Insignia NS-PDP42 User manual

42" and 50" Plasma TV
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NS-PDP42/50-09
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Insignia
NS-PDP42/50-09
42" and 50" Plasma
TV
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing the stand (42" TV only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Managing the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting the TV on a wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Securing the TV to a wall to prevent falling . . . . . . . 9
Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. . . 9
Connecting external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Turning the TV on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Q.Menu (Quick Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Memorizing and setting up channels . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting the input source for your TV . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the AV mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Simplink to control other AV devices . . . . . . 20
Adjusting picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Controlling the sound and language. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting locks and parental controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Maintaining your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning the cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Video problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Audio problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PC mode problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-42/50PDP-09 represents the state of the art
in television design, and is designed for reliable
and trouble-free performance.
Safety information
Read instructions
Read all of the safety and operating instructions
before you use your TV.
Retain instructions
Retain safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
Follow warnings and instructions
Follow all warnings on your TV and in the
operating instructions. Follow all operating and
use instructions.
Water and moisture
Do not use your TV near water. For example, do
not use it near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.
Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or
back. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your
TV to rain or moisture.
Caution
To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade on the power
cord plug to the wide slot on an electric outlet. If the plug does
not fit, consult a licensed electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you will defeat
this safety feature.
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.
Warnings
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
• The TV should be connected to an AC power outlet with a
protective grounding connection.
• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached
to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation
instructions.
• Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable
surface that will support the weight of the unit.
• Installing the TV requires special skill that should only be
performed by qualified service personnel.
• Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves.
Insignia bears no responsibility for improper mounting or
mounting that results in accident or injury.
Caution
The AC power plug is used as the disconnect device, so the
AC power plug shall always remain readily operable.

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Cleaning
Unplug your TV before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth
to clean the exterior of your TV.
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back
or bottom are provided for ventilation, reliable
operation, and protection from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered.
Do not block the openings by placing your TV on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not
place your TV near or over a radiator or heat
register. Do not place your TV in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless
you provide correct ventilation or follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Heat
Make sure that your TV is located away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Grounding or polarization
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
grounding prong. The wide blade or grounding
prong are provided for your safety. If the plug
does not fit, contact an electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet.
Power cord protection
Route power cords so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from your TV.
Attachments
Use only attachments recommended by
Insignia.
Stand
Do not place your TV on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
Your TV may fall, causing serious
personal injury and serious damage
to your TV. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by
the manufacturer, or sold with your TV. If you
mount your TV to the wall, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Your TV and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause your TV and cart
combination to overturn.
Lightning
For added protection for your TV’s 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
the antenna or cable system. This helps prevent
damage to your TV from lightning and power line
surges.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service your TV yourself
because opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
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.
Overloading
Do not overload power outlets and extension
cords because this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Object and liquid entry
Never push objects of any kind into your TV
through openings because objects may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on your TV.
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.
Safety check
After completing any service or repair to this TV,
ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that your TV is in
correct operating condition.
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 your TV dealer or local power
company.
Screen protection
Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop
your TV or hit the glass screen. If the screen
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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.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for correct
grounding and in particular, specifies that the
cable ground must be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
End of life directives
Your new TV contains materials which can be
recycled and reused. At the end of your TV’s life,
specialized companies can dismantle the
discarded TV to concentrate the reusable
materials and to minimize the amount of
materials to be disposed of. Dispose of your old
TV according to local regulations.
Features
Accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are
provided in the package:
•Powercord
• 75 ohm round cable
• Remote control and batteries (2 × AAA)
•Usermanual
• CD manual
• Protection cover
• Bolts for stand assembly
• Cable holders
• Cable management clip
Front
1Electric service equipment
2Power service grounding electrode system
3Ground clamps
4Grounding conductors
5Antenna discharge unit
6Grounding clamp
7Antenna lead-in wire
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# Item Description
1 POWER button Press to turn your TV on or off.
2 INPUT button Press to select the AV signal input. You can
select TV, AV1,AV2,S-Video,Component,
DVD,HDMI, or PC.
