Insignia NS-55D421NA16 User Manual

Insignia NS-55D421NA16 User Manual

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55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV
NS-55D421NA16
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV NS-55D421NA16 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHILD SAFETY ............. . . 1 Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 3 Contents Connecting headphones ........... . 26 Connecting external speakers or a sound bar .
  • Page 4 Legal notices ............. . . 71 One-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions ......72...
  • Page 5: Child Safety

    CHILD SAFETY PROPER TELEVISION PLACEMENT MATTERS THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CARES Manufacturers, retailers and the rest of the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment safe and enjoyable. As you enjoy your television, please note that all televisions - new and old - must be supported on proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    NS-55D421NA16 Important Safety Instructions 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 CAUTION objects have fallen into the apparatus, the...
  • Page 7: Caution

    Replacement parts Antenna lead-in wire When replacement parts are required, make sure that Grounding clamp the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same Antenna discharge characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized unit substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, Grounding conductors personal injury, or other hazards.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Introduction DTS Sound™ DTS Sound delivers clear, crisp, and natural sound while providing deep enveloping bass. Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-55D421NA16 represents...
  • Page 9: Installing The Stands Or Wall-Mount Bracket

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Installing the stands or wall-mount bracket Notes • If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stands. • Store the stands and stand screws in case you decide to use the stands in the future.
  • Page 10: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning • Your TV has four VESA mounting holes on the back. If you attach a wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV, the bracket must be securely attached, using all four holes. If you do not use all four mounting holes, your TV may fall and cause property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 11 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 3 Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using the mounting holes on the back of your TV. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for information about which screws to use and how to correctly hang your TV.
  • Page 12: Tv Components

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV TV components TV buttons Package contents • 55" LED TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • TV stands (2) • TV stand screws (M5 × 15 mm) (4) • Quick Setup Guide •...
  • Page 13: Side

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Side Item Description Connect headphones, a sound bar, analog speaker system, or a home theater system to this jack to listen / AUDIO OUT to TV audio through external speakers. For more information, see Analog audio on page 28.
  • Page 14: Back

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Back # Item Description Connect the audio for a component video device to these jacks. For more information, see Component video (better) on page 14, 19, or 22. 1 L and R AUDIO IN Connect the audio for an AV device to these jacks.
  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Remote control Button Press to... Set the sleep timer. You can select Off, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90, SLEEP 120, 180, or 240 minutes. See Setting the sleep timer page 59. INlink—Control INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices. See Using INlink on page 38.
  • Page 16: What Connection Should I Use

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV What connection should I Connection type and Cable connectors use? jacks Your TV has several connection types for connecting Optical digital devices to your TV. audio For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.
  • Page 17: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Box

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see What connection should I use? on page 12.
  • Page 18: Component Video (Better)

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Cable or satellite box Audio cable On your TV Component video cable Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Component Analog...
  • Page 19: Av (Good)

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV AV (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green VIDEO / Y jack. Cable or satellite box On your TV...
  • Page 20: Coaxial (Good)

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Coaxial (good) Cable Cable or wall jack satellite box On your TV Coaxial cable Coaxial cable connector ANT / CABLE jack Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
  • Page 21: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) Antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Coaxial cable Coaxial cable connector ANT / CABLE jack Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
  • Page 22: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Many DVD or Blu-ray players have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see What connection should I use? on page 12.
  • Page 23: Component Video (Better)

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. DVD or Blu-ray player Audio cable On your TV Component video cable Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Component Analog Back of TV...
  • Page 24: Av (Good)

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV AV (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green VIDEO / Y jack. DVD or Blu-ray player...
  • Page 25: Connecting A Game Console

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a game console You can connect a game console using: • HDMI (best) • Component video (better) • AV (good) HDMI (best) Side of TV Game console On your TV HDMI cable connector...
  • Page 26: Component Video (Better)

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Game console Console-specific component video and audio cable On your TV Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Component Analog Back of TV...
  • Page 27: Av (Good)

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV AV (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green VIDEO / Y jack. Game console On your TV...
  • Page 28: Connecting A Computer

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a computer Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack HDMI cable 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer.
  • Page 29: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a USB flash drive Side of TV USB flash drive 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB 2.0 port on the side of your TV. Caution Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB flash drive.
  • Page 30: Connecting Headphones

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting headphones When you connect headphones, the TV speakers are muted. Warning Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.
  • Page 31: Connecting External Speakers Or A Sound Bar

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting external speakers or a sound bar You can connect external speakers or a sound bar to the digital audio jack using: • Digital audio • Analog audio Digital audio Side of TV Digital speaker system...
  • Page 32: Analog Audio

