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  • Page 1 XP37W LCD TV USER’S GUIDE www.planar.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. General Information ... 2. Safety Precautions ... 3. Features ... 4. Ports... 5. Control Buttons ... 6. Accessories ... 10 7. Remote Control ... 11 8. Summary of Remote Control Functions ... 12 9. Connections & Applications... 13 10.
  • Page 3 Channel Scan ... 39 Auto Scan... 40 Manual Scan ... 42 Time Zone... 44 Channel Control... 45 DTV Rating Setting ... 48 Rating( Lock Programs by Rating )... 49 Closed Caption Options ... 50 INFO ... 51 MTS( Multi-track Language Selection-Design ) ... 52 Favorite Channel List...

  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information This 37” wide active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal monitor is designed for use as a stand alone TV as well as a display device for video electronics appliances and personal computers. Important Information Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
  • Page 5 Thank You for Choosing This Product Your new LCD TV was built utilizing the latest advancements in television technology. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions 1. Cleaning: Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 2. Water and moisture: Do not use the product near water or areas of high moisture content such as swimming pools, bathtubs or wet basements.
  • Page 7 6. Lamp(s) Contain Mercury. Dispose According to Local, State, Federal Laws. 7. Stand: Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features List of Features Your TV is designed with the latest technology and is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: Multiple input sources including Antenna terminal for Analog / Digital, D-SUB connector, HDMI connector, Composite, S-Video, and Component ports. Easy-to-use remote control and on-screen-display (OSD) menu system.

  • Page 9: Ports

    Ports Interface I VHF / UHF Antenna HDMI D-SUB AUDIO IN AC POWER SOCKET RF IN DIGITAL TV RF IN Interface II VIDEO BOX ANALOG TV S/P DIF Subwoofer Y1 Pb1 Pr1 L1 R1 SV1 L1 R1 AV1 L1 R1 Y2 Pb2 Pr2 L2 R2 SV2 L2 R2 AV2 L2 R2 Component IN S-Video IN...

  • Page 10: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons Main Power Switch Before operating the LCD display or remote control, users must press MAIN POWER switch to ON. The MAIN POWER switch is located at the bottom-left back of the LCD display (near by Power Inlet). Function Key These buttons control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen mean.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    Accessories LCD - TV USER’S MANUAL User’s manual Remote control & Batteries (AAA x2) Power Cord...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control SELECT TV RATING...

  • Page 13: Summary Of Control Button

    Summary of Control Button POWER button Selecting the primary signal source TV button AV/SV button CV button PC/HD button Menu Settings Menu button Exit / CC button UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT TV Changing Channels UP button DOWN button 0~9 ; +100 button Last button Sound Control VOL+ button VOL- button...

  • Page 14: Connections & Applications

    Connections & Applications * How to connecting Video Device via HDMI ? This can be applied only if there is the HDMI Output connector on the external device. VIDEO DEVICE (ex. DVD Player or Set-top Box…) VIDEO * How to connecting Video Device via D-SUB ? Note: No sound connector is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.
  • Page 15 * How to connecting Video Device via DVI –HDMI ? This can be applied only if there is the HDMI Output connector on the external device. VIDEO DEVICE (ex. DVD Player or Set-top Box…) Interface I DVI to HDMI Cable VIDEO DVI / HDCP HDMI...
  • Page 16 * How to connecting Video Device via general cable ? Component IN Y1 Pb1 Pr1 L1 R1 SV1 L1 R1 AV1 L1 R1 Y2 Pb2 Pr2 L2 R2 SV2 L2 R2 AV2 L2 R2 RF IN ANALOG TV This TV accept different Video Input, if video device has a connector with better quality, please connect the better one.

  • Page 17: Controls And Adjustment

    Controls & Adjustment A. General Adjustment Turning the LCD TV On and Off Plug the power cable into the AC-in socket located on the left rear of the LCD TV. Plug the other end into an electrical socket. Press the main Once the main power button is engaged, press the power button on the remote control or use the power button located within the control buttons panel on underside of the TV to turn the TV on.

