Polaroid FLM-373B User Manual

37” LCD Television with NTSC/ATSC Tuner

20060215

FLM-373B

FCC

Federal Communications

Commission Statement

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.

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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Warnings and Precautions

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to avoid the risk of electric shock.

WARNING

CAUTION

This equipment must not be disassembled by anyone except 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.

To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

▪ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ▪ DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). ▪ NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ▪ REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied herein

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Important Safety Instructions

This symbol indicates caution points.

This symbol indicates actions that should not be done.

This symbol indicates actions that must be performed.

▪ Do not place the equipment on any uneven or unstable carts, stands, tables, shelves etc.

The equipment may fall, causing serious injury 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 cart/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 t 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.

Warnings and Precautions

▪ 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. ▪ Remove the plug from the wall outlet, if the equipment will not be used for a long period

of time.

▪ 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 temperature or to direct sunlight, as the

equipment may heat up and suffer damage.

▪ Do not install the equipment near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or any other apparatus that might produce heat.

▪ Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself.

▪ Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards and may void your warranty. Refer service to qualied personnel.

▪ 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.

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▪ Do not place the equipment on uneven or unstable carts, stands, tables, shelves etc. The

equipment may fall, causing serious injury to children or adults and serious damage 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 power cord from the outlet before cleaning the equipment.

▪ Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the equipment.

Clean only with a soft dry cloth.

Warnings and Precautions

Outdoor Antenna Safety Instructions

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

▪ An outdoor antenna should not be located in any area where it could come in contact with

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 lead-in wire

Ground clamps

Electric service

equipment

Ground clamps

Power service grounding

(NEC Art250 part H)

NEC : National Electrical code

EXAMPLE OF OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

Antenna discharge unit (NEC section 810-20)

Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-20)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Federal Communications Commission Statement .......................... 1

Warnings and Precautions

Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 2

Antenna Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 4

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

Key Features ............................................................................................................... 6

Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 7

Setting Up Your LCD TV .............................................................................................. 8

Your LCD TV .............................................................................................................. 10

Your Remote Control ................................................................................................. 12

Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV

Connecting a TV Cable or an Antenna ...................................................................... 14

Connecting a VCR ..................................................................................................... 18

Connecting a Video Camera or Play Station ............................................................. 19

Connecting a DVD Player .......................................................................................... 20

Connecting a Digital TV Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver ............................... 22

Connecting an AV Equipment with HDMI Connector ................................................. 23

Connecting an AV Equipment with DVI Connector .................................................... 24

Connecting a PC........................................................................................................ 25

Connecting an Audio Receiver or a Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound System........................ 26

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Chapter 3 USING THE FEATURES

Using Picture-In-Picture ...................................................................................27

Wide Screen Viewing ......................................................................................29

Operating the Menu ........................................................................................30

Setting up the HDTV Function ..........................................................................32

Customizing the VIDEO Settings ......................................................................35

Customizing the AUDIO Settings ......................................................................36

Customizing the SETUP Settings......................................................................37

Using the V-CHIP Settings ............................................................................... 39

Using the Parental Settings .............................................................................. 41

Customizing the TV Settings ............................................................................42

Specications......................................................................................................... 43

Chapter 4 Programming your Remote Control

Introduction................................................................................................................ A

Programming a Device ............................................................................................. A

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... B

Manufacturer’s Codes ............................................................................................... C

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

Key Features

Various Audio/Video terminals for external equipment connection

▪ 2 set of composite A/V input terminals ▪ 1 set of S-VIDEO terminals ▪ 2 set of component Video input terminals ▪ 1 VGA/ Audio input terminal ▪ 1 HDMI/Auido input terminal ▪ 1 sets of Audio(L/R) output terminals ▪ 2 SPDIF output terminal (Optical x 1 /Coaxial x 1) ▪ 1 Headphone terminal

The built-in TV tuner to receive HD ATSC

▪ This function allows the reception of HD broadcasting without the addition of a set top

box.

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

▪ High Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a small, user-friendly interconnect that

can carry up to 5 Gbps of combined video and audio in a single cable. This system

eliminates the cost, complexity and confusion of multiple cables used to connect

current A/V systems.

HDTV Component Video Inputs

▪ Offers the best video quality for DVD(480p) and digital set-top-box (HD1080i, 720p)

connections.

3D Digital Noise Reduction

▪ This function can digitally reduce image noise to provide better picture quality.

Film-Mode Detection (3:2 Reverse Pull Down)

▪ This function can automatically detect content derived from lm and adjust the

interlacer’s frame matching to provide a more natural-looking, clearer image of the

moving picture.

PIP Function

▪ Provides viewing of two programs simultaneously, in either picture-in-picture mode or

picture-on-picture (side by side) mode.

