Polaroid TDM-1421C User Manual

Polaroid TDM-1421C User Manual

14" color television/dvd player

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14" Color Television/DVD Player
TDM-1421C
20060421

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  • Page 1 14" Color Television/DVD Player TDM-1421C 20060421...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK When servicing use only identical replacement parts. DONOTOPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
  • Page 3 Important Safeguards 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safeguards....1 Setup Menus......15 General Setup Page........15 TV Display............15 Overview of the function keys...4 Angle Mark..........15 OSD Lang.............15 The Remote Control....5 Screen saver..........16 TV Function Buttons........5 Last Memory..........16 DVD Function Buttons.......6 Speaker Setup Page........16 Downmix.............16 Using TV Menus Dual Mono..........16 TV Menus........7 Dynamic............17 TV Menu Navigation........7...
  • Page 5: Overview Of The Function Keys

    Overview of the function keys Power Switch Channel Up Play/Pause REV. Button Open/Close Button Menu Button Volume Up Remote Sensor Button Button Power Indicator Stop Button FWD. Button Input Button Volume Down Channel Down Button Button Video Input Jack Audio Input Jack(L) Audio Input Jack(R) Headphone...
  • Page 6: The Remote Control

    The Remote Control TV Function Buttons INPUT Press it to switch between AV/DVD input and RF (antenna) input. Press the button to select the remote control in the TV mode. MUTE Press the button to minimize the volume level. Press again to restore the original volume level.
  • Page 7: Dvd Function Buttons

    The Remote Control DVD Function Buttons Press the DVD button to select DVD mode. POWER Press the button to switch on and switch off the power. VOL. (left and right) buttons Press the buttons to increase or decrease the TV volume. MUTE Press the button to minimize the volume level.
  • Page 8: Using Tv Menus

    Using TV Menus TV Menus TV Menus let you control picture quality and features available for TV viewing. There is a different menu system for DVD features, described on page 16. Note: Remember to use the TV arrow buttons when accessing the TV's menu system. TV Menu Navigation 1.
  • Page 9: The Tuning Menu

    Using TV Menus The TUNING Menu The TUNING menu is used to adjust the signal source, channel setup and reception of the TV. TUNING CHANNEL Use the VOL / buttons on the remote control (or t he VOL / buttons on the CHANNEL DELETE CH front of the TV) to scroll through the channels...
  • Page 10: The Function Menu

    Using TV Menus The FUNCTION Menu FUNCTION The FUNCTION menu is used to setup specific features of the LANGUAGE ENGLISH TV including language and closed captioning. SCREEN SAVER LANGUAGE Selects the language (ENGLISH, FRAN AIS CHILD LOCK ESPANOL) you want the TV menus to be V-CHIP displayed in.
  • Page 11 Using TV Menus MPAA Select the MPAA ratings. (When select a movie rating, the system will automatically N/ R block all other movies with higher ratings. TVPG SETTING Press VOL / button on the remote control to go to TVPG SETTING. RETURN Return to the previous menu Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings...
  • Page 12: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs Regional Coding The DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. This unit's code is Region 1. Discs with other regional codes can't be played in this unit. Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features.
  • Page 13: Search Options

    Playing Discs Search Options You can use the following search features with some discs: Picture Scan When you're playing a disc, each time you press (Forward) or (Reverse), your DVD player scans the disc faster until you reach the fastest scan speed. To resume normal playback, press Chapter Advance While a DVD is playing, press...
  • Page 14: Dvd Information

    Playing Discs DVD Information Title/Chapter To directly access a title or a chapter: 1. Press SKIP button on the remote control repeatedly. Select Title or Chapter using the 2. Enter a title or chapter number using the numeric buttons. Note: Many discs only have one title. Audio Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages.
  • Page 15: Display Info

    Playing Discs Angle Some discs offer different camera angles for specific scenes. To change the camera angle during playback: 1. Press ANGLE button on the remote control. 2. Press ANGLE button repeatedly to select the angle or enter an angle number using the numeric buttons.
  • Page 16: Dvd Menu Navigation

    Playing Discs DVD Menu Navigation 1. Make sure the remote is in the DVD mode by pressing DVD button. 2. Press GUIDE. The General Setup Page menu is displayed. 3. Use the buttons to display the different setup menus. 4. Use the buttons to highlight a menu or option item.
  • Page 17: Screen Saver

    Playing Discs Screen Saver The Screen Saver is a graphic that randomly moves around the screen to guard against screen burn-in. ON: Screen saver turned on. OFF: Screen saver turned off. Last Memory The Last Memory feature enables you to resume play at the same point at which you stopped playback, even if the disc is removed and re-inserted.
  • Page 18: Dynamic

    Playing Discs Dynamic This feature allows you to reduce the range between loud and low sounds to your p rsonal preference. It increase the lowest sounds and quiets the loudest sounds. Default setting is OFF. Use the arrow buttons to access and change the dynamic setting and press OK to confirm.
  • Page 19: Disc Menu

    Playing Discs Disc Menu This option allows you to select a default language for the disc's menu. Language choices are: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean. Parental Control You can control access to the player and the type of discs your family watches with the Parental Control feature.
  • Page 20: Playing Mp3 Discs

    Playing Discs Playing mp3 Discs When an mp3 disc is inserted in the player, the Disc Navigation screen appears automatically. You can change folders and songs through the Disc Nav screen. The player plays the songs in the order they were burned onto the disc. 1.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won't turn on Press the POWER button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in some- thing else.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting The Remote Control Doesn't Work Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote.
  • Page 23 Other Information The menu is displayed in a foreign language The OSD Lang option is set to that language. Go to the General Setup Page menu and select the OSD Lang. Select the language you prefer. Play doesn't begin The rating of the title on the disc exceeds the rating limit set in the PARENTAL feature.
  • Page 24: Recommendations And Information Concerning Discs

    Other Information Recommendations and Information Concerning Discs CD-R and CD-RW Discs This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of the discs of your personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, some discs might not play, or the p rformance might not meet the expected standard of quality.
  • Page 25: Additional Information

    Other Information Additional Information Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, when cleaning hte cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. Formation of Condensation Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity, condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold part's inside the player.
  • Page 26: External Connection

    External connection The unit can be simultaneously connected to VCR, LD player, VCD player, video camera and other audio-video equipments for the better quality picture. For the monaural devices, connect audio lead to Audio (L) jack 1. Under AV1 connection, connect the external equipment to the back panel of the unit as shown in the figure below: Video Output (VCR) VIDEO IN...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications TDM - 1421C Model C olor system NTSC ~120V 6 0Hz P ower S upply Po wer consumptio n Picture tube 14" Audi o o utput 2X1W Tuner type 181 channels, Quarts P LL F requency synthesized Infrared, direct access 43 keys, two batterie s o f AAA Remote type 1.5VX2 V HF 2- 13...

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