Insignia NS-39L400NA14 User Manual

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NS-39L400NA14
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  • Page 1 User Guide 39" LCD TV NS-39L400NA14 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 a basic home theater system ........28 Using digital audio .
  • Page 4 Legal notices ............. . . 72 One-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions ......73...
  • Page 5: 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 6: Important Safety Instructions

    NS-39L400NA14 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...
  • Page 7: Caution

    Safety check Antenna lead-in wire After completing any service or repair to this device, Grounding clamp ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV is in correct Antenna discharge operating condition. unit Power source Grounding conductors Operate your TV only from the type of power source...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV Insignia 39" LCD TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-39L400NA14 represents the state of the art in LCD TV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. INlink Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! No setup is needed! CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with each other.
  • Page 9: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 70.) 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 10: Tv Components

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV TV components Side Package contents • 39" LCD TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • TV stand and screws (4) • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front # Item...
  • Page 11: Back

    Insignia 39" LCD TV Back # Item Description Connect a digital audio amplifier or home theater system to this jack to listen to TV audio through the DIGITAL OUTPUT amplifier speakers. For more (OPTICAL) information, see “Using digital audio” on page 28.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 44. Press to control INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices.
  • Page 13: What Connection Should I Use

    Insignia 39" LCD TV What connection should I Connection type and Cable connectors use? jack Optical digital Your TV has several connection types for audio connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.
  • Page 14: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Box

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 15: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    Insignia 39" LCD TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 1 (DVI+ARC) jack to connect a cable or satellite box. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.
  • Page 16: Using Component Video (Better)

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. On your TV Cable or satellite box Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connector Audio cable Component video cable Component Analog...
  • Page 17: Using Composite Video (Good)

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 COMPONENT IN/AV IN Y/VIDEO jack. Cable or On your TV...
  • Page 18: Using Coaxial (Good)

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 19: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 20: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 21: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    Insignia 39" LCD TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 1 (DVI+ARC) 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 22: Using Component Video (Better)

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 Audio cable Component video cable Component Analog...
  • Page 23: Using Composite Video (Good)

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 COMPONENT IN/AV IN Y/VIDEO jack. On your TV DVD or Blu-ray player...
  • Page 24: Connecting A Game Console

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV Connecting a game console Using HDMI (best) On your TV Side of TV HDMI cable connector HDMI cable 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 25: Using Component Video (Better)

    Insignia 39" LCD TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. On your TV Game console Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Console-specific component video and audio cable Component Analog video jacks...
  • Page 26: Using Composite Video (Good)

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 COMPONENT IN/AV IN Y/VIDEO jack. On your TV...
  • Page 27: Connecting A Computer

    Insignia 39" LCD TV Connecting a computer Using VGA (most common) On your TV Audio cable VGA cable with stereo connector mini plug VGA cable VGA jack PC/DVI AUDIO IN Audio cable with a jack stereo mini plug 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 28: Using Hdmi (Best)

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV Using HDMI (best) On your TV Side of TV HDMI cable connector HDMI cable 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 29: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    Insignia 39" LCD TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 1 (DVI+ARC) jack to connect a computer using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.
  • Page 30: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 31: Connecting Headphones

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 32: Connecting A Basic Home Theater System

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV Connecting a basic home theater system Using digital audio On your TV Home theater system Digital optical audio cable Digital optical 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 33: Using Analog Audio

    Insignia 39" LCD TV Using analog audio When you connect a home theater system to the /AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers are muted. On your TV Home theater system Side of TV 3.5mm audio cable 3.5mm audio cable connector...
  • Page 34: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 35: Connecting Power

    Insignia 39" LCD 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. Caution •...
  • Page 36: Using The Remote Control

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 37: Turning On Your Tv For The First Time

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 38 NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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.
  • Page 39: Understanding The Basics

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 40: On-Screen Menu Overview

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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).
  • Page 41: Selecting A Channel

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 42 NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV • Tint—Adjusts the color balance of the picture. • Overscan—Extends text and images past Use this control to make skin tones look more the screen edges to hide edge artifacts. natural. You can select On or Off.
  • Page 43: Setting The Power On Picture Mode

