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Polaroid FLM-3232 User Manual

32” lcd television with ntsc/atsc tuner
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32" LCD Television with NTSC/ATSC Tuner
FLM-3232
20060215

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  • Page 1 32” LCD Television with NTSC/ATSC Tuner FLM-3232 20060215...

  • Page 2: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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.

  • Page 3: Warnings And Precautions

    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.
  • Page 4 ▪ 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. ▪...

  • Page 5: Antenna Safety Instructions

    Outdoor 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. ▪...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Federal Communications Commission Statement Warnings and Precautions Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Antenna Safety Instructions ... 4 Chapter  Introducing the LCD TV Key Features ... 6 Package Contents ... 7 Setting Up Your LCD TV ... 8 Your LCD TV ...

  • Page 7: Chapter  Introducing The Lcd Tv

    Chapter  Introducing the LCD TV 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 ▪...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    These items are all you need to set up and operate the LCD TV in its basic configuration. 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.  Bottom Stand / Screw Driver and 6 Screws ...

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Lcd Tv

    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.
  • Page 10  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. ...

  • Page 11: Your Lcd Tv

    Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Your LCD TV Front/Right Side View and Controls 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. MENU 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. The LED light indicates when the LCD TV is activated. VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO1 IN Infrared Receiver VIDEO1 IN Connects to the composite Video and Audio output jacks on external video equipment. EARPHONE Connects to the external headhone for private listening.
  • Page 12 Rear View and Jacks VIDEO IN Connects to the composite VIDEO and AUDIO(L/R) output jacks on external video equipment. HDMI IN Connects the all digital AV equipment with HDMI connector.HDMI supports enhanced, high-definition video and two-channel digital audio. The AUDIO(L/R) of HDMI IN is for DVI connection.

  • Page 13: Your Remote Control

    Chapter  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.
  • Page 14 Effective range: The remote can control the LCD TV from up to m away, if pointed directly at the receiver. MENU Displays the OSD menu on the screen. INFO Pressing once displays a variety of information such as the current channel and the input source.

  • Page 15: Chapter  Installing The Lcd Tv

    Chapter  Installing the LCD TV 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 &...
  • Page 16 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 B. Separate VHF and/or UHF antennas Chapter  Installing the LCD TV VHF/UHF Antenna...
  • Page 17 Chapter  Installing the LCD TV 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, 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.
  • Page 18  METHOD A: Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the NTSC signal to the LCD TV’s TV CABLE terminal. CABLE METHOD B: Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the ATSC signal to the LCD TV’s HDTV AIR terminal. ...

  • Page 19: Connecting A Vcr

    Chapter  Installing the LCD TV Connecting a VCR HDMI IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO IN  METHOD A: Use a composite cable to connect the VCR’s composite video/audio jacks to the LCD TV’s VIDEO2 IN jacks. METHOD B: Use an audio cable to connect the VCR’s audio output jacks to the LCD TV’s audio inputs.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Video Camera Or Play Station

    Connecting a Video Camera or Play Station Right Side HDMI IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO1 IN VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO2 IN  METHOD A: Use a composite cable to connect the audio jacks to the LCD TV’s VIDEO2 IN jacks or VIDEO1 IN jacks. METHOD B: Use an audio cable to connect the video camera’s or play station’s audio output jacks to the LCD TV’s audio inputs.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Chapter  Installing the LCD TV Connecting a DVD Player HDMI IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO IN AV Cable  METHOD A: Use a composite cable to connect the DVD player’s composite video/audio jacks to the LCD TV’s VIDEO2 IN jacks. METHOD B: Use an audio cable to connect audio inputs.
  • Page 22  Connect all AC power sources, before turning on the power switch of the LCD TV or other connected equipment.  Press the button on the remote to turn on the LCD TV.  To watch a DVD, press the Input button on the remote to select VIDEO( METHOD A), or VIDEO ( METHOD B), or VIDEO/VIDEO (METHOD C).

  • Page 23: Connecting A Digital Tv Cable Box Or Digital Satellite Receiver

    Chapter  Installing the LCD TV Connecting a Digital TV Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver HDMI IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO IN COMPONENT/AUDIO Cable  Use a component cable to connect the satellite receiver’s/TV Cable Box’s component (YPbPr1) output jacks to the LCD TV’s component input jacks. Use an audio cable to connect the satellite receiver’s/TV Cable Box’s component audio jacks to the LCD TV’s audio input jacks.

