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 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.
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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.
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.
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Power source
Operate your TV 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.
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.
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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Antenna lead-in wire
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Grounding clamp
2
Antenna discharge unit
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Grounding conductors
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5
Ground clamps
Power service grounding electrode system
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Electric service equipment
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42"/46" LCD TV
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality
Insignia product. Your NS-L42Q120-10A or
NS-L46Q120-10A represents the state of the art in
LCD TV design and is designed for reliable and
trouble-free performance.
Installing the stand
To install the stand:
1 Place a cushion or cloth on a flat surface, such as
a table, then place the TV face down on the
cushion or cloth.
2 Insert the stand into the TV base, then secure
the stand to the base with the four provided
M4 × L10 mm screws.
2 Remove the four screws that secure the stand to
the base, then remove the base.
3 Attach the included TV base cover to the TV
base to prevent debris from entering your TV
after it is mounted on the wall.
Note
To remove the base, reverse Step 2.
Installing a wall-mount
bracket
To install a wall-mount bracket:
Warning
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified
service personnel only. To reduce the risk of hazards,
do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you
are qualified to do so.
1 Place a cushion or cloth on a flat surface, such as
a table, then place the TV face down on the
cushion or cloth with the stand extended over
the edge of the table.
Cover
4 Attach the wall-mount bracket with the four
screws that come with the wall-mount bracket
kit.
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TV components
Accessories
• Remote control
• Remote control holder
• Batteries AA (2)
•AC power cord
•TV stand
•TV base cover
• Screws for TV stand
• Component video cable
•Audio cable
•Cleaning cloth
•User Guide
•Quick Setup Guide
Cleaning cloth
The cleaning cloth is for cleaning the TV screen
only. Do not use the cleaning cloth to clean any
other part of your TV.
Side controls
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2
3
4
5
# ButtonDescription
1
MENU
2
INPUT
3
VOLUME +/–
4
CHANNEL /
5
POWER
Press to open the on-screen menu.
Press to select the video input source.
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Press to go to the next or previous channel in the
channel list.
Press to turn your TV on or off (standby mode). When
your TV is in standby mode, electricity still flows into
it. To disconnect all power, unplug the power cord.
Back
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# ItemDescription
1
AC IN
2
ANT./CABLE IN
3
COMPONENT IN 1 and 2
4
VIDEO IN 2 S-VIDEO
5
VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO
6
SERVICE
7
HDMI IN 3 and 4
COMPONENT IN L/R
8
audio
9
VIDEO IN 2 L/R audio
10
AUDIO OUT L/R
11
HDMI/DVI IN L/R audio
12
AUDIO OUT SPDIF
2
Connect the power cord to this jack and to a power
outlet.
Connect an antenna or cable T V to this jack.
Connect the video for a component video device to
these jacks.
Connect the video for an S-Video device to this jack.
Connect the video for a composite video device to this
jack.
For service only.
Connect HDMI devices to these jacks. An HDMI cable
carries both video and audio signals. You do not need
to make an audio connection.
Connect the audio for the device connected to the
COMPO NENT IN 1 or COMPONENT IN 2 jacks to
these jacks.
Connect the audio for the device connected to the
VIDEO 2 VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack to these jacks.
Connect an analog audio amplifier to these jacks.
Connect the audio for a DVI device to these jacks.
Connect a digital audio amplifier to this jack.
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# ItemDescription
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1
2
VGA AUDIO
VGA
2
3
HDMI 1/HDMI 2
4
3
4
VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO
5
VIDEO 1 AV
6
VIDEO 1 L/R
Connect the audio for a computer to this jack.
Connect the video for a computer to this jack.
Connect HDMI devices to these jacks. The HDMI cable
carries both video and audio signals, so a separate
audio connection is not required.
Connect an S-Video device to this jack.
Connect a composite video device to this jack.
Connect the audio for the device connected to the
VIDEO 1 AV or S-VIDEO jack to these jacks.
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Remote control
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2
3
4
5
6
TVVIDEO
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
# ButtonDescription
SET
1
DVD
2
3
TV
MENU
4
5
GUIDE
6
7
(stop)
(play)
8
Press to prog ram the rem ote control to control
connected devices. For more information, see
“Programming your remote control” on page 9.
Press to control a connected DVD player. You must
program the remote control before this button works.
For more information, see “Programming your remote
control” on pa ge 9.
Press to control your TV.
Press to open the on-screen menu.
Press to move left, right, up, or down in on-screen
menus.
Press to display the program guide. For more
information, see “Displaying additional information”
on page 21.
Press to stop playback on DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD
devices. You need to program the remote control to
control connected devices. For more information, see
“Programming your remote control” on page 9.
Press to start playback on DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD
devices. You need to program the remote control to
control connected devices. For more information, see
“Programming your remote control” on page 9.
COMP
HDMI
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22
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25
26
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37
# ButtonDescription
Press to fast reverse on DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD devices.
9
(fast reverse)
10
/ (skip back)
11
RECALL
VOL+/VOL–
12
13
Numbers
INPUT
14
FAV
15
SAP
16
SLEEP
17
AUDIO
18
19
(power)
STB
20
AUX
21
INFO
22
23
OK/ENTER
EXIT
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25
Video input selection
26
(record)
You need to program the remote control to control
connected devices. For more information, see
“Programming your remote control” on page 9.
In DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD mode, press to skip back to the
previous title or track. You need to program the
remote control to control connec ted devices. For more
information, see “Programming your remote control”
on page 9 .
In TV mode, press to return to the previous channel.
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Press to enter channel numbers and the parental
control password.
When programming the remo te control, press to enter
device and programming codes.
Press to open the Source List, then press or to
cycle through the available input sources. For more
information, see “Selecting the video input source” on
page 19.
Press to open the Favorite Channel list. For more
information, see “Setting up a favorite channel list” on
page 26.
In analog TV mode, press to select Stereo, Mono or
SAP. In digital TV mode, press to select the audio track
(language).
For more information, see “Selecting the sound mode
or audio language” on page 25.
Press to set the sleep timer. You can select Off, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. For more
information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on page 35.
When the Equalizer option is turned on, press to
toggle among different Equalizer modes. When the
Equalizer option is turned off, toggle to adjust the
treble or bass. For more information, see “Adjusting
audio settings” on page 25.
Press to turn your TV on or off (standby mode). When
your TV is off, power still flows into it. To disconnect
power, unplug the power cord.
Press to control a connected set-top box.
Press to control a connected device. You need to
program the remote control to control connected
devices. For more info rmation, see “Programming yo ur
remote control” o n page 9.
Press to display TV status information, such as the
channel number, channel name (if available), o r signal
source. For more information, see “Displaying
additional information” on page 21.
Press to confirm selections or changes.
Press to close the on-screen menu.
TV—Press to select TV as the video source.
VIDEO— Press one or m ore times to select the device
connected the AV 1 V IDEO, AV 2 VIDEO, or S-VIDEO
jack.
COMP—Press one or more times to select the device
connected to the COM PONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2
video jacks.
HDMI—Press one or more times to select the device
connected to HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, or HDMI 4.
For more information, see “Selecting the video input
source” on page 19.
In DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD mode, press to begin
recording. You need to program the remote control to
control connected devices. For more information, see
“Programming your remote control” on page 9.
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# ButtonDescription
Press to list all the recorded programs in a PVR/STB.
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30
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32
33
34
35
36
37
PVR/LIST
(fast forward)
/ (skip
forward)
/FREEZE
CH /CH
MUTE
—
CCD
P-LOCK
ZOOM
PICT
Caution
You need to program the remote control to control
connected devices. For more information, see
“Programming your remote control” on page 9.
Press to fast forward on DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD devices.
You need to program the remote control to control
connected devices. For more information, see
“Programming your remote control” on page 9.
In DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD mode, press to ski p forward to
the next title or track. You need to program the remote
control to control connected devices. For more
information, see “Programming your remote control”
on page 9 .
Press to freeze the video image. Press again to
unfreeze the image. For more information, see
“Freezing the picture” on page 24.
Caution: Do not freeze the video image for long
periods of time. You may damage the TV screen.
