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Insignia NS-55E790A12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120Hz 1080p NS-55E790A12...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHILD SAFETY ...........1 Important safety instructions .
  • Page 3 Contents Adjusting component video settings ......29 Turning Auto Zoom on or off ........29 Adjusting the sound .
  • Page 4 Legal notices ........... 69 Two-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions ....70...

  • 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-55E790A12 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

    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-55E790A12 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 quality. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 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 10: Installing The Stand Or Wall-Mount Bracket

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Installing the stand or Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning wall-mount bracket This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with a suitable weight/load rating. (See “Miscellaneous“ on page 52.)

  • Page 11: Tv Components

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p TV components Back Package contents • Remote control and batteries (2 AA or AAA) • Stand with screws • Component video cable • Audio cable • Flat cover • Cleaning cloth • Important Information Document •...

  • Page 12: Side

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Side # Item Description Connect headphones to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting headphones” on (headphone) page 20. Connect a USB flash drive to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting a USB flash drive” on page 19.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Remote control # Button Description Your TV came with one of two remote controls. The Press to display the program guide. For more remote control model number is on the bottom information, see “Viewing channel information” on GUIDE front of the remote control.
  • Page 14 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p NS-RC06A-11 # Button Description VOL+/VOL- Press to increase or decrease the volume. Press to enter channel numbers and the parental control password. Numbers When programming the remote control, press to enter device and programming codes.

  • Page 15: Making Connections

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Making connections Connection type Cable connectors and jack What connection should I use? Your TV has several connection types for Digital output connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.

  • Page 16: Connecting Power

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Connecting power Using HDMI (best) To connect a cable or satellite box using HDMI: To connect the power: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is • Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet.
  • Page 17 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 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 18 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 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 19: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Using HDMI (best) Notes • If the signal level for a channel is weak, the To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI: picture may be distorted.
  • Page 20 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 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 21: Connecting A Vcr

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Using composite video (good) Connecting a VCR 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 22: Connecting A Camcorder Or Game Console

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 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 23: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Using HDMI Connecting a USB flash drive 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 24: Connecting Headphones

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 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 25: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Using the remote control Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices Note Installing remote control batteries When connecting with an AV receiver with ARC NS-RC02A-12 function, we recommend that you connect the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack to your TV’s...

  • Page 26: Aiming The Remote Control

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Turning on your TV for the NS-RC06A-11 To install the remote control batteries: first time 1 Remove the battery cover. The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard opens. The Setup Wizard guides you through...

  • Page 27: Understanding The Basics

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 6 Press to highlight Daylight Savings, During auto channel search, your TV searches then press to select On (if your viewing for digital channels first. When the digital area observes Daylight Savings Time) or Off (if...

  • Page 28: Selecting The Video Input Source

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Selecting the video input source PICTURE menu (TV mode) To select the video input source: 1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The Input PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS Picture Source list opens.

  • Page 29: Navigating The Menus

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p USB menu (USB mode) NS-RC06A-11 Press MENU to open the on-screen menu. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS Press the right or left arrow to move the Photos cursor on the screen or to adjust a selected item.

  • Page 30: Selecting A Channel

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 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.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Picture

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Adjusting the picture • Sharpness—Adjusts the color detail of images. If you set this control too high, dark images may appear with light or white edges. Adjusting the TV picture • Advanced Video—Opens the...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Computer Image

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p • Color Temperature—Selects the color Adjusting the computer image temperature. You can select Cool (to enhance the blues), Normal, or Warm (to To adjust the computer image: enhance the reds). 1 Make sure that your TV is in VGA mode. For •...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Component Video Settings

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 6 Press to adjust the option, or press Turning Auto Zoom on or off to select a setting. When Auto Zoom is turned on, your TV 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or automatically adjusts the aspect ratio based on the press EXIT to close the menu.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Sound

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Adjusting the sound • Audio Language—(Digital channels only) Selects an alternate audio language, if available. Adjusting sound settings • MTS /SAP—(Analog channels only) Selects the audio mode. You can select: To adjust sound settings: •...

  • Page 35: Changing Channel Settings

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Changing channel settings 4 Press to highlight Antenna, Cable, or Cable/Satellite Box, then press ENTER. • If you are using an antenna for a standard or Automatically scanning for channels HD TV signal, select Antenna.

  • Page 36: Setting Up A Favorite Channel List

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 3 Press to highlight Add/Skip Channels, 2 Press to highlight CHANNELS, then press then press ENTER. The CHANNELS-Add/Skip or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens. Channels screen opens. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS Channels...

