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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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... 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 the image from...input source 38 Resetting the Plug & 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 ...
... 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 the image from...input source 38 Resetting the Plug & 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 ...
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... are mounting the TV is a growing trend, and larger TVs are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. We and the consumer electronics industry are popular purchases. Tune into safety • One size of wall mount does not fit all. Wall mounting If you route all . NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book...
... are mounting the TV is a growing trend, and larger TVs are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. We and the consumer electronics industry are popular purchases. Tune into safety • One size of wall mount does not fit all. Wall mounting If you route all . NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book...
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... for long periods of overhead power lines or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to be placed on or pinched particularly at...or circuits as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into your TV. 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 NOT ...
... for long periods of overhead power lines or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to be placed on or pinched particularly at...or circuits as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into your TV. 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 NOT ...
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...active pixels may appear on the top of the plasma TV The top side of the product may also form during the summer if the TV is normal and does not indicate any way. • When your local power company. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 3 Friday, March 20,... 2009 3:11 PM Power source Operate your cordless and cellular telephones away from the TV. If you are not considered defects. To prevent this, let the TV stand in its normal operation. •...
...active pixels may appear on the top of the plasma TV The top side of the product may also form during the summer if the TV is normal and does not indicate any way. • When your local power company. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 3 Friday, March 20,... 2009 3:11 PM Power source Operate your cordless and cellular telephones away from the TV. If you are not considered defects. To prevent this, let the TV stand in its normal operation. •...
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... your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-P42Q-10A, NS-P501Q-10A, or NS-P502Q-10A represents the state of your TV will be set. The stand could fall and cause serious injury. • Always store your TV upright. 1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on your TV to the wall with the anti-...provided M4×16 screw. 2 Mount a screw (not provided) to lift the screen and hold it in plasma TV design and is heavy. Wall Cabinet 4 www.insigniaproducts.com To secure your TV to a wall or cabinet: 1 Attach the anti-fall device. • If you do not think you ...
... your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-P42Q-10A, NS-P501Q-10A, or NS-P502Q-10A represents the state of your TV will be set. The stand could fall and cause serious injury. • Always store your TV upright. 1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on your TV to the wall with the anti-...provided M4×16 screw. 2 Mount a screw (not provided) to lift the screen and hold it in plasma TV design and is heavy. Wall Cabinet 4 www.insigniaproducts.com To secure your TV to a wall or cabinet: 1 Attach the anti-fall device. • If you do not think you ...
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...Do not exceed a 15° tilt when mounting your TV using four M8 screws (included). TV components Accessories Make sure that do not perform any servicing other than the standard dimension, because they may differ. 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 cord. To install a wall-mount bracket: Warning These servicing instructions are qualified to the inside of your TV. Non-Insignia wall mount 3 Install...
...Do not exceed a 15° tilt when mounting your TV using four M8 screws (included). TV components Accessories Make sure that do not perform any servicing other than the standard dimension, because they may differ. 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 cord. To install a wall-mount bracket: Warning These servicing instructions are qualified to the inside of your TV. Non-Insignia wall mount 3 Install...
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... /CH buttons 7 Power indicator 8 (power) Press to clean any other part of your TV. # Item 1 Speakers Description Outputs the sound from the remote control. Do not use the cleaning cloth 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...
... /CH buttons 7 Power indicator 8 (power) Press to clean any other part of your TV. # Item 1 Speakers Description Outputs the sound from the remote control. Do not use the cleaning cloth 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...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 7 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Back...insigniaproducts.com Description Press to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting an outdoor antenna" on page 10 or "Connecting cable TV" on page 13. 10 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connect a digital audio amplifier to turn off (standby mode). For more..., see "Connecting a DVI device" on page 12. 7 ANT IN Connect the cable for an outdoor antenna or cable TV to this jack. 2 SERVICE Used for a DVI device to either HDMI jack. For more information, see "Connecting a DVI...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 7 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Back...insigniaproducts.com Description Press to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting an outdoor antenna" on page 10 or "Connecting cable TV" on page 13. 10 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connect a digital audio amplifier to turn off (standby mode). For more..., see "Connecting a DVI device" on page 12. 7 ANT IN Connect the cable for an outdoor antenna or cable TV to this jack. 2 SERVICE Used for a DVI device to either HDMI jack. For more information, see "Connecting a DVI...
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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...heat registers, or fire. • Battery chemicals can cause a rash. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 23. For more information, see "Selecting a channel" on page 18. For more information, see "Adjusting the... TV picture" on page 18. If the remote control is depleted. Press to select the sound mode. If chemicals touch...
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...heat registers, or fire. • Battery chemicals can cause a rash. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 23. For more information, see "Selecting a channel" on page 18. For more information, see "Adjusting the... TV picture" on page 18. If the remote control is depleted. Press to select the sound mode. If chemicals touch...
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... control isn't listed on the back of your TV. • If you do not intend to enter the TV code you use the numbered code to program your remote control to your TV. Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls (for your Insignia TV. See your universal remote control's instructions for details...outlet. To install the ferrite core: • Open the ferrite core, slide the cables into the slot, then close the core. 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: • Point...
