LG Electronics USA NSPDP4209 PLASMA TV/MONITOR User Manual 2 of 2

LG Electronics USA PLASMA TV/MONITOR 2 of 2

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User manual 2 of 2

22Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comNote to reviewers: The source document left out step 3 (above). Does the user need to select the Picture Mode before selecting Advanced Control?4Press or to select Advanced Control.The Advanced Control sub-menu opens.5Press or to select Color Temperature,then press or to cycle through the various presets. Selections include Cool,Medium, and Warm.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Manually adjusting the picture settingsTo manually adjust the picture settings:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select PICTURE. The PICTURE menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the PICTUREmenu.3Press or to select Picture Mode, then press ENTER.4Press or to select Vivid, Standard,Cinema, Sport, or Game, then press ENTER.5Press or to select Contrast,Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or Tint, then press ENTER.6Press or to adjust the selected picture setting.7Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other picture settings, as needed.8Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Reviewers: Please verify the above procedure.To manually adjust the picture settings using Expert control:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select PICTURE. The PICTURE menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the PICTUREmenu.3Press or to select Picture Mode, then press ENTER.4Press or to select Expert1 or Expert2,then press ENTER. The Expert Controlsub-menu opens.5Press or to select Expert Control, then press ENTER.6Press or to select the picture setting to adjust, then press ENTER.7Press or to adjust the selected picture setting.8Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to adjust the other picture settings, as needed.9Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Reviewers: Please verify the above procedure.
23Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comAdjusting the picture settings with Advanced ControlTo manually adjust the picture settings using Advanced Control:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select PICTURE. The PICTURE menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the PICTUREmenu.3Press or to select Picture Mode, then press ENTER.Note to reviewers: The source document left out step 3 (above). Does the user need to select the Picture Mode before selecting Advanced Control?4Press or to select Advanced Control,then press ENTER. The Advanced Controlsub-menu opens.5Press or to select an advanced control picture setting. Choices include:•Fresh Contrast—Optimizes the contrast automatically, based on the brightness of the reflection.•Fresh Color—Adjusts the color of the reflection automatically to produce natural colors.•Noise Reduction—Removes interference so that it does not damage the original picture.•Gamma—High gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high-contrast images.•Black Level—Settings include Low,High, or Auto. Not available in DTV and RGB-PC modes.•Film Mode—Choose On or Off. Best for viewing movies. The TV adjusts the 24 fps video from movies to 30 fps video for display. Only available in TV (Analog TV/CATV, Digital DTV/CADTV), AV1, AV2, Component 480i/1080i, and HDMI 1080i modes.6Press or to adjust the selected advanced control picture setting.7Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other advanced control picture settings, as needed.8Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Reviewers: Please verify the above procedure.Resetting your TV to factory default picture settingsTo reset your TV to factory settings:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select PICTURE. The PICTURE menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the PICTUREmenu.3Press or to select Picture Mode, then press ENTER.Note to reviewers: The source document left out step 3 (above). Does the user need to select the Picture Mode before selecting Advanced Control?4Press or to select Reset, then press ENTER. Your TV resets all picture settings to factory default.5Press MENU to return to normal viewing.Preventing ghost images on your TVA still picture from a PC video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods can result in a ghost image on your TV screen. You can use the Orbiter setting to help prevent these ghost images. The other two functions are for removing ghost images.To prevent or remove ghost images:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select OPTION.The OPTION menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the OPTIONmenu.
24Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.com3Press or to select ISM Method, then press ENTER. The ISM Method sub-menu opens.4Press or to select the ISM method you want to use. Choices include:•Normal—If image sticking is never a problem, ISM is not necessary. Set to Normal.•Orbiter—Orbiter may help prevent ghost images by moving the image every two minutes. However, we recommend that you do not allow any fixed image to remain on the screen for an extended period of time.•Inversion—Inversion automatically inverts the plasma display color image every 30 minutes.•White Wash—White Wash removes ghost images from the screen. Use sparingly. Watch TV normally for a while before using this feature to see if the ghost image disappears on its own. A bad ghost image may be impossible to clear entirely with White Wash.5Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Reducing your TV’s power consumptionTo save power:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select OPTION.The OPTION menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the OPTIONmenu.3Press or to select Power Saving, then press ENTER. The Power Saving sub-menu opens.4Press or to select the power saving setting you want. Settings include Level 0(the brightest), Level 1,Level 2,Level 3, and Level 4 (the least bright).5Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Controlling the sound and languageSetting the automatic volume levelerAuto Volume ensures that the volume level remains consistent, whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program.To set the automatic volume leveler:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select AUDIO.The AUDIO menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the AUDIOmenu.3Press or to select Auto Volume, then press ENTER.4Press or to select On or Off.5Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Improving voice clarityBy differentiating the human sound range from others, Clear Voice improves the sound quality of voices.To set Clear Voice:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select AUDIO.The AUDIO menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the AUDIOmenu.3Press or to select Clear Voice, then press ENTER.4Press or to select On or Off.NoteYou can also change the Power Saving settings by using the Q.MENU.
25Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.com5Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Selecting preset sound settingsTo directly select the preset sound settings:1Press SOUND on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the various presets. Choices include Standard,Music,Cinema,Sport, or Game.2When you have made your selection, press RETURN to resume normal viewing.To select the preset sound setting from the Q.MENU:1Press Q.MENU on the remote control. The Q.MENU opens. 2Press or to select Sound Mode, thenpress or to cycle through the various presets. Choices include Standard,Music,Cinema,Sport, or Game.3Press or to select Close, then press ENTER to return to normal viewing.Adjusting the audio settings individuallyTo individually adjust the audio settings:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select AUDIO.The AUDIO menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the AUDIOmenu.3Press or to select Sound Mode, then press ENTER.4Press or to select Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, or Game, then press ENTER.5Press or to select Treble,Bass,SRS TruSurround XT, or Reset, then press ENTER.6Press or to adjust the selected setting (Treble or Bass), then turn SRS TruSurround XT On or Off.7Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other audio settings, as needed.8Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Adjusting the sound balanceTo adjust the sound balance:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select AUDIO.The AUDIO menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the AUDIOmenu.3Press or to select Balance, then press ENTER.4Press or to adjust the sound balance (left/right to suit your preference and your location).5Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Notes• Clear Voice disables the SRS TruSurround XT feature.• You can also set Clear Voice in the Q.MENU.NoteIf you select Reset, press ENTER to reset audio settings to the factory default.NoteSRS TruSurround XT takes advantage of any multi-channel format without adding extra speakers or equipment. Dialog clarity, bass enrichment, and stereo audio enhancement produces an immersive sound experience from standard stereo material.
26Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comTurning your TV speakers on or offTo turn you TV speakers on or off:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select AUDIO.The AUDIO menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the AUDIOmenu.3Press or to select TV Speaker, then press ENTER.4Press or to select On or Off.5Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Selecting your audio source programmingThis TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (secondary audio program) that accompanies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal (analog TV only). Mono sound is automatically used if the broadcast is only in mono. For digital broadcasts, you can select a variety of audio languages (if available).To select your audio source programming from the Q.MENU:1Press Q.MENU on the remote control. The Q.MENU opens. 2Press or to select SAP, then press or to cycle through the presets. Choices include Mono,Stereo, or SAP (analog TV only).- OR-Press or to select Multi Audio, thenpress or to cycle through the various languages available (digital TV only).3Press or to select Close, then press ENTER to return to normal viewing.Selecting the audio and menu languagesTo select the audio and menu languages:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select OPTION.The OPTION menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the OPTIONmenu.3Press or to select Language, then press ENTER.4Press or to select Audio, then press or to select the language you want. Selections include English, Spanish, orFrench.- OR -Press or to select Menu, then press or to select the language you want. Selections include English, Spanish, orFrench.5Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Setting up Closed CaptioningClosed captions are provided to help people with hearing loss watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information (if available). Caption text, if provided by the broadcaster, is available for both digital and analog channels on the antenna/cable. This TV is programmed to memorize the caption or text mode which was last set when you turned the power off. This function is only available when Caption Mode is set to On.For digital broadcasts, you can also choose the language for the captions, if multiple language captions are included in the program. This is also only available when Caption Mode is set to On.NoteAs soon as you select the menu language, the on-screen menus are shown in the selected language.
27Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comTo set up Closed Captioning (analog TV):1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select OPTION.The OPTION menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the OPTIONmenu.3Press or to select Caption, then press ENTER.4Press or to select On.5Press , then press or to select the caption mode you want. Selections include CC1 ~ CC4 and Text1 ~ Text4.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.To set up Closed Captioning (digital TV):1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select OPTION.The OPTION menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the OPTIONmenu.3Press or to select Caption, then press ENTER.4Press or to select On.5Press , then press or to select the caption mode you want. Selections include CC1 ~ CC4,Text1 ~ Text4, or Service1 ~ Service6.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.To set up digital options with Closed Captioning (digital TV):1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select OPTION.The OPTION menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the OPTIONmenu.3Press or to select Caption, then press ENTER.4Press or to select On, then press or to select Digital Option, then press ENTER.5Press or to select Custom. The Custom menu opens.6Press or to select the option and or to make adjustments to those options. Options include:•Size—Set the word size.•Font—Select a typeface for the text.•Text Color—Choose a color for the text.•Text Opacity—Specify the opacity of the text color.•Bg Color—Select a background color.•Bg Opacity—Select the opacity for the background color.7Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Setting the clockSetting the clock automaticallyWhen you choose this option, the time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. Set the clock manually if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function.Note• Captions scroll across the bottom of the screen and show the audio portion of the program.• Text appears in a large black frame that can cover a portion of the screen and show messages provided by the broadcaster.Note• Captions scroll across the bottom of the screen and show the audio portion of the program.• Text appears in a large black frame that can cover a portion of the screen and show messages provided by the broadcaster.
28Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comTo set the clock automatically:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select TIME.The TIME menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the TIMEmenu.3Press or to select Clock, then press ENTER. The Clock sub-menu opens.4Press or to select Auto, then press to select Time Zone.5Press or to select your time zone, then press to select Daylight Saving.6Press or to select On,Off, or Auto.7Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.To set the clock manually:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select TIME.The TIME menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the TIMEmenu.3Press or to select Clock, then press ENTER. The Clock sub-menu opens.4Press or to select Manual.5Press or to select the setting to change, then press or to change the setting.6Repeat Step 5 to change additional settings.7Press or to select On,Off, or Auto.8Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Setting the auto on/off timerTo set the auto on/off timer:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select TIME.The TIME menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the TIMEmenu.Notes• This feature operates only if the current time has been set.• The Off Time feature overrides the On Time function if they are both set to the same time. • The TV must be in standby mode for the On Time to work. • If you do not press any button within two hours after the TV turns on with the On Time function, the TV automatically reverts to standby mode.
29Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.com3Press or to select Off Time or On Time, then press ENTER. The Auto On/Off sub-menu opens.4Press or to select Repeat, then press or to select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Weekend, or Sunday.5Press or to select Hour or Minute, then press or to change the setting.If you selected On Time, you can also change the settings for Input and Volume. If you selected TV for Input, you can also set the channel to view when the TV turns on.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Setting the sleep timerTo directly set the sleep timer:1Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the various times. Choices include Off,10,20,30,60,90,120,180, and 240.2When you have made your selection, press RETURN to resume normal viewing.To set the sleep timer from the Q.MENU:1Press Q.MENU on the remote control. The Q.MENU opens. 2Press or to select Sleep Timer, thenpress or to cycle through the various times. Choices include Off,10,20,30,60,90,120,180, and 240.3Press or to select Close, then press ENTER to return to normal viewing.Setting the auto shut-off featureThis feature automatically turns the TV off if it receives no signal for 10 minutes.To set the auto shut-off feature:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select TIME.The TIME menu opens.2Press ENTER to enter the TIMEmenu.3Press or to select Auto Sleep, then press ENTER.4Press or to select On or Off.5Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Setting locks and parental controlsThe Parental Control feature (V-Chip) of this TV can be used to block specific channels, ratings, and other viewing sources. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of program and the categories to be blocked. It is also possible to block all program viewing for a period of time. To use this function, you must do the following:1Set ratings and categories to be blocked.2Specify a password3Enable the lockV-Chip rating and categoriesRating guidelines are provided by broadcasting stations. Most television programs and television movies can be blocked by TV rating or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown in theaters or direct-to-video movies use the movie rating system (MPAA) only.TV parental guidelines ratingsRating DescriptionTV-Y All childrenTV-Y7 Children over seven years of ageTV-G General audiencesTV-PG Parental guidance suggestedTV-14 Parents strongly cautionedTV-MA Mature audiences only
30Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comSome of the age-based TV parental guidelines ratings also have content-based ratings.US MPAA ratingsCanadian English ratingsCanadian French ratingsSetting the password and locksSet up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. A password is required to gain access to this menu.To enter the password:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).To change the password:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.Rating DescriptionFV Fantasy violenceL Adult languageS Sexual situationsV ViolenceD Sexually suggestive dialogRating DescriptionG General audiencesPG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.PG-13 Parental guidance strongly suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 years of age.R Restricted. Not suitable for children under 17 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.NC-17 Not suitable for children under 17 years of age.X Adults onlyN/A Not ratedRating DescriptionCChildrenC8+ Children 8 years and aboveG General audiencePG Parental guidance suggested14+ 14 years old and above18+ Adult programmingE Exempt - Not ratedRating DescriptionGChildren8ans+ Children 8 years and above13ans+ Children 13 years and above16ans+ Children 16 years and above18ans+ Adult programmingEXEMPT Not ratedUSA MenuCanada Menu
31Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.com3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).4Press or to select Set Password, then press ENTER. The Set Password dialog box opens.5Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the new password, then enter it again to confirm.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Setting up channel blockUse this feature to block channels that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch.To set channel blocking:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).4Press or to select Block Channel, then press ENTER. The Block Channel menu opens.5Press or or or to select the channel to block or unblock. Repeat for each channel you want to block or unblock.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Setting up blocks based on movie (MPAA) ratingsUse this feature to block movies according to the movie ratings limit specified, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas.To set up blocks for movies:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).4Press or to select Movie Rating, then press ENTER. The Movie Rating sub-menu opens.5Press or to select the movie rating to block or unblock. Choices include G,PG,PG-13,R,NC-17,X, or Blocking Off. See “US MPAA ratings” on page 30 for an explanation of the ratings.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.
32Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comSetting up blocks for children’s programs based on TV ratingsUse this feature to prevent children from watching certain TV children’s programs, according to the ratings limit set. The children rating does not apply to other TV programs. Unless you block certain TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Ratingsub-menu, your children can view those programs.To set up blocks for children’s TV programs:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).4Press or to select TV Rating-Children, then press ENTER. The TV Rating-Children sub-menu opens.5Press or to select the rating to block or unblock, then press ENTER. Choices include Age (TV-Y and TV-Y7) and Fantasy Violence (TV-Y7).6Press or to select block options. 7Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Setting up blocks based on TV ratings (USA only)Use this feature to block certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view, based on their ratings. To set up blocks for TV programs:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).4Press or to select TV Rating-General, then press ENTER. The TV Rating-General sub-menu opens.5Press or to select the rating to block or unblock, then press ENTER. Choices include: •Age (applies to TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA)•Dialog (applies to TV-PG and TV-14)•Language (applies to TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA)•Sex (applies to TV-G, TV-14, and TV-MA)•Violence (applies to TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA).6Press or to select block options.7Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.
33Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comSetting up blocks based on TV ratings (Canada English only)Use this feature to block certain Canadian English TV programs that you and your family do not want to view, based on their ratings. To set up blocks for TV programs:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).4Press or to select TV Rating-English, then press ENTER. The TV Rating-English sub-menu opens.5Press or to select the rating to block or unblock, then press ENTER. Choices include E, C, C8+, G, PG, 14+, 18+, and Blocking Off. See “Canadian English ratings” on page 30 for an explanation of the ratings.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Setting up blocks based on TV ratings (Canada French only)Use this feature to block certain Canadian French TV programs that you and your family do not want to view, based on their ratings. To set up blocks for TV programs:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).4Press or to select TV Rating-French, then press ENTER. The TV Rating-French sub-menu opens.5Press or to select the rating to block or unblock, then press ENTER. Choices include E, G, 8ans+, 13ans+, 16ans+, 18ans+, andBlocking Off. See “Canadian French ratings” on page 30 for an explanation of the ratings.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.
34Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comSetting up blocks based on downloadable ratingsThis function may become available in the future and will be available only for digital channels. This function operates only when the TV has received Region 5 Rating data.To set up blocks for downloadable ratings:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).4Press or to select Downloadable Rating, then press ENTER. The TVDownloadable Rating sub-menu opens.5Press or to select the rating to block or unblock, then press ENTER.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Setting up blocks for specific input sourcesTo set up blocks for specific input sources:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).4Press or to select Input Block, then press ENTER. The Input Block sub-menu opens.5Press or to select an input source to block or unblock, then press ENTER.6Press or to select On or Off for the selected source. Repeat for additional sources.7Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.NoteThe downloadable rating table may differ from the one shown in the illustration.NoteThe downloadable rating table may differ from the one shown in the illustration.
35Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comEnabling the lock systemThis enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up.To set up the lock system:1Press MENU on the remote control, then press or or or to select LOCK.The LOCK menu opens.2Press ENTER. The Enter Password dialog box opens.3Press the number buttons (9~0) to enter the password (the initial password is “0000”).4Press or to select Lock System, then press ENTER. The Lock System sub-menu opens.5Press or to select On or Off.6Press RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press MENU to return to normal viewing.Maintaining your TVEarly malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you can enjoy your new TV.Cleaning the screenWet a soft cloth in a mixture of luke warm water and a little fabric softener or dishwashing detergent. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and then use it to wipe the screen.Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air dry before you turn on your TV.Cleaning the cabinetWipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of your TV with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Never use a solvent or alcohol to clean your TV. Do not spray insecticide near your TV. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.TroubleshootingOperationVideo problemsCautionMake sure that you turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning.Problem SolutionRemote control does not work• Remove obstacles between the remote control and the player. • Point the remote control at your TV’s IR sensor. Install fresh batteries.Power turns off suddenly• Make sure that the sleep timer is not set.• Check the power control settings.Problem SolutionNo picture or sound• Check all cable connections.• Make sure that your TV is turned on.• Try another channel. It may be a broadcast problem.• Check your antenna connection, location, or direction.• Make sure that the power connection is okay. Check the wall power outlet.Picture appears slowly when your TV is turned on• It is normal for the image to be muted during the startup process. If the picture does not appear after five minutes, call your Insignia service center. Picture is satisfactory, but no sound• Check the volume level and mute setting.No color, poor color, or poor picture• Check the picture control and adjust color.• Make sure you have provided a sufficient distance between the TV and VCR.• Try another channel. The problem may be the broadcast.• Make sure the video cables are connected correctly.• Check the power saving feature and restore the brightness of your TV.• Check the program's color features. The problem may be that it is a black and white movie.Poor reception on some channels• Check the antenna and its connection. If there are problems, correct them. If all connections are tight, the problem may be with a faulty antenna or cable.• The station or your cable TV provider may be experiencing problems.• Check for sources of interference.• Re-orient your antenna for better reception.Stripes or bars on picture• Check for interference from other electronic devices, such as radios and televisions, and keep magnetic or electronic devices away from your TV.• Check your antenna connection, location, or direction.
36Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comAudio problemsPC mode problemsSpecificationsLegal noticesFCC Part 15This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.Problem SolutionPicture okay, but no sound• Press the volume control to increase the volume.• Press MUTE to make sure that your TV is not muted.• Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.• Make sure that the audio cables are installed correctly.No output from one of the speakers• Adjust the balance in the AUDIO menu.Unusual sound from inside the TV• A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the product is turned on or off. This does not indicate a fault with the product.No color, poor color, or poor picture• Check the picture control and adjust color.• Make sure you have provided a sufficient distance between the TV and VCR.• Try another channel. The problem may be the broadcast.• Make sure the video cables are connected correctly.• Check the power saving feature and restore the brightness of your TV.• Check the program’s color features because it may be a black and white movie.Poor reception on some channels• Check the antenna and its connection. If there are problems, correct them. If all connections are tight, the problem may be with a faulty antenna or cable.• The station or your cable TV provider may be experiencing problems.• Check for sources of interference.• Reorient your antenna for better reception.Stripes or bars on picture• Check for interference from other electronic devices, such as radios and televisions, and keep magnetic or electronic devices away from your TV.• Check your antenna connection, location, or direction.Problem SolutionThe signal is out of range• Adjust the resolution, horizontal frequency, or vertical frequency.• Check the input source.Vertical bar or stripe on the background, horizontal noise, or incorrect position• Adjust the clock, phase, or horizontal/vertical position, or try Auto to configure these options.The screen color is unstable or a single color• Check the signal cable to make sure that it is connected correctly.• Reinstall your PC’s video card.DimensionsNS-PDP42-09 With stand 40.9 × 28.7 × 12.1 inches(1040 × 729 × 3080 mm)Without stand 40.9 × 26.6 × 3.2 inches(1040 × 677 × 83.6 mm)DimensionsNS-PDP50-09 With stand 48.2 × 33.4 × 14.3 inches(1224.7 × 849 × 364 mm)Without stand 48.2 × 31.1 × 3.2 inches(1224.7 × 790 × 83.6 mm)WeightNS-PDP42-09 With standWithout stand57.3 lbs. (26 kg)52.9 lbs. (24 kg)WeightNS-PDP50-09 With standWithout stand91.4 lbs. (41.5 kg)83.9 lbs. (38.1 kg)Power requirement NS-PDP42-09 AC100-120V ~ 50/60 HzTV system NTSC-M, ATSC 64 and 256 QAMProgram coverageVHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-135, DTV 2-69, CADTV 1.135External antenna impedance75 ohmsEnvironment Operating temp. 32~104°F (0~40°C)Operating humidity Less than 80%Storage temp. -4~140°F (-20~60°C)Storage humidity Less than 85%NS-PDP50-09 AC100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz
37Insignia NS-PDP42/50-09 42" and 50" Plasma TVwww.insignia-products.comOne-year limited warrantyInsignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new NS-42/50PDP-09 (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Insignia brand products and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply.How long does the coverage last?The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.What does this warranty cover?During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.How to obtain warranty service?If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have an Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your home.Where is the warranty valid?This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product in the United States and Canada.What does the warranty not cover?This warranty does not cover:•Customer instruction•Installation•Set up adjustments•Cosmetic damage•Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes•Accident•Misuse•Abuse•Negligence•Commercial use•Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna•Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).This warranty also does not cover:•Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance•Connection to an incorrect voltage supply•Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Insignia to service the Product•Products sold as is or with all faults•Consumables, such as fuses or batteries•Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removedREPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.Contact Insignia:For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289www.insignia-products.comDistributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645© 2008 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.All rights reserved. INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
1WARNING / CAUTIONWARNING / CAUTIONTo prevent fire or shock hazards, do not exposethis product to rain or moisture.FCC NOTICEClass B digital deviceThis equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor more of the following measures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is connected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.Any changes or modifications not expressly approvedby the party responsible for compliance could voidthe user’s authority to operate the equipment.CAUTIONDo not attempt to modify this product in any waywithout written authorization from LG Electronics.Unauthorized modification could void the user’sauthority to operate this product The lightning flash with arrowheadsymbol, within an equilateral triangle, isintended to alert the user to the presenceof uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within theproduct’s enclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock topersons.The exclamation point within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user tothe presence of important operating andmaintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-ture accompanying the appliance.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NOUSER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.WARNING/CAUTIONTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TORAIN OR MOISTURE.NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLERThis reminder is provided to call the CATV systeminstaller’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NationalElectric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines forproper grounding and, in particular, specifies that thecable ground shall be connected to the grounding systemof the building, as close to the point of the cable entryas practical.
TM08-1050www.insignia-products.com (877) 467-4289Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN USA 55423-3645© 2008 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.All rights reserved. INSIGNIA is a registered trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.Distribuido por Best Buy Purchasing, LLC7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN USA 55423-3645© 2008 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.Todos los derechos reservados. INSIGNIA es una marca registrada de Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.Todos los demás productos y marcas son marcas comerciales de sus respectivos dueños.

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