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..., or other . These openings must not be moved with one wider than the other products (including amplifiers) that your TV. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by Insignia because they may cause your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where.... Stand Do not place your safety. The wide blade or grounding prong are not likely to overturn. Pay particular attention to replace the obsolete outlet. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Contents Safety information 3 Features 5 Setting up your...
..., or other . These openings must not be moved with one wider than the other products (including amplifiers) that your TV. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by Insignia because they may cause your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where.... Stand Do not place your safety. The wide blade or grounding prong are not likely to overturn. Pay particular attention to replace the obsolete outlet. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Contents Safety information 3 Features 5 Setting up your...
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...liquid of any way. • When your TV exhibits a distinct change in correct operating condition. Adjust only those controls that have the same characteristics as the original part. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Lightning For added protection for your TV's performance. This is not a defect and... does not affect your TV's receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and...
...liquid of any way. • When your TV exhibits a distinct change in correct operating condition. Adjust only those controls that have the same characteristics as the original part. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Lightning For added protection for your TV's performance. This is not a defect and... does not affect your TV's receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and...
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...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 from the remote control. 3...
...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 from the remote control. 3...
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This interface is used for service only. 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. You cannot operate your TV from this interface. 3 S/PDIF digital audio out jack (optical) 4 HDMI input jack 5 D-SUB/Audio jack... 16 AV INPUT1 L-AUDIO-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
This interface is used for service only. 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. You cannot operate your TV from this interface. 3 S/PDIF digital audio out jack (optical) 4 HDMI input jack 5 D-SUB/Audio jack... 16 AV INPUT1 L-AUDIO-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
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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 Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Remote control Note This remote control is a universal remote control.
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...AUDIO PICTURE FREEZE Notes • Do not expose the remote control to be used for long periods of time, remove the batteries. 8 www.insignia-products.com Press again to turn closed captions" on the front of different types. • Do not mix old and new batteries. •...; Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on page 18. For more information, see "Setting the sleep timer" on and off. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting up your skin, wash immediately. • If the remote control is depleted. • Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If chemicals touch ...
...AUDIO PICTURE FREEZE Notes • Do not expose the remote control to be used for long periods of time, remove the batteries. 8 www.insignia-products.com Press again to turn closed captions" on the front of different types. • Do not mix old and new batteries. •...; Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on page 18. For more information, see "Setting the sleep timer" on and off. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting up your skin, wash immediately. • If the remote control is depleted. • Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If chemicals touch ...
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... power cord from the illustration. www.insignia-products.com 9 Notes • Make sure that you connect the black part of the speaker wire to the coaxial jack on your TV. • If you use your TV for an extended period of your TV. See the label on the back ...ohm cable, then connect the other end of the power cord into the power connector on the back of your TV. 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. Connecting an outside antenna. VHF/...
... power cord from the illustration. www.insignia-products.com 9 Notes • Make sure that you connect the black part of the speaker wire to the coaxial jack on your TV. • If you use your TV for an extended period of your TV. See the label on the back ...ohm cable, then connect the other end of the power cord into the power connector on the back of your TV. 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. Connecting an outside antenna. VHF/...
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Set the RF switch to the B position to your TV. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting cable TV Your TV has a 75 ohm jack for "premium" (pay) channels. To view these channels you turn off and unplug your cable TV directly to watch unscrambled channels using the converter/descrambler controls. If...processor Hi-Fi system Cable converter/descrambler box 10 www.insignia-products.com Warning Make sure that you need a converter/descrambler box. For more information about connecting a converter/descramble box, contact your cable TV using an RF switch (not supplied). If you do ...
Set the RF switch to the B position to your TV. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting cable TV Your TV has a 75 ohm jack for "premium" (pay) channels. To view these channels you turn off and unplug your cable TV directly to watch unscrambled channels using the converter/descrambler controls. If...processor Hi-Fi system Cable converter/descrambler box 10 www.insignia-products.com Warning Make sure that you need a converter/descrambler box. For more information about connecting a converter/descramble box, contact your cable TV using an RF switch (not supplied). If you do ...
