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... risk of electric shock is left unattended and unused for your TV from the power outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. www.insignia-products.com 3 No user serviceable parts inside. For example, do not remove the cover or back. A polarized plug has two blades ... pool. If the plug does not fit, contact an electrician to the wide slot on the power cord plug to replace the obsolete outlet. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Contents Safety information 3 Features 5 Setting up your TV 8 Using your TV. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you mount...
... risk of electric shock is left unattended and unused for your TV from the power outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. www.insignia-products.com 3 No user serviceable parts inside. For example, do not remove the cover or back. A polarized plug has two blades ... pool. If the plug does not fit, contact an electrician to the wide slot on the power cord plug to replace the obsolete outlet. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Contents Safety information 3 Features 5 Setting up your TV 8 Using your TV. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you mount...
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... overload power outlets and extension cords because this can result in a risk of the type power supplied to display finely detailed pictures. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Lightning For added protection for your TV's receiver during a lightning storm, or when it from the type of cable entry as...made of broken glass. Screen protection Your TV's screen is grounded to the grounding system of the building as practical. 4 www.insignia-products.com If the screen breaks, be connected to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Outdoor antenna ...
... overload power outlets and extension cords because this can result in a risk of the type power supplied to display finely detailed pictures. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Lightning For added protection for your TV's receiver during a lightning storm, or when it from the type of cable entry as...made of broken glass. Screen protection Your TV's screen is grounded to the grounding system of the building as practical. 4 www.insignia-products.com If the screen breaks, be connected to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Outdoor antenna ...
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In the on -screen menu system. 6 VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Features Front Back 3 MENU VOL CH 12 1 4 67 5 SPEAKER Control Description 1 Power indicator Lights when your TV is turned on. 2 Remote sensor Receives signals ...-screen menu system, press to adjust a setting or change a value. 7 CH Press to change the channel. Control 1 Speaker output jacks 2 Power connector 2 AC-INPUT www.insignia-products.com 5
In the on -screen menu system. 6 VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Features Front Back 3 MENU VOL CH 12 1 4 67 5 SPEAKER Control Description 1 Power indicator Lights when your TV is turned on. 2 Remote sensor Receives signals ...-screen menu system, press to adjust a setting or change a value. 7 CH Press to change the channel. Control 1 Speaker output jacks 2 Power connector 2 AC-INPUT www.insignia-products.com 5
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...-R jacks 17 AV INPUT2 VIDEO jack 18 AV INPUT2 L-AUDIO-R jacks 19 RF (antenna jack) 20 AC-INPUT (power connector) 6 www.insignia-products.com Back jacks S/PDIF COMPONENT INPUT 1 COMPONENT INPUT 2 Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Connectors 1 Speaker output jacks 2 RS232 control interface. This...
...-R jacks 17 AV INPUT2 VIDEO jack 18 AV INPUT2 L-AUDIO-R jacks 19 RF (antenna jack) 20 AC-INPUT (power connector) 6 www.insignia-products.com Back jacks S/PDIF COMPONENT INPUT 1 COMPONENT INPUT 2 Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Connectors 1 Speaker output jacks 2 RS232 control interface. This...
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Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Remote control Note This remote control is a universal remote control. If it does not seem to work with your TV, press the TV button. Note For instructions on programming the remote control, see "Programming the remote control" on page 21. /655#2
Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Remote control Note This remote control is a universal remote control. If it does not seem to work with your TV, press the TV button. Note For instructions on programming the remote control, see "Programming the remote control" on page 21. /655#2
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... new batteries. • Remove batteries when the charge is not going to be used for long periods of time, remove the batteries. 8 www.insignia-products.com Notes • Do not mix batteries of your skin, wash immediately. • If the remote control is depleted. • Battery ... with the + and - The following illustration shows the remote control range. If chemicals touch your TV. Press to set the sleep timer. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting up your TV or change the angle at which you match the + and - Press to select the picture mode. For more information...
... new batteries. • Remove batteries when the charge is not going to be used for long periods of time, remove the batteries. 8 www.insignia-products.com Notes • Do not mix batteries of your skin, wash immediately. • If the remote control is depleted. • Battery ... with the + and - The following illustration shows the remote control range. If chemicals touch your TV. Press to set the sleep timer. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting up your TV or change the angle at which you match the + and - Press to select the picture mode. For more information...
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...Right speaker Left speaker Note The location of the speaker jacks on the back of time, unplug the power cord from the illustration. www.insignia-products.com 9 Use the following illustration to connect an outside antenna Antenna cables come in two types: 75 ohm and 300 ohm. 75...• Make sure that you use your TV may vary from the electrical outlet. Make sure that you connect the black part of power. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting your TV to an electrical outlet To connect your TV to an electrical outlet: 1 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet....
