Insignia NS-42L780A12, NS-55L780A12, NS-46L780A12 User Manual

User Guide

42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 120 Hz 1080p

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Contents

CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing a wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

What connection should I use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a cable or satellite box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting a basic home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices . . . . . . . . 20

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

On-screen menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Viewing channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Viewing system information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting component video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing TV audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Viewing a favorite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adding or changing a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Checking the digital signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Turning Auto Zoom on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Downloading rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Turning closed captioning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Selecting the analog closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Customizing digital closed captioning styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Turning Input Sensor on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Labeling an input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Restoring settings to the defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using INlink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Turning INlink on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Turning TV Auto Power On on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Turning Audio Receiver on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Displaying a list of INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices . . . . . . . . 43

Using a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Switching to USB mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Browsing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Viewing favorite photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Viewing photos in a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Customizing slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Cleaning the TV cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Cleaning the TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Video and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Programming a different universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Common universal remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Two-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

US and Canada Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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It makes a difference how and where you use

As you enjoy your new product, keep these

The issue

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

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

Tune into safety

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

rated for the weight of your TV.

• Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions

for proper use of this product.

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

system furniture and TVs.

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

steps, such as a crate or chest of drawers.

• Remember that children can become excited while

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

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

cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

CHILD SAFETY

your flat panel display

safety tips in mind

Wall mounting

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

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

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

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

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

professional installer.

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

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

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

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Important safety instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

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

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

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

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

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

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

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

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The

plug must remain readily operable.

16 An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type

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

17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed

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

18 The apparatus should not be exposed to

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

Warnings

Electric shock hazard

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

Lightning

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

Power lines

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

Handling the LCD panel

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

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

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

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Replacement parts

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

Safety check

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

Power source

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

Cautions

Damage requiring service

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

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

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

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

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

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

• When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Outdoor antenna grounding

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

Antenna lead-in wire

Grounding clamp

Antenna discharge unit

Grounding conduc tors

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode system

Electric ser vice equipment

Note to CATV system installer

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

Condensation

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

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

Mobile telephone warning

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

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End of life directives

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

Non-active pixels

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

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Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-42L780A12, NS-46L780A12, or NS-55L780A12 represents the state of the art in LCD HDTV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

SRS TruSurround HD™

At Insignia, providing you with superior audio quality is just as important as exceptional picture quality. That's why we added SRS TruSurround HD, which provides you with a theater-like surround-sound experience, with the clearer dialog and the enhanced bass sounds that movie viewers and gamers crave.

Insignia Motion 120Hz

With a 120 Hz screen refresh rate twice the rate of a 60 Hz screen, a screen with 1,080 lines of resolution (up from 720 lines in the last generation of HDTVs), and special motion-detection technology, you will be experiencing a picture with clearer detail and brightness, smoother transitions, and reduced motion blurring, particularly when watching fast-motion sports and action scenes. (See page 24 for instructions on how to adjust the TV picture.)

Game mode

Video games generally require adjustments to the television picture settings to get the maximum experience. By simply pressing a button on your remote control, your television settings will automatically adjust for video games. It couldn't be easier. (See page 24 for instructions on how to turn Game Mode on and off.)

INlink

Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! No setup is needed! CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with each other. (See page 41 for instructions on how to use INlink.)

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Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket

Notes

If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand.

Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide to use the stand in the future.

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.

Installing a wall-mount bracket

Warning

This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weight/load. (See “Miscellaneous” on page 51.)

To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket:

1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a

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

2 Remove the four screws that secure the base,

then remove the base.

2 Secure the stand to the TV with the four

provided screws.

Model Screw type Screw length

All models M6 type 12 mm

3 Remove the four screws that secure the stand

column, then remove the column.

4 Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using

the mounting holes on the back of your TV. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for information about how to correctly hang your TV.

Note

The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the wall-mount bracket you purchased. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for screw lengths.

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Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p

NS-42L780A12 (42-inch)

15.68 in. (400 mm)

NS-46L780A12 (46-inch)

15.68 in. (400 mm)

Wall mount brackets

TV components

Package contents

Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) Stand with screws Component cable Audio cable Power cord

7.84 in. (200 mm )

Cleaning cloth

Quick Setup Guide

Front

NS-55L780A12 (55-inch)

15.68 in. (400 mm)

Wall mount brackets

7.84 in. (200 mm )

# Item Description

INPUT

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

CH /CH

(power)

7.84 in. 200 mm)

Press to open the on-screen menu. For more information, see “Navigating the menus” on page 23.

