PREPARATION

These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by controls on the main unit.

5Initial Setup

This section will guide you through the unit’s initial setting which includes selecting a language for your on-screen menu and autoprogram, which automatically scans and memorizes viewable channels.

Before you begin:

Make sure the unit is connected to antenna or cables.

1After making all the necessary connections, press [y (power)] to turn on the unit.

• This operation may take a few moments.

2Use [Cursor K/L] to select the on-screen language from the choices on the right side of the TV screen. (English / Español / Français)

Initial Setupt

 

Select the language for setup display.

 

 

 

 

Engl sh

 

El ja el idioma de ajuste.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Español

 

Sélectionner langue écran config.

 

Français

 

 

 

 

 

 

Se ect

OK OK

MENU

 

 

Skip

“Initial Setup” menu on step 3 will be displayed in the selected language after you press [OK].

3Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Antenna” for TV channels or “Cable” for CATV channels, then press [OK].

InitialI iti l Setupt

Make sure the antenna is connected to ''ANT. IN ' jack.

Antenna

Select your signal source.

 

 

Cab e

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skip

Antenna

 

Or

 

Cab e

 

ANT IN

 

 

 

Se ect

OK OK

B K

ME

Back

Sk p

• “Autoprogram” will begin.

Initial Setupt

Now the system is scanning for channels, please wait.

Auto programming wi l take up to 20 minutes to complete.

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Analog channels

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Dig tal channels

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MENU

Sk p

4Use [Cursor s/ B] to select the desired location setting, then press [OK].

Initial Setup

Select “Retail” or “Home” for your location.

Retail

H o m e

Select

OK OK

Select ”Retail”, the unit will be set up with predefined setting for retail displays.

Select ”Home”, the unit is set to maximize the energy efficiency for home setting and it can be adjusted through a choice of picture and sound quality according to your preference.

When the initial setup is completed, the lowest memorized channel with the confirmation message of the location setting will be displayed on the TV screen.

Note:

If you connect the cable system directly, contact the CATV installer.

If you press [y (power)] or [MENU] during autoprogram, this setting will be canceled.

The initial autoprogram function can be executed for either “Antenna” or “Cable” only once. When you change the connection (Antenna / Cable), set autoprogram again. (Refer to page 19.)

If there is no signal input from the antenna terminal and no operation for several seconds after you turn on the unit, “Helpful Hints” appears. Follow the instructions listed on the TV screen.

Initial Setupt

 

 

 

 

No channel is registered.

 

 

Retry

Try Autoprogram again?

 

 

La er

Ver fy that you have a cable connected to the "ANT. IN" jack on the

 

 

back panel of the TV, he cannel installa ion process searches this

 

 

connection. f you are using a cable or sate l te box please con irm

 

 

the input to which you have connected the box and use "SOURCE"

 

 

key on the remote control to tune to

he appropriate source input.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select

OK OK

MENU

 

Skip

You must set ”Home” in step 4. Otherwise, the settings of picture and sound quality you adjusted will not be memorized after you turn off the unit.

After an initial setup is completed...

If you want to scan the channels automatically again, refer to “Autoprogram” on page 19.

You can add the desired channels unmemorized by “Autoprogram”. Refer to “Add Channels” on page 20.

If you want to change to another language, refer to “Language Selection” on page 21.

If you want to change the location setting, refer to “Location” on page 32.

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Magnavox 42MF439B user manual 5Initial Setup, Before you begin, After an initial setup is completed, Autoprogram will begin

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