MTV5000
Owner's Guide
Magic TV™ Support Hotline: 2655 6778
Email Support: [email protected]
© 2008 Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. Magic TV
and Pixel Magic are Trademarks of Pixel Magic Systems Ltd.
All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Ta b le of Con te n ts
Sa fe ty In form a tion
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6.3 Recording from the EPG
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Ad d ition a l Sa fe ty In struction s
• To ensure maximum performance, please read this manual carefully.
Ad d ition a l Sa fe ty In struction s
• To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug when
6.4 Timer Recording
Ad d ition a l Sa fe ty In struction s
6.5 Viewing and amending Scheduled
Keep it in a safe place for future reference
there is an electrical storm
1. We lcom e
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Recordings using the To Do List
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• 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
• Grounding or polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization of an appliance is not compromised
1.1 Package Contents
1.2 Basic Definitions
2. Tour of Ma g ic TV™
2.1 Remote Control
2.2 Rear Panel
6.6 Recording Priorities and Conflicts
6.7 Browsing Recorded Programmes
6.8 Managing Recorded Programmes
6.9 Playback of Recorded Programmes
6.10 TimeShifting & Pausing Live TV
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• 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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• 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
2.3 Front Panel Display
7. Ma g ic TV™ Se ttin g s
7.1 Info Format
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• 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
3. Ca b lin g
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3.1 Power and Aerial/ Antenna Connections 18
7.2 Video
3.2 Direct Connection to a TV
3.3 Connection Via an AV Receiver
3.4 Other Setup Options
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7.3 Audio
• 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
7.4 Recording
7.5 Channel Setup
7.6 Guided Setup
7.7 System
4. Guid e d Se tup
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• 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
4.1 Getting a Picture
8. Syste m Op e ra tion s
8.1 Network Setup
8.2 Firmware Upgrade
9. Troub le sh ootin g
9.1 Common Problems
4.2 Welcome to Magic TV™ Guided Setup
• Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth
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5.1 Simple Operations
• Be sure to read se ction 9: Troubleshooting regarding common
operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty
5.2 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
5.3 Aspect Ratio Correction
9.2 Setting the Output Format
• When planning not to use this unit for long periods of time,
disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet
from the Front Panel
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6. Re cord in g a n d Pla yb a ck
6.1 Basic Magic TV™ Recording Terms
6.2 Instant Recording
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9.3 Rescue Procedure
10. Sup p ort & Wa rra n ty
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We lcom e
1.1 Pa cka g e Con te n ts
1.2 Ba sic De fin ition s
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We lcom e
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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.
• On-screen programme guide channel with today's
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Ba sic De fin ition s
If you are new to Digital Television Broadcasts there are a few terms you
programme information
TV
• Multi-camera views and enhancements during
selected programmes
This Owner’s Guide helps you learn about the correct operation and
features of Magic TV™. Please read it carefully.
should know:
GUIDE
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ASPECT
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Hig h De fin ition (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 and Component video
outputs of Magic TV™ are capable of carrying an HDTV signal.
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In te ra ctive Se rvice s. 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 se ction 8.1). When available, you can access
Pa cka g e Con te n ts
Before starting, please check the following items were
VOL
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included in your package:
RED
GREEN
YELLOW
BLUE
these features by pressing
and navigate them using
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TEXT
LIVE
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MTV5000 HDTV Personal Video Recorder
HDMI (Hig h De fin ition Multim e d ia In te rfa ce ). HDMI is an
uncompressed, all-digital video and audio connection for electronic
devices 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™.
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Magic TV™ Remote Control
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PQRS
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TUV
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WXYZ
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4x AAA batteries for remote control
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CLEAR
ENTER
Sta n d a rd De fin ition (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.
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100-240V AC auto-ranging power adapter
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Component video cable
Live TV. If you’re watching a program while it’s being broadcast, you’re
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Dig ita l Te rre stria l Te le vision (DTT). Digital TV is a far more efficient
and flexible transmission system than the current analogue system. It
allows broadcasters (TVB and ATV) to offer viewers a range of new and
different services – all through your existing aerial/antenna.
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Stereo audio cable
LIVE
watching Live TV. Pressing the
immediately jump to Live TV from any menu.
button on your remote control will
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Aerial/antenna extension cable
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Vid e o Outp ut Form a t. DTT broadcasts can come in a variety of shapes
and sizes. Magic TV™ can cleanly scale the broadcasts to suit your TV.
See se ction 7.2 for further information.
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Quickstart Guide
The possible benefits include:
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This Owner’s Guide
• 'Ghost free' reception
• Widescreen 16:9 pictures
Please contact your Magic TV™ retailer immediately
if any of the above items are missing.
Multi-ch a n n e l a ud io. 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.
• 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) with 'now & next' programme
information for some channels
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Asp e ct Ra tio. 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.
Asp e ct Ra tio Corre ction . 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 se ction 5.3 for further information.
Firm wa re Up g ra d e . From time to time Magic TV™ will receive updates
for the software that controls it. If possible these updates will occur
automatically Over-The-Air (OTA). Firmware update can also be
achieved via USB. It’s possible that these updates will provide features
not covered in this guide. Details of new features will be available at
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Tour of Ma g ic TV™
2.1 Re m ote Con trol
2.2 Re a r Pa n e l
2.3 Fron t Pa n e l Disp la y
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Tour of Ma g ic TV™
Tour of Ma g ic TV™
LED Indicator
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Learning buttons
TV Power & TV Input
Power On/ Off
Ba cklig h t
Prog ra m m in g th e Re m ote Con trol
Ste p 1. Place the Magic TV™ Remote Control and the TV remote control
on a flat surface, 3cm apart and with the emitters facing each other.
Magic TV™ button (access
to all menus)
2.1 Re m ote Con trol
TV
The Magic TV™ Remote Control is equipped with a light sensor,
and will automatically illuminate when a button is pressed and the
room is dark enough.
The Magic TV™ Remote Control is used to
control every aspect of Magic TV™. In order
to make using the remote as easy as possible,
a backlight is included and 4 of the buttons
can be programmed with commands for
your TV.
Interactive Television Services
3cm
Aspect Ratio Correction
mode selection
Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG)
GUIDE
TEXT
ASPECT
Programme information
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Back
Ste p 2. Press and hold both the
and
buttons for
Navigation of on-screen
menus. OK during Live TV
will show channel list
2 seconds until the LED Indicator flashes slowly.
The Magic TV™ Remote Control is now in "learning mode".
For Sa m sun g, Son y or Sh a rp TVs
In se rtin g th e Ba tte rie s
• Push in the ridged area of the battery
cover and slide the cover down
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Learning buttons Vol+ & Vol
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Mute
Channel Up/ Down or
Page Up/ Down when
in Menus
• Insert four AAA batteries (supplied) by
matching the + and – marks on the
batteries to the + and – marks in the
battery compartment. Note that two of the
batteries will slide under the casing slightly
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Press either
for Samsung,
for Sharp or
for Sony preset
VOL
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Pauses Live TV and
Recorded Programmes
remote control commands. Then go to step 6.
