Insignia NS-LCD42 User Manual

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42" LCD TV | Televisor con pantalla LCD de 42"

NS-LCD42

Insignia NS-LCD42

Safety information

42" LCD TV

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Setting up your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Using your LCD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

One year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-LCD42
represents the state of the art in LCD TV design,
and was designed to let you enjoy today’s high
definition television experience. With a maximum
display resolution of 1366 x 768, you are
assured of the finest picture available today.

Introduction

The High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
interconnect offers the purest audio and video
digital signal when connected to compatible HD
sources (for example an HD set-top box or high
definition DVD player) and a home theater
system, providing a spectacular home theater
sound experience.

3D Digital Noise Reduction digitally reduces
image noise while “Film-Mode” detection (3:2
Reverse Pull Down) adjusts the picture,
providing a more natural looking and clearer
image.

Other video connections available include two
sets of HD component video and composite
input jacks, one S-Video input jack and one VGA
terminal for connection to a computer. There is
also a stereo headphone jack for private
listening.

We recommend that you read the user manual
thoroughly before use, to familiarize yourself with
the installation and adjustment options available
to you. This manual explains how to correctly
install, operate, and get the best performance
from your television. Read this user guide
carefully before installing your television, then
keep it near your television for quick reference.

Verify that the box contains:

• Color television w/pedestal stand and six (6)
screws

• Remote control with two AAA batter ie s

• AC power cord

•User Guide

If any item is missing or damaged, contact
Insignia at [phone]. Keep the box and
packing materials so that you can store or
transport your television.

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.

CAUTION:

ELECTRIC
COVER
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

TO

Read instructions

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

Retain instructions

Retain safety and operating instructions 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. Use only a
damp cloth or cleaners specifically designed for
LCD TVs 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.

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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 want to
mount the TV to the wall, refer to an installation
professional. 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.

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.

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

Wall mounting

This TV should only be mounted to a wall by a
professional. If incorrectly mounted, the TV
could slide or fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult and serious damage to the TV. If
this occurs, your warranty will be voided.

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.

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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 service equipment
2 Power service grounding electr ode

system

3 Ground clamps

Features

Front and right side

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4 Grounding conductors
5 Antenna dischar g e unit
6 Grounding clamp
7 Antenna lead-in wi r e

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 cular, 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.

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. Make sure that you
dispose of your old TV according to local
regulations.

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# Feature Description

1 POWER button Press t o turn your TV on or put i t into

2 VOL +/VOL –

buttons

3

CH /CH

buttons

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

Standby mode.
Press to increase or decrease the volume.

In Menu mode, function as the right and
left arrows (respectively) to go to the next
or previous menu, or increase or decrease
a setting.

Press to go to the next higher or next
lower channel. In Menu mode, function as
the up and down arrows (respectively).

sources. Sources include:

• TV (cable/air)

•VIDEO1 (side)

• VIDEO2 (back)

• VIDEO3 (S-Video)

• VIDEO4 (YPbPr1)

• VIDEO5 (YPbPr2)

• VIDEO6 (HDMI)

• COMPUTER (VGA)

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# Feature Description

6Video Input 1

jack

7 Audio Inputs

(L/R) jacks

8 Headphone jack Plug a headphone connector into this jack

Connect the compos ite video output fr om
an external video source to this jack.

Connect the audio ou tput (L/R) from an
external audio source to these jacks.

to listen to the TV on headphones.
Inserting a headphone connector mutes
the built-in TV speakers.

Rear panel view

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# Connection Description

1 HDMI IN Connects to digital A/V equipment that

2 PC/VGA IN Connects to your computer’s video (VGA

3 AC power plug

and fuse
compartment

4 VHF/UHF IN Connect a 75 Ω antenna cable or Cable TV

5Audio Out

(digital optical
and digital
coaxial)

6Audio Out

(stereo)

7 YPbPr1 and

YPbPr2

8 S-VIDEO IN Connects to the S-Video and audio

9 VIDEO 2 IN Connects to the composit e video (yellow)

10 AUDIO (L/R)

input (for DVI to
HDMI only)

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provide HDMI connectiv ity. HDMI
supports enha nced high-def inition video
and two-channel digital audio on a single
cable.

port), and audio (L/R) output.
Plug the AC pow e r plug into a wall outlet.

