Magnavox 42MF237S User Manual
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- Page 1 User Manual User Manua Manuel de l'utilisateur Manuel de l'utilisateur Guía del usuario Guía del usuario 42MF237S 42" Plasma HDTV 42" Plasma HDTV 42" Plasma HDTV For Customer Use / Àl’usage du client / Para Uso del Cliente Model/Modle/Modelo No.
- Page 2 M6 (18mm) x 4 M5 (25mm) x 2 No wall mounting bracket provided. Montage pour mur non inclus. Montaje para pared no incluído.
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Page 3: Hdmi Hdmi
How to make the optimal connection Comment réaliser une bonne connexion Cómo realizar la mejor conexión Best HDMI High-Defi nition Multimedia Inter- face provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video connection. (Please use a certifi ed HDMI cable no longer than 15m). HDMI to DVI-I Convertor cable HDMI... - Page 4 AE: Set-Top Box to TV FR: Boîtier de décodage vers téléviseur ES: De la caja superior o caja de cable al TV HDMI OR/OU/O AE: Set-Top Box to TV FR: Boîtier de décodage vers téléviseur ES: De la caja superior o caja de cable al TV Component Video Input /Entrée vidéo composant...
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Page 5: Progressive Scan Dvd Player/Recorder To Tv
AE: Progressive Scan DVD Player/Recorder to TV FR: Lecteur DVD/Enregistreur DVD vers le téléviseur ES: Del reproductor o grabador de DVD al TV HDMI Details refer to page 21. /Détails, consultez le page 21. /Para detalles, consulte la pag. 21. AE: Progressive Scan DVD Player/Recorder to TV FR: Lecteur DVD ou Enregis... - Page 6 AE: DVD Player/Recorder/VCR to TV FR: Lecteur DVD/Enregistreur DVD/Magnétoscope vers le téléviseur ES: Del reproductor/grabador de DVD/VCR al TV Composite Audio-video /Audio-Vidéo composite /Audio-Video compuesto Details refer to page 21. /Détails, consultez le page 21. /Para detalles, consulte la pag. 21. AE: Video Camera /Games Console to TV FR: Caméra vidéo/Console...
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Page 8: Read Before Operating Equipment
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 manufacturers instructions. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
- Lock after ... 14 ° Magnavox is paying a lot of attention to produce environmentally-friendly products in green focal areas. Your new TV Care of the screen contains materials which can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life specialized companies can dismantle the discarded TV to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimize the amount of materials to be disposed off. -
Page 10: A Guide To Digital Tv
Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen. Please refer to pg 26 for details. THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY. A Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television (DTV) ? Digital Television (DTV) is relatively new type of broadcasting that promises to transform television viewing into a whole new experience. - Page 11 CABLE Back of the TV CABLE HDMI 1 HDMI 2 OUTPUT Set-Top Box CABLE / ANTENNA HDMI 2 HDMI 1 CABLE AV1 : L + R + VIDEO SIGNAL SPLITTER Set-Top Box Watching Cable TV programs that don’t require the cable box Since you’ve connected the cable TV signal directly to the TV’s tuner, you can also watch the unscrambled programs by simply tuning to the...
- Page 12 CABLE é “ ‘ - Cable box with S-Video, component video (YPbPr) or HDMI connectors - Antenna Via antenna you can watch whatever DTV programs being broadcast in your area for free. If you’re not sure what HDTV programming is available in your area, contact your local content provider or your local electronics store retailer.
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Page 13: First Time Installation
First time installation Note: The first time (and only the first time) you turn on your set you see an installation introduction screen. The Installation procedure consists of a series of screens that guide you through the process. & After an introduction screen, you are asked to select a language of the TV’s on-screen-menus. (The text of the header and the info on screen continuously change language.) é... -
Page 14: Use Of The Remote Control
Use of the remote control Note: For most buttons pressing a button once will activate the function. Pressing a second time will de-activate it. When a button enables multiple options, a small list will be shown. Press repeatedly to select the next item in the list. The list will be removed automatically after 6 seconds or press to remove immediately. -
Page 15: Control Buttons On The Tv
FORMAT Press this button to summon a list of available display formats (depending on the receiving signal). This lets you choose the display format of your preference. Press this button repeatedly to select another picture format: Automatic, Super Zoom, 4:3, Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9, Wide screen. -
Page 16: To Use The Menus
To use the menus Introduction A lot of guiding instructions, help texts and messages will be displayed on your TV when using the menus or when trying to execute an action. Please, follow the instructions and read the help text which are being displayed on the specific item highlighted. The color buttons refer to different actions which may be executed depending on the activated device. -
Page 17: Picture Menu
Picture menu TV menu TV settings TV Settings Reset to standard Picture Features Installation Sound Info TV menu TV settings Picture Reset to standard Contrast Brightness Picture Sound Color Tint Sharpness Color temperature Custom color temper ... Pixel Plus Info Press the button on the remote control to summon the TV menu. -
Page 18: Pixel Plus
TV menu TV settings Picture Active control Custom color temperature Pixel Plus Dynamic contrast MPEG artifact reduction Color enhancement Active control Picture Format Info Dynamic contrast Automatically makes the contrast in the darker and the brighter picture areas more noticeable as the image on the screen changes. Normally select . -
Page 19: Sound Menu
Sound menu TV menu Sound TV settings Reset to standard Equalizer Volume Picture Sound Balance Digital audio language Alternate audio Mono/Stereo Sound mode Headphone volume Info TV menu TV settings Auto surround Sound Digital audio language Alternate audio Mono/Stereo Sound mode Headphone volume Delta volume Auto surround... -
Page 20: Features Menu
Features menu TV menu Features TV Settings Closed captions Caption service Features Installation Digital caption service Digital caption options Sleeptimer Child lock Set PIN On timer Info Note: The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar. Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption informations included. -
Page 21: Digital Caption Options
