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Thank you have read your Magnavox product more enjoyable. Read your user Manual and/or Quick-Use Guide first for choosing Magnavox. Need help at: w w w.usasup por t .magnavox .com or call 1- 80 0 -705 -20 0 0 while with your product (and Model / Serial number) Model No: Serial No: 3138 155 24392 If you for quick tips that make using your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help fast? User Manual 42MF231D/331D Plasma TV S M A R T. V E R Y S M A R T.
Thank you have read your Magnavox product more enjoyable. Read your user Manual and/or Quick-Use Guide first for choosing Magnavox. Need help at: w w w.usasup por t .magnavox .com or call 1- 80 0 -705 -20 0 0 while with your product (and Model / Serial number) Model No: Serial No: 3138 155 24392 If you for quick tips that make using your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help fast? User Manual 42MF231D/331D Plasma TV S M A R T. V E R Y S M A R T.
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...some time. • Be careful of reusable materials, or contact your area. • The Plasma TV uses materials that Plasma TV stand is powered on the Plasma screen. POSITIONING THE PLASMA TELEVISION • Place the Plasma TV on the wall, installation should be carried out by qualified servicemen. If possible, when disposing of...proper waste disposal management in your dealer for a prolonged period of time. • Do not shift or move the Plasma TV around each side of the Plasma TV cabinet to the surface. • Wipe off water or saliva as soon as possible. Be sure the stand is ...
...some time. • Be careful of reusable materials, or contact your area. • The Plasma TV uses materials that Plasma TV stand is powered on the Plasma screen. POSITIONING THE PLASMA TELEVISION • Place the Plasma TV on the wall, installation should be carried out by qualified servicemen. If possible, when disposing of...proper waste disposal management in your dealer for a prolonged period of time. • Do not shift or move the Plasma TV around each side of the Plasma TV cabinet to the surface. • Wipe off water or saliva as soon as possible. Be sure the stand is ...
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... specialized companies can be disposed of. Magnavox TV software upgrade with your old TV according to local regulations. Content Welcome/registration of your TV 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Precaution 4 Content 5 Preparation 6 Use of the remote control 9 Buttons on the packaging, ready, before calling the Magnavox helpline 1-800-705-2000 Model : 42MF231D/42MF331D Serial No Care of the...
... specialized companies can be disposed of. Magnavox TV software upgrade with your old TV according to local regulations. Content Welcome/registration of your TV 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Precaution 4 Content 5 Preparation 6 Use of the remote control 9 Buttons on the packaging, ready, before calling the Magnavox helpline 1-800-705-2000 Model : 42MF231D/42MF331D Serial No Care of the...
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... formats, always with the VESA standard for cable or Antenna connections. Caution: Installing the TV requires special skill that results in accident or injury. Do not place the TV on the wall This TV set complies with a widescreen picture. Magnavox bears no naked flame sources, such as 480i (480-line interlaced) or 480p...
... formats, always with the VESA standard for cable or Antenna connections. Caution: Installing the TV requires special skill that results in accident or injury. Do not place the TV on the wall This TV set complies with a widescreen picture. Magnavox bears no naked flame sources, such as 480i (480-line interlaced) or 480p...
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...tuner (VHF/UHF) input on the back of the TV. The signal splitter enables you will not supply stereo sound to the TV. Cable TV Connect the cable TV signal to the CABLE/ ANTENNA 75 jack at the...cable (not supplied) to a connector on the signal splitter and to the CABLE/ANTENNA 75 jack on the TV. • Connect another coaxial cable (not supplied) to a connector on the signal splitter and to the ...by simply tuning to the desired channel; The AV2 input source becomes current for the TO TV jack. Commonly used labels include OUTPUT or OUT. • Set the OUTPUT CH switch ...
...tuner (VHF/UHF) input on the back of the TV. The signal splitter enables you will not supply stereo sound to the TV. Cable TV Connect the cable TV signal to the CABLE/ ANTENNA 75 jack at the...cable (not supplied) to a connector on the signal splitter and to the CABLE/ANTENNA 75 jack on the TV. • Connect another coaxial cable (not supplied) to a connector on the signal splitter and to the ...by simply tuning to the desired channel; The AV2 input source becomes current for the TO TV jack. Commonly used labels include OUTPUT or OUT. • Set the OUTPUT CH switch ...
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... the are watching. - To view these channels, you can watch pay-per-view events. 3 To connect accessory devices, see p. 27. 4 Refer to digital TV. DBS also allows you 're not sure what HDTV programming is available in your area, contact your local content provider or your main power supply... the power cord into the wall socket. Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) Satellite systems offer many of the set . An indicator on top of the TV lights up. Connect the incoming antenna signal to store channels in your area without paying fees. DBS also provides service in areas not covered by...
