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2006 LCD Models - North America FLM-2632, FLM-2632M, FLM-2634B, FLM-3232, FLM-3232M, FLM-323B, FLM-3234B, FLM-3732, FLM-3732M, FLM-373B, FLM-3734B, FLX-374 SERVICE MANUAL Bezel covers vary by model 20070411
2006 LCD Models - North America FLM-2632, FLM-2632M, FLM-2634B, FLM-3232, FLM-3232M, FLM-323B, FLM-3234B, FLM-3732, FLM-3732M, FLM-373B, FLM-3734B, FLX-374 SERVICE MANUAL Bezel covers vary by model 20070411
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...at this television use lead-free solder that matches the symbol on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside an LCD or plasma TV are meant to describe the Pb-free 2nd level interconnect terminal finish, component material, and/or the solder paste/solder used...; Remove replacement components from their edges. Do not lay components on the component. When repairing components soldered with lead-free solder: 3 www.polaroid.com Important Service and Safety Information Service work should be included in board assembly: e1 - Never modify any circuit! SnAgCu (shall not be...
...at this television use lead-free solder that matches the symbol on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside an LCD or plasma TV are meant to describe the Pb-free 2nd level interconnect terminal finish, component material, and/or the solder paste/solder used...; Remove replacement components from their edges. Do not lay components on the component. When repairing components soldered with lead-free solder: 3 www.polaroid.com Important Service and Safety Information Service work should be included in board assembly: e1 - Never modify any circuit! SnAgCu (shall not be...
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Leaving the bit in contact with parts for their specific safety characteristics within LCD or plasma televisions are chosen for an extended period may damage the components. (3) Because lead-free solder contains a higher concentration of tin, the ...periods. Unauthorized substitute parts may be dangerous! When the tip of the soldering bit may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 4 www.polaroid.com Replacing individual parts with steel wool or fine sandpaper. (0) NOTICE ABOUT REPLACEMENT PARTS Many electrical and mechanical parts within the overall system. If a ...
Leaving the bit in contact with parts for their specific safety characteristics within LCD or plasma televisions are chosen for an extended period may damage the components. (3) Because lead-free solder contains a higher concentration of tin, the ...periods. Unauthorized substitute parts may be dangerous! When the tip of the soldering bit may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 4 www.polaroid.com Replacing individual parts with steel wool or fine sandpaper. (0) NOTICE ABOUT REPLACEMENT PARTS Many electrical and mechanical parts within the overall system. If a ...
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... Specifications are located in User Manual. Go to polaroid.com to the User 19 5. Disassembly Procedure...20 Rear Cover Removal ...21 Rear Cabinet Cover LCD Panel and Front Bezel 23 A/V Board Removal and... Replacement 29 IR Board Removal and Replacement 30 Front/Side Control Buttons Removal and Replacement 31 6. Schematics ...43 10. Operation ...6 2. FLM-Series 26, 32, 37 42 9. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting / Flow Charts ...14 3. Exploded View Diagram ...39 8. Polaroid Display Cell Defect Specification 18 4. FLM-Series 26...
... Specifications are located in User Manual. Go to polaroid.com to the User 19 5. Disassembly Procedure...20 Rear Cover Removal ...21 Rear Cabinet Cover LCD Panel and Front Bezel 23 A/V Board Removal and... Replacement 29 IR Board Removal and Replacement 30 Front/Side Control Buttons Removal and Replacement 31 6. Schematics ...43 10. Operation ...6 2. FLM-Series 26, 32, 37 42 9. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting / Flow Charts ...14 3. Exploded View Diagram ...39 8. Polaroid Display Cell Defect Specification 18 4. FLM-Series 26...
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These defective cells can be controlled. Polaroid Display Cell Defect Specification In some cases, a panel may have defective cells that cannot be categorized into two types; (1) Non-lighting or dark cell defect: ...defect in which the cell is always off (2) Non-extinguishing or bright cell defect: defect in which the cell is always on The Polaroid Display Cell Defect Specifications below define the allowed limits for display cell defects and are used as the criteria in determining whether an...
