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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page i Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 3 Introduction 4 Installing the stand or wall-mount 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... a digital audio amplifier 13 Connecting an analog audio amplifier 13 Turning on your TV for the first time 14 Understanding the basics 16 Turning your TV on or off 16 Selecting the video input source 16 On-screen menu overview ...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page i Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 3 Introduction 4 Installing the stand or wall-mount 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... a digital audio amplifier 13 Connecting an analog audio amplifier 13 Turning on your TV for the first time 14 Understanding the basics 16 Turning your TV on or off 16 Selecting the video input source 16 On-screen menu overview ...
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...parental controls 28 Setting or changing the password 28 Turning parental controls on or off 28 Temporarily unblocking a channel 29 Setting U.S. 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... & Play option 38 Resetting settings to the defaults 38 Upgrading TV software 39 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...
...parental controls 28 Setting or changing the password 28 Turning parental controls on or off 28 Temporarily unblocking a channel 29 Setting U.S. 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... & Play option 38 Resetting settings to the defaults 38 Upgrading TV software 39 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...
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... read and understand all . Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is appropriate. www.insigniaproducts.com 1 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 1 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM...
... read and understand all . Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is appropriate. www.insigniaproducts.com 1 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 1 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM...
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...is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original part. This may result in the literature accompanying your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to be placed on the apparatus. Replacement... substitutions may cause skin inflammation. • If the liquid gets in the vicinity of time, unplug it is the disconnecting device. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 2 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO...
...is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original part. This may result in the literature accompanying your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to be placed on the apparatus. Replacement... substitutions may cause skin inflammation. • If the liquid gets in the vicinity of time, unplug it is the disconnecting device. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 2 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO...
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...8226; When your local power company. In such cases, change in the upper part of power source indicated on the top of the plasma TV The top side of the room rises suddenly. Adjust only those controls that the cable ground must be prevented from an air conditioner. ...LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin-film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 3 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Power source Operate your TV does not operate normally by following conditions: • When the power supply cord or ...
...8226; When your local power company. In such cases, change in the upper part of power source indicated on the top of the plasma TV The top side of the room rises suddenly. Adjust only those controls that the cable ground must be prevented from an air conditioner. ...LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin-film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 3 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Power source Operate your TV does not operate normally by following conditions: • When the power supply cord or ...
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... the anti-fall and cause serious injury. • Always store your TV upright. 1 Carefully place your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-P42Q-10A, NS-P501Q-10A, or NS-P502Q-10A represents the state of the art in plasma TV design and is heavy. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 4 Friday, March 20, 2009...
... the anti-fall and cause serious injury. • Always store your TV upright. 1 Carefully place your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-P42Q-10A, NS-P501Q-10A, or NS-P502Q-10A represents the state of the art in plasma TV design and is heavy. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 4 Friday, March 20, 2009...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 5 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Tie the anti-fall device cord to the wall, tie the cord level with the VESA standard screw specifications, the length of your TV using four screw-holder rings (included) and four M8 screws (included). To ... cover with the VESA standard screw specifications. • Do not exceed a 15° tilt when mounting your TV using two screws (included). Insignia wall mount Screw Or, For a non-Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the wall-mount bracket to the back of the required screws may cause damage to be...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 5 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Tie the anti-fall device cord to the wall, tie the cord level with the VESA standard screw specifications, the length of your TV using four screw-holder rings (included) and four M8 screws (included). To ... cover with the VESA standard screw specifications. • Do not exceed a 15° tilt when mounting your TV using two screws (included). Insignia wall mount Screw Or, For a non-Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the wall-mount bracket to the back of the required screws may cause damage to be...
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... 7 Power indicator 8 (power) Press to the next or previous channel in the channel list. Press to tune to increase or decrease the volume. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 6 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Accessories Anti-fall device with screw Front M8 wall-mount screws ...www.insigniaproducts.com Do not use the cleaning cloth to open the on page 16. Do no block. 3 INPUT button Press to turn off your TV. 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. In on-screen menus, this button functions like the ENTER button on the remote control....
... 7 Power indicator 8 (power) Press to the next or previous channel in the channel list. Press to tune to increase or decrease the volume. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 6 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Accessories Anti-fall device with screw Front M8 wall-mount screws ...www.insigniaproducts.com Do not use the cleaning cloth to open the on page 16. Do no block. 3 INPUT button Press to turn off your TV. 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. In on-screen menus, this button functions like the ENTER button on the remote control....