Press to go change TV channels. For more information,
see “Selecting a channel” on page 20.
Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the
sound.
Press to enter a digital sub-channel number. For more
information, see “Selecting a channel” on page 20.
Press to turn closed c aptioning on or off. You can select
CC Off, CC On, or CC On when Mute. For more
information, see “Selecting the closed captioning
mode” on page 33.
If Parental Lock is turned on, when you enter the
correct password to unblock the channels, you can
press P-LO CK to block the channels again.
Press to select the aspect ratio. For more information,
see “Adjusting advanced video settings” on page 23.
Press to select the video modes. You can select Vivid,
Standard, Energy Savings, Theater, Spor ts, or
Custom. For more information, see “Adjusting the TV
picture” on page 21.
• Do no t expose the remote control to shock or liquids.
• Do not use the remote control in an area with high
humidity.
• Do not place the remote control in direct sunlight.
• Do not place objec ts, such as furniture, between the
remote control and the remote sensor.
• The remote control may not work if direct sunlight or
bright light shines on the remote sensor. Either move
your TV or change the angle at which you use the
remote control.
Using the remote control
Installing the batteries
To install the batteries:
1 Open the battery compartment cover by
pressing the cover latch, then remove the cover.
2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery
compartment. Make sure that the + and –
symbols on the batteries match the + and –
symbols in the battery compartment.
3 Replace the cover.
Cautions
• Do not mix different types of batteries.
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Remove batteries when they no longer have a charge.
• Chemicals may leak into the battery compartment.
Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If chemicals leak,
clean the battery compartment with a cloth.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the
remote control for an extended amount of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Dispose of them as
hazardous waste.
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Aiming the remote control
Point the remote control towards the remote sensor
on the front of your TV. The remote control should
be used within 26 feet (7.9 m) of your TV when you
point the remote control directly at the remote
sensor and not from an angle. If you use the remote
control at an angle to the remote sensor, the
effective distance may be less.
Using the remote control holder
Your TV comes with a remote control holder you
can put the remote control in when you are not
using it. You can put the holder on a table or mount
it on a wall.
Programming your remote control
To program your remote to control home theater
devices, follow these steps.
To program your remote control:
1 Before proceeding, find the codes for the
devices you want to program in “Manufacturers’
codes” on page 38 and write them down or
highlight them.
2 Turn on the device (for example, a DVD player)
and, if needed, load media such as a DVD.
3 Press the device key on the remote for the
device that you want to program (TV, DVD, STB,
or AUX).
4 Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks
twice, then release.
5 Enter the first five-digit code for the device and
brand that you want to program. The LED blinks
once as each digit is entered. If the code is valid,
the LED blinks twice.
Note
If the LED does not blink twice, repeat steps 2 to 4
and try entering the code again.
6 Aim the remote at the device and press
(power). The device should turn off. If it does
not, repeat Steps 3 through 5, trying each code
for your brand until you find one that works. If
you cannot find a code that works, see
“Searching for your code” below.
7 Repeat Steps 1 to 5 for the other devices you
want to control. For future reference, write down
each working device code.
Searching for your code
If your device does not respond to the remote
control after trying all codes listed for your brand, or
if your brand is not listed, try searching for your
code.
Screw
Screw
Tips
Different types of walls may require different types of
screws. If you want to wall mount the remote control
holder, make sure that you use the correct screws for
the type of wall. (Screws are not provided.)
To search for your code:
1 Turn on the device you want to control.
2 Press the desired device key (TV, DVD, STB, or
AUX) once.
3 Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks
twice, then release.
4 Enter 9 9 1. The LED blinks twice.
5 Press the device group number for your device
type (see table below).
• 0—Cable (cable converters, video accessories,
satellite receivers)
• 1—TV ( TVs)
• 2—VCR (VCRs, DVD players)
• 3—Audio (audio amplifiers, audio
amps/tuners, CD players)
6 Aim the remote at the device and press
(power). The remote sends IR codes from its
library to the selected device, starting with the
most popular code first. If the device responds,
go to Step 8.
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7 If the device does not respond, press CH and
the remote tests the next code for that device
type. Continue to press CH until the device
turns off.
Note
Press CH to try the previous code.
8 Now that you have found the correct code, press
SET to save the code that worked for your
device. The LED blinks twice to indicate that the
code has been saved.
9 To search for other device codes, repeat Steps 1
to 8.
Checking the codes
If you have set up the remote using the procedure
in “Searching for your code” on page 9, you may
need to find out which five-digit code is operating
your equipment.
To find out which code is assigned to your TV
(for example):
1 Press TV once.
2 Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks
twice, then release.
3 Enter 9 9 0. The LED blinks twice.
4 To view the code for the first digit, press 1.
Count the red LED blinks (for example, three
blinks = 3), then write down the number in the
appropriate code listing at the top of this
column.
Note
If the LED does not blink, the code digit is 0.
5 Repeat Step 4 for the four remaining digits,
using 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit,
4 for the fourth digit, and 5 for the fifth digit.
6 To check for other device codes, repeat Steps 1
through 5, substituting the device key for the
device you would like to check.
Using learning
This universal remote control includes a learning
feature (some models may not include this) so you
can add functions that are unique to your home
entertainment devices (such as VCR Tracking Up or
Down). However, there are some considerations to
keep in mind.
Precautions
• Your original remote controls must be in working
order for learning to work properly.
• Learned keys are mode-specific, so each one can
store a unique function for each mode.
• Do not use the following keys for learning: Device Keys, SET, or (record).
• Learning capacity is approximately 42 to 75 keys,
depending on the code being learned.
• Certain device functions are not learnable,
including multi-frequency types, some high
frequency functions, and other unusual formats.
• For optimum learning, avoid high levels of
ambient light such as natural sunlight or
energy-efficient fluorescent lights.
Note
Please have your original remote controls handy
before programming learning.
Programming a learned key
To program a learned key:
1 Place your Insignia remote control
head-to-head (about 2" apart) from your
original remote control (the one that came with
the device). Also, locate the key (on your original
remote control) that you want the Insignia
remote control to learn. Press the mode key you
wish to learn functions on.
2 Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice,
then release.
3 Enter 9 7 5. The LED blinks twice.
Note
If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses,
the remote exits programming.
If the LED displays one long flash instead, either
your batteries are low, or the Insignia remote
control has a memory fault. In either case, the
remote cannot learn a new key.
4 Press the key on the remote you wish to
program. The feedback LED stays lit for three
seconds, indicating that the remote is ready to
learn.
5 On the original remote, press and hold the key
to be learned. Continue holding the key on the
original remote until the Insignia’s LED blinks
twice.
Note
If the red LED displays one long blink, a learning
error has occurred. Try repeating this step again
until a successful capture occurs. If the function is
still not captured, press and hold SET to exit
programming and review the Precautions” above.
If needed, also see “Remote control
programming” on page 50. After reviewing, start
programming again at Step 1.
6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to program another key.
Once you have completed programming all the
keys you want, press and hold SET until the LED
blinks twice to save all data learned.
Deleting a single learning key
This process returns the key to its original
programming for the mode you select. You can also
delete learned programming by teaching a
different function to the key (see “Programming a
Learned Key” above).
Note
If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses,
the remote exits programming.
If the LED displays one long flash instead, either
your batteries are low, or the Insignia remote
control has a memory fault. In either case, the
remote cannot learn a new key.
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To delete a single learned key:
1 Press the mode key that you wish to remove the
learned key from.
2 Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice,
then release.
3 Enter 9 7 6. The LED blinks twice.
4 Press the key containing the learned function to
be deleted, twice. The LED blinks twice and
programming ends.
Deleting all learned keys in a specific mode
Note
If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses,
the remote exits programming.
If the LED displays one long flash instead, either
your batteries are low, or the Insignia remote
control has a memory fault. In either case, the
remote cannot learn a new key.
To delete all learned keys in a specific mode:
1 Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice,
then release.
2 Press 9 7 6. The LED blinks twice.
3 Press a mode key twice (for example, TV, DVD,
STB, or AUX ) to clear all the learned keys for that
mode. The LED blinks twice and programming
ends.
