Magnavox 42MD459B user manual Troubleshooting Guide, Symptom Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

￿Troubleshooting Guide

If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this manual, check the following chart and all connections once before calling for service.

Symptom

Remedy

 

 

• Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in.

 

 

• Make sure that the AC outlet supplies the proper voltage, plug another electrical

 

No power

appliance into the AC outlet.

 

 

• If a power failure occurs, unplug the AC power cord for 1 minute to allow the unit

 

 

to reset itself.

 

 

 

 

You cannot turn off the unit

• The unit may take about 1 minute to be shutting down when;

 

- you turn off this unit right after you turned on this unit.

 

immediately.

- you turn off this unit right after you switch any input modes such as the DTV/TV

 

 

channels, Video, Component or HDMI while a disc is playing back.

 

Control button does not work.

• Press only one button at a time. Do NOT press more than one buttons at the same

 

time.

 

 

 

 

• Check whether the connection of the antenna, cable receiver or satellite box is

 

 

connected correctly.

 

Power is ON but no screen

• Check whether all the cables to the unit are connected to the correct output jack

 

of your device like BD/DVD recorder.

 

image.

 

• Make sure that the selected input mode is connected to the working input jack.

 

 

 

 

• Check if your computer is NOT in sleep mode when the input mode of this unit is

 

 

in PC mode. Tap any key on the keyboard to wake up your computer.

 

 

• Check if the power is on.

 

 

• Check if the right input mode is selected.

 

 

• Check whether all the cables to the unit are connected to the correct output jack

 

 

of your device like BD/DVD recorder.

 

 

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

 

 

• Turn off the unit and wait for about 1 minute, then turn on the unit again.

 

 

• Check whether the connection of the antenna, cable receiver or satellite box is

 

No picture or sound

connected correctly.

 

 

• Make sure that the selected input mode is connected to the working input jack.

T

 

• Check if your computer is NOT in sleep mode when the input mode of this unit is

 

in PC mode. Tap any key on the keyboard to wake up your computer.

V

 

• Make sure that the sound is not muted. Press [MUTE] so that the volume bar and

 

 

current volume level will appear on the TV screen.

 

 

• Make sure that the volume is NOT set to “0” or “Mute”. If so, use [VOL + / -]to

 

 

adjust the desired volume.

 

No color

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

 

• Adjust “Color” in the main menu.

 

 

 

Adjusted ‘‘PICTURE” or ‘‘SOUND”

• You must set ”Home” in ”Location” (Refer to page 35).

 

is not effective every time turn

Otherwise, the settings you adjusted will not be memorized after you turn off the

 

on the unit.

unit.

 

 

 

 

 

• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.

 

 

• Adjust “Contrast” and “Brightness” in the main menu.

 

Sound OK, picture poor

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

 

 

• For the best picture quality, watch “high definition” wide screen programs.

 

 

If the HD content is not available, watch “standard definition” programs instead.

 

Picture OK, sound poor

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

 

• Check if the audio cable is connected in correctly.

 

 

 

You see a distorted picture or

• You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, automobiles,

 

motorcycles or fluorescent lights.

 

hear an unusual sound.

 

• Try moving the unit to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem.

 

 

 

Ghosts, lines or streaks in

• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.

 

picture

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

 

 

 

 

You see “noise” or “trash” on the

• When the capabilities of the unit exceed the capabilities of the digital

 

screen.

broadcasting, the signal will be increased to match the capabilities of the display

 

of the unit. This may cause noise or trash.

