Insignia NS-LCD15 User Manual

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NS-LCD15

Insignia NS-LCD15

15” LCD TV

Contents

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting up your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

1 Year Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Français. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Safety information

Warning

T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or
back. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your
TV to rain or moisture.

Caution

To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade on the power
cord plug to the wide slot on an electric outlet. If the plug does
not fit, consult a licensed electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you will defeat
this safety feature.

This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage con stituting a risk of electric sho ck
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 literatur e accompan ying
your TV.

Warning

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. For
disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities
or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org.

Read instructions

Read all of the safety and operating instructions
before you use your TV.

Retain instructions

Retain safety and operating instructio ns for
future reference.

Follow warnings and instructions

Follow all warnings on your TV and in the
operating instructions. Follow all operating and
use instructions.

Water and moisture

Do not use your TV near water. For example, do
not use it near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.

Cleaning

Unplug your TV before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth
to clean the exterior of your TV.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back
or bottom are provided for ventilation, reliable
operation, and protection from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered.
Do not block the openings by placing your TV on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not
place your TV near or over a radiator or heat
register. Do not place your TV in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless
you provide correct ventilation or follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Heat

Make sure that your TV is located away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

Grounding or polarization

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
grounding prong. The wide blade or grounding
prong are provided for your safety. If the plug
does not fit, contact an electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet.

Power cord protection

Route power cords so they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from your TV.

Attachments

Only use attachments recommended by
Insignia.

Stand

Do not place your TV on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. Your TV may fall,
causing serious personal injury and serious
damage to your TV. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with your TV. If you mount
your TV to the wall, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer. Your TV and
cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause your TV and cart
combination to overturn.

Lightning

For added protection for your TV’s 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
the antenna or cable system. This helps prevent
damage to your TV from lightning and power line
surges.

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Servicing

Do not attempt to service your TV yourself
because opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

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.

Overloading

Do not overload power outlets and extension
cords because this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

Object and liquid entry

Never push objects of any kind into your TV
through openings because objec ts may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on your TV.

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.

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 TV,
ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that your TV is in
correct operating condition.

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 your TV dealer or local power
company.

Screen protection

Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop
your TV or hit the glass screen. If the screen
breaks, be careful of broken glass.

Pixel defect

Your TV’s screen is designed to display finely
detailed pictures. Occasionally, a few non-active
pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points
of blue, green, or red. This is not a defect and
does not affect your TV’s 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.

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1 Electric se rv ic e e q u i p me nt
2 Power service groun d i ng ele c tr o de

system

3 Ground clamps
4 Grounding conductors
5 Antenna discharge unit
6 Grounding clamp
7 Antenna lead-in wire

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Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for correct
grounding and in parti c ula r, specifies that the
cable ground must be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.

Mobile telephone warning

To avoid interference with your TV picture and
sound, operating problems, or even damage,
keep your mobile telephone away from the TV.

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End of life directives

Your new TV contains materials which can be
recycled and reused. At the end of your TV’s lif e,
specialized companie s can dism antle the
discarded TV to concentrate the reusable
materials and to minimize the amount of
materials to be disposed of. Please ensure you
dispose of your old TV according to local
regulations.

Features

Front

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2

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# Button Description

1

VOL

2

VOL

3

CH

4

CH

5 MENU Press to show the on-screen menu.
6 INPUT Press to cycle through the available input

7 POWER Press to turn on your TV or put it into

Press to increase the volume. In Menu
mode, functions as the right arrow to go
to the next menu or increase a setting.

Press to decrease the volume. In Menu
mode, functions as the left arrow to go to
a previous menu or decrease a set ting.

Press to go to the next higher channel. In
Menu mode, functions as the up arro w.

Press to go to the next lower channel. In
Menu mode, functio n s as th e d ow n arro w.

sources. In Menu mode, functi ons as the
ENTER key.

Standby mode.