Changing volume lock
The Insignia universal remote control comes preset
to allow independent volume control of each
selected device (global volume unlock). However,
you may change the volume lock setting to global
volume lock so that one device's volume controls
volume in all other modes. After that, you can
perform Individual volume unlock on a selected
device to set its volume control for independent
operation or global volume unlock to remove all
volume locking.
To lock volume control to one mode (global
volume lock):
1 Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks
twice, then release.
2 Enter 9 9 3, the LED blinks twice.
3 Press the mode key for the device you want to
control (for example, TV).
4 The LED blinks twice. Now when you press
VOL+, VOL–, or Mute, the selected device
controls the volume regardless of the current
mode.
To unlock all volume control (restoring global
unlock):
1 Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks
twice, then release.
2 Enter 9 9 3, the LED blinks twice.
3 Press VOL+. The LED blinks four times. Volume is
independently controlled for all programmed
devices.
To unlock a single device’s volume control:
1 Press the desired device mode key (TV, DVD,
STB, or AUX).
2 Press and hold SET
until the red LED blinks
twice, then release.
3 Enter 9 9 3. The LED blinks twice.
4 Press VOL-. The red LED blinks four times.
Volume is independently controlled for the
selected devices.
Programming channel lock
Channel control can be locked so that the Insignia
remote controls a single device’s channel-changing
functions, regardless of operating mode. This is
often enabled by users who watch all broadcast TV
through one device (for example, a cable set-top
box). The affected keys are 1 through 0, CH ,
CH , and RECALL.
To lock all channel controls to one device:
1 Press the mode key that relates to the device
that you use for channel changing control.
2 Press and hold SET until the mode LED blinks
twice, then release.
3 Enter 9 7 3.The mode LED blinks twice.
4 Press CH once. The mode LED blinks twice.
Now, regardless of what mode you select, the
channel keys will only change channels on the
assigned device.
To unlock channel locks:
1 Press and hold SET until the mode LED blinks
twice, then release.
2 Enter 9 7 3. The mode LED blinks twice.
3 Press CH once. The mode LED blinks four
times.
Now the channel functions will correlate to the
active mode (for example, press CH in TV
mode and the TV changes channel accordingly).
Using keymover
Your Insignia universal remote control includes a
keymover feature that lets you map (or copy) keys
from one mode (such as source mode) to another
mode (such as destination mode) or to a different
key in the same mode.
Note
Do not use any of the Device Keys, (power),
RECORD, or SET as a source or destination key.
To move keys in the same device mode:
1 Press the desired device key (TV, DVD, STB, or
AUX).
2 Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice,
then release.
3 Press 9 9 4. The LED blinks twice.
4 Press the key you want to move.
5 Press the new key that should perform the
function. The LED blinks twice.
6 Repeat Steps 1-5 to move additional keys.
To move keys to a different device mode:
1 Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice,
then release.
2 Press 9 9 4. The LED blinks twice.
3 Press the device key that contains the function
you want to move (for example, DVD).
4 Press the key you want to move (such as Play).
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5 Press the device key that you want to move the
function to (such as TV).
6 Press the key in the new mode that should
perform the function (for example, Play). The
LED blinks twice.
7 Repeat Steps 1-6 to move additional keys.
To restore all keymoved data in a specific mode:
1 Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice,
then release.
2 Press 9 9 4. The LED blinks twice.
3 Press the device key you wish to remove all
keymoved data from twice. The LED blinks
twice.
4 Repeat for each device you want to restore.
To restore original key function:
1 Press the device key for which you wish to
remove the keymoved data from a specific key.
2 Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice,
then release.
3 Enter 9 9 4. The LED blinks twice.
4 Press the key you wish to remove the keymoved
data from twice. The LED blinks twice.
5 Repeat Steps 1-4 for additional keys you wish to
remove.
Programming macros
Your Insignia universal remote control includes the
ability to program any key (other than the SET key)
with a macro function. Each one can be set up to
perform a pre-programmed set of sequential key
presses with the press of a single key. A macro can
be used to control a home theater operation, to set
a favorite channel, or for other functions you would
like to control with one key press. Each macro key
can hold up to 15 key presses, total.
Note
Programming a new macro over an existing one
erases the original macro.
To program a mode-independent macro:
1 Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks
twice, then release.
2 Press 9 9 5. The LED blinks twice.
3 Press the key you want to assign to a macro.
4 Enter the series of commands you want the
macro to execute (up to 15 commands).
5 Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks
twice, then release.
Now, when you press the preset macro key, the
remote sends the series of commands you have
entered, regardless of what mode you are in. For
example, you could program a macro key to
turn on both your TV and cable box and select a
particular channel.
To program a mode-dependent macro:
1 Press the device mode key (TV, DVD, STB, or
AUX).
2 Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice,
then release.
3 Press
9 7 8. The LED blinks twice.
4 Press the key you wish to assign to a macro.
5 Enter the series of commands you want the
macro to execute (up to 15 commands).
6 Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks
twice, then release.
Now, when you press the macro key, the remote
sends the series of commands you have
entered, but only if you are in the mode you
selected in Step 1. For example, you could
program the macro key to turn on both your TV
and cable box and select a particular channel,
but only if you are in TV mode. If you are in DVD
mode, this key does not execute the macro you
set up in TV mode.
Note
To clear the macro, repeat Steps 1-6, but do not enter
a series of commands at Step 5.
Programming a different universal remote
control
You can operate your Insignia TV with a new or
existing universal remote control.
To program a universal remote control:
1 Find the code for your universal remote control
by identifying its model (or your set-top box’s
remote control manufacturer and model) on the
charts below, then making note of the
numbered code below it. You will use the
numbered code to program your remote control
to work with your Insignia TV.
Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls
(for all Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)
Universal remote control manufacturers and models
Philips PHDVD5,
PH5DSS,
PMDVR8, PDVR8
11513504648043
Comcast
M1057
046372004630091
RCA
RCU807
One for All
URC-6690
Sony
RM-VL600
Set-top box manufacturers and models
Dish Network
VIP508, VIP622
Motorola
DRC800
TIVO
Series 3, HD
DirectTV
RC23
10463
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Note
To clear the macro, repeat Steps 1-5, but do not enter
a series of commands at Step 4.
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Codes for other remote controls are available
online at:
• The brand name is often visible on the front of
the universal remote control, and the model
number is often visible on the back.
• If your universal remote control isn’t listed on
the chart, refer to your universal remote
control’s instructions and try codes for the
brands Orion, Emerson, Memorex, Sansui,
Sylvania, or Zenith. You may need to try several
codes before finding a match.
2 Follow your universal remote control’s
instructions to enter the TV code you found in
Step 1.
Tips
• If your universal remote control has a code
search feature, run a code search to identify a
code that matches your T V. See your universal
remote control’s instructions for details.
• If your universal remote control has a “Learn”
feature, you can manually program it using the
Insignia TV remote to “teach” the commands
one at a time. See your universal remote
control’s instructions for details.
3 If all else fails, you must use a different universal
remote control that can operate both your
set-top box and your TV. Four such remotes are
listed on the chart, but many other compatible
models are available in the market.
For more help, call technical support for your
universal remote control or set-top box
manufacturer, or call the Insignia Customer Care
Center at 1-877-467-4289.
Connecting the power
To connect the power:
• Plug the power cord into the AC IN jack on the
back of your TV and into a power outlet.
Cautions
• 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 an antenna
Antenna cables come in two types: Coaxial and
twin-lead.
Coaxial cable
Making connections
Cautions
• Check the connectors 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 pictures used in
this guide are for illustration purposes only. If you have
questions, refer to the user manual that came with your
equipment.
• Always turn off the power on your TV and the external
audio/video equipment before making a connection.
• Your TV does not support DTS audio format. If you
choose a DTS audio format, you may not hear the
correct audio output from the TV speakers.
Twin- lead ca ble
To connect an antenna:
1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.
2 If your antenna cable has a coaxial connector,
connect the cable to the ANT./CABLE IN jack on
the back of your TV.
Or,
If your antenna cable has a twin-lead connector,
connect the cable to a coaxial-to-twin-lead
(300-75 ohm) adapter (not included), connect
the adapter to a coaxial cable, then connect the
other end of the coaxial cable to the
ANT./CABLE IN jack on the back of your TV.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the
antenna jack.
