Insignia NS-PDP50 User manual

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Insignia NS-PDP50
50" Plasma TV-720P
Contents
Introduction .............................. 3
Safety information ......................... 3
Feat ures ................................. 4
Front ..................................... 5
Back ..................................... 5
Remote control ............................. 6
Setting up your plasma TV ................... 7
Installing batteries .......................... 7
Bundling cables ............................ 8
Grounding ................................. 8
Connecting an antenna or cable TV ............. 9
Connecting a standard A/V device .............. 9
Connecting an S-Video device ................. 9
Connecting a component device .............. 10
Connecting an HDMI device .................. 10
Connecting a DVI device .................... 11
Connecting a digital audio device .............. 11
Connecting a PC .......................... 12
Using your plasma TV ..................... 12
Turning your plasma TV on or off .............. 12
Selecting the video input source .............. 13
Labeling a video input source ................. 13
Changing channels ......................... 13
Adjusting the volume ....................... 13
Creating the channel list..................... 13
Adding or deleting a channel ................. 14
Creating a favorite channel list ................ 14
Selecting the picture mode ................... 15
Adjusting the color temperature ............... 15
Adjusting the HD picture quality ............... 16
Adjusting the movie picture quality ............. 16
Adjusting the black level ..................... 17
Restoring video settings ..................... 17
Selecting a sound mode ..................... 17
Adjusting the balance ....................... 18
Selecting the audio language ................. 18
Turning the speakers on or off ................ 19
Setting the clock ........................... 19
Setting the on and off timers ................. 20
Setting the sleep timer ...................... 20
Turning Auto Off on and off .................. 20
Selecting the aspect ratio .................... 21
Selecting the on-screen display (OSD) language . 21
Checking the DTV signal strength ............. 21
Selecting closed captions .................... 22
Changing closed caption styles ............... 22
Using low power ........................... 23
Avoiding image burn-in ...................... 23
Setting parental controls ..................... 23
Maintaining .............................. 24
Cleaning the screen ........................ 24
Cleaning the cabinet ........................ 24
Troubleshooting .......................... 25
Specifications ............................ 26
Programming the remote control ............. 26
Remote control codes ...................... 26
One-Year Limited Warranty ................. 31
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-PDP42
represents the state of the art in plasma TV
design and is designed for reliable and
trouble-free performance.
Note
Afew small colored dots maybe present on your
plasma TV screen, This is normal in plasma TVs
anddoes not mean that your plasma TVis
defective,
Note
Your plasma TV has cooling fans that insure
reliable operation, When the fans are running
there is a small amount of noise, This is normal
and does not mean that your plasma TV is
defective,
Safety information
Warning
To reducethe riskof electric shock, donot remove
the coveror back, No userserviceable parts
inside, Referservicing to qualified service
personnel,
To reducethe risk offire or electric shock, do not
expose your plasma TV to rain or moisture,
Warning
To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade
on the power cord plug to the wide sloton 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 thissafety feature,
........................This symbol indicatesthat dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within your plasmaTV.This label is locatedon
, the backof your plasmaTV,
.........................This symbol indicatesthat there are important
,& operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanyingyour plasmaTV,
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Important safety
instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use your plasma TV near water.
6 Clean the cabinet with a dry cloth only.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

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Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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 is provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from your plasma TV.
Only use attachments or accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug your plasma TV during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Servicing is required when your plasma TV
has been damaged in any way, such as the
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into
your plasma TV, your plasma TV has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall
outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets,
extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are
dangerous. Any of these conditions could
result in electric shock or fire. Periodically
examine the cord of your plasma TV, and if
its appearance indicates damage or
deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of
your plasma TV, and have the cord replaced
with an exact replacement part by an
authorized service person. Protect the power
cord from physical or mechanical abuse,
such as being twisted, kinked, pinched,
closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits your plasma
TV.
16 Ensure that you connect the earth ground
wire to prevent possible electric shock. If
grounding methods are not possible, have a
qualified electrician install a separate circuit
breaker. Do not try to ground the unit by
connecting it to telephone wires, lightening
rods, or gas pipes.
17 Mains plug is the disconnecting device. The
plug must remain readily operable.