  • Page 24: Connecting An Av Equipment With Hdmi Connector

    Connecting an AV Equipment with HDMI Connector HDMI IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN HDMI Cable  Use a HDMI cable to connect the AV equipment’s HDMI output jack to the LCD TV’s HDMI IN jacks.  Connect all AC power sources, before turning on the power switch of the LCD TV or other connected equipment.

  • Page 25: Connecting An Av Equipment With Dvi Connector

    Chapter  Installing the LCD TV Connecting an AV Equipment with DVI Connector HDMI IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO IN AUDIO Cable HDMI-to-DVI Cable  Use a HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the AV equipment’s DVI output jack to the LCD TV’s HDMI IN jacks.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC HDMI IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN  Use a D-SUB cable to connect the PC’s D-SUB output jack to the LCD TV’s VGA input jack. Use an audio cable to connect the PC’s audio output jacks to LCD TV’s. ...

  • Page 27: Connecting An Audio Receiver Or A Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound System

    Chapter  Using the LCD TV Connecting an Audio Receiver or a Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound System For better sound quality, you may want to play the LCD TV audio through your stereo system. HDMI IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO IN ...

  • Page 28: Chapter  Using The Features

    Chapter 3 USING THE FEATURES Using Picture-In-Picture The PIP/POP feature allows simultaneous viewing of video from two sources (TV, VCR, DVD etc). Only one source’s audio is played at a time; the user may select which source’s audio is heard. ...
  • Page 29 Chapter  Using the LCD TV  Press the PIP button again to view images side by side. Main ▪ Press ◄ ► to toggle the audio source between the main window and the sub window. ▪ Press the OK button to swap the pictures between the main and sub windows. ▪...

  • Page 30: Wide Screen Viewing

    Wide Screen Viewing Wide Screen function allows viewing of 4:3/16:9 images in wide screen mode, cycling through the following wide screen settings. Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to select the screen format you want.  NORMAL Displays at 4:3 aspect ratio. ...

  • Page 31: Operating The Menu

    Chapter  Using the LCD TV Operating the Menu  Press the button to turn the LCD TV on.  Press the MENU button on the remote control,the on-screen menu will appear on the screen. Use the ◄► buttons to select your main menu option. VIDEO MENU: Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings.
  • Page 32 SETUP MENU: Allows you to set up a variety of features: Language, Closed Caption, factory reset, V-Chip, Parental Control sleep timer. Language Timer Closed Caption V-Chip Parental Default Setup TV MENU: Allows you to edit and label channels. Searching Tuner Mode Channel Skip Channel Name HDTV MENU:...

  • Page 33: Automatically Scans/Stores All Tv Channels

    Chapter  Using the LCD TV Setting up the HDTV Function Automatically scans and stores all the TV channels  With the LCD TV connected to a television programming source, press the TV button on the remote control.  Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄►...
  • Page 34  The HDTV menu includes the following options: Allows to select the audio language: Audio Language English/Spanish/French. Allows selection of regional TV systems of USA: Eastern Time/Indiana/ Time Zone Central time/Mountain Time/Arizona/Pacific Time/Alaska/Hawaii Allows to selection of the digital sound format: PCM/OFF/Dolby Digital SPDIF Type Automatically sets up channel list on TV for all receivable channels.
  • Page 35 Chapter  Using the LCD TV Using the Program Guide The Program Guide feature brings all sorts of information provided by the cable TV company to your screen, such as program title, program duration, time remaining, rating information, closed caption, availability, etc. ...

  • Page 36: Customizing The Video Settings

    Customizing the VIDEO Settings  Press the button to turn the LCD TV on.  Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the VIDEO.  Use the ▲▼buttons to highlight an individual VIDEO option, use the ◄► buttons to change the setting, and press the MENU to exit the menu Picture Mode Contrast...

  • Page 37: Customizing The Audio Settings

    Chapter  Using the LCD TV Customizing the AUDIO Settings  Press the button to turn the LCD TV on.  Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the AUDIO. ...

