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USER

MANUAL

Color Television

14MS2331/17 20MS2331/17 20MS2331/37R

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This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not

remove product covering. The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the

enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: To r educe the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION:Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la

fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. Of the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal

of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure dam-

aged.

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with rec-

ommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna

is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so

that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. a) Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leak-

age that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

GROUND CLAMPS

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

PANEL LAYOUT

PANEL INDEX

Panel

Subject Panel No.

Alternate Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Antenna Basic Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Front Audio/Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . .3

Automatically Program TV . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Basic Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Basic Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Basic Television Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cable Box Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Cable TV Control (Tuner Mode) . . . . . . .8

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Channel Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Closed Caption Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Format Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Subject Panel No.

Picture Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Remote Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Remote Control Button Descriptions .5-6

Sleeptimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

SmartLock™ Controls

Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Blocking/Clearing All Channels . . . . . . .17

Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Other Blocking Options . . . . . . . . . . . .20

TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Understanding SmartLock™ . . . . . . . .14

SmartPicture™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

SmartSound™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

SmartSurf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Side 1

Side 2

SmartPictureTM, SmartSoundTM, and SmartLock

Sequence

and

Panel Index

COVER

MODEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SAFETY

INFO

PANEL

PA NEL

PANEL

f Cable TV signal into your home is a single cable (75 ohm) the connection

to the TV is easy.

Connect the Cable TV cable directly to the 75Ω jack on the TV.

Basic Cable TV Connection

Basic Antenna Connection

Cable TV Signal

RF Coaxial Cable 75Ω

Rear of TV

combination antenna receives normal

broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69). Your connection is easy since there is only one 75Ω (ohm) antenna plug on the back of your TV and that’s where the antenna goes.

If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then

you're ready to connect it to the TV. Go to step 2.

If your antenna has flat twinlead wire (300 ohm), you first

need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300 to 75 ohm adapter (not supplied with TV).

Push the round end of the adapter or antenna cable onto the 75Ω jack on the rear of the TV. If the round end of the antenna cable is threaded, screw it down tight.

75Ω

Combination

VHF/UHF Antenna

(Outdoor or Indoor)

Twin Lead

Wire

Round Cable 75Ω

Rear of TV

If no Video Signal is present, the TV will shut itself off in about 10 minutes. If the TV is tuned to the AV channel and there is no Video Signal present, the screen will remain black and the TV will shut itself off in about 10 minutes. Use Auto Program as described on panel 9 to set up channels that are available in your area. Use the CH +/– buttons to scan available channels.

Helpful Hints

75Ω

Cable Box Connections

Jack Panel Back of Cable Box

Cable Signal IN from the Cable

Company

Round 75Ω

Coaxial Cable

Jack Panel Back of TV

f you cable signal uses a cable box or decoder, follow the easy steps below to

complete the connection.

Cable Box (w/RF In/Outputs):

This connection will be mono.

Connect the Cable Company supplied cable to

the signal IN(put) plug on the back of the Cable Box.

Using a separate round coaxial cable, connect one end to the

OUT(put) (TO TV) plug on

the back of the Cable Box.

Connect the other end of the round coaxial cable to the 75Ω

input on the back of the television. Screw it down finger tight.

NOTE: If applicable, set the OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCH on the back of the cable box to CH 3 or 4. Tune the TV to the same channel and change channels at the cable box. In some cases, the cable box will automatically tune to either channel 3 or 4, change channels until the picture appears.

Helpful Hints

TV/VCR

CABLE

DVD-D OUT

USB

PASSCARD

VIDEO

AUDIO IN

SPDIF

IN OUT

R L

AUDIO OUT

Y Pb Pr

S-VIDEO

OPTICAL

SPDIF

75Ω

Front AV (Audio/Video) Input Connections

udio and Video Front Inputs are avail-

able for a quick connection of a VCR, to playback video from a camera, or attach a gaming device. Use the AV button on the remote control to tune these inputs.

Connect the video (yellow) cable from the Video output on

the Camera (or accessory device) to the Video (yellow) Input located on the FRONT of the TV.

For Mono Devices: Connect one end of the audio cable from the Audio Out jack on the device to the Audio In (white) jack on the FRONT of the television.

For Stereo Devices: Connect one end of the audio cables from the Audio Out jacks on the device to the Audio In (red and white) jacks on the FRONT of the television.

Turn the TV and the accessory device ON.

Press the CH+ or CH- button on the remote control to

tune the TV to the front input jacks. “AV” will appear on the TV screen.

