Pixel Magic Systems MTV5000 specifications Additional Safety Instructions, Table of Contents

Additional Safety Instructions

•To ensure maximum performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference

•Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place - away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water

•Do not force connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull on the wires themselves

•The openings on the unit cover assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the unit will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in a well-ventilated area to prevent fire and damage

•Be sure to allow a space of at least 30 cm behind, 20 cm on both sides and 10 cm above the top panel of the unit to prevent fire and damage

•Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with other equipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move this unit further away from such equipment if interference is observed

•Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth

•Be sure to read section 9: Troubleshooting regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty

•When planning not to use this unit for long periods of time, disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet

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Additional Safety Instructions

•To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug when there is an electrical storm

•Grounding or polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not compromised

•This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this mode, this unit is designed to consume a small amount of power

Table of Contents

Safety Information			3
Additional Safety Instructions			4
1.	Welcome		7
	1.1	Package Contents	8
	1.2	Basic Definitions	9
2.	Tour of Magic TV™		11
	2.1	Remote Control	12
	2.2	Rear Panel	14
	2.3	Front Panel Display	16
3.	Cabling		17
	3.1	Power and Aerial/Antenna Connections	18
	3.2	Direct Connection to a TV	19
	3.3	Connection Via an AV Receiver	21
	3.4	Other Setup Options	23
4.	Guided Setup		25
	4.1	Getting a Picture	26
	4.2	Welcome to Magic TV™ Guided Setup	26
5.	Viewing LIVE TV		29
	5.1	Simple Operations	30
	5.2	Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)	32
	5.3	Aspect Ratio Correction	34
6.	Recording and Playback		35
	6.1	Basic Magic TV™ Recording Terms	36
	6.2	Instant Recording	36

	6.3	Recording from the EPG	37
	6.4	Timer Recording	38
	6.5	Viewing and amending Scheduled
		Recordings using the To Do List	38
	6.6	Recording Priorities and Conflicts	39
	6.7	Browsing Recorded Programmes	40
	6.8	Managing Recorded Programmes	42
	6.9	Playback of Recorded Programmes	43
	6.10 TimeShifting & Pausing Live TV		44
7.	Magic TV™ Settings		45
	7.1	Info Format	46
	7.2	Video	47
	7.3	Audio	48
	7.4	Recording	48
	7.5	Channel Setup	49
	7.6	Guided Setup	50
	7.7	System	51
8.	System Operations		53
	8.1	Network Setup	54
	8.2	Firmware Upgrade	55
9.	Troubleshooting		57
	9.1	Common Problems	58
	9.2	Setting the Output Format
		from the Front Panel	60
	9.3	Rescue Procedure	61
10.	Support & Warranty		63

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