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Magnavox 51MP392H User Manual

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51MP392H 51MP3964H
Rear Projection TV
Model No:_____________
Serial No:_____________
S M A R T. V E R Y S M A R T.
3135 035 22984-English

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  • Page 1 User Guide 51MP392H 51MP3964H Rear Projection TV Model No:_____________ Serial No:_____________ S M A R T. V E R Y S M A R T. 3135 035 22984-English...

  • Page 2: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv

    Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with MAGNAVOX makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure:...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ASIC ONNECTIONS IEWING he major benefit of this projection television is its large view- To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, Magnetic fields, such as those of external speak- ing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various...

  • Page 5: Features

    “dot crawl,” this filter easily supports the demands of DVD players and other advanced high-resolution video sources. As an Energy Star® Partner, Magnavox has determined this prod- uct meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with the Energy Star®...

  • Page 6: Connecting Accessory Devices To Your Tv

    Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV his page contains descriptions and illus- trations of jacks, cables, and connectors you might use in making connections. The cables and connectors are not supplied with your TV, but you can purchase them at stores that sell electronics.

  • Page 7: Panel Overviews: Standard Inputs And Outputs

    ANEL VERVIEWS ou can connect a wide range of video and audio devices to your TV, in various ways. This page and the next one provide an overview of signal compatabilities and the types of devices you can connect to the jacks. Connection examples follow on subsequent pages.

  • Page 8: Panel Overviews: High-Definition Inputs

    Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV ANEL he HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks allow you to digi- tal equipment with 1080i or 480p signal output. What You Can Connect to the High-definition Input Jacks HD INPUT-AV 4—use to connect digi- tal equipment with a 1080i or a 480p signal output, such as HD receivers (1080i or 480p) or DVD players with progressive-scan capability (480p).

  • Page 9: Connecting Avcr

    he TV’s audio/video (AV) input jacks provide for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and accessory devices such as VCRs, DVD players, and others that have AV out- put jacks. This example, which uses the INPUT-AV 1 jacks, shows you one way you can connect a VCR to your TV.

  • Page 10: Connecting Avcr And Cable Box

    resented here is a connection example involving a VCR and cable box. Connect a cable TV signal to a two- way signal splitter. Connect one of the two-way signal splitter outputs to the INPUT on the cable box. Connect the other two-way signal splitter output to the ANTENNA IN 75Ω...

  • Page 11: Connecting And Using An Audio Hi-Fi System With Your Tv

    ONNECTING AND ou can use your TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to connect to an external audio hi-fi system. Follow the simple steps below. To make these connections, you will need two cables for audio connections (standard RCA). NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV. You should be able to buy them at most stores that sell electronics.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Standard Dvd Player

    Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV omponent video inputs allow the highest pos- sible color and picture resolution in the play- back of digital signals, such as those of DVD players. The color difference signals (Pb, Pr) and the luminance (Y) signal are connected and received separately.

  • Page 13: Connecting A Dvd Player With Progressive-Scan Capability

    ONNECTING A he following instructions explain how to con- nect a DVD player with progressive-scan capability to the HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks on your To make the connections, you will need: • three cables for video connections (standard RCA connectors) •...

  • Page 14: Connecting An S-Video Device

    Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear (and side panel) of the TV can give you better pic- ture detail and clarity for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes or DVDs than the normal antenna (RF signal) or Video (composite) picture connec- tions.

  • Page 15: Connecting An Hd Receiver To The Hd Input-Av 4 Jacks

    ONNECTING AN igital equipment with a 1080i or 480p out- put, is compatible with the HD INPUT-AV 4 video jacks. NOTE: This television is designed to be compati- ble with high-definition signal standards 1080i and 480p as specified by the Electronic Industries Association standard EIA770.3.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV he side panel jacks provide a convenient way for you to connect a camcorder to your TV. The side panel jacks are recognized by your TV as AV3. To make the connections shown in this example, you will need: •...

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control

    SING THE he AV button on the remote control and SOURCE SELECT button on the TV allow you to access the TV’s signal-source inputs. With each press of the AV button you can access a different signal-source input. The signal-source input jacks are located on the back and side panels of your TV.

  • Page 18: Using Smartsound

    Using the Remote Control POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND PICTURE ou can use the SmartSound™ options to automatically tailor the TV’s sound for the type of program you are watching. The factory has set the VOICE, MUSIC, and THEATRE options.

  • Page 19: Using Smartpicture

    ou can use an SmartPicture™ option to automatically tailor the TV’s picture for certain types of input signals. The factory has set the MOVIES, SPORTS, WEAK SIG- NAL, and MULTIMEDIA options. The set- tings for the PERSONAL option are the ones you select through the onscreen PICTURE submenu.