  • Page 18: Switching Between Pc/Hd/S-Video/Tv/Component Modes

    Switching PC/HD / Video / S-Video/ TV / Component Modes VIDEO SOURCE Switching Language Modes CONTROL BUTTONS 1. Turn on the power. 2. Select an input source as described below: to switch to TV mode. button to switch to PC and HDMI mode. button PC/HD (Analog or Digital)

  • Page 19: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer SLEEP Adjusting the Volume VOL+/- MUTE You can set the Sleep Timer to automatically turn off the LCD TV. 1. Press the button to display the Sleep Timer SLEEP screen. 2. Press the button to set the sleep timer (in 10 SLEEP minute increments).

  • Page 20: Pc Mode Adjustments

    B. PC Mode Adjustment Adjusting the Contrast & Black light Settings Each viewing mode supports separate adjustments for black light and contrast levels. PC mode is best viewed with middle black light and contrast levels as compared to other modes. Adjusting PC Settings CONTROL BUTTONS...

  • Page 21: Adjusting Sound Settings

    Adjusting Sound Settings CONTROL BUTTONS 1. Press the Menu button to display SOUND from the main menu. 2. Press the △ or ▽ button to access SOUND sub-menu. 3. Press the ◁ or ▷ button to select the settings. 4. Press the Exit button to exit from the menu or press the Menu to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 22 CONTROL BUTTONS EQUALIZER: a. Press the △ or ▽ button to access EQUALIZER option. b. Press the ▷ button to enter EQUALIZER menu. c. There are 6 EQUALIZER modes available: ﹝MANUAL﹞,﹝POP﹞,﹝JAZZ﹞ ﹝VOICE﹞, ﹝ROCK﹞, ﹝CLASSIC﹞ d. Selecting the MANUAL pre-set allows you to manually adjust the frequency response.
  • Page 23 MANUAL: POP: JAZZ: VOICE: ROCK: CLASSIC:...

  • Page 24: Activating Picture-In-Picture

    Viewing Picture-in-Picture ( PIP) PIP: While viewing content on the main display, you have the option to select a secondary signal as a sub-display in a picture in picture window. This feature allows you to watch two video sources simultaneously. CONTROL BUTTONS Note: Used the Remote Control to...
  • Page 25 CONTROL BUTTON PIP Function Control Key POP: Show PIP side by side with the main source. Note: Numbers of Video source cannot be displayed at the same time.( refer to the Table on page25 ) Note: Used the Remote Control to Enable the PIP function 1.
  • Page 26 Table HDMI YPBPR 1 Main HDMI YPBPR 1 YPBPR 2 6. Press the ▽ button to select the settings for △ adjustment. SUB SOURCE : You can select PIP source. SIZE : Three different PIP sizes.﹝SMALL﹞, ﹝MIDDLE﹞,﹝LARGE﹞ H-POSITION / V-POSITION : Press the button can make PIP window move from corner to corner on the TV screen.

  • Page 27: General Tv Mode Adjustment

    C. General TV Mode Adjustment Adjusting the TV settings CONTROL BUTTONS Sound Options CONTROL BUTTONS 1. Press the TV button to set the main display to TV mode. Press the Menu button to display TV CHANNEL from the main menu. Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast,...

  • Page 28: Adjusting Picture Settings

    Adjusting Picture Settings CONTROL BUTTONS 1. Press the Menu button to display PICTURE from the main menu. Then press the △ or ▽ button to select PICTURE MODE option. 2. Press the ◁ or ▷ button to enter the USER menu.

  • Page 29: Memorizing Channels

    Memorizing Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both standard broadcast (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized press the △ or ▽ button to view stored channels. You can also view any channel (even non-memorized) by directly entering the channel digits via the remote control.

  • Page 30: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

    CONTROL BUTTONS CONTROL BUTTONS Storing Channels (Automatic Method) 1. Press the Menu bottom to display TV CHANNEL from the main menu .Then press the ▽ button to select the AUTO SCAN option. 2. Press the ▷ button to run through all of the available channels and store them in memory.

