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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT remove

cover or back.No user- serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing

shock. For the safety of everyone in your
household, please do not remove prod­uct covering.

literature closely to prevent operating
and maintenance problems.

CAUTION:

match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
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de la fiche dans la borne correspon­dante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au
fond.

to qualified service personnel.

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uninsulated material within your
unit that may cause an electrical

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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 dry cloth.

7. Do not block any 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 a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If 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 the 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 dam-

aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the 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 if these materials may be regulated due to environ-

mental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

16. Damage Requiring Service - Service may be needed if any of the following situations have occurred:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
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 damaged.

17. Title/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended 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 cab-

inet. Such items could fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna sys-

tem is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage sure 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.

20. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the

enclosure through openings.

Warning:

moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or

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Important Safety Instructions

21. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or

damage to the units:

• 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.

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LECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
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GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Accessories ...................................... 1

INSERTING REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES . 2

REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . 3

OVERVIEW OF THE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front Panel ....................................... 5

Front Panel Buttons and LEDs........ 5

Front Panel Connectors................. 7

Rear Panel ........................................ 8

MAKING CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting Headphones ................... 10

Connecting Cable TV/Antenna .......... 10

Connecting a VCR ........................... 11

Connecting a PVR............................ 12

Connecting a camera or game console 13

Connecting a Set-Top Box ................ 14

Connecting a DVD Player ................. 15

Connecting a DVD Player ................. 16

Connecting a PC.............................. 17

USING THE OSD MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Picture Menu .................................. 20

Sound Menu................................... 21

Size Menu ...................................... 22

PIP/PBP Menu................................. 23

Parental Control Menu ..................... 24

Movie Rating............................. 25

TV Rating ................................. 26

Channel Setup Menu ....................... 27

Channel Search ......................... 27

Favorite Channel List.................. 28

Setup Menu.................................... 28

Closed Caption Menu ................. 29

REPLACING THE INTERNAL LAMP. . . . . . . 31

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY . . 34

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USING THE TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning on the TV ........................... 18

Turning off the TV........................... 18

Changing Input Source ..................... 19

Changing Channels .......................... 19

Adjusting Volume ............................ 19

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Features

Features

Congratulations on purchasing the MAGNAVOX 50-inch DLP Projection TV which is
equipped with the latest DLP (Digital Light Processing) and brings razor sharp images and
brilliant colors for your viewing enjoyment.

The MAGNAVOX 50ML8105D/17 has the following useful features:

Immersive entertainment experience

• High definition DLP HD4 technology with 1280 x 720p resolution

• Integrated digital TV tuner to receive and watch high definition broadcast programs

• Progressive scan for razor-sharp and flicker-free images

• 3D comb filter separates colors for a crisp image

Bigger experiences, less space

• Slim, lightweight design with 15.3 inches depth and 114lbs weight.

Advanced connectivity

• Latest HDMI connector, providing superior quality video

• 2x component video (YPbPr) input for high quality video

• D-sub/VGA PC connectivity enables you to use the TV as a PC monitor

One touch convenience

• SmartPicture and SmartSound provide optimized settings

• PIP (Picture In Picture) feature for watching two programs at the same time

Note

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• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories

The following items are included with your TV. If any of the items appears to be missing or
damaged, contact your nearest vendor.

•Power cord

• Remote control unit

• AAA battery x 2

• User manual (English / Spanish)

• Quick start guide

• Product Registration Card

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Inserting Remote Control Batteries

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

Use the following procedure to insert batteries into the remote control before you start
using it.

1. The battery cover is on the back of the remote

control. Slide the battery cover in the direction
of the arrow to remove it.

2. Insert the two AAA batteries provided in the

package, with the polarity of the batteries
matching the image in the battery compart­ment.

3. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the

arrow until it clicks and is secure.

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Remote Control Buttons

Remote Control Buttons

INFO

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MENU

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1 IR Filter: Transmits infra-red control signals to

the TV.

2 Power: Press to turn power on/off.

3 Number buttons (0 ~ 9): Press to access a

specific TV channel.

4 R (Recall): Press to switch to the previously

viewed channel.

Note: When this button is pressed, you will
be returned to the previously viewed chan­nel in the same TV mode (analog or digital).

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The recall button only returns you to channels of
the same mode.

5 CH (Channel Selection): Press + to

increase the channel number and – to
decrease the channel.

6 CC (Closed Captioning): Press to turn

Closed Captioning off, on, or enable during
mute.

7 OK: Press to activate or confirm menu

choices.

8 Cursor Up, Down, Right, Left

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SOUND

PIP SIZE

PIP/PBP

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( ): Press to navigate through
the on-screen menu.

9 MENU: Press to display the TV’s on-screen

menu or to turn it off.

10 FAVOR: Press repeatedly to view the

favorite TV channels. Refer to “Favorite
Channel List” on page 28 for more
information about how to edit the favorite
channel list.

