Pixel Magic Systems CRT Television MTV5000 User Manual

MTV5000  
Owner's Guide  
Magic TV™ Support Hotline: 2655 6778  
Email Support: [email protected]  
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and Pixel Magic are Trademarks of Pixel Magic Systems Ltd.  
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Ta b le of Con te n ts  
Sa fe ty In form a tion  
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6.3 Recording from the EPG  
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Ad d ition a l Sa fe ty In struction s  
• To ensure maximum performance, please read this manual carefully.  
Ad d ition a l Sa fe ty In struction s  
• To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug when  
6.4 Timer Recording  
Ad d ition a l Sa fe ty In struction s  
6.5 Viewing and amending Scheduled  
Keep it in a safe place for future reference  
there is an electrical storm  
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Recordings using the To Do List  
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• Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place - away from windows, heat  
sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid  
sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical  
shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water  
• Grounding or polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the  
grounding or polarization of an appliance is not compromised  
1.1 Package Contents  
1.2 Basic Definitions  
2. Tour of Ma g ic TV™  
2.1 Remote Control  
2.2 Rear Panel  
6.6 Recording Priorities and Conflicts  
6.7 Browsing Recorded Programmes  
6.8 Managing Recorded Programmes  
6.9 Playback of Recorded Programmes  
6.10 TimeShifting & Pausing Live TV  
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• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as  
it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off.  
This state is called the standby mode. In this mode, this unit is  
designed to consume a small amount of power  
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• Do not force connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect  
the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never  
pull on the wires themselves  
2.3 Front Panel Display  
7. Ma g ic TV™ Se ttin g s  
7.1 Info Format  
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• The openings on the unit cover assure proper ventilation of the unit.  
If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the unit will  
rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings,  
and install the unit in a well-ventilated area to prevent fire and damage  
3. Ca b lin g  
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3.1 Power and Aerial/ Antenna Connections 18  
7.2 Video  
3.2 Direct Connection to a TV  
3.3 Connection Via an AV Receiver  
3.4 Other Setup Options  
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7.3 Audio  
• Be sure to allow a space of at least 30 cm behind, 20 cm on both  
sides and 10 cm above the top panel of the unit to prevent fire  
and damage  
7.4 Recording  
7.5 Channel Setup  
7.6 Guided Setup  
7.7 System  
4. Guid e d Se tup  
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• Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with other  
equipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move this unit further  
away from such equipment if interference is observed  
4.1 Getting a Picture  
8. Syste m Op e ra tion s  
8.1 Network Setup  
8.2 Firmware Upgrade  
9. Troub le sh ootin g  
9.1 Common Problems  
4.2 Welcome to Magic TV™ Guided Setup  
• Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might  
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth  
5. Vie win g LIVE TV  
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5.1 Simple Operations  
• Be sure to read se ction 9: Troubleshooting regarding common  
operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty  
5.2 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)  
5.3 Aspect Ratio Correction  
9.2 Setting the Output Format  
• When planning not to use this unit for long periods of time,  
disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet  
from the Front Panel  
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6. Re cord in g a n d Pla yb a ck  
6.1 Basic Magic TV™ Recording Terms  
6.2 Instant Recording  
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9.3 Rescue Procedure  
10. Sup p ort & Wa rra n ty  
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1.1 Pa cka g e Con te n ts  
1.2 Ba sic De fin ition s  
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Thank you for purchasing Magic TV™. An exciting new world of digital  
and high definition television is now at your fingertips.  
• On-screen programme guide channel with today's  
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Ba sic De fin ition s  
If you are new to Digital Television Broadcasts there are a few terms you  
programme information  
TV  
• Multi-camera views and enhancements during  
selected programmes  
This Owner’s Guide helps you learn about the correct operation and  
features of Magic TV™. Please read it carefully.  
should know:  
GUIDE  
TEXT  
ASPECT  
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Hig h De fin ition (HDTV). A picture on the TV screen is formed by  
a large number of small dots called pixels. The higher the  
number of pixels, the better the picture quality will be. The  
pictures of conventional analogue TV broadcasting provide a  
maximum of 720 (horizontal) x 576 (vertical) pixels. Typically  
HDTV broadcasts contain at least 1024 horizontal pixels and  
720 vertical pixels, providing superior picture quality over  
analogue TV broadcasts. The HDMI and Component video  
outputs of Magic TV™ are capable of carrying an HDTV signal.  
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In te ra ctive Se rvice s. Digital TV has the potential to include interactive  
programmes, alternative camera angles, selected Internet services, home  
shopping, computer games and more. Some services may require an  
Internet connection (see se ction 8.1). When available, you can access  
Pa cka g e Con te n ts  
Before starting, please check the following items were  
VOL  
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included in your package:  
RED  
GREEN  
YELLOW  
BLUE  
these features by pressing  
and navigate them using  
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LIVE  
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MTV5000 HDTV Personal Video Recorder  
HDMI (Hig h De fin ition Multim e d ia In te rfa ce ). HDMI is an  
uncompressed, all-digital video and audio connection for electronic  
devices capable of transmitting High Definition signals. These signals are  
usually encrypted using HDCP to prevent unauthorized duplication of  
copyrighted material. HDMI is the highest quality video output from  
Magic TV™.  
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MNO  
Magic TV™ Remote Control  
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PQRS  
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TUV  
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WXYZ  
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4x AAA batteries for remote control  
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CLEAR  
ENTER  
Sta n d a rd De fin ition (SDTV). A picture with only 576 or 480 vertical  
pixels is referred to as Standard Definition. The S-Video and Composite  
video outputs of Magic TV™ are Standard Definition only.  
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100-240V AC auto-ranging power adapter  
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Component video cable  
Live TV. If you’re watching a program while it’s being broadcast, you’re  
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Dig ita l Te rre stria l Te le vision (DTT). Digital TV is a far more efficient  
and flexible transmission system than the current analogue system. It  
allows broadcasters (TVB and ATV) to offer viewers a range of new and  
different services – all through your existing aerial/antenna.  
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Stereo audio cable  
LIVE  
watching Live TV. Pressing the  
immediately jump to Live TV from any menu.  
button on your remote control will  
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Aerial/antenna extension cable  
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Vid e o Outp ut Form a t. DTT broadcasts can come in a variety of shapes  
and sizes. Magic TV™ can cleanly scale the broadcasts to suit your TV.  
See se ction 7.2 for further information.  
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Quickstart Guide  
The possible benefits include:  
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This Owner’s Guide  
• 'Ghost free' reception  
• Widescreen 16:9 pictures  
Please contact your Magic TV™ retailer immediately  
if any of the above items are missing.  
Multi-ch a n n e l a ud io. A surround sound system supporting six discrete  
audio channels. These are Left, Center, Right, Rear Left, Rear Right, and  
Subwoofer. DTT broadcasters may choose to broadcast some  
channels/programmes in multi-channel audio. Use a digital audio  
connection (optical, coaxial or HDMI) to an AV receiver in order to hear  
all six channels.  
• Standard definition television (SDTV) and HDTV programmes  
• High quality audio and surround sound  
• Multi-channel programming  
• Closed captioning of programmes for the hearing impaired  
• Electronic Programme Guides (EPGs) with 'now & next' programme  
information for some channels  
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Asp e ct Ra tio. A TV’s aspect ratio is the comparison of the screen’s width  
to its height. This is typically 4:3 for analogue and standard definition  
broadcasts and 16:9 for HD broadcasts.  
Asp e ct Ra tio Corre ction . This is required when the shape of the  
broadcast picture and the TV don’t match. The Aspect button on your  
remote control lets you quickly change the shape of the broadcast  
picture. See se ction 5.3 for further information.  
