NS-L55X-10A
55" LCD TV
NS-L55X-10A
User Guide
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Contents
CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing a wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cleaning cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the remote control holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Programming a universal remote control to work with your TV . . . . 8
Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting an outdoor antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting an HDMI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting a component video device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting a S-Video device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting a digital audio amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting an analog audio amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
On-screen menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Displaying additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting Advanced Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Freezing the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing TV audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Viewing a favorite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adding or changing a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Checking the DTV signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Downloading rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Viewing closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting the closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Customizing DTV closed captioning styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the menu transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Labeling an input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the INSIGNIA logo brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning Auto Input Sensing on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Resetting settings to the defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Programming your remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting remote control programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manufacturers’ codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cleaning the TV cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cleaning the TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Two-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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As you enjoy your new product, keep these
safety tips in mind
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.
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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CHILD SAFETY
It makes a difference how and where you use
your flat panel display
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Important safety
instructions
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 dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The
plug must remain readily operable.
16 An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type
plug is a Class I apparatus. Class I apparatus
which needs to be grounded to prevent
possible electric shock. Make sure that you
connect the Class I apparatus to a
grounding-type, three-prong outlet.
17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the
like.
18 The apparatus should not be exposed to
dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
Warnings
Electric shock hazard
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
remove any cover or expose the device to rain or
moisture. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service technicians.
Lightning
For added protection for your device receiver
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect any
antenna or cable system. This helps prevent
property damage and personal injury from
lightning and power line surges.
Power lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Handling the LCD panel
• Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop
your TV or hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD
panel. If the screen breaks, be careful of broken
glass.
• If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure
that you do not touch the liquid in the panel. This
may cause skin inflammation.
• If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately
gargle, rinse, and consult with your doctor. Also, if
the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin,
consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least
15 minutes or longer in clean water.
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.
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.
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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.
Antenna lead-in wire
Grounding clamp
Antenna discharge unit
Grounding conductors
Ground clamps
Power service grounding electrode system
Electric service equipment
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Introduction
Congratulations on your new Insignia Advanced
Series television! This television incorporates some
new, advanced technology features:
AUDYSSEY Dynamic Volume plus Dynamic EQ:
Have you ever caught yourself wishing that you
didn't constantly need to adjust the volume:
wishing that the commercials wouldn't blare and
that you could better hear whispering during a
movie scene? Audyssey Dynamic Volume is a
feature that lets you put the remote control down
and enjoy your show while Audyssey adjusts the
sound levels for you automatically. Audyssey
Dynamic EQ is a feature that automatically finds the
richest sound settings—including enhanced
bass—for each scene, even when the volume level
is held steady, making the sound coming from your
TV speakers sound more lifelike. See page 19 for
instructions on how to adjust the audio settings to
take advantage of Audyssey.
SRS TruSurround HD: At Insignia, providing you
with superior audio quality is just as important as
exceptional picture quality. That's why we added
SRS TruSurround HD, which provides you with a
theater-like surround-sound experience, with the
clearer dialog and the enhanced bass sounds that
movie viewers and games crave. (Page 19)
Game Mode: Video games generally require
adjustments to the television picture settings to get
the maximum experience. By simply pressing a
button on your remote control, your television
settings will automatically adjust for video games. It
couldn't be easier. (The button is featured on your
remote control. More game settings instructions are
on page 17).
1080p, 120Hz with Motion-Detection
Technology: With a 120 Hz screen refresh rate
twice the rate of a 60 Hz screen, a screen with 1,080
lines of resolution (up from 720 lines in the last
generation of HDTVs), and special
motion-detection technology, you will be
experiencing a picture with clearer detail and
brightness, smoother transitions, and reduced
motion blurring, particularly when watching
fast-motion sports and action scenes. (Page 18)
Advanced Light Control: The backlight used in
your LCD TV does not need to operate at maximum
wattage for all room conditions, nor for all images
projected onto your screen. The lighting
requirements of some scenes are lower than others.
Using intelligent light sensing technology, your
Insignia Advanced Series television can
automatically find these opportunities to reduce
the power consumed by its backlight, saving
energy without sacrificing picture quality. (Page 18)
SupraHD by Zoran: An advanced-design
microprocessor enables the exceptional picture and
sound quality that you expect from today's home
theater.