Tips
If you plan on receiving over-the -air broadcasts, you
will need to use a separate antenna (not included) to
ensure the best reception.
Consult www.antennaweb.org for a list of local
broadcast channels and recommendations for your
location.
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Connecting cable TV
Your TV has a coaxial jack for connecting cable TV.
Some cable TV providers scramble the signals for
“premium” (pay) channels. To view these channels,
you need a converter/descrambler box.
If you do not require a converter/descrambler box,
you can connect your cable TV directly to your TV.
For more information, see “No
converter/descrambler box” on page 14.
If you require a converter/descrambler box, you can
connect your cable TV using an RF switch (not
included). For more information about connecting
a converter/descrambler box, see “With
converter/descrambler box” on page 14 and
contact your cable TV provider.
You can also connect cable TV using an HDMI,
component video, S-Video, or AV connection,
depending on your cable box.
No converter/descrambler box
To connect cable TV without a
converter/descrambler box:
1 Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the
ANT./CABLE IN jack on the back of your TV.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the cable
TV wall outlet.
With converter/descrambler box
If your cable box descrambles only some channels
(such as premium channels), you need a two-way
splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of
antenna cable. The two-way splitter and RF switch
are not provided.
Connecting a VCR
To connect a VCR:
1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged
and the VCR is turned off.
2 Connect an AV cable to the VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO
and VIDEO IN 2 L and R audio jacks on the back
of your TV.
Note
The connectors on AV cables are often color-coded.
Yellow is video, white is left audio, and red is right
audio.
VCR
Back of TV
To connect cable TV with a
converter/descrambler box:
• Use the following illustration as a guide to
connect a converter/descrambler box.
Set the RF switch to the A position to tune to
unscrambled channels using your TV remote
control. Set the RF switch to the B position to
watch scrambled channels using the
converter/descrambler controls.
RF switch
A
B
OutIn
TV
Cable converter/descramb ler box
Two-set signal splitter
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the
VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR.
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the VCR.
5 Press INPUT to open the source list, press or
to highlight A/V 2, then press ENTER.
Note
You can also press VIDEO twice to select A/V 2.
6 Insert a videotape into the VCR, then press
PLAY.
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Connecting a camcorder or game console
To connect a camcorder or game console:
1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged
and the camcorder or game console is turned
off.
2 Connect an AV cable to the VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO
and VIDEO IN 1 L and R audio jacks on the side
of your TV.
Note
The connectors on AV cables are often color-coded.
Yellow is video, white is left audio, and red is right
audio.
Camcorder of game console
Side of TV
Connecting an HDMI device
You can connect an HDMI device to the HDMI 1 or
HDMI 2 jack on the side of your TV or to the
HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 jack on the back of your TV.
An HDMI picture can be displayed only when a
640 × 480, 480P, 720P, or 1080P signal is received.
To connect an HDMI device to the back of
your TV:
1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged
and the HDMI device is turned off.
2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 3 or
HDMI 4 jack on the back of your TV and to the
HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device.
HDMI device
Back of TV
3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the camcorder or
game console.
4 Press INPUT to open the source list, press or
to highlight A/V1, then press ENTER.
Note
You can also press VIDEO once to select A/V 1.
3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the HDMI device.
4 Press INPUT to open the source list, press or
to highlight HDMI 3 or HDMI 4, then press
ENTER.
Note
You can also press HDMI three times to select
HDMI 3 or four times to select HDMI 4.
You can also attach a DVI device to the HDMI 4 jack. If
you connect a DVI device, you must also make an
audio connection. Connect the audio to the
AUD IO L/ R jacks below the HDMI jacks on the back
of your TV. Only the HDMI 4 jack supports DVI.
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To connect an HDMI device to the side of
your TV:
1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged
and the HDMI device is turned off.
2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 or
HDMI 2 jack on the side of your TV and to the
HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device.
Side of TV
HDMI device
3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the HDMI device.
4 Press INPUT to open the source list, press or
to highlight HDMI 1 or HDMI 2, then press
ENTER.
Connecting a component video device
A component (Y, Pb, Pr) picture can be displayed
only when a 480i, 480P, 720P, or 1080i signal is
received.
To connect to a component video device:
1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged
and the component video device is turned off.
2 Connect a component video cable to the
COMPONENT IN 1 or COMPONENT IN 2 jacks
on the back of your TV and to the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks on the component video
device.
Component video device
Back of TV
Note
You can also press HDMI once to select HDMI 1 or
twice to select HDMI 2.
3 Connect an audio cable to the L and R audio
jacks below the corresponding COMPONENT IN
jacks and to the COMPONENT OUT AUDIO
jacks on the component video device.
Note
The connectors on audio cables are often
color-coded.
White is left audio, and red is right audio.
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the component
video device.
5 Press INPUT to open the source list, press or
to highlight COMPONENT 1 or
COMPONENT 2, then press ENTER.
Note
You can also press COMP once to select
COMPONENT 1 or twice to select COMP ONE NT 2.
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Connecting an S-Video device
To connect an S-Video device to the back of your
TV:
1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged
and the S-Video device is turned off.
2 Connect an S-Video cable to the VIDEO IN 2
S-VIDEO jack on the back of your TV and to the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on the S-Video device.
S-Video device
Back of TV
To connect an S-Video device to the side of your
TV:
1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged
and the S-Video device is turned off.
2 Connect an S-Video cable to the VIDEO IN 1
S-VIDEO jack on the side of your TV and to the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on the S-Video device.
S-Video device
Side of TV
3 Connect an audio cable to the VIDEO IN 1 L
and R audio jacks on the side of your TV and to
the AUDIO OUT jack on the S-Video device.
3 Connect an audio cable to the VIDEO IN 2 L
and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to
the AUDIO OUT jack on the S-Video device.
Note
The connectors on audio cables are often
color-coded.
White is left audio, and red is right audio.
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the component
S-Video device.
5 Press INPUT to open the source list, press or
to highlight A/V 2, then press ENTER.
Note
You can also press VIDEO twice to select the device
connected to the VIDEO IN 2 S-VIDEO jack.
Note
The connectors on audio cables are often
color-coded.
White is left audio, and red is right audio.
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the component
video device.
5 Press INPUT to open the source list, press or
to highlight A/V 1, then press ENTER.
Note
You can also press VIDEO once to select the device
connected to the VIDEO IN 1 S-VIDEO jack.
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Connecting a computer
To connect a computer:
1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged
and the computer is turned off.
2 Connect a VGA cable to the VGA jack on the
side of your TV and to the VGA jack on the
computer.
Side of TV
3 Connect an audio cable to the VGA AUDIO jack
on the side of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT
jack on the computer.
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the computer.
5 Press INPUT to open the source list, press or
to highlight VGA, then press ENTER.
3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the digital audio
amplifier and set it to the correct output mode.
See the documentation that came with the
amplifier for more information.
Connecting an analog audio amplifier
To connect an analog audio amplifier:
1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged
and the amplifier is turned off.
2 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT L
and R on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO
IN L and R jacks on the analog audio amplifier.
Note
The connectors on audio cables are often
color-coded.
White is left audio, and red is right audio.
Analog audio amplifier
Back of TV
Connecting a digital audio amplifier
To connect a digital audio amplifier:
1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged
and the amplifier is turned off.
2 Connect a digital optical (Toslink) audio cable to
the AUDIO OUT SPDIF jack on the back of your
TV and to the SPDIF AUDIO IN jack on the
digital audio amplifier.
Digital audio amplifier
Back of TV
3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the analog audio
amplifier and set it to the correct output mode.
See the documentation that came with the
amplifier for more information.
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Turning your TV on for the
first time
The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard
opens. The Setup Wizard guides you through
setting up basic settings including the menu
language, TV signal source, and the channel list.
To set up your TV:
1 Make sure that you have:
• Installed the remote control batteries. (See
page 8 for details).
• Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite
TV. (See page 13 through page 14 for details.)
• Connected the power cord. (See page 13 for
details.)
2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. It may take
several seconds for the Choose your menu language screen to open.