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Analog audio When you connect an analog speaker system or sound bar to the / AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers are muted. Side of TV Audio cable On your TV Audio cable...
  • Page 33: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices DVD or Blu-ray player Cable or satellite box AV receiver Game console Antenna or cable TV connected directly to the wall jack The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on your devices. Refer to the documentation that came with your devices for connection information.
  • Page 34: Connecting Power

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting power • Connect the power cord to a power outlet. Caution • Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label. • Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time.
  • Page 35: Using The Remote Control

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Using the remote control Cautions • Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat This section covers: registers, or fire. • Installing remote control batteries • Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the •...
  • Page 36: Programming Universal Remote Controls

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Programming universal remote controls Viewing universal remote control codes You can operate your Insignia TV with a new or You can view a list of universal remote control codes existing universal rmote control.
  • Page 37: Turning On Your Tv For The First Time

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Turning on your TV for the 4 Press to highlight Home Use Mode or Store Display Mode, then press ENTER. first time If you selected Store Display Mode, a message asks if you are sure you want this mode. Select OK...
  • Page 38 NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 7 Press to select On to turn on Daylight 12 If you select a preset label, press to select Next, Saving or Off to turn off Daylight Saving, then then press ENTER. press ENTER.
  • Page 39: Understanding The Basics

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV • If you select Cable from the wall or Antenna, Turning your TV on or off your TV starts scanning for channels and 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a displays a progress screen.
  • Page 40: On-Screen Menu Overview

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV On-screen menu overview Settings menu (TV mode) Notes • Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen. • Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.
  • Page 41: Navigating The Menus

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Navigating the menus Selecting a channel • Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous Press MENU to open the on-screen menu. channel on the memorized channel list. • Press the number buttons to enter the channel...
  • Page 42: Using Inlink

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Using INlink 4 Press to highlight INlink Control, then press ENTER or . 5 Press to highlight On or Off, then press INlink lets you control HDMI CEC-compatible devices ENTER. connected to the HDMI jacks on your TV using the 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or remote control that came with your TV.
  • Page 43: Turning Tv Auto Power On On Or Off

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Turning TV Auto Power On on or off Turning Audio Receiver on or off TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV When INlink is turned on and you have connected an when an HDMI CEC device is turned on, if the device HDMI CEC-compatible audio receiver to your TV, has this feature.
  • Page 44: Displaying A List Of Inlink-Compatible Devices

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Displaying a list of INlink-compatible devices Selecting an INlink-compatible device You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are When you have more than one INlink-compatible connected to your TV. device connected, you can select the device you want to use.
  • Page 45: Using A Usb Flash Drive

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Using a USB flash drive Browsing photos 1 Switch to USB mode. See Switching to USB mode on page 41. You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to view compatible JPEG pictures.
  • Page 46: Viewing Favorite Photos

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV When a photo is displayed full-screen, a control Viewing favorite photos bar appears at the bottom of the photo. The file After you create your favorite photo list, you can name, picture resolution, size, and date are browse among your favorite photos quickly.
  • Page 47: Viewing Photos In A Slideshow

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Viewing photos in a slideshow 4 Press to highlight Start Slideshow, then press ENTER or . A slideshow starts with the first You can view your photos in a slideshow. photo in the current folder.
  • Page 48: Adjusting The Picture

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Adjusting the picture 3 Press to highlight an option, then press ENTER or to access the option. You can select: • Picture Mode—Selects the picture mode. You This section covers: can select: •...
  • Page 49: Automatically Adjusting The Aspect Ratio

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV • Aspect Ratio—Adjusts how the picture fills • Backlight—Sets the overall brilliance of the the screen. You can select: screen. • Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the dark Aspect ratio areas of the picture. Example options •...
  • Page 50: Setting The Power On Picture Mode

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Setting the power on picture mode 3 Press to highlight an option, then press ENTER or to access the option. You can select: You can set the picture mode your TV uses when you •...
  • Page 51: Selecting The Audio Out Mode

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV • MTS/SAP—(Analog channels only) Selects the Selecting the audio out mode audio mode. You can select: If your TV is on when you connect a device to the • Mono—Select this option if there is noise or / AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV, a screen static on weak stereo broadcasts.
  • Page 52: Playing Tv Audio Only

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Changing channel settings Playing TV audio only You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only. This section covers: 1 Press MENU. • Automatically scanning for channels...
  • Page 53 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV A If you select Cable/Satellite Box, the screen C If you select Antenna, your TV scans for that opens shows you all the ways you can available channels. The scan may take several connect a box to your TV.
  • Page 54: Hiding Channels

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Hiding channels Setting up a favorite channel list You can hide channels in the channel list. When you You can create a favorite channel list so you can press CH or CH , your TV skips the hidden quickly browse through your favorite channels by channels.
  • Page 55: Viewing A Favorite Channel