...Right speaker Left speaker Note The location of the speaker jacks on the back of time, unplug the power cord from the illustration. www.insignia-products.com 9 Use the following illustration to connect an outside antenna Antenna cables come in two types: 75 ohm and 300 ohm. 75...• Make sure that you use your TV may vary from the electrical outlet. Make sure that you connect the black part of power. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting your TV to an electrical outlet To connect your TV to an electrical outlet: 1 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet....
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... do not have a converter/descrambler box, you can connect your TV before installing devices. If you have a converter/descrambler box, you can connect your TV. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting cable TV Your TV has a 75 ohm jack for "premium" (pay) channels. Some cable TV providers scramble the signals for connecting cable TV...
... do not have a converter/descrambler box, you can connect your TV before installing devices. If you have a converter/descrambler box, you can connect your TV. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting cable TV Your TV has a 75 ohm jack for "premium" (pay) channels. Some cable TV providers scramble the signals for connecting cable TV...
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Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR with a standard audio/video cable or with a S-Video cable. Use the following illustration to connect sound. R Y WR ANT ... you need to use an S-Video cable, you want to the S-Video jack). 3 Turn on your TV before installing devices. R S-VIDEO ANT IN VIDEO L- www.insignia-products.com 11 The S-Video cable does not carry sound. AUDIO - R VCR To record a program: 1 Turn on your VCR has an S-Video connection. If you...
Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR with a standard audio/video cable or with a S-Video cable. Use the following illustration to connect sound. R Y WR ANT ... you need to use an S-Video cable, you want to the S-Video jack). 3 Turn on your TV before installing devices. R S-VIDEO ANT IN VIDEO L- www.insignia-products.com 11 The S-Video cable does not carry sound. AUDIO - R VCR To record a program: 1 Turn on your VCR has an S-Video connection. If you...
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...the other end of the audio/video cable into the audio/video jacks into the camcorder, then press the Play button. 12 www.insignia-products.com See your camcorder documentation for more times to select Composite2. 3 Turn on the camcorder. R Camcorder To playback from the...OUT IN Y WR VIDEO L- Back of TV Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left ) R=red (audio right Audio cable R W Amplifier Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a camcorder Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. Use the following illustration to output mode.
...the other end of the audio/video cable into the audio/video jacks into the camcorder, then press the Play button. 12 www.insignia-products.com See your camcorder documentation for more times to select Composite2. 3 Turn on the camcorder. R Camcorder To playback from the...OUT IN Y WR VIDEO L- Back of TV Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left ) R=red (audio right Audio cable R W Amplifier Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a camcorder Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. Use the following illustration to output mode.
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...select Component1. 3 Turn on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to the HDMI out jack on your DTV receiver. www.insignia-products.com 13 To connect a DVD player: • Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on the back of your TV and to select...B=blue (Cb/Pb) G B R COMPONENT W R AUDIO L - Back of TV Connecting a DTV receiver Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a DVD player Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices.
...select Component1. 3 Turn on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to the HDMI out jack on your DTV receiver. www.insignia-products.com 13 To connect a DVD player: • Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on the back of your TV and to select...B=blue (Cb/Pb) G B R COMPONENT W R AUDIO L - Back of TV Connecting a DTV receiver Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a DVD player Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices.
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For more information about cable TV selections, contact your TV skips the channels that do not have a signal. 14 www.insignia-products.com or + button on the remote control, your cable TV provider. 5 Press the EXIT button to close the on-screen menu system. Select Cable, ... the OK or button to open the Setup menu. Use the following illustration to connect a computer to your TV or the CH - Back of TV Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Using your TV Turning your TV on and off To turn on your TV: 1 Make sure that you set up your area and stores...
For more information about cable TV selections, contact your TV skips the channels that do not have a signal. 14 www.insignia-products.com or + button on the remote control, your cable TV provider. 5 Press the EXIT button to close the on-screen menu system. Select Cable, ... the OK or button to open the Setup menu. Use the following illustration to connect a computer to your TV or the CH - Back of TV Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Using your TV Turning your TV on and off To turn on your TV: 1 Make sure that you set up your area and stores...
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...or + button on the remote control to decrease or increase the volume. • Press the MUTE button to add or delete a channel. www.insignia-products.com 15 For example, if you can press the Exit button to turn off the sound. Your TV displays status information, such as a... last viewed channel. Manually adding or deleting channels from the channel list. or + button on the front of your TV or the VOL - Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Automatically setting up channels To automatically set up the channel list: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more...
...or + button on the remote control to decrease or increase the volume. • Press the MUTE button to add or delete a channel. www.insignia-products.com 15 For example, if you can press the Exit button to turn off the sound. Your TV displays status information, such as a... last viewed channel. Manually adding or deleting channels from the channel list. or + button on the front of your TV or the VOL - Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Automatically setting up channels To automatically set up the channel list: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more...
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...freeze or unfreeze the picture: • Press the FREEZE button. 4 Press the OK or button. Your TV shows the DTV signal strength. 16 www.insignia-products.com Freezing the picture You can select: • TV-TV signal • Composite1-AV INPUT1 jacks • Composite2-AV INPUT2 jacks • ...press the OK or button to open the Channel Labels Menu. 3 Press the or button one or more times to select the video source. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Selecting the video input source To select the video input source: • Press the INPUT button one or more times to highlight Setup...
