RS232 Serial Commands (English)
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... 'a', 'b'. [NG]: Use the large character 91 Aspect Ratio k 05. OSD Select k 14. Bass k b (G p.92) 17. ISM Method j h 0 ~ 64 23. Back Light m l 0~1 LCD TV Model Only m 0~1 Plasma TV Model Only r 0 ~ 64 s 0 ~ 64 t 0 ~ 64 u 0~3 v 0 ~ C8 w 0 ~ C8 $ 0 ~ C8 p (G p.94) q 0~1 b 0~1 c (G p.95) g 0 ~ 64 24. Adjustment range is indicated as decimal (1~ 99) on menu and as command...
... 'a', 'b'. [NG]: Use the large character 91 Aspect Ratio k 05. OSD Select k 14. Bass k b (G p.92) 17. ISM Method j h 0 ~ 64 23. Back Light m l 0~1 LCD TV Model Only m 0~1 Plasma TV Model Only r 0 ~ 64 s 0 ~ 64 t 0 ~ 64 u 0~3 v 0 ~ C8 w 0 ~ C8 $ 0 ~ C8 p (G p.94) q 0~1 b 0~1 c (G p.95) g 0 ~ 64 24. Adjustment range is indicated as decimal (1~ 99) on menu and as command...
RS232 Serial Commands (English)
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...22. Since the ATSC tuner automatically maps the channel to , and the Minor is not required when sending a command. APPENDIX 21. Low Power (Command: j q) (Only Plasma TV model) To control the low power function on/off 1: Low Power on screen. Transmission [ j ][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Low Power off ....Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: C8 *Refer to following physical/major/minor number. See page 93. ISM Method (Command: j p) (Only Plasma TV model) To avoid having a fixed image remain on Acknowledgement [q][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 24. APPENDIX 94
...22. Since the ATSC tuner automatically maps the channel to , and the Minor is not required when sending a command. APPENDIX 21. Low Power (Command: j q) (Only Plasma TV model) To control the low power function on/off 1: Low Power on screen. Transmission [ j ][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Low Power off ....Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: C8 *Refer to following physical/major/minor number. See page 93. ISM Method (Command: j p) (Only Plasma TV model) To avoid having a fixed image remain on Acknowledgement [q][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 24. APPENDIX 94
Warranty (English)
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...purchased the product from the date of your purchase of the product ("Warranty Period"). To obtain in ). 1 Year Limited Warranty Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new product, that the product shall be free of defects in the original... any part of a defect covered by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will have an Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your Insignia product during the Warranty Period of the product, including the antenna • Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images...
...purchased the product from the date of your purchase of the product ("Warranty Period"). To obtain in ). 1 Year Limited Warranty Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new product, that the product shall be free of defects in the original... any part of a defect covered by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will have an Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your Insignia product during the Warranty Period of the product, including the antenna • Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images...
User Manual (English)
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...to qualified service personnel. This label is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. www.insignia-products.com 1 Your NS-PDP42 represents the state of the art in plasma TV design and is located on the back of fire or electric shock, do not... moisture. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you will defeat this safety feature. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Contents Introduction 1 Safety information 1 Features 2 Front 3 Back 3 Remote control 4 Setting up your plasma TV 5 Installing batteries 5 Using the stand 6 Grounding 7 Connecting an antenna or cable TV...
...to qualified service personnel. This label is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. www.insignia-products.com 1 Your NS-PDP42 represents the state of the art in plasma TV design and is located on the back of fire or electric shock, do not... moisture. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you will defeat this safety feature. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Contents Introduction 1 Safety information 1 Features 2 Front 3 Back 3 Remote control 4 Setting up your plasma TV 5 Installing batteries 5 Using the stand 6 Grounding 7 Connecting an antenna or cable TV...
User Manual (English)
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...shock. Your package should contain: • Your plasma TV • Remote control and batteries • Power cord • Round 75 ohm cable • Eye-bolts (2) • Bolts (2) • Wall brackets (2) • This user guide 2 www.insignia-products.com Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall...and built-up static charges. If grounding methods are dangerous. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P 8 Do not install near any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is the disconnecting device. The wide...
...shock. Your package should contain: • Your plasma TV • Remote control and batteries • Power cord • Round 75 ohm cable • Eye-bolts (2) • Bolts (2) • Wall brackets (2) • This user guide 2 www.insignia-products.com Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall...and built-up static charges. If grounding methods are dangerous. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P 8 Do not install near any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is the disconnecting device. The wide...
