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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page i Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 3 Introduction 4 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 4 Installing the stand 4 Securing your TV to a wall or cabinet 4 Installing a wall-mount bracket 5 TV components 5 Accessories... a digital audio amplifier 13 Connecting an analog audio amplifier 13 Turning on your TV for the first time 14 Understanding the basics 16 Turning your TV on or off 16 Selecting the video input source 16 On-screen menu overview ...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page i Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 3 Introduction 4 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 4 Installing the stand 4 Securing your TV to a wall or cabinet 4 Installing a wall-mount bracket 5 TV components 5 Accessories... a digital audio amplifier 13 Connecting an analog audio amplifier 13 Turning on your TV for the first time 14 Understanding the basics 16 Turning your TV on or off 16 Selecting the video input source 16 On-screen menu overview ...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page ii Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Contents Adjusting advanced picture settings 19 Improving the image from a game ... 37 Labeling an input source 38 Resetting the Plug & Play option 38 Resetting settings to the defaults 38 Upgrading TV software 39 Maintaining 40 Cleaning the TV cabinet 40 Cleaning the TV screen 40 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications 41 Computer display modes 42 Legal notices 44 Two-year limited warranty 45 ii www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page ii Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Contents Adjusting advanced picture settings 19 Improving the image from a game ... 37 Labeling an input source 38 Resetting the Plug & Play option 38 Resetting settings to the defaults 38 Upgrading TV software 39 Maintaining 40 Cleaning the TV cabinet 40 Cleaning the TV screen 40 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications 41 Computer display modes 42 Legal notices 44 Two-year limited warranty 45 ii www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 1 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM f CHILD SAFETY It makes a difference how and where you use of this manual, or otherwise listed by an independent laboratory as a chest of TV stand does not fit all . We and the consumer ...8226; Don't let children climb on or play with steel studs or cinder blocks. At least two people are unsure, ask a professional installer. • TVs can become excited while watching a program, especially on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or carts may fall over , or knocked down. ...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 1 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM f CHILD SAFETY It makes a difference how and where you use of this manual, or otherwise listed by an independent laboratory as a chest of TV stand does not fit all . We and the consumer ...8226; Don't let children climb on or play with steel studs or cinder blocks. At least two people are unsure, ask a professional installer. • TVs can become excited while watching a program, especially on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or carts may fall over , or knocked down. ...
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...the device to qualified service personnel. Unauthorized substitutions may cause skin inflammation. • If the liquid gets in the literature accompanying your TV. Install in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other electric light or power circuits, or where it from lightning and power...be taken to keep from the apparatus. 11 Only use this apparatus near any service or repair to prevent possible electric shock. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 2 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC ...
...the device to qualified service personnel. Unauthorized substitutions may cause skin inflammation. • If the liquid gets in the literature accompanying your TV. Install in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other electric light or power circuits, or where it from lightning and power...be taken to keep from the apparatus. 11 Only use this apparatus near any service or repair to prevent possible electric shock. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 2 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC ...
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... servicing to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. This is grounded to qualified service personnel under 6,500 feet. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 3 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Power source Operate your local power company. Cautions Damage...the panel through the vent hole in any defect or operation failure of the product. Condensation may appear on the top of the plasma TV The top side of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to restore your area. Mobile telephone warning To avoid interference with respect to ...
... servicing to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. This is grounded to qualified service personnel under 6,500 feet. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 3 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Power source Operate your local power company. Cautions Damage...the panel through the vent hole in any defect or operation failure of the product. Condensation may appear on the top of the plasma TV The top side of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to restore your area. Mobile telephone warning To avoid interference with respect to ...
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.... • If you do not think you install the base securely before moving it. Your NS-P42Q-10A, NS-P501Q-10A, or NS-P502Q-10A represents the state of a high-quality Insignia product. To secure your TV to a wall or cabinet: 1 Attach the anti-fall device to the back of your...4 www.insigniaproducts.com The stand could fall and cause serious injury. • Always store your TV upright. 1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on your TV can cause it to fall resulting in plasma TV design and is heavy. Leave the screw head protruding 1/4" (6.35 mm). Securing your purchase of ...
