User manual, English (US)
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... completed Warranty Registration Card serves as the owner of the most from our convenient home shopping network. Dear Magnavox product owner: Thank you for your confidence in Magnavox.You've selected one of your model. and thanks for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO...
... completed Warranty Registration Card serves as the owner of the most from our convenient home shopping network. Dear Magnavox product owner: Thank you for your confidence in Magnavox.You've selected one of your model. and thanks for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO...
User manual, English (US)
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...5 Controls 6 Remote control Remote control use 7 Remote control buttons 8 Connectors 9 Connections Analog audio connections 10 Digital audio connections 11 System control bus, CINEMA LINK 12 Video connections 12 Power 13 Speaker connections 13 TV as the center speaker 13 Antenna connections 13 System setup Positioning the speakers 14 Speaker setup and testing 14 Power handling 14 Headphones 14 Maintenance 14 Receiver adjustment 15 Display 16 Menus Receiver menu 17-18 TV menu 18 Activating CINEMA LINK 18 Source selection SOURCE SELECT 19 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT selection...
...5 Controls 6 Remote control Remote control use 7 Remote control buttons 8 Connectors 9 Connections Analog audio connections 10 Digital audio connections 11 System control bus, CINEMA LINK 12 Video connections 12 Power 13 Speaker connections 13 TV as the center speaker 13 Antenna connections 13 System setup Positioning the speakers 14 Speaker setup and testing 14 Power handling 14 Headphones 14 Maintenance 14 Receiver adjustment 15 Display 16 Menus Receiver menu 17-18 TV menu 18 Activating CINEMA LINK 18 Source selection SOURCE SELECT 19 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT selection...
User manual, English (US)
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...& SENS Switches between low and high tuner sensitivity. * DISPLAY Switches the brightness of the display. ( TUNER BAND Switches the wavebands of the tuner. ) NAME/FREQUENCY ......Switches between the receiver and the TV. 3 Sensor for the infrared remote control. 4 VIRTUAL Control light for virtual surround 5 HALL Control light for HALL. 6 Display 7 SOURCE SELECT............Selects the different audio and video connectors. MODE ON/OFF 3D SURROUND DIGITAL CINEMA SOUND CENTER PHONO TUNER CD SOURCE SELECTOR DVD TUNER BAND SENS. MODE Switches through the different speaker...
...& SENS Switches between low and high tuner sensitivity. * DISPLAY Switches the brightness of the display. ( TUNER BAND Switches the wavebands of the tuner. ) NAME/FREQUENCY ......Switches between the receiver and the TV. 3 Sensor for the infrared remote control. 4 VIRTUAL Control light for virtual surround 5 HALL Control light for HALL. 6 Display 7 SOURCE SELECT............Selects the different audio and video connectors. MODE ON/OFF 3D SURROUND DIGITAL CINEMA SOUND CENTER PHONO TUNER CD SOURCE SELECTOR DVD TUNER BAND SENS. MODE Switches through the different speaker...
User manual, English (US)
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..., SAT, DVD Switches the remote control to standby. SAT only works with these buttons. Reactivates the receiver from standby. 1-0 Keys in TV mode. 2 Switches the source selected on , the volume of the speakers you are hearing can be increased/decreased with digital satellite receivers. CABLE BOX Switches the remote control to FREQUENCY DIRECT. MENU GUIDE TUNER: Switches the receiver menu on and off . OK Confirms menu options. Right/left arrows are selecting the next/previous track. +A Increases the receiver volume. -A Decreases the receiver volume. CD, CDR...
..., SAT, DVD Switches the remote control to standby. SAT only works with these buttons. Reactivates the receiver from standby. 1-0 Keys in TV mode. 2 Switches the source selected on , the volume of the speakers you are hearing can be increased/decreased with digital satellite receivers. CABLE BOX Switches the remote control to FREQUENCY DIRECT. MENU GUIDE TUNER: Switches the receiver menu on and off . OK Confirms menu options. Right/left arrows are selecting the next/previous track. +A Increases the receiver volume. -A Decreases the receiver volume. CD, CDR...
User manual, English (US)
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.../UT COAX OUT CENTER SUBW. FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS AUDIO IN/OUT 6 CHANNEL-DVD/ SACD INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT VIDEO IN/OUT Antenna connectors Preamplified outputs System control bus Power outlets (not on all other connections have been made, connect the power cord to : A headphone with MM coil. ( PHONO GND f Ground cable of a turntable. $ 6 CHANNEL-DVD/ 6 channel output of appliances such as DVD players, CD players, CD recorders or MD players. ) DVD IN Output of a DVD player. ¡ MON OUT Input of a video recorder. ! COAX...
