Polaroid Flat Panel Television FLU 1514SA User Manual

15” LCD  
FLU-1514SA  
20060928  
 
Important Safety Instructions  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
CAUTION  
1. In order to ensure the safety of the product, do not remove any cover and attempt to repair the  
unit. If any service is needed, please contact the distributor or its authorized service center.  
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable  
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the product from the wall  
outlet before servicing or when it is unused for a long period of time.  
3. The manufacturer should not hold responsibility for the damage caused by any substitutions and  
modifications of the product without authorization from the manufacturer or authorized unit.  
WARNING  
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping, splashing or any liquid. No objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
NOTES  
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. Maintain well ventilated conditions around the product.  
Do not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation. Install according to the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Read, heed and follow all instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection  
of the apparatus;  
10. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus;  
11. The mains socket-outlet shall be installed near the apparatus and the mains plug shall remain  
readily operable;  
12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
14. 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.  
15. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
16. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been  
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
Note: Do not touch the color TFT LCD screen by hand directly.  
Copyright Protection  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and  
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise  
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
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Product Features  
This product incorporates an LCD display and TV receiver in one system.  
Multiple Mode  
TV mode  
COMPOSITE mode  
S-VIDEO mode  
COMPONENT mode  
VGA mode  
High Quality Property  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)  
Designed with 15" color TFT liquid crystal display that shows a clear, crisp image.  
Stereo amplifier  
Built-in stereo speakers (3 watts x 2) provide high quality sound.  
AV and VGA Input  
Can be connected to external audio/video signal sources and a PC.  
Special Function  
Supports the sleep time setting function.  
Multi-audio and Multi-video modes  
Supports multi-audio and multi-video modes, which provides more selection.  
Auto TV Searching Function  
Can be connected to the TV antenna, supports Auto TV programs searching function.  
NICAM Function  
Supports the NICAM function. According to the broadcasting programs, you can choose the  
corresponding soundtrack.  
NOTE: It is normal for a TFT screen to experience some light or dark spots appearing on the LCD  
screen.  
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Front Panel  
1. INPUT button  
Press to select the modes: TV, COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or VGA.  
2. MENU button  
Press to enter or exit setup menu.  
3. CH/button  
In TV mode, press to select channels.  
In setup menu, the same function as /direction buttons.  
4. VOL/button  
In TV mode, press to decrease or increase the volume.  
In setup menu, the same function as /direction buttons.  
5. POWER button  
Press to enter or exit the standby mode.  
6. 15" color TFT screen  
15" color TFT screen clearly show the data.  
7. Speaker  
Outputs high quality stereo sound.  
8. Remote Sensor  
Remote sensor window for the remote control.  
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Rear Panel  
1. Component (YPbPr) Input Jacks  
Connect to the COMPONENT input and the  
L/R audio inputs in COMPONENT mode.  
2. S-VIDEO Input Jack  
4. DC 9.5V/12V In Jack  
Connect to power adapter.  
5. VGA Input Jack  
Connect to the VGA output jack on a  
personal computer.  
Connect to the S-VIDEO input in S-VIDEO  
mode  
6. PC AUDIO Input Jack  
Connect to the PC audio output jack.  
7. TV Signal Input Jack  
3. VIDEO/L/R Audio Input Jack  
Connect to the VIDEO input in  
COMPOSITE or S-VIDEO mode.  
Connect to the L/R audio input in  
COMPOSITE or S-VIDEO mode.  
Connect for the external TV signal input.  
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Remote Control  
Remote Control Drawing  
1. INPUT Button  
Press to select the modes: TV,  
COMPONENT, VGA, COMPOSITE or  
S-VIDEO.  
2. 0~9 Number Buttons Press to select  
numbers.  
3. LAST Button  
In the TV mode, press to return to the  
channel last viewed.  
4. MUTE Button  
Press to turn on or off the speaker output.  
5. Direction Buttons (▲▼◄►)  
In the setup menu, press the ▲▼button to  
select the desired items, press the ◄►  
button to adjust or set.  
6. OK Button  
Press to confirm selection in the menu.  
7. INFO. Button  
Press to display the reference information.  
8. SLEEP Button  
Press to select sleep time.  
9. VOL +/- Button  
Press to increase or decrease the volume.  
10. SOUND Button  
Press to shift sound mode among USER,  
STANDARD, MUSIC, MOVIE, SPEECH.  
11. POWER Button  
Press to enter or exit the standby mode.  
12. -/-- Button  
In TV mode, press this button to select a  
one-digit or two-digit channel number and  
then press the number buttons to select the  
desired channel.  
