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1 Notice

MAGNAVOX is a registered trademark of Koninklijke Philips N.V.

and is used under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Funai reserves the right to change products at any time without

being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.

The material in this Owner’s manual is believed adequate for the

intended use of the system. If the product or its individual modules

or procedures are used for purposes other than those specified

herein, confirmation of their validity and suitability must be

obtained. Funai warrants that the material itself does not infringe

any United States patents. No further warranty is expressed or

implied.

Funai cannot be held responsible neither for any errors in the

content of this document nor for any problems as a result of the

content in this document. Errors reported to Funai will be adapted

and published on the Funai support website as soon as possible.

Pixel characteristics

This LCD product has a high number of color pixels. Although it

has effective pixels of 99.999% or more, black dots or bright

points of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the

screen. This is a structural property of the display (within common

industry standards) and is not a malfunction.

Warranty

No components are user serviceable. Do not open or remove

covers to the inside of the product. Repairs may only be done by

service centers and official repair shops. Failure to do so shall void

any warranty, stated or implied.
Any operation expressly prohibited in this Owner’s manual, any

adjustments or assembly procedures not recommended or

authorized in this Owner’s manual shall void the warranty.

Federal communications commission notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television

technician for help.

Declaration of conformity

Trade name

:

MAGNAVOX

Responsible party

:

FUNAI CORPORATION, Inc.

Model

:

55ME345V

Address

:

19900 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance, CA

90501 U.S.A.

Telephone number

:

1 866 341 3738

Modifications

This apparatus may generate or use radio frequency energy.

Changes or modifications to this apparatus may cause harmful

interference.
Any modifications to the apparatus must be approved by Funai.
The user could lose the authority to operate this apparatus if an

unauthorized change or modification is made.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables

with metallic RFI / EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance

with FCC Rules and regulations.

Canadian notice

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

Analog and digital television receiving apparatus, Canada BETS-7 /

NTMR-7.

Positioning the TV

Large screen TVs are heavy. 2 people are required to carry and

handle a large screen TV.

Make sure to hold the upper and bottom

frames of the unit firmly as illustrated.

Install the unit in a horizontal and stable

position.

Do not install the unit in direct sunlight or

in a place subject to dust or strong

vibration.

Depending on the environment, the

temperature of this unit may increase slightly. This is not a

malfunction.

Avoid a place with drastic temperature changes.

Do not place anything directly on top or bottom of the Unit.

Depending on your external devices, noise or disturbance of the

picture and / or sound may be generated if the unit is placed

too close to them. In this case, please ensure enough space

between the external devices and the unit.

Do not insert the AC power cord into the power socket outlet

before all the connections are made.

Ensure that you always have easy access to the AC power cord

and outlet to disconnect the TV from the AC outlet.

Before you move the TV, disconnect attached cables to prevent

damage to connectors, especially the TV tuner.

Be sure to unplug the AC power plug from the AC outlet before

moving or carrying the unit.

When moving the TV and then setting it down, please be careful

not to pinch the AC power cord under the unit.

Do not place this unit in an area where it may be exposed to

water, oil or grease such as:

near a bathtub, basin, kitchen sink, washing tub, swimming

pool, kitchen exhaust fan, etc., or in a damp basement.

5

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English

Summary of Contents for 55ME345V/F7 A

Page 1: ...al for 55ME345V F7 B Please start to read from p 41 ES Si lee este Manual del propietario para 55ME345V F7 y 55ME345V F7 A Por favor comience a leer desde la siguiente p gina Si lee este Manual del pr...

Page 2: ...nnection 14 Digital Audio Output Connection 14 PC Connection 15 USB Memory Stick 15 Initial Setup 16 4 Use your TV 17 Switching on your TV and putting it in Standby mode 17 Adjusting Volume 17 Switchi...

Page 3: ...lled according to the manufacturer s recommendations Televisions that are inappropriately situated on dressers bookcases shelves desks speakers chests carts etc may fall over resulting in injury TUNE...

Page 4: ...wer supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been have fallen into the appa...

Page 5: ...f the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that...

Page 6: ...Plug shall remain readily available AC Power Plug Never use a gas duster on this TV The gas trapped inside of this Unit may cause ignition and explosion CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is inco...

Page 7: ...HDMI Input HDMI DVI Input If your Video Device has a DVI Output jack use an HDMI DVI Conversion Cable to connect the Unit Component Video Input PC Input Input from a Computer AV Input Audio and Video...