  • Page 37: Adding Or Changing A Channel Label

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Adding or changing a channel label 4 Press to select the channel you want to label, then press to move to the channel label If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the field.

  • Page 38: Setting Parental Controls

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 3 Press to highlight Channel Strength, 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. then press ENTER. The Channel Strength screen opens showing the signal strength meter. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS Channel Strength...

  • Page 39: Blocking Unrated Tv

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 2 Press to highlight SETTINGS, then press Blocking unrated TV or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens with Parental Controls highlighted. To block unrated TV: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. PICTURE AUDIO...

  • Page 40: Setting Parental Control Levels

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 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 41: Downloading Rating Information

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or Downloading rating information press EXIT to close the menu. You can download rating information to use when setting parental controls. U.S. TV ratings...

  • Page 42: Using Closed Captioning

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit 3 Press to highlight Closed Caption, then password. The SETTINGS-Parental Controls menu press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Closed Caption opens. menu opens. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS...

  • Page 43: Customizing Digital Closed Captioning Styles

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 3 Press to highlight Closed Caption, then 3 Press to highlight Closed Caption, then press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Closed Caption press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Closed Caption menu opens. menu opens. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PICTURE...

  • Page 44: Adjusting Time Settings

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Adjusting time settings 4 Press to highlight Date/Time, then press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Time-Date/Time menu opens. Setting the clock To set the clock: PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

  • Page 45: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 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.

  • Page 46: Turning Input Sensor On Or Off

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 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 47: Restoring Settings To The Defaults

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Using INlink 8 When a message appears, press to select Yes (saves the label) or No (does not save the label), then press ENTER. INlink lets you control HDMI CEC-compatible The next time you press INPUT, your label devices connected to the HDMI jacks on your TV appears in the Input Source list.

  • Page 48: Turning Device Auto Power Off On Or Off

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 4 Press to highlight INlink Control, then 5 Press to select On (turns off the press ENTER. A menu opens. connected device when you turn off your TV) or Off (does not turn off the connected device...

  • Page 49: Turning Audio Receiver On Or Off

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 5 Press to select On (turns on your TV 5 Press to select On (your TV’s remote when you turn on the connected device) or Off control controls the connected audio receiver’s (does not turn on your TV when you turn on the volume) or Off (your TV’s remote control does...

  • Page 50: Using A Usb Flash Drive

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 4 Press to highlight INlink Device Lists, 2 Press to highlight USB, then press then press ENTER. A list of the HDMI ENTER. The USB menu opens with Photos CEC-compatible devices you have connected highlighted.

  • Page 51: Viewing Favorite Photos

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p To navigate on the photo screen, press: 4 Press to highlight Favorite Photos, then press ENTER. A thumbnail index of your favorite • to go to the previous photo. photos opens with a control bar at the bottom •...

  • Page 52: Customizing Slide Show Settings

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p 3 Press ENTER. The USB-Photos menu opens. 2 Press to highlight USB, then press ENTER. The USB menu opens with Photos highlighted. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS USB • Photos Browse Photos PICTURE...

  • Page 53: Maintaining

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Troubleshooting • Transition—Selects the way photos transition when moving to the next file in the slide show. You can select: • None—No transition effect. Warning • Fade to Black—Fades the screen to black Do not try to repair your TV yourself.
  • Page 54 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Problem Solution Problem Solution No color, dark picture, or Good picture, but no sound. • Try another channel. The station may be • Increase the volume. color is not correct. experiencing problems.

  • Page 55: Remote Control

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Remote control Problem Solution One or more channels Problem Solution • Make sure that the channels are not blocked. See do not display. “Setting parental control levels” on page 36. Remote control does not •...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Specifications Composite video 1 (side) Share with Component-Y Shared audio (component Specifications are subject to change without notice. and composite) S-Video Warranty PC/VGA 1 (back) Parts: 2 years Labor: 2 years 3.5mm PC audio input...

  • Page 57: Programming Universal Remote Controls

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Programming universal 7 If the device does not respond, press CH and the remote tests the next code for that device type. Continue to press CH until the device remote controls turns off.
  • Page 58 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p • For optimum learning, avoid high levels of 3 Enter 9 7 6. The LED blinks twice. ambient light such as natural sunlight or 4 Press the button containing the learned energy-efficient fluorescent lights.
  • Page 59 Programming channel lock 6 Press the button in the new mode that should perform the function (for example, Play). The Channel control can be locked so that the Insignia LED blinks twice. remote controls a single device’s channel-changing 7 Repeat Steps 1-6 to move additional buttons.

