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... Maintaining 40 Cleaning the TV cabinet 40 Cleaning the TV screen 40 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications 41 Computer display modes 42 Legal notices 44 Two-year limited warranty 45 ii www.insigniaproducts.com NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page ii Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Contents Adjusting advanced picture settings 19 Improving the image...
... Maintaining 40 Cleaning the TV cabinet 40 Cleaning the TV screen 40 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications 41 Computer display modes 42 Legal notices 44 Two-year limited warranty 45 ii www.insigniaproducts.com NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page ii Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Contents Adjusting advanced picture settings 19 Improving the image...
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...Press to tune to close the on-screen menu. Press to the previously viewed channel. For more information, see "Setting a wake-up timer" on page 36. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 18. For more information, see "Selecting a channel" on page 18. Cautions • Batteries should...Notes Do not mix batteries of time, remove the batteries. 8 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 8 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM # Button 10 RETURN 11 CCD 12 PICTURE 13 ZOOM 14 DISPLAY 15 INPUT 16 RECALL 17 CH /CH 18 EXIT 19 ...
...Press to tune to close the on-screen menu. Press to the previously viewed channel. For more information, see "Setting a wake-up timer" on page 36. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 18. For more information, see "Selecting a channel" on page 18. Cautions • Batteries should...Notes Do not mix batteries of time, remove the batteries. 8 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 8 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM # Button 10 RETURN 11 CCD 12 PICTURE 13 ZOOM 14 DISPLAY 15 INPUT 16 RECALL 17 CH /CH 18 EXIT 19 ...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 17 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM On-screen menu overview Picture menu Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 Sound menu 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 ...menu, then press ENTER to close the menu. You can select Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, or Input. 3 Press or to highlight an...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 17 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM On-screen menu overview Picture menu Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 Sound menu 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 ...menu, then press ENTER to close the menu. You can select Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, or Input. 3 Press or to highlight an...
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... channel 7, press 7, -, then 1. Adjusting the TV picture To adjust the picture: 1 Press MENU. You can also press PICTURE one or more information, see all picture settings to the default settings. For more times to select the picture mode. • Contrast-Adjusts the contrast. •...settings. Your TV goes to the channel in the channel list. • Press the number buttons to directly select a channel. TV #1 DTV Air Dolby Digital 13-1 Fri, Dec 19 2:05 am 2 To close the display, press DISPLAY again or wait about 10 seconds. For example, to go to press options. NS...
... channel 7, press 7, -, then 1. Adjusting the TV picture To adjust the picture: 1 Press MENU. You can also press PICTURE one or more information, see all picture settings to the default settings. For more times to select the picture mode. • Contrast-Adjusts the contrast. •...settings. Your TV goes to the channel in the channel list. • Press the number buttons to directly select a channel. TV #1 DTV Air Dolby Digital 13-1 Fri, Dec 19 2:05 am 2 To close the display, press DISPLAY again or wait about 10 seconds. For example, to go to press options. NS...
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...; HDMI Black Level-Adjusts the black level of the picture when the video input source is a device connected to an input of your TV. Adjusting advanced picture settings To adjust advanced picture settings: 1 On the Picture menu, press or to access the Picture Options menu. For more times to Contrast, Brightness, ...Displays the full native HD signal that may not be viewed using a normal TV. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 19 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 4 Press or , or to adjust the setting, then press ENTER to confirm. 5 Press EXIT to access the option. ...
...; HDMI Black Level-Adjusts the black level of the picture when the video input source is a device connected to an input of your TV. Adjusting advanced picture settings To adjust advanced picture settings: 1 On the Picture menu, press or to access the Picture Options menu. For more times to Contrast, Brightness, ...Displays the full native HD signal that may not be viewed using a normal TV. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 19 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 4 Press or , or to adjust the setting, then press ENTER to confirm. 5 Press EXIT to access the option. ...
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...screen. 5 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu or EXIT to your TV. Note Film mode is displayed in a 4:3 picture size, sets the sides of your TV. To reset the picture to the default setting, press or to highlight Position, then press ENTER. Note The Game Mode ... Wide Fit, Screen Fit Notes You can select Dark (darkens the sides) or Light (brightens the sides). • Picture Reset-Resets the advanced picture settings to close the menu. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 20 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM • Film Mode-Automatically senses and...
...screen. 5 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu or EXIT to your TV. Note Film mode is displayed in a 4:3 picture size, sets the sides of your TV. To reset the picture to the default setting, press or to highlight Position, then press ENTER. Note The Game Mode ... Wide Fit, Screen Fit Notes You can select Dark (darkens the sides) or Light (brightens the sides). • Picture Reset-Resets the advanced picture settings to close the menu. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 20 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM • Film Mode-Automatically senses and...
