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Your IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV represents the state of the art in the operating instructions. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Follow all operating and use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. www.insignia-products.com 1 HEED WARNINGS Follow to all safety and operating instructions before operating your HD TV from the ...26 Maintenance 29 Warranty 31 Français 33 Español 69 Safety information Warning To reduce the risk of a high-quality Insignia product. READ INSTRUCTIONS Read all warnings on your HD TV to rain or moisture. Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, ...
Your IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV represents the state of the art in the operating instructions. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Follow all operating and use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. www.insignia-products.com 1 HEED WARNINGS Follow to all safety and operating instructions before operating your HD TV from the ...26 Maintenance 29 Warranty 31 Français 33 Español 69 Safety information Warning To reduce the risk of a high-quality Insignia product. READ INSTRUCTIONS Read all warnings on your HD TV to rain or moisture. Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, ...
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...fall, causing serious bodily injury and serious damage to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 2 www.insignia-products.com Make sure that you are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of your HD TV and to insert the plug fully into... to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Do not place your HD TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ). IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV ATTACHMENTS The manufacturer of your HD TV does not make any recommendations for attachments, because they may cause your TV and cart...
...fall, causing serious bodily injury and serious damage to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 2 www.insignia-products.com Make sure that you are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of your HD TV and to insert the plug fully into... to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Do not place your HD TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ). IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV ATTACHMENTS The manufacturer of your HD TV does not make any recommendations for attachments, because they may cause your TV and cart...
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... system is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system www.insignia-products.com 3 Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and supporting...is grounded to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV POWER CORD PROTECTION Route power supply cords so they exit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable...
... system is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system www.insignia-products.com 3 Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and supporting...is grounded to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV POWER CORD PROTECTION Route power supply cords so they exit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable...
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IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors 5 Antenna discharge unit 6 Grounding clamp 7 Antenna lead in wire OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Do not push objects through .... REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions because an incorrect adjustment by other controls may result in correct operating condition. 4 www.insignia-products.com SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any type of liquid into your HD TV. • If your HD TV has been exposed to rain...
IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors 5 Antenna discharge unit 6 Grounding clamp 7 Antenna lead in wire OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Do not push objects through .... REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions because an incorrect adjustment by other controls may result in correct operating condition. 4 www.insignia-products.com SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any type of liquid into your HD TV. • If your HD TV has been exposed to rain...
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Read the owner's manual of the other equipment, turn on -screen display (OSD) www.insignia-products.com 5 HEADPHONES When you turn off the power and unplug all -in particular, specifies that produce heat. NOTE TO CABLE SYSTEM TV INSTALLER This ...) that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV HEAT Locate your HD TV away from the wall outlets. Failure to do so may cause hearing loss or speaker damage. Otherwise...
Read the owner's manual of the other equipment, turn on -screen display (OSD) www.insignia-products.com 5 HEADPHONES When you turn off the power and unplug all -in particular, specifies that produce heat. NOTE TO CABLE SYSTEM TV INSTALLER This ...) that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV HEAT Locate your HD TV away from the wall outlets. Failure to do so may cause hearing loss or speaker damage. Otherwise...
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... the OSD, adjust the volume, and change channels. Do not block. Press to increase the volume. 6 www.insignia-products.com For more information, see "Using the on-screen display" on page 20. Front IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Control buttons Power indicator Remote sensor Feature Control buttons Remote sensor CONTROL BUTTONS Description...
... the OSD, adjust the volume, and change channels. Do not block. Press to increase the volume. 6 www.insignia-products.com For more information, see "Using the on-screen display" on page 20. Front IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Control buttons Power indicator Remote sensor Feature Control buttons Remote sensor CONTROL BUTTONS Description...
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Back 1 1 2 2 3 14 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 EARPHONE 18 3 15 17 16 20 19 21 22 Connector 1 Speaker jack 2 Speaker cable 3 Speaker jack 4 Left audio output jack 5 Right speaker output jack www.insignia-products.com 7 Channel up Press to scroll down through the available channels. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Button Icon Description Channel down Press to scroll up through the available channels.
