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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
To prevent any injuries, use the following safety precautions during the installation, use, and
maintenance of this equipment. This equipment must not be disassembled by anyone other
than a qualifi ed service professional.
Defi nition of Symbols:
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WARNING
Avoid risk of
electric shock.
CAUTION
Use caution.
Use these impor-
tant operation
and maintenance
instructions.
Actions should
never be
performed.
Actions must be
performed as
directed.
Only use a cart
or stand
recommended
by the
manufacturer.
▪ Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
▪ Do not remove the TVs back cover. Tampering with the TV cover may void your warranty.
▪ Opening or removing the TV cover may expose you to dangerous voltage and other hazards.
▪ Refer servicing to qualifi ed service professionals. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the TV.
▪ Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself. Servicing by a qualifi ed professional is required
when the equipment has been damaged in any way. For example, if the power cord or plug is
damaged, if liquid is spilled on the equipment, it is exposed to rain or moisture, objects fall on the
equipment, or the TV does not operate normally.
▪ Damage may result from the improper use of controls, adjustments, or procedures. Proper
procedures are explained in this user’s manual.
▪ Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer. If wall-mounting your
TV, be sure to use a VESA complaint wall-mounting kit.
▪ 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.
▪ Do not place the equipment on any uneven or unstable carts, stands, tables, shelves etc.
The equipment may fall, causing serious injury and/or serious damage to the equipment itself.
▪ Handle this equipment and stable cart or stand with care. When moving this
equipment and stable cart or stand, quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause them to overturn or fall.
▪ Always place the equipment on the fl oor or on a stable, level surface that is strong enough
to support the weight of the equipment.
▪ Use and handle the power cord with care.
▪ Unplug the equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
▪ Do not pull the AC power cord. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
▪ Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord or the equipment itself.
▪ Do not touch the power cord and antenna cable during lightning.
▪ Do not allow power cord to be walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, outlets, and TV inputs.
▪ Never handle this equipment near water or expose it to liquid, rain, or moisture.
▪ Do not place in direct sunlight because the heat may cause damage.
▪ Do not expose equipment to extreme temperature or heat sources such as radiators, heaters, etc.
▪ Do not insert anything into the ventilation openings of your equipment. Inserting any metal or fl am-
mable objects may result to fi re or electric shock.
▪ Do not block any ventilating openings. Leave an open space around the equipment.
▪ Never place the equipment on or near fabric covered surfaces or rugs, in bookcases or built-in
cabinets that may offer poor ventilation.
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Introduction to Your LCD TV
Polaroid. Add a little colour to your life.
Since 1937, people have turned to Polaroid for their photography needs.
Today, families look to Polaroid for consumer electronics that defi ne the
digital age: plasma and LCD TVs, portable and standard DVD players,
digital cameras, personal media players, and so much more. And while our
selection has changed, you will still receive the same friendly, helpful
service that made Polaroid an icon.
Congratulations on your new Polaroid TV purchase. To ensure your new
TV provides you with years of enjoyment, please read this guide carefully.
Changes are periodically made to this document. Changes, technical inaccuracies, and
typographic errors will be corrected in subsequent editions.
For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroid.com.
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.
This TV incorporates High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Cleaning Your LCD TV
There are no parts which can be serviced or
cleaned inside the TV’s cabinet.
You can increase the life of your LCD display by taking the following precautions:
• Before cleaning, always disconnect the power line and all connection cables.
• Do not use any solvents, caustic or gaseous cleaning agents.
• Clean the display with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Ensure that no water droplets remain on the screen. Water can cause permanent
discolouration.
Your LCD TV’s Digital Tuner
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The UK is going Digital!
Find out if you already have a digital signal or when your area will switch off the old signal by
visiting:
http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/
Even if you don’t have a digital signal yet, it will be coming to you soon. In the meantime, if you
are having problems getting good reception, call our helpline customer service number. Look for
the insert with the phone icon at the bottom of this page for the service number for your area.
Questions about your TV’s features?
