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20" HD Widescreen LCD Television
TLA-02023BM
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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  • Page 1 20” HD Widescreen LCD Television TLA-02023BM 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS ............1 Important Information ........................1 Important Safety Instructions ......................2 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................3 Features ............................3 Overview of the TV – Control Buttons and Indicators ..............4 Overview of the TV – Connections ....................5 Accessories ..........................
  • Page 3 Picture Control ..........................29 Adjusting the Picture Setting..........................29 Adjusting the TV Screen............................31 Adjusting the Color Temperature........................... 32 Sound Control ..........................34 Adjusting the Sound Quality..........................34 Choosing a Multi-Channel Television Sound in Analog TV..................35 Choosing a Multi-Track Sound ( MTS ) in Digital TV..................... 36 Other Sound Settings.............................
  • Page 4 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...

  • Page 6: Important Safety And Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS This wide active matrix TFT (thin fi lm transistor) liquid crystal monitor is designed for use as a stand alone TV as well as a display device for video electronics appliances and personal computers. Important Information Warning : To reduce the risk of fi...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all 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.

  • Page 8: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION Features Your TV is designed with the latest technology and is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: MULTI-SOURCES INPUT INCLUDED RF IN, D-SUB, HDMI, COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO, AND COMPONENT. BUILT-IN COMBO TUNER IS ABLE TO RECEIVE ATSC, NTSC AND CLEAR QAM CABLE SIGNALS.

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Tv - Control Buttons And Indicators

    Overview of the TV – Control Buttons and Indicators 1. EXIT/ARC : Select the display output mode (TV / Video mode: Normal, Full Screen,Zoom, Subtitle ; PC mode: Normal, Full Screen). 2. VOLUME (+ / -) : Increase/decrease the volume or function as the left/right arrow button for menu.
  • Page 10 Side and Rear Panel Service Audio In HDMI D-Sub Audio In S-Video In Composite In Component In R F I n Audio In S-Video In Composite In Component In R F I n...
  • Page 11 Jack Descripaion Service Port Only for service use. HDMI Connect to the HDMI jack of the TV with an HDMI output, such as set-top box, DVD (High Defi nition player, etc. You can also connect the TV with a DVI output by using an HDMI-to-DVI M u l t i m e d i a cable or HDMI-to-DVI adapter.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Accessories LCD - TV User’s Manual Remote Control & Batteries Power Cord...

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote Control This universal remote control can operate up to four devices When using the remote control in TV mode, please point the remote directly toward the Remote Control Sensor on the front panel. If you want to select other devices, simply press one of the buttons: TV, CAB/SAT, DVD or AUX. Power Turn the device on or off SET UP...
  • Page 14 13. ▲▼◄ ► Press to move the on-screen display (OSD) highlight in the desired direction. In TV mode, please press MENU on the remote to enable OSD picture fi rst and then press▲▼◄ ► to adjust settings. Arrow keys enables the Show Title Display (with Date and Time).

  • Page 15: Connections & Applications

    CONNECTIONS & APPLICATIONS Connecting Video Devices via HDMI * This can be applied only if there is the HDMI Output connector on the external device. Video Device VIDEO HDMI HDMI Cable NOTE 1 : Video Device – e.g.: DVD Player, Set-top Box…etc. NOTE 2 : HDMI - High-Defi...

  • Page 16: Connecting Video Devices Via Dvi

    * This can be applied only if there is the DVI Output connector on the external device. HDMI-to-DVI Cable Video Device or HDMI-to-DVI adapter DVI / HDCP VIDEO L Audio Cable NOTE 1 : To receive video, connect a HDMI-to-DVI cable or HDMI-to-DVI adapter between the HDMI connector on the TV and the DVI connector on the DVD player/ Set-top box.

  • Page 17: Connecting Pc Via D-Sub

    D-Sub Audio Out VGA Cable Audio Cable NOTE 1 : To receive video, connect a VGA cable between D-Sub connector on the TV and the D-Sub output connector on your PC. NOTE 2 : To receive sound, connect a PC audio cable between PC Audio In jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your PC.
  • Page 18 Component In Audio In S-Video In Composite In R F I n Audio In S-Video In Composite In Component In R F I n NOTE 1 : To enjoy best audio and video quality, the best to basic level of video quality is Component, S-video, Composite (A/V) and RF.

