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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.
Precaution ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • ENSURE that LCD TV stand is tightened properly to the set (See Quick Guide) on the right way of tightening of the screw of the stand to the set. Improper tightening of screw may render the set unsafe. • If LCD TV is installed on the wall, installation should be carried out by qualified servicemen. Improper or incorrect installation may render the set unsafe. • Disconnect main plug when : — cleaning the TV screen, never use abrasive cleaning agents.
Content Help If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if ‘Trouble shooting tips’ does not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Magnavox Customer or Service Center. Please, have the Model and Serial number which you can find at the back of your television set or on the packaging, ready, before calling the Magnavox helpline 1-800-705-2000 Model: 26MD251D/32MD251D Serial No:............................................. Care of the screen See Tips, p.
Preparation 1 Do not insert the power plug in a wall socket before all connections are made. Place the TV on a solid surface. For ventilation, leave at least 4” to 6” free all around the TV. Do not place the TV on a carpet. To prevent any unsafe situations, no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed in the vicinity. Avoid heat, direct sunlight and exposure to rain or water. The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
5 - Cable TV Connect the cable TV signal to the CABLE/ jack at the bottom of the TV. ANTENNA 75 See page 14 for details on using Autoprogram to store channels in the TV’s memory. Note: This connection will supply stereo sound to the TV if the station you are viewing broadcasts stereo sound. - Cable box with RF IN/OUT ANTENNA CABLE HDMI 1 H DM I 2 CABLE OR ANTENNA 75 TO TV OUTPUT OUT IN 2 3 • Connect the incoming cable TV signal to the cable IN jack on the back of the cable box.
- Cable box with S-Video, component video (YPbPr) or HDMI connectors ANTENNA See Connect Accessory Devices, p. 35. CABLE - Antenna Through an antenna, you can watch any HDTV programs that are broadcast in your area without paying fees. If you’re not sure what HDTV programming is available in your area, contact your local content provider or your local electronics retailer. Broadcasters are currently transitioning from analog to digital TV.
Use of the remote control -TV Pressing some buttons once will activate the assigned function. Pressing a second time will de-activate it. When a button enables multiple options, a small list will be shown. Press repeatedly to select the next item in the list. The list will be removed automatically after six seconds or press OK to remove immediately. POWER Press to turn on/off the TV from or to standby mode. Note: The TV is never powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged.
FORMAT Press this button to display a list of available display formats. Available display formats are determined by the type of signal you are receiving. To choose the display format you prefer, press the FORMAT button repeatedly: Formats: Automatic, Super Zoom, 4:3, Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitle and widescreen. Automatic Super zoom 4:3 Movie expand 16:9 16:9 subtitle Widescreen Movie expand 14:9 Automatic makes the picture fill the screen as much as possible.
Use of the remote control -DVD Press the “SOURCE” button repeatedly to select source AV1 to activate DVD function. Make sure the source “AV1: DVD” is selected. SUBTITLE Select the the DVD subtitle language EJECT Eject the disc from the DVD player. AUDIO Select the DVD audio language. DVD To activate the RC for DVD function. Note: Press the DVD button before you press other DVD fuction buttons. ZOOM Enlarge a picture on the TV screen. PAUSE To pause playback temporarily.
Buttons on the top of the TV Should your remote control be lost or broken you can still change some of the basic settings with the buttons on the top of your TV. Press the power switch to switch the TV on. Press: •the + VOLUME -button to adjust to volume; •the + CHANNEL -buttons to select the TV channels or sources. The MENU button can be used to display the Settings menu without the remote control.
To use the menus Introduction When you use a menu or take an action, convenient instructions, help texts and messages will be displayed on your TV. Please, follow the displayed instructions and read the help text on the specific item highlighted. The color buttons govern different actions you can take on an activated device. Press the corresponding color button on the remote control to perform the required action on a selected device.