Back 1 1 2 2 3 14 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 EARPHONE 18 3 15 17 16 20 19 21 22 Connector 1 Speaker jack 2 Speaker cable 3 Speaker jack 4 Left audio output jack 5 Right speaker output jack www.insignia-products.com 7 Channel up Press to scroll down through the available channels. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Button Icon Description Channel down Press to scroll up through the available channels.
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IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Connector 6 Left A/V 1 audio input jack 7 Right A/V 1 audio input jack 8 Left A/V 2 audio input jack 9 Right A/V 2 audio input jack 10 Headphone jack 11 PC audio input jack 12 Video output jack 13 75 OHM connector 14 S-Video jack 15 Video 1 input 16 Video 2 input 17 YPbPr/YCbCr input 18 Power cord 19 VGA input 20 DVI Input (with HDCP) 21 RS232C debug input 22 AC power connector 8 www.insignia-products.com
IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Connector 6 Left A/V 1 audio input jack 7 Right A/V 1 audio input jack 8 Left A/V 2 audio input jack 9 Right A/V 2 audio input jack 10 Headphone jack 11 PC audio input jack 12 Video output jack 13 75 OHM connector 14 S-Video jack 15 Video 1 input 16 Video 2 input 17 YPbPr/YCbCr input 18 Power cord 19 VGA input 20 DVI Input (with HDCP) 21 RS232C debug input 22 AC power connector 8 www.insignia-products.com
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... C R ec or d S top Paus e 32 33 34 36 35 37 38 39 40 Button Description 1 Set Use to control other devices" on page 17. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Remote control H1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Set Power C D/L D/HIF I SAT S.Mode CATV TV2 TV1 VCR DVD Asp.Ratio SAP CCD P.mode TV.../AV CH+ VOL- For information on programming the remote, see "Setting up the remote to set the code for your CD/LD/HIFI. www.insignia-products.com 9 For more information, see "Setting up the remote to control other devices" on page 17. 2 CD/LD/HIFI Press to program the remote...
... C R ec or d S top Paus e 32 33 34 36 35 37 38 39 40 Button Description 1 Set Use to control other devices" on page 17. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Remote control H1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Set Power C D/L D/HIF I SAT S.Mode CATV TV2 TV1 VCR DVD Asp.Ratio SAP CCD P.mode TV.../AV CH+ VOL- For information on programming the remote, see "Setting up the remote to set the code for your CD/LD/HIFI. www.insignia-products.com 9 For more information, see "Setting up the remote to control other devices" on page 17. 2 CD/LD/HIFI Press to program the remote...
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... Press to select the audio mode. Button 3 SAT 4 TV2 5 S.Mode 6 SAP 7 CCD 8 P.mode 9 CH + 10 VOL - 11 Mute 12 Number buttons 13 Recall IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Description Press to program the remote to control your second TV. Press to decrease the volume. Press to control your satellite set... -top box. You can select Bright, Standard, Soft, or User (this option uses changes you viewed. 10 www.insignia-products.com Press to program the remote to cycle through the available channels. Press to mute the sound.
... Press to select the audio mode. Button 3 SAT 4 TV2 5 S.Mode 6 SAP 7 CCD 8 P.mode 9 CH + 10 VOL - 11 Mute 12 Number buttons 13 Recall IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Description Press to program the remote to control your second TV. Press to decrease the volume. Press to control your satellite set... -top box. You can select Bright, Standard, Soft, or User (this option uses changes you viewed. 10 www.insignia-products.com Press to program the remote to cycle through the available channels. Press to mute the sound.
