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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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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 ... language 37 Labeling an 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 warranty 45 ii www...
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 ... language 37 Labeling an 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 warranty 45 ii www...
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...mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is appropriate. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your TV, always remember: • One size of TV stand does not fit all instructions supplied by curious children. If you are not designed to be heavy. Some wall ... a chest of this product. • Don't let children climb on or play with steel studs or cinder blocks. TVs that are not always supported on a "larger-than-life" TV. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 1 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM f CHILD SAFETY It makes a difference how and...
...mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is appropriate. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your TV, always remember: • One size of TV stand does not fit all instructions supplied by curious children. If you are not designed to be heavy. Some wall ... a chest of this product. • Don't let children climb on or play with steel studs or cinder blocks. TVs that are not always supported on a "larger-than-life" TV. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 1 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM f CHILD SAFETY It makes a difference how and...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 2 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Important ..., or the like. 18 The apparatus should not be located in your mouth, immediately gargle, rinse, and consult with your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does...the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as power-supply cord or plug is left unattended and unused for your TV is broken, make sure that you do not remove any way, such as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions ...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 2 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Important ..., or the like. 18 The apparatus should not be located in your mouth, immediately gargle, rinse, and consult with your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does...the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as power-supply cord or plug is left unattended and unused for your TV is broken, make sure that you do not remove any way, such as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions ...
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... area. Occasionally, a few non-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 exposed to your TV, make sure that the room temperature rises gradually. www.insigniaproducts.com 3 These non-...brought from cool surroundings into your TV. • If your TV has been exposed to rain or water. • If your TV does not operate normally by a qualified technician to restore your TV to find a recycler in the upper part of the product. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 3 Friday...
... area. Occasionally, a few non-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 exposed to your TV, make sure that the room temperature rises gradually. www.insigniaproducts.com 3 These non-...brought from cool surroundings into your TV. • If your TV has been exposed to rain or water. • If your TV does not operate normally by a qualified technician to restore your TV to find a recycler in the upper part of the product. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 3 Friday...
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... that you install the base securely before moving it to fall resulting in plasma TV design and is heavy. Securing your TV to a wall or cabinet Warnings • Pushing, pulling, or climbing on your TV can install the anti-fall device, contact a professional installer. • Be... high-quality Insignia product. Wall Cabinet 4 www.insigniaproducts.com Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Installing the stand To install the stand: Warnings • Your TV screen is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Your NS-P42Q-10A, NS-P501Q-10A, or NS-P502Q-10A represents the ...
... that you install the base securely before moving it to fall resulting in plasma TV design and is heavy. Securing your TV to a wall or cabinet Warnings • Pushing, pulling, or climbing on your TV can install the anti-fall device, contact a professional installer. • Be... high-quality Insignia product. Wall Cabinet 4 www.insigniaproducts.com Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Installing the stand To install the stand: Warnings • Your TV screen is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Your NS-P42Q-10A, NS-P501Q-10A, or NS-P502Q-10A represents the ...
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...This apparatus is installed, remove the stand. 2 For an Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV. Non-Insignia wall mount 3 Install the base cover using two screws (included). 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 . • When attaching the TV to the wall, tie the cord...
...This apparatus is installed, remove the stand. 2 For an Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV. Non-Insignia wall mount 3 Install the base cover using two screws (included). 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 . • When attaching the TV to the wall, tie the cord...
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...- Blinks, then turns off (standby mode). For more information, see "Selecting the video input source" on page 16. To disconnect power, turn off your TV. 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 (4) Screw-holder rings...
...- Blinks, then turns off (standby mode). For more information, see "Selecting the video input source" on page 16. To disconnect power, turn off your TV. 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 (4) Screw-holder rings...
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For more information, see "Connecting a digital audio amplifier" on or off the surge protector (if you turn your TV, power still flows into it. Press to turn off your TV on page 13. # Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3- 4 MUTE 5 VOL+/VOL- 6 MENU 7 8 ENTER 9 MTS www.insigniaproducts.com ...antenna" on page 10 or "Connecting cable TV" on page 18. Press to these jacks, or connect an analog video device to increase or decrease the volume. 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 ...
For more information, see "Connecting a digital audio amplifier" on or off the surge protector (if you turn your TV, power still flows into it. Press to turn off your TV on page 13. # Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3- 4 MUTE 5 VOL+/VOL- 6 MENU 7 8 ENTER 9 MTS www.insigniaproducts.com ...antenna" on page 10 or "Connecting cable TV" on page 18. Press to these jacks, or connect an analog video device to increase or decrease the volume. 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 ...
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...more information, see "Automatically searching for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. 8 www.insigniaproducts.com For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 18. Press to select the picture size (aspect ratio). Press to open the channel list. For more information, see "Selecting ... the on -screen menu, press to return to turn closed captioning on the battery cover until it clicks into the battery compartment. 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 ...
...more information, see "Automatically searching for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. 8 www.insigniaproducts.com For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 18. Press to select the picture size (aspect ratio). Press to open the channel list. For more information, see "Selecting ... the on -screen menu, press to return to turn closed captioning on the battery cover until it clicks into the battery compartment. 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 ...
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... Programming a universal remote control to "teach" the commands one ) or unplug the power cord from interference. Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007) Universal remote control manufacturers and models Philips PHDVD5, PH5DSS, PMDVR8, PDVR8 RCA ...can operate both your set -top box manufacturer, or call technical support for details. • If your Insignia TV. Tips • If your TV. 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...
