Insignia NS-P502Q-10A, NS-P42Q10A, NS-P501Q-10A User Manual

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User Guide

40" 720p Plasma TV, 50" 720p Plasma TV, 50" 1080p Plasma TV

NS-P42Q-10A, NS-P501Q-10A, NS-P502Q-10A

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV . . . . 9

Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the ferrite core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting an outdoor antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting an HDMI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting a DVI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting a component video device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a computer using DVI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Displaying additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Adjusting advanced picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Improving the image from a game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using Energy Saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Automatically searching for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Removing scrambled channels from the channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Opening the channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fine-tuning an analog channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Reserving programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing a reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Viewing a favorite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Checking the DTV signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Contents

Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Turning parental controls on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Temporarily unblocking a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting U.S. TV parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting movie levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting Canadian TV rating levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Downloading rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Viewing closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Selecting the closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Customizing DTV closed captioning styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Turning Daylight Saving Time on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting a wake-up timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

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CHILD SAFETY

It makes a difference how and where you use

your flat panel display

As you enjoy your new product, keep these

safety tips in mind

The issue

The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.

TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or carts may fall over and cause injury.

Tune into safety

• One size of TV stand does not fit all. Use only a TV stand

rated for the weight of your TV.

• Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions

for proper use of this product.

• Don’t let children climb on or play with entertainment

system furniture and TVs.

• Don’t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used as

steps, such as a chest of drawers.

• Remember that children can become excited while

watching a program, especially on a “larger-than-life” TV. Make sure that you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down.

• Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they

cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

Wall mounting

If you decide to wall mount your TV, always remember:

• One size of wall mount does not fit all. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of

your TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in this manual, or otherwise listed by an independent laboratory as suitable for your TV.

• Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount manufacturers.

• If you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV, get help from a

professional installer.

• Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is

appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks. If you are unsure, ask a professional installer.

• TVs can be heavy. At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation.

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Important safety instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV. This label is located on the back of your TV.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV.

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

S3125A

15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The

plug must remain readily operable.

16 An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type

plug is a Class I apparatus. Class I apparatus which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock. Make sure that you connect the Class I apparatus to a grounding-type, three-prong outlet.

17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed

to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

18 The apparatus should not be exposed to

dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

Warnings

Electric shock hazard

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service technicians.

Lightning

For added protection for your device receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system. This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from lightning and power line surges.

Power lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Handling the LCD panel

• Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop your TV or hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD panel. If the screen breaks, be careful of broken glass.

• If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid in the panel. This may cause skin inflammation.

• If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately gargle, rinse, and consult with your doctor. Also, if the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin, consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean water.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other hazards.

Safety check

After completing any service or repair to this device, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV is in correct operating condition.

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Power source

Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult an electrician or your local power company.

Cautions

Damage requiring service

Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV.

• If your TV has been exposed to rain or water.

• If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal operation.

• If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna lead-in wire

Grounding clamp

Antenna discharge unit

Note to CATV system installer

Article 820 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 40 provides guidance for correct grounding. Specifically, it states that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Condensation

Moisture will form on the TV if the TV is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the TV's performance may be impaired. To prevent this, let the TV stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.

Condensation may also form during the summer if the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the TV.

Mobile telephone warning

To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and cellular telephones away from the TV.

End of life directives

Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated for environmental reasons. Your TV also contains material that can be recycled and reused. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org to find a recycler in your area.

Non-active pixels

The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin-film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red point. These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your TV, and are not considered defects.

Altitude

The PDP can only operate normally at heights under 6,500 feet.

Heat on the top of the plasma TV

The top side of the product may be hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the product. This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product. However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product.

Grounding conductors

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode system

Electric service equipment

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-P42Q-10A, NS-P501Q-10A, or NS-P502Q-10A represents the state of the art in plasma TV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket

Installing the stand

To install the stand:

Warnings

• Your TV screen is heavy. You should use two people to lift the screen and hold it in place.

• Make sure that you install the base securely before moving it. The stand could fall and cause serious injury.

•Always store your TV upright.

1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a

cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.

2 Secure the base to the stand with the four

included screws.

Securing your TV to a wall or cabinet

Warnings

• Pushing, pulling, or climbing on your TV can cause it to fall resulting in serious injury or damage to your TV.

• For added stability, secure your T V to the wall with the anti-fall device.

• If you do not think you can install the anti-fall device, contact a professional installer.

• Be sure to use a wall anchor to secure the screw into dry wall, if necessary.

To secure your TV to a wall or cabinet:

1 Attach the anti-fall device to the back of your TV

with the provided M4×16 screw.

