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USER GUIDE 32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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.
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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 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.
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-32D220NA18 or Game mode NS-43D420NA18 represents the state of the art in LED TV design and is designed for reliable and Video games generally require adjustments to the TV trouble-free performance.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 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. Installing the stands 1 Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.
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32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 2 Align the screw holes on the TV stands with the holes on the bottom of your TV, then secure each stand to your TV with two of the provided screws. Screw type Screw length # of screws 12 mm www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 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.
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32" 720p/43" 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. Notes •...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 TV components Item Description Receives signals from the remote Remote control control. Do not block. Package contents sensor —Press to turn on your TV • 32" or 43" LED TV when your TV is off (in standby • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) mode).
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Side (32") Side (43") Item Description Connect headphones, a sound bar, Item Description analog speaker system, or a home Connect headphones, a sound bar, theater system to this jack to listen analog speaker system, or a home / AUDIO OUT to TV audio through external theater system to this jack to listen...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Back # Item Description Connect the video and audio for an AV device to these jacks. For VIDEO and more information, see L and R AUDIO (good) on page 20, 24, or 26. Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack.
32" 720p/43" 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 63. INlink—Control INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices. See Using INlink on page 41.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 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.
32" 720p/43" 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 18.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 AV (good) Notes Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. AV cable On your TV Cable or satellite box Audio cable connector connectors Back of TV AV jack Analog audio jacks Cable wall jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Coaxial (good) On your TV Coaxial cable Cable or satellite box Coaxial cable connector Back of TV ANT/CABLE IN jack Cable wall jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) Antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Coaxial cable connector Back of TV Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE IN jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
32" 720p/43" 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 18.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 AV (good) Notes Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. On your TV AV cable AV cable Audio cable connector connectors DVD or Blu-ray player Back of TV AV jack Analog audio jacks 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a game console You can connect a game console using: • HDMI (best) • AV (good) HDMI (best) 32": 43": Game console Side of TV Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack HDMI cable...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 AV (good) Notes Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Console-specific AV cable On your TV Game console AV cable Audio cable connector connectors Back of TV AV jack Analog audio jacks 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a computer 32": 43": Side of TV Side of TV Computer On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack HDMI cable 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.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Connecting a USB flash drive 32": 43": Side of TV Side of TV USB flash drive USB flash drive 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB 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.
32" 720p/43" 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. 43": Side of TV 32":...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 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 Digital speaker system On your TV Sound bar Digital optical...
32" 720p/43" 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. Analog speaker system On your TV Sound bar Audio cable connector Audio cable / AUDIO OUT jack...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices DVD or Blu-ray player Cable or satellite box AV receiver 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.
32" 720p/43" 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.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 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 • Aiming the remote control batteries leak, clean the battery •...
32" 720p/43" 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 remote control. in the on-screen menu.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Turning on your TV for the 5 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...
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32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 8 Press to select On to turn on Daylight 13 If you select a preset label, press to select Next, Saving or Off to turn off Daylight Saving, then then ENTER. press ENTER.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Understanding the basics • If you select Cable from the wall or Antenna your TV starts scanning for channels and displays a progress screen. This section covers basic information for: Note • Turning your TV on or off You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel •...
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Selecting the video input source Audio menu (TV mode) Note Your TV automatically detects and displays which video jacks have devices connected to them when the devices are turned on. You can turn this feature off to always display all inputs.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Help menu Selecting a channel • Press the CH up or CH down button to go to the next or previous channel on the memorized channel list. • Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want, then wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to immediately change the channel.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Using INlink Turning INlink on or off 1 Press MENU. INlink lets you control HDMI CEC-compatible devices 2 Press to highlight SETTINGS, then press connected to the HDMI jacks on your TV using the or ENTER.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off Turning TV Auto Power On on or off When INlink is set to On, Device Auto Power Off TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV automatically turns off HDMI CEC devices when you when an HDMI CEC device is turned on, if the device turn off your TV.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Turning Audio Receiver on or off Displaying a list of INlink-compatible devices When INlink is turned on and you have connected an You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are HDMI CEC-compatible audio receiver to your TV, connected to your TV.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Selecting an INlink-compatible device Opening an INlink-compatible device’s root menu When you have more than one INlink-compatible device connected, you can select the device you want You can open an INlink-compatible device’s root to use. menu, then use your TV’s remote control to control 1 Press MENU.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Using a USB flash drive Browsing photos 1 Switch to USB mode. See Switching to USB mode on page 45. You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to view compatible JPEG pictures. Notes •...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 When a photo is displayed full-screen, a control Viewing photos in a slideshow bar appears at the bottom of the photo. The file You can view your photos in a slideshow. name, picture resolution, size, and date are 1 Switch to USB mode. See Switching to USB mode displayed on the bottom of the control bar.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Adjusting the picture • Movie—(a finely detailed picture). Adjusts the brightness and contrast and lowers the sharpness for a more realistic picture. This This section covers: selection is good for watching the highest quality video such as Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and •...
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NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 • Aspect Ratio—Adjusts how the picture fills • Overscan—Extends text and images past the screen. You can select: the screen edges to hide edge artifacts. You can select On or Off. Aspect ratio • Dynamic Backlight (DCR)—Enhances the Example...
