Polaroid FLM-1512 Operating Manual

15 ” LCD Television FLM-1512

20060216

Polaroid. Add a little color to your life.

Since 1937, America has turned to Polaroid for their photography needs. Today, families look to Polaroid for consumer electronics that define the digital age: plasma and LCD TVs, portable and standard DVD players, digital cameras. And while our selection has changed, you’ll still receive the same friendly, helpful service that made Polaroid an American icon. Congratulations on your new Polaroid LCD TV purchase. To ensure your new LCD TV provides you with years of enjoyment, please read this guide carefully.

Instruction Manual

WAR NING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DONOT OPEN

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, plug the 3-pronged plug into a grounded outlet.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol

indicates important

instructions

accompanying the

product.

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the LCD panel (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.

Cable TV installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to

Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1), which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Information

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the back of your LCD color television.

Model No.

Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

Instruction Manual

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.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only 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.

14. 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.

15. Warning: This unit should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician.

Opening the cover or other attempts by the user to service this unit may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock, and may increase the risk of fire.

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FCC Warning

Class B Computing Device Information to User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or TV reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and unit.

3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the unit is

connected.

4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional

suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio - TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, and Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: In order for an installation of the product to maintain compliance with the limits for a

Class B Device, shielded cables must be used.

PACKING LIST

LCD TV 1 Operation Manual 1 Power Adapter 1 AC Power Cable 1 Infrared Remote Control 1 Remote Control Battery 2 Warranty Card 1 Quick Start Guide 1

Note: Please keep the original box and packaging for transporting the set in the future.

GENERAL INFORMATION

 Radio Frequency input; supports CATV

Capable of receiving cable programs in 470MHz, it can store 181 TV channels

 AV input

Convenient for watching a DVD player, VCR, video camera or other playback devices.

 S-Video input

Convenient of receiving a high quality component signal from a DVD player

 HDTV input

Capable of receiving the high definition YPbPr signal in 480i, 480P, 576i, 576P, 720P (50/60Hz), 1080i (50/60Hz), and 1080P (50/60Hz) formats

 MTS Stereo Decoding Function

Capable of identifying MTS automatically and reproducing high quality stereo sound.

 D-sub input

a. Convenient to connect with a host computer b. Use as a data display terminal c. Connect the 3.5mm (diameter) audio jack to your computer’s soundcard to listen to

stereo sound transmitted from your home computer

 Program & Child Lock

Capable of blocking inappropriate programs and the function button on the front panel.

 Timer function

In PC mode, it will enter into the Power Energy Saving Mode if there is no signal input. When a valid signal is received, it will automatically turn on again

 Blue background with noise reduction

In AV S-VIDEO and YPbPr modes, screen displays soft blue background if there is no signal input

 Multi Language On-Screen Display menu

Text and graphical user interface makes the menu operation user-friendly

 Power Energy Saving Mode (Power management mode)

When used as PC display terminal without PC signal output, the LCD TV will automatically power off within 30 seconds and enter Power Energy Saving Mode. It will automatically start up again when it receives a signal from the PC. To start the TV manually with no signal press the number buttons or /CH+/CH- on the remote control

 Plug and Play

No additional software is needed when the product is used as computer terminal display

 Automatic picture quality adjustment  Power management mode  Auto on timer  Zoom mode

Full-screen, 16:9, cinema, subtitle

 Low power consumption  Picture enhancement function

Dynamic adjustment: improve anamorphic video to make it more appealing Black field prolongation: darken black sections of a picture to enhance contrast in dim backgrounds Colorful edge adjustment: increase edge gradient of color signals to make silhouettes clearer Brightness edge adjustment: increase edge gradient of brightness signals to make silhouettes clearer

 High definition display panel  Dynamic comb filter  Headphone output  CCD Function  MARCOVISION auto identification function

INTRODUCTION

Front Panel

The button names and functions are as follows:

Panel buttons

Button Description

SOURCE

VOL-

VOL+

CH-

CH+

To switch between TV, AV, S-Video, YPbPr and PC signal sources. The same function as SOURCE on R/C (remote control) in menu operation. To enter or quit from the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. The same function as MENU on R/C To decrease the sound volume. Adjust functions in menu operation. The same function as Vol- on the R/C To increase the sound volume. Adjust functions in menu operation. The same function as Vol+ on R/C

1. In TV mode, decrease the channel number

2. To select functions in menu operation.

3. The same function as CH- on the R/C

1. In TV mode, increase the channel number

2. To select functions in menu operation.

3. The same function as CH+ on R/C To power on or put the LCD TV to STANDBY The same function as on R/C

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