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1 866 341 3738 1 866 341 3738 1 866 341 3738 If you read this Owner’s manual for 55ME345V/F7 and 55ME345V/F7 A - Please start to ● read from next page. If you read this Owner’s manual for 55ME345V/F7 B - Please start to read from p.41.
English Contents 1 Notice 5 Making more use with your TV ..................................Displaying the Main Menu 2 Important Picture ........................ Sound Positioning the TV Setup Regulatory Notices Autoprogram Environmental Care Channel list Preparing to Move / Ship the Unit Add channels Antenna Confirmation 3 Getting Started...
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English Register Online at www.magnavox.com/support/ today to get the most benefits from your purchase. Registering your model with MAGNAVOX makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits such as software upgrades and important product notifications. Register Online at www.magnavox.com/support/...
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Wall Mount Bracket Kit Funai is not liable for these types of accidents or injuries Brand Model # Screw dimension noted below. 55ME345V/F7 A F80B M6 x 0.472" (12mm) SANUS 43ME345V/F7 A • Install the Wall Mount Bracket on a sturdy vertical wall.
Modifications to this apparatus may cause harmful interference. Any Modifications to the apparatus must be Approved by Funai. MAGNAVOX is a registered trademark of Philips North America The user could lose the authority to operate this apparatus if an Corporation and is used by Funai Electric Co., Ltd. and Funai unauthorized Change or Modification is made.
End of Life Directives temperature of this Unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction. Magnavox pays a lot of attention to produce environmental-friendly Magnavox pays a lot of attention to produce environmental-friendly • Avoid a place with drastic temperature changes.
Quantity Size ● You can set the Unit to go into Standby mode after a specific amount of time. M4 x 0.472”(12mm) 55ME345V/F7 A Choices for On-screen language ● M5 x 0.472”(12mm) Select your On-screen language: English, Spanish or French.
English (43ME345V/F7 A) Stand Assembly (55ME345V/F7 A) × 4 M4 x 0.472” (12mm) × 2 M5 x 0.472” (12mm) 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 ×...
English 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. Attach the cable management tie as illustrated below. Pass cables through the cable management tie to avoid tangles.
English Remote Control a B (POWER / STANDBY) Turns the TV On from Standby or Off to Standby mode. b CC Selects Closed caption settings (Off, On, CC w/ mute). c 0 - 9 (NUMBER keys) Used to enter a Channel / Program number. •...
English a B (POWER / STANDBY) Control Panel Turns the TV On from Standby or Off to Standby mode. b SOURCE Selects Connected Devices. c MENU Opens the Main On-screen Menu. d CH H / I Selects a Channel in the Memorized Channel Ring (Low to High or High to Low).
English Connecting the Antenna, Cable or Satellite Connecting a Set-top Box, Blu-ray Disc / DVD Recorder via Composite Connectors and Analog Audio Be sure your Antenna or another Device is connected properly before Do Not place your Recorder too close to the Screen because some plugging in the AC Power Cord.
This Unit can be connected to your Device that has a DVI Terminal. Use an HDMI-DVI Conversion Cable for this Connection and it requires MAGNAVOX HDMI supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). ● Audio Cable for Analog Audio signal as well.
English Component Analog Video Connection Digital Audio Output Connection Component Analog Video Connection offers Better Picture quality for If you connect this Unit to an External Digital Audio Device, you can enjoy Video Devices connected to the Unit. multi-channel Audio like 5.1ch Digital Broadcasting sound. If you connect to the Unit’s Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input jacks, Use a Digital Audio Optical Cable to connect the Unit to External Digital connect Analog Audio Cables to the Analog Audio (L/R) Input jacks.
English PC Connection Note(s) Please purchase the HDMI-DVI Conversion Cable that has a ferrite core. HDMI Connection ● The following operations may reduce noise. ● This Unit can be connected to your PC that has an HDMI terminal. Attach a ferrite core to the AC Power Cord of your PC. –...
English These Operations are accessible by Remote Control. Use H I to select the desired Location setting, then press OK. Some may also be accessible by the Main Unit's Control Panel. Home is the ENERGY STARN qualified setting. Initial Setup Initial setup Retail This section will guide you through the Unit’s Initial setting which includes...
English 4 Use your TV Switching Channels Switching on your TV and putting it in Standby mode Remote Control Remote Control To Turn the TV On from Standby or Off to Standby Press B on the Side of the Unit or the Remote Control. ●...
English Watching Channels from an External Device Sleep Timer Switching Each Input Mode can easily switch with the Remote Control Sleep Timer can set the Unit to go into Standby mode after an incremental between TV (DTV or Analog TV) and External Devices when they are period of time.
