Magnavox 42MF237S user manual Annex 1 Magnavox TV software upgrade with portable memory

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Annex 1 - Magnavox TV software upgrade with portable memory

Introduction

Magnavox offers software upgrade capability for your TV using USB portable memory.

After you have completed a software upgrade, your TV will typically perform better.

What improvements are made depends on the upgrade software you are using as well as the software your TV contained before the upgrade.

You can execute the software upgrade procedure yourself.

Be aware that the content of this document is addressing technical or software skilled users.

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TV Settings

Language

Features

Channels

 

 

Installation

Preferences

 

 

Connections

 

 

Clock

 

 

Reset AV settings

 

 

Software upgrade

Preparing a portable memory for software upgrade

For the procedure you will require:

A personal computer with web browsing capability.

An archive utility that supports the ZIP-format (e.g. WinZip for Windows or StuffIt for Mac OS).

A preferably empty USB memory stick.

Note: Only FAT/DOS-formatted portable memory is supported.

New software can be obtained from your dealer or can be downloaded from the www.magnavox.com/usasupport website:

&Go to www.magnavox.com/usasupport using the web browser on your PC.

éFollow the procedure to find the information and the software related to your TV.

Select the latest software upgrade file and download it to your PC.

Decompress the ZIP-file and copy the file “autorun.upg” to the root directory of the USB portable memory.

Note: Only use software upgrades that can be found on the www.magnavox.com/ usasupport web site.

Verifying the version of the TV software

Before starting the software upgrade procedure, it is advised to check what the current TV software is.

&Select Software Upgrade in the Installation menu.

éPress the cursor right.

The Software Upgrade menu moves to the left panel.

Select Current Software Info to observe the version and the description of the current software.

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Contents 42MF237S M6 18mm x M5 25mm x Basic De base 1b AE Set-Top Box to TV 2b AE Progressive Scan DVD AE DVD Player/Recorder/VCR Page Important Safety Instructions Contents Guide to Digital TV PreparationWatching Cable TV programs that don’t require the cable box Basic connections to the TVCable TV Cable box with RF IN/OUTAntenna Direct Broadcast Satellite DBSFirst time installation Part 1 TV installationUse of the remote control Cursor buttonsTV settings Reset to standardControl Buttons on the TV VividHow to navigate through the TV menu To use the menusDemo IntroductionPicture menu Picture menuDynamic contrast Mpeg artifact reductionColor enhancement Active ControlSound menu Sound menuFeatures menu Features menuChild lock menu Child lock menuLock after Channel lockTV ratings lock Movie ratings lock Region ratings lockInstallation menu On timer applicable for off-air channels onlyChannel menu Select the menu languageWeak channel installation Installation modeChannel tuning Preferences menu PreferencesLocation Show emergency alerts EASAuto clock mode ConnectionsDownload rating table Connect Accessory Devices Software upgrade1a Set Top Box to TV 1b Set-Top Box to TV2a Progressive Scan DVD Player or DVD Recorder to TV 2b Progressive Scan DVD Player/Recorder to TVDVD Player/DVD Recorder/VCR to TV Viewing content from a USB device Video Camera/Games Console to TVSide connections USB/Headphone Digital Surround receiverMultimedia browser Multimedia Browser menuFollowing icons may appear Function buttons at the bottom of the screenRecord with your recorder To select connected devicesRecord a TV program Troubleshooting Tips Tips Glossary Annex 1 Magnavox TV software upgrade with portable memory Preparing a portable memory for software upgradeVerifying the version of the TV software Automatic software upgrade procedure Manual software upgrade procedureAnnex 2 Magnavox TV Slideshow Format with background music General RulesGeneral Format Supported XML-tags ExamplesFollowing table gives a description of the XML syntax Digital Content Issues Digital Camera IssuesAnnex 3 Magnavox TV USB Magnavox Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year

42MF237S specifications

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