Installing a wall-mount
bracket
To install a wall-mount bracket:
1 Remove the four screws on the back of the
stand that secure the back cover, then remove
the cover.
2 Remove the two screws the secure the base to
your TV, then remove the stand.
3 Attach the wall-mount bracket with M6 screws
(not included).
Warning
This apparatus is intended to be supported by UL
Listed 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.
23.62" (600 mm)
15.74" (400 mm)
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TV components
Accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are
provided in the packaging:
• Remote control
• AA batteries (2)
• Remote control holder
• AC power cord
•Component 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.
Front
Back
# Button Description
VOL
Press the top of the button to increase the volume.
Press the bottom of the button to decrease the
volume.
In Menu mode, press the top of the button to go to the
next menu or to increase a setting. Press the bottom of
the button to decrease a setting.
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Press the top of the button to go to the next higher
channel. Press the bottom of the button to go to the
next lower channel.
In Menu mode, the top of the button functions as the
up arrow and the bottom of the button functions as
the down arrow.
MENU
Press to open the on-screen menu.
INPUT
Press to open the input source menu, then press the
arrow keys to cycle through the available input
sources. In Menu mode, functions as th e OK/ENTER
button.
GAME
Press to display the Game mode status. Press this
button again to turn Game mode On or Off.
(power)
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.
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# Jack Description
COMPONENT 1 Y/Pb/Pr
Connect the video for a component video device to
these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a
component video device” on page 12.
ANTENNA/CABLE
DIGITAL/ANALOG
Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack. For more
information, see “Connecting an outdoor antenna” on
page 9 or “Connecting cable TV” on page 9.
SPDIF
Connect an audio amplifier to this jack. For more
information, see “Connecting a digital audio
amplifier” on page 13.
HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3
Connect HDMI devices to these jacks. For more
information, see “Connecting an HDMI device” on
page 11.
AUDIO OUT R / L
Connect an external sound system to these jacks. For
more information, see “Connecting an analog audio
amplifier” on page 14.
HDMI 3 PC AUDIO INPUT
Connect the audio for a DVI device, such as a computer,
connected to the HDMI 3 jack.
For more information, see “Connecting a computer” on
page 13.
AV I N 1 S-VID EO
Connect the video for a S-Video device to this jack. For
more information, see “Connecting a S-Video device”
on page 12.
AV I N 1 VI DEO
Connect the video for a standard AV device to this jack.
For more information, see “Connecting a VCR” on
page 10.
COMPONENT 2 Y/Pb/Pr
Connect the video for a component video device to
these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a
component video device” on page 12.
COMPONENT 2 L/R
Connect the audio for a component video device to
these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a
component video device” on page 12.
COMPONENT 1 L/R
Connect the audio for a component video device to
these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting a
component video device” on page 12.
AV I N 1 L/R
Connect the audio for an S-Video or standard AV device
to these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting
a S-Video device” on 12 or “Connecting a VCR” on
page 10.
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# Jack Description
SERVICE PORT
For service o nly.
PC IN VGA
Connect the video (VGA) for a computer to this jack.
For more information, see “Connecting a computer” on
page 13.
PC IN AUDIO
Connect the audio for a computer to this jack. For more
information, see “Connecting a computer” on page 13.
HDMI 4/HDMI 5
Connect HDMI devices to these jacks. For more
information, see “Connecting an HDMI device” on
page 11.
AV I N 2 S-VID EO
Connect the video for an S-Video device to this jack.
For more information, see “Connec ting a S-Video
device” on page 12.
AV I N 2 VI DEO
Connect the video for a stan dard AV device to this jack.
For more information, see “Connecting a VCR” on
page 10.
AV I N 2 L/ R
Connect the audio for an S-Video or standard AV device
to these jacks. For more information, see “Connecting
a S-Video device” on page 12 or “Connecting a VCR” on
page 10.
(headphone)
Connect headphones to this jack. For more
information, see “Connecting headphones” on
page 13.
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SET
Press to program the rem ote control to control
connected devices. For more information, see
“Programming your remote control” on page 33.
DVD
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 page 33.
TV
Press to control your TV.
MENU
Press to open the on-screen menu.
Press to move left, right, up, or down in on-screen
menus.
GUIDE
Press to display the program guide. For more
information, see “Displaying additional information”
on page 17.
(stop)
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 33.
(play)
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 33.