 

 

 

Different color marks on the TV

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

 

screen

 

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Contents 42MD459B Proof of Purchase Important Safety Instructions Responsible Party PrecautionIntroduction Trademark Information Do not handle the AC power cord with wet handsAvoid a place with drastic temperature changes Symbols Used in this Manual Supplied AccessoriesAttaching the Stand To remove the stand from this unitFeatures Contents Using the Title MenuBLU-RAY Functions TV FunctionsControl Panel TerminalsSide Panel Rear PanelWhen using a universal remote control to operate this unit Remote Control FunctionMain remote control Simple remote control Battery Precautions Installing the BatteriesMain remote control Connection to Cable Receiver or Satellite Box PreparationAntenna Connection HDMI-DVI Connection External Device ConnectionHdmi Connection RCA component video cable Component Video ConnectionVideo or Video Connection PC Connection Format Resolution Refresh rateAudio Output Connection USB Flash Memory Plug In the AC Power CordCable Management Initial Setup After an initial setup is completedTV Functions Before you beginVolume Adjustment Sleep TimerWatching TV Channel SelectionStill Mode Switching Each Input ModeSwitching Audio Mode To switch the audio language in the digital modeTV Screen Information Broadcasting informationPress Info Following information is displayedTV Screen Display Mode Optional Setting Main MenuAutoprogram Press Menu / ExitChannel List Add ChannelsUse Cursor K/L to select Channel List, then press OK Press Menu / Exit to exitUse Cursor K/L to select Antenna, then press OK Antenna ConfirmationLanguage Selection Picture Adjustment Color TemperatureSmart Picture Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, SharpnessSound Adjustment Closed Caption Caption ServiceCaption mode Digital Caption Service To select Digital Caption ServiceUse Cursor K/L to select User Setting, then press OK Use Cursor K/L to select On, then press OKFont Style Font SizeFont Color Font OpacityChild Lock Use Cursor K/L to select Child Lock, then press OKChannel Lock US TV ratings lockChannel Lock US Movie ratings lockUse Cursor K/L to select Channel Lock, then press OK Association of AmericaUse Cursor K/L to select US TV ratings lock, then press OK US TV ratings lockTo set the sub ratings Change PIN Use Cursor K/L to select Change Pin, then press OKPC Settings Position ResetUse Cursor K/L to select PC Settings, then press OK Horizontal Position, Vertical PositionEnergy Saving Mode You can set whether the power consumption is saved or notUse Cursor K/L to select Energy Saving Mode, then press OK Use Cursor K/L to select the desired mode, then press OKConfirm the version of the software currently used Current Software InfoJPEG/MP3 Playback Press OK or Cursor B PictureYou can use the number buttons between Unplayable Media Operating BLU-RAYBLU-RAY Functions Playable Media Using the Title Menu, Disc Menu / Pop-up Menu PlaybackTitle menu BD-video / DVD-video Press TOP Menu Pop-up menu BD-video / Disc menu DVD-video Press POP MenuFast Forward / Fast Reverse Paused / Step-by-step Playback1Press Stop C during playback Pause mode, press Pause F repeatedlyRepeat Playback Rapid PlaybackRandom Playback Current title repeatFile list Programmed PlaybackAudio CD Search Functions Chapter / Title / Track SearchTime Search Chapter Search Title Search Time SearchMarker Search Direct SearchOr track you selected Press Back to exitOn-screen Display Special Settings BD Audio ModeStop mode, press Mode repeatedly until appears Subtitle LanguageAudio Soundtrack Some BD and DVD contain multiple audio streamsPIP Bounusview Setting Camera AnglesVirtual Surround Noise ReductionBLU-RAY Setting Blu-ray Setup MenuCustom Blu-ray Language Setting QuickBlu-ray Video Setting Progressive ModeStill Mode Use Cursor K/ L to select Then press OKDown Sampling Blu-ray Audio SettingBD Audio Mode Parental Setting If you have set password already, useBD Rating Level Parental guidance recommendedOthers Reset to the Default Setting Language Code List SetupUse Cursor K/ L to select desired item, then press OK Erase Saved BD-ROM DataQuestion AnswerSymptom Remedy TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guide Some operating commands During playback Angle does not switchCaptions are displayed as a Tape containing captions Have been read during copyingGlossary MaintenanceInformation General Specifications Electrical SpecificationOther Specifications Cable Channel DesignationsThis Limited Warranty does not cover To Obtain ASSISTANCE… Contact the Customer Care Center at

42MD459B specifications

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