68cm Colour Television
year
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MPF68A & MTV68A
USE & CARE GUIDE FOR BOTH MODELS
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Do not abuse the supply cord. Never carry the TV by
the supply cord. Never yank the supply cord from
the power outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect. Keep the supply cord away from heated
surfaces.
Safeguards & Safety
Thank you very much for your purchase of this product.
To enjoy your set to the full from the very beginning,
read this manual carefully and keep it handy for ready
reference.
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Do not operate the TV with a damaged supply cord or
plug or after the TV malfunctions, has been dropped
or damaged in any way. Consult an authorised service
facility or similarly qualified person for examination.
When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, basic
safety precautions should always be followed.
When cleaning the picture tube face, turn off the
television and remove the plug from power outlet.
Using a dry cloth, wipe the television, ensuing that no
dust or lint enters any vents.
For your Safety
Read all instructions carefully even if you feel you are quite
familiar with the appliance.
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This TV is only to be serviced by a qualified person.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
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This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
This product has not been designed for any other uses
other than those specified in this booklet. This product
is intended for household use only.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the TV.
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All television receivers are high voltage instruments.
Your PICTURE TUBE is highly evacuated. If broken,
glass fragments will be violently expelled. Scratching,
chipping, or putting undue pressure on the tube is
dangerous and should be avoided. During thunder and
lighting, unplug the power cord and antenna lead to
prevent your Television set from damage. All inside
work on your receiver should be performed by an
authorised repair agent.
This TV should be placed on a flat, stable surface
before it is operated.
Total darkness or a reflection on the picture tube
can cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect lighting is
recommended for comfortable viewing.
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INDOOR USE ONLY - this TV is not intended for
outdoor use.
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Do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.
Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
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High voltages are used in the operation of this
television receiver. Do not remove the cabinet back
from your set. Refer servicing to an authorised repair
agent.
Do not place items filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the TV. Do not expose the TV to dripping or splashing
liquids.
Never suddenly stand on, lean on, or push the
television, or its stand. You should pay special attention
to children when they are near the TV. Serious injury
may result if the unit should fall.
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Do not place naked flame sources, such as candles, on
the TV.
Do not locate the appliance near heat sources such as
radiators, heaters, air ducts or direct sunlight.
Do not squash power supply cord under the television
receiver.
Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Ensure
that vents are not covered by newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc. Do not install in a tight fitting cabinet.
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Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
grille openings.
This TV is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry
areas or similar moist locations. Never locate this TV
in the immediate surroundings of, or where it may fall
into, a bath, basin, washtub, shower or swimming pool.
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Do not run the power cord under carpet. Arrange the
supply cord away from traffic areas and where it will
not become a trip hazard.
To disconnect the TV, turn the TV off, switch off the
power outlet and remove the plug from power outlet.
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Ventilation
There should be at least 10cm space between the top, rear
and sides of the TV.
Product Features
Installation
Locate the receiver in the room where direct light does
not strike the screen. Total darkness or a reflection on
the picture screen can cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect
lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing. Do
not install the TV in a location near heat sources such
as radiator, air ducts, direct sunlight, or in a closed
compartment and or area.
Compulsory Warning
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
To Prevent the TV From Falling Over
To prevent the TV from falling over due to earthquakes,
children playing, etc., place the TV on a stable horizontal
surface.
Caution
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Do not open - do not attempt to repair, disassemble or
modify this appliance.
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Dangerous high voltages exist inside this appliance.
This appliance is only to be serviced by a qualified
person.
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No user serviceable parts inside.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting
We do not recommend mounting this appliance on a wall
or from a ceiling.
Lightning or Non Use Periods
For added protection for this appliance during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
appliance due to lightning and power-surges.
Avoid using the TV near appliances generating strong
magnetic fields (non shielded stereo speakers for
example).
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Contents
Please read this user manual before using your MTV68A or MPF68A. By following the instructions and operating hints,
you will ensure top performance for many years. Keep this manual in a safe place.
