68cm Colour Television 2 ye a r MPF68A & MTV68A USE & CARE GUIDE FOR BOTH MODELS
Safeguards & Safety • Do not abuse the supply cord. Never carry the TV by the supply cord. Never yank the supply cord from the power outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Keep the supply cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not operate the TV with a damaged supply cord or plug or after the TV malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any way. Consult an authorised service facility or similarly qualified person for examination.
Product Features Ventilation There should be at least 10cm space between the top, rear and sides of the TV. Installation Locate the receiver in the room where direct light does not strike the screen. Total darkness or a reflection on the picture screen can cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing. Do not install the TV in a location near heat sources such as radiator, air ducts, direct sunlight, or in a closed compartment and or area.
Contents Please read this user manual before using your MTV68A or MPF68A. By following the instructions and operating hints, you will ensure top performance for many years. Keep this manual in a safe place. Safeguards & Safety ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Product Features .................................................................................................
Quick Start Note: For connection of Television directly to Wall socket or indoor antenna only. 1. Carefully unpack your Magnavox television, ensuring the following items are present:• Instruction Booklet • Remote Control • 75Ohm Antenna Lead • 2 x AA size batteries for Remote Control 3. 2. Read through the instruction booklet and familiarise yourself with the operation of the product. 3.
Knowing Your Television Set Front Controls for MTV68A Vi VIDEO 2 Ri AUDIO-2 RIGHT Li AUDIO-2 LEFT SIDE AV INPUT Remote control sensor: If remote control unit within an effective operating range, the unit can be operated. Remote indicator light: When the unit is on, the indicator is lighted. Power button: To turn unit on, press the button and the indicator will light up. Press the button again, the unit is off.
Front Controls for MPF68A Vi VIDEO 2 Ri AUDIO-2 RIGHT Li AUDIO-2 LEFT SIDE AV INPUT Power button: To turn unit on, press the button and the indicator will light up. Press the button again, the unit is off. Remote control sensor: If remote control unit within an effective operating range, the unit can be operated. Remote indicator light: When the unit is on, the indicator is lighted.
Remote Control Handset Infrared LED Standby - to switch the TV off, to Standby mode or on last viewed position TV/AV - to select the signal source Game Zoom Direct Access Tuning Call - to call up information display Mute - to mute sound or cancel mute Digit - to select the digit of the position number Quick View Picture Effect Scan Lock Menu 2 Picture Menu Sleep - to set the Sleep Timer Channel Up/Down Menu 1 Volume Up/Down 8
To Prepare Remote Control Handset Battery Installation Notes about using handset: The remote control unit uses two AA batteries. For battery installation and replacement, read the following. 1. When the handset will not be used for a long period of time or when the batteries are discharged, remove the batteries to prevent leakage. 1. Turn the remote control unit upside down. Press down on the grip of the battery compartment and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2.
Tuning Procedure MENU 1 A. Press [MENU 1] key continuously, menu screen will appear as follows: B. Press [P+] [P-] key, cursor up or down. Press [V+] [V-] key, change value for selection . Note: Tint only for NTSC system. Auto Search Function Automatic Search and Memory (ASM) for program installation from Antenna input. The TV will search through the whole channel coverage and store all programs being transmitted, in sequential order. A. Press [MENU 1] key repeatedly to select “PRESET” B.
Tuning Procedure Fine FUNCTION: Fine Tuning for current setting. May be used to tune weak stations. A. Press [MENU 1] key repeatedly to select “PRESET”. B. Using [P+] or [P-] key, select “PROGRAM.”. Using [V+] or [V-] change Program Number. C. Using [P+] or [P-] key, select “FINE TUNE”. D. Using [V+] or [V-] key, adjust for best tuning. Skip FUNCTION: Use to “SKIP” Channels. After setting to “ON”, the channel will not be selected by Channel Up/Down keys.