3 MENU button Press to open the on-screen menu.
4 ENTER Press to confirm your selections.
5 VOL - Press to decrease the volume.
6 VOL + Press to increase the volume.
7CH Press to change to a lower channel.
8CH Press to change to a higher channel.
9 Power/Standby
indicator
Lights when your TV is plugged into a
power outlet. When your TV is on, the
indicator is blue. When your TV is in
standby mode, the indicator is red.
10 IR sensor Receives signals from the remote control.
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Back
Remote
# Description Function
1 USB (service only) Used for software updates.
2 HDMI IN 3 Connect an HDMI cable to this
connector. Supports HD video
and digital audio. Does not
support 480i. Accepts DVI video
using an adapter or HDMI-to-DVI
cable (not included).
3 AV IN 2 (composite
video and L/R audio)
Connect analog composite video
(480i) and audio input to these
jacks.
4 Digital audio (optical)
output
Connect to an amplifier or home
theater system to this jack. (Does
not work in standby mode.)
5 RS-232 IN (control and
service only)
Used by third-party devices.
6 REMOTE CONTROL IN Connect a wired remote control
to this jack.
7 RGB (PC) IN Connect a VGA (D-sub) cable
from your PC to this connector
(analog PC). Connect a 1/8"
headphone plug to the AUDIO IN
jack for analog PC audio.
8 ANTENNA/CABLE IN
(coaxial antenna)
Connect a 75 ohm cable from an
antenna, cable TV wall jack, or
cable box to this jack.
9 AV IN 1 (S-Video,
composite video, and
L/R audio)
Connect a video cable (analog
composite video - 480i) or an
S-Video cable (better quality
480i) to the appropriate jack.
Connect L/R audio cables to the
AUDIO IN jacks for either
connection.
AV IN 2
L/MONO
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
USB
SERVUCE ONLY
HDMI IN 3
10 COMPONENT IN - 1 and
2 (Y, Pb, Pr, AUDIO L,
and AUDIO R)
Connect component video cables
to the Y, Pb, and Pr jacks and
audio L/R cables to the AUDIO IN
jacks.
11 HDMI/DVI IN - 1 and 2 Connect an HDMI cable to this
connector. Supports HD video
and digital audio. Does not
support 480i. Accepts DVI video
using an adapter or HDMI-to-DVI
cable (not included).
# Button Description
1POWER Press to turn your TV on or off.
2 RATIO Press to change the aspect ratio of the
picture.
3 SOUND Press to change the preset sound mode.
4 Q.MENU Press to open the Q.MENU (Quick menu).
5 MENU Press to open the on-screen TV menus.
Press again to return to normal viewing.
6Press to navigate the on-screen menus.
7 ENTER Press to confirm your selections.
# Description Function
INPUT
FAV
MUTE
RATIO
SOUND
POWER
Q.MENU MENU
AV MODERETURN
ENTER
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Installing remote control batteries
To install the remote control batteries:
1Remove the battery cover.
2Insert two 1.5 V 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.
3Replace the cover.
Using the remote control
To use the remote control:
• Point the remote control directly at your TV,
within a 60° angle horizontally (30° to either
side) and within 30° vertically of the remote
control sensor on the front of your TV, and
within 26.25 feet (8 m) of your TV.
8RETURN Press to return to the previous menu.
9 Simplink Press to open the Simplink menu, showing
a list of AV devices connected to your TV.
10 VOL +/- Press to adjust the volume.
11 MUTE Press to mute the sound. Press again to
restore the sound.
12 Number
buttons
Press to enter channel numbers.
13 -Press to view digital sub-channels. First
enter the main channel number, then press
this button, then enter the sub-channel
number.
14 (Stop) Press to stop DVD, VCR, or CD playback
with Simplink.
15 (Play) Press to play a DVD, VCR, or CD with
Simplink.
16 (Fast
Reverse)
Press to fast reverse a DVD, VCR, or CD
with Simplink.
17 SLEEP Press to set the amount of time before
your TV turns off.
18 PICTURE Press to change the preset picture mode.
19 INPUT Press to cycle through the available source
inputs.
20 AV MODE Press to cycle through the available preset
AV modes.