Installation Select the menu language Settings Installation TV Language Setup Autoprogram Installation Weak channel installation Exit Software upgrade Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the cursor down to select Installation in the Settings menu. Use the cursor right to enter the Installation menu. Select Language and enter the list of available languages with the cursor right. 5 Select your preferred language with the cursor up/down and press the OK button to confirm you selection.
Channel tuning Available channels: - Cable (analog NTSC or digital QAM) - Terrestrial (analog NTSC or digital ATSC) If a tuned channel is not yet in the master channel map, the TV will attempt to tune to the channel and it will be added to the map. If the channel is not acquired, a message will appear reporting that the channel is not available. When you tune an audio-only digital subchannel, a display appears with the message Audio only.
Setup menu This menu is used to control the settings of special TV functions, features and accessory devices. The Preferences menu allows you to change settings that will typically be accessed only occasionally. The Source menu allows you to select a source. The Clock menu allows you to use your TV as a clock. This setup is necessary for the correct working of the Lock after feature. Settings Setting Setup TV Preferences Setup Source Installation Clock Exit Preferences Press the MENU button.
Info Digital caption service Settings Preferences Features preferences Sound preferences Caption service Features preferences Digital caption service Menu preferences Digital caption options Reset AV settings Info This allows you to configure the way you choose to view digital captioning. Select one of the digital service channels made available by the caption provider. There are six standard services. Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service.
Settings Preferences Menu preferences Sound preferences OSD Features preferences Show emergency alerts Menu preferences Change PIN Reset AV settings Info Note: Emergency Alert Signalling is not possible: - when content browsing; - with analogue video sources. Notes: - You always have the possibility to remove the message from the screen. - The message display will overlap whatever menu element or other message is on the screen. Menu preferences OSD 1 Select OSD.
Reset AV settings Settings Preferences Reset AV settings Sound preferences Start now Features preferences Menu preferences This function allows you to reset most of the picture and sound settings to their default factory levels. 1 Select Reset AV settings with the cursor down key. 2 Press the cursor right key. 3 Press the OK button to erase settings and reset them to their Reset AV settings default values.
Clock Settings Setup Clock Preferences Auto clock mode Source Auto clock channel Clock Time Day Time zone Daylight saving This allows you to use your TV as a clock. Note: Adjusting the clock is necessary for the correct operation of Lock after (See TV settings, Channels, p. 25) features. Auto clock mode 1 2 3 Info Most TV channels do not transmit clock information. A few cable channels do, but they are at the end of the channel ring. Antenna channels do not transmit clock information.
TV menu Settings TV TV Picture Setup Sound Installation Features Exit Channels Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Settings menu. The TV menu gives you an overview of the menus you can select. Note: Depending on the input signal, one or more menu items may not be selectable. Picture menu Note: Some menu items are not available in case of HD sources.
Sharpness This will adjust the sharpness of fine details in the picture. Color temperature This will increase or decrease Warm (red) and Cool (blue) colors to suit personal preferences. Select Cool to give the white colors a blue tint, Normal to give the white colors a neutral tint, Warm to give the white colors a red tint. Tint Allows you to select the picture ‘s color mix or hue. Picture format This menu item performs the same as the FORMAT button on the remote control. See Use of the remote control, p.
Sound menu Settings TV TV Picture Setup Sound Installation Settings Exit TV Features TV Channels Picture Setup Sound Installation Features Exit Channels Info Settings Info TV Sound Picture Smart Sound Sound Volume Settings Features TV Channels Picture Sound Features Channels Info Balance Sound Headphone volume Smart Sound Sound mode Volume Alternate audio Balance Digital audio language Headphone volume Mono/Stereo Sound mode Alternate audio Digital audio language Settings Info TV M
Features menu Settings TV Features Picture Closed captions Sound Sleeptimer Features Channels 1 Select Features in the TV Settings menu. 2 Press the cursor right key to enter the features menu. 3 Select the menu items with the cursor up/down key and adjust the settings with the cursor left/right key. Closed captions Info This displays the transmitted CC- or CS-text on the screen according to your chosen CC or CS service in the Setup menu, Features preferences menu, p. 16.