These defective cells can be controlled. Polaroid Display Cell Defect Specification In some cases, a panel may have defective cells that cannot be categorized into two types; (1) Non-lighting or dark cell defect: ...defect in which the cell is always off (2) Non-extinguishing or bright cell defect: defect in which the cell is always on The Polaroid Display Cell Defect Specifications below define the allowed limits for display cell defects and are used as the criteria in determining whether an...
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... sensitive to use a grounded or dissipative work mat. • Use a stable and strong work surface. When servicing an LCD or plasma TV, always observe the following safety guidelines: • Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use them. 5. Never insert any part the...and the power cord is large enough to discharge before touching any components. 20 www.polaroid.com ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) Components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside an LCD or plasma TV are attached with a cable, unplug the cable before removing the screws to avoid damaging...
... sensitive to use a grounded or dissipative work mat. • Use a stable and strong work surface. When servicing an LCD or plasma TV, always observe the following safety guidelines: • Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use them. 5. Never insert any part the...and the power cord is large enough to discharge before touching any components. 20 www.polaroid.com ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) Components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside an LCD or plasma TV are attached with a cable, unplug the cable before removing the screws to avoid damaging...
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... off. 21 www.polaroid.com Allow time for power within all system boards to protect the front bezel and LCD screen from being scratched. Use protective cloth between work bench and TV front. Never insert any part the TV, make sure the power is OFF, and the power cord is a 26" model. 32" ... in the sequence indicated below (1 thru 6). (3) Remove stand. *NOTE: Pictured is removed from being scratched. Be careful to protect the front bezel and LCD screen from the wall outlet. Be careful to discharge before you begin disassembly. Use protective cloth between work bench and...
... off. 21 www.polaroid.com Allow time for power within all system boards to protect the front bezel and LCD screen from being scratched. Use protective cloth between work bench and TV front. Never insert any part the TV, make sure the power is OFF, and the power cord is a 26" model. 32" ... in the sequence indicated below (1 thru 6). (3) Remove stand. *NOTE: Pictured is removed from being scratched. Be careful to protect the front bezel and LCD screen from the wall outlet. Be careful to discharge before you begin disassembly. Use protective cloth between work bench and...
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Disconnect LVDS cable connector from LCD panel (PIC2). (9) Disconnect the LCD Panel power cord from back hinges and tilt to the User, on page 19. Release control box from bottom side of control box (PIC3). Note: ... LVDS connector. There are connected so be careful. This procedure ensures that are cables underneath that the chassis will not cause electric shock. 22 www.polaroid.com (7) Lift up the control box from the A/V connector side (PIC1).
Disconnect LVDS cable connector from LCD panel (PIC2). (9) Disconnect the LCD Panel power cord from back hinges and tilt to the User, on page 19. Release control box from bottom side of control box (PIC3). Note: ... LVDS connector. There are connected so be careful. This procedure ensures that are cables underneath that the chassis will not cause electric shock. 22 www.polaroid.com (7) Lift up the control box from the A/V connector side (PIC1).
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... not apply to discharge before removing so the bezel is removed from the wall outlet. Note: OEM LCD panels were used in the TV case. Rear Cabinet Cover LCD Panel and Front Bezel Note: Before disassembly of any objects into the vent holes in production. Only ...the rear cabinet cover will come off. *NOTE: Pictured is a 26" model. 32" and 37" models will have some different rear cabinet cover screw quantities and locations. 23 www.polaroid...
... not apply to discharge before removing so the bezel is removed from the wall outlet. Note: OEM LCD panels were used in the TV case. Rear Cabinet Cover LCD Panel and Front Bezel Note: Before disassembly of any objects into the vent holes in production. Only ...the rear cabinet cover will come off. *NOTE: Pictured is a 26" model. 32" and 37" models will have some different rear cabinet cover screw quantities and locations. 23 www.polaroid...
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Remove the EMI Aluminum Foil Shielding Tape which secures the Keyboard wiring to the panel. 25 www.polaroid.com (8) Remove the EMI Aluminum Foil Sheilding Tape from the LCD Panel (PIC1, 2) (9) EMI Aluminum Foil Sheilding Tape must be replaced during assembly.
Remove the EMI Aluminum Foil Shielding Tape which secures the Keyboard wiring to the panel. 25 www.polaroid.com (8) Remove the EMI Aluminum Foil Sheilding Tape from the LCD Panel (PIC1, 2) (9) EMI Aluminum Foil Sheilding Tape must be replaced during assembly.