Firm wa re Up g ra d e . From time to time Magic TV™ will receive updates  
for the software that controls it. If possible these updates will occur  
automatically Over-The-Air (OTA). Firmware update can also be  
achieved via USB. It’s possible that these updates will provide features  
not covered in this guide. Details of new features will be available at  
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Tour of Ma g ic TV™  
2.1 Re m ote Con trol  
2.2 Re a r Pa n e l  
2.3 Fron t Pa n e l Disp la y  
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LED Indicator  
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Learning buttons  
TV Power & TV Input  
Power On/ Off  
Ba cklig h t  
Prog ra m m in g th e Re m ote Con trol  
Ste p 1. Place the Magic TV™ Remote Control and the TV remote control  
on a flat surface, 3cm apart and with the emitters facing each other.  
Magic TV™ button (access  
to all menus)  
2.1 Re m ote Con trol  
TV  
The Magic TV™ Remote Control is equipped with a light sensor,  
and will automatically illuminate when a button is pressed and the  
room is dark enough.  
The Magic TV™ Remote Control is used to  
control every aspect of Magic TV™. In order  
to make using the remote as easy as possible,  
a backlight is included and 4 of the buttons  
can be programmed with commands for  
your TV.  
Interactive Television Services  
3cm  
Aspect Ratio Correction  
mode selection  
Electronic Programme  
Guide (EPG)  
GUIDE  
TEXT  
ASPECT  
Programme information  
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Back  
Ste p 2. Press and hold both the  
and  
buttons for  
Navigation of on-screen  
menus. OK during Live TV  
will show channel list  
2 seconds until the LED Indicator flashes slowly.  
The Magic TV™ Remote Control is now in "learning mode".  
For Sa m sun g, Son y or Sh a rp TVs  
In se rtin g th e Ba tte rie s  
• Push in the ridged area of the battery  
cover and slide the cover down  
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Learning buttons Vol+ & Vol  
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Mute  
Channel Up/ Down or  
Page Up/ Down when  
in Menus  
• Insert four AAA batteries (supplied) by  
matching the + and – marks on the  
batteries to the + and – marks in the  
battery compartment. Note that two of the  
batteries will slide under the casing slightly  
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Press either  
for Samsung,  
for Sharp or  
for Sony preset  
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CH  
Pauses Live TV and  
Recorded Programmes  
remote control commands. Then go to step 6.  
For oth e r TVs  
Stops Playback  
and Recording  
Record  
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Ste p 3. Press the button you want programmed (  
The LED Indicator will light.  
for example).  
Rewinds Playback  
Speeds up Playback.  
Press again for faster speed  
• Replace the battery door  
Ste p 4. Press and hold the Power button on your TV remote control  
until the LED Indicator turns off.  
If the batteries are working and are inserted  
correctly, the LED Indicator will flash when  
any button is pressed.  
Resumes Playback  
LIVE  
Skips forwards 30 seconds  
during Playback  
Ste p 5. After 2 seconds the LED Indicator will flash slowly again;  
please repeat steps 3 and 4 for each button.  
Skips backwards 8 seconds  
during Playback  
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DEF  
Live TV. Jumps to Live TV  
from any menu  
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GHI  
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JKL  
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MNO  
Ste p 6. When finished, press the  
button to exit "learning mode".  
To reset the buttons to factory defaults, press and hold both the  
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PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
Alphanumeric keys  
Cancel or Delete  
RED  
and the lower corner  
button for 2 seconds until the LED  
Adds and removes bookmarks  
during playback  
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OK  
Indicator flashes slowly, then press the  
button.  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
Contextual navigation.  
Refer to onscreen hints for  
exact function  
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2.2 Re a r Pa n e l  
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Powe r On / Off Switch . Turn Magic TV™ on using this switch.  
Magic TV™ consumes very little power on Standby. It is therefore  
unnecessary to turn Magic TV™ off with this switch during normal  
operation.  
An a log ue Ste re o Aud io. (Connects to a TV, VCR or DVD  
recorder.) Connect the left/right audio cables (included) for  
analogue stereo sound.  
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USB x2. Magic TV™ can be updated with new software via USB.  
See se ction 8.2.  
DC Powe r In . The included 100-240V AC auto-ranging power  
adapter should be attached here. Please see “Safety Information”  
before proceeding.  
Eth e rn e t Ne twork. Use this connection to link Magic TV™  
to your home network. This may be needed for some of the  
Interactive Services.  
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Ve n tila tion h ole s. It is important that all the ventilation holes in  
Magic TV™ are kept clear, in order for hot air to escape.  
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RS232 In te rfa ce . Reserved for factory use.  
HDMI. (Connects to a TV, AV receiver or home theatre system.)  
HDMI provides a pure digital connection for high definition video  
and audio all in one cable.  
Loop Out (An te n n a Out). Connect the included Aerial/Antenna  
extension cable from this output to another device if you wish to  
retain analogue TV reception (on your TV for example).  
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Com p osite Vid e o. (Connects to a TV, AV receiver, VCR, DVD  
recorder or home theatre system.) Composite is the most basic of  
video connections and is Standard Definition only.  
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An te n n a In . A coaxial RF cable needs to be connected to this  
input to allow Magic TV™ to receive the new DTT signals.  
S-Vid e o. (Connects to a TV, AV receiver, VCR, DVD recorder or  
home theatre system.) S-Video offers a higher quality signal than  
Composite for compatible equipment but is Standard Definition only.  
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Com p on e n t Vid e o (YPb Pr). (Connects to a TV, AV receiver or  
home theatre system.) Component provides an excellent quality High  
Definition analogue video connection.  
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Coa xia l Dig ita l Aud io. (Connects to an AV receiver or home  
cinema system.) If you are not using the audio over HDMI, then this  
connection will provide multi-channel digital audio to your surround  
sound system.  
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Op tica l Dig ita l Aud io. (Connects to an AV receiver or home  
cinema system.) If you are not using the audio over HDMI, then this  
connection will provide multi-channel digital audio to your surround  
sound system.  
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Magic TV™ button  
(access to all menus)  
Power on/ Standby  
(hold for 4 seconds or more to reboot)  
2.3 Fron t Pa n e l Disp la y  
Infra Red receiving area. Keep unobstructed  
and in sight of the remote control  
Navigation of  
onscreen menus  
Output Format Indicator, This display  
Alpha-numeric Display which can  
show TV channel information, OSD  
mode and clock (in standby) with  
am/ pm indicator  
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shows 1080i/ p, 720p, 576i/ p, 480i/ p,  
50Hz, 60Hz as chosen in Settings >  
Video > Video Output Format  
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) space  
meter. When the top (red)  
segment is lit, the HDD is full  
Live TV Indicator, Lights solidly if the  
Signal Quality on current channel is  
good. Off or flashing if quality is poor  
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3.1 Powe r a n d Ae ria l/ An te n n a Con n e ction s  
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3.2 Dire ct Con n e ction to a TV  
3.3 Con n e ction Via a n AV Re ce ive r  
3.4 Oth e r Se tup Op tion s  
Recording indicator. Red circle will light  
if Magic TV™ is currently recording  
HDMI Audio indicator. Lights when the  
HDMI output contains embedded audio  
Scheduled Recording indicator. Lights when  
Magic TV™ has been set to record a future  
programme  
HDMI Output Indicator. Lights  
when the HDMI output is active  
Playback Indicator. Lights when a  
Recorded Programme is being played  
Online Indicator. Lights if the  
network connection is active  
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3.1 Powe r a n d Ae ria l/ An te n n a Con n e ction s  
3.2 Dire ct Con n e ction to a TV  
Powe r + An te n n a  
Vid e o + Aud io - for HDMI e q uip p e d HDTVs  
Insert the power cord into a suitable power outlet and the 12v DC plug into Magic TV™. Leave the power outlet switched off or unplugged until all the  
wiring work has been completed. Then connect Magic TV™ to your antenna using the An t. In connector. A roof-mounted antenna is recommended for  
best reception. For information on monitoring your signal quality, see se ction 7.5.  
HDMI is the highest quality video output from Magic TV™. It can also carry multi-channel audio, which conveniently reduces cabling.  