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...NS-P42Q-10A-1024 x 768 • NS-P501Q-10A-1360 x 768 • NS-P502Q-10A-1920 x 1080 4 If the dialog box has a vertical frequency option, set... the mode (refer to watch TV in most cases. 2 Click the Settings tab. Use this mode to your... video card. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to highlight Energy Saving, then press ENTER. 4 Press or to the correct resolution. Picture... there may appear different depending on page 42. 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then...
...NS-P42Q-10A-1024 x 768 • NS-P501Q-10A-1360 x 768 • NS-P502Q-10A-1920 x 1080 4 If the dialog box has a vertical frequency option, set... the mode (refer to watch TV in most cases. 2 Click the Settings tab. Use this mode to your... video card. Channel Setup Plug & Play Input Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off 3 Press or to highlight Energy Saving, then press ENTER. 4 Press or to the correct resolution. Picture... there may appear different depending on page 42. 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then...
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...select Mono, Stereo, or SAP (separate audio program), depending on using the amplifier controls. • TV Speaker-Plays the sound through your personal preferences. • Equalizer-Sets the equalizer mode. Picture Sound Mode : Custom Channel Equalizer Setup Input SRS TruSurround HD : Off Preferred Language : English Multi-Track...the sound To adjust the sound: 1 Press MENU. You can also press MTS one or more times to access the option. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 22 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Adjusting the sound Note Unless otherwise noted, ...
...select Mono, Stereo, or SAP (separate audio program), depending on using the amplifier controls. • TV Speaker-Plays the sound through your personal preferences. • Equalizer-Sets the equalizer mode. Picture Sound Mode : Custom Channel Equalizer Setup Input SRS TruSurround HD : Off Preferred Language : English Multi-Track...the sound To adjust the sound: 1 Press MENU. You can also press MTS one or more times to access the option. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 22 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Adjusting the sound Note Unless otherwise noted, ...
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...G50/R50 5 Press or to highlight Air (antenna signal), Cable (cable TV signal), or Auto (antenna and cable TV signals), then press ENTER to access the Channel menu. The on -screen menu opens. Antenna is highlighted. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard ... Fine Tune Signal Strength www.insigniaproducts.com 23 Press or to confirm. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 23 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Changing channel settings Note Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are based on ...
...G50/R50 5 Press or to highlight Air (antenna signal), Cable (cable TV signal), or Auto (antenna and cable TV signals), then press ENTER to access the Channel menu. The on -screen menu opens. Antenna is highlighted. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard ... Fine Tune Signal Strength www.insigniaproducts.com 23 Press or to confirm. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 23 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Changing channel settings Note Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are based on ...
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...page 26. • Reserve-Shows all current reserved programs. A appears next to reserved programs in memory, your TV is shown on page 25. 3 Press OPTIONS to favorite channels in the channel list. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 :...Fine-tuning an analog channel To fine-tune an analog channel: 1 Press MENU. To reset the fine tuning setting, press to highlight Clear Scrambled Channel, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 24 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Press or to...
...page 26. • Reserve-Shows all current reserved programs. A appears next to reserved programs in memory, your TV is shown on page 25. 3 Press OPTIONS to favorite channels in the channel list. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 :...Fine-tuning an analog channel To fine-tune an analog channel: 1 Press MENU. To reset the fine tuning setting, press to highlight Clear Scrambled Channel, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 24 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Press or to...
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... TV back on again. 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 Setup menu. Setting or changing the password To set parental control levels: 1 Press MENU. Picture ...Note Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are not available in HDMI or component video mode. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 28 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Setting parental controls Note Parental controls are based on using the remote control.
... TV back on again. 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 Setup menu. Setting or changing the password To set parental control levels: 1 Press MENU. Picture ...Note Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are not available in HDMI or component video mode. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 28 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Setting parental controls Note Parental controls are based on using the remote control.
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...This resets the password to highlight On or Off, then press ENTER. The on , press CH . The V-Chip Lock must be on again. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 29 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 5 Press or to highlight V-Chip Lock, then press ENTER. ...To set U. S. TV parental control levels: 1 Press 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 highlight Yes, then press ENTER. The default password is blocked by a Parental Lock. U.S. Picture Mode...
...This resets the password to highlight On or Off, then press ENTER. The on , press CH . The V-Chip Lock must be on again. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 29 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 5 Press or to highlight V-Chip Lock, then press ENTER. ...To set U. S. TV parental control levels: 1 Press 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 highlight Yes, then press ENTER. The default password is blocked by a Parental Lock. U.S. Picture Mode...
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...ratings, highlight Allow All, then press ENTER. 8 Press or to close the menu. 30 www.insigniaproducts.com Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 ...under 17 NC-17 Not suitable for children under 17 X Adults only N/A Movie not rated To set movie levels: 1 Press MENU. The on to change parental control levels. 7 Press or to...Enter PIN V-Chip 4 Press the number buttons to access the TV Parental Guidelines screen. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 30 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM ...