Remote control

25

INPUT

DISPLAY

0

MUTE

FAVORITE

ENTER

SLEEP

PICTURE AUDIO

POWER

RECALL

CH

CH

EXIT

FREEZE

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TV

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3

4

5

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7

8

9

10

11

24

22
21

VIDEO COMP PC

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456

789

23

20

VOL

19

VOL

18

17

MENU

16
15

P-LOCK MTS/SAP CCD

ZOOM

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4
5

13
12

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# Button Description

1 POWER Press to turn on your TV or put it into

2 TV Press to select ATSC (digital), or NTSC

3 PC Press to toggl e betwee n the VG A and

4 RECALL Press to watch the previous channel.
5 MUTE Press to mute the sound. Press again to

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CH

or

7 EXIT Press to close the on-screen menu.
8 MTS/SAP Press to select one of the preset audio

9 CCD Press to turn closed captions on and off.

10 FREEZE Press to freeze the video image. Press

11 AUDIO Press to select the sou nd mode.
12 PICTURE Press to select the brightness or

13 SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer. For more

14 ZOOM Press to select the display aspect ratio.
15 P.LOCK Press to activate or deactivate Parental

16

ENTER

Standby mode.

(analog) TV source.

HDMI modes.

restore the sound.
Press to change TV channels.

modes. You can select MONO, STEREO,
or SAP.

For more information, see “Viewing
closed captio ns” on page 10.

again to unfreeze the image. Do not
freeze the video image for long periods
of time. You may damage the TV screen.

contrast adjustment. Lets you adjust the
brightness and contrast without opening
the on screen menu.

information, see “Setting the sleep
timer” on page9.

Controls. See “Setting parental controls”
on page10 for informatio n on setti ng up
Parental Controls.

Press the arrows to move down, up, left,
or right in the on-screen menu.

Press the ENTER button to confirm
changes or to toggle options on and off
in the on-screen menu.

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# Button Description

17 MENU Press to open th e on-screen menu.
18 FAVORITE Press to togg le the Favo rite /No rm al

mode. See “Setting up th e channel list”

on page 8 for more information.
19 VOL + or – Press to adjust the volume up or down.
20 – Use with the 0-9 number buttons and

ENTER key to select digital channels.
21 [Number buttons] Press to ent er channel numbers.

In the on-screen menu, press to enter

your parental control’s password.
22 COMP Press to select Component source

mode.
23 VIDEO Press to toggle between S-Video and

Composite source modes .
24 INPUT Press to select the video input signal

source.
25 DISPLAY Press to display status information.

Using the remote control

To use the remote control:

• Point the remote control towards the remote
sensor on the front of your TV.

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
sensor. Either move your TV or change the
angle at which you use the remote control.

Setting up your TV

Installing remote control batteries

To install the remote control batteries:
1 Remove the battery cover.

2 Insert two AAA 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 cover.

Notes

• Do not mix batteries of different types.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Remove batteries when the charge is depleted.

• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the
batteries leak, clean the battery compartment
with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash
immediately.

• If the remote control is not going to be used for
an extended period of time, remove the
batteries.

Connecting your TV to a power outlet

To connect your TV to a power outlet:

• Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Notes

• 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.

Connecting an outside antenna

Antenna cables come in two types: 75 ohm and
300 ohm.

75 ohm cable

300 ohm cable

• If your antenna cable has a 75 ohm
connector, connect the cable to the coaxial
jack on the back of your TV.

• If your antenna cable has a 300 ohm
connector, connect the cable to a
300-75 ohm adapter (not included), connect
the adapter to a 75 ohm cable, then connect
the other end of the 75 ohm connector to the
coaxial jack on the back of your TV .

Connecting cable TV

Your TV has a 75 ohm 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 have a converter/descrambler box,
you can connect your cable TV directly to your
TV. If you hav e a co nv erter/desc ramb ler bo x, you
can connect your cable TV using an RF switch
(not supplied). For more information about
connecting a converter/descramble box, contact
your cable TV provider.

To connect cable TV without a converter/descrambler box:

1 Connect one end of a 75 ohm 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.

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To connect cable TV with a converter/descrambler box:

• Use the following illustration to connect a
converter/descrambler box. (The RF switch
and the signal splitter are not provided.)

Set the RF switch to the A position to watch
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

Two-set signal splitter

TV

B

Out

TV

Cable converter/descrambler box

In

Connecting to an external signal source

You can connect a DVD, VCD, VCR, or STB
using a variety of methods, including composite
cables, component cables, an S-Video cable, or
an HDMI cable. The S-Video cable does not
carry sound. If you use an S-Video cable, you
need to use audio cables to connect the audio
output.

Warning

Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV
before connecting devices.

Note

For better video, use the S-Video jack if your VCR
has an S-Video connection.