Simply connect the HDMI outp ut from Magic TV™ directly to one of your TV's HDMI in p uts.  
HDMI  
Te le vision  
Ant. In  
12V DC  
Ae ria l/  
Ante nna  
100v-240v AC  
Powe r Outle t  
HDMI  
INPUTS  
HDMI  
Audio  
Video  
Antenna  
HDMI  
HDMI  
Op tion a l - An te n n a loop th roug h  
Vid e o - for HDTVs with out HDMI  
In order to get High Definition video from Magic TV™ without HDMI, Component (YPbPr) must be used. Simply connect the Com p on e n t outp ut  
from Magic TV™ directly to one of your TV’s Com p on e n t in p uts. Component doesn't carry audio, so a separate connection is needed. See below.  
If you want to retain analogue TV reception on your television or on any other devices with a TV tuner (VCR or DVD recorder for example), connect the  
included extension cable to the Loop Out connector of Magic TV™ and to the An te n n a In on your other device. Many devices can form part of the  
antenna loop, by chaining together the An te n n a Outs to An te n n a In s on each device.  
We recommend using Magic TV™ as the first component on the chain and your television as the last.  
YPb Pr  
(com p one nt)  
Ant. In  
Te le vision  
Te le vision  
OR  
YPb Pr  
Loop  
Out  
(com p one nt)  
Oth e r d e vice with  
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tune r on b oa rd  
INPUTS  
HDMI  
(VCR or DVD re cord e r  
INPUTS  
HDMI  
Audio  
for exa m p le ).  
Audio  
Video  
Video  
Antenna  
Antenna  
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Aud io - for HDTVs with out HDMI  
Not many televisions can accept a digital audio signal, in which case you may be limited to using the Stereo audio outputs of Magic TV™. Simply  
connect the Ste re o Aud io outp ut from Magic TV™ directly to one of your TV's Ste re o Aud io in p uts.  
3.3 Con n e ction Via a n AV Re ce ive r  
Vid e o + Aud io - for HDMI e q uip p e d re ce ive rs a n d HDTVs  
HDMI is the highest quality output from Magic TV™. It can also carry multi-channel audio, which conveniently reduces cabling. Simply connect the HDMI  
Ana log ue  
Aud io  
outp ut from Magic TV™ to one of your receiver's HDMI in p uts and connect one of your receiver's HDMI outp uts to one of your TV's HDMI in p uts.  
Te le vision  
HDMI  
Ana log ue  
Aud io  
INPUTS  
HDMI  
Te le vision  
Audio  
Video  
Antenna  
HDMI  
INPUT  
HDMI  
OUTPUT  
INPUTS  
HDMI  
Audio  
Video  
HDMI  
AV Am p /  
Re ce ive r  
Antenna  
HDMI  
HDMI  
HDMI  
HDMI  
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Vid e o - for re ce ive rs or HDTVs with out HDMI  
3.4 Oth e r Se tup Op tion s  
If your receiver or television don't have HDMI, you can still get a very high quality High Definition image using Component (YPbPr). Simply connect the  
YPb Pr outp ut from Magic TV™ to one of your receiver's Com p on e n t or YPb Pr in p uts and connect one of your receiver's Com p on e n t or YPb Pr  
outp uts to one of your TV's Com p on e n t or YPb Pr in p uts. Component doesn't carry audio, so a separate connection is needed. See below.  
Ne twork con n e ction for In te ra ctive Se rvice s  
Some of the features present in the new MHEG-5 Interactive Services broadcasts require an internet connection (competition entries, voting, subscribing and  
purchasing, for example). You will need to have an existing Ethernet Network present in your home. Simply use a CAT-5 cable to connect the Ne twork port  
of Magic TV™ to your network router or hub. See se ction 8.1 for information on network setup.  
YPb Pr  
(com p one nt)  
Te le vision  
Eth e rne t  
Ne twork  
Eth e rne t  
Ne twork  
YPb Pr  
in  
YPb Pr  
out  
INPUTS  
HDMI  
Audio  
(com p one nt)  
(com p one nt)  
YPb Pr  
Video  
(com p one nt)  
Ne twork  
AV Am p /  
Re ce ive r  
Hub / Route r  
Antenna  
Aud io - for re ce ive rs or HDTVs with out HDMI  
If your receiver doesn't have HDMI, you need to make a separate audio connection. Magic TV™ has both Coaxial and Optical digital audio outputs.  
Use whichever is more convenient. Simply connect one of the Dig ita l Aud io outp uts from Magic TV™ to one of your receiver's Dig ita l Aud io in p uts.  
Con g ra tula tion s  
Magic TV™ is now wired up and ready to go.  
Coa x or  
Op tica l  
Coa x or  
in  
• Switch on your system at the mains  
Op tica l  
• Switch on the devices (Magic TV™ has a power switch on the rear panel)  
• Select the correct input on your TV  
AV Am p /  
Re ce ive r  
You will now see the Magic TV™ Guided Setup welcome screen.  
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Guid e d Se tup  
4.1 Ge ttin g a Picture  
4.2 We lcom e to Ma g ic TV™ Guid e d Se tup  
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Ste p 2:  
4.1 Ge ttin g a Picture  
• Turn Magic TV™ on  
Ple a se se le ct th e b e st Vid e o Outp ut Form a t for your TV  
Choose the most appropriate option from the list.  
• Turn your TV on  
• Change input on your TV to the one used by Magic TV™  
• If this is the first time Magic TV™ has been switched on, the Guided Setup will be shown  
• The default video output is 1080i (50Hz). If you can't see the Welcome Screen, please check that  
your TV supports this format. If not, please read se ction 9.2 to change the Video Output Format  
using the front panel display  
To ensure that you can always see a picture, Magic TV™ will automatically revert back to the  
previous format after 15 seconds if you haven’t responded to the on-screen prompt.  
1080i (50Hz) *  
1080p (50Hz)  
The default setting – accepted by all HDTVs  
A good choice if your TV accepts a 1080p  
HDMI input  
720p (50Hz)  
A good choice if your ‘HD Ready’ TV has 720 or  
768 lines of resolution  
4.2 We lcom e to Ma g ic TV™ Guid e d Se tup  
576i (50Hz)  
576p (50Hz)  
1080i (60Hz)  
1080p (60Hz)  
720p (60Hz)  
480i (60Hz)  
480p (60Hz)  
Use only if your TV is Standard Definition  
Do you wa n t to con tin ue ?  
Choose ye s to be taken through Magic TV™ setup.  
Ste p 1:  
Use these only under special circumstances  
– see se ction 7.2  
Ple a se se le ct a la n g ua g e  
Select the language you wish the Magic TV™ menus and EPG to appear in.  
English  
Traditional Chinese *  
Simplified Chinese  
Ste p 3:  
Ple a se se le ct th e Asp e ct Ra tio of your TV  
16:9  
(widescreen) *  
Choose this if your TV is widescreen  
(most modern Plasma and LCD TVs)  
4:3  
Choose this if you have a traditionally  
shaped TV  
default setting  
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Ste p 4:  
Sca n for ch a n n e ls a utom a tica lly  
This step will scan through all the available frequencies looking for channels. Once complete,  
Magic TV™ will display a list of the channels found.  
Guid e d se tup is n ow com p le te  
You can now view Live TV, view the Electronic Programme Guide or take a look at some  
of the other setup options.  
If you wish to return to ‘Guided Setup’ at any time, it can be found under Settings  
Guided Setup.  
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5.1 Sim p le Op e ra tion s  
5.2 Ele ctron ic Prog ra m m e Guid e (EPG)  
5.3 Asp e ct Ra tio Corre ction  
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In te ra ctive Se rvice s  
During some programmes, Interactive Services  
will be available.  
Th e In fo Ba n n e r - curre n t p rog ra m in form a tion  
The info banner will show every time the channel is changed; however you can also  
5.1 Sim p le Op e ra tion s  
Ch a n g in g Ch a n n e ls  
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view it while you’re watching a programme by pressing  
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You can change channels in four different ways.  