User Manual (English)
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...Jack Description 1 S-VIDEO Connect an S-Video device to this LED is red. Do not block. 2 Power LED When your plasma TV is off, power is off . www.insignia-products.com 3 Note: When your plasma TV is still present. Back Side jacks 12 CH 3 VOL 4 ENTER 5 MENU 6 INPUT 7 8 # Component Description...the on or off , this jack. When you turn your plasma TV stand has a protective film covering, remove it, then wipe the stand with the polishing cloth. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Front Note If your plasma TV on -screen display (OSD). 7 INPUT Press to select...
...Jack Description 1 S-VIDEO Connect an S-Video device to this LED is red. Do not block. 2 Power LED When your plasma TV is off, power is off . www.insignia-products.com 3 Note: When your plasma TV is still present. Back Side jacks 12 CH 3 VOL 4 ENTER 5 MENU 6 INPUT 7 8 # Component Description...the on or off , this jack. When you turn your plasma TV stand has a protective film covering, remove it, then wipe the stand with the polishing cloth. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Front Note If your plasma TV on -screen display (OSD). 7 INPUT Press to select...
User Manual (English)
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... or decrease the brightness. Press to select the video input source. Press to fast-reverse on or off. Press to select the sound mode. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Remote control 1 2 MODE TUNER POWER TV 23 3 INPUT DVD 24 4 ZOOM VCR 25 5 6 VIDEO COMP HDMI PC 26 ...AUDIO 10 11 12 13 14 CCD Description Press to select the video input source. Press to turn your plasma TV on a videotape or DVD. Press to select a closed caption mode. 4 www.insignia-products.com In analog TV mode, press to start videotape or DVD playback. Do not use your...
... or decrease the brightness. Press to select the video input source. Press to fast-reverse on or off. Press to select the sound mode. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Remote control 1 2 MODE TUNER POWER TV 23 3 INPUT DVD 24 4 ZOOM VCR 25 5 6 VIDEO COMP HDMI PC 26 ...AUDIO 10 11 12 13 14 CCD Description Press to select the video input source. Press to turn your plasma TV on a videotape or DVD. Press to select a closed caption mode. 4 www.insignia-products.com In analog TV mode, press to start videotape or DVD playback. Do not use your...
User Manual (English)
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...channel in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. symbols in the channel list. Press to display information about the channel you plasma TV. Press to select the RGB (computer) video mode. Press to start recording. 31 32 33 34 MTS/SAP 35 SLEEP 36 ...Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment. Press again to set the sleep timer. Press to adjust the video settings for the TV speakers. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P # Button Description 15 EXIT Press to close the on-screen display (OSD). 16 , , , Press to make selections in the...
...channel in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. symbols in the channel list. Press to display information about the channel you plasma TV. Press to select the RGB (computer) video mode. Press to start recording. 31 32 33 34 MTS/SAP 35 SLEEP 36 ...Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment. Press again to set the sleep timer. Press to adjust the video settings for the TV speakers. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P # Button Description 15 EXIT Press to close the on-screen display (OSD). 16 , , , Press to make selections in the...
User Manual (English)
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...the bottom of the stand. Lock Lock 3 Pull the stand out, then unfold the stand. Positioning your plasma TV When you position your plasma TV, make sure that you connect cables to your plasma TV. 3 Push the two locks on the stand outward. Closing the stand for storage To close the stand... fold the stand into the holes on all sides. 4" (10.16 cm) 4" (10.16 cm) 4" (10.16 cm) 4" (10.16 cm) 6 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P 5 When you leave 4 inches (10.16 cm) of the stand. Hook Lock Screw 4 Insert and tighten the two provided screws into the...
...the bottom of the stand. Lock Lock 3 Pull the stand out, then unfold the stand. Positioning your plasma TV When you position your plasma TV, make sure that you connect cables to your plasma TV. 3 Push the two locks on the stand outward. Closing the stand for storage To close the stand... fold the stand into the holes on all sides. 4" (10.16 cm) 4" (10.16 cm) 4" (10.16 cm) 4" (10.16 cm) 6 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P 5 When you leave 4 inches (10.16 cm) of the stand. Hook Lock Screw 4 Insert and tighten the two provided screws into the...
User Manual (English)
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... one or more times to be split between two TVs (use a two-way splitter). www.insignia-products.com 7 Connecting an antenna or cable TV Analog and digital TV signals on the other end of your plasma TV. Cable TV OR ANTENNA/ CABLE IN ANTENNA/ CABLE IN Signal amplifier or two-way splitter... a 75 ohm cable to the AV1 (back) or AV2 (side) jacks on the back of the cable to the antenna or cable TV jack. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Grounding Make sure that you connect the earth ground wire to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes. If grounding methods are not...