Safeguards & Safety....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Product Features............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Quick Start...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Knowing Your Television Set .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Front Controls................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Back Connections .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Remote Control Handset ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
To Prepare Your Remote Control Handset .................................................................................................................................... 9
Tuning Procedure
• Menu 1, Auto Search Function, Search Function..................................................................................................................... 10
• Fine Function, Skip Function .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Normal Operation
• Power On/Off, Channel Up/Down, Direct Access Tuning, Volume Control ............................................................................. 12
• Mute, TV/AV, Quick View, Scan, Call ......................................................................................................................................... 13
• Sleep, Picture Effect, Zoom ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
• Menu 2, Pic Enhance, Swap Prog., Bio Rhythm, Calendar...................................................................................................... 15
• Lock, Game................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Menu Operation
• Picture Menu, Setup.................................................................................................................................................................. 17
• Clock Function, Picture Adjustment......................................................................................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Technical Data .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Notes............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Quick Start
Note: For connection of Television directly to Wall socket or indoor antenna only.
1. Carefully unpack your Magnavox television, ensuring
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the following items are present:-
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Instruction Booklet
Remote Control
75Ohm Antenna Lead
2 x AA size batteries for Remote Control
2. Read through the instruction booklet and familiarise
yourself with the operation of the product.
3. Connect the antenna lead to the aerial terminal
located on the back panel of the television set and
the other end to the aerial wall socket in your home.
If using an indoor antenna, plug this directly into
the aerial terminal located on the back panel of the
television (refer page 7, ‘Back Connections’).
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4. Connect your Magnavox Colour Television to the power
outlet and switch on television.
5. Tune your Magnavox television (refer to ‘Tuning Your
TV’ for further instructions).
Note: This function will automatically store the TV
channels from 0 position in numerical sequence. If you
wish to see the correct stations on the corresponding
channels see page 10.
To carry out any further tuning or fine tuning, please refer
to page 10 and 11.
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Knowing Your Television Set
Front Controls for MTV68A
Vi
Ri
VIDEO 2
AUDIO-2 RIGHT
AUDIO-2 LEFT
Li
SIDE AV INPUT
Remote control sensor: If remote control unit within an effective operating
range, the unit can be operated.
Remote indicator light: When the unit is on, the indicator is lighted.
Power button: To turn unit on, press the button and the indicator will
light up. Press the button again, the unit is off.
MENU TV/AV V-
V+
P-
P+
• Channel up “+” and down “-”
• Volume up “+” and down “-”
• TV/AV selection
• Function menu selection
1. TV set of every system has only one AV2 mode, which is side AV2 input.
2. Position of keys on the front panel may not be the same for every TV set
3. Side AV input is AV2 input. The two AV terminals can’t be used at the same time
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Front Controls for MPF68A
Vi
Ri
VIDEO 2
AUDIO-2 RIGHT
AUDIO-2 LEFT
Li
SIDE AV INPUT
Power button: To turn unit on, press the button and the indicator will
light up. Press the button again, the unit is off.
Remote control sensor: If remote control unit within an effective operating
range, the unit can be operated.
Remote indicator light: When the unit is on, the indicator is lighted.
MENU TV/AV
V-
V+
P-
P+
• Channel up “+” and down “-”
• Volume up “+” and down “-”
• TV/AV selection
• Function menu selection
1. TV set of every system has only one AV2 mode, which is side AV2 input.
2. Position of keys on the front panel may not be the same for every TV set
3. Side AV input is AV2 input. The two AV terminals can’t be used at the same time
Back Connections
Ω
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Remote Control Handset
Infrared LED
Standby - to switch the TV off,
to Standby mode or on last
viewed position
TV/AV - to select the
signal source
Game
Zoom
Direct Access Tuning
Call - to call up
information display
Mute - to mute sound
or cancel mute
Digit - to select the digit of the
position number
Quick View
Picture Effect
Scan
Lock
Menu 2
Picture Menu
Sleep - to set the
Sleep Timer
Channel Up/Down
Volume Up/Down
Menu 1
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To Prepare Remote Control Handset
Notes about using handset:
Battery Installation
1. When the handset will not be used for a long period of
time or when the batteries are discharged, remove the
batteries to prevent leakage.
The remote control unit uses two AA batteries. For battery
installation and replacement, read the following.
1. Turn the remote control unit upside down. Press down
on the grip of the battery compartment and slide the
cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Do not drop, dampen or disassemble the remote.
3. The effective range of remote control is suggested in
the figure below.
2. Install two new batteries making sure that the
polarity matches with the (+) and (-) marks inside the
compartment (damage may result if reversed).
Face to
Infrared Sensor
3. Close the battery cover.
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Tuning Procedure
MENU 1 -
A. Press [MENU 1] key continuously, menu screen will
appear as follows:
B. Press [P+] [P-] key, cursor up or down.
Press [V+] [V-] key, change value for selection .
