Polaroid FLM-3225 manual

32” LCD T elevision FLM-3225 20051020[...]

T able of Contents Important Information ..........................................................................................................................................................1 Important Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................[...]

T able of Contents (continued) Setting OSD Timeout .............................................................................................................................................28 PIP Operations ............................................................................................................................................[...]

Importan tI nformation W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magn[...]

Importan tS afety Precautions Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety . But IMPROPER USE CAN RESUL T IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order to prevent p[...]

Importan tS afety Precautions (continued) 12. Stand Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the apparatus. Do not place the product on an unstable trolley , stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting inserious personal injurie[...]

23.Panel protection ---The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or impacted upon by other objects. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the LCD panel breaks. 24.Pixel defect ---The LCD panel is a very high technology product, giving you finely detailed pictures. [...]

Preparations Precaution on battery use Improper use of batteries can result in a leakage of chemicals and/or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below . Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications. Different types of batteries have dif ferent characteristics. Do not mix batteries of different types.[...]

Preparation (continued) CABLE TV (CA TV) CONNECTION A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75- ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75- ohm cable to the ANT . T erminal. Some cable TV companies of fer “premium pay channels”. Since the signals of these premium pay channels are scrambled, a [...]

Identification of Controls Main Unit Note: Functions of , , and are also provided to the remote control. This operation manual provides a description based on operating functions with the remote control. VOL+/- CH+/- POWER INPUT 1. 2. POWER 3. Remote Sensor 4. INPUT 5. CH+/- 6. Power Indicator VOL+/- VOL+ VOL- Press the or button to directly increa[...]

Identification of Controls (continued) Main Unit 1. HDMI input jack 2. VGA input /AUDIO in 3. COMPONENT input 4. Antenna input 5. S-Video input 6. A V inputs 7. A V outputs 8. Speaker jack Connect to the VGA/audio output jacks on your equipment (Y , Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr , Audio L, R) Connect to the audio and component output jacks of a DVD player or Set-T [...]

Identification of Controls (continued) 9 Remote Control 10 MENU . T o access the Menu main page or exit menu operation 3 0~9 number buttons . Direct channel select 9 MUTE . Sound mute 8 CH+/- . d Use to switch channels 7. VOL+ /- Used to adjust volume 6 LAST . T o quickly jump between current channel and last selected channel 5 INPUT . T o access s[...]

Remote Control Identification of Controls (continued) 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 13 ASPECT . T o select screen aspect ratio 14 DISPLA Y . T o display channel status or signal information 15 STEREO . T o select stereo mode 16 PIP . T o activate PIP function 17 SIZE . T o adjust PIP frame size change the position of the PIP frame and 18 CAPTION[...]

Connections Connect a VCR Connect the / cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and VCR. Audio Video Note: For better video, you can use the terminal if your source supports it. The unit chooses the S-Video signal prior to the V ideo signal. The input terminal on the and the input terminal share the same input terminals. S-video Vide[...]

Connections (continued) Connect a Camcorder Note: Connect the / cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and camcorder . Audio Video How to connect: 1. T urn on your LCD TV , press button on the remote control. 2. Press to select . 3. T urn on your camcorder and set it to output mode. (For details, refer to your camcorder owner's[...]

Connect a DVD player Connections (continued) Connect the Video cable between the Y , Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr input jacks on the unit and DVD player . Connect the Audio cable between the AUDIO input jack on the unit and DVD player . Y , Pb, Pr ( or Y , Cb, Cr) output jacks on the s AUDIO output jacks on the 1. T urn on your LCD TV , press button on the remote [...]

Connect a product to HDMI T o W atch your Product Connections (continued) How to connect: Connect the HDMI cable between the HDMI input jacks on the unit and HDMI output jacks on the product. 1. T urn on your LCD TV , press button on the remote control. INPUT 2. Press button repeatedly to select . INPUT HDMI 3. T urn on your Product. 14 SOURCE TV A[...]

Connect a PC Connections (continued) How to connect: 1. T urn on your LCD TV , press button on the remote control. 3. T urn on your PC and check for PC system requirements. 4. Adjust the screen resolution and settings on your computer to the preferred settings. INPUT 2. Press button repeatedly to select . INPUT VGA T o W atch the PC screen Connect [...]

Connect a VCR for Recording Connections (continued) Connect the / cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and VCR. Audio Video How to connect: 1. T urn on your LCD TV , select a program you wish to record. 2. T urn on your VCR, insert a videotape for recording. 3. Press the Record button to begin recording. T o record program The A V[...]

T urning the Unit On and Off T urning the Unit On and Off T urning On T urning Off With the power on, Press the button on the remote control to turn off. Power Note: Y ou can also use the button on the Control panel on the main unit. Power Viewing the Menus and Displays Viewing the Menus Y our LCD TV has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appea[...]

Memorizing the Channels Selecting the Signal Source Y our LCD TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both air and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use CH+/- to scan through the channels. Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Before your LCD TV can memorize the available channels, you must specif[...]

Memorizing the Channels (continued) Adding and Erasing Channels Press to select item. ADD/ERASE 6 repeatedly 5 Press to display the menu main page. MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select menu. SOURCE 56 3 Press to access the submenu. OK 4 Press to toggle between or . ADD ERASE 6 When the item is set to erase, the selected channel will be erased. When th[...]

