Magnavox 27MS343S Owner's Manual
Magnavox 27MS343S Owner's Manual

Magnavox 27MS343S Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT. WE CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH CONNECTIONS, FIRST-TIME SETUP, AND ANY OF THE FEATURES. WE WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY. CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING PRODUCT. 1-800-705-2000 VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.MAGNAVOX.COM IB8408EO04...
  • Page 2 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. And take advan- tage of these important benefits.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. Read these instructions. B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; 2. Keep these instructions. C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; 3. Heed all warnings. D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits 4.
  • Page 4 Information Helpful Hints ......Care and Cleaning ......Glossary ......... Index ........Factory Service Locations ....34-35 Limited Warranty ......SmartPicture and SmartSound are registered trade- marks of Philips Consumer Electronics North America. Copyright © 2003 Magnavox. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Remote Control

    t_sie C able TV signal into your home may be a ngle cable (75 ohm) or may include a Cable Box. In either case, the connection to the TV is easy. If your Cable TV signal comes directly a 75(:) coaxial cable, use the following steps.
  • Page 6 ombination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69).Your connection is easy since you wilt connect the antenna to the 73 OHM ANTENNA INPUTjack on the rear of the TV. If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you're ready to connect it to the TV.
  • Page 7 he 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 L,r_tNo VIDEO IN 2 jack on the rear of the...
  • Page 8 Press POWER to turn on the TV. Press VOL. • to increase the sound level. PressVOL. • to lower the sound level. Press CH. • or CH.V to selectTV channels. Remote Sensor Press MENU to see the TV's on-screen VOL. •IV menu.
  • Page 9 STANDBY O Button NUTE Button Press to cancel or restore theTV sound. Press to turn theTV on or off (standby). Pressing the volume buttons (VOL A/V You also can turn on theTV by pressing orVOL +/-) also will cancel mute and the CH (annel) A/V buttons on the STANDBY...
  • Page 10 oVou can set the TV's on-screen menu to be in nglish or Spanish. Press MENU to see the menu. BRIGHTNESS rj 1:4m CONTRAST PressVOL + orVOL - to highlight CLOSED CAPTION => SHARPNESS SET. PARENTAL CONTROL,::> TINT TIMER ,::> COLOR BLUE BACK LANGUAGE ,::>...
  • Page 11 t's important for the TVto know what type ofsig- nal - Cable TV or a normal Antenna - you are using. To tell the TV whether you are using a Cable TV signal, set TV/CABLE to TV or CABLE as follows. COLOR Press MENU...
  • Page 12 y_fr u can set your TV to receive local "iV channels om an Antenna) or Cable TV channels (when you have Cable iV service). Then, use AUTO PRO- GRAM to set up the channels that are available for you.This makes it easy "for you to select only the COLOR BRIGHTNESS available TV stations when you press CH+ or CH-.
  • Page 13 anual 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. COLOR Press MENU to see the menu. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SHARPNESS...
  • Page 14: Tv/Cable Tv

    . _V°u ,can add or erase channels from the list in the I TVs memory. Using the Number buttons, select the channel you wish to add or erase. Press MENU to see the menu. COLOR BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SHARPNESS PressVOL + orVOL - to highlight TINT TUN.
  • Page 15 Tfo o adjust your TV picture, select a channel and Ilow the steps below. Press MENU to see the menu. ml mm BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Press CH + or CH- to highlight your COLOR SHARPNESS choice: BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, CON- TINT BLUEBACK CONTRAST RAST, SHARPNESS,TINT, or BLUE...
  • Page 16: Picture Adjustments

    ether you're watching a movie or a video ame, your TV has automatic picture settings matched for your current program. SmartPicture resets your TV's video settings for different types of programs and viewing conditions. Each SmartPicture setting is preset at the factory to automatically adjust the TV's Brightness, Color, Contrast, Sharpness, and Tint.
  • Page 17: Clock

    ollow these steps to set your TV's clock. rll reel Press MENU to show the on-screen menu. COLOR BRIGHTNESS PressVOL+ orVOL- to highlight SET. CONTRAST SHARPNESS CLOSED CAPTION TINT PARENTAL CONTROL BLUEBACK LANGUAGE _> Press CH+ or CH- to highlight TIMER. CHILD LOCK PressVOL+ orVOL-...
  • Page 18: On-Timer

    OotUrnon the TV to a specific channel at a specific time, use the n-Timer. Before you begin, set the clock correctly. Details are on page 17. Press MENU to show the on-screen menu. CLOSEDCAPTION => PARENTAL CONTROL TIMER TIMER => LANGUAGE =>...
  • Page 19: Off-Timer