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Adjusting the sound Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio Auto Aspect Ratio automatically changes how the picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based on the This section covers: TV program you are viewing. • Adjusting sound settings 1 Press MENU.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 • TV Speakers—Selects where to play TV audio. 4 Press to adjust the option or select a When you connect headphones to your TV, setting. audio plays through both the headphones and 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or the TV speakers.
32" 720p/43" 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 2 Press ...
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NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 4 Press to highlight Cable / Satellite Box, C If you select Antenna, your TV scans for Cable from the wall, or Antenna, then press available channels. The scan may take several ENTER. minutes. A If you select Cable / Satellite Box, a screen opens that shows you all the ways you can connect a box to your TV.
32" 720p/43" 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 the CH up or CH down button, your TV skips the quickly browse through your favorite channels, then hidden channels.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Viewing a favorite channel 3 Press to highlight Channel Labels, then press ENTER or 1 Press MENU. 2 Press to highlight CHANNELS, then press or ENTER. 4 Press to select the channel you want to ...
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Setting parental controls Checking the digital signal strength You can check the digital signal strength to determine if you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable Parental controls let you prevent your children from input.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit Blocking unrated TV password. The default password is 0000. You Some TV programs, such as news and sports shows should change the password to a number you can are not rated. When Block Unrated TV is turned on, remember.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Setting parental control levels Canadian French ratings You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada. Exempt programming General audiences U.S. rating levels 8 ans+ Suitable for children 8 and older U.S. TV ratings 13 ans+ Suitable for children 13 and older NONE...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 5 Press to highlight USA Parental Locks, Downloading rating information then press ENTER. (To set Canadian ratings, select If the program you are viewing has downloadable Canadian Parental Locks.) rating information, you can download the USA Parental Locks information to use when setting parental controls.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 6 Press to select the program and Locking the power button on your TV content types you want to block, then press When the button lock is turned On, the /INPUT ENTER.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Using closed captioning Selecting the analog closed captioning mode Analog channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes. The CC1 mode usually displays a Closed captioning displays a text version of the TV text version of the TV program audio in a small program audio or displays information provided by banner.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Selecting the digital closed captioning mode Customizing digital closed captioning settings Digital channels usually have one or more closed 1 Press MENU. captioning modes. The CS1 mode usually displays a 2 Press to highlight ACCESSIBILITY, then text version of the TV program audio in a small ...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 • Background Opacity—Selects the opacity level 4 Press to highlight Date / Time, then press for the background. ENTER. • Edge Effect—Selects the style of the letter edge. • Edge Color—Selects the color of the letter edge.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Adjusting menu settings Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. You can adjust how the TV menus look by: 1 Press MENU. • Selecting the menu language 2 Press ...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Turning Input Sensor on or off 3 Press to highlight Input Labels, then press ENTER or When the Input Sensor feature is turned on, your TV automatically detects which video jacks have devices connected to them and turned on. Your TV uses this information to determine what options you can select on the INPUT SOURCE list when you press INPUT.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Adjusting accessibility 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. settings Note You can also press ACC to open the Accessibility menu. Your TV provides audio descriptions of menus and some remote control functions.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Troubleshooting Learning more about your TV You can learn more about remote control codes and connecting a soundbar. Use the following troubleshooting information to 1 Press MENU. solve common problems. 2 Press to highlight HELP, then press ...
51. 5 Follow the instructions in the Firmware Note Installation Guide on the Insignia website to • If you see a message that says the download the firmware update and copy it to a firmware file is incorrect, make sure USB flash drive.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Customizing TV settings Testing the TV speakers If you did not complete the customization part of the You can test your TV’s speakers to make sure that they Easy Setup wizard the first time you turned on your TV, are working correctly.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Restoring settings to the defaults Video and audio When you restore default settings, all the settings you Problem Solution have customized (except parental controls) are reset. 1 Press MENU. Picture does not • Change the aspect ratio. See fill the screen.
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NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Problem Solution Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no Only snow (noise) • Try another channel. The station • Try another channel. The station picture (screen is appears on the may be experiencing problems. may be experiencing problems. lit), but sound is screen.
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32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Dotted lines or Good picture, but • Make sure that the antenna or • Increase the volume. stripes appear on no sound. cable TV is connected correctly • Make sure that the sound is not the screen.
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Remote control Problem Solution Poor picture. Problem Solution • Make sure that the room is not too bright. Light reflecting off Remote • Make sure that the power cord is the screen can make the picture control does plugged into a working outlet.
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution After Auto button • Reception can vary by channel • Make sure that the Button Lock Channel does not depending on the broadcast power option is set to Off. See Locking the Search, there work.
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NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 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 obstructions between the remote audio from control does the device.
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32" 720p/43" 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 off audio receiver or with the TV remote when I turn on when...
Specifications Outputs Analog audio/Headphone Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital audio 1 (optical) 32" model (NS-32D220NA18) Audio Dimensions and weight Audio enhancement DTS Sound Number: 2 17.4 × 28.7 × 3.2 in. (44.3 × 72.8 × 8.1 cm)
32" 720p/43" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 43" model (NS-43D420NA18) Outputs Analog audio/Headphone Dimensions and weight Digital audio 1 (optical) 22.6 × 38.1 × 3.4 in. (57.5 x 96.7 x 8.6 cm) Without stand (H × W × D) Audio 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) 24.1 ×...
NS-32D220NA18/NS-43D420NA18 Legal notices Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby FCC Statement Laboratories. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
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Insignia repair center or store personnel, HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU rebuilt parts;...