Polaroid PTV-900 User Manual

9.0" LCD Display
Portable Digital Television Portable Digital Television
PTV-900

User Guide

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Navigating the menus

While in menus or submenus, use the following buttons to navigate:
TV navigation buttons:
1. [CH-] button
– move the selection down
2. [CH+] button
– move the selection up
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3. [VOL-] button
– move the selection left
4. [VOL+] button
– move the selection right
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5. [AUTO/OK ] button
– confirm the selection
6. [MENU] button
– return to previous menu
Remote control navigation buttons:
1. [ ] button
– move the selection up 3
2. [ ] button
– move the selection down
3. [ ] button
– move the selection left
4. [ ] – move
the selection right
5. [ENTER] button
– confirm the selection
6. [MENU] button
– return to previous menu
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Basic Operation
DTV - Adjusting the volume
The volume can be adjusted from 0-100. To adjust the volume
while watching TV:
1. Press the [VOL+] button on the TV or the remote to raise the volume.
2. Press the [VOL-] button on the TV or the remote to lower the volume.
3. Press the [MUTE] button on the remote to mute the TV sound.
Press the [MUTE] button again to restore sound.
DTV - Choosing picture mode
1. Press the [PICTURE] button on the remote to enter the picture
mode options.
2. Keep pressing the [PICTURE] button to choose between the following
picture modes: Standard, Dynamic, Soft or Personal.
DTV - Choosing picture size
1. Press the [ZOOM] button on the remote to enter the zoom mode options.
2. Keep pressing the [ZOOM] button to choose between NORMAL and
WIDE zoom modes.
Normal Wide
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In the box
Digital TV Remote
Control
AC Headphones
9 Adaptor
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2 - (AAA) Mini USB to
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Batteries Female USB Cable
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Getting started

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Installing the batteries
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Place the 2 (AAA) batteries (included) into the compartment. Be sure the
positive and negative terminals are positioned correctly as shown.
3. Close the battery cover.
Cover Remote control
Charging
This TV contains a built-in rechargeable battery. You may charge the TV while
it is turned off by using the included AC adaptor or the included car charger.
You may watch TV and charge it with either charger as long as the TV is
not moving.
1. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC 5V IN jack on the TV and plug it into a
wall receptacle OR connect the car charger to the DC 5V IN jack on the TV
and plug it into your car's cigarette lighter.
Note: Use the included car charger to charge the TV in a car
or boat.
Main menu navigation
When the TV is first turned ON, the main menu appears. To get to the main
menu at any time, press the [SWITCH] button (repeatedly if necessary).
1. Use the left or right navigation buttons to select from the
following main menu options then press the [AUTO/OK] button
on the TV or the [ENTER] button on the remote to confirm your
selection:
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DTV – watch digital television
Slideshow – watch a slideshow of pictures with music (optional)
FM radio – listen to FM radio
Music – listen to music files
Video – watch video files
Browse – browse all files
Settings – change the TV settings
2. Press the [SWITCH] button to switch between the main menu,
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DTV or FM radio modes at any time.
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Note: If there is no memory card in the TV or USB device attached to
the TV then the Slideshow, Music, Video or Browse functions will
not work.
DTV - Channel selection
Note: This TV's receiver can store up to 69 channels and each channel can
store up to 8 subchannels.
1. Press the [CH+] button to play the next channel/subchannel.
2. Press the [CH-] button to play the previous channel/subchannel.
3. To select a specific channel using the remote, use the numeric keypad.
Note: If the channel has more than one subchannel associated with it (for
example channel 16.4), press the [1] button then press the [6] button then
press the [ - - - - ] button then press the [4] button.
4. Press the [ ] button on the remote to return to the last channel viewed.
DTV - Sleep timer
1. Press the [SLEEP] button on the remote to enter the sleep timer
mode options.
2. Keep pressing the [SLEEP] button to choose between the following sleep
timer options:
OFF / 5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 / 120 /180 / 240 minutes
3. The TV will go into standby mode after the chosen time allotment.
Choose "OFF" to disable the sleep timer and return to normal viewing.
Location of controls
1. LCD screen
2. [Standby/Power] indicator
3. Dual speakers
4. [MENU] button
5. [CH-] button / scroll down
6. [CH+] button / scroll up
7. [AUTO/OK] confirm button
8. [VOL-] button / scroll left
TV Stand Antenna
9. [VOL+] button / scroll right
10. [SWITCH] button
11. Remote control sensor
12. DC 5V IN jack
13. Power [ON/OFF] switch
14. Headphone jack
15. Memory card slot
16. Mini USB Jack
17. RF IN antenna jack
18. Antenna holster
DC
19. Battery compartment
Car Charger
20. Removable stand holster
21. TV kickstand (pull)
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User Guide
2. Charging time depends on whether the TV is ON during charging or in
standby mode.
• If the TV is ON – the charge time is approximately 7 hours.
• If the TV is in standby mode – the charge time is approximately 5 hours.
3. When the battery strength is low, the TV will display the following icon on
the screen: ,this means it is time to recharge the battery.
Batteries
4. The [Standby/Power] indicator light on the front of the TV turns solid red when
the power cord is connected and the the power switch is in the off position.
5. The [Standby/Power] indicator light on the front of the TV blinks red when the
the battery is charging.
Connecting the antenna
1. With the antenna in the down position, screw it into the RF IN antenna
jack on the TV.
2. For the best reception, stretch the antenna out to its fullest length before
scanning for channels and when watching television.
3. When traveling or not watching TV, you can unscrew the antenna from
the RF IN jack and store it on the back of the TV in the antenna holster.
Note: The antenna must be connected during channel
scanning to receive the highestamount of channels available .