To connect an external signal source:
1 For composite video—Plug the audio/video

cable into the AUDIO L, AUDIO R, and
VIDEO in jacks on the back of your TV.

- OR ­For S-Video—Plug in the audio cables as

described above, then plug one end of an
S-Video cable into the S-Video jack on the
back of your TV and the other end into the
S-Video jack on external signal source.

- OR ­For component video—Plug the Y, Pb, and

Pr video cables and the Audio L and Audio R
cables into the component input jacks.

- OR ­For HDMI—Plug one end of an HDMI cable

into the back of the TV and the other end into
an HD DVD pla yer.

2 Turn on your TV.
3 Press the INPUT button repeatedly to select

the external signal source you want to watch.

4 Turn on external signal source.
5 Insert a disc or videotape into the external

signal source, then press the PLAY button.

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Y

DC IN

Video5
HDMI
input

Headphone

Video1
Composite input
rear

Digital coaxial
audio out

Connecting a computer

Warning

Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV
before installing devices.

To connect a computer:
1 Plug a VGA cable from your computer into

the VGA jack on the back of your TV.

2 Plug an audio cable from your computer’s

audio out jack into the AUDIO jack on the
back of your TV.

3 Plug in and turn on your TV.

RW

Video3
Component input

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4 Press the INPUT button repeatedly to select

the VIDEO5 input source, then press PC to
toggle from HDMI to VGA.

TV

RS-232 (for service)

RS-232

VGAAUDIO

Audio ca ble

VGA cable

Using your TV

Turning your TV on and off

To turn your TV on and off:
1 Make sure that the power cord is connected

to your TV and a power outlet.

2 Press the POWER button to turn on your TV.

The power indicator LED turns green.

3 Press the POWER button again to return

your TV to standby . The power indicator LED
turns orange.

Selecting the TV signal source

To select the TV signal source:

• With the TV on, press the INPUT button on
either the TV or the remote to choose from:
ANT (antenna)

• Video1 (composite)

• Video2 (S-Video)

• Video3 (component)

• Video4 (VGA - computer)

• Video5 (HDMI)
If you select Video1, press the VIDEO button

to choose between composite and S-Video.

Note

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Setting up the channel list

After you select your TV source, if you selected
antenna or cable you need to set up the channel
list. When you set up your channel list, your TV
searches for all available channels in your area
and stores a list of these channels. When you
press the CH – or CH + buttons, your TV skips
the channels that do not have a signal.

Automatically setting up channels

To automatically set up the channel list:
1 Press the MENU button. The Main on-screen

display menu opens with Setup highlighted.

ENTER

2 Press the button to enter the sub-menu,

then or button to highlight Auto Ch

Search.

3 Press ENTER or to start the search.

Note

You can press the Exit b utton to stop the search.

Manually adding or deleting channels from the channel list

After you create a channel list using the Auto Ch
Search option, you can manually add or delete
channels from the channel list.

To add or delete channels:
1 Press the MENU button. The Main OSD

(On-Screen Display) menu opens with Setup
highlighted.

2 Press the button to enter the sub-menu,

then or to highlight Manual Channel

Set. The Channel Setup Table opens.

3 Press the or button to select a channel,

then press then press ENTER to toggle
between viewable and not viewable.

4 Press MENU or EXIT to close the menu.

Changing channels

To change channels:

• Press the CH – or CH + b utton on the remote
control to go to the next lower or higher
channel.

Or
Press the number buttons to directly select a

channel (for example, if you want channel 83,
press 8, then press 3).

Or
Press the RECALL button to go to the last

viewed channel.

Selecting a digital sub-channel

Most digital TV channels have more than one
channel. The main channel carries the signal for
the main TV program. The sub-channels carry
signals for additional or alternate programming,
such as a radio or news broadcast.

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For example, if the main channel number is 8,
the sub-channel number might be 8-1, 8-2, or
8-3.

To select a sub-channel:
1 Press the number buttons for the main

channel (for example 8).

2 Press the – button, then press the

sub-channel button (for example 1).

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume:

• Press the VOL – or VOL + button to decrease
or increase the volume.

• Press the MUTE button to turn off the sound.
Press the MUTE button again to turn the
sound back on.

Displaying status information

To display status information:

• Press the DISPLAY button. Your TV displays
status information, such as the channel
number or signal source.

Checking the DTV signal strength

To check the DTV signal strength:
1 Press the MENU button. The Main OSD

(On-Screen Display) menu opens with Setup
highlighted.