For oth e r TVs
Stops Playback
and Recording
Record
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Ste p 3. Press the button you want programmed (
The LED Indicator will light.
for example).
Rewinds Playback
Speeds up Playback.
Press again for faster speed
• Replace the battery door
Ste p 4. Press and hold the Power button on your TV remote control
until the LED Indicator turns off.
If the batteries are working and are inserted
correctly, the LED Indicator will flash when
any button is pressed.
Resumes Playback
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Skips forwards 30 seconds
during Playback
Ste p 5. After 2 seconds the LED Indicator will flash slowly again;
please repeat steps 3 and 4 for each button.
Skips backwards 8 seconds
during Playback
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ABC
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Live TV. Jumps to Live TV
from any menu
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Ste p 6. When finished, press the
button to exit "learning mode".
To reset the buttons to factory defaults, press and hold both the
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PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Alphanumeric keys
Cancel or Delete
RED
and the lower corner
button for 2 seconds until the LED
Adds and removes bookmarks
during playback
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Indicator flashes slowly, then press the
button.
CLEAR
ENTER
Contextual navigation.
Refer to onscreen hints for
exact function
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Tour of Ma g ic TV™
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Powe r On / Off Switch . Turn Magic TV™ on using this switch.
Magic TV™ consumes very little power on Standby. It is therefore
unnecessary to turn Magic TV™ off with this switch during normal
operation.
An a log ue Ste re o Aud io. (Connects to a TV, VCR or DVD
recorder.) Connect the left/right audio cables (included) for
analogue stereo sound.
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USB x2. Magic TV™ can be updated with new software via USB.
See se ction 8.2.
DC Powe r In . The included 100-240V AC auto-ranging power
adapter should be attached here. Please see “Safety Information”
before proceeding.
Eth e rn e t Ne twork. Use this connection to link Magic TV™
to your home network. This may be needed for some of the
Interactive Services.
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Ve n tila tion h ole s. It is important that all the ventilation holes in
Magic TV™ are kept clear, in order for hot air to escape.
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RS232 In te rfa ce . Reserved for factory use.
HDMI. (Connects to a TV, AV receiver or home theatre system.)
HDMI provides a pure digital connection for high definition video
and audio all in one cable.
Loop Out (An te n n a Out). Connect the included Aerial/Antenna
extension cable from this output to another device if you wish to
retain analogue TV reception (on your TV for example).
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Com p osite Vid e o. (Connects to a TV, AV receiver, VCR, DVD
recorder or home theatre system.) Composite is the most basic of
video connections and is Standard Definition only.
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An te n n a In . A coaxial RF cable needs to be connected to this
input to allow Magic TV™ to receive the new DTT signals.
S-Vid e o. (Connects to a TV, AV receiver, VCR, DVD recorder or
home theatre system.) S-Video offers a higher quality signal than
Composite for compatible equipment but is Standard Definition only.
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Com p on e n t Vid e o (YPb Pr). (Connects to a TV, AV receiver or
home theatre system.) Component provides an excellent quality High
Definition analogue video connection.
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Coa xia l Dig ita l Aud io. (Connects to an AV receiver or home
cinema system.) If you are not using the audio over HDMI, then this
connection will provide multi-channel digital audio to your surround
sound system.
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Op tica l Dig ita l Aud io. (Connects to an AV receiver or home
cinema system.) If you are not using the audio over HDMI, then this
connection will provide multi-channel digital audio to your surround
sound system.
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Magic TV™ button
(access to all menus)
Power on/ Standby
(hold for 4 seconds or more to reboot)
2.3 Fron t Pa n e l Disp la y
Infra Red receiving area. Keep unobstructed
and in sight of the remote control
Navigation of
onscreen menus
Output Format Indicator, This display
Alpha-numeric Display which can
show TV channel information, OSD
mode and clock (in standby) with
am/ pm indicator
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shows 1080i/ p, 720p, 576i/ p, 480i/ p,
50Hz, 60Hz as chosen in Settings >
Video > Video Output Format
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) space
meter. When the top (red)
segment is lit, the HDD is full
Live TV Indicator, Lights solidly if the
Signal Quality on current channel is
good. Off or flashing if quality is poor
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3.1 Powe r a n d Ae ria l/ An te n n a Con n e ction s
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3.2 Dire ct Con n e ction to a TV
3.3 Con n e ction Via a n AV Re ce ive r
3.4 Oth e r Se tup Op tion s
Recording indicator. Red circle will light
if Magic TV™ is currently recording
HDMI Audio indicator. Lights when the
HDMI output contains embedded audio
Scheduled Recording indicator. Lights when
Magic TV™ has been set to record a future
programme
HDMI Output Indicator. Lights
when the HDMI output is active
Playback Indicator. Lights when a
Recorded Programme is being played
Online Indicator. Lights if the
network connection is active
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Ca b lin g
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3.1 Powe r a n d Ae ria l/ An te n n a Con n e ction s
3.2 Dire ct Con n e ction to a TV
Powe r + An te n n a
Vid e o + Aud io - for HDMI e q uip p e d HDTVs
Insert the power cord into a suitable power outlet and the 12v DC plug into Magic TV™. Leave the power outlet switched off or unplugged until all the
wiring work has been completed. Then connect Magic TV™ to your antenna using the An t. In connector. A roof-mounted antenna is recommended for
best reception. For information on monitoring your signal quality, see se ction 7.5.
HDMI is the highest quality video output from Magic TV™. It can also carry multi-channel audio, which conveniently reduces cabling.
Simply connect the HDMI outp ut from Magic TV™ directly to one of your TV's HDMI in p uts.
HDMI
Te le vision
Ant. In
12V DC
Ae ria l/
Ante nna
100v-240v AC
Powe r Outle t
HDMI
INPUTS
HDMI
Audio
Video
Antenna
HDMI
HDMI
Op tion a l - An te n n a loop th roug h
Vid e o - for HDTVs with out HDMI
In order to get High Definition video from Magic TV™ without HDMI, Component (YPbPr) must be used. Simply connect the Com p on e n t outp ut
from Magic TV™ directly to one of your TV’s Com p on e n t in p uts. Component doesn't carry audio, so a separate connection is needed. See below.
If you want to retain analogue TV reception on your television or on any other devices with a TV tuner (VCR or DVD recorder for example), connect the
included extension cable to the Loop Out connector of Magic TV™ and to the An te n n a In on your other device. Many devices can form part of the
antenna loop, by chaining together the An te n n a Outs to An te n n a In s on each device.
We recommend using Magic TV™ as the first component on the chain and your television as the last.
YPb Pr
(com p one nt)
Ant. In
Te le vision
Te le vision
OR
YPb Pr
Loop
Out
(com p one nt)
Oth e r d e vice with
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tune r on b oa rd
INPUTS
HDMI
(VCR or DVD re cord e r
INPUTS
HDMI
Audio
for exa m p le ).
Audio
Video
Video
Antenna
Antenna
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Aud io - for HDTVs with out HDMI
Not many televisions can accept a digital audio signal, in which case you may be limited to using the Stereo audio outputs of Magic TV™. Simply
connect the Ste re o Aud io outp ut from Magic TV™ directly to one of your TV's Ste re o Aud io in p uts.