Note:
Tint only for NTSC system.
Auto Search Function
Automatic Search and Memory (ASM) for program
installation from Antenna input. The TV will search through
the whole channel coverage and store all programs being
transmitted, in sequential order.
A. Press [MENU 1] key repeatedly to select “PRESET”
B. Press [P+] or [P-] key, to select “ASM”
C. Press [V+] or [V-] key, to start ASM.and memorize into
program list (0-255).
D. Wait until the process is completed.
On remote control, press [MENU] key on front panel and
hold for three seconds, TV set will enter “ASM” mode.
Search Function
Manual Search for Antenna input.
A. Press [MENU 1] key repeatedly to select “PRESET”
B. Using [P+] or [P-] key, select “PROGRAM”.
Using [V+] or [V-] keys to change Program Number.
C. Press [P+] or [P-] key to select “BAND”. Press [V+] or
[V-] key to change BAND.
D. Press [P+] or [P-] key to select “SEARCH”.
Press [V+] or [V-] key to enter SEARCH screen.
Press [V+] or [V-] key to start SEARCH.
E. The SEARCH function will locate channels in
sequential order and will halt when a channel is found.
Should this not be the channel you are seeking, press
the [V+] button again to recommence search.
Band: You can select V-L, V-H or UHF.
Channel 2 = V-L, Channels 7,9 & 10 = V-H,
Channel SBS = UHF.
F. Wait until the process is completed.
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Tuning Procedure
Fine
FUNCTION: Fine Tuning for current setting. May be used
to tune weak stations.
A. Press [MENU 1] key repeatedly to select “PRESET”.
B. Using [P+] or [P-] key, select “PROGRAM.”. Using [V+]
or [V-] change Program Number.
C. Using [P+] or [P-] key, select “FINE TUNE”.
D. Using [V+] or [V-] key, adjust for best tuning.
Skip
FUNCTION: Use to “SKIP” Channels. After setting to “ON”,
the channel will not be selected by Channel Up/Down keys.
For example, if you decide to turn “SKIP” on when you are
on PROGRAM 028, this position will be skipped when you
use the [P+]/[P-] buttons.
A. Press [MENU 1] key repeatedly to select ‘PRESET’.
B. Using [P+] or [P-] key, select “PROGRAM”,
Using [V+] or [V-] key, change POSITION.
C. Using [P+] or [P-] key, select “SKIP”.
Using [V+] or [V-] key, select “ON” or “OFF”.
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Normal Operation
1. Power ON /OFF
Firstly, the power supply of the unit must be switched at
the power switch on the television set. This status is called
Stand-By mode. While in standby mode, the TV can be
turned on/off via the remote control by pressing the ON/
OFF button or alternatively the [P+]/[P-] keys on the TV set.
2. Channel Up/Down
Press [P+] key, to change Channel Up Press [P-] key, to
change Channel Down.
3. Direct Access Tuning
Using the numeric keys on the remote control, channels
can be selected directly, for 10 to 255 channels.
Or repeatedly press the “-/--” button, to select the desired
mode then press numeric buttons.
“-”
1 digit mode
“--”
“---”
2 digit mode
3 digit mode (Max Ch. 255)
4. Volume Control
Press [V+] key, for Volume Up
Press [V-] key, for Volume Down
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Normal Operation
5. Mute
By pressing this key, sound output will be muted. Press
[MUTE] again, or [V+]/[V-], sound Volume will return.
6. TV/AV
You can select your video source by pressing on [TV/AV] key.
For example, to watch a DVD or video, you will need to be in
AV mode after the DVD player or video player is connected
and set up.
AV1 - signal comes from the rear inputs
AV2 - signal comes from the side inputs
S-VHS - signal will appear when an S-Video cable is being
used in conjunction with audio/visual equipment.
NB: this is optional and audio cabling must also be used.
7. Quick View
(Figure 2)
TV MODE Channel will go back to the previous channel
being watched (Figure 1).
(Figure 1)
AV MODE Back to TV channel (Figure 2).
8. Scan
By pushing this key, channels will be changed
automatically.
Each channel will be previewed for 3 seconds, and stop at
original channel. Skipped channels will not be previewed.
9. Call
Colour System
Sound System
Channel No.
Sleep
Clock
This key will call the on screen display. Press again,
to remove the on screen display or it will turn off
automatically after 5 seconds.
