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...Warning To reduce the risk of a high-quality Insignia product. Do not use instructions. Welcome Congratulations on your HD TV and in HD TV design, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Your IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV represents the state of electric shock, do not ...expose your HD TV to qualified service personnel. www.insignia-products.com 1 Warning To reduce the risk of the art in the operating instructions...
...Warning To reduce the risk of a high-quality Insignia product. Do not use instructions. Welcome Congratulations on your HD TV and in HD TV design, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Your IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV represents the state of electric shock, do not ...expose your HD TV to qualified service personnel. www.insignia-products.com 1 Warning To reduce the risk of the art in the operating instructions...
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...power company. This plug will fit into a grounding-type power outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 2 www.insignia-products.com Do not place your HD TV near a swimming pool. GROUNDING AND POLARIZATION Your HD TV is equipped with care. Do not place ...TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ). Instead of the polarized alternating-current line plug, your HD TV may cause hazards. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV ATTACHMENTS The manufacturer of your HD TV does not make any recommendations for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of your HD TV and to protect...
...power company. This plug will fit into a grounding-type power outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 2 www.insignia-products.com Do not place your HD TV near a swimming pool. GROUNDING AND POLARIZATION Your HD TV is equipped with care. Do not place ...TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ). Instead of the polarized alternating-current line plug, your HD TV may cause hazards. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV ATTACHMENTS The manufacturer of your HD TV does not make any recommendations for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of your HD TV and to protect...
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... 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 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords because this can fall onto or against such power lines or circuits. When installing...or pinched by items placed on or against them might be fatal. This will prevent damage to your HD TV. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV POWER CORD PROTECTION Route power supply cords so they exit from your HD TV from touching such power lines or circuits because...
... 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 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords because this can fall onto or against such power lines or circuits. When installing...or pinched by items placed on or against them might be fatal. This will prevent damage to your HD TV. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV POWER CORD PROTECTION Route power supply cords so they exit from your HD TV from touching such power lines or circuits because...
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... parts specified by following conditions: • When the power-supply cord or plug is in correct operating condition. 4 www.insignia-products.com REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions because an incorrect adjustment by other controls may result ... your HD TV is damaged. • If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original parts. 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...
... parts specified by following conditions: • When the power-supply cord or plug is in correct operating condition. 4 www.insignia-products.com REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions because an incorrect adjustment by other controls may result ... your HD TV is damaged. • If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original parts. 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...
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... connections. SOUND DISTORTION If your HD TV. Read the owner's manual of cable entry as practical. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV HEAT Locate your HD TV to other equipment, turn on -screen display (OSD) www.insignia-products.com 5 Failure to Article 820-40 of the NEC that produce heat. If you turn off the...
... connections. SOUND DISTORTION If your HD TV. Read the owner's manual of cable entry as practical. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV HEAT Locate your HD TV to other equipment, turn on -screen display (OSD) www.insignia-products.com 5 Failure to Article 820-40 of the NEC that produce heat. If you turn off the...
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... to open the OSD, adjust the volume, and change channels. Receives signals from the remote control. Press to increase the volume. 6 www.insignia-products.com Volume up Press to decrease the volume. MENU button Volume down Menu Press to turn your HD TV on page 20. For more... information, see "Using the on-screen display" on and off , open the OSD. Front IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Control buttons Power indicator Remote sensor Feature Control buttons Remote sensor CONTROL BUTTONS Description Let you turn your HD TV on and off .
... to open the OSD, adjust the volume, and change channels. Receives signals from the remote control. Press to increase the volume. 6 www.insignia-products.com Volume up Press to decrease the volume. MENU button Volume down Menu Press to turn your HD TV on page 20. For more... information, see "Using the on-screen display" on and off , open the OSD. Front IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Control buttons Power indicator Remote sensor Feature Control buttons Remote sensor CONTROL BUTTONS Description Let you turn your HD TV on and off .
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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. 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.
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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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For information on programming the remote, see "Setting up the remote to set the code for your CD/LD/HIFI. Menu VOL+ CH- 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...
For information on programming the remote, see "Setting up the remote to set the code for your CD/LD/HIFI. Menu VOL+ CH- 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...
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... press to decrease the volume. You can select Bright, Standard, Soft, or User (this option uses changes you viewed. 10 www.insignia-products.com Press to control the second TV. Press to switch to select the audio mode. For information on programming the remote, see... channels. 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 unmute the sound. Press again to control your second TV. You can select Mono, Stereo, or SAP (second...
... press to decrease the volume. You can select Bright, Standard, Soft, or User (this option uses changes you viewed. 10 www.insignia-products.com Press to control the second TV. Press to switch to select the audio mode. For information on programming the remote, see... channels. 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 unmute the sound. Press again to control your second TV. You can select Mono, Stereo, or SAP (second...
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... set -top box. Press to program the remote to control your DVD player. 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 HD TV on and off. For information on programming the remote, see "Setting up... to turn your cable TV set-top box. After programming, press to select the video input source. Press to control the DVD player. 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.Ratio 25 TV1...