Understanding the basics
Note
Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are
based on using the remote control.
Turning your TV on or off
To turn you TV on or off:
1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to
your TV and to a power outlet.
2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. It may take
several seconds for an image to appear on the
screen.
3 Press (power) to turn off your TV. Your TV
enters standby mode.
Warning
When your TV is off, power still flows into it. To
disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
Note
If your TV does not detect an input signal for several
minutes, your TV goes into standby mode
automatically.
Selecting the video input source
3 Press or to highlight a language, then press
ENTER. The Choose your TV source screen opens.
4 Press or to highlight the TV signal source,
then press ENTER to start scanning for channels
in that signal. You can select:
• Antenna—VHF and UHF channels
• Cable—Cable TV channels (no cable box).
• Cable/Satellite Box—Cable or satellite TV
tuner box. Channel auto scan is not necessary
if you select this option.
The channel scan may take a few minutes
depending on the signal strength and the
number of available channels. When the scan is
complete, the first scanned channel is displayed.
To select the video input source:
1 With your TV turned on, press INPUT. The Source
List opens.
2 Press or to highlight the video input
source, then press ENTER.
You can also press a direct input button to select
the video input source.
• Press TV to select TV.
• Press VIDEO once to select A/V 1(for VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO or VIDEO IN 1 S-VIDEO).
• Press VIDEO twice to select VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO or VIDEO IN 2 S-VIDEO.
• Press COMP once to select Component 1.
• Press COMP twice to select Component 2.
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• Press HDMI once to select HDMI 1.
• Press HDMI twice to select HDMI 2.
• Press HDMI three times to select HDMI 3.
• Press HDMI four times to select HDMI 4.
Note
To automatically switch the input source whenever a
new device is connected, turn on the Auto Input
Sensor feature. See “Turning the Auto Input Sensor
on or off” on page 37.
On-screen menu overview
Picture menu
Audio menu
Settings menu
Navigating the menus
To navigate the menus:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight a primary menu, then
press ENTER. You can select:
• PICTURE
• AUDIO
• CHANNEL
• SETTINGS
3 Press or to highlight a setting, then press
ENTER to access the submenu.
4 Press or to highlight a setting selection,
then press ENTER.
Or,
Press or to adjust a setting level, then press
ENTER.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Channel menu
Selecting a channel
To select a channel:
• Press CH or CH to go to the next higher or
lower channel in the channel list.
• Press the number buttons to directly select a
channel. For example, if you want to view
channel 83, press 8, then press 3.
• Press RECALL to go to the last viewed
channel.
• Press the number buttons for a main DTV
channel, press —, then press the number for a
DTV sub-channel to go to a digital
sub-channel. For example, to go to
sub-channel 1 of main channel 83, press 8, 3, —, then 1.
Notes
• Button presses must be within three seconds of
each other.
• You can press the number buttons to go to a
channel that was skipped in the channel
scanning.
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Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume:
• Press VOL – or VOL + to decrease or increase
the volume. A volume level display appears on
the screen.
• Press MUTE to turn off the sound. Press MUTE
again to restore the sound back.
Displaying additional information
To display additional information:
• Press INFO. Your TV displays channel information.
• Digital mode information—Displays the
channel number, station name, channel label
(if assigned), broadcast program name, TV
rating, signal type, audio information,
resolution, CC mode, current time, and current
program start and end times.
• Analog mode information—Displays the
channel number, channel label (if assigned),
signal type, audio information, and resolution.
• Press GUIDE. The electronic program guide (EPG)
opens and displays information about the current
channel, such as a program list, program times,
and program rating. Detailed information about
the program is often included.
Press or to view more information about
programs on the selected channel. Press GUIDE
again to close the EPG.
Note
EPG availability and content depends on the channel
broadcaster.
Adjusting the picture
Note
Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are
based on using the remote control.
Adjusting the TV picture
To adjust the TV picture:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight PICTURE, then
press ENTER. The Picture menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight a setting, then press
ENTER to access the submenu. You can select:
• Mode—See “Selecting the picture mode” on
page 23.
• Brightness—Adjusts the black level. This
setting determines the point where grays
become pure black.
• Contrast—Adjusts the white level. This
setting determines how bright the brightest
whites should appear.
• Color—Adjusts the color intensity.
• Tint—Adjusts the balance of the red, green,
and blue colors in the display.
• Sharpness—Adjusts the sharpness or
softness of the display.
• Advanced Video—See “Adjusting advanced
video settings” on page 23.
4 Press or to highlight a setting option, then
press ENTER.
Or,
Press or to adjust a setting level, then press
ENTER.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
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Adjusting the computer image
To adjust the computer image:
1 Connect a computer to your TV. See
“Connecting a computer” on page 18.
2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
4 Press or to highlight Computer Settings,
then press ENTER.
Changing the aspect ratio
To change the aspect ratio with the ZOOM
button:
• Press ZOOM one or more times to select an
aspect ratio. The display changes as you go
through the options and your TV displays the
currently selected aspect ratio.
To change the aspect ratio using the on-screen
menu:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight PICTURE, then
press ENTER. The Picture menu opens.
5 Press or to highlight a setting, then press
ENTER to access the submenu. You can select:
• Auto Adjust—Automatically adjusts the
computer image to the best settings.
• H. Position—Moves the computer image left
or right.
• V. Po sition—Moves the computer image up
or down.
• Clock—Adjusts the sample frequency.
• Phase—Adjusts the focus to stabilize the
image.
6 Press or to highlight a setting option, then
press ENTER.
Or,
Press or to adjust a setting level, then press
ENTER.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
3 Press or to highlight Advanced Video,
then press ENTER. The Advanced Video menu
opens.
4 Press or to highlight Aspect Ratio, then
press ENTER.
5 Press or to highlight an aspect ratio, then
press ENTER. You can select:
• Normal—The picture is displayed in a 4:3
aspect ratio.
• Zoom—The picture is displayed to cover the
entire screen.
• Wide—The picture uses a widescreen aspect
ratio.
• Cinema—The picture is displayed in a 21:9
aspect ratio.
6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
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Selecting the picture mode
To change the aspect ratio with the PICT button:
• Press PICT one or more times to select a picture
mode. Your TV displays the currently selected
picture mode.
To select the picture mode using the on-screen
menu:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight PICTURE, then
press ENTER. This Picture menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Mode, then press
ENTER.
Adjusting advanced video settings
To adjust advanced video settings:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight PICTURE, then
press ENTER.
3 Press or to highlight PICTURE, then
press ENTER. The Picture menu opens.
4 Press or to highlight Advanced Video,
then press ENTER. The Advanced Video menu
opens.
4 Press or to highlight a picture mode, then
press ENTER. You can select:
• Vivid—Increases color and sharpness for a
vibrant picture display.
• Standard—Displays the picture in its original
display mode.
• Theater—Displays the picture in a quality
suited for viewing under dim lighting
conditions to deliver a “movie house”
experience.
• Sport—Displays the picture in high contrast
display for clear-cut images that are ideal for
viewing sports events.
• Energy Saving—Reduces the picture
brightness and backlight levels for lower
power consumption.
• Custom—When you adjust the Brightness,
Contrast, Color, Tint, and Sharpness settings
in the Picture menu, this mode is automatically
selected.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
5 Press or to highlight a setting, then press
ENTER. You can select:
• Backlight—Adjusts the LCD backlight to suit
the current viewing condition.
• Aspect Ratio—See “Changing the aspect
ratio” on page 22.
• Overscan—Extends part of the display past
the visible area of the screen. The resulting
picture will “zoom in” on the image center. You
can select On or Off.
• Color Temperature—Adjusts the white level
of in the display. Options include:
• Cool—Pictures appear with a bluish tint.
• Normal—Pictures appear more white.
• War m—Pictures appear more reddish.
• Noise Reduction—Improves picture quality
by filtering out unusable data (“noise”) from
video signals. You can select On or Off.
• Blue Stretch—Increases the blue component
of white and near white pixels to achieve a
more natural looking display. You can select
On or Off.
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• DCM—Delivers clear and fast action images
by reducing motion blur in fast-paced
programming like sports. Image refresh rate
increases to 120 frames per second (120 Hz).