3.3 Con n e ction Via a n AV Re ce ive r
Vid e o + Aud io - for HDMI e q uip p e d re ce ive rs a n d HDTVs
HDMI is the highest quality output from Magic TV™. It can also carry multi-channel audio, which conveniently reduces cabling. Simply connect the HDMI
Ana log ue
Aud io
outp ut from Magic TV™ to one of your receiver's HDMI in p uts and connect one of your receiver's HDMI outp uts to one of your TV's HDMI in p uts.
Te le vision
HDMI
Ana log ue
Aud io
INPUTS
HDMI
Te le vision
Audio
Video
Antenna
HDMI
INPUT
HDMI
OUTPUT
INPUTS
HDMI
Audio
Video
HDMI
AV Am p /
Re ce ive r
Antenna
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
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Ca b lin g
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Vid e o - for re ce ive rs or HDTVs with out HDMI
3.4 Oth e r Se tup Op tion s
If your receiver or television don't have HDMI, you can still get a very high quality High Definition image using Component (YPbPr). Simply connect the
YPb Pr outp ut from Magic TV™ to one of your receiver's Com p on e n t or YPb Pr in p uts and connect one of your receiver's Com p on e n t or YPb Pr
outp uts to one of your TV's Com p on e n t or YPb Pr in p uts. Component doesn't carry audio, so a separate connection is needed. See below.
Ne twork con n e ction for In te ra ctive Se rvice s
Some of the features present in the new MHEG-5 Interactive Services broadcasts require an internet connection (competition entries, voting, subscribing and
purchasing, for example). You will need to have an existing Ethernet Network present in your home. Simply use a CAT-5 cable to connect the Ne twork port
of Magic TV™ to your network router or hub. See se ction 8.1 for information on network setup.
YPb Pr
(com p one nt)
Te le vision
Eth e rne t
Ne twork
Eth e rne t
Ne twork
YPb Pr
in
YPb Pr
out
INPUTS
HDMI
Audio
(com p one nt)
(com p one nt)
YPb Pr
Video
(com p one nt)
Ne twork
AV Am p /
Re ce ive r
Hub / Route r
Antenna
Aud io - for re ce ive rs or HDTVs with out HDMI
If your receiver doesn't have HDMI, you need to make a separate audio connection. Magic TV™ has both Coaxial and Optical digital audio outputs.
Use whichever is more convenient. Simply connect one of the Dig ita l Aud io outp uts from Magic TV™ to one of your receiver's Dig ita l Aud io in p uts.
Con g ra tula tion s
Magic TV™ is now wired up and ready to go.
Coa x or
Op tica l
Coa x or
in
• Switch on your system at the mains
Op tica l
• Switch on the devices (Magic TV™ has a power switch on the rear panel)
• Select the correct input on your TV
AV Am p /
Re ce ive r
You will now see the Magic TV™ Guided Setup welcome screen.
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Guid e d Se tup
4.1 Ge ttin g a Picture
4.2 We lcom e to Ma g ic TV™ Guid e d Se tup
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Guid e d Se tup
Guid e d Se tup
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Ste p 2:
4.1 Ge ttin g a Picture
• Turn Magic TV™ on
Ple a se se le ct th e b e st Vid e o Outp ut Form a t for your TV
Choose the most appropriate option from the list.
• Turn your TV on
• Change input on your TV to the one used by Magic TV™
• If this is the first time Magic TV™ has been switched on, the Guided Setup will be shown
• The default video output is 1080i (50Hz). If you can't see the Welcome Screen, please check that
your TV supports this format. If not, please read se ction 9.2 to change the Video Output Format
using the front panel display
To ensure that you can always see a picture, Magic TV™ will automatically revert back to the
previous format after 15 seconds if you haven’t responded to the on-screen prompt.
1080i (50Hz) *
1080p (50Hz)
The default setting – accepted by all HDTVs
A good choice if your TV accepts a 1080p
HDMI input
720p (50Hz)
A good choice if your ‘HD Ready’ TV has 720 or
768 lines of resolution
4.2 We lcom e to Ma g ic TV™ Guid e d Se tup
576i (50Hz)
576p (50Hz)
1080i (60Hz)
1080p (60Hz)
720p (60Hz)
480i (60Hz)
480p (60Hz)
Use only if your TV is Standard Definition
Do you wa n t to con tin ue ?
Choose ye s to be taken through Magic TV™ setup.
Ste p 1:
Use these only under special circumstances
– see se ction 7.2
Ple a se se le ct a la n g ua g e
Select the language you wish the Magic TV™ menus and EPG to appear in.
English
Traditional Chinese *
Simplified Chinese
Ste p 3:
Ple a se se le ct th e Asp e ct Ra tio of your TV
16:9
(widescreen) *
Choose this if your TV is widescreen
(most modern Plasma and LCD TVs)
4:3
Choose this if you have a traditionally
shaped TV
default setting
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default setting
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Guid e d Se tup
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Ste p 4:
Sca n for ch a n n e ls a utom a tica lly
This step will scan through all the available frequencies looking for channels. Once complete,
Magic TV™ will display a list of the channels found.
Guid e d se tup is n ow com p le te
You can now view Live TV, view the Electronic Programme Guide or take a look at some
of the other setup options.
If you wish to return to ‘Guided Setup’ at any time, it can be found under Settings
Guided Setup.
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5.1 Sim p le Op e ra tion s
5.2 Ele ctron ic Prog ra m m e Guid e (EPG)
5.3 Asp e ct Ra tio Corre ction
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In te ra ctive Se rvice s
During some programmes, Interactive Services
will be available.
Th e In fo Ba n n e r - curre n t p rog ra m in form a tion
The info banner will show every time the channel is changed; however you can also
5.1 Sim p le Op e ra tion s
Ch a n g in g Ch a n n e ls
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view it while you’re watching a programme by pressing
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You can change channels in four different ways.
Enter Interactive Services by pressing the TEXT button.
TEXT
Change channel quickly
using Channel Up/Down.
Programme name
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Navigate the Interactive screens and menus using the
arrow/OK buttons and also the coloured buttons according to
onscreen instructions.
OK
Programme start
and finish times
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Enter the channel number
directly if known.
RED
GREEN YELLOW BLUE
Current time
Channel number
and name
Ma g ic TV™ Me n u
Use the built-in Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG) to browse and select a channel.
Press the
at any time to access the Main Menu. From here you can
GUIDE
access all of the Magic TV™ features and options.
Programme
description
During Live TV press OK to show a Channel List.
Use Up/Down arrows to select a channel and
OK to confirm.
OK
Title of the next
programme on on
this channel
Press these remote
control buttons for extra
functions during Live TV
Icons to show information about the current programme
Re m ote Con trol Sh ortcuts
Programme is High Definition
Subtitles are available
If you want to record during Live TV,
press R to see a menu of options.
