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...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 the image from a game console 20 Adjusting the computer image 21 Using Energy Saving mode 21 Adjusting the sound 22 Adjusting the sound... to the defaults 38 Upgrading TV software 39 Maintaining 40 Cleaning the TV cabinet 40 Cleaning the TV screen 40 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications ...
...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 the image from a game console 20 Adjusting the computer image 21 Using Energy Saving mode 21 Adjusting the sound 22 Adjusting the sound... to the defaults 38 Upgrading TV software 39 Maintaining 40 Cleaning the TV cabinet 40 Cleaning the TV screen 40 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications ...
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...may also form during the summer if the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. Heat on the top of the plasma TV The top side of the product may result...No. 70, provides information with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and cellular telephones away from the TV. Your TV also contains material that the cable ...3 4 5 7 6 1 Antenna lead-in performance. 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 only from the type of cable entry as practical. Article ...
...may also form during the summer if the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. Heat on the top of the plasma TV The top side of the product may result...No. 70, provides information with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and cellular telephones away from the TV. Your TV also contains material that the cable ...3 4 5 7 6 1 Antenna lead-in performance. 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 only from the type of cable entry as practical. Article ...
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...using one) or unplug the power cord. 6 www.insigniaproducts.com Press to clean any other part of your TV. # Item 1 Speakers Description Outputs the sound from your TV is for cleaning the TV screen only. For more information, see "Selecting a channel" on page 18. To disconnect power, turn your... your TV. 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do not use the cleaning cloth to turn off (standby mode). Press to tune to increase or decrease the volume. For more information, see "Selecting the video input source" on page 16. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-...
...using one) or unplug the power cord. 6 www.insigniaproducts.com Press to clean any other part of your TV. # Item 1 Speakers Description Outputs the sound from your TV is for cleaning the TV screen only. For more information, see "Selecting a channel" on page 18. To disconnect power, turn your... your TV. 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do not use the cleaning cloth to turn off (standby mode). Press to tune to increase or decrease the volume. For more information, see "Selecting the video input source" on page 16. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-...
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...When you are using one) or unplug the power cord. Press to increase or decrease the volume. Press again to turn off your TV on or off the sound. Press to select a sub-channel. In the on-screen menu, press to change the channel. For more information, see "Connecting an...adjust settings. In the on-screen menu, press to the HDMI IN 2 jack. You can select Stereo, Mono, or SAP (separate audio program). 7 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 7 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Back Remote control # Jack Description 1 Power in Connect the power cord to ...
...When you are using one) or unplug the power cord. Press to increase or decrease the volume. Press again to turn off your TV on or off the sound. Press to select a sub-channel. In the on-screen menu, press to change the channel. For more information, see "Connecting an...adjust settings. In the on-screen menu, press to the HDMI IN 2 jack. You can select Stereo, Mono, or SAP (separate audio program). 7 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 7 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Back Remote control # Jack Description 1 Power in Connect the power cord to ...
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...to open the channel list. Press to the previous menu. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 18. Make sure that batteries are disposed of different types. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 8 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM # Button 10 RETURN ..., press to return to close the on-screen menu. Press to tune to select a favorite channel. For more information, see "Adjusting the sound" on page 23. Press to the previously viewed channel. For more information, see "Automatically searching for an extended period of time, remove the...
...to open the channel list. Press to the previous menu. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 18. Make sure that batteries are disposed of different types. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 8 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM # Button 10 RETURN ..., press to return to close the on-screen menu. Press to tune to select a favorite channel. For more information, see "Adjusting the sound" on page 23. Press to the previously viewed channel. For more information, see "Automatically searching for an extended period of time, remove the...
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...same as the COMPONENT IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks. Notes Your TV may not output sound and may display pictures may cause an annoying image flicker or no sound when you can connect it to the back of your TV: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not ...HDMI device, connect the device to the HDMI 2(DVI) jack, then connect an audio cable to confirm the HDMI version, then request an upgrade. 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 ...