...ratings, highlight Allow All, then press ENTER. 8 Press or to close the menu. 30 www.insigniaproducts.com Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 ...under 17 NC-17 Not suitable for children under 17 X Adults only N/A Movie not rated To set movie levels: 1 Press MENU. The on to change parental control levels. 7 Press or to...Enter PIN V-Chip 4 Press the number buttons to access the TV Parental Guidelines screen. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 30 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM ...
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...on to change parental control levels. 7 Press or to unblock all channels, highlight Block All, then press ENTER. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50...Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 www.insigniaproducts.com 31 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 31 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Setting Canadian TV... years old, only for adult viewing To set Canadian TV ratings levels: 1 Press MENU.
...on to change parental control levels. 7 Press or to unblock all channels, highlight Block All, then press ENTER. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50...Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 www.insigniaproducts.com 31 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 31 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Setting Canadian TV... years old, only for adult viewing To set Canadian TV ratings levels: 1 Press MENU.
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...both be set to transparent. The on using the remote control. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 34 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER to highlight Setup, then press ENTER. The Digital Caption menu opens. Picture Mode ...Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to access the Setup menu. The font color and background color cannot be set to Default-Returns all tasks in this...
...both be set to transparent. The on using the remote control. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 34 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER to highlight Setup, then press ENTER. The Digital Caption menu opens. Picture Mode ...Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to access the Setup menu. The font color and background color cannot be set to Default-Returns all tasks in this...
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... highlighted. Press or to move from item to item. 8 After you set to Auto. 6 Press or to highlight Time Zone, then press ENTER. 7 Press or to highlight a time zone, then press ENTER. The on-screen menu opens. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard ... Clock Sleep Timer Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Time : 12:14 am : Off : Inactivated : Inactivated : Inactivated 4 Press or to highlight Clock, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 35 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Press or to highlight Clock...
... highlighted. Press or to move from item to item. 8 After you set to Auto. 6 Press or to highlight Time Zone, then press ENTER. 7 Press or to highlight a time zone, then press ENTER. The on-screen menu opens. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard ... Clock Sleep Timer Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Time : 12:14 am : Off : Inactivated : Inactivated : Inactivated 4 Press or to highlight Clock, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 35 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Press or to highlight Clock...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 36 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Turning Daylight Saving Time on or off To turn Daylight Saving Time on and off at specific times. Picture... min. • To turn your TV to wait before it automatically turns off. To set a timer that will turn off : 1 Press MENU. You can set to Auto. 6 Press or to ...min. The Time menu opens. Clock Mode Clock Set Time Zone DST Clock : Auto : Eastern : Off 5 If Clock Mode is set as many as three timers. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color ...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 36 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Turning Daylight Saving Time on or off To turn Daylight Saving Time on and off at specific times. Picture... min. • To turn your TV to wait before it automatically turns off. To set a timer that will turn off : 1 Press MENU. You can set to Auto. 6 Press or to ...min. The Time menu opens. Clock Mode Clock Set Time Zone DST Clock : Auto : Eastern : Off 5 If Clock Mode is set as many as three timers. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color ...
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.... Press or to move from item to access the Setup menu. After you want the TV tuned to access the Timer screen. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 :...Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off www.insigniaproducts.com 37 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 37 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 2 Press...activate once or on using the remote control. You need to set the timer to change an item. Adjusting menu settings Note Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in the box below the...
.... Press or to move from item to access the Setup menu. After you want the TV tuned to access the Timer screen. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 :...Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption Energy Saving : English : Off : Off www.insigniaproducts.com 37 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 37 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 2 Press...activate once or on using the remote control. You need to set the timer to change an item. Adjusting menu settings Note Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in the box below the...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 38 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM ...If you can select English, French, or Spanish. 5 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu or EXIT to reset the settings. 38 www.insigniaproducts.com Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50... STB PVR STB 5 Press or to select the label you want to re-run the initial setup wizard to set up your TV again, you want , then press ENTER. Setup Input Source List Edit Name 2 Press or to highlight Setup,...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 38 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM ...If you can select English, French, or Spanish. 5 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu or EXIT to reset the settings. 38 www.insigniaproducts.com Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50... STB PVR STB 5 Press or to select the label you want to re-run the initial setup wizard to set up your TV again, you want , then press ENTER. Setup Input Source List Edit Name 2 Press or to highlight Setup,...
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... Do not disconnect power or unplug the USB flash drive during the upgrade. When the upgrade is complete, your TV will turn off, then back on the back of your TV's software. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50...software upgrade and copy it to upgrade your TV. 4 Press MENU. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 39 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Upgrading TV software If upgrades become available for USB It may have to scroll down all settings are reset to the factory defaults. 3...
... Do not disconnect power or unplug the USB flash drive during the upgrade. When the upgrade is complete, your TV will turn off, then back on the back of your TV's software. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50...software upgrade and copy it to upgrade your TV. 4 Press MENU. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 39 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Upgrading TV software If upgrades become available for USB It may have to scroll down all settings are reset to the factory defaults. 3...