E indicates that the channel is removed. ● follows; Press J to Select list, then press OK to tune to channels. MAGNAVOX : MBP1300 / MBP5320 / MRD430B Press LINK to display fun-Link options menu. fun-Link options Display the list of favorite channels...
English For 4:3 Video signal Changing Picture Format Display Modes can be Selected when your TV receives a 16:9 or 4:3 Video Signal. Three types of Display Modes can be Selected for a PC Input Signal. Normal 16:9 Movie expand Press PICTURE SIZE A Repeatedly to Switch the TV Aspect Ratio.
English 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, are displayed. Press INFO.
English 5 Making more use with your TV Use H I to Select the desired Menu and an item, then press OK or use H I J K to determine the setting. This section describes the overview of the Main Menu displayed when you press MENU.
English You can set a Particular Picture Quality using Advanced Picture ● settings. Before you begin: Color alignment Normal Picture You must set Home in Location. L p. 32 Medium Sound Noise reduction Otherwise, personalized Picture and Sound settings will not be Setup Ambient light sensor memorized after the Unit goes into Standby Mode.
English You can select Audio Output through a Digital Audio Output connector. Sound to Output Multichannel Signals (When the Audio of the Content Before you begin: Multichannel Digital output is PCM, it will be Output in PCM format You must set Location to Home. L p. 32 even if Multichannel is selected.) Otherwise, personalized Picture and Sound settings will not be to Output PCM format...
English Setup Autoprogram Before you begin: Please wait while the system is scanning for Make sure the Unit is connected to Antenna or Cable. channels. Auto programming may take more than 20 minutes Press MENU and use H I to select Setup, then press OK. to complete.
English Features Add channels This function lets you add the off the air Analog TV or Analog Cable Display Setup using Home Menu and use H I to select Features, channels that were not added by the Autoprogram due to reception then press OK.
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English Note(s) Cable / NTSC (Analog) TV Operation Closed Caption will NOT be displayed when you are using an HDMI Connection. ● The primary Closed Captions and Digital caption service that you can switch differs depending on the broadcast format. ●...
English Channel lock Child and Ratings Lock Particular Channels or External Input modes can be invisible in this You can prevent your children from watching certain Programs or certain function. Channels by locking the TV Controls and by using Ratings. Use H I to Select Channel lock, then press OK.
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English To set the Sub ratings (displayed in the right column) Setting US Movie and TV Ratings As for TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, you can further set the Sub US Movie Ratings Lock is the Rating System created by MPAA. ratings to Block Specific Elements within programs.
English Canadian English or Canadian French Ratings PC settings You can select the Rating for Canadian English or Canadian French This function lets you adjust the PC screen position, clock and phase broadcasting. during PC Input. Use H I to Select Canadian English rating or Canadian French Use J K to adjust Clock setting to stabilize the PC screen and Phase rating, then press OK.
English Device list fun-Link (HDMI CEC) This function lets you see the product model number or name of This function allows you to operate the linked functions between our Connected Devices. brand Devices with a fun-Link feature and this Unit connecting through Use H I to Select the desired fun-Link devices listed on the TV screen, an HDMI cable.
English Language Setting your Location to Home You can set the Location of your TV to Home or Retail. Choosing Home Press MENU and use H I to select Language, then press OK. gives you full flexibility to change predefined settings for Picture and Sound.
English Picture (JPEG) Use H I to select the desired file, then press OK. Your TV is fitted with a USB Connection that enables you to view JPEG photos or watch Motion JPEG files stored on a USB Memory Stick. Picture Connect the USB Memory Stick to the USB terminal on the back of Image1.jpg...
Note(s) The TV starts up with the New Software. ● Only FAT / DOS-formatted portable memory is supported. ● For further assistance, please contact the Call Center. Use only Software Upgrades that can be found on the MAGNAVOX website. ●...
English 7 Useful tips Question Answer Check the Antenna or Cable Connection to the Main Unit. ● Check the Batteries on the Remote Control. ● Re-insert or replace the AAA Batteries with their Polarities (+/–) as indicated on the Remote Control Battery area. ●...
Refer to the user manual of the Universal Remote Control for the ● You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, automobiles, ● MAGNAVOX code. motorcycles or fluorescent lights. Picture Try moving the Unit to another Location to see if this is the Cause of the ●...
English 8 Information Glossary Maintenance Analog TV (NTSC) Cabinet Cleaning Acronym that stands for National Television Systems Committee and the Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the Unit with a soft ● name of Analog broadcasting standards. cloth.