11 SIZE: Press to change the picture aspect

ratio.

12 EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Press to

display the EPG table (if available). Use
arrow keys to navigate through the EPG.

The quality and accuracy of the information
on the program guide and the information
banner are transmitted from the
broadcasters. You may see a difference in
broadcast time if the broadcaster is from a
different time zone.

13 SLEEP: Press to set the sleep timer feature

to turn the TV off automatically.

14 FREEZE: Press to freeze the video image.

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Remote Control Buttons

15 INFO (Information): Press to show

information about the current chan­nel, closed caption availability,
source, size ratio, SmartPicture
SmartSound, and so on.

The quality and accuracy of the
information on the program guide
and the information banner are
transmitted from the broadcasters.
You may see a difference in
broadcast time if the broadcaster is
from a different time zone.

16 Dash key: Press to select additional

digital and analog signals. For ex­ample, to select 51-2, press 5, 1,
the dash key and then 2 to view the
channel.

17 MTS (Multi-channel Television

System): Press to toggle through

TV audio modes in NTSC system.

18 VOL (Volume Adjustment): Press

+ to increase volume and – to
reduce the volume.

19 MUTE: Press to disable sound.

Press again to restore sound.

20 Source Shortcut Keys (ATV,

DVI/HDMI, YPbPr, DTV, AV, SV,
VGA): Press to quickly switch be-

tween the various input sources.

21 SOUND: Press to activate the

SmartSound function and cycle
through the SmartSound options.

22 PICTURE: Press to activate the

SmartPicture function and cycle
through the SmartPicture options.

23 SOURCE: Press to select input

source from the on-screen menu.

24 PIP (Picture in Picture) / PBP (Picture

by Picture) Shortcut Keys (refer to
“PIP/PBP Menu” on page 23):

PIP/PBP: Enable or disable PIP or

PBP mode.
POSITION: Press to change the

position of the PIP window.
SWAP: Swap images when using

PIP/PBP.

ACTIVE: Select an active PIP/PBP
window.

PIP SIZE: Press to change the
picture size of the PIP window.

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INFO

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MENU

SOUND

PIP SIZE

PIP/PBP

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Overview of the TV

Overview of the TV

The following sections help you to familiarize yourself with the components of your TV.
Refer to this section before you make any connections.

Front Panel

The control panel and indicator LEDs are on the front panel of the TV.

Front Panel Buttons and LEDs

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Component Function

1. MENU/EXIT Enable or exit from on-screen display (OSD) menu.

2. CHANNEL DOWN Switch to previous channel.

3. CHANNEL UP Switch to next channel.

4. VOLUME DOWN Decrease volume.

5. VOLUME INCREASE Increase volume.

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Overview of the TV

Component Function

6. ENTER/SOURCE • When OSD menu is enabled, confirm selection of menu

item.

• When OSD menu is disabled, switch sequentially between
all input sources.

7. POWER Turn power on or off.

8. Power indicator • Red: Stand-by

• Flashing red: System being cooled down

• The power indicator status on power on.

• Green: System powered on

• At power off, the LED flashes red/green for 10 seconds,
flashes red for approximately 40 seconds and then turns
red when the system is powered off.

9. Lamp indicator Lamp failed (red)

10. Temperature indica-

tor

11. IR receiver Receive control signals from the remote control

Red: Internal temperature too high

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Front Panel Connectors

Overview of the TV

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S-Video

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Component Function

1. Headphone Connect headphones to listen to audio.

2. S-Video Connect a device such as a camera, game console, or

DVD player to watch video.

3. Video Connect video device with composite video output
such as a VCR.

4. Audio L/R Connect audio output of device here.

Video

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Rear Panel

Overview of the TV

Antenna in

Your TV is designed to accept and display a wide range of video programs and signal
sources, including VCRs, DVD players, high definition (HD) TV devices, video game con­soles, and regular TV broadcasts. The TV provides excellent quality picture and audio to
provide a memorable viewing experience. The following table provides a sample of the vari­ous devices that can be connected to the connectors of the TV.

Input/Output Example device

Analog AV1 VCR (Video Casette Recorder)

AV2 PVR (Personal Video Recorder)

AV7 (front panel) Game console or camera

Antenna In Antenna

Audio out Audio amplifier system

Digital out and analog L and R out

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Overview of the TV

Input/ Output Example device

Digital AV3 Set-top box

AV4 DVD player or HD game console

AV5 HDMI device

AV6 PC or portable computer with VGA output

The following table describes the differences between connection types.

CONNECTION BASICS

BEST BETTER GOOD BASIC BASIC

HDMI Component Video S-Video

High-definition Multi­media Interface
provides an uncom­pressed, all-digital
audio/video connec­tion. HDMI provides
the ultimate connec­tion.

Provides superior pic­ture quality by sepa­rating the green,
blue, and red lumi­nance signals. Typi­cally used with
red/white audio
cables.

Supplies a better pic­ture than RF and
Composite connec­tions. Used with
red/white audio
cables.

