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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 TV near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
A GUIDE TO DIGITAL TV What is Digital Television (DTV)? Digital Television (DTV) is a relatively new type of broadcasting that promises to transform television viewing into a whole new experience. Digital technology is used to capture images and sound to deliver a better picture quality. DTV technology is also capable of multicasting and interactive capabilities. There are many levels of digital television quality.
FEATURES CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Active Control continuously measures and corrects all incoming signals to help provide the best picture quality. This feature monitors and corrects both the sharpness control and noise reduction control (Pg. 17). Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/3 A Guide to Digital TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DESCRIPTION OF REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS NUMERIC (0-9) Buttons - To select TV channels or enter values in the onscreen menu. For single channel entries, press the numbered button for the channel you desire. The TV will pause for a second or two before changing to the chosen channel. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV On or put on Standby mode. FORMAT Button - To select picture format. DOT Button - To enter values for minor channels eg. 36.
BASIC TV AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 1 2 Press POWER button on the TV to turn it on. Pressing any button on the front panel of the TV will also turn the TV On. Press the VOLUME + to increase the sound level and VOLUME – to lower the sound level. Pressing both buttons together will display the onscreen menu. While in menu mode, use these buttons to make adjustments or selections. 3 4 5 - Press CHANNEL + or – to select TV channels.
FIRST TIME YOU TURN ON THE TV T he first time you turn on the new TV set, you will see a screen that helps you to auto install the programs. Follow the instructions on this screen to start auto installation. Digital and Analog auto installation will be performed at the same time. Auto installation may take 20 to 40 minutes depending on the number of channels available.
AUTO INSTALL Y ou can auto install programs on your TV. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL (+), (–) buttons are pressed. Follow these steps for Digital Mode and Analog Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Digital Mode Complete the antenna or cable signal connection before activating AUTO INSTALL. See How to make the best connection guide for details.
HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE CONTROL F or French and Spanish speaking TV owners an onscreen Language option is present. With the Language control you can set the TV’s on-screen menu to be shown in English, French, or Spanish. Follow these steps for Digital Mode and Analog Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu.
HOW TO USE THE TUNER MODE CONTROL T he TUNER MODE control lets you change the TV input signal to ANTENNA or CABLE mode. It is important that you know which type of signal to look for (Cable or Antenna). Follow these steps for Digital Mode and Analog Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 Digital Mode Press MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu. Press CURSOR < or > to scroll through the onscreen menu until you see Install highlighted.
CHANNEL EDIT (ADD OR DELETE CHANNELS) Channel Edit allows you to add or delete channels. Follow these steps for Analog Mode Follow these steps for Digital Mode Press CURSOR < or > to scroll through the onscreen menu until you see DTV Setup highlighted. 3 4 Press CURSOR > to highlight the Ch. Install menu features. 5 6 7 Press CURSOR > to display the Channel Edit options. Analog Mode Language Tuner Mode Auto Install Channel Edit DTV Setup DTV Setup Ch.
AUTO CHRON (SYNCHRONISATION OF TIME) A uto Chron allows you to set the clock of the TV automatically for automatic selection, there will be queries for Channel, Time Zone and Day Light saving. After successful setup, Auto Chron will automatically maintain the correct time. This feature is only available in Digital Mode. Press CURSOR < or > to scroll through the onscreen menu until you see DTV Setup highlighted.
TIMER - TIME ZONE T imer feature allows you to select the time zone you are in. This Feature is only available in Digital Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu. Digital Mode Press CURSOR < or > to scroll through the onscreen menu until you see DTV Setup highlighted. Press CURSOR > repeatedly to select the Time Zone you are in. Choices include Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic and Eastern.
HOW TO ADD OR DELETE WEAK DIGITAL SIGNAL D igital broadcasting is still new. It is not uncommon for a broadcaster to only send out a digital signal for part of a day. The reception could also come and go. If you program your channels when the signal is not being sent or is weak it will not be saved in your channel setup. However, using the WEAK DIG SIGNAL feature here you can add those channels with weak or no signals to your channel list.
EMERGENCY ALERT SETTING E mergency Alert lets you display or discard emergency alerts for Low or Medium priority. This feature is only available in Digital mode. Digital Mode Press CURSOR < or > to scroll through the onscreen menu until you see DTV Setup menu highlighted. Press CURSOR < or > to scroll through the DTV Setup features until you see Emerg Alert highlighted. Press CURSOR > to enter the the Emerg Alert sub menu. Press CURSOR < or > to highlight either Medium or Low.
DIGITAL AUDIO D igital Audio allows you to switch to another audio language when it is available. This feature is only available in Digital Mode. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu. Digital Mode Press CURSOR < or > to scroll through the onscreen menu until you see DTV Setup highlighted. Press CURSOR > to display the DTV Setup menu features. DTV Setup Ch.
PICTURE MENU CONTROLS T o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and use the Picture Menu Controls listed below. Your selection is stored as Personal. 1 2 3 Press MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu. Digital and Analog Mode Press CURSOR < or > to until the Picture menu feature is highlighted. Press CURSOR > or < to adjust Brightness Control - until the darkest parts of the picture are as bright as you want. MENU > > Color Control - to add or remove color.
SOUND MENU CONTROLS T o adjust your TV sound, use the Sound Menu Controls listed below. Your selection is stored as Personal. 1 2 3 Digital Mode Analog Mode Press MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu. Press CURSOR > to until the Sound menu feature is highlighted. Press CURSOR > or < to adjust Treble: Enhance the high frequency sounds. Bass: Enhance the low frequency sounds. Balance: Level of sound coming from the left and right speakers.