If the TV will not turn on, check the fuse to
determine whether it is blown. Replace if
necessary with a 4 A 250 Slowblow fuse
(5×20 mm).

cable to this connector.
Digital optica l audio out co nne cts th roug h

a digital optical cable to a digital amplifier,
for improved sound reproduction.

Digital coaxial audio out connects through
a digital coaxial cable to a digital amplifier,
for improved sound reproduction.

Connects to an external amplifier or home
theater system for improved sound
reproduction.

Connects to component video output
(Y=green, Pb =blue, a nd Pr=red ) and audio
(L=white and R=red) output of external
A/V equipment.

(L=white and R=red) output of external
A/V equipment.

and audio (L=white and R=red) output of
external A/V equipment.

Provides audio connections (L/R) for DVI
input (which does not carry audio signals
on the DVI cable).

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Remote control

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# Button Description

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

2 MTS/SAP Press to select a second audio channel

3 PICTURE Press to display or select from the

4 ZOOM Press to display the current picture size.

5 SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer, which turns

6 MUTE Press to mute the sound. Press again to

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CH /CH

8 FAVORITE Press to access your favorite channel

9 MENU Press to open the on-screen menu,

10 COLOR TEMP. Press to directly access color

11 FREEZE Press to freeze the picture on your TV.
12 CLOCK Press to display the time on th e screen.

Standby mode.

(if available).

various preset picture modes (Normal

(default) - Cinema - Sport - User ­Vivid)

Press repeatedly to cycle through the
available picture size options (Normal,
Full, Zoom, or Wi de)

off your TV after a preset interval. Press
repeatedly to change th e setting
(10 Min, 20 M in, 30 Min, 40 Min, 50
Min, 60 Min, 90 Min, 120 Min, or OFF).

restore the sound.
Press to select the next or previous

channel (from memorized channels list).

list.

press again to close the on-screen
menu.

temperature settings for your TV.

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13 CH-LIST Press to display the chan nel list.
14 DISPLAY Press to display information about the

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16 EXIT Press to exit the on-screen me nu.
17 INPUT Press to select the video input signal

18 VOL + / – Press to adjust the volume up or down.
19 RECALL Press to return to the previously viewed

20 Number buttons Press to enter channel numbers.

21 CCD Press to directly access Closed Caption

22 AUDIO Press to select from the various preset

23 VIDEO Press to directly select video inputs

24 COMP Press to directly select component

25 HDMI Press to directly select HDMI input

ENTER

program curren t l y be in g viewed (if
available).

Press these keys to move down, up, left,
or right in the on-screen menus. Press
ENTER to confirm selections in the
on-screen menu.

source (TV/CABLE, VIDEO1, VIDEO2,
VIDEO3, VIDEO4, VIDEO5, VIDEO6, or
COMPUTER.

channel.

In the on-screen menu, press to enter
your parental control password.

settings.

Audio modes ( Surround - Live - Dance -

Techno - Classic - Soft - Soft - Rock ­Pop).

(Video 1 or Video 2)

inputs (Video 3 or Video 4)

(Video 6)

Using the remote control

To use the remote control:

• Point the remote control towards the remote
sensor on the front of your TV. The remote
must be within 16 feet of the 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

compartme nt. 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.

Unpacking your TV and installing it on the pedestal

To install the TV on the pedestal:

1 Open the box and lift the foam packing

material on top of the TV out of the box.

2 Lift the TV out of the box, with the bottom

foam packing material still in place, and place
it on a stable surface.

