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Insignia NS-46L400NA14 User Manual

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NS-46L400NA14
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide 46" LCD TV NS-46L400NA14 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHILD SAFETY ............. . . 1 Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 3 Contents Connecting a USB flash drive ..........27 Connecting headphones .
  • Page 4 Legal notices ............. . . 73 One-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions ......74...

  • 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-46L400NA14 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

    Safety check Antenna lead-in wire After completing any service or repair to this device, Grounding clamp ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV is in correct Antenna discharge operating condition. unit Power source Grounding conductors Operate your TV only from the type of power source...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Insignia 46" LCD TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-46L400NA14 represents the state of the art in LCD TV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. INlink Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! No setup is needed! CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with each other.

  • Page 9: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket

    Insignia 46" LCD TV 3 Secure the stand with the six provided screws. Screw type Screw length # of screws 16 mm Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weight/load.
  • Page 10 NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV 3 Remove the stand column. 4 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 hang your TV.

  • Page 11: Tv Components

    Insignia 46" LCD TV TV components Front Package contents • 46" LCD TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • TV stand and screws (6) • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information # Item Description Turns off when your TV is on.

  • Page 12: Side

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Side # Item Description Connect headphones, an analog audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to this /AUDIO OUT jack. For more information, see “Using analog audio” on page 30. Connect the video (VGA) for a computer to this jack.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Remote control # Button Description Press to open the Favorite channel list. For more FAVORITE information, see “Setting up a favorite channel list” on page “Viewing a favorite channel” on page 45. Press to control INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices.

  • Page 14: What Connection Should I Use

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV What connection should I Connection type and Cable connectors use? jack Optical digital Your TV has several connection types for audio connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Box

    Insignia 46" LCD 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?”...

  • Page 16: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI1/DVI jack to connect a cable or satellite box. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.

  • Page 17: Using Component Video (Better)

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Cable or Side of TV satellite box On your TV Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connector Audio cable Component Analog video jacks...

  • Page 18: Using Composite Video (Good)

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Using 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 COMPONENT IN/AV IN VIDEO/Y jack. Side of TV...

  • Page 19: Using Coaxial (Good)

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Using coaxial (good) Side of TV On your TV Coaxial cable Coaxial cable connector ANT/CABLE IN jack Cable or satellite box To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.

  • Page 20: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) Side of TV On your TV Coaxial cable Coaxial cable connector ANT/CABLE IN jack Antenna or cable TV (no box) To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box): 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player

    Insignia 46" LCD 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?”...

  • Page 22: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI1/DVI jack to connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.

  • Page 23: Using Component Video (Better)

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Side of TV On your TV DVD or Blu-ray player Component Analog audio video cable cable connectors connectors Audio cable Component Analog video jacks...

  • Page 24: Using Composite Video (Good)

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Using 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 COMPONENT IN/AV IN VIDEO/Y jack. Side of TV...

  • Page 25: Connecting A Game Console

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Connecting a game console Using HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV Game console HDMI cable connector HDMI jack HDMI cable To connect a game console using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.

  • Page 26: Using Component Video (Better)

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Side of TV Game console On your TV Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks audio jacks...

  • Page 27: Using Composite Video (Good)

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Using 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 COMPONENT IN/AV IN VIDEO/Y jack. Side of TV Game...

  • Page 28: Connecting A Computer

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Connecting a computer Using VGA (most common) Side of TV VGA cable On your TV Audio cable VGA cable with stereo connector mini plug Audio cable with a stereo mini plug VGA jack PC/DVI AUDIO IN...

  • Page 29: Using Hdmi (Best)

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Using HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI cable HDMI jack To connect a computer using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.

  • Page 30: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI1/DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Connecting a USB flash drive Side of TV USB flash drive To connect a USB flash drive: 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV. Caution Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB flash drive.

  • Page 32: Connecting Headphones

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD 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.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Basic Home Theater System

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Connecting a basic home theater system Using digital audio Side of TV On your TV Home theater Digital optical system audio cable connector Digital optical Digital optical audio cable audio jack To connect a basic home theater system using digital audio: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the home theater system is turned off.