... the are watching. - To view these channels, you can watch pay-per-view events. 3 To connect accessory devices, see p. 27. 4 Refer to digital TV. DBS also allows you 're not sure what HDTV programming is available in your area, contact your local content provider or your main power supply... the power cord into the wall socket. Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) Satellite systems offer many of the set . An indicator on top of the TV lights up. Connect the incoming antenna signal to store channels in your area without paying fees. DBS also provides service in areas not covered by...
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... (incl. subchannels). A/CH Press to the selecion made in the list. AV Press this button repeatedly to select AV1, AV2, AV3, HDMI1, SIDE or TV when in TV mode, according to select the next item in the Installation mode (Antenna or Cable), p.13. Channel selection -To browse through the... 12. OK - to standby mode. MUTE Interrupt the sound or restore it . POWER Press to turn on/off the TV from or to activate a setting - Type the dot for and stored the available TV channels. The list will de-activate it . VOL / Volume Press or to remove immediately. VIEW To display a list...
... (incl. subchannels). A/CH Press to the selecion made in the list. AV Press this button repeatedly to select AV1, AV2, AV3, HDMI1, SIDE or TV when in TV mode, according to select the next item in the Installation mode (Antenna or Cable), p.13. Channel selection -To browse through the... 12. OK - to standby mode. MUTE Interrupt the sound or restore it . POWER Press to turn on/off the TV from or to activate a setting - Type the dot for and stored the available TV channels. The list will de-activate it . VOL / Volume Press or to remove immediately. VIEW To display a list...
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... or sources. Note: When a menu is activated through the MENU button on the top of the TV, a menu can be lost or broken you can be used to switch the TV on. Press: •the + VOL -button to adjust to volume; •the + CH -buttons to confirm your selection. Buttons on the... top of your TV. Use: •the + VOL - Press the power switch to display the Settings menu without the remote control. The MENU button can still change some of ...
... or sources. Note: When a menu is activated through the MENU button on the top of the TV, a menu can be lost or broken you can be used to switch the TV on. Press: •the + VOL -button to adjust to volume; •the + CH -buttons to confirm your selection. Buttons on the... top of your TV. Use: •the + VOL - Press the power switch to display the Settings menu without the remote control. The MENU button can still change some of ...
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... Installation Exit Settings TV Setup Installation Info Exit Settings TV Picture Info Sound Features Channels Settings TV Picture Sound Features Info Channels Info TV Picture Sound Features Channels TV Picture Sound Features Channels Picture Smart Picture Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness PCiocltourrteemperature STimntart Picture ... referring to additional items. - Note: In some cases, you can take an action, convenient instructions, help text on your TV. Please, follow the displayed instructions and read the help texts and messages will want to dismiss the menu. - Use cursor down...
... Installation Exit Settings TV Setup Installation Info Exit Settings TV Picture Info Sound Features Channels Settings TV Picture Sound Features Info Channels Info TV Picture Sound Features Channels TV Picture Sound Features Channels Picture Smart Picture Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness PCiocltourrteemperature STimntart Picture ... referring to additional items. - Note: In some cases, you can take an action, convenient instructions, help text on your TV. Please, follow the displayed instructions and read the help texts and messages will want to dismiss the menu. - Use cursor down...
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...a message appears asking to enter your PIN code in order to complete Autoprogramming. • ATSC channel information is updated automatically when the TV is in standby after 3 minutes and every 3 hours thereafter. • When channel update is interrupted, the new updated channel information...channel installation, p. 14.) • Once you selection. 6 Proceed with the Installation menu. Notes: • When you have searched for cable TV (NTSC, ATSC, QAM modulated) channels available in your area. If requested, enter your PIN code to unlock all the possible ATSC frequencies and...
...a message appears asking to enter your PIN code in order to complete Autoprogramming. • ATSC channel information is updated automatically when the TV is in standby after 3 minutes and every 3 hours thereafter. • When channel update is interrupted, the new updated channel information...channel installation, p. 14.) • Once you selection. 6 Proceed with the Installation menu. Notes: • When you have searched for cable TV (NTSC, ATSC, QAM modulated) channels available in your area. If requested, enter your PIN code to unlock all the possible ATSC frequencies and...
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...is not acquired, a message will detect the signal. 2 The signal strength is continuously displayed and updated as compared to watch Antenna TV channels or Cable TV channels. Here's how: 1 In the antenna mode, select a channel from a USB portable memory (not supplied). The memory device ... by pressing the digit remote control direct-access channel number entry. Select the "Start" by green button on the www.usasupport.magnavox.com website. When strength is completed, always make use : Weak Signal Installation feature. Digital channel broadcasts contain program and system data...
