Magnavox 47MF439B User Manual page 8

4 Get started
Insert the remote control batteries
This section supplements information in the Quick Start. For
information about how to mount and install yourTV,refer to the Quick
Start,
Position the TV
Warning
• Do not insert the power plug into the wall socket before all the connections are made.
• Large screenTVs are heawTwo people are required to carry and handle a large screen
TV.
• Before you move the TV, disconnect the cables to prevent breakage,
In addition to reading and understanding the safety instructions,
consider the following before positioning yourTV:
• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord or plug
to disconnect theTV from the power.
• IftheTV is mounted on a swivel base, ensure that no strain is
placed on the power cord when theTV is swiveled. Strain on the
power cord can loosen connections.
• The ideal viewing distance for watchingTV is three times its screen
size
• Position t he_ where light does not fall o n the screen
• Connect your devicesbeforeyou position t heTV
Use a Kensington loci<
There is a Kensington security slot at the back oftheTV. Prevent theft
by looping a Kensington loci< between the slot and a permanent object,
such as a heavy table.
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1
Slide the battery cover offthe back of the remote control.
2 Insert the 2_supplied batteries (AAA). Be sure the + and - ends of
the batteries line up with the markings inside the case.
3 Slide the cover back into position.
• Remove the batteries if not using the remote control for an extended period of time,
Connect the antenna or cable
Cable
Connect
tO an antenna
Any DTV programs that are broadcast in your area can be received for
free through an antenna connection,
Contact your local content provider or your local electronics retailer if
you are unsure about what HDTV programs are available in your area.
Broadcasters are transitioning from analog to digitaITV.This means that
a given broadcaster can have channels available either in analog or in
digital, or both analog and digital at the same time.
TheTV produces stereo sound only ira stereo signal is broadcast.
Connect to a cable
When yourTV is connected to the cable socket, you might receive free
digital and high definition programs (depending on your cable provider).
The channet number for digital and high definition channels includes a
dot "." For example, 11 .I, 46.30, 108.2_01. Contact your cable provider
for more information.
Connect to a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS)
There are two main DBS systems: DirecTV and DbhNetwork.These
systems require a separate, proprietary set-top box to decode signals
and send them to theTV.The set-top box contains a digitaITV tuner for
receiving off-air digital broadcasts.