Insignia NS-42D240A13, User Manual

Page 1: ...NS 42D240A13 UserGuide 42 1080p LED TV ...

Page 2: ...er 9 Connecting a cable or satellite box 9 Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box 12 Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player 12 Connecting a VCR 14 Connecting a camcorder or game console 15 Connecting a computer 15 Connecting a USB flash drive 16 Connecting headphones 17 Connecting a basic home theater system 17 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices 18 Using the remote control 19 Ins...

Page 3: ...tically scanning for channels 29 Hiding channels 30 Setting up a favorite channel list 31 Viewing a favorite channel 31 Adding or changing a channel label 32 Checking the digital signal strength 32 Setting parental controls 33 Setting or changing the password 33 Locking control buttons 34 Blocking unrated TV 34 Setting parental control levels 35 Downloading rating information 37 Using closed capti...

Page 4: ...ng slideshow settings 47 Maintaining 47 Cleaning the TV cabinet 47 Cleaning the TV screen 47 Troubleshooting 47 Video and audio 47 Remote control 49 General 49 Specifications 50 Programming universal remote controls 50 Programming a different universal remote control 50 Common universal remote control codes 51 Legal notices 51 One year limited warranty Insignia Televisions 52 Definitions 52 How lo...

Page 5: ...come excited while watching a program especially on a larger than life TV Make sure that you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed pulled over or knocked down Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children Wall mounting If you decide to wall mount your TV always remember One size of wall mount does not fit all Use only a wall ...

Page 6: ... exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the apparatus WARNING Electric shock hazard To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture No user serviceable parts are inside Refer servicing to qualified service technicians Lightning For added protection for your device receiver d...

Page 7: ...cation of the antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Note to CATV system installer Article 820 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 40 provides guidance for correct grounding Specifically it states that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical ...

Page 8: ...te with each other See page 43 for instructions on how to use INlink Installing the stand or wall mount bracket Installing the stand To install the stand 1 Carefully place your TV screen face down on a cushioned clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches 2 Secure the column to the screen with the four short screws provided 3 Secure the stand to the stand column using the five l...

Page 9: ...e the instructions that came with the wall mount bracket for screw lengths The mounting holes on the back of your TV take type M6 screws 7 84 in 200 mm 7 84 in 200 mm Wall mount brackets Item Description MENU Press to open the on screen menu For more information see Navigating the menus on page23 VOL VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume CH S CH T Press to go to thenext or previous channel ...

Page 10: ...rmation see Using HDMI best on page 9 or 12 Connectthe video for a DVI device to the HDMI1 DVI jack For more information see UsingDVI same as HDMIbut requires a soundconnection on page 10 or 13 PC IN AUDIO Connecttheaudioforacomputertothisjack Formore information see Connectinga computer on page15 OR Connectthe audio for a DVI device to the this jack For more information see Using DVI same asHDMI ...

Page 11: ... more information see Aspect ratio options on page 25 return In TV mode press to return to theprevious channel S T W X Press to navigate in on screen menus and to adjust settings HOME Press to open the on screen menu INFO Press to display TVstatus information such as the channelnumber channelname ifavailable orsignal source For more information see Viewingchannel information on page 23 CCD Pressto...

Page 12: ...nector HDMI video audio Best use this ifyourdevices have HDMI Component video requires an audio connection Better than composite or coaxial Compositevideo requires an audio connection Better than coaxial Coaxial video audio Good Connectiontype and jack Cable connectors Optical digital audio SPDIF Analog audio VGA computer video and audio Cautions Check the jacks for position and type before making...

Page 13: ...t the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect an HDMI cable not provided to one of the HDMI jacks on the side or back of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Go through the Setup Wizard on page 19 Cautions Y...

Page 14: ...ming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect a component video cable not provided to the COMPONENT IN Y PB and PR video jacks on the back of your TV and the component video out jacks on the cable or satellite box 4 Connect an audio cable not provided to the L R AUDIO jacks on the back of your TV and to the audio out jacks on the cable or satellit...

Page 15: ... equipment is turned off 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect a coaxial cable not provided to the TV IN ANT CABLE jack on the side of your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Go through the S...

Page 16: ... HDMI1 HDMI2 or HDMI3 then press ENTER Notes Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables If the antenna is not installed correctly contact qualified service personnel to correct the problem If the signal level for a channel is weak the picture may be distorted Adjust the antenna or use a highly directi...

Page 17: ...rovided to the COMPONENT IN Y PB and PR jacks on the back of your TV and to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the component video device 3 Connect an audio cable to the L R AUDIO jacks on the back of your TV and to the L R AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu ray player 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV 5 Turn on the DVD or Blu ray player then set it to the correct output ...

Page 18: ... the AV OUT jacks on the VCR 3 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and the VCR 4 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 5 Press S or T to select AV then press ENTER 6 Insert a videotape in the VCR then press PLAY on the VCR Note The L R AUDIO jacks provide the audio connection for a component video device connected to the COMPONENT IN Y PB and PR video jacks or fo...

