Polaroid TTX-141 Operating Manual

Contents

Polaroid. Add a little color to your life.

Since 1937, America has turned to Polaroid for their photography needs. Today , families look to Polaroid
for consumer electronics that define the digital age: plasma and LCD TVs, portable and standard DVD
players, digital cameras. And while our selection has changed, you’ll still receive the same friendly , helpful
service that made Polaroid an American icon.

Congratulations on your new Polaroid TV purchase. To ensure your new TV provides you with years of
enjoyment, please read this guide carefully .

Safety 2
Overview 4
Using the Remote control 5
Basic operation 6
External connection 7
General Description 8
Menu operation instruction 8
Menu Basic operation 8
Using the PICTURE menu 8
Using the SOUND menu 8
Using the TIMER menu 9
Using the FUNCTION menu 9
Using the TUNING menu 9
Using the P ARENTAL CONTROL 10
Troubleshooting (VHF / UHF reception) 14
Troubleshooting 15
Specifications & Accessories 13

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Safety

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that this product incorpo­rates double insulation between hazardous AC
voltage and user accessible parts. When ser­vicing use only identical replacement parts.

Caution: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.

This symbol indicates “danger­ous voltage” inside the product
that presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury .

WARNING
T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.

The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Objects filled
with liquids, such vases or drinking glasses, must never be placed on the ap­paratus.

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all the safety and operating instructions before the apparatus is operated.

2. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3. Adhere to all warnings on the television and in the operating instructions.

4. Follow all operating and use instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water .

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includ­ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety . If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

1 1.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer .

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Safety

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufac­turer, or sold with the app aratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over .

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

14.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.

15.If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Sec­tion 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1) 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 electrode. See following example.

ANTEN NA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC-NA T IO NAL ELECTRICALCODE

ANTENNA
DISCHARG E UNINT
(NEC S E CTION 810-21)

GROUNDING COND UCTORS
(NEC S E CT ION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRO DE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)

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Using the Remote Control

CHAN

CHAN

The Buttons On the Remote control

Mute button Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to

restore volume.

ON/OFF Turns the television on and off.
0-9 (Digit buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through

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DISPLAY Displays channel information.
PRE.CH Returns you to the previous channel. If you are in the menu

BROWSE Uses the browse feature. Press the button twice to begin

SLEEP Sets the sleep timer .
PIC Step s through picture presets USER, SOFT , NORMAL, and

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns

TV/AV T oggles the television between available A V inputs and RF
MENU Displays the television’s Main menu.

VOL(

/ )buttons Decreases or increases the television's volume or moves

CHAN ( / ) buttonsScans up or down through the current channel list. Press

SOUND Selects from four present audio settings (USER, SPEECH,
STEREO No function on this model.

CCD Turns on or turns off the closed caption.

Loading batteries: Remove the lid of the battery compartment,insert 2 size AAA batteries with the

polarities as indicated inside the compartment, then replace the lid.

Note:

1. New batteries will last about 1 year under normal use.

2. If you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage due to leakage.

the remote control.
T o enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. T o enter a
three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit for two sec­onds until two dashes appear to the right of the number , then
add the second two. Example: to tune a channel 123, press
and hold 1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.

system, this button takes you to the previous menu screen.
scanning channels. Press the button again to stop scanning

at the current channel.

BRIGHT.
you to television viewing. If you are using a menu with num-

ber inputs, press CLEAR to erase the last number entered.
input.

through the on-screen menu system.
once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to

continue changing channels, or move through the on-screen
menu system.

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Basic Operation

Connecting the television to power

Insert the power plug into a 120V AC electrical outlet. Unplug the power cord when the television will not be
used for a long period of time.

T urning the television on and off

Turn on the power by using the POWER button on the television or on the remote control.

Using standby mode

If the television is in a non-signal state (is not receiving a television signal) for 15 minutes, the television will
enter standby mode. To turn the television back on, press the POWER button on the television or remote
control.

Changing channels

Change channels by using the CHAN / button on the television or on the remote control. When AN­TENNA is set to AIR, access the channel by pressing two digits on the remote control. When ANTENNA is
set as CABLE, use three digits on the remote control to select the channel. To select channels above 100,
press and hold the “1” number for two seconds. The OSD shows 1--, then input the other two digits.

Turning the volume up or down

Adjust the sound by using the VOL / button on the television or on the remote control.

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