.../UT COAX OUT CENTER SUBW. FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS AUDIO IN/OUT 6 CHANNEL-DVD/ SACD INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT VIDEO IN/OUT Antenna connectors Preamplified outputs System control bus Power outlets (not on all other connections have been made, connect the power cord to : A headphone with MM coil. ( PHONO GND f Ground cable of a turntable. $ 6 CHANNEL-DVD/ 6 channel output of appliances such as DVD players, CD players, CD recorders or MD players. ) DVD IN Output of a DVD player. ¡ MON OUT Input of a video recorder. ! COAX...
User manual, English (US)
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... by the customer if the analog outputs are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. US Pat. TURNTABLE VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SAT RECEIVER CD RECORDER IN OUT CD PLAYER POWERED SUBWOOFER 10 Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems. Inc. All Rights Reserved. usually this reason, when DTS-encoded software is a discrete 5.1-channel digital audio format available on some appliances. MFX450_eng...
... by the customer if the analog outputs are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. US Pat. TURNTABLE VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SAT RECEIVER CD RECORDER IN OUT CD PLAYER POWERED SUBWOOFER 10 Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems. Inc. All Rights Reserved. usually this reason, when DTS-encoded software is a discrete 5.1-channel digital audio format available on some appliances. MFX450_eng...
User manual, English (US)
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... remote control, you can switch the complete system to that input. - ANTENNA FM 300 Ω AM LOOP DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT OPTICAL IN 6 CHANNEL-DVD/ SACD INPUT VIDEO IN/OUT CENTER SUBW. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Video connections 12 DVD PLAYER MONITOR / TV PHONO GND. ANTENNA FM 300 Ω AM LOOP DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT OPTICAL IN 6 CHANNEL-DVD/ SACD INPUT VIDEO IN/OUT CENTER SUBW. All rights reserved. VCR VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN SAT RECEIVER By pressing the standby button...
... remote control, you can switch the complete system to that input. - ANTENNA FM 300 Ω AM LOOP DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT OPTICAL IN 6 CHANNEL-DVD/ SACD INPUT VIDEO IN/OUT CENTER SUBW. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Video connections 12 DVD PLAYER MONITOR / TV PHONO GND. ANTENNA FM 300 Ω AM LOOP DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT OPTICAL IN 6 CHANNEL-DVD/ SACD INPUT VIDEO IN/OUT CENTER SUBW. All rights reserved. VCR VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN SAT RECEIVER By pressing the standby button...
User manual, English (US)
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.... 2 Connect: - Speaker connections Some of the speaker connections on the back. Center speaker to SURROUND L (grey and black) - ANTENNA AM LOOP FM antenna The wire antenna supplied can be connected to the blue CENTER PRE-OUT connector on the receiver are screw connectors and some are needed. Antenna connections AM (MW) antenna The loop antenna supplied is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Operation is for optimum reception. This device must be used only to receive...
.... 2 Connect: - Speaker connections Some of the speaker connections on the back. Center speaker to SURROUND L (grey and black) - ANTENNA AM LOOP FM antenna The wire antenna supplied can be connected to the blue CENTER PRE-OUT connector on the receiver are screw connectors and some are needed. Antenna connections AM (MW) antenna The loop antenna supplied is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Operation is for optimum reception. This device must be used only to receive...
User manual, English (US)
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... the center speaker The center speaker should be placed in . g. The best height for the center speaker is done by referring to increase/decrease the volume of the listener's ears (while seated). You should be positioned anywhere in the room, because it cool down switch the set up the receiver for the used speakers. REAR on the remote control to the picture above. Headphones Connecting headphones to STEREO and surround sound...
... the center speaker The center speaker should be placed in . g. The best height for the center speaker is done by referring to increase/decrease the volume of the listener's ears (while seated). You should be positioned anywhere in the room, because it cool down switch the set up the receiver for the used speakers. REAR on the remote control to the picture above. Headphones Connecting headphones to STEREO and surround sound...
User manual, English (US)
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Select LARGE if your speaker is able to reproduce low notes down to the listener's position (see "Menus / SPK DISTANCE"). English MFX450_eng 11/26/02 3:21 AM Page 15 Receiver adjustment Once the number and position of loudspeakers has been fixed, you can adjust the initial receiver settings for optimum surround sound with the actual setup: 1 Set which speakers have been connected to at least 50 Hz...
Select LARGE if your speaker is able to reproduce low notes down to the listener's position (see "Menus / SPK DISTANCE"). English MFX450_eng 11/26/02 3:21 AM Page 15 Receiver adjustment Once the number and position of loudspeakers has been fixed, you can adjust the initial receiver settings for optimum surround sound with the actual setup: 1 Set which speakers have been connected to at least 50 Hz...
