Magnavox 15MF150V 37 Operating Instruction

Table of Contents

Safety and Troubleshooting Information....................................................................................................... 1

Safety precautions and maintenance...................................................................................................... 1

Installation Locations............................................................................................................................. 1

About This Manual ........................................................................................................................................ 2

About This Guide................................................................................................................................... 2

Notational Descriptions ......................................................................................................................... 2

Product Information....................................................................................................................................... 3

Product Features..................................................................................................................................... 3

Technical Specifications* ...................................................................................................................... 3

Automatic Power Saving ....................................................................................................................... 4

Physical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 5

Product Views........................................................................................................................................ 5

Installing your LCD TV................................................................................................................................. 6

Front View Product Description ............................................................................................................ 6

Rear View .............................................................................................................................................. 7

On-Screen Display......................................................................................................................................... 8

Description of the On Screen Display ................................................................................................... 8

OSD Guide............................................................................................................................................. 8

TV Control................................................................................................................................................... 12

Using Your Remote Control ................................................................................................................ 12

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Other Related Information ........................................................................................................................... 15

For units set at 115 V :......................................................................................................................... 15

Connecting to Your TV Antenna, PC, DVD/VCR etc. ............................................................................... 16

Accessory Pack .................................................................................................................................... 16

Setting up and connecting your TV ..................................................................................................... 16

Using the Cable Management.............................................................................................................. 18

To attach and remove back cover ................................................................................................................ 19

To attach back cover ............................................................................................................................ 19

To remove back cover.......................................................................................................................... 19

VESA Mounting and Easy Wall Mounting ................................................................................................. 20

Unfold and Fold the Base .................................................................................................................... 20

Foldable base available for easy wall mounting.................................................................................. 21

VESA Wall Mounting.......................................................................................................................... 22

Using Other Menus...................................................................................................................................... 23

Using the Remote Control ................................................................................................................... 23

Selecting a source input ....................................................................................................................... 23

Adjusting the picture preference.......................................................................................................... 23

Adjusting the sound preference ........................................................................................................... 23

Selecting a preferred OSD language.................................................................................................... 24

Locking the set / Parental Controls...................................................................................................... 24

Closed caption...................................................................................................................................... 27

Automatic tuning ................................................................................................................................. 27

Manual tuning (Fine tune) ................................................................................................................... 27

Skipping programs (Channel edit)....................................................................................................... 28

Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................................... 29

French Version..............................................................................................................................................30

Safety and Troubleshooting Information

Safety precautions and maintenance

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this
documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards and/or mechanical hazards.

Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your LCD TV:

• Unplug the TV if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time.

• Unplug the TV if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. The screen may be wiped with a dry cloth

when the power is off. However, never use alcohol, solvents or ammonia-based liquids.

• Consult a service technician if the TV does not operate normally when you have followed the instructions in

this manual.

• The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel.

• Keep the TV out of direct sunlight and away from stoves or any other heat source.

• Remove any object that could fall into the vents or prevent proper cooling of the TV’s electronics.

• Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.

• Keep the TV dry. To avoid electric shock, do not expose it to rain or excessive moisture.

• When positioning the TV, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.

• If turning off the TV by detaching the power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6 seconds before attach the

power cable or DC power cord for normal operation.

• To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the TV to rain or excessive

moisture.

• IMPORTANT: When using as a PC monitor, always activate a screen saver program during your application.

If a still image in high contrast remains on the screen for an extended period of time, it may leave an 'after­image' or 'ghost image' on the front of the screen. This is a well-known phenomenon that is caused by the
shortcomings inherent in the LCD technology. In most cases, the after-image will disappear gradually over a
period of time after the power has been switched off. Be aware, that the after-image symptom cannot be
repaired and is not covered under warranty.

Consult a service technician if the TV does not operate normally when the operating instructions given in this
manual have been followed.

Installation Locations

• Avoid exposure to heat and extreme cold

• Do not store or use the product in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme cold.

• Avoid moving the product between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site that falls

within the following temperature and humidity ranges.

o Temperature: 5-40°C 41-104°F
o Humidity: 20-80% RH

• Do not subject the product to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Do not place the product in the

trunk of a car.

• Take care not to mishandle this product by either knocking or dropping it during operation or transportation.

Do not store or use the product in locations where there is a high level of humidity or in dusty environments. Do not
allow water or other liquids to spill on or into the product.

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About This Manual

About This Guide

This user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Magnavox LCD TV. It describes the features, setup,
operation and other important information.

It includes the following sections:

• Safety and Troubleshooting Information provides tips and solutions for common problems as well as other

related information you may need.

• Product Information gives an overview of the monitor's features as well as the technical specifications for

this monitor.

• Installing Your Monitor describes the initial setup process and gives an overview of how to use the monitor.

• On-Screen Display provides information on adjusting the settings on your monitor.

• TV Control provides information on adjusting the settings for your TV function.

Notational Descriptions

The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.

Notes, Cautions and Warnings

Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or italic type. These blocks
contain notes, cautions or warnings. They are used as follows:

NOTE: This icon indicates important information and tips that help you make better use of
your computer system.

CAUTION: This icon indicates information that tells you how to avoid either potential
damage to hardware or loss of data.

WARNING: This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you
how to avoid the problem.

Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may not be accompanied by an icon. In such cases, the
specific presentation of the warning is mandated by the relevant regulatory authority.