2 Mount a screw (not provided) to the wall or

cabinet where your TV will be set. Leave the screw head protruding 1/4" (6.35 mm).

Cabinet

Wall

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3 Tie the anti-fall device cord to the wall or

cabinet screw.

Warning

• Install the TV close to the wall so that it does not fall.

• When attaching the TV to the wall, tie the cord level with the ground or slanted downwards for safety purposes.

• Check the anti-fall cord frequently to make sure that it does not come loose.

• Before moving your TV, untie the anti-fall cord.

Installing a wall-mount bracket

Warning

This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall-mount bracket.

To install a wall-mount bracket:

Warning

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of hazards, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

1 If the stand is installed, remove the stand. 2 For an Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the

wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV using four M8 screws (included).

Insignia wall mount

3 Install the base cover using two screws

(included).

Warning

• Do not use screws longer than the standard dimension, because they may cause damage to the inside of your TV.

• For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications, the length of the required screws may differ. Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications.

• Do not exceed a 15° tilt when mounting your TV.

Screw

Or, For a non-Insignia wall-mount kit, attach the

wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV using four screw-holder rings (included) and four M8 screws (included).

Non-Insignia wall mount

Screw-holder ring

TV components

Accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are provided in the packaging:

Accessories

Remote control with two AAA batteries

Power cord

Ferrite core

Base cover with screws

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Accessories

Anti-fall device with screw

M8 wall-mount screws (4)

Screw-holder rings (4)

Front

Cleaning cloth

User Guide and Quick Setup Guide

Cleaning cloth

The cleaning cloth is for cleaning the TV screen only. Do not use the cleaning cloth to clean any other part of your TV.

# Item Description

Speakers Outputs the sound from your TV.

Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do no block.

Press to select the video input source. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on

INPUT button

MENU button Press to open the on-screen menu.

VOL+/VOL– buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume.

CH /CH buttons

Power indicator

(power)

page 16. In on-screen menus, this button functions like the

ENTER button on the remote control.

Press to tune to the next or previous channel in the channel list. For more information, see “Selecting a channel” on page 18.

Blinks, then turns off when you turn on your TV. Lights red when your TV is on.

Press to turn your TV on or off (standby mode). When you turn off your TV, power still flows into it. To disconnect power, turn off the surge protector (if you are using one) or unplug the power cord.

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Back Remote control

# Jack Description

Power in Connect the power cord to this jack.

SERVICE Used for ser vice only.

AUDIO OUT R-AUDIO-L

EX-LINK Used for ser vice only.

DVI AUDIO IN R-AUDIO-L

HDMI IN 1/

HDMI IN 2 (DVI)

ANT IN

COMPONENT IN 2 PR, PB, Y and R-AUDIO-L

AV1 IN VIDEO and R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT IN 2 PR, PB, Y

and AUDIO L/R

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(OPTICAL)

Connect an analog audio amplifier to these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting an analog audio amplifier” on page 13.

Connect the audio for a DVI device to these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a DVI device” on page 12.

Connect an HDMI device to either HDMI jack. For more information, see “Connecting an HDMI device” on page 12.

Connect a DVI device to the HDMI IN 2 jack. For more information, see “Connecting a DVI device” on page 12.

Connect the cable for an outdoor antenna or cable TV to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting an outdoor antenna” on page 10 or “Connecting cable TV” on page 10.

Connect a component video device to these jacks, or connect an analog video device to the Y/VIDEO jack and the audio jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a component video device” on page 13 or “Connecting a VCR” on page 11.

Connect a component video device to these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a component video device” on page 13.

Connect a digital audio amplifier to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting a digital audio amplifier” on page 13.

# Button Description

POWER

Numbers

—

MUTE

VOL+/VOL– Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Press to change the channel. For more information, see “Selecting a cha nnel” on page 18.

Press to select a sub- channel. For more information, see “Selecting a cha nnel” on page 18.

Press to turn off the sound. Press again to turn the sound back on.

MENU Press to open the on-screen menu.

ENTER

MTS

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In the on-screen menu, press to select menu items or adjust settings.

In the on-screen menu, press to confirm selections or changes.

Press to select the audio mode. You can select Stereo, Mono, or SAP (separate audio program).

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# Button Description

RETURN

CCD

PICTURE

ZOOM

DISPLAY

INPUT

RECALL

CH /CH

EXIT Press to close the on-screen menu.

FAV.CH

OPTION Press to display the channel list sub -menu.

CH.LIST

SLEEP

AUDIO

In the on-screen menu, press to return to the previous menu.

Press to turn closed captioning on or off. Not available in component video or HDMI mode.

Press to select the picture mode. For more information, see “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 18.

