Polaroid TLA-04641C User Manual

Polaroid TLA-04641C User Manual

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  • Page 1 46” HD Widescreen LCD Television TLA-04641C...
  • Page 2 ©2007 by . All rights reserved. “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA. 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.
  • Page 3: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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.
  • Page 4: Warnings And Precautions

    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.
  • Page 5 ▪ 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. ▪...
  • Page 6: Antenna Safety Instructions

    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. ▪...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 ...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introducing The Lcd Tv

    Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV 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 ▪...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Make sure all of the following contents are included. LCD TV Remote Control/ AAA Batteries x 2 SET UP CAB/ SLEEP DVD MENU PAGE MUTE ASPECT LAST LIVE TV GUIDE MENU INFO EXIT PQRS WXYZ INPUT ENTER Power Cord User’s Manual Stand Assembly Guide These items are all you need to set up and operate the LCD TV in its basic confi...
  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Lcd Tv

    Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV 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. Lift foam packaging material from the top of the LCD out of the box. Lift LCD out of the box, with the bottom foam packaging material still attached, and place onto a stable surface.
  • Page 11 How to remove the TV Stand 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.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV 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.
  • Page 13: Your Lcd Tv

    Your LCD TV Front/Right Side View and Controls 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.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV 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.
  • Page 15: Your Remote Control

    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. SET UP CAB/ SLEEP DVD MENU PAGE MUTE ASPECT...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV SET UP CAB/ SLEEP DVD MENU PAGE MUTE ASPECT LAST LIVE TV GUIDE MENU INFO EXIT 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. PIP function is not available.
  • Page 17: 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 &...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV 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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV 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...
  • Page 21 Press the button on the remote to turn on the LCD TV. Main TV(CABLE/AIR) VIDEO1 (SIDE) VIDEO2 (REAR) VIDEO3 (S-VIDEO) VIDEO4 (YPbPr1) VIDEO5 (YPbPr2) VIDEO6 (HDMI1) VIDEO7 (HDMI2) COMPUTER(VGA) button on the remote to display the Input List. Use the ▲▼ buttons to Press the INPUT select TV and press the OK button.
  • Page 22: Connecting A Vcr

    Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Connecting a VCR VGA IN HDMI 2 IN HDMI 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO2 IN AV Cable METHOD A: Use a composite cable to connect the VCR’s composite video/audio jacks to the LCD TV’s VIDEO2 IN jacks.
  • Page 23: Connecting A Video Camera Or Game Console

    Connecting a Video Camera or Game console Right Side VGA IN HDMI 2 IN HDMI 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO2 IN S-VIDEO IN METHOD A: Use a composite cable to connect the video/audio jacks to the LCD TV’s VIDEO2 IN jacks or VIDEO1 IN jacks. METHOD B: Use an audio cable to connect the video camera’s or game console’s audio output jacks to the LCD TV’s audio inputs.
  • Page 24: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Connecting a DVD Player VGA IN HDMI 2 IN HDMI 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO2 IN S-VIDEO Cable AV Cable METHOD A: Use a composite cable to connect the DVD player’s composite video/audio jacks to the LCD TV’s VIDEO2 IN jacks.
  • Page 25 Connect all AC power sources, before turning on the power switch of the LCD TV or other connected equipment. Press the button on the remote to turn on the LCD TV. To watch a DVD, press the INPUT button on the remote to select VIDEO2( METHOD A), or VIDEO3 ( METHOD B), or VIDEO4/VIDEO5 (METHOD C).
  • Page 26: Connecting A Digital Tv Cable Box Or Digital Satellite Receiver

    Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Connecting a Digital TV Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver VGA IN HDMI 2 IN HDMI 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO2 IN COMPONENT/AUDIO Cable Use a component cable to connect the satellite receiver’s/TV Cable Box’s component (YPbPr1) output jacks to the LCD TV’s component input jacks.
  • Page 27: Connecting An Av Equipment With Hdmi Connector

    Connecting an AV Equipment with HDMI Connector VGA IN HDMI 2 IN HDMI 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO2 IN S-VIDEO IN HDMI Cable Use a HDMI cable to connect the AV equipment’s HDMI output jack to the LCD TV’s HDMI IN jacks.
  • Page 28: Connecting An Av Equipment With Dvi Connector

    Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Connecting an AV Equipment with DVI Connector VGA IN HDMI 2 IN HDMI 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO2 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.
  • Page 29: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC VGA IN HDMI 2 IN HDMI 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO2 IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO Cable VGA Cable Use a D-SUB cable to connect the PC’s D-SUB output jack to the LCD TV’s VGA input jack.
  • Page 30: Connecting An Audio Receiver Or A Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound System

    Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Connecting an Audio Receiver or a Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound System For better sound quality, you may want to use a Home Theater/Stereo System. NOTE: If you have a Home Theater/Stereo System that you would like to use with your new TV, we recommend that you do NOT use your TV’s audio output for this connection.
  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Using The Features

    Chapter 3 USING THE FEATURES 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. FULL Stretches the image vertically and horizontally to keeps the image size consistent in the center of the screen and stretches the sides...
  • Page 32: Operating The Menu

    Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV 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.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34: Customizing The Video Settings

    Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV 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 ◄►...
  • Page 35 Color temperature Adjusts color components independently to achieve a warm or cool effect: Cool/Middle/Warm/User ▪ Warm: Increases red tint ▪ Nature : Increases natural tint ▪ Cool : Increases blue tint ▪ User : Allows the user to adjust red, green and blue color component levels independently.
  • Page 36: Customizing The Audio Settings

    Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV 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 ◄►...
  • Page 37 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 ▪...
  • Page 38: Customizing The Tv Settings

    Chapter 3 Using 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 ◄►...
  • Page 39: Customizing The Setup Settings

    Press the ▼ button to select the desired channel, and press 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 c Time/ Alaska/Hawaii Customizing the SETUP Settings Press the...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV The SETUP menu includes the following options: OSD Language Selects to display all on-screen menus in your language of choice: English/French/Spanish Time Setup Allows to set the current time. ▪ ON :Selects to display the system current time. ▪...
  • Page 41 Digital Closed Caption: Press the◄►buttons to select the digital closed caption options: Service1/Service2/Service3/Service4/Service5/Service6/OFF Note: The setting here will be applied to each DTV channel Caption Style: Press OK button to customize the settings for digital closed caption option: Caption Style Font Size Font Color Font Opacity...
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Channel Block 2 ABC 3 DISC Channel Block Input Block VIDEO3 (REAR) Channel Block Change Password Gamma Allows adjustment of the display’s gamma correction, which fi ne tunes both brightness and red/green/blue ratios: Bright/Middle/Dark. Reset Default Press the OK button to restore factory settings Allows to block digital channels.
  • Page 43: Using The Program Block Settings

    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 Parental...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV 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 ▪...
  • Page 45 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 RATING DESCRIPTION TV-Y...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV 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 ▲...
  • Page 47 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 Canadian English Ratings Select...
  • Page 48: Using The Program Guide

    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 ▲▼...
  • Page 49: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Panel Size 26” TFT LCD Brightness 500 cm2 Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Max. Resolution 1366x768 Input Connector VIDEO/AUDIO(L/R) S-VIDEO/AUDIO(L/R) YPbPr/AUDIO(L/R) VGA/AUDIO(L/R) HDMI/AUDIO(L/R) AUDIO OUT(L/R) OPTICAL/COAXIAL HEADPHONE Power Source AC100~240V, 50/60HZ, 2.2A Power Consumption 180 W, standby < 5 W Dimension 26.7 w x 22.1 h x 7.9 d inch WEIGHT...
  • Page 50: Programming Your Remote Control