Call our helpline customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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Introduction to Your LCD TV
Package Contents
Your LCD TV package should have all of the following materials.
LCD TV
Component Video Cables
Remote Control
and
2 AAA Batteries
(Red, Green, Blue)
AC Power Cord*
These items are all you need to set up and operate your LCD TV in its basic confi guration.
*Note: The Power Cord may differ depending on country.
Composite A/V Cables
(Yellow, Red, White)
Documents
• Quick Start Guide
• Worldwide Contact Insert
• Warranty Card
• User’s Manual
Make sure all of the above materials are included in the box. If you are missing
any items, please contact the Polaroid customer service department using the Polaroid
Contact insert.
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Introduction to Your LCD TV
Key Features
Built-In Digital TV Tuner
▪ Digital Tuner gives you access to the latest broadcast technology that features digitally
crisp picture and sound.
The UK is going Digital! Find out if you already have a digital signal or when your area
will switch off the old signal by visiting:
http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/
Even if you don’t have a digital signal yet, it will be coming to you soon. In the
meantime, if you are having problems getting good reception, call our helpline
customer service number. Look for the insert with the phone icon at the bottom of this
page for the service number for your area.
Improved Digital Teletext Services (MHEG-5)
▪ Bring faster access to on-screen interactive information & services.
7-day Electronic Programme Guide
▪ Makes it easy to plan your viewing schedule.
Dual HDMI Connectivity
▪ Lets you connect multiple HD sources, bringing you the best available picture and
audio from your home entertainment center.
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HD-Ready Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
▪ Offers amazing picture quality when connected to an HD source or digital signal.
Polaroid Defi nia™ Video Processor with Digital Noise Reduction
▪ Increases sharpness and reduces imperfections for a pure, true-to-life picture.
3D Comb Filter with Motion Adaptation
▪ Provides intricate picture detail and realistic colour.
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
▪ Allows you to view two programs simultaneously when connected to two A/V sources.
Questions about your TV’s features?
Call our helpline customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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Introduction to Your LCD TV
Key Features (Continued)
Wide-Range Stereo Speakers
▪ Deliver dynamic sound with crystal clear highs and powerful bass.
Detachable Speakers with Dedicated Subwoofer Output
▪ Provide maximum fl exibility and a design to fi t your space and style.
Automatic Volume Control Option
▪ Reduces volume increases during commercial breaks.
PC Connectivity
▪ It is simple with the use of the VGA (D-sub) input.
Detachable TV Stand
▪ Easy to remove if you prefer to wall-mount your TV.
Energy Effi cient Power Switch
▪ Allows you to conserve energy when the TV is not in use.
Multilingual On-Screen Display, Remote Control & Sleep Timer
▪ Features provide the convenience and functionality that you need.
Questions about your TV’s features?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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Setting Up Your LCD TV
How to Remove the TV Stand from Your LCD TV
If you prefer to mount your new Polaroid TV on a wall, please reference the instructions included in the wall-
mounting kit (sold separately).
To mount your TV, verify what size VESA standard wall-mounting kit should be used
by looking at the Specifi cations page in this User’s Manual.
Only the wall-mounting kit specifi ed should be used with your TV.
Contact a qualifi ed technician for assistance when installing the wall-mounting kit.
To remove the TV stand from your LCD TV, follow the instructions below.
1 To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD TV, place
the TV face down on a stable surface, covered by a soft cloth.
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Soft Cloth
2 Remove the 4 screws that secure the stand to the LCD TV.
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If you would also like to remove the stereo speakers before
mounting the TV to the wall, please look at the following page
for instructions.
For Wall-Mounting: Using the instructions provided in the VESA
standard wall-mounting kit, secure the stand to the TV with all
of the screws supplied in the wall-mounting kit.
Remove the stand from the LCD TV and put it in a safe place.
To reattach the TV stand, follow these instructions in reverse.
4 Screws
LCD TV
TV Stand
Need help setting up your TV?
