in 3 seconds.
JUMP Returns to previously selected channel.
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OK
INFO Pressing once displays a variety of
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information such as the current channel
and the input source.
S.MODE P.MODE
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VOL.+- Increases and decreases volume.
CH.▲▼ Scans up and down the channels.
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SOURCE Pressing SOURCE displays the source
list, use ▲▼ to select the video
equipment connected to the video
inputs of your LCD TV : TV/VIDEO1/
VIDEO2/VIDEO3/VIDEO4/VIDEO5/
VIDEO6/VIDEO7/COMPUTER
Not all regions support Teletext. Please check with your cable or satellite company.
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Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV
SWAP PIPFREEZE
FAV.CH
SLEEP
12
5
4
7
89
JUMP
0
INFO
VOL.
SOURCE
EXIT
17
POWER
P.SIZE
3
6
ENT
CH.
MENU
18
17
EXIT Exits the OSD menu.
MENU Displays the OSD menu on the screen.
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19
▲▼►◄ Cycles through OSD options and
OK selects individual menu items. OK
confi rms option settings.
20
S.MODE Selects sound effect options: Surround/
Live/Dance/Techno/Classic/Soft/Rock/
Pop/Off.
21
P. M OD E Selects picture mode: Vivid/High-Bright/
Cinema/Sport/User
22
Accesses the TELETEXT items or
corresponding pages.
Displays the main index in TELETEXT
23
Displays the top, bottom or all of page,
24
Freezes a multi-page passage on
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Reveals hidden information such as the
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mode.
to easily read in TELETEXT mode.
screen inTELETEXT mode.
answer to a quiz in TELETEXT mode.
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22
23
OK
S.MODE P.MODE
19
21
24
25
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Effective range:
The remote can control the LCD TV from up to 5m away, if pointed directly at the receiver.
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