Polaroid PLA-4237 Operation Manual
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42" Plasma EDTV with ATSC Tuner PLA-4237 20060306 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 2
still receive the same friendly, helpful service that made Polaroid an American icon. Congratulations on your new Polaroid Plasma TV purchase. To ensure your new Plasma TV provides you with years of enjoyment, please read this guide carefully. Table of Contents Important Information ...1 Important - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 3
, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to : www.eia.org FCC STATEMENT FCC Notice PDP TV: A CLASS B digital device This equipment has been and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 4
and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your PDP TV product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product. 1. Read these instructions---All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated. 2. Keep - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 5
wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by of time. For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when surges. 15. Servicing---Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 6
by broken glass pieces in case the PDP panel breaks. 24.Pixel defect---The PDP panel is a very high technology product, giving you finely detailed pictures. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 7
lighting. In such a case, change the angle of the lighting or PDP TV set, or operate the remote control closer to the remote sensor window. Batteries for leakage of chemicals and/or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below. - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 8
the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the unit matching the "+" and "-" ends of the cable with color. Note: 1.Unplug the plasma display and all connected components before connecting the speakers. 2.The illustration may be different depending on model. 6 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 9
Setup SPEAKER R L S/PDIF COMPONENT INPUT 1 R AUDIO L COMPONENT INPUT 2 R AUDIO L AC-INPUT 7 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 10
items. Note: POWER , VOL3/4, CH5/6 and MENU on the main unit have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the remote control. This operation manual provides a description based on operating functions with the remote control. 8 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 11
Main unit (rear view) Identification of Controls (continued) Speaker output jacks SPEAKER R L S/PDIF SPEAKER R L S/PDIF COMPONENT INPUT 1 R AUDIO L COMPONENT INPUT 2 R AUDIO L AC-INPUT COMPONENT INPUT 1 R AUDIO L COMPONENT INPUT 2 R AUDIO L AC power input socket AC-INPUT S/PDIF - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 12
navigation button: 5634 DISPLAY ASPECT CAPTION SLEEP 15 17 56: To move upward or downward in menu operation; 18 STEREO SRS SOUND MODE PICTURE MODE 19 PIP SIZE TV/PC PIP INPUT 20 34: To move left or right in menu operation; To adjust selected menu item in menu operation; OK button - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 13
or color problems. Make sure that all connectors are securely inserted into their terminals. Refer to the user manual of the external video, you can use the S-video terminal if your source supports it. To play VCR 1. Turn on your PDP TV, press INPUT button on the remote control to select Composite1 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 14
jacks on the unit and camcorder. To playback Camcorder 1. Turn on your PDP TV , press INPUT button on the remote control to select Composite 2. 2. Turn and set it to output mode. (For details, refer to your camcorder user manual.) 4. Insert the tape into the camcorder and press Play button. Note: The - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 15
between the HDMI interface on the unit and HDMI output on the DVD player. To play DVD 1. Turn on your PDP TV , press INPUT button on the remote control to select HDMI. 2. Turn on your DVD player, insert a DVD disc and terminal. Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN terminal of D-SUB on the TV 13 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 16
Audio cable between the AUDIO input jack on the unit and AUDIO output jacks on the DTV receiver. To Watch DTV 1. Turn on your PDP TV , press INPUT button on the remote control to select Component1. 2. Turn on your DTV receiver. 14 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 17
Audio cable between the AUDIO output on the PC and AUDIO input jack on the unit. To Watch the PC screen 1. Turn on your PDP TV , press INPUT button on the remote control to select VGA. 2. Turn on your PC and check for PC system requirements. 3. Adjust the PC screen. 15 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 18
(L/R) jacks on the unit and external amplifier. To record program 1. Turn on your PDP TV, select a program you wish to record. 2. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape may be different depending on model. Please read the user manual of your amplifier to confirm proper operation. TheAV output terminals - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 19
