32” hd-lcd tv/dvd combo with high definition atsc tuner (44 pages)
Summary of Contents for Polaroid 1513-TDXB
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HD Widescreen LCD TV/DVD Combo 1513-TDXB and 1913-TDXB...
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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.
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.
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.
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▪ 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. ▪...
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. ▪...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Federal Communications Commission Statement Warnings and Precautions Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Antenna Safety Instructions ... 4 Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Key Features ... 6 Package Contents ... 7 Setting Your LCD TV ... 8 Your LCD TV ...
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 input terminals ▪ 1 sets of component Video input terminals ▪...
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. Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV...
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: LCD TV Cover an even stable surface with a 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 page19-20). Connect the AC power cord at the back of the TV and connect the power cord to wall outlet.
Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Your LCD TV Front/Left /Right Side View and Controls Right Side View Infrared Receiver 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.
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Rear View and Jacks 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 Connects to the DVD player, Digital Set-Top-Box, or other AV equipment with component(YPbPr) video and audio output jacks. DC IN Connects to the AC-DC adapter VGA IN/ VGA LINE IN...
Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Your Remote Control 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.
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SET UP CAB/ SLEEP DVD MENU PAGE MUTE ASPECT LAST LIVE TV MENU GUIDE EXIT INFO PQRS WXYZ INPUT ENTER Eff ective range: The remote can control the LCD TV from up to 5m away, if pointed directly at the receiver. Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Other device function key MENU...
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Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Controlling The Built-in DVD Press the TV button once to activate the built-in DVD control keys, the following functions are preset to operate the built-in DVD: SET UP CAB/ SLEEP DVD MENU PAGE MUTE ASPECT LAST LIVE TV...
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Controlling The USB Storage and SD Card Reader Press the TV button once to activate the built-in USB and SD Card Reader control keys, the following functions are preset to operate the USB Storage and SD Card: For more information on setting up your USB storagnd adn card reader, please see the “Using the USB Storage and SD Card Reader”...
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 &...
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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 B. Separate VHF and/or UHF antennas Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV VHF/UHF Antenna...
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Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Cable TV (CATV) Connection 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.
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Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the TV signal to the LCD TV’s TV CABLE terminal. VHF/UHF IN Connect the DC plug of the AC-DC adapter to the DC 12V port at the back of the TV. Connect the AC-DC adapter and its power cord. Connect the power cord to wall outlet. Press the button on the remote to turn on the LCD TV.
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Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the TV. Channel Scan Tuner Mode Cable Channel Skip Time Zone Eastern Time Select Exit Press the ▼...
Connecting an A/V Device with Composite Connector Rear of TV YPbPr IN HDMI IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VGA IN VGA LINE IN AUDIO Cable AV Cable Use a composite cable to connect the external A/V device’s composite video/audio jacks to the LCD TV’s VIDEO IN jacks. Connect all AC power sources, before turning on the power switch of the LCD TV or other connected equipment.
Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Connecting an A/V Device with S-Video Connector Rear of TV YPbPr IN HDMI IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VGA IN VGA LINE IN AUDIO Cable S-VIDEO Cable Use an audio cable to connect TV’s audio inputs. Use a S-Video cable to connect output jack to the LCD TV’s S-Video IN input jack.
Connecting an A/V Device with Component(YPbPr) Connector Rear of TV YPbPr IN HDMI IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VGA IN VGA LINE IN AUDIO Cable COMPONENT Cable Not all A/V device have the ability to connect to a TV. Please check your A/V device user guide for compatibility.
Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Connecting an AV Equipment with HDMI Connector Rear of TV YPbPr IN HDMI IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VGA IN VGA LINE IN HDMI Cable Use a HDMI cable to connect the AV equipment’s HDMI output jack to the LCD TV’s HDMI IN jacks.
Connecting an AV Equipment with DVI Connector Rear of TV YPbPr IN HDMI IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VGA IN VGA LINE IN AUDIO Cable HDMI-to-DVI Cable Use a HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the AV equipment’s DVI output jack to the LCD TV’s HDMI IN jacks.
Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Connecting a PC Rear of TV YPbPr IN HDMI IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VGA IN VGA LINE IN AUDIO Cable VGA Cable Use a VGA cable to connect the PC’s VGA output jack to the LCD TV’s VGA input jack. Use an audio cable to connect the PC’s audio output jacks to LCD TV’s.
Connecting an Audio Receiver or a Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound System For better sound quality, you may want to play the LCD monitor audio through your stereo system. YPbPr IN HDMI IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VGA IN VGA LINE IN Audio Receiv er Use an audio cable to connect the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks to LCD TV’s SPDIF OUT jacks.
Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Chapter 3 USING THE FEATURES Using The Built-in DVD Turn your LCD TV on. Insert a disc (DVD, VCD, SVCD, or audio CD). TO INSERT A DISC Any of the following disc types can be played on the DVD player: DVD-Video/DVD R/RW/SVCD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW.
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Press GUIDE button on the remote control to display the Built-in DVD Setup Menu: USING THE BUILT-IN DVD SETUP MENU 1. Use the ▲▼◄► on the remote control to to move the light bar to the option you want, press the OK button. 2.
Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Usinging The USB Storage and SD Card Reader Turn your LCD TV on. Insert a USB device/SD card that contains JPG/JPEG/MPG/WMA/DAT fi les. TO INSERT A USB STORAGE Allows the insertion of a USB storage. You can view digital images or music in a USB storage on your TV.
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After loading all fi les, the File Menu will show the contents of the USB device: 001/015 001/015 01 P107001 01 P107001 02 P107002 02 P107002 03 P107003 03 P107003 04 P107004 04 P107004 05 WOFSON 05 WOFSON 06 HDCP 06 HDCP 07 EDIT 07 EDIT...
