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...eia.org. Cleaning Unplug your TV before you provide correct ventilation or follow the manufacturer's instructions and use attachments not recommended by Insignia because they are provided for your TV and in the operating instructions. If you will defeat this safety feature. To reduce ...and the back or bottom are not likely to the wall, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Your TV may be blocked or covered. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Contents Safety information 3 Features 5 Setting up your TV 8 Using your TV. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven ...
...eia.org. Cleaning Unplug your TV before you provide correct ventilation or follow the manufacturer's instructions and use attachments not recommended by Insignia because they are provided for your TV and in the operating instructions. If you will defeat this safety feature. To reduce ...and the back or bottom are not likely to the wall, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Your TV may be blocked or covered. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Contents Safety information 3 Features 5 Setting up your TV 8 Using your TV. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven ...
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... combo is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as practical. 4 www.insignia-products.com Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by a qualified technician... and extension cords because this TV, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to your home, consult your TV. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Lightning For added protection for your TV's performance. If the screen breaks, be connected to the grounding system...
... combo is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as practical. 4 www.insignia-products.com Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by a qualified technician... and extension cords because this TV, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to your home, consult your TV. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Lightning For added protection for your TV's performance. If the screen breaks, be connected to the grounding system...
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Insignia NS-42PDP 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. 2 Remote sensor ... change the channel. In the on -screen menu system. 6 VOL Press to select menus and options. Control 1 Speaker output jacks 2 Power connector 2 AC-INPUT www.insignia-products.com 5 In the on-screen menu system, press to increase or decrease the volume.
Insignia NS-42PDP 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. 2 Remote sensor ... change the channel. In the on -screen menu system. 6 VOL Press to select menus and options. Control 1 Speaker output jacks 2 Power connector 2 AC-INPUT www.insignia-products.com 5 In the on-screen menu system, press to increase or decrease the volume.
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Back jacks S/PDIF COMPONENT INPUT 1 COMPONENT INPUT 2 Insignia NS-42PDP 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. You cannot operate your ... 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 This interface is used for service only.
Back jacks S/PDIF COMPONENT INPUT 1 COMPONENT INPUT 2 Insignia NS-42PDP 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. You cannot operate your ... 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 This interface is used for service only.
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Insignia NS-42PDP 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 21. /655#2
Insignia NS-42PDP 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 21. /655#2
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.... For more information, see "Viewing closed captions on and off. You may not work if direct sunlight or bright light shines on the remote sensor. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting up your TV or change the angle at which you match the + and - If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment... CCD SLEEP AUDIO PICTURE FREEZE Notes • Do not expose the remote control to be used for long periods of time, remove the batteries. 8 www.insignia-products.com Press to select the sound mode.
.... For more information, see "Viewing closed captions on and off. You may not work if direct sunlight or bright light shines on the remote sensor. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting up your TV or change the angle at which you match the + and - If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment... CCD SLEEP AUDIO PICTURE FREEZE Notes • Do not expose the remote control to be used for long periods of time, remove the batteries. 8 www.insignia-products.com Press to select the sound mode.
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... the coaxial jack on the back of the speaker jacks on the back of the speaker wire to the - www.insignia-products.com 9 Notes • Make sure that you use your TV. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting your TV to an electrical outlet To connect your TV to an electrical outlet: 1 Plug...
... the coaxial jack on the back of the speaker jacks on the back of the speaker wire to the - www.insignia-products.com 9 Notes • Make sure that you use your TV. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting your TV to an electrical outlet To connect your TV to an electrical outlet: 1 Plug...
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... the RF switch to the B position to your cable TV using an RF switch (not supplied). To view these channels you can connect your TV. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting cable TV Your TV has a 75 ohm jack for "premium" (pay) channels. S/PDIF cable S/PDIF IN jack Audio processor Hi-...Fi system Cable converter/descrambler box 10 www.insignia-products.com If you do not have a converter/descrambler box, you turn off and unplug your TV. 2 Connect the other end of your TV before...