R
Broadcast is encoded with higher
quality MPEG-4/H.264 AVC codec
Programme is being recorded
Playback of a Recorded Programme
Currently TimeShifting (see section 6.10)
Interactive Services are available
Contains Dolby Surround Sound
Multiple audio tracks are available
Pauses Live TV and starts recording the current programme
so that you can catch up later (see se ction 6.10).
Jumps to the Recorded Programmes List.
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EPG Sh ortcuts:
5.2 Ele ctron ic Prog ra m m e Guid e (EPG).
Use the Channel Up/Down button to page up and page down the
channels and programmes.
Use the Skip Back/Forward buttons to move back and forward
6 hours (in Horizontal EPG only).
The EPG provides an easily understandable guide to what’s showing on Magic TV™ over the next few days.
CH
RED
There are 2 alternative EPG views: Vertical and Horizontal. Press
to toggle between the views.
Horizon ta l EPG:
Ve rtica l EPG:
Programmes on at
the time shown
Current date and
time
Date and time of the
programmes shown
Current date and
time
Press these remote control
buttons for extra functions
Press these remote control
buttons for extra functions
Date of the programmes
shown
Programme is either
scheduled for recording or
currently recording
The next 10 programmes
on the current channel
Programme is scheduled
for repeat recording (see
se ction 6.1)
Channel numbers
and names
Channel numbers
and names
Currently highlighted
programme
Indicates that the
programme continues after
the currently shown time
Programme is either
scheduled for recording or
currently recording
Currently highlighted
programme
Programme is scheduled
for repeat recording (see
se ction 6.1)
Indicates that the programme
starts before the currently
shown time
Description of currently
highlighted programme
This shows how much time can be recorded before the
disk is full. Labelled in hours for HD (High Definition) and
SD (Standard Definition) programmes. All programmes
broadcast in HD will be recorded in HD.
This shows how much time can be recorded before the
disk is full. Labelled in hours for HD (High Definition) and
SD (Standard Definition) programmes. All programmes
broadcast in HD will be recorded in HD.
Programme information
including title, start and finish
times and description
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m od e use d
Re sult
on 16:9 TV
Orig in a l b roa d ca st
(and also how the image will look if
'Full' is selected)
5.3 Asp e ct Ra tio
Corre ction
Hong Kong DTT channels are always
broadcast in 16:9 widescreen format.
If the programme is 4:3, then black
bars will be included in the broadcasted
image on the sides of the programme.
The broadcast fills the screen
Full
Magic TV™ removes the sides and
non-linearly stretches the image
keeping the centre of the screen
undistorted
Aspect Ratio Correction can be used to
remove these black bars and stretch the
image in different ways to achieve the
desired result.
Wid e Zoom
Zoom 1
Zoom 2
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Use the
button of the Magic TV™
ASPECT
Remote Control to cycle through the
available modes.
Magic TV™ zooms in on the
centre of the screen - retaining the
original shape
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evenly stretches the image to fill
the screen
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If a programme appears stretched
in ‘Full’ mode, this mode could
correct it by adding black bars to
the sides or top and bottom
Le tte rb ox
/ Pilla rb ox
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There are many easy ways to record programmes with Magic TV™.
You can record the programme you’re watching instantly, choose a
programme to record from the EPG, set a traditional timer or record
at the same time every day.
Disk Sp a ce . Magic TV™ uses a Hard Disk Drive to store Recorded
Programmes. When this disk is full, no more recordings can be made.
See se ction 6.8 on how to manage recordings so that you can free up
disk space and keep important recordings.
OK
6.3 Re cord in g from th e EPG
The easiest way to record future programmes is to find them on the
Electronic Programme Guides, highlight them and press
remote control.
If the
button is pressed on a programme already scheduled to record
the following options are provided:
R
on your
Cancel this
Scheduled Recording
Re m a in in g Re cord in g Tim e : This is displayed on many screens and is
labelled in hours for HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard Definition)
programmes. All programmes broadcast in HD will be recorded in HD.
An
icon will be shown next to any programme scheduled for
Extend Start Time
Extend Stop Time
You can set the Start Time earlier than the
6.1 Ba sic Ma g ic TV™ re cord in g
te rm s
recording.
EPG start time by none, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 or 15
minutes. Note: This value will be used
instead of the global value set in Main
If you wish to cancel a recording, simply highlight the programme and
In sta n t Re cord in g. Recording the programme currently being viewed.
press
on your remote control.
6.2 In sta n t Re cord in g
Recording the programme you’re watching is easy – just press
CLEAR
Menu
Settings
Recording
Extend
Start Time for this particular programme
OK
Sch e d ule d Re cord in g. Recording a future programme.
Pressing the
button when a programme is highlighted will provide
R
on
further recording options.
You can set the Stop Time later than the
EPG stop time by none, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15
or 30 minutes, or 1, 2 or 3 hours.
Note: This value will be used instead of the
global value set in Main Menu
your remote control. A menu will be shown with the following options:
Re p e a t Re cord in g. Recording a future timeslot at the same time each
day or week.
Record this
programme
Magic TV™ will record the currently
highlighted programme
Record immediately
Magic TV™ will begin recording from the
current time and will continue recording for
3 hours (adjustable once recording starts)
Tim e r Re cord in g. Manually setting a time for Magic TV™ to record.
Settings
Repeat Record
this programme
Choosing this will provide options for
recording at the same time daily, Monday
to Friday, or weekly
To Do List. This is where you can view and amend Scheduled Recording
tasks for the next 7 days.
Recording
Extend Stop Time for this
Record the
current programme
Magic TV™ will automatically record the
current programme only
particular programme
Tim e Sh iftin g. You are in TimeShifting mode when you are watching a
delayed version of Live TV. For example when you pause Live TV
because of an interruption, you are now in TimeShifting Mode (see
se ction 6.10).
Move recorded
programme to folder
Once the programme has been recorded
it will be moved to the selected folder
Repeat Record the
current programme
As above, and Magic TV™ will also
provide the option to record at the same
time daily, Monday to Friday, or weekly
Exit
Exit
No recording will be made
Ke e p . This term refers to how long Recorded Programmes will be kept
before being deleted.
During Instant Recording, you can press
to end the recording or
Tra sh . Once Recorded Programmes are deleted, they are placed in
Trash. When a programme is in Trash, it will no longer appear in any
other list, until it is either restored, overwritten or permanently deleted
(see se ction 6.8)
R
to bring up a menu of recording options including changing the
stop time.
Con flict. When 2 or more recordings are scheduled to overlap.
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6.4 Tim e r Re cord in g
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Sch e d ule d Re cord in g s usin g
th e To Do List.
6.6 Re cord in g Prioritie s a n d
Con flicts
As Magic TV™ MTV5000 can only tune to one channel at a time, it will
constantly check to see if any new recordings or changes to a Scheduled
Recording cause an overlap.
If you highlight a Scheduled Recording and press
presented with the following options:
you will be
By navigating to Main Menu
Recording
Timer Recording, you can
set Magic TV™ to record a particular channel at a particular time.
