42MF 230A
42''Plasma TV
Model No.:
Serial No.:
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, should not
be placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot,fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour eviter les choc
electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de
la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la
prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
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Enter below the Serial No.which is located
on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.__________________________
Serial No. ________________________
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1. Read and follow all instructions.
14. Tilt/ Stability- All televisions must comply with recommended
international safety standards for tilt and stability properties
of its cabinet design.
2. Do not operate this apparatus near water.
3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
4. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. .A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third
prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet..
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
•
Do not compromise these design standards by applying
excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet
which could ultimately overturn the product.
•
Do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing
electronic equipment/ toys on the top of the cabinet.
Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the
set and cause product damage and/ or personal injury.
15. Wall or Ceiling Mounting- The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
16. Power Lines- An outdoor antenna should be located away
from power lines.
17. Outdoor Antenna Grounding- If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, make sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide protection against voltage surges
and built up of static charges.
8. Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
9. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/ NFPA
No.70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
18. Object and Liquid Entry- Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.
19. Battery Usage CAUTION –To prevent battery leakage that
may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to
the unit:
12. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org
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•
•
Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as
marked on the unit.
Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and
alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long
time.
13. Damage Requiring Service -The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
20. Keep this manual for future reference
•
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
•
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
•
•
The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
NEC - National Electric Code
•
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
Note to the CATV system installer: This
reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operated the equipment under FCC rules. This device complies with part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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Precautions and Reminders
2
2
Do not place unit on uneven surfaces.
Do not place the TV in confined
spaces or in a box when using it.
3
3
Unplug immediately if there is any Unplug immediately if other foreign
malfunction, like no video, no audio, materials are put inside TV box or if the TV
smoke or a bad odor.
fell down.
2
2
Do not throw any object like metals or
flammable materials into the TV set.
Prohibit/ Avoid opening TV cabinet
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Precautions and Reminders
2
2
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol Avoid direct sunlight, dusty, high humidity
cleaners to clean the display. Remember and smoky areas.
to unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet
before cleaning the display unit.
3
3
Make sure to unplug the unit when not in Call service personnel to clean the
use for a long period of time (2 days).
internal part of the TV once a year.
2
2
Do not cover or block any vents and Do not place the unit near water, such as
openings. Inadequate ventilation may bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink laundry
shorten the life of the display unit and tub, swimming pool or in a damp
cause overheating.
basement.
Notice for Remote Control
Avoid Dropping
Avoid Liquids
Avoid Aerosol Cleaners
3
2
6
5
4
9
8
7
0
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Front Panel Control
MENU MODE
- CH +
- VOL +
⑦
⑥
⑤
④
③
②
①
IR: Remote Control Sensor.
①
Power switch: Press to power on or power off the TV set.
LED: Power Indicator.
②
③ ●
④MODE
⑤MENU
Mode: Press to select input signal modes or use as Enter in Menu operation.
Menu: Press to enter Menu or exit Menu.
Left: Press to decrease the sound volume level or move Left in Menu operation.
Right: Press to increase the sound volume level or move Right in Menu operation.
⑥- VOL +
Down: Press to select the next lower Programme number or move Down in Menu operation.
Up: Press to select the next higher Programme number or move up in Menu operation.
⑦- CH +
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Basic Installation
Power
1. Connect TV Cable and Power Cord to this PDP TV
Set.
2. Plug Power Cord to your home power outlet.
3. Check front panel LED for proper power connection:
Blue color indicates this TV set is powered on;
Red color indicates this TV set is in standby state.
4. Push POWER KEY on Remote Control or Power key
on Front panel controls to switch the TV from stand
by state to ON state.
POWER KEY
This TV will power on and you can see display on
screen within a few minutes.
5. Once you see information displayed on screen, press
SOURCE button on Remote Control or MODE key on
front panel continuously to select TV as input
source. TV channel information will be displayed.
6. Use Auto channel search in “Setup Menu” to search
all channels in your location. Refer to page 8 for
“Setup Menu” operation procedure.
7. After Auto channel search is completed, press “CH+”
or “CH–” key on remote control to select the next
lower or higher channel.
Refer to the following pages for operating
procedures:
Ch14.0
12:00AM
y Remote Control – page 7.
y Setup Menu – page 8.
y TV Channel Arrangement – page 11.
TV channel information
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Remote Control Function
“SOURCE”
To select input source.
“POWER”
To switch TV set between
power on and standby modes.
“MUTE”
To mute the audio output.
“0~9 number”
To enter TV channel number.
“• (dot)”
To enter sub channel number.
“SLEEP”
To Adjust sleep timer options.
“LAST”
To switch to the previously
viewed channel.
“EPG”
To enter or exit Electronic
Program Guide.
“MTS”
To select audio program
options.
“VOL- (ꢀ)/ VOL+(ꢁ)”
To decrease or increase the
sound volume. Also to navigate
left or right the Menu.
“CC”
To select close caption options
(CC1, CC2 ...)
“Exit”
To exit Menu or other OSD.
“MENU”
To enter Menu mode.
