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.
NS-50D550MX15 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...
Safety check Note to CATV system installer After completing any service or repair to this device, Article 820 of the National Electrical Code, ask the service technician to perform routine safety ANSI/NFPA No. 40 provides guidance for correct checks to determine that your TV is in correct grounding.
(See the MHL™ Insignia Motion 120Hz option in “Adjusting the TV Connect your MHL-enabled device, such as a cell picture” on page 51 for instructions on how to phone, and view your device’s screen on your TV.
Insignia 50" 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.
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NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV 3 Slide the stand cover onto the stand column, then secure the cover to the column with one provided M5 × 12 mm screw. Screw type Screw length # of screws 12 mm Stand cover...
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Insignia 50" LED TV 5 Secure the cover to your TV with four provided M5 × 12 mm screws. Screw type Screw length # of screws 12 mm Front www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Installing the glass stand If your TV came with a glass stand, follow these steps to install the stand. If your TV came with a plastic stand, see “Installing the plastic stand” on page 5.
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Insignia 50" LED TV 4 Secure the TV stand cover to your TV with the four provided M5 × 12 mm screws (the short screws). Screw type Screw length # of screws 12 mm www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" 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 79.) 1 Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.
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Insignia 50" LED TV 3 Insert the four provided spacers into the mount screw holes on the back of your TV, then attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using either the four provided M6 × 30 mm screws or the screws that came with the wall-mount bracket.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV TV components Front Package contents • 50" LED TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • Stand column (for plastic stand) • Stand Plastic stand: Glass stand: • Stand column • TV stand and...
Insignia 50" LED TV Side jacks 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 35.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Back # Item Description Connect a USB flash drive to this jack to view compatible JPEG picture files. For more information, see “Connecting a 1 USB USB flash drive” on page 32 and “Using a USB flash drive” on page 48.
Insignia 50" LED TV Remote control Button Description Press to open the Favorite channel list. See “Setting up FAVORITE a favorite channel list” on page 58 and “Viewing a favorite channel” on page 58. INlink—Press to control INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices. See “Using INlink” on page 45.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" 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 output For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.
Insignia 50" 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 16.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI3/DVI jack to connect a cable or satellite box using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.
Insignia 50" LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Cable or satellite box On your TV Back of TV Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Audio cable Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Component video cable 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV AV (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 VIDEO/Y jack. Cable or satellite box On your TV...
Insignia 50" LED TV Coaxial (good) Cable or Side of TV satellite box On your TV Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE IN jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) Side of TV On your TV Antenna or cable TV (no box) Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE IN jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
Insignia 50" 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 16.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. DVD or Blu-ray player On your TV Back of TV Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Audio cable Component Analog video jacks...
Insignia 50" LED TV AV (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 VIDEO/Y jack. DVD or Blu-ray player On your TV...
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Connecting an MHL-enabled device You can connect an MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone, and view your device’s screen on your TV. Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector MHL-enabled device HDMI2/MHL...
Insignia 50" LED TV Connecting a game console HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV Game console HDMI cable connector HDMI cable HDMI jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. On your TV Game console Back of TV Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Console-specific component video and audio cable 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.
Insignia 50" LED TV AV (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 VIDEO/Y jack. On your TV Game console Back of TV...
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Connecting a computer HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI cable HDMI jack 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 or back of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer.
Insignia 50" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI3/DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Connecting a USB flash drive Back of TV USB flash drive 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of your TV. Caution Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB flash drive.
Insignia 50" 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.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Connecting external speakers or a sound bar You can connect external speakers or a sound bar to the digital audio jack. Digital audio Side of TV On your TV Digital optical audio cable Digital speaker...
Insignia 50" LED TV Analog audio When you connect an analog speaker system or a sound bar to the /AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers are muted. Side of TV On your TV Audio cable Analog speaker system Audio cable...
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" 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.
Insignia 50" LED TV Connecting power 1 Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back of your TV. 2 Connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet. Cautions • Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" 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. 1 While pressing the release latch on the back of •...
Insignia 50" 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 TV SETUP then press ENTER, MENU, or .
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NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV 13 Press to highlight Antenna, Cable B If you select Cable Service, a message asks if Service, or Satellite Service, then press ENTER. you have a cable box: A If you select Antenna, your TV scans for available channels.
Insignia 50" LED TV Understanding the basics C If you select Satellite Service, a message asks how you connected the satellite box to your TV: Turning your TV on or off 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected securely and correctly.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" 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. • The screens shown in this manual are...
Insignia 50" LED TV Selecting a channel Adjusting the volume • Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous • Press VOL+ or VOL– to increase or decrease the channel on the memorized channel list. volume. • Press the number buttons to enter the channel •...
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Using an MHL-enabled Switching back to the connected device 1 Press INPUT, then press to select device HDMI2(MHL/ACC). You can connect your MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone, and view your device’s screen on your...
Insignia 50" 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.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" 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 HDMI CEC-compatible audio receiver to your TV, device has this feature.
Insignia 50" 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.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED 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.
Insignia 50" LED TV Browsing photos When a photo is displayed full-screen, a control bar appears at the bottom of the photo. The file 1 Switch to USB mode. See “Switching to USB name, picture resolution, size, and date are mode”...
