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What is Magic TV?
Magic TV™ is a digital terrestrial HDTV receiver capable of receiving all the digital High Definition and Standard Definition TV services. Simply connect your aerial to Magic TV?and then connect Magic TV™ to your HDTV and start enjoying the most beautiful broadcast video you've ever seen.
Free to view
Once you have installed Magic TV™ in your home, there are no activation fees and no subscription fees to pay. Simply enjoy the free-to-air services from your favourite broadcaster.

1080p up-conversionPowerful
Magic TV™ can upscale all of your programming to match your display - right up to 1080p, so even Standard Definition programmes have never looked clearer. For TVs fixed at 60Hz, Magic TV™ can even smoothly convert 50Hz to 60Hz for judder-free video.

HD menus and Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)Friendly
Step-by-step guided setup, clear menus, multi-day electronic programme guide (EPG) and 'at-a-glance' front panel display, all combine to provide easy operation for advanced and novice users alike.
MPEG 2, MPEG 4 / H.264 AVCFuture-ready
Firmware upgradeable to take advantage of Interactive TV services when they become available and capable of decoding MPEG 2, MPEG 4/H.264 AVC; Magic TV™ is ready for years of service at the heart of your entertainment system. Firmware updates can easily be installed Over-The-Air or via USB.

Best-in-class componentsHigh quality
Magic TV™ fulfils all the requirements for the higher-tier DTT receivers (HKTA 1108). Pixel Magic have a reputation for superior audio and video quality and every component has been chosen especially for its ability to communicate every detail available from the digital High Definition broadcasts.

Intuitive backlit learning remoteIntelligent
The Magic TV™ remote control features 4 learning buttons which allow you to turn on your TV, change the input to Magic TV™ and adjust the volume of your sound system - all with one remote. The easy-to-use button layout and automatic backlight provide intuitive control, even with the lights off!
Lead-free designEnvironmentally sensitive
Lead-free electronics throughout and an innovative and intelligent power-saving mode help reduce the environmental impact.
 

Well equipped

The compact design hides a comprehensive set of outputs so that you can make the very best available connections to your TV and/or receiver. HDMI can take 1080p digital video and multi-channel audio over just one cable to minimise wiring and deliver maximum High Definition quality.
 
HD connections are  HDMI and Component. Coaxial and Optical digital audio outputs are included.

Technical Specification

Digital TV Standards:
China DTT standard GB20600-2006 (DMB-TH). Requirements for Higher-tier DTT Receivers (HKTA 1108), Hong Kong Telecommunications Authority

Video decoding formats:
MPEG 2, MPEG 4 AVC/H.264

Audio decoding formats:
Dolby Digital, PCM and MPEG audio. Includes downmixing for Stereo systems

Supported output TV formats:
SD: 480i (NTSC), 576i (PAL)
HD: 480p 60Hz, 576p 50Hz, 720p 50/60Hz, 1080i 50/60Hz, 1080p 50/60Hz
Smooth frame rate conversion: 50Hz>60Hz

Aspect ratio correction modes:
Full, Wide Zoom, Panel, Zoom 1, Zoom 2

Key hardware components:
Processor: Sigma Designs SMP8635
Video DAC: 12-bit 150MHz
Audio DAC: 24-bit 192KHz
Front panel VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) with 11-character alphanumeric display and many status icons

 

Rear connections:
RF: Antenna input x1 and antenna loop-through x1

Video output:
Standard definition: Composite Video x1, S-Video x1
High definition: HDMI (HDCP) with embedded audio x1, Component Video x1

Audio output:
Digital: SPDIF Optical x1, SPDIF Electrical (Coaxial) x1
Analogue: Stereo Audio x1 (Stereo pair)

Other connections:
USB 2.0 x2 for firmware upgrade
Ethernet 100-Base-T x1 reserved for return path of Interactive TV services

Firmware upgrade:
Via external USB thumbdisk or OAD (Over-the-Air Download). Rescue mechanism is supported to ensure safe firmware upgrade

 

Remote control:
Backlit smart infrared remote with 4 learning buttons
(TV power, TV input, Vol+, Vol-)

OSD Languages: Chinese (Traditional/Simplified) and English

Built-in DMB-TH signal meter: Signal strength and signal quality displayed on front panel for "headless" operation

Physical and electrical specification:
Dimensions: 270mm (w) x 180mm (d) x 47mm (h)
Weight: 1Kg
Power supply: +12V DC. 100-240 VAC auto-ranging power adapter included.
Power consumption: 15W (max). Intelligent power saving mode is included.

Want to know more?
Owner's Guide (54-page pdf): English
High resolution images (large jpegs): Front panel | Rear panel | Remote Control

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