3 Remove the protective bag from the TV, but

DO NOT remove the bottom foam packing
material from the TV.

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4 Remove the pedestal from the top foam

packing material, then align it with the six
screw holes on the bottom of the TV and
secure it with the six screws (provided).

TV

Secure
with six
screws

Pedestal

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 to an antenna or cable outlet

Note

We strongly recommend the installation of a high
quality roof top antenna, digital cable, or digital
satellite set top box be used in conjunction with
your TV for best broadcast performance.

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75 ohm cable
from roof
antenna

75 ohm cable from
wall outlet

Connecting to digital cable or a satellite set top box with an A/B switch

You can set up your TV to operate with two
antenna inputs by using an A/B switch. Using the
configuration in the following illustration, you can
view the TV signals from your rooftop antenna
by switching to A, or view signals from your set
top box by switching to B and tuning your TV to
channel 3.

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.

RF A/B switch

75 ohm cable
from roof
antenna

Cable or satellite
set top box

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Connecting A/V equipment to the composite or S-Video inputs on your TV (good performance)

Using optional video and audio cables (not
provided), match the colors on the connectors to
the input and output jacks on your A/V
equipment and your TV. Yellow connectors for
video signals and white/red connectors for audio
signals.

To connect external A/V equipment to your
TV with the composite or S-Video
connectors:

1 Connect the yellow video cable from the

video output jack on your A/V equipment
(such as a DVD player) to the VIDEO IN 1
jack on the side panel or the VIDEO IN 2 jack
on the rear panel of the TV.

- OR ­Connect an S-Video cable from the S-Video

output jack on your A/V equipment to the
S-Video input on the back of your TV.

2 Connect the white/red audio cables from the

AUDIO (L/R) output jacks on your A/V
equipment to the AUDIO IN 1 jacks on the
side panel, the AUDIO IN 2 jacks on the back
panel, or the AUDIO IN 3 jacks on the back
panel of your TV.

3 Press the INPUT button on your remote

control to select the video input to view
(Video 1 (side), Video 2 (back), or Video 3
(S-Video)).

Connecting A/V equipment to the component video inputs (YPbPr, YPbPr2) on your TV (better performance)

Using optional component video cables and
audio cables (not provided), match the colors on
the connectors to the component input and
output jacks on your A/V equipment and your TV .
Blue, green, and red connectors for video
signals and white/red connectors for audio
signals.

To connect external A/V equipment to your
TV with the component connectors:

1 Connect the blue, green, and red component

video cables from the component video
output jacks on your A/V equipment (such as
a DVD player) to the YPbPr1, or YPbPr2
input jacks on the back of your TV.

2 Connect the white/red audio cables from the

AUDIO (L/R) output jacks on your A/V
equipment to the YPbPr1 or YPbPr2 AUDIO
(L/R) jacks on the back panel of your TV.

3 Press the INPUT button on your remote

control to select the video input to view
(Video 4 (YPbPr1) or Video 6 (YPbPr2)).

DVD or set
top box

Composite
video cable

Audio
cables

S-Video
cable

DVD or set
top box

Component video
cables (green, blue,
and red)

Audio
cables

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Connecting to an HD set top box or DVD high definition player using HDMI (best performance)

For the best video and audio performance,
connect to digital A/V equipment using HDMI, an
uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface
found on today’s digital set top boxes and high
definition DVD players. This pure digital
technology offers enhanced high definition video
and digital audio through a single cable.

T o connec t exte rnal, digital A/V equipment to
your TV with an HDMI cable:

1 Connect an optional HDMI cable from the

HDMI output of your digital A/V equipment to
the HDMI input jack on the back of your TV.

2 Press the INPUT button on your remote

control to select the video input to view
(Video 6 (HDMI)).