Press to select the picture size (aspect ratio). For more information, see “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 18.

Press to display information. For more information, see “Displaying additional information” on page 18.

Press to select the video input source. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on page 16.

Press to tune to the previously viewed channel.

Press to tune to the next or previous channel in the channel list. For more information, see “Selecting a channel” on page 18.

Press to select a favorite channel. For more information, see “Viewing a favorite channel” on page 27.

Press to open the channel list. For more information, see “Automatically searching for channels” on page 23.

Press to set the sleep timer. For more information, see “Setting a wake-up timer” on page 36.

Press to select the sound mode. For more information, see “Adjusting the sound” on page 22.

2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery

compartment. Make sure that you match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.

3 Press down on the battery cover until it clicks

into place.

Using the remote control

Installing remote control batteries

To install remote control batteries:

1 Press the battery cover latch in, then lift the

cover.

Cautions

• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat registers, or fire.

• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash immediately.

• Make sure that batteries are disposed of correctly. Do not burn or incinerate.

Notes

• Do not mix batteries of different types.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Remove batteries when the charge is depleted.

• If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.

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Aiming the remote control

To aim the remote control:

• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front of your TV.

Notes

• Do not expose the remote control to shock or liquids.

• Do not use the remote control in an area with high humidity.

• Do not place the remote control in direct sunlight. The remote control may not work if direct sunlight or bright light shines on the remote sensor. Either move your TV or change the angle at which you use the remote control.

• Do not place objects, such as furniture, between the remote control and the remote sensor.

Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV

You can operate your Insignia TV with a new or existing universal remote control.

To program a universal remote control:

1 Find the code for your universal remote control

by identifying its model (or your set-top box’s remote control manufacturer and model) on the charts below, then making note of the numbered code below it. You will use the numbered code to program your remote control to work with your Insignia TV.

Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls

(for all Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)

Universal remote control manufacturers and models

Philips PHDVD5,

PH5DSS,

PMDVR8, PDVR8

115 135 0464 8043

Comcast

M1057

0463 720 0463 0091

RCA

RCU807

One for All URC-6690

Sony

RM-VL600

Set-top box manufacturers and models

Dish Network

VIP508, VIP622

Motorola

DRC800

TIVO

Series 3, HD

DirectTV

RC23

10463

Codes for other remote controls are available online at: www.insigniaproducts.com/universalcontrolcodes.aspx

2 Follow your universal remote control’s

instructions to enter the TV code you found in Step 1.

Tips

• If your universal remote control has a code search feature, run a code search to identify a code that matches your T V. See your universal remote control’s instructions for details.

• If your universal remote control has a “Learn” feature, you can manually program it using the Insignia TV remote to “teach” the commands one at a time. See your universal remote control’s instructions for details.

3 If all else fails, you must use a different universal

remote control that can operate both your set-top box and your TV. Four such remotes are listed on the chart, but many other compatible models are available in the market.

For more help, call technical support for your universal remote control or set-top box manufacturer, or call the Insignia Customer Care Center at 1-877-467-4289.

Making connections

Connecting the power

To connect the power:

• Connect the power cord to the power jack on the back of your TV, then connect the other end to a surge protector or power outlet. If you are using a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on.

Cautions

• Make sure that you use the correct type of power. See the label on your TV.

• If you do not intend to use your TV for an extended period of time, turn off the surge protector (if you are using one) or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Installing the ferrite core

The ferrite core shields cables from interference.

To install the ferrite core:

• Open the ferrite core, slide the cables into the slot, then close the core.

Tips

• The brand name is often visible on the front of the universal remote control, and the model number is often visible on the back.

• If your universal remote control isn’t listed on the chart, refer to your universal remote control’s instructions and try codes for the brands Orion, Emerson, Memorex, Sansui, Sylvania, or Zenith. You may need to try several codes before finding a match.

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Connecting an outdoor antenna

Connecting a coaxial antenna

To connect a coaxial antenna:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect the antenna cable to the ANT IN jack

on the back of your TV.

ANT IN

Connecting a twin-lead antenna

To connect a twin-lead antenna:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Place the wires from the twin leads under the

screws on a 300-75 Ω adapter (not included). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

3 Connect the combiner to the ANT IN jack on the

back of your TV.

ANT IN

VHF

UHF

Connecting cable TV

Without a cable box

To connect cable TV without a cable box:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect the cable TV cable to the ANT IN jack

on the back of your TV.

ANT IN

Note

Because your TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.

With a cable TV box that unscrambles all channels

To connect a cable TV box that unscrambles all channels:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect a coaxial cable to the ANT OUT jack on

the cable TV box. This jack may be labeled

ANT OUT, VHF OUT, or OUT.