  • Page 19: Controls & Adjustments

    CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS General Adjustments Turning the LCD TV On and Off Turn On Connect the Power Cord into the AC IN located in the back of the display and the other end to the power outlet on the wall. Press the Power button on the remote control or right side of the TV to turn the TV on.

  • Page 20: Power Consumption

    Power Consumption is a power management technique which helps to set up the POWER OFF status for the LCD TV set. There are three modes: Low/Medium/High Low : The power consumption is no more than 10W in the POWER OFF status. It takes about 12-15 seconds to turn on the LCD TV set.

  • Page 21: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup When the system powers on for the fi rst time, the initial auto installation is enabled. Language Selection 1. Press the Power button on the remote control. A welcome message is displayed. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the language you prefer, and press OK button to continue.
  • Page 22 Daylight Saving 3. Press ▲▼ buttons to set the Daylight Savings, and press OK button to continue. Input Source Selection 4. Press ▲▼ buttons to select the source for your TV signal, and press OK button to start scanning. If the user selects Antenna, the next setup wizard is presented.
  • Page 23 When “Cable” Source is selected, please toggle Automatic, STD, IRC, or HRC. To have all channels completely scanned, please select STD, IRC or HRC. 5. After all the available channels are stored, the channel list will appear. 6. Press OK and start to watch TV.
  • Page 24 Reset the features The user can reset all settings back to factory settings, including the channel map, all Program Info, Favorite channel lists, etc. Following Reset, the Setup Wizard resumes to factory default mode. If a PIN is set, the PIN entry dialog is displayed before the “Reset All”...

  • Page 25: Changing Channels

    Changing Channels Using the Channel buttons When you press the CH + / - buttons, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. Channels that are not memorized are not shown. Using the Last button to select the previous channel To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the number button to select the second...

  • Page 26: Switching Source

    Switching Source 1. Refer to page 10~13 and connect external devices. 2. Press TV, AV/SV, YPbPr, PC/HD buttons to choose the source. 3. User can also press the SOURCE button repeatedly to choose the desired source. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays You can use the control buttons on the right side of the TV or use the remote control to viewing the menus.

  • Page 27: Switching Language Modes

    Switching Language Modes 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings. 3. Press ► / ▼ buttons to select Menu Language. 4. Press ► button to display the sub-menu. 5. Press ▲▼ and OK buttons to select the language. 6.

  • Page 28: Channel Control

    Channel Control If you did not perform a channel scan during the “Initial Setup”, please follow the instructions below: Memorizing Channels 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Channels. 3. Press ► / ▼ buttons to select Scan Channels. 4.
  • Page 29 6. Press OK button again to start Channel Scan. 7. Once the scan is completed, the Channel List will show on the screen and the program of initially scanned channel is appeared on the screen. 8. Press OK button to fi nish. NOTE : If you select Stop Scan, the scan process will be stopped immediately and the scanned channels will be...

  • Page 30: Editing The Channel List

    Editing the Channel List 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Channels. 3. Press ► button to select Master List. 4. Press ► button again to display the menu and start to edit the list.

  • Page 31: Finding Channels Directly

    Finding Channels Directly 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Channels. 3. Press ► / ▼ buttons to select Find Channel. 4. Press ► button again to display the menu. 5.

  • Page 32: Setting - Up Your Favorite Channels

    Setting – Up your Favorite Channels 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Channels. 3. Press ► / ▼ buttons to select Favorites. 4. Press ► button again to display the menu and start to edit the favorite channels.

  • Page 33: Channel Name Editing

    Channel Name Editing 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Channels. 3. Press ► / ▼ buttons to select Channel Name Edit. 4. Press ► button again to display the channel list. 5.