.... • If you do not think you install the base securely before moving it. Your NS-P42Q-10A, NS-P501Q-10A, or NS-P502Q-10A represents the state of a high-quality Insignia product. To secure your TV to a wall or cabinet: 1 Attach the anti-fall device to the back of your...4 www.insigniaproducts.com The stand could fall and cause serious injury. • Always store your TV upright. 1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on your TV can cause it to fall resulting in plasma TV design and is heavy. Leave the screw head protruding 1/4" (6.35 mm). Securing your purchase of ...
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...make sure that it does not come loose. • Before moving your TV using four M8 screws (included). Insignia wall mount Screw Or, For a non-Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the wall-mount bracket to the inside of your TV. • For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA ...standard screw specifications. • Do not exceed a 15° tilt when mounting your TV using two screws (included). Do not use by a UL Listed wall-mount bracket. To reduce the risk of your TV. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 5 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Tie...
...make sure that it does not come loose. • Before moving your TV using four M8 screws (included). Insignia wall mount Screw Or, For a non-Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the wall-mount bracket to the inside of your TV. • For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA ...standard screw specifications. • Do not exceed a 15° tilt when mounting your TV using two screws (included). Do not use by a UL Listed wall-mount bracket. To reduce the risk of your TV. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 5 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Tie...
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...channel in the channel list. Press to tune to clean any other part of your TV. # Item 1 Speakers Description Outputs the sound from your TV is for cleaning the TV screen only. Lights red when your TV. 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Blinks, then turns off... control. 4 MENU button Press to turn off when you turn on or off your TV. When you turn off (standby mode). To disconnect power, turn your TV on your TV, power still flows into it. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 6 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM ...
...channel in the channel list. Press to tune to clean any other part of your TV. # Item 1 Speakers Description Outputs the sound from your TV is for cleaning the TV screen only. Lights red when your TV. 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Blinks, then turns off... control. 4 MENU button Press to turn off when you turn on or off your TV. When you turn off (standby mode). To disconnect power, turn your TV on your TV, power still flows into it. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 6 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM ...
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...this jack. Press to select a sub-channel. In the on page 12. 7 ANT IN Connect the cable for an outdoor antenna or cable TV to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a DVI device" on -screen menu, press to these jacks. For more information, see ... Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3- 4 MUTE 5 VOL+/VOL- 6 MENU 7 8 ENTER 9 MTS www.insigniaproducts.com Description Press to turn your TV, power still flows into it. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 7 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Back Remote control # Jack Description 1 Power in Connect the ...
...this jack. Press to select a sub-channel. In the on page 12. 7 ANT IN Connect the cable for an outdoor antenna or cable TV to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a DVI device" on -screen menu, press to these jacks. For more information, see ... Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3- 4 MUTE 5 VOL+/VOL- 6 MENU 7 8 ENTER 9 MTS www.insigniaproducts.com Description Press to turn your TV, power still flows into it. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 7 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Back Remote control # Jack Description 1 Power in Connect the ...
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...the sound mode. Press to display the channel list sub-menu. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 23. Notes Do not mix batteries of correctly. Press to set the sleep timer....on page 18. Press to tune to open the channel list. Do not mix old and new batteries. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 8 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM # Button 10 ... 22 SLEEP 23 AUDIO Description In the on -screen menu. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 27. Press to close the on -screen menu, press to return to turn ...
...the sound mode. Press to display the channel list sub-menu. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 23. Notes Do not mix batteries of correctly. Press to set the sleep timer....on page 18. Press to tune to open the channel list. Do not mix old and new batteries. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 8 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM # Button 10 ... 22 SLEEP 23 AUDIO Description In the on -screen menu. For more information, see "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 27. Press to close the on -screen menu, press to return to turn ...
