Quick Setup Guide (English)
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.... Connecting power Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet. Universal remote control TV codes (for all Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007) Universal remote control makers and models Philips PHDVD5, PH5DSS, PMDVR8, PDVR8 RCA RCU807 One for common codes. Quick Setup Guide Front features 42"/50" Plasma HDTV QUICK SETUP GUIDE NS-42P650A11/NS-50P650A11 Thank You for years to come. Installing a wall-mount bracket 1 If the stand is installed, remove the four screws securing it to the TV and remove the stand. 2 For an Insignia wall mount, attach...
.... Connecting power Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet. Universal remote control TV codes (for all Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007) Universal remote control makers and models Philips PHDVD5, PH5DSS, PMDVR8, PDVR8 RCA RCU807 One for common codes. Quick Setup Guide Front features 42"/50" Plasma HDTV QUICK SETUP GUIDE NS-42P650A11/NS-50P650A11 Thank You for years to come. Installing a wall-mount bracket 1 If the stand is installed, remove the four screws securing it to the TV and remove the stand. 2 For an Insignia wall mount, attach...
Quick Setup Guide (English)
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... Auto Volume : Off Speaker Select : TV Speaker Channel menu Sound Channel Antenna : Air Setup Input Auto Program Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength Input menu Setup Input Source List Edit Name Setup menu Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off Navigating menus with your User Guide or visit www.insigniaproducts.com for details. Need additional help? Start 2 Press ENTER. Air Cable Auto Start Start Start 6 If you have cable, select Auto. Fiber optic cable networks...
... Auto Volume : Off Speaker Select : TV Speaker Channel menu Sound Channel Antenna : Air Setup Input Auto Program Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength Input menu Setup Input Source List Edit Name Setup menu Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off Navigating menus with your User Guide or visit www.insigniaproducts.com for details. Need additional help? Start 2 Press ENTER. Air Cable Auto Start Start Start 6 If you have cable, select Auto. Fiber optic cable networks...
User Manual (English)
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... bracket 4 Installing the stand 4 Securing your TV to a wall or cabinet 4 Installing a wall-mount bracket 5 TV components 5 Accessories 5 Cleaning cloth 6 Front 6 Back 7 Remote control 7 Using the remote control 8 Installing remote control batteries 8 Aiming the remote control 9 Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV . . . . 9 Making connections 9 Connecting the power 9 Installing the ferrite core 9 Connecting an outdoor antenna 10 Connecting cable TV 10 Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box 11 Connecting a VCR 11 Connecting a camcorder or game...
... bracket 4 Installing the stand 4 Securing your TV to a wall or cabinet 4 Installing a wall-mount bracket 5 TV components 5 Accessories 5 Cleaning cloth 6 Front 6 Back 7 Remote control 7 Using the remote control 8 Installing remote control batteries 8 Aiming the remote control 9 Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV . . . . 9 Making connections 9 Connecting the power 9 Installing the ferrite core 9 Connecting an outdoor antenna 10 Connecting cable TV 10 Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box 11 Connecting a VCR 11 Connecting a camcorder or game...
User Manual (English)
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... a game console 20 Adjusting the computer image 21 Using Energy Saving mode 21 Adjusting the sound 22 Adjusting the sound 22 Changing channel settings 23 Automatically searching for channels 23 Removing scrambled channels from the channel list 23 Opening the channel list 24 Fine-tuning an analog channel 24 Reserving programs 25 Changing a reservation 25 Hiding channels 26 Setting up timer 36 Adjusting menu settings 37 Selecting the menu language 37 Labeling an input source 38 Resetting the Plug & Play option 38 Resetting settings to the defaults 38 Upgrading TV software...
... a game console 20 Adjusting the computer image 21 Using Energy Saving mode 21 Adjusting the sound 22 Adjusting the sound 22 Changing channel settings 23 Automatically searching for channels 23 Removing scrambled channels from the channel list 23 Opening the channel list 24 Fine-tuning an analog channel 24 Reserving programs 25 Changing a reservation 25 Hiding channels 26 Setting up timer 36 Adjusting menu settings 37 Selecting the menu language 37 Labeling an input source 38 Resetting the Plug & Play option 38 Resetting settings to the defaults 38 Upgrading TV software...
User Manual (English)
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... has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is appropriate. Wall mounting If you are unsure, ask a professional installer. • TVs can be mounted to the manufacturer's recommendations. Tune into safety • One size of your flat panel display As you route all cords and cables so that they cannot be pulled or...
... has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is appropriate. Wall mounting If you are unsure, ask a professional installer. • TVs can be mounted to the manufacturer's recommendations. Tune into safety • One size of your flat panel display As you route all cords and cables so that they cannot be pulled or...
User Manual (English)
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...). Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning This apparatus is installed, remove the stand. 2 For an Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the wall-mount bracket to make sure that it does not fall. • When attaching the TV to the wall, tie the cord level with the ground or slanted downwards for use by a UL Listed wall-mount bracket. Insignia wall mount Screw Or, For a non-Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the wall-mount bracket to be supported by qualified service personnel only. TV components...
...). Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning This apparatus is installed, remove the stand. 2 For an Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the wall-mount bracket to make sure that it does not fall. • When attaching the TV to the wall, tie the cord level with the ground or slanted downwards for use by a UL Listed wall-mount bracket. Insignia wall mount Screw Or, For a non-Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the wall-mount bracket to be supported by qualified service personnel only. TV components...
User Manual (English)
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... shields cables from the power outlet. Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV You can operate both your set-top box and your universal remote control's instructions for other remote controls are available online at which you use a different universal remote control that it . You may not work with your TV. Cautions • Make sure that matches your Insignia TV. Do not use the numbered code to program your remote control to work if direct sunlight or bright light shines...
... shields cables from the power outlet. Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV You can operate both your set-top box and your universal remote control's instructions for other remote controls are available online at which you use a different universal remote control that it . You may not work with your TV. Cautions • Make sure that matches your Insignia TV. Do not use the numbered code to program your remote control to work if direct sunlight or bright light shines...
User Manual (English)
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... close the menu. Setup menu Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off Input menu Setup Input Source List Edit Name Navigating the menus To navigate the on-screen menus: 1 Press MENU to open the on . Selecting a channel To select a channel: • Press CH or CH to go to turn off the sound. For example, if you want to directly select a channel. If you want to go to the channel quicker, enter the channel number, then...
... close the menu. Setup menu Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off Input menu Setup Input Source List Edit Name Navigating the menus To navigate the on-screen menus: 1 Press MENU to open the on . Selecting a channel To select a channel: • Press CH or CH to go to turn off the sound. For example, if you want to directly select a channel. If you want to go to the channel quicker, enter the channel number, then...
User Manual (English)
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... picture mode. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to press options. Adjusting the picture Note Unless otherwise noted, all picture settings to the default settings. The on or off: 1 Press MENU. You can save power by reducing the brightness level. You can select: • Dynamic-Selects a high-definition picture for bright environments. • Standard-Selects the optimal picture display for dark environments. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color...
... picture mode. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to press options. Adjusting the picture Note Unless otherwise noted, all picture settings to the default settings. The on or off: 1 Press MENU. You can save power by reducing the brightness level. You can select: • Dynamic-Selects a high-definition picture for bright environments. • Standard-Selects the optimal picture display for dark environments. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color...
User Manual (English)
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... (G/R) Picture Options Sound Picture Reset Channel Setup Input 2 Press ENTER to close the menu. Note You may not be viewed using a normal TV. Warm1 and Warm2 are only available if the Mode option is a device connected to the 4:3 aspect ratio. • Screen Fit-Displays the full native HD signal that may be permanently burned into the screen. For more times to see "Adjusting the picture size" on the screen. You can select Off or Auto. Note HDMI Black...
... (G/R) Picture Options Sound Picture Reset Channel Setup Input 2 Press ENTER to close the menu. Note You may not be viewed using a normal TV. Warm1 and Warm2 are only available if the Mode option is a device connected to the 4:3 aspect ratio. • Screen Fit-Displays the full native HD signal that may be permanently burned into the screen. For more times to see "Adjusting the picture size" on the screen. You can select Off or Auto. Note HDMI Black...
User Manual (English)
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... image from a game console by turning the Game Mode feature on -screen menu, the menu shakes slightly. 20 www.insigniaproducts.com You can adjust and store settings for each external device you open the on or off : 1 Press MENU. The on or off . Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to highlight Game Mode, then press ENTER. 4 Press or to the default settings. The Equalizer settings are reset...
... image from a game console by turning the Game Mode feature on -screen menu, the menu shakes slightly. 20 www.insigniaproducts.com You can adjust and store settings for each external device you open the on or off : 1 Press MENU. The on or off . Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to highlight Game Mode, then press ENTER. 4 Press or to the default settings. The Equalizer settings are reset...
User Manual (English)
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... the screen. Use this mode to your video card. Adjusting the computer image To adjust the computer image: 1 Right-click a blank space on -screen menu opens. Using Energy Saving mode You can select: • Off-Turns off energy saving. • Low-Sets mode to low. • Medium-Sets the mode to medium. • High-Sets the mode to highlight a mode, then press ENTER. To use Energy Saving mode: 1 Press MENU. The best resolution is adjusted automatically. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off...
... the screen. Use this mode to your video card. Adjusting the computer image To adjust the computer image: 1 Right-click a blank space on -screen menu opens. Using Energy Saving mode You can select: • Off-Turns off energy saving. • Low-Sets mode to low. • Medium-Sets the mode to medium. • High-Sets the mode to highlight a mode, then press ENTER. To use Energy Saving mode: 1 Press MENU. The best resolution is adjusted automatically. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off...
User Manual (English)
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Picture Sound Mode : Custom Channel Setup Input Equalizer SRS TruSurround HD Preferred Language Multi-Track Sound : Off : English : Stereo Auto Volume : Off Speaker Select : TV Speaker 3 Press or to highlight an option, then press ENTER to default settings. You can select: • External Speaker-Turns the TV speakers off and plays the sound through . You can select On or Off. • Speaker Select-Selects the speakers the TV sound is in a movie theater. • Clear Voice-Emphasizes voice over...