Enter Interactive Services by pressing the TEXT button.  
TEXT  
Change channel quickly  
using Channel Up/Down.  
Programme name  
CH  
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Navigate the Interactive screens and menus using the  
arrow/OK buttons and also the coloured buttons according to  
onscreen instructions.  
OK  
Programme start  
and finish times  
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2
5
8
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3
6
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Enter the channel number  
directly if known.  
RED  
GREEN YELLOW BLUE  
Current time  
Channel number  
and name  
Ma g ic TV™ Me n u  
Use the built-in Electronic Programme  
Guide (EPG) to browse and select a channel.  
Press the  
at any time to access the Main Menu. From here you can  
GUIDE  
access all of the Magic TV™ features and options.  
Programme  
description  
During Live TV press OK to show a Channel List.  
Use Up/Down arrows to select a channel and  
OK to confirm.  
OK  
Title of the next  
programme on on  
this channel  
Press these remote  
control buttons for extra  
functions during Live TV  
Icons to show information about the current programme  
Re m ote Con trol Sh ortcuts  
Programme is High Definition  
Subtitles are available  
If you want to record during Live TV,  
press R to see a menu of options.  
R
Broadcast is encoded with higher  
quality MPEG-4/H.264 AVC codec  
Programme is being recorded  
Playback of a Recorded Programme  
Currently TimeShifting (see section 6.10)  
Interactive Services are available  
Contains Dolby Surround Sound  
Multiple audio tracks are available  
Pauses Live TV and starts recording the current programme  
so that you can catch up later (see se ction 6.10).  
Jumps to the Recorded Programmes List.  
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EPG Sh ortcuts:  
5.2 Ele ctron ic Prog ra m m e Guid e (EPG).  
Use the Channel Up/Down button to page up and page down the  
channels and programmes.  
Use the Skip Back/Forward buttons to move back and forward  
6 hours (in Horizontal EPG only).  
The EPG provides an easily understandable guide to what’s showing on Magic TV™ over the next few days.  
CH  
RED  
There are 2 alternative EPG views: Vertical and Horizontal. Press  
to toggle between the views.  
Horizon ta l EPG:  
Ve rtica l EPG:  
Programmes on at  
the time shown  
Current date and  
time  
Date and time of the  
programmes shown  
Current date and  
time  
Press these remote control  
buttons for extra functions  
Press these remote control  
buttons for extra functions  
Date of the programmes  
shown  
Programme is either  
scheduled for recording or  
currently recording  
The next 10 programmes  
on the current channel  
Programme is scheduled  
for repeat recording (see  
se ction 6.1)  
Channel numbers  
and names  
Channel numbers  
and names  
Currently highlighted  
programme  
Indicates that the  
programme continues after  
the currently shown time  
Programme is either  
scheduled for recording or  
currently recording  
Currently highlighted  
programme  
Programme is scheduled  
for repeat recording (see  
se ction 6.1)  
Indicates that the programme  
starts before the currently  
shown time  
Description of currently  
highlighted programme  
This shows how much time can be recorded before the  
disk is full. Labelled in hours for HD (High Definition) and  
SD (Standard Definition) programmes. All programmes  
broadcast in HD will be recorded in HD.  
This shows how much time can be recorded before the  
disk is full. Labelled in hours for HD (High Definition) and  
SD (Standard Definition) programmes. All programmes  
broadcast in HD will be recorded in HD.  
Programme information  
including title, start and finish  
times and description  
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Asp e ct Ra tio  
Corre ction  
m od e use d  
Re sult  
on 16:9 TV  
Orig in a l b roa d ca st  
(and also how the image will look if  
'Full' is selected)  
5.3 Asp e ct Ra tio  
Corre ction  
Hong Kong DTT channels are always  
broadcast in 16:9 widescreen format.  
If the programme is 4:3, then black  
bars will be included in the broadcasted  
image on the sides of the programme.  
The broadcast fills the screen  
Full  
Magic TV™ removes the sides and  
non-linearly stretches the image  
keeping the centre of the screen  
undistorted  
Aspect Ratio Correction can be used to  
remove these black bars and stretch the  
image in different ways to achieve the  
desired result.  
Wid e Zoom  
Zoom 1  
Zoom 2  
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Use the  
button of the Magic TV™  
ASPECT  
Remote Control to cycle through the  
available modes.  
Magic TV™ zooms in on the  
centre of the screen - retaining the  
original shape  
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evenly stretches the image to fill  
the screen  
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6.7 Browsin g Re cord e d Prog ra m m e s 40  
6.8 Ma n a g in g Re cord e d Prog ra m m e s 42  
6.9 Pla yb a ck of Re cord e d  
6.2 In sta n t Re cord in g  
6.3 Re cord in g from th e EPG  
6.4 Tim e r Re cord in g  
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If a programme appears stretched  
in ‘Full’ mode, this mode could  
correct it by adding black bars to  
the sides or top and bottom  
Le tte rb ox  
/ Pilla rb ox  
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Prog ra m m e s  
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There are many easy ways to record programmes with Magic TV™.  
You can record the programme you’re watching instantly, choose a  
programme to record from the EPG, set a traditional timer or record  
at the same time every day.  
Disk Sp a ce . Magic TV™ uses a Hard Disk Drive to store Recorded  
Programmes. When this disk is full, no more recordings can be made.  
See se ction 6.8 on how to manage recordings so that you can free up  
disk space and keep important recordings.  
OK  
6.3 Re cord in g from th e EPG  
The easiest way to record future programmes is to find them on the  
Electronic Programme Guides, highlight them and press  
remote control.  
If the  
button is pressed on a programme already scheduled to record  
the following options are provided:  
R
on your  
Cancel this  
Scheduled Recording  
Re m a in in g Re cord in g Tim e : This is displayed on many screens and is  
labelled in hours for HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard Definition)  
programmes. All programmes broadcast in HD will be recorded in HD.  
An  
icon will be shown next to any programme scheduled for  
Extend Start Time  
Extend Stop Time  
You can set the Start Time earlier than the  
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te rm s  
recording.  
EPG start time by none, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 or 15  
minutes. Note: This value will be used  
instead of the global value set in Main  
If you wish to cancel a recording, simply highlight the programme and  
In sta n t Re cord in g. Recording the programme currently being viewed.  
press  
on your remote control.  
6.2 In sta n t Re cord in g  
Recording the programme you’re watching is easy – just press  
CLEAR  
Menu  
Settings  
Recording  
Extend  
Start Time for this particular programme  
OK  
Sch e d ule d Re cord in g. Recording a future programme.  
Pressing the  
button when a programme is highlighted will provide  
R
on  
further recording options.  
You can set the Stop Time later than the  
EPG stop time by none, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15  
or 30 minutes, or 1, 2 or 3 hours.  
Note: This value will be used instead of the  
global value set in Main Menu  
your remote control. A menu will be shown with the following options:  
Re p e a t Re cord in g. Recording a future timeslot at the same time each  
day or week.  
Record this  
programme  
Magic TV™ will record the currently  
highlighted programme  
Record immediately  
Magic TV™ will begin recording from the  
current time and will continue recording for  
3 hours (adjustable once recording starts)  
Tim e r Re cord in g. Manually setting a time for Magic TV™ to record.  
Settings  
Repeat Record  
this programme  
Choosing this will provide options for  
recording at the same time daily, Monday  
to Friday, or weekly  
To Do List. This is where you can view and amend Scheduled Recording  
tasks for the next 7 days.  
Recording  
Extend Stop Time for this  
Record the  
current programme  
Magic TV™ will automatically record the  
current programme only  
particular programme  
Tim e Sh iftin g. You are in TimeShifting mode when you are watching a  
delayed version of Live TV. For example when you pause Live TV  
because of an interruption, you are now in TimeShifting Mode (see  
se ction 6.10).  