Basic Operations Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons (CH+ or CH-) Press the or to change channels. When you press the CH+ CH- CH+ CH- or , the unit changes channels in sequence. Y ou will see all the channels that the unit has memorized. Y ou will not see channels that were erased. Direct Accessing Channels Press the to go directly to a cha[...]

Basic Operations (continued) Select Input Source Signal Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 1 2 Press to select. 4 TV AV 1 A V2/SV YPBPR1 --------Select TV signal. ------- -------S ------Select signal from YPbPr1 terminal Select signal from A V IN(1) terminals. elect signal from A V IN (2)or S-video terminals. . -------Select signal from YP[...]

Setting Picture 22 There are three preset picture modes ( and ) and one user-set picture mode ( ). Each preset mode has its own picture settings. : Select for a bright picture. : Select for a finely detailed picture. : Select for a normal picture. Adjusted settings are stored in PERSONAL mode. BRIGHT , SOFT NA TURE PERSONAL BRIGHT SOFT NA TURE Y ou[...]

Setting Picture (continued) Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Press repeatedly to select item. SIZE MODE 6 2 Press to access the submenu. OK 3 Press to select a desired aspect ratio. 4 Adjusting Screen Aspect Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Press repeatedly to select item. NOISE REDUCE 6 3 Reducing Picture Noise 4 Press to sel[...]

Setting T imer NOTE: The time interval between CLOCK and TIME OFF should be above 1 minute. When the last 1 minute comes, there exit two situations. The one is: the unit will show you after how many seconds the set will be turned off. During this period if you do not want the unit to be turned off, press any button to exit before the unit turn of f[...]

Setting Ti mer (continued) Note: Y ou may quickly set the sleep time by using the button on the remote control. SLEEP Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Press repeatedly to select menu. FUNCTION 56 2 Press to access the submenu. OK 3 Press repeatedly to select . 5 Press repeatedly to highlight item. SLEEP TIMER 6 4 Setting Sleep Timer 25 M[...]

Setting Sound 26 Customizing the Sound Press repeatedly to select the option items you want to adjust. 6 4 Press to adjust the value . 5 Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Press repeatedly to select menu. SOUND 56 2 Press to access the submenu. OK 3 SOUND SOUND SOURCE SOUND MODE BASS TREBLE BALANCE MOVE SELECT MENU EXIT MTS MAIN NORMAL STE[...]

Setting Sound(continued) 27 Selecting Stereo Mode Press repeatedly to select item. MTS 6 4 Press to select a desired stereo mode. 5 Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Press repeatedly to select menu. SOUND 56 2 Press to access the submenu. OK 3 NOTE: Y ou may directly use the button to quickly select stereo mode. With every press of this b[...]

Adjusting On-Screen Display Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Press repeatedly to select menu. OSD 56 2 Press to access the submenu. OK 3 Adjusting OSD Position Press repeatedly to select or item. H-POSITION V -POSITION 6 4 5 Press to adjust the OSD position. Adjusting OSD Transparency Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Press rep[...]

PIP Operations NOTE: PIP SIZE Y ou may quickly open or close PIP frame by directly using the button. Y ou may also change the position of the PIP frame and adjust the size by using button. 29 Viewing and Changing the Position of the PIP Frame Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Press repeatedly to select menu. SOURCE 56 2 Press to access th[...]

V iewing Closed Captions The unit decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most prere[...]

Adjustment in VGA Mode 31 Adjusting the Picture Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Press repeatedly to select the item you wish to change. 56 2 Press to access the submenu. OK 3 Press to adjust the value of the item. 4 The [PICTURE] menu will be highlighted automatically . Press repeatedly to exit. MENU 5 Press to display the menu main pag[...]

Press to display the menu main page. MENU 1 Press repeatedly to select menu. SCREEN 56 2 Press to access the submenu. OK 3 Changing the Position of Image Press repeatedly to select or item. H-POSITION V -POSITION 6 4 5 Press to adjust the value of the item until the screen is well-aligned. 32 Adjusting the CLOCK and PHASE Press to display the menu [...]

Adjusting Parenta lC ontro lS ettings This function allows TV programs to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on FCC data. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful. Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program: the MP AA rating and the TV Parental Gui[...]

Adjusting Parenta lC ontro lS ettings (continued) 34 [2] MOVIE RA TING (MP AA) Rating age based G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. P ARENT AL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. P ARENT AL STRONGL Y CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. RESTRICTED. Under 17 requi[...]

Adjusting Parenta lC ontro lS ettings (continued) 35 Changing the Password After accessing the menu, press repeatedly to select item. P ARENT AL CONTROL CHANGE P ASSWORD 6 1 Press to access and then the unit requires you to input your new password. Directly use 0~9 number buttons to input and then confirm again. OK 2 Press repeatedly to exit. MENU [...]

Adjusting Parenta lC ontro lS ettings (continued) ENGLISH RA TING CHART Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Programming generally consider[...]

T roubleshooting If your problem is not solved, restart your TV by turning it of f and then on again once. Never attempt to repair a defective TV yourself. Note: Symptoms Check item = This may be caused by obstruction to the aerial due to high rise buildings or hills. Using a highly directional aerial may improve the picture. “Ghost” or double [...]

38 Specification Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. T ype: LCD TV Display Size diagonal: 32” Power Supply: AC100-240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption: 140W Dimensions(inch): 39.5 (W) X 24.9 (H) X 10.1 (D) Unit Weight(lbs): 50.6 lb TV system: NTSC-M Receiving channel: VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CA TV 2-69, (A-6)-(A-1), A-W , (W+1)-([...]

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