13. MENU Button  
Press to enter or exit the setup menu.  
14. EXIT Button  
Press to exit from the setup menu.  
15. CH +/- Button  
In TV mode, press them to select channels.  
16. STEREO Button  
Press to shift sound track when in TV mode.  
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Remote Control  
Prepare the Remote Control  
Gently push the back cover to open the battery  
compartment.  
Using of Remote control  
Point the remote control no more than about  
7m from the remote control sensor and within  
about 60 degrees of the front of the unit.  
Insert two batteries (1.5V, size AAA) into the  
compartment; please make sure the polarity  
matches the symbols on the inside the  
compartment.  
The operating distance may vary  
Gently push the back cover into place to close it.  
depending on the brightness of the room.  
Notes:  
Do not point bright lights directly at the  
remote control sensor.  
Do not place objects between the remote  
control and the remote control sensor.  
Do not use this remote control while  
simultaneously operating the remote  
control of any other equipment.  
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Under normal use, the battery should last  
for about six months.  
Remove the battery when the remote is not  
in use for a long time.  
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System Connections  
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.  
Remove the jack cover before making any connections.  
Make sure you observe the color cord when connecting audio and video cables.  
Connecting to External AV Signal Source  
Use the audio and video cables to connect to the AV input jacks on the rear panel of the unit and to  
the external AV signal source. Use the S-VIDEO cable to connect the S-VIDEO input jack on the  
rear panel of the unit to the external AV signal source.  
After connection, turn on the power of the unit and the external AV signal source and then press the  
INPUT button to shift to COMPOSITE or S-VIDEO mode.  
Note: The L/R audio input jacks can be used in the both COMPOSITE and S-VIDEO modes.  
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System Connections  
Connecting to External AV Signal Source (COMPONENT)  
Use the audio and video cables to connect the Component input jacks on the rear panel of the unit to  
the external AV signal source.  
After connection, turn on the power of the unit and external AV signal source and then press the  
INPUT button to shift to COMPONENT mode.  
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System Connections  
Connecting to PC  
The unit can be connected to PC (person computer) via the VGA cable. Follow the steps and the  
figure below to connect:  
1. Connect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA input jack on the rear panel of the unit.  
2. Connect the other end to the PC.  
3. Connect one end of the audio cable to the PC audio input jack on the rear panel of the unit.  
4. Connect the other end to the PC audio output jack.  
5. Please set the PC’s resolution at 1024x768@60Hz  
After connection, turn on the unit and the PC and then press the INPUT button to shift to VGA mode.  
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System Connections  
Connecting to Power Cable  
Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you have difficulty inserting  
the plug, turn it over and reinsert it. If the unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect the plug  
from the outlet.  
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System Connections  
Connecting to TV Signal  
This unit can be connected to the TV signal input source via the TV jack on the rear panel.  
After connection, turn on the power of the unit; press the INPUT button to shift to TV mode.  
After connecting to the antenna, turn on the unit, and go on with program searching, you can  
follow the below steps to select channels:  
1. For 0~9 channel:  
Press the number buttons to select the channel X, it will go to the selected channel immediately.  
2. For 10~99 channel:  
Press the number buttons to select channel XX, and it will go to the selected channel immediately.  
* X is the channel number.  
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TV Function  
Preparations  
1. After connection, press the POWER button to turn on the power.  
2. Press the INPUT button to shift to TV mode. You can go on with the following operations:  
Image Setting  
Note: This item is only available when there is a signal input.  
Press the MENU button once to enter the setup menu,  
as shown on the right:  
In the setup menu, press the ▲▼ button to select  
Image and then press the OK button to enter the item.  
Press the ▲▼ button to select. Press the MENU  
button to return to the previous menu.  
Scheme Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Scheme and press  
the OK button to enter. Press the ▲▼button to select  
the desired item and press the OK button to confirm  
your selection. Press the MENU button to return to  
the previous menu.  
Picture Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Picture and press the  
OK button to enter. Press the ▲▼button to select the  
desired item and press the OK button to confirm your  
selection. Press the MENU button to return to the  
previous menu.  
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TV Function  
Brightness Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select  
Brightness and press the ◄►  
button to adjust the value. Press  
the MENU button to return to the  
previous menu.  
Contrast Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Contrast and press the ◄► button to adjust the value. Press the  
MENU button to return to the previous menu.  
Hue Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Hue and press the ◄► button to adjust the value. Press the MENU  
button to return to the previous menu.  
NOTE: This feature is only available under NTSC TV signal mode.  
