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: *Proof of Purchase Returning the enclosed card guarantees...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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

    Making Basic TV Connections ........1–2...
  • Page 5: Features

    Format button that allows you to select the picture format you want to see. Smart Picture™ allows you to push a button and adapt your TV’s picture to various types of programs, such as sports, movies, and multimedia (games).
  • Page 6: Connecting Accessory Devices To Your Tv

    TV. Antenna RF Jack Cables used: RF coaxial cable (75Ω) Allows you to connect an antenna, cable TV, or components having only RF outputs to the antenna input on the TV. RF coaxial cables are available in push-on or screw-on type.
  • 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.
  • 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...
  • Page 9: Connecting Avcr

    • two cables for audio connections (standard RCA connectors) (only one cable is needed for a nonstereo VCR). NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV. You should be able to buy them at most stores that sell electronics. Or you can call our...
  • Page 10: Connecting A Vcr And Cable Box

    RCA connectors) (only one cable is needed for connection to a nonstereo VCR). NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV. You should be able to buy them at most stores that sell electronics. Or you can call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.
  • Page 11: Connecting And Using An Audio Hi-Fi System With Your Tv

    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. Or you can call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.
  • Page 12: Connecting A Standard Dvd Player

    Turn the DVD player on and press PLAY to view the DVD program on the ONNECTING A TANDARD ANTENNA IN 75Ω Rear of DVD Player* *(Example: Philips DVD model DVD712) DVD P LAYER Rear of TV HD INPUT-AV 4 R/Pr...
  • Page 13: Connecting A Dvd Player With Progressive-Scan

    RCA connectors) • two cables for audio connections (standard RCA connectors). NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV. You should be able to buy them at most stores that sell electronics. Or you can call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.
  • Page 14: Connecting An S-Video Device

    ANTENNA IN 75Ω Rear of Device with S-VIDEO Output* DVD/VCR ANT-IN DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO ANT-OUT VIDEO CH3 CH4 *(Example: Philips DVD/VCR Combi model DV910VHS) IDEO EVICE Rear of TV HD INPUT-AV 4 R/Pr INPUT-AV 1 OUTPUT INPUT-AV 2 B/Pb VIDEO...
  • Page 15: Connecting An Hd Receiver To The Hd Input-Av 4 Jacks

    RCA or BNC output jacks. If your HD receiver comes with BNC jacks, you will need to purchase BNC-to-RCA adapters to connect the receiver to the TV. You should be able to purchase these adapters at most stores that sell electronics. Or you can call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.
  • 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

    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. (See pages 6 and 7.) Selecting a Signal Source Using the AV Button...
  • Page 18: Using Smartsound

    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. The settings for the PER- SONAL option are the ones you select through the onscreen SOUND submenu.
  • Page 19: Using Smartpicture

    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.
  • Page 22: Setting The Smart Scan Control

    Using the Onscreen Submenus: Picture mart Scan gives you a choice between two different scanning techniques—pro- gressive or interlaced. Progressive scan doubles the number of pic- ture lines, eliminating line flicker and pro- viding a jitter-free picture. Interlaced improves the appearance of onscreen motion.
  • Page 23: Setting The Smart Contrast Control

    ETTING THE he Smart Contrast control allows you to sharpen the picture quality by making dark portions of the picture darker and light portions of the picture more noticeable. Normally, you will probably want to select MED. In certain circumstances, however, you may prefer MIN or MAX.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Treble, Bass, And Balance Controls

    CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT or LEFT to adjust the selected control. Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit the menu. ELPFUL When the bar scale is centered, speaker sound BALANCE is centered between the TV’s left and right side speakers. REBLE PICTURE TREBLE SOUND...
  • Page 25: Using The Avl (Audio Volume Leveler) Control

    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. Follow these steps to turn the AVL control on.
  • Page 26: Selecting The Surround-Sound Modes

    Using the Onscreen Submenus: Sound ELECTING THE ased on the signal being received, you can select various surround-sound modes: MONO, SPATIAL, STEREO, or INCR. SUR- ROUND. (See descriptions of the options below.) Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR BUTTON DOWN once to highlight SOUND.
  • 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

    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

    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.
  • Page 30: The Timer

    • If you’d like, set the clock automatically using the AutoChron™ feature (page 5, Quick Use and Setup Guide). • Clock settings may be lost when the TV is unplugged or when AC power to the set is ETTING THE...
  • Page 31: Displaying The Time

    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

    (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. Follow the steps below to set the Timer’s START TIME and STOP TIME.
  • 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.
  • 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: Understanding Autolock

    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-...
  • Page 36: Setting Up The Autolock™ Access Code

