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  • Page 1 ’ WNER ANUAL Color Television 20MS3442/17 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT ALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT ALL US AGNAVOX REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH ANY ONNECTIONS IRST TIME ETUP AND ANY OF THE E WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY 1-800-705-2000 R VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW ETURN YOUR...

  • Page 2: Introduction Welcome/Tv Registration

    Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you re entitled to. Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once.

  • Page 3: Safety/Precaution

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Glossary ... 33 Index ... 33 Limited Warranty ... 34 SmartPicture and SmartSound are registered trade- marks of Philips Consumer Electronics North America. Copyright 2003 Magnavox. All rights reserved. Table of Contents Here are a few of the special features of your new Color Television.

  • Page 5: Basic Cable Tv Connection

    Basic Cable TV Connection The cable TV signal into your home may be a single cable (75ohm) or may include a cable Box. In either case, the connection to t he TV i s ea sy. If your Cable TV signal comes directly via a 75 ohm coaxial cable, use the foll- owing steps: Connect the Cable TV signal to the...

  • Page 6: Basic Antenna Connection

    Basic Antenna Connection A combination antenna receives normal broadcasting channels (VHF2-13 and UHF 14-69). Your connection is easy since you will connect the antenna to the 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you are ready to connect it to the TV.

  • Page 7: Basic Tv To Vcr (Accessory) Connection

    Basic TV to VCR (Accessory) Connection The basic Antenna/Cable TV to Accessory (VCR, DVD Player, etc.) to TV connection is shown at right. For other hookups (such as those with Cable Boxes), refer to the owner s manual of the Cable Box or other Accessories. Connect a yellow video cable to the VIDEO IN2 jack on the rear of the TV and to the VIDEO OUT jack on your...

  • Page 8: Basic Tv And Remote Control Operations

    Basic TV and Remote Control Operations Television Press POWER to t ur n on t he TV. to increase the sound Press VOL. level. Press VOL. to lower the sound level. to select TV channels. Press CH. or CH. Press MENU to see the TV on-screen menu.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    TV/AV Button Press to select TV channels or the Audio /Video IN channels (AV1/S-VIDEO, AV2, or YUV). A/CH Button In TV mode, press to return to the previous channel. Note: In AV mode, press A/CH to only enter TV mode. DISPLAY Press to see the current channel number on the TV screen.

  • Page 10: Language

    You can set the TV s on-screen menu to English or Spanish. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Feature). Press CH- to highlight Language. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select English or Espanol (Spanish). Press M NU repeatedly to remove the menu from the screen or the menu will automatically disappear within a...

  • Page 11: Tv/Cable Tv

    It is important for the TV to know what type of signal-Cable TV (CATV) or a normal antenna-you are using. To tell the TV whether you are using a cable TV signal, set TV/CATV to TV or CATV as follows. Press MENU to see the menu.

  • Page 12: Auto Search (Setting Tv Channels)

    Auto Search (Setting TV Channels) You can set your TV to receive local TV chan- nels (From an antenna) or Cable TV channels (when you have Cable TV service). Then, use Auto search to set up channels that are avail- able for you.

  • Page 13: Manual Channel Tuning

    Manual Channel Tuning lets you quickly select the next available channel. For example, if you are looking for a channel between 60 and 70, start the search at channel 60 and go up. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Preset).

  • Page 14: Favorite Channel Setting

    You can store five channels you prefer into the Favorite list and recall these channels easily by press the FAVORITE button on the remote control. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Preset). Press CH- to enter Preset submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Favorite list.

  • Page 15: Adding Or Erasing Channels

    Adding or Erasing Channels You can add or erase channels from the list in the TV memory. Using the Number buttons, select the channel you wish to add or erase. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Preset).

  • Page 16: Picture Adjustments

    To adjust your TV picture, select a channel and follow the steps below: Press MENU to see the menu. (Picture) submenu. Press CH- to enter Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight your choice: Color, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Tint, Blue Back (background), or C.Temp (color temper- ature.) Press VOL+ or VOL- to increase or...

