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- Page 1 User Manua User Manual Manuel de l'utilisateur Manuel de l'utilisateur Guía del usuario Guía del usuario 42MF438B 47MF438B 52MF438B For Customer Use / Àl’usage du client / Para Uso del Cliente Model/Modle/Modelo No. Serial/Srie/Serie No.
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Page 5: Contents
United States patents. No further warranty is expressed or implied. Magnavox can’t be held responsible neither for any errors in the content of this document nor for any problems as a result of the content in this document. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
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Page 7: Important
Like all LCD products, this set contains a lamp with Mercury, please dispose of according to all Local, State and Federal laws. Magnavox is paying a lot of attention to produce environmentally- friendly products in green focal areas. Your new TV contains materials which can be recycled and reused. -
Page 8: Your Tv
Your TV This section describes the controls and functions of your TV. Television overview Front and side controls Power switch Channel up/down Menu (The MENU key can be used as an OK key in some sub menus.) Volume up/down Remote control sensor Side connectors Use the TV side connectors to connect to mobile devices such as a high definition game console. -
Page 9: Get Started
Get started This section describes how to position and connect your TV, and how to perform your first-time installation. Position the TV Warning • Do not insert the power plug into the wall socket before all the connections are made. •... -
Page 10: Connect The Power Cord
• YPbPr (Component Video Input) • HDMI For information about how to connect a set-top box, see the Quick Start Guide provided. Connect a set-top box through RF IN/OUT If the TV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via a coaxial connection, set the TV to channel 3 and 4, or the channel specified by the service provider. -
Page 11: Switch On And Setup The Tv
Switch on and setup the TV The TV switches on automatically after connecting the power cord. Thank you for your purchase of this MAGNAVOX TV. Please proceed with the following steps to set-up your TV. For the BEST possible picture performance, contact your local Cable / Satellite signal provider for High Definition signal options available in your area. -
Page 12: Use Your Tv
Use your TV This section helps you perform basic TV operations. Switch your TV on/off or to standby To switch the TV on • Press . POWER at the right side of the TV. To switch to standby • Press . -
Page 13: Watch Channels From A Set-Top Box
Watch channels from a set-top box Switch on the set-top box. The picture from your set-top box might appear automatically on your screen. Use the remote control of your set-top box to select channels. If the picture does not appear Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the connected set-top box and wait a few seconds for the picture to appear. -
Page 14: Use More Of Your Tv
Use more of your TV This section describes the advanced features of your TV. Understand the remote control Switches the TV on from standby or back to standby. The TV is never powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged. FAVORITES To display a list of all channels marked as favorite (including subchannels). -
Page 15: Use The Quick Access Menu
Use the quick access menu The quick access menu gives direct access to some often needed menu items. Note When digital channels are installed and broadcast, the relevant digital options are displayed in the quick access menu. Press OPTION on the remote control. Î... - Page 16 Summary of picture formats The following picture formats can be selected. Depending on the format of the picture source, some picture formats might not be available. Automatic (Not for PC mode.) Enlarges the picture automatically to best fit the screen. The subtitles remain visible.
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Page 17: Use Smart Mode
Use Smart Mode Press SMART MODE to set your TV to a predefined picture and sound setting. Press Î or ï to select one of the following settings: • Personal The customized settings you defined by using the Picture menu. •... -
Page 18: Set The Clock
Set the clock This section describes how set the time, date, time zone, and daylight saving. Set the time automatically Some digital channels transmit the time. For these channels, you can set the time automatically. Follow these steps to set the time automatically and to choose which channel to read the time from. -
Page 19: Use Child Control And Rating Locks
Use child control and rating locks This section describes how to lock or unlock the TV. You can set a personal identification number (PIN) and prevent your children from watching certain programs or certain channels. Set or change your PIN Press MENU on the remote control and select Features >... - Page 20 Use the TV ratings lock Your TV is equipped with a V-chip that allows you to control access to individual programs based on their age rating and content rating. The program content advisory data are sent by the broadcaster or by the program provider.
- Page 21 Use the movie ratings lock This section describes how to control viewing of movies based on their Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating. Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > Child lock. Select one of the menus for movie ratings lock. •...