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... install the ferrite core: • Open the ferrite core, slide the cables into the slot, then close the core. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 9 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Aiming the remote control To aim the remote control: • ...and models Dish Network Motorola VIP508, VIP622 DRC800 TIVO Series 3, HD 720 0463 0091 DirectTV RC23 10463 Codes for other remote controls are using the Insignia TV remote to "teach" the commands one ) or unplug the power cord from interference. If you are available online at: www.insigniaproducts.com/universalcontrolcodes....
... install the ferrite core: • Open the ferrite core, slide the cables into the slot, then close the core. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 9 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Aiming the remote control To aim the remote control: • ...and models Dish Network Motorola VIP508, VIP622 DRC800 TIVO Series 3, HD 720 0463 0091 DirectTV RC23 10463 Codes for other remote controls are using the Insignia TV remote to "teach" the commands one ) or unplug the power cord from interference. If you are available online at: www.insigniaproducts.com/universalcontrolcodes....
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... splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four additional coaxial cables. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 10 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting an outdoor antenna Connecting a coaxial antenna 3 Connect the combiner to the ANT OUT jack on the cable TV box. To connect separate VHF and UHF antennas: 1 Turn...
... splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four additional coaxial cables. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 10 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting an outdoor antenna Connecting a coaxial antenna 3 Connect the combiner to the ANT OUT jack on the cable TV box. To connect separate VHF and UHF antennas: 1 Turn...
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NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 11 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Connect this cable to tune your TV. Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 If the antenna or cable TV cable is connected to your TV, disconnect the cable from your TV... a component video device" on the VCR. Note If the VCR is usually channel 3 or 4.) Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box You can connect a satellite TV box using an HDMI, DVI, or component video connection. Splitter Cable box INPUT OUTPUT RF (A/B) switch 6 Connect...
NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 11 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM 3 Connect this cable to tune your TV. Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 If the antenna or cable TV cable is connected to your TV, disconnect the cable from your TV... a component video device" on the VCR. Note If the VCR is usually channel 3 or 4.) Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box You can connect a satellite TV box using an HDMI, DVI, or component video connection. Splitter Cable box INPUT OUTPUT RF (A/B) switch 6 Connect...
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... the HDMI device to confirm the HDMI version, then request an upgrade. You cannot use the HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on the back of your TV. If this happens, contact the company that are the same as the COMPONENT IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks. If the camcorder or game console has an HDMI...) or DVI-HDMI adapter (not included) between the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on the back of your TV, then turn on the DVI device. 12 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 12 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting a camcorder or game console Notes...
... the HDMI device to confirm the HDMI version, then request an upgrade. You cannot use the HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on the back of your TV. If this happens, contact the company that are the same as the COMPONENT IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks. If the camcorder or game console has an HDMI...) or DVI-HDMI adapter (not included) between the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on the back of your TV, then turn on the DVI device. 12 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 12 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting a camcorder or game console Notes...
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... the computer. To connect an analog audio amplifier: • Connect an audio cable (not included) between the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks on the back of your TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the analog audio amplifier. 3.5 mm stereo plug to dual-RCA HDMI/DVI cable 2 Connect an 3.5 mm stereo plug to... Note When you connect the video and audio to matching jacks in the same row. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 13 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting a component video device Note Make sure that you connect your TV to a analog audio amplifier, decrease the volume level on your...
... the computer. To connect an analog audio amplifier: • Connect an audio cable (not included) between the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks on the back of your TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the analog audio amplifier. 3.5 mm stereo plug to dual-RCA HDMI/DVI cable 2 Connect an 3.5 mm stereo plug to... Note When you connect the video and audio to matching jacks in the same row. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 13 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Connecting a component video device Note Make sure that you connect your TV to a analog audio amplifier, decrease the volume level on your...
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... you do not know which type of cable TV signal you have, contact your TV: 1 Make sure that you have digital cable, select Auto. 8 If you select Cable, press or , or to memorize screen appears. To set . NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 14 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11... PM Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on your home screen appears.