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(13) Remove the foam spacer from LCD Panel and remove the A/V wire under the frame (PIC1). (14) Save foam spacer and place in position during assembly. (15) Remove the A/V subassembly from the bezel (PIC2). (16) Remove screws (PIC1) in the sequence: 1-2 (17) Disconnect the LCD Panel cable from the D-SUB board (PIC1) 27 www.polaroid.com
(13) Remove the foam spacer from LCD Panel and remove the A/V wire under the frame (PIC1). (14) Save foam spacer and place in position during assembly. (15) Remove the A/V subassembly from the bezel (PIC2). (16) Remove screws (PIC1) in the sequence: 1-2 (17) Disconnect the LCD Panel cable from the D-SUB board (PIC1) 27 www.polaroid.com
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This procedure ensures that secure the LCD panel to the User, on page 19. Note: Before returning this product to the end user, you must follow the steps outlined in the section, Before Returning This Product to the bezel (PIC1, PIC2) (19) TWO MEN REQUIRED!! (18) Remove screws that the chassis will not cause electric shock. 28 www.polaroid.com Lift LCD Panel from the bezel (20) Replace LCD panel. (21) The front bezel can now be replaced if needed.
This procedure ensures that secure the LCD panel to the User, on page 19. Note: Before returning this product to the end user, you must follow the steps outlined in the section, Before Returning This Product to the bezel (PIC1, PIC2) (19) TWO MEN REQUIRED!! (18) Remove screws that the chassis will not cause electric shock. 28 www.polaroid.com Lift LCD Panel from the bezel (20) Replace LCD panel. (21) The front bezel can now be replaced if needed.
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...-GF321XA-04H LVDS cable (CMO L03) 631-030-GF321XAH LVDS Cable (CMO L01 , L03) 631-N28-GF321XAH Power Inverter Cable (CMO L01, L03) *Note - Polaroid FLM-2634B Part List Part Number Description 600-181-3200-LIH AC Power Cord 621-181-60002H Audio Cable 621-181-2000H Composite Video Cable 621...154-500-GF321H Front/Side Control Button Cover Black 899-E00-GF271XAH IR Board 899-A00-GF271XAH Front/Side A/V Input Bd. 705-526-051C-1H 26" LCD Panel (CMO L01) 151-103-FL97WH Front Bezel Black/Black (CMO L01) 151-002-FL97GH Rear Cabinet Black 154-004-GF32WH Rear Cabinet Control ...
...-GF321XA-04H LVDS cable (CMO L03) 631-030-GF321XAH LVDS Cable (CMO L01 , L03) 631-N28-GF321XAH Power Inverter Cable (CMO L01, L03) *Note - Polaroid FLM-2634B Part List Part Number Description 600-181-3200-LIH AC Power Cord 621-181-60002H Audio Cable 621-181-2000H Composite Video Cable 621...154-500-GF321H Front/Side Control Button Cover Black 899-E00-GF271XAH IR Board 899-A00-GF271XAH Front/Side A/V Input Bd. 705-526-051C-1H 26" LCD Panel (CMO L01) 151-103-FL97WH Front Bezel Black/Black (CMO L01) 151-002-FL97GH Rear Cabinet Black 154-004-GF32WH Rear Cabinet Control ...