You can select Off, Low, Normal, or High.
• Advanced Contrast—Sets advanced contrast
settings. You can select:
• Adaptive Contrast—Automatically
adjusts the picture detail and brightness.
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio—Enhances
contrast between the light and dark areas
of the picture. This feature enables
automatic contrast adjustment based on
the picture brightness.
6 Press or to highlight a setting option, then
press ENTER.
Or,
Press or to adjust a setting level, then press
ENTER.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Fitting the picture to the screen
In TV mode only, your TV can automatically adjust
the picture so that everything fits in the visible
space of the screen.
Adjusting the sound
Note
Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are
based on using the remote control.
Selecting the audio mode
When the Equalizer setting in the Audio menu is
set to on, you can press AUDIO to select the audio
mode. If the Equalizer setting is set to Off, you can
select the audio mode from the on-screen menu.
To select the audio mode when the Equalizer
setting is set to On.:
• Press AUDI O one or more times to select the
audio mode. Your TV displays the currently
selected audio mode.
To select the audio mode when the Equalizer
setting is set to Off:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight AUDIO, then press
ENTER. The Audio menu opens.
To fit the picture to the screen:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight CHANNEL, then
press ENTER. The Channel menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Auto Zoom, then
press ENTER.
4 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press
ENTER.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Freezing the picture
There may be instances when you want to jot down
information displayed on the TV but you have no
pen handy. In such cases, you can “lock” the current
display in place.
To freeze the picture:
• Press FREEZE once to “lock” the current display in
place.
• Press the button again to resume the regular
programming.
3 Press or to highlight Equalizer, then press
ENTER.
4 Press or to highlight On, then press ENTER.
5 Press or to highlight Equalizer Mode, then
press ENTER.
6 Press or to highlight an equalizer mode,
then press ENTER. You can select Standard,
Music, Theater, News, or Custom.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
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Selecting the sound mode or audio language
To select the sound mode in analog TV mode:
• Press SAP one or more times to select a sound
mode. You can select
• Mono —Select this option if there is noise or
static from a weak broadcast signal.
• Stereo—Select this option for programs
broadcast in stereo sound.
• SAP—Select this option to listen to an
alternative audio language (if available).
To select an audio language in digital TV mode:
• Press SAP one or more times to select an audio
language (if available).
Adjusting audio settings
To adjust audio s e t t i n g s:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight AUDIO, then press
ENTER. The Audio menu opens.
• Audio Language—Selects the default
language track when watching digital TV
programs. You can select English, Français, and Español. Languages must
be provide by the broadcaster.
• MTS/SAP—Select the default language
stream when watching analog or digital TV
channels. For more information, see
“Selecting the sound mode or audio
language” on page 25.
• Reset Audio Settings—Resets the audio
settings to the defaults.
4 Press or to highlight a setting option, then
press ENTER.
Or,
Press or to adjust a setting level, then press
ENTER.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Playing audio only
To play audio only:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight CHANNEL, then
press ENTER. The Channel menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Auto Only, then press
ENTER.
4 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press
ENTER.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
3 Press or to highlight an option, then press
ENTER. You can select:
• Equalizer—Sets the audio frequency
response to the optimum level. When turned
on, the Bass and Treble settings are replaced
with:
• Equalizer Mode—Selects one of the
preset EQ modes.
• Equalizer Settings—Adjusts the EQ
settings.
• Treble—Adjusts the high sounds. When the
Equalizer setting is turned off, you can press
AUDIO to access the Treble setting.
• Bass—Adjust the low sounds. When the
Equalizer setting is turned off, you can press
AUDIO to access the Bass setting.
• Balance—Adjusts the balance between the
left and right audio channels.
• Auto Volume—Applies the audio settings to
both digital and analog channels.
• Advanced Audio—Highlight this option, then
press ENTER to access advanced audio
settings.
• Digital Audio/SPDIF—Selects the
preferred audio format for digital audio
signals. This feature is only available on
digital channels or when using an HDMI
device. You can select PCM or RAW.
Changing channel settings
Note
Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are
based on using the remote control.
Automatically scanning for channels
You do not need to scan for channels unless:
• The channels in your area have changed since you
ran the Setup Wizard.
• You change the TV signal source. For example,
you change from an antenna to cable TV.
To automatically scan for channels:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight CHANNEL, then
press ENTER. The Channel menu opens.
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3 Press or to highlight Auto Channel
Search, then press ENTER.
4 Press or to highlight the TV signal source,
then press ENTER. Your TV starts scanning for
channels. You can select:
• Antenna— VHF and UHF channels
• Cable—Cable TV channels (no cable box).
• Cable/Satellite Box— Cable or satellite TV
tuner box. You do not need to scan for
channels if your use a tuner box.
The channel scan may take a few minutes
depending on the signal strength and the
number of available channels. When the scan is
complete, your TV displays the first scanned
channels.
Hiding channels
You can hide scanned channels. When your press
CH or CH , your TV skips the hidden channel.
You can still access the channel by pressing the
number buttons.
3 Press or to highlight Add/Skip Channels,
then press ENTER.
4 Press or to select the channel you want
to hide, then press ENTER. If a channel has a
check mark, you can tune to the channel when
you press CH or CH . If the channel does not
have a check mark, it is hidden.
Note
To add a channel back, select the channel and press
ENTER.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Setting up a favorite channel list
To set up a favorite channel list:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight CHANNEL, then
press ENTER. The Channel menu opens.
To hide channels:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight CHANNEL, then
press ENTER. The Channel menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Favorites, then press
ENTER.
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4 Press or to select the channel you want
to add to the favorites list, then press ENTER. If a
channel has a check mark, it is in the favorites
list.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
To tune to a favorite channel:
1 Press FAV to open the favorite channel list.
3 Press or to highlight Channel Labels, then
press ENTER.
4 Press or to highlight the channel you want
to label, then press ENTER or . The on-screen
keyboard opens.
2 Press or to highlight a channel. If the list
has more than one page, or to go to the
previous or next page.
3 Press FAV to close the list and tune to the
selected channel.
Labeling a channel
You can assign labels to channels to make them
easier to identify. A channel label can consist of up
to 11 characters. You can use letters, numbers, and
the underscore symbol (_).
To label a channel:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight CHANNEL, then
press ENTER. The Channel menu opens.
5 Press or to highlight a character, then
press ENTER. The characters you enter appear
on the display bar above the keyboard.
• To toggle between upper and lower case,
highlight Caps Lock, then press ENTER.
• To delete a character, highlight the backspace
symbol (), then press ENTER.
6 When the label is correct, highlight Enter, then
press ENTER.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Viewing the digital TV signal strength
To view the digital TV signal strength:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight CHANNEL, then
press ENTER. The Channel menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Channel Strength,
then press ENTER. The Channel Strength screen
opens and displays the signal strength. If
necessary, adjust the antenna to improve the
signal strength.
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
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Setting parental controls
Note
Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are
based on using the remote control.
Your TV supports V-Chip technology. This lets you
set up the content your children can view. When
parental controls are set, your TV reads the program
rating (with some exceptions, such as news and
sports) and denies access to those programs that
exceed the ratings level you selected.
To use set the parental controls, you must first set a
password.
Setting the password
The first time you access the Parental Controls
submenu, you will be prompted to set the
password.
To set the password:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
4 Press the number buttons to enter your
password. You do not need to press ENTER.
After you enter your password, the Parental
Controls menu opens.
Changing the password
To change the password:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Parental Controls,
then press ENTER. The Enter Password screen
opens.
3 Press or to highlight Parental Controls,
then press ENTER. The Enter Password screen
opens.
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4 Press the number buttons to enter your
password. You do not need to press ENTER.
After you enter your password, the Parental
Controls menu opens.
5 Press or to highlight Change Password,
then press ENTER. The Change Password screen
opens.
3 Press or to highlight Parental Controls,
then press ENTER. The Enter Password screen
opens.
4 Press the number buttons to enter your
password. You do not need to press ENTER.
After you enter your password, the Parental
Controls menu opens.
