Polaroid TLX-01511C, TLA-01511C Manual

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15.4” HD Widescreen LCD Television

TLA-01511C

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Changes are periodically made to this document. Changes, technical inaccuracies, and typographic errors will be corrected in subsequent editions.

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“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential unpublished works. © 1992 -1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

FCC

Federal Communications

Commission Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 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:

1.Reorient/Relocate the receiving antenna.

2.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit which is different from what the receiver is connected to.

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

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

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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.

This equipment must not be disassembled by anyone except qualified service personnel.

WARNING

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire 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 specified 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.

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 fit 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 plate.

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.

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▪ 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 qualified 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 flammable objects may result to fire or electric shock.

 

▪ Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinchrd particularly at plugs ,convenience

 

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

 

▪ 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 floor 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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Warnings and Precautions

Outdoor Antenna Safety Instructions

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.

 

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamps

 

Antenna discharge unit

 

(NEC section 810-20)

Electric service

equipment

Grounding conductors

 

(NEC section 810-20)

 

Ground clamps

 

Power service grounding

 

(NEC Art250 part H)

 

NEC : National Electrical code

 

EXAMPLE OF OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Federal Communications Commission Statement ..........................

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Warnings and Precautions

 

Important Safety Instructions.......................................................................................

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Antenna Safety Instructions.........................................................................................

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Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

 

Key Features ...............................................................................................................

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Package Contents .......................................................................................................

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Setting Your LCD TV....................................................................................................

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Your LCD TV..............................................................................................................

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Your Remote Control .................................................................................................

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Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV

 

Connecting a TV Cable or an Antenna ......................................................................

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Connecting an A/V Device with Composite Connector..............................................

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Connecting an A/V Device with S-Video Connector ..................................................

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Connecting an A/V Device with Component(YPbPr) Connector................................

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Connecting an AV Equipment with HDMI Connector.................................................

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Connecting an AV Equipment with DVI Connector ....................................................

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Connecting a PC........................................................................................................

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Connecting an Audio Receiver or a Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound System........................

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Chapter 3 Using The Features

 

Wide Screen Viewing...................................................................................................................................

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Using the Program Guide..........................................................................................................................

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Operating the Menu.....................................................................................................................................

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Customizing the VIDEO Settings...........................................................................................................

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Customizing the AUDIO Settings...........................................................................................................

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Customizing the TV Settings....................................................................................................................

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Customizing the SETUP Settings .........................................................................................................

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Using the Program Block Settings........................................................................................................

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Specifications ........................................................................................................

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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

1 composite VIDEO input terminal

1 S-VIDEO terminals

1 sets of component Video input terminals

1 PC(VGA IN)/PC AUDIO IN input terminals

1 HDMI input terminal

1 set of Audio(L/R) output terminals for composite C-VIDEO/S-VIDEO

1 COAXIAL output terminal

1 Headphone terminal

The built-in TV tuner to receive HD ATSC signal

This function allows the reception of HD broadcasting without the addition of a set top box.

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

High Definition 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(1080i, 720p) and digital set-top-box (1080i, 720p) connections.

2D Digital Noise Reduction

▪ This function can digitally reduce image noise to provide better picture quality.

Film-Mode Detection

This function can automatically detect content derived from film and adjust the interlacer’s frame matching to provide a more natural-looking, clearer image of the moving picture.

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Package Contents

Make sure all of the following contents are included.

LCD TV

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

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Remote Control/

VIDEO Cable

Component Cable

AAA Batteries x 2

 

 

LIST

FAV.CH

Power Cord AUDIO Cable Warranty Card

User’s Manual

Quick Start Guide

These items are all you need to set up and operate the LCD TV in its basic configuration.

Make sure all of the above contents are included in the package. If you are missing any items, please contact the Polaroid customer service department.

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Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

Setting Up Your LCD TV

How to install the TV Stand

Follow the instructions below to install the TV stand:

Open the box, and make sure all necessary parts are in the box. The package contains:

Stand

LCD TV

Cover an even stable surface with a soft cloth. Place the LCD TV unit facedown on the cloth. Fit the stand onto the bottom of the LCD TV unit as shown:

Then push until stand into the LCD TV’s stand socket.

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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 15-18).

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.

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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 other an external AV device (refer to page 19-25).

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Your LCD TV

Front/Left /Right Side View and Controls

Right Side View

Front View

Left Side View

IR

Infrared Receiver

LED

The LED light indicates when the

LCD TV is activated.

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.

MENU

Press once to display the OSD (on screen display), press again to turn the OSD off.

INPUT

Choose from different input signal sources.

Turns the LCD TV on and into standby mode.

HEADPHONE

Connects to the external headphone for private listening.

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Rear View and Jacks

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S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO(L/R) IN

Connects to the S-Video/Composite VIDEO and AUDIO(L/

R) output jacks on external video equipment.

YPbPr IN/AUDIO(L/R) IN

Connects to the DVD player, Digital Set-Top-Box, or other AV equipment with component(YPbPr) video and audio output jacks.

HDMI IN

Y

Pb Pr

VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

VHF/UHF IN

PC/VGA IN PC AUDIO IN

L AUDIO IN R

L AUDIO IN R

 

AC IN

Connects to the AC power cord.

PC/VGA IN/ PC AUDIO IN

Connects the PC, or other AV equipment with VGA and AUDIO output jacks.

HDMI IN

Connects the all digital AV equipment with HDMI connector.HDMI supports enhanced, high-definition video and two-channel digital audio.

COAXIAL

Connects to the audio jack on the digital/standard 5.1 audio system.

VHF/UHF IN

Connects RF input from VHF/UHF antenna or cable to receive high/standard definition television.

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Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

Your Remote Control

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S.MODE

MTS

P. MODE

3

 

 

CAPTION

SLEEP

P.SIZE

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7

 

 

9

10

MUTE

 

 

 

11

 

CH.

VOL.

INPUT

GUIDE

 

EXIT

INFO

MENU

LIST

FREEZ

 

E

1

 

 

 

Turns the LCD TV on and off.

MTS

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Cycles through the multi-channels TV

 

 

 

 

sound(MTS) options: SAP/MONO/

 

 

 

 

STEREO

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S.MODE

Selects sound effect options: Surround/

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Live/Dance/Techno/Classic/Soft/Rock/

Pop/Off.

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4P.MODE Selects picture mode: Vivid/Hi-Bright/

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Cinema/Sport/User

 

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Cycles through Wide mode settings :

 

P.SIZE

 

 

NORMAL /FULL/WIDE/ZOOM

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6 CAPTION

Cycles through the Closed Caption:

 

 

Anlalog Closed Caption:CC1/CC2/

 

 

CC3/CC4/TT1/TT2/TT3/TT4/Off

 

 

Digital Closed Caption:Service1/

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Service2/Service3/Service4/Service5/

 

Service6/Off

7SLEEP Cycles through the LCD TV sleep timer:

 

OFF/10/20/30/40/50/60/90/120 mins

8 0-9

Select and switch to a channel by using

 

0-9 buttons.

In HDTV mode, use with 0-9 and buttons to select a digital channels.

9JUMP Returns to previously selected channel.

10 MUTE

Mutes and restores the audio

FAV.CH

TIMER

11VOL.+- Increases and decreases volume.

12CH.+- Scans up and down the channels

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