Press the PLAY  button on the accessory device to view playback, or to access the accessory device (camera, gaming unit, etc.).

VOLUME +

CHANNEL

POWER

VCR,

Camcorder,

DVD

Player, etc.

with

Audio and

Video Out jacks

Front Jack panel of TV

Red and White

Audio cables

Yellow Video

cable

Stereo Devices:

— VOLUME +

POWER

CHANNEL

OUTOUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANTENNA

OUT

Basic TV and Remote Control Illustrations

Press POWER to turn on the TV.

Press VOLUME + to increase the sound level. Press VOLUME

– to lower the sound level. Press both buttons at the same time to display the TV’s

on-screen menu. Once in the menu, use these buttons to make menu adjustments or selections.

Press CHANNEL ;8 or 9 to select TV channels.

Television

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front of the TV when operating the TV.

Remote Control

To load the supplied batteries into the remote:

Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the

remote.

Place the batteries (two AA) in the remote. Be sure the (+)

and (-) ends of the batteries line up correctly (as marked inside the remote).

Reattach the battery lid.

Battery Installation

— VOLUME +

POWER

CHANNEL

AUDIOVIDEO

Stereo models

(red and white

AUDIO IN jacks)

Remote Sensors

(point

remote

here)

Connect an acces-

sory device to the

AUDIO/VIDEO IN

jacks.

PICTURE SOUND

–

Connect

headphones

(not sup-

plied) to the

; jack.

Remote sensor on

remote control

Battery Installation

The current channel number will appear briefly when you first turn on the TV or when you change channels.

Press STATUS/EXIT to see the current channel number.

Helpful Hints

123

Description of Remote Control Buttons

NUMBER Buttons

Press the Number buttons to select TV channels or to enter values in the menu. For single-digit channels, press the Number button for the channel you want. The TV will pause briefly before going to the chosen channel.

A/CH Button (Alternate Channel)

Press to switch between the last channel and the present channel.

Details are on panel 26.

STATUS/EXIT Button

Press to see the current channel number. Press to remove a menu.

CC Button

Press to activate Closed Captioning.

Details are on panel 21.

SLEEP Button

Press to set the TV to turn itself off within a certain time. Details are on panel 22.

SmartSurf

If your TV model has SmartSurf, press this button to move through the channels you have set. Details are on panel 25.

Continued on Next Panel

POWER

789

A/CH

STATUS

EXIT

SLEEP

SURF

MAGNAVOX

PICTURE SOUND

VOL

MUTE

SMART

Description of Remote Control Buttons

(Cont’d)

123

POWER button

Press to turn the TV on or off.

CH(annel) +/– Buttons

Press to scan memorized channels.

VOL(ume) +/– Buttons

Press to increase or decrease the sound.

MENU Button

Press to see the menu. Press repeatedly to return to previous menus or remove the menus.

Arrow 235▼ Buttons

Press to select or adjust items in the menu.

MUTE Button

Press to eliminate or restore the TV sound. MUTE will appear on the TV when the sound is muted.

SMART SOUND Button

Press to choose a sound setting.

Details are on

panel 24.

SMART PICTURE Button

Press to choose a picture setting.

Details are on panel 23.

POWER

789

A/CH

STATUS

EXIT

SLEEP

SURF

MAGNAVOX

VOL

MUTE

SMART

PICTURE SOUND

How to Use the Language Control

or our Spanish speaking TV owners

an on-screen LANGUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s on-screen menu to be shown in either English or Spanish.

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP ▲ or DOWN ▼ buttons to

scroll through the on-screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to display the INSTALL menu features.

Press CURSOR UP ▲ or DOWN ▼ buttons to scroll

the Install features until the word LANGUAGE is high- lighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT

 button repeatedly to select ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish).

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to

remove the menu from the TV’s screen.

The Language control only makes the TV’s on-screen MENU items appear in English or Spanish text.

It does not change the other onscreen text features such as Closed Caption (CC) TV shows.

HELPFUL HINT

Main

Picture Sound Features Install

Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...

Main

Picture Sound Features Install

Language Tuner Mode Auto Program Channel Edit

2 4

123

789

A/CH

STATUS

EXIT

SLEEP

SURF

PICTURE SOUND

MAGNAVOX

POWER

VOL

Install

Language Tuner Mode Auto Program Channel Edit

English

SMART

MUTE

3 5

Instalar

Idioma Sintonia Auto Programa Editar Canal

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