  • Page 38: Customizing The Setup Settings

    Customizing the SETUP Settings  Press the button to turn the LCD TV on.  Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the SETUP.  Use the ▲▼buttons to highlight an individual SETUP option, use the ◄► buttons to change the setting, and press the MENU to exit the menu.
  • Page 39 Chapter  Using the LCD TV Closed Caption V-Chip Parental Default Allows to select from 4 closed caption modes: ▪ CC /CC /CC /CC: Display a printed version of the dialog and sound effects of the program being viewed. ▪ T/T: Display station information presented using either half or the whole screen.

  • Page 40: Using The V-Chip Settings

    Using the V-CHIP Settings The US has 2 rating system for viewing content: Movie blocking(MPAA) and TV Blocking. The TV Blocking conjuncts with the V-CHIP to help parents block inappropriate programs from their children. The Movie blocking(MPAA) is used for original movies rated by the Motion Picture Association of America(MPAA) as broadcasted on cable TV and not edited for television.
  • Page 41 Chapter  Using the LCD TV  TV GUIDELINE TV GUIDELINE AGE-BASED RATING DESCRIPTION All children TV-Y Directed to children age 7 and older TV-Y General Audience TV-G Parental Guidance suggested TV-PG Parents strongly cautioned TV- Mature Audience only TV-MA TV-Y TV-Y TV-G...

  • Page 42: Using The Parental Settings

    Using the Parental Settings The Parental blocking can be set up to the TV to block a Channel or a Video Source.  Use the ▼ button to select the Parental, and press the OK to display the Parental menu. Channel Lock Video Lock Change Password...

  • Page 43: Customizing The Tv Settings

    Chapter  Using the LCD TV Customizing the TV Settings  Press the button to turn the LCD TV on.  Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the TV. ...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    HDMI/AUDIO(L/R) AUDIO OUT(L/R) OPTICAL/COAXIAL HEADPHONE Power Source Power Consumption Dimension WEIGHT FLM-2632/FLM-263B FLM-3232/FLM-323B 26’’ TFT LCD 32’’ TFT LCD 1000:1 800:1 1366x768 1366x768 AC100~240V, 50/60HZ, 2.2A AC100~240V, 50/60HZ, 2.2A 180 W, standby < 5 W 180 W, standby < 5 W 26.7 w x 22.1 h x 7.9 d inch...
  • Page 45 MODEL LCD Panel Panel Size Brightness Contrast Ratio Max. Resolution Input Connector VIDEO/AUDIO(L/R) S-VIDEO/AUDIO(L/R) YPbPr/AUDIO(L/R) VGA/AUDIO(L/R) HDMI/AUDIO(L/R) AUDIO OUT(L/R) OPTICAL/COAXIAL HEADPHONE Power Source Power Consumption Dimension WEIGHT FLM-3732/FLM-373B 37’’ TFT LCD 1000:1 1366x768 AC100~240V, 50/60HZ, 3.0A 275 W, standby < 8 W 36.6 w x 28.2 h x 9.4 d inch 54 LB...

  • Page 46: Chapter 4 Programming Your Remote Control

    Chapter 4 Programming your Remote Control Introduction Your remote lets you control four devices with one easy-to-use, compact unit. After installing batteries, you can program the remote to control your Universal TV, VCR or DVD, Cable or Satellite Receivers, Amplifier or Tuner, and Auxiliary devices. To do so, follow the instructions in “Programming a Device”.

  • Page 47: Changing Volume Lock

    Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks twice; then release. Enter 9-9-0. The LED blinks twice. To view the code for the first digit, press 1. Count the LED blinks (for example, three blinks = 3), and write down the number in the appropriate code listing in step 8 under “Programming a Device”.