Saturation Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Saturation and press the ◄► button to adjust the value. Press the  
MENU button to return to the previous menu.  
Sharpness Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Sharpness and press the ◄► button to adjust the value. Press the  
MENU button to return to the previous menu.  
Advanced Setup  
Press the▲▼ button to select Advanced and press the OK button to enter.  
In the menu, press the ▲▼ button to select the desired item and then press the OK button to confirm.  
Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.  
NOTE: This feature is only available in VGA mode.  
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TV Function  
Audio Setting  
Press the MENU button once to enter the setup menu.  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Audio and press the  
OK button to enter the menu shown on the right.  
In the Audio setup menu, press the ▲▼ button to  
select the desired item and press the OK button to  
enter. Press the MENU button to return to the previous  
menu.  
Volume Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Volume and press the  
◄► button to adjust the level. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.  
Bass Setup  
Press the ▲▼button to select Bass and press the ◄► button to adjust the level. Press the MENU  
button to return to the previous menu.  
Treble Setup  
Press the ▲▼button to select Treble and press the ◄► button to adjust the level. Press the MENU  
button to return to the previous menu.  
Balance Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Balance and press the ◄► button to adjust the level. Press the  
MENU button to return to the previous menu.  
Auto Volume Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Auto Volume and  
press the OK button to enter. Press the ▲▼ button to  
select Off or On and then press the OK button to  
confirm your selection. Press the MENU button to  
return to the previous menu.  
Sound Mode Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Sound Mode and  
press the OK button to enter. Press the ▲▼button to  
select the desired item and press the OK button to  
confirm your selection. Press the MENU button to  
return to the previous menu.  
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TV Function  
Timer Setting  
Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu.  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Timer and press the  
OK button to enter the menu shown on the right.  
In the Timer setup menu, press the▲▼ button to  
select 15Min, 30Min, 45Min, 60Min, 75Min, 90Min,  
105Min, 120Min or Off. Press the MENU button to  
return to the previous menu.  
Setup Setting  
Press the MENU button once to enter the setup menu.  
Press the▲▼ button to select Setup and press the  
OK button to enter the menu shown on the right.  
In the Setup menu, press the▲▼ button to select the  
desired item and press the OK button to enter. Press  
the MENU button to return to the previous menu.  
Tuner/Channel  
Press the ▲▼ button to select the  
Tuner/Channel and press the OK button to  
enter the menu as shown on the right. Press the  
▲▼ button to select the desired item and press  
the OK button to enter. Press the MENU button  
to return to the previous menu.  
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TV Function  
Country Setup  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Country and  
press the OK button to enter. Press the  
▲▼button to select the desired item and press  
the OK button to confirm your selection. Press  
the MENU button to return to the previous  
menu.  
Auto Scan  
Press the ▲▼ button to select the Auto Scan, press the OK button to start auto scan. The following  
will display on the screen:  
Auto scan will take a few minutes. When the tuning operation completes, the unit will exit and  
memorize the programs by sequence automatically.  
During tuning, press the MENU button to exit the auto scan mode.  
Prog Organizer  
Press the ▲▼ button to select the  
Prog Organizer and press the OK  
button to enter the menu shown on  
the right.  
In the Prog Organizer setup menu,  
press the ▲▼ button to select the  
desired item. Press the MENU  
button to return to the previous  
menu.  
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TV Function  
Channel Name  
Press the ▲▼ button to select the Channel Name and press the OK button to enter. Then press the  
▲▼button to select letters or press the number button to input numbers. Press the MENU button to  
return to the previous menu.  
Skip  
Press the ▲▼ button to select the Add Program and press the OK button to cancel the skip  
function which when using the CH ▲▼button to select channels under normal playback status, it will  
play the channels in sequence. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.  
Swap  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Swap from Ch and press the OK button to enter. Press the number  
buttons to select program number. Repeat the above operations to Swap To Ch. Then Press the  
▲▼ button to select Perform Swap and press the OK button to confirm.  
Manual Install  
Press the ▲▼ button to select the  
Manual Install and press the OK  
button to enter the menu shown on the  
right.  
In the Manual Install setup menu,  
press the ▲▼ button to select the  
desired item. Press the MENU button  
to return to the previous menu.  
Search  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Search and press the or to start searching forward or backward.  
Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.  
Color Sys. (Color System)  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Color Sys. and press the OK button to enter. Press the MENU button  
to return to the previous menu.  
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TV Function  
Fine Tune  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Fine Tune and press the OK button to enter. Press the or ◄  
controls to start fine tuning forward or backward. Press the MENU button to return to the previous  
menu.  