18 If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to your plasma TV, make sure that
the antenna or cable system is grounded to
provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (USA)
provides guidelines for correct grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of
the cable entry as practical.
1 Electricserviceequipment
2 ;; Powerservicegroundingelectrode
system
3 Groundclamps
4 Groundingconductors
5 Antennadischargeunit
6 Groundingclamp
7 Antennalead-inwire
Features
Your plasma TV features:
• Wide viewing angle (over 160°) so the screen
is clearly visible anywhere in the room.
• Widescreen display for viewing movies in a
theater-like experience.
• Light-weight and thin design that makes it
easy to install your plasma TV in locations
where conventional TVs do not fit.
Your package should contain:
• Your plasma TV
• Remote control and batteries
• Power cord
• Round 75 ohm cable
• Eye-bolts (2)
• Bolts (2)
• Wall brackets (2)
• This user guide

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Front
Note
If your plasmaTV stand has a protectivefilm
covering, remove it, thenwipe the stand with the
polishingcloth,
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deviceto these jacks.
1 Remote control Receivessignals from the remote
sensor control. Do not block.
2 Power LED Whenyour plasmaTV is off, this
LEDis red. Whenyou turn on
your plasmaTV,this LED blinks
green,then turns solid greenjust
beforethe imageappears onthe
screen.
3 CHA/CHT Press to go to the previous or
next channel.
4 VOL,_iVOL_- Pressto decreaseor increasethe
volume.
5 ENTER Pressto confirm selections in the
on-screen display (OSD).
6 MENU Press to openthe on-screen
display (OSD).
7 INPUT Pressto select the video input
source.
8 Power _b/I Pressto turn your plasma TVon
or off.
Note: When your plasmaTV is
off, power is still present. To
disconnect power,unplug the
power cord.
3 VIDEO Connectthe video for a standard _
A/V deviceto this jack.

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Remote control
Note
To access the back jacks, remove the jack cover.
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1 SERVICE Reserved.Do not use.
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/CABLEIN satellite receiver to this jack.
3 HDMI1/DVI IN 1 ConnectHDMI (DVI) devicesto
/HDMI IN2 thesejacks.There aretwo jacks.
Note: An HDMI cable carries
sound, so you do not needto
make any additional audio
connections. A DVIcabledoes
not carry sound. If you connect a
DVIdevice, you needto connect
anaudio cable. ,:
4 RGB IN Connecta PCto these jacks to
(PC)/AUDIOIN useyour plasmaTV as a PC
(RGB/DVl) monitor.
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OUT this jack.
8 COMPONENTIN Connectcomponent video
devicesto these jacks.Thereare
two sets on jacks.
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#Button Description
1 POWER Pressto turn your plasma TV on
oroff.
2 TUNER Pressto select analog or digital
TV.
3 INPUT Pressto selectthe video input
source.
4 ZOOM Pressto selectthe aspect ratio.
5 _>+/_>- Pressto increaseor decreasethe
brightness.
6 VIDEO Pressto selectthe video input
source.
7 COMP Pressto select a connected
component deviceasthe video
input source.
8 PICTURE Pressto selectthe picture mode.
9 AUDIO Pressto selectthe sound mode.
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playback.
12 I-,_ Pressto go the previous chapter
or track on a disc.
13 _ Pressto fast-reverse on a
videotapeor DVD.
14 CCD In analog TV mode, press to
selecta closed caption mode.
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15 EXIT Presstoclose theon-screen
display (OSD).
i6 ........... ............................Piess to make seieciions inihe ........
on-screen display (OSD).
17 ENTER Pressto confirm selections in the
on-screen display (OSD).
18 RECALL Pressto go to the previously
selectedchannel.
19 VOL+/VOL- Press to increase or decreasethe
volume.
20........................Numbei 5uitons Piess to seieci a _ ciannei: ::
........FAV Piess to seiec{ a favoiite channei:
22 ® Press to select asub-channel.
23 TV Press to select TV asthe video
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24 DVD Pressto select a connected DVD
playeras the video input source.
25 VCR Pressto select a connectedVCR
as the video input source.
26 PC Press to select the RGB
(computer) video mode.
27 HDMI Pressto selectaconnected HDMI
deviceasthe video input source.
28 DISPLAY Pressto display information
about the channel you are
watching.