  • Page 48: Manufacturer's Codes

    MANUFACTURER’S CODES Set Codes for Audio Amplifiers Bose 30674 30078 30331 Marantz 30321 Nakamichi 30321 30264 Optimus 30395 Realistic 30395 Sansui 30321 Shure 30264 Sony 30689 Soundesign 30078 Victor 30331 Wards 30078 Yamaha 30354, 30133 Set Codes for Audio Amp/Tuners 30531 Aiwa 31405, 31243, 30121...
  • Page 49 Set Codes for Cable Converters 00003, 00008, 00014 Americast Bell & Howell 00014 Bell South Clearmaster ClearMax Coolmax Daeryung 01877, 00877, 00477, 00008 Digi 00637 Director 00476 Dumont 00637 Gehua General Instrument 00476, 00810, 00276, 00003, 00014 GoldStar 00144 Hamlin 00009, 00273 Hitachi 00014...
  • Page 50 Harman/Kardon 30157, 30173 Hitachi 30032 Integra 30101 30072 Kenwood 30826, 30626, 30028, 30037, 30036, 30190 Krell 30157 Linn 30157 Magnavox 30157 Marantz 30626, 30029, 30157 30029 Miro 30000 Mission Onkyo 30868, 30101 Optimus 31063, 30000, 30032, 30037, 30420, 30179, 31075, 30145 Panasonic Parasound 30420...
  • Page 51 Nesa 20717 Norcent 21003 Onkyo 20503, 20627, 21924, 20792 Oritron 20651, 21980 Panasonic Philips 20503, 20539, 20646, 21914 Pioneer 20525, 20571 Polaroid 21086, 21061 Polk Audio 20539 Portland 20770 Proscan 20522 Qwestar 20651 20522, 20571, 20717, 20822 20869 Rotel 20623...
  • Page 52 Set Codes for Satellite Receivers AlphaStar 00772 Chaparral 00216 Crossdigital 01109 DirecTV 00392, 00566, 00639, 01142, 00247, 00749, 01749, 00724, 00819, 01856, 01076, 01109, 00099, 01392, 01640, 01442, 01414, 01108 Dish Network System 01005, 00775, 01505 Dishpro 01005, 00775, 01505 Echostar 01005, 00775, 01505 Expressvu...
  • Page 53 Audiovox 10451, 10180, 10875, 10092, 10623 Baile 10661 Beijing 10812, 10661 Bell & Howell 10154 BenQ 11032 Bradford Broksonic 10236, 10463, 11911, 11938, 11905, 11935, 11929 Cailing 10748 Candle 10030 Carnivale 10030 Carver 10054 Celebrity 10000 Celera 10765 Changcheng 10051, 10661 Changhong 10156, 10765, 11156, 10767 Ching Tai...
  • Page 54 Imperial Crown 10661 Infinity 10054 Inteq 10017 10054 10000 Jean 10156, 10051, 10236, 10092 Jensen 10761 Jiahua 10051 Jinfeng 10051 Jinxing 10054, 10156, 10145 10053, 11923, 11253 Kangli 10661 10180 Kenwood 10030 10765, 10767 Kolin 10180, 10150, 10053 10180, 10030 Kunlun 10051, 10661 10060, 10030, 10178, 10856, 10700, 10025...
  • Page 55 11447, 10047, 11454, 10000, 10030, 10178, 11547, 11922,11917, 10092, 11907, 11948, 10090, 10679 Realistic 10154, 10180, 10030, 10178 Rowa 10748 Runco 10017, 10030 Sampo 10154, 10093, 10030, 10178, 10171, 10700, 10650, 11755, 10092 Samsung 10154, 10156, 10060, 10812, 10702, 10030, 10178, 11060, 10814, 10092, 11903, 10090, 10766 Sansui 10463, 11904, 11935, 11929, 11911...
  • Page 56 21972 Admiral Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20479 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 20479 Anam 20162, 20037, 20240, 20278 Anam National 20162 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20037, 20278 Beaumark Bell & Howell Broksonic Calix Canon 20035 Carver 20081 Changhong 20048, 20081 Citizen...
  • Page 57 Matsushita 20035, 20162 Media Center PC 21972 20035 Memorex 20035, 20162, 20037, 20048, 20039, 20047, 20240, 20104, 20209, 20479 20240, 20043 MGN Technology 20240 Microsoft 21972 Mind 21972 Minolta 20042 Mitsubishi 20067, 20043 Motorola 20035, 20048 20240 Multitech 20072 20035, 20037, 20048, 20104, 20067, 20038 Newave 20037 Nikko...
  • Page 58 Wipe the remote with a damp cloth to keep it looking like new. For service, support and warranty information, visit in Canada call 1-866-301-7922 and in Mexico call 01-800-400-2443. "Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA. 20209, 20072 21972 www.polaroid.com...

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