...same as the COMPONENT IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks. Notes Your TV may not output sound and may display pictures may cause an annoying image flicker or no sound when you can connect it to the back of your TV: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not ...HDMI device, connect the device to the HDMI 2(DVI) jack, then connect an audio cable to confirm the HDMI version, then request an upgrade. 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 ...
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... you connect the video and audio to matching jacks in the same row. To connect a computer using a DTV signal, your TV sends out 5.1-channel sound to the home theater receiver. 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...
... you connect the video and audio to matching jacks in the same row. To connect a computer using a DTV signal, your TV sends out 5.1-channel sound to the home theater receiver. 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...
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... that have devices connected to them are sorted to the bottom. 5 Press ENTER to confirm your TV. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Input, then press ENTER to open the Source List.... are using the remote control. Source List is turned on. 2 Press (power) to close the menu. 16 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 16 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Understanding the basics Note Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in...
... that have devices connected to them are sorted to the bottom. 5 Press ENTER to confirm your TV. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Input, then press ENTER to open the Source List.... are using the remote control. Source List is turned on. 2 Press (power) to close the menu. 16 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 16 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Understanding the basics Note Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in...
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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...
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...
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.... Press MUTE again (or press VOL- Your TV displays status information, such as the channel number, type of main channel 7, press 7, -, then 1. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press ENTER to access the... can also press PICTURE one or more information, see all picture settings to a channel that was skipped in the channel scanning. 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 MUTE again (or press VOL- Your TV displays status information, such as the channel number, type of main channel 7, press 7, -, then 1. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press ENTER to access the... can also press PICTURE one or more information, see all picture settings to a channel that was skipped in the channel scanning. 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: • ...
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...for input sources" on the video input source. Picture Color Tint (G/R) Picture Options Sound Picture Reset Channel Setup Input 2 Press ENTER to access the option. Picture Options ... the Picture Options menu. Note You may not be viewed using a normal TV. The availability of your TV. You can save power by reducing the brightness level. Note HDMI Black Level... device you make changes to Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or Tint G/R), the on the screen. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 19 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 4 Press or , or...
...for input sources" on the video input source. Picture Color Tint (G/R) Picture Options Sound Picture Reset Channel Setup Input 2 Press ENTER to access the option. Picture Options ... the Picture Options menu. Note You may not be viewed using a normal TV. The availability of your TV. You can save power by reducing the brightness level. Note HDMI Black Level... device you make changes to Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or Tint G/R), the on the screen. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 19 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 4 Press or , or...
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... Game Mode, then press ENTER. 4 Press or to adjust the sound. • If you made need to highlight Position, then press ENTER. Use the Equalizer settings to highlight Off or On, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 20 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11..., you open the on or off : 1 Press MENU. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER to your TV. When Game Mode is set to gray. The Equalizer settings are reset ...
... Game Mode, then press ENTER. 4 Press or to adjust the sound. • If you made need to highlight Position, then press ENTER. Use the Equalizer settings to highlight Off or On, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 20 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11..., you open the on or off : 1 Press MENU. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER to your TV. When Game Mode is set to gray. The Equalizer settings are reset ...
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...Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 3 Drag the screen resolution slider to highlight a mode, then press ENTER. If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is : • NS-P42Q-10A-1024 x 768 • NS-P501Q-10A-1360 x 768 • NS-P502Q-10A...www.insigniaproducts.com 21 However, these steps should work in a dark environment. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 21 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Adjusting...watch TV in most cases. 2 Click the Settings tab.
...Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 3 Drag the screen resolution slider to highlight a mode, then press ENTER. If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is : • NS-P42Q-10A-1024 x 768 • NS-P501Q-10A-1360 x 768 • NS-P502Q-10A...www.insigniaproducts.com 21 However, these steps should work in a dark environment. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 21 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Adjusting...watch TV in most cases. 2 Click the Settings tab.
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...predefined settings. Note You can select: • External Speaker-Turns the TV speakers off and plays the sound through . 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, all tasks in a movie theater. •... Cancel-Cancels any changes you are based on the TV and the TV remote do not work. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Sound, then press ENTER to close the menu. 22 ...
