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Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Contents Safety information 3 Features 5 Setting up your TV 8 Using your TV 14 Programming the remote control 18 Maintaining 19 Troubleshooting 19 Specifications 20 Appendix 20 Legal notices 23 1 Year Limited Warranty 25 Franç...operating and maintenance instructions in a wet basement, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This helps prevent damage to cords at www.eia.org. Do not use it from your TV. Do not block the openings by the manufacturer. No user serviceable parts inside. Do not place your TV in a built-in installation...
Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Contents Safety information 3 Features 5 Setting up your TV 8 Using your TV 14 Programming the remote control 18 Maintaining 19 Troubleshooting 19 Specifications 20 Appendix 20 Legal notices 23 1 Year Limited Warranty 25 Franç...operating and maintenance instructions in a wet basement, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This helps prevent damage to cords at www.eia.org. Do not use it from your TV. Do not block the openings by the manufacturer. No user serviceable parts inside. Do not place your TV in a built-in installation...
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... other hazards. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Lightning For added protection for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Pixel defect Your TV's screen is made of glass. Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Safety check After...
... other hazards. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Lightning For added protection for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Pixel defect Your TV's screen is made of glass. Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Safety check After...
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In the on-screen menu system, press to adjust a setting or change a value. 7 CH Press to increase or decrease the volume. Control 1 Speaker output jacks 2 Power connector 2 AC-INPUT www.insignia-products.com 5 Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Features Front Back 3 MENU VOL CH 12 1 4 67 5 SPEAKER Control Description 1 Power indicator Lights when your TV is turned on or in standby mode. 2 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 3 Control buttons For details, see items 4 through 7. 4 Power/standby Press to...
In the on-screen menu system, press to adjust a setting or change a value. 7 CH Press to increase or decrease the volume. Control 1 Speaker output jacks 2 Power connector 2 AC-INPUT www.insignia-products.com 5 Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Features Front Back 3 MENU VOL CH 12 1 4 67 5 SPEAKER Control Description 1 Power indicator Lights when your TV is turned on or in standby mode. 2 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 3 Control buttons For details, see items 4 through 7. 4 Power/standby Press to...
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... COMPONENT INPUT2 R-AUDIO-L jacks 11 AV OUTPUT VIDEO jack 12 AV OUTPUT L-AUDIO-R jacks 13 Earphone jack 14 S-VIDEO jack 15 AV INPUT1 VIDEO jack 16 AV INPUT1 L-AUDIO-R jacks 17 AV INPUT2 VIDEO jack 18 AV INPUT2 L-AUDIO-R jacks 19 RF (antenna jack) 20 AC-INPUT (power connector) 6 www.insignia-products.com Back jacks S/PDIF COMPONENT INPUT 1 COMPONENT INPUT 2 Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Connectors 1 Speaker output jacks 2 RS232 control interface. This interface is used for service...
... COMPONENT INPUT2 R-AUDIO-L jacks 11 AV OUTPUT VIDEO jack 12 AV OUTPUT L-AUDIO-R jacks 13 Earphone jack 14 S-VIDEO jack 15 AV INPUT1 VIDEO jack 16 AV INPUT1 L-AUDIO-R jacks 17 AV INPUT2 VIDEO jack 18 AV INPUT2 L-AUDIO-R jacks 19 RF (antenna jack) 20 AC-INPUT (power connector) 6 www.insignia-products.com Back jacks S/PDIF COMPONENT INPUT 1 COMPONENT INPUT 2 Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Connectors 1 Speaker output jacks 2 RS232 control interface. This interface is used for service...
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Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Remote control Note This remote control is a universal remote control. If it does not seem to work with your TV, press the TV button. Note For instructions on programming the remote control, see "Programming the remote control" on page 18. /655#2
Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Remote control Note This remote control is a universal remote control. If it does not seem to work with your TV, press the TV button. Note For instructions on programming the remote control, see "Programming the remote control" on page 18. /655#2
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... a DVD or CD if a DVD or CD player is connected. Press to freeze the video image. You may not work if direct sunlight or bright light shines on the remote sensor. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Setting up your TV. symbols in the battery compartment. 60° 30 0 300 3 Replace the cover. 16.4 ft. (5 m) MTS/SAP ZOOM CCD SLEEP AUDIO PICTURE FREEZE Notes • Do not expose the remote control to turn closed captions...
... a DVD or CD if a DVD or CD player is connected. Press to freeze the video image. You may not work if direct sunlight or bright light shines on the remote sensor. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Setting up your TV. symbols in the battery compartment. 60° 30 0 300 3 Replace the cover. 16.4 ft. (5 m) MTS/SAP ZOOM CCD SLEEP AUDIO PICTURE FREEZE Notes • Do not expose the remote control to turn closed captions...
