Insignia NS-DXA1-APT User Manual
User Guide
Coupon Eligible Converter Box with Analog Pass through
NS-DXA1-APT
Insignia
NS-DXA1-APT
Coupon Eligible
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-DXA1-APT represents the state of the art in
coupon eligible converter box design and is
designed for reliable and trouble-free
performance.
Converter Box with
Analog Pass
Through
Converter Box with Analog Pass Through
Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
TV Converter Box Coupon Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction to digital TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How do I watch channels still broadcast in analog?. 2
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting up your converter box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting an antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting to a VCR or DVD player. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting basic options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using your converter box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Turning your converter box on or off. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Changing channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Searching for channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adding new channels to the channel list . . . . . . . . . 7
Editing the memorized channel list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Creating a Favorites list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manually adding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting the TV type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting the TV program aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Displaying the channel banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Simple Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Viewing TV program information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controlling closed captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controlling closed captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning the lock system on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Blocking channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Blocking children’s TV programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Blocking general TV programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Blocking movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Downloading rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the on-screen menu system. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming the converter box remote control . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
90-day limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TV Converter Box Coupon Program
You should have already received and applied
your coupon towards the purchase of your
converter box. However, if you did not, take your
receipt and coupon to your local Best Buy and
they will apply your coupon.
If you do not have a coupon, you can download
one at https://www.dtv2009.gov/.
Safety information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within a triangle is intended to
alert you to the presence of
your converter box’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric
shock to persons.
the literature accompanying your converter box.
Warning
To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose your
converter box to rain or moisture.
Warning
Do not install your converter box in a confined space such a
bookcase or similar unit.
uninsulated dangerous voltage within
The exclamation point within a triangle
is intended to alert you to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
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Warning
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of your converter box and to protect it from
overheating.
The openings should be never be blocked by placing your
converter box on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.Your
converter box should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
Caution
Your converter box should not be exposed to water (dripping or
splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on it.
Power cord warning
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated
circuit—a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance
and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Overloaded power 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 converter box, and if its appearance indicates damage or
deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of your converter box,
and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an
authorized service personnel.
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 converter box.
To disconnect the main power from your converter box, unplug
the power cord from the power outlet. When installing your
converter box, make sure that the plug is easily accessible.
Important safety instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use your converter box 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
produces heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. The
wide blade is 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 or accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer or
sold with your converter box.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/converter box combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug your converter box during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when your
converter box has been damaged in any way,
such as when the power cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into your converter box, your
converter box has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Introduction to digital TV
What’s digital TV about?
The TV broadcasting industry is in the process
of converting from analog TV signals to digital
TV signals. The conversion will be complete by
February 2009.
A digital TV signal transmits more data than an
analog signal. This increase in data provides a
better picture and sound with less static and
interference.
How will the conversion to digital affect me?
If you use an outside antenna and have an older
(analog) TV, you may not be able to receive TV
signals after the conversion to digital signals is
complete.
To receive digital signals on an analog TV, you
need a converter box like the NS-DXA1-APT.
Your converter box receives the digital signal
from the antenna, then converts the digital signal
into analog so your analog TV can display the
picture and play the sound.
For more information about the transition to
digital TV signals, visit:
• www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/digitaltv.html
• www.digitaltips.org
• www.dtvtransition.org
• www.dtvanswers.com
How do I watch channels still broadcast in analog?
The analog pass-through functionality in your
digital converter box lets you continue viewing
analog channels. If some of the channels in your
area are digital and some still analog, connect
your converter box, then turn it on to watch
digital channels and turn it off to watch analog
channels.
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Digital sub channels
The increase data capacity of a digital signal lets
broadcasters fit several channels into the same
bandwidth as an analog signal. Broadcasters
may use these sub channels to transmit a variety
of information, such as weather forecasts,
foreign languages, or commercials.
A digital sub channel is indicated by the main
channel number followed by a dash and the sub
channel number. For example, 5-1 indicates sub
channel 1 of the main channel 5.