Page 8: ...1 2 2 3 M4 x 0 787 20mm Note s Make sure to use a table which can support the weight of this Unit and is larger than this Unit Make sure the table is in a stable location When attaching the base ensur...

Page 9: ...cables through the cable management tie to avoid tangles Installing the Remote Control Batteries 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the Remote Control 2 Insert 2 Supplied Batteries AAA 1 5V Be...

Page 10: ...OK Moves the cursor Selects the On screen Menu items i SOURCE Selects Connected Devices j SLEEP Sets Sleep Timer k PICTURE SIZE A Adjusts the Picture size on the TV screen l INFO Displays Information...

Page 11: ...Video VIDEO Input jack s for VIDEO Composite Video Input VIDEO jack is a shared jack with Component Video Input Y jack j Analog Audio L R Input jacks Connect Analog Audio Signals from HDMI DVI Analog...

Page 12: ...le OUT OUT OUT Audio L R Video cables IN IN IN Cable RF cable RF cable Audio L R Video cables RF cable RF cable RF cable RF cable RF cable RF cable IN OUT IN IN IN IN Set top Box OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT O...

Page 13: ...e transports High Definition Digital Video and multi channel Digital Audio through a single cable HD game console or Blu ray Disc DVD Player or Set top Box HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable OUT IN IN I...

Page 14: ...put jack green connect Audio Cables to the Audio L R Input jacks When the Audio is monaural then only connect to the Audio L Input jack OUT DVD Player Audio L R Video cables IN IN IN Audio L R Video c...

Page 15: ...nplug the AC Power Cord and use the built in battery of your Portable Laptop PC Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo a certified HDMI cable High Speed HDMI cable is recommended for the Better compatib...

Page 16: ...energy efficiency for home setting and it can be adjusted through a choice of Picture and Sound quality according to your preference Use this setting to remove the E sticker if visible on the display...

Page 17: ...ver the original sound Switching Channels TV Remote Control To Select Channels by using CHI H or CH Press CH I Down H Up on the Side of the Unit or press CH on the Remote Control To select Channels by...

Page 18: ...me Optimized for PCs and game consoles Eco Eco TV settings for low Power Consumption Music Optimized for Music Playback News Controls Picture Tone and Sets the Anchor s Voice at a comfortable volume l...

Page 19: ...not be available depending on your fun Link devices or Discs You must connect this Unit to our brand fun Link devices and be sure its fun Link HDMI CEC setting is also set to On We do Not guarantee 10...

Page 20: ...vice is selected This picture format similarly displays like 16 9 Full HDMI Device only Wide Zoom Movie expand 16 9 Normal Normal Original size Sidebars appear on both edges of the screen 16 9 Stretch...

Page 21: ...L p 17 d Audio Language DTV Audio mode Analog TV Switching Audio Mode L p 18 e Program s image Aspect Ratio Changing Picture Format L p 20 f CC Not available if Closed Caption is set to Off Caption s...

Page 22: ...to determine the setting Adjusting the Picture Mode or customize the Picture quality as your preference Adjusting the Sound Mode Equalizer and some other Sound functions Scanning the Channels availab...

Page 23: ...can set a Particular Picture Quality using Advanced settings Normal Gamma Dynamic contrast Black stretch Noise reduction Color alignment USB Language Features Setup Sound Picture On Auto Gamma2 On On...

Page 24: ...from the Unit s speakers or not If your amplifier is HDMI link function compatible and connected by an HDMI cable to this Unit some sound operations such as volume up can be changed by using this Uni...

Page 25: ...se wait while the system is scanning for Autoprogram When the Scanning and Memorizing of Available Channels is Completed the Lowest Memorized Channel will be Displayed Note s After setting Autoprogram...

Page 26: ...anguage Features Setup Sound Picture Note s If the channel is set to an Analog channel or External Input you cannot confirm the Antenna condition Features 1 Display Setup using Home Menu and use H I t...

Page 27: ...not be controlled by this Unit s Menu options if you are watching television through a Set top Box In which case you will need to use the Menu options on the External Set top Box to control Closed Cap...

Page 28: ...ings turn to E Automatically To Block any inappropriate programs set your limits in US movie ratings lock US TV ratings lock and Region ratings lock The Child Lock setting will be retained after a Pow...

Page 29: ...or children under 14 R Restricted under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian NC 17 No One under 17 Admitted X TV MA Mature Audience Only To set the Sub ratings displayed in the right colu...