  • Page 31: Changing Channels

    Changing Channels This LCD TV turner provides the ability to display up to 125 channels (1 to 125). To select a channel, enter the channel number using 1 to 3 digit numbers. CONTROL BUTTONS Using the Channel Buttons 1. Press the channel (+ ) channel (-) channels.

  • Page 32: Using Parent Control

    Using Parent Control The Parent Control feature allows you to block channels from being viewed unless an unlock PIN code is correctly entered. Before Parent Control restrictions can be utilized, you must first create a PIN number. NUMBER BUTTONS CONTROL BUTTONS 1.

  • Page 33: Setting Up Your Personal Id Number (Pin)

    NUMBER BUTTONS CONTROL BUTTONS Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) NUMBER BUTTONS CONTROL BUTTONS 5. Enter your 4-digit PIN when you have finished entering the PIN. If the PIN is not correct, main menu will appear again. NOTE: The factory default PIN code is 0000. 6.
  • Page 34 NUMBER BUTTONS CONTROL BUTTONS 2. Press the ▷ button to enter the BLOCKING PASSWORD menu. 3. Enter your new 4-digit PIN XXXX,and the BLOCKING CONFIRM menu will be on the screen. CONFIRM _ _ _ _ 4. Enter the 4-digit PIN the same as step3 XXXX again, IF the PIN is correct, “OK”...
  • Page 35 CONTROL BUTTONS CONFIRM OK 5. When you have finished entering the PIN, new setting to be operation. How to Enable / Disable Parent Control Under the PARENT CONTROL sub-options: 1. Press the △ or ▽ button to select the V-CHIP. 2.
  • Page 36 TV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and over -------------------------------------- TV-G General audience TV-PG Parental guidance TV-14 Viewers 14 and over TV-MA Mature audience ALL : FV : Fantasy violence V : Violence S : Sexual situation L : Adult language D : Sexual suggestive dialog 4.

  • Page 37: Movie Rating

    Setting up restrictions using the “BLOCKING MOVIE” function. The MOVIE-RATING option utilizes the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) ratings system for determining blocked programming. When the parent control lock is enabled, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings. CONTROL BUTTONS Under the PARENT CONTROL sub-options:...

  • Page 38: Child Lock

    MOVIE-RATING PASSWORD _ _ _ _ : General audience (no restrictions). : Parental guidance suggested. PG13 : Parents strongly cautioned. : Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult. NC17 : Adults only under 17. : No Children Child Lock CONTROL BUTTONS...

  • Page 39: Viewing Closed Captions

    Viewing Closed Captions This LCD TV has the ability to decode and display closed caption content if supported by the program. These captions are usually used for the hearing impaired or for foreign language translations. Most VCR's can record the closed caption signal from television programs. Most pre-recorded commercial videotapes also provide closed captioning as well.

  • Page 40: Dtv System

    D. DTV System Channel Scan Before you can use any of the channel buttons (CH + be scanned and memorized. CONTROL BUTTONS -, Fav.Ch), the available channels must first Initial Screen The first time the receiver is powered on, you will see the message as below.

  • Page 41: Auto Scan

    Auto Scan To automatically scan your channels, follow these steps: MENU Button ENTER Button MENU Button ENTER Button 1. Press the Menu button to display DTV-CHANNEL from the main menu ,and then press the △ or ▽ button to select AUTO SCAN option.
  • Page 42 4. Once the digital TV signal is scanned, the channel number and the program name are shown on the “Scan List”. 5. No channel is found. You will see the message as below: 6. Press the Menu button to exit the screen.

  • Page 43: Manual Scan

    Manual Scan You can add channels manually if they aren't detected by the Auto Scan utility using the following steps: NUMBER BUTTONS CONTROL BUTTONS 1. Press the Menu button to display DTV-CHANNEL from the main menu. 2. Press the △ or ▽ button to select the MANUAL SCAN option, and then press` the ▷...
  • Page 44 MENU Button ENTER Button 4. If the ATSC signal is found and locked, you will see the Status message “Add No.XX 8VSB channel success". Press Exit or Menu to leave the menu and watch the program, or to scan other channels. Add No.