29 PCADJ Press to adjust the video settings
for aconnected computer.
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playback.
32 _1 Pressto go to the next chapteror
trackon a disc.
33 _ Pressto fast-forward on a
videotapeor disc.
34 MTS/SAP Pressto select the audio format
for the TV speakers.
35 SLEEP Pressto set the sleep timer.
36 MENU Press to open the on-screen
display (OSD). ,:
37 CH+/CH- Pressto go to the next or
previous channel in the channel
list.
38 MUTE Piess to mute{he sound Press
: againto restore the sound.
Setting up your plasma TV
Installing batteries
To install remote control batteries:
1 Open the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery
compartment. Make sure that the + and -
symbols on the batteries align with the + and
- symbols in the battery compartment.
3 Close the battery compartment cover.
Warning
Dispose of used batteriesas hazardouswaste.
Remote control range
Use the remote control within 23 feet (7 meters)
and 30 ° to the left or right of the remote control
sensor on the front of you plasma TV.
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Bundling cables
You plasma TV has a cable management
bracket that letsyou bundle the cables for all the
device you install.
Positioning your plasma TV for ventilation
When you position your plasma TV, make sure
that you leave 4 inches (10.16 cm) of space on
all sides.
To bundle the cables:
1 Hold the cable management bracket with
both hands, then pull it in the direction shown
to remove it.
Connect all external devices and the power
cord.
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Grounding
Make sure that you connect the earth ground
wire to prevent possible electric shock. If
grounding methods are not possible, have a
qualified electrician install a separate circuit
breaker.
Power outlet
breaker
Pull the cables through the opening on the
cable management bracket.
Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it to
telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes.
4 Reinstall the cable management bracket.

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Connecting an antenna or cable TV
Analog and digital TV signals on a single cable
To connect an antenna or cable TV:
1 Connect one end of a 75 ohm cable to the
ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack on the back of
your TV.
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2 Connect the other end of the cable to the
antenna or cable TV jack.
Analog and digital TV signals on separate cables
To connect an antenna or cable TV:
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Connecting a standard AN device
To connect a standard A/V device:
1Connect the video (yellow), right audio (red),
and left audio (white) plugs on a standard
A/V cable to the AVl (back) or AV2 (side)
jacks on your plasma TV.
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Using a signal ampfifier or two-way spfitter
You may need to install a signal amplifier or a
two-way splitter if:
• Reception is poor (use a signal amplifier).
• Signal from the antenna needs to be split
between two TVs (use a two-way splitter).
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Signal amplifier or
two-way splitter
Connect the plugs on the other end of the
cable to the corresponding jacks on the
external device.
3 Turn on your plasma TV and the device.
4 Press INPUT one or more times to select
AVl or AV2.
Connecting an S-Video device
To connect an S-Video device:
Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO
jack on the back or side of your plasma TV,
then connect the other end of the cable to the
S-Video out jack on the external device.
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Connect the right audio (red) and left audio
(white) plugs on a standard audio cable to
the AV IN1 (back) or AV2 (side) jacks on
your plasma TV, then connect the plugs on
the other end of the cable to the right audio
out and left audio out jacks on the external
device.
Connecting an HDMI device
NoteAn HDMI cable carries both video and audio. You
do not need to make additional audio connections,
To connect an HDMI device:
3 Turn on your plasma TV and the device.
4 Press INPUT one or more times to select
AVl or AV2.
Connecting a component device
To connect a component device:
1 Connect the plugs on a component cable to
the COMPONENT IN 1 or COMPONENT
IN 2 (Y, Pb, and Pr) jacks on the back of your
TV, then connect the plugs on the other end
of the cable to the component out jacks on
the back of the external device.
Y PB PR (R) AUDIO (L)
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMII/DVl or
HDMI2 jack on the back of your plasma TV,
then connect the other end of the cable to the
HDMI out jack on the external device.
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Connect the right audio (red) and left audio
(white) plugs on a standard audio cable to
the COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2
(AUDIO L and AUDIO R) jacks on the back
of your plasma TV, then connect the plugs on
the other end of the cable to the right audio
out and left audio out jacks on the external
device.
3 Turn on your plasma TV and the device.
4 Press INPUT one or more times to select
COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2.