    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”.
  • Page 51 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).
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 Manufacturer’s setup codessetup codes Audio Amplifi ers Manufacturer Code Adcom 0577, 1100 Aiwa 0406 Arcam 0269 Bose 0674 Carver 0892, 0269 Cinema Sound 0160 Curtis Mathes 0300 Denon 0160 Durabrand 1561 Elan 0647 0078 Grundig 0269 Harman/Kardon 0892 Left Coast 0892 Lenoxx 1561...
  • Page 54 Programming Your Remote Control Audio Amp/Tuners Manufacturer Code 0531 1077 1563, 1615 Aiwa 1243, 1405,1388, 1641, 0189, 0121, 0405, 0158 Akai 1255, 1512, 0244, 0346 Alco 1390 Amphion Media Works 1563, 1615 Anam 1609, 1074 Apex 1257 Apex Digital 1774, 1257, 1430 Arcam 1189, 1120 Audiotronic...
  • Page 55 Audio Amp/Tuners Manufacturer Code RadioShack 1609, 0181 Realistic 1609, 0121, 0186, 0195, 0042, 0181, 0158, 0163, 0177 Regent 1437 Revox 0189 1869, 1383 Rio Audio 1383 Saba 1519 Samsung 1295, 1500 Sansui 1189, 0189, 0346 Sanyo 1801, 1469, 1251, 0801, 0360, 0219 Scott 0322, 0163...
  • Page 56 Programming Your Remote Control Manufacturer Code Magnavox 0724, 0722 McIntosh 0869 Memorex 0724 Mitsubishi 0749 Motorola 0869, 0856 1270 Netsat 0099 Next Level 0869 Optimus 0724 Panasonic 0701, 0247 Paysat 0724 Philips 0749, 1749, 1142, 1442, 0775, 0724, 0722, 0819, 1076, 0099 Pioneer 1142, 1442...
  • Page 57 Manufacturer Code Curtis Mathes 0047, 0054, 0154, 0000, 0051, 0451, 0093, 0180, 0060, 0702, 0030, 0178, 0145, 0166, 1147, 1347 Daewoo 0451, 1661, 0672, 0178, 0092, 0623, 1755,1756, 0661 Dayton 0092 Daytron 0030, 0178, 0092 Dell 1454 Denon 0511, 0145 Dumont 0017, 0180, 0178 Durabrand...
  • Page 58 Programming Your Remote Control Manufacturer Code Dell 1454 Denon 0511, 0145 Dumont 0017, 0180, 0178 Durabrand 0463, 0180, 0178, 0171, 1034, 1463 Dwin 0093 0171, 0812 Eaton 0060 Electroband 0000 Electrograph 1755 Electrohome 0154, 0000, 0150, 0030, 0178 Emerald 0178 Emerson 0047, 0154, 0451,0236, 0463, 0180, 0150, 0178,...
  • Page 59 Manufacturer Code 0090, 1547, 0047, 0054, 0000, 0051, 0093, 0178, 1047, 1147, 1247, 1347, 1447, 0679 Rabbit 0047 RadioShack 0047, 0154, 0180, 0150, 0030, 0178 Realistic 0047, 0154, 0180, 0150, 0030, 0178 Runco 0017, 0060, 0030 SR2000 0154, 0171 0180 SV2000 0054 0748, 0865...
  • Page 60 Programming Your Remote Control VCRs Manufacturer Code A-Mark 0000, 0037, 0240 1972 Admiral 0209, 0060, 0048, 0039, 0047, 0104 Adventura 0000, 0037, 0240 Adyson 0072 Aiwa 0124, 0000, 0037 Akai 0175, 0041 Alba 0209, 0072 Alienware 1972 Allegro 0039 American High 0035, 0081 Amstrad 0000...
  • Page 61 Manufacturer Code MGN Technology 0240 0000, 0240, 0072 0000, 0240, 0072 0000 Magnasonic 1278, 0000, 0037, 0240, 0072 Granada 0081, 0042 Grundig 0081 HI-Q 0000, 0035, 0047 1972 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0081 Harvard 0072 Harwood 0072 Hewlett Packard 1972 Hitachi 0089, 0000, 0035, 0037, 0045, 0042, 0041...
  • Page 62 Programming Your Remote Control Manufacturer Code RadioShack 0000, 0035, 0037, 0048, 0047, 0162, 0240, 0104 Radix 0037 Randex 0037 Realistic 0000, 0035, 0037, 0048, 0047, 0162, 0240, 0104, 0121 ReplayTV 0614, 0616 Ricavision 1972 Runco 0039 0042 SV2000 0000, 0072 0000 TT Nokia 0240, 0041...
  • Page 63 DVD Players Manufacturer Code 3D LAB 0503, 0539 Advent 1016 Aiwa 0641 Akai 0899, 0770, 0705 Alba 0672, 0717 Alco 0790 Allegro 0869 Apex 0533, 0672, 1056,1061, 0830, 0794, 0796,0797, 1100, 1020, 0717, 0755 Apex Digital 0672, 1056, 1061, 0830, 0794, 0796, 0797, 1100, 1004, 1020, 0717, 0755 Aspire Digital...
  • Page 64 Programming Your Remote Control Manufacturer Code 0785, 0869 Naiko 0770 Nesa 0717 NexxTech 1402 Norcent 1003, 1107 Onkyo 0792, 0503, 0627 Optimus 0571 Orion 0695 Oritron 0651 Palsonic 0672 Panasonic 0503, 0490, 1762,0703, 1362, 1462, 1490, 0571 Philips 0503, 0539, 0675,1267, 0646, 0854, 1354, 1260 Phonotrend 0699...

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