  • Page 20: Using Alternate Channel (A/Ch)

    Using the Remote Control POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND PICTURE You can press the A/CH button on your remote control to go back and forth between the current channel and one previously watched channel. SING LTERNATE HANNEL Watch channel Change channel Watch new channel...

  • Page 21: Using The Onscreen Submenus Picture

    DJUSTING THE o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. See descrip- tions of the picture-adjustment options below. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT. BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

  • Page 22: Setting The Smart Scan Control

    • Y o for use with AV4. • T h PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR SHARPNESS PICTURE TINT SHARPNESS TINT PICTURE PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT COLOR TEMP SMART SCAN PROGRESSIVE SMART SCAN INTERLACED...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Treble, Bass, And Balance Controls

    DJUSTING THE ELPFULH REBLE ALANCE ONTROLS...

  • Page 25: Using The Avl (Audio Volume Leveler) Control

    SING THE ou may have noticed the peaks and val- leys of sound that occur between pro- gram changes or at commercial breaks. The volume levels often vary considerably. By turning on the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) control, you can make your TV produce a more consistent volume level.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Surround-Sound Modes

    SELECTING 1 6 2 ,4 THESURROUND-SOUNDMODESBased on the signal being received, you canselect various surround-sound modes: PICTURE TREBLE SOUND BASS FEATURES BALANCE INSTALL INCR SOUND TREBLE SURROUND BASS BALANCE INCR . SURROUND SOUND TREBLE BASS BALANCE INCR . SURROUND STEREO INCR .

  • Page 27: Selecting The Stereo/Mono Sound Mode

    ELECTING THE ou can enjoy stereo programs on your TV. It has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which stereo sound can be heard. Follow these steps to select the STEREO mode. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Sap (Second Audio Program) Feature

    Using the Onscreen Submenus: Sound ELECTING THE AP, or Second Audio Program, is an addi- tional part of the stereo broadcast system. Sent as a third audio channel, an SAP can be heard apart from the current TV program sound. TV stations are free to use SAP for any number of purposes, such as the broadcast of a second language or other audio information.

  • Page 29: Using The Bass Boost Control

    he BASS BOOST control allows you to increase the low-frequency range of the TV’s sound. This creates a deeper, fuller sound. Follow these steps to turn BASS BOOST ON. Press MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR RING DOWN once to highlight SOUND.

  • Page 30: Features

    Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features our TV comes with an onscreen clock. You will need to set the clock before you can use the Timer feature. During normal operation, the time appears on the screen when you press the STATUS/EXIT button. You can show the time on screen constantly by turning the TIMER DIS- PLAY control on (see page 31).

  • Page 31: Displaying The Time

    fter you have set the TV’s clock, you can use your TV to keep up with the time on screen. You can also set the timer to switch to another channel, and, if you want, turn the TV off. The Timer’s DISPLAY control allows you to show the time constantly in the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 32: Setting The Timer's Start Time And Stop Time

    Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features ETTING THE ou can set the Timer to switch to a selected channel at a specific time while you are watching another channel, or when the TV is in standby mode. (Standby mode is when the TV is plugged into the wall outlet but turned off.) If you want, you can also set the TV to turn off at some time after the TV switches channels.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Timer's Channel

    ELECTING THE ollow these steps to select the channel to which the Timer will switch the TV. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR BUTTON DOWN twice to highlight FEA- TURES. Press the CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT to enter the FEATURES sub- menu.

  • Page 34: Setting The Timer's Activate Control

    Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features fter you have set the TIME, START TIME, STOP TIME, and CHANNEL, you must activate the Timer for it to operate. Your options are to set the Timer to work ONCE or DAILY. Set ACTIVATE to OFF if you don’t want to use the Timer.

  • Page 35: Autolock

    he AutoLock™ feature can help par- ents control what their children watch on TV. AutoLock™ does this by using the content advisories sent by broadcasters or other program providers. After you program AutoLock™, it can respond to the content advisories and block pro- grams that contain content that you may consider objectionable—offensive lan- guage, violence, or sexual situations.

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Autolock™ Access Code

    Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features ETTING UP THE our AutoLock™ access code allows you to enter the AutoLock™ submenus to set up or turn off blocking. Your access code is also the “key” that unlocks pro- grams or channels that are being blocked by AutoLock™.

  • Page 37: Using Clear All

    ou can all your blocked channels and ratings at one time using the CLEAR ALL feature. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Using the CURSOR BUTTONS, move to the FEATURES then AUTOLOCK control. Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT again to highlight the ACCESS CODE input area.