... control isn't listed on the back of your TV. • If you do not intend to enter the TV code you use the numbered code to program your remote control to your TV. Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls (for your Insignia TV. See your universal remote control's instructions for details...outlet. To install the ferrite core: • Open the ferrite core, slide the cables into the slot, then close the core. 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: • Point...
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... ANT IN To connect a twin-lead antenna: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect both antenna leads to a combiner (not included). 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. ANT IN Connecting a twin-lead antenna ...
... ANT IN To connect a twin-lead antenna: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect both antenna leads to a combiner (not included). 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. ANT IN Connecting a twin-lead antenna ...
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... of the VCR. 5 Connect a video cable (not included) between the AV IN 1 (Y/VIDEO) jack on the back of your TV. 3 Connect the antenna or cable TV cable to tune your TV. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 11 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Connect this cable to your... TV, disconnect the cable from your TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the cable TV box. Incoming cable Splitter 4 Connect the ...
... of the VCR. 5 Connect a video cable (not included) between the AV IN 1 (Y/VIDEO) jack on the back of your TV. 3 Connect the antenna or cable TV cable to tune your TV. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 11 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Connect this cable to your... TV, disconnect the cable from your TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the cable TV box. Incoming cable Splitter 4 Connect the ...
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... AUDIO OUT jacks on the camcorder or game console. 4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the camcorder or game console. 3 Turn on your TV and the AV VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder. 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. To connect a camcorder or game console: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment...
... AUDIO OUT jacks on the camcorder or game console. 4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the camcorder or game console. 3 Turn on your TV and the AV VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder. 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. To connect a camcorder or game console: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment...
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...; • • • When you want to hear 5.1-channel sound, connect the digital audio jack on your TV and use the amplifier controls to an amplifier or home theater, not your TV. 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...
...; • • • When you want to hear 5.1-channel sound, connect the digital audio jack on your TV and use the amplifier controls to an amplifier or home theater, not your TV. 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...
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...home. You can select English, French, or Spanish. 5 Press ENTER. To set . Plug & Play Select 'Home Use' when installing this TV in your cable TV provider. 14 www.insigniaproducts.com The Select the Antenna source to memorize. Air Cable Auto Start Start Start 7 Press or to Store Demo mode.... (See page 8 for analog (antenna-based or without a cable box) or digital signals. 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 through 11 for details.) • Connected the power ...
...home. You can select English, French, or Spanish. 5 Press ENTER. To set . Plug & Play Select 'Home Use' when installing this TV in your cable TV provider. 14 www.insigniaproducts.com The Select the Antenna source to memorize. Air Cable Auto Start Start Start 7 Press or to Store Demo mode.... (See page 8 for analog (antenna-based or without a cable box) or digital signals. 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 through 11 for details.) • Connected the power ...
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..., see "Resetting the Plug & Play option" on page 38. If you select Manual, the Set current date and time screen appears. Your TV is selected automatically. 13 Press ENTER. Cable : -- For instructions on how to manually set the time), then press ENTER. Plug & Play Enjoy your...is complete, the Set the Clock Mode screen appears. Air : 8 DTV Cable : -- OK 14 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. If you select Auto, the Set to reset the...
..., see "Resetting the Plug & Play option" on page 38. If you select Manual, the Set current date and time screen appears. Your TV is selected automatically. 13 Press ENTER. Cable : -- For instructions on how to manually set the time), then press ENTER. Plug & Play Enjoy your...is complete, the Set the Clock Mode screen appears. Air : 8 DTV Cable : -- OK 14 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. If you select Auto, the Set to reset the...
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....com The on -screen 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 Input, then press ENTER to highlight a video input source. Source List is highlighted. Turning your... TV on or off To turn your TV on using a surge protector, make sure that it . To completely disconnect power, turn on -screen menu: 1 Press MENU. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 16 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:...
....com The on -screen 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 Input, then press ENTER to highlight a video input source. Source List is highlighted. Turning your... TV on or off To turn your TV on using a surge protector, make sure that it . To completely disconnect power, turn on -screen menu: 1 Press MENU. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 16 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:...
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www.insigniaproducts.com 17 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 Speaker Channel menu Sound Channel Antenna : Air...
www.insigniaproducts.com 17 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 Speaker Channel menu Sound Channel Antenna : Air...
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...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 Picture menu. 3 Press or to highlight an ... few seconds. to see "Adjusting advanced picture settings" on using the remote control. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 18 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Selecting a channel... and picture and sound settings. Displaying additional information To display additional information: 1 Press DISPLAY. TV #1 DTV Air Dolby Digital 13-1 Fri, Dec 19 2:05 am 2 To close the display...
...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 Picture menu. 3 Press or to highlight an ... few seconds. to see "Adjusting advanced picture settings" on using the remote control. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 18 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Selecting a channel... and picture and sound settings. Displaying additional information To display additional information: 1 Press DISPLAY. TV #1 DTV Air Dolby Digital 13-1 Fri, Dec 19 2:05 am 2 To close the display...