Normal Operation 1. Power ON /OFF Firstly, the power supply of the unit must be switched at the power switch on the television set. This status is called Stand-By mode. While in standby mode, the TV can be turned on/off via the remote control by pressing the ON/ OFF button or alternatively the [P+]/[P-] keys on the TV set. 2. Channel Up/Down Press [P+] key, to change Channel Up Press [P-] key, to change Channel Down. 3.
Normal Operation 5. Mute By pressing this key, sound output will be muted. Press [MUTE] again, or [V+]/[V-], sound Volume will return. 6. TV/AV You can select your video source by pressing on [TV/AV] key. For example, to watch a DVD or video, you will need to be in AV mode after the DVD player or video player is connected and set up.
Normal Operation 10. Sleep Press [SLEEP] repeatedly. Sleep time will count up as follows: • To exit sleep mode, continue pressing SLEEP until “--” appears. • To set sleep mode, select time. The TV will go into standby mode after the time selected has lapsed. 11. Picture Effect By repeatedly pressing this key, picture effects will change as follows: : TINT setting is not included unless NTSC signal received. : PERSONAL is the last setting made by you. 12.
Normal Operation 13. MENU 2 Press [MENU 2] key, “MENU 2” will appear. Press the key again, “MENU 2” will disappear. Use the [P+]/[P-] keys to select from the following: PIC.ENHANCE / SWAP PROG / BIO RHYTHM / CALENDAR. Using [V+]/[V-] key enter item. 13.1. Pic Enhance Using [P+]/[P-] key select the item, Using [V+]/[V-] key change on or off. Using [MENU 2] key exit. FAV. COLOUR will change as follows: 13.2. Swap Prog A. Using [P+]/[P-] key select: “PROGRAM A” or “PROGRAM B”. B.
Normal Operation 14. Lock A. By pressing the key, “LOCK MENU” will appear. B. Input code and may be selected other item. If “GENERAL LOCK” is on, other items will be effected. C. Using [P+] or [P-] key, select “PROGRAM”. D Using [V+] or [V-] to change Program Number. E. When “CHILD LOCK” is set ON, the picture will disappear. It will show ‘PRESET”,”SETUP’ back display. This is the background you have set up previously. At this time, the channel is locked. F.
Menu Operation Picture Menu Function: Brightness, Contrast, Colour Sharpness, Tint. A. Press [MENU] key on TV set or press [MENU 1] key on remote control, MENU appears on screen. Select “PICTURE”. B. Select each function using the [P+]/[P-] keys. C. Each value can be controlled by the [V+]/[V-] keys. D. Repeat any functions if required. Note: TINT control will be appeared only if a NTSC signal is being received. Setup NB: altering the blue back will change settings on all positions. A.
Menu Operation Clock Function Time and Timer setting. A. Press [MENU] key on front or press [MENU 1] key on remote control, MENU appears on screen. Select “CLOCK”. B. TIME (TIME, TIMER, OFF-TIME, ON-TIME) setting: Using the [V -] key, hours will increase from “0, 1... 23,24”. Using the [V+] key, minutes will increase from “00” to “59”. C. TIME: Using the [V+][V -] key, will change “TIME”. D. TIMER - Generally, if “ON-TIME” or “ OFF-TIME” is not set, “TIMER” will not be set.
Troubleshooting Before calling the service personnel, please check the list below to fix some simple problems not caused by the unit itself. Symptom To be checked No picture. No sound. Be sure the power cord is plugged in. Normal picture. No sound. The sound volume is adjusted to the lowest level. Poor colour, contrast, tint May need to adjust the contrast, colour and tint.
Technical Data Rated voltage: AC 230-240V, 50Hz Power consumption: 138-150W Sound output: 4W x 2 Dimensions: 780mm (w) x 580mm (h) x 570mm (d) Mass: 35kg approx. System: Colour sound RF PAL 5.5MHz AV NTSC 3.58/4.43 PAL4.43 Channel coverage: CATV 470MHz *Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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