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Receiver MFX 450/17 2. Home Threater Set in a Box for Model MMX450/17 Item list consist of MFX450/17, please refer to the next page. Sub-woofer MSW 990/17 For DFU of : 1. Satellite speakers MCS 990/17 3.
Receiver MFX 450/17 2. Home Threater Set in a Box for Model MMX450/17 Item list consist of MFX450/17, please refer to the next page. Sub-woofer MSW 990/17 For DFU of : 1. Satellite speakers MCS 990/17 3.
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If you have any problems, Magnavox Representatives can help , call us first! 1-800-705-2000 Thank you get started. Do not attempt to return this product to get the most ...: • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. For fast help you for making Magnavox a part of your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days S E E WHY E INSID MFX-450 DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER Read this Magnavox product. We've included everything you need to the store. T! Congratulations on purchasing this manual fi...
If you have any problems, Magnavox Representatives can help , call us first! 1-800-705-2000 Thank you get started. Do not attempt to return this product to get the most ...: • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. For fast help you for making Magnavox a part of your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days S E E WHY E INSID MFX-450 DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER Read this Magnavox product. We've included everything you need to the store. T! Congratulations on purchasing this manual fi...
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... - Lawrence J. Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which is located on your Magnavox warranty. Warranty Verification Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection... 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you're entitled to. • 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...
... - Lawrence J. Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which is located on your Magnavox warranty. Warranty Verification Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection... 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you're entitled to. • 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...
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...partner, Magnavox has determined that this instruction booklet Setup If you have tried to make the packaging easy to stored radio stations 24 Resorting stored radio stations 24 Naming radio stations 24 Clearing station names 24 Technical data Receiver 25 ...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...
...partner, Magnavox has determined that this instruction booklet Setup If you have tried to make the packaging easy to stored radio stations 24 Resorting stored radio stations 24 Naming radio stations 24 Clearing station names 24 Technical data Receiver 25 ...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...
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...TUNER PRESET X MENU NAVIGATOR TUNER: switches to the previous menu level. ^ SETUP MENU Switches the menu on and off the system control bus 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 Switches through the different speaker configurations....
...TUNER PRESET X MENU NAVIGATOR TUNER: switches to the previous menu level. ^ SETUP MENU Switches the menu on and off the system control bus 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 Switches through the different speaker configurations....
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... (i. e. This enables you to the selected source until another source button on the receiver. The buttons on the remote control work the same way as the corresponding ones on the receiver. 7 winding a tape) without changing the source on the receiver. English MFX450_eng 11/26/02 3:21 AM Page 7 REMOTE CONTROL Remote control use...
... (i. e. This enables you to the selected source until another source button on the receiver. The buttons on the remote control work the same way as the corresponding ones on the receiver. 7 winding a tape) without changing the source on the receiver. English MFX450_eng 11/26/02 3:21 AM Page 7 REMOTE CONTROL Remote control use...
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... CD, CDR: Left/right arrows are searching backwards/forwards, up /down arrows are selecting the next/previous track. +A Increases the receiver volume. -A Decreases the receiver volume. SAT: Switches the information text on and off . ÉATV Increases the TV volume. VCR: Fast forwards the tape.... TV: Selects the previous channel. ë CHANNEL/TRACK ...Selects the next preset tuner station. TV: Selects the next channel. DVD: Switches audio tracks. DISC CD-, CDR-, DVD-Changers: Switches to FREQUENCY DIRECT. SURROUND ON/OFF ....Switches SURROUND SOUND on and off . +/- While test ...
... CD, CDR: Left/right arrows are searching backwards/forwards, up /down arrows are selecting the next/previous track. +A Increases the receiver volume. -A Decreases the receiver volume. SAT: Switches the information text on and off . ÉATV Increases the TV volume. VCR: Fast forwards the tape.... TV: Selects the previous channel. ë CHANNEL/TRACK ...Selects the next preset tuner station. TV: Selects the next channel. DVD: Switches audio tracks. DISC CD-, CDR-, DVD-Changers: Switches to FREQUENCY DIRECT. SURROUND ON/OFF ....Switches SURROUND SOUND on and off . +/- While test ...
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... use of Dolby Digital Laserdisc requires an optional AC-3 RF demodulator. Because of a different kind of output signal, the use the digital connectors of the receiver. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, proper precautions should be taken by Philips in better sound quality. ANTENNA FM 300 Ω AM LOOP DIGITAL...
... use of Dolby Digital Laserdisc requires an optional AC-3 RF demodulator. Because of a different kind of output signal, the use the digital connectors of the receiver. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, proper precautions should be taken by Philips in better sound quality. ANTENNA FM 300 Ω AM LOOP DIGITAL...
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... bus, CINEMA LINK DVD PLAYER DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT CINEMA LINK TV CENTER IN VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT CINEMA LINK A If the receiver and Magnavox (or Philips) TV (or even better in your system, making a separate center speaker unnecessary. (The cable A has to be done in addition a Philips VCR or DVD player) with Cinemalink...