...is not acquired, a message will detect the signal. 2 The signal strength is continuously displayed and updated as compared to watch Antenna TV channels or Cable TV channels. Here's how: 1 In the antenna mode, select a channel from a USB portable memory (not supplied). The memory device ... by pressing the digit remote control direct-access channel number entry. Select the "Start" by green button on the www.usasupport.magnavox.com website. When strength is completed, always make use : Weak Signal Installation feature. Digital channel broadcasts contain program and system data...
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...services are being used for channel guide, schedules, bulletin board information for Surround sound encoded programs. The TV automatically switches to be accessed only occasionally. Captions will typically be displayed. Captioned programs are mDaidgeitalfocarpbtiornooapdticoansst with ...to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses on screen. Not aCDailglpittTiaolVncaspperrtviooicngersaermvicse and proMdenuucptrecfoemrenmceesrcials are usually noted in the TV, Features menu, see p. 23, to select a source. The Preferences menu allows you to turn the Caption...
...services are being used for channel guide, schedules, bulletin board information for Surround sound encoded programs. The TV automatically switches to be accessed only occasionally. Captions will typically be displayed. Captioned programs are mDaidgeitalfocarpbtiornooapdticoansst with ...to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses on screen. Not aCDailglpittTiaolVncaspperrtviooicngersaermvicse and proMdenuucptrecfoemrenmceesrcials are usually noted in the TV, Features menu, see p. 23, to select a source. The Preferences menu allows you to turn the Caption...
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There are not pre-assigned. It is a translation of the background opacity options according to your TV's digital captioning. • Reset to default Select this option to choose caption display text box, text color and/or the opacity according to modify how... preferences Caption service Digital caption service Digital caption options Info Digital caption service This allows you to configure the way you to your TV. Select one of your own preference. Select Default, Mono spaced serif, Serif, Monospaced sans serif, Sans serif, Casual, Cursive or Small caps. • Text ...
There are not pre-assigned. It is a translation of the background opacity options according to your TV's digital captioning. • Reset to default Select this option to choose caption display text box, text color and/or the opacity according to modify how... preferences Caption service Digital caption service Digital caption options Info Digital caption service This allows you to configure the way you to your TV. Select one of your own preference. Select Default, Mono spaced serif, Serif, Monospaced sans serif, Sans serif, Casual, Cursive or Small caps. • Text ...
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...PIN code. Important: you select. An Emergency alert message will always be presented. The Emergency alert message with analogue video sources. Important: When the TV clock is stored. The Emergency Alert text - Always: You always want low level messages to Change PIN. Set/Change PIN 1 Select Set or...sleep timer setup is displayed. Show emergency alerts (EAS) This allows you to digital devices such as digital set-top boxes, digital TVs and digital VCRs. The standard SCTE18 defines an Emergency Alert signalling method for a maximum of 10 minutes and extended display of...
...PIN code. Important: you select. An Emergency alert message will always be presented. The Emergency alert message with analogue video sources. Important: When the TV clock is stored. The Emergency Alert text - Always: You always want low level messages to Change PIN. Set/Change PIN 1 Select Set or...sleep timer setup is displayed. Show emergency alerts (EAS) This allows you to digital devices such as digital set-top boxes, digital TVs and digital VCRs. The standard SCTE18 defines an Emergency Alert signalling method for a maximum of 10 minutes and extended display of...
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...through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (SPDIF OUT) connector to their default factory levels. 1 Select Reset AV settings with the cursor down . The TV detects the presence of the connected device and the signal is transmitted in the Setup menu. 2 Press the cursor right to enter the list... to the external inputs/outputs. 1 Select Source in digital format. Digital Audio Out In addition to accepting audio input through HDMI, the TV can connect it with a single cable to this input. Settings Preferences Sound preferences Features preferences Menu preferences Reset AV settings Reset AV settings ...
...through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (SPDIF OUT) connector to their default factory levels. 1 Select Reset AV settings with the cursor down . The TV detects the presence of the connected device and the signal is transmitted in the Setup menu. 2 Press the cursor right to enter the list... to the external inputs/outputs. 1 Select Source in digital format. Digital Audio Out In addition to accepting audio input through HDMI, the TV can connect it with a single cable to this input. Settings Preferences Sound preferences Features preferences Menu preferences Reset AV settings Reset AV settings ...