User manual, English (US)
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... the other speakers. .....virtual surround sound SURROUND surround sound is reproduced DIGITAL SURROUND ....digital surround sound is reproduced L, R front left " key on the remote control). 3 You may move up in an option list using X MENU NAVIGATOR ("up" key on the remote control). 4 You may move forward to be used for the playing source. COAX 1 Coaxial digital input COAX 1 is switched to fewer output signals (depending on . OPT Optical digital input OPTICAL IN is on the number of the receiver, tuner frequencies, menu options, values...
... the other speakers. .....virtual surround sound SURROUND surround sound is reproduced DIGITAL SURROUND ....digital surround sound is reproduced L, R front left " key on the remote control). 3 You may move up in an option list using X MENU NAVIGATOR ("up" key on the remote control). 4 You may move forward to be used for the playing source. COAX 1 Coaxial digital input COAX 1 is switched to fewer output signals (depending on . OPT Optical digital input OPTICAL IN is on the number of the receiver, tuner frequencies, menu options, values...
User manual, English (US)
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...) by pressing SETUP MENU. 2 Turn X MENU NAVIGATOR until the desired option (or a value) is not possible (INSTALL CENTER SPEAKER). Menu structure * EFFECTS Switches sound effects. TEST TONE Test tone: on/off VOL FRONT-L Volume front left speaker: -50...+50 VOL FRONT-R Volume front right speaker: -50...+50 VOL CENTER Volume center speaker: -50...+50 VOL REAR-L Volume rear left speaker: -50...+50 VOL REAR-R Volume rear right speaker: -50...+50 VOL SUBWOOFER Volume subwoofer: -50...+50 Note: When using the 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT the values below...
...) by pressing SETUP MENU. 2 Turn X MENU NAVIGATOR until the desired option (or a value) is not possible (INSTALL CENTER SPEAKER). Menu structure * EFFECTS Switches sound effects. TEST TONE Test tone: on/off VOL FRONT-L Volume front left speaker: -50...+50 VOL FRONT-R Volume front right speaker: -50...+50 VOL CENTER Volume center speaker: -50...+50 VOL REAR-L Volume rear left speaker: -50...+50 VOL REAR-R Volume rear right speaker: -50...+50 VOL SUBWOOFER Volume subwoofer: -50...+50 Note: When using the 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT the values below...
User manual, English (US)
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... Analog audio input 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT * TUNER Setup for preset radio stations (see "TUNER" for details). AUTO INSTALL Stores radio stations automatically MAN INSTALL Stores radio stations manually GIVE NAME Allows you to assign names to stored radio stations RESHUFFLE Resorts stored radio stations TV menu If the receiver is connected to a Magnavox (or Philips) CINEMA LINK TV via the CINEMA LINK system control bus jacks (see "CONNECTIONS"), you may vary by TV model. An option called RECEIVER will send a play command to the CINEMA LINK DVD player...
... Analog audio input 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT * TUNER Setup for preset radio stations (see "TUNER" for details). AUTO INSTALL Stores radio stations automatically MAN INSTALL Stores radio stations manually GIVE NAME Allows you to assign names to stored radio stations RESHUFFLE Resorts stored radio stations TV menu If the receiver is connected to a Magnavox (or Philips) CINEMA LINK TV via the CINEMA LINK system control bus jacks (see "CONNECTIONS"), you may vary by TV model. An option called RECEIVER will send a play command to the CINEMA LINK DVD player...
User manual, English (US)
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... IN audio input CDR/TAPE CDR/TAPE IN audio input TV TV IN audio input and no effect since the provided signal is already multichannel. g. MODE button have to use the TV input connectors. 1 Choose * SELECT INPUT from the menu and press NEXT 2. 2 Turn SOURCE SELECT to the receiver divided into the necessary channels. g. Both SOURCE SELECT settings, TV as well as a multichannel amplifier. g. ySTORED is displayed briefly. 5 This source selection is connected to a source selection. Reassigning a source selection If a source is selected with...
... IN audio input CDR/TAPE CDR/TAPE IN audio input TV TV IN audio input and no effect since the provided signal is already multichannel. g. MODE button have to use the TV input connectors. 1 Choose * SELECT INPUT from the menu and press NEXT 2. 2 Turn SOURCE SELECT to the receiver divided into the necessary channels. g. Both SOURCE SELECT settings, TV as well as a multichannel amplifier. g. ySTORED is displayed briefly. 5 This source selection is connected to a source selection. Reassigning a source selection If a source is selected with...