  • Page 34: Picture Control

    Picture Control Adjusting the Picture Setting 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings. 3. Press ► button to access Picture and Picture Settings. 4. Press ► button again to display the menu “Picture Settings: TV”.
  • Page 35 7. Press OK button to return to the previous screen or press Exit button to exit all menu. NOTE : Settings for Standard, Vivid, Movie, Sports are pre-confi gured.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Tv Screen

    Adjusting the TV Screen 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings. 3. Press ► button to access Picture sub-menu. 4. Press ►/ ▼ button to select Aspect Ratio. 5. Press ► button again to display the menu. 6.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Color Temperature

    Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjust the white balance of the picture. 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings. 3. Press ► button to access Picture sub-menu. 4. Press ►/▼ buttons to select Color Temperature and then press ►...
  • Page 38 User can reset the picture settings back to factory settings. 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings 3. Press ► button to access Picture sub-menu. 4. Press ►/▼ buttons to select RESET PICTURE and then press ►...

  • Page 39: Sound Control

    Sound Control Adjusting the Sound Quality 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings. 3. Press ► / ▼ buttons to select Audio. 4. Press ► button to select Bass, Treble & Balance and then press ►...

  • Page 40: Choosing A Multi-Channel Television Sound In Analog Tv

    Choosing a Multi-Channel Television Sound in Analog TV Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono or a Secondary Audio Program (SAP). (The shown language in SAP audio is according to offered broadcast language.) 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2.

  • Page 41: Choosing A Multi-Track Sound ( Mts ) In Digital Tv

    Choosing a Multi-Track Sound ( MTS ) in Digital TV Preferred Language The digital -TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2.

  • Page 42: Other Sound Settings

    Other Sound Settings 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings. 3. Press ► / ▼ buttons to select Audio. 4. Press ►/ ▼ button to select other items. 5. Press OK button to switch between “ON” and “OFF”. Automatic Voice Control (AVC) [ ON ]: AVC can avoid sudden increases or decreases of volume like commercials.

  • Page 43: Time Setting

    Time Setting Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings. 3. Press ► / ▼ buttons to select Date & Time. 4.

  • Page 44: Setting The On / Off Timer

    Setting the On / Off Timer The system supports two timers to be used to turn on and off at scheduled viewing times. 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings . 3.

  • Page 45: Viewing Closed Captions

    Viewing Closed Captions This LCD TV has the ability to decode and display closed caption content if supported by the program. These captions are usually used for the hearing impaired or for foreign language translations. 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2.
  • Page 46 6. User can reset Closed Captioning back to factory settings. 7. Press Exit button to exit all menu. NOTE : The Caption feature does not work with Component ( expect for 480i ) Video / PC / HDMI input source.

  • Page 47: Parental Control And Locks

    Parental Control and Locks Setting Ratings and Channel Locks Parental Control Parental Control allows a user to block viewing of programs according to their content and rating levels. 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Locks and press ► button to access the PIN Entry menu.
  • Page 48 5. Press ► and ▲▼buttons to select USA , Canada or Block Unrated Shows . * USA custom ratings menu include TV and Movie Ratings. TV Rating Rating Code Description Rating Code Description Age-Based Content-Based TV-Y All children Fantasy Violence TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older Suggestive dialogue...
  • Page 49 * Canada custom ratings menu include English and French Ratings. French Rating Rating Code Description General programming 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults English Rating...
  • Page 50 * Block Unrated Shows will warn the user that blocking unrated TV programs will not allow them to view programs that do not have a rating. 6. Press Exit button to exit all menu. Channel Locks The user may navigate through the channel list and toggle lock on or off for a specifi...

  • Page 51: Changing Your Personal Id Number (Pin)

    ► 5. Press button to display the menu. 6. Press ▲▼◄ ► and OK buttons to select lock or unlock the channel. 7. Press Exit button to exit all menu. NOTE 1 : Note that changes to Channel Locks are effective immediately unless the TV is temporarily unlocked due to entering a PIN when a Ratings or Channel Lock is encountered.
  • Page 52 8. When a user wants to access the Locks menu next time, system will request to enter the PIN. 9. If the PIN number is incorrect, the menu will be appeared as below.

  • Page 53: Child Lock

    Child Lock A user can disable the Front Panel buttons by using the Front Panel Lock function. 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Locks and press ► buttons to access the PIN Entry menu.