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GAME
DYN
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Using the remote control
Installing the remote control batteries
To install the remote control batteries:
1 Remove the battery cover.
(fast reverse)
Press to fast reverse on DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD devices.
You need to program the rem ote control to co ntrol
connected devices. For more information, see
“Programming yo ur remote control” on pa ge 33.
/ (skip back)
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 connected de vices. For more
information, see “Programming your remote control”
on page 33.
RECALL
In TV mode, press to return to the previous channel.
VOL+/VOL–
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Numbers
Press to enter channel numbers or the parental control
password.
When programming the remote control, press to enter
device and programming codes.
INPUT
Press to open the Source List, then press or to
cycle through the available input sources. For more
information, see “Selecting t he video input source” on
page 15.
FAV
Press to open the Favorite Channel list. For more
information, see “Setting up a favorite channel list” on
page 21.
SAP
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 “Adjusting the sound” on
page 19.
SLEEP
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 29.
DYN VOL
Press to select the level for Audyssey Dynamic Volume.
You can select Heav y, Medium, Low, or Off. For more
information, see “Adjusting the sound” on page 19.
(power)
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.
STB
Press to control a connected set-top box.
AUX
Press to control a connec ted device. You need to
program the remote control to control connected
devices. For more infor mation, see “Programming your
remote control” on page 33.
INFO
Press to display TV status information, such as the
channel number, channel name (if available), or s ignal
source. For more information, see “Displaying
additional information” on page 17.
OK/ENTER
Press to confirm selections or changes.
EXIT
Press to close the on-screen menu.
Video input buttons
TV—Press to select TV as the video source.
VIDEO— Press one or more times to select the device
connected the AV 1 VI DEO, AV 2 VIDEO, or S-VIDEO
jack.
COMP—Press one or more times to select the device
connected to the COMPONENT 1 or COMPONEN T 2
video jacks.
HDMI—Press one or more times to select the device
connected to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4,
or HDMI 5 jack.
For more information, see “Selecting the video input
source” on page 15.
(record)
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 yo ur remote control” on pa ge 33.
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PVR/LIST
Press to list all the recorded programs in a PVR/STB.
You need to program the remote control to control
connected devices. For more information, see
“Programming your remote control” on page 33.
(fast forward)
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 33.
/ (skip forward)
In DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD mode, press to skip 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 33.
/FREEZE
Press to freeze the video image. Press again to
unfreeze the image. For more information, see
“Freezing the picture” on page19.
Caution: Do not freeze the video image for long
periods of time. You may damage the TV screen.
CH /CH
Press to go change TV ch annels. For more information,
see “Selecting a channel” on page 16.
MUTE
Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the
sound.
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Press to enter a digital sub-channel number. For more
information, see “Selec ting a channel” on page 16.
CCD
Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You can select
CC Off, CC On, or CC On when Mute. For more
information, see “Viewing closed captioning” on
page 27.
GAME
Press to display the Game mode status. Press this
button again to turn Game mode On or Off.
ZOOM
Press to select the aspect ratio. For more information,
see “Adjusting Advanced Video settings” on page 18.
PICT
Press to select the video mode. You can select Vi vid,
Standard, Energy Savings, Theater, Sports, or
Custom. For more information, see “Adjusting the TV
picture” on page 17.
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2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery
compartment. Make sure that you match the +
and – symbols on the batteries with the + and –
symbols in the battery compartment.
3 Replace the battery cover.
Aiming the remote control
To aim the remote control:
• Point the remote control towards the remote
sensor on the front of your TV.
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 a universal remote control to
work with your TV
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.
Cautions
• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive
heat, such as sunshine, heat registers, or fire.
• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the
batteries leak, clean the battery compartment
with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash
immediately.
• Make sure that batteries are disposed of
correctly. Do not burn or incinerate.
Notes
• Do not mix batteries of different types.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Remove batteries when the charge is depleted.
• If the remote control is not going to be used for
an extended period of time, remove the
batteries.
Notes
• Do not 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 objects, 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
sen sor. Eit her move yo ur TV or change the ang le
at which you use the remote control.
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.)
• The remote control holder is shipped with
separate adhesive tape for wall mounting. This
tape may not work with all types of walls. Make
sure that you use the correct tape for the type of
wall.