Package Contents

AA Batteries x 2

 User’s Manual

 Component Cable

 Quick Start Guide

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

Make sure all of the following contents are included.

 LCD TV

 Power Cord

 VIDEO Cable Remote Control/

 AUDIO Cable  Warranty Card

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 Bottom Stand / Screw Driver and 6 Screws

These items are all you need to set up and operate the LCD TV in its basic conguration.

Make sure all of the above contents are included in the package. If you are missing

any items, please contact the Polaroid customer service department.

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

Stand

Shipping Box

Packaging Material

Table

Unit

Table

Packaging Material

Stand

Screws (6)

Stand

Unit

Table

Packaging Material

Setting Up Your LCD TV

Attach the Stand

If you prefer to mount your new Polaroid TV on a wall instead of attaching it to the stand, please reference

the instructions included in the wall mounting kit (not included).

IMPORTANT: Attach the Stand to the TV with the bottom foam packaging material still attached.

Read all instructions before continuing with the stand installation.

a) Lift foam packaging material from the top of the TV out of the box.

b) Lift TV out of box, with the bottom foam packaging material still attached, and place onto a stable surface.

c) Remove the protective bag from the LCD unit, but DO NOT remove the bottom foam packaging material.

d) Locate the place on the back of the TV to attach the stand. Secure the stand to the LCD with all six screws.

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

 Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the VHF/UHF signal to the LCD TV’s ANT. terminal

(refer to page17).

 Connect the AC power cord at the back of the TV and connect the power cord to wall outlet.

 Insert the 2 batteries supplied in remote control.

Step1 Slide the back cover up to open the

battery compartment of the remote control.

Step2 Insert two AA size batteries.

Make sure to match the (+) and ( - ) ends of the batteries with the (+) and ( - ) ends indicated

in the battery compartment.

Slide the cover back into place.

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Do not use caustic cleaners (porcelain, stainless steel, toilet, or oven cleaner etc.) on the remote, as it may suffer damage.

 Connect other an external A/V device (refer to page14-26).

VIDEO1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

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Your LCD TV

Front/Right Side View and Controls

LED

The LED light indicates when the LCD TV is activated.

Infrared Receiver

VOLUME▲▼

Adjusts the volume up and down. Selects the main-menu item and change values for items when in the OSD mode.

CHANNEL▲▼

Scans up and down through channels. Selects sub-menu item when in the OSD mode.

Press once to display the OSD (on screen display), press again to turn the OSD off.

INPUT

Chooses from different input signal sources.

Turns the LCD TV on and into standby mode.

VIDEO1 IN

Connects to the composite Video and Audio output jacks on external video equipment.

EARPHONE

Connects to the external headhone for private listening.

HDMI IN

AUDIO

L R

L R L R

L R

AUDIO

VGA IN

VIDEO2 IN

VIDEO AUDIO

S-VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO AUDIO

YPbPr1 IN

AUDIO OUT

STEREO

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CABLE

HDTV

AIR

VHF/UHF IN

Y Pb Pr AUDIO

YPbPr2 IN

Y Pb Pr AUDIO

Rear View and Jacks

VIDEO2 IN

Connects to the composite VIDEO and AUDIO(L/R) output jacks on external video equipment.

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HDMI IN

Connects the all digital AV equipment with HDMI connector.HDMI supports enhanced, high-denition video and two-channel digital audio. The AUDIO(L/R) of HDMI IN is for DVI connection.

S-VIDEO IN

Connects to the S-VIDEO and AUDIO(L/R) output jacks on external

video equipment.

VGA IN

Connects the PC, or other AV equipment with VGA and AUDIO(L/R) output jacks.

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YPbPr1 IN/YPbPr2 IN

Connects to the DVD player, Digital Set-Top-Box, or other AV equipment with component(YPbPr) video and audio output jacks.

AUDIO OUT-STEREO

Connects to the AUDIO(L/R) input jacks on AV equipment.

AUDIO OUT-DIGITAL-OPTICAL/COAXIAL

Connects to the OPTICAL AUDIO jack on the digital/standard 5.1

audio system.

VHF/UHF IN-TV-CABLE

Connects RF input from VHF/UHF antenna or cable.

VHF/UHF IN-HDTV-AIR

Connects RF input from VHF/UHF antenna or cable to receive high/standard denition television.

AC IN

Connects to the AC power cord.

Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV

Your Remote Control

This package includes a Polaroid remote that enables control of up to four devices.

To select a device, simply select one of the following device mode controls: TV, CBL/SAT, DVD/VCR, or AUDIO.

Turns the LCD TV on and off.