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... time, unplug the power cord from the illustration. www.insignia-products.com 9 Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Connecting your TV to an electrical outlet To connect your TV to an electrical outlet: 1 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Connecting an outside antenna. VHF/UHF antenna COMBINATION ANTENNA OR VHF/UHF antenna 300-ohm cable with adapter 75-ohm cable Antenna cable Combiner Out IN SEPARATE ANTENNAS UHF antenna VHF antenna OR Black Red Black Red Right speaker...
... time, unplug the power cord from the illustration. www.insignia-products.com 9 Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Connecting your TV to an electrical outlet To connect your TV to an electrical outlet: 1 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Connecting an outside antenna. VHF/UHF antenna COMBINATION ANTENNA OR VHF/UHF antenna 300-ohm cable with adapter 75-ohm cable Antenna cable Combiner Out IN SEPARATE ANTENNAS UHF antenna VHF antenna OR Black Red Black Red Right speaker...
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... to watch unscrambled channels using an RF switch (not supplied). Warning Make sure that you can connect your TV. To connect cable TV without a converter/descrambler box: 1 Connect one end of the cable to achieve full sound capabilities. Some cable TV providers scramble the signals for connecting cable TV. If you have a converter/descrambler box, you turn off and unplug your TV remote control. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Connecting cable TV Your TV...
... to watch unscrambled channels using an RF switch (not supplied). Warning Make sure that you can connect your TV. To connect cable TV without a converter/descrambler box: 1 Connect one end of the cable to achieve full sound capabilities. Some cable TV providers scramble the signals for connecting cable TV. If you have a converter/descrambler box, you turn off and unplug your TV remote control. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Connecting cable TV Your TV...
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Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR with a standard audio/video cable or with a S-Video cable. Back of TV Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right) Y Video cable WR Audio cable Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right) Y WR OR Audio cable Video cable Y WR S-Video cable ANT OUT VIDEO L- R Y WR ANT OUT VIDEO L- AUDIO - R S-VIDEO ANT IN VIDEO L- VCR To play the VCR: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to select Composite1 (or S-Video if you want to the S-Video jack). 3 Turn on...
Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR with a standard audio/video cable or with a S-Video cable. Back of TV Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right) Y Video cable WR Audio cable Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right) Y WR OR Audio cable Video cable Y WR S-Video cable ANT OUT VIDEO L- R Y WR ANT OUT VIDEO L- AUDIO - R S-VIDEO ANT IN VIDEO L- VCR To play the VCR: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to select Composite1 (or S-Video if you want to the S-Video jack). 3 Turn on...
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... INPUT button one or more information. 4 Insert a tape into the audio and video out jack on the camcorder, then set it to your TV before installing devices. Back of TV Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left ) R=red (audio right Audio cable R W Amplifier Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Connecting a camcorder Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV. Use the following illustration to connect an external amplifier. See your TV. 2 Plug...
... INPUT button one or more information. 4 Insert a tape into the audio and video out jack on the camcorder, then set it to your TV before installing devices. Back of TV Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left ) R=red (audio right Audio cable R W Amplifier Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Connecting a camcorder Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV. Use the following illustration to connect an external amplifier. See your TV. 2 Plug...
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... INPUT button one or more times to your TV. Use the following illustration to connect a DVD player to select HDMI. 3 Turn on your DTV receiver. To connect a DVD player: • Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to the HDMI out jack on the back of your TV and to select Component1. 3 Turn on the DVD player. 4 Insert a DVD, then press the Play button. R ANT IN AV OUT S-VIDEO DVI...
... INPUT button one or more times to your TV. Use the following illustration to connect a DVD player to select HDMI. 3 Turn on your DTV receiver. To connect a DVD player: • Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to the HDMI out jack on the back of your TV and to select Component1. 3 Turn on the DVD player. 4 Insert a DVD, then press the Play button. R ANT IN AV OUT S-VIDEO DVI...
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... channels that do not have a signal. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Connecting a computer Warning Make sure that you select Cable Auto for cable TV. Setting up the channel list: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Setup, then press the OK or button to open the Setup menu. 14 www.insignia-products.com or + button on -screen menu system. Manually adding or deleting channels from the channel list. Select Cable, Cable HRC, Cable IRC, or Cable Auto for cable...
... channels that do not have a signal. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Connecting a computer Warning Make sure that you select Cable Auto for cable TV. Setting up the channel list: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Setup, then press the OK or button to open the Setup menu. 14 www.insignia-products.com or + button on -screen menu system. Manually adding or deleting channels from the channel list. Select Cable, Cable HRC, Cable IRC, or Cable Auto for cable...
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... button to turn the sound back on the remote control to decrease or increase the volume. • Press the MUTE button to close the menu. To freeze or unfreeze the picture: • Press the FREEZE button. If a channel is 8, the sub-channel might be 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3. The main channel carries the signal for a digital channel that has time information encoded. To select a sub-channel: 1 Press the number buttons for the main channel, for example 1. button...