Cancel this
Scheduled Recording
You can select the Channel, Date, Time and Length of recording
The To Do List can be found under Main Menu
Recording
To Do
Extend Start Time
You can set the Start Time earlier than the
EPG start time by none, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 or 15
minutes. Note: This value will be used
instead of the global value set in Main
List. This list allows you to browse and amend all future Scheduled
Recordings.
If Magic TV™ detects an overlap or conflict when making or amending
a Scheduled Recording, a message will appear asking you to set the
priority for that programme.
Once a task has been completed, it will be removed from this list.
Menu
Settings
Recording
Extend
Start Time for this particular programme
Extend Stop Time
You can set the Stop Time later than the
EPG stop time by none, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15
or 30 minutes, or 1, 2 or 3 hours.
Note: This value will be used instead of the
global value set in Main Menu
Settings
Recording
Extend Stop Time for this
particular programme
Move recorded
Once the programme has been recorded
it will be moved to the selected folder
Higher
Lower
Cancel
This programme will be recorded instead of lower
priority Scheduled Recordings
programme to folder
Re-arrange Recording
Priority
See the next section
If a Higher priority scheduled recording conflicts with this
one, the other will be recorded
Exit
This will cancel the new recording/adjustment
Tasks can also be cancelled by pressing the
control and answering yes to the confirmation.
button on your remote
CLEAR
Unless the programmes start and stop times match exactly, Magic
TV™ will still record some of the lower priority programme. Depending
on the overlap, it will record e ith e r the beginning or the end of the
lower priority programme.
A programme that will not record entirely will have a
To Do List.
icon on the
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Fold e r Vie w: Organise your recordings into folders to help you find
them. See se ction 6.8 about managing folder contents. A programme
can only appear in one folder at once.
Prog ra m m e list
OK
6.7 Browsin g Re cord e d
Prog ra m m e s
A full list of the recorded programmes can be found under Main Menu
Recorded Programmes.
Press
on a highlighted recording and you will be given the
following options:
Play from last Stop Point The programme will begin playing from
the point it was last stopped at
My Favourites
Sport
Arts
User 1
Music
User 2
Play from the beginning
The programme will begin playing from
the beginning of the recording
As the number of recorded programmes can run into the hundreds,
Magic TV™ has a number of ways to help you find them fast.
Movie
Culture
User 3
Remove all Bookmarks
Deletes all the previously set bookmarks
from the recording (if any).
See se ction 6.9
Concert
Education
Entertainment
Documentary
User 4
Children
Performance
Not in Folder
Delete this programme
Keep this programme
You will be asked to confirm that you
want to move this recording to Trash
Re p e a t Re cord in g s: This option lists programme names where
a Repeated Scheduled Recording has been made. After choosing
a Programme Name from the left-hand list, individual recordings
will be shown on the right.
You will be asked how long you want
to keep this recording for. Select from
various lengths of time, and also
‘Forever’. See se ction 6.8
On the right of the screen is a list of programmes. Once your highlight
bar is in the right-hand column, the list can be sorted in many ways by
pressing one of the coloured buttons. Pressing the button again will
toggle between an ascending or descending list.
Tra sh : Here you can view programmes that have been deleted.
See se ction 6.8 for further details.
Move to folder
Exit
This recording will be viewable under the
selected folder
Once you’ve entered a list, you can still swap between the Browsing
Categories by using the coloured buttons:
RED
Sort by date
GREEN
Sort by programme length
RED
Filter View (Main)
Folder View
Press
on a highlighted recording and Magic TV™ will begin playing
Sort by name (In Chinese OSD mode, programmes
will be sorted by length of programme title)
Browsin g Ca te g orie s ca n b e :
Filte r Vie w (Ma in ): Use these to quickly narrow your search by
reducing the number of recordings shown in the right-hand list.
YELLOW
BLUE
the programme (from the last stop point if one exists).
GREEN
YELLOW
Press on a highlighted recording to delete the file.
CLEAR
Sort by channel number
Repeat Recordings
Files can be ‘undeleted’ later (see next section).
All programmes
Not yet viewed
Trash
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This default setting can be changed in Main Menu
Recording Keep Recorded Programme For, and options include
numbers of weeks, months, 1 year and ‘Forever’.
Settings
De le tin g a n d un d e le tin g file s
Will stop playback and return to the Recorded
6.8 Ma n a g in g Re cord e d
Prog ra m m e s
Programme List. Magic TV™ will remember this point
and you can choose to resume playback from this
point later
When browsing your recorded programmes, you can delete them by
OK
pressing
and choosing “Delete this programme” or by pressing
CLEAR
After the keep period has passed, Magic TV™ will move the file to Trash
and the space will be made available for new recordings.
Magic TV™ then marks these files as ‘deleted’ and removes them from
the listings. The HDD space is now available for further recordings.
Org a n isin g p rog ra m m e s in to fold e rs
If already playing, this button can be used to
display the Timebar for 30 seconds. Pressing
will hide it again
In order to find recorded programmes faster, Magic TV™ has a folder
system where you can move recorded programmes into folders with
meaningful names. This can be done from either the To Do or Recorded
Programme Lists.
Individual recordings can be kept for different amount of times by
highlighting them in the Recorded Programmes list, pressing
choosing the required time period.
However, it is still possible to recover deleted files provided that they
have not been overwritten.
OK
and
Rewind – the programme will rewind at double the
normal speed. Press the button again to increase
speed of rewind to 4x, 8x and 16x
In the main Recorded Programme List, there is a Filter called ‘Trash’.
OK
A common configuration to avoid the disk becoming full is to set the
default to a few months and then set selected recordings to ‘Forever’ for
long-term viewing.
After pressing
on a highlighted programme in either list, you can
OK
When a programme is highlighted and
following options:
is pressed, you will have the
select ‘Move to Folder’. The available folders are as follows:
Fast Forward – the programme will move forward at
double the normal speed. Press the button again to
increase speed of Fast Forward to 4x, 8x and 16x
My Favourites
Sport
Arts
User 1
Undelete this
programme
This will restore the programme and it will
behave exactly like it did before deletion
Music
User 2
6.9 Pla yb a ck of Re cord e d
Prog ra m m e s
Once a recording has been selected from the Recorded Programmes List,
playback will begin. During playback you get all the features you would
expect from a video recorder such as pause, fast forward and rewind,
but there are some other features too.
Skips backwards 8 seconds
Skips forward 30 seconds
Movie
Culture
User 3
Permanently remove
this programme
Once this has been selected, the file cannot
be restored
Concert
Education
Entertainment
Documentary
User 4
Skips backwards to the previous bookmark or 5
minutes if no bookmark exists
Exit
Children
Performance
Not in Folder
Pressing
on a programme in Trash will permanently remove
Skips forward to the next bookmark or 5 minutes
if no bookmark exists
CLEAR
it after confirmation.
To view the contents of the folders, simply go to the Recorded
BLUE
Cycles through the available subtitles (if available)
These are the functions of remote control buttons during playback:
GREEN
Ke e p in g File s
Programme List and press
.
Cycles through the available audio tracks
(if available)
By default, Magic TV™ will keep all files indefinitely and will not
overwrite recordings unless they have been manually deleted. If you
keep programmes ‘Forever’, it is possible that Magic TV™ will not be
able to make a recording if the disk is full. However, the front panel
display and many of the menus contain the disk space information so
that you can be aware of a potential problem.
