Polaroid tlx-04240b, TLX-04640B, tlx-03210b, TLX-02610B User Manual

HD Widescreen LCD Television
TLX-02610B, TLX-03210B, TLX-04240B, TLX-04640B

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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.

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.

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.

▪ 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 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.
▪ 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.
▪ 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 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.

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▪ 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

Electric service
equipment

Ground clamps

Power service grounding
(NEC Art250 part H)

NEC : National Electrical code

EXAMPLE OF OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

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Antenna discharge unit
(NEC section 810-20)

Grounding conductors
(NEC section 810-20)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Federal Communications Commission Statement .......................... 3

Warnings and Precautions

Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................4

Antenna Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 6

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

Key Features ...............................................................................................................8

Package Contents .......................................................................................................9

Setting Up Your LCD TV .............................................................................................11

Your LCD TV .............................................................................................................. 13

Your Remote Control .................................................................................................15

Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV

Connecting a TV Cable or an Antenna ......................................................................17

Connecting a VCR .....................................................................................................22

Connecting a Video Camera or Game Console ........................................................23

Connecting a DVD Player .......................................................................................... 24

Connecting a Digital TV Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver ............................... 26

Connecting an AV Equipment with HDMI Connector ................................................. 27

Connecting an AV Equipment with DVI Connector ....................................................28

Connecting a PC........................................................................................................ 29

Connecting an Audio Receiver or a Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound System........................30

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Chapter 3 USING THE FEATURES

Wide Screen Viewing ......................................................................................31

Operating the Menu ........................................................................................ 32

Customizing the VIDEO Settings ......................................................................34

Customizing the AUDIO Settings ......................................................................36

Customizing the TV Settings ............................................................................38

Customizing the SETUP Settings......................................................................40

Using the Program Block Settings ..................................................................... 43

Using the Program Guide ................................................................................48

Specifi cations ........................................................................................................49

Programming your Remote Control

......................................................... 50

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Chapter 1
Introducing the LCD TV

Key Features

Various Audio/Video terminals for external equipment connection

▪ 2 sets of composite A/V input terminals
▪ 1 set of S-VIDEO terminals
▪ 2 sets of component Video input terminals
▪ 1 VGA/ Audio input terminals
▪ 2 HDMI/Audio input terminals
▪ 1 set of Audio(L/R) output terminals
▪ 1 Headphone terminal

The built-in TV tuner to receive HD ATSC

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

box.

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(1080i, 720p) and digital set-top-box (1080i, 720p)

connections.

3D Digital Noise Reduction

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

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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Package Contents

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

Make sure all of the following contents are included.

 LCD TV

AAA Batteries x 2

 Power Cord

 VIDEO Cable Remote Control/

 AUDIO Cable  Warranty Card

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 Bottom Stand /
Screw Driver and Screws 4

 Component Cable

 User’s Manual

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

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.

 Quick Start Guide

 Remote control Guide Stand Assembly Guide

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Setting Up Your LCD TV

How to install the TV Stand

Read all instructions before continuing with the stand installation.

Attach the Stand the TV with the bottom foam packaging material still
attached.

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

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 four screws.

Protective bag

Table

c

Unit

Tab le

Stand

Packaging material

d

Unit

Screws

Stand

Table

Packaging material

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How to remove the TV Stand

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

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 (sold separately).

Verify your TV’s model and be sure to use the wall mounting kit specifi ed
for your TV model only. Contact a qualifi ed technician for assistance when
installing the wall mounting kit.

 To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD TV, place the TV on a soft cloth.

Soft cloth

 Remove the screws of the table stand and detach the table stand from the TV.

Soft cloth

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Table stand

 Align the holes on the wall mounting hook units with the corresponding holes on the rear

of the TV and fasten four screws.

4 screws (supplied
with the wall mount
kit)

Wall mounting hook
unit (supplied with the
wall mount kit)

Soft cloth

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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 page15-17).

 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 AA 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.

 Connect other an external AV device (refer to page19-27).

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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.

LED

The LED light indicates when the LCD TV is
activated.

VIDEO1 IN

VIDEO

L

Connects to the composite
Video and Audio output jacks
on external video equipment.

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IR

Infrared
Receiver

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

Chooses from different input signal sources.

Turns the LCD TV on and into standby mode.

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R

VIDEO1 IN

HEADPHONE

Connects to the external
headphone 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.

HDMI1 IN/HDMI2 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.

S-VIDEO IN

Connects to the S-VIDEO and AUDIO(L/R) output jacks on external
video equipment.

VGA IN

Connects the PC, or other AV equipment with VGA and
AUDIO(L/R) output jacks.

YPbPr1 IN/YPbPr2 IN

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

AUDIO OUT-STEREO

Connects to the AUDIO(L/R) input jacks on AV equipment.

AUDIO OUT-COAXIAL

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

TV CABLE/AIR

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

AC IN

Connects to the AC power cord.

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Your Remote Control

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

This package includes a Polaroid remote that enables control of up to four devices.
To select a device, simply select one of the following device mode controls: TV, CBL/SAT, DVD/VCR,
or AUDIO.

Turns the LCD TV on and off.

1

2

3

5

6

7

8

10

1

4

SET Remote control universal code setup.For

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2

TV Controls this LCD TV.

3

DVD Controls DVD player or Video player.

2

4

more information on setting up your
remote control, please see the
“Programming Your Remote Control”
section.

CBL Controls Cable Converter or Satellite

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Receiver.