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Viewing favorite photos Viewing photos in a slideshow After you create your favorite photo list, you can You can view your photos in a slideshow. browse among your favorite photos quickly. 1 Switch to USB mode. See “Switching to USB 1 Switch to USB mode.
Insignia 50" LED TV Adjusting the picture Customizing slideshow settings You can customize the slideshow settings, including Repeat, Shuffle, Speed, and Transition. Adjusting the TV picture 1 Switch to USB mode. See “Switching to USB mode” on page 48. The PHOTOS menu opens.
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NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV • Color—Adjusts the color intensity of the • Overscan—Extends text and images past picture. A low setting may make the color look the screen edges to hide edge artifacts. faded. A high setting may make the color look You can select On or Off.
Insignia 50" LED TV Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio Setting the power on picture mode Auto Aspect Ratio automatically changes how the You can set the picture mode your TV uses when picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based on you turn it on.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Adjusting the sound • Digital Audio/SPDIF—Sends digital audio to an external audio system. You can select: • RAW (to pass through the original digital Adjusting sound settings audio sound). • PCM (to output audio in 2-channel stereo).
Insignia 50" LED TV Selecting the audio out mode Playing TV audio only If your TV is on when you connect a device to 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.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" 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.
Insignia 50" LED TV C If you select Satellite Service, a message Hiding channels asks how you connected the satellite box to You can hide channels in the channel list. When you your TV: press CH or CH , your TV skips the hidden channels.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" 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.
Insignia 50" 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 Parental controls let you prevent your children from digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, watching inappropriate material on TV.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Locking control buttons 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The default password is 0000. You When the button lock is turned On, the buttons on should change the password to a number you the side of your TV are locked, and you can only can remember.
Insignia 50" 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 on, Canada.
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NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV 5 Press to highlight USA Parental Locks, Canadian French ratings then press ENTER. (To set Canadian ratings, select Canadian Parental Locks.) Exempt programming General audiences USA Parental Locks 8 ans+ Suitable for children 8 and older...
Insignia 50" 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.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" 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.
Insignia 50" 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 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. text version of the TV program audio in a small...
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Adjusting time settings 4 Press to highlight Digital CC Settings, then press ENTER. The SETTINGS · CLOSED CAPTION · DIGITAL CC SETTINGS menu opens with Style highlighted. When you set up your TV for the first time, the clock was set up.
Insignia 50" LED TV 4 Press to highlight Date/Time, then press Setting the sleep timer ENTER. The SETTINGS · TIME · DATE/TIME menu You can specify the amount of time before your TV opens. automatically turns off. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Adjusting menu settings Labeling an input source You can add a label to an input source to make it easier to identify. Selecting the menu language 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. Your TV can display the on-screen menu in English,...
Insignia 50" LED TV Troubleshooting Turning Input Sensor on or off When the Input Sensor feature is turned on, your TV automatically detects which video jacks have Warning devices connected to them and turned on. Your TV uses this information to determine what options Do not try to repair your TV yourself.
Product Information, then click . menu opens. 2 Follow the instructions in the Firmware Installation Guide on the Insignia website to download the firmware update and copy it to a USB flash drive. 3 Plug the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of your TV.
Insignia 50" LED TV 6 Press to highlight System Info, then Problem Solution press ENTER. The SETTINGS · UPDATE FIRMWARE menu opens. No picture (screen • Press on the TV or the is not lit) and no remote control. sound.
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NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution No color, dark Dotted lines or • Try another channel. The station • Make sure that the antenna or picture, or color is stripes appear on may be experiencing problems. cable TV is connected correctly not correct.
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Insignia 50" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Good picture, but Audio noise. • Increase the volume. • Other devices (for example, a no sound. • Make sure that the sound is not surround sound receiver, muted. external speakers, fans, or hair •...
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Remote control Problem Solution Remote • Make sure that the power cord is control does correctly connected to your TV not work. and a power outlet. • Make sure that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the front of the TV.
Insignia 50" 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 AC parental control levels” on adapter is correctly connected page 61.
NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED TV Problem Solution MHL-enabled device My TV is • Make sure that the volume on displaying the Problem Solution your mobile device is turned up video from the and not muted. The mobile connected • Make sure that the cable is •...
“Adjusting the TV picture” on control, make sure that the page 51. Audio Receiver option on the • If the device is not an Insignia INlink menu is set to On. See device, it may not be “Turning Audio Receiver on or compatible with your TV.
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NS-50D550MX15 Insignia 50" LED 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...
Insignia 50" LED TV Specifications Outputs Video Specifications are subject to change without notice. Analog audio/Headphone 1 (side) Digital audio 1 (optical) (side) Dimensions and weight WiFi 44.5 × 25.8 × 3.1 in. (112.9 × 65.5 8 cm) Ethernet Without plastic stand 33.1 lbs.
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.
Insignia 50" LED 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...
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Mexico: 01-800-926-3000 U.S.: (877) 467-4289 INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Registered in some countries. Distributed by Best Buy Imports S. De R.l. De C.V. Avenida Santa Fe No. 440 Piso 2 Ofna 202 Y 203 P3 Y P4 Colonia Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, C.p.