Page 19: ...N VGA jack on the back of your TV and to the VGA jack on the computer 3 Connect an audio cable with a stereo mini plug not included to the PC IN AUDIO jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack on the computer 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet turn on your TV and the computer 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 6 Press S or T to select VGA then press ENTER 7 Adjust...

Page 20: ...play properties on the computer if necessary Connecting a USB flash drive To connect a USB flash drive 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV 2 Turn on your TV 3 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 4 Press S or T to select USB Photos then press ENTER Note You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the computer HDMI cable Back of TV Side of TV Caution Do not remov...

Page 21: ... system is turned off 2 Connect a digital optical audio cable not provided to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack on the side of your TV and to the optical AUDIO IN jack on the digital home theater system Warning Loud noise can damage your hearing When using headphones use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound Note You can also connect an amplifier home theater system...

Page 22: ...available on your devices Refer to the documentation that came with your devices for connection information Just remember to use the best connection types available for the best picture and sound For information about connection types see What connection should I use on page 8 Note You can connect headphones an amplifier a home theater system or a sound bar to the AUDIO OUT jack If you want to use...

Page 23: ...creen opens 3 Press S or T to highlight the language you want then press ENTER The Choose Your Time Setting screen opens 4 Press S or T to highlight Mode then press W or X to select Manual to set the date and time manually or Auto to set the date and time automatically from a TV signal source based on the time zone you select Cautions Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunsh...

Page 24: ...de ENERGY STAR savings are not realized appears Select Yes to continue using Retail Mode or select No to change your selection then press ENTER The Choose Your TV Source screen opens 11 Press S or T to highlight Antenna Cable or Satellite Box then press ENTER A If you select Antenna your TV scans for available channels The scan may take several minutes During scanning your TV searches for digital ...

Page 25: ...l cable Read the message then press ENTER to start the channel scan VHF channels only 12 To watch TV press INPUT press S or T to highlight the video input source for your TV in the INPUT SOURCE list then press ENTER If your TV is connected to an antenna cable TV no box or cable or satellite TV box using a coaxial cable select TV If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using an HDMI cab...

Page 26: ...power unplug the power cord Note If your TV does not receive an input signal for several minutes it automatically goes into standby mode INPUT SOURCE TV AV HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 VGA USB Photos Component Notes Depending on the signal source selected you may see different options on your screen The following menus are shown in TV mode except the Photos menu Menu items that are not selectable are grayed ...

Page 27: ...n To view channel information Press INFO to view an information banner The information banner shows the current program information such as channel number video input source and resolution Digital channel information Displays the channel number station name channel label broadcast program name TV rating signal type signal strength audio information resolution CC mode current time and current progr...

Page 28: ...rightness contrast and sharpness Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the picture Contrast Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the picture Color Adjusts the color intensity of the picture A low setting may make the color look faded A high setting may make the color look artificial Advanced Video Opens the Picture Advanced Video menu where you can adjust additional video ...

Page 29: ... select Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the image settings such as position and phase H Position Moves the image right or left V Position Moves the image up or down Clock Adjusts the sample frequency Phase Adjusts the focus of stable images Reset Computer Settings Resets all computer settings to factory mode Aspect ratio options Example Normal Displays the original 4 3 aspect ratiowithverticalbl...

Page 30: ...INGS then press ENTER The Settings menu opens 3 Press S or T to highlight Reset to Default then press ENTER The Settings Reset to Default menu opens 4 Press S or T to highlight Power on in Vivid Mode then press ENTER 5 Press S or T to highlight On when you turn on your TV it will be in Vivid picture mode or Off when you turn on your TV it will be in the picture mode it was in before you reset to d...

Page 31: ...ng is good for watching DVDs Blu ray discs and HDTV Music Preserves the original sound This setting is good for listening to music News Enhances vocals for TV audio This setting is good for watching news broadcasts Custom Lets you manually adjust sound settings Balance Adjusts the balance between the left and right audio channels Note The picture mode is set during the first time setup For more in...

Page 32: ... can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only To play TV audio only 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS then press T or ENTER The Channels menu opens 3 Press S or T to highlight Audio Only then press ENTER 4 Press S or T to select On 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Note You can also press...

Page 33: ...ars asking if you want to search for analog channels Select Yes to continue searching for analog channels or select No to stop searching for channels Adjust settings to affect picture quality MENU EXIT OK ENTER Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 44 55 75 MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT MENU EXIT OK ENTER PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AU...

Page 34: ...nel list When you press CH or CH your TV skips the hidden channels You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing the number buttons for the channel To hide channels 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens Note You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search but you will need to run the auto channel search again to create a channel list Note You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search ...

Page 35: ... If the list has more than one page press S or T to scroll through the pages MENU EXIT OK ENTER Auto Channel Search Add Skip Channels Favorites Channel Labels Channel Strength f f O y l n O o i d u A MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT Channels PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Manually add and skip channels in your program list Manually add and skip channels in your program list MENU EXIT OK ENTER Cha...

Page 36: ...ight CHANNELS then press T or ENTER The Channels menu opens Adjust settings to affect picture quality MENU EXIT OK ENTER Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 44 55 75 MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT MENU EXIT OK ENTER PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO MOVE Create labels for channels up to 11 characters Use blank character to create a sp...