  • Page 34: Using Analog Audio

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Using analog audio When you connect a home theater system to the /AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers are muted. Side of TV On your TV Home theater system 3.5mm audio cable connector 3.5mm audio...

  • Page 35: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices

    Insignia 46" LCD 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.

  • Page 36: Connecting Power

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Connecting power To connect the power: • Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet. Caution • Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label. • Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time.

  • Page 37: Using The Remote Control

    Insignia 46" LCD 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. • Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the To install remote control batteries:...

  • Page 38: Turning On Your Tv For The First Time

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD 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 Setup Wizard then press ENTER, MENU, or .
  • Page 39 Insignia 46" LCD TV 13 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. The scan may take several minutes.

  • Page 40: Understanding The Basics

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD 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 To turn your TV on or off: 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet.

  • Page 41: On-Screen Menu Overview

    Insignia 46" LCD TV On-screen menu overview SETTINGS menu (TV mode) Notes • Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen. The following menus are shown in TV mode (except the Photos menu). • Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.

  • Page 42: Selecting A Channel

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Adjusting the picture Selecting a channel To select a channel: • Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous Adjusting the TV picture channel on the memorized channel list. You can adjust various settings to improve the •...
  • Page 43 Insignia 46" LCD TV • Tint—Adjusts the color balance of the picture. • Overscan—Extends text and images past Use this control to make skin tones look more the screen edges to hide edge artifacts. natural. You can select On or Off.

  • Page 44: Setting The Power On Picture Mode

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Setting the power on picture mode Adjusting the computer image You can set the picture mode your TV uses when When you connect a computer to your TV using the you turn it on. VGA jack, you may need to adjust the computer image to improve the quality.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Sound

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Adjusting the sound • MTS/SAP—(Analog channels only) Selects the audio mode. You can select: • Mono—Select this option if there is Adjusting sound settings noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts. You can adjust sound settings to improve the sound •...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Audio Out Mode

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Selecting the audio out mode Playing TV audio only If your TV is on when you connect a device into 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.

  • Page 47: Changing Channel Settings

    Insignia 46" LCD 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.

  • Page 48: Hiding Channels

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Hiding channels C If you select Satellite Box, a message asks how you connected the satellite box to your You can hide channels in the channel list. When you press CH or CH , your TV skips the hidden channels.

  • Page 49: Setting Up A Favorite Channel List

    Insignia 46" LCD 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.

  • Page 50: Checking The Digital Signal Strength

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Checking the digital signal strength Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio You can check the digital signal strength to Auto Aspect Ratio automatically changes how the determine if you need to adjust your antenna or picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based on digital cable input.

  • Page 51: Setting Parental Controls

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Setting parental controls 5 Press to highlight Change Password, then press ENTER. The SETTINGS · PARENTAL CONTROLS · CHANGE PASSWORD screen opens. Setting or changing the password Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching inappropriate material on TV. When set,...

  • Page 52: Locking Control Buttons

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Locking control buttons Blocking unrated TV When the button lock is turned On, the buttons on Some TV programs, such as news and sports shows the side of your TV are locked, and you can only are not rated.

  • Page 53: Setting Parental Control Levels

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Setting parental control levels To set parental control levels: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada. 2 Press to highlight SETTINGS, then press or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

  • Page 54: Downloading Rating Information

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Downloading rating information 5 Press to highlight USA Parental Locks, then press ENTER. (To set Canadian ratings, If the program you are viewing has downloadable select Canadian Parental Locks.) rating information, you can download the USA Parental Locks information to use when setting parental controls.

  • Page 55: Using Closed Captioning

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Using closed captioning 5 Press to highlight RRT5, then press ENTER. The SETTINGS · PARENTAL CONTROLS · RRT5 screen opens. The screen that opens may vary depending on the broadcaster. Closed captioning displays a text version of the TV...

  • Page 56: Selecting The Analog Closed Captioning Mode

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Selecting the analog closed captioning mode Selecting the digital closed captioning mode Analog channels usually have one or more closed Digital channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes. The CC1 mode usually displays a captioning modes.