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 44: Adjusting The Sound

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV Adjusting the sound • MTS/SAP—(Analog channels only) Selects the audio mode. You can select: • Mono—Select this option if there is Adjusting sound settings noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts. You can adjust sound settings to improve the sound •...
  • Page 45: Selecting The Audio Out Mode

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 46: Changing Channel Settings

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV Changing channel settings 4 Press to highlight Antenna, Cable, or Satellite Box, then press ENTER. A If you select Antenna, your TV scans for Automatically scanning for channels available channels. The scan may take several minutes.
  • Page 47 Insignia 39" LCD TV B If you select Cable, a message asks if you C If you select Satellite Box, a message asks have a cable box: how you connected the satellite box to your • Select No, then press ENTER if no cable box is connected.
  • Page 48: Hiding Channels

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 49: Adding Or Changing A Channel Label

    Insignia 39" LCD TV Adding or changing a channel label Checking the digital signal strength If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the You can check the digital signal strength to channel to make it easier to identify. You can also determine if you need to adjust your antenna or relabel a channel that is already labeled.
  • Page 50: Automatically Adjusting The Aspect Ratio

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV Setting parental controls Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio Auto Aspect Ratio automatically changes how the picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based on Setting or changing the password the TV program you are viewing.
  • Page 51: Locking Control Buttons

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 52: Blocking Unrated Tv

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 on, Canada.
  • Page 53 Insignia 39" LCD TV To set parental control levels: 5 Press to highlight USA Parental Locks, then press ENTER. (To set Canadian ratings, 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. select Canadian Parental Locks.) 2 Press to highlight SETTINGS, then press USA Parental Locks or ENTER.
  • Page 54: Downloading Rating Information

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 55: Using Closed Captioning

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 56: Selecting The Digital Closed Captioning Mode

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 57: Adjusting Time Settings

    Insignia 39" LCD TV 6 Press to highlight an option, then press 4 Press to highlight Date/Time, then press ENTER. You can select: ENTER. The SETTINGS · TIME · DATE/TIME menu opens. • Size—Selects the font size. • Font—Selects the font style.
  • Page 58: Setting The Sleep Timer

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 59: Labeling An Input Source

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 60: Using Inlink

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV Using INlink Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off When Inlink is turned on, Device Auto Power Off turns off HDMI CEC devices when you turn off INlink lets you control HDMI CEC-compatible your TV.
  • Page 61: Turning Tv Auto Power On On Or Off

    Insignia 39" LCD TV Turning TV Auto Power On on or off Turning Audio Receiver on or off When INlink is turned on and you turn on an HDMI When INlink is turned on and you have connected CEC device, TV Auto Power On turns on your TV an audio receiver to your TV, turning on Audio automatically.
  • Page 62: Displaying A List Of Inlink-Compatible (Hdmi Cec) Devices

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 63: Opening An Inlink-Compatible Device's Root Menu

    Insignia 39" LCD TV Using a USB flash drive Opening an INlink-compatible device’s root menu You can open an INlink-compatible device’s root You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to menu, then use your TV’s remote control to control view compatible JPEG pictures.
  • Page 64: Browsing Photos

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 65: Viewing Favorite Photos

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 66: Customizing Slideshow Settings

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 67: Troubleshooting

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 68: Video And Audio

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 69 Insignia 39" LCD 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 70: Remote Control

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 71: General

    Insignia 39" LCD 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 your page 48.
  • Page 72: Inlink (Cec-Compatible) Device

    TV and the device. the device. connected CEC • Make sure that the device is • If the device is not an Insignia device. connected to your TV with an device, all the buttons may not HDMI cable.
  • Page 73 Insignia 39" LCD TV Problem Solution Problem Solution My TV does not Two volume • Make sure that the INlink • When you adjust the volume on turn on when I bars appear feature is turned on. See the audio receiver or with the...
  • Page 74: Specifications

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD 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 36.1 × 23.3 × 4.4 in. (91.8 × 59.2 × 11.2) cm...
  • Page 75: 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 76: Legal Notices

    NS-39L400NA14 Insignia 39" LCD TV Legal notices Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 77: 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.
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