2 Press the button to enter the sub-menu,

then or to highlight DTV Signal. The
DTV Signal meter opens.

Setting the clock

To set the clock:
1 Press the MENU button. The Main OSD

(On-Screen Display) menu opens with Setup
highlighted.

2 Press the or button repeatedly to

highlight Feature. The

3 Press the button to enter the sub-menu,

then or to highlight Time Set. The

Set

menu opens.

Feature

ENTER

menu opens.

Time

3 Press MENU or EXIT to close the menu.

Adding a channel label

To add a label to a channel:
1 Press the MENU button. The Main OSD

(On-Screen Display) menu opens with Setup
highlighted.

2 Press the button to enter the sub-menu,

then or to highlight Channel Labels.
The

Channel Label

3 Press the or button to move the cursor to

the channel field or label field, then press the

or button to select a channel while the
cursor is in the channel field, or press the
or button to select the character while the
cursor in the label field.

4 Press the ENTER key to return to the

previous menu.

menu opens.

Freezing the picture

You can freeze (still) the screen image.

Caution

T o prot ect your TV, do not freeze the screen image
for long periods of time.

To freeze or unfreeze the picture:

• Press the FREEZE button.

4 Press the or button move to the

different fields, then press or to change
the settings.

5 Press MENU or EXIT button to close the

menu.

Setting the sleep timer

The sleep timer lets you select the amount of
time before your TV turns off automatically.

To set the sleep timer:
1 Press the MENU button. The Main OSD

(On-Screen Display) menu opens with Setup
highlighted.

2 Press the or button repeatedly to

highlight Feature. The

3 Press the button to enter the sub-menu,

then or to highlight Sleep Timer.

4 Press or to select the amount of time

(Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min,

60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 180 min, 240
min). To turn off the timer, select Off.

Note

You can also press the SLEEP button to set the
sleep timer.

Feature

menu opens.

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Viewing closed captions

Note

To select or customize digital closed captions, use
the

Digital Captions

sub-menus in the

or

Digital Closed Caption

Feature

menu.

To view closed captions:

• Press the CCD button repeatedly to select a
closed caption option. You can select:

•On

•Off

•On When Mute

Setting parental controls

Your TV has a V-chip that lets you control the
type of programs your children can watch.
Parental controls include two ratings: MPAA
(based on age) and TV Parental Guidelines
(based on content and age). A TV program may
have an MPAA or TV Parental Guidelines rating,
so you should set controls for both ratings.

Before you can select ratings, you need to set up
a parental controls password.

To set up a password:
1 Press the MENU button. The Main OSD

(On-Screen Display) menu opens with Setup
highlighted.

2 Press the or button repeatedly to

highlight Feature. The

3 Press the button to enter the sub-menu,

then or to highlight Password Set.

4 Press the number buttons to enter the old

password. If you have not set a password,
enter 0000. Press ENTER to continue.

Feature

menu opens.

Setting the Parental Control level

To set the Parental Control level:
1 Press the MENU button. The Main OSD

(On-Screen Display) menu opens with Setup
highlighted.

2 Press the or button repeatedly to

highlight Feature. The

Feature

menu opens.

3 Press the button to enter the sub-menu,

then or to highlight Parental Control.
The Password screen opens.

4 Press the number buttons to enter the

password. Press ENTER to continue. The

Parental Control Menu

ENTER

opens.

5 Press the or button to select USA

Parental Locks or Canadian Parental
Locks, the press ENTER. The

Menu

that you have selected opens.

Controls

5 Press the number buttons to enter a new

password. Press ENTER to continue.

6 Press the number buttons to enter the new

password again, to confirm. Press ENTER to
continue.

Caution

Write down your password and save it for future
use.

Note

If you forget your password, enter 3448 for the old
password, then enter a new password. This
password always remains valid for resetting your
password.

ENTER

6 Press or , or or to move to a rating,

then press ENTER to select the rating.
When you block a rating, that rating and all

higher ratings are blocked.

7 Press MENU or EXIT button to close the

menu.

American MPAA ratings

Rating Description

NONE Not rated.
G General audiences.
PG Parental guidance suggested. Some

PG-13 Parental guidance strongly suggested.

material may not be suitable for
children.

Some material may not be sui table for
children under 13 years of age.

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Rating Description

R Restricted. Not suitable for children

under 17 years of age unless
accompanied by a parent or guardian.

