Magnavox MPF68A, MTV68A User Manual

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Colour Television

MPF68A & MTV68A

USE & CARE GUIDE FOR BOTH MODELS

Safeguards & Safety

Thank you very much for your purchase of this product.

To enjoy your set to the full from the very beginning, read this manual carefully and keep it handy for ready reference.

When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

For your Safety

Read all instructions carefully even if you feel you are quite familiar with the appliance.

• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or inﬁrm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the TV.

• This TV should be placed on a ﬂat, stable surface before it is operated.

• Total darkness or a reﬂection on the picture tube can cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing.

• INDOOR USE ONLY - this TV is not intended for outdoor use.

• Do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.

• Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.

• Do not place items ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, on the TV. Do not expose the TV to dripping or splashing liquids.

• Do not place naked ﬂame sources, such as candles, on the TV.

• Do not locate the appliance near heat sources such as radiators, heaters, air ducts or direct sunlight.

• Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Ensure that vents are not covered by newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not install in a tight ﬁtting cabinet.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any grille openings.

• This TV is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or similar moist locations. Never locate this TV in the immediate surroundings of, or where it may fall into, a bath, basin, washtub, shower or swimming pool.

• Do not run the power cord under carpet. Arrange the supply cord away from trafﬁc areas and where it will not become a trip hazard.

• To disconnect the TV, turn the TV off, switch off the power outlet and remove the plug from power outlet.

• Do not abuse the supply cord. Never carry the TV by the supply cord. Never yank the supply cord from the power outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Keep the supply cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not operate the TV with a damaged supply cord or plug or after the TV malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any way. Consult an authorised service facility or similarly qualiﬁed person for examination.

• When cleaning the picture tube face, turn off the television and remove the plug from power outlet. Using a dry cloth, wipe the television, ensuing that no dust or lint enters any vents.

• This TV is only to be serviced by a qualiﬁed person. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

• This product has not been designed for any other uses other than those speciﬁed in this booklet. This product is intended for household use only.

• All television receivers are high voltage instruments. Your PICTURE TUBE is highly evacuated. If broken, glass fragments will be violently expelled. Scratching, chipping, or putting undue pressure on the tube is dangerous and should be avoided. During thunder and lighting, unplug the power cord and antenna lead to prevent your Television set from damage. All inside work on your receiver should be performed by an authorised repair agent.

• High voltages are used in the operation of this television receiver. Do not remove the cabinet back from your set. Refer servicing to an authorised repair agent.

• Never suddenly stand on, lean on, or push the television, or its stand. You should pay special attention to children when they are near the TV. Serious injury may result if the unit should fall.

• Do not squash power supply cord under the television receiver.

Ventilation

There should be at least 10cm space between the top, rear and sides of the TV.

To Prevent the TV From Falling Over

To prevent the TV from falling over due to earthquakes, children playing, etc., place the TV on a stable horizontal surface.

Product Features

Installation

Locate the receiver in the room where direct light does not strike the screen. Total darkness or a reﬂection on the picture screen can cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing. Do not install the TV in a location near heat sources such as radiator, air ducts, direct sunlight, or in a closed compartment and or area.

Compulsory Warning

If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualiﬁed person in order to avoid a hazard.

Caution

• Do not open - do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify this appliance.

• Dangerous high voltages exist inside this appliance.

• This appliance is only to be serviced by a qualiﬁed person.

• No user serviceable parts inside.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

We do not recommend mounting this appliance on a wall or from a ceiling.

Lightning or Non Use Periods

For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-surges.

Avoid using the TV near appliances generating strong magnetic ﬁelds (non shielded stereo speakers for example).

Contents

Please read this user manual before using your MTV68A or MPF68A. By following the instructions and operating hints, you will ensure top performance for many years. Keep this manual in a safe place.

Safeguards & Safety ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Product Features ............................................................................................................................................................................

Quick Start ......................................................................................................................................................................................

Knowing Your Television Set ..........................................................................................................................................................

Front Controls .................................................................................................................................................................................

Front Panel .....................................................................................................................................................................................

Back Connections .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Remote Control Handset ...............................................................................................................................................................

To Prepare Your Remote Control Handset ....................................................................................................................................

Tuning Procedure

• Menu 1, Auto Search Function, Search Function ..................................................................................................................... 10

• Fine Function, Skip Function ....................................................................................................................................................

Normal Operation

• Power On/Off, Channel Up/Down, Direct Access Tuning, Volume Control ............................................................................. 12

• Mute, TV/AV, Quick View, Scan, Call .........................................................................................................................................

• Sleep, Picture Effect, Zoom ......................................................................................................................................................

• Menu 2, Pic Enhance, Swap Prog., Bio Rhythm, Calendar ......................................................................................................

• Lock, Game ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Menu Operation

• Picture Menu, Setup .................................................................................................................................................................. 17

• Clock Function, Picture Adjustment .........................................................................................................................................

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................................

Technical Data ..............................................................................................................................................................................

Notes .............................................................................................................................................................................................

Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Quick Start

Note: For connection of Television directly to Wall socket or indoor antenna only.

1. Carefully unpack your Magnavox television, ensuring the following items are present:-

• Instruction Booklet

• Remote Control

• 75Ohm Antenna Lead

• 2 x AA size batteries for Remote Control

2. Read through the instruction booklet and familiarise yourself with the operation of the product.

3. Connect the antenna lead to the aerial terminal located on the back panel of the television set and the other end to the aerial wall socket in your home. If using an indoor antenna, plug this directly into the aerial terminal located on the back panel of the television (refer page 7, ‘Back Connections’).

4. Connect your Magnavox Colour Television to the power outlet and switch on television.

5. Tune your Magnavox television (refer to ‘Tuning Your TV’ for further instructions).

Note: This function will automatically store the TV channels from 0 position in numerical sequence. If you wish to see the correct stations on the corresponding channels see page 10.

To carry out any further tuning or ﬁne tuning, please refer to page 10 and 11.

Knowing Your Television Set

Front Controls for MTV68A

SIDE AV INPUT

Remote control sensor: If remote control unit within an effective operating

range, the unit can be operated.

Remote indicator light: When the unit is on, the indicator is lighted.

Power button: To turn unit on, press the button and the indicator will

light up. Press the button again, the unit is off.

MENU TV/AV V- V+ P- P+

• TV/AV selection

• Function menu selection

1. TV set of every system has only one AV2 mode, which is side AV2 input.

2. Position of keys on the front panel may not be the same for every TV set

3. Side AV input is AV2 input. The two AV terminals can’t be used at the same time

VIDEO 2

AUDIO-2 RIGHT

AUDIO-2 LEFT

• Channel up “+” and down “-”

• Volume up “+” and down “-”

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Front Controls for MPF68A