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HDMI=DVD OUTPUT
Turn on your plasma TV and the device.
Press INPUT one or more times to select
HDMII/DVl or HDMI2.
NoteIf the external device supports the Auto HDMI
function, the screen resolution is automatically set
to 1280 x 720p.
If the external device does not support the Auto
HDMI function, you need to set the screen
resolution to 1280 x 720p.

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Connecting a DVI device Connecting a digital audio device
To connect a DVI device:
1 Connect an HDMI-to-DVI cable to the
HDMI IN I/DVI jack on the back of your TV,
then connect the other end of the cable to the
DVI out jack on the external device.
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Warning
Do not look into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.
The jack uses a laser that could damage your
eyes.
To connect a digital audio device:
1 Connect a digital optical cable to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back of
your TV, then connect the other end of the
cable to the digital audio in jack on the
device.
Connect the single-plug end of a two-to-one
audio cable to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack
on the back of your plasma TV, then connect
the double-plug end of the cable to the right
audio (red) and left audio (white) jacks on the
external device.
3 Turn on your plasma TV and the device.
4 Press INPUT one or more times to select
HDMII/DVI.
NoteIf the external device supports the Auto HDMI
function, the screen resolution is automatically set
to 1280 x 720p.
If the external device does not support the Auto
HDMI function, you need to set the screen
resolution to 1280 x 720p.
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Turn off your plasma TV's speakers. For
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Connecting a PC
You can connect a PC using the computer's
VGA jack or DVl jack.
Connecting to the VGA port
To connect a PC:
1Connect a VGA cable to the RGB IN (PC)
jack on the back of your plasma TV, then
connect the other end to the VGA (also called
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Press _ or T to select the option you want to
adjust, then press ENTER. You can select:
• Resolution-Adjusts the size of the items
(such as icons and dialog boxes) that are
displayed.
• Position-Moves the display image up,
down, right, or left.
• Size-(RGB only) Minimizes vertical bars
or stripes on the display image's
background. The range is -30 to +30.
RGB) out jack on the computer.
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When you change this option, the
horizontal screen size also changes.
• Phase-(RGB only) Removes any
horizontal noise and clears or sharpens
the display image. The range is -16 to
+16.
Press A, T, 4, or _,to adjust the option.
Press ENTER.
To reset PC display image settings:
1 Press PC ADJ, then press A or T to select
Reset.
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2 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVl) jack on the back of your TV, then
connect the other end to the audio out jack
on the computer.
3 Turn on your plasma TV and the computer.
4 Press INPUT one or more times to select
RGB-PC.
Connecting to the DVI port
To connect a PC:
1 Connect an HDMI-to-DVI cable to the HDMI
IN 1 (DVl) jack on the back of your plasma
TV, then connect the other end of the cable
to the DVI out jack on the computer.
2 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVl) jack on the back of your plasma
TV to the audio out jack on the computer.
3 Turn on your plasma TV and the computer.
4 Press INPUT one or more times to select
HDMII/DVl.
Adjusting the PC display image
After you connect the PC to your plasma TV, you
may need to adjust the PC display image's
resolution, position, size, or phase.
To adjust the PC display image:
1Press PC ADJ.
2Press ENTER, then press 4 or _ to select
Yes.
3 Press ENTER.
Using your plasma TV
Caution
If you do not intend to use your plasma TV for an
extended time, unplug the power cord from the
power outlet, This will protect your plasma TV
from power surges or lightning,
Turning your plasma TV on or off
To turn your plasma TV on or off:
1 Make sure that the power cord is connected
and plugged into a power outlet. Your plasma
TV enters standby mode.
2 Press one of the following buttons:
On the front of your plasma TV:
• Power ,,b/_
• INPUT
•OH+
• CH-
On the remote control:
•POWER
• TUNER
• INPUT
• TV INPUT
•OH+
• CH-
3 To turn off your plasma TV, press POWER
on the remote control. Your plasma TV
enters standby mode.
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Selecting the video input source Adjusting the volume
To select the video input source:
• Press TUNER or INPUT to select the video
source.
If you press TUNER, you can select digital or
analog TV.
If you press INPUT, you can select TV, AVl,
AV2, Component 1, Component 2,
RGB-PC, HDMII/DVl, or HDMI2.
