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Contents 1 Notice 5 2 Important 6 6 6 6 Positioning the TV Regulatory notices Environmental care 3 Get started Features Supplied accessories Symbols used in this Owner’s Manual Stand assembly Attaching the base Mounting the unit on your furniture Managing cables Installing the remote control batteries Remote control Control panel Terminals Connecting the antenna or the cable Plugging in the AC power cord Initial setup 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 4 Use your TV 14 14
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
1 Notice MAGNAVOX is a registered trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation and is used by Funai Electric Co., Ltd. and Funai Corporation, Inc. under license from Philips Electronics North America. Funai reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly. The material in this Owner’s Manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system.
2 Important Environmental care Positioning the TV • • • • • • • • • • • • Large screen TVs are heavy. 2 people are required to carry and handle a large screen TV. Make sure to hold the upper and bottom frames of the unit firmly as illustrated. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not install the unit in direct sunlight or in a place subject to dust or strong vibration. Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.
3 Get started Supplied accessories Owner’s Manual Features • DTV /Analog TV / CATV • Information display Quick Start guide Quick • Autoprogram • Child lock • Closed Caption decoder IMPORTANT Start You can use your remote control to select channels which are broadcast in Digital format and conventional Analog format. Also, cable subscribers can access their cable TV channels. You can display the title, contents (DTV only) and other information of the current program on the TV screen.
39 inch TVs Stand assembly (50 inch TVs only) 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 3 1 2 1 x 4 2 2 Attaching the base 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. For large screen TVs, at least 2 people are required for these steps. 50 inch TVs 1 4 5 x 3 Note •• Make sure to use a table which can support the weight of this unit and is larger than this unit. •• Make sure the table is in a stable location.
Managing cables Route your antenna cable and all other cables through the cable management tie at the back of the TV. The holder helps keep your cables tidy and easily manageable. 1 Attach the cable management tie as illustrated below. 2 Pass cables through the cable management tie to avoid tangles. Installing the remote control batteries 1 2 3 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control. Insert the 2 supplied batteries (AAA, 1.5V).
a Remote control a j b k l c m b c d d e f g e f g h h n o i p j k i l m n o p (POWER-ON / STANDBY-ON) ress to Turn the unit On and go into Standby mode. To completely P Turn Off the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord. AUTO MODE Cycles through preset picture and sound settings. SAP Digital Mode (DTV) : Press to select the Audio language. Analog Mode (Analog TV) : Press to select the Audio mode. 0 − 9 (NUMBER buttons) Press to select channels.
a VOL ◄/► Control panel 50 inch TVs a 3 b 4 c 2 d e Touch to adjust volume down (◄) / up (►) or to move left (◄) / right (►) when selecting menu items. b CH ▲/▼ Touch to select channels or to move up (▲) / down (▼) when selecting menu items. c MENU Touch to display the main menu. d SOURCE Touch to select the connected devices. e (POWER-ON / STANDBY-ON) Touch to Turn the unit On and go into Standby mode. To completely Turn Off the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord.
Connecting the antenna or the cable Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. Connecting a set-top box, Blu-ray disc / DVD recorder via composite connectors and Analog Audio Do not place your recorder too close to the screen because some recorders can be susceptible to signals. If you connect to an antenna through RF cable Any DTV programs that are broadcasted in your area can be received for free through an antenna connection.
These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by control panel on the main unit. 4 Use ▲▼ to select the desired location setting, then press OK. Initial setup Retail Initial setup 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. Location Home is recommended for normal home use.
4 Use your TV Switching channels Switching on your TV and putting it in standby mode •• The above image is an example for 50 inch screen size TVs. It may differ depending on what product you purchased. To Turn Power On or to Turn Standby On • Touch or press . on the front panel or the remote control. Note •• Energy consumption contributes to air and water pollution. When the AC power cord is plugged in, your TV consumes energy. Your TV has very low standby power consumption.
Watching channels from an external device Sleep timer Switching Each Input Mode can easily switch with the remote control between TV (DTV or Analog TV) and external devices when they are connected to the unit. Sleep Timer can set the unit to go into Standby mode after an incremental period of time. 1 Turn On a set-top box or the connected device. • The picture from your set-top box or the connected device might appear automatically on the TV screen.
For 16:9 video signal fun-Link options If you have our brand products such as Blu-ray disc player or DVD recorder that are compatible with fun-Link functions, connect them to this unit via an HDMI cable so you can simply operate various items from this unit’s remote control. Before you begin: You must set On in Device control and fun-Link control. ➠ p.26 Otherwise, LINK does not work even if you connected our brand devices to this unit.
TV screen information You can display the currently selected channel or other information such as the aspect ratio 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. 1 Press INFO. Digital TV operation a b c A Day of Memories d 11.
5 Use more of your TV This section describes the overview of the main menu displayed when you press MENU. The main menu consists of the function setting items below. Displaying the main menu 1 2 Press MENU to display the main menu. Use ▲▼ to select the desired menu and an item, then press OK or use ▲▼◄► to determine the setting. Picture ➠ p.19 Adjusting the picture mode or customize the picture quality as your preference. Sound ➠ p.
*You can set a particular about picture quality in Advanced settings. Picture Picture Sound Setup Features Language USB Before you begin: You must set Home in Location. ➠ p.27 Otherwise, personalized picture and sound settings will not be memorized after the unit goes into Standby mode. 1 Press MENU and use ▲▼ to select Picture then press OK.
Sound Setup Before you begin: You must set Home in Location. ➠ p.27 Otherwise, personalized picture and sound settings will not be memorized after the unit goes into Standby mode. 1 Before you begin: Make sure the unit is connected to antenna or cable. 1 Press MENU and use ▲▼ to select Sound, then press OK.