Connecting to an HD set top box using a DVI to HDMI adapter (best performance)

Older HD set top boxes use an uncompressed
all digital video interface (DVI) that offers
enhanced high definition video. Because no
sound is available through the D VI interf ace, y ou
must connect the audio signal with standard
audio cables. Your TV does not have a DVI input
jack, so in order to use the DVI interface, you
must purchase an HDMI to DVI adapter
(dongle).

T o connec t exte rnal, digital A/V equipment to
your TV with an HDMI to DVI adapter:

1 Connect the DVI cab le from the DV I output on

your digital A/V equipment.

2 Plug the DVI to HDMI adapter into the HDMI

input jack on the back of your TV.

3 Plug the connector of the DVI cable into the

DVI to HDMI adapter.

4 Connect the white/red audio cables from the

AUDIO (L/R) output jacks on your A/V
equipment to the AUDIO (L/R) jacks located
below the HDMI interface on the back panel
of your TV.

5 Press the INPUT button on your remote

control to select the video input to view
(Video 6 (HDMI)).

Digital set top box or
DVD with HDMI output

HDMI cable

Audio cables

Digital set top box or
DVD with DVI output

HDMI to DVI
adapter

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Connecting to a home theater audio system

Connect a home theater audio system to your
TV for optimal sound reproduction.

Good audio performance

You can enjoy realistic sound from a stereo
amplifier/receiver or Dolby Pro Logic surround
sound system when you connect directly to the
TV’s composite AUDIO (L/R) outputs.

Stereo amp/receiver

Dolby Pro
Logic surround
receiver

Better audio performance

You can enjoy the dynamic sound of digital audio
from a Dolby Digital amplifier equipped with a
digital coaxial input connected directly to the
TV’s digital co axial output.

To set up Dolby Digital output:

1 Press MENU while in TV (Cable/Air) mode.
2 Use the arrow keys to select AUDIO.
3 Highlight SPDIF Type, then Dolby Digital.

Digital coaxial
Dolby Digital amplifier
with a digital coaxial
input

cable

2-channel stereo

Dolby surround sound connection

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Best audio performance

You can enjoy the optimal sound reproduction of
TV broadcasts with a Dolby Digital amplifier that
incorporates a digital optical output, which
provides surround sound with five discrete
full-range channels plus a sixth channel for a
subwoofer. Connect a fiber optic cable directly to
the TV’s digital optical audio output.

To set up Dolby Digital output:

1 Press MENU while in TV (Cable/Air) mode.
2 Use the arrow keys to select AUDIO.
3 Highlight SPDIF Type, then Dolby Digital.

Dolby Digital amplifier
with a digital optical
input

Digital optical cable

Setting the display mode

Screen images have been optimized during
manufacturing for the display modes shown in
the following table. If your PC uses a standard
signal mode, the screen adj usts automatically.

Video signal: (VGA/DVI VESA Standard)

Resolution Vertical Freq (Hz) Horizontal Freq (Hz)

1280 × 1024

(recommended)

1152 × 864 75 67.5
1280 × 960 60 60.0

1280 × 1024 60 47.7

1366 × 768 60 48.5

60 48.4

70 56.5
75 60.0
85 68.7

To adjust VGA screen settings:

1 Press the MENU button on the remote

control. The initial on-screen menu opens.

2 Press the or buttons to select VIDEO,

then press OK. The

Video

menu opens.

Connecting your PC to your TV

To connect your PC to your TV:

1 Make the following connection (shown in the

illustration) with a male-to-male VGA cable.

2 Connect an audio cable from the PC’s audio

output jack to the AUDIO (L/R) input jacks
located directly below the VGA interface
connection on the back of the TV.

3 Press the INPUT button on the remote

control to select COMPUTER (VGA).

VGA cable

3 Press the or buttons to select VGA, then

VGA

press OK. The

sub-menu opens.

4 Press the or buttons to highlight the

following:

• Highlight Auto Adjust, then press OK.
The TV adjusts the screen automatically.

• Highlight H Position, then press OK.

PC

Press the or buttons to adjust the
display horizontally.