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Normal Operation
10. Sleep
Press [SLEEP] repeatedly. Sleep time will count up as
follows:
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To exit sleep mode, continue pressing SLEEP until “--”
appears.
To set sleep mode, select time. The TV will go into
standby mode after the time selected has lapsed.
11. Picture Effect
By repeatedly pressing this key, picture effects will change
as follows:
: TINT setting is not included unless NTSC signal
received.
: PERSONAL is the last setting made by you.
12. Zoom - changes the way your picture appears on
the TV screen.
Press [ZOOM] key, to change as follows:
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Normal Operation
13. MENU 2
Press [MENU 2] key, “MENU 2” will appear.
Press the key again, “MENU 2” will disappear.
Use the [P+]/[P-] keys to select from the following:
PIC.ENHANCE / SWAP PROG / BIO RHYTHM / CALENDAR.
Using [V+]/[V-] key enter item.
13.1. Pic Enhance
Using [P+]/[P-] key select the item,
Using [V+]/[V-] key change on or off.
Using [MENU 2] key exit.
FAV. COLOUR will change as follows:
13.2. Swap Prog
A. Using [P+]/[P-] key select:
“PROGRAM A” or “PROGRAM B”.
B. Using [V+]/[V-] key setting PROGRAM A or PROGRAM B.
C. Using [P+]/[P-] key select “EXCHANGE’,
D. Press [V+]/[V-] key, OK is displayed and the channel is
copied to its new location.
E. Press [MENU 2] key to exit.
13.3. Bio Rhythm
This is a fun screen that tells you what your level
of wisdom, strength and feeling is on any particular day.
NB: This is not based on any scientific information.
A. Using [V+]/[V-] key select year, month, day.
Using [P+][P -] key will change date.
B. “STRENGTH”,”WISDOM” and ‘FEELING” will be
changed.
C. Test date [T DAY] must be before B DAY.
D. Press [MENU 2] key to exit.
13.4. Calendar
A. Using [V+]/[V-] key select year, month, day.
B. Use [P+]/[P-] keys to change the value of the item.
C. Press [MENU 2] key to exit.
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Normal Operation
14. Lock
A. By pressing the
key, “LOCK MENU” will appear.
B. Input code and may be selected other item.
If “GENERAL LOCK” is on, other items will be effected.
C. Using [P+] or [P-] key, select “PROGRAM”.
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Using [V+] or [V-] to change Program Number.
E. When “CHILD LOCK” is set ON, the picture will
disappear. It will show ‘PRESET”,”SETUP’ back display.
This is the background you have set up previously. At
this time, the channel is locked.
F. When you wish to change password, select ‘NEW
PASSWORD” with [P+]/[P-].
The code is set to 1 1 1 1 in factory.
15. Game - the aim of the game is to move the blue
boxes to cover the green dots.
A. By pressing the [GAME] key, game will appear.
B. Using [P+]/[P-] key to move up/down.
C. Using [V+]/[V-] key to move right/left.
D. Using [TV/AV] key, game will be again.
E. Using [PP] key, select step.
F. Using [MENU 2] key, exit.
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Menu Operation
Picture Menu
Function: Brightness, Contrast, Colour Sharpness, Tint.
A. Press [MENU] key on TV set or press [MENU 1] key
on remote control, MENU appears on screen. Select
“PICTURE”.
B. Select each function using the [P+]/[P-] keys.
C. Each value can be controlled by the [V+]/[V-] keys.
D. Repeat any functions if required.
Note:
TINT control will be appeared only if a NTSC
signal is being received.
Setup
NB: altering the blue back will change settings on all
positions.
A. Press [MENU] key on front or press [MENU 1] key on remote
control, MENU appears on screen. Select “SETUP”.
1). B/B: blue back to ON or OFF. Altering the blue back
will change this setting on all positions.
2). C-SYS: colour system to AUTO/PAL/NTSC 3.58/NTSC
4.43. Recommended setting is AUTO.
3). S-SYS: sound system to BG.
Recommended setting is BG.
4). LANG: language to ENGLISH / FRENCH / ARABIAN /
RUSSIAN.
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Menu Operation
Clock Function
Time and Timer setting.
A. Press [MENU] key on front or press [MENU 1] key
on remote control, MENU appears on screen. Select
“CLOCK”.
B. TIME (TIME, TIMER, OFF-TIME, ON-TIME) setting:
Using the [V -] key, hours will increase from “0, 1...
23,24”.
Using the [V+] key, minutes will increase from “00” to “59”.
