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Insignia NS-42E480A13 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV NS-39E480A13 NS-42E480A13 NS-46E481A13...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Insignia Motion 120Hz ........
  • Page 3 Contents Turning on your TV for the first time ......21 Understanding the basics ........23 Turning your TV on or off .
  • Page 4 Legal notices ........... 51 One-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions ....52 Definitions: .

  • 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-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Important Safety 15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily operable. Instructions 16 An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type plug is a Class I apparatus which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock. Make sure that you connect the Class I CAUTION apparatus to a grounding-type, three-prong...

  • Page 7: Caution

    Power source Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult an electrician or your local power company. Servicing These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Introduction Game mode Video games generally require adjustments to the television picture settings to get the maximum Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality experience. By simply pressing a button on your Insignia product.

  • Page 9: Installing The Stand Or Wall-Mount Bracket

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Installing the stand or 4 Secure the stand cover to the TV using four M5 × 12 mm screws (provided). wall-mount bracket Notes • If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand.

  • Page 10: Tv Components

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV TV components 3 Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using the mounting holes on the back of your TV. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for information about how to correctly Package contents hang your TV.

  • Page 11: Side

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Side Back # Item Description Connect headphones, an analog audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to this jack. For /AUDIO OUT more information, see “Using analog audio” on # Item Description page 19.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Remote control # Button Description Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the /MUTE sound. VOL+/– Press to increase or decrease the volume. Press to set the sleep timer. You can select Off, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes.

  • Page 13: Making Connections

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Making connections Connection type Cable connectors and jack What connection should I use? Your TV has several connection types for Digital optical connecting devices to your TV. audio For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.

  • Page 14: Connecting Power

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Connecting power Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than Note one connection type. To get the best video, you The back of your TV may vary from the illustration should use the best connection type available.
  • Page 15 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound Using component video (better) connection) Note Notes The back of your TV may vary from the illustration • You must use the HDMI3/DVI jack to connect a based on the model of your TV.
  • Page 16 NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Using composite video (good) Using coaxial (good) Note Note The back of your TV may vary from the illustration The back of your TV may vary from the illustration based on the model of your TV.

  • Page 17: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) Notes • Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and Note noise from radio waves. The back of your TV may vary from the illustration • Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power based on the model of your TV.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection) Using HDMI (best) Notes Note • You must use the HDMI3/DVI jack to connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI. If you use...
  • Page 19 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Using component video (better) Using composite video (good) Note Note The back of your TV may vary from the illustration The back of your TV may vary from the illustration based on the model of your TV.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Vcr

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Connecting a VCR Connecting a camcorder or game console Note Notes • If your camcorder or game console has an HDMI The back of your TV may vary from the illustration connection, we recommend that you use the based on the model of your TV.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Computer

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Connecting a computer Using HDMI Note Using VGA The back of your TV may vary from the illustration Note based on the model of your TV. The back of your TV may vary from the illustration To connect a computer using HDMI: based on the model of your TV.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Connecting a USB flash drive Connecting headphones Note Note The back of your TV may vary from the illustration The back of your TV may vary from the illustration based on the model of your TV.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Basic Home Theater System

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Connecting a basic home theater system Using analog audio Note Using digital audio The back of your TV may vary from the illustration Note based on the model of your TV. The back of your TV may vary from the illustration To connect a home theater system using analog based on the model of your TV.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Connecting a home theater system with Using the remote control multiple devices Installing remote control batteries Cable/satellite box Blu-ray player/DVD player/VCR To install remote control batteries: 1 Press the release button on the back of the remote to remove the battery compartment cover.

  • Page 25: Turning On Your Tv For The First Time

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Turning on your TV for the 4 Press to highlight Mode, then press to select Manual (to set the date and time manually) or Auto (to set the date and time first time automatically from a TV signal source based on the time zone you select).
  • Page 26 NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV 11 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 27: Understanding The Basics

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p 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 How did you connect the To turn your TV on or off:...

  • Page 28: On-Screen Menu Overview

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV On-screen menu overview Settings menu (TV mode) Notes • Depending on the signal source selected, you PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS may see different options on your screen. The Settings following menus are shown in TV mode (except Parental Controls the Photos menu).

  • Page 29: Selecting A Channel

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV 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 30 EXIT ENTER can select On or Off. Insignia Motion 120Hz eliminates motion blur with clear detail and smooth motion. • Dynamic Backlight (DCR)—Enhances the contrast ratio between light and dark areas of the picture. You can select Off, Low, or High.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Computer Image

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV 4 Press to adjust the option, or press 5 Press to highlight an option, then press to select a setting. ENTER to access the option. You can select: 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or •...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Sound

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV 6 Press to highlight an option, then press • Balance—Adjusts the balance between the ENTER to access the option. You can select: left and right audio channels. • Advanced Audio—Opens the • Phase—Minimizes horizontal distortion.