21 FAV Press to display your favorite channels list.
22 CH / Press to change the channel.
23 FLASHBK Press to return to the previous channel.
24 Press to record a DVD, VCR, or CD with
Simplink.
25 (Pause) Press to pause a DVD, VCR, or CD with
Simplink.
26 (Fast
Forward)
Press to fast forward a DVD, VCR, or CD
with Simplink.
# Button Description Notes
• Do not mix batteries of different types.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Remove batteries when the charge is depleted.
• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the
batteries leak, clean the battery compartment
with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash
immediately.
• If the remote control is not going to be used for
an extended period of time, remove the
batteries.
Caution
Do not expose the remote control to liquids, direct
sunlight, or shock. Do not mix batteries of different
types.
Notes
• Objects between the remote control and the
remote control sensor may block the remote
control signal.
• The range of the remote control may be
diminished if direct sunlight or other strong light
is shining on the remote control sensor. In this
case, change the angle of the lighting, move
your TV, or operate the remote control closer to
the remote control sensor.
INPUT
FAV
MUTE
RATIO
SOUND
POWER
Q.MENU MENU
AV MOD ERETURN
ENTER
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Setting up your TV
Installing the stand (42" TV only)
To install the stand:
1Carefully place the TV, screen side down, on
a cushioned surface to protect the screen
from damage.
2Secure the stand to the bottom of the TV with
the four bolts (provided), using the holes in
the back (shown in the illustration) of the TV.
Managing the cables
To manage the cables:
1Connect the cables as necessary. To connect
additional equipment, see “Connecting
external equipment” on page 10.
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2Install the cable management clip to route the
cables. If your TV has cable holders, install
them to bundle the cables.
To remove the cable management clip:
• For the 42" TV, press the cable management
clip, then hold it with both hands and pull it
upward.
Note to reviewers: Please explain. The
source document was not clear on this
process.
• For the 50" TV, hold the cable management
clip with both hands and pull it backward.
Note to reviewers: Please explain. The
source document was not clear on this
process.
Mounting the TV on a wall
This TV accepts VESA FDMI-compliant mounts
using the four screw holes on the back of the TV.
These mounts are sold by third parties and not
available from Insignia. Refer to the instructions
included with the mount for more information.
To install a wall mount bracket:
1Remove the stand by performing the stand
installation instructions in reverse.
2Install the included protection cover over the
hole for the stand.
3Mount the wall bracket to the TV, using the
screw holes indicated in the illustration.
Cable holder
Cable management clip
Warning
Do not grip the cable management clip when
moving the TV because it may break or separate
from the TV, causing the TV to fall. This could
result in possible injury or damage to your TV.
Note
The screw length required depends on the wall
mount used. Refer to the instructions included
with the wall mount.
15.75 in (400 mm)
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Securing the TV to a wall to prevent falling
We recommend that you set up the TV close to a
wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards.
We also recommend that the TV be attached to
a wall so it cannot be pulled over forward,
potentially causing injury or damaging the TV.
To secure your TV to the wall:
1Insert eye-bolts (or TV brackets and bolts) in
the top mounting holes on the back of your
TV. If your TV has screws in the eye-bolt
holes, remove them before inserting the
eye-bolts.
2Tighten the bolts securely.
3Secure wall brackets with bolts (not provided)
to the wall. Match the height of the wall
bracket to the holes in the TV. Make sure that
the eye-bolts or brackets are tightened
securely.
4Use a sturdy rope or cable (not provided) to
secure the TV. We recommend that you tie
the rope or cable so that it becomes
horizontal between the wall and the TV.
Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or
satellite TV
To connect an external antenna, cable TV, or
satellite TV:
1Remove the port cover from the back of your
TV.
2Plug the 75 ohm antenna cable from an
antenna, cable TV, or satellite receiver into
the ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack on the back of
your TV.
3Replace the port cover on the back of your
TV.
4Turn on your TV.
5Press INPUT, press or to select TV,
then press ENTER to confirm.
Caution
Make sure that children do not climb on or hang
from the TV.