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Page 22: View Closed Captions (Subtitles)
Use the region ratings lock This section describes how to control access to digital programs based on downloaded region ratings. Before you download a ratings table, ensure that regional ratings are broadcast. Press MENU on the remote control and select Installation > Preferences >... -
Page 23: 5.10 Use Your Tv In Hdtv Mode
Summary of caption services • CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, and CC-4 Dialog and descriptions for the action on the captioned TV program show on screen. Usually CC 1 is the most used. CC 2 can be used for alternate languages if they are being transmitted. •... -
Page 24: 5.11 Use Your Tv As A Pc Monitor
5.11 Use your TV as a PC monitor For information how to connect a PC to your TV see Connect a PC on page 30 . Use an HDMI-DVI cable or an HDMI-DVI adaptor. For sound, add an audio cable with a stereo mini jack. Caution Before you connect your PC, set the PC monitor refresh rate to 60Hz. -
Page 25: Change Your Tv Installation
Change your TV installation The first time you switch on your TV you select the language for the TV menus and make basic choices for picture and sound settings. Use this chapter to reinstall the TV, to set preferences in the TV menus, or to tune new TV channels. -
Page 26: Uninstall And Reinstall Channels
Uninstall and reinstall channels This section describes how to uninstall and reinstall a stored channel. When a channel is uninstalled it is removed from the list of channels. Uninstalled channels are not reinstalled during an installation update. Press MENU on the remote control and select Installation > Channels >... -
Page 27: Update Your Tv Software
New software can be obtained from your dealer or can be downloaded from the www.magnavox.com/usasupport website. • Use only software upgrades that can be found on the Magnavox web site. Warning: • Do not remove the USB device during the software upgrade. -
Page 28: Connect Devices
Connect devices Connection overview TV ANTENNA AV 1 AV 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Antenna input Component video input. Y Pb Pr and Audio L/R connectors for DVD, digital receiver or game console, etc. Second component video input. Composite video input to be used together with Audio L/R connectors for camcorder, game console, etc. -
Page 29: Select Your Connection Quality
Audio L/R input connectors on the TV. D Note Magnavox HDMI supports High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection (HDCP). HDCP is a form of Digital Rights Management that protects high defi nition content in DVD or Blu-ray discs. -
Page 30: Connect Your Devices
Connect your devices This section describes how to connect a selection of devices with different connectors. Note that different types of connectors may be used to connect a device to your TV. The following sections describe examples only, other configurations are possible. When connecting composite or component cables, match the cable colors to the connectors on the TV. - Page 31 Connect a set-top box via a composite connector TV ANTENNA TV ANTENNA Or/Ou/O RF OUT SERV. U L + R + VIDEO SPDIF VIDEO S-VIDEO DVI AUDIO AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Set-top box If your device has an S-VHS video jack: For improved picture quality, connect a S-Video cable with the S-Video input of AV3/side AV and connect the audio cables to the audio L and R input jacks of AV3/side...
- Page 32 Connect a PC Connect a PC with an S-Video connector at the back TV ANTENNA SERV. U SPDIF VIDEO S-VIDEO DVI AUDIO AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Connect a PC with an S-Video connector at the side TV ANTENNA SERV.
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Page 33: Glossary
Glossary Term Digital Visual Interface RGB signals Red, Green and Blue signals S-VHS signals Super-VHS signals 16:9 TV format HDMI High definition Multimedia Interface System HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection Barcus Berry Electronics Meaning A digital interface standard created by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) to convert analog signals into digital signals to accommodate both analog and digital monitors. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible cause No power or indicator light. The TV is not connected to the power. Error message on the screen with HDCP authentication fail. HDMI connection. No sound is detected from the PC. Incorrect HDMI port is connected. Audio cable is not connected. -
Page 35: 11. Notes For The Use Of Usb Devices
11. Notes for the use of USB devices Digital Content Issues • Only FAT (DOS) formatted (initialized) portable memory is supported. Errors in this formatting can result in unreadable content. If such problems appear try to re-format the card. Be aware that formatting the card will also delete all the content on it (pictures, music, …). -
Page 36: 12. Technical Specifications
12. Technical specifications Type Brightness Aspect Ratio Response Time Viewing Angles Built-in digital tuner Dynamic Dimming BL Mono/Stereo/BBE Power output (RMS Watts) Equalizer Video modes PC input Component video input with Audio L/R Composite video input with audio L/R and S-Video HDMI 3, ver1.3a HDMI supporting video: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p @24Hz-60Hz, PC-input: up to WUXGA Digital audio out... -
Page 37: Index
Index Antenna, connect 7 Audio 14 Alternate 14 Language 14 Auto format 14 Automatic Channel installation 23 Volume leveling 14 Back connectors 6 Batteries 7 Blu-ray 26 Brightness Picture 13 Cable Component 27 Composite 27 HDMI 27 Management 8 Quality comparison 27 S-Video 27 YPbPr 27 Care... - Page 38 Overview, TV 6 Parental control. See Child lock PC mode 22 Picture Adjust settings 13 Change format 13 PIN code 17 Power cord Connect 8 Disconnect 8 Product information 5 Quick access menu 13 Ratings Movie 19 Region 20 TV 18 Recycling 5 Region ratings 20 Remote control...
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Page 39: Warranty
Magnavox is not liable for any damage to or loss of any pro- grams, data, or other information stored on any media contained within the product, or any non-Magnavox product or part not covered by this warranty. - Page 41 Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2008 Magnavox. All rights reserved. www.magnavox.com 12NC: 3139 125 40192...
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where is the "Digital Audio port" on the back of the tv? i'm trying to install tv ears
The Digital Audio Out port is available on the Magnavox 42MF438B TV, but the exact location on the back of the TV is not specified in the provided information.
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