  • Page 45: Time Zone

    Time Zone MENU Button ENTER Button If you are receiving a digital signal, the Receivers time will be set automatically. 1. Press the Menu button to display DTV-CHANNEL from the main menu. 2. Press the △ or ▽ button to select TIME ZONE option.

  • Page 46: Channel Control

    Channel Control Change Passwords 1. Press the Menu button to display DTV-CHANNEL from the main menu. 2. Press the △ or ▽ button to select CHANNEL CONTROL option. 3. Press ▷ button to enter the sub-menu. CONTROL BUTTONS...
  • Page 47 NUMBER BUTTONS CONTROL BUTTONS 4. Press the ▷ button to enter the PASSWORD menu. 5. Enter your new 4-digit PIN twice. If the PIN is not correct, main menu will appear again. 6. when you have finished entering the PIN, new setting to be operation.
  • Page 48 CONTROL BUTTONS Fav. CH Button Edit Favorite Channel You can block access to channels or add them to your favorites list using the following steps: Under the CHANNEL CONTROL options: 1. Press the △ or ▽ button to select CHANNEL EDIT item. 2.

  • Page 49: Dtv Rating Setting

    DTV Rating Setting This menu lists both MPAA and USTV (FCC) Parental ratings. You can independently lock the MPAA and TV ratings. The locked ratings are indicated by the lock symbol. CONTROL BUTTONS Note: When a locked program is accessed, you will see the message "Program is rating blocked"...

  • Page 50: Rating( Lock Programs By Rating )

    Rating ( Lock Programs by Rating ) Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: USTV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages two to six. TV-Y7 Directed to older children.

  • Page 51: Closed Caption Options

    Closed Caption Options At Digital TV mode. follow these steps to turn on closed captioning: You must use the remote control to enable / disable the function. If the I-Plate indicates that there is Closed Caption data on the current channel, pressing the CC or Exit / CC button on the remote control will display the C.C.

  • Page 52: Info

    INFO ( Information-Plate ) When you are watching digital channels, you can view the current program name and relevant information by pressing the “INFO” button to show I-Plate on screen. Button ENTER Button Current Program After pressing the Info button, the I-Plate appears including this information: - TV Station Name - Current Channel Number...

  • Page 53: Mts( Multi-Track Language Selection-Design )

    MTS ( Multitrack Language Selection-Design ) Button ENTER Button 1. Press the Enter / MTS button to display the Multi-language window. 2. Use △ or ▽ keys to highlight the language you want and press Enter. 3. Press the Exit button to close the language window.

  • Page 54: Favorite Channel List

    Favorite Channel List Fav. CH Button Note: The channel table of the Receiver will follow settings in this menu. To view ATSC channels only, select the ATSC channel list. To browse all of the ATSC channels, select the “All” channel list. If you are browsing ATSC channels and would like to switch to.

  • Page 55: Selecting Digital Channels

    Selecting Digital Channels Freezing the Picture Selecting digital channel numbers is different from selecting traditional channel numbers. For example, To select digital channel number: 10 - 2 (1) press numeric key “1” and “0” (2) press the “▷ “button (3) press the numeric key “2” 1.

  • Page 56: Other Functions

    E. Other Functions 1. Channel +/ - : Under TV mode, - keys are for changing channels. Channel 2. Volume +/ - : Under any display mode, “ Volume 3. ARC (Aspect Ratio Control): ˙Full : Expands 4:3 video sources both vertically and horizontally to fill the entire screen while keeping the original aspect ratio..

  • Page 57: Programming Remote Control

    Programming Remote Control A. Direct Device Code Setup Although your Remote Control is set up to provide control of this TV, you can specify other devices to be controlled, according to the following steps. [MODE] → <<SET>> (2 blinks) → 5- digit device codes (2 blinks) STEP 1 Locate the desired device in the Device code list.

  • Page 58: Searching For A Device Code

    B. Searching for a Device Code If none of the codes listed under Device Codes list match your device, you can search for a set of commands that will work. Your Remote will sample all the codes in its system to find one that will allow you to control your device.

  • Page 59: Device Codes

    C. Device Codes The following sections list the available device codes for each device mode button. If there is more than one code listed for device, enter the first one, and then try the POWER button. If the device turns on (or off), the code is correct. If it does not, try the next code. Repeat until you find a code that works.