Caution
• Use a platform or cabinet strong enough and
large enough to support the size and weight of
the TV.
Antenna wall socket or
Cable TV wall jack
RF Coaxial cable (75 ohm)
Antenna
Signal
amplifier
UHF
VHF
Antenna
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Connecting external equipment
Connecting external equipment using composite
video (good—analog)
To connect a standard video device to the
AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 video jacks:
1Plug an RCA video cable into a standard
video source and into the AV IN 1 video
(yellow) jack on the back of your TV or the AV
IN 2 video (yellow) jack on the side of your
TV.
2Plug the RCA audio cables into the video
device’s audio output jack and into the
AV IN 1 AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red)
jacks on the back of your TV or the AV IN 2
AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) jacks on
the side of your TV.
3Turn on your TV.
4Press INPUT, press or to select AV1 or
AV2, then press ENTER to confirm.
Connecting external equipment using S-Video
(better—analog)
To connect a standard S-Video device to the
AV IN 1 S-Video jack:
1Plug an S-Video cable into the S-Video out
jack on an S-Video device and into the
AV IN 1 S-VIDEO jack on the back of your
TV.
2Plug RCA audio cables into the S-Video
device’s audio output jacks and into the
AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) jacks on
the back of your TV.
3Turn on your TV.
4Press INPUT, press or to select AV1,
then press ENTER to confirm.
L R
S-VIDEO VIDEO
OUTPUT
SWITCH
ANT IN
ANT OUT
L R
S-VIDEO VIDEO
OUTPUT
SWITCH
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Connecting external equipment using component
video (best—analog)
This connection can be used to connect HD
equipment, such as a digital set-top box or DVD
player, to your TV.
To connect an HDTV video source to the
COMPONENT IN jacks:
1Plug component video cables into the HDTV
video device or set-top box and into the
COMPONENT IN 1 or 2(Y/Pb/Pr) jacks on
the back of your TV.
Match the color of the cable connectors with
the jacks: Y=green, Pb/Cb/B-Y=blue, and
Pr/Cr/R-Y=red).
2Plug RCA audio cables from the audio out
jacks on the HDTV video device and into the
COMPONENT IN 1 or 2 AUDIO L and R
jacks on the back of your TV (match the color
of the cable connectors with the jacks:
L=white and R=red).
3Turn on your TV and the external signal
source.
4Press INPUT, press or to select
Component 1 or Component 2, then press
ENTER to confirm.
Supported resolutions:
Connecting external equipment using HDMI or DVI
(digital)
This connection can be used to connect a digital
video source, such as a PC, digital-capable
DVD, or digital set-top box, to your TV.
To connect a digital video source to the
HDMI/DVI jacks:
1Plug an HDMI or DVI-to-HDMI cable into the
HDMI or DVI output jack on your digital video
source.
2Plug the HDMI or DVI-to-HDMI cable into one
of the HDMI IN jacks on your TV.
If you are using a DVI cable, plug the DVI
connector into a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, then
plug the HDMI connector into one of the
HDMI IN jacks on your TV.
3Turn on your TV and the appropriate external
signal source.
4Press INPUT, press or to select HDMI1,
HDMI2, or HDMI3, then press ENTER to
confirm.
Note
You can also connect the output from a digital
set-top box to the COMPONENT IN jacks.
Signal Component HDMI
480i Yes No
480p Yes Yes
720p Yes Yes
1080i Yes Yes
1080p Yes Yes
Y L RP B P R
L
LR
DVI or HDMI
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* Only RGB-PC mode
Connecting a VCR to your TV
To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an
adequate distance between the VCR and TV.
Enable the ISM feature in the
Option menu (See
çPreventing ghost images on your TVéon page
23) to avoid having a fixed image remain on the
screen for a long period of time. If the 4:3 picture
format is used, the black bars on the sides of the
picture may could get burned into the screen.
This phenomenon is common to all TVs and is
not covered by warranty.
To connect the antenna through your VCR:
1Remove the port cover from the back of your
TV.
2Plug the 75 ohm antenna cable from an
antenna, cable TV, or satellite receiver into
the ANTENNA IN jack on the back of your
VCR.
3Plug the 75 ohm RF cable from the
ANTENNA OUT jack on the back of your
VCR to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack on the
back of your TV.
4Replace the port cover on the back of your
TV.
5Turn on your TV, then set the VCR output
switch to 3or 4and tune the TV to the same
channel.
6Make the video and audio connections using
either composite or S-Video. For information
on how to make these connections, see
çConnecting external equipment using
composite video (goodÑan alog)éon page
10.
Notes
Ä To get the best picture quality, adjust your PC
graphics card to 1360 ‡768.
Ä Depending on your graphics card, DOS mode
may not work if you use an HDMI-to-DVI cable.
Ä In PC mode, there may be noise associated
with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast, or
brightness. If noise is present, change the PC
output to another resolution, change the
refresh rate to another rate, or adjust the
brightness and contrast on the PICTURE menu
until the picture is clear.
Ä Avoid keeping a fixed image on the screen for a
long period of time. The fixed image could
become permanently imprinted on the screen.
Ä The synchronization input form for horizontal
and vertical frequencies is separate.
Ä Depending on your graphics card, some
resolution settings may not allow the image to
be positioned on the screen correctly.
Resolution
Horizontal
frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
frequency
(Hz)
640 x 350 31.468 70.09
720 x 400 31.469 70.08
640 x 480 31.469
37.500
37.861
59.94
75.00
72.80
800 x 600 35.256
37.879
46.875
48.077
56.25
60.31
75.00
72.18
1024 x 768 48.363
56.476
60.023
60.00
70.06
75.02
1280 X 768 47.776
60.289*
59.87
74.893*
1280 X 1024 63.981
79.976
60.02
75.025
1360 X 768 47.712 60.015
1600 X 1200 75.00 60.00
1920 X 1080 67.50 60.00
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Connecting a PC to your TV
For information on connecting a PC to your TV
with an HDMI or DVI cable, see “Connecting
external equipment using HDMI or DVI (digital)”
on Page 11.
To connect a PC to your TV with the RGB(PC)
jack:
1Plug a VGA (D-sub 15-pin) cable into the
VGA (RGB) output jack on your PC.
2Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the
RGB(PC) jack on the back of your TV.
3Connect the PC audio output from your PC’s
audio out jack to the AUDIO(RGB/DVI) jack
on the back of your TV.
4Turn on your TV and the PC.
5Press INPUT, press or to select
RGB-PC, then press ENTER to confirm.
Connecting to an external digital audio device
You can connect your TV’s audio to a digital
amplifier or home theater system.
To connect to an amplifier or home theater
system equipped with a digital audio input:
1Remove the port cover from the back of your
TV.
2Plug a digital optical cable into the amplifier
and into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (optical)
jack on the back of your TV.
3Turn off the TV speakers in the
AUDIO menu
(see “Controlling the sound and language” on
page 24).
RGB OUTPUT AUDIO
Warning
Do not look into the optical output port. Looking at
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Setting up your TV for a PC video source
To select the screen resolution:
1Press MENU, then press or to select
PICTURE.
2Press ENTER. The
PICTURE menu opens.
3Press or to select SCREEN (RGB-PC),
then press ENTER. The
SCREEN menu
opens.
4Press or to select Resolution, then
press ENTER.
5Press or to select the resolution you
want, then press ENTER.
You can also adjust the position, phase, and
size, or resetting the settings.
To use Auto Configure to adjust picture
position and minimize instability:
1Press MENU, then press or to select
PICTURE.
2Press ENTER. The
PICTURE menu opens.
3Press or to select SCREEN (RGB-PC),
then press ENTER. The
SCREEN menu
opens.
4Press or to select Auto config., then
press ENTER.
5Press or to select YES, then press
ENTER. Auto configuration begins.
If the position of the image is still not correct,
try Auto configuration again. If that does not
work, you can manually adjust the position,
size, or phase. This feature only works in
RGB-PC mode.
To adjust the position, size or phase:
1Press MENU, then press or to select
PICTURE.
2Press ENTER. The
PICTURE menu opens.