Move recorded  
programme to folder  
Once the programme has been recorded  
it will be moved to the selected folder  
Repeat Record the  
current programme  
As above, and Magic TV™ will also  
provide the option to record at the same  
time daily, Monday to Friday, or weekly  
Exit  
Exit  
No recording will be made  
Ke e p . This term refers to how long Recorded Programmes will be kept  
before being deleted.  
During Instant Recording, you can press  
to end the recording or  
Tra sh . Once Recorded Programmes are deleted, they are placed in  
Trash. When a programme is in Trash, it will no longer appear in any  
other list, until it is either restored, overwritten or permanently deleted  
(see se ction 6.8)  
R
to bring up a menu of recording options including changing the  
stop time.  
Con flict. When 2 or more recordings are scheduled to overlap.  
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OK  
6.4 Tim e r Re cord in g  
6.5 Vie win g a n d a m e n d in g  
Sch e d ule d Re cord in g s usin g  
th e To Do List.  
6.6 Re cord in g Prioritie s a n d  
Con flicts  
As Magic TV™ MTV5000 can only tune to one channel at a time, it will  
constantly check to see if any new recordings or changes to a Scheduled  
Recording cause an overlap.  
If you highlight a Scheduled Recording and press  
presented with the following options:  
you will be  
By navigating to Main Menu  
Recording  
Timer Recording, you can  
set Magic TV™ to record a particular channel at a particular time.  
Cancel this  
Scheduled Recording  
You can select the Channel, Date, Time and Length of recording  
The To Do List can be found under Main Menu  
Recording  
To Do  
Extend Start Time  
You can set the Start Time earlier than the  
EPG start time by none, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 or 15  
minutes. Note: This value will be used  
instead of the global value set in Main  
List. This list allows you to browse and amend all future Scheduled  
Recordings.  
If Magic TV™ detects an overlap or conflict when making or amending  
a Scheduled Recording, a message will appear asking you to set the  
priority for that programme.  
Once a task has been completed, it will be removed from this list.  
Menu  
Settings  
Recording  
Extend  
Start Time for this particular programme  
Extend Stop Time  
You can set the Stop Time later than the  
EPG stop time by none, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15  
or 30 minutes, or 1, 2 or 3 hours.  
Note: This value will be used instead of the  
global value set in Main Menu  
Settings  
Recording  
Extend Stop Time for this  
particular programme  
Move recorded  
Once the programme has been recorded  
it will be moved to the selected folder  
Higher  
Lower  
Cancel  
This programme will be recorded instead of lower  
priority Scheduled Recordings  
programme to folder  
Re-arrange Recording  
Priority  
See the next section  
If a Higher priority scheduled recording conflicts with this  
one, the other will be recorded  
Exit  
This will cancel the new recording/adjustment  
Tasks can also be cancelled by pressing the  
control and answering yes to the confirmation.  
button on your remote  
CLEAR  
Unless the programmes start and stop times match exactly, Magic  
TV™ will still record some of the lower priority programme. Depending  
on the overlap, it will record e ith e r the beginning or the end of the  
lower priority programme.  
A programme that will not record entirely will have a  
To Do List.  
icon on the  
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Fold e r Vie w: Organise your recordings into folders to help you find  
them. See se ction 6.8 about managing folder contents. A programme  
can only appear in one folder at once.  
Prog ra m m e list  
OK  
6.7 Browsin g Re cord e d  
Prog ra m m e s  
A full list of the recorded programmes can be found under Main Menu  
Recorded Programmes.  
Press  
on a highlighted recording and you will be given the  
following options:  
Play from last Stop Point The programme will begin playing from  
the point it was last stopped at  
My Favourites  
Sport  
Arts  
User 1  
Music  
User 2  
Play from the beginning  
The programme will begin playing from  
the beginning of the recording  
As the number of recorded programmes can run into the hundreds,  
Magic TV™ has a number of ways to help you find them fast.  
Movie  
Culture  
User 3  
Remove all Bookmarks  
Deletes all the previously set bookmarks  
from the recording (if any).  
See se ction 6.9  
Concert  
Education  
Entertainment  
Documentary  
User 4  
Children  
Performance  
Not in Folder  
Delete this programme  
Keep this programme  
You will be asked to confirm that you  
want to move this recording to Trash  
Re p e a t Re cord in g s: This option lists programme names where  
a Repeated Scheduled Recording has been made. After choosing  
a Programme Name from the left-hand list, individual recordings  
will be shown on the right.  
You will be asked how long you want  
to keep this recording for. Select from  
various lengths of time, and also  
‘Forever’. See se ction 6.8  
On the right of the screen is a list of programmes. Once your highlight  
bar is in the right-hand column, the list can be sorted in many ways by  
pressing one of the coloured buttons. Pressing the button again will  
toggle between an ascending or descending list.  
Tra sh : Here you can view programmes that have been deleted.  
See se ction 6.8 for further details.  
Move to folder  
Exit  
This recording will be viewable under the  
selected folder  
Once you’ve entered a list, you can still swap between the Browsing  
Categories by using the coloured buttons:  
RED  
Sort by date  
GREEN  
Sort by programme length  
RED  
Filter View (Main)  
Folder View  
Press  
on a highlighted recording and Magic TV™ will begin playing  
Sort by name (In Chinese OSD mode, programmes  
will be sorted by length of programme title)  
Browsin g Ca te g orie s ca n b e :  
Filte r Vie w (Ma in ): Use these to quickly narrow your search by  
reducing the number of recordings shown in the right-hand list.  
YELLOW  
BLUE  
the programme (from the last stop point if one exists).  
GREEN  
YELLOW  
Press on a highlighted recording to delete the file.  
CLEAR  
Sort by channel number  
Repeat Recordings  
Files can be ‘undeleted’ later (see next section).  
All programmes  
Not yet viewed  
Trash  
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This default setting can be changed in Main Menu  
Recording Keep Recorded Programme For, and options include  
numbers of weeks, months, 1 year and ‘Forever’.  
Settings  
De le tin g a n d un d e le tin g file s  
Will stop playback and return to the Recorded  
6.8 Ma n a g in g Re cord e d  
Prog ra m m e s  
Programme List. Magic TV™ will remember this point  
and you can choose to resume playback from this  
point later  
When browsing your recorded programmes, you can delete them by  
OK  
pressing  
and choosing “Delete this programme” or by pressing  
CLEAR  
After the keep period has passed, Magic TV™ will move the file to Trash  
and the space will be made available for new recordings.  
Magic TV™ then marks these files as ‘deleted’ and removes them from  
the listings. The HDD space is now available for further recordings.  
Org a n isin g p rog ra m m e s in to fold e rs  
If already playing, this button can be used to  
display the Timebar for 30 seconds. Pressing  
will hide it again  
In order to find recorded programmes faster, Magic TV™ has a folder  
system where you can move recorded programmes into folders with  
meaningful names. This can be done from either the To Do or Recorded  
Programme Lists.  
Individual recordings can be kept for different amount of times by  
highlighting them in the Recorded Programmes list, pressing  
choosing the required time period.  
However, it is still possible to recover deleted files provided that they  
have not been overwritten.  
OK  
and  
Rewind – the programme will rewind at double the  
normal speed. Press the button again to increase  
speed of rewind to 4x, 8x and 16x  
In the main Recorded Programme List, there is a Filter called ‘Trash’.  
OK  
A common configuration to avoid the disk becoming full is to set the  
default to a few months and then set selected recordings to ‘Forever’ for  
long-term viewing.  
After pressing  
on a highlighted programme in either list, you can  
OK  
When a programme is highlighted and  
following options:  
is pressed, you will have the  
select ‘Move to Folder’. The available folders are as follows:  
Fast Forward – the programme will move forward at  
double the normal speed. Press the button again to  
increase speed of Fast Forward to 4x, 8x and 16x  
My Favourites  
Sport  
Arts  
User 1  
Undelete this  
programme  
This will restore the programme and it will  
behave exactly like it did before deletion  
Music  
User 2  
6.9 Pla yb a ck of Re cord e d  
Prog ra m m e s  
Once a recording has been selected from the Recorded Programmes List,  
playback will begin. During playback you get all the features you would  
expect from a video recorder such as pause, fast forward and rewind,  
but there are some other features too.  
