Magnavox 39MF412B, 50MF412B owner manual Useful tips, Troubleshooting

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8 Useful tips

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FAQ

Question

Answer

My remote control does not	•• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
work.	•• Check the batteries of the remote control.
What should I do?
	•• Check if there is an obstacle between the infrared sensor window and the remote control.
	•• Test the signal Output use IR Signal Check. ➠ p. 35
	If okay, then possible infrared sensor trouble.
	•• Aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor window on the front of the unit.
	•• Reduce the distance to the unit.
	•• Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– ) as indicated.
	•• When there is an infrared-equipped device such as PC near this unit, it may interrupt the remote control signal of this unit. Move
	the infrared-equipped device away from this unit, change the angle of the infrared sensor or Turn Off the infrared communication
	function.
How come the Initial setup	•• Connect the RF coaxial cable to the unit directly and run the initial setup.
appears every time I Turn On	•• Make sure to complete the initial setup before the unit goes into Standby mode.
this unit?
Why can I not watch some RF	•• Autoprogram must be completed when you set up the unit for the first time or move it to a location where previously unavailable
signal TV programs.	channels are broadcast.
	•• Make sure Autoprogram has been completed. ➠ p. 20
	•• The selected channel may not be broadcasting.
	•• When Autoprogram is interrupted and not completed, some channels will not be received. Make sure to complete the
	Autoprogram. ➠ p. 20
	•• The selected channel cannot be viewed by the Child and ratings lock setting. ➠ p. 23
	•• The unit requires some kind of antenna Input. An indoor antenna (Digital or VHF / UHF), an external antenna (Digital or VHF / UHF)
	or an RF coaxial cable from your wall cable/satellite box needs to be plugged into the unit.
How come there is no image	•• Check if the correct Input mode is selected by pressing SOURCE or using CH + / −. Refer to Watching channels from an external
from the connected external	device. ➠ p. 15
devices?	•• Check the antenna, cable or other Input connection to the unit.
	•• When using the Component Video connection check that the Green (Y), Blue (Pb/Cb) and Red (Pr/Cr) connectors are connected
	to their corresponding colored jacks on the unit.
When I enter a channel number,	•• Many Digital channels have alternate channel numbers.The unit changes the numbers automatically to the ones signifying the
it changes automatically.	broadcasting station channel number.These basic numbers used for previous Analog broadcasts. (e.g., Input ch# 30 automatically
	changes to ch# 6.1)
Why are captions not displayed	•• Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialog are common for live broadcasts. Most captioning production
entirely? Or, captions are	companies can display a dialog to maximum of 220 words per minute. If a dialog exceeds that rate, selective editing is used to
delayed behind the dialog.	insure that the captions remain up-to date with the current TV screen dialog.
How can I set the clock ?	•• There is no clock function on this unit.
I cannot change the Child lock	•• If a Power failure occurs for longer than 10 seconds the child lock setting is retained, but the PIN code is reset to the default code
setting because my PIN code no	0000. Refer to Child and ratings lock. ➠ p. 23
longer works.

Troubleshooting

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

Symptom

Remedy

No power	•• Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in.
	•• Make sure that the AC outlet supplies the proper voltage, plug another electrical appliance into the AC outlet to ensure that the AC
	outlet operates normally.
	•• If a power failure occurs, unplug the AC power cord for 1 minute to allow the unit to reset itself.
Control buttons do not work.	•• Press only one button at a time. Do NOT press more than one button at the same time.
	•• Ensure that no buttons on the remote control are depressed and move freely.
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