Press to open the Input Source list, press S or T to select a video input source.

In menu mode, press to confirm selections.

Press to go to the next or previous channel in the channel list. For more information, see “Selecting a channel” on page 24.

Press to turn your TV on or off (Standby mode). When your TV is off, power still flows through it. To disconnect power, unplug the power cord.

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Back Side

# Item Description

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

ANT/CABLE

VGA

PC/DVI AUDIO IN

HDMI 1/DVI

HDMI 2 (ARC)

Connect an external sound system to these jacks. For more informati on, see “Using analog audio output” on page 19.

Connect an audio amplifier to this jack. For more information, see “Using digital audio output” on page 19.

Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 14.

Connect the video (VGA) for a computer to this jack. For more information, see “Using VGA” on page 17.

Connect the audio for a computer or a DVI device to this jack. For more information, see “Using VGA” on page 17 or “Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)” on page 12 or 15.

Connect HDMI devices to these jacks. An HDMI cable carries both video and sound. You do not need to make an audio connection for an HDMI device.

For more information, see “Using HDMI (best)” on page 11, 14, or 18.

When connecting a DVI device using an HDMI-DVI adapter, connect the device to the HDMI1 jack.

(headphone)

USB

COMPONEN T/AV L/R audio

COMPONEN T Y-VI DEO/ PB/PR

HDMI3

Connect headphones to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting headphones” on page 19.

Connect a USB flash drive to this jack.

The component video jacks (Y-VIDEO/P these audio jacks with the composite video jack (Y-VIDEO).

Connect the audio for a component video device to these jacks. For more information, see “Using component video (better)” on page 12 or 15.

OR Connect the audio for a composite video device to

these jacks. For more information, see “Using composite video (good)” on page 13 or 16.

Connect the video for a component video device to these jacks. For more information, see “Using component video (better)” on page 12 or 15.

OR Connect the video for a composite video device to the

Y-VIDEO jack. For more information, see “Using composite video (good)” on page 13 or 16.

Connect an HDMI device to this jack. An HDMI cable carries both video and sound. You do not need to make an audio connection for an HDMI device.

For more information, see “Using HDMI (best)” on page 11, 14, or 18.

When connecting a DVI device using an HDMI-DVI adapter, connect the device to the HDMI1 jack.

B/PR) share

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Remote control

# Button Description

(power)

Quick Launch Inputs

Numbers

ENTER Press to confirm selections or changes.

MENU Press to open the on-screen menu.

GUIDE

INPUT

CH-LIST Press to open the channel list.

VOL+/–

Press to turn your TV on or off (Standby mode). When your TV is off, power still flows through it. To disconnect power, unplug the power cord.

TV—Press to select your TV as the input source. COMP—Press to select the device connected to the

COMPO NENT video jacks. HDMI—Press one or more times to select the device

connected to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 jack. VIDEO—Press to select the device conn ected to the

Y-VI DEO jack.

Press to enter channel numbers and the parental control password.

Press to enter a digital sub-channel number. For more information, see “Selecting a channel” on page 24.

Press to display the program guide. For more information, see “Viewing chann el information” on page 24.

Press to open the Input Source list, then press S or T to cycle through the available input sources. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on page 22.

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

# Button Description

Press to set the sleep timer. You can select Off, 5, 10,

SLEEP

ZOOM

Media control

/RECALL

S T W X

EXIT

INFO

CCD

FAVOR ITE

/MUTE

CH /

PICTURE

MTS/SAP

AUDIO

15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. For more information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on page 39.

Press to select the aspect ratio. For more information, see “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 24.

Press these buttons to control the playback from an HDMI-CEC compatible device. For more information about HDMI-CEC compatible devices, see “Using INlink” on page 41.

In TV mode, press to return to the previous channel.

Press to move up, down, left, or right in on-screen menus.

Press to close the on-screen menu.

Press to display TV status information, such as the channel number, channel name (if available), o r signal source. For more information, see “Viewing channel information” on page 24.

Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You can select CC Of f, CC On, or CC on When Mute. For more information, see “Turning closed captioning on or off” on page 36.