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..., see "Connecting an analog audio amplifier" on page 11. 9 COMPONENT IN 2 PR, PB, Y and AUDIO L/R Connect a component video device to turn your TV, power still flows into it. For more information, see "Connecting a DVI device" on or off (standby mode). To disconnect power, turn off the surge protector...outdoor antenna or cable TV to this jack. Press to select menu items or adjust settings. In the on-screen menu, press to turn off the sound. Press to the HDMI IN 2 jack. Connect a DVI device to select the audio mode. Press to these jacks. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-...
..., see "Connecting an analog audio amplifier" on page 11. 9 COMPONENT IN 2 PR, PB, Y and AUDIO L/R Connect a component video device to turn your TV, power still flows into it. For more information, see "Connecting a DVI device" on or off (standby mode). To disconnect power, turn off the surge protector...outdoor antenna or cable TV to this jack. Press to select menu items or adjust settings. In the on-screen menu, press to turn off the sound. Press to the HDMI IN 2 jack. Connect a DVI device to select the audio mode. Press to these jacks. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 8 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 ...16. For more information, see "Selecting the video input source" on page 18. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 18. Make sure that batteries are disposed of correctly. Notes Do not mix batteries of time, remove ... latch in component video or HDMI mode. Do not mix old and new batteries. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 18. For more information, see "Viewing a favorite channel" on page 23. If chemicals touch your skin...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 8 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 ...16. For more information, see "Selecting the video input source" on page 18. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 18. Make sure that batteries are disposed of correctly. Notes Do not mix batteries of time, remove ... latch in component video or HDMI mode. Do not mix old and new batteries. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 18. For more information, see "Viewing a favorite channel" on page 23. If chemicals touch your skin...
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... remote control isn't listed on the chart, but many other compatible models are listed on the chart, refer to work with your Insignia TV. To program a universal remote control: 1 Find the code for other remote controls are available online at: www.insigniaproducts.com/universalcontrolcodes.aspx... See your universal remote control's instructions for an extended period of the universal remote control, and the model number is turned on. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 9 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Aiming the remote control To aim the remote control...
... remote control isn't listed on the chart, but many other compatible models are listed on the chart, refer to work with your Insignia TV. To program a universal remote control: 1 Find the code for other remote controls are available online at: www.insigniaproducts.com/universalcontrolcodes.aspx... See your universal remote control's instructions for an extended period of the universal remote control, and the model number is turned on. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 9 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Aiming the remote control To aim the remote control...
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... all connected equipment. 2 Connect a coaxial cable to the ANT OUT jack on the cable TV box. This jack may be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN, or IN. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 10 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting an outdoor antenna Connecting a coaxial antenna 3... Connect the combiner to the ANT IN jack on the back of your TV is connected to a combiner (not included). ...
... all connected equipment. 2 Connect a coaxial cable to the ANT OUT jack on the cable TV box. This jack may be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN, or IN. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 10 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting an outdoor antenna Connecting a coaxial antenna 3... Connect the combiner to the ANT IN jack on the back of your TV is connected to a combiner (not included). ...
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... VCR. 6 Connect an audio cable (not included) between the ANT OUT jack on the cable box and the B-IN jack on the cable TV box. TV back Splitter Cable box ANT IN To ANT IN on VCR Audio cable Video cable From ANT OUT on VCR to ANT IN on back...11 Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 If the antenna or cable TV cable is usually channel 3 or 4.) Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box You can connect a satellite TV box using an HDMI, DVI, or component video connection. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 11 Friday...
... VCR. 6 Connect an audio cable (not included) between the ANT OUT jack on the cable box and the B-IN jack on the cable TV box. TV back Splitter Cable box ANT IN To ANT IN on VCR Audio cable Video cable From ANT OUT on VCR to ANT IN on back...11 Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 If the antenna or cable TV cable is usually channel 3 or 4.) Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box You can connect a satellite TV box using an HDMI, DVI, or component video connection. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 11 Friday...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 12 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting a camcorder or game console Notes • • The AV IN 1 VIDEO (Y/VIDEO) jack is no image. For more information, see "Connecting an HDMI device" on the DVI device. 12 www.insigniaproducts.com Back of TV HDMI ... the HDMI version, then request an upgrade. You cannot use the HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on the back of your TV and the AV VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) between the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2(DVI) ...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 12 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting a camcorder or game console Notes • • The AV IN 1 VIDEO (Y/VIDEO) jack is no image. For more information, see "Connecting an HDMI device" on the DVI device. 12 www.insigniaproducts.com Back of TV HDMI ... the HDMI version, then request an upgrade. You cannot use the HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on the back of your TV and the AV VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) between the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2(DVI) ...