Scanning for channels

The first time the television is turned on you must scan for available channels.
You should also scan for available channels whenever you are in a new area, or
when reception is weak.
1. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV and slide the power
[ON/OFF] switch to the ON position.
2. Press the [VOL+ or VOL-] button on the TV to select DTV from the main
menu. When you select DTV for the first time the following screen will
be displayed:
Setup Wizard
Select the antenna type then auto scan:
Air/Cable
Cable System:
Go to next step:
3. If this screen does not appear, then press the [AUTO/OK] button on the TV.
4. If necessary, press the [VOL+] button on the TV to change the "Air/Cable"
option to "Air".
5. Press the [CH+ or CH-] button on the TV to scroll to "Go to next step"
then press the [AUTO/OK] button to start scanning for channels. The TV
will store all local channels into memory.
Setup Wizard
RF CH :
Found :
Note: ATSC Digital tuners are not capable of receiving a signal while
in motion. Do not use this TV in a moving vehicle.
Settings
Changing the DTV settings
You can change the settings on the TV by entering the different settings
menus and using the following procedure to navigate them:
1. Make sure you are in DTV mode and press the [MENU] button.
2. Use the left or right navigation buttons to scroll to the TV settings menu
you would like to access.
3. Use the up or down navigation buttons to scroll up or down on the menus
to select the settings you would like to change.
4. Use the left or right navigation buttons to change the desired settings.
5. Press the [MENU] button to confirm the new settings and return to the
menu options.
6. Keep pressing the [MENU] button or press the [EXIT] button to close the
settings menu and return to TV viewing.
There are 5 different DTV settings menus:
Picture / Audio / Time & Date / Setup / Channel
The TV will remember the settings until they are changed, even if the player
is set to standby mode. To restore the settings to factory default, scroll to the
Setup menu, then scroll down to "Restore Default", then scroll right to open
the option menu, then select "Yes", then confirm.
Main menu settings
1. Press the [SWITCH] button on the TV or the remote to enter the main
menu. If the main menu does not appear then keep pressing the
[SWITCH] button until you see the main menu.
2. Use the left or right navigation buttons to scroll to "Settings" then press
the [AUTO/OK] button the TV or the [ENTER] button on the remote to
confirm your choice.
3. Use the up or down navigation buttons to scroll to the desired submenu,
then press the [AUTO/OK] button on the TV or the [ ENTER] button on the
remote to enter the desired submenu options menu.
4. Use the up or down navigation buttons scroll to the desired submenu
option, then press the [AUTO/OK] button on the TV or the [ENTER]
button on the remote to confirm your choice.
5. When in submenus, press the [MENU] button at any time to return to
the previous menu. Keep pressing [MENU] to return to the main menu.
Location of controls
1. [MUTE] button
2. [PICTURE] button
3. [MENU] button
4. [SLEEP] button
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5. [ ] left button
6. Numeric buttons
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7. [ ] previous channel
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button
8. [VOL-] volume down
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button
9. [POWER] button
10. [MTS] sound field
button
11. [ZOOM] display
mode button
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12. [EXIT] button
13. [EPG] program
guide button
14. [ ] up button
15. [ ] right button
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16. [ENTER] button
17. [ ] down button
18. [SWITCH] source button
19. [INFO] program
information button