3Press or to select SCREEN (RGB-PC),
then press ENTER. The
SCREEN menu
opens.
4Press or to select the following:
•Position—Use this to adjust the picture
left/right and up/down.
•Size—Use this to minimize any vertical
bars or stripes visible on the screen
background. The horizontal screen size
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•Phase—Use this to remove any
horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the
image. The phase adjustment range is -32
~ 31.
5Press ENTER.
6Press or or or to make the
adjustment you want, then press ENTER.
7Repeat Steps 4 and 5 with the other settings
until the picture is correct, then press
ENTER.
To reset the screen to factory settings:
1Press MENU, then press or to select
PICTURE.
2Press ENTER. The
PICTURE menu opens.
3Press or to select SCREEN (RGB-PC),
then press ENTER. The
SCREEN menu
opens.
4Press or to select Reset, then press
ENTER.
5Press or to select YES, then press
ENTER. The position, size, and phase
adjustments return to factory settings. This
feature only works in RGB-PC mode.
Using your TV
Turning the TV on and off
To turn your TV on and off:
1Press POWER , INPUT,CH or on
the front of your TV, or POWER , INPUT,
CH or , or a number button (0~9) on the
remote control. The POWER/STANDBY
indicator turns blue and your TV turns on.
2To turn off your TV, press POWER . The
TV goes to Standby mode and the
Power/Standby indicator turns red.
Changing channels
To change channels:
• Press CH or on the front of your TV or
CH or CH on the remote control.
To enter a channel number directly:
• Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
In digital TV mode, a main (major) channel
can have one or more sub (minor) channels.
Press the number buttons to enter the main
channel, press the • button (to the left of the 0
button), then press the number button for the
sub-channel. For example, if you want to
watch channel 5.2, press 5, press the •
button, then press 2.
To go to the previous channel:
• Press RETURN.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the controls on
your TV’s side panel or the remote control.
To adjust the volume:
1Press VOL+ or VOL- to increase or decrease
the volume.
2Press MUTE to mute the sound. To restore
the sound, press this button again, or the
VOL+ or VOL-.
Using the Q.Menu (Quick Menu)
The Q.Menu (quick menu) is a menu of features
which you use frequently.
Your TV’s OSD (on-screen display) may differ
slightly from what is shown in this guide.
To use the Q.Menu:
1Press Q.MENU on the remote control. The
Q.Menu opens.
2Press or to select a menu item to
adjust. Choices include:
•Aspect Ratio—Selects the picture format
you want.
•Power Saving—Adjusts screen
brightness to conserve power.
•Clear Voice—By differentiating the
human sound range from others, it helps
make human voices sound better.
Note
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•Picture Mode—Selects the factory preset
picture setting based on your viewing
environment.
•Sound Mode—Selects a factory preset
sound setting for type of program you are
watching.
•Caption—Turns Closed Captioning On or
Off.
•Multi Audio—Changes the audio
language (digital signal).
•SAP—Selects MTS sound (analog
signal).
•Sleep Timer—Selects the amount of time
before your TV turns off automatically.
•Del/Add/Fav—Selects the channel you
want to add or delete, or adds the channel
to your Favorite List.
3Press or to change the setting or
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Using the on-screen menus
Your TV’s OSD (On-screen display) may differ
slightly from that shown in this manual.
Use your remote control to navigate in the
on-screen menus.
To use the on-screen menus:
1Press MENU to display the on-screen menu.
The initial on-screen menu opens.
2Press or or or to select the
menu you want, then press ENTER to enter
the menu.
3Press or to go to the menu item you
want, then press ENTER. The sub-menu for
that item opens.
4Press or to select the setting you want.
5Press RETURN to return to the previous
menu, or press MENU to return to normal
viewing.
Memorizing and setting up channels
To select channels with the CH buttons, your TV
first needs to memorize the channels. When
your TV memorizes channels automatically, it
scans for channels with signals, then stores the
channel information into memory. Channels can
also be added to or deleted from memory
manually.
Automatically memorizing channels
To automatically memorize channels:
1Press MENU on the remote control, then
press or or or to select
CHANNEL. The
CHANNEL menu opens.