... one or more times to be split between two TVs (use a two-way splitter). www.insignia-products.com 7 Connecting an antenna or cable TV Analog and digital TV signals on the other end of your plasma TV. Cable TV OR ANTENNA/ CABLE IN ANTENNA/ CABLE IN Signal amplifier or two-way splitter... a 75 ohm cable to the AV1 (back) or AV2 (side) jacks on the back of the cable to the antenna or cable TV jack. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Grounding Make sure that you connect the earth ground wire to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes. If grounding methods are not...
User Manual (English)
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...the COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 (AUDIO L and AUDIO R) jacks on the back of the cable to select COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2. 8 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Connecting an S-Video device To connect an S-Video device: 1 Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the back or ...side of your plasma TV, then connect the other end of your plasma TV and the device. 4 Press INPUT one or more times...
...the COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 (AUDIO L and AUDIO R) jacks on the back of the cable to select COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2. 8 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Connecting an S-Video device To connect an S-Video device: 1 Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the back or ...side of your plasma TV, then connect the other end of your plasma TV and the device. 4 Press INPUT one or more times...
User Manual (English)
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... 720p. If the external device does not support the Auto HDMI function, you need to set the screen resolution to select HDMI1/DVI. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Connecting an HDMI device Note An HDMI cable carries both video and audio. You do not need to set the screen resolution to... audio connections. Note If the external device supports the Auto HDMI function, the screen resolution is automatically set to select HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2. www.insignia-products.com 9 Connecting a DVI device To connect a DVI device: 1 Connect an HDMI-to-DVI cable to the HDMI IN 1/DVI jack on ...
... 720p. If the external device does not support the Auto HDMI function, you need to set the screen resolution to select HDMI1/DVI. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Connecting an HDMI device Note An HDMI cable carries both video and audio. You do not need to set the screen resolution to... audio connections. Note If the external device supports the Auto HDMI function, the screen resolution is automatically set to select HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2. www.insignia-products.com 9 Connecting a DVI device To connect a DVI device: 1 Connect an HDMI-to-DVI cable to the HDMI IN 1/DVI jack on ...
User Manual (English)
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... ADJ. 10 www.insignia-products.com Connecting to the DVI port To connect a PC: 1 Connect an HDMI-to-DVI cable to the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) jack on the back of your plasma TV, then connect the... see "Turning the speakers on or off your TV, then connect the other end to select HDMI1/DVI. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Connecting to the VGA port To connect a PC: 1 Connect a VGA cable to the RGB IN.... 2 Turn off " on the back of your TV, then connect the other end of your plasma TV's speakers. Connecting a digital audio device Warning Do not look into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. The...
... ADJ. 10 www.insignia-products.com Connecting to the DVI port To connect a PC: 1 Connect an HDMI-to-DVI cable to the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) jack on the back of your plasma TV, then connect the... see "Turning the speakers on or off your TV, then connect the other end to select HDMI1/DVI. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Connecting to the VGA port To connect a PC: 1 Connect a VGA cable to the RGB IN.... 2 Turn off " on the back of your TV, then connect the other end of your plasma TV's speakers. Connecting a digital audio device Warning Do not look into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. The...
User Manual (English)
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...this option, the horizontal screen size also changes. • Phase-(RGB only) Removes any horizontal noise and clears or sharpens the display image. www.insignia-products.com 11 To reset PC display image settings: 1 Press PC ADJ, then press or to select Yes. 3 Press ENTER. The SETUP menu ..., or left. • Size-(RGB only) Minimizes vertical bars or stripes on or off : 1 Make sure that have devices connected to them appear. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P 2 Press or to select the option you want to label. You can select TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB-PC, HDMI1...
...this option, the horizontal screen size also changes. • Phase-(RGB only) Removes any horizontal noise and clears or sharpens the display image. www.insignia-products.com 11 To reset PC display image settings: 1 Press PC ADJ, then press or to select Yes. 3 Press ENTER. The SETUP menu ..., or left. • Size-(RGB only) Minimizes vertical bars or stripes on or off : 1 Make sure that have devices connected to them appear. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P 2 Press or to select the option you want to label. You can select TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB-PC, HDMI1...
User Manual (English)
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... password before you first set up your area and stores them in the channel list by pressing the number buttons for available channels in your plasma TV. The SETUP menu opens. 2 Press , then press or to select SETUP. The EZ Scan menu opens. 3 Press ENTER to the next or previous ... skips any channels that you can add a channel to or delete a channel from the EZ Scan menu, you want in the channel list. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume: • Press VOL+ or VOL- Note Make sure that have turned on the Lock System, you ...
