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Insignia NS-55D440NA14 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide 55" LED TV NS-55D440NA14 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Insignia Motion 120Hz ........
  • Page 3 Contents Connecting a computer ........... . 27 Using VGA (most common) .
  • Page 4 Contents Using closed captioning ........... . 54 Turning closed captioning on or off .
  • Page 5 Legal notices ............. . . 78 One-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions ......79...

  • Page 6: Child Safety

    CHILD SAFETY It makes a difference how and where you use your flat panel display As you enjoy your new product, keep these safety tips in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as Instructions power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to CAUTION rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or...

  • Page 8: Caution

    NS-55D440NA14 Replacement parts Antenna lead-in wire When replacement parts are required, make sure Grounding clamp that 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, personal injury, or other hazards.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality (up from 720 lines in the last generation of HDTVs), Insignia product. Your NS-55D440NA14 represents and special motion-detection technology, you will the state of the art in LED TV design and is designed experience a picture with clearer detail and for reliable and trouble-free performance.

  • Page 10: Installing The Stand Or Wall-Mount Bracket

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Notes • If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand. • Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide to use the stand in the future.
  • Page 11 Insignia 55" LED TV 3 Secure the TV stand to the stand column with the remaining four provided M4 × 16 mm screws. Screw type Screw length # of screws 16 mm Front of TV stand www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 12: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weight/load. (See “Miscellaneous” on page 76.) To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket: 1 Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.

  • Page 13: Tv Components

    Insignia 55" LED TV TV components # Item Description Press to open the on-screen menu. Package contents MENU For more information, see “Navigating the menus” on page 40. • 55" LED TV Press one or more times to select • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) the video input source you want, •...

  • Page 14: Side

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Side # Item Description Connect an HDMI device to this jack. For more information, see “Using HDMI (best)” on pages 13, 19, 24, or 28. HDMI 3/DVI Connect the video for a DVI device to this jack. For more information, “Using DVI (same as HDMI but...

  • Page 15: Back

    Insignia 55" LED TV Back # Item Description Plug the power cord into this Power connector connector. Connect the audio for a computer to this jack. For more information “Using VGA (most common)” on page 27. PC/DVI AUDIO IN Connect the audio for a DVI device to this jack.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Remote control # Button Description Press to open the Favorite channel list. For more FAVORITE information, see “Setting up a favorite channel list” on page “Viewing a favorite channel” on page 48. Press to control INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices.

  • Page 17: What Connection Should I Use

    Insignia 55" LED TV What connection should I Connection type and Cable connectors use? jack Your TV has several connection types for Optical digital connecting devices to your TV. audio For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Box

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" 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...

  • Page 19: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    Insignia 55" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 3/DVI jack to connect a a cable or satellite box. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.

  • Page 20: Using Component Video (Better)

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Component video cable On your TV Cable or satellite box Component Analog Audio cable video cable audio cable connectors connector Component Analog...

  • Page 21: Using Composite Video (Good)

    Insignia 55" LED TV Using composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green AV IN Y/VIDEO jack. On your TV Cable or...

  • Page 22: Using Coaxial (Good)

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Using coaxial (good) On your TV Cable or satellite box Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE IN jack Back of TV To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.

  • Page 23: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    Insignia 55" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV (no box) Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE IN jack Back of TV To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box): 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" 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?”...

  • Page 25: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    Insignia 55" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 3/DVI jack to connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.

  • Page 26: Using Component Video (Better)

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. On your TV DVD or Blu-ray player Component Analog audio video cable cable connectors connectors Component video cable Audio cable Component Analog...

  • Page 27: Using Composite Video (Good)

    Insignia 55" LED TV Using composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green AV IN Y/VIDEO jack. On your TV DVD or Blu-ray player...

  • Page 28: Connecting An Mhl-Enabled Device

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Connecting an MHL-enabled device You can connect an MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone or Roku Streaming Stick™, and view your device’s screen on your TV. Side of TV On your TV MHL cable...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Game Console

    Insignia 55" LED TV Connecting a game console Using HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable HDMI cable connector HDMI jack Game console To connect a game console using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.