• When the scanning and memorizing are completed, the lowest memorized channel will be displayed. Autoprogram This function lets you add the off the air Analog TV or Analog Cable channels that were not added by the autoprogram due to reception conditions during the initial setting. Please wait while the system is scanning for channels. Auto programming may take more than 20 minutes to complete.
Analog/Cable TV operation Features 1 Press MENU and use ▲▼ to select Features, then press OK. Picture Sound Setup Features Language USB 2 Caption settings Child lock PC settings fun-Link (HDMI CEC) Location E-sticker Software upgrade Caption service Home -- Adjust the following items. Off Select if you do not want caption service. CC-1 and T-1 The primary caption and text services.
Note Picture Sound Setup Features Language USB •• Digital caption service that you can switch differs depending on the broadcast description. •• Caption style will not effect if the User setting is set to Off. •• Closed Captioning service may not be controlled by this unit’s menu options if you are •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• watching television through an external cable or satellite set-top box.
Setting US movie and TV ratings US movie ratings lock is the rating system created by MPAA. US TV ratings lock has controlled access to individual programs based on their age ratings and content rating. 3 4 Use ▲▼ to select US movie ratings lock or US TV ratings lock, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select the desired rating, then press OK repeatedly to switch between view and block. • For US TV ratings, you can further set the sub ratings to block specific elements of programming.
Canadian English or Canadian French ratings You can select the rating for Canadian English or Canadian French broadcasting. 3 4 Use ▲▼ to select Canadian English rating or Canadian French rating, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select the desired rating, then press OK repeatedly to switch between view and block. • indicates that the rating is locked. • indicates that the rating is not locked. Canadian English rating This function lets you adjust the PC screen position, clock and phase during PC Input.
Device list 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. You must connect this unit to our brand fun-Link devices and be sure its fun-Link (HDMI CEC) setting is also set to On. 1 Use ▲▼ to select fun-Link (HDMI CEC), then press OK.
Setting your location to home Language You can set the location of your TV to Home or Retail. Choosing Home gives you full flexibility to change predefined settings for picture and sound. 1 Use ▲▼ to select Location, then press OK. Picture Sound Setup Features Language USB 2 Caption settings Child lock PC settings fun-Link (HDMI CEC) Location E-sticker Software upgrade Retail The unit will be set up with predefined settings for retail displays.
Picture (JPEG) USB 1 Use ▲▼ to select the desired file, then press OK. Your TV is fitted with a USB connection that enables you to view photos or watch Motion JPEG files stored on a USB Memory Stick. 1 Picture Sound Setup Features Language USB Picture Picture Image1.jpg .. Image1.jpg Image2.jpg Image3.jpg Image4.jpg Image5.jpg Connect the USB Memory Stick to the USB terminal on the side of your TV. Press MENU and use ▲▼ to select USB, then press OK.
6 Upgrade your TV software Magnavox continuously tries to improve its products and we strongly recommend that you upgrade the TV software when upgrades are available. New software can be downloaded from our website at www.magnavox.com/support/download_list.php using the model number of your TV to find information. Checking your current software version 1 Press MENU and use ▲▼ to select Features, then press OK. 2 Use ▲▼ to select Software upgrade, then press OK.
7 Connecting devices No supplied cables are used with these connections: •• Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. Before you connect AC power cord: Be sure other devices are connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. Connecting your devices HDMI Digital 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.
Component Analog Video Connection Digital Audio Output Connection Component Analog Video connection offers better picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. If you connect to the unit’s Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input jacks, connect Analog Audio cables to the Analog Audio (L/R) Input jacks. If you connect this unit to an external Digital Audio device, you can enjoy multi-channel audio like 5.1ch Digital broadcasting sound.
The following video signals can be displayed: PC connection Format HDMI connection This unit can be connected to your PC that has a HDMI terminal. Use an HDMI cable for this Digital connection. VGA SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1,024 x 768 1,280 x 768 1,360 x 768 1,920 x 1,080 WXGA FHD IN Refresh rate 640 x 480 60Hz Other formats or non-standard signals will not be displayed correctly.
8 Useful tips FAQ Question My remote control does not work. What should I do? Answer •• 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.35 If okay, then possible infrared sensor trouble. •• Aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor window on the front of the unit.
Symptom Remedy Power is ON but no screen image. •• Check whether the connection of the antenna, cable receiver or satellite box is connected correctly. •• Check whether all the cables to the unit are connected to the correct Output jack of your device like Blu-ray disc / DVD recorder. •• Make sure that the selected Input mode is connected to the working Input jack. •• Check if your computer is NOT in sleep mode when the Input mode of this unit is in PC mode.
9 Information Glossary Maintenance Cabinet Cleaning Analog TV (NTSC) Acronym that stands for National Television Systems Committee and the name of Analog broadcasting standards. Off the air Analog TV signals are no longer being sent by major broadcasting stations in the USA. 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).
10 Specifications Model # 50MF412B / 39MF412B Type FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels 60Hz) Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewing angles 176° (V) by 176° (H) Built-in Digital tuner ATSC / NTSC Mono / Stereo Mono, Stereo, SRS TruSurround XT® Power Output (RMS watts) 10 W x 2 Equalizer 5 band Picture Sound Ease of use Picture format SD (4:3 Source) HD (16:9 Source) HDMI AV (4:3 Source) HDMI AV (16:9 Source) PC Source : Normal / 16:9 / Movie expand / Zoom / Wide : Normal / 4:3 / Movie expand / Zoom / Wide :
11 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY NINETY (90) DAY LABOR / ONE (1) YEAR PARTS WARRANTY COVERAGE: This warranty obligation is limited to the terms as set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: This product warranty is issued to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer.
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