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...clock correction for daylight saving time, based on PBS as well as a clock. Day (only available when Auto clock mode is necessary for your TV as some other areas where daylight saving signals are at the end of the channel ring. Press the cursor right to Manual) With the cursor... the correct time and day. Settings Setup Preferences Source Clock Clock Auto clock mode Auto clock channel Time Day Time zone Daylight saving Info Most TV channels do not transmit clock information. Select Time zone with the cursor down . Daylight saving (only available when Auto clock mode is set to...
...clock correction for daylight saving time, based on PBS as well as a clock. Day (only available when Auto clock mode is necessary for your TV as some other areas where daylight saving signals are at the end of the channel ring. Press the cursor right to Manual) With the cursor... the correct time and day. Settings Setup Preferences Source Clock Clock Auto clock mode Auto clock channel Time Day Time zone Daylight saving Info Most TV channels do not transmit clock information. Select Time zone with the cursor down . Daylight saving (only available when Auto clock mode is set to...
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...selectable. Picture menu Note: Some menu items are not available in the picture but keep the dark parts unchanged. Note: This Magnavox TV has been set at the factory to look best in the picture menu. Contrast This will mainly affect the darker areas of ...the complete picture, which typically use fluorescent lighting. TV menu Settings TV Setup Installation Exit Info Settings TV Picture Sound Features Channels Info TV Picture Sound Features Channels Picture Smart Picture Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Color temperature Tint Picture format ...
...selectable. Picture menu Note: Some menu items are not available in the picture but keep the dark parts unchanged. Note: This Magnavox TV has been set at the factory to look best in the picture menu. Contrast This will mainly affect the darker areas of ...the complete picture, which typically use fluorescent lighting. TV menu Settings TV Setup Installation Exit Info Settings TV Picture Sound Features Channels Info TV Picture Sound Features Channels Picture Smart Picture Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Color temperature Tint Picture format ...
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...speakers to swap between the Main and Second Audio Program (SAP) when it is the installed menu language. Mono/Stereo Selects per TV channel, Mono or Stereo sound when analog stereo broadcasts are available. This will overwrite the previously made personal setting. "Dolby" "... are trademarks of sound. Alternate audio (only selectable with analog broadcast and non-Digital signals) Automatically reduces the volume differences between TV channels or external sources. 22 Headphone volume This controls the level of the menu will also reduce the dynamics of Dolby Laboratories....
...speakers to swap between the Main and Second Audio Program (SAP) when it is the installed menu language. Mono/Stereo Selects per TV channel, Mono or Stereo sound when analog stereo broadcasts are available. This will overwrite the previously made personal setting. "Dolby" "... are trademarks of sound. Alternate audio (only selectable with analog broadcast and non-Digital signals) Automatically reduces the volume differences between TV channels or external sources. 22 Headphone volume This controls the level of the menu will also reduce the dynamics of Dolby Laboratories....
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Sleeptimer This sets a time period after having selected Closed captions. 2 Select On, Off or On during mute. Settings TV Picture Sound Features Channels Info Features Closed captions Sleeptimer Features menu 1 Select Features in the TV Settings menu. 2 Press the cursor right key to 180 minutes. or CS-text on the screen according to... the cursor up /down key. You can either be permanently displayed (assuming that the service is active. 1 Press the cursor right key after which the TV automatically turns to your TV earlier or select another time set. 23
Sleeptimer This sets a time period after having selected Closed captions. 2 Select On, Off or On during mute. Settings TV Picture Sound Features Channels Info Features Closed captions Sleeptimer Features menu 1 Select Features in the TV Settings menu. 2 Press the cursor right key to 180 minutes. or CS-text on the screen according to... the cursor up /down key. You can either be permanently displayed (assuming that the service is active. 1 Press the cursor right key after which the TV automatically turns to your TV earlier or select another time set. 23
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...PM to enter your PIN (See Set/Change PIN, p. 17). The program content advisory data are known. Settings TV Picture Sound Features Channels Info Settings/TV Channels Lock after Channel lock TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock Prefered channels Region ratings lock Clear region ratings Info Channels Lock after Channel lock.../down key to confirm. If the code is only selectable if time and date are sent by the broadcaster or program provider. 1 Select TV ratings lock with the cursor up/down key. 2 Press the cursor right to enter the channels menu. 3 Press the cursor up /down, and ...
...PM to enter your PIN (See Set/Change PIN, p. 17). The program content advisory data are known. Settings TV Picture Sound Features Channels Info Settings/TV Channels Lock after Channel lock TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock Prefered channels Region ratings lock Clear region ratings Info Channels Lock after Channel lock.../down key to confirm. If the code is only selectable if time and date are sent by the broadcaster or program provider. 1 Select TV ratings lock with the cursor up/down key. 2 Press the cursor right to enter the channels menu. 3 Press the cursor up /down, and ...