... you do not know which type of cable TV signal you have, contact your TV: 1 Make sure that you have digital cable, select Auto. 8 If you select Cable, press or , or to memorize screen appears. To set . NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 14 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11... PM Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on your home screen appears.
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... time using time information from a digital channel. 11 Press ENTER. Your TV is selected automatically. 13 Press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 15 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Your TV starts searching for channels available in your TV. Cable : -- Plug & Play Enjoy your viewing area. DTV Air : -- Plug... to reset the Plug & Play option, see "Setting the clock" on page 38. The Set the time zone screen appears. The Enjoy your TV screen opens. Air : 8 DTV Cable : -- The channel information is complete, the Set the Clock Mode screen appears.
... time using time information from a digital channel. 11 Press ENTER. Your TV is selected automatically. 13 Press ENTER. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 15 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Your TV starts searching for channels available in your TV. Cable : -- Plug & Play Enjoy your viewing area. DTV Air : -- Plug... to reset the Plug & Play option, see "Setting the clock" on page 38. The Set the time zone screen appears. The Enjoy your TV screen opens. Air : 8 DTV Cable : -- The channel information is complete, the Set the Clock Mode screen appears.
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...the remote control. Selecting the video input source To select the video input source: • Press INPUT one or more times to select: • TV • AV • Component1 • Component2 • HDMI1 • HDMI2/DVI You can choose only those external devices that do not have ...G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Input, then press ENTER to open the Source List. HDMI2/DVI- 4 Press or to your TV and a surge protector or power outlet. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 16 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Understanding the basics Note Unless otherwise noted, all...
...the remote control. Selecting the video input source To select the video input source: • Press INPUT one or more times to select: • TV • AV • Component1 • Component2 • HDMI1 • HDMI2/DVI You can choose only those external devices that do not have ...G50/R50 2 Press or to highlight Input, then press ENTER to open the Source List. HDMI2/DVI- 4 Press or to your TV and a surge protector or power outlet. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 16 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Understanding the basics Note Unless otherwise noted, all...
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www.insigniaproducts.com 17 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 17 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM On-screen menu overview Picture menu Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast ... menu Picture Sound Mode : Custom Channel Setup Input Equalizer SRS TruSurround HD Preferred Language Multi-Track Sound : Off : English : Stereo Auto Volume : Off Speaker Select : TV Speaker Channel menu Sound Channel Antenna : Air Setup Input Auto Program Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength Setup menu Channel Setup Plug...
www.insigniaproducts.com 17 NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 17 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM On-screen menu overview Picture menu Picture Mode Sound Channel Contrast ... menu Picture Sound Mode : Custom Channel Setup Input Equalizer SRS TruSurround HD Preferred Language Multi-Track Sound : Off : English : Stereo Auto Volume : Off Speaker Select : TV Speaker Channel menu Sound Channel Antenna : Air Setup Input Auto Program Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength Setup menu Channel Setup Plug...
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... Movie-Selects a comfortable picture display for a DTV sub-channel to go to sub-channel 1 of main channel 7, press 7, -, then 1. Your TV goes to turn off the sound. Displaying additional information To display additional information: 1 Press DISPLAY. For more times to select the picture mode. •...directly select a channel. Press MUTE again (or press VOL- For example, if you want to view channel 27, press 2, then press 7. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 18 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Selecting a channel To select a channel: • Press ...
... Movie-Selects a comfortable picture display for a DTV sub-channel to go to sub-channel 1 of main channel 7, press 7, -, then 1. Your TV goes to turn off the sound. Displaying additional information To display additional information: 1 Press DISPLAY. For more times to select the picture mode. •...directly select a channel. Press MUTE again (or press VOL- For example, if you want to view channel 27, press 2, then press 7. NS-P42Q-P501Q-P502Q-10A_09-0100_MAN_V1_English.book Page 18 Friday, March 20, 2009 3:11 PM Selecting a channel To select a channel: • Press ...