Page 37: ... the number buttons to enter a password then enter the password again 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Now 100 0 Channel Strength CH 1 2 Peak 100 10 Adjust settings to affect picture quality MENU EXIT OK ENTER Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 44 55 75 MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT MENU EXIT OK...

Page 38: ...olor Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 44 55 75 MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT MENU EXIT OK ENTER PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Set TV parental controls MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Menu Language Input Labels INlink English MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Enter your 4 digit password Default is 0000 Please ...

Page 39: ...rental Controls Enter Password _ MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Block TV programs that do not have a rating MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings Parental Controls Button lock Block Unrated TV USA Parental Locks Canadian Parental Locks Change Password RRT5 Off Off MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO U S TV content ratings All All ratings are blo...

Page 40: ...ENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Menu Language Input Labels INlink English MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Enter your 4 digit password Default is 0000 Please change your passowrd MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings Parental Controls Enter Password _ MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings ...

Page 41: ...re Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 44 55 75 MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT MENU EXIT OK ENTER PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Set TV parental controls MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Menu Language Input Labels INlink English MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Enter your 4 digit pas...

Page 42: ...ze digital closed captioning styles 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens Note You can also press CCD to turn closed captioning on or off Adjust Closed Captioning settings MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings Closed caption Caption Control Analog Caption Digital Caption Digital CC Settings CC Off CC1 CS1 MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Adjust settings to affect picture qual...

Page 43: ...s MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Adjust Closed Captioning settings MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Menu Language Input Labels INlink English MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Set Closed Caption for digital programs MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings Closed caption Caption Control Analog Caption Digital C...

Page 44: ...nu 13 If you selected Manual for Mode Press S or T to highlight Year Month or Day press W or X to adjust the setting then press ENTER Press S or T to highlight Time press W or X to highlight the hour minute or AM PM field then press S or T to adjust the setting When you are finished press ENTER 14 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Adjust settings to affect p...

Page 45: ...o set the sleep timer Adjust settings to affect picture quality MENU EXIT OK ENTER Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 44 55 75 MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT MENU EXIT OK ENTER PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Set Data Time and Sleep Timer MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Menu Language Input Labels I...

Page 46: ...ettings to the defaults When you restore default settings all the settings you have customized except the password and parental rating are reset To restore settings to the defaults 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens Adjust settings to affect picture quality MENU EXIT OK ENTER Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 44 55 75 MOVE SELECT...

Page 47: ... device s HDMI CEC feature must be turned on If you connect an HDMI device that is not HDMI CEC compatible all the INlink Control features do not work Depending on the connected HDMI device the INlink Control feature may not work Change power on options or reset TV to factory default MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings Input Labels INlink Computer Settings Component Settings System Info Reset to Default M...

Page 48: ...ENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Adjust settings to affect picture quality MENU EXIT OK ENTER Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 44 55 75 MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT MENU EXIT OK ENTER PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI ...

Page 49: ...ss Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 44 55 75 MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT MENU EXIT OK ENTER PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI MENU EXIT OK ENTER Settings MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Menu Language Input Labels...

Page 50: ...ntrol bar at the bottom of the screen A heart appears on a favorite photo You select photos and navigate on the photo screen in the same way you do when you are browsing through photos For more information see Browsing photos on page 45 Viewing photos in a slideshow You can view your photos in a slideshow To view photos in a slideshow 1 Switch to USB mode See Switching to USB mode on page 45 The o...

Page 51: ...abinet is especially dirty moisten a soft lint free cloth in a weak detergent solution squeeze the excess moisture from the cloth then wipe the cabinet with the cloth Use a clean cloth to dry the cabinet Cleaning the TV screen Clean the screen with a soft lint free cloth Troubleshooting Video and audio Change slideshow settings MENU EXIT OK ENTER Photos Browse Photos Favorite Photos View Slideshow...

Page 52: ...y youmayneedto install aset topboxtoimprove signal reception and picture quality Contact yourcable or satellite TV provider about upgradingtoa set top box Problem Solution Dottedlines or stripes appear on the screen Make sure that theantenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page9 or Connectinganantennaor cableTV no box on page 12 If you are...

Page 53: ... a time to determine which device is causing interference After youhave determinedwhich device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference Nosignal error message is displayed Press INPUT and make sure that youhave selected the correct input for the device or service you are trying to use If youare usinga cable or satellite box use the remote that came with tha...

Page 54: ...list value 65 000 1 Brightness center typical cd m2 300 nits Comb filter 3d y c digital Response time 6 5 ms Horizontal viewing angle 178 Vertical viewing angle 178 HDMI 1 3 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i Component video 1080i 720p 480p 480i Analog NTSC Digital ATSC 8 VSB Clear QAM HDMI DVI 1 side 2 back E EDID compliant HDCPcompliant Component video 1 back Composite video 1 back Shared audio componen...

Page 55: ... connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RF EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and...

Page 56: ... Best Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the county where the original purchase was made What does the warranty not cover This warranty does not cover Customer instruction education Installation Set up adjustments Cosmetic damage Damage due to acts of God such as power surges Accident s Misuse Abuse Negligence Commercial purposes use in...

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