  • Page 60: Satellite Receivers

    Satellite Receivers AlphaStar 00772 Chaparral 00216 Crossdigital 01109 00392, 00566, 01142, 00247, 01749, 00724, DirecTV 01856, 01076, 00099, 01392, 01442, 01414, 01108 Dish Network 01005, 00775, 01505 System Dishpro 01005, 00775, 01505 Echostar 01005, 00775, 01505 Expressvu 00775 00566 General 00869 Instrument 00775...

  • Page 61: Audio Amplifiers

    Bose 30674 30078 30331 Marantz 30321 Nakamichi 30321 30264 Optimus 30395 Realistic 30395 30531 Aiwa 31405, 31243, 30121 Anam 31609, 31074 Audiotronic 31189 Bose 31229 Capetronic 30531 Carver 31189 Coby 31263 Denon 31360, 31142, 30904 Fonmix 31360 Glory Horse 31263 Harman/Kardon 30110 Hitachi...
  • Page 62 21972 Admiral 20048, 20209 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20479 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 20479 Anam 20162, 20037, Anam National 20162 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20037, 20278 Beaumark 20240 Bell & Howell 20104 20184, 20121, 20209, Broksonic 20002, 20479 Calix 20037...
  • Page 63 Motorola 20035, 20048 20240 Multitech 20072 20035, 20104, 20067, 20038 Newave 20037 Nikko 20037 Noblex 20240 Northgate 21972 Olympus 20035 Optimus 21062, 20048, 20104, 20432 Orion 20184, Panasonic 21062, 20616, 20225 Penney 20035, 20042, 20038 Pentax 20042 Philco 20035, 20479 Philips 20035, Pilot...

  • Page 64: Dvd Player

    Aiwa 20641, 21912 20770 Akai Allegro 20869 20672, 20717, 20797, 21061, Apex Digital 20796, 21056, 21937, 20794, 21020, 21915 Blaupunkt 20717 Blue Parade 20571 Broksonic 20695 Changhong 20627, 21061 CineVision 20869 Coby 21086 Curtis Mathes 21087 21024, 21023, 21129, 20816, CyberHome 21117 Daewoo...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting There is no picture or sound. ‧ Make sure the AC adapter is connected. ‧ Verify that there is a valid source signal. ‧ Make sure the correct input mode is selected. ‧ Make sure the master power switch has been turned on. There is no picture from AV.
  • Page 66 Picture is not clear. ‧ The source signal may be weak. ‧ The provider may be experiencing difficulties. ‧ Check input connections. Picture is light or improperly tinted. ‧ Check the Hue, Saturation and Color adjustments. ‧ Reset the TV to the factory default settings. The picture is too dark.
  • Page 67 The picture moves. ‧ The source signal may be weak. ‧ The provider may be experiencing difficulties. ‧ Check input connections. The picture is doubled or tripled. ‧ The source signal may be weak. ‧ Check input connections. The picture is spotted. ‧...

  • Page 68: Pc Input Preset Timing Table

    PC / DVI Timing Table H. Freq Mode Mode (KHZ) H. Polarity Name V. Freq V. Polarity Resolution (HZ) 31.469 VGA 60HZ 640*480 59.941 35.000 MAC VGA 640*480 66.667 37.5 VGA 75HZ 640*480 75.0 31.469 US TEXT 720*400 70.087 31.250 768*576 SVGA 37.879...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications ITEMS Screen Size Aspect Ratio Resolution Display Area (opening) H x V Pixel Pitch Panel Display colors Contrast Ratio (for AI) Brightness (center) Viewing Angle (CR>10) Response Time (GTG) Broadcasting System Receiving Channel TV Function Sound System Resolution Data Broadcasting Composite Signal Video Input Y, C Signal...
  • Page 70 Tel：1-866-PLANAR-1 (1-866-752-6271) Hours：M-F, 8am-8pm Eastern Time (5am-5pm Pacific Time) ©2006 Planar Systems, Inc. Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems, Inc. Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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