... Programming a universal remote control to "teach" the commands one ) or unplug the power cord from interference. Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007) Universal remote control manufacturers and models Philips PHDVD5, PH5DSS, PMDVR8, PDVR8 RCA ...can operate both your set -top box manufacturer, or call technical support for details. • If your Insignia TV. Tips • If your TV. 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...
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... all connected equipment. 2 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the back of your TV. 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. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws. 3 ...
... all connected equipment. 2 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the back of your TV. 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. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws. 3 ...
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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 the A-IN jack on the RF (A/B) switch. Back of your TV to the cable box's output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box You can connect a satellite TV box using... (A/B) switch 7 Connect the fourth coaxial cable between the OUT jack on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT IN jack on the back of TV Splitter OUT Cable box INPUT OUTPUT 5 Connect the second coaxial cable between the ANT OUT jack on the cable box and the B-IN jack on...
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 the A-IN jack on the RF (A/B) switch. Back of your TV to the cable box's output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box You can connect a satellite TV box using... (A/B) switch 7 Connect the fourth coaxial cable between the OUT jack on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT IN jack on the back of TV Splitter OUT Cable box INPUT OUTPUT 5 Connect the second coaxial cable between the ANT OUT jack on the cable box and the B-IN jack on...
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... (not included) between the DVI IN AUDIO L/R jacks on the back of your TV and the AV VIDEO OUT jack on the DVI device. You cannot use the HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on page 12. 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. Back of TV Connecting an HDMI device To connect an HDMI device...
... (not included) between the DVI IN AUDIO L/R jacks on the back of your TV and the AV VIDEO OUT jack on the DVI device. You cannot use the HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on page 12. 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. Back of TV Connecting an HDMI device To connect an HDMI device...
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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 to the COMPONENT IN 1 video jacks, connect the audio to the COMPONENT IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks. When the TV is using a DTV signal, your TV, only 2-...computer. To connect an analog audio amplifier: • Connect an audio cable (not included) between the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks on the back of your TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the analog audio amplifier. 3.5 mm stereo plug to dual-RCA HDMI/DVI cable 2 Connect an 3.5 mm stereo plug...
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 to the COMPONENT IN 1 video jacks, connect the audio to the COMPONENT IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks. When the TV is using a DTV signal, your TV, only 2-...computer. To connect an analog audio amplifier: • Connect an audio cable (not included) between the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks on the back of your TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the analog audio amplifier. 3.5 mm stereo plug to dual-RCA HDMI/DVI cable 2 Connect an 3.5 mm stereo plug...
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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 use in retail environments. The Sets the menu language menu opens. The Select Home Use when installing this TV in your home screen appears. For more information, see "Resetting the ... Connected the power cord. (See page 9 for analog (antenna-based or without a cable box) or digital signals. Press MENU on your cable TV provider. 14 www.insigniaproducts.com Plug & Play Sets the menu language. Menu Language : English 4 Press ENTER to access the menu, then press ...
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 use in retail environments. The Sets the menu language menu opens. The Select Home Use when installing this TV in your home screen appears. For more information, see "Resetting the ... Connected the power cord. (See page 9 for analog (antenna-based or without a cable box) or digital signals. Press MENU on your cable TV provider. 14 www.insigniaproducts.com Plug & Play Sets the menu language. Menu Language : English 4 Press ENTER to access the menu, then press ...
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...instructions on the time information from a digital channel) or Manual (to daylight saving time screen appears. 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 Progress. Clock Mode : Auto 9 Press ENTER, then press or ... the Set to manually set the time), then press ENTER. Air 11 3% Stop Note To stop the search, press ENTER. Plug & Play Enjoy your TV screen opens. Scrambled channels are not stored in the channel list. Air : 8 DTV Cable : -- Plug & Play Sets the Clock Mode. Plug &...
...instructions on the time information from a digital channel) or Manual (to daylight saving time screen appears. 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 Progress. Clock Mode : Auto 9 Press ENTER, then press or ... the Set to manually set the time), then press ENTER. Air 11 3% Stop Note To stop the search, press ENTER. Plug & Play Enjoy your TV screen opens. Scrambled channels are not stored in the channel list. Air : 8 DTV Cable : -- Plug & Play Sets the Clock Mode. Plug &...
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...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 ▲ TV ▼ AV ---- HDMI2/DVI- 4 Press or to access the Input menu. Selecting the ...on and off the surge protector or unplug the power cord. The on using a surge protector, make sure that it . 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 ...
...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 ▲ TV ▼ AV ---- HDMI2/DVI- 4 Press or to access the Input menu. Selecting the ...on and off the surge protector or unplug the power cord. The on using a surge protector, make sure that it . 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 ...
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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 Speaker Channel menu Sound Channel Antenna : Air ...
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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... status information, such as the channel number, type of red in this section are based on . Adjusting the TV picture To adjust the picture: 1 Press MENU. 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:...: • Mode-Selects the picture mode. 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 Picture menu. 3 Press or to highlight an option, then press ENTER to a channel that was skipped...
... status information, such as the channel number, type of red in this section are based on . Adjusting the TV picture To adjust the picture: 1 Press MENU. 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:...: • Mode-Selects the picture mode. 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 Picture menu. 3 Press or to highlight an option, then press ENTER to a channel that was skipped...