UNDERSTANDING AUTOLOCK CONTROLS utoLock is a feature that lets the TV receive and process data sent by broadcasters or other program providers with program content A advisory. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock can respond to the content advisory and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This feature is useful for adults to prevent certain types of programs from being viewed by children.
AUTOLOCK A utoLock allows the viewer to block out any channels. A channel blocked by the AutoLock control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing. Follow these steps for Digital Mode 1 2 Press MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu. Press CURSOR < or > to scroll through the onscreen menu until you see DTV Setup highlighted. Press CURSOR > to display DTV Setup features.
AUTOLOCK - BLOCKING CHANNELS A fter you have set your personal access code (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels you want to block. Follow these steps for Analog Mode Follow these steps for Digital Mode 1 After Setting your personal access code (see previous page), press CURSOR < or > until you see Block Channel highlighted. 2 Press CURSOR > to enter the Block Channel menu. Press CURSOR > or < to Block or unBlock the channel.
BLOCK / CLEAR ALL CHANNELS AT THE SAME TIME A fter blocking specific channels there may come a time when you want to block or clear all the channels at the same time. This can be done only after you have entered your access code and the AutoLock features are displayed on the screen (refer to page 21). Follow these steps for Digital Mode 1 Press CURSOR > to select Block channel. Press the CURSOR > button to enter the Block Channel menu. 2 Press CURSOR < or > until All Channels is highlighted.
MOVIE RATINGS T he AutoLock feature can block programs based on the Movie Industry ratings. Once you have entered your access code and the AutoLock features are displayed on the screen. Note: to access this Menu, for both Digital and Analog Mode, follow the steps for Analog Mode (refer to page 21). Follow these steps for Digital Mode 1 2 Press CURSOR < or > until you see Movie Rating highlighted. 3 Press CURSOR < or > to highlight any of the Movie Rating options.
TV RATINGS T he AutoLock feature can block programs based on the TV Industry ratings. When you have entered your access code and the AutoLock features are displayed on the screen. Note: to access this Menu, for both Digital and Analog Mode, follow the steps for Analog Mode (refer to page 21). Follow these steps for Digital Mode 1 2 Press CURSOR < or > until you see TV Rating highlighted. Press the CURSOR > to display the TV Rating options (TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA).
HOW TO USE THE TIMER MENU CONTROLS Y our television comes with an onscreen clock. The TV can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Digital Mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR < or > button until Features is highlighted. Analog Mode Timer AutoLock Auto Control Timer AutoLock Press the CURSOR > button to display the Features menu.
CLOSE CAPTIONING DISPLAY IN DIGITAL MODE C losed Captioning (CC) lets you read the voice content of TV 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. In digital mode, you can assign display options to your closed captioning options. Digital Mode 1 2 3 4 Press MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu.
CLOSE CAPTIONING IN ANALOG MODE C lose captioning in analog mode allows you to select the close caption setting while watching analog transmission. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu. Timer AutoLock Close Caption Active Control Press the CURSOR < or > button until Features is highlighted. Press the CURSOR > button to display the Features menu. Press the CURSOR > button to display the Close Caption menu.
HOW TO USE THE FORMAT CONTROL T he format Control feature allows you to select the picture-format mode. Selecting a Picture Format Using the Remote Control 1 2 FORMAT Press FORMAT button on the remote control once to see the current pictureformat mode. 4:3 Press FORMAT button repeatedly on the remote control to select one of the screen format options namely 4:3, 4:3 Expand, 4:3 Stretch and 16:9 Compress. Picture-Format Modes 4:3 Shows picture in its original (4:3 aspect ratio) format.
GLOSSARY Aspect Ratio The ratio between the width and height of the TV picture on the screen. In a normal TV set the aspect ratio is 4 to 3 (4:3). The new aspect ratio in HDTV is 16:9 which resembles the aspect ratio in a movie theatre (Widescreen). New TV systems support both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio and can automatically switch between them.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Check this List of Symptoms and Suggested Steps To Take before requesting Service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you face problems connecting the TV to external devices, please refer to the User Guide of the external device or call their service centers for help. Charges for TV installation and adjustments of customer controls are not covered under your warranty. SYMPTOMS Hookup Can't get external audio equipment to work with TV. SUGGESTED STEPS TO TAKE 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS SYMPTOMS General TV is not responding to Remote Control SUGGESTED STEPS TO TAKE Ensure the batteries are inserted into the remote control according to the illustration in the battery compartment. Refer to page 7. Reset the television by disconnecting the power plug from the wall outlet for 10 seconds and then reconnecting it again. General Remote control is not working Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor window on the TV. Check the TV power cord.
SPECIFICATIONS 27MT5005D 27MT6005D 32MT5015D 32MT6015D PICTURE / DISPLAY 4:3 Aspect ratio : Picture Display Picture Enhancement 27" Black Matrix, Smart Picture (4 modes) 27" RealFlat Picture, Smart Picture (4 modes) Color, Contrast, Color, Contrast, Sharpness Control Sharpness Control 32" Black Matrix, Smart Picture (4 modes) 32" RealFlat Picture, Smart Picture (4 modes) Color, Contrast, Sharpness Control Color, Contrast, Sharpness Control SOUND Sound Power (Output RMS) Sound Enhancement 2 x
MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY Ninety (90) Days Labor & One (1) Year Parts & One (1) Years 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 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.
INDEX Active Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 AutoLock Controls Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Block/Clear All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Blocking Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