    ELPFUL INTS • An X appears on screen to confirm the receipt of each digit by the TV as you input your AutoLock™ access code. • Parents, it isn’t possible for your child to unblock a channel without knowing your access code or changing it to a new one.
  • Page 37: Using Clear All

    TIMER AutoLock 2,3, CLOSED CAP FORMAT FEATURES AutoLock BLOCK CHANNEL SETUP CODE CLEAR ALL MOVIE RATING TV RATING Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features FEATURES TIME TIMER ACCESS CODE START TIME AutoLock - - - - STOP TIME CLOSED CAP CHANNEL...
  • Page 38: Using Autolock™ To Block Channels

    BLOCK CHANNEL highlighted. Press the CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT to highlight the TV’s avail- able channels. Press the CURSOR BUTTON UP or DOWN to highlight the channel you want to block.
  • Page 39: Using Autolock™ To Block By Movie Rating

    FEATURES FEATURES AutoLock AutoLock BLOCK CHANNEL BLOCK CHANNEL SETUP CODE SETUP CODE CLAR ALL CLEAR ALL MOVIE RATING MOVIE RATING TV RATING TV RATING AutoLock AutoLock MOVIE RATING MOVIE RATING PG-13 PG-13 NC-17 NC-17 ACCESS CODE - - - -...
  • Page 40: Using Autolock™ To Block By Tv Rating

    TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children)—designed for children ages 7 and older. Programs rated TV-Y7 may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Such programs may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV).
  • Page 41: On Or Off

    CLOSED CAP FORMAT FORMAT FEATURES AutoLock BLOCK CHANNEL SETUP CODE SETUP CODE CLEAR ALL CLEAR ALL MOVIE RATING MOVIE RATING TV RATING TV RATING BLOCK OPTIONS AutoLock BLOCK OPTIONS BLOCKING BLOCKING BLOCK UNRATED BLOCK UNRATED NO RATING NO RATING ACCESS CODE...
  • Page 42: Using Autolock™ To Block Unrated Broadcasts

    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 Have No Rating

    FORMAT FEATURES FEATURES AutoLock AutoLock BLOCK CHANNEL SETUP CODE SETUP CODE CLEAR ALL CLEAR ALL MOVIE RATING MOVIE RATING TV RATING TV RATING BLOCK OPTIONS AutoLock AutoLock BLOCK OPTIONS BLOCK OPTIONS BLOCKING BLOCKING BLOCK UNRATED BLOCK UNRATED NO RATING NO RATING...
  • Page 44: Reviewing Your Currrent Autolock™ Settings

    X will also be blocked. TV RATING—shows all the TV ratings that you have chosen to block within the TV RATING con- trol. NOTE: If a lower rating is blocked, higher ratings will also be blocked automatically. For...
  • 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.
  • Page 46: Using The Picture-Format Control

    The picture-format modes are available for use only with video sources connected to the ANTENNA, AV1, CVI, AV2, and AV3 (Side Panel) inputs on the TV. Control the picture formats of video sources connected to the HD inputs through the set-top...
  • Page 47: Using The Menu

    The TV’s Picture-format options are avail- able only with video sources connected to the ANTENNA, AV1, CVI, AV2, AV3 (side panel) inputs on the TV. The picture formats of video sources connected to the HD inputs are controlled through the HD set-top box or progressive-scan-capable DVD player providing the video source.
  • 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),...
  • Page 50: General Information

    But by maintaining normal use—mixing televi- sion picture types—you will create conditions in the tubes age at an even rate. The result will be a TV picture that is evenly bright over the entire screen. ARE AND...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    • If you are using an HD receiver, ensure that its output is set correctly (HD or SD) based on the connection to the TV you have made. See pages 14 and 15. Also, refer to the directions-for-use manual that came with the HD receiver.
  • Page 52 You are not able to get sound • Check the Volume buttons on the remote control or on the TV. See pages *Q-2 (TV buttons) and *Q-3 (remote-control buttons). • Check the Mute button on the remote. See page *Q-3 for the location of the Mute button.
  • Page 53: Glossary Of Television Terms

    Audio/Video Inputs • Jacks (standard RCA), located on the rear of the TV, used for the input of audio and video signals. These jacks are designed for use with VCRs (or other accessories) to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound-connection options.
  • Page 54: Index

    Antenna/cable, *Q-1 Cable converter box, *Q-1 Camcorder, 16 Compatibility, 6, 7, 48 DVD player, 12–13 *Q refers to the Quick Use and Setup Guide that came with your TV. NDEX HD receiver, 15 Hi-fi system, 11 Satellite receiver (standard), 12, 14...
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  • Page 56: Limited Warranty

    One (1) Year Labor & One (1) Year Parts & One (1) Year Display Repair 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.

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