... bus, CINEMA LINK DVD PLAYER DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT CINEMA LINK TV CENTER IN VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT CINEMA LINK A If the receiver and Magnavox (or Philips) TV (or even better in your system, making a separate center speaker unnecessary. (The cable A has to be done in addition a Philips VCR or DVD player) with Cinemalink...
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... wire of the antenna into the instruction manual of your Philips or Magnavox TV with CINEMA LINK as the center speaker. Position the antenna as...black) - Right front speaker to L (red and black) - These cables must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must be used only to ...of the frame antenna to the black terminal. 2 Connect: - For better reception we recommend using a cable antenna system or an outdoor antenna. 1 Open the FM 300 Ω click-fits by pushing the lever down as shown below...
... wire of the antenna into the instruction manual of your Philips or Magnavox TV with CINEMA LINK as the center speaker. Position the antenna as...black) - Right front speaker to L (red and black) - These cables must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must be used only to ...of the frame antenna to the black terminal. 2 Connect: - For better reception we recommend using a cable antenna system or an outdoor antenna. 1 Open the FM 300 Ω click-fits by pushing the lever down as shown below...
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.... y A test tone coming from all speakers have a corrosive effect. Note: If you wish to enjoy surround sound again, switch the receiver back to surround sound. Therefore your usual listening position when adjusting the speaker volume. If you are not completely satisfied with , or slightly... the headphones switches on the floor as they may damage your speakers seriously. MFX450_eng 11/26/02 3:21 AM Page 14 English SYSTEM SETUP FRONT LEFT CENTER FRONT RIGHT SUBWOOFER SURROUND (REAR) LEFT SURROUND (REAR) RIGHT Positioning the speakers General hints for your speakers by...
.... y A test tone coming from all speakers have a corrosive effect. Note: If you wish to enjoy surround sound again, switch the receiver back to surround sound. Therefore your usual listening position when adjusting the speaker volume. If you are not completely satisfied with , or slightly... the headphones switches on the floor as they may damage your speakers seriously. MFX450_eng 11/26/02 3:21 AM Page 14 English SYSTEM SETUP FRONT LEFT CENTER FRONT RIGHT SUBWOOFER SURROUND (REAR) LEFT SURROUND (REAR) RIGHT Positioning the speakers General hints for your speakers by...
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... setting of your receiver is : two front speakers left and right: 7 feet (2 meters) SYSTEM SETUP 15 Note: The initial setting of your receiver is: all speakers: SMALL 3 Set the distance from the speakers to at least 12 cms (5 inches).) See the specification sheets of your receiver is : front ...Menus / SPEAKR SIZES"). Note: The initial setting of your loudspeakers. Select SMALL if your speaker is able to reproduce low notes down to the receiver (see "Menus / SPK DISTANCE"). Select LARGE if your speaker is able to reproduce low notes down to the listener's position (see "Menus...
... setting of your receiver is : two front speakers left and right: 7 feet (2 meters) SYSTEM SETUP 15 Note: The initial setting of your receiver is: all speakers: SMALL 3 Set the distance from the speakers to at least 12 cms (5 inches).) See the specification sheets of your receiver is : front ...Menus / SPEAKR SIZES"). Note: The initial setting of your loudspeakers. Select SMALL if your speaker is able to reproduce low notes down to the receiver (see "Menus / SPK DISTANCE"). Select LARGE if your speaker is able to reproduce low notes down to the listener's position (see "Menus...
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...has been selected in which are being reduced to be used . SMART SOUND ...........One of the preset sound settings of the receiver is being used for feedback of the receiver, tuner frequencies, menu options, values and scrolling text messages. 16 COAX 1 Coaxial digital input COAX 1 is being used... for the following: Status lights Speaker diagram Signs show you if the menu is being received in an option list using X MENU NAVIGATOR ("up" key on the remote control). 4 You may move . SENS HI Tuner is on. ...
...has been selected in which are being reduced to be used . SMART SOUND ...........One of the preset sound settings of the receiver is being used for feedback of the receiver, tuner frequencies, menu options, values and scrolling text messages. 16 COAX 1 Coaxial digital input COAX 1 is being used... for the following: Status lights Speaker diagram Signs show you if the menu is being received in an option list using X MENU NAVIGATOR ("up" key on the remote control). 4 You may move . SENS HI Tuner is on. ...
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...present: yes/no REAR SPEAKER Rear speakers present: yes/no * SPEAKR SIZES Chooses the speaker sizes of the used speakers, for the setup of the receiver. LARGE indicates a speaker which can only be set to SMALL and consequently a subwoofer must be set to LARGE. If SUBW PRESENT is set to ... SUBWOOFER Volume subwoofer: -50...+50 Note: When using the 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT the values below cannot be scrolled that this is equipped with a menu system. If FRONT SIZE is set to SMALL, CENTER SIZE can exit the menu at any option (values remain unchanged) by pressing SETUP MENU. 2 Turn X...