SET Remote control universa code setup.For

TV Controls this LCD TV.

more information on setting up your remote control, please see the

“Programming Your Remote Control”

section.

DVD Controls DVD player or Video player.

CBL Controls Cable Converter or Satellite

Receiver.

AUX Controls Audio Amplier

0-9/ENTER Pressing a number selects a channel.

INPUT Pressing INPUT to display a source list,

▪ In HDTV mode, use with 0-9 and

LAST Returns to previously selected channel.

CH+- Change channel up and down.

Following selection, pressing ENTER

activates the channel, or channel activates automatically in 3 seconds.

use ▲▼buttons to select the video equipment connected to the video inputs

of your LCD TV: TV/HDTV/VIDEO1/ VIDEO2/VIDEO3/VIDEO4/VIDEO5/ VIDEO6/COMPUTER.

ENTER buttons to select a digital

channels.

VOL+- Increases and decreases volume.

MUTE Pressing once mutes audio. Pressing

again restores audio.

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MENU Displays the OSD menu on the screen.

INFO Pressing once displays a variety of

▲▼►◄,OK Cycles through OSD options and selects

information such as the current channel and the input source.

individual menu items. OK conrms

option settings.

OK In HDTV mode, pressing OK to display a

digital channel list.

GUIDE In HDTV mode, pressing GUIDE

EXIT Exits the OSD menu.

  ► Other device function keys

   

SLEEP Cycles through the LCD TV sleep time:

CAPTION Cycles through the Closed Caption:

ASPECT Cycles through Wide mode settings:

PIP Turns PIP/POP on and off.

displays the Program Guide on the

screen.

OFF/30/60/90/120 mins.

OFF/CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/TT1/TT2/TT3/

TT4.

NORMAL/FULL/WIDE/ZOOM.

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Effective range: The remote can control the LCD TV from up to 5m away, if pointed directly at the receiver.

Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV

Refer to the owner’s manual of any external equipment to be connected. When connecting any external equipment, do not connect any AC power cords to wall outlets

until all other connections are completed.

Connecting a TV Cable or an Antenna

Antenna Connection

The antenna requirements for good color TV reception are more important than those for 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 (not included) with Ftype connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools.

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

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

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

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OUT

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

A. Combination VHF/UHF antenna

VHF/UHF Antenna

300-ohm twin-

lead cable

300/75-ohm adapter (not included)

B. Separate VHF and/or UHF antennas

75-ohm

coaxial cable

VHF/UHF Antenna

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UHF Antenna

Combiner

(not included)

300-ohm twin-

lead cable

75-ohm

coaxial cable

300-ohm twin-

lead cable

VHF

Antenna

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Cable TV (CATV) Connection

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species 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, connect the 75-

ohm cable into the ANT. terminal.

■ Some cable TV companies of fer premium pay channels. Since the signals of these premium pay channels are scrambled, a cable T V converter/descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by the cable TV company.

This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of scrambled channels.

(Set your TV to channel 3 or 4, typically one of these channels is 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 connecting the coverter/descrambler provided by your cable TV

company is shown in the diagram below.

RF switch

(not included)

2 set signal splitter

(not included)

Cable TV Line

Cable TV converter/ descrambler

VHF/UHF IN

■

The RF switch (not included) is required to provide two inputs (A and B). Setting

(not included)

the RF switch to position A allows viewing of all unscrambled channels by using the TV channel keys.

■ Setting the RF switch to position B allows viewing of all scrambled channels via the converter/descrambler by using the converter channel keys.

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CABLE

HDTV

AIR

VHF/UHF IN

CABLE

HDTV

AIR

VHF/UHF IN

 METHOD A:

Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the NTSC signal to the LCD TV’s TV CABLE

terminal.

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METHOD B:

Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the ATSC signal to the LCD TV’s

HDTV AIR terminal.

 Connect the AC power cord at the back of the TV and connect the power cord to wall

outlet.

 Press the button on the remote to turn on the LCD TV.

Always disconnect the LCD TV from the main voltage when the LCD TV will not be used for a long period of time. The POWER button on the front panel is only used for switching the LCD TV into standby, it does not disconnect the device from the main voltage. To completely disconnect the main voltage, please remove the power plug from the socket.

 Press the Input button on the remote to

display the Input List. Use the ▲► buttons to select TV( METHOD A), or HDTV (METHOD B), and press the OK button.

Input TV(CABLE/AIR)  HDTV (CABLE/AIR) VIDEO1 (SIDE) VIDEO2 (REAR) VIDEO3 (S-VIDEO) VIDEO4 (YPbPr1) VIDEO5 (YPbPr2) VIDEO6 (HDMI) COMPUTER (VGA)

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