Magic TV HDTV Receiver User manual

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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) which produce heat.
9. Do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing water and
no object filled with liquids (such as a vase) should be placed on
this appliance.
10. Do not interfere with the safety aspects 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 a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the power-
supply cord or plug has been damaged, liquid has been spilled, objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Safety Information
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION LEAD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

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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 16
2.3 Front Panel Display 18
3. Cabling 19
3.1 Power and Aerial/Antenna Connections 20
3.2 Direct Connection to a TV 21
3.3 Connection via an AV Receiver 23
3.4 Other Setup Options 25
3.5 Attaching External Hard Disk Drives 26
4. Guided Setup 29
4.1 Getting a Picture 30
4.2 Welcome to Magic TV™ Guided Setup 30
5. Viewing Live TV 35
5.1 Simple Operations 36
5.2 Channel List 37
5.3 The Info Banner 38
5.4 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 39
5.5 Aspect Ratio Correction 41
6. Recording and Playback 43
6.1 Basic Magic TV™ Recording Terms 44
6.2 Instant Recording 44
6.3 Recording from the EPG 45
6.4 Timer Recording 46
6.5 Viewing and Amending Scheduled
Recordings Using the To Do List 46
6.6 Recording Priorities and Conflicts 47
6.7 Browsing Recorded Programmes 48
6.8 Managing Recorded Programmes 51
6.9 Playback of Recorded Programmes 52
6.10 TimeShifting, Pausing Live TV
and Instant Rewind 54
6.11 Editing Recordings 56
6.12 Parental Control 57
7. Magic TV™ Gadgets 59
7.1 News 60
7.2 Weather 60
7.3 HD Camcorder Movies 61
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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 10: 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
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
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8. Magic TV™ Settings 63
8.1 Info Format 64
8.2 Video 65
8.3 Audio 66
8.4 Recording 67
8.5 Playback Setup 69
8.6 Channel Setup 69
8.7 Guided Setup 70
8.8 Parental Control 71
8.9 System 71
9. System Operations 73
9.1 Network Setup 74
9.2 Firmware Upgrade 75
10. Troubleshooting 77
10.1 Common Problems 78
10.2 Setting the Output Format
from the Front Panel 80
11. Support & Warranty 83
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1.1 Package Contents 8
1.2 Basic Definitions 9
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Thank you for purchasing Magic TV™. An exciting new world of digital and
high definition television is now at your fingertips.
This Owner’s Guide helps you learn about the correct operation and features
of Magic TV™. Please read it carefully.
1.1 Package Contents
Before starting, please check that the following items are included
in your package:
Magic TV™ HDTV Receiver or Personal Video Recorder
100-240V AC auto-ranging power adapter
Magic TV™ Remote Control
4x AAA batteries for remote control
Component video cable
Stereo audio cable
Aerial/antenna extension cable
Quickstart Guide
This Owner’s Guide
Please contact your Magic TV™ retailer immediately if any of the above
items are missing.
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1.2 Basic Definitions
If you are new to Digital Television Broadcasts there are a few terms you may
find useful:
High Definition (HDTV). A picture on the TV screen is formed by a large
number of small dots called pixels. The higher the number of pixels, the
better the picture quality will be. The pictures of conventional analogue TV
broadcasting provide a maximum of 720 (horizontal) x 576 (vertical) pixels.
Typically HDTV broadcasts contain at least 1024 horizontal pixels and 720
vertical pixels, providing superior picture quality over analogue TV broadcasts.
The HDMI output of Magic TV™ zis capable of carrying an HDTV signal.
Standard Definition (SDTV). A picture with only 576 or 480 vertical
pixels is referred to as Standard Definition. The S-Video and Composite video
outputs of Magic TV™ are Standard Definition only.
Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). Digital TV is a far more efficient
and flexible transmission system than the current analogue system. It allows
broadcasters to offer viewers a range of new and different services – all
through your existing aerial/antenna.
The potential benefits include:
• ‘Ghost free’ reception
• Widescreen 16:9 pictures
• Standard Definition television (SDTV) and HDTV programmes
• High quality audio and surround sound
• Multi-channel programming
• Closed captioning of programmes for the hearing impaired
• Electronic Programme Guides (EPGs)
• On-screen programme guide channel with today’s programme information
• Multi-camera views and enhancements during selected programmes
Interactive Services. Digital TV has the potential to include interactive
programmes, alternative camera angles, selected Internet services, home
shopping, computer games and more. Some services may require an Internet
connection (see section 9.1). When available, you can access these features
by pressing and following the on-screen instructions.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface). HDMI is an
uncompressed, all-digital video and audio connection for electronic devices
that is capable of transmitting High Definition signals. These signals are usually
encrypted using HDCP to prevent unauthorized duplication of copyrighted
material. HDMI is the highest quality video output from Magic TV™.
Live TV. If you’re watching a programme while it’s being broadcast,
you’re watching Live TV. Pressing the button on your remote control will
immediately jump to Live TV from any menu.
Video Output Format. DTT broadcasts can come in a variety of shapes
and sizes. Magic TV™ can cleanly scale the broadcasts to suit your TV.
See section 8.2 for further information.
Multi-channel audio. A surround sound system supporting six discrete
audio channels. These are Left, Center, Right, Rear Left, Rear Right, and
Subwoofer. DTT broadcasters may choose to broadcast some channels/
programmes in multi-channel audio. Use a digital audio connection (optical,
coaxial or HDMI) to an AV receiver in order to hear all six channels.
Aspect Ratio. A TV’s aspect ratio is the comparison of the screen’s width to
its height. This is typically 4:3 for analogue and standard definition broadcasts
and 16:9 for HD broadcasts.
Aspect Ratio Correction. This is required when the shape of the broadcast
picture and the TV don’t match. The Aspect button on your remote control lets
you quickly change the shape of the broadcast picture. See section 5.5 for
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Tour of Magic TV™
2.1 Remote Control 12
2.2 Rear Panel 16
2.3 Front Panel Display 18
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Firmware Upgrade. From time to time Magic TV™ will receive updates for
the software that controls it. Normally these updates will occur automatically
Over-The-Air (OTA). Firmware update can also be achieved via USB and over
the internet. These updates may provide features not covered in this guide.
Details of new features will be available at www.magictv.com Support.
See section 9.2.
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