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Product Information

Product Features

15MF150V

• 15-inch XGA LCD TV with excellent display performance

• Multiple video input allowing display of TV, PC, VCD, DVD and CamCorder

• High definition panel (XGA resolution)

• DVD playback via S Video and composite video

• 1080i and 480p compatibility via VGA connector (NOTE - This is available only in RGB (H/V) format)

Technical Specifications*

LCD PANEL

• Type TFT LCD

• Screen size 15 inch

• Pixel Pitch 0.297 x 0.297mm

• LCD Panel type

• Effective viewing area (H) 304.1 x (V) 228.1mm

• Display Colors 8 bits interface (16.7M colors)

1024 x 768 pixels
R.G.B. vertical stripe
Anti-glare polarizer

PC SCANNING

• Vertical refresh rate 56Hz-76Hz

• Horizontal frequency 30kHz-63kHz

PC VIDEO

• Video dot rate 80 MHz

• Input impedance

- Video 75 ohm

- Sync 4K7 ohm

• Input signal levels 0.7 Vpp

• Sync input signal Separate sync

• Sync polarities Positive and negative

XGA Hsync 48- 63 kHz, Vsync 60 - 75 Hz (N.I.)

• Input Frequency

• Video interface D-sub, S-Video, TV-RF and composite video

SVGA Hsync 35- 50 kHz, Vsync 56 - 75 Hz (N.I.)
VGA Hsync 31- 38 kHz, Vsync 60 - 75 Hz (N.I.)

AUDIO

• Input level for PC/SVHS 500 mV nominal

• Headphone out signal level 4mW max.

2W Stereo Audio (1W/channel RMS x2,

• Loudspeaker

200Hz~10kHz, 16 ohm, 10% THD)

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OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Contrast ratio 350:1 (typ.)

• Brightness

• Peak contrast angle 6 o'clock

• White Chromaticity

• Viewing Angle (C/R >

• Response time

This data is subject to change without notice.

Resolution & Preset Modes

• Maximum 1024 x 768 at 75Hz

• Recommended 1024 x 768 at 60Hz

14 user definable modes

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250 cd/m

x: 0.283 y: 0.297 (at 9300° K)
x: 0.313 y: 0.329 (at 6500° K)
x: 0.313 y: 0.329 (sRGB)

Upper >50° (typ.)
Lower >60° (typ.)
Left >
Right >75° (typ.)

<=25ms (typ.)

2

(typ.)

75° (typ.)

11 factory preset modes:

Resolution Mode H. freq (kHz) V. freq (Hz)

PC

640*350 VGA-1 31.469 70.086
640*480 VGA VESA 60 31.469 59.940
640*480 Mac 13 35.000 66.667
640*480 VGA VESA 75 37.500 75.000
720*400 IBM VGA 3H 31.468 70.087
800*600 SVGA VESA 56 35.156 56.250
800*600 SVGA VESA 60 37.879 60.317
800*600 SVGA VESA 75 46.875 75.000

832*624 Mac 16 49.724 74.550
1024*768 XGA VESA 60 48.363 60.004
1024*768 XGA VESA 75 60.023 75.029

Video

Video 60Hz 15.734 59.940
Video 50Hz 15.625 50.000

Automatic Power Saving

If you have VESA DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the TV/Monitor can automatically
reduce its power consumption when not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected,
the TV will then 'wake up' automatically. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this
automatic power saving feature:

Power Management Definition

VESA

Mode

ON Active Yes Yes 25W (typ.) Green

OFF Blanked No No

Video H-sync V-sync Power Used LED color

110VAC < 1W
230VAC < 2W

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Amber

Physical Specifications

• Dimension (WxHxD)

• Weight

• Tilt (Forward / Backward) - 5° / 20°

• Power supply 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

• Power consumption

• Temperature (operating) 5° C to 40° C

• Relative humidity

• System MTBF 50K hrs (excluding CCFL 40Khrs)

* This data is subject to change without notice.

360 x 358 x 177 mm (incl. Pedestal)

4.1 kg

25 W (typ.)

20% to 80%

Product Views

Physical Function

Tilt

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Installing your LCD TV

Front View Product Description

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2

3

4

5

6

SOURCE

MENU

VOL

TV/Video/PC source selection

Increase or decrease the channel number
or
up or down the highlighted function in OSD

Open the OSD and select the highlighted function

Increase or decrease the level of audio volume
or
adjust the settings of the highlighted function in OSD

Power indicator

Power switch On/Off

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Receiver for 'remote control'

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Rear View

1 DC 12V out For connect to "Audio Chin" only
2 AC in AC power in
3 VGA D-Sub input
4 PC - Audio in For connect to PC Audio output
5 Audio out For connect to Audio out

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On-Screen Display

Description of the On Screen Display

What is the On-Screen Display?

This is a feature offered by all Magnavox LCD TVs. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance of TVs
directly through an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-friendliness and ease-of-use
when operating the TV.

Basic and simple instruction on the control keys

When you press the MENU button on the front control of your TV, the On-Screen Display (OSD) Main Controls
window will pop up and you can then start making adjustments to the various TV features. Use the

keys to make your adjustments.

OSD Guide

TV/Video Mode

or the

INPUT SELECT

PC

TV

AV

S-VIDEO

Select video source for main display:

• PC VGA input

• Antenna or cable TV input

• CVBS composite video input

• S-video input

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

COLOR

SHARPNESS

Adjust picture characteristics to suit personal preference

TINT

COLOR TEMP

EXIT

• Normal

• Cool

• Warm

SOUND

TREBLE

BASS

Adjust audio characteristics to suit personal preference

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