Skips backwards 8 seconds  
Skips forward 30 seconds  
Movie  
Culture  
User 3  
Permanently remove  
this programme  
Once this has been selected, the file cannot  
be restored  
Concert  
Education  
Entertainment  
Documentary  
User 4  
Skips backwards to the previous bookmark or 5  
minutes if no bookmark exists  
Exit  
Children  
Performance  
Not in Folder  
Pressing  
on a programme in Trash will permanently remove  
Skips forward to the next bookmark or 5 minutes  
if no bookmark exists  
CLEAR  
it after confirmation.  
To view the contents of the folders, simply go to the Recorded  
BLUE  
Cycles through the available subtitles (if available)  
These are the functions of remote control buttons during playback:  
GREEN  
Ke e p in g File s  
Programme List and press  
.
Cycles through the available audio tracks  
(if available)  
By default, Magic TV™ will keep all files indefinitely and will not  
overwrite recordings unless they have been manually deleted. If you  
keep programmes ‘Forever’, it is possible that Magic TV™ will not be  
able to make a recording if the disk is full. However, the front panel  
display and many of the menus contain the disk space information so  
that you can be aware of a potential problem.  
YELLOW  
Creates a bookmark at the current playback time.  
You can use the  
buttons to skip between  
ENTER  
bookmarks. Pressing the button again within 10  
seconds of a bookmark will remove it  
Shows an Info Banner about the  
recorded programme  
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Bookmarks (made and removed  
Current playback time from  
beginning of recording  
by pressing the  
button)  
Beginning of the recording  
Status. In this case the programme is being  
fast forwarded at 8x normal speed.  
Length of the recorded programme  
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If your Live TV viewing gets interrupted and you don’t want to miss  
anything, you can press  
to freeze the action.  
Ma g ic TV™ Se ttin g s  
Magic TV™ will ask if you want to enter TimeShifting mode. If yes, it will  
remain paused and immediately begin recording the current programme.  
You can press play at any time to resume viewing from where you left off.  
The programme now displays a  
and behaves like a Recorded  
Programme (see above) and you can rewind, fast forward, pause and  
skip in exactly the same way within the segment of the programme that  
has been recorded.  
7.1 In fo Form a t  
7.2 Vid e o  
7.3 Aud io  
7.4 Re cord in g  
7.5 Ch a n n e l Se tup  
7.6 Guid e d Se tup  
7.7 Syste m  
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To return to the live broadcast, you can either fast forward/skip to the  
LIVE  
end of the recording or press  
at any time.  
TimeShifting recordings have a lower priority than Scheduled  
Recordings. If a conflict occurs, Magic TV™ may switch channels in order  
to record as Scheduled.  
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Normally, when Magic TV™ is in ‘Standby’, the front panel will display  
the current time. This menu allows this feature to be turned off.  
The maximum output of Component is 1080i. If 1080p 50Hz or 60Hz  
is selected, the HDMI port will output 1080p and the Component will  
output 576i and 480i respectively.  
7.1 In fo Form a t  
7.2 Vid e o  
Me n u La n g ua g e  
English  
Vid e o Outp ut Form a t  
OSD Tra n sp a re n cy  
The minimum output of HDMI is 480p or 576p. If 480i or 576i is  
selected, the HDMI output will be 480p or 576p respectively.  
50/60Hz As Hong Kong DTT programmes will normally be  
broadcast in 50Hz, selection of a 50Hz format from the list below is  
recommended. However, some TVs (perhaps from Japan or America  
where broadcasts are in 60Hz) may not happily accept a 50Hz signal.  
In this case choose from the list of 60Hz formats provided.  
Solid  
Traditional Chinese *  
Simplified Chinese  
Low  
To ensure that you can always see a picture, Magic TV™ will  
automatically revert back to the previous format after 15 seconds  
if you haven’t responded to the on-screen prompt.  
Medium*  
High  
This menu allows you to choose the language for the  
Magic TV™ menus.  
1080i (50Hz) *  
1080p (50Hz)  
The default setting – accepted by all HDTVs  
Bla ck En h a n ce r  
When the Magic TV™ menus overlay a TV programme, they are  
transparent so that you can still see the moving image below.  
The level of transparency can be set here.  
Auto In fo Ba n n e r  
A good choice if your TV accepts a 1080p  
HDMI input  
Off  
Normal *  
Slow  
Off  
On *  
720p (50Hz)  
A good choice if your ‘HD Ready’ TV has 720 or  
768 lines of resolution  
Re cord in g OSD Log o  
This feature can provide more image depth when used in certain systems.  
Try it and see which you prefer.  
Off  
On *  
576i (50Hz)  
576p (50Hz)  
1080i (60Hz)  
1080p (60Hz)  
720p (60Hz)  
480i (60Hz)  
480p (60Hz)  
Use only if your TV is Standard Definition  
When the channel is changed, or Live TV is first accessed,  
the ‘Info Banner’ will show. This setting allows you to choose  
the time taken before it disappears.  
Im a g e Mod e  
During recording Magic TV™ will display a  
logo for 3 seconds  
at 10 seconds intervals. This setting allows you to turn the logo off.  
Natural*  
Dynamic  
Fron t Pa n e l Brig h tn e ss  
Pla yb a ck OSD Log o  
Dim  
Normal *  
Off  
This option can help boost contrast in channels if they appear flat or  
‘washed out’.  
On *  
From here, you can select a reduced brightness setting for  
the front panel.  
This setting is saved for each channel, so ensure that you are tuned  
to the channel you want to adjust before making the adjustment.  
During playback of recorded programmes Magic TV™ will display a  
logo for 3 seconds at 10 seconds intervals. This setting allows  
you to turn the logo off.  
As the S-Video and Composite Video outputs are Standard Definition  
only, they will output PAL if a 50Hz setting has been chosen and NTSC if  
a 60Hz output has been chosen.  
Fron t Pa n e l Clock  
Off  
On *  
default setting  
default setting  
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HDMI is unique in that it can transmit both video and audio along the  
same cable. This menu allows you to select whether or not to do this. In  
Auto mode, Magic TV™ will send audio if it detects that the TV/receiver  
can accept it. You may want to turn HDMI audio off if you are sending  
audio separately to an AV receiver via the digital audio outputs.  
Asp e ct Corre ction Mod e  
Exte n d Stop Tim e s  
• None*  
• 1/2/3/5/10/15 minutes  
• 1/2/3 hours  
7.5 Ch a n n e l Se tup  
Zoom 1  
Zoom 2  
Letterbox  
Full *  
Ch a n n e l List  
Here, you’ll see a list of all the channels currently found by Magic TV™.  
If you select a channel, you will be given the option to either:  
When a Scheduled Recording is made from the EPG, Magic TV™ will  
stop recording at exactly the time shown. However, if programmes are  
delayed or don’t match with the EPG data, the end of the programme  
may be missed. Here you can tell Magic TV™ to stop recording all  
programmes later than the scheduled time.  
Bitstre a m  
View this channel  
Delete this channel  
Exit  
Off *  
On  
Widezoom  
This menu allows you to select the default Aspect Ratio Correction Mode.  
See se ction 5.3. You can also cycle between modes by using the  
button on the remote control.  
You can also set this time for individual programmes on the To Do List  
ASPECT  
By default the digital audio is transmitted in PCM format (Bitstream off)  
for maximum compatibility with TVs. However, if you want to receive  
broadcasts in 5.1 digital surround sound (to be passed to an AV receiver,  
for example), Bitstream should be tried.  
Deleting a channel will make it unavailable to view or browse on the  
EPG. To restore the channel, a new channel scan will have to be  
performed.  