YELLOW
Creates a bookmark at the current playback time.
You can use the
buttons to skip between
ENTER
bookmarks. Pressing the button again within 10
seconds of a bookmark will remove it
Shows an Info Banner about the
recorded programme
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Bookmarks (made and removed
Current playback time from
beginning of recording
by pressing the
button)
Beginning of the recording
Status. In this case the programme is being
fast forwarded at 8x normal speed.
Length of the recorded programme
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6.10 Tim e Sh iftin g & Pa usin g Live TV
If your Live TV viewing gets interrupted and you don’t want to miss
anything, you can press
to freeze the action.
Ma g ic TV™ Se ttin g s
Magic TV™ will ask if you want to enter TimeShifting mode. If yes, it will
remain paused and immediately begin recording the current programme.
You can press play at any time to resume viewing from where you left off.
The programme now displays a
and behaves like a Recorded
Programme (see above) and you can rewind, fast forward, pause and
skip in exactly the same way within the segment of the programme that
has been recorded.
7.1 In fo Form a t
7.2 Vid e o
7.3 Aud io
7.4 Re cord in g
7.5 Ch a n n e l Se tup
7.6 Guid e d Se tup
7.7 Syste m
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To return to the live broadcast, you can either fast forward/skip to the
LIVE
end of the recording or press
at any time.
TimeShifting recordings have a lower priority than Scheduled
Recordings. If a conflict occurs, Magic TV™ may switch channels in order
to record as Scheduled.
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Normally, when Magic TV™ is in ‘Standby’, the front panel will display
the current time. This menu allows this feature to be turned off.
The maximum output of Component is 1080i. If 1080p 50Hz or 60Hz
is selected, the HDMI port will output 1080p and the Component will
output 576i and 480i respectively.
7.1 In fo Form a t
7.2 Vid e o
Me n u La n g ua g e
English
Vid e o Outp ut Form a t
OSD Tra n sp a re n cy
The minimum output of HDMI is 480p or 576p. If 480i or 576i is
selected, the HDMI output will be 480p or 576p respectively.
50/60Hz As Hong Kong DTT programmes will normally be
broadcast in 50Hz, selection of a 50Hz format from the list below is
recommended. However, some TVs (perhaps from Japan or America
where broadcasts are in 60Hz) may not happily accept a 50Hz signal.
In this case choose from the list of 60Hz formats provided.
Solid
Traditional Chinese *
Simplified Chinese
Low
To ensure that you can always see a picture, Magic TV™ will
automatically revert back to the previous format after 15 seconds
if you haven’t responded to the on-screen prompt.
Medium*
High
This menu allows you to choose the language for the
Magic TV™ menus.
1080i (50Hz) *
1080p (50Hz)
The default setting – accepted by all HDTVs
Bla ck En h a n ce r
When the Magic TV™ menus overlay a TV programme, they are
transparent so that you can still see the moving image below.
The level of transparency can be set here.
Auto In fo Ba n n e r
A good choice if your TV accepts a 1080p
HDMI input
Off
Normal *
Slow
Off
On *
720p (50Hz)
A good choice if your ‘HD Ready’ TV has 720 or
768 lines of resolution
Re cord in g OSD Log o
This feature can provide more image depth when used in certain systems.
Try it and see which you prefer.
Off
On *
576i (50Hz)
576p (50Hz)
1080i (60Hz)
1080p (60Hz)
720p (60Hz)
480i (60Hz)
480p (60Hz)
Use only if your TV is Standard Definition
When the channel is changed, or Live TV is first accessed,
the ‘Info Banner’ will show. This setting allows you to choose
the time taken before it disappears.
Im a g e Mod e
During recording Magic TV™ will display a
logo for 3 seconds
at 10 seconds intervals. This setting allows you to turn the logo off.
Natural*
Dynamic
Fron t Pa n e l Brig h tn e ss
Pla yb a ck OSD Log o
Dim
Normal *
Off
This option can help boost contrast in channels if they appear flat or
‘washed out’.
On *
From here, you can select a reduced brightness setting for
the front panel.
This setting is saved for each channel, so ensure that you are tuned
to the channel you want to adjust before making the adjustment.
During playback of recorded programmes Magic TV™ will display a
logo for 3 seconds at 10 seconds intervals. This setting allows
you to turn the logo off.
As the S-Video and Composite Video outputs are Standard Definition
only, they will output PAL if a 50Hz setting has been chosen and NTSC if
a 60Hz output has been chosen.
Fron t Pa n e l Clock
Off
On *
default setting
default setting
=
=
*
*
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HDMI is unique in that it can transmit both video and audio along the
same cable. This menu allows you to select whether or not to do this. In
Auto mode, Magic TV™ will send audio if it detects that the TV/receiver
can accept it. You may want to turn HDMI audio off if you are sending
audio separately to an AV receiver via the digital audio outputs.
Asp e ct Corre ction Mod e
Exte n d Stop Tim e s
• None*
• 1/2/3/5/10/15 minutes
• 1/2/3 hours
7.5 Ch a n n e l Se tup
Zoom 1
Zoom 2
Letterbox
Full *
Ch a n n e l List
Here, you’ll see a list of all the channels currently found by Magic TV™.
If you select a channel, you will be given the option to either:
When a Scheduled Recording is made from the EPG, Magic TV™ will
stop recording at exactly the time shown. However, if programmes are
delayed or don’t match with the EPG data, the end of the programme
may be missed. Here you can tell Magic TV™ to stop recording all
programmes later than the scheduled time.
Bitstre a m
View this channel
Delete this channel
Exit
Off *
On
Widezoom
This menu allows you to select the default Aspect Ratio Correction Mode.
See se ction 5.3. You can also cycle between modes by using the
button on the remote control.
You can also set this time for individual programmes on the To Do List
ASPECT
By default the digital audio is transmitted in PCM format (Bitstream off)
for maximum compatibility with TVs. However, if you want to receive
broadcasts in 5.1 digital surround sound (to be passed to an AV receiver,
for example), Bitstream should be tried.
Deleting a channel will make it unavailable to view or browse on the
EPG. To restore the channel, a new channel scan will have to be
performed.
OK
by pressing
on a highlighted programme.
TV Asp e ct Ra tio
Ke e p Prog ra m m e For
• 1/2 weeks
• 1/2/3/6/9 months
• 1 year
16:9 (widescreen) *
4:3
Auto Ch a n n e l Sca n
7.4 Re cord in g
• Forever
Use this menu to set the shape of your display. This option is also
included as part of the Guided Setup process. 16:9 is the shape of most
modern digital Plasma and LCD TVs. 4:3 is the traditional shape of
analogue displays.
Exte n d Sta rt Tim e s
• None*
• 1/2/3/5/10/15 minutes
Here you can set the time before Magic TV™ will move a Recorded
Programme to Trash. You can also set this time for individual recordings.