  • Page 54: System Info

    System Info Display system info. 1. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings . 3. Press ► / ▼ buttons to select System Info . 4. Press ► button to show the info. 5.
  • Page 55 NOTE : Press “Guide” on the remote control to have a quick access to Info data. Repeatedly press “Guide” to show cyclic info- (a)Title Display only (b) Title and Description Display (c) Cleared...

  • Page 56: Pc Mode Adjustments

    PC mode Adjustments The “VGA Settings” are to allow the user to control certain VGA specifi c features. 1. Press SOURCE button to select PC source.(see page 21) 2. Press the Menu button to display the main menu. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Settings . 4.

  • Page 57: Programming Remote Control

    PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROL Direct Device Code Setup Although your Remote Control is set up to provide control of this TV, you can specify other devices to be controlled, according to the following steps: Mode → <<SET>> (2 blinks) → 5- digit device codes (2 blinks) STEP 1 Locate the desired device in the Device code list in the following pages.

  • Page 58: Searching For A Device Code

    Device Codes The following sections list the available device codes for each device mode button. If there is more than one code listed for device, enter the fi rst one, and then try the POWER button. If the device turns on (or off), the code is correct. If it does not, try the next code. Repeat until you fi nd a code that works.

  • Page 59: Device Codes

    Searching for a Device Code Satellite Receivers If none of the codes listed in Device Codes list is found, you can search for a set of commands that will work. Your Remote AlphaStar 00772 01270 will sample all the codes in its system to fi nd one that will allow you to control your device.
  • Page 60 Audio Amplifiers Bose 30674 Sansui 30321 30078 Shure 30264 30331 Sony 30689 Marantz oundesign 30078 30321 Nakamichi ictor 30331 30321 Wards 30078 30264 30395 Optimus amaha 30354, 30133 Realistic --------------- - --------------------------- 30395 Audio Amp/Tuners 30351 Onkyo 30842, 30135 Aiwa 31405, 31243, 30121 Optimus 31023, 30670, 30531, 31074...
  • Page 61 21972 Gateway 21972 Admiral 20048, 20209 20060, 20035, 20240 20278 Aiko General 20045 Aiwa 20037, 20479 Go Video 20432 Alienware 21972 GoldStar 20037, 20209, 20038, 20225 America Action 20278 Haojie 20240 American High 20035 Harman/Kardon 20081, 20038 Amoisonic 20479 Harwood 20072 Anam 20162, 20037, 20240, 20278...
  • Page 62 Motorola 20035, 20048 Scott 20184, 20045, 20121, 20043 20240 Sears 20035, 20037, 20047, 20042, 20104 Multitech 20072 Sharp 20048, 20209 20035, 20037, 20048, 20104, 20067, Shintom 20072 20038 Newave 20037 Shogun 20240 Nikko 20037 Singer 20072 Noblex 20240 Sonic Blue 20616 Sony Northgate...
  • Page 63 Panasonic 20490, 21762, 21990 CineVision 20869 Philips 20503, 20539, 20646, 21914 21086 Coby Pioneer 20525, 20571 Curtis Mathes 21087 Polaroid 21086, 21061 CyberHome 21024, 21023, 21129, 20816, 21117 Polk Audio 20539 Daewoo 20833, 21172, 20869 Portland 20770 Denon 20490 Proscan...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING There is no picture or sound. ▪ Make sure the AC cord is connected. ▪ Verify that there is a valid source signal. ▪ Make sure the correct input mode is selected. There is no picture from AV. ▪ Make sure the BRIGHTNESS is properly adjusted. ▪...
  • Page 66 Picture is light or improperly tinted. ▪ Check the Hue, Saturation and Color adjustments. ▪ Reset the TV to the factory default settings. The picture is too dark. ▪ Select a different APC mode. ▪ Check the Brightness of Picture Settings. ▪...
  • Page 67 The picture is not sharp. ▪ The signal source may be weak. ▪ The provider may be experiencing diffi culties. ▪ Check input connections. ▪ Check the Sharpness of Picture Settings. The picture moves. ▪ The source signal may be weak. ▪...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Questions? Need some help? Call our toll-free number found on the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 20080110...

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