• Highlight V Position, then press OK.
Press the or buttons to adjust the

display vertically.

• Highlight Clock, then press OK. Press the

or buttons to adjust the width of the

picture.

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• Highlight Phase, then press OK. Press
the or buttons to adjust the focus and

picture stability.

5 Press EXIT to return to the picture.

Connecting a video camcorder

To connect a video camcorder to your TV:

1 Connect the yellow video cable from the

video output jack on your camcorder to the
VIDEO IN 1 jack on the side panel or the
VIDEO IN 2 jack on the rear panel of the TV.

2 Connect the white/red audio cables from the

AU DIO (L/R) output jacks on your camcorder
to the AUDIO IN 1 jacks on the side panel or
the AUDIO IN 2 jacks on the back panel of
your TV.

3 Press the INPUT button on your remote

control to select the video input to view
(Video 1 (side) or Video 2 (back)).

Game cables or
block adapter

Using your LCD TV

Game console

Connecting a game console

To connect a game console to your TV:

1 Connect the game cables or block adapter

from the output jacks on your game console
to the VIDEO IN 1 jack on the side panel or
the VIDEO IN 2 jack on the rear panel of the
TV.

2 Connect the white/red audio cables from the

game console to the AUDIO IN 1 jacks on the
side panel or the AUDIO IN 2 jacks on the
back panel of your TV.

3 Press the INPUT button on your remote

control to select the video input to view
(Video 1 (side) or Video 2 (back)).

Turning on your TV

To use your LCD TV:

1 Plug in your TV (see “Connecting your TV to

a power outlet” on page 6).

2 Connect your TV to an antenna or cable (see

“Connecting to an antenna or cable outlet” on
page 6).

3 Turn on your TV by pressing the Power

button on the TV or on the remote control.

Perf orming the initial setup

The TV and
setup of your TV to receive TV broadcasts, from
either cable or your own antenna. During the
initial setup the TV will perform an automatic
scan of all available channels, let you designate
channels to skip, and let you select your local
time zone. Your antenna or cable must be
connected to proceed.

To initially setup your TV to receive TV
broadcasts:

1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press the MENU button on the remote

control. The initial on-screen menu opens.

3 Press the or buttons to select TV, then

press OK. The

Favorite List

Setup

menus provides for the initial

TV

menu opens.

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4 Press the or buttons to select Channel

Scan, then press OK. The TV will scan for all

available channels in your area.

5 Press the or buttons to select Tuner

Mode, then press OK.

6 Press the or buttons to select the signal

source for your TV (CABLE for cable service,
or AIR for an antenna).

7 Press the or buttons to select Channel

Skip, then press OK. The

submenu opens.

Favorite List

8 Press the or buttons to select a channel

you want skip, then press OK. The
checkmark will be removed from the box
adjacent the channel, and the channel will be
skipped when you use the Channel or
Channel buttons (you can still access the
channel directly by inputting the number on
the number pad of the remote control).

9 Press the or buttons to select Favorite

List, then press OK. The Favorite List

submenu opens.

10 Highlight a channel you want to add, then

press OK. A check mark appears in the box.
Uncheck a box to delete a channel from your
Favorite List.

11 Press EXIT to exit the on-screen menu.

Channel Skip

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Setting up TV preferences

To initially set up your TV preferences:

1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press the MENU button on the remote

control. The initial on-screen menu opens.

3 Press the or buttons to select SETUP,

then press OK. The

SETUP

menu opens.

6 Press the or buttons to select Time

Setup, then press OK. The

opens.

7 Press the or buttons to select Auto

Synchronization, then press OK.

8 Press the or buttons to set Auto

Synchronization to ON or OFF.
When Auto Synchronization is ON (grayed

out), both time and date are automatically
set. When Auto Synchronization is OFF, you
can set the time and date manually.

• To set the Date, press the or buttons
to select Date, press OK, then press the

or buttons to set the date.