the unit. The unit also lets you display the status of many of your TV features. Menu navigation 1 With the power on, press the MENU button to . Note: to clearly introduce the menu operations , this operation manual provides a description based on operation with the remote control. Displaying - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 20
sure to select the TV source before operation. Selecting the Tuning Band Before your TV can memorize the (For further band information, contact your cable service provider.) Tuning Band Air Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Set Menu Tuning Band NTSC 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 21
strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation. 1 Navigate to the Setup sub-menu Band Air DTV Signal Auto Ch Search Manual Ch Set Channel Labels To Move OK is provided on the signal from the broadcasting station, the TV displays a short name for a DTV channel even if - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 22
Channel Selection Information about USA channel numbering ?ATSC PSIP channel has two part channel number: - Major channel number Þ Frequency - Minor channel number Þ Sub channel on frequency ?In USA, the major channel number is same for both analog and digital frequencies. (It is equal to the NTSC - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 23
above is Video 5 Press EXIT button to exit. menu in RF(TV) mode. The menu items may be different when the unit works in different mode. Option Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Function Choice/remarks Selects a desired picture mode. User/Nature/Soft/Bright Note: you may directly press - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 24
To Exit (The above menu is shown as an example. It is in TV mode and the signal is analog) Option Function Sound Mode Selects sound mode. out PCM in PCM out MTS (In analog signal only) Selects MTS (multi-channel TV sound) mode: Mono, Stereo and SAP (Second Audio Program). RAW/PCM The - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 25
or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Note: if you power off the TV set, the clock will be reset. Time Set Menu Time Set Mode Time Zone Year Date Time Manual Pacific 2004 Aug 22 12:00 AM To Change OK To Move Exit To Exit Sleep timer - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 26
closed captions as well. Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape's packaging: . Note: The Caption feature picture. The [TEXT] mode displays various information over the picture (such as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that is independent of the TV - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 27
is blocked, this will automatically block the higher ratings "R", "NC-17", "X" also. Parental Control Set Menu MPAA TV RATING ALL FV L S V D NONE G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NONE TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit Example 2: "R" in the age-based rating is blocked - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 28
set to BLOCK, this will automatically block the higher rating: TV-Y7. Parental Control Set Menu MPAA TV RATING ALL FV L S V D NONE G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NONE TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit Example 2: When TV-G in the age-based rating is set to BLOCK, this - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 29
navigate, use OK to block or unblock the rating. Parental Control Set Menu MPAA TV RATING ALL FV L S V D NONE G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NONE TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit When TV-Y in the age-based rating is set to BLOCK, this will automatically block - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 30
navigate or adjust. Press OK or 4button to confirm, enter sub-menu or toggle the settings of the selected menu item. Video Audio Setup Feature Picture Mode Contrast 50 Brightness 50 User Color 50 Sharpness 0 Aspect Ratio Wide Advanced Video Menu VGA Set To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 31
Troubleshooting Before calling for repair service, check the following items for possible remedies to an encountered symptom. Symptoms No power No picture Good picture but no sound Good sound but poor color Poor picture Horizontal dotted line Remote operation fails. Snowy picture the TV button. - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 32
Troubleshooting / Care and Maintenance Plasma Display panel Symptoms Some parts of the screen do not light up. Check item The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 33
Specifications C TV system: 86 (lb) 1~125 CADTV 1~135 DTV 2~69 Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) (inch) 49 x 28.8 x 11.3 1247 79 1050 645 733 110 287 777 (Unit: mm) 31 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 34