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
RCA
RCU807
One for All
URC-6690
Sony
RM-VL600
115 135 0464 8043
Set-top box manufacturers and models
Comcast
M1057
Dish Network
VIP508, VIP622
Motorola
DRC800
TIVO
Series 3, HD
DirectTV
RC23
0463 720 0463 0091
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Codes for other remote controls are available
online at:
www.insigniaproducts.com/universalcontrolcodes.aspx
2 Follow your universal remote control’s
instructions to enter the TV code you found in
Step 1.
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.
Making connections
Connecting the power
To connect the power:
• Plug the power cord into the AC IN jack on the
back of your TV, then plug the other end of the
cord into a power outlet.
Connecting an outdoor antenna
Antenna cables come in two types: Coaxial and
twin-lead.
To connect an outdoor antenna:
1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.
2 If your antenna cable has a coaxial connector,
connect the cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE
DIGITAL/ANALOG 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
ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL/ANALOG jack on
the back of your TV.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the
antenna jack.
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 9.
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 10 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. For more
information, see “Connecting cable TV via a cable
TV box” on page 10.
No converter/descrambler box
To connect cable TV without a
converter/descrambler box:
1 Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the
coaxial jack on the back of your TV.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the cable
TV wall outlet.
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.
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.
Cautions
• Make sure that you use the correct type of
power. See the label on your TV.
• If you do not intend to use your TV for an
extended period of time, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet.
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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.
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.
Connecting cable TV via a cable TV box
1 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall
jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box.
2 Depending on the jacks available on the cable
box, connect a cable from the outgoing jacks on
the cable box to the corresponding jacks on the
back of your TV. The connection can be to the
cable-out, HDMI, component video, S-Video, or
AV j ack.
3 If you use a component video, S-Video, or AV
cable, connect an audio cable to the
corresponding jacks on the back of your TV and
on the cable box.
Connecting satellite TV via a satellite TV box
To connect satellite TV:
1 Connect the incoming cable from the satellite
wall jack to the satellite-in jack on the satellite
box.
2 Depending on the jacks available on the satellite
TV receiver (set-top box), connect a cable from
the outgoing jacks on the satellite box to the
corresponding jacks on the back of your TV. The
connection can be to the HDMI, component
video, S-Video, or AV jack.
3 If you use a component video, S-Video, or AV
cable, connect an audio cable to the
corresponding jacks on the back of your TV and
on the satellite box.
Connecting a VCR
To connect a VCR:
1 Connect an AV cable to the AV IN 1 VIDEO and
AV IN 1 L and R audio jacks on the back of
your TV.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the
VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR.
RF switch
Cable converter/descramb ler box
Two-set signal splitter
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Note
If a device is connected to the S-VIDEO jack, the
S-VIDEO jack controls the AV I N 1 L and R jacks.
To assign the audio jacks to the AV I N 1 VID EO jack,
unplug the S-Video device.
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3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the VCR.
4 Press INPUT to open the Source List, then
press or to select AV 1.
5 Insert a videotape into the VCR, then press
PLAY.
Connecting a camcorder or game console
To connect a camcorder or game console:
1 Connect an AV cable to the AV IN 2 VIDEO and
AV IN 2 L and R audio jacks on the side of your
TV.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the
VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks on the
camcorder or game console.
3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the camcorder or
game console.
4 Press INPUT to open the Source List, then
press or to select AV 2. If the picture mode is
set to Game or Custom Game, pressing INPUT
opens the Game Inputs list.
Connecting an HDMI device
You can connect an HDMI device to the HDMI 1,
HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 jack on the back of your TV or to
the HDMI 4 or HDMI 5 jack on the side of your TV.
To connect an HDMI device to the back of
your TV:
1 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2,
or HDMI 3 jack on the back of your TV and to
the HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device.
2 Turn on your TV, then turn on the HDMI device.
3 Press INPUT to open the Source List, then
press or to select HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or
HDMI 3.
To connect an HDMI device to the side of
your TV:
1 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 4 or
HDMI 5 jack on the side of your TV and to the
HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device.
Note
If a device is connected to the S-VIDEO jack, the
S-VIDEO jack controls the AV IN 2 L and R audio
jacks.
To assign the audio jacks to the AV I N 2 VID EO jack,
unplug the S-Video device.
Side of TV
Camcorder or
game console
Note
You can connect a DVI device to the HDMI 3 jack on
the back of your TV using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter.
Next connect an audio cable to the HDMI 3 PC
AUDIO INPUT jack and to the audio out jack on the
DVI device. You cannot connect a DVI device to the
HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on the back of your TV.