“CH+ (ꢂ)/ CH – (ꢃ)”
To select the next higher or
“ENTER”
To enter sub Menu or sub
item.
lower channel
.
Also to navigate
up or down the Menu.
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OSD Menu Descriptions
Main Menu
1. Press “MENU” key on remote control
2. Press “ ” or “ ” to move the cursor
up and down the sub menu list.
3. Press “ ” or “ ” to select sub menu
item.
4. Press "Enter" to enter sub-item then
use “ ” or “ ” to adjust.
Setup Menu
1. Tuning Band: Select TV signal source
between Air and Cable. Select Cable
if you are connecting to a cable box
and select Air if you are directly
connecting to the antenna.
2. DTV Signal: Display signal strength
to aid antenna adjustment.
3. Auto Ch Search: Automatically scan
and store all TV channels.
4. Manual Ch Set: Enter channel setup
table.
5. Channel Labels: Display and edit
channel names.
6. Menu Language: Select language for menu
(English Español).
DTV signal menu indicates signal
strength in real-time.
Auto channel scan menu displays
channel number being scanned.
Manual Channel Set Menu
Displays all the channel numbers that
are found.
Tune either
Channel Labels Menu allows user labeling.
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OSD Menu Descriptions
Video Menu
.
1. Press “ꢂ” or “ꢃ” to move the
cursor up or down the sub-item list.
2. Press "Enter" to enter the
highlighted sub-item menu.
3. Press “ꢀ” or “ꢁ” to adjust the value
of the sub-item.
4. Press "Enter" again to exit the
sub-item.
Contrast: Contrast adjustment, 0 ~ 100.
Brightness: Brightness adjustment, 0 ~ 100.
Color: Color chroma adjustment, 0 ~ 100.
Tint: Tint adjustment, 0 ~ 100.
Aspect Ratio: Aspect Ratio selection.
Normal
ꢄZoom ꢄWide ꢄCinema.
Settings: Restore default setting.
Audio Menu
1. Press “ꢂ” or “ꢃ”to move the cursor up
or down the sub-item list.
2. Press "Enter" to enter the
highlighted sub-item menu.
3. Press “ꢀ” or “ꢁ” to adjust the
value of the sub-item.
4. Press "Enter" again to exit the
sub-item.
Audio Language:
English
ꢄEspañol ꢄFrançais.
Bass: Bass adjustment, 0 ~ 100.
Treble: Treble adjustment, 0 ~ 100.
Balance: Balance adjustment, 0 ~ 100.
Restore Default: Restore Audio Language,
Treble, Base, and Balance setting to default.
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OSD Menu Descriptions
Feature Menu
1. Press “ꢂ” or “ꢃ”to move the cursor up
or down the sub-item list.
2. Press "Enter" to enter the
highlighted sub-item menu.
3. Press “ꢀ” or “ꢁ” to adjust the
value of the sub-item.
4. Press "Enter" again to exit the
sub-item.
Time Set : Select your region for the TV to
update the time.
Sleep Timer: Select minutes into standby
Off
ꢄ30 ꢄ60 ꢄ90.
Password Set: Enter and change Parental
Control Password.
Parental Control: Setup TV and Movie rating
controls.
Parental Control Menu: Controls viewing of rated
TV and Movie programs.
Note:Need password to change settings.
Initial Default password is: 0000.
Important : If you have forgotten your Password
Use the code [0711] to enter into the Password
Set menu item to change your password.
You can also use the code [0711] to change your
Parental Controls settings.
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OSD Menu Descriptions
Closed Captions
1. Press “CC” key on remote
control to select closed
captions mode.
NTSC TV: Off
ATSC TV: Off
ꢄ
ꢄ
CC1
CS1
ꢄ
ꢄ
CC2 ꢄ …
CS2 ꢄ …
2. Select desired closed caption
mode.
CC1
NTSC TV
CS1
ATSC TV
EPG
Press the “EPG” key on the remote
control to display the Electronic
Program Guide (EPG). A message
window will be displayed on screen.
EPG Message Window
TV channel arrangement
Ch 5.4
Each digital channel may comprise of
several sub-channels.
To select a digital channel using the
remote control:
1. Enter main channel number.
2. Press the “• ” key.
3. Enter the sub-channel number.
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Specifications
NOTE:
*This model complies with the specifications listed below.
*Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*This model may not be compatible with features and/ or specifications that may be
added in the future.
