Magnavox 20MS233S99 User manual, English (US)
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- Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 1
OWNER'S MANUAL Color Television 13MT143S 20MT133S 20MS233S NEED HELP? CALL US! MAGNAVOX REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT. WE CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH CONNECTIONS, FIRST-TIME SETUP, AND ANY OF THE FEATURES. WE WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 2
a member of the MAGNAVOX "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 3
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 701984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 4
SmartLock Access Code 24 SmartLock Blocking Options 25 Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings 26 Blocking Programming with TV Ratings 27 SmartLock Review 28 Remote Control Operations SmartPicture 29 SmartSound 30 SmartSurf™ (Alternating Channels 31 General Information Troubleshooting 32 - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 5
your home may be a single cable (75 ohm) or may include a Cable Converter Box. In either case, the connection to the TV is easy. 1 If your Cable TV Signal Cable Box RF Coaxial Cable 75Ω 75Ω Helpful Hints If you are using Cable TV, set CABLE to YES. Refer to the Cable TV Control section on page - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 6
Antenna U/V Combiner VHF Antenna 75Ω Rear of TV Helpful Hints If you are not using Cable TV, set CABLE to NO. See the Cable TV Control section on page 11. To set the TV to select only the channel numbers in your area, see Auto Program on page 12. VHF Antenna - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 7
Accessory) Connection T he basic Antenna/Cable TV to Accessory (VCR, DVD Player, etc.) to TV connection is shown at right. For other hookups (such as those with Cable Boxes), refer to the owner's manual of the Cable Box or other Accessories. 1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the IN (from - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 8
models (white AUDIO IN jack) AUDIO - VOLUME + Connect a VCR, DVD Player, Camcorder, etc. to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks. See page 7. CHANNEL POWER Remote Sensors (point the remote here) Remote Control 4 Point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front of the TV when operating the - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 9
Remote Control VOL (volume) +/- Buttons Press to adjust the TV sound level. POWER Button Press to see the channel number and the time on the screen. Press to clear the screen after adjusting the controls. Cursor 89; - Buttons Press to select or adjust menu items. SLEEP Button Press to set the TV to - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 10
to scroll through the SETUP menu until LANGUAGE is highlighted. OR 5 Press : repeatedly to select ENGLISH or ESPANOL (Spanish). EXIT Helpful Hints The Language control only makes the TV's on-screen menus appear in English or Spanish. It does not change the other on-screen text features, such as - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 11
Cable TV Control It's important for the TV to know what type of signal - Cable TV or a normal Antenna - you are using. To tell the TV whether you - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 12
Auto Program (Setting TV Channels) Your TV can set itself for local area (or Cable TV) channels.This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when you press CH +/-. Connect an Antenna or Cable TV signal before starting AUTO PROGRAM. Details are on pages 5-6. 1 Press MENU to - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 13
Channel Edit Channel Edit makes it easy for you to save or delete channels in the list of channels in the TV's memory. 1 Using the Number buttons, select the channel you wish to save or delete. 2 Press MENU to see the menu. 3 Press 8 or 9 to scroll through the menu until SETUP is highlighted. 4 - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 14
, press : to enter the PICTURE menu. 3 Press 8 or 9 to highlight BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, PICTURE, SHARPNESS,TINT, or CONTRAST PLUS. 4 Press : or ; to adjust the control. CONTRAST PLUS can only be turned ON or OFF. TV Picture EXIT Helpful Hints BRIGHTNESS Press - or ; until the darkest parts of the - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 15
Your TV has an on-screen clock. During normal operation, the clock appears when you press STATUS/EXIT or change channels. 1 Press CLOCK to see the Clock menu. SET CLOCK will be highlighted. 2 Enter the current time using the Number buttons. If the first number is a single digit, first enter a zero, - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 16
Just like an alarm clock, you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same time everyday. 1 Press CLOCK to display the Clock menu. 2 Press 9 until TIMER ACTIVE is highlighted. 3 Press : or ; to select ON (if activating the Timer) or OFF (if deactivating the Timer). On-Timer SLEEP Helpful Hints - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 17
Start-Up Channel Used with the Timer feature, you can select a specific channel that the TV will tune to when the TV turns itself on.Timer details are on page 16. 1 Press CLOCK to see the Clock menu. 2 Press 9 until CHANNEL is highlighted. 3 Press the Number buttons to enter the channel you would - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 18
Used with the Timer feature, you can select a specific time at which the TV will turn itself on when TIMER ACTIVE is ON. 1 Press CLOCK to display the Clock menu. 2 Press 9 until START TIME is highlighted. 3 Enter the time to turn on the TV using the Number buttons. If the first number is a single - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 19