Features
Package contents
•RF cable (1)
• Video cable (1)
• Audio (L/R) cable (1)
• Remote control (1)
• Battery (size AAA) (1)
•
Front
Quick Start Guide
•
User Guide
(1)
(1)
Back
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No. Component Description
1 From Antenna Connect this jack to your antenna.
2 To TV (RF) If your TV does not have A/V jacks,
3R AUDIO
L AUDIO
VIDEO
4 Power cord Plug this cord into a power outlet or
3
connect this jack to the antenna IN jack
on your TV.
If your TV has A/V jacks, connect these
jacks to the corresponding jacks on
your TV. These jacks provide the best
audio and video. If your TV does not
have A/V jacks, connect your TV to the
To T V ( RF) jack.
surge protector.
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2
4
3
No. Component Description
1 Power indicator Lights when your converter box is
2 Remote control
sensor
3
/
4 Power Press to turn your converter box on or
turned on.
Red—Standby mode
Blue—On mode
Blinking—Receiving remote control
signal
Receives signals from the remote
control. Do not block.
Press to scan through memorized
channels.
off.
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TV
POWER
POWER
SLEEP
SAP
MENU
SIGNAL
DISPLAY
EXIT
VOL CH
CCD
FAV
P
A
G
E
MUTE
ZOOM
GUIDE
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
RECALL
Remote control
1
2
3
MENU
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
No. Button Description
1 TV POWER Press to turn the TV on or off. For
2 SLEEP Press to set the Sleep timer. For
3 SIGNAL Press to view the signal strength
4 DISPLAY Press to view information about
5 MENU Press to open or close the
6 Press to highlight options in a
7
8 EXIT Press to close any on-screen
(Select)
9 FAV Press to select a channel from the
4
10 VOL+/VOL– Press to increase or decrease the
11 MUTE Press to turn off the sound. Press
12 Numbers Press to enter a channel number
more information, see
“Programming the converter box
remote control” on page 16.
more information, see “Setting
the Sleep timer” on page 10.
for the current channel. You will
also hear a series of beeps. The
faster the beeps sound, the
stronger the signal is.
the program on the current TV
channel.
on-screen menu.
menu.
Press after you enter a channel
number with the button numbers
to tune to the channel
immediately.
In on-screen menus, press to
select a highlighted option.
display or menu and return to
normal TV viewing.
Favorites list. For more
information, see “Creating a
Favorites list” on page 8.
volume.
again to restore the sound.
or parental control password.
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15
16
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No. Button Description
13 — Press to enter a sub channel
14 POWER Press to turn your converter box
15 SAP Press to select a secondary audio
16 ZOOM Press to select the aspect ratio.
17 GUIDE Press to open the Simple Guide.
18 CCD Press to select the closed caption
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CH / PAGE
CH / PAGE
20 RECALL Press to go to the last viewed
Note
If you use a universal remote control, you can use it to
control your converter box.
To program the universal remote control to control your
converter box, set the remote control’s operation mode to
Set-Top Box, then set your remote control to the
manufacturer codes for LG or Zenith.
number. For example, to enter
sub channel 1 for the main
channel 2, press 2, press this
button, then press 1.
For more information about sub
channels, see “Digital sub
channels” on page 3.
on or off.
program (SAP) for the current TV
program.
For more information, see “Using
the Simple Guide” on page 10.
mode, if available. For more
information, see “Controlling
closed captions” on page 11.
Press to go to the next or
previous channel, or press to go
to the next or previous page in the
Channel Edit
or
Block Channel
menu.
channel.
Installing the remote control battery
To install the remote control battery:
1 Remove the battery compartment cover on
the back of the remote control.
2 Insert one AAA battery into the battery
compartment. Make sure that the + and – on
the battery align with the + and – in the
battery compartment.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
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Setting up your converter box
Connecting an antenna
Note
If you need information about the type of antenna you
should use in your area, visit www.antennaweb.org on the
Internet.
To connect your converter box to an
antenna:
1 Disconnect the coaxial cable from the
Antenna IN jack on the back of the TV.
2 Connect the coaxial cable to the From
Antenna jack on the back of your converter
box.
Back of TV
ANTENNA
INPUT
From Antenna
VIDEO
R AUDIO/
To T V (R F)
OR
L AUDIO
Tune the TV to channel 3 if you used the
coaxial cable to connect your converter box
to the TV.