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...yellow (video) W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right) Y WR OR Audio cable Video cable Y WR S-Video cable ANT OUT VIDEO L- AUDIO - AUDIO - 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. R Y WR ANT OUT VIDEO L- AUDIO - R VCR To... Warning Make sure that you connected the VCR to connect a VCR. www.insignia-products.com 11 The S-Video cable does not carry sound. If you use the S-Video jack if your TV before installing devices. Use the following illustration to the S-Video jack). 3 ...
...yellow (video) W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right) Y WR OR Audio cable Video cable Y WR S-Video cable ANT OUT VIDEO L- AUDIO - AUDIO - 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. R Y WR ANT OUT VIDEO L- AUDIO - R VCR To... Warning Make sure that you connected the VCR to connect a VCR. www.insignia-products.com 11 The S-Video cable does not carry sound. If you use the S-Video jack if your TV before installing devices. Use the following illustration to the S-Video jack). 3 ...
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...R W Amplifier Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a camcorder Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your camcorder documentation for more times to select Composite2. 3 Turn on the camcorder, then set it to output mode. R Camcorder To playback from the camcorder: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press ... a tape into the camcorder, then press the Play button. 12 www.insignia-products.com See your TV before installing devices. Connecting an amplifier Use the following illustration to connect a camcorder to your TV. 2 Plug the other end of the audio/video cable into the audio...
...R W Amplifier Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a camcorder Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your camcorder documentation for more times to select Composite2. 3 Turn on the camcorder, then set it to output mode. R Camcorder To playback from the camcorder: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press ... a tape into the camcorder, then press the Play button. 12 www.insignia-products.com See your TV before installing devices. Connecting an amplifier Use the following illustration to connect a camcorder to your TV. 2 Plug the other end of the audio/video cable into the audio...
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Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a DVD player Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your DTV receiver. To play a DVD: 1 Turn on your TV. R ANT IN AV OUT S-VIDEO DVI L - www.insignia-products.com 13 Use the following illustration to connect a DVD player to the HDMI out jack on the back of your TV. 2 Press the...
Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a DVD player Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your DTV receiver. To play a DVD: 1 Turn on your TV. R ANT IN AV OUT S-VIDEO DVI L - www.insignia-products.com 13 Use the following illustration to connect a DVD player to the HDMI out jack on the back of your TV. 2 Press the...
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.... 5 Press the EXIT button to access the tuning band options. 4 Select Air for an outside antenna. Back of TV Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Using your TV Turning your TV on and off To turn on the front of the channels. See your computer documentation for more information. 3 Press the... or button one or more information about cable TV selections, contact your TV: 1 Make sure that do not have a signal. 14 www.insignia-products.com When you set up your channel list, your TV searches for all available channels in your computer for external VGA input....
.... 5 Press the EXIT button to access the tuning band options. 4 Select Air for an outside antenna. Back of TV Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Using your TV Turning your TV on and off To turn on the front of the channels. See your computer documentation for more information. 3 Press the... or button one or more information about cable TV selections, contact your TV: 1 Make sure that do not have a signal. 14 www.insignia-products.com When you set up your channel list, your TV searches for all available channels in your computer for external VGA input....
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...to start the search. The sub-channels carry signals for example 8. 2 Press the - button, the press the sub-channel button, for the main TV program. To add or delete channels: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one channel. Changing channels To change channels: •...1. or + button on the remote control to decrease or increase the volume. • Press the MUTE button to turn off the sound. 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 times...
...to start the search. The sub-channels carry signals for example 8. 2 Press the - button, the press the sub-channel button, for the main TV program. To add or delete channels: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one channel. Changing channels To change channels: •...1. or + button on the remote control to decrease or increase the volume. • Press the MUTE button to turn off the sound. 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 times...
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...: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to select the video source. Your TV shows the DTV signal strength. 16 www.insignia-products.com 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 ...character. 5 Press the OK button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button to open the Setup menu. Warning To protect your TV, do not freeze the screen image for long periods of time. You can freeze (still) the screen image. Adding a channel label To add a...
...: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to select the video source. Your TV shows the DTV signal strength. 16 www.insignia-products.com 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 ...character. 5 Press the OK button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button to open the Setup menu. Warning To protect your TV, do not freeze the screen image for long periods of time. You can freeze (still) the screen image. Adding a channel label To add a...
