Owner’s Manual Manuel du Propriétaire Manual del Propietario 26MF301B LCD TV English Necesita ayuda inmediata? Français 1-866-341-3738 Quick Use Guide Inside! Guide d’usage Rapide Incluse! Guía de Uso Rápido Incluida! MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER 1-866-341-3738 Español 1-866-341-3738
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English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design. • Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.
FCC WARNING This apparatus may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this apparatus may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this apparatus if an unauthorized change or modification is made. RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE This apparatus has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
English 5 Child Safety SYL Eme_Child Safety_1EMN24522_v1 1 2008/12/17 18:05:53
INTRODUCTION Features • DTV /TV / CATV • Information Display (ATSC only) • Autoprogram • Child Lock • Closed Caption Decoder • MTS / SAP Tuner • Auto Standby • Sleep Timer • Choices for On-screen Language • • Stereo Sound Function PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning • Various Adjustment for Picture and Sound • fun-Link via HDMI Link (HDMI Cable not Included) Contents Important Safety Instructions Trademark Information Child Safety INTRODUCTION Features Supplied Accessories Symbols
English Attaching the Base Owner’s Manual You must attach the base to the unit to have it as a table top unit. Be sure the front and rear of the base match the proper direction. At least 2 people are required for these steps. Quick Start Guide Registration card If you have any questions, please visit our website at www.magnavox.
Remote Control Function 1 2 3 1 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 14 7 15 (power) ➠ p.11 2 SAP 3 SOURCE 4 FREEZE ➠ ➠ ➠ p.13 p.12 p.12 5 6 7 8 9 ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠ p.11 p.11 p.14 p.13 p.12 Press to turn the unit on and go into standby mode. To completely turn off the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord. Press to freeze screen image. OK ▲/▼/◄/►(cursor) BACK VOL +/− PREV CH Press to return to previously viewed channel. 10 SLEEP 11 FORMAT ➠ p.12 ➠ p.13 Press to select aspect ratio available for the TV screen.
English 1 ➠ p.11 2 CHANNEL + / − ➠ p.12 3 MENU 4 VOLUME + / − ➠ ➠ p.15 p.13 Press to select channels or move up (+) / down (−) through the main menu items. Press to adjust the volume up /down or move right (+) / left (−) through the main menu items. 5 Standby indicator Lights up red when the unit goes to standby mode. 6 Power on indicator Lights up green when power is on. 7 Infrared sensor window MENU − CHANNEL + 4 3 2 POWER * Receives infrared rays transmitted from the remote control.
PREPARATION Connection to Cable Receiver or Satellite Box No supplied cables are used with these connections: • Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. Before you connect: Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. Use an HDMI or Component Video cables to connect the HDMI or the Component Video Input jacks of the unit to the HDMI or the Component Video output jacks of the cable receiver / satellite box.
English 4 Use ◄/► to select the desired location setting, then press OK. [Home] is ENERGY STAR® qualified setting. Initial Setup Initial Setup Select “Retail” or “Home” for your location. Retail PREPARATION This section will guide you through the unit’s initial setting which includes selecting a language for your on-screen menu and autoprogram, which automatically scans and memorizes viewable channels. Home Before you begin: Make sure the unit is connected to antenna or cable.
WATCHING TV Sleep Timer can set the unit to go into standby mode after an incremental period of time. Press SLEEP repeatedly to change the amount of time (increases the time by 30 minutes up to 120 minutes). Press SLEEP once to call up the display for checking the remaining time. • To cancel sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until [Sleep Off] is displayed. Sleep 120min.
English INTRODUCTION TV Screen Display Mode 5 types of display modes can be selected when the broadcasting station is sending 16:9 or 4:3 video signal. And 3 types of display modes can be selected for PC input signal. Press FORMAT repeatedly to switch the TV aspect ratio. For 16:9 video signal shortened horizontally. Sidebars appear on both edges of the screen. Movie expand displays a 16:9 picture that is vertically stretched to fill the screen.
TV Screen Information Reducing the Brightness You can display the currently selected channel or other information such as the audio mode on the TV screen. In the digital mode, the detailed broadcasting information for the current off the air channel such as program title and program guides are displayed. Backlight brightness can be reduced which may save on power consumption more than you just set [On] in [Energy Saving Mode].➠ p. 22 1 Press INFO. Note ATSC 1 2 3 A Day of Memories 4 11.
English INTRODUCTION USING FUNCTIONS This section describes the overview of the main menu displayed when you press MENU. The main menu consists of the function setting items below. Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Use ▲/▼ to select a desired menu and an item, then press OK to determine the setting. Sound Page 16 Adjusting the picture mode, or customize the picture quality as your preference. Setup Features Sound Page 16 Adjusting the sound mode, equalizer and some other sound functions.
Picture Before you begin: You must set [Home] in [Location]. ➠ p.23 Otherwise, the settings you adjusted will not be memorized after the unit goes into standby mode. 1 Picture Smart Sound Sound Equalizer Standard Setup Virtual Surround Sound On Features Auto Volume Leveling Off Language TV Speakers Ext. Amp Primary MTS Stereo Use ▲/▼ to select the item you want to adjust, then press OK.