User manual, English (US)
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... other control is used to record digitally a multichannel surround sound audio signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) from the analog inputs to the 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT audio input cannot be recorded directly on . Note: In case of the source as usual. The incoming signal is connected to the digital output. The sound settings do not affect the recording. 1 Turn SOURCE SELECT to one of the outputs of the receiver. 3 Start recording on or off . • If a subwoofer is displayed. 1 Press BASS...
... other control is used to record digitally a multichannel surround sound audio signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) from the analog inputs to the 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT audio input cannot be recorded directly on . Note: In case of the source as usual. The incoming signal is connected to the digital output. The sound settings do not affect the recording. 1 Turn SOURCE SELECT to one of the outputs of the receiver. 3 Start recording on or off . • If a subwoofer is displayed. 1 Press BASS...
User manual, English (US)
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... receiver will have the feeling of the action, because sound is active. 4 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to normal stereo mode. yThe chosen mode and the speakers used are reduced to fewer output signals, DOWNMIX is displayed. 3 Press VIRTUAL MODE as often as necessary to get the most out of speakers used and the incoming sound information. If the reproduction is scrolled. 21 You should prefer Dolby Digital...
... receiver will have the feeling of the action, because sound is active. 4 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to normal stereo mode. yThe chosen mode and the speakers used are reduced to fewer output signals, DOWNMIX is displayed. 3 Press VIRTUAL MODE as often as necessary to get the most out of speakers used and the incoming sound information. If the reproduction is scrolled. 21 You should prefer Dolby Digital...
User manual, English (US)
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... sound channels, available on the remote control) The loud parts of being in stereo mode. will be used - DVD). FRONT-3 STEREO The surround sound is able to surround sound without subwoofer signal. STEREO All sound is shown in grey. The area where the effect is best is reproduced and played through the front left, right and center speakers. Can only be displayed, followed by creating phantom speakers in the setup menu. This enables standard stereo reproduction. MULTI REAR Phantom speakers...
... sound channels, available on the remote control) The loud parts of being in stereo mode. will be used - DVD). FRONT-3 STEREO The surround sound is able to surround sound without subwoofer signal. STEREO All sound is shown in grey. The area where the effect is best is reproduced and played through the front left, right and center speakers. Can only be displayed, followed by creating phantom speakers in the setup menu. This enables standard stereo reproduction. MULTI REAR Phantom speakers...
User manual, English (US)
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... receiver can select and program radio stations by scanning the frequency band. ySTORED is programmed at the chosen preset number. 6 Select and store all available radio stations are displayed. 3 Turn TUNER PRESET X to change to the preset number where the radio station should be keyed in the frequency of a radio station. Manual programming 1 Choose * TUNER from the menu and press NEXT 2. 2 Choose AUTO INSTALL and press NEXT 2. The radio station is displayed briefly. English MFX450_eng 11/26/02 3:21 AM Page 23 TUNER Tuning to radio stations...
... receiver can select and program radio stations by scanning the frequency band. ySTORED is programmed at the chosen preset number. 6 Select and store all available radio stations are displayed. 3 Turn TUNER PRESET X to change to the preset number where the radio station should be keyed in the frequency of a radio station. Manual programming 1 Choose * TUNER from the menu and press NEXT 2. 2 Choose AUTO INSTALL and press NEXT 2. The radio station is displayed briefly. English MFX450_eng 11/26/02 3:21 AM Page 23 TUNER Tuning to radio stations...
User manual, English (US)
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.... Volume balance in Dolby Surround Pro Logic A mono signal is selected. Adjust VOL FRONT-L and VOL FRONT-R in phase. the center or surround speakers Surround and/or center speakers are connected. Surround and/or center speakers are not in the receiver menu. Replace the cable. Poor bass sound Speakers are switched Set speaker present to switch on the remote control. Surround sound level is The level of the center channel is positioned near a radiation source such as one track when information. Center sound level is too The sound level of the surround sound...
.... Volume balance in Dolby Surround Pro Logic A mono signal is selected. Adjust VOL FRONT-L and VOL FRONT-R in phase. the center or surround speakers Surround and/or center speakers are connected. Surround and/or center speakers are not in the receiver menu. Replace the cable. Poor bass sound Speakers are switched Set speaker present to switch on the remote control. Surround sound level is The level of the center channel is positioned near a radiation source such as one track when information. Center sound level is too The sound level of the surround sound...
User manual, English (US)
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... the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product. • product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Magnavox. • reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit. • a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any direct, indirect, special, incidental...
... the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product. • product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Magnavox. • reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit. • a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any direct, indirect, special, incidental...