... the RF switch to the B position to your cable TV using an RF switch (not supplied). To view these channels you can connect your TV. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting cable TV Your TV has a 75 ohm jack for "premium" (pay) channels. S/PDIF cable S/PDIF IN jack Audio processor Hi-...Fi system Cable converter/descrambler box 10 www.insignia-products.com If you do not have a converter/descrambler box, you turn off and unplug your TV. 2 Connect the other end of your TV before...
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Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR with a standard audio/video cable or with a S-Video cable. Note For better video, use the S-Video ... OR Audio cable Video cable Y WR S-Video cable ANT OUT VIDEO L- R VCR To record a program: 1 Turn on the VCR. R S-VIDEO ANT IN VIDEO L- AUDIO - www.insignia-products.com 11 If you use an audio cable to connect a VCR. Warning Make sure that you connected the VCR to the S-Video jack). 3 Turn...
Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR with a standard audio/video cable or with a S-Video cable. Note For better video, use the S-Video ... OR Audio cable Video cable Y WR S-Video cable ANT OUT VIDEO L- R VCR To record a program: 1 Turn on the VCR. R S-VIDEO ANT IN VIDEO L- AUDIO - www.insignia-products.com 11 If you use an audio cable to connect a VCR. Warning Make sure that you connected the VCR to the S-Video jack). 3 Turn...
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...on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more information. 4 Insert a tape into the camcorder, then press the Play button. 12 www.insignia-products.com Connecting an amplifier Use the following illustration to connect a camcorder to your TV before installing devices. To connect a camcorder: 1 Plug the audio/... WR Video cable Audio cable OUT IN Y WR VIDEO L- Back of TV Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left ) R=red (audio right Audio cable R W Amplifier Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a camcorder Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV. AUDIO -
...on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more information. 4 Insert a tape into the camcorder, then press the Play button. 12 www.insignia-products.com Connecting an amplifier Use the following illustration to connect a camcorder to your TV before installing devices. To connect a camcorder: 1 Plug the audio/... WR Video cable Audio cable OUT IN Y WR VIDEO L- Back of TV Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left ) R=red (audio right Audio cable R W Amplifier Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a camcorder Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV. AUDIO -
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... on the back of TV Connecting a DTV receiver Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. www.insignia-products.com 13 Then connect the audio cable to your TV. Use the following illustration to connect a DVD player to the D-SUB AUDIO...green (Y) W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right, Cr.Pr) B=blue (Cb/Pb) G B R COMPONENT W R AUDIO L - AUDIO - R ANT IN AV OUT S-VIDEO DVI L - Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a DVD player Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. AUDIO -
... on the back of TV Connecting a DTV receiver Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. www.insignia-products.com 13 Then connect the audio cable to your TV. Use the following illustration to connect a DVD player to the D-SUB AUDIO...green (Y) W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right, Cr.Pr) B=blue (Cb/Pb) G B R COMPONENT W R AUDIO L - AUDIO - R ANT IN AV OUT S-VIDEO DVI L - Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Connecting a DVD player Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. AUDIO -
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... the or button one or more times to highlight Tuning Band, then press the OK or button to open the Setup menu. Back of TV Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Using your TV Turning your TV on and off To turn on your TV: 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected... list, your TV searches for external VGA input. When you select Cable Auto for cable TV. We recommend that do not have a signal. 14 www.insignia-products.com
... the or button one or more times to highlight Tuning Band, then press the OK or button to open the Setup menu. Back of TV Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Using your TV Turning your TV on and off To turn on your TV: 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected... list, your TV searches for external VGA input. When you select Cable Auto for cable TV. We recommend that do not have a signal. 14 www.insignia-products.com
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...sub-channel Most digital TV channels have a mark beside it. 6 Press the EXIT button to close the menu. The sub-channels carry signals for example 1. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Automatically setting up channels To automatically set up the channel list: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more...start the search. Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume: • Press VOL or button on the front of your TV or the CH - www.insignia-products.com 15 To add or delete channels: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Setup, then ...
...sub-channel Most digital TV channels have a mark beside it. 6 Press the EXIT button to close the menu. The sub-channels carry signals for example 1. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Automatically setting up channels To automatically set up the channel list: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more...start the search. Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume: • Press VOL or button on the front of your TV or the CH - www.insignia-products.com 15 To add or delete channels: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Setup, then ...