Page 30: ...PIN code Enter PIN code again in Confirm PIN entry field Back PIN Code Confirm PIN Enter PIN USB Language Features Setup Sound Picture Note s Make sure to enter a PIN code and the confirm PIN code mu...

Page 31: ...f Automatically when the Unit goes into Standby mode This Unit will Turn On when the Power On Signal is sent from your connected fun Link device Auto TV on Off This Unit stays in Standby mode even if...

Page 32: ...wise personalized Picture and Sound Settings will Not Be Memorized after the Unit goes into Standby Mode E sticker When you set Location to Retail store E sticker Electronic Sticker is displayed E sti...

Page 33: ...n JPEG file with an avi extension is supported An extension mov is Not Supported During Motion JPEG Playback Pause Forward and Reverse Do Not Work on this Unit Picture JPEG 1 Use H I to select the des...

Page 34: ...are related to your TV and Download the Latest Software Upgrade file to your PC 1 On your PC open a web browser and go to www magnavox com support download 2 Enter the model number in the Type the Mod...

Page 35: ...s Lock setting L p 28 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 or Set top Bo...

Page 36: ...th if DTV channel check signal strength Refer to Antenna Confirmation L p 26 Unplug the AC Power Cord and wait for about 1 minute then Plug the AC Power Cord and turn On the Unit again Check whether t...

Page 37: ...ital television over a single cable HDTV High Definition TV Ultimate Digital format that produces high resolution and high picture quality PIN code A stored 4 digit number that allows access to Parent...

Page 38: ...trial DTV ATSC VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 Each Channel has e g 2 1 2 9 3 1 3 9 etc Terrestrial Analog NTSC VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV Analog NTSC 2 13 A W W 1 W 94 Analog W 1 W 84 A 5 A 1 5A Tuning System Channe...

Page 39: ...aused by service performed by anyone other than company approved Authorized Service Location c to a product or a part that has been modified without written company permission or d if any serial numbe...

Page 40: ...FUNAI CORPORATION Inc 19900 Van Ness Avenue Torrance CA 90501 A5GRJUH A5GVGUH...

Page 41: ...Owner s manual Manual del propietario Manuel du propri taire 1 866 341 3738 www magnavox com support 1 866 341 3738 www magnavox com support 1 866 341 3738 www magnavox com support 55ME345V...

Page 42: ...an external device 17 Changing picture and sound settings 17 Sleep timer 17 Switching audio mode 17 fun Link options 18 Create a list of favorite channels 18 Changing Picture Format 19 TV screen infor...

Page 43: ...h the television is television or the furniture on which the television is placed placed NEVER NEVER place the television on furniture that can place the television on furniture that can easily be use...

Page 44: ...he 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...

Page 45: ...ce by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit...

Page 46: ...aline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable ni cad ni mh Li ion etc batteries Disposal of used batteries The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy metals mercury and cadmium however in certain lo...

Page 47: ...nnected to your TV HDMI input HDMI DVI input If your video device has a DVI output jack use an HDMI DVI conversion cable to connect the unit Component video input PC input Input from a computer AV inp...

Page 48: ...To remove the base from this unit unscrew the Phillips head screws by the reversing procedure Be careful not to drop the base when you remove it Managing cables Route your antenna cable and all other...

Page 49: ...OK Moves the cursor selects the On screen menu items i SOURCE Selects connected devices j SLEEP Sets sleep timer k PICTURE SIZE A Adjusts the picture size on the TV screen l INFO Displays information...

Page 50: ...video VIDEO input jack s for VIDEO Composite video input VIDEO jack is a shared jack with component video input Y jack j Analog audio L R input jacks Connect analog audio signals from HDMI DVI Analog...

Page 51: ...recorder too close to the screen because some recorders can be susceptible to signals from the TV Cable RF cable RF cable RF cable RF cable RF cable RF cable IN IN IN Set top box OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT...

Page 52: ...e transports high definition digital video and multi channel digital audio through a single cable HD game console or Blu ray disc DVD player or Set top box HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable OUT IN IN I...

Page 53: ...o Y VIDEO input jack green connect audio cables to the audio L R input jacks When the audio is monaural then only connect to the audio L input jack OUT DVD player IN IN IN Audio L R Video cables Audio...

Page 54: ...rite core to the AC power cord of your PC Unplug the AC power cord and use the built in battery of your portable laptop PC Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo a certified HDMI cable High speed HDMI c...

Page 55: ...ion 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 Use this setting to...

Page 56: ...e original sound Switching channels TV Remote control To select channels by using CHI H or CH Press CH I down H up on the unit or press CH on the remote control To select channels by using the NUMBER...