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2 Turn on your TV, then turn on the HDMI device.
3 Press INPUT to open the Source List, then
press or to select HDMI 4 or HDMI 5 .
Connecting a component video device
To connect a component video device:
1 Connect a component video cable to the
COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 Y, Pb, and Pr
jacks on the back of your TV and to the
COMPONENT OUT video jacks on the
component video device.
2 Connect an audio cable to the COMPONENT 1
or COMPONENT 2 L and R audio jacks on the
back of your TV and to the COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT jacks on the component video
device.
3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the component
video device.
4 Press INPUT to open the Source List, then
press or to select Component 1 or
Component 2.
Connecting a S-Video device
To connect a S-Video device to the back of your
TV:
1 Connect a S-Video cable to the AV IN 1 S-V IDE O
jack on the back of your TV and to the S-VIDEO
OUT jack on the S-Video device.
2 Connect a audio cable to the AV IN 1 L and R
jacks on the back of your TV and to the
corresponding audio out jacks on the S-Video
device.
3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the S-Video
device.
4 Press INPUT to open the Source List, then
press or to select AV1.
To connect a S-Video device to the side of
your TV:
1 Connect a S-Video cable to the AV IN 2 S-VIDEO
jack on the side of your TV and to the S-VIDEO
OUT jack on the S-Video device.
2 Connect an audio cable to the AV IN 2 L and R
audio jacks on the side of your TV and to the
corresponding audio out jacks on the S-Video
device.
3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the S-Video
device.
4 Press INPUT to open the Source List, then
press or to select AV 2.
Note
You cannot connect a DVI device to the HDMI 4 or
HDMI 5 jack on the side of your TV.
Back of TV
Component video device
Back of TV
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Connecting a computer
To connect a computer:
1 Connect a VGA cable to the PC IN VGA jack on
the side of your TV and the VGA jack on the
computer.
2 Connect an audio cable to the PC IN AUDIO jack
on the side of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT
jack on the computer.
3 Turn on your TV, then turn on the computer.
4 Press INPUT to open the Source List, then
press or to select VGA.
Connecting headphones
To connect headphones:
• Plug headphones into the jack on the side
of your TV.
Connecting a digital audio amplifier
To connect a digital audio amplifier:
• Connect a digital audio cable to the SPDIF
jack on the back of your TV and to the digital
audio jack on the amplifier.
Note
If the computer has an HDMI jack, you can connect it
to an HDMI jack on your T V.
Note
When the computer enters standby mode, your TV
turns off. If your TV does not turn on when you
“wake” your computer, press (power) on your TV
or remote control.
Side of TV
Note
When headphones are plugged in, the sound from
your TV’s speakers is muted.
Side of TV
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Connecting an analog audio amplifier
To connect an analog audio amplifier to your TV:
• Connect a standard audio cable to the
AUDIO OUT L and R audio jacks on the back
of your TV and to the AUDIO IN jacks on the
amplifier.
Turning on your TV 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 T V :
1 Make sure that you have:
• Installed the remote control batteries. (See
page 7 for details).
• Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite
TV. (See pages 9 through 10 for details.)
• Connected the power cord. (See page 9 for
details.)
2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The Choose
your menu Language screen opens.
3 Press or to highlight English, Français, or
Español, then press OK/ENTER to confirm your
selection. The Choose your TV source screen
opens.
4 Press or to highlight Antenna, Cable, or
Cable/Satellite box (if your cable TV uses a box,
select Cable/Satellite box), then press
OK/ENTER. If you chose Antenna or Cable, your
TV automatically starts scanning for channels
available in your viewing area. If you chose
Cable/Satellite box, your TV does not need to
scan for channels.
When the scan is complete, the Setup Wizard
closes automatically.
Back of TV
Analog audio amplifier
Note
You can change the menu language or scan for
channels at a later date. For more information, see
“Selecting the menu language” on page 30 or
“Automatically scanning for channels” on page 20.
MENU
EXIT
OK
ENTER
Choose your menu Language
English
Français
Español
MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT
Set menu language to English, Français,Español
MENU
EXIT
OK
ENTER
MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT
Select Antenna If using an antenna for standard or HD TV
Choose your TV source
Antenna
Analog Channels
Digital Channels
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0
Cable
Cable/Satellite box
Scan for channels
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