  • Page 30: Using Component Video (Better)

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Console-specific component On your TV video and audio cable Component Analog Game video cable audio cable console connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks...

  • Page 31: Using Composite Video (Good)

    Insignia 55" LED TV Using composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green AV IN Y/VIDEO jack. Console-specific On your TV AV cable...

  • Page 32: Connecting A Computer

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Connecting a computer Using VGA (most common) On your TV VGA cable Audio cable Audio cable with connector with stereo stereo mini plug mini plug VGA cable VGA jack PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack Back of TV To connect a computer using VGA: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.

  • Page 33: Using Hdmi (Best)

    Insignia 55" LED TV Using HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable HDMI cable connector HDMI jack To connect a computer using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.

  • Page 34: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 3/DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.

  • Page 35: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    Insignia 55" LED TV Connecting a USB flash drive Side of TV USB flash drive To connect a 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.

  • Page 36: Connecting Headphones

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" 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 37: Connecting A Basic Home Theater System

    Insignia 55" LED TV Connecting a basic home theater system Using digital audio Home theater On your TV system Digital optical Digital optical audio cable audio cable connector Digital optical audio jack Back of TV To connect a basic home theater system using digital audio: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the home theater system is turned off.

  • Page 38: Using Analog Audio

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Using analog audio When you connect a home theater using the AUDIO OUT/ jack, the TV speakers are muted. Side of TV On your TV Home theater system 3.5mm audio cable connector 3.5mm audio cable...

  • Page 39: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices

    Insignia 55" LED TV Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices Cable or satellite box DVD or Blu-ray player AV receiver Game console USB flash drive Antenna or cable TV connected directly to the wall jack Computer 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 40: Connecting Power

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Connecting power To connect the power: 1 Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN connector on the back of your TV. 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a power outlet.

  • Page 41: Using The Remote Control

    Insignia 55" LED TV Using the remote control Cautions • Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat Installing remote control batteries registers, or fire. • Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the To install remote control batteries:...

  • Page 42: Turning On Your Tv For The First Time

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Turning on your TV for the 6 Press to highlight Time Zone, then press to access the setting. first time 7 Press to select your time zone. You can select Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic, or Newfoundland, The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard then press ENTER, MENU, or .
  • Page 43 Insignia 55" LED TV 13 Press to highlight Antenna, Cable, or B If you select Cable, a message asks if you Satellite Box, then press ENTER. have a cable box: A If you select Antenna, your TV scans for available channels. The scan may take several minutes.

  • Page 44: Understanding The Basics

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Understanding the basics C If you select Satellite Box, a message asks how you connected the satellite box to your TV: Turning your TV on or off To turn your TV on or off: 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet.

  • Page 45: On-Screen Menu Overview

    Insignia 55" 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. The following menus are shown in TV mode (except the Photos menu). • Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.

  • Page 46: Selecting A Channel

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Adjusting the picture Selecting a channel To select a channel: • Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous Adjusting the TV picture channel on the memorized channel list. You can adjust various settings to improve the •...
  • Page 47 • Insignia Motion 120Hz—Reduces motion can adjust additional video options. blur and eliminates film judder with clear detail and smooth motion. You can select: • Off—Turns off Insignia Motion 120Hz. • Smooth—Sets the effect to minimum. • Ultra Smooth—Sets the effect to maximum.

  • Page 48: Setting The Power On Picture Mode

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Setting the power on picture mode Adjusting the computer image You can set the picture mode your TV uses when When you connect a computer to your TV using the you turn it on. VGA jack, you may need to adjust the computer image to improve the quality.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Sound

    Insignia 55" LED TV Adjusting the sound • TV Speakers—Selects where to play TV audio. When you connect headphones to your TV, audio plays through the headphones. You can select On (default setting) to play audio Adjusting sound settings through the TV speakers, or select Off to turn...