AUX Controls Audio Amplifi er

2

5

0-9/ENTER Pressing a number selects a channel.

2

6

INPUT Pressing INPUT to display a source list,

▪ In HDTV mode, use with 0-9 and

Following selection, pressing ENTER
activates the channel, or channel
activates automatically in 3 seconds.

use ▲▼buttons to select the video
equipment connected to the video inputs
of your LCD TV: TV/HDTV/VIDEO1/
VIDEO2/VIDEO3/VIDEO4/VIDEO5/
VIDEO6/COMPUTER.

ENTER buttons to select a digital
channels.

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LAST Returns to previously selected channel.

2

7

CH+- Change channel up and down.

2

8

VOL+- Increases and decreases volume.

2

9

10

MUTE Pressing once mutes audio. Pressing

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again restores audio.

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MENU Displays the OSD menu on the screen.

INFO Pressing once displays a variety of

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information such as the current channel
and the input source.

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14

17

18

12

13

15

16

19

20

13

OK Cycles through OSD options and selects

▲▼►◄,

individual menu items. OK confi rms
option settings.

OK In HDTV mode, pressing OK to display a

digital channel list.

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GUIDE In HDTV mode, pressing GUIDE

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EXIT Exits the OSD menu.

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  ► Other device function keys

   

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SLEEP Cycles through the LCD TV sleep time:

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CAPTION Cycles through the Closed Caption:

ASPECT Cycles through Wide mode settings:

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PIP Turns PIP/POP on and off.

displays the Program Guide on the
screen.

OFF/30/60/90/120 mins.

OFF/CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/TT1/TT2/TT3/
TT4.

NORMAL/FULL/WIDE/ZOOM.

Effective range:

Effective range:

The remote can control the LCD TV from up to 5m away, if pointed directly at the receiver.

The remote can control the LCD TV from up to 5m away, if pointed directly at the receiver.

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Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV

Chapter 2
Installing the LCD TV

Refer to the owner’s manual of any external equipment to be connected.
When connecting any external equipment, do not connect any AC power cords to wall outlets
until all other connections are completed.

Connecting a TV Cable or an Antenna

Antenna Connection

The antenna requirements for good color TV reception are more important than those for a black &
white TV reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended.
The following is a brief explanation of the type of connection that is provided with the various antenna
systems.

■ A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable (not included) with F-

type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without
tools.

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

■ A 300-ohm system is a f lat twin-lead cable (not included) that can

be attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300 -75-ohm adapter
(not included).

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Use one of the following two diagrams when connecting an outdoor antenna.
A: Shows how to use a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
B: Shows how to use a separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.

A. Combination VHF/UHF antenna

VHF/UHF
Antenna

300-ohm twin­lead cable

300/75-ohm adapter
(not included)

B. Separate VHF and/or UHF antennas

75-ohm
coaxial cable

VHF/UHF
Antenna

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Combiner
(not included)

IN

OUT

300-ohm twin­lead cable

75-ohm
coaxial cable

300-ohm twin­lead cable

UHF
Antenna

VHF
Antenna

Cable TV (CATV) Connection

Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifi es that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
accurately, or as close to the point of cable entry as possible. Use of this TV for other than
private viewing of programs broadcasted on UHF, VHF or transmitted by cable companies for
the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcast/cable company, and/
or program owner.

■ A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup.
When connecting the 75 -ohm coaxial cable to the set, connect the 75-

ohm cable into the ANT. terminal.

■ Some cable TV companies offer premium pay channels. Since the

signals of these premium pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV
converter/descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by the
cable TV company.

This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of scrambled channels.
(Set your TV to channel 3 or 4, typically one of these channels is used. If this is unknown,
consult your cable TV company.)
For more specifi c instructions on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company.
One possible method of connecting the converter/descrambler provided by your cable TV
company is shown in the diagram below.

RF switch
(not included)

2 set signal
splitter
(not included)

Cable TV Line

OUT

A
IN
B

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Cable TV converter/
descrambler

VHF/UHF IN

(not included)

■ The RF switch (not included) is required to provide two inputs (A and B). Setting

the RF switch to position A allows viewing of all unscrambled channels by using
the TV channel keys.

■ Setting the RF switch to position B allows viewing of all scrambled channels via
the converter/descrambler by using the converter channel keys.

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 Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the TV signal to the LCD TV’s TV CABLE terminal.

HDTV/TV

Air/CABLE

VHF/UHF IN

 Connect the AC power cord at the back of the TV and connect the power cord to wall outlet.

HDTV/TV

Air/CABLE

VHF/UHF IN

This TV is equipped with a safety fuse. In the event of an electrical storm or power outage
the safety fuse is designed to protect your TV. If your TV has no power, check the fuse by
prying the cover off, following the illustration below.
If the fuse is blown, visit your local hardware store and ask for a 4A 250V - 5x20mm Time
Lag Fuse (Slow Blow) to replace the fuse.

Firm Plastic Prying Tool

(Using a metal tool may cause shock)

4A 250V

Back of TV

BE SURE TO UNPLUG AC POWER CORD BEFORE REMOVING THE FUSE.

5x20mm

Fuse

 Press the button on the remote to turn on the LCD TV.

Always disconnect the LCD TV from the main voltage when the LCD TV will not
be used for a long period of time. The POWER button on the front panel is only
used for switching the LCD TV into standby, it does not disconnect the device
from the main voltage. To completely disconnect the main voltage, please
remove the power plug from the socket.

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