... set -top box. Press to program the remote to control your DVD player. 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 HD TV on and off. For information on programming the remote, see "Setting up... to turn your cable TV set-top box. After programming, press to select the video input source. Press to control the DVD player. 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.Ratio 25 TV1...
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... scroll down through the available channels. Press to open the OSD. Press again to freeze the picture. Press to stop playback on page 20. www.insignia-products.com For more information, see "Setting the sleep timer" on a DVD, CD, or VCR. Press to resume normal playback. Accesses the Picture Menu settings... device connected to a VCR. Press to set the sleep timer. Press to pause playback on page 20 Press to play a disc or video tape. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 12 Button VOL + Menu Sleep CH -
... scroll down through the available channels. Press to open the OSD. Press again to freeze the picture. Press to stop playback on page 20. www.insignia-products.com For more information, see "Setting the sleep timer" on a DVD, CD, or VCR. Press to resume normal playback. Accesses the Picture Menu settings... device connected to a VCR. Press to set the sleep timer. Press to pause playback on page 20 Press to play a disc or video tape. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 12 Button VOL + Menu Sleep CH -
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... 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 a location with easy access to bear the weight of your HD 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 a location with easy access to bear the weight of your HD TV. •...
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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 the remote sensor ... function may be unstable. • Do not try to be used batteries correctly. • Do not drop, dampen, or disassemble the remote control. 14 www.insignia-products.com Dispose of your HD TV and the remote control. • When direct sunlight, or an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp, or any other strong...
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 the remote sensor ... function may be unstable. • Do not try to be used batteries correctly. • Do not drop, dampen, or disassemble the remote control. 14 www.insignia-products.com Dispose of your HD TV and the remote control. • When direct sunlight, or an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp, or any other strong...
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... Connect the 75-ohm coaxial CATV cable to the 75-ohm antenna jack on the back of a converter box, which the signal 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 output of... CONNECTING TO A CABLE TV Your HD TV has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. www.insignia-products.com 15 Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of the television.
... Connect the 75-ohm coaxial CATV cable to the 75-ohm antenna jack on the back of a converter box, which the signal 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 output of... CONNECTING TO A CABLE TV Your HD TV has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. www.insignia-products.com 15 Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of the television.
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...-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 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 to...
...-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 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 to...
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To set up the three-digit code for codes), then turn on . www.insignia-products.com 17 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 that may 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 Your remote control can be used with your HD TV, such as a DVD, VCR, SAT, CATV, and so on the device.
To set up the three-digit code for codes), then turn on . www.insignia-products.com 17 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 that may 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 Your remote control can be used with your HD TV, such as a DVD, VCR, SAT, CATV, and so on the device.
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.... 3 Enter the three-digit code for the device. If you will stop automatically and you are unable to indicate that the code is accepted. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 2 Press and hold the SET key on the remote, then press the key for the device you enter a number. 4 Press the device key again...the POWER button on the remote control or front of the following: • Air • CATV (STD) • CATV (HRC) • CATV (IRC) 18 www.insignia-products.com Selecting the TV signal source To select the TV signal source: 1 Press the Menu button to select PRESET. 3 Press the CH + or CH -
.... 3 Enter the three-digit code for the device. If you will stop automatically and you are unable to indicate that the code is accepted. IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV 2 Press and hold the SET key on the remote, then press the key for the device you enter a number. 4 Press the device key again...the POWER button on the remote control or front of the following: • Air • CATV (STD) • CATV (HRC) • CATV (IRC) 18 www.insignia-products.com Selecting the TV signal source To select the TV signal source: 1 Press the Menu button to select PRESET. 3 Press the CH + or CH -
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... To watch . button to select RF INPUT. 4 Press the VOL + button to open the OSD. 2 Press the VOL + or VOL - button. www.insignia-products.com 19 IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Setting the video source To set correctly (see the picture, make sure that your HD TV. 2 Press the CH + or CH - When you...
... To watch . button to select RF INPUT. 4 Press the VOL + button to open the OSD. 2 Press the VOL + or VOL - button. www.insignia-products.com 19 IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV Setting the video source To set correctly (see the picture, make sure that your HD TV. 2 Press the CH + or CH - When you...
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...narration, and sound effects. Setting the sleep timer To set time has elapsed. Using the on-screen display Your HD TV has an on . 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 switch control..., your set will go into Stand-by mode automatically when the set the sleep timer: 1 Press the Sleep button to select the option. 20 www.insignia-products.com In addition to turn on . button to select CCD CONTROL. 4 Press the VOL + button to closed captioning on closed captioning by pressing...
...narration, and sound effects. Setting the sleep timer To set time has elapsed. Using the on-screen display Your HD TV has an on . 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 switch control..., your set will go into Stand-by mode automatically when the set the sleep timer: 1 Press the Sleep button to select the option. 20 www.insignia-products.com In addition to turn on . button to select CCD CONTROL. 4 Press the VOL + button to closed captioning on closed captioning by pressing...