Press to open the Favorite Channel list. For more information, see “Setting up a favorite channe l list” on page 29 and “Viewing a favorite channel” on page 30.

Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

Press to change TV channels. For more information, see “Selecting a cha nnel” on page 24.

Press to select the video modes. You can select Vivid,

Standard, Energy Savings, Theater, Game, or Custom. For more information, see “Adjusting the TV

picture” on page 24. Press to select the au dio mode for an analog program.

You can s ele ct:

• MONO—Select this option if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts.

• STEREO—Select this option for programs broadcast in stereo.

• SAP—Select this option to listen to a secondary audio program, if available.

Press to adjust sound settings. For more information, see “Adjusting sound settings” on page 27.

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Making connections

What connection should I use?

Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV.

For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.

Use the following tables to identify cables:

Connection type

and jack

HDMI

video/audio

Component

video (requires

an audio

connection)

Video quality Cable connector

Best (use this

if your devices

have HDMI)

Better than

composite or

coaxial

Connection type

and jack

Digital out

Audio out

Analog audio

Cable connectors

Composite video

(requires an

audio

connection)

Coaxial

video/audio

Better than

coaxial

Good

VGA (computer)

video and audio

You can use the HDMI 1 jack on the back of your T V to connect a DVI device to your TV. You need to attach an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that connects to the DVI device.

Cautions

• Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections.

• Loose connections can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connections are tight and secure.

• The external audio/video equipment shown may be different from your equipment. If you have questions, refer to the documentation that came with your equipment.

• Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment.

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Connecting power

To connect the power:

• Connect the AC power cord to the AC connector on the back of your TV, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

Notes

• Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label.

• Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time.

Connecting a cable or satellite box

Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I use?” on page 10.

Using HDMI (best)

To connect a cable or satellite box using HDMI:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected 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 an HDMI cable (not included) to one of

the HDMI jacks on the back of your TV and to the HDMI jack on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

HDMI cable

Back of TV

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 21.

Note

An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do not need to use any audio cables.

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Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)

Note

A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI 1 jack. If you connect a DVI device to another HDMI jack, you will not hear audio.

To connect a cable or satellite box using DVI:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall

jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box.

3 Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not included) to

one end of an HDMI cable (not included).

4 Connect the HDMI-DVI adapter to the HDMI 1

jack on the back of your TV and to the DVI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

Using component video (better)

To connect a cable or satellite box using component video:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall

jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box.

3 Connect a component video cable (included) to

the Y-VI DE O, P

B, and PR jacks on the side of

your TV and the component video out jacks on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

Audio cable

Component video cable

HDMI cable with

HDMI-DVI adapter

3.5 mm audio cable

Back of TV

5 Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not included) to

the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.

Note

When you connect the audio using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack, the audio output is analog.

6 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

7 Go through the setup wizard on page 21.

Side of TV

4 Connect an audio cable (included) to the L and

R audio jacks on the side of your TV and to the

audio out jack on the cable or satellite TV box.

Note

When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

You can connect the video to the component video jacks and connect the audio to the digital audio jack to get digital audio output.

5 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

6 Go through the setup wizard on page 21.

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Using composite video (good)

To connect a cable or satellite box using composite video:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall

jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box.

3 Connect an A/V cable (not included) to the

Y-V ID EO and L/R (audio in) jacks on the side of

your TV and to the composite video and audio out jacks on the cable or satellite box.

Cables are often color-code d to match color -coded jacks. Note: The yellow connector on the AV cable plugs into the green Y-VIDE O jack.

Cable or s atellite box

A/V cable

Using coaxial (good)

To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected 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 included) to the

ANT/CABLE jack on the back of your TV and to

the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

Side of TV

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 21.

Back of TV

Coax ial cab le

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 21.

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.

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Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)

To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box):

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect a coaxial cable to the ANT/CABLE jack

on the back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack.

Back of TV

Coaxial cab le

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

then turn on your TV.

4 Go through the setup wizard on page 21.

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.

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player

Using HDMI (best)

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.

2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an

HDMI jack on the back or side of your TV and to

the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

DVD or Blu-ray player

Back of TV

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

4 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 5 Press

S or T to highlight HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or

HDMI 3, then press ENTER.

Note

You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the DVD or Blu-ray player.

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