the instructions in "Programming a Device". For best results, please read and follow all the remaining instructions. Keep this guide for future your equipment. For example, to find out which code is assigned to your TV: 1. Press TV once. 2. Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks twice; then - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 35
1. Press a device key (TV, VCR/DVD, CBL/ SAT, or AUX). 2. Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks twice; then release. 3. Enter 9-9-3 and then press VOL-. The LED blinks four times. Volume is now independently controlled for the selected devices. Troubleshooting PROBLEM: LED does not blink - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 36
MANUFACTURER'S CODES Set Codes for Audio Amplifiers Bose 30674 GE 30078 JVC 30331 Marantz 30321 Nakamichi 30321 NEC 30264 Optimus 30395 Realistic 30395 Sansui 30321 Shure 30264 Sony 30689 Soundesign 30078 Victor 30331 Wards 30078 Yamaha 30354, 30133 Set Codes for - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 37
Set Codes for Cable Converters ABC 00003, 00008, 00014 Americast 00899 Bell & Howell 00014 Bell South 00899 Clearmaster 00883 ClearMax 00883 Coolmax 00883 Daeryung 01877, 00877, 00477, 00008 Digi 00637 Director 00476 Dumont 00637 Gehua 00476 General Instrument 00476, 00810, - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 38
Set Codes for Cable Converters ABC 00003, 00008, 00014 Americast 00899 Bell & Howell 00014 Bell South 00899 Clearmaster 00883 ClearMax 00883 Coolmax 00883 Daeryung 01877, 00877, 00477, 00008 Digi 00637 Director 00476 Dumont 00637 Gehua 00476 General Instrument 00476, 00810, - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 39
Hitachi Integra JVC Kenwood Krell Linn Magnavox Marantz MCS Miro Mission MTC NSM Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Parasound Philips Pioneer Polk Audio Proton QED Quad Quasar RadioShack RCA Realistic Rotel SAE Sansui Sanyo SAST Sharp Silsonic Sonic Frontiers Sony Soundesign TAG McLaren Tascam Teac Technics - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 40
KLH Koss Lasonic LG Liquid Video Lite-On Loewe Magnavox Marantz Memorex Microsoft Mintek Mitsubishi Nesa Norcent Onkyo Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer Polaroid Polk Audio Portland Proscan Qwestar RCA Rio Rotel Sampo Samsung Sansui Sanyo Sharp Sharper Image Sherwood Shinco Shinsonic Sonic Blue Sony - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 41
01749, 00790, 01285 UltimateTV 01640, 01392 Uniden 00724, 00722 US Digital 01535 USDTV 01535 Voom 00869 Zenith 00856, 01856 Set Codes for TVs Addison Admiral Advent Aiko Aiwa Akai Albatron America Action Anam Anam National Anhua AOC Apex Digital Audiovox 10092 10093, 10463 10761, 10842 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 42
Baile Beijing Bell & Howell BenQ Bradford Broksonic Cailing Candle Carnivale Carver Celebrity Celera Changcheng Changhong Ching Tai Chun Yun Chung Hsin Cinema Citizen Commercial Solutions Conrowa Contec Craig Crosley Crown Curtis Mathes CXC Daewoo Dayu Dell Denon Dumont Durabrand Electroband Emerson - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 43
Infinity Inteq JBL JCB Jean Jensen Jiahua Jinfeng Jinxing JVC Kangli KEC Kenwood KLH Kolin KTV Kunlun LG Lloyd's LXI Magnasonic Magnavox Magnin Marantz Matsushita Maxent Megapower Megatron Memorex MGA Midland Mitsubishi Monivision Motorola MTC Mudan Multitech NAD National NEC Newave Nikko Norcent - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 44
Tatung Technics Techwood Teco Teknika Telefunken Tera Thomas Tiane TMK TNCi Tobo Toshiba Tuntex TVS V Inc. Vector Research Victor Vidikron Vidtech Viewsonic Wards Warumaia Waycon White Westinghouse Yamaha 10463, 11909, 10623 10030 10250 10017, 10463, 10178, 11904, 11929, 11911, 11909, 10092 42 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 45
Set Codes for VCRs ABS Admiral Aiko Aiwa Alienware America Action American High Amoisonic Anam Anam National Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Broksonic Calix Canon Carver CCE Changhong Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex CyberPower Daewoo Dell Denon DirecTV Durabrand Electrohome - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 46
Matsushita Media Center PC MEI Memorex MGA MGN Technology Microsoft Mind Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola MTC Multitech NEC Newave Nikko Noblex Northgate Olympus Optimus Orion Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Polk Audio Profitronic Proscan Protec Pulsar Qisheng Quasar Radix Randex RCA - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 47
carefully. Don't drop it. ? Wipe the remote with a damp cloth to keep it looking like new. "Polaroid" and "Polaroid and Pixel" are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA. For service, support and warranty information, visit www.pwwservice.com or in the US or Canada call 1-866-396-6322 - Polaroid PLA-4237 | Operation Manual - Page 48
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PLA-4237
42” Plasma EDTV with ATSC Tuner
20060306