Page 57: ...me Optimized for PCs and game consoles Eco Eco TV settings for low power consumption Music Optimized for music playback News Controls picture tone and sets the anchor s voice at a comfortable volume l...

Page 58: ...not be available depending on your fun Link devices or discs You must connect this unit to our brand fun Link devices and be sure its fun Link HDMI CEC setting is also set to On We do not guarantee 10...

Page 59: ...f an HDMI device is selected This picture format similarly displays like 16 9 Full HDMI device only Wide Zoom Movie expand 16 9 Normal Normal Original size Sidebars appear on both edges of the screen...

Page 60: ...L p 16 d Audio language DTV Audio mode analog TV Switching Audio Mode L p 17 e Program s image aspect ratio Changing Picture Format L p 19 f CC not available if Closed caption is set to Off Caption s...

Page 61: ...to determine the setting Adjusting the picture mode or customize the picture quality as your preference Adjusting the sound mode equalizer and some other sound functions Scanning the channels availab...

Page 62: ...can set a particular picture quality using Advanced settings Normal Gamma Dynamic contrast Black stretch Noise reduction Color alignment USB Language Features Setup Sound Picture On Auto Gamma2 On On...

Page 63: ...o remove the Auto volume leveling On To reduce volume differences between the TV commercials and the programs You can select the audio output from the unit s speakers or not If your amplifier is HDMI...

Page 64: ...Please wait while the system is scanning for Autoprogram When the scanning and memorizing of available channels is completed the lowest memorized channel will be displayed Note s After setting Autopr...

Page 65: ...I to select Antenna then press OK 2 Use the NUMBER keys or CH to select the channel for which you want to check the digital signal strength Ch Change Back 50 50 Max Current USB Language Features Setup...

Page 66: ...is often a secondary language CC 2 CC 4 T 2 and T 4 Rarely available and broadcasters use them only in special conditions such as when CC 1 and CC 3 or T 1 and T 3 are not available There are 3 displ...

Page 67: ...nnel ch3 or ch4 the unit may not display the correct caption or text The EUT Equipment Under Test setting that satisfies 79 102 e is as follows Font Mono font Character size Large Digital audio prefer...

Page 68: ...ed rating then press OK repeatedly to switch between block and view For US TV ratings you can further set the sub ratings to block specific elements within programs E indicates that the rating is not...

Page 69: ...Canadian English rating Canadian French rating Description All Locked all ratings E Exempt program C For all children C8 For all children 8 and older G General audience 8ans Unsuitable for ages under...

Page 70: ...MI CEC then press OK On On On Auto TV on Device list Auto device off fun Link control USB Language Features Setup Sound Picture On Device control 2 Use H I J K to select the item you want to adjust th...

Page 71: ...The unit will be set up with predefined settings for retail displays In this setting the power consumption may possibly exceed the limit requirement of the ENERGY STARN qualification Home This settin...

Page 72: ...mpling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Quantization bit rate 16 bit Note s Up to 2GB FAT16 or 8GB FAT32 capacity can be supported Up to 10 000 files or 1 000 folders with 19 hierarchies can be rec...

Page 73: ...e Dissolve Wipe right Wipe left Wipe up Wipe down Box in or Box out Slide time Press 3 then use H I to change the display time choosing from Short Medium or Long Stop show Press 4 or OK to stop the sl...

Page 74: ...are related to your TV and download the latest software upgrade file to your PC 1 On your PC open a web browser and go to www magnavox com support download 2 Enter the model number in the Type the Mod...

Page 75: ...s Lock setting L p 27 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 or set top bo...

Page 76: ...View other TV channels The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station or weak signal strength if DTV channel check signal strength Refer to Antenna confirmation L p 25 Unplug the AC power c...

Page 77: ...Ultimate digital format that produces high resolution and high picture quality PIN code A stored 4 digit number that allows access to parental control features SAP Secondary Audio Program Second audi...

Page 78: ...F 2 13 UHF 14 69 Each channel has e g 2 1 2 9 3 1 3 9 etc Terrestrial Analog NTSC VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV Analog NTSC 2 13 A W W 1 W 94 Analog W 1 W 84 A 5 A 1 5A Tuning system Channel frequency synth...

Page 79: ...aused by service performed by anyone other than company approved Authorized Service Location c to a product or a part that has been modified without written company permission or d if any serial numbe...

Page 80: ...FUNAI CORPORATION Inc 19900 Van Ness Avenue Torrance CA 90501 AYGRJUH...

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