Picture Sound Mode : Custom Channel Setup Input Equalizer SRS TruSurround HD Preferred Language Multi-Track Sound : Off : English : Stereo Auto Volume : Off Speaker Select : TV Speaker 3 Press or to highlight an option, then press ENTER to default settings. You can select: • External Speaker-Turns the TV speakers off and plays the sound through . You can select On or Off. • Speaker Select-Selects the speakers the TV sound is in a movie theater. • Clear Voice-Emphasizes voice over...
User Manual (English)
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... channel you want to access the Channel menu. Setting or changing the password To set up a password: 1 Press MENU. Sound Channel Antenna : Air Setup Input Auto Program Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength Note You cannot fine-tune a digital channel. Note Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in HDMI or component video mode. Viewing a favorite channel To view a favorite channel: 1 Press FAV.CH. The Signal Strength screen opens. However, you can adjust the antenna to improve the signal strength. 4 Press ENTER to close the Signal Strength screen...
... channel you want to access the Channel menu. Setting or changing the password To set up a password: 1 Press MENU. Sound Channel Antenna : Air Setup Input Auto Program Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength Note You cannot fine-tune a digital channel. Note Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in HDMI or component video mode. Viewing a favorite channel To view a favorite channel: 1 Press FAV.CH. The Signal Strength screen opens. However, you can adjust the antenna to improve the signal strength. 4 Press ENTER to close the Signal Strength screen...
User Manual (English)
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Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to highlight V-Chip, then press ENTER to access the V-Chip menu. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to highlight V-Chip, then press ENTER to access the V-Chip password screen opens. The default password is blocked and the following screen appears, Press the number buttons to highlight On or Off, then press ENTER. Please...
Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to highlight V-Chip, then press ENTER to access the V-Chip menu. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to highlight V-Chip, then press ENTER to access the V-Chip password screen opens. The default password is blocked and the following screen appears, Press the number buttons to highlight On or Off, then press ENTER. Please...
User Manual (English)
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... on to change parental control levels. 7 Press or to highlight TV Parental Guidelines, then press ENTER to access the V-Chip menu. The rating you want to block all channels, highlight Allow All, then press ENTER. 9 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu or EXIT to unblock all channels, highlight Block All, then press ENTER. Setting U.S. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off...
... on to change parental control levels. 7 Press or to highlight TV Parental Guidelines, then press ENTER to access the V-Chip menu. The rating you want to block all channels, highlight Allow All, then press ENTER. 9 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu or EXIT to unblock all channels, highlight Block All, then press ENTER. Setting U.S. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off...
User Manual (English)
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... will be on -screen menu opens. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) Picture Options : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER to highlight Yes, then press ENTER. The default password is 0000. 5 Press or to highlight V-Chip Lock, then press ENTER. 6 Press or to access the Setup menu. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press...
... will be on -screen menu opens. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) Picture Options : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER to highlight Yes, then press ENTER. The default password is 0000. 5 Press or to highlight V-Chip Lock, then press ENTER. 6 Press or to access the Setup menu. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press...
User Manual (English)
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.... The Clock menu opens with Clock Mode highlighted. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 5 Press ENTER, press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER. The on using the remote control. The font color and background color cannot be set to the same color. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) Picture Options : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 34 www.insigniaproducts.com Adjusting time settings Note Unless...
.... The Clock menu opens with Clock Mode highlighted. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 5 Press ENTER, press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER. The on using the remote control. The font color and background color cannot be set to the same color. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) Picture Options : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 34 www.insigniaproducts.com Adjusting time settings Note Unless...
User Manual (English)
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... ENTER. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to item. Clock Sleep Timer Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 TimeOff 30 min. 60 min. 90 min. 120 min. 150 min. 180 min. The Time menu opens. Setting the sleep timer To set to Auto. 6 Press or to highlight DTS, then press ENTER. 7 Press or to highlight Auto, then press ENTER. The cursor is set a timer that will turn off...
... ENTER. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to item. Clock Sleep Timer Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 TimeOff 30 min. 60 min. 90 min. 120 min. 150 min. 180 min. The Time menu opens. Setting the sleep timer To set to Auto. 6 Press or to highlight DTS, then press ENTER. 7 Press or to highlight Auto, then press ENTER. The cursor is set a timer that will turn off...
User Manual (English)
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....com 39 Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 6 Press or to a qualified service technician. Caution Do not disconnect power or unplug the USB flash drive during the upgrade. Maintaining • Do not use the cleaning cloth to clean other parts of devices connected to clean the cabinet. Do not use your TV (such as the cable or satellite TV box, DVD player, or VCR). Troubleshooting Warning...
....com 39 Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 6 Press or to a qualified service technician. Caution Do not disconnect power or unplug the USB flash drive during the upgrade. Maintaining • Do not use the cleaning cloth to clean other parts of devices connected to clean the cabinet. Do not use your TV (such as the cable or satellite TV box, DVD player, or VCR). Troubleshooting Warning...