6 Press the number buttons to enter your new
password, then enter the new password again.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Setting parental control levels
To set parental control levels:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
5 Press or to highlight USA Parental Locks
or Canadian Parental Locks, then press ENTER.
One of the following screens opens:
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6 Press or to highlight a rating, then
press ENTER. A lock icon next to a rating
indicates that the rating is locked. An unlock
icon indicates the rating is not locked.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
USA age-based TV program ratings
RatingDescription
TV-YSuitable for young children
TV-Y7May not be suitable for children under 7
TV-GSuitable for all audiences
TV-PGParental guidance suggested
TV-14Parental guidance suggested for children under 14
TV-MA
Suitable for mature audiences only; may be
unsuitable for children under 17
USA content-based TV program ratings
RatingDescription
FV
Fantasy violence, combative situations
D
Suggestive dialogue
L
Coarse language
S
Sexual situations
V
Viole nce
Note
Selecting a lower age-based rating block takes
precedence over content-rating designation.
Canadian English ratings
RatingDescription
CSuitable for viewing by children of all ages
C8+Not suitable for children under 8 years of age
GSuitable for general audiences
PGParental guidance advised
14+Suitable for people 14 years of age or older
18+Suitable for people 18 years of age or older
Canadian French ratings
RatingDescription
GFor general audiences
8 ans+Not suitable for children under 8 years of age
13 ans+Not suitable for persons under 13 years of age
16 ans+Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age
18 ans+Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age
Blocking unrated TV
Not all TV programs have a rating signal. You can
block all unrated programs from displaying on your
TV.
To block unrated TV:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
USA movie ratings
RatingDescription
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
Contains nothing most parents will consider
offensive for even their youngest children to see or
hear; suitable for young children.
May contain some material parents might not like
to expose to their young children—material that
will clearly need to be examined or inquired about
before children are allowed to view the film.
May contain some scenes of drug use; use of one of
the harsher sexually-derived words may be heard.
May be inappropriate for pre-teens.
May contain some adult material. Parents are urged
to learn more about the film before letting their
children view it.
May contain explicit sex scenes, an accumulation of
sexually-oriented language, or scenes of excessive
violence. Suitable for adult audiences only. Rating
does not signify that the film is obscene or
pornograph ic.
Contains extreme violence or explicit sex; suitable
for adults audiences only.
3 Press or to highlight Parental Controls,
then press ENTER. The Enter Password screen
opens.
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4 Press the number buttons to enter your
password. You do not need to press ENTER.
After you enter your password, the Parental
Controls menu opens.
5 Press or to highlight Block Unrated TV,
then press ENTER.
Using downloaded rating information
Additional RRT5 (regional rating tables) applicable
in your area are automatically downloaded to your
TV’s memory. To use one of the RRT5 ratings, you to
need to turn them on first.
To use downloaded rating information:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Parental Controls,
then press ENTER. The Enter Password screen
opens.
6 Press or to highlight On, then press ENTER.
To remove the block, select Off.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Viewing blocked content
You can temporarily unblock blocked content.
To view blocked content:
1 Tune it to the blocked program you want to
watch.
2 When you see the warning message indicating
the content is blocked, press the number
buttons to enter in your password.
The content restriction will be temporarily
disabled. When the TV is turned off, when the
channel is changed, or when the video input
source is changed, the content restriction is
reactivated.
4 Press the number buttons to enter your
password. You do not need to press ENTER.
After you enter your password, the Parental Controls menu opens.
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5 Press or to highlight RRT5, then press
ENTER. The RRT5 screen opens.
6 Press or to highlight a RRT category, then
press or to turn the category on.
3 Press or to highlight Parental Controls,
then press ENTER. The Enter Password screen
opens.
4 Press the number buttons to enter your
password. You do not need to press ENTER.
After you enter your password, the Parental
Controls menu opens.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Locking control panel buttons
To lock control panel buttons:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
5 Press or to highlight Button Lock, then
press ENTER.
6 Press or to highlight On, then press ENTER.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
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Using closed captioning
Note
Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are
based on using the remote control.
Closed caption availability and content depends on
the channel broadcaster and may vary across
programs in that channel.
To turn closed captioning on or off with the CCD
button:
• Press CCD one or more times. You can select CC
On, CC On Mute, or CC Off.
To turn closed captioning on or off using the
on-screen menu:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
Selecting the closed captioning mode
Most closed captioning content can be found
within the CC1 setting for analog TV and within the
CS1 setting for digital TV.
To select the closed captioning mode:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then
press ENTER. The Closed Caption menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then
press ENTER. The Closed Caption menu opens.
4 Press or to highlight Caption Control, then
press ENTER.
5 Press or to highlight CC On, CC On Mute,
or CC Off, then press ENTER.
6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
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4 Press or to highlight Analog Caption or
Digital Caption. One of the following menus
opens.
3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then
press ENTER. The Closed Caption menu opens.
4 Press or to highlight Digital CC Settings,
then press ENTER.
5 Press or to highlight Style, then press
ENTER.
5 Press or to highlight the mode you want,
then press ENTER.
6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Customizing the DTV closed captioning style
To customize the DTV closed captioning style:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
6 Press or to highlight Custom, then press
ENTER.
7 Press or to highlight the style you want to
customize, then press ENTER. You can select
Style, Size, Font, Text Color, Text O p a c ity,
Background Color, Background Opacity, Edge
Effect, and Edge Color.
8 Press or to adjust the style, then press
ENTER.
9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Note
The Tex t Colo r and Background Color options
cannot be the same.
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Adjusting time settings
Note
Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are
based on using the remote control.
Manually setting the date and time
To manually set the date and time:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Date/Time, then press
ENTER. The Time menu opens.
5 Press or to highlight Mode, then press
ENTER.
6 Press or to highlight Custom, then press
ENTER.
Note
If Mode is set to Auto, the clock setting is
automatically synced to a digital channel that
broadcasts time information. The rest of the clock
settings are not configurable.
7 Press or to highlight an option, then press
ENTER. You can select:
•Time Zone
•Daylight Savings
• Year
•Month
•Day
•Time
8 Press or to adjust the setting, then press
ENTER. If you selected the Time option, press
or to move between the hour, minute, and
AM/PM fields.
9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
4 Press or to highlight Date/Time, then press
ENTER. The Date/Time menu opens.
Setting the sleep timer
To set the sleep timer using the SLEEP button:
• Press SLEEP one or more times to select the
amount of time you want your TV to wait before it
automatically turns off. The turn off the sleep
timer, press SLEEP until Off appears on the
screen.
To set the sleep time using the on-screen menu:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
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3 Press or to highlight Time, then press
ENTER. The Time menu opens.
4 Press or to highlight Sleep Timer, then
press ENTER. The Sleep Timer menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Menu Settings, then
press ENTER.
4 Press or to highlight Language, then press
ENTER. The Language menu opens.
5 Press or to highlight the language you
want, then press ENTER.
6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Adjusting the menu transparency
To adjust the menu transparency:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
5 Press or to highlight the amount of time
you want your TV to wait before it automatically
turns off, then press ENTER. To turn off the sleep
timer, select Off.
6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Adjusting menu settings
Note
Unless otherwise noted, all tasks in this section are
based on using the remote control.
Selecting the menu language
To select the menu language:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Menu Settings, then
press ENTER.
4 Press or to highlight Transparency, then
press ENTER.
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5 Press or to adjust the transparency.
Adjusting left increases the transparency.
Adjusting right decrease the transparency.
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6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Labeling a video input source
You can assign labels to the video jacks on your TV
to make it easier to identify the devices connected
to them. These labels are displayed when you press
INPUT and INFO.
A video input label can consist of up to 11
characters. You can use letters, numbers, and the
underscore symbol (_).
To label a video input source:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
5 Press or to highlight a character, then
press ENTER. The characters you enter appear
on the display bar above the keyboard.
• To toggle between upper and lower case,
highlight Caps Lock, then press ENTER.
• To delete a character, highlight the backspace
symbol (), then press ENTER.
6 When the label is correct, highlight Enter, then
press ENTER.
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
Turning the Auto Input Sensor on or off
When the Auto Input Sensor feature is turned on,
your TV automatically detects and switches to a
new input connection. For example, your TV will
automatically switch to HDMI mode when an HDMI
device is connected.
