Insignia NS-L46Q120-10A, NS-L42Q120-10A User Manual
User Guide
42"/46" LCD TV
NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A
Contents
CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing a wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cleaning cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Side controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the remote control holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming your remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming a different universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting an antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting an HDMI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting a component video device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting an S-Video device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a digital audio amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting an analog audio amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning your TV on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
On-screen menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Displaying additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting the picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting advanced video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fitting the picture to the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Freezing the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting the audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting the sound mode or audio language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Labeling a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Viewing the digital TV signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Viewing blocked content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using downloaded rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Locking control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Selecting the closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Customizing the DTV closed captioning style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Manually setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjusting the menu transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Labeling a video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Turning the Auto Input Sensor on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Restoring factory defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Manufacturers’ codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Cleaning the TV cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Cleaning the LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Two-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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It makes a difference how and where you use
As you enjoy your new product, keep these
The issue
The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular
purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics
industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or
carts may fall over and cause injury.
Tune into safety
• One size of TV stand does not fit all. Use only a TV stand
rated for the weight of your TV.
• Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions
for proper use of this product.
• Don’t let children climb on or play with entertainment
system furniture and TVs.
• Don’t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used as
steps, such as a 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.
S3125A
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
1
Grounding clamp
2
Antenna discharge unit
3
Grounding conductors
4
5
Ground clamps
Power service grounding electrode system
6
7
Electric service equipment
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4
5
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV
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
# Button Description
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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# Item Description
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
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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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6
5
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Side
# Item Description
1
1
2
VGA AUDIO
VGA
2
3
HDMI 1/HDMI 2
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3
4
VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO
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VIDEO 1 AV
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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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2
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TV VIDEO
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# Button Description
SET
1
DVD
2
3
TV
MENU
4
5
GUIDE
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7
(stop)
(play)
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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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25
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37
# Button Description
Press to fast reverse on DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD devices.
9
(fast reverse)
10
/ (skip back)
11
RECALL
VOL+/VOL–
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13
Numbers
INPUT
14
FAV
15
SAP
16
SLEEP
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AUDIO
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19
(power)
STB
20
AUX
21
INFO
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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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# Button Description
Press to list all the recorded programs in a PVR/STB.
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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
115 135 0464 8043
Comcast
M1057
0463 720 0463 0091
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:
www.insigniaproducts.com/universalcontrolco
des.aspx
Tips
• 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
Out In
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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