NS-DXA3 Table of Contents Welcome Safety information Important safety information Features Package contents Front Back Remote control Installing the remote control batteries Setting up your converter box Connecting with an HDMI cable (best) Connecting with an AV cable (better) Connecting with an RF (coaxial) cable (good)
Digital to Analog Converter Box Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-DXA3 represents the state of the art in digital to analog converter box design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Safety information...
NS-DXA3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use your converter box near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Digital to Analog Converter Box CAUTION Damage requiring service Unplug this converter box from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your converter box. If your converter box has been exposed to rain or water.
NS-DXA3 Features PACKAGE CONTENTS Converter box Remote control and batteries (2 AA) AC adapter Coaxial cable Quick Setup Guide FRONT No. Component Description Lights when your converter box has power. Red—Standby mode Power indicator Green—On mode CH-/CH+ Press to scan through memorized channels.
Digital to Analog Converter Box BACK No. Component Description RF IN Connect this jack to your antenna. If your TV does not have HDMI or A/V jacks, connect this jack to the RF OUT Antenna IN jack on your TV. Connect a yellow AV cable from this jack to the AV IN jack (yellow) on your VIDEO OUT Note: If your TV does not have AV jacks, connect your TV to the HDMI OUT (best) or RF OUT (good) jack.
NS-DXA3 No. Button Description REMOTE CONTROL Switch to a favorite channel 10 FAV through the Program Guide in the on-screen menu. Increase or decrease the 11 VOL +/- volume. Turn off the sound. Press (mute) again to restore the sound.
Digital to Analog Converter Box Installing the remote control batteries 1. Press the tab on the battery cover, then remove the cover. 2. Insert two AA batteries (included). Make sure that the direction of the + and – symbols on the batteries match the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.
NS-DXA3 CONNECTING WITH AN AV CABLE (BETTER) You can use this option if your TV has Video (yellow) and Audio Left/Right (white/red) AV ports. 1. Connect your existing antenna cable to the RF IN jack on the converter box. You may need to remove the antenna cable from the back of your TV and connect it to the converter box.
Digital to Analog Converter Box CONNECTING WITH AN RF (COAXIAL) CABLE (GOOD) The resolution of the video signal output is 480i for both RF and AV connections, but AV gives better sound and signal quality. You will need an additional coaxial cable if you use this setup option. 1.
NS-DXA3 SETTING INITIAL SETUP OPTIONS 1. Turn on your converter box and TV. 2. Use your TV’s remote to select the correct source on your TV: If you connected the converter box with an HDMI cable, select HDMI. If you connected the converter box with an AV cable, select AV.
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Digital to Analog Converter Box 4. Press ◄ or ► to select your time zone, then press OK or the green button on your remote. 5. Press ◄ or ► to choose the type of connection you used to connect the converter box to your TV, then press OK or the green button on your remote.
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NS-DXA3 7. Press ◄ or ► to enable Text-to-Speech, then press OK or the green button on your remote. 8. When the channel scan is finished, setup is complete. See Using your converter box (on the next page) for more information.
Digital to Analog Converter Box Using your converter box TURNING YOUR CONVERTER BOX ON OR OFF Press POWER to turn your converter box on or off. The power indicator lights: Red: Standby mode Green: On CHANGING CHANNELS You must use the buttons on the converter box, the remote that came with your converter box, or program a universal remote to work with your converter box.
NS-DXA3 5. To remove a channel from your Favorites list, select it then press FAV on your remote. USING ANALOG PASS-THROUGH The pass-through function lets your TV function as it did without the converter box (receiving analog channels only). Press PASS-THRU on your remote control to enable or disable.
Digital to Analog Converter Box Using the setup menu 1. Press MENU on the remote control. The Main Menu opens. Title Description Program Guide Displays program guide information, schedule, and favorite channels you set. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the captions setting you want to change, then press Closed OK or ►...
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NS-DXA3 3. Press ► to switch between available options. Setting Description Text-to- Select to turn on or off text to speech. Speech Select the aspect ratio you want: Widescreen: View content in a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Fullscreen: Display a 16:9 picture in the 4:3 aspect ratio.
Digital to Analog Converter Box USER MENU 1. Press MENU on the remote control, then press ▼ to select Settings. 2. Press the Yellow button to open the User options, then press ▲ or ▼ to select the option you want. 3.
NS-DXA3 Resetting your converter box 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the back of your converter box, then wait 60 seconds. 2. Plug the AC adapter back into the DC IN jack, then turn on your converter box. Troubleshooting Problem Solution Make sure that the AC adapter is correctly inserted into a working power outlet.
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Digital to Analog Converter Box Problem Solution If your TV is connected to the converter box with an HDMI cable, make sure that the TV’s input (source) is set to HDMI. If your TV is connected to the converter box with an AV cable, make sure that the TV's input (source) is set to the correct video input (for example, AV or Video 1).
NS-DXA3 Specifications RF Input Demodulation 8VSB Frequency Range 54 - 860 MHz Connector Type F-Type × 1 RF Output Signal Type NTSC Connector Type F-Type × 1 Video Output Signal Type NTSC Impedance 75 Ohms Output Level 1Vp-p Connector RCA × 1...
Digital to Analog Converter Box Legal Notices FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.
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(burn-in). Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)