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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
PANEL LAYOUT Side 1 Panel Sequence COVER and Panel Index PANEL PANEL 3 4 MODEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION SAFETY PANEL INFO 1 PANEL 2 PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL 5 6 7 8 PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL 9 Side 2 10 11 PANEL PANEL 15 16 21 22 PANEL PANEL 17 PANEL PANEL 12 18 13 14 PANEL PANEL 19 20 PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL 23 24 25 26 PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL 27 28 29 30 31 32 PANEL INDEX Subject Panel No. Alternate Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 BASIC ANTENNA CONNECTIONS combination antenna receives normal Antenna Connection broadcast channels (VHF 2–13 and UHF 14–69).Your connection is easy because there is only one 75Ω (ohm) antenna plug on the back of your TV, and Combination that’s where the antenna goes. VHF/UHF Antenna (Outdoor or Indoor) If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then 300 to 75Ω Adapter you're ready to connect it to the TV.
2 CABLE BOX CONNECTIONS f your cable signal uses a cable box or decoder, follow the easy steps below to complete the connection. I Cable Box (w/RF In/Outputs): This connection will be mono. Connect the Cable Company supplied cable to the signal IN(put) plug on the back of the Cable Box. Using a separate round coaxial cable, connect one end to the OUT(put) (TO TV) plug on the back of the Cable Box. Connect the other end of the round coaxial cable to the 75Ω input on the back of the television.
3 BASIC TV AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION TELEVISION 1 2 3 Press the POWER button to turn the TV ON. Note:You can also press any button on the top of the TV to turn the TV ON. Press the VOLUME + button to increase the sound level, or the VOLUME – button to lower the sound level. Press the CHANNEL UP + or DOWN - button to select TV channels. REMOTE CONTROL 4 P P 3 Remote Sensor Sensor for activating remote control commands when the remote is used to control the TV.
4 USING THE AV1 IN OR AV2 IN (INPUT) JACKS he TV’s audio/video input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections Tbetween the TV and a VCR (or similar device) that has audio/video output jacks. Both the AV1 and AV2 Input Jack connections are shown on this page, but either one can be connected alone. Follow the easy steps below to connect your accessory device to the AV1 and AV2 IN Jacks located on the back of the TV.
5 USING THE S-VIDEO INPUT JACKS he S(uper)-Video connection on the T rear of the TV can provide you with better picture detail and clarity for the playback of accessory sources such as DBS (digital broadcast satellite), DVD (digital video discs), video games, and S-VHS VCR (video cassette recorder) tapes than the normal antenna picture connections. NOTE: The accessory device must have an S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connection on this page.
6 USING THE CVI (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) JACKS omponent Video inputs provide for the highest possible color and picture resolution in the playback of digital signal source material, such as with DVD players. The color difference signals (Pb, Pr) and the luminance signal (Y) connected and received separately, which allows for improved color bandwidth information (not possible when using composite video or S-Video connections).
7 USING THE MONITOR OUT(PUT) JACKS he Monitor (Audio/Video) out jacks are great for recording with a VCR or used to connect an external audio system for better sound reproduction. For Audio System Connection: Connect one end of the R(ight) and L(eft) AUDIO (Monitor Out) jacks on the TV to the R and L audio input jacks on your amplifier or sound system. Set the audio system’s volume to a normal listening level. Turn the TV and audio system ON.
8 USING THE SIDE AUDIO / VIDEO INPUTS udio and Video Side Inputs are available for a quick connection of a VCR, to playback video from a camera or attach a gaming device. Use the AV button on the remote control to tune these inputs. Connect the video (yellow) cable from the Video output on the Camera (or accessory device) to the Video (yellow) Input located on the SIDE of the TV.
9 DESCRIPTION OF REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS NUMBER Buttons Press the Number buttons to select TV channels or to enter values in the menu. For single-digit channels, press the Number button for the channel you want. The TV will pause briefly before going to the chosen channel. A/CH Button (Alternate Channel) Press to switch between the last channel and the present channel. Details are on panel 27. STATUS/EXIT Button Press to see the current channel number. Press to remove a menu.
10 D ESCRIPTION OF 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH A/CH 0 CC VOL REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS (CONT’D) POWER VOL STATUS POWER button Press to turn the TV on or off. CH(annel) +/– Buttons Press to scan memorized channels. VOL(ume) +/– Buttons Press to increase or decrease the sound. Note: Pressing both buttons together will show the onscreen menu. EXIT MENU MUTE SLEEP SURF SMART PICTURE SOUND MENU Button Press to see the menu. Press repeatedly to return to previous menus or remove the menus.
11 HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE CONTROL or our Spanish speaking TV owners an on-screen LANGUAGE option is present.With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s on-screen menu to be shown in either English, French or Spanish. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP ▲ or DOWN ▼ buttons to scroll through the on-screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the INSTALL menu features.
12 HOW TO USE THE TUNER MODE CONTROL he TUNER MODE control allows you to change the TV’s signal input to either ANTENNA, CABLE, or AUTO mode. It’s important for the TV to know what type of signal that is connected. (From a Cable TV signal or a normal Antenna signal.) In the AUTO mode, when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated, the TV will automatically choose the correct mode. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.
13 HOW TO AUTOMATICALLY PROGRAM TV our TV can automatically set itself for local area (or Cable TV) channels.This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL (+) or (–) buttons are pressed. Y Note: Make sure the antenna or cable signal connection has been completed before AUTO PROGRAM is activated. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
14 HOW TO ADD OR DELETE CHANNELS hannel Edit makes it easy for you to ADD or C DELETE channels from the list of channels stored in the TV’s memory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP ▲ or DOWN ▼ buttons to scroll through the on-screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT 3 button to display the INSTALL menu features.
15 HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and use the Picture Menu Controls listed below: T 1 Brightness: Press the CURSOR RIGHT 3 or LEFT 2 buttons until the darkest parts of the picture are as bright as you prefer. 2 3 Color: Press the CURSOR RIGHT 3 or LEFT 2 buttons to add or eliminate color. 4 5 6 Sharpness: Press the CURSOR RIGHT 3 or LEFT 2 buttons to improve detail in the picture.
16 HOW TO USE THE SOUND ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS o adjust your TV sound, select and use the Sound Menu Controls listed below: T 1 Treble Boost: Press the or buttons to turn the control On or Off.When On, the control will enhance the high frequency sounds. 2 Bass Boost: Press the or buttons to turn the control On or Off.When On, the control will enhance the low frequency sounds. Main Picture Sound Features Install Treble Bass Balance AVL Incr. Surround More...
17 HOW TO USE THE FORMAT CONTROL any times while watching movies from a DVD player the image is shown in “letter box” format.This is the format that is shown in movie theaters.When shown on a TV screen, the image will have areas of black on top and bottom of the screen. Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN buttons to select one of the two options 4:3, Expand 4:3 or Compress 16:9. 4:3 - Standard format for the TV.
18 UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK™ CONTROLS he AutoLock™ feature is an integrated circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other program providers, that contain program content advisories.When programmed by the viewer, a TV with Autolock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.).This is a great feature to censor the type of viewing children may watch.
19 SETTING UP A AUTOLOCK™ ACCESS CODE ver the next few panels you’ll learn how O to block channels and get a better understanding of the rating terms for certain programming. First, let’s start by learning how to set a personal access code: Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP 5 or DOWN ▼ buttons until the word FEATURES is highlighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT 3 button to display the FEATURES menu options.
20 HOW TO BLOCK CHANNELS fter your personal access code has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels or the A/V Inputs you want to block out or censor. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AutoLock™ features are displayed on the screen: A 1 Press the CURSOR UP 5or DOWN ▼ buttons until the words BLOCK CHANNELS are highlighted. 2 Press the CURSOR RIGHT 3 button to turn blocking ON or OFF for that channel.When ON is selected the channel will be blocked.