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Viewing a favorite channel 5 Press to select a character, then press to move to the previous or next character 1 Press FAVORITE. The Favorite List opens. position. Repeat this step to enter additional...
  • Page 56: Setting Parental Controls

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Setting parental controls 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The default password is 0000. You should change the password to a number you can Parental controls let you prevent your children from remember.
  • Page 57: Blocking Unrated Tv

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Blocking unrated TV Setting parental control levels Some TV programs, such as news and sports shows You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada. are not rated. When Block Unrated TV is turned on, U.S.
  • Page 58 NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 5 Press to highlight USA Parental Locks, Canadian French ratings then press ENTER. (To set Canadian ratings, select Exempt programming Canadian Parental Locks.) General audiences USA Parental Locks 8ans+ Suitable for children 8 and older...
  • Page 59: Downloading Rating Information

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Downloading rating information 5 Press to highlight RRT5, then press ENTER. The screen that opens may vary depending on the If the program you are viewing has downloadable broadcaster. rating information, you can download the information to use when setting parental controls.
  • Page 60: Locking Control Buttons

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Using closed captioning Locking control buttons When the button lock is turned On, the buttons on the side of your TV are locked, and you can only Closed captioning displays a text version of the TV operate your TV using the remote control.
  • Page 61: Selecting The Analog Closed Captioning Mode

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Selecting the analog closed captioning mode Selecting the digital closed captioning mode Analog channels usually have one or more closed Digital channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes. The CC1 mode usually displays a captioning modes.
  • Page 62: Customizing Digital Closed Captioning Settings

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Customizing digital closed captioning settings 5 Press ENTER, then press to select Custom. 6 Press to highlight an option, then press 1 Press MENU. ENTER, MENU, or . You can select: 2 Press to highlight SETTINGS, then press •...
  • Page 63: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 4 Press to highlight Date / Time, then press Setting the sleep timer ENTER. You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press to highlight SETTINGS, then press or ENTER.
  • Page 64: Adjusting Menu Settings

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Adjusting menu settings Turning the input sensor on or off When the input sensor feature is turned on, your TV automatically detects which video jacks have devices You can adjust how the TV menus look by: connected to them and turned on.
  • Page 65: Maintaining

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Troubleshooting 3 Press to highlight Input Labels, then press ENTER or . Use the following troubleshooting information to solve common problems. Warning Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service personnel.
  • Page 66: Learning More

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Learning more Updating the TV firmware You can learn more about remote control codes and If your TV is behaving oddly and you have tried all the connecting a sound bar. solutions in the troubleshooting pages, you may need to update the TV firmware.
  • Page 67: Customizing Tv Settings

    Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 9 When the update is complete, unplug the USB Restoring settings to the defaults flash drive, then press ENTER. Your TV turns off When you restore default settings, all the settings you then on to complete the update.
  • Page 68: Video And Audio

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Video and audio Problem Solution Dark, poor, or Problem Solution • Try another channel. The station no picture may be experiencing problems. Picture does (screen is lit), • Press ASPECT to change the aspect •...
  • Page 69 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Only snow The picture • Try another channel. The station • A few bright or dark spots on an LCD (noise) has a few may be experiencing problems. screen is normal. It does not affect...
  • Page 70: Remote Control

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Audio noise. Trouble • Other devices (for example, a • See instructions in Programming programming surround sound receiver, external universal remote controls your existing speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may page 32.
  • Page 71: Inlink (Cec-Compatible) Device

    Adjusting the TV picture strength, see Checking the digital page 44. signal strength on page 51. • If the device is not an Insignia Password is device, it may not be compatible • Enter 9999 to access parental lost. with your TV.
  • Page 72 NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution My TV is not My TV’s • Make sure that the HDMI cable is • Make sure that there are no playing the remote connected securely to your TV and...
  • Page 73 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution My TV does Two volume • Make sure that the INlink feature is • When you adjust the volume on the not turn on bars appear turned on. See Turning INlink on or...
  • Page 74: Specifications

    NS-55D421NA16 Insignia 55" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Specifications Inputs 3 (side) Specifications are subject to change without notice. EDID compliant HDMI HDCP compliant Dimensions and weight Component video 1 (back) 29.1 × 49.2 × 3.5 in. (74 × 124.9 × 8.8 cm) 1 (back) Without stand (H ×...
  • Page 75: Legal Notices

    See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party If you require additional information please call the Insignia responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to support line at 1-877-467-4289.
  • Page 76: One-Year Limited Warranty - Insignia Televisions

    Insignia repair center or store personnel, LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND rebuilt parts;...
  • Page 77: Www.insigniaproducts.com

    1-877-467-4289 www.insigniaproducts.com INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC ©2015 Best Buy. All rights reserved. Made in China V1 ENGLISH 15-0642...

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