    Ou tUrn off the TV at a specific time every day, se the Off-Timer. Before you begin, set the clock correctly. Details are on page 17. Press MENU to show the on-screen CLOSEDCAPTION _> menu. PARENTAL CONTROL_> TIMER TIMER _> PressVOL+ orVOL- to highlightSET.
  • Page 20 lcOSed C aptioning (CQ lets you read the voice ontent of TV programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, on-screen text boxes will show dialog, conversations, and COLOR activity during TV programming. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Press MENU to show the on-screen SHARPNESS _>...
  • Page 21 ave you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV, only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can save you that trouble by turning itself o_ Press SLEEP.
  • Page 22 martLock processes program content advisories from broadcasters. SmartLock can respond to the content advisories and block objectionable con- tent (offensive language, violence, sexual G: General Audience - All ages admitted. situations, etc.). This is a great feature to Most parents would find this program all children.) Designed for a very V-Y (All children - Appropriate for...
  • Page 23 £:z ver the next few pages you'll learn how to block programs and understand the rating terms for certain broadcasts. First, set a secret code. COLOR Press MENU to show the on-screen BRIGHTNESS menu. CONTRAST SHARPNESS CLOSEDCAPTION _> PressVOL+ orVOL- to highlight SET.
  • Page 24 here are two types of ratings for Parental ontrol. One is based on movie industry ratings. The other is based on TV industry ratings. Both can mmlm be used to censor programming, Let's first look at the MPAA Rating options COLOR Parental Control.
  • Page 25 ome program ratings are based on TV industry ratings as described below. Press MENU to see the menu. PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTALGUIDELINES MPAA RATING PressVOL+ orVOL- repeatedly BLOCK UNRATED TV-Y highlight SET. TV-Y7 [] BLOCK NORATING TV-G MASTER ENABLE TV-PG Press CH+ or CH- to highlight TV-14 PARENTAL...
  • Page 26 fter setting your Secret Code, Parental Control offers special blocking options. Press MENU to see the menu, COLOR BRIGHTNESS mNN m CONTRAST PressVOL+ orVOL- to highlight SET. SHARPNESS CLOSEDCAPTION TINT PARENTAL CONTROL_> BLUEBACK TIMER LANGUAGE => Press CH+ or CH- to select CHILD LOCK PARENTAL CONTROL.
  • Page 27 hfrildLock allows you to lock the buttons on the ant ofthe IV. Press MENU to show the on-screen mm m menu. CLOSEDCAPTION m'il PARENTAL CONTROL_> TIMER _> SET is highlighted. PressVOL+ orVOL- repeatedly until LANGUAGE => CLOSED CAPTION ,:::> PARENTAL CONTROL=> Press CH+ or CH- to highlight CHILD TIMER =:>...
  • Page 28 _yyoen you are watching a movie or video game, ur TV has sound settings that match these programming types. Press MENU to show the on-screen COLOR menu. BRIGHTNESS _ii m CONTRAST PressVOL+ orVOL- to highlight SND SHARPNESS (Sound). TINT BALANCE BLUE BACK Press CH+ or CH- to highlight SMART SOUND.
  • Page 29 oducan adjust the balance to increase or ecrease the relative volumes of the left and right sound channels. Press MENU to show the on-screen COLOR menu. BRIGHTNESS i',Jrdl _ imp1 mira CONTRAST PressVOL+ orVOL- to select SND SHARPNESS TINT (Sound). BLUEBACK SMARTSOUNDPERSONAL Press CH+ or CH- to highlight BAL-...
  • Page 30 Multi-channel Sound(MTS) broadcastsenhance TV viewingby bringing you programswith fidelity stereo sound. MTS alsoprovidesan high OATV6 extra channelcalled the Second Audio Program AUTO MONO (SAP), w hich broadcasterscan use to transmit a OATV22 secondlanguageor for other purposes. AUTO MONO Press fiTS on the remote control to STEREO select STEREO,...
  • Page 31 Remote Control does not work. Power • Check the batteries. If necessary, replace them with two AAA • Check the TV power cord. Disconnect the power cord from heavy duty (zinc chloride) or alkaline batteries. the power outlet for 10 seconds, then reJnsert the plug into...
  • Page 32 TV LOCATION WARNING concerning stationary images on theTV screen: Do not leave fixed images on the screen for To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and an extended periods of time.This can cause uneven aging increased chance of TV failure, do not place the TV where of the picture tube.
  • Page 33: Sleep Timer

    Audio/Video Inputs • Jacks (standard RCA) on the rear of Coaxial Cable • A single solid wire normally matched with a the TV to which you connect accessory devices.These jacks metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) receive picture and sound from equipment such as a DVD directly onto a 75-ohm input on the television orVCR.
  • Page 34 & domicile, veuillez contacter Magnavox _: 1-800-661-6162 (Francophone) 1-800-705-2000 (Anglais ou Espagnol) En el Canad;_ C6mo recibir servicio efficiente para su producto, en persona, pot correo o a domicillo, favor de comunicarse con Magnavox al: 1-800-661-6162 (franc6fono) 1-800-705-2000 (Ingles o Espadol)) Rev HH - 1/9/2003...
  • Page 35 (_UALITY SERVICE IS AS CLOSE AS YOUR TELEPHONE! SIHPLY LOOK OVER THE LIST BELOW FOR THE NUHBER OF A FACTORY SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU. HAGNAVOX CHOSEN PHILIPS FACTORY SERVICE AS ITS PREFERRED, AUTHORIZED SERVICER. YOUR PRODUCT WILL RECEIVE EFFICIENT EXPEDIENT CARRY-IN, HAIL-IN, OR IN-HOHE...
  • Page 36 RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS... Contact a Magnavox factory service center (see enclosed list) All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only or authorized service center to arrange repair. for the original warranty period. When the warranty on the...

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