  • Page 57: Customizing Digital Closed Captioning Settings

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Customizing digital closed captioning 6 Press to highlight an option, then press ENTER. You can select: settings • Size—Selects the font size. To customize digital closed captioning styles: • Font—Selects the font style. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

  • Page 58: Adjusting Time Settings

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Adjusting time settings 8 Press to select your time zone, then press ENTER. You can select Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic, or When you set up your TV for the first time, the clock Newfoundland.

  • Page 59: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Insignia 46" LCD TV 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: Your TV can display the on-screen menu in English, 1 Press MENU.

  • Page 60: Labeling An Input Source

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Labeling an input source Turning Input Sensor on or off You can add a label to an input source to make it When the Input Sensor feature is turned on, your TV easier to identify.

  • Page 61: Using Inlink

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Using INlink Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off When Inlink is turned on, Device Auto Power Off turns off HDMI CEC devices when you turn off INlink lets you control HDMI CEC-compatible your TV.

  • Page 62: Turning Tv Auto Power On On Or Off

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Turning TV Auto Power On on or off Turning Audio Receiver on or off When INlink is turned on and you turn on an HDMI When INlink is turned on and you have connected CEC device, TV Auto Power On turns on your TV an audio receiver to your TV, turning on Audio automatically.

  • Page 63: Displaying A List Of Inlink-Compatible (Hdmi Cec) Devices

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Displaying a list of INlink-compatible Waking INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) (HDMI CEC) devices devices You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are When a connected INlink-compatible device is in connected to your TV. turned off (standby mode), Connect wakes (turns on) the device.

  • Page 64: Opening An Inlink-Compatible Device's Root Menu

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD 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.

  • Page 65: Browsing Photos

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Browsing photos When a photo is displayed full-screen, a control bar appears at the bottom of the photo. The file To browse photos: name, picture resolution, size, and date are displayed on the bottom of the control bar. If 1 Switch to USB mode.

  • Page 66: Viewing Favorite Photos

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Viewing favorite photos Viewing photos in a slideshow After you created your favorite photo list, you can You can view your photos in a slideshow. browse among your favorite photos quickly. To view photos in a slideshow: To view favorite photos: 1 Switch to USB mode.

  • Page 67: Customizing Slideshow Settings

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Maintaining Customizing slideshow settings 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 68: Troubleshooting

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Troubleshooting Viewing system information You may need to view system information during troubleshooting. Warning To view system information: Do not try to repair your TV yourself. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. Contact authorized service personnel.

  • Page 69: Video And Audio

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Video and audio Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no Problem Solution • Try another channel. The station picture (screen is may be experiencing problems. Picture does not lit), but sound is • Change the aspect ratio. An •...
  • Page 70 NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Only snow (noise) Dotted lines or • Try another channel. The station • Make sure that the antenna or appears on the stripes appear on may be experiencing problems. cable TV is connected correctly screen.

  • Page 71: Remote Control

    Insignia 46" LCD TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Good picture, but No output from • Increase the volume. • Adjust the audio balance. See no sound. one of the • Make sure that the sound is not “Adjusting sound settings” on speakers.

  • Page 72: General

    NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD 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 cord parental control levels” on is correctly connected to your page 49.

  • Page 73: Inlink (Cec-Compatible) Device

    TV and the device. the device. connected CEC • Make sure that the device is • If the device is not an Insignia device. connected to your TV with an device, all the buttons may not HDMI cable.
  • Page 74 NS-46L400NA14 Insignia 46" LCD 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...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Insignia 46" LCD 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 43.5 × 26.9 × 4.3 in. (110.5 × 68.4 × 10.9 cm) Ethernet Without stand 37 lbs.

  • Page 76: Programming Universal Remote Controls

    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.

  • Page 77: Legal Notices

    Insignia 46" LCD 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...

  • Page 78: One-Year Limited Warranty - Insignia Televisions

    FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY pay all labor and parts charges.
  • Page 79 Insignia 46" LCD TV www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 80 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA © 2013 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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