NoteYour plasma TV automatically detects connected
devices. When you press INPUT, only the video
sources that have devices connected to them
appear.
NoteYour plasma TV remembers the last selected
video input source even if the power cord is
unplugged.
Labeling a video input source
You can label a video input source to make it
easier to recognize.
To label a video input source:
1Press MENU, then press ,_ or T to select
SETUP. The SETUP menu opens.
To adjust the volume:
• Press VOL+ or VOL- to increase or
decrease the volume.
• To mute the sound, press MUTE. To restore
the sound, press MUTE, VOL+, or VOL-.
Creating the channel list
When you press CH+ or CH-, your plasma TV
goes to the next or previous channel in the
channel list.
You should set up the channel list when you first
set up your plasma TV. You should update the
channel list when your antenna or cable
connection changes.
You can create the channel list automatically
from the EZ Scan menu, or you can create the
channel list manually.
You can still select a channel that is not in the
channel list by pressing the number buttons for a
channel.
NoteIf you have turned on the Lock System, you need
to enter the password before you can create the
channel list.
Creating the channel list from the EZ Scan menu
When you scan from the EZ Scan menu, your
plasma TV scans for available channels in your
area and stores them in the channel list. Your
plasma TV skips any channels that have a weak
signal or no signal.
To create the channel list with EZ Scan:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
SETUP. The SETUP menu opens.
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4
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Press _, then press A or T to select Input
Label.
Press _, then press A or T to select the
input source you want to label. You can
select AVl, AV2, Component 1,
Component 2, RGB-PC, HDMII/DVl, or
HDMI2.
Press 4 or _- to select the label.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Changing channels
To change channels:
•Press CH+ or CH-to go to the next higher or
lower channel.
• Or, press the number buttons for the channel
you want.
• Or, to select a digital sub-channel, select the
main channel, press -, then press the
number button for the sub-channel.
2Press _, then press A or T to select
EZ Scan. The EZ Scan menu opens.
3 Press ENTER to start scanning for channels.
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Creating the channel list manually
When you manually create the channel list, you
add or delete the channels you want in the
channel list.
To manually create the channel list:
1Press MENU, then press A or T to select
SETUP. The SETUP menu opens.
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Press =-. The channel list appears with a
preview window.
Press _, then press A or v to select Manual
Scan.
.... Active channels in the channel list are in black,
Channels that have been deleted are in grey,
Press A, T, 4, or _ to select the channel,
then press ENTER to add or delete the
channel.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Creating a favorite channel list
To create a favorite channel list:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
SETUP. The SETUP menu opens.
3Press _,, then press A or T to select TV,
DTV, CATV, or CADTV.
4 Press _-, then press A or T to select the
channel you want to add or delete.
5 Press ENTER to add or delete the channel.
6Press EXIT to return to TV viewing or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Adding or deleting a channel
After you create the channel list from the EZ
Scan menu, you can add a channel to or delete
a channel from the channel list.
To add or delete a channel:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
SETUP. The SETUP menu opens.
2
3
Press _-, then press A or T to select
Channel Edit.
Press _-. The channel list appears with a
preview window.
Press _, then press A or T to select
Channel Edit.
Press ,_, T, 4, or _ to select the channel,
then press FAV to add the channel to the
favorite channel list.
NoteA favorite channel has a heart icon next to it.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
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Selecting the picture mode
You can select a preset picture mode or create a
custom picture mode.
Selecting a preset picture mode
To select a preset picture mode:
1Press PICTURE one or more times to select
the picture mode you want. You can select
Daylight, Normal, Night Time, User 1
(custom) or User 2 (custom).
2 Press EXIT to save your selection and return
to TV viewing.
Note
You can also select a preset picture mode from
the Video menu,
Creating a custom picture mode
To create a custom picture mode:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
VIDEO. The VIDEO menu opens.
4Press _, then press A or T to select the
option you want to adjust. You can select:
•Contrast-Increases the picture level to
adjust the white areas of the picture.
Decreases the picture level to adjust the
black areas of the picture.
• Brightness-Increases the brightness to
add more light to dark areas of the
picture. Decreases the brightness to add
more dark to light areas of the picture.
• Color-Adjusts the picture color.
• Sharpness-Increases the sharpness
level to show cleaner and clearer images.