To turn Auto Input Sensor on or off:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Input Labels, then
press ENTER.
4 Press or to highlight the input jack you
want to label, then press ENTER. The on-screen
keyboard opens.
3 Press or to highlight Auto Input Sensor,
then press ENTER.
4 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press
ENTER.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
press EXIT to close the menu.
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Restoring factory defaults
To restore factory defaults:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then
press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Reset to Default, then
press ENTER. A confirmation message appears.
4 Press or to highlight Ye s , then press ENTER.
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
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Maintaining
Cautions
• Make sure that your TV is turned off and the
power cord is disconnected from the power
outlet before cleaning your TV.
• Never spray or pour any liquid directly onto the
LCD screen or the TV cabinet.
• Never use a solvent or alcohol to clean your TV
and do not spray insecticide near your TV. Such
chemicals may cause damage and discoloration
to the exposed surfaces.
Cleaning the LCD screen
Clean the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. If
additional cleaning is necessary, apply a small
amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol-based glass
cleaner onto the cloth, then wipe the screen.
Troubleshooting
ProblemSolution
Power
No power
Power suddenly turns off
Remote control
Remote control does not work
Remote control code is not detected
by a universal remote control
Remote control programming
LED does not light when a button is
pressed
LED blinks when a button is pressed
but device does not respond
LED blinks one long blink while in SET
mode
Remote does not control devices or
commands are not working correctly
No volume on a device
Channels do no t change correctly
when directly entering digits to
change channels
Picture
• Make sure the power indicator is
illuminated blue.
• Make sure the power cord is securely
connected to the power jack and is
plugged into a working power outlet.
You may want to plug in another
electrical device to the power outlet to
make sure that it is supplying the
correct voltage.
• Press SLEEP repeatedly to make sure
that the sleep option is turned off.
• Press only one button at a time.
• Make sure the batteries are correctly
inserted.
• Replace batteries with two new AA
batteries.
• Purchase a separate learning remote
control.
•Go to
http://insigniaproducts.com/support
for a list of remote control codes.
• Try pressing different keys.
• Replace batteries with two new AA
batteries.
• Make sure the remote is aimed at your
device and is not more than 40 feet
(12 meters) away.
• An entr y error has occurred (for
example, wrong button). Try entering
the sequence again.
• Try all listed codes for the device.
• Make sure the device operates with an
infrared remote control.
• Refer to “Changing volume lock” on
page 11 and make sure that the volume
is not locked to a different mode
already.
• I f the orig inal remo te control required
you to pres s ENTER to change
channels, press ENTER on this remote
after entering the channel number.
Cleaning the TV cabinet
Clean the TV cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. If
surfaces are extremely dirty, slightly dampened the
cloth with lukewarm water.
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ProblemSolution
No picture
No picture or the “Unsupported
signal” or “No signal” message
appears when a VGA cable is
connected
Picture is cut off or appears in a
sidebar screen
Poor image quality in TV mode (cutoff
picture, snowy images)
Wrong, abnormal, or missing colors
• Make sure the video input cable is
• In TV mode, verify that the antenna is
• Press MENU, then select Picture to
• If you are using a Macintosh computer
• Make sure the VGA cable is correctly
• Decrease the video resolution setting
• Press MENU, select Settings, then
• Press ZOOM and make sure that the
• Check your antenna connection. If
• Reduce signal splitters and excessively
• Replace poor antenna cables or
• Press ZOOM and make sure the
• Press MENU, select Picture, then
• In HDMI mode, make sure that the
•If any colors (red, green or blue) are
• Press MENU, select Picture, then
• Connect the TV to another computer to
Audio
No sound
• Make sure the audio input cable is
• The volume may b e muted. Press MUTE
• Press MENU, then select Audio to
• If you are using an external audio
Password
Password has been compromised
• Change the password. See “Changing
securely connected to the correct
terminal, and that the correct input
mode is enabled. For example, when a
VGA cable is connected to display a
computer screen, the PC input mode
must be enabled.
correctly connected and that the
preferred channel is enabled in the
channel list.
adjust the display settings.
that is older than a G3 model, you need
a Macintosh adapter.
connec ted to the TV’s VGA port.
on the computer and try again.
select Computer Settings to adjust
the computer settings.
Normal option is selected.
necessary, rotate the antenna and wait
up to ten seco nds for a signal.
long cables.
connectors to improve signal quality.
Normal option is selected.
select Advanced Video and adjust the
Noise Reduction setting.
external device is compatible with
your TV.
missing, check the video cable to make
sure it is securely connected. Loose or
broken pins in the cable connector
could cause a poor connection.
select Settings to adj ust the Color and
Tint settings. You can also select
Picture, then select Advanced Video
to adjust the Color Temperature
settings.
see if the problem is with the
computer.
correctly connected to the correct
terminal and that the correct input
mode is enabled.
or Vol+ button to turn on the volume.
adjust the Bass, Treb le, and Balance
settings.
device, make sure volume on the
external audio device is turned on.
the password” on page 28.
Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Models
LCD panel
Physical
specifications
TV
Power
Speaker output
Ter mi nal s
Image processor
NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A
Pane l42- or 46-inch active matrix full
Motion control120 Hz MEMC (motion control, motion
Resolution1920 x 1080 (RGB vertical stripe)
Color42-inch: 8 bit / 16.77 million
Viewing angle178° horizontal; 178° vertical
Contrast ratio4000:1
Brightness400 n its
Response time6.5 ms
NS-L42Q120-10A Dimensions (W × D × H)
NS-L46Q120-10A Dimensions (W × D × H)
StandardNTSC and ATSC
Tuning systemElectronic tuning system
Frequency rangeVHF and UHF
With stand: 46.3lb (21.0kg)
Without stand: 39.6lb (17.97kg)
With stand:
44.29 × 12.22 × 30.87in.
(1125 × 310.47× 784 mm)
Without stand:
44.29 × 4.13 × 28.48 in.
(1125 × 105 × 723.41 mm)
Weig ht
With stand: 54.3lb (24.6kg)
Without stand: 47.6lb (21.6kg)
46": 244w 115V
Off: <1 W
Y, PB, Pr, audio L/R
output (digital)
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Operating
conditions
Package contents
Tem p er at u re15 to 35°C (humidity < 75%)
Humidity20 to 90% non-condensing
(Ta < 35%)
Atmospheric pressure0 to 2,000 m
• Remote control
• Remote control holder
• Batteries AA (2)
•AC power cord
•TV stand
•TV base cover
•Screws for TV stand
• Component video cable
•Audio cable
•Cleaning cloth
Legal notices
FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of
this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is 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.
DHHS and FDA safety certification
This product is made and tested to meet safety standards of the
FCC, requirements and compliance with safety performance of
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and also
with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.
Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Standard Television Receiving Apparatus — Appareil de
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than
that permitted for successful communication.
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Two-year limited warranty
Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new product (“Product”), that the Product shall
be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or
workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of your
purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must
be purchased from an authorized dealer of Insignia brand
products and packaged with this warranty statement. This
warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If you notify
Insignia during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this
warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 2 years (730 days) from the date
you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the
receipt you received with the Product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the
material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be
defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store
personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product
with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge
with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and
parts replaced under this warranty become the property of
Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or
parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must
pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you
own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty
coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your
original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it
from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the
Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and
the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that
you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that
provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging.
To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen
30 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose
and correct the issue over the phone or will have an
Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your home.
Should the Insignia-approved repair person not correct the issue
on the first call, an Insignia television (size and features to be
determined by Insignia) will be loaned to you until your TV is
repaired and returned, at no charge to you. This feature is only
available to Insignia television consumers residing in the United
States.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the
product in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction
•Installation
•Set up adjustments
•Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
•Accident
•Misuse
•Abuse
•Negligence
•Commercial use
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the
antenna
• Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving)
images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
This warranty also does not cover:
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility
authorized by Insignia to service the Product
• Products sold as is or with all faults
• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
• Products where the factory applied serial number has been
altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS
OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS.
INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME
STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE
OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Contact Insignia:
For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289
www.insignia-products.com
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