This feature allows you to make minor adjustments to the integrated electronic tuner’s ability to tune  
in weak broadcast signals or, where applicable, solve minor irregularities in cable channel tuning  
parameters.  
CH NO (Channel Number)  
Press the ▲▼ button to select CH NO and press the OK button to enter. Press the number buttons  
to enter the channel number. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.  
Store  
Press the ▲▼ button to select Store and press the OK button to store the above operations.  
Note: The “CH NO” and “Store” items only function when the program is searched out.  
Language  
Press the ▲▼ button to select the Language, press  
the OK button to enter the setup, press the ▲▼ button  
to select item and press the OK button to confirm your  
selection. Press the MENU button to return to the  
previous menu.  
Factory Reset  
Press the ▲▼ button to select the Factory Reset and  
press the OK button to enter the setup, press the ▲▼  
button to select Yes or No. Press the OK button to  
confirm your selection. Press the MENU button to  
return to the previous menu.  
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NICAM Function  
The unit support NICAM function under TV mode.  
Under NICAM TV broadcast:  
1. When receiving stereo audio signals, press the STEREO/AUDIO button on the remote control  
repeatedly to shift the sound tracks between Nicam Stereo and Mono and the screen will  
appear corresponding display as shown below:  
2. When receiving bilingual audio signals, press the STEREO/AUDIO button on the remote control  
repeatedly to shift the sound tracks among Nicam I, Nicam II, Nicam I+II and Mono and the  
screen will appear corresponding display as shown below:  
3. When receiving mono audio signals, press the STEREO/AUDIO button on the remote control  
repeatedly to shift the sound tracks between Nicam Mono and Mono and the screen will appear  
corresponding display as shown below:  
Under A2 TV broadcast:  
1. When receiving stereo audio signals, press the STEREO/AUDIO button on the remote control  
repeatedly to shift the sound tracks between Stereo and Mono and the screen will appear  
corresponding display as shown below:  
2. When receiving bilingual audio signals, press the STEREO/AUDIO button on the remote control  
repeatedly to shift the sound tracks among I, II and I+II and the screen will appear  
corresponding display as shown below:  
3. When receiving mono audio signals, press the STEREO/AUDIO button on the remote control to  
display sound track Mono on the screen.  
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Other Function  
External AV Input Function  
The unit has external AV input function. It supports COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT  
modes. Use the audio, video, and S-Video cables to connect the unit to the external AV signal  
source such as recorder, video camera, satellite receiver or game player etc. Turn on the unit and  
the external AV signal source. Press the INPUT button to shift to the corresponding mode:  
COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT. This allows you to set up the menu in a certain mode.  
Computer Screen Function  
The TFT LCD screen of the unit can be used as the computer screen. Take the steps of connecting  
the unit to the PC and you can set up the menu.  
You should set the PC’s resolution to: 1024 x 768@60Hz.  
The operation of these menus in COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT and VGA modes is  
the same as in TV mode. Please refer to the introduction in “TV Function”.  
Note: Some of these menus are not available in these modes.  
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Troubleshooting  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE SOLUTION  
Make sure system connection is correct.  
Make sure the speakers are not muted.  
In the TV mode, set the correct sound mode.  
There is no sound.  
Make sure the unit is turned on and all connections are correct.  
LCD is not displaying a picture. Make sure the power adapter is correctly connected.  
Check if the connections with the external AV signal source are  
correct.  
There is no picture or picture Correctly change the setting in the picture menu.  
moves up and down.  
Make sure the video type input signal is corresponding to the  
unit.  
Make sure the unit is turned on and in correct video type.  
Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote  
control and the player.  
Make sure the remote control is pointing at the LCD unit.  
Make sure batteries are inserted and the polarity is correct.  
Make sure batteries are not weak.  
The remote control does not  
work.  
Other Notes:  
Static or other external interfere may cause the player to behave abnormally. If this occurs, unplug  
the power cord from the outlet and plug it in again to reset the LCD. If the problems persist, then  
please disconnect the power and consult a qualified technician.  
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Specifications  
TFT-LCD Resolution  
TFT-LCD Screen Size  
1024 x 768  
15 inches  
AC100~240V (50/60Hz)  
DC 12V 4A  
Power  
Power Consumption  
Dimension  
< 40W  
345 × 84 × 390mm (LXWXD)  
About 5.8 kg  
Weight  
Ambient Temperature  
10~45  
DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE  
"Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA.  
For service, support and warranty information, see your warranty card or visit www.polaroid.com.  
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