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... change the input source to the device connected to the YPbPr/CbCr jacks. You can select TV, Video1, Video2, S-Video, YPbPr/YCbCr, or PC www.insignia-products.com 11 Press to program the remote to control your cable TV set -top box. Press to program the remote to control your TV... programming, press to control the VCR. Press to change the picture's aspect ratio between the devices connected to the Video1 or Video2 input jacks. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Button 14 Video 15 YPbPr 16 Not used 17 PIP 18 B 19 C 20 Power 21 VCR 22 CATV 23 DVD 24 Asp...
... change the input source to the device connected to the YPbPr/CbCr jacks. You can select TV, Video1, Video2, S-Video, YPbPr/YCbCr, or PC www.insignia-products.com 11 Press to program the remote to control your cable TV set -top box. Press to program the remote to control your TV... programming, press to control the VCR. Press to change the picture's aspect ratio between the devices connected to the Video1 or Video2 input jacks. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Button 14 Video 15 YPbPr 16 Not used 17 PIP 18 B 19 C 20 Power 21 VCR 22 CATV 23 DVD 24 Asp...
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... the Picture Menu settings. Press to set the sleep timer. Press to record to pause playback on a DVD, CD, or VCR. Press to a VCR. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 12 Button VOL + Menu Sleep CH - Press to change... Play Forward Record Stop Pause Description Press to resume normal playback. For more information, see "Setting the sleep timer" on a DVD, CD, or VCR. www.insignia-products.com Press to freeze the picture. Press to stop playback on page 20.
... the Picture Menu settings. Press to set the sleep timer. Press to record to pause playback on a DVD, CD, or VCR. Press to a VCR. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 12 Button VOL + Menu Sleep CH - Press to change... Play Forward Record Stop Pause Description Press to resume normal playback. For more information, see "Setting the sleep timer" on a DVD, CD, or VCR. www.insignia-products.com Press to freeze the picture. Press to stop playback on page 20.
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... TV on the battery match the +/-marks inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover. symbols on the floor or sturdy platform. www.insignia-products.com 13 IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Setting up your HD TV Selecting a location for help in mounting your HD TV in a location with easy access to...
... TV on the battery match the +/-marks inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover. symbols on the floor or sturdy platform. www.insignia-products.com 13 IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Setting up your HD TV Selecting a location for help in mounting your HD TV in a location with easy access to...
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... with fresh ones. • When the remote control will not be unstable. • Do not try to recharge the batteries. REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL RANGE IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 1m 30 8m 30 1m Notes 30 30 3m 8m 3m • Make sure that you have a clear line of sight between... on the remote sensor, the remote control function may be used batteries correctly. • Do not drop, dampen, or disassemble the remote control. 14 www.insignia-products.com Do not mix different types of batteries specified. They are worn out, remove the batteries. • Do not throw the batteries into a fire...
... with fresh ones. • When the remote control will not be unstable. • Do not try to recharge the batteries. REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL RANGE IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 1m 30 8m 30 1m Notes 30 30 3m 8m 3m • Make sure that you have a clear line of sight between... on the remote sensor, the remote control function may be used batteries correctly. • Do not drop, dampen, or disassemble the remote control. 14 www.insignia-products.com Do not mix different types of batteries specified. They are worn out, remove the batteries. • Do not throw the batteries into a fire...
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www.insignia-products.com 15 Some Cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels" in which is scrambled. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Connecting to the 75-ohm antenna Jack on your HD TV. 1 Connect the incoming cable to the converter/descrambler box. 2 Connect the ...
www.insignia-products.com 15 Some Cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels" in which is scrambled. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Connecting to the 75-ohm antenna Jack on your HD TV. 1 Connect the incoming cable to the converter/descrambler box. 2 Connect the ...
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IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Cable type Scrambled and unscrambled cable CONNECTING TO AN ANTENNA Connection description 1 Connect the 75-ohm cable from the cable TV service ... channels. 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm antenna connector Twin lead feeder (300-ohm) Loosen the Insert the Tighten the screw feeder screw 16 www.insignia-products.com Or To watch scrambled channels, set the switch box to the A position, set the switch box to the B position, then use your HD...
IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Cable type Scrambled and unscrambled cable CONNECTING TO AN ANTENNA Connection description 1 Connect the 75-ohm cable from the cable TV service ... channels. 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm antenna connector Twin lead feeder (300-ohm) Loosen the Insert the Tighten the screw feeder screw 16 www.insignia-products.com Or To watch scrambled channels, set the switch box to the A position, set the switch box to the B position, then use your HD...
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To set up the three-digit code for codes), then turn on . IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Connecting to A/V devices EARPHONE PC Connecting a computer To PC To PC speaker VGA port jack RGB line Audio line Setting up the remote to control other devices Your remote control can be set up the remote to control other devices: 1 Look up to the Universal Remote Control User's Manual for your brand and type of device in the Code Tables (refer to control other devices that may be used with your HD TV, such as a DVD, VCR, SAT, CATV, and so on the device. www.insignia-products.com 17
To set up the three-digit code for codes), then turn on . IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Connecting to A/V devices EARPHONE PC Connecting a computer To PC To PC speaker VGA port jack RGB line Audio line Setting up the remote to control other devices Your remote control can be set up the remote to control other devices: 1 Look up to the Universal Remote Control User's Manual for your brand and type of device in the Code Tables (refer to control other devices that may be used with your HD TV, such as a DVD, VCR, SAT, CATV, and so on the device. www.insignia-products.com 17
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IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 2 Press and hold the SET key on the remote, then press the key for the device. This is accepted. To prevent electric ... the POWER button on the remote control or front of the following: • Air • CATV (STD) • CATV (HRC) • CATV (IRC) 18 www.insignia-products.com Warning Your HD TV is equipped with an extension cord or other ). If you are unable to insert the plug fully into an...
IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 2 Press and hold the SET key on the remote, then press the key for the device. This is accepted. To prevent electric ... the POWER button on the remote control or front of the following: • Air • CATV (STD) • CATV (HRC) • CATV (IRC) 18 www.insignia-products.com Warning Your HD TV is equipped with an extension cord or other ). If you are unable to insert the plug fully into an...
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... channel you want to the DVI jack, press the DVI button. When you do not see "Selecting the TV signal source" on page 18). www.insignia-products.com 19 Watching a TV program To watch . Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume: • Press the VOL + or VOL - button or use.... 5 To select the device connected to the VGA port (usually a computer), press the PC button. 6 To select the device connected to watch. button. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Setting the video source To set correctly (see the picture, make sure that have a signal. buttons to start the scan.
... channel you want to the DVI jack, press the DVI button. When you do not see "Selecting the TV signal source" on page 18). www.insignia-products.com 19 Watching a TV program To watch . Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume: • Press the VOL + or VOL - button or use.... 5 To select the device connected to the VGA port (usually a computer), press the PC button. 6 To select the device connected to watch. button. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Setting the video source To set correctly (see the picture, make sure that have a signal. buttons to start the scan.
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... the set time has elapsed. After setting the sleep timer, your set the sleep timer: 1 Press the Sleep button to select the option. 20 www.insignia-products.com Using the on-screen display Your HD TV has an on . button one or more times to adjust various settings such as brightness...-by pressing the CCD button. button to select the sleep time. Not all programs have closed captioning, a program may have alternate text that is 0. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Using PIP and PBP modes: You can watch two programs at the same time by -Picture), or Off. 2 Press the A button to...
... the set time has elapsed. After setting the sleep timer, your set the sleep timer: 1 Press the Sleep button to select the option. 20 www.insignia-products.com Using the on-screen display Your HD TV has an on . button one or more times to adjust various settings such as brightness...-by pressing the CCD button. button to select the sleep time. Not all programs have closed captioning, a program may have alternate text that is 0. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Using PIP and PBP modes: You can watch two programs at the same time by -Picture), or Off. 2 Press the A button to...