lets you read the voice content of TV programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses on-screen text boxes to show dialog and conversations during TV programming. 1 Press MENU to see the menu. 2 Press 8 or 9 until CC (Closed Caption) is highlighted. 3 Press : to - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 20
have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can save you all that trouble by automatically turning itself off. 1 Press SLEEP. The SLEEP display will appear on the screen. 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to pick the amount of time (in - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 21
may be occasions when you want to set the TV to mono (single-channel sound instead of stereo). Follow these steps to change the STEREO control. 1 Press MENU to show the on-screen menu. 2 Press 9 until STEREO is highlighted. 3 Press : or ; to choose YES or NO. YES sets the TV to - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 22
.The Volume Bar will appear when you press the VOL +/- buttons. 1 Press VOL + on the remote to display the on-screen Volume Bar. Pressing the VOL + button will increase the TV sound. 2 Press VOL - on the remote to display the on-screen Volume Bar. Pressing the VOL - button will decrease the TV - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 23
: All programming with no content advisory data will be blocked if this feature is ON and MASTER DISABLE is OFF. After you set an access code, you can block up to six ratings in TV Ratings or Movie Ratings.These ratings are set by the Motion Pictures Association of America and - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 24
the next few pages you'll learn how to block programs and understand the rating terms for certain broadcasts. First, set a personal access code. 1 Press MENU to see the menu. 2 Press 8 or 9 until SMARTLOCK is highlighted. 3 Press : to display the SMARTLOCK REVIEW screen. 4 Press : again. The on - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 25
the SMARTLOCK REVIEW screen. 4 Press :. The on-screen display will read "ACCESS CODE ----." 5 Press the Number buttons to enter the correct access code. "XXXX" shows on the screen to protect the privacy of the code. 6 The menu will appear with BLOCK highlighted. Press : to display the blocking - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 26
will block all the higher ratings automatically. For example, if R is blocked manually, NC 17 and X will be blocked automatically. To turn a rating OFF, programming, turn OFF the Movie Rating or enter your access code. Entering the code will unblock all Movie Ratings until you turn off the TV. Then - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 27
8 or 9 until SMARTLOCK is highlighted. 3 Press : to display the SMARTLOCK REVIEW screen. 4 Press :. "ACCESS CODE - - - -" will appear. 5 Press the Number buttons to enter your Access Code. 1 6 With BLOCK highlighted, press :. 2 7 Press 8 or 9 to highlight TV RATINGS. 7 8 Press : to display - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 28
SmartLock Review Now that you've learned how to block viewing using the Movie Ratings or TV Ratings, let's review what you've done. SmartLock Review allows you to see what you have blocked.Whenever SmartLock is accessed, a review screen will show what ratings or blocking options are on. 1 Press MENU - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 29
at the factory to automatically adjust the TV's Brightness, Color, Picture, Sharpness, Tint, and Contrast Plus. 1 Press SMART PICTURE on the remote control.The current SmartPicture setting will appear in the middle of the screen. 2 Press SMART PICTURE repeatedly to select either PERSONAL, MOVIES - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 30
provides a more consistent sound by reducing the peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks. 1 Press SMART SOUND on the remote control.The current SmartSound setting will appear in the middle of the screen (ON or OFF). 2 Press SMART SOUND repeatedly to toggle between ON - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 31
Number buttons and press SURF while the channel number appears.Then press :; the channel will be deleted from the SURF list. A/CH Button Your remote has an A/CH (Alternate Channel) button. Press A/CH to toggle between the current and the previous channel. Press SURF repeatedly during TV viewing to - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 32
troubleshooting section before calling for service.These tips can save you time and money. Charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls TV viewing. No Power ... No Picture ... No Sound ... The remote control is not working. Check the television power cord. Unplug the cord for - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 33
Troubleshooting Code for SMARTLOCK. You can use the default code if you forget your personal access code. Press 0, 7, 1, 1 to enter the SMARTLOCK feature and set a new personal access code with VCRs ( boxes Remote Sensor • An area on the front of theTV that receives signals from the remote control - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 34
9, 19 Number buttons 9 Picture 14 POWER button 8, 9 Remote control Batteries 8 Buttons 9 Sensor 8 Service 35-37 Set Clock 15 Setup, First-Time Use 10-12 Active 16 Tint 14 Troubleshooting 32-33 TV Ratings 23, 27 VCR connections 7 Volume Bar 22 Volume buttons 9, 22 Warranty 35 - Magnavox 20MS233S99 | User manual, English (US) - Page 35
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