Call our helpline customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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Setting up Your LCD TV
How to Remove the Stereo Speakers from Your LCD TV
Before removing the speakers, fi rst follow the instructions on the
previous page to remove the TV stand.
To remove the Stereo Speakers from your LCD TV, follow the instructions below.
When the speakers are removed, the speakers will not produce sound.
1 Remove the 4 screws on the speaker brackets and Speaker Brackets
put the speaker brackets and screws in a safe place.
2 Remove the 4 screws on the speaker box. Speaker Box
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the instructions on the previous page and/or the instructions included
in your wall-mounting kit (not included) to mount your television.
To reattach the speakers, follow these instructions in reverse.
Disconnect the 2 sets of speaker cables and
put the speaker box and screws in a safe place
You’ve successfully removed the speakers from your TV. Now use
Need help setting up your TV?
.
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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Setting up Your LCD TV
How to Get Started
1 Connect your aerial lead (not supplied) to your TV or use Component or Composite video cables with Composite
audio cables to connect to your cable or satellite box.
Refer to the section entitled “Connecting your LCD TV” in this User’s Manual for other methods for connecting
your LCD TV.
2 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the back of your LCD TV. Then connect the other end of the AC
power cord to the wall outlet.
3 Insert the two supplied AAA batteries into the remote control, using the instructions below.
STEP 1
Slide the back cover down to open the battery
compartment of the remote control.
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STEP 2
Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure to match the (+) and (-)
ends of the batteries to the (+) and (-) ends indicated in the
battery compartment. Slide the cover back into place.
4 Connect any other audio/video equipment to your LCD TV, using the instructions in the section entitled
“Connecting Your LCD TV” in this User’s Manual.
Questions about your remote control?
Call our helpline customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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Understanding Your LCD TV
Front View of TV
LED
A blue indicator light comes on when the power is ON.
A purple indicator light comes on when in the standby
PC mode. A red indicator light comes on when in TV
standby mode. When the TV power is completely turned
off (using the Energy Effi cient AC Power Switch), the
indicator light will also turn off.
AC Power
Switch
Turns main
power ON
and OFF.
EXIT/ARC
(Aspect Ratio Control)
Press to adjust the display mode
(I.E. Panoramic, 16:9, Zoom, etc.)
In OSD menu, press to exit the
OSD Menu.
VOLUME +/-
Press to adjust the volume up
and down.
In the OSD menu, press to
select different main-menu items
and change the values for items.
CHANNEL ▲▼
Change the channel up and
down.
In the OSD menu, press to select
a sub-menu item.
IR
Infrared
Receiver
TV StatusLED Indicator Light Status
OFF (AC Power Switch is OFF)Off
Standby (Passive)Red
Power ON (TV, Video, or PC Mode)Blue
Standby (Active--only available in PC mode)Purple
The TV Function Buttons control your TV’s basic features. You can use these to adjust the onscreen display (OSD) items, like features in the main menu or sub-menu. To use more
advanced features, you must use the remote control.
NOTE:
The Energy Effi cient AC Power Switch allows you to conserve energy when the TV is not in use.
MENU
Press once to display the OSD
(On-Screen Display) menu.
Press again exit.
SOURCE
Press to choose from different
input signal sources.
Press to turn LCD TV On or
to enter Standby.
Questions about your TV’s features?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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Understanding Your LCD TV
Back View of TV
HDMI 1 & HDMI 2 Inputs
Connect HD digital AV equipment
with the HDMI connector. HDMI
supports enhanced, high-defi nition
video and two-channel digital audio.
D-SUB (VGA) Input
Connect to a Personal
Computer, or other AV
equipment with VGA.
PC AUDIO IN
Connect to a Personal
Computer, or other AV
equipment using an Audio
Cable. Provides audio for D-
SUB (VGA) connection.
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AC Power
Switch
AC Power
Cord Input
Subwoofer Output
Connect to a Subwoofer
or Speaker System.
DIGITAL AUDIO
Output
Connect to the DIGITAL
AUDIO jack on the digital or
standard 5.1 audio system.