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... To freeze or unfreeze the picture: • Press the FREEZE button. 4 Press the OK or button. Your TV shows the DTV signal strength. 16 www.insignia-products.com Adding a channel label To add a label to a channel: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to ...source. Warning To protect your TV, do not freeze the screen image for long periods of time. You can freeze (still) the screen image. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Selecting the video input source To select the video input source: • Press the INPUT button one or more times to highlight...
... To freeze or unfreeze the picture: • Press the FREEZE button. 4 Press the OK or button. Your TV shows the DTV signal strength. 16 www.insignia-products.com Adding a channel label To add a label to a channel: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to ...source. Warning To protect your TV, do not freeze the screen image for long periods of time. You can freeze (still) the screen image. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Selecting the video input source To select the video input source: • Press the INPUT button one or more times to highlight...
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... set the clock. Automatically setting the clock To automatically set the year, date, or time. 6 Press the EXIT button to open the Feature menu. www.insignia-products.com 17 Manually setting the clock To manually set the clock: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to... Feature, then press the OK or button to close the on -screen menu system. Your TV searches for a digital channel that has time information encoded. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting the clock You can manually set the clock from a digital channel signal.
... set the clock. Automatically setting the clock To automatically set the year, date, or time. 6 Press the EXIT button to open the Feature menu. www.insignia-products.com 17 Manually setting the clock To manually set the clock: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to... Feature, then press the OK or button to close the on -screen menu system. Your TV searches for a digital channel that has time information encoded. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Setting the clock You can manually set the clock from a digital channel signal.
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.... 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Feature, then press the OK or button to open the Feature menu. 18 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight CC Options. 4 Press the OK or button to open the Feature...
.... 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Feature, then press the OK or button to open the Feature menu. 18 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight CC Options. 4 Press the OK or button to open the Feature...
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... . TV-PG Parental guidance suggested . Sexual situations Violence. Some material may not be suitable for the old password, then enter a new password. www.insignia-products.com 19 Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight CC when Mute. 5 Press the number buttons to enter the old...
... . TV-PG Parental guidance suggested . Sexual situations Violence. Some material may not be suitable for the old password, then enter a new password. www.insignia-products.com 19 Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight CC when Mute. 5 Press the number buttons to enter the old...
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Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Selecting the on-screen menu language To select the on -screen menu system that lets you block a rating, that rating and all higher ratings are blocked. 20 www.insignia-products.com When you adjust TV settings, such as video and audio settings. Using the on-screen menu system Your...
Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV Selecting the on-screen menu language To select the on -screen menu system that lets you block a rating, that rating and all higher ratings are blocked. 20 www.insignia-products.com When you adjust TV settings, such as video and audio settings. Using the on-screen menu system Your...
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...the sound mode. Time Set-Sets the clock. You can also press the vary in your TV is more than one of the picture. www.insignia-products.com 21 Decreases the brightness to add more red, and Normal. • 3D Y/C-Turns the 3D comb filter on or off. Aspect ...-Selects the multi-channel TV sound (MTS): Mono, Stereo, or SAP (second audio program). Auto Ch Search-Automatically sets up channels" on page 24. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV On-screen menus On-screen menu Options Video Picture Mode-Selects the picture mode: User, Note: Options may News, Music, or Movie...
...the sound mode. Time Set-Sets the clock. You can also press the vary in your TV is more than one of the picture. www.insignia-products.com 21 Decreases the brightness to add more red, and Normal. • 3D Y/C-Turns the 3D comb filter on or off. Aspect ...-Selects the multi-channel TV sound (MTS): Mono, Stereo, or SAP (second audio program). Auto Ch Search-Automatically sets up channels" on page 24. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV On-screen menus On-screen menu Options Video Picture Mode-Selects the picture mode: User, Note: Options may News, Music, or Movie...
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... sensor, then try another device, repeat steps 1 through 6 to program additional devices. 8 Press the SET button to 40°C). • Do not place your device. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 4 Press and hold the SET button on the remote control until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 3 Enter 993, then...
... sensor, then try another device, repeat steps 1 through 6 to program additional devices. 8 Press the SET button to 40°C). • Do not place your device. Insignia NS-42PDP 42" Plasma TV 4 Press and hold the SET button on the remote control until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 3 Enter 993, then...