21 A BLOCKING OR CLEARING ALL CHANNELS AT THE SAME TIME fter blocking specific channels there may come a time when you want to block or clear all the channels at the same time. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AutoLock™ features are displayed on the screen: 1 Press the CURSOR UP 5or DOWN ▼ buttons to select either CLEAR ALL or BLOCK ALL. 2 If CLEAR ALL is selected, press the CURSOR RIGHT 3 button to clear all blocked channels. All channels will be viewable.
22 BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON MOVIE RATINGS he AutoLock™ feature can block programming based on the Movie Industry ratings. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AutoLock™ features are displayed on the screen: T 1 Press the CURSOR UP 5 or DOWN ▼ buttons to highlight the words MOVIE RATING. 2 Press the CURSOR RIGHT 3 button to display the MOVIE RATING options (G, PG, PG-13, R, NC17, or X). 3 Press the CURSOR UP 5 or DOWN ▼ buttons to highlight any of the Movie Rating options.
23 BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON TV RATINGS he AutoLock™ feature can block programming based on the TV Industry ratings. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AutoLock™ features are displayed on the screen: Press the CURSOR UP 5 or DOWN ▼ buttons to highlight the words TV RATING. Press the CURSOR RIGHT 3 button to display the TV RATING options (TV-Y,TV-Y7,TV-G,TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA). Press the CURSOR UP 5 or DOWN ▼ buttons to highlight any of the TV Rating options.
24 OTHER AUTOLOCK™ BLOCKING OPTIONS utoLock™ offers the viewer other blocking features as well.With these Blocking Options, the censoring can be turned ON or OFF. Once AutoLock™ features are displayed on the screen: A 1 Press the CURSOR UP 5 or DOWN ▼ buttons until the words BLOCKING OPTIONS are highlighted. 2 Press the CURSOR RIGHT 3 button to display the Blocking Options (BLOCKING, UNRATED, or NO RATING) menu. BLOCKING: Might be called the “master switch” for AutoLock™.
25 HOW TO USE THE CLOSED CAPTION CONTROLS losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. C 1 2 3 CC Off Press the CC button on the remote to display the current Closed Caption setting. Press the CC button repeatedly to choose from the four Closed Caption options (CC Off, CC1, CC2, or CC Mute).
26 W USING THE SMARTPICTURE™ CONTROL hether you’re watching a movie or a sporting event, your TV has automatic video control settings matched for your current program source or content. 1 2 Press the SMART PICTURE button on the remote control.The current Smart Picture setting will be displayed on the screen. Press the SMART PICTURE button repeatedly to select either PERSONAL, MOVIES, SPORTS, WEAK SIGNAL, or MULTIMEDIA picture settings.
27 ALTERNATE CHANNEL our remote control has an Alternate Ybetween Channel button that allows you to toggle the current and previous button. For instance, if you are watching two games on TV, you can enter the channel numbers once and flip between the two channels with the touch of only one button. After entering the two channels numbers, so that one is the last viewed channel and the other is the current channel, follow the step below.
28 TROUBLESHOOTING No Power •Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again. •Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. •Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is being used. No Picture •Check antenna connections. Are they properly secured to the TV's ANT 75Ω plug? •Check the TUNER MODE control for the correct tuner setting. •Try running the Auto Program feature to find all available channels.
29 CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV Screen: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven picture-tube aging. Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen.
30 MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY Ninety (90) Days Labor & One (1) Year Parts & One (1) Year Display MAGNAVOX warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: PROOF OF PURCHASE: You must have proof of the date of purchase to receive warranted repair on the product.A sales receipt or other document showing the product and the date that you purchased the product as well as the authorized retailer included, is considered such proof.