NC-17 Not suitable for children under 17

years of age.

X Adul ts only.

Canadian MPAA Ratings

Rating Description

CChildren
C8+ Children 8 years and above
G General audience
PG Parental guidance suggested.
14+ 14 years old and above
18+ Adult programming
X Adul ts only.

TV Parental Guidelines ratings

Rating Description

NONE Not rated.
TV-Y All children.
TV-Y7 Children over seven years of age.
TV-G General audiences.
TV-PG Parental guidance suggested.
TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned.
TV-MA Mature audiences only.

Some of the age-based TV Parental Guidelines
ratings also have content-based ratings.

Rating Description

FV Fantasy violence.
L Adult language.
S Sexual situations.
V Violence.
D Sexually suggestive dialog.

Using the on-screen menu

Your TV has an on-screen menu that lets you
adjust TV settings, such as video and audio
settings.

To use the on-screen menu:
1 Press the MENU button.

2 Press the or button repeatedly to select

a menu item.

3 Press the or buttons to enter a sub-menu.

ENTER

4 Press the ENTER or button to confirm an

adjustment or toggle a setting.

5 Press MENU or EXIT to close the on-screen

menu.

On-screen menus

On-screen
menu

Setup Tuning Band–Selects the TV antenna source

Options

(Air or Cable).
DTV Signal–Displays the digital TV signal

strength. For more information, see “Checking
the DTV signal strength” on page 9.

Auto Ch Search–Automatically sets up a list of
the channels available in your area. For more
information, see “Automatically setting up
channels” on page 8.

Add On Ch Search–Lets you add new channels
without going through the entire lis t of
available channels.

Manual Ch Set–Lets you add or delete
channels from the channel list. For more
information, see “Manually adding or deleting
channels from the channel list” on page 8.

Channel Labels–Lets you add a label to a
channel. For more informat ion, see “Adding a
channel label” on page9.

Menu Language–Select s the language for the
on-screen menu. You can select English,
French, or Spanish.

Aspect Ratio–Selects the screen aspec t ratio:
Normal, Zoom1, or Zoom2. You can also press
the ZOOM button to select the aspect ratio.

Favorite Channel mode–Lets you edit your
favorite channel list. Use the FAVORITE button
on the remote to toggle this mode on or off.

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On-screen
menu

Video
(Options may vary

in different
modes.)

Audio
(Options may vary

in different
modes.)

Options

Contrast–Increases the picture level t o adjust

the white areas of the picture. Decrea ses the
picture level to adjust the black areas of the
picture. (0 ~ 100)

Brightness–Increases the brightness to add
more light to dark areas of the pict ure.
Decreases the brightness to add more dark to
light areas of the pic ture. (0 ~ 100)

Sharpness–I ncreases the sharpness for a
cleaner and clearer image. Decrea ses t he
sharpness for a smoother picture. (-50 ~ 50)

Color–Adjusts the overall color of the picture.
(0 ~ 100)

Tint–I ncreases the color level to add more
green to skin tones. Decreases t he color level
to add more purple to skin tones. (R50 ~ G50)

Backlight–Adjusts the backlight level (0 ~ 10).
Settings–Restores the settin g s to facto ry

default.
Audio Language–Selects an alternate language

if the program has more than one language
available. Only available in ATSC TV mode.

Bass–Adjusts the l ow sounds (bass).
Treble–Adjusts the high sounds (treble).
Balance–Adjusts the right and left speaker

volumes.
Digital Audio Output–Selects the audio mode

for the digital audio coaxial jack.

• RAW: AC-3 in - AC-3 out/PCM in - PCM
out.

• PCM: AC-3 in - PCM out/PCM in - PCM
out.

TV Speaker–T urns the internal TV speaker On
(default) or Off. Does not affect the digital
audio output, the headphone output, and the
composite audio o utput.

Settings–Restores the settin g s to facto ry
default.

On-screen
menu

Feature Time Set–Sets the clock. For more

Options

information, see “Setting the clock” on page 9.
Sleep Tim er–Sets the sleep timer. For more

information, see “Setting t he sleep timer” on
page 9.

Advanced Video Set–

• Noise Reduction–Select from Low,
Mid, High, and Off

• Color Temperature–Select f r om
Normal, Warm, and Cool (default)

• 3D Y/C filter–Choose from On (default)
or Off

• Setting–Restores the settings to factory
default.