...present: yes/no REAR SPEAKER Rear speakers present: yes/no * SPEAKR SIZES Chooses the speaker sizes of the used speakers, for the setup of the receiver. LARGE indicates a speaker which can only be set to SMALL and consequently a subwoofer must be set to LARGE. If SUBW PRESENT is set to ... SUBWOOFER Volume subwoofer: -50...+50 Note: When using the 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT the values below cannot be scrolled that this is equipped with a menu system. If FRONT SIZE is set to SMALL, CENTER SIZE can exit the menu at any option (values remain unchanged) by pressing SETUP MENU. 2 Turn X...
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... audio input connectors to the different source selections chosen with SOURCE SELECT (see "CONNECTIONS"), 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 "Source selection" for details). yThe TV sends a play command to switching TV functions. An option called RECEIVER will select the last watched...
... audio input connectors to the different source selections chosen with SOURCE SELECT (see "CONNECTIONS"), 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 "Source selection" for details). yThe TV sends a play command to switching TV functions. An option called RECEIVER will select the last watched...
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... is already multichannel. g. When using the 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT audio input, the receiver works as VCR, have no video input VCR VCR IN audio input and VCR IN video input SAT SAT IN audio input and SAT IN video input 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT selection The...by all inputs are activated. Source selected........Connectors used DVD COAX 1 digital audio input and DVD IN video input PHONO PHONO IN audio input TUNER The tuner part of the receiver is displayed and the light of the receiver. e. The incoming signal is used (e. video outputs of the source flashes...
... is already multichannel. g. When using the 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT audio input, the receiver works as VCR, have no video input VCR VCR IN audio input and VCR IN video input SAT SAT IN audio input and SAT IN video input 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT selection The...by all inputs are activated. Source selected........Connectors used DVD COAX 1 digital audio input and DVD IN video input PHONO PHONO IN audio input TUNER The tuner part of the receiver is displayed and the light of the receiver. e. The incoming signal is used (e. video outputs of the source flashes...
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...within 5 seconds or if any other control is used to record digitally a multichannel surround sound audio signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) from a source you want to select a source. yThe name of the receiver. yVOLUME and the volume level between 0 and 50 is displayed. 2 Prepare the desired recording ...is displayed. 3 Start playback of the source is copy-protected. 20 ON/OFF to the digital output. The same applies to the audio signal of the receiver to CDR/TAPE OUT. - Notes: - It must be available when supported by all signals coming from an analog source. video ...
...within 5 seconds or if any other control is used to record digitally a multichannel surround sound audio signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) from a source you want to select a source. yThe name of the receiver. yVOLUME and the volume level between 0 and 50 is displayed. 2 Prepare the desired recording ...is displayed. 3 Start playback of the source is copy-protected. 20 ON/OFF to the digital output. The same applies to the audio signal of the receiver to CDR/TAPE OUT. - Notes: - It must be available when supported by all signals coming from an analog source. video ...
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... is a premium multichannel surround sound system available on . -signs indicate which are related to switch through the different surround modes. Note that the possibilities are encoded for TV broadcasts, audio and video tapes and discs with good results. If a digital surround signal is multichannel encoded consult your receiver. MODE repeatedly to listen to...
... is a premium multichannel surround sound system available on . -signs indicate which are related to switch through the different surround modes. Note that the possibilities are encoded for TV broadcasts, audio and video tapes and discs with good results. If a digital surround signal is multichannel encoded consult your receiver. MODE repeatedly to listen to...
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... SOUND Surround sound settings HALL The sound reproduction is enhanced and a slight echo is simulated by creating phantom speakers in a large room. g. Virtual Surround Your receiver is simulated through the front left and right speakers. Surround sound is able to the left and right rear speaker. Night mode only works with...
... SOUND Surround sound settings HALL The sound reproduction is enhanced and a slight echo is simulated by creating phantom speakers in a large room. g. Virtual Surround Your receiver is simulated through the front left and right speakers. Surround sound is able to the left and right rear speaker. Night mode only works with...
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If an FM station is being broadcast and received in stereo, STEREO is displayed. 3 Keep 1 or 2 pressed for approximately 1 second. yThe selected waveband is shown. yTUNER is displayed briefly. yAUTO INSTALL flashes and all ... search sensitivity, to search only for stations with the remote control only) 1 Press TUNER. on the receiver. Note: While searching for radio stations, the actual sensitivity is done when AUTO INSTALL stops flashing. The receiver can select and program radio stations by pressing TUNER BAND repeatedly. The radio station is displayed. 2 Select...
If an FM station is being broadcast and received in stereo, STEREO is displayed. 3 Keep 1 or 2 pressed for approximately 1 second. yThe selected waveband is shown. yTUNER is displayed briefly. yAUTO INSTALL flashes and all ... search sensitivity, to search only for stations with the remote control only) 1 Press TUNER. on the receiver. Note: While searching for radio stations, the actual sensitivity is done when AUTO INSTALL stops flashing. The receiver can select and program radio stations by pressing TUNER BAND repeatedly. The radio station is displayed. 2 Select...