  • Page 17: Smartpicture Tm

    SmartPicture presets your TV video settings for different types of programs and viewing conditions. Each SmartPicture setting is preset at the factory to automatically adjust the TV Brightness, Color, Contrast, Sharpness. Press SMART PICTURE on the remote control. The current SmartPicture setting will appear on the screen.

  • Page 18: Clock

    Follow these steps to set your TV s clock. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Timer). Press CH- to enter submenu. Timer Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Clock. Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the cur- rent time.

  • Page 19: On-Timer

    To turn on the TV to a specific channel at a specific time, use the On-Timer. Before you begin, set the clock correctly. Details are on page 18. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Timer).

  • Page 20: Off-Timer

    To turn off the TV at a specific time every day, use the Off-Timer. Before you begin, you must set the clock correctly. Details are on page 18. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Timer).

  • Page 21: Closed Caption

    Closed captioning (CC) lets you read the voice content of TV programs on the TV screen. Des- igned to help the hearing impaired, on-screen text boxes will show dialog, conversation, and activity during TV programming. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Feature).

  • Page 22: Sleep Timer

    Have you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV , only to have it wake you up at two in the mor- ning with a test pattern screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can save you that trouble by turning itself off.

  • Page 23: Parental Lock

    Understanding Parental Lock Parental Lock processes program content advisories from broadcasters. Parental Lock can respond to the content advisories and block objecti- onable content (offensively language, violence, sexual situations, etc.) This is a great feature to censor the type of programming children watch. Parental Lock offers various blocking options from which to choose:...

  • Page 24: Parental Lock Secret Code

    Parental Lock Secret Code Over the next few pages, you will learn how to block programs and understand the rating terms for certain broadcasts. First, set a secret code. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Feature).

  • Page 25: Blocking Programming With Movie Ratings

    Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings There are two types of ratings for P . Lock. One is based on movie industry ratings. The other is based on TV industry ratings. Both can be used to censor programming. Let first look at the MPAA Rating options of P.

  • Page 26: Blocking Programming With Tv Ratings

    Blocking Programming with TV Ratings Some program ratings are based on TV industry ratings as described below. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Feature). Press CH- to enter Feature submenus. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight P.Lock. Press OK to display the secret code screen.

  • Page 27: Parental Lock Blocking Options

    Parental Lock Blocking Options After setting your secret code, Parental Lock also offers these special blocking options. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Feature). Press CH- to enter Feature submenus. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight P.Lock. Press OK to display the secret code screen.

  • Page 28: Child Lock

    Child Lock allows you to lock the buttons on the front of the TV. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Feature). Press CH- to enter Feature submenus. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Child Lock.

  • Page 29: Sound

    SmartSound offers you four preset sound options: Personal, Theatre, Music or Voice. Choose the one that best suits your current programming. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Sound). Press CH- to enter Sound submenus. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Smart Sound.

  • Page 30: Sound Adjustments

    You can adjust the low frequency (Bass) or high frequency (Treble). You can also adjust the Balance to increase the volume of the left and right sound channels. Press MENU to see the menu. Press VOL+ or VOL- to highlight (Sound).

  • Page 31: Stereo And Second Audio Program

    Stereo and Second Audio Program Multi-channel Sound (MTS) broadcasts enh- ance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides an extra channel called the Second Audio Program (SAP), which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language or for other purposed.

  • Page 32: Helpful Hints

    No Power • Check the TV power cord. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet. Press the STANDBY button to turn on the TV again. • Make sure the outlet is not on a wall switch. •...

  • Page 33: Glossary

    Audio/Video Inputs Jacks (standard RCA) on the rear of the TV to which you connect accessory devices.These jacks receive picture and sound from equipment such as a DVD Player,VCR, Camcorder, etc.. Auto Program Scans all available channels from regular antenna or Cable TV signals and stores only active stations in the TV s memory.

  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    RENEWED 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY...

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