Magnavox 42MF231D User manual, English (US)
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User Manual 42MF231D/331D Plasma TV S M A R T. V E R Y S M A R T. Thank you for choosing Magnavox. Need help fast? Read your user Manual and/or Quick-Use Guide first for quick tips that make using your Magnavox product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 2
MAGNAVOX makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the MAGNAVOX "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service maintenance problems. WARNING - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 3
the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply 17 mast and supporting structure, SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 3 - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 4
can cause damage to the Plasma screen and electrically parts. After condensation fades, spots or blemishes will be present on the Plasma screen. POSITIONING THE PLASMA TELEVISION • Place the Plasma TV on a solid, sturdy base or stand. Be sure the stand is strong enough to handle the weight - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 5
this instruction manual does not give an answer or if 'Trouble shooting tips' does not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Magnavox Customer or Service Center menu 15 Preferences 15 Source 18 Clock 19 TV menu 20 Picture menu 20 Sound menu 22 Features menu 23 Channels menu - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 6
TV requires special skill that should only be performed by qualified personnel. You should not attempt to do the work yourself. Magnavox scan) video. - HDTV (High-Definition TV) are broadcast either in the 1080i or 720p formats, always with a widescreen picture. Note: Progressive scan video (p) is - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 7
A/V cables (not supplied) to the VIDEO and AUDIO L and R outputs on the back of the cable box and to the AV2 video (labeled VIDEO) and AUDIO (labeled L and R) jacks on the back of the TV. • To view programs from your cable box, first press the AV button on the remote control. • Press the cursor - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 8
dealer if your main power supply voltage is different than that indicated for the TV. Never place the TV on top of the (AC) cord. Placing the TV at top the AC cord could cause a fire or electric shock. 5 Remote control: Insert the two supplied AAA batteries. The batteries supplied do not contain - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 9
, the color buttons are shown on screen. MUTE Interrupt the sound or restore it. VIEW To display a list of all channels marked as favorite (incl. subchannels). Smart Sound button Press repeatedly to select among the four settings; Personal, Speech, Music, Movies, or Multimedia. Smart Picture button - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 10
FORMAT Press this button to display a list of available display formats. Available display formats the picture position on the screen. Super zoom removes the black bars on the sides of 4:3 programs with minimal distortion. When in the Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9 or Super zoom picture format - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 11
buttons on the top of your TV. Press the power switch to switch the TV on. Press: •the + VOL -button to adjust to volume; •the + CH -buttons to select the TV channels or sources. The MENU button can be used to display the Settings menu without the remote control. Use: •the + VOL - buttons and the - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 12
corresponding color button on the remote control to perform the required action on a selected device. Settings TV Setup Installation Exit Settings TV Setup Installation Info Exit Settings TV Picture Info Sound Features Channels Settings TV Picture Sound Features Info Channels Info TV Picture Sound - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 13
"Next" on the remote control. Note: All channels must be unlocked in order to autoprogram. If requested, enter your PIN code to unlock all channels. See Menu preferences in the Settings, TV menu, p. 17. 6 Press the green button "Start" to start autoprogramming. The menu screen disappears and the - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 14
use: Weak Signal Installation feature. Here's how: 1 In the antenna mode, select a channel from the displayed list of TV channels. Select the "Start" by red button on the remote control; TV set will detect the signal. 2 The signal strength is continuously displayed and updated as the antenna rotates - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 15
Caption service: • CC 1,2,3 or 4 Dialogue (and descriptions) for the action on the captioned TV program shows on screen. Usually CC1 is the most used. CC 2 may be used for alternate languages if they are being transmitted. • T 1,2,3 or 4 Often used for channel guide, schedules, bulletin board - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 16
utilize the remaining service channels. Digital caption options This allows you to modify how digital captions are displayed on your TV. Select from to choose caption display text box, text color and/or the opacity according to your own preference. Select a color and an opacity option. • Background - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 17
of 10 minutes and extended display of TV channel and program information on screen. For example, information on the main or auxiliary program, input signal quality of connected accessory devices, the display format, sound mode, availability of Closed Caption service, the audio language, the rating - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 18
L R VIDEO HDMI HDMI AV1: DVI Audio L/R Reset AV settings This function allows you to reset most of the picture and sound settings to their or Analog Audio In, a list appears allowing you to identify which type of accessory device is attached to this input. The TV detects the presence of the - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 19
in the Setup menu. 2 Press the cursor right key to select the Auto clock mode. 3 Press the cursor right key to instruct the TV to get the time automatically or manually. Auto clock channel (only available when Auto clock mode is set to Automatic) With the cursor buttons, select the channel number - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 20