English INTRODUCTION Primary MTS You can set the output mode as a default for the sound mode (NTSC only). This setting is not interlocked when you change the output mode by pressing SAP. [Sound Functions] ➠ p.13 Please wait while the system is scanning for channels. Auto programming may take more than 20 minutes to complete. 75% Use ▲/▼ to select the desired option, then press OK. Outputs stereo-audio. Mono Outputs mono-audio. SAP Outputs second audio program.
Add Channels This function lets you add the off the air along NTSC or analog Cable channels that were not added by the autoprogram due to reception conditions at the initial setting. 1 2 Features 1 Use ▲/▼ to select the item you want to adjust, then press OK. Use ▲/▼ to select [Add Channels], then press OK. Use the Number buttons to enter the number of the channel you want to add, then press OK.
English 3 4 Use ▲/▼ to select [On], then press OK. Use ▲/▼ to select an item, then press OK. Then use ▲/▼ to select the desired setting and press OK. Picture display OK. CC-1 and T-1 The primary caption and text services.The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program’s dialog (up to 4 lines of script on the TV screen, where it does not obstruct relevant parts of the picture). CC-3 and T-3 Serve as the preferred data channels.
Child Lock A. Channel Lock Child lock reads the ratings for programs, then denies access to the programs which exceed the rating level you set. With this function, you can block certain programs inappropriate for children and any channels or external input modes can be invisible. Particular channels or external input modes can be invisible in this function. 1 Use ▲/▼ to select [Child Lock], then press OK.
English D. Change PIN 1 2 Although the default PIN code (0000) is supplied with the unit, you can set your own PIN code. Use ▲/▼ to select [US TV Ratings Lock], then press OK. Use ▲/▼ / ◄/► to select the desired rating, then press OK repeatedly to switch between [View] and [Block]. FV Sound TV-MA Setup TV-14 Features TV-PG Language TV-G V S L D Use ▲/▼ to select [Change PIN], then press OK. Press the Number buttons to enter the new 4-digit PIN code. • Enter PIN code again in [Confirm PIN.
Device Control fun-Link (HDMI CEC) This function allows you to operate the linked functions between our brand devices with a fun-Link feature and this unit connecting through an HDMI cable. 1 You can operate some functions such as disc playback or call up the menu of the connected devices, by using this unit’s remote control. Use ▲/▼ to select the desired setting, then press OK. Use ▲/▼ to select [fun-Link (HDMI CEC)], then press OK.
English When you select [Retail] store, the power consumption may possibly exceed the limited requirement of the ENERGY STAR® qualification. Use ▲/▼ to select [English], [Español] or [Français], then press OK. Use ▲/▼ to select [Location], then press OK. Use ▲/▼ to select the desired location, then press OK. Picture Sound The unit will be set up with predefined settings for retail displays.
CONNECTING DEVICES No supplied cables are used with these connections: • Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. Before you connect: Be sure other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. HDMI Connection HDMI connection offers the highest picture quality. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transports high definition digital video and multi-channel digital audio through a single cable.
English Composite Video connection offers standard picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. If you connect to the unit’s Composite video Input jack, connect audio cables to the Audio L/R input jacks right above the Composite video connector. When the Audio is monaural, then only connect to the Audio L Input jack. Analog Audio Output Connection (for both analog and digital broadcasting) If you connect this unit to an external analog audio device, you can enjoy stereo (2-channel) audio.
USEFUL TIPS FAQ Question Answer • • • • My remote control does not work. • What should I do? • • • • How come the Initial setup appears every time I turn on this unit? Why can I not watch some RF signal TV programs. Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit. Check the batteries of the remote control. Check if there is an obstacle between the infrared sensor window and the remote control. Test the signal output use [IR Signal Check]. ➠ p.28 If okay, then possible infrared sensor trouble.
English Remedy • • • • • • • • • • • • Adjusted [Picture] or [Sound] settings are not effective every time • the unit is turned on. • You see a distorted picture or hear an unusual sound. • • • • Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality. Adjust [Contrast] and [Brightness] in the main menu. View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station or weak signal strength. For the best picture quality, watch "High Definition" wide screen programs.
INFORMATION Glossary Maintenance ATSC Acronym that stands for Advanced Television Systems Committee and the name of the digital broadcasting standards. Aspect Ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the TV screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the TV screen is almost twice as wide as its height).
Terminals Antenna Input VHF / UHF / CATV Audio Input RCA jack (L/R) x 6 Composite Video Input RCA jack x 1 S-Video Input Mini DIN 4pin jack x 1 Component Video Input RCA jack x 3 HDMI Input HDMI 19 pin x 3 Digital Audio Output (coaxial) RCA jack x 1 Analog Audio Output RCA jack (L/R) x 2 75 Ω unbalanced (F-type) 500mV rms 1 V p-p (75 Ω) Y 1V p-p (75 Ω) C 286 mV p-p (75Ω) Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr 1V p-p (75 Ω) 700 mV p-p (75Ω) 700 mV p-p (75Ω) 500 mV p-p (75 Ω) 500 mV rms Remote control Audio Output 10W, 8 Ω x 2
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