Password Set–Lets you set the password for
Parental Contro l option s. The defa ult pas sword
is 0000. See “Se ttin g pa r e nta l controls” on
page 10.

Parental Contro l –Accesses V-chip controls.
For more information, see “Settin g parental
controls” on page 10.

Digital Caption–Sets the digital caption type.
Choose from Service 1-6, Text 1-4, and CC 1-4.

Closed Caption Options–Customizes closed
captions for digital broadcasting systems. You
can adjust Size, Font, Text Color, Text Opacity,
Background Color, Background Opacity, Edge
Effect, and Edge Color.

Component Set–O nly available in component
mode. Lets you set Horizontal Position
(1~100), Vertical Position (1~ 100), and
Phase (1~100). The Settings option restores
the settings to factory default.

VGA Set–Only available in VGA mode. Lets you
set Horizontal Position (1~100), Vertical
Position (1~100), Clock (1~100), and Phase
(1 ~ 100). You can also select Auto Adjust to
automatically adjust the settings. The Settings
option restores the settings to factory default.

Maintaining

• Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot
or too cold, because the cabinet may warp or
the screen may malfunction.

• Storage temperatures are 32° to 122°F

(0° to 50°C).

• Working temperatures are 41° to 104°F

(5° to 40°C).

• Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or
near a heat source.

Cleaning your TV

Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft,
lint-free cloth. If the screen or cabinet is
especially dirty , moisten a soft, lint-free cloth in a
weak detergent solution, squeeze the excess
moisture from the cloth, then wipe the screen or
cabinet with the cloth. Use a clean cloth to dry
the screen or cabinet.

Caution

Avoid the f ollowing, because it may cause damage
to your TV:

• Cleaning your TV with volatile substances,
such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinners.

• Leaving items made from rubber or PVC in
contact with your TV for long periods.

• Letting liquids drip into the cabinet

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Troubleshooting

Warning

Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Refer all
service to a qualified service technician.

Symptom Poss i ble solution

No power • Make sure that the power cord

No picture • Make sure that the video cables

Good picture but no
sound

Good sound but poor
color

Poor picture • Make sure that the room is not

Horizontal dot ted line • Your TV may be too close to

“Ghost” or double image • This may be caused by

Remote cont rol does not
work

Snowy picture or noise • Make sure that the A/V and

is connected to your TV and a
power outlet.

• Unplug the power co r d , w a it 60
seconds, then plug the cord
back in and turn on your TV.

are connected securely to the
back of your TV.

• Adjust the contrast and
brightness.

• Make sure that the correct
video mode is selected.

• Make sure that the incoming
signal is compatible.

• M ake sure the antenna is
connected correctly.

• Check the closed caption
settings. Some TEXT modes
can block the screen.

• Increase the volume.

• Make sure that the sound is not
muted.

• Make sure that the correct
audio mode is selected.

• Adjust the contrast, color, and
brightness settings.

too bright. Light reflecting off
the screen can make the picture
difficult to see.

• If an S-VHS camera or a
camcorder is connected while
another connected device is
turned on, the picture may be
poor. Turn off one or more
devices.

another electrical device, such
as a hair dryer or neon light.
Turn off the device or move
your TV.

obstructions to the antenna,
such as high-rise buildings or
hills. Use of a highly directional
antenna may improve the
picture quality.

•Press the TV button.

• Replace the batteries. Make
sure that the + and – symbols
on the batteries a lig n with th e +
and – symbols in the batte ry
compartment.

• Clean the remote sensor on the
front of your TV.

• Bright or fluorescent lighting
may interfere with the remote
control signal . Turn off the light
or move your TV.

antenna cables are connected
correctly and securely.

Symptom Poss i ble solution

VGA picture is not stable
or synchronized

No output from one of
the speakers

Control buttons do not
work

After images appear • Do not display a still image,

• Make sure tha t yo u have
selected the correct VGA mode
on your computer.

• Adjust the balance in the Sound
menu.

• Unplug the power cord, wait a
few seconds, then plug the cord
back in and turn on your TV.

such as a logo, game, or
computer image, for an
extended period of time. This
can cause a permanent after
image to be burned into the
screen. This type of damage is
not covered by your warranty.

Appendix

To attach a wall mount bracket to your TV:
1 Remove the four M4 screws holding your TV

to the stand.