See se ction 6.8 for further information on ‘Keeping Recordings’
When a Scheduled Recording is made from the EPG, Magic TV™ will
start at exactly the time shown. However, if programmes are delayed or
don’t match with the EPG data, the beginning of the programme may be
missed. Here you tell Magic TV™ to start recording all programmes
earlier than the scheduled time.
Re m a in in g Disk Sp a ce
This section displays how much space is left on the internal
Hard Disk Drive.
7.3 Aud io
After entering Auto Scan, you will be asked to confirm that you want
to delete all current channels. After proceeding, Magic TV™ will begin
scanning for channels. A yellow bar will represent the scanning process.
The scan can be stopped at any time and any found channels will be
available to view. When the scan has finished, Magic TV™ will jump
to Live TV.
HDMI Aud io Out
• Remaining Disk Space in gigabytes and megabytes
• HD recording time in hours
• SD recording time in hours
Off
You can also set this time for individual programmes on the To Do List by
OK
pressing
on a highlighted programme.
On
Auto *
default setting
default setting
=
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*
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The Frequency Channel slider will automatically show the channel of the
current viewing channel (or 35 if none).
Ma n ua l Ch a n n e l Sca n
Firm wa re up g ra d e
7.7 Syste m
From time to time Magic TV™ will receive updates for the software
that controls it. It is important that your firmware is up-to-date, as
new features, bug fixes and enhanced operation may be available.
Use
to move the slider to a different frequency channel and
Syste m In fo
Magic TV™ will automatically display the Strength and Quality of
the broadcast.
Occasionally these updates will occur automatically Over-The-Air (OTA).
More commonly, firmware will need to be updated via USB.
Sig n a l Stre n g th : This shows the aerial/antenna receiving power of the
current channel frequency. Moving your aerial/antenna will change this
value. For the best viewing quality, please tune the antenna for a signal
value above 50.
Upgrading the firmware will n ot change, reset or delete any
current settings.
See se ction 8.2 for Firmware Upgrade instructions.
Sig n a l Qua lity: 100% indicates error free reception. A lower value may
cause the TV picture to deteriorate and produce visible image artifacts.
Magic TV™ can be made to scan certain frequencies for channels. Use
the slider to select the desired frequency channel. The presence and
quality of a broadcast signal can be seen below. After selecting ‘Start
Scan’, Magic TV™ will report the number of channels found (if any).
This selection will display a system information panel. This information is
mainly for diagnostic purposes in the event of a problem.
Sle e p tim e r
To help with installation, the signal can also be monitored without a
TV. During signal monitoring, the Front Panel Display will show the UHF
channel number, signal quality and signal strength.
In order to save electricity, Magic TV™ constantly monitors infrared
signals coming from any remote controls in your system. If no signals
are detected, Magic TV™ will go into standby mode after the selected
length of time.
Ne twork
After you’ve finished scanning, you can view the new channels by
selecting ‘View Channel List’.
Some of the features present in the new MHEG-5 Interactive Services
broadcasts require an internet connection (competition entries, voting,
subscribing and purchasing, for example). You will need to have an
existing Ethernet Network present in your home. See se ction 8.1 for
information on network setup.
For example, a display of “CH:35 100:70” indicates a UHF channel of
35, a signal strength of 100% and a signal quality of 70%.
3 Hours
6 Hours
9 Hours
Never *
RF Sig n a l Mon itor
7.6 Guid e d Se tup
Selecting this option will restart the initial setup sequence outlined in
Re sta rt
se ction 4.
Choosing ‘Yes’ to this option will result in Magic TV™ turning itself off
and back on. After restarting, Live TV will be shown
as normal.
Re se t
Choosing ‘Yes’ to this option will result in Magic TV™ deleting all
channels and resetting all options to the factory defaults. After this has
been performed, Magic TV™ will start as if for the first time and you will
be taken through the Guided Setup process.
The strength and quality of your DTT signal can be viewed
in this section.
default setting
=
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8.1 Ne twork Se tup
8.2 Firm wa re Up g ra d e
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Ste p 3: Up d a tin g Ma g ic TV™
8.1 Ne twork Se tup
8.2 Firm wa re Up g ra d e
It is possible that these updates will provide features not
covered in this guide. Details of new features will be available
Firm wa re up g ra d e via USB
Ste p 1: Firm wa re Ve rsion Ch e ck
• On Magic TV™, go to Settings
System
System Info.
The installed firmware version and date will be shown
• Navigate to Settings
System
Firmware Upgrade
Select this option if your network doesn’t support DHCP, or
you would rather assign a particular IP Address to Magic TV™.
• If the firmware available for download is newer than the version
installed in your Magic TV™ (i.e. a higher version number),
continue to the next section
Ge t IP Ad d re ss from DHCP Se rve r
The most common way to get Magic TV™ on your network is to get
the IP information from a DHCP Server (usually on a network router).
• Magic TV™ should report that a new firmware has been found
• Select ‘Start upgrade’ and Magic TV™ will begin the upgrade
process and show a progress bar
• Caution: it is important that the power to Magic TV™ is not
interrupted during the upgrade process
You will be asked to input the following information:
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Gateway Address – (often the IP Address of your router)
• DNS Address – (often the IP Address of your router)
After selecting this option, Magic TV™ will start searching for the
IP information.
Ste p 2: Down loa d in g a n d tra n sfe rrin g
th e n e w firm wa re
website to a PC
Fin ish : Once Magic TV™ has been upgraded, it will restart
automatically.
If found, a message will appear and selecting “Save and exit”
will finish the process.
Please refer to your network equipment and computer’s
documentation for information about IP settings.
Firm wa re up g ra d e Ove r-Th e -Air (OTA)
If a firmware upgrade is available Over-The-Air, Magic TV™ will
download the firmware from the TV broadcast. When Magic TV™ is
ready to perform the upgrade, a message will be shown when you next
switch on. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the upgrade.
If no DHCP server is found, please check that your network supports
DHCP and that your network cable is connected correctly at both ends.
• Unzip the file and you should see the firmware file
MTV5000-(version-number).upg
Use the number keys on the remote control to enter the numbers directly.
Restart Magic TV™ for it to be seen by the network.
Restart Magic TV™ for it to be seen by the network.
• Transfer the unzipped file to a portable USB storage device
• Connect this portable USB device to one of the Magic TV™ USB ports
Caution: it is important that the power to Magic TV™ is not interrupted
during the upgrade process.
Once Magic TV™ has been upgraded, it will restart automatically.
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Troub le sh ootin g
9.1 Com m on Prob le m s
9.2 Se ttin g th e Outp ut Form a t from th e Fron t Pa n e l
9.3 Re scue Proce d ure
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Possib le ca use s
Solution
Prob le m
Possib le ca use s
Solution
No p icture
Re m ote con trol is n ot workin g
Magic TV™ is not plugged in and switched on
at the back.
Check the front panel. If nothing has illuminated,
then it is a power issue – please check the power
cable and plug socket.
No batteries or batteries incorrectly inserted.
Insert the supplied 4x AAA batteries as
described in se ction 2.1.
Batteries are flat.
Insert fresh batteries as described in se ction 2.1.