Decreases the level to show a smoother
picture.
• Tint-Adjusts the overall picture color
(from red to green).
5 Press _, then press 4 or _ to adjust the
option.
6 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Adjusting the color temperature
The Color Temperature option adjusts the
amount of red, blue, and green in the picture.
You can select a preset color temperature mode
or create a custom color temperature mode.
Selecting a preset color temperature mode
To select a preset color temperature mode:
1Press MENU, then press A or _r to select
VIDEO. The VIDEO menu opens.
Press _,, then press A or ,v to select
EZ Picture.
Press _, then press A or T to select User 1
or User 2.
2Press _, then press A or T to select Color
Temperature.
3 Press _, then press A or T to select Cool,
Medium, Warm, or User (custom).
4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
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To create a custom color temperature mode:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
VIDEO. The VIDEO menu opens.
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To create a custom DB mode:
IPress MENU, then press A or T to select
VIDEO. The VIDEO menu opens.
2 Press p,, then press A or • to select Color
Temperature.
2 Press _, then press A or T to select DB.
3 Press _, then press A or T to select User.
4Press ),, then press A or T to select Red,
Green, or Blue.
5 Press _, then press ,,t or _ to adjust the
color.
6 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Adjusting the HD picture quality
You can use the EZ Picture menu to adjust the
picture quality for high definition (HD)
broadcasts. This option is called DB (digital
booster).
When you select a preset Picture mode
(Daylight, Normal, or Night time), your plasma
TV sets the DB option to Auto.
Note
You can also turn the DB option on or off from the
Video menu,
You can also manually adjust the DB settings to
create a custom DB mode.
3 Press _, then press ,Lor _rto select Manual.
4 Press _, then press 4 or _ to select the
option you want to adjust. You can select:
• DB Contrast-Adjusts the contrast
automatically based on the brightness of
the picture.
• DB Color-Adjusts the picture colors
automatically to match the original colors
as closely as possible.
• DB Noise-Reduces the video"noise."
5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Adjusting the movie picture quality
Your plasma TV can improve the movie picture
quality by converting movies recorded at 24 fps
(frames per second) to 30 fps for optimum
viewing. This option is called Cinema 3:2 Mode
and is only available in Analog, AVl, AV2, and
Component 480i modes.
To turn the Cinema 3:2 Mode on or off:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
VIDEO. The VIDEO menu opens.
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Press _, then press A or T to select
Advanced.
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To restore video settings:
1Press MENU, then press A or _, to select
VIDEO. The VIDEO menu opens.
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5
Press _,, then press A or T to select Cinema
3:2 Mode.
Press _,, then press A or T to select On or
Off.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Adjusting the black level
The Black Level option adjusts the amount of
black in the picture. This option is only available
in HDMII/DVl, HDMI2, AVl, and AV2 modes.
To adjust the black level:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
VIDEO. The VIDEO menu opens.
2Press _,, then press A or T to select
Advanced.
3
4
Press _, then press A or T to select Black
Level.
Press _, then press A or T to select Low or
High. Selecting Low makes the picture
darker. Selecting High makes the picture
brighter.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Restoring video settings
You can restore all video settings to the factory
defaults.
2Press _, then press A or T to select Video
Reset.
3 Press _- to reset the video options to the
factory defaults.
4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Selecting a sound mode
You can select a preset sound mode or create a
custom sound mode.
Selecting a preset sound mode
To select a preset sound mode:
1Press AUDIO one or more times to select the
sound mode you want. You can select
Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater, or
User.
NoteWhen you select Stadium or Theater, the
Balance option on the VIDEO menu is
automatically set to 0,
When you set Front Surround to SRS
TruSurround XT, the Balance option is
automatically set to 0, When you switch to another
mode, the balance is restored to the previous
value,
Press EXIT to save your selection and return
to TV viewing.
Note
You can also select a preset picture mode from
the AUDIO menu,
Creating a custom sound mode
Note
SRS TruSurround XT takes advantage of any
multi-channel format without needing to add extra
speakers or equipment, Dialog clarity, bass
enrichment, and the addition of stereo audio
enhancement produces an impressive sound
experience from standard stereo equipment,
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Press MENU, then press A or T to select
AUDIO. The AUDIO menu opens
Adjusting the balance
To adjust the balance:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
AUDIO. The AUDIO menu opens
Press _, then press A or ,v to select EZ
Sound. 2Press _,, then press A or T to select
Balance.
