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- You can use the Original or Universal remote control to change the input of the Magnavox TV.
- Alternatively, use the TV’s control panel or smartphone remote app to modify Magnavox TV input without a remote.
If you want to access any external devices like a DVD player and gaming consoles (like Play Station & Xbox) on your Magnavox TV, you have to change its input. This is an effortless process with a remote control and can still be done in the remote’s absence using various alternatives. Let’s explore all these ways and manage your TV inputs seamlessly.
How to Change Magnavox TV Input Using the Orginal Remote
Using the original remote to change the input settings of the TV is a straightforward method. Here we have provided the proper way to change the input on Magnavox old and Roku model TV.
On Magnavox Old Model TV
1. Turn on your Magnavox TV and head to the home screen.
2. Press the Input button on your remote control and check the TV display for the on-screen input options.
3. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the options and select the desired input.
On the Magnavox Roku TV
1. Bring up the Home screen by pressing the Home button on the remote control.
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2. Locate and select the Settings section.
3. Navigate to the TV inputs option and choose an input according to your connected device.
How to Change Magnavox TV Input Using TV Buttons
If your remote buttons aren’t working or if you’ve misplaced your remote, don’t worry! You still have alternative options to change the input using the unit’s control panel or the power button.
On Magnavox Old Model TV
The Magnavox Old Model TV is equipped with a control panel that includes Power, Menu, Volume, and Channel buttons on the TV which will help in input change.
1. Locate the control panel on the bottom of your TV.
2. Look for the button labeled Menu and select it.
3. Now, the Input settings option will appear. Head to it using the Volume & Channel buttons and select your desired input.
On the Magnavox Roku TV
The latest model Magnavox Roku TV has a single Power button which also works as the directional key to select the options within the TV.
1. Press the Power button once to turn on the TV, which is typically located at the bottom.
2. From the Home screen, again press the Power button quickly to get the Inputs Menu on the left of the TV screen.
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3. Use the Power button in an interval of 2 seconds to drag the input options.
4. Choose the preferred input and press again the Power button to activate the option.
How to Change Magnavox TV Input Using a Remote App
There is no official remote app available for Magnavox native TVs. Instead, you can use a third-party remote app on your smartphone to control it and change input. You can use the official Roku TV remote app to control your Magnavox Roku TV and switch inputs. Here’s how to do it.
On Magnavox Old Model TV
There are plenty of Magnavox TV remote apps available in the Play Store. On the other hand, if you are an iPhone user, install the Universal remote app from the App Store to control the Magnavox TV. After downloading any of them,
1. Launch the app and follow the respective app’s setup instructions to pair it with your TV.
2. Once the devices are connected, use the app’s remote interface buttons and navigate to the Settings section.
3. Choose the Input settings and select your preferred input.
On the Magnavox Roku TV
Get The Roku App (Official) from the Play Store on your Android Phone and from the App Store on your iPhone. Then, link your TV and smartphone to a common Wi-Fi network and follow the below steps.
1. Open the app on your mobile and allow the prompts.
2. Next, move on to the Devices tab and select OK to search for the devices.
3. Choose your TV device name from the list and click on the Remote icon.
4. Now, using the remote interface change the input of the TV by navigating the Settings menu.
How to Change Magnavox TV Input Using the Universal Remote
Alternatively, you can use a universal remote instead of the original one to modify the input of the TV. Primarily, it’s crucial to program the Universal remote with the TV.
1. Power up your TV and hold down the Code Search button on your universal remote.
2. Release the button once the LED light flickers and press the TV button.
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3. Now, enter the 4-digit Code for your Magnavox TV using the numeric buttons on the remote.
Note – The common Universal Remote Codes for Magnavox TVs are: 0110, 0116, 0115, 0040, 0123, 0044, 0216, 0058, 0091, 0086, and 0018.
4. If the LED light is turned off, it indicates the remote’s successful programming. Otherwise, the LED light flashes five times and exits automatically when the code is wrong. Try the next code and check its validity.
5. Point the remote at the TV and try to access it. If it works fine, then you have entered the correct code, and the program was completed.
6. After programming devices, press the Source button to launch the Input Settings and choose the suitable input.
Knowing these alternative methods ensures you can effortlessly switch between different inputs on your Magnavox TV and enjoy your entertainment without interruption.
FAQ
This issue will occur when another device’s remote control impacts your TV. To rectify the issue, restart your Magnavox TV & remote.