English 9 Specifications Model # 55ME345V/F7 A 43ME345V/F7 A Picture Type FHD (Full HD) (1920 x 1080 pixels 60Hz) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Viewing Angles 178° (V) by 178° (H) Built-in Digital / Analog Tuner ATSC (Digital) / NTSC (Analog) Sound...
English 10 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY COVERAGE: This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, misapplication, or non-supplied product, This warranty obligation is limited to the terms as set forth below.
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English Contents 1 Notice 4 Making more use with your TV ....................Displaying the main menu 2 Getting started Picture ............Sound Features Setup Supplied accessories Autoprogram Symbols used in this Owner’s manual Channel list Stand assembly Add channels Attaching the base Antenna confirmation Managing cables...
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English Important safety instructions Read these instructions. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Keep these instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Heed all warnings. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Follow all instructions.
Any modifications to the apparatus must be approved by Funai. MAGNAVOX is a registered trademark of Koninklijke Philips N.V. The user could lose the authority to operate this apparatus if an and is used under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.
English 2 Getting started Supplied accessories Owner’s manual Quick start guide Features DTV / Analog TV / CATV ● You can use your remote control to select channels which are broadcast in digital format and conventional analog format. Also, cable and satellite subscribers can access their TV channels.
English Stand assembly Note(s) 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. ● When attaching the base, ensure that all screws are tightly fastened. If the base ●...
English a B (POWER / STANDBY) Remote control Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby mode. b CC Selects closed caption settings (Off, On, CC w/ mute). c SAP Selects audio mode (MONO / STEREO / SAP) / audio language.
English a B (POWER / STANDBY) Control panel Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby mode. b SOURCE Selects connected devices. c MENU Opens the main On-screen menu. d CH H / I Selects a channel in the memorized channel ring (low to high or high to low).
English Connecting antenna or Cable / Satellite set-top box Connecting a Cable / Satellite set-top box, Blu-ray disc / DVD recorder via composite connectors and Be sure your antenna or another device is connected properly analog audio before plugging in the AC power cord. Do not place your recorder too close to the screen because some If connecting to an antenna through an RF cable recorders can be susceptible to signals from the TV.
HDMI-DVI connection Note(s) This unit can be connected to your device that has a DVI terminal. MAGNAVOX HDMI supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). ● HDCP is a form of digital rights management that protects high-definition content Use an HDMI-DVI conversion cable for this connection and it in Blu-ray discs or DVDs.
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English Component analog video connection Digital audio output connection Component analog video connection offers better picture quality If you connect this unit to an external digital audio device, you can for video devices connected to the unit. enjoy multi-channel audio like 5.1ch digital broadcasting sound. If you connect to the unit’s component video (Y/Pb/Pr) input jacks, Use a digital audio optical cable to connect the unit to external connect analog audio cables to the analog audio (L/R) input jacks.
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English PC connection Note(s) Please purchase a VGA cable that has a ferrite core (0.6 inches (15mm) or more ● HDMI connection in diameter). This unit can be connected to your PC that has an HDMI terminal. Please purchase a HDMI-DVI conversion cable that has a ferrite core. ●...
English These operations are accessible by remote control. Use H I to select the desired location setting, then press Some may also be accessible by the main unit's control panel. Home is the ENERGY STARN qualified setting. Initial setup Initial setup Retail This section will guide you through the unit’s Initial setting which includes selecting a language for your On-screen menu and...
English 3 Use your TV Switching channels Switching on your TV and putting it in standby mode Remote control Remote control To turn the TV on from standby or off to standby Press B on the unit or the remote control. ●...
English Watching channels from an external device Sleep timer Switching each input mode can easily switch with the remote Sleep timer can set the unit to go into standby mode after an control between TV (DTV or analog TV) and external devices when incremental period of time.
To enjoy fun-Link, verified and recommended devices are as Press J to select list, then press OK to tune to channels. follows; MAGNAVOX : MBP1300 / MBP5320 / MRD430B Display the list of favorite channels Press LINK to display fun-Link options menu.
English For 4:3 video signal Changing Picture Format Display modes can be selected when your TV receives a 16:9 or 4:3 video signal. Three types of display modes can be selected for a PC input signal. Normal 16:9 Movie expand Press PICTURE SIZE A repeatedly to switch the TV aspect ratio.
English 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, are displayed. Press INFO.
English 4 Making more use with Use H I to select the desired menu and an item, then press OK or use H I J K to determine the setting. your TV Picture This section describes the overview of the main menu displayed p.