2 Secure the wall mount bracket to the back of

your TV using four M4 screws, as indicated in
the illustration.

Remove M4 screws

75 mm

Attach wall
bracket here

Remove M4 screws

Remove stand

M4 screws

Specifications

• Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Analog standard NTSC
Digital standard ATSC, 8-VSB, Clear-QAM
Screen 15-inch
Channel coverage VHF: 2-13

UHF: 14-69
CATV: Mid band - A-8 ~ A-1, A ~ I

Super band - J ~ W
Hyper band - AA ~ ZZ, AA A, B BB
Ultra band - 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 135

Power source DC 12 V

75 mm

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Power
consumption

Audio power 3 W + 3 W internal spea ker
S-Video input Y:1 V(p- p), 75 ohm, negative sync

Video/audio input Video:1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync

Component input Y:1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, including sync

HDMI input 1 HDMI input terminal

VGA input D-Sub 15-pin terminal

Accessories Power cord

<60 W
<1 W in standby mode

C:0.286 V(p-p) (burst signal), 75 ohm

Audio:150 mV(rms)

Pr/Cr:±0.35 V(p-p), 75 ohm
Pb/Cb:±0.35 V(p-p), 75 ohm
Audio:150 mV(rms)

Suggested resolutions:1080i, 720p,
480p, 480i

HDCP compliant
E-EDID compliant
Suggested scan rates:1080i, 720p,
480p, 480i

E-EDID compliant
Suggested scan rates:640×480 /60 Hz,
800×600 /60 Hz, 1024×768 /60 Hz
Audio input: Headphone mini-jack for
stereo

AC adapter
User guide
Remote control
Batteries (2 AAA)

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded
cables with metallic RF/EMI connector hoods to
maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Canadian notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Avis Canadian

Cat apparel numerous de la classed B respected
toutes les exigencies du règlement sur le materiel
brouilleur du Canada.

Copyright

© 2007 Insignia. Insignia and the Insignia logo are
trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other
brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Specifications and features are subject to change
without notice or obligation.

Legal notices

FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

If this equipment does not cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encourage to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or
TV technician for help.

• Only a shielded interface cable should be
used.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any
changes or modifications made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Insignia may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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1 Year Limited Warranty

Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the
original purchaser of this new 15” LCD TV (“Product”),
that the Product shall be free of defects in the original
manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period
of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the
Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be
purchased from an authorized dealer of Insignia brand
products and packaged with this warranty statement.
This warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If you
notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of a defect
covered by this warranty that requires service, term s of
this warranty apply.

HOW LONG DOES THE COVERAGE LAST?

The Warranty P eriod lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the
date you purchased the Product. The purchase date is
printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manuf acture of
the material or workmanship of the Product is
determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia
repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole
option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts;
or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or
rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts
replaced under this warranty become the property of
Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of
Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period
expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This
warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product
during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage
terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE?

If you purchased the Product at a retail store location,
take your original receipt and the Product to the store
you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the
Product in its original packaging or packaging that
provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online
web site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the
address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put
the Product in its original packaging or packaging that
provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging.

To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a
screen 25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call
agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the
phone or will have an Insignia-approved repair person
dispatched to your home.

WHERE IS THE WARRANTY VALID?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the
product in the United States and Canada.

WHAT DOES THE WARRANTY NOT COVER?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction

• Installation

• Set up adjustments

• Cosmetic damage

• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning

strikes

• Accident

• Misuse

• Abuse

• Negligence

• Commercial use

• Modification of any part of the Product, including

the antenna

• Plasma display panel damaged by static

(non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods
(burn-in).

This warranty also does not cover:

• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply

• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility

authorized by Insignia to service the Product

• Products sold as is or with all faults

• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries

• Products where the factory applied serial number

has been altered or removed

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF
Y OUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST
PROFITS. INSIGNIA PR ODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTIES WI T H RE SP EC T TO THE
PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES FOR THE PR ODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRES S OR I MPLIED, WILL APPLY
AFTER THE WARRANTY PER I OD. SOME STATES,
PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NO T ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MA Y
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Contact Insignia:
For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289

www.insignia-products.com
INSIGNIA™ is a trademark of Best Buy Enterpri se
Services, Inc.
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC.
Insignia, 7601 Penn A ven ue South, Richfield, Minnesota,
U.S.A.

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