Polaroid FLM-373B User Manual
Polaroid FLM-373B User Manual

Polaroid FLM-373B User Manual

37” lcd television with ntsc/atsc tuner
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37" LCD Television with NTSC/ATSC Tuner
FLM-373B
20060215

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  • Page 1 37” LCD Television with NTSC/ATSC Tuner FLM-373B 20060215...
  • Page 2: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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.
  • 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

    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...
  • Page 7: Chapter  Introducing The Lcd Tv

    ▪ 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.
  • Page 8: Package Contents

     Power Cord  User’s Manual 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.
  • 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.  Insert the 2 batteries supplied in remote control.
  • 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...
  • Page 12 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 definition television. AC IN Connects to the AC power cord. Chapter  Introducing the LCD TV AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OPTICAL HDTV CABLE...
  • 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

    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.
  • Page 16 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 300/75-ohm adapter...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Connecting A Vcr

    VIDEO2 IN jacks. METHOD B: Use an audio cable to connect the VCR’s audio output jacks to the LCD TV’s audio inputs. Use a S-Video cable to connect the VCR’s s-video output jack to the LCD TV’s S-VIDEO IN input jack.
  • Page 20: Connecting A Video Camera Or Play Station

    LCD TV’s audio inputs. Use a S-Video cable to connect station’s s-video output jack to the LCD TV’s S-VIDEO IN input jack.  Connect all AC power sources, before turning on the power switch of the LCD TV or other connected equipment. ...
  • Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Player

    LCD TV’s S-VIDEO IN input jack. METHOD C: Use a component cable to connect the DVD player’s component output jacks to the LCD TV’s YPbPr1 IN or YPbPr2 IN input jacks. Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s component audio jacks to the LCD TV’s audio input jacks.
  • 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

    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.  Connect all AC power sources, before turning on the power switch of the LCD TV or other connected equipment. ...
  • Page 24: Connecting An Av Equipment With Hdmi Connector

    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

    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. Use an audio cable to connect the AUDIO jacks.  Connect all AC power sources, before turning on the power switch of the LCD TV or other connected equipment.
  • Page 26: Connecting A Pc

    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.  Connect all AC power sources, before turning on the power switch of the LCD TV or other connected equipment.
  • 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 Stretches the image vertically and horizontally to fill the screen at 1:1.85 aspect ratio.  ZOOM Stretches the image vertically and horizontally to fill the screen at 1:2.35 aspect ratio. Chapter  Using the LCD TV...
  • Page 31: Operating The Menu

    YPbPr/HDMI, the VIDEO MENU appears as: Vivid Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Saturation Sharpness Color Temperature Nature Select Exit ▪ If the signal source is TV, the AUDIO MENU appears as: Bass Treble Balance Sound Effect MTS System Select Exit Select Exit...
  • Page 32 ◄► buttons to change the value of the item.  Press the button to exit the menu. MENU English Select Exit Cable-STD Select Exit ► English Eastern Time Scan Press<Enter> Press<Enter> Press<Enter> Press<Enter> Select Exit Chapter  Using the LCD TV button. While in...
  • Page 33: Setting Up The Hdtv Function

    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 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. Auto Scan Allows to set up TV channel manually. Manual Scan Allows addition/removal of digital channels.
  • Page 35  With the LCD TV connected to a television programming source, press the TV button on the remote control.  Press the GUIDE button on the remote control, the Program Guide will appear on the screen: - ◄...
  • 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...
  • Page 37: Customizing The Audio Settings

    Allows selection of an audio-enhancement technique from among the following options: Surround/Live/Dance/Techno/Classic/Soft/Rock/POP/ Off. Allows you to listen to high-fidelity stereo sound while watching TV. ▪ Stereo: Use separate audio tracks for left and right speakers, if available. ▪ SAP: You can enjoy a second audio program from the speakers while watching a scene in the original program.
  • Page 38: Customizing The Setup Settings

    The SETUP menu includes the following options: Selects to display all on-screen menus in your language of choice: Language English/Trandition Chinese/Simplified Chinese/French/Spanish. Allows to set up clock and to program the TV to turn on and off and tune Timer to a specific channel. ▪ Time: Selects to set the current time by hour, minute, second.
  • Page 39 ▪ T/T: Extended Data Services. For example: Network name, program name, program length, etc. Allows to setup the TV and MPAA Rating Lock options(refer to “Using the V-CHIP Setting”). Allows to setup the Parental Lock options. Restores factory settings.
  • 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 Block all movies that are broadcast without a MPAA rating. ▪ NO: Allows all movies that are broadcast without a MPAA rating Block all movies that are broadcast without a TV rating. ▪ NO: Allows all movies that are broadcast without a TV rating.
  • 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.
  • Page 43: Customizing The Tv Settings

    Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu, and use the ◄► buttons to select the TV.  Use the ▲▼buttons to highlight an individual TV option, use the ◄► buttons changes the setting, and press the MENU exits the menu. Searching...
  • Page 44: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 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-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 <...
  • Page 45 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

    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”. For best results, please read and follow all the remaining instructions.
  • Page 47: Changing Volume Lock

    Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks twice; then release. Enter 9-9-3 and then press the mode key for the device you want to control volume (for example, TV). The LED blinks twice. Now when you press VOL+, VOL-, or Mute, the selected device (for example, TV) will control the volume regardless of the current mode.
  • 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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