Channels menu Settings TV Channels Picture Lock after Sound Channel lock Features TV ratings lock Channels Movie ratings lock Prefered channels Region ratings lock Clear region ratings 1 2 3 Lock after Note: Lock after is only selectable if time and date are known. See Setup, Clock menu p. 20.
Age-based Rating Content-based Rating All None TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA none none none (FV) Fantasy Violence none (D) Dialog (L) Language (S) Sex (V) Violence (D) Dialog (L) Language (S) Sex (V) Violence (D) Dialog (L) Language (S) Sex TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-Y7-FV TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA When All has been selected, all items in the age-based and in the contents-based lists are locked.
Movie Ratings Lock Settings/TV Channels Movie ratings lock Lock after Please enter your PIN Channel lock 1 TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock 2 Prefered channels Region ratings lock Clear region ratings 3 4 Info Settings/TV Channels Prefered channels Lock after Channel 1 Channel lock Channel 2 TV ratings lock ........
Region ratings lock Settings/TV Channels Region ratings lock Lock after Please enter your PIN This allows you to control access to individual programs base on their broadcasted regional rating. Channel lock TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock 1 Select Region ratings lock with the cursor down.
Integrated DVD - Getting started Setting the OSD Language You can select your own preferred language setting to DVD OSD. (on screen display) --SETUP-OSD LANG ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL RETURN SETUP Press SYSTEM MENU. to select “SETUP” page Press keys on the remote control to navigate in the Use the menu. 4 Move to “OSD LANG” and press . 5 Select a language and press OK to confirm. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
Selecting track/chapter (DVD/SVCD/VCD/CD) Playing discs 1 Turn on the TV and set to the correct Video In briefly during playback to go to the next chapter/track. 2 Press to go to the previous track (VCD/CD) or return to the beginning of the current chapter (DVD/SVCD). 1 Press channel DVD (AV1). (p.19) Note: Make sure the TV power is “ON”. 2 Insert a disc into integrated DVD player. Note: Make sure the label side is facing up. For double-sided discs, load the side you want to play facing down.
Playing MP3/JPEG picture CD Forward/Reverse searching (DVD/SVCD/VCD) 1 Press during playback to select the required speed: 2X, 4X, or 8X (backward or forward). Sound will be muted (DVD/VCD) or intermittent (CD). 2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY. IMPORTANT ! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel DVD (AV1). (p.19) General operation Special disc features 1 Insert an MP3/JPEG Picture CD disc. Playing a title (DVD) (When DVD disc is support) 1 Press DISC MENU.
System menu options --DVD MENU-SETUP FEATURES FACTORY RESET EXIT DVD MENU Setup The option included in “SETUP” is “OSD LANG”. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU to select SETUP. 2 Press OK to enter SETUP menu. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit. (For “OSD LANG”, please refer to p.29.) GO TO SETUP Features --DVD MENU-SETUP FEATURES FACTORY RESET The options included in FEATURES are PARENTAL and PASSWORD. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press to select “FEATURES” page. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
Parental Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes.
Password This feature is used for Parental Control. Enter your four digit password when a hint is displayed on the screen. The default password is 0711. --PASSWORD CHANGE-OLD PASSWORD: NEW PASSWORD: CONFIRM: 1 2 3 4 5 PLEASE ENTER OLD PASSWORD to highlight ‘PASSWORD’. Press Enter its submenu by pressing . Enter the default password 4-digit code. Enter the new 4-digit code. Enter the new 4-digit code a second time to confirm. The new 4 digit code will be take effect.
Connect Accessory Devices There is a wide range of audio and video devices that can be connected to your TV. The following connection diagrams show you how to connect them to the TV. DVD (AV1) YPbPr, VIDEO and L/R Audio, (For integrated DVD only) AV2 YPbPr, VIDEO and L/R Audio, AV3 VIDEO, S-VIDEO, L/R Audio and Digital Audio out (SPDIF OUT) Side VIDEO, S-VIDEO, L/R Audio and Headphone. HDMI 75 Don’t insert any cable here. This area is for repair center use only.
