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This “bolt of lightning” indicates 
uninsulated material within your unit may 
cause an electrical shock. For the safety of 

everyone in your household, please do not 
remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to 
features for which you should read the 
enclosed literature closely to prevent 

operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING

: To reduce the risk of fire or 

electric shock, this apparatus should not be 
exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with 
liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this 
apparatus.

CAUTION

: To prevent electric shock, match wide 

blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION

: Pour éviter les choc 

électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche 
dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser 
jusqu’au fond.

For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is located
on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No._______________________
Serial No. _______________________

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

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EAD

 

BEFORE

 

OPERATING

 

EQUIPMENT

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any of the ventilation openings. 

Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 

amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two 

blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third 
prong are provided for your safety. When the provided 

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician 
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 
point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 

manufacturer.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 
has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not 

operate normally, or has been dropped.
This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of 
these materials may be regulated due to environmental 

considerations. For disposal or recycling information, 
please contact your local authorities or the Electronic 

Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

Damage Requiring Service

 - The appliance should be 

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;  

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the 
appliance;
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or 

exhibits a marked change in performance; 

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure 

damaged.

Tilt/Stability

 - All televisions must comply with 

recommended international global safety standards for tilt 
and stability properties of its cabinet design.
• Do not compromise these design standards by applying 

excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet 
which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing 
electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such 

items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and 
cause product damage and/or personal injury.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

 - The appliance should be 

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the 
manufacturer.

Power Lines

 - An outdoor antenna should be located 

away from power lines.

Outdoor Antenna

 

Grounding

 - If an outside antenna is 

connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is 
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage 
surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 

No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper 

grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding 
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of 
grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, 

connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for 

the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

Object and Liquid Entry

 - Care should be taken so 

that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the 
enclosure through openings.

Battery Usage CAUTION

 - To prevent battery leakage 

that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or 
damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as 

marked on the unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and 

alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long 

time.

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Note to the CATV system installer

: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 

820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be 

connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding as 

per NEC - National Electric Code

 

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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Returning the enclosed card 

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additional paperwork will be 

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 warranty service.

*Product Safety

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By registering your product, you’ll 

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manufacturer - in the rare case of a 

product recall or safety defect.

*Additional Benefits of 

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Registering your product 

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of the privileges to which you’re 

entitled, including special 

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best-built, best-backed products available today. 

We’ll do everything in our power to keep you 
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receive all the information and special offers for 

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Summary of Contents for 15MF Series

Page 1: ...NNECTIONS FIRST TIME SETUP AND ANY OF THE FEATURES WE WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT 1 800 705 2000 OR VISIT US ON THE WEB AT...

Page 2: ...lectronic equipment toys on the top of the cabinet Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and or personal injury Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance s...

Page 3: ...PC Picture Controls 29 PC Audio Controls 30 Using PC PIP Picture In Picture Feature 31 Setting Up The PC Mode 32 General Information Trouble Shooting Tips 33 Care And Cleaning 34 Index 35 Regulatory...

Page 4: ...nscreen menu back to previous level inside the onscreen menu also press to exit the onscreen menu Volume button Press to increase or decrease the sound level also press to navigate left right in onscr...

Page 5: ...t the Cable TV signal to the IN jack or RF IN or CABLE IN on the Cable Box Using an RCA type video cable not supplied connect one end of the video cable to the Video Out jack of the Cable Box Connect...

Page 6: ...S VIDEO AUDIO VGA PC SOURCE S VIDEO CONNECTIONS The S Video connection on the rear of the LCD TV can provide you with better picture detail and clarity for the playback of accessory sources such as DB...

Page 7: ...ible color and picture resolution in the playback of digital signal source material such as with DVD players 1 2 3 4 5 Note The accessory device must have an component YPbPr output jack in order for y...

Page 8: ...MODE AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL EDIT FACTORY RESET ENGLISH MANUAL FINE TUNE M E N U M E N U TUNER MODE CONTROL The Tuner Mode allows you to change the LCD TV s signal input to Cable or Air antenna It s imp...

Page 9: ...y pressing the CH or CH button Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu Press the CH button to highlight the INSTALL menu Press the VOL button to enter the INSTALL menu Pr...

Page 10: ...any of the options 1 2 Note The settings of the Personal smart sound mode can be adjusted in sound control within the onscreen menu The Personal mode is the only mode which can be adjusted by the use...

Page 11: ...out the sound being heard when sudden changes in volume occur during commercial breaks or channel changes Press the VOL or VOL button to adjust the item Press the CH or CH button to select and adjust...

Page 12: ...the following intense violence intense sexual situations strong coarse language or intensely suggestive dialog NC 17 No children under the age of 17 will be admitted This type of programming should b...

Page 13: ...to be blocked any higher level rating will also be blocked from viewing i e If R is selected to be blocked NC 17 and X will automatically be blocked Also when a rating is set to unblock any rating low...

Page 14: ...features are displayed on the screen Press the MENU button to see the onscreen menu Press the CH button to highlight the FEATURES menu Press the VOL button to enter the FEATURES menu Press the CH butt...

Page 15: ...TURE SMART PICTURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST AUTO ADJUST MANUAL ADJUST PHASE CLOCK HORIZONTAL VERTICAL MAIN CONTROLS PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL SMART PICTURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST AUTO ADJUST MANUAL ADJUS...

Page 16: ...K AUDIO SMART SOUND SETTINGS STEREO VIRTUAL SURROUND AVL PERSONAL AUDIO SMART SOUND SETTINGS STEREO VIRTUAL SURROUND AVL TREBLE BASS BALANCE AUDIO SMART SOUND SETTINGS STEREO STEREO VIRTUAL SURROUND A...

Page 17: ...ote control to cancel or restore the volume If you have connected other equipment to the TV such as a VCR or DVD Player make sure the audio cables are connected securely between the TV and the other e...

Page 18: ...en TV Location To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes and an increased chance of TV failure do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot for example in direct sunlight or...

Page 19: ...nt because of improper installation connections to improper voltage supply abuse neglect misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Magnavox A product that requires m...

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