TV menu Features Digital caption options Closed captions Reset to default Size Caption service Digital caption service Style Digital caption options Text color Sleeptimer Text opacity Child lock Background color Background opacity Change PIN Edge type On timer Info Child lock menu TV menu Features Child lock... -
Page 22: Lock After
TV menu Features Child lock Lock after Lock after Timer Channel lock Time TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock TV menu Features Child lock TV ratings lock Lock after None Channel lock TV ratings lock TV-Y Movie ratings lock TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14... -
Page 23: Movie Ratings Lock
TV menu Features Child lock TV ratings lock Lock after Channel lock TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock PG-13 NC-17 Not rated Movies with a mild content, suitable for all ages Movies for which parental guidance is recommended. They may contain a few racy or violent scenes or maybe some bad language PG-13 Movies for which parental guidance may be recommended if under age 13... -
Page 24: On Timer
Note: - From now on, every week, your TV will automatically switch to the selected channel, on the selected day, at the selected time, until the On timer function is switched off again. - Only one On timer can be set. Installation menu TV menu Installation... -
Page 25: Installation Update
Notes: • When you have locked TV channels while initiating autoprogram, a message appears asking to enter your PIN code in order to complete autoprogramming. • When interrupted, the updated channel information is retained as well as the not yet updated old channel information. •... -
Page 26: Preferences Menu
Preferences menu TV menu Installation Preferences Language Location Channels Preferences Show emergency ale... Connections Download rating ta... Clock Reset AV settings Software upgrade Note: Emergency Alert Signalling is not possible: - when content browsing; - with analogue video sources. Notes: - You always have the possibility to remove the message from the screen. -
Page 27: Download Rating Table
Important: If you have forgotten your PIN! & Select in the Menu preferences Change PIN menu and press the cursor right. é Press the cursor right to enter the overriding PIN code 0-7-1-1 “ Press the cursor again and enter a new personal 4-digit PIN code. -
Page 28: Reset Av Settings
The memory device must be filled with the appropriate upgrade image (and structure) which can be found on the www. magnavox.com/usasupport website. Using HDMI & Connect the RF cable from the wall to the back of the cable box. -
Page 29: Progressive Scan Dvd Player/Recorder To Tv
Progressive Scan DVD Player or DVD Recorder to TV Next Source AV 1 AV Button AV 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Side HDMI 2 AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) Progressive Scan DVD Player/Recorder to TV Next Source AV 1 AV 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Side AUDIO OUT... -
Page 30: Video Camera/Games Console To Tv
Video Camera/Games Console to TV Next Source AV 1 AV 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Side AV Button Side connections - USB/Headphone Digital Surround receiver Back of TV Using Composite Audio/Video Input & Connect the video cable (yellow) from the camera (or other devices) to the video input of the TV Side Jack panel. -
Page 31: Multimedia Browser
- If your digital camera is not supported, make sure your camera is switched on and verify if its configuration settings are correct (see the manual of your camera). - Magnavox cannot be responsible if your USB device is not supported. Multimedia Browser menu &... -
Page 32: Record With Your Recorder
Modifications - The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Magnavox Consumer Electronics may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables - Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips Symptoms Possible Causes No display on screen • Faulty power supply • TV’s Power not turned • TV go to standby after 10min without video. • Faulty aerial and cable • Wrong source selected. Poor reception • Faulty antenna connection • (snowish picture and •... -
Page 34: Tips
Notes: - reduce contrast and brightness when viewing - once burn-in occurs it will never disappear completely. Telephone number Magnavox Customer Care Center: 1-800-705-2000 Please, have the Model and Product number which you can find at the back of your television set ready, before calling. -
Page 35: Glossary
Glossary DVI (Digital Visual : A digital interface standard created by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) to convert analog signals into digital Interface) signals to accommodate both analog and digital monitors. VGA (Video a common standard graphics display system for PCs. Graphics Array) RGB signals These are the three video signals, Red Green Blue, which make up the picture. -
Page 36: Annex 1 - Magnavox Tv Software Upgrade With Portable Memory
‘ Decompress the ZIP-file and copy the file “autorun.upg” to the root directory of the USB portable memory. Note: Only use software upgrades that can be found on the www.magnavox.com/ usasupport web site. Verifying the version of the TV software Before starting the software upgrade procedure, it is advised to check what the current TV software is. -
Page 37: Manual Software Upgrade Procedure
TV menu Installation Software upgrade Language Current software Channels Local upgrades Preferences Connections Clock Reset AV settings Software upgrade Automatic software upgrade procedure For an automatic software upgrade copy the “autorun.upg” file in the root directory of the USB portable memory. &... -
Page 38: Annex 2 - Magnavox Tv Slideshow Format With Background Music
Use the type number of your TV (e.g. 42MF237S/37) to find this documentation and other related files. - Magnavox can’t be held responsible for any problems that may occur as a result of the content in this document. Errors reported to Magnavox will be adapted and published on the Magnavox support website as soon as possible. - Page 39 <slide>Images\Image11.jpg</slide> <slide>Images\Image12.jpg</slide> </slides> </magnavox-slideshow> Description mandatory Magnavox slideshow signature including the version. optional The title of the playlist. optional The audio-URL following this tag will define the music playing in the background during the slideshow. A single song or playlist (.m3u & .pls) are the only valid audio references.
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Page 40: Annex 3 - Magnavox Tv Usb
Use the type number of your TV (e.g. 42MF237B/37) to find this documentation and other related files. - 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. Errors reported to Magnavox will be adapted and published on the Magnavox support website as soon as possible. -
Page 41: Magnavox Limited 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.
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