  • Page 50: Selecting The Audio Out Mode

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Selecting the audio out mode Playing TV audio only If your TV is on when you connect a device into the You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to AUDIO OUT/ jack on the side of your TV, a screen the program audio only.

  • Page 51: Changing Channel Settings

    Insignia 55" LED TV Changing channel settings Note You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search, but you will need to run Automatically scanning for channels the auto channel search again to create a When you scan for channels, your TV searches for channel list.

  • Page 52: Hiding Channels

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Hiding channels C If you select Satellite Box, a message asks how you connected the satellite box to your You can hide channels in the channel list. When you press CH or CH , your TV skips the hidden channels.

  • Page 53: Setting Up A Favorite Channel List

    Insignia 55" LED TV Setting up a favorite channel list Adding or changing a channel label You can create a favorite channel list so you can If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the quickly browse through your favorite channels by channel to make it easier to identify.

  • Page 54: Checking The Digital Signal Strength

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" 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 Setting or changing the password digital cable input. The higher the signal strength,...

  • Page 55: Locking Control Buttons

    Insignia 55" LED TV 5 Press to highlight Change Password, Locking control buttons then press ENTER. The SETTINGS · PARENTAL When the button lock is turned On, the buttons on CONTROLS · CHANGE PASSWORD screen opens. the side of your TV are locked, and you can only operate your TV using the remote control.

  • Page 56: Blocking Unrated Tv

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" 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 are not rated. When Block Unrated TV is turned Canada.
  • Page 57 Insignia 55" LED TV Canadian rating levels 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The SETTINGS · PARENTAL CONTROLS Canadian English ratings menu opens. Exempt programming Suitable for all children Suitable for children 8 and older General audiences...

  • Page 58: Downloading Rating Information

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Downloading rating information 5 Press to highlight RRT5, then press ENTER. The SETTINGS · PARENTAL If the program you are viewing has downloadable CONTROLS · RRT5 screen opens. The screen that rating information, you can download the opens may vary depending on the broadcaster.

  • Page 59: Using Closed Captioning

    Insignia 55" LED TV 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.

  • Page 60: Selecting The Digital Closed Captioning Mode

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Selecting the digital closed captioning mode Customizing digital closed captioning settings Digital channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes. The CC1 mode usually displays a To customize digital closed captioning styles: text version of the TV program audio in a small 1 Press MENU.

  • Page 61: Adjusting Time Settings

    Insignia 55" LED TV • Background Opacity—Selects the opacity 5 Press to highlight Mode, then press level for the background. ENTER. A menu opens. • Edge Effect—Selects the style of the letter 6 Press to highlight Manual (to set the edge.

  • Page 62: Setting The Sleep Timer

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Adjusting menu settings Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. Selecting the menu language To set the sleep timer: Your TV can display the on-screen menu in English, 1 Press MENU.

  • Page 63: Labeling An Input Source

    Insignia 55" LED TV Labeling an input source Turning Input Sensor on or off You can add a label to an input source to make it When the Input Sensor feature is turned on, your TV easier to identify. automatically detects which video jacks have devices connected to them.

  • Page 64: Using Inlink

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Using INlink Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off When INlink is set to On, Device Auto Power Off automatically turns off HDMI CEC devices when you INlink lets you control HDMI CEC-compatible turn off your TV.

  • Page 65: Turning Tv Auto Power On On Or Off

    Insignia 55" 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 when an HDMI CEC device is turned on, if the an audio receiver to your TV, turning on Audio device has this feature.

  • Page 66: Displaying A List Of Inlink-Compatible (Hdmi Cec) Devices

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Displaying a list of INlink-compatible Waking INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) (HDMI CEC) devices devices You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are When a connected INlink-compatible device is in connected to your TV.

  • Page 67: Opening An Inlink-Compatible Device's Root Menu

    Insignia 55" LED TV Using an MHL-enabled Opening an INlink-compatible device’s root menu device or Roku Streaming You can open an INlink-compatible device’s root menu, then use your TV’s remote control to control Stick the device, if the device has this feature.