Installation Exit Info Settings TV Picture Sound Features Channels Info TV Picture Sound Features Channels Picture Smart Picture Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Color temperature Tint Picture format Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Settings menu. The TV menu gives you - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 21
Cool to give the white colors a blue tint, Normal to give the white colors a neutral tint, Warm to give the white colors a red tint. Tint Allows you to select the picture 's color mix or hue. Picture format This menu item performs the same as the FORMAT button on the remote control. See Use of the - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 22
Settings Info TV Picture Sound SetFteinagtusres TCVhannels Picture Sound Features Channels Info Settings InfoTV Picture Sound SetFteinagtusres TCVhannels Picture Sound Features Channels Info Info TV Picture Sound Features TCVhannels Picture Sound Features Channels Sound Smart Sound Volume Balance - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 23
the transmitted CC- or CS-text on the screen according to your chosen CC or CS service in the Setup menu, Features preferences menu, p. which the TV automatically turns to standby. 1 Select Sleeptimer. 2 Press the cursor right key. 3 Select a value with the cursor up/down key. The list will have - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 24
, but the picture is blanked and the audio is muted. 1 Press the cursor right and select Timer On or Off. When set to On this allows you to set the clock. When having selected Timer On, you will be asked to enter your PIN (See Set/Change PIN, p. 17). Follow the instructions on screen. 2 Select - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 25
TV-G none TV-PG (D) Dialog (L) Language (S) Sex (V) Violence TV-14 (D) Dialog (L) Language (S) Sex (V) Violence TV-MA (D) Dialog (L) Language (S) Sex When All has been selected, all items in the age-based and in the contents-based lists on the age-based list is selected, all . TV-Y TV-Y7 - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 26
enter your PIN Movie Ratings Lock This function allows you to control access to individual movies based on their MPAA ratings (Motion Picture Association of America). 1 Select Movie ratings lock with the cursor down. A list appears, showing all valid MPAA content ratings. 2 Press the cursor right - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 27
Settings/TV Channels Lock after Channel lock TV ratings you to control access to individual programs base on enter your PIN-code (see Set/Change PIN, p. 17). If the code is correct, the Region ratings lock lock/unlock any number of ratings on the list without re-entering your code. Each ratings item - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 28
any cable here. This area is for repair center use only. VIDEO L R S-VIDEO L S-VIDEO R Pr Pb Y L R VIDEO Pr Pb Y HDMI L R VIDEO AC IN AN T EN N A CABLE S-VIDEO Recorder (VCR-DVD+RW) Note: Do not place your recorder too close to the TV screen. Some L Pr Pb Y Pr Pb Y HDMI - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 29
(not supplied) outputs to the cable box's IN jack. 3 Connect the other cable TV signal splitter output to the CABLE/ANTENNA 75 plug on the bottom of the TV. 4 Connect the cable box's OUT jack to the recorders RF IN socket. 5 Connect the Video, Audio Left and Right (only for stereo sound - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 30
AV3 jacks as described above. 4 Connect another RF cable from the output out of your recorder to the TV's input CABLE/ANTENNA jack. L S-VIDEO R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Digital Surround receiver Connect a Digital Multi Channel Surround receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (SPDIF OUT) connector at the bottom - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 31
, you can center your screen picture position with the cursor keys. - Labels for the component video sockets may differ depending on the DVD player or the device your are connecting. Although the abbreviations may vary, the letters B and R stand for the blue and red component signals, respectively - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 32
with the S-VIDEO input and AUDIO inputs . Do not connect cable and at the same time. This may cause picture distortion ! Headphone 1 Insert the plug into the headphone socket as shown. 2 Press the MUTE button on the remote control to switch off the internal loudspeakers of the TV. The headphone - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 33
VIDEO Recorder TV Record a TV program You can record a TV program using your recorders tuner without affecting your TV pursuant to part 15 of can be determined by turning the equipment off and outlet on a circuit different from that not expressly approved by Magnavox Consumer Electronics may void - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 34
a supported code. • Increase the VOLUME. • Check that the TV is not muted, press the MUTE button on the remote control. • When no signal is detected, the TV automatically switches off the sound. This is proper operation and does not indicate a malfunction. Good sound but poor color or no picture - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 35
menus list DVD content. • Letter box black bars that appear at the top and bottom of the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on a TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio. This occurs with some DVDs. • Video game images and scoreboards • Television station logos cause a problem if they - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 36
(not supplied). Note: Only use software upgrades that can be found on the www. usasupport.magnavox.com web site. Settings TV Setup Installation the current TV software is. 2 Select Software Upgrade in the Installation menu. Press the cursor right. The Software Upgrade menu moves to the left panel. 3 - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 37
in the Installation menu. Go to Local upgrades/applications. The TV will list all compatible images available on the USB portable memory (not supplied) and display the data for each selected upgrade image. 3 Select the correct upgrade image and press the red color button to start the upgrade. Your - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 38
for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV - Magnavox 42MF231D | User manual, English (US) - Page 39
systems outside of the product. • Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse, neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Magnavox. • A product that requires modification or
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