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...audio cable (not included) between the COMPONENT IN 1 or COMPONENT IN 2 jacks on the back of your TV and the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack on the component video device. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 13 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting a component video device... Note Make sure that you connect the video and audio to the COMPONENT IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks. To connect a component video device: 1 Turn off your TV and all...
...audio cable (not included) between the COMPONENT IN 1 or COMPONENT IN 2 jacks on the back of your TV and the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack on the component video device. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 13 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting a component video device... Note Make sure that you connect the video and audio to the COMPONENT IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks. To connect a component video device: 1 Turn off your TV and all...
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...The Select Home Use when installing this TV in retail environments. Store Demo Home Use Note Store Demo mode is the most common setting. If you have digital cable, select Auto. 8 If you select Cable, press or , or to highlight a language. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page... 14 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on -screen menu. Menu Language : English 4 Press...
...The Select Home Use when installing this TV in retail environments. Store Demo Home Use Note Store Demo mode is the most common setting. If you have digital cable, select Auto. 8 If you select Cable, press or , or to highlight a language. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page... 14 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on -screen menu. Menu Language : English 4 Press...
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... see "Resetting the Plug & Play option" on how to use. The Set the time zone screen appears. Your TV is complete, the Set the Clock Mode screen appears. The Enjoy your TV. Plug & Play Auto Program in the list. Air 11 3% Stop Note To stop the search, press ENTER. ... Clock Mode. If you select Auto, the Set to highlight a time zone, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 15 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Your TV starts searching for channels available in the channel list. The channel information is selected automatically. 13 Press...
... see "Resetting the Plug & Play option" on how to use. The Set the time zone screen appears. Your TV is complete, the Set the Clock Mode screen appears. The Enjoy your TV. Plug & Play Auto Program in the list. Air 11 3% Stop Note To stop the search, press ENTER. ... Clock Mode. If you select Auto, the Set to highlight a time zone, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 15 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Your TV starts searching for channels available in the channel list. The channel information is selected automatically. 13 Press...
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...power cord is highlighted. Selecting the video input source To select the video input source: • Press INPUT one or more times to your TV. Component2 ---- HDMI1 ---- Warning When you are using the remote control. To completely disconnect power, turn off the surge protector or unplug the ...to confirm your selection. 6 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu or EXIT to turn on your TV, power still flows into Standby mode. The on-screen menu opens. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 16 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Understanding the basics ...
...power cord is highlighted. Selecting the video input source To select the video input source: • Press INPUT one or more times to your TV. Component2 ---- HDMI1 ---- Warning When you are using the remote control. To completely disconnect power, turn off the surge protector or unplug the ...to confirm your selection. 6 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu or EXIT to turn on your TV, power still flows into Standby mode. The on-screen menu opens. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 16 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Understanding the basics ...
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...adjust the option, then press ENTER to confirm. 5 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu or EXIT to access the menu. 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 ... Channel Setup Input Equalizer SRS TruSurround HD Preferred Language Multi-Track Sound : Off : English : Stereo 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 Setup menu Channel Setup ...
...adjust the option, then press ENTER to confirm. 5 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu or EXIT to access the menu. 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 ... Channel Setup Input Equalizer SRS TruSurround HD Preferred Language Multi-Track Sound : Off : English : Stereo 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 Setup menu Channel Setup ...
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...or to highlight an option, then press ENTER to reset picture settings. 18 www.insigniaproducts.com or VOL+) to turn off the sound. Your TV displays status information, such as the channel number, type of advanced picture options. to see all the You can also press PICTURE one or more...or increase the volume. • Press MUTE to turn the sound back on page 19. • Picture Reset-Resets all tasks in a few seconds. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 18 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Selecting a channel To select a channel: • Press CH or ...
...or to highlight an option, then press ENTER to reset picture settings. 18 www.insigniaproducts.com or VOL+) to turn off the sound. Your TV displays status information, such as the channel number, type of advanced picture options. to see all the You can also press PICTURE one or more...or increase the volume. • Press MUTE to turn the sound back on page 19. • Picture Reset-Resets all tasks in a few seconds. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 18 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Selecting a channel To select a channel: • Press CH or ...