QUICK
SETUP GUIDE
50" LED TV
START HERE
How do I attach the stand to my TV? (not for wall mounting)
You’ll need: Phillips screwdriver and a soft surface to lay the TV on.
A Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect
the screen from damages and scratches.
B Find the front of the TV stand, then secure the TV stand to the stand column
using the four provided screws.
A
B
Front
NS-50D40SNA14
Thank you
for purchasing this state-of-the-art
Insignia television. We hope you enjoy
the quality and reliability of this
television for years to come.
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How do I prepare my TV for wall mounting? (not for use with a TV stand)
• Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from
damages and scratches.
A Remove the ve screws that secure the stand column to the TV.
B Remove the stand column.
See the instructions that came with your wall mount for more information about how to
correctly mount your TV.
Which cables do you have?
Your TV has several dierent jacks for connecting devices. For the
STOP!
Do not plug your
power cord in until all
other devices have
been connected.
best video quality, use the best available connection. Use the cables
that came with your devices.
VIDEO QUALITY
JACK TYPE CABLE CONNECTOR
A
B
MAKING CONNECTIONS
How do I watch TV (cable or satellite receiver) or connect a device such as a
DVD or Blu-ray Disc player, game station, or camcorder?
Using an HDMI cable (BEST)
FIND YOUR
USER GUIDE ONLINE!
We are going green so a copy of your
User Guide is not provided in the box
but is available online.
Go to www.insigniaproducts.com,
then click Support & Service. Enter your
model number in the box under Manual,
Firmware, Drivers & Product Information,
then click .
Included accessories
Remote control and
two AAA batteries
TV stand
BEST
BETTER
Component video and analog audio
HDMI video/audio
GOOD
Composite video and analog audio
GOOD
Note: You can use the HDMI 2/DVI jack to connect a DVI device to your TV. Attach an
HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable. The adapter connects to the DVI
device’s jack. See your online User Guide for more information about dierent types of
HDMI (ARC, DVI).
Coaxial video/audio
Features
Front view
Power indicator
Back view
Remote control sensor
Using component cables (BETTER)
- OR -
Using an AV cable (GOOD)
Note: Connect the yellow video
cable to the green Y/VIDEO jack
on the back of your T V.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT
Component cable option
AV cable option
Multi-purpose jacks:
device that uses HDMI into either of
the HDMI jacks. However, certain
devices must be connected to the
ARC or DVI jacks. See the instructions
that came with your ARC or DVI
device for more information.
Note: The component and AV jacks
are shared. This means you can
connect only one component or AV
device at a time. We suggest using
HDMI if your device supports it.
You can plug any
M4 screws
(20 mm length) (4 pcs)
How do I connect my TV to an antenna or cable wall jack?
CABLE
Note: Images do not necessarily represent the exact design of your television.
OVER
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
CONNECTING AUDIO DEVICES
50" LED TV I QUICK SETUP GUIDE I NS-50D40SNA14
How do I connect my TV to external speakers?
Using digital audio
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
- OR -
Using analog audio
4
4
TURNING ON MY TV
When can I turn on my TV?
The best time to turn on your TV is after you have attached the TV
stand or wall-mounted your TV and connected all devices.
When your television is in place:
1 Plug the AC power cord into a power
outlet.
SOUNDBAR
Note: Refer to instructions that came
with your speakers for more information.
SOUNDBAR
AUDIO IN
Note: Refer to instructions that came
with your speakers for more information.
Using your remote control
PICTURE
Picture Mode
Backlight
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Advanced Video
MOVE
Adjust settings to affect picture quality.
What are my screen-size options?
PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS
Energy Savings
45
50
55
65
0
40
OK
SELECT PREVIOUS
ENTER
MENU
NORMAL: Original aspect ratio is preserved.
Black bars are present if content is not
widescreen (16:9).
ZOOM: Expands the image to ll the
screen. The top and bottom of the image
may be cropped.
WIDE: Displays content recorded in a
16:9 (wide-screen) aspect ratio.
CINEMA: Stretches the image at the
edges, but keeps a clear image in the
center.
AUTO: Automatically adjusts the image
based on the screen size and the TV
program. Select this option if you are
uncertain which aspect ratio to choose.
Note: Auto is only available when Auto
Aspect Ratio in the CHANNELS menu is set
to On.
EXIT
EXIT
Power
Turns your TV on or o.
Numbers
Enter channel numbers.
Enters a digital sub-channel
number (for example 4.1).
ENTER
Conrms selections or changes.
MENU
Opens the on-screen menu.
EXIT
Closes the on-screen menu.
ASPECT
Changes how the picture is
displayed on the screen.
Volume
Changes the volume.
FAVORITE
Opens the Favorite Channel List.
SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer.
INlink media controls
Control HDMI-CEC devices
connected to your TV.
INPUT SOURCE
TV
HDMI1
HDMI2
Component /
USB(Photos)
AV
INPUT
Opens the INPUT SOURCE list.
RECALL
Returns to the previous channel.
HOME
Opens the on-screen menu.
Arrows
Navigate in on-screen menus.
INFO*
Opens a TV status banner.
CCD
Turns closed captioning on or o.
Channel
Changes the TV channels.
MUTE
Mutes the sound.
PICTURE
Selects the video mode.
MTS/SAP
Analog TV: Cycles through mono, stereo,
and secon
dary audio for analog programs.
Digital TV: Select a dierent audio
language, if available.
AUDIO
Selects the audio mode.
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Need additional help?
See your online User Guide! This
comprehensive guide includes everything
from basic how-to steps to more advanced
features. A copy of your User Guide is not
provided in the box but is available online.
Go to www.insigniaproducts.com,
then click Support & Service. Enter your
model number in the box under Manual,
Firmware, Drivers & Product Information,
then click .
Check out our online community forum at
www.insigniaproducts.com for helpful
information from other Insignia TV owners.
We’re here for you
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Note: The component and AV jacks
are shared. This means you can
connect only one component or AV
device at a time. We suggest using
HDMI if your device supports it.
2 Install the remote control batteries.
3 Press (power) on your remote
control.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
TV SETUP
Choose Your Menu Language
OK
MOVE
SELECT PREVIOUS
ENTER
Set menu language to English, Français, or Español.
English
Français
Español.
I already have a universal remote control. How do I make it control this TV?
If you already have a universal remote control that you would like to program to work with your TV and don’t
want to use the included Insignia remote control, see the table for common codes.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE TV CODES
CABLE BOX, SATELLITE BOX OR OTHER SET-TOP BOX
Cablevision 068, 069, 078, 096, 100, 164, 168, 229, 026
Charter 2002, 1204, 1423, 1517, 0171, 1963, 0463, 1463, 0842, 1326, 167, 415, 424, 450, 456, 461,
507, 523, 567, 577, 586
Comcast 10171, 11204, 11326, 11463, 11517, 11641, 11780, 11785, 11892, 11963, 12002
Cox 1326, 1463
MENU
EXIT
EXIT
Direct TV 10171, 11204, 11326, 11517, 11564, 11641, 11963, 12002
Dish Network 720
Time Warner 400, 450, 461, 456, 10463, 1463, 0463
Tivo 0091
Verizon 0198, 0490
For an up-to-date list of codes for other
cable providers and universal remote brands,
scan this QR code or visit
www.insigniaproducts.com/remotecodes
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