Composite A/V
Outputs
Connect to the Composite
VIDEO and AUDIO (L/R)
inputs on AV equipment
using the yellow, red, and
white composite cables.
NOTE:
Composite Audio Out (L/R): The level of audio output cannot be changed using the volume control on your display. This
connector should be used with an external audio amplifi er that can be used to control the volume.
ANT IN
Connect
antenna cable
to the ANT IN
from antenna to
receive
standard or
digital
television.
S-VIDEO Input
Connect to the SVIDEO and AUDIO (L/
R) outputs on external
video equipment.
Use in conjunction
with composite audio
cables (red and white).
Composite A/V Inputs
Connect to the Composite
VIDEO and AUDIO (L/R)
outputs on external equipment
video using the yellow, red, and
white composite cables.
SCART 1 & SCART 2 Inputs
Connect to the SCART output on external
video equipment using a SCART cable.
Component Inputs
Connect to a DVD player,
Digital Set-Top-Box, or
other A/V equipment with
component (YPbPr) A/V
inputs using green, blue,
and red component cables.
Use in conjunction with
composite audio cables
(red and white).
Common Interface
Common interface slot for future
use with Pay-to-View Channels.
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Understanding Your LCD TV
Your Remote Control
1
Put the LCD TV in or out of Standby Mode
2 TELETEXT
Press the button to show the TELETEXT Service
Toggle between TEXT / MIX / PAT / OFF
3 INDEX
ATV (Analogue): Go to page100 (TELETEXT
reset)
DTV (Digital): Display info when banner is on
HOLDPress to stop auto TELETEXT page change
INTERRUPTSwitch to TV when waiting for required text page
REVEAL
Display hidden info (i.e. solutions for puzzle or quiz)
EXPAND
Enlarge the top 1/2 or bottom 1/2 of TELETEXT page
TIME/SUB-PAGE
Press to access to your desired sub-page
RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE
ATV (Analogue): Display recording setting & user
profi le (Direct page access for Teletext)
DTV (Digital): Function keys for DTV mode.
4 CH ▲▼
Change the channel up and down
5 0-9
Enter digits numerically
6 VOL + and -
Increases and decreases volume on your TV
7 RTN
Return to previously viewed channel or source
8 MUTE
Press once to mute the audio
Press again to restore the audio
9 APC (Automatic Picture Control)
Toggle between Normal / Cinema / Dynamic.
Do not use any cleaners (porcelain, stainless steel, toilet, or oven cleaner etc.)
on the remote control beause it may result in damage to the remote control.
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Understanding Your LCD TV
Your Remote Control (Continued)
10 ARC (Aspect Ratio Control)In Video mode, toggle picture mode between
Auto Image / Panoramic / 16:9 / 14:9 / 4:3 / Zoom
In VGA (PC) mode, toggle picture mode between
16:9 / 4:3
11 OK
In OSD menu (DTV or ATV), scroll through and
In OSD menu, setup a function or enter a sub-menu
◄ ►▲▼
access menu items.
12 EXIT
Press to exit the OSD menu or sub-menu
13 MENU
Display the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or
return to a layer of menu
14 SCART
Switch to SCART1 / SCART2 / SCART2 S
15 VIDEO
Switch to Composite / S-VIDEO / Component
16 TV
Select either Analogue TV or Digital TV
17 PC/HD
Switch to VGA / HDMI 1/ HDMI 2
18 SLEEP
Select a time to automatically turn off your TV. Timer
can be set 00 to 120 minutes in 10 minute intervals.
SUB-TITLE ATV (Analogue): show information.
DTV (digital): toggle SUB-TITLE On/Off
GUIDE
DTV (digital): display 7 days EPG
SOUND
ATV (Analogue): press to navigate
Select sound according to different TV broadcasts
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19 PIP ON/OFF
Enable or disable PIP viewing picture
Toggle PIP mode between PIP / OFF
Move PIP sub-picture position
SIZE
Toggle PIP sub-picture size: Small / Middle / Large
Toggle A/V source between primary window & PIP
sub-window.