  • Page 68: Using A Roku Streaming Stick

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV To switch to an MHL-device that is already 3 Use and ENTER to navigate on your connected: device. 1 Press INPUT, then press to select Notes HDMI 2-MHL/ACC. • The buttons you use to navigate on your device may vary depending on the device.

  • Page 69: Using A Usb Flash Drive

    Insignia 55" LED TV Using a USB flash drive To switch to a Roku Streaming Stick that is already connected: 1 Press INPUT, then press to select You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to HDMI 2-(Roku).

  • Page 70: Browsing Photos

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Browsing photos When a photo is displayed full-screen, a control bar appears at the bottom of the photo. The file To browse photos: name, picture resolution, size, and date are displayed on the bottom of the control bar. If 1 Switch to USB mode.

  • Page 71: Viewing Favorite Photos

    Insignia 55" LED TV Viewing favorite photos Viewing photos in a slideshow After you created your favorite photo list, you can You can view your photos in a slideshow. browse among your favorite photos quickly. To view photos in a slideshow: To view favorite photos: 1 Switch to USB mode.

  • Page 72: Customizing Slideshow Settings

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Maintaining Customizing slideshow settings You can customize the slideshow settings, including Repeat, Shuffle, Speed, and Transition. • Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot or too cold, because the cabinet may warp or the screen To customize slideshow settings: may malfunction.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Insignia 55" LED TV Troubleshooting Viewing system information You may need to view system information during troubleshooting. Warning To view system information: Do not try to repair your TV yourself. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. Contact authorized service personnel.

  • Page 74: Video And Audio

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Video and audio Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no Problem Solution • Try another channel. The station picture (screen is may be experiencing problems. Picture does not lit), but sound is • Change the aspect ratio. An •...
  • Page 75 Insignia 55" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Only snow (noise) Dotted lines or • Try another channel. The station • Make sure that the antenna or appears on the stripes appear on may be experiencing problems. cable TV is connected correctly screen.

  • Page 76: Remote Control

    NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Good picture, but No output from • Increase the volume. • Adjust the audio balance. See no sound. one of the • Make sure that the sound is not “Adjusting sound settings”...

  • Page 77: General

    Insignia 55" LED TV General Problem Solution One or more Problem Solution • Make sure that the channels are channels do not not blocked. See “Setting No power. display. • Make sure that the power cord parental control levels” on is correctly connected to a page 51.

  • Page 78: Mhl-Enabled Device Or Roku Streaming Stick

    “Turning INlink on or off” on the App. page 59. • Try adjusting the TV picture. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 41. • If the device is not an Insignia device, it may not be compatible with your TV. www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 79 44. documentation that came with • Make sure that the TV speakers the device. are turned on and not muted. • If the device is not an Insignia “Adjusting sound settings” device, it may not be on page 44.
  • Page 80 NS-55D440NA14 Insignia 55" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Two volume I cannot select • When you adjust the volume on • The device may not support this bars appear the Root Menu the audio receiver or with the feature. See the documentation...

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Insignia 55" LED TV Specifications Outputs Video Specifications are subject to change without notice. Analog audio/Headphone 1 (side) Digital audio 1 (optical) (back) Dimensions and weight WiFi 49.1 × 29.56 × 3.43 in. (124.73 × 75.1 × 8.7 cm) Ethernet Without stand 34.48 lbs.

  • Page 82: Programming Universal Remote Controls

    Codes for other remote controls are available online at: http://www.insigniaproducts.com/remotecodes You can operate your Insignia TV with a new or or check with your cable or satellite TV provider for existing universal remote control. the remote control code.

  • Page 83: Legal Notices

    Energy Star measure • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Your Insignia TV is ENERGY STAR® qualified in the “Energy Savings” mode. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set • Increase the separation between the equipment and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department receiver.

  • Page 84: One-Year Limited Warranty - Insignia Televisions

    FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY pay all labor and parts charges.
  • Page 85 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA © 2013 BBY Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. INSIGNIA is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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