Note
If you connected the TV with a coaxial cable, set the Audio
Output option to Mono.
When your converter box is turned off, the signal from the
From Antenna jack is sent through the To TV (RF) jack to
your TV or monitor.
Connecting to a VCR or DVD player
Note
Note
®
does not support converter boxes, only set-top
TiVo
satellite and cable boxes. If you have a cable or satellite
set-top box that you want to connect to your TiVo, you can
use an IR-blaster to send signals from the TiVo to the
set-top box to change channels so that you are on the
correct channel to record.
You can connect your converter box to a video
device, such as a VCR or DVD player, then
connect the VCR or DVD player to the TV.
If you have a VCR connected to the TV to record TV
programs, you must set the channel on the converter box to
the TV channel you want to record.
If you have programmed recordings set up, you must set the
channel on the converter box to the TV channel for the
programmed recording before the start of each recording
session.
Back of converter box
3 Connect the supplied audio cable to the
R AUDIO and L AUDIO jacks on the back of
your converter box, connect the supplied
video cable to the VIDEO jack on the back of
your converter box, then connect the other
ends of the cables to the corresponding jacks
on the back of the TV. This connection
provides the best picture and sound.
Or
Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the
To TV (RF) jack on the back of your converter
box, then connect the other end of the cable
to the Antenna IN jack on the back of the TV.
For best performance with this connection,
change the Audio Output option to Mono.
For more information, see “OPTION menu”
on page 15.
4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet or
surge protector. The light on the box turns
red.
5 Turn on the TV and set the TV to the
appropriate video source if you used the
audio and video cables to connect your
converter box to the TV. (For more
information, see the TV’s documentation.)
Or
To connect a video device:
1 Disconnect the coaxial cable that goes from
the antenna connection to the video device, if
connected.
2 Connect the coaxial cable from the antenna
connection to the From Antenna jack on the
back of your converter box.
3 Connect the supplied audio cable to the
R AUDIO and L AUDIO jacks on the back of
your converter box, connect the supplied
video cable to the VIDEO jack on the back of
your converter box, then connect the other
ends of the cables to the corresponding jacks
on the back of the video device.
4 Depending on the type of AV jacks on the
video device and the TV, connect the Audio
and Video OUT jacks on the video device to
the Audio and Video IN jacks on the TV.
5 Plug the power cord into a power outlet or
surge protector. The light on the box turns
red.
6 Turn on the TV and set the TV to the
appropriate video source. (For more
information, see the TV’s documentation).
Setting basic options
Note
If you connected the TV to the To TV ( R F) jack, the TV must
be tuned to channel 3. Otherwise, you will not see a picture.
When you turn on your converter box for the first
time, the
• Select the menu language
• Select the TV aspect ratio
• Search for and memorize channels
• Select the time zone
Install Guide
opens where you can:
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To set basic options:
1 Turn on your converter box and TV. The
WELCOME
2 Press . The
screen opens.
Menu Language
screen opens.
6 When the search is complete, press . The
Time Zone
7 Press
press . The
screen opens.
or to select a time zone, then
THANK YOU
screen opens.
3 Press
(English, Spanish, or French), then
press . The
4 Press
your TV, then press . If the TV has a
standard (normal) size screen, select
Normal TV. If the TV has a wide size screen,
select Wide TV. The
screen opens.
or to select the menu language
TV Aspect Ratio
or to select the aspect ratio for
Searching for Channels
screen opens.
8 Press to complete the setup and close the
Install Guide.
Using your converter box
Turning your converter box on or off
To turn your converter box on or off:
1 Make sure that the TV is connected to your
converter box and that the TV and your
converter box are plugged into power outlets.
2 Press POWER. The power LED lights.
• Red—Standby mode
•Blue—On mode
• Blinking—Receiving remote control signal
3 If this is the first time you have turned on your
converter box, follow the on-screen prompts
Setting the output channel
to set basic options. For more information,
see “Setting basic options” on page 5.
4 To turn off your converter box, press POWER
again.
If the TV is connected through the To TV (RF)
jack, you need to set the output channel for the
TV signal. The TV must be tuned to the same
channel as output channel.
5 Press to start the channel search. Your
converter box searches for available
channels in your area and stores them in
memory.
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