C. TIME: Using the [V+][V -] key, will change “TIME”.
D. TIMER - Generally, if “ON-TIME” or “ OFF-TIME” is not
set, “TIMER” will not be set. In order to activate the
timer, OFF-TIME and ON-TIME must be programmed
and TIMER must be set to ON.
Using [P+][P-) keys, select “TIMER”. Using [V+]/[V-]
keys, Timer function can be activated.
E. PROGRAM - Using [P+]/[P-] keys, select “PROGRAM”.
Using [V+]/[V-] keys, will change program no. for ON-
TIME.
F. For ALARM setting, using [V+]/[V-] key to set the time .
1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 up to 120 minutes.
Note: The
icon appears on screen . Press any key,
icon will disappear.
Picture Adjustment
Function: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOUR, SHARP and TINT
adjustment.
A. Press [PIC] key continuously, functions as follows:
B. Each value can be controlled by [V+]/[V-] key.
Note:
TINT control will be appeared only if a NTSC
signal is being received.
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Troubleshooting
Before calling the service personnel, please check the list below to fix some simple problems not caused by the unit itself.
Symptom
To be checked
No picture. No sound.
Normal picture. No sound.
Poor colour, contrast, tint
Spots on screen
Be sure the power cord is plugged in.
The sound volume is adjusted to the lowest level.
May need to adjust the contrast, colour and tint.
May be pulse interference from nearby cars, motorcycles,
electric trains, high tension lines, neon signs, hair dryers
etc.
Lines on screen
May be radio interference from nearby TV receivers,
personal computers, TV games or radio stations.
Double/triple image
May be due to broadcast waves reflected from nearby
mountains and high buildings.
Check if the direction of the aerial has been deflected
because of strong wind, etc.
Snowy picture
The aerial lead-in may be broken or disconnected.
Check if the direction of aerial has been deflected because
of strong wind, etc.
Reduction in operating distance
Remote control does not work
Clean indicator window.
The batteries may be old or flat.
The batteries may be improperly installed.
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Technical Data
Rated voltage: AC 230-240V, 50Hz
Power consumption: 138-150W
Sound output: 4W x 2
Dimensions: 780mm (w) x 580mm (h) x 570mm (d)
Mass: 35kg approx.
System: Colour sound
RF PAL 5.5MHz
AV NTSC 3.58/4.43
PAL4.43
Channel coverage: CATV
470MHz
*Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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Notes
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Warranty
The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition
to all implied warranties, other rights and remedies
in respect of the product which the consumer has
under the Trade Practices Act and similar State
and Territory Laws.
DO NOT SEND IN THIS WARRANTY
Fill out the following details and file with your
purchase invoice.
RETAIN & FILE WITH YOUR RECEIPT
The original purchaser of this MAGNAVOX product is
provided with the following warranty, subject to the
following conditions.
Your Purchase Receipt/ Invoice is proof of date of purchase.
You must be able to present it at the place of purchase to
obtain a replacement or service under warranty.
Mistral International Pty Ltd warrant this product for a
period of 24 months from the date of purchase for all parts
defective in workmanship or materials. The product or
defective parts will be replaced free of charge.
Mistral International Pty Ltd reserves the right
to discontinue items, modify designs and change
specifications without incurring obligation. Whilst every
effort is made to ensure that descriptions, specifications
and other information in this publication is correct, no
warranty is given in respect thereof and the company shall
not be liable for any errors therein.
Warranty Conditions
1. This warranty is only valid for appliances used
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. This appliance must not be modified or changed
in any way.
Purchased from:
Co. Name:
3. Connection must be to the voltage requirements as
specified in the ratings label located on the product.
4. The manufacturer does not accept liability for any
direct or consequential damage, loss or other expense
arising from misuse or incorrect installation and
operation of the appliance.
Address:
5. Warranty will only be given where proof of purchase
Date of Purchase:
is provided, e.g. original invoice or receipt
.
6. Not designed or warranted for industrial
or commercial use.
Note: consistent with our continuing product
development policy, improvements may have been
made which render the contents of this package slightly
different to that shown.
Cat. No. MPF68A
Cat. No. MTV68A
May 2004
Product of Mistral International Pty Ltd ABN 25 006 680 315
Magnavox is a registered trademark used under license by Mistral International Pty Ltd.
324 Frankston-Dandenong Road,
Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia 3175
RINGGRIP (NZ) Pty Ltd ACN 006 771 922
PO Box 33672, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
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