Magnavox sdtv CD130MW9 Owner's Manual

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40ENINFORMATIONATSCAcronym that stands for Advanced TelevisionSystems Committee and the name of thedigital broadcasting standards.Aspect RatioThe width of a TV screen relative to itsheight. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (inother words, the screen is almost square);widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen isalmost twice as wide as its height).Dolby DigitalThe system developed by Dolby Labora-tories to compress digital sound. It offersstereo sound (2ch) or multi-channel audio.HDTV (high definition TV)Ultimate digital format that produces highresolution and high picture quality.NTSCAcronym that stands for National TelevisionSystems Committee and the name of thecurrent analog broadcasting standards.PasswordA stored 4-digit number that allows accessto parental control features.Region CodeRegions associate discs and players withparticular areas of the world. this unit willonly play back discs that have compatibleregion codes. You can find the region codeof your unit by looking on the rear panel.Some discs are compatible with more thanone region (or all regions).SDTV (standard definition TV)Standard digital format that is similar to theNTSC picture quality.Cabinet Cleaning• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a softcloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near theunit. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposedsurfaces.Panel CleaningWipe the panel with a soft cloth. Before cleaning the panel, disconnect thepower cord.ServicingShould your unit become inoperative, do not try to correct the problemyourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Turn off the unit,unplug the power cord and call our toll free customer support line found onthe cover of this manual to locate an authorized service center.DegaussingA degaussing circuit in this unit clears up color errors on the TV screen.Color errors occur when there is any excess magnetism close to the unit.This circuit is designed to operate once when the unit is first plugged in. Ifyou see minor color errors on the screen, unplug the unit for approximately30 minutes. When you plug the unit again, the degaussing circuit willoperate to clear errors. Take this step any time the TV screen is accidentallymagnetized or when you move the unit.If the Laser Optical Pickup Unit is DirtyIf the unit still does not perform properly when it is operated, while refer-ring to the relevant sections and to "Troubleshooting Guide" in this owner’smanual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealeror an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laseroptical pickup unit.Disc Handling• Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to thesurfaces of the discs.• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.• To clean-off, use a soft cloth.• Do not use a hard cloth since this will mar the disc.• Wipe the disc in a straight line from center to edge.• Never wipe with a circular motion.• Do not use detergent or abrasive cleaning agents.IR Signal CheckIf the remote control is not working properly, you can use an AM radio ordigital camera (including a cellular phone with built-in camera) to see if itis sending out an infrared signal.• With an AM radio:Tune the AM radio station to a non-broadcastingfrequency. Point the remote control towards it,push any button and listen. If the sound from theradio fl utters, it is receiving the remote control’sinfrared signal.• With a digital camera(including built-in cell phonecameras)Point a digital cameratowards the remote control.Push any button on theremote control and lookthrough the digital camera.If the infrared light appearsthrough the camera, theremote control is working.Maintenance5Glossary5