  • Page 33: Playing Tv Audio Only

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Playing TV audio only Changing channel settings You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only. Automatically scanning for channels To play TV audio only: When you scan for channels, your TV searches for 1 Press MENU.

  • Page 34: Hiding Channels

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV 4 Press to highlight Antenna, Cable, or 2 Press to highlight CHANNELS, then press Satellite Box, then press ENTER. or ENTER. The Channels menu opens. A If you select Antenna, your TV scans for available channels.

  • Page 35: Setting Up A Favorite Channel List

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Setting up a favorite channel list 4 Press to highlight the channel you want to add to the favorites list, then press You can create a favorite channel list so you can ENTER. A check mark appears next to the quickly browse through your favorite channels by channel.

  • Page 36: Setting Parental Controls

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV 3 Press to highlight Channel Strength, 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. then press ENTER. The signal strength meter is displayed. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS Now 67% Channel Strength Settings 5-2AT05-2...

  • Page 37: Locking Control Buttons

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Locking control buttons 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The Settings · Parental Controls menu When the button lock is turned On, the buttons on opens with Button Lock highlighted. the side of your TV are locked, and you can only operate your TV using the remote control.

  • Page 38: Setting Parental Control Levels

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Setting parental control levels 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS U.S. rating levels Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption U.S.
  • Page 39 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED 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.) USA Parental Locks PICTURE AUDIO...

  • Page 40: Downloading Rating Information

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Downloading rating information 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The Settings · Parental Controls menu You can download rating information to use when opens. setting parental controls. To download rating information:...

  • Page 41: Selecting The Analog Closed Captioning Mode

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV 3 Press to highlight Closed Captioning, 3 Press to highlight Closed Captioning, then press ENTER. The Settings · Closed Caption then press ENTER. The Settings · Closed Caption menu opens. menu opens. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS...

  • Page 42: Adjusting Time Settings

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Adjusting time settings 3 Press to highlight Closed Captioning, then press ENTER. The Settings · Closed Caption menu opens. Setting the clock To set the clock: PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

  • Page 43: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Setting the sleep timer 4 Press to highlight Date/Time, then press ENTER. The Settings · Time · Date/Time menu You can specify the amount of time before your TV opens. automatically turns off. To set the sleep timer:...

  • Page 44: Adjusting Menu Settings

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Adjusting menu settings 2 Press to highlight SETTINGS, then press or ENTER. The Settings menu opens. Selecting the menu language PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS To select the menu language: Settings Parental Controls 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

  • Page 45: Restoring Settings To The Defaults

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Restoring settings to the defaults Turning INlink on or off When you restore default settings, all the settings To turn INlink on or off: you have customized (except the password and 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

  • Page 46: Turning Device Auto Power Off On Or Off

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV 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 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Turning Audio Receiver on or off Opening an INlink-compatible device’s root menu When INlink is turned on and you have connected an audio receiver to your TV, turning on Audio You can open an INlink-compatible device’s root Receiver lets you use your TV’s remote control to...

  • Page 48: Displaying A List Of Inlink-Compatible (Hdmi Cec) Devices

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Displaying a list of INlink-compatible Using a USB flash drive (HDMI CEC) devices You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to connected to your TV.

  • Page 49: Viewing Favorite Photos

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV 3 To navigate the thumbnail index screen, press: 2 Press to highlight Favorite Photos, then press ENTER. A thumbnail index of your favorite • to browse through the files and photos opens with a control bar at the bottom folders.

  • Page 50: Customizing Slideshow Settings

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Customizing slideshow settings Maintaining 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 51 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no picture Dotted lines or stripes • Try another channel. The station may be • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is (screen is lit), but sound is appear on the screen.

  • Page 52: Remote Control

    NS-39E480A13/NS-42E480A13/NS-46E481A13 Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution No output from one of the After Auto Channel • Adjust the audio balance. See “Adjusting sound • Reception can vary by channel depending on the speakers. Search, there are no settings”...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p LED TV Specifications Inputs (all models) 2 (back), 1 (side) E-EDID compliant Specifications are subject to change without notice. HDMI/DVI HDCP compliant Dimensions and weight Component video 1 (back) Composite video 1 (side) NS-39E480A13 NS-42E480A13 NS-46E481A13 Shared audio (component 35 ×...

  • Page 54: Programming Universal Remote Controls

    TV provider for control the remote control code. You can operate your Insignia TV with a new or Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls (for all existing universal remote control. Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)

  • Page 55: Legal Notices

    Insignia 39"/42"/46" 1080p 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 Part 15 HDMI This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of...

  • Page 56: One-Year Limited Warranty - Insignia Televisions

    AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT pay all labor and parts charges.
  • Page 57 INSIGNIA is a registered trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some countries. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC, 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2012 BBY Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-877-467-4289 www.insigniaproducts.com ENGLISH 12-0691...

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