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Polaroid FLM-3734B, FLX-374 Part List Part Number Description 600-181-3200-LIH AC Power Cord 621-181-60002H Audio Cable 621-181-2000H Composite Video .... 154-500-GF321H Front/Side Control Button Cover Black 899-E00-GF271XAH IR Board 899-A00-GF271XAH Front/Side A/V Input Bd. 705-537-401AX1H 37" LCD Panel (AUO V1) 151-103-FC57WH Front Bezel Black/Black (AUO V1)(F1) 151-113-FC57WH Front Bezel Black/Black (AUO V1)(F2) 151-002... Black 151-701-GF371XAH Stand Assembly Black 824-015-GF321L-KH Speaker (right or Left) 631-030-GF371XAH LVDS Cable (AUO V1 V2) 38 www.polaroid.com
Polaroid FLM-3734B, FLX-374 Part List Part Number Description 600-181-3200-LIH AC Power Cord 621-181-60002H Audio Cable 621-181-2000H Composite Video .... 154-500-GF321H Front/Side Control Button Cover Black 899-E00-GF271XAH IR Board 899-A00-GF271XAH Front/Side A/V Input Bd. 705-537-401AX1H 37" LCD Panel (AUO V1) 151-103-FC57WH Front Bezel Black/Black (AUO V1)(F1) 151-113-FC57WH Front Bezel Black/Black (AUO V1)(F2) 151-002... Black 151-701-GF371XAH Stand Assembly Black 824-015-GF321L-KH Speaker (right or Left) 631-030-GF371XAH LVDS Cable (AUO V1 V2) 38 www.polaroid.com
User Guide
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...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 ... 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 Chapter 3 ...
...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 ... 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 Chapter 3 ...
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...9642; 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 the moving picture. PIP Function ▪ Provides...of combined video and audio in -picture mode or picture-on-picture (side by side) mode. Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Key Features Various Audio/Video terminals for DVD(480p) and digital set-top-box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. 3D Digital Noise ...
...9642; 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 the moving picture. PIP Function ▪ Provides...of combined video and audio in -picture mode or picture-on-picture (side by side) mode. Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Key Features Various Audio/Video terminals for DVD(480p) and digital set-top-box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. 3D Digital Noise ...
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... you need to set up and operate the LCD TV in the package. Package Contents Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Make sure all of the following contents are included. LCD TV Bottom Stand / Screw Driver and ...6 Screws ENGLISH Remote Control/ AA Batteries x 2 VIDEO Cable Component Cable Power Cord AUDIO Cable Warranty Card User's Manual Quick Start Guide These items are all of the above contents are missing any items, please contact the Polaroid...
... you need to set up and operate the LCD TV in the package. Package Contents Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Make sure all of the following contents are included. LCD TV Bottom Stand / Screw Driver and ...6 Screws ENGLISH Remote Control/ AA Batteries x 2 VIDEO Cable Component Cable Power Cord AUDIO Cable Warranty Card User's Manual Quick Start Guide These items are all of the above contents are missing any items, please contact the Polaroid...
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... the wall mounting kit (not included). IMPORTANT: Attach the Stand to the TV with the bottom foam packaging material still attached, and place onto a stable surface. a) Lift foam packaging material from the LCD unit, but DO NOT remove the bottom foam packaging material. Unit Table Packaging...Stand Screws (6) Stand Unit Table Packaging Material Read all six screws. Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Setting Up Your LCD TV Attach the Stand If you prefer to mount your new Polaroid TV on the back of the TV to attach the stand. d) Locate the place on a wall instead of the box.
... the wall mounting kit (not included). IMPORTANT: Attach the Stand to the TV with the bottom foam packaging material still attached, and place onto a stable surface. a) Lift foam packaging material from the LCD unit, but DO NOT remove the bottom foam packaging material. Unit Table Packaging...Stand Screws (6) Stand Unit Table Packaging Material Read all six screws. Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Setting Up Your LCD TV Attach the Stand If you prefer to mount your new Polaroid TV on the back of the TV to attach the stand. d) Locate the place on a wall instead of the box.
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terminal (refer to page14-26). Step2 Insert two AA size batteries. Do not use caustic cleaners (porcelain, ...to page17). Make sure to wall outlet. Insert the 2 batteries supplied in the battery compartment. ENGLISH Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the VHF/UHF signal to open the battery compartment of the batteries with ...and ( - ) ends indicated in remote control. Connect the AC power cord at the back of the TV and connect the power cord to match the (+) and ( - ) ends of the remote control. Step1 Slide the ...
terminal (refer to page14-26). Step2 Insert two AA size batteries. Do not use caustic cleaners (porcelain, ...to page17). Make sure to wall outlet. Insert the 2 batteries supplied in the battery compartment. ENGLISH Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the VHF/UHF signal to open the battery compartment of the batteries with ...and ( - ) ends indicated in remote control. Connect the AC power cord at the back of the TV and connect the power cord to match the (+) and ( - ) ends of the remote control. Step1 Slide the ...