OK  
by pressing  
on a highlighted programme.  
TV Asp e ct Ra tio  
Ke e p Prog ra m m e For  
• 1/2 weeks  
• 1/2/3/6/9 months  
• 1 year  
16:9 (widescreen) *  
4:3  
Auto Ch a n n e l Sca n  
7.4 Re cord in g  
• Forever  
Use this menu to set the shape of your display. This option is also  
included as part of the Guided Setup process. 16:9 is the shape of most  
modern digital Plasma and LCD TVs. 4:3 is the traditional shape of  
analogue displays.  
Exte n d Sta rt Tim e s  
• None*  
• 1/2/3/5/10/15 minutes  
Here you can set the time before Magic TV™ will move a Recorded  
Programme to Trash. You can also set this time for individual recordings.  
See se ction 6.8 for further information on ‘Keeping Recordings’  
When a Scheduled Recording is made from the EPG, Magic TV™ will  
start at exactly the time shown. However, if programmes are delayed or  
don’t match with the EPG data, the beginning of the programme may be  
missed. Here you tell Magic TV™ to start recording all programmes  
earlier than the scheduled time.  
Re m a in in g Disk Sp a ce  
This section displays how much space is left on the internal  
Hard Disk Drive.  
7.3 Aud io  
After entering Auto Scan, you will be asked to confirm that you want  
to delete all current channels. After proceeding, Magic TV™ will begin  
scanning for channels. A yellow bar will represent the scanning process.  
The scan can be stopped at any time and any found channels will be  
available to view. When the scan has finished, Magic TV™ will jump  
to Live TV.  
HDMI Aud io Out  
• Remaining Disk Space in gigabytes and megabytes  
• HD recording time in hours  
• SD recording time in hours  
Off  
You can also set this time for individual programmes on the To Do List by  
OK  
pressing  
on a highlighted programme.  
On  
Auto *  
default setting  
default setting  
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The Frequency Channel slider will automatically show the channel of the  
current viewing channel (or 35 if none).  
Ma n ua l Ch a n n e l Sca n  
Firm wa re up g ra d e  
7.7 Syste m  
From time to time Magic TV™ will receive updates for the software  
that controls it. It is important that your firmware is up-to-date, as  
new features, bug fixes and enhanced operation may be available.  
Use  
to move the slider to a different frequency channel and  
Syste m In fo  
Magic TV™ will automatically display the Strength and Quality of  
the broadcast.  
Occasionally these updates will occur automatically Over-The-Air (OTA).  
More commonly, firmware will need to be updated via USB.  
Sig n a l Stre n g th : This shows the aerial/antenna receiving power of the  
current channel frequency. Moving your aerial/antenna will change this  
value. For the best viewing quality, please tune the antenna for a signal  
value above 50.  
Upgrading the firmware will n ot change, reset or delete any  
current settings.  
See se ction 8.2 for Firmware Upgrade instructions.  
Sig n a l Qua lity: 100% indicates error free reception. A lower value may  
cause the TV picture to deteriorate and produce visible image artifacts.  
Magic TV™ can be made to scan certain frequencies for channels. Use  
the slider to select the desired frequency channel. The presence and  
quality of a broadcast signal can be seen below. After selecting ‘Start  
Scan’, Magic TV™ will report the number of channels found (if any).  
This selection will display a system information panel. This information is  
mainly for diagnostic purposes in the event of a problem.  
Sle e p tim e r  
To help with installation, the signal can also be monitored without a  
TV. During signal monitoring, the Front Panel Display will show the UHF  
channel number, signal quality and signal strength.  
In order to save electricity, Magic TV™ constantly monitors infrared  
signals coming from any remote controls in your system. If no signals  
are detected, Magic TV™ will go into standby mode after the selected  
length of time.  
Ne twork  
After you’ve finished scanning, you can view the new channels by  
selecting ‘View Channel List’.  
Some of the features present in the new MHEG-5 Interactive Services  
broadcasts require an internet connection (competition entries, voting,  
subscribing and purchasing, for example). You will need to have an  
existing Ethernet Network present in your home. See se ction 8.1 for  
information on network setup.  
For example, a display of “CH:35 100:70” indicates a UHF channel of  
35, a signal strength of 100% and a signal quality of 70%.  
3 Hours  
6 Hours  
9 Hours  
Never *  
RF Sig n a l Mon itor  
7.6 Guid e d Se tup  
Selecting this option will restart the initial setup sequence outlined in  
Re sta rt  
se ction 4.  
Choosing ‘Yes’ to this option will result in Magic TV™ turning itself off  
and back on. After restarting, Live TV will be shown  
as normal.  
Re se t  
Choosing ‘Yes’ to this option will result in Magic TV™ deleting all  
channels and resetting all options to the factory defaults. After this has  
been performed, Magic TV™ will start as if for the first time and you will  
be taken through the Guided Setup process.  
The strength and quality of your DTT signal can be viewed  
in this section.  
default setting  
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8.2 Firm wa re Up g ra d e  
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Assig n Sta tic IP Ad d re ss  
Ste p 3: Up d a tin g Ma g ic TV™  
8.1 Ne twork Se tup  
8.2 Firm wa re Up g ra d e  
It is possible that these updates will provide features not  
covered in this guide. Details of new features will be available  
Firm wa re up g ra d e via USB  
Ste p 1: Firm wa re Ve rsion Ch e ck  
• On Magic TV™, go to Settings  
System  
System Info.  
The installed firmware version and date will be shown  
• Navigate to Settings  
System  
Firmware Upgrade  
Select this option if your network doesn’t support DHCP, or  
you would rather assign a particular IP Address to Magic TV™.  
• If the firmware available for download is newer than the version  
installed in your Magic TV™ (i.e. a higher version number),  
continue to the next section  
Ge t IP Ad d re ss from DHCP Se rve r  
The most common way to get Magic TV™ on your network is to get  
the IP information from a DHCP Server (usually on a network router).  
• Magic TV™ should report that a new firmware has been found  
• Select ‘Start upgrade’ and Magic TV™ will begin the upgrade  
process and show a progress bar  
• Caution: it is important that the power to Magic TV™ is not  
interrupted during the upgrade process  
You will be asked to input the following information:  
• IP Address  
• Subnet Mask  
• Gateway Address – (often the IP Address of your router)  
• DNS Address – (often the IP Address of your router)  
After selecting this option, Magic TV™ will start searching for the  
IP information.  
Ste p 2: Down loa d in g a n d tra n sfe rrin g  
th e n e w firm wa re  
website to a PC  
Fin ish : Once Magic TV™ has been upgraded, it will restart  
automatically.  
If found, a message will appear and selecting “Save and exit”  
will finish the process.  
Please refer to your network equipment and computer’s  
documentation for information about IP settings.  
Firm wa re up g ra d e Ove r-Th e -Air (OTA)  
If a firmware upgrade is available Over-The-Air, Magic TV™ will  
download the firmware from the TV broadcast. When Magic TV™ is  
ready to perform the upgrade, a message will be shown when you next  
switch on. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the upgrade.  
If no DHCP server is found, please check that your network supports  
DHCP and that your network cable is connected correctly at both ends.  
• Unzip the file and you should see the firmware file  
MTV5000-(version-number).upg  
Use the number keys on the remote control to enter the numbers directly.  
Restart Magic TV™ for it to be seen by the network.  
Restart Magic TV™ for it to be seen by the network.  
• Transfer the unzipped file to a portable USB storage device  
• Connect this portable USB device to one of the Magic TV™ USB ports  
Caution: it is important that the power to Magic TV™ is not interrupted  
during the upgrade process.  
Once Magic TV™ has been upgraded, it will restart automatically.  
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9.2 Se ttin g th e Outp ut Form a t from th e Fron t Pa n e l  
9.3 Re scue Proce d ure  
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Prob le m  
Possib le ca use s  
Solution  
Prob le m  
Possib le ca use s  
Solution  
No p icture  
Re m ote con trol is n ot workin g  
Magic TV™ is not plugged in and switched on  
at the back.  