  • Page 60: Programming A Different Universal Remote Control

    Programming a different universal remote 450, 456, 461, 507, 523, 567, 577, 586 control 10171, 11204, 11326, 11463, 11517, You can operate your Insignia TV with a new or Comcast 11641, 11780, 11785, 11892, 11963, existing universal remote control. 12002...

  • Page 61: Manufacturers' Codes

    Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Manufacturers’ codes Audio receivers Audio amplifiers Audio receivers 30531 Audio amplifiers Adcom 30616 Adcom 30577, 31100 Aiwa 31405, 30189, 30121, 31089, 31388, 31641 Anthem 32220 Akai 30244, 31512 Bose 30674 Alco 31390 Carver...
  • Page 62 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Audio receivers Cable converters Nova 31389 Archer 00237 Onkyo 30135, 30842, 31298, 31320, 31531, 31805, 00276 31905 Bell South 00899 Optimus 31023, 30074, 30014, 30121, 30186, 30531, British Telecom 00003 31074 Century...
  • Page 63 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Cable/PVR combos CD players Myryad 30157 Cable/PVR combos 30157 Americast 00899 Onkyo 31327, 30101 Amino 01822 Optimus 30000, 30032, 30087, 30393, 30420 Cisco 01877, 01982 Panasonic 30029, 30388, 30752 Digeo 01187, 02187 Parasound...
  • Page 64 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p DVD players DVD players Arrgo 21023 GoldStar 20741, 20869 Aspire Digital 21168, 21407 Goodmans 20790 Astar 21489 Gradiente 20490, 20651 Audiovox 20717, 20790, 21041, 21071, 21072, 21121, Greenhill 20717 21122 Grundig 20539, 20705...
  • Page 65 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p DVD players DVD players Pioneer 20525, 20571, 20142, 20631, 20632, 21460, Venturer 20790 21512, 21571 Vizio 21064, 21226 Polaroid 21020, 21061, 21086 Xbox 20522, 22083 Polk Audio 20539 Yamaha 20490, 20539, 20545 Portland...
  • Page 66 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Home automation DVR/PVR systems for satellite receivers One For All 30167 00099 30184 Sony 00639, 01639, 01640 RadioShack 30240 Star Choice 00869 Screen Research 32097 Star Trak 00772, 00869 Security System 30167...
  • Page 67 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Carnivale 10030 Go Video 10886 Carver 10054 Go Vision 11937 Celebrity 10000 GoldStar 10047, 10054, 10178, 10030, 10056, 11154 Celera 10765 Gradiente 10053, 10056 Changhong 10156, 10765, 10767, 10783 Grundig 10706, 10672, 10683...
  • Page 68 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p Majestic 10017 Prima 10761, 10783, 10815, 10817, 11785 Marantz 11454, 10054, 10030, 10704, 10855, 11154, Princeton 10700, 10717 11398 Prism 10250, 10051 Matsui 10056, 10177 Proscan 11447, 10047, 10466, 11347 Matsushita 10250, 10051, 10650...
  • Page 69 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p TV/DVD combination controlled by the DVD Sylvania 10047, 10054, 10154, 10000, 10051, 10178, TV/DVD combination controlled by the DVD 10030, 10171, 10092, 10056, 11271, 11314, 11394, 11864, 11963 Advent 21016 Symphonic 10000, 10180, 10178, 10171...
  • Page 70 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p TV/VCR combination controlled by the TV TV/VCR/DVD combination controlled by the VCR TV/VCR combination controlled by the TV TV/VCR/DVD combination controlled by the VCR America Action 10180 Sharp 20807 Audiovox 10180 VCRs...
  • Page 71 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p VCRs VCRs Go Video 20614 Nikkodo 20037 GoldStar 20035, 20037, 20039, 20000, 20038, 21237 Niveus Media 21972 Goodmans 20037, 20081, 20000 Northgate 21972 Gradiente 20000 Olympus 20035, 20162 Granada 20081, 20042 Optimus 21062, 20035, 20162, 20037, 20048, 20000,...
  • Page 72 NS-55E790A12 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p VCRs Video Accessories Sylvania 20035, 20081, 20000, 20043, 20593, 21593, Gateway 01272 21781 Hewlett Packard 01272, 01267 Symphonic 20000, 20593, 21593 Howard Computers 01272 Systemax 21972 01272, 01267 Tagar Systems 21972 Hush...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Two-Year Limited Warranty - Insignia Televisions

    Products and For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289 parts replaced under this warranty become the property of 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 75 Insignia 55" LED-LCD HDTV, 120 HZ 1080p www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 76 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN USA 55423-3645 c 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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