Recorder and other A/V devices of the RF IN socket of your other AV device. 2 Connect the RF output of the AV device to the RF input of the recorder . from the output OUT of your 3 Connect another RF cable recorder to the TV’s input CABLE/ANTENNA 75 jack. To obtain better quality, also connect the Video or S-Video, 4 Audio left and Audio right cables of both devices to AV2 (VIDEO or AUDIO L and R,) and to AV3 (VIDEO or AUDIO L and R) .
Recorder and Satellite Receiver / cable box with AV outputs L Pr Pb Y Pr Pb Y S-VIDEO L R R VIDEO L VIDEO R HDMI 1 Connect the RF Antenna or Cable TV cable as described above. Connect the AV cables to the satellite receiver’s or cable box’s AV OUT jacks and to the recorder’s AV IN jacks. to the TV’s AV3 3 Connect the recorder’s AV OUT jacks jacks as described above. 4 Connect another RF cable from the output out of your jack.
DVD Player or other accessory digital source devices Devices with Component Video Output Connectors (YPbPr) YPbPr Pr Pb Y Pr Pb Y L R VIDEO L R VIDEO This TV is capable of displaying 1080i, 720p and 480p DTV signals when connected to a DTV tuner Set-Top Box. Select the output of the Set Top Box to either 1080i, 720p or 480p. A DTV signal must be available in your area.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors HDMI HDMI is the leading new standard for Digital video and audio interconnection. With the HDMI connector you can connect HDMI Set-Top Box compatible DVD-R or DVD player with HDMI, or DVI-equipped devices like a computer or other HDMI devices to your TV. With this connection, you can display high-definition pictures on this TV in digital format.
Record with your recorder Record a TV program You can record a TV program using your recorders tuner without affecting your TV. 1 Select the channel number on your recorder. 2 Set your recorder to record. See the handbook for your recorder. Recorder Pr Pb Y L R VIDEO Note: Switching channel numbers on your TV does not disturb recording ! TV To select connected devices 1 Press he SOURCE button repeatedly or select Source in the Settings menu (see p.
Trouble Shooting Tips- TV Symptoms Items to Check and Actions to follow “Ghost” or double images • This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildings or hills. Using a highly directional antenna may improve the picture. No power • Check that the TV’s AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket. • Unplug the television, wait for 60 seconds. Then re-insert plug into the mains socket and turn on the television again.
Trouble Shooting Tips- DVD Symptoms Items to Check and Actions to follow No picture • Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In channel selection. Change the TV channel until you see the DVD screen. • Check if the TV is switched on. Distorted picture • Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear depending on the disc being played back. This is not a malfunction. Completely distorted picture or black/white picture with DVD • Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD player.
Care And Cleaning WARNING concerning stationary images on the TV Screen: Do not leave fixed images on the screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven aging of the LCD panel. Normal use of the TV should involve viewing of programs that have constantly moving or changing images. Do not leave moving images on screen for extended periods of time. Do not display the same images too frequently; if you do, subtle “ghost” images can be left on the LCD screen.
Annex 1 - Magnavox TV software updrade with portable memory (not supplied) Introduction Magnavox offers software upgrade capability for your TV using USB portable memory (not supplied). After you have completed a software upgrade, your TV will typically perform better. What improvements are made depends on the upgrade software you are using as well as the software your TV contained before the upgrade. You can execute the software upgrade procedure yourself.
Automatic software upgrade procedure 1 Power off your TV and remove all memory devices. 2 Insert the USB portable memory (not supplied) that contains the Software Upgrade Application Please wait ... Software Id: TL32E-234 Loading Done Validating Done Programming downloaded software upgrade. 3 Switch on your TV with the power switch at the right side of the TV. 4 At startup the TV will scan the USB portable memory (not supplied) until it finds the update content.
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