Magic TV™ is still in Standby mode.
Video cable isn’t correctly attached.
If a red circle is illuminated on the front panel,
then Magic TV™ is in Standby. Press the Power
button on the remote control.
Infrared receiver on Magic TV™ is obstructed.
Check that there is clear ‘line of sight’ from the
remote control to the sensor on the front panel of
Magic TV™ (see se ction 2.3).
Please check that you are using the correct cable
and connectors for your TV and that they are
inserted correctly.
No soun d
Audio cables are not connected.
HDMI Audio Output is not active.
Please check that your desired audio cable is
connected properly.
Your display isn’t able to display the current
Output Format (the current Output Format is
displayed on the front panel).
Please see the next section for instructions on
how to change Output Format without a picture.
Please check that Settings Audio HDMI Audio
Out is turned on.
HDMI audio is not supported on the
display/receiver.
If you are using HDMI audio, please check that
your TV or receiver is compatible.
Poor re sults in th e RF Sig n a l Mon itor
Aerial/antenna not connected.
Please make sure a good quality (preferably
roof mounted) aerial/antenna is connected to
the Magic TV™ ‘Ant.In’ connector using good
quality cable.
PCM/Bitstream not supported by the
display/receiver.
Please set Settings Audio Bitstream to the
opposite option to try.
Aerial/antenna not pointing in the correct
direction.
If you can reach safely, adjust the direction of
the aerial/antenna until a signal is received.
Please seek help from a professional for external
aerials/antennas.
Picture is d istorte d (p e op le look e ith e r too
wid e or n a rrow)
Wrong TV shape is set.
Please make sure that Settings Video TV Aspect
Ratio is set to match the shape of your display.
Wrong Aspect Ratio Correction Mode is set.
Please read se ction 5.3 about Aspect Ratio
Correction modes.
Broadcast coverage doesn’t reach your area.
information about DTT broadcasts in your area.
Live TV sig n a l is n ot sta b le
Signal quality not good enough (Live TV
Check your antenna. The Signal Strength
Indicator on the VFD and RF Signal Monitor in
the menus can also help diagnose any signal
problems for the current TV channel.
Your building isn’t yet set up to receive the
broadcasts.
Please seek advice from your building
management personnel about Communal Aerial
Broadcast Distribution (CABD).
Indicator
on the front panel not solidly on).
See RF Signal Monitor in se ction 7.5.
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Prob le m
Possib le ca use s
Solution
(from firm wa re corrup tion )
If power has been interrupted during a firmware upgrade, or for some
other reason, the Magic TV™ firmware has become corrupt. You can
restore Magic TV™ using the following steps:
Picture n ot sta b le wh e n usin g HDMI to DVI
HDMI audio is switched on, causing
instability.
Please check that Settings Audio HDMI Audio
Out is turned off when using a DVI connection to
your TV.
the firmware (MTV5000_XXX.zip where ‘XXX’ equals firmware version).
OK
9.2 Se ttin g th e Outp ut Form a t from
th e fron t p a n e l
If you can’t see a picture when you first connect Magic TV™ to your
television, it might be because the default 1080i 50Hz format isn’t
recognised. In this case, you can use the front panel display to change
the format to one supported by your TV.
E.g. “1080i (60Hz)” Press
7. The front panel should read “OK / Cancel”
2. Extract the contents of the zip file into the root directory of a USB
storage device (a thumbdisk for example).
OK
8. If you can now see a correct image on the TV, press
3. Insert the USB drive into one of the Magic TV™ USB ports.
9. If the image still hasn’t appeared, wait a few seconds until the front
panel reverts to the previous resolution e.g. “1080i (50Hz)” then
return to step 6 to try another resolution.
4. Hold down the front panel Magic TV™ Button while you switch on
Magic TV™ using the rear panel On/Off switch.
1. Press
5. Magic TV™ will enter Rescue Mode, and autodetect the firmware on
the USB drive.
2. The front panel should read “Live TV”
6. If no firmware is found the front panel will show an error message.
OK
3. Press
until the display reads “Settings”. Press
Recheck that the firmware files are unzipped and in the root of the USB
OK
drive and the USB drive is inserted correctly. Press
to try again.
4. The front panel should now read “Info Format”. Press
until the
OK
display reads “Video”. Press
7. If firmware is found, the version number will be displayed on the front
OK
panel. Press
to proceed.
5. The front panel should read “TV Aspect”. Press
reads “V Format”. Press
until the display
8. During the rescue process, the front panel will show “UPGRADING”
and the bars at the left-hand side will show progress.
OK
/
6. Use
arrows to select a suitable Output Format.
9. After the rescue process has completed (normally around 2 minutes),
Magic TV™ will reboot automatically.
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There are no other warranties expressed or implied, including, but not limited to,
the implied warranties of merchantability and the fitness for a particular purpose
beyond the terms of this one-year warranty. The one-year warranty offered by Pixel
Magic Systems Ltd. herein may not be modified by any oral representations made
by any employee, agent or representative of Pixel Magic Systems Ltd.
Sup p ort & Wa rra n ty
Prod uct Sup p ort
Magic TV™ MTV5000 is designed to provide you with many years of
viewing pleasure. If for any reason you encounter a problem with your
unit, please follow these steps:
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of
the consumer. Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. shall not be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages for breach of any expressed or implied warranty on this
product, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in
duration to the duration of this warranty. If you need to have your Pixel Magic
Systems’ product repaired or replaced under the conditions of this one-year
warranty, please contact your dealer to make suitable arrangements.
1. Carefully follow the instructions shown in this manual.
2. Refer to se ction 9: Troubleshooting to try and rectify the problem.
3. Contact your dealer for advice.
4. If you still cannot get the information you need, please contact our
support team using the following details.
Lim ita tion of Lia b ility (for a ll custom e rs)
Email: sup p ort@m a g ictv.com
BOTH YOURS AND PIXEL MAGIC SYSTEMS’ LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
PRICE PAID FOR PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER YOU OR PIXEL MAGIC
SYSTEMS LTD. BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
PERFORMANCE OR FAILURE TO PERFORM UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, OR USE
OF ANY GOODS OR SERVICE SOLD PURSUANT HERETO, WHETHER DUE TO A
BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR
OTHERWISE. NEITHER YOU NOR PIXEL MAGIC SYSTEMS LTD. SHALL HAVE ANY
LIABILITY TO THE OTHER FOR INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY
CLAIM BY ANY THIRD PARTY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN.
Magic TV™ Support Hotline: (852) 2655 6778
Caution: Under NO circumstances should you attempt to repair or modify
Magic TV™ as this could expose you to electrical shock, and/or severely
damage Magic TV™.
Prod uct Wa rra n ty
Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. warrants MTV5000 for One-Year from date of purchase to
the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and
workmanship. If, after inspection, you discover any defects in materials or
workmanship, Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. will have the option to repair, or replace
the defective Pixel Magic Systems’ product free of charge. This one-year warranty
does not cover damages from normal wear and tear or from accidental damage,
misuse, improper care, alterations or damage caused in transportation by a
common carrier or airline.
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