Polaroid FLM-1911 User Manual

19” HD-Ready LCD TV with NTSC Tuner

FLM-1 911

20060322

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS

COMMISSION (F.C.C) STATEMENT

FCC

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a
class B digital device. Pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 television 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/Relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit which is different
from what the receiver is connected to.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canada:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This device complies with Canada ICES-003 Class B.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate
the equipment.

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Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of  re or electric shock, do not expose this

equipment to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to avoid the risk of
electric shock, do not disassemble this equipment by anyone
except a quali ed service personnel.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions

To prevent any injuries, the following safety precautions should be observed
in the installation, use, servicing and maintenance of this equipment.
Before operating this equipment, please read this manual completely,
and keep it nearby for future reference.

Do not place the equipment on any uneven or unstable carts,
stands, tables, shelves etc..
The equipment may fall, causing serious injuries to children or adults
and serious damage to the equipment itself.
Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer.
This equipment and recommended cart or stand should be handled
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the equipment and recommended cart or stand to overturn.

Do not disable the 3-wire grounding type plug. The grounding pin
on the 3-prong plug is an important feature. Removing the grounding
pin will increase the risk of damaging the equipment.
If you can not fit the plug into the electrical outlet, contact an
electrician to install a grounding outlet.

Always operate this equipment from the type of power source
indicated on the rear of the serial/model plate.

Never overload wall outlets and extensions.
Use and handle the power cord with care.
Do not place any heavy objects on the AC power cord.
Do not pull the AC power cord. Do not handle the AC power cord
with a wet hand.
Do not touch the power cord and antenna cable during lightning.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning stoms or

when unused for long periods of time.

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Do not place, use or handle this equipment near water.

Never expose the equipment to liquid, rain, or moisture.
Seek for service if any of the above is spilled into the equipment.

Do not expose the equipment to extreme temperatures or
to direct sunlight, the equipment may overheat and can be damaged.

Do not install the equipment near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other apparatus
that might produce heat.

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Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself.

Only use attachments/accessories speci ed by the manufacturer.

Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or any other hazards and may void your warranty.
Refer all servicing to a quali ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the ap-

paratus has been damaged in any way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not place or drop any other objects on top.

Do not insert anything into the ventilation holes of your
equipment.Inserting any metal or  ammable objects may result to
 re or electric shock.

Do not place the equipment on uneven or unstable carts, stands,tables, shelves etc..
The equipment may fall, causing serious injuries to children or adults and serious
damages to the equipment itself.

Always place the equipment on the  oor or on a surface that
is sturdy, level, stable and strong enough to support
the weight of the equipment.

Do not block any ventilating openings, leave an open space around the equipment.

Never place the equipment :
on a bed, sofa, rug, or any other similar surfaces;
too close to drapes/curtains/walls, in a bookcase,built-in cabinet,
or any other similar places that may cause poor ventilation.

Always remove the cord from the outlet before cleaning the equipment.

Never use cleaners, harsh or abrasive chemicals or solvents on the
equipment. Clean only with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.

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ANTENNA CONNECTION

EXAMPLE OF OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outdoor antenna is connected, follow the precautions below:

An outdoor antenna should not be located anywhere that can be
in contact of overhead power lines, or any other electric light or power
circuits.

When installing an outdoor antenna system, extreme caution should be
taken to prevent contact with power lines. Direct contact with power lines
may be fatal and should be avoided at all costs.

Section 810 of National Electrical Code (NEC) provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.

ANTENNA CONN.

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Ground clamps

Electric service
equipment

NEC : National Electrical Code

Ground clamps

Power service grounding
(NEC Art250 part H)

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Antenna lead-in wire

Antenna discharge unit
(NEC section 810-20)

Grounding conductors
(NEC section 810-20)

ANTENNA CONN.

ANTENNA CONNECTION

Cable TV (CATV) Connection

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40
of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building accurately, or as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Use of this TV for other than private viewing of programs broadcasted on UHF, VHF
or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require
authorization from the broadcast/cable company, and/or program owner.

A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup.
When connecting the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the set, place the 75-ohm cable into
the ANT. terminal.

Some cable TV companies o er premium pay channels. Since the signals of these
premium pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally
provided to the subscriber by the cable TV company.
This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing scrambled channels.
(Set your TV to channel 3 or 4, typically one of these channels are used.
If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company.)
For more speci c instructions on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company,
One possible method of utilizing the coverter/descrambler provided
by your cable TV company is explained below.

RF switch

(Not included)

2 set signal
splitter
(Not included)

Cable TV Line

OUT

A

IN

B

Cable TV converter/

descrambler

(Not included)

Please note: the RF switch is required to provide two inputs (A and B) . (not included)
A position on the RF switch (not included) ; you can view all unscrambled channels
by using the TV channel keys.
B position on the RF switch (not included) ; you can view all scrambled channels via
the converter/descrambler by using the converter channel keys.

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ANTENNA CONNECTION

ANTENNA CONN.

ANTENNAS

The antenna requirements for good color TV reception are more important than those of
a black & white TV reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly
recommended.
The following is a brief explanation of the type of connection that is provided
with the various antenna systems.

A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable
with NTSC connector that can easily
be attached to a terminal without tools (not included).

75-ohm coaxial ca b le (round)

A 300-ohm system is a flat twin-lead cable
that can be attached to a 75-ohm terminal
through a 300-75-ohm adapter (not included).

300-ohm twin-lead cable ( at)

OUTDOOR ANTENNA

Use one of the following two diagrams when connecting an outdoor antenna.
A: Use a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
B: Use a separate VHF and /or UHF outdoor antenna.

Connect the outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the ANT. terminal located on the rear
of the equipment.

A. Com bination VHF/UHF antenna

F-type co n n ecto

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Rear

VHF/UHF
Antenna

300-ohm
tw in-lead cable

B. Separate VH F and/or
UHF Antennas

TV Tuner co n necto r

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300/75-ohm
adap ter
(not included)

Com biner
(not included)

IN

OUT

75-ohm
coaxial cab le

300-ohm
tw in-lead cable

75-ohm
coaxial cable

300-ohm
tw in-lead cable

VH F/UHF
Antenna

UHF
A ntenna

VHF
Antenn

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREPARATION .................................................................................................................................................... 9

Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

LCD TV ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Front View .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Rear View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Using your LCD TV....................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................. 16

Connecting a TV Cable or an Antenna ............................................................................................................................................... 16

Connecting a DVD Player ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Connecting a VCR & a Video Camera .................................................................................................................................................. 18

Connecting a TV Box and Satellite Receiver .................................................................................................................................... 19

USING THE FEATURES .................................................................................................................................... 20

Basic Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

OSD Menu Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Video ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Audio ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Parental Control......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................... 27

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 28

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new High Definition Compatible
Television. In order to maximize the potential of this television, you must use

it in conjunction with a High Definition Signal Source, utilizing a proper High
Definition receiving unit (often referred to as a “set-top” box). Only “true”
High Definition transmitted video will yield optimum picture quality.
Please contact your cable or satellite provider for more information on
how to receive High Definition programming.

Features

Features
High Brightness / Contrast Image
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 500:1

VGA Support:

720x400/70Hz~1792x1344/60Hz

Supports ED and HD Input Signals
480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i

Multimedia Jack

S-Video Jack

HD Component Video Jack (YPbPr)

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PC Jack

A/V Jack

Auto-channel setup

181-Channel CATV Tuner

Sleep-Timer

User selectable color temperature settings

MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound)

V-Chip and Closed Captioning

Enhance audio processing

Built-In CATV tuner

Faroudja DCDI Edge Processing

"DCDi® by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc.

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