... button to turn the sound back on the remote control to decrease or increase the volume. • Press the MUTE button to close the menu. To freeze or unfreeze the picture: • Press the FREEZE button. If a channel is 8, the sub-channel might be 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3. The main channel carries the signal for a digital channel that has time information encoded. To select a sub-channel: 1 Press the number buttons for the main channel, for example 1. button...
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....insignia-products.com Caution Write down your password, enter 1397 for TV programs while providing a clear picture of programs your TV turns off the timer, select Off. Viewing closed captions in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. To set controls for children. If you have an MPAA or TV Parental Guidelines rating, so you can press the CCD button on the remote control to set up a password: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button...
....insignia-products.com Caution Write down your password, enter 1397 for TV programs while providing a clear picture of programs your TV turns off the timer, select Off. Viewing closed captions in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. To set controls for children. If you have an MPAA or TV Parental Guidelines rating, so you can press the CCD button on the remote control to set up a password: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button...
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... vary in different PICTURE button to select the aspect ratio. Audio Sound Mode-Selects the sound mode: User, Note: Options may Nature, Soft, or Bright. You can also press the MTS/SAP button to close the on or off. Digital Audio Output-Selects the audio mode for more red, and Normal. • 3D Y/C-Turns the 3D comb filter on -screen menu system. MTS-Selects the multi-channel TV sound (MTS): Mono, Stereo, or SAP (second audio program). www.insignia-products.com 17...
... vary in different PICTURE button to select the aspect ratio. Audio Sound Mode-Selects the sound mode: User, Note: Options may Nature, Soft, or Bright. You can also press the MTS/SAP button to close the on or off. Digital Audio Output-Selects the audio mode for more red, and Normal. • 3D Y/C-Turns the 3D comb filter on -screen menu system. MTS-Selects the multi-channel TV sound (MTS): Mono, Stereo, or SAP (second audio program). www.insignia-products.com 17...
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... the device group number (0=cable, 1=TV, 2=VCR, 3=audio). The LED blinks twice. 4 Press 1 and count the LED blinks. If the LED does not blink, the first digit is muted. For more information, see "Automatically setting up a list of the code. Source-Selects the video source. Closed Caption Options-Customizes closed captions when the volume is 0. 5 Repeat step 4 using a different code. 6 Aim the remote at the device, then press the button. Programming the remote control Programming a device connected to save the...
... the device group number (0=cable, 1=TV, 2=VCR, 3=audio). The LED blinks twice. 4 Press 1 and count the LED blinks. If the LED does not blink, the first digit is muted. For more information, see "Automatically setting up a list of the code. Source-Selects the video source. Closed Caption Options-Customizes closed captions when the volume is 0. 5 Repeat step 4 using a different code. 6 Aim the remote at the device, then press the button. Programming the remote control Programming a device connected to save the...
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... neon light. Turn off the screen can control the volume for the device you selected is unlocked. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Programming the volume lock The remote control comes preset to let you control the volume of the device No volume on a device See "Programming the volume lock" on page 19. The LED blinks twice. They may be too close to dry the screen or cabinet. To unlock the volume control: 1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks...
... neon light. Turn off the screen can control the volume for the device you selected is unlocked. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Programming the volume lock The remote control comes preset to let you control the volume of the device No volume on a device See "Programming the volume lock" on page 19. The LED blinks twice. They may be too close to dry the screen or cabinet. To unlock the volume control: 1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks...
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..., game, computer image, for an extended period of the screen do not work Snowy picture or noise VGA picture is not a malfunction. This is not stable or synchronized No ouput from variation in temperature. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Specifications • Design and specifications are subject to 50°C). Symptom Possible solution Remote control does not work Some parts of time. Make sure that the A/V cables are approximate. Turn...
..., game, computer image, for an extended period of the screen do not work Snowy picture or noise VGA picture is not a malfunction. This is not stable or synchronized No ouput from variation in temperature. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Specifications • Design and specifications are subject to 50°C). Symptom Possible solution Remote control does not work Some parts of time. Make sure that the A/V cables are approximate. Turn...
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... respective holders. Insignia and the Insignia logo are subject to change without notice or obligation. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Technics 20490 Theta Digital 20571 Toshiba 20503, 20695 Urban Concepts 20503 Xbox 20522 Yamaha 20490, 20539, 20545 Zenith 20503, 20591, 20869 Cable converter codes ABC Americast...
... respective holders. Insignia and the Insignia logo are subject to change without notice or obligation. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV Technics 20490 Theta Digital 20571 Toshiba 20503, 20695 Urban Concepts 20503 Xbox 20522 Yamaha 20490, 20539, 20545 Zenith 20503, 20591, 20869 Cable converter codes ABC Americast...
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Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV 1 Year Limited Warranty Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new NS-42EPTV ("Product"), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or ...factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Make sure that you received with all labor and parts charges. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia...
Insignia NS-42EPTV 42" Plasma TV 1 Year Limited Warranty Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new NS-42EPTV ("Product"), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or ...factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Make sure that you received with all labor and parts charges. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia...