Insignia NS42L780A12OM User Manual

Insignia NS42L780A12OM User Manual

42"/46"/55" lcd hdtv, 120 hz 1080p
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42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 120 Hz 1080p
NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12

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  • Page 1 User Guide 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 120 Hz 1080p NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHILD SAFETY ...........1 Important safety instructions .
  • Page 3 Contents Adjusting the sound ......... . . 27 Adjusting sound settings .
  • Page 4 Legal notices ........... 53 Two-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions ....54 US and Canada Markets .
  • 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-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Important safety 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has instructions been damaged in any way, such as 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 7: Cautions

    Replacement parts Outdoor antenna grounding When replacement parts are required, make sure If an outside antenna or cable system is connected that the service technician uses replacement parts to your TV, make sure that the antenna or cable specified by the manufacturer that have the same system is grounded to provide some protection characteristics as the original part.
  • Page 8 NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 End of life directives Non-active pixels Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film lamp containing a small amount of mercury. transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video Disposal of these materials may be regulated for quality.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Game Mode on and off.) SRS TruSurround HD™ INlink At Insignia, providing you with superior audio Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible quality is just as important as exceptional picture products plug and play! No setup is needed! CEC quality.
  • Page 10: Installing The Stand Or Wall-Mount Bracket

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Installing the stand or Installing a wall-mount bracket 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 51.) Notes...
  • Page 11: Tv Components

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p TV components NS-42L780A12 (42-inch) 15.68 in. (400 mm) Package contents Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) Stand with screws Component cable Audio cable Power cord Cleaning cloth Quick Setup Guide Front Wall mount brackets NS-46L780A12 (46-inch) 15.68 in.
  • Page 12: Back

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Back Side # Item Description # Item Description Connect an external sound system to these jacks. For more information, see “Using analog audio output” on AUDIO OUT Connect headphones to this jack. For more page 19.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Remote control # Button Description Press to set the sleep timer. You can select Off, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. For more SLEEP information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on page 39.
  • Page 14: Making Connections

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Making connections Connection type Cable connectors and jack What connection should I use? Your TV has several connection types for Digital out connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.
  • Page 15: Connecting Power

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Connecting power Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than To connect the power: one connection type. To get the best video, you • Connect the AC power cord to the AC connector should use the best connection type available.
  • Page 16 NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound Using component video (better) connection) To connect a cable or satellite box using component video: Note 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI 1 jack.
  • Page 17 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Using composite video (good) Using coaxial (good) To connect a cable or satellite box using To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: composite video: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is...
  • Page 18: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Using HDMI (best) To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box): 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is...
  • Page 19 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound Using component video (better) connection) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using component video: Note 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI 1 jack.
  • Page 20: Connecting A Vcr

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Connecting a VCR Using composite video (good) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using To connect a VCR: composite video: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off.
  • Page 21: Connecting A Camcorder Or Game Console

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Connecting a camcorder or game console Connecting a computer Note If your camcorder or game console has an HDMI Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an connection, we recommend that you use the HDMI HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better connection to get the best quality possible.
  • Page 22: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Connecting a USB flash drive Using HDMI To connect a computer using HDMI: To connect a USB flash drive: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is • Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the unplugged and the computer is turned off.
  • Page 23: Connecting Headphones

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Connecting headphones Using analog audio output The TV speakers are muted when headphones are To connect a basic home theater system using attached. analog audio output: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is Warning unplugged and the home system is turned off.
  • Page 24: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Using the remote control Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices Installing remote control batteries Notes When connecting an AV receiver with the ARC To install the remote control batteries: function, we recommend that you connect the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack to your TV’s...
  • Page 25: Turning On Your Tv For The First Time

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Turning on your TV for the 6 Press to highlight Daylight Savings, then press to select On (if your viewing first time area observes Daylight Savings Time) or Off (if your viewing area does not observe Daylight Savings Time).
  • Page 26: Understanding The Basics

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Selecting the video input source During auto channel search, your TV searches for digital channels first. When the digital To select the video input source: channel search is complete, a message appears asking if you want to search for analog channels.
  • Page 27: On-Screen Menu Overview

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p On-screen menu overview SETTINGS menu (TV mode) Notes • Depending on the signal source selected, you Picture Audio Channels Settings may see different options on your screen. The Settings following menus are shown in TV mode (except Parental Controls the USB menu).
  • Page 28: Selecting A Channel

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Selecting a channel Viewing system information To select a channel: To view system information: • Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. channel on the memorized channel list.
  • Page 29 MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS EXIT MENU EXIT ENTER video), and Off (to disable Insignia Adjust how the picture fills the screen Motion 120Hz). You cannot change this option if Mode is set to Custom or Game. www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Computer Image

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p • Backlight—Sets the overall brilliance of 3 Press to highlight SETTINGS, then press the screen. You cannot adjust the backlight or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens. if the Mode is set to Vivid, Energy Savings, or Theater.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Sound

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Adjusting the sound 3 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. Adjusting sound settings Picture Audio Channels Settings Picture To adjust sound settings: Mode Energy Savings 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. Brightness Contrast Color...
  • Page 32: Playing Tv Audio Only

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Changing channel settings • Audio Language—(Digital channels only) Selects an alternate audio language, if available. Automatically scanning for channels • MTS/SAP—(Analog channels only) Selects the audio mode. You can select: When you scan for channels, your TV searches for •...
  • Page 33: Hiding Channels

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p 4 Press to highlight Antenna, Cable, or 3 Press to highlight Add/Skip Channels, Cable/Satellite Box, then press ENTER. then press ENTER. The CHANNELS-Add/Skip Channels screen opens. • If you are using an antenna for a standard or HD TV signal, select Antenna.
  • Page 34: Viewing A Favorite Channel

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Adding or changing a channel label 2 Press to highlight CHANNELS, then press or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens. If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the channel to make it easier to identify. You can also relabel a channel that is already labeled.
  • Page 35: Checking The Digital Signal Strength

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p 4 Press 3 Press to highlight Channel Strength, to select the channel you want to label, then press to move to the channel label then press ENTER. The Channel Strength screen field. opens showing the signal strength meter.
  • Page 36: Setting Parental Controls

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Setting parental controls 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The default password is 0000. You should change the password to a number you can remember. The Parental Controls menu Setting or changing the password opens.
  • Page 37: Blocking Unrated Tv

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Blocking unrated TV 2 Press to highlight SETTINGS, then press or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens with Parental Controls highlighted. To block unrated TV: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. Picture Audio Channels Settings...
  • Page 38: Setting Parental Control Levels

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p 5 Press to highlight Block Unrated TV, 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit then press ENTER. password. The SETTINGS-Parental Controls menu opens. 6 Press to select On (to block unrated TV) or Off (to unblock unrated TV).
  • Page 39: Downloading Rating Information

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Downloading rating information 9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. You can download rating information to use when setting parental controls. U.S. TV ratings To download rating information:...
  • Page 40: Using Closed Captioning

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Using closed captioning 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The SETTINGS-Parental Controls menu opens. Turning closed captioning on or off To turn closed captioning on or off: Picture Audio Channels...
  • Page 41: Selecting The Analog Closed Captioning Mode

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Selecting the analog closed captioning mode 5 Press to select an analog caption setting. You can select: To select the analog closed captioning mode: • CC1 through CC4—Closed captioning 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
  • Page 42: Adjusting Time Settings

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p 5 Press 3 Press to highlight Time, then press to highlight a digital caption setting, then press ENTER. You can select CS1 ENTER. The SETTINGS-Time menu opens. through CS6 or CC1 through CC4. 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu,...
  • Page 43: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p 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: To select the menu language: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
  • Page 44: Turning Input Sensor On Or Off

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Turning Input Sensor on or off 2 Press to highlight SETTINGS, then press or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens. When the Input Sensor feature is turned on, your TV automatically detects which video jacks have devices connected to them.
  • Page 45: Restoring Settings To The Defaults

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Turning INlink on or off 8 When a message appears, press to select Yes (saves the label) or No (does not save the label), then press ENTER. To turn INlink on or off: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
  • Page 46: Turning Device Auto Power Off On Or Off

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off Turning TV Auto Power On on or off When INlink is turned on, Device Auto Power Off When INlink is turned on and you turn on an HDMI...
  • Page 47: Turning Audio Receiver On Or Off

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Turning Audio Receiver on or off Displaying a list of INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices When INlink is turned on and you have connected an audio receiver to your TV, turning on Audio You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are Receiver lets you use your TV’s remote control to...
  • Page 48: Using A Usb Flash Drive

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Using a USB flash drive 3 Press ENTER. The USB-Photos menu opens You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to Picture Audio Channels Settings view compatible JPEG pictures. USB • Photos...
  • Page 49: Viewing Favorite Photos

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p 4 Press to highlight Favorite Photos, then To navigate on the photo screen, press: press ENTER. A thumbnail index of your favorite • to go to the previous photo. photos opens with a control bar at the bottom •...
  • Page 50: Customizing Slideshow Settings

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Customizing slideshow settings 3 Press ENTER. The USB-Photos menu opens. You can customize the slideshow settings, including Repeat, Shuffle, Speed, and Transition. Picture Audio Channels Settings USB • To customize slideshow settings: Photos 1 In USB mode, press MENU. The on-screen menu...
  • Page 51: Maintaining

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Maintaining 4 Press to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. The USB-Photo-Settings menu opens. • Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot or too cold, because the cabinet may warp or the screen...
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Troubleshooting Problem Solution No color, dark picture, or • Try another channel. The station may be color is not correct. experiencing problems. Warning • Adjust the color settings. See “Adjusting the TV Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact picture”...
  • Page 53: Remote Control

    Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Remote control Problem Solution Good picture, but no sound. Problem Solution • Increase the volume. • Make sure that the sound is not muted. Remote control does not • Disconnect the headphones. • Make sure that the power cord is correctly work.
  • Page 54: Specifications

    NS-42L780A12/NS-46L780A12/NS-55L780A12 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Specifications Problem Solution One or more channels • Make sure that the channels are not blocked. See Specifications are subject to change without notice. do not display. “Setting parental control levels” on page 34.
  • Page 55 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p Display resolutions/VGA scan rates Miscellaneous HDMI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i OSD languages English, French, Spanish Suggested Resolutions INlink Component video 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Game Mode Suggested Resolutions ENERGY STAR qualified PC/VGA 720 × 400/70Hz,...
  • Page 56: Programming Universal Remote Controls

    Charter 0463, 1463, 0842, 1326, 167, 415, 424, control 450, 456, 461, 507, 523, 567, 577, 586 You can operate your Insignia TV with a new or 10171, 11204, 11326, 11463, 11517, existing universal remote control. Comcast 11641, 11780, 11785, 11892, 11963,...
  • Page 57: Legal Notices

    GPL or LGPL licensed source code, • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. please call the Insignia support line at 1-877-467-4289. This • Increase the separation between the equipment and source code is available for a period of three (3) years from the receiver.
  • Page 58: Two-Year Limited Warranty - Insignia Televisions

    Contact Insignia: parts replaced under this warranty become the property of For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289 Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or www.insigniaproducts.com parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC pay all labor and parts charges.
  • Page 59 Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 60 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN USA 55423-3645 © 2011 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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