English You can set a particular picture quality using Advanced ● Picture settings. Before you begin: Color alignment Normal Picture You must set Home in Location. L p. 31 Medium Sound Noise reduction Otherwise, personalized picture and sound settings will not be Ambient light sensor Setup memorized after the unit goes into standby mode.
English You can select audio output through a digital audio output connector. Sound To output multichannel signals (When the audio of the content Before you begin: Multichannel is PCM, it will be output in PCM Digital output You must set Location to Home. L p. 31 even if Multichannel is format Otherwise, personalized picture and sound settings will not be...
English Setup Autoprogram Before you begin: Please wait while the system is scanning for Make sure the unit is connected to antenna or cable. channels. Auto programming may take more than 20 minutes Press MENU and use H I to select Setup, then press OK. to complete.
English Features Add channels This function lets you add the off the air analog TV or analog cable Display Setup using Home Menu and use H I to select channels that were not added by the Autoprogram due to reception Features, then press OK.
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English Caption settings Cable / NTSC (Analog) TV operation Closed captions displays the audio portion of the program as The primary closed captions superimposed text over the video. and text services. The closed Use H I to select Caption settings, then press OK. CC-1 and captions or text is displayed in the same language as the...
English Child and ratings lock Note(s) Closed caption will NOT be displayed when you are using an HDMI connection. ● You can prevent your children from watching certain programs or certain channels by locking the TV controls and by using ratings. Digital caption service that you can switch differs depending on the broadcast ●...
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English Channel lock Setting US movie and TV ratings Particular channels or external input modes can be invisible in this US movie ratings lock is the rating system created by MPAA. function. US TV ratings lock has controlled access to individual programs based on their age and content rating.
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English To set the sub ratings (displayed in the right column) Canadian English or Canadian French ratings As for TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, you can further set the sub You can select the rating for Canadian English or Canadian French ratings to block specific elements within programs.
English fun-Link (HDMI CEC) PC settings This function allows you to operate the linked functions between This function lets you adjust the PC screen position, clock and our brand devices with a fun-Link feature and this unit connecting phase during PC input. through an HDMI cable.
English Device list Setting your location to home This function lets you see the product model number or name of connected devices. You can set the Location of your TV to Home or Retail. Choosing Use H I to select the desired fun-Link devices listed on the TV Home gives you full flexibility to change predefined settings for screen, then press OK.
English Language Your TV is fitted with a USB connection that enables you to view Press MENU and use H I to select Language, then press JPEG photos or watch Motion JPEG files stored on a USB memory stick. Connect the USB memory stick to the USB terminal on the Picture back of your TV.
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English Picture (JPEG) Video (Motion JPEG) Use H I to select the desired file, then press OK. Use H I to select the desired file, then press OK. Video Picture Image1.jpg Video MOVIE1.avi Picture Title: MOVIE1.avi Go to root folder Go to root folder Director: Image1.jpg...
B again to turn the unit back on. Only FAT / DOS-formatted portable memory is supported. ● The TV starts up with the new software. ● Use only software upgrades that can be found on the MAGNAVOX website. ● For further assistance, please contact the call center.
English 6 Useful tips Question Answer Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit. ● Check the batteries on the remote control. ● Re-insert or replace the AAA batteries with their polarities (+/–) as indicated on the remote control battery ●...
Refer to the Owner’s manual of the universal remote control for the ● You must set Home in Location. L p. 31 (Otherwise, the settings ● MAGNAVOX code. you adjusted will not be memorized after the unit goes into standby Picture mode.) Power is on but no screen image.
English 7 Information Glossary Maintenance Analog TV (NTSC) Cleaning Acronym that stands for National Television Systems Committee Clean the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with ● and the name of analog broadcasting standards. a soft microfiber cloth or lens brush. Before cleaning the panel, Off the air analog TV signals are no longer being sent by major disconnect the AC power cord.
English 8 Specifications Model # 55ME345V Picture Type FHD (Full HD) (1920 x 1080 pixels 60Hz) Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewing angles 178° (V) by 178° (H) Built-in Digital / Analog tuner ATSC (Digital) / NTSC (Analog) Sound Mono / Stereo Mono, Stereo, Sonic Emotion Power output (RMS watts) 10W x 2...
English 9 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR PARTS AND LABOR This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident, WARRANTY COVERAGE: This warranty obligation is limited to the terms as set forth abuse, misuse, neglect, misapplication, or non-supplied product, below.
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FUNAI CORPORATION, Inc. 19900 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 AYGRJUH ★★★★★...