Television System:
Component INPUT:
Rear Component include 2 Groups:
Y : 1V(p-p), 75 ohm
NTSC standard
ATSC standard (8VSB)
Pr/ Cr: 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohm
Pb/ Cb: 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohm
AUDIO: 150 mV (rms)
Suggested resolutions: 1080i, 480p, 480i, 720p
DVI Terminals:
Channel Coverage:
VHF: 2 through 13
DVI INPUT:
UHF: 14 through 69
Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I)
Super band (J through W)
Rear DVI include 1 DVI-D Input
HDCP compliant
E-EDID compliant
Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB)
Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125)
Suggested scan rates: 1080i/ 60Hz
480p/ 60Hz
720p/ 60Hz
Power Source:
100 -240V, 50/ 60 Hz
VGA Terminals:
VGA INPUT:
Rear VGA include 1 D-SUB 15 Pin Input
E-EDID compliant
Suggested scan rates: 640X480/ 60Hz,
800 X 600/ 60Hz,
1024X768/ 60Hz
Power Consumption
Dimensions:
Without Stand: Width: 1038 mm
Height: 660 mm
450 W (on average)
1 W in standby mode
(power cord plugged in and power OFF)
Depth: 82 mm
Include Stand: Width: 1038 mm
Height: 726.5 mm
Audio Power
5 W + 5 W, Internal Speaker
Depth: 270mm
Video/ Audio Terminals:
Side AV include 1 Group:
S-Video/ Video/ Audio Input
Rear AV include 1 Group:
S-Video/ Video/ Audio Input
Weight:
35.5 kg (Without Stand)
43 kg (With Stand)
S-VIDEO INPUT:
Supplied Accessories:
1pcs power cord
1pcs remote control
Y : 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync.
C : 0.286 V(p-p) (burst signal), 75 ohm
VIDEO/ AUDIO INPUT:
(with two *AAA*sized alkaline batteries)
VIDEO: 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync.
AUDIO: 150 mV(rms)
Video/ Audio Output:
Wall Mouting : Optional
VIDEO: 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync
AUDIO: 150 mV(rms)
NOTE: This TV does not provide ATSC TV/ S-VIDEO/ HD/ VGA/ DVI Output.
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Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Checks
Some channels are missing
/ are not found
• Go to the Setup Menu (MenuꢄSetup) and install the
channels again, searching Air/ Cable as appropriate.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check the power cord and power outlet.
Check whether the TV power switch is on.
Verify the front panel LED is showing blue color.
Check connections for the selected input source.
Verify that external signal for the selected input is active.
Check Video/ Audio settings.
No Picture, No Sound
Interference,Noisy
•
•
•
•
Check antenna connection, aerial location, and direction.
Check and relocate nearby electrical appliances.
Check fluorescent lights.
Check cars/ motorcycles.
•
Check antenna connection, aerial location, and direction
Re-scan Channels.
Distorted picture,Noisy
•
•
Check whether colour setting is at minimum.
Adjust video menu picture settings or reset to default.
No Colour,Normal Sound
•
•
•
Check audio input connections.
Check whether TV audio is in MUTE mode.
Adjust audio volume to audible level.
Normal Colour,No Sound
The plasma TV panel is manufactured using an extremely
high level of precision technology, however, sometimes some
parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have
luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.
Some parts of the
screen do not light up
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended
period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain
on the Plasma TV.
After-images appear
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games,
computer images, and Teletext.
Note:
The permanent after-image on the Plasma TV resulting from
fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not
covered by the Warranty.
DVD
This product is not designed to display fixed images for
extended periods of time.
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MAGNAVOX Limited Warranty
One (1) Year Labor & One (1) Year Parts & One (1) Year Display Repair
MAGNAVOX warrants this product against defect in material
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR
or workmanship, subject to any conditions set forth as
follows:
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS…
Contact Magnavox Customer Care Center at:
1-800-705-2000
PROOF OF PURCHASE:
You must have proof of the date of purchase to receive repair TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA…
on the product. A sales receipt or other document showing
the product and the date that you purchased the product as
well as the authorized retailer included, is considered such
proof.
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-705-2000 (English or Spanish Speaking)
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER.
MAGNAVOX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON
THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF
THIS WARRANTY.
COVERAGE:
(If this product is determined to be defective)
LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase, Magnavox will repair or replace the product, at its
option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any
Magnavox authorized service center. After the period of one
(1) year, Magnavox will no longer be responsible for charges
incurred.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an
PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
Magnavox will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt
replacement parts in exchange for defective parts. Magnavox
authorized service centers will provide removal and
installation of the parts for one (1) year.
not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract
agreement with the MAGNAVOX partnership within ninety (90)
days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied
warranty lasts does not apply.
DISPLAY: For a period of one (1) year from the date of pur
chase, Magnavox will supply, at no charge, a new or rebuilt
active display device in exchange for the defective display.
Magnavox authorized service centers will provide removal and
installation of the parts under the specified labor warranty.
(PTV screens carry a thirty (30) day replacement warranty.)
EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE
Your warranty does not cover:
·Labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.
·Product repair and/ or part replacement because of improper
installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse,
neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause
not within the control of Magnavox.
·A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it
to operate in any country other than the country for which it
was designed, manufactured, approved and/ or authorized, or
repair of products damaged by these modifications.
·Damage occurring to product during shipping when improperly
packaged or costs associated with packaging
·Product lost in shipment and no signature verification of receipt
can be provided.
·Aproduct used for commercial or institutional purposes
(including but not limited to rental purposes).
·Products sold AS IS or RENEWED.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/ province to state/ province.
Magnavox, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026
(Warranty: 4835 710 28275)
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