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Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV 2. Press ▲▼◄ on the remote control to move the light bar to the image you want to play, and press the OK button to play the fi le. Slide Show: Press ▲▼◄ to highlisht Slide Show and press the OK button, to display all the images recorded on the SD card/USB storage.
Wide Screen Viewing Wide Screen function allows viewing of 4:3/16:9 images in wide screen mode, cycling through the following wide screen settings. Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to select the screen format you want. NORMAL Displays at 4:3 aspect ratio NORMAL is not available when you are watching 720p, 1080i, or 1080p source.
Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Using the Program Guide The Program Guide feature brings all sorts of information to your screen, such as program title, program duration, time remaining, rating information, closed caption, availability, etc. With the LCD TV connected to a television programming source, press the INPUT button on the remote control and use the ▲▼...
Operating the Menu Press the button to turn the LCD TV on. Press the MENU button on the remote control, the on-screen menu will appear on the screen. Use the ◄► buttons to select your main menu option. VIDEO MENU: Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings.
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Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV TV MENU: Allows you to edit and label channels. Channel Scan Tuner Mode Cable Channel Skip Time Zone Eastern Time Select Exit SETUP MENU: Allows you to set up a variety of features: Language, Closed Caption, factory reset, Parental Control, sleep timer.
Customizing the VIDEO Settings Press the button to turn the LCD TV on. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the VIDEO. Use the ▲▼buttons to highlight an individual VIDEO option, use the ◄► buttons to change the setting, and press the MENU to exit the menu ▪...
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Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Sharpness Increase this setting to see crisp edges in the picture; decrease it for soft edges Color temperature Adjusts color components independently to achieve a warm or cool effect: Cool/Middle/Warm/User ▪ Warm: ▪ Nature : ▪...
Customizing the AUDIO Settings Press the button to turn the LCD TV on. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the AUDIO. Use the ▲▼buttons to highlight an individual AUDIO option, use the ◄► buttons to change the setting, and press the MENU to exit the menu ▪...
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Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV SPDIF Type Allows to selection of the digital sound format: PCM/OFF/Dolby Digital ▪ PCM: The external audio system is connected to the AUDIO OUT (L/R) of the LCD TV ▪ Dolby Digital: The external audio system is connected to the AUDIO OUT DIGITAL (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) ot the LCD TV ▪...
Customizing the TV Settings Press the button to turn the LCD TV on. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the TV. Use the ▲▼buttons to highlight an individual TV option, use the ◄► buttons changes the setting, and press the MENU exits the menu.
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Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Press the ▼ button to select the desired channel, andpress the OK button repeatedly to select show ( ) or hide( ) Time Zone Allows selection of regional TV systems of USA: Eastern Time/ Indiana/Central time/Mountain Time/Arizona/Pacifi...
Customizing the SETUP Settings Press the button to turn the LCD TV on. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the SETUP. Use the ▲▼buttons to highlight an individual SETUP option, use the ◄► buttons to change the setting, and press the MENU to exit the menu.
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Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Closed Caption Allows to select from analog or digital closed caption modes and press the OK button. The Closed Captain list appears: Analog Cloaed Caption Digital Cloaed Caption Digital Caption Style Closed Caption Analog Closed Caption: Press the ◄►...
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Use the ▼ button to select the Parental, and press the OK to display the Parental menu Use the Program Block password. The factory password is 0000 The Parental list appears: Program Block Channel Block Input Block Change Password Gamma Allows adjustment of the display’s gamma correction, which fi...
Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Using the Program Block Settings Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the SETUP. Use the ▼ buttons to highlight Parental, and press the OK button. OSD Language English Closed Caption...
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The Parental block menu includes the following options: U.S. TV Ratings Selects to activate the TV Rating programs. U.S. Movie Ratings Selects to activate the MPAA Rating programs Canadian English Ratings Selects to activate the English Rating programs of Canada. Canadian French Ratings Selects to activate the French Rating programs of Canada ▪...
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Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV U.S. TV Ratings The U.S.TV Rating has 2 rating methods: Content-Based Rating and Age-Based Rating. The U.S.TV Rating includes the following options: TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Allowed Rating Blocked Rating U.S. TV Ratings Set OK Select Exit AGE-BASED...
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Canadian English Ratings Canadian Englsh Ratings includes the following options: Allowed Rating Blocked Rating Canadian English Ratings Set OK Select Exit RATING DESCRIPTION All children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming ▲...
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Specifi cations U.S. Movie Ratings The U.S. Movie Ratings is used for original movies rated by the Motion Picture Association of America(MPAA) as broadcasted on cable TV and not edited for television. U.S. Movie Ratings includes the following options: PG-13 NC-17 Allowed Rating Blocked Rating...
Programming Your Remote Control PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your remote lets you control four devices with one easy-to-use, compact unit. After installing batteries, you can program the remote to control your Universal TV, VCR or DVD, Cable or Satellite Receivers, Amplifi er or Tuner, and Auxiliary devices. To do so, follow the instructions in “Programming a Device”.
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Searching for your Code If your device does not respond to the remote after trying all codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try searching for your code: Press a device key once. Press and hold SET UP until the red LED blinks twice; then release. Enter 9-9-1, then the device group number (0= Cable, 1= TV, 2= VCR, 3= Audio).
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Programming Your Remote Control Changing Volume Lock The remote comes preset to allow independent volume control of each selected device (Global Volume Unlock). However, you may change the Volume Lock setting to Global Volume Lock so that one device’s volume will control volume in all other modes. After that, you can perform Individual Volume Unlock on a selected device to set its volume control for independent operation or Global Volume Unlock to remove all volume locking.