  • Page 38: Using Autolock™ To Block Channels

    FEATURES PICTURE TIMER SOUND AutoLock TIMER FEATURES CLOSED CAP AutoLock INSTALL FORMAT CLOSED CAP FORMAT FEATURES TIMER AutoLock CLOSED CAP FORMAT FEATURES 3,4, AutoLock BLOCK CHANNEL SETUP CODE CLEAR ALL MOVIE RATING TV RATING FEATURES AutoLock BLOCK CHANNEL SETUP CODE CLEAR ALL MOVIE RATING TV RATING...

  • Page 39: Using Autolock™ To Block By Movie Rating

    Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features SING fter you have set your personal access code (see page 36), you can block programs by specific movie ratings. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR BUTTON DOWN twice to highlight FEATURES.

  • Page 40: Using Autolock™ To Block By Tv Rating

    SING ou also can block programs by specific TV ratings. Follow these simple steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR BUTTON DOWN twice to highlight FEATURES. Press the CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT.

  • Page 41: Turning The Autolock™ Blocking Control

    Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features URNING THE he BLOCKING control can be thought of as the “master switch” for AutoLock™. Use it to turn ON or OFF all of the settings (based on ratings). Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 42: Using Autolock™ To Block Unrated Broadcasts

    SING n addition to blocking rated programs or channels, you may also choose to block all programming that is unrated. Unrated programming consists of shows that the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) or the TV broadcasters have chosen not to rate. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 43: Using Autolock™ To Block Broadcasts That

    Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features SING ome programs contain no content advi- sories from the Motion Picture Association of America or the television broadcasters (see page 35). To block pro- grams with no rating, follow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 44: Reviewing Your Currrent Autolock™ Settings

    EVIEWING c a n l e a t h e N A f t e r P r e s s t h e u t o L o c k ™ o v i d e s s c r e e n t h a t s h o w s URRENT...

  • Page 45: Using The Closed Captioning Control

    SING THE losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hear- ing impaired, this feature uses onscreen text boxes to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
  • Page 46 Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features our TV’s wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio) delivers a home-cinema experience not pos- sible with a conventional (4:3 aspect ratio) set. High-definition (HD) programs originating in 16:9 format and other widescreen-format video sources appear more lifelike, dramatic, and the- atrical.

  • Page 47: Using The Picture-Format Control

    SING THE Selecting a picture Format Using the Menu In addition to the FORMAT button, you can also adjust the picture format by using the on-screen menu. Press MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEATURES.

  • Page 48: For The Tv's High-Definition Inputs

    HD television RGB signal sys- tems, timing, synchronization, and signal strengths. The HD INPUT-AV 4 RGB inputs on your Magnavox TV will not be compatible with all digital equipment that offers RGB outputs. If the digital equip- ment you want to connect offers both...

  • Page 49: Appendix B: Model Specifications

    Product Type Rear-projection HDTV Monitor Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2–13 UHF: 14–69 Cable TV: Midband Superband Hyperband Ultraband Power Source AC 110V ±10%, 60 Hz Power Consumption 255 W (average), standby <1W Audio Power 2 x 5 W, 100 Hz–10 kHz at 5% THD (flat response), 8-ohm load Speaker Type 4 x 6 oval...

  • Page 50: General Information

    General Information: Care and Cleaning WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV Screen: Do not leave picture border bars or station- ary images on screen for extended periods of time.This can cause uneven picture-tube aging. Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Check This List of Symptoms and Possible Solutions Before Requesting Service You may be able to solve the problem yourself. Charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not cov- ered under your warranty. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call.
  • Page 52 General Information:Troubleshooting ROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED Difficulties and Possible Solutions (*Q refers to the Quick Use and Setup Guide that came with your TV.) The picture has no color or colors are not correct • Check to ensure that you have made connections correctly. See pages *Q-1, *Q-2, 6–9, and 11–16. •...

  • Page 53: Glossary Of Television Terms

    Progressive Scan • A picture-scanning technique that doubles the number of picture lines, eliminating the flicker and providing a jitter-free picture. PTV • Projection Television. (Rear- and/or front-projection design systems are available.) Remote-control Sensor Window • The window or opening found on the television control panel through which infrared remote-control command signals are received.

  • Page 54: Index

    General Information: Glossary of Television Terms Alternate Channel (A/CH), 20, 53 APAC™, 5 Audio/Video Inputs (Definition), 6. 53 AutoChron™ Control, *Q-5 AutoLock™ Control Access code, 36 Blocking channels, 38 Clear All, 37 Movie ratings, 39 No rating broadcasts, 43 On/off control, 41 Settings review, 43 Setup Code, 36 TV ratings, 40...
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  • Page 56: Limited Warranty

    (If this product is determined to be defective) LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Magnavox will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Magnavox authorized service center.

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