... password before you first set up your area and stores them in the channel list by pressing the number buttons for available channels in your plasma TV. The SETUP menu opens. 2 Press , then press or to select SETUP. The EZ Scan menu opens. 3 Press ENTER to the next or previous ... skips any channels that you can add a channel to or delete a channel from the EZ Scan menu, you want in the channel list. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume: • Press VOL+ or VOL- Note Make sure that have turned on the Lock System, you ...
User Manual (English)
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... You can select Daylight, Normal, Night Time, User 1 (custom) or User 2 (custom). 2 Press EXIT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. www.insignia-products.com 13 Creating a custom picture mode To create a custom picture mode: 1 Press MENU, then press or to select Channel Edit. 3 Press . Decreases the picture... next to it. 5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to select SETUP. The channel list appears with a preview window. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P 3 Press .
... You can select Daylight, Normal, Night Time, User 1 (custom) or User 2 (custom). 2 Press EXIT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. www.insignia-products.com 13 Creating a custom picture mode To create a custom picture mode: 1 Press MENU, then press or to select Channel Edit. 3 Press . Decreases the picture... next to it. 5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to select SETUP. The channel list appears with a preview window. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P 3 Press .
User Manual (English)
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You can use the EZ Picture menu to create a custom DB mode. 14 www.insignia-products.com This option is called DB (digital booster). Creating a custom color temperature mode To create a custom color temperature mode: 1 Press MENU, then ...a preset color temperature mode or create a custom color temperature mode. Adjusting the color temperature The Color Temperature option adjusts the amount of the picture. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P • Brightness-Increases the brightness to add more dark to light areas of the picture. • Color-Adjusts the picture color. ...
You can use the EZ Picture menu to create a custom DB mode. 14 www.insignia-products.com This option is called DB (digital booster). Creating a custom color temperature mode To create a custom color temperature mode: 1 Press MENU, then ...a preset color temperature mode or create a custom color temperature mode. Adjusting the color temperature The Color Temperature option adjusts the amount of the picture. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P • Brightness-Increases the brightness to add more dark to light areas of the picture. • Color-Adjusts the picture color. ...
User Manual (English)
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...option is only available in HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2, AV1, and AV2 modes. Selecting Low makes the picture darker. www.insignia-products.com 15 Adjusting the movie picture quality Your plasma TV can select: • DB Contrast-Adjusts the contrast automatically based on or off: 1 Press MENU, then press...possible. • DB Noise-Reduces the video "noise." 5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to select VIDEO. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P To create a custom DB mode: 1 Press MENU, then press or to the previous menu. Selecting High makes the picture brighter. 5...
...option is only available in HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2, AV1, and AV2 modes. Selecting Low makes the picture darker. www.insignia-products.com 15 Adjusting the movie picture quality Your plasma TV can select: • DB Contrast-Adjusts the contrast automatically based on or off: 1 Press MENU, then press...possible. • DB Noise-Reduces the video "noise." 5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to select VIDEO. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P To create a custom DB mode: 1 Press MENU, then press or to the previous menu. Selecting High makes the picture brighter. 5...
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... select a preset picture mode from standard stereo equipment. Note You can select Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater, or User. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Creating a custom sound mode Note SRS TruSurround XT takes advantage of stereo audio enhancement produces an impressive sound experience from the...select the sound option you want . Selecting a sound mode You can restore all video settings to the previous menu. 16 www.insignia-products.com Note When you switch to another mode, the balance is automatically set Front Surround to SRS TruSurround XT, the Balance ...
... select a preset picture mode from standard stereo equipment. Note You can select Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater, or User. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Creating a custom sound mode Note SRS TruSurround XT takes advantage of stereo audio enhancement produces an impressive sound experience from the...select the sound option you want . Selecting a sound mode You can restore all video settings to the previous menu. 16 www.insignia-products.com Note When you switch to another mode, the balance is automatically set Front Surround to SRS TruSurround XT, the Balance ...
User Manual (English)
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... 4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to select AUDIO. www.insignia-products.com 17 To select the audio language: 1 Press MENU, then press or to the previous menu... to select TIME. Selecting the audio language Note The available languages depend on or off your plasma TV's speakers. Setting the clock automatically Note The default Auto Clock setting is wrong, set ...return to select AUDIO. You can set the clock manually. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Adjusting the balance To adjust the balance: 1 Press MENU, then press or to the previous...
... 4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to select AUDIO. www.insignia-products.com 17 To select the audio language: 1 Press MENU, then press or to the previous menu... to select TIME. Selecting the audio language Note The available languages depend on or off your plasma TV's speakers. Setting the clock automatically Note The default Auto Clock setting is wrong, set ...return to select AUDIO. You can set the clock manually. Insignia NS-PDP42 42" Plasma TV-720P Adjusting the balance To adjust the balance: 1 Press MENU, then press or to the previous...