Check the front panel. If nothing has illuminated,  
then it is a power issue – please check the power  
cable and plug socket.  
No batteries or batteries incorrectly inserted.  
Insert the supplied 4x AAA batteries as  
described in se ction 2.1.  
Batteries are flat.  
Insert fresh batteries as described in se ction 2.1.  
Magic TV™ is still in Standby mode.  
Video cable isn’t correctly attached.  
If a red circle is illuminated on the front panel,  
then Magic TV™ is in Standby. Press the Power  
button on the remote control.  
Infrared receiver on Magic TV™ is obstructed.  
Check that there is clear ‘line of sight’ from the  
remote control to the sensor on the front panel of  
Magic TV™ (see se ction 2.3).  
Please check that you are using the correct cable  
and connectors for your TV and that they are  
inserted correctly.  
No soun d  
Audio cables are not connected.  
HDMI Audio Output is not active.  
Please check that your desired audio cable is  
connected properly.  
Your display isn’t able to display the current  
Output Format (the current Output Format is  
displayed on the front panel).  
Please see the next section for instructions on  
how to change Output Format without a picture.  
Please check that Settings Audio HDMI Audio  
Out is turned on.  
HDMI audio is not supported on the  
display/receiver.  
If you are using HDMI audio, please check that  
your TV or receiver is compatible.  
Poor re sults in th e RF Sig n a l Mon itor  
Aerial/antenna not connected.  
Please make sure a good quality (preferably  
roof mounted) aerial/antenna is connected to  
the Magic TV™ ‘Ant.In’ connector using good  
quality cable.  
PCM/Bitstream not supported by the  
display/receiver.  
Please set Settings Audio Bitstream to the  
opposite option to try.  
Aerial/antenna not pointing in the correct  
direction.  
If you can reach safely, adjust the direction of  
the aerial/antenna until a signal is received.  
Please seek help from a professional for external  
aerials/antennas.  
Picture is d istorte d (p e op le look e ith e r too  
wid e or n a rrow)  
Wrong TV shape is set.  
Please make sure that Settings Video TV Aspect  
Ratio is set to match the shape of your display.  
Wrong Aspect Ratio Correction Mode is set.  
Please read se ction 5.3 about Aspect Ratio  
Correction modes.  
Broadcast coverage doesn’t reach your area.  
information about DTT broadcasts in your area.  
Live TV sig n a l is n ot sta b le  
Signal quality not good enough (Live TV  
Check your antenna. The Signal Strength  
Indicator on the VFD and RF Signal Monitor in  
the menus can also help diagnose any signal  
problems for the current TV channel.  
Your building isn’t yet set up to receive the  
broadcasts.  
Please seek advice from your building  
management personnel about Communal Aerial  
Broadcast Distribution (CABD).  
Indicator  
on the front panel not solidly on).  
See RF Signal Monitor in se ction 7.5.  
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Prob le m  
Possib le ca use s  
Solution  
(from firm wa re corrup tion )  
If power has been interrupted during a firmware upgrade, or for some  
other reason, the Magic TV™ firmware has become corrupt. You can  
restore Magic TV™ using the following steps:  
Picture n ot sta b le wh e n usin g HDMI to DVI  
HDMI audio is switched on, causing  
instability.  
Please check that Settings Audio HDMI Audio  
Out is turned off when using a DVI connection to  
your TV.  
the firmware (MTV5000_XXX.zip where ‘XXX’ equals firmware version).  
OK  
9.2 Se ttin g th e Outp ut Form a t from  
th e fron t p a n e l  
If you can’t see a picture when you first connect Magic TV™ to your  
television, it might be because the default 1080i 50Hz format isn’t  
recognised. In this case, you can use the front panel display to change  
the format to one supported by your TV.  
E.g. “1080i (60Hz)” Press  
7. The front panel should read “OK / Cancel”  
2. Extract the contents of the zip file into the root directory of a USB  
storage device (a thumbdisk for example).  
OK  
8. If you can now see a correct image on the TV, press  
3. Insert the USB drive into one of the Magic TV™ USB ports.  
9. If the image still hasn’t appeared, wait a few seconds until the front  
panel reverts to the previous resolution e.g. “1080i (50Hz)” then  
return to step 6 to try another resolution.  
4. Hold down the front panel Magic TV™ Button while you switch on  
Magic TV™ using the rear panel On/Off switch.  
1. Press  
5. Magic TV™ will enter Rescue Mode, and autodetect the firmware on  
the USB drive.  
2. The front panel should read “Live TV”  
6. If no firmware is found the front panel will show an error message.  
OK  
3. Press  
until the display reads “Settings”. Press  
Recheck that the firmware files are unzipped and in the root of the USB  
OK  
drive and the USB drive is inserted correctly. Press  
to try again.  
4. The front panel should now read “Info Format”. Press  
until the  
OK  
display reads “Video”. Press  
7. If firmware is found, the version number will be displayed on the front  
OK  
panel. Press  
to proceed.  
5. The front panel should read “TV Aspect”. Press  
reads “V Format”. Press  
until the display  
8. During the rescue process, the front panel will show “UPGRADING”  
and the bars at the left-hand side will show progress.  
OK  
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6. Use  
arrows to select a suitable Output Format.  
9. After the rescue process has completed (normally around 2 minutes),  
Magic TV™ will reboot automatically.  
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There are no other warranties expressed or implied, including, but not limited to,  
the implied warranties of merchantability and the fitness for a particular purpose  
beyond the terms of this one-year warranty. The one-year warranty offered by Pixel  
Magic Systems Ltd. herein may not be modified by any oral representations made  
by any employee, agent or representative of Pixel Magic Systems Ltd.  
Sup p ort & Wa rra n ty  
Prod uct Sup p ort  
Magic TV™ MTV5000 is designed to provide you with many years of  
viewing pleasure. If for any reason you encounter a problem with your  
unit, please follow these steps:  
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of  
the consumer. Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. shall not be liable for any incidental or  
consequential damages for breach of any expressed 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. If you need to have your Pixel Magic  
Systems’ product repaired or replaced under the conditions of this one-year  
warranty, please contact your dealer to make suitable arrangements.  
1. Carefully follow the instructions shown in this manual.  
2. Refer to se ction 9: Troubleshooting to try and rectify the problem.  
3. Contact your dealer for advice.  
4. If you still cannot get the information you need, please contact our  
support team using the following details.  
Lim ita tion of Lia b ility (for a ll custom e rs)  
Email: sup p ort@m a g ictv.com  
BOTH YOURS AND PIXEL MAGIC SYSTEMS’ LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE  
PRICE PAID FOR PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER YOU OR PIXEL MAGIC  
SYSTEMS LTD. BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM  
PERFORMANCE OR FAILURE TO PERFORM UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, OR USE  
OF ANY GOODS OR SERVICE SOLD PURSUANT HERETO, WHETHER DUE TO A  
BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR  
OTHERWISE. NEITHER YOU NOR PIXEL MAGIC SYSTEMS LTD. SHALL HAVE ANY  
LIABILITY TO THE OTHER FOR INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY  
CLAIM BY ANY THIRD PARTY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN.  
Magic TV™ Support Hotline: (852) 2655 6778  
Caution: Under NO circumstances should you attempt to repair or modify  
Magic TV™ as this could expose you to electrical shock, and/or severely  
damage Magic TV™.  
Prod uct Wa rra n ty  
Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. warrants MTV5000 for One-Year from date of purchase to  
the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and  
workmanship. If, after inspection, you discover any defects in materials or  
workmanship, Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. will have the option to repair, or replace  
the defective Pixel Magic Systems’ product free of charge. This one-year warranty  
does not cover damages from normal wear and tear or from accidental damage,  
misuse, improper care, alterations or damage caused in transportation by a  
common carrier or airline.  
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