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3Press or to select Auto Tuning, then
press ENTER. The
Auto Tune sub-menu
opens.
4Press or to select Yes, then press
ENTER. Your TV scans for and memorizes all
the channels available in your area.
5Press RETURN to return to the previous
menu, or press MENU to return to normal
viewing.
Manually adding or deleting channels
To manually add or delete channels:
1Press MENU on the remote control, then
press or or or to select
CHANNEL. The
CHANNEL menu opens.
2Press ENTER to enter the
CHANNEL menu.
3Press or to select Manual Tuning, then
press ENTER. The
Manual Tune sub-menu
opens.
4Press or to select the signal source for
the TV channels, then press to enter the
menu. Choices include DTV,TV,CADTV, and
CATV.
5Press or to select the channel you want
to add or delete.
6Press to select Add or Delete, then press
ENTER to confirm.
7Press RETURN to return to the previous
menu, or press MENU to return to normal
viewing.
Editing the channel lists
You can create two types of channel lists in
memory, based on the default channel list
created from the Auto Tuning channel search.
These channel lists are the Custom List and
Favorite Channel List.
A Custom List can be created by toggling each
channel on or off. The channels in the Custom
List are displayed in black, and the channels
deleted from the Custom List are displayed in
gray.
After a channel is highlighted, you can add or
delete the channel by referring to the small
window at the top right corner of the screen.
Reviewers: Please explain. Can the user name
the Custom List? If the user toggles the channel
on or off with the ENTER button, what does the
small window at the top right corner have to do
with the process? How does the user add or
delete channels from the Favorite Channels
List?
Note
If the lock system is turned on, a password is
required to gain access to the Auto Tuning menu.
See “Enabling the lock system” on page 35.
Note
If the lock system is turned on, a password is
required to gain access to the Manual Tuning
menu. See “Enabling the lock system” on page 35.
Note
If you select DTV or CADTV, an on-screen signal
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To edit the channel lists:
1Press MENU on the remote control, then
press or or or to select
CHANNEL. The
CHANNEL menu opens.
2Press ENTER to enter the
CHANNEL menu.
3Press or to select Channel Edit, then
press ENTER. The
Channel Edit sub-menu
opens.
4Press or or or to select a
channel to add or delete it from the list.
5Press ENTER to toggle the channel On or
Off.
6Press RETURN to return to the previous
menu, or press MENU to return to normal
viewing.
Selecting the input source for your TV
To select the input source:
1Press INPUT or Q.MENU on the remote
control. The
INPUT menu opens.
Note to reviewers: Page 39 indicates that the
user can use the Q.MENU to select the input
source, but Input is not on the Q.MENU.
Which is correct?
2Press or to cycle through the available
inputs. Input sources which are not available
(connected) are grayed out. Choices include
TV,AV1,AV2,Component1,Component2,
RGB(PC),HDMI1,HDMI2, and HDMI3.
To change the input label, see “Changing the
input label” on page 19.
3Press ENTER to confirm your choice.
Note to reviewers: Page 38 of the source
document indicates that the user needs to
press ENTER to select the input source, but
page 39 does not. Which is correct?
4Highlight EXIT and press ENTER to close the
menu.
Changing the input label
To change the input label:
1Press MENU on the remote control, then
press or or or to select OPTION.
The
OPTION menu opens.
2Press ENTER to enter the
OPTION menu.
3Press or to select Input Label. The
Input Label sub-menu opens.
4Press ENTER to enter the sub-menu, then
press or to select the source for which
you want to change the label.
5Press or to select the label you want.
6Press RETURN to return to the previous
menu, or press MENU to return to normal
viewing.
Setting the AV mode
You can choose from three preset picture/sound
modes to enhance your TV viewing.
To set the AV mode:
1Press AV MODE on the remote control to
cycle through the available preset
picture/sound modes. Choices include
Cinema,Sport, and Game.
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2Press RETURN to return to the previous
menu, or press MENU to return to normal
viewing.
Using Simplink to control other AV devices
This function operates only with devices with the
logo. If connected to other brands of
devices with the logo, it may not work.
lets you control and play other AV
devices connected with HDMI cable (only),
without additional cables and settings.
When Simplink is turned on, you can control the
following:
•Direct Play—After connecting AV devices to
the TV, you can directly control the devices
and play media without additional settings.
•Select an AV device—Enables you to select
one of the AV devices connected to your TV.
•Disc playback—Control connected AV
devices by pressing ,, or ,
ENTER,,, , , and .
•Power off all devices—When you turn off
the TV, all connected devices are turned off.
•Switch audio-out—Offers an easy way to
change audio-out.
•Sync Power on—When you play the
connected AV device, TV automatically turns
on.
To turn Simplink on or off:
1Press MENU on the remote control, then
press or or or to select OPTION.
The
OPTION menu opens.
2Press ENTER to enter the
OPTION menu.
3Press or to select Simplink. The
Simplink sub-menu opens.
4Press ENTER to enter the sub-menu, then
press or to select On or Off.
5Press RETURN to return to the previous
menu, or press MENU to return to normal
viewing.
To select a Simplink device:
1Press SIMPLINK on the remote control. The
SIMPLINK menu opens.
2Press or or or to highlight the
device on the menu that you want to control,
then press ENTER.
Devices which are not connected are grayed
out.
3Use the various buttons on the remote
control to control the device.
Notes
• To operate Simplink, use an HDMI cable above
Version 1.2 with CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control).
• When you select a device with home theater
functionality, the sound output automatically
switches to the home theater speakers.
• If a connected SIMPLINK home theater system
does not play the audio from the TV, connect
the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back of
the TV to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal on
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Adjusting picture settings
Setting the picture size (aspect ratio)
This feature lets you choose the way an analog
picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on
your TV.
The RGB-PC input source uses 4:3 or 16:9
aspect ratio.
Choices include:
•Set by program—Selects the correct
picture proportion to match the source’s
image.
•4:3—Choose this when you want to view
a picture with the original 4:3 aspect ratio.
•16:9—Adjusts the picture horizontally to
fill the entire screen.
•Zoom 1—Choose this when you want to
view the picture without any alteration.
However, the top and bottom portions of
the picture are cropped.
•Zoom 2—Choose this when you want the
picture to be altered, both vertically
extended and cropped.
•Just Scan—Provides the best picture
quality without loss of original picture in
high-resolution image. Just Scan only
works with the following input sources:
•TV
•CADTV
• Component
• HDMI-DTV
• DVI-DTV (720p/1080i/1080p)
To directly select the aspect ratio:
1Press RATIO on the remote control
repeatedly to cycle through the various
aspect ratios.
2When you have made your selection, press
RETURN to resume normal viewing.
To select the aspect ratio from the Q.MENU:
1Press Q.MENU on the remote control. The
Q.MENU opens.
2Press or to select Aspect Ratio, then
press or to cycle through the various
aspect ratios.
3Press or to select Close, then press
ENTER to return to normal viewing.
Selecting preset picture settings
To directly select the preset picture settings:
1Press PICTURE on the remote control
repeatedly to cycle through the various
presets. Choices include Vivid,Standard,
Cinema,Sport,Game,Expert1, and
Expert2.
2When you have made your selection, press
RETURN to resume normal viewing.
To select the aspect ratio from the Q.MENU:
1Press Q.MENU on the remote control. The
Q.MENU opens.
2Press or to select Picture Mode, then
press or to cycle through the various
presets. Choices include Vivid,Standard,
Cinema,Sport,Game,Expert1, and
Expert2.
3Press or to select Close, then press
ENTER to return to normal viewing.
Selecting preset color settings
You can choose one of three preset color
adjustments.
To set the color temperature:
1Press MENU on the remote control, then
press or or or to select
PICTURE. The
PICTURE menu opens.
2Press ENTER to enter the
PICTURE menu.
3Press or to select Picture Mode, then
press ENTER.
Caution
If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for an
extended period of time, the image could become
imprinted on the screen and remain visible.
This phenomenon is common to all manufacturers
and is not covered by warranty.
After watching video that does not fill the screen,
an after-image from the black bars normally
dissipates after a few minutes.