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20. [CH+] channel up button
21. [CH-] channel down button
22. [ ---- ] channel program button
23. [VOL+] volume up button
Attaching a USB device
This TV has Mini USB jack which allows you to attach a USB device so you
can view music, videos, and pictures. Most USB devices come with a Mini USB
to USB cable to connect to a computer.
To attach your USB device to the TV:
1. Insert the large USB tip of your devices cable into the large USB tip
of the supplied cable.
2. Attach either Mini USB tip to the TV's Mini USB jack.
3. Attach the other Mini USB tip to your device's Mini USB Jack.
4. The TV can no read your device (see Slideshow, Music, Videos,
and / or Browse).
PTV900
(USB Male to Mini USB)
Scanning by remote control
1. While in DTV mode, press the
[MENU] button on the remote
then press the [
up the "Channel" menu.
2. Press the [
"Air/Cable".
3. Press the [
"Air" or "Cable", depending on
the type of connection.
4. Press the [
Air
twice. The TV will start scanning for available channels and store them
into memory.
To watch cable TV
1. Disconnect the antenna from the
TV and attach the coaxial cable
antenna to the RF-IN antenna jack.
2. Press the [AUTO/OK] button on the TV.
3. Press the left or right navigation button to change the "Air/Cable"
option to Cable.
4. Use the up or down navigation button to scroll to "Go to next
step" and press the [AUTO/OK] button on the TV or the [ENTER]
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button on the remote to confirm your choice. The TV will start
scanning for available cable channels and store them into memory.
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Note: Do not move or unplug the TV while scanning for channels / subchannels
as this will interrupt the scanning process and you will not receive all possible
channels/subchannels.
Information Guide
You can access the information guide to display current, past and future
programming information. Program information and/or availability may vary
by area depending on local service providers.
1. Press the [INFO] button on the remote to bring up the current program's
information:
Current channel
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WCBS-HD
2. Press the [EPG] button on the remote to bring up the Electronic Program
Guide to view information on past, current or future programs of the
selected channel / subchannel.
Current date
and time
Program time
and name
3. Press the up or down navigation buttons to scroll through past or future
program information.
4. Press the left or right navigation buttons to scroll through different channel
information.
Remote control
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(Mini USB to USB Female)
USB
DEVICE
Channel
Air/Cable Air
Auto Scan
] button to bring
Show/Hide
Channel No. 2.1
] button to scroll to
Channel Label WCBS-HD
DTV Signal
Normal
] button to select
MENU ENTER
] button to scroll to "Auto Scan" and press the [ ] button
Resolution Audio mode Program name Channel type
CC
CC Off Let's Make a Deal
Audio 1/2 (L | R)
FTA TV-PG
1920x1080
CC
06:00AM - 07:00AM
Monday, 26 July - 2010 06:55 PM Good
Signal strength
Date & Time Program time
9.2 WWOR-TV
Current Channel
EPG DTV
My Name Is Earl Current program
Monday, 26 July - 2010 06:55 PM Current time slot
04:00AM-04:30AM Monday, 26 2010
TV RATING TV-14 TV Rating
04:00 PM My Name is Earl
CC
05:00 PM Half & Half
CC A series of devastating torandoes rips
06:00 PM The 700 Club CC through Camden County, causing Earl
07:00 PM The People's Court to lose his list, a wild boat ride leads
CC Program
Randy to believe he is invincible,Mike description
08:00 PM Judge Alex CC
and Darnell argue over which of them
09:00 PM Ren & Stimpy Show CC
is smart one in their relationship.
10:00 PM Family Feud
CC
11:00 PM Family Feud CC
9.1 11.1
Previous available channel Next available channel