...freeze or unfreeze the picture: • Press the FREEZE button. 4 Press the OK or button. Your TV shows the DTV signal strength. 16 www.insignia-products.com Freezing the picture You can select: • TV-TV signal • Composite1-AV INPUT1 jacks • Composite2-AV INPUT2 jacks • ...press the OK or button to open the Channel Labels Menu. 3 Press the or button one or more times to select the video source. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Selecting the video input source To select the video input source: • Press the INPUT button one or more times to highlight Setup...
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... setting the clock To manually set the year, date, or time. 6 Press the EXIT button to close the on -screen menu system. www.insignia-products.com 17 Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting the clock You can manually set the clock from a digital channel signal. If the clock is not correct after you automatically set...
... setting the clock To manually set the year, date, or time. 6 Press the EXIT button to close the on -screen menu system. www.insignia-products.com 17 Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting the clock You can manually set the clock from a digital channel signal. If the clock is not correct after you automatically set...
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... customize: • Size-Select the size of picture may be covered by the text. To set display closed captions in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight CC Options. 4 Press the OK or button to open the Digital Closed Caption menu... button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Feature, then press the OK or button to open the Feature menu. 18 www.insignia-products.com Each mode has four channels.
... customize: • Size-Select the size of picture may be covered by the text. To set display closed captions in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight CC Options. 4 Press the OK or button to open the Digital Closed Caption menu... button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Feature, then press the OK or button to open the Feature menu. 18 www.insignia-products.com Each mode has four channels.
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... watch. Caution Write down your password, enter 1397 for both ratings. TV-MA Mature audiences only Some of age -Restricted. General audiences. TV-Y All children. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight CC when Mute. 5 Press the number buttons to confirm. The Enter New Password screen... a parental controls password. TV-G General audiences. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. Adult language. Sexual situations Violence. Sexually suggestive dialog. www.insignia-products.com 19
... watch. Caution Write down your password, enter 1397 for both ratings. TV-MA Mature audiences only Some of age -Restricted. General audiences. TV-Y All children. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight CC when Mute. 5 Press the number buttons to confirm. The Enter New Password screen... a parental controls password. TV-G General audiences. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. Adult language. Sexual situations Violence. Sexually suggestive dialog. www.insignia-products.com 19
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..., then press the OK button to block or unblock the rating. Using the on-screen menu system Your TV has an on -screen menu system. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Selecting the on-screen menu language To select the on-screen menu language: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more... to a previous menu or press the EXIT button to close the on -screen menu system that rating and all higher ratings are blocked. 20 www.insignia-products.com To set the ratings: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Parental Control Set, then press...
..., then press the OK button to block or unblock the rating. Using the on-screen menu system Your TV has an on -screen menu system. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Selecting the on-screen menu language To select the on-screen menu language: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more... to a previous menu or press the EXIT button to close the on -screen menu system that rating and all higher ratings are blocked. 20 www.insignia-products.com To set the ratings: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Parental Control Set, then press...
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...add or delete channels from the channel list" on page 18. Time Set-Sets the clock. See "Appendix" on page 16. www.insignia-products.com 21 Color-Adjusts the overall color of the picture. Bass-Adjusts the low sounds (bass). Digital Audio Output-Selects the audio ...broadcasting systems. You can control four devices, such as a VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite receiver, amplifier or tuner, or similar device. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV On-screen menus On-screen menu Options Video Picture Mode-Selects the picture mode: User, Note: Options may News, Music, or Movie. ...
...add or delete channels from the channel list" on page 18. Time Set-Sets the clock. See "Appendix" on page 16. www.insignia-products.com 21 Color-Adjusts the overall color of the picture. Bass-Adjusts the low sounds (bass). Digital Audio Output-Selects the audio ...broadcasting systems. You can control four devices, such as a VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite receiver, amplifier or tuner, or similar device. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV On-screen menus On-screen menu Options Video Picture Mode-Selects the picture mode: User, Note: Options may News, Music, or Movie. ...
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...blinks when a Make sure that you are using. LED blinks one device's volume controls volume in direct sunlight or near a heat source. 22 www.insignia-products.com If you are at less than 15 button is using a different code. 6 Aim the remote at the remote sensor on the device. .... 6 Press the SET button to step 7. 5 If the device does not respond, press the CH+ button. Maintaining • Do not use your device. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 4 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 2 Enter 993, then press the device button for the...
...blinks when a Make sure that you are using. LED blinks one device's volume controls volume in direct sunlight or near a heat source. 22 www.insignia-products.com If you are at less than 15 button is using a different code. 6 Aim the remote at the remote sensor on the device. .... 6 Press the SET button to step 7. 5 If the device does not respond, press the CH+ button. Maintaining • Do not use your device. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 4 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 2 Enter 993, then press the device button for the...