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HD Widescreen LCD Television TLX-02610B, TLX-03210B, TLX-04240B, TLX-04640B Questions? Need some help? This manual should help you understand your new product. If you have questions, call our toll-free number found on the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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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 ... 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 ...
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 ▪...
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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 ▲▼...
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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.
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. Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Turns the LCD TV on and off.
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Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV 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. MENU Displays the OSD menu on the screen.
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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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.
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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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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...
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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) INPUT button on the remote to display the Input List. Use the ▲▼ buttons to Press the select TV and press the OK button.
Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Connecting a VCR 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. METHOD B: Use an audio cable to connect the VCR’s audio output jacks to the LCD TV’s audio inputs.
Connecting a Video Camera or Game console Right Side VIDEO VIDEO1 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.
Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Connecting a DVD Player 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. METHOD B: Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio inputs.
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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).
Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV Connecting a Digital TV Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver 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. Use an audio cable to connect the satellite receiver’s/TV Cable Box’s component audio jacks to the LCD TV’s audio input jacks.
Connecting an AV Equipment with HDMI Connector HDMI Cable Use a HDMI cable to connect the AV equipment’s HDMI output jack to the LCD TV’s HDMI 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 AV Equipment with DVI Connector 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. Use an audio cable to connect the AUDIO jacks.
Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Connecting a PC Rear of TV 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. Use an audio cable to connect the PC’s audio output jacks to LCD TV’s. Connect all AC power sources, before turning on the power switch of the LCD TV or other connected equipment.
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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 ◄►...
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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.
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 ◄►...
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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 ▪...
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 ◄►...
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...
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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. ▪...
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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...
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Chapter 3 Using the LCD TV Channel Block 2 ABC 3 DISC Channel Block Input Block Channel Block Change Password Selects to change your 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.
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...
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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 Block MPAA Unrated ▪...
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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...
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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 ▲...
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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...
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 ▲▼...
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.