3 Connect the adapter to the ANT IN jack on the

back of your TV.

ANT IN

Connecting separate VHF and UHF antennas

If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas, you need to connect the antennas to a combiner (not included).

To connect separate VHF and UHF antennas:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect both antenna leads to a combiner (not

included).

UHF

VHF

ANT IN

ANT OUT

3 Connect the other end of the cable to the

ANT IN jack on the back of your TV.

ANT IN

4 Connect another coaxial cable between the

ANT OUT jack on the cable TV box and the

cable TV wall jack.

Connecting a cable TV box that unscrambles some channels

If your cable box unscrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four additional coaxial cables.

To connect a cable TV box that unscrambles some channels:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Disconnect the cable that is connected to the

cable in jack on the cable box. This jack may be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN, or IN.

Cable in j ack

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3 Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

Incoming ca ble

Splitter

4 Connect the first coaxial cable between the

OUTPUT jack on the splitter and the INPUT jack

on the cable TV box.

Cable box

INPUT OUTPUT

Splitter OUT

5 Connect the second coaxial cable between the

ANT OUT jack on the cable box and the B–IN

jack on the RF (A/B) switch.

Cable box

INPUT OUTPUT

Splitter

RF (A/B) switch

6 Connect the third coaxial cable to the other

OUT jack on the splitter and to the A–IN jack on

the RF (A/B) switch.

Splitter

Cable box

RF (A/B) switch

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.

3 Connect the antenna or cable TV cable to the

ANT IN jack on the VCR.

To ANT IN on VCR

4 Connect a coaxial cable (not included) between

the ANT IN jack on the back of your TV and the

ANT OUT jack on the back of the VCR.

5 Connect a video cable (not included) between

the AV IN 1 (Y/V IDEO) jack on the back of your TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR.

6 Connect an audio cable (not included) between

the AV IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks on the back of your TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR.

Note

If the VCR is a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y connector to connect to the AV IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks of the TV, or connect the audio cable to the

AV IN 1 R jack.

7 Turn on your TV, then turn on the VCR.

Back of TV

Audio cable

Video cable

From ANT OUT on VCR to ANT IN on back of TV

7 Connect the fourth coaxial cable between the

OUT jack on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT IN

jack on the back of your TV.

TV back

Splitter

Cable box

ANT IN

8 Set the A/B switch to the A position to view

unscrambled channels, and set the switch to the B position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to the B position, you need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which 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. For more information, see:

• “Connecting an HDMI device” on page 12

•“Connecting a DVI device” on page12

• “Connecting a component video device” on page 13

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Connecting a camcorder or game console

Notes

•The AV IN 1 VIDEO (Y/VIDEO) jack is the same as the COMPONENT IN 1 (Y/VIDEO) jack, and the AV IN 1 R-AUDI O-L jacks are the same as the COMPONENT IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks.

• If the camcorder or game console has an HDMI jack, you can connect it to the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on the back of your TV. For more information, see “Connecting an HDMI device” on page 12.

To connect a camcorder or game console:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect an video cable (not included) between

the AV IN 1 (Y/VIDEO) jack on the back of your TV and the AV VIDEO O UT jack on the camcorder.

Back of TV

Audio cable

Video cable

3 Connect an audio cable (not included) between

the AV IN 1 R-AUDIO-L jacks on the back of your TV and the AU DIO OUT jacks on the camcorder or game console.

4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the camcorder or

game console.

Connecting an HDMI device

To connect an HDMI device to the back of your TV:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) between

the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on the back of your TV and the HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device.

HDMI cable

3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the HDMI device.

Notes

Your TV may not output sound and may display pictures may with abnormal color if the HDMI device supports HDMI versions older than 1.3.

If there is no sound when you connect an older HDMI device, connect the device to the HDMI 2(DVI) jack, then connect an audio cable to the DVI AUDIO IN R-AUDIO-L jacks on the back of your TV.

If this happens, contact the company that provided the HDMI device to confirm the HDMI version, then request an upgrade.

HDMI cables that are not 1.3- compliant may cause an annoying image flicker or no image.

Connecting a DVI device

Note

When connecting a DVI device, you must use the HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on the back of your TV. You cannot use the HDMI IN 1 jack.

Back of TV

To connect a DVI device:

1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect an HDMI/DVI cable (not included) or

DVI-HDMI adapter (not included) between the HDMI IN 2(DVI) jack on the back of your TV and the DVI OUT jack on the DVI device.

Back of TV

Audio cable

HDMI/DVI cable

3 Connect an audio cable (not included) between

the DVI IN AUDIO L/R jacks on the back of your TV and the DVI AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVI device.

4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the DVI device.

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