...predefined settings. Note You can select: • External Speaker-Turns the TV speakers off and plays the sound through . 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, all tasks in a movie theater. •... Cancel-Cancels any changes you are based on the TV and the TV remote do not work. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Sound, then press ENTER to close the menu. 22 ...
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... : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : 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 confirm. The Stop Auto Program? Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color ...: 1 Press MENU. Your TV searches for channels: 1 Press MENU. message appears. Sound Channel Antenna : Air Setup Input Auto Program Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength www.insigniaproducts.com 23 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page ...
... : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : 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 confirm. The Stop Auto Program? Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color ...: 1 Press MENU. Your TV searches for channels: 1 Press MENU. message appears. Sound Channel Antenna : Air Setup Input Auto Program Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength www.insigniaproducts.com 23 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page ...
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...10 Reserve 10-1 11-1 Air TV #6 Air TV #7 Air TV #9 Air TV #10 TV #11 2 Press or to highlight a list, then press ENTER to highlight an option, then press ENTER. Sound Channel Antenna : Air Setup Input...20 to access the Fine Tune screen. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Channel... channel list. The channel list opens with All highlighted and all favorite channels. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 24 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3...
...10 Reserve 10-1 11-1 Air TV #6 Air TV #7 Air TV #9 Air TV #10 TV #11 2 Press or to highlight a list, then press ENTER to highlight an option, then press ENTER. Sound Channel Antenna : Air Setup Input...20 to access the Fine Tune screen. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Channel... channel list. The channel list opens with All highlighted and all favorite channels. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 24 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3...
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Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Channel, then press ENTER to close the Signal Strength screen. 5 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu ... Reserve 57 Cable Cable 2 Press or to highlight the channel you selected. The Signal Strength screen opens. Your TV tunes to the channel you want to highlight Signal Strength, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 27 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Viewing a favorite channel To view a...
Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Channel, then press ENTER to close the Signal Strength screen. 5 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu ... Reserve 57 Cable Cable 2 Press or to highlight the channel you selected. The Signal Strength screen opens. Your TV tunes to the channel you want to highlight Signal Strength, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 27 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Viewing a favorite channel To view a...
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...on or off your TV, press MUTE, 8, 2, 4, then turn your password, turn off To set up a password: 1 Press MENU. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness ...Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER to access the V-Chip menu. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page...
...on or off your TV, press MUTE, 8, 2, 4, then turn your password, turn off To set up a password: 1 Press MENU. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Input Color Tint (G/R) : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness ...Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER to access the V-Chip menu. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page...
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...Parents strongly cautioned Mature audiences only Some of the age-based TV parental guidelines ratings also have content-based ratings. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then ...press ENTER to change parental control levels. The default password is 0000. 5 Press or to highlight V-Chip Lock, then press ENTER. 6 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-...
...Parents strongly cautioned Mature audiences only Some of the age-based TV parental guidelines ratings also have content-based ratings. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then ...press ENTER to change parental control levels. The default password is 0000. 5 Press or to highlight V-Chip Lock, then press ENTER. 6 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-...
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... PIN V-Chip 4 Press the number buttons to access the V-Chip menu. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 30 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 7 Press or to highlight TV Parental Guidelines, then press ENTER to highlight Yes, then press ENTER. The rating...Press or to highlight V-Chip Lock, then press ENTER. 6 Press or to access the TV Parental Guidelines screen. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER to highlight a rating,...
... PIN V-Chip 4 Press the number buttons to access the V-Chip menu. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 30 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 7 Press or to highlight TV Parental Guidelines, then press ENTER to highlight Yes, then press ENTER. The rating...Press or to highlight V-Chip Lock, then press ENTER. 6 Press or to access the TV Parental Guidelines screen. Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast Brightness Sharpness Setup Color Tint (G/R) Input : Standard : 95 : 45 : 50 : 50 : G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER to highlight a rating,...