3Press _, then press A or T to select User.
4 Press _, then press A or T to select the
sound option you want to adjust. You can
select Treble, Bass, or Front Surround.
5 Press _,, then press .4 or _ to adjust the
option. The options for Front Surround are
Off or SRS TruSurround XT.
NoteWhen you set Front Surround to SRS
TruSurround XT, the Balance option is
automatically set to 0. When you switch to another
mode, the balance is restored to the previous
value.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
3
4
Press _, then press .qor _. to adjust the
balance.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Selecting the audio language
NoteThe available languages depend on what
languages the broadcaster provides.
To select the audio language:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
AUDIO. The AUDIO menu opens
2Press _., then press A or T to select Audio
Language.
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3 Press P-,then press A or T to select the
language.
4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Turning the speakers on or off
If you are using an external sound system, you
need to turn off your plasma TV's speakers.
To turn the TV speakers on or off:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
AUDIO. The AUDIO menu opens
2Press _, then press A or T to select TV
Speaker.
3
4
Press p,, then press A or T to select On or
Off.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
Setting the clock
You can set the clock automatically from a digital
channel signal provided by a broadcaster. You
can also set the clock manually.
If you set the clock automatically and the time is
wrong, set the clock manually.
Setting the clock automatically
NoteThe default Auto Clock setting is Off.
To set the clock automatically:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
TIME. The TIME menu opens.
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2Press _, then press A or T to select Auto
Clock.
3Press _-, then press A or T to select On.
4Press _, then press A or _, to select the time
zones. You can select:
In the United States:
• Eastern
• Central
•Mountain
•Pacific
•Alaska
•Hawaii
In Canada:
•Eastern
•Central
•Mountain
•Pacific
•New F.land
•Atlantic
5Press _, then press A or v to select the
daylight savings option. You can select:
•Auto
•Off
•On
6 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
To set the clock manually:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
TIME. The TIME menu opens.
2Press _-, then press A or v to select Manual
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Setting
Press _,, then press 4 or _ to select Year,
Date, or Time.
Press _, then press A or T to set the year,
date, or time.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
the on and off timers
You can set the on and off timers to turn your
plasma TV on and off at set times.
Notes
You must set the clock for the on and off timers to
work.
If you set the on and off times to the same time,
your plasma TV turns off.
Your plasma TV must be in standby mode for the
on timer to work.
If you do not press any button within two hours
after your plasma TV turns on, your plasma TV
turns off automatically.
To set the on and off timers:
1 Press MENU, then press A or T to select
TIME. The TIME menu opens.
Setting the sleep timer
You can specific the amount of time you want
your plasma TV to stay on before it automatically
turns off. If you turn off your plasma TV before
the time has expired, the sleep timer is
automatically turned off.
To set the sleep timer:
1Press SLEEP one or more times to select the
number of minutes you want your plasma TV
to stay on before it turns off. You can select
10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes.
2 Press SLEEP again to save your selection.
Your plasma TV starts counting down the
minutes.
3
4
To check the remaining minutes, press
SLEEP once.
To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP one
or more times until Off appears.
NoteYou can also set the sleep timer from the TIME
menu.
Turning Auto Off on and off
If your plasma TV is turned on and is not
recelwng an input signal, it turns off
automatically after 10 minutes. You can turn this
option off or on.
To turn the Auto Off feature on and off:
1 Press MENU, then press ,_ or T to select
TIME. The TIME menu opens.
2 Press _-, then press A or T to select Off
Timer or On timer.
2Press _-, then press A or T to select Auto
Off.
3Press _-, then press A or T to select On.
4
5
NoteTo turn off the timer, select Off.
Press _-, then press A or T to set the hour.
Press _, then press A or vto set the
minutes.
6 For the on timer only, press _,, then press A
or T to select the channel you want your
plasma TV to tune to when it turns on.
7 For the on timer only, press _, then press A
or T to set the volume you want when your
plasma TV turns on.
8 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
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4
Press p,, then press A or T to select Off or
On.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press
MENU to return to the previous menu.
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