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..., or Time, then press the OK, , or button to set the year, date, or time. 6 Press the EXIT button to open the Feature menu. Your TV searches for a digital channel that has time information encoded. Manually setting the clock To manually set the clock: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or... -screen menu system. If the clock is not correct after you automatically set it, you can automatically set the clock from a digital channel signal. www.insignia-products.com 17 Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting the clock You can manually set the clock.
..., or Time, then press the OK, , or button to set the year, date, or time. 6 Press the EXIT button to open the Feature menu. Your TV searches for a digital channel that has time information encoded. Manually setting the clock To manually set the clock: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or... -screen menu system. If the clock is not correct after you automatically set it, you can automatically set the clock from a digital channel signal. www.insignia-products.com 17 Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting the clock You can manually set the clock.
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... • TEXT3 • TEXT4 • Off Setting closed captions options To set the sleep timer. To set up your TV turns off the timer, select Off. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight an option, then press the OK or button to open the Feature... menu. 18 www.insignia-products.com Each mode has four channels. You can set the sleep timer: 1 Press the MENU button...
... • TEXT3 • TEXT4 • Off Setting closed captions options To set the sleep timer. To set up your TV turns off the timer, select Off. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight an option, then press the OK or button to open the Feature... menu. 18 www.insignia-products.com Each mode has four channels. You can set the sleep timer: 1 Press the MENU button...
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...Password Change option. Not suitable for children under 17 years of the age based TV Parental Guidelines ratings also have content based ratings. TV-MA Mature audiences only Some of age. 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 enter the old password. TV Parental Guidelines ratings Rating Description NONE...
...Password Change option. Not suitable for children under 17 years of the age based TV Parental Guidelines ratings also have content based ratings. TV-MA Mature audiences only Some of age. 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 enter the old password. TV Parental Guidelines ratings Rating Description NONE...
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...access the rating feature. To use the on -screen menu system that rating and all higher ratings are blocked. 20 www.insignia-products.com Using the on-screen menu system Your TV has an on -screen menu system: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to...block or unblock the rating. When you block a rating, that lets you want. 4 Press the EXIT button to close the 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 times...
...access the rating feature. To use the on -screen menu system that rating and all higher ratings are blocked. 20 www.insignia-products.com Using the on-screen menu system Your TV has an on -screen menu system: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to...block or unblock the rating. When you block a rating, that lets you want. 4 Press the EXIT button to close the 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 times...
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...-Resets VGA mode to select the video source. Balance-Adjusts the right and left speaker volumes. For more than one language. www.insignia-products.com 21 modes. Decreases the color level to add more purple to select the MTS mode. Time Set-Sets the clock. Menu...see "Setting the clock" on page 16. Audio Sound Mode-Selects the sound mode: User, Note: Options may Nature, Soft, or Bright. 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. For ...
...-Resets VGA mode to select the video source. Balance-Adjusts the right and left speaker volumes. For more than one language. www.insignia-products.com 21 modes. Decreases the color level to add more purple to select the MTS mode. Time Set-Sets the clock. Menu...see "Setting the clock" on page 16. Audio Sound Mode-Selects the sound mode: User, Note: Options may Nature, Soft, or Bright. 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. For ...
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... twice. 4 Aim the remote control at the device, then press the button. The LED blinks twice. 4 Press 1 and count the LED blinks. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 4 Press and hold the SET button on the remote control, the device you selected controls the volume regardless of which device you are using. Troubleshooting...+ button. Searching for a code To search for the fifth digit. 6 Press the SET button to 40°C). • Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or near a heat source. 22 www.insignia-products.com To check the code: 1 Press the device button on the device.
... twice. 4 Aim the remote control at the device, then press the button. The LED blinks twice. 4 Press 1 and count the LED blinks. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 4 Press and hold the SET button on the remote control, the device you selected controls the volume regardless of which device you are using. Troubleshooting...+ button. Searching for a code To search for the fifth digit. 6 Press the SET button to 40°C). • Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or near a heat source. 22 www.insignia-products.com To check the code: 1 Press the device button on the device.