• To set the Time, press the or buttons
to select Time, press OK, then press the

or buttons to set the time.

9 Press EXIT on the remote control, or MENU

on the TV to return to the

10 Press the or buttons to select Gamma,

then press OK.

11 Press the or buttons to select a brighter

or darker overall picture.

12 Press the or buttons to select Reset

Default, then press OK. A note appears

asking if you want to reset all settings to the
factory default.

13 Press the or buttons to select OK or

CANCEL, then press OK to proceed.

14 Press EXIT to exit the on-screen menu.

Time Setup

SETUP

menu.

menu

Changing the video settings

To use a preset picture mode on your TV:

1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press the MENU button on the remote

control. The initial on-screen menu opens.

3 Press the or buttons to select VIDEO,

then press OK. The

VIDEO

menu opens.

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4 Press the or buttons to select OSD

Language, then press OK.

5 Press the or buttons to select the

language you want when viewing text on
screen, then press OK to confirm.

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4 Press the or buttons to select Picture

Mode, then press OK.

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5 Press the or buttons to select the picture

mode you want (Normal, Cinema, Sport,
User, Vivid), then press OK to confirm.

If you select User mode you can change the
individual picture settings to your taste. (See
“To use custom picture settings on your TV:”
on page 13 .)

6 Press EXIT to exit the on-screen menu.

To use custom picture settings on your TV:

1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press the MENU button on the remote

control. The initial on-screen menu opens.

3 Press the or buttons to select VIDEO,

then press OK. The

4 Press the or buttons to select Picture

Mode, then press OK.

5 Press the or buttons to select User

mode, then press OK to confirm.

6 Press the or buttons to select one of the

following picture elements:

• Contrast–Press OK, then press the
or buttons to adjust the picture

intensity. Press OK to confirm.

• Brightness–Press OK, then press the
or buttons to adjust the picture

brightness. Press OK to confirm.

• Hue–Press OK, then press the
or buttons to adjust the picture colors

(more red, or more green). Press OK to
confirm.

• Sharpness–Press OK, then press the
or buttons to adjust the picture focus.

Press OK to confirm.

7 Press the or buttons to select Color

Temperature, then press OK. The

Temperature

menu opens.

VIDEO

menu opens.

Color

8 Press the or buttons to select a preset

color temperature setting (Cool, Nature, or
Warm), or select User, then press OK to
confirm.

If you select User, press the or buttons
to select the color element (R=red, B=blue,
and G=green) to adjust, then press OK.
Adjust the levels with the or buttons,
then press OK to confirm.

Note

Press Color T emp on the remote control to quickly
access and select Cool, Nature, or Warm.

9 Press EXIT on the remote control, or MENU

on the TV to return to the

10 Press the or buttons to select Noise

Reduction, then press OK.

11 Press the or buttons to select a preset

noise reduction setting (Low, Medium,
Strong, or OFF), then press OK to confirm.

12 Press EXIT to exit the on-screen menu.

VIDEO

Changing the audio settings

To change the audio settings on your TV:

1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press INPUT on the remote control to view

the

Input Source

(cable/air) mode.

3 Press the MENU button on the remote

control. The initial on-screen menu opens.

4 Press the or buttons to select AUDIO,

then press OK. The

5 Press the or buttons to select one of the

following audio elements:

• Bass–Press OK, then press the
or buttons to increase or decrease

the bass. Press OK to confirm.

• Treble–Press OK, then press the
or buttons to increase or decrease

the treble. Press OK to confirm.

• Balance–Press OK, then press the
or buttons to adjust the sound

balance to the left or right. Press OK to
confirm.

• Sound Effect–Press OK, then press the
or buttons to select a preset sound

equalization (

Live, Dance, Techno, Classic, Soft,
Rock, or OFF). Press OK to confirm.

menu, then select TV

AUDIO

EQ

) setting (Surround,

menu opens.

menu.

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