Composite

Audio/Video

Separate video (yel­low) and audio
(red/white) cables
that provide a basic
connection from the
cable box or other
devices.
Note: The color of
audio inputs may dif­fer, e.g. red/white or
red/black.

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RF

Provides a basic con­nection for antenna
or cable. Provides
both audio and video.

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Making Connections

Making Connections

The following sections provide instructions on how to connect various audio/video devices
to the TV. Take care to switch off all devices before making any connections.

Most video devices have different types of video connectors. The most common are com­posite video, component video (YPbPr), and S-video. Component video provides the best
picture quality while S-video delivers medium picture quality. Composite video provides the
lowest picture quality. The following sections provide various examples to illustrate how to
connect different types of devices. Refer to the documentation provided with the device
that you want to use for more information.

Connecting Headphones

To listen to audio, connect the headphones to the headphone
jack provided on the front panel.

Connecting Cable TV/Antenna

To view High Definition local broadcasts, connect
your outdoor or indoor antenna to the Antenna In
input on the rear panel.

To view Analog Cable, connect your Cable TV to
the Antenna In input on the rear panel.

Antenna in

S-Video

Video

L

R

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Making Connections

Connecting a VCR

Follow these instructions to connect a VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) to the TV using the
AV1 input and watch your favorite movies.

1. Connect the video output of the VCR to the V connector of the AV1 input using an

RCA cable. Alternatively, you can also connect it to the S-video connector of the AV1
input using an S-video cable.

2. Connect the audio output (L/R) of the VCR to the audio jacks (L/R) of the AV1 input

using RCA cables.

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Making Connections

Connecting a PVR

Follow these instructions to connect a PVR (Personal Video Recorder) to the TV using the
AV2 input.

1. Connect the video output of the PVR to the S-video connector of the AV2 input using

an S-video cable. Alternatively, you can also connect it to the V connector of the AV2
input using an RCA cable.

2. Connect the audio output (L/R) of the PVR to the audio jacks (L/R) of the AV2 input

using RCA cables.

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Making Connections

Connecting a camera or game console

To connect a video game console or a camera to the display, you can use the AV connec­tors located on the front connector panel (AV7). Alternatively, you can also use the AV con­nectors located on the rear panel.

1. Connect the video output of the camera or game console to the S-video connector on

the front panel using an S-video cable. Alternatively, you can also connect it to the V
connector using an RCA cable.

2. Connect the audio output (L/R) of the camera or game console to the audio jacks (L/R)

using RCA cables.

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S-Video

S-Video

Video

Video

L

R

LR

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Making Connections

Connecting a Set-Top Box

You can connect a set-top box (cable/satellite) to the TV as follows:

1. Connect the video output of the set-top box to the component (YPbPr) video connec-

tors of the AV3 input using RCA cables. Alternatively, you can also connect it to the V
connector.

2. Connect the audio output (L/R) of the set-top box to the audio jacks (L/R) using RCA

cables.

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Making Connections

Connecting a DVD Player

To connect a DVD player to the TV, do the following:

1. Connect the video output of the DVD player to the V connector of the AV4 input using

an RCA cable. Alternatively, you can also connect it to the component (YPbPr) connec-
tors.

2. Connect the audio output (L/R) of the DVD player to the audio jacks (L/R) using RCA

cables.

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Making Connections

Connecting a DVD Player

To connect a DVD player to the TV using the HDMI input, connect the video output of the
DVD player to the HDMI connector of the AV5 input using an HDMI cable.

Note

• If you are using an DVI-to-HDMI cable, there will be no audio out.

Antenna in

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Making Connections

Connecting a PC

Use the following procedure to connect a PC or portable computer to the TV to use it as the
PC’s monitor.

1. Connect the VGA output of the PC to the VGA connector of the AV6 input using a

VGA cable.

2. Connect the audio output (Audio out) of the PC to the audio jack of the AV6 input

using an audio cable.

Antenna in

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Using the TV

Using the TV

Turning on the TV

To switch on the TV, do the following:

1. Connect the power cord to the TV as illustrated and plug the cord into a free wall out-

let.

2. Switch on the main power switch. Refer to the following illustration for the location of

the main power switch.

Power switch

3. Press the power button on the front panel or remote control to turn on the TV. The TV

will turn on after warming up in approximately 30 seconds.

Notes

• If the remote control and control panel do not work, ensure that the power switch on the
rear of the TV is set to ON.

• In extremely quiet surroundings, you may hear a slight hum, which comes from the cool­ing system of the set and is part of its normal operation.

Turning off the TV

To switch the TV off, press the power button on the front panel or remote control to turn
off the TV. The screen turns blank immediately but it will take approximately 1 minute to
cool down and then shut down the whole system.

Except in case of emergency, it is not recommended to use the main power switch to
switch off the system. The lamp life may be severely reduced if the system is not allowed
to cool down properly by abruptly shutting down the system using the main power switch.

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