User Manual (English)
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... INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) device's root menu 43 Using a USB flash drive 43 Switching to USB mode 43 Browsing photos 44 Viewing favorite photos 45 Viewing photos in a slideshow 45 Customizing slideshow settings 46 Adjusting the picture 46 Adjusting the TV picture 46 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio 48 Setting the power on picture mode 48 Adjusting the sound 49 Adjusting sound settings 49 Selecting the audio out mode 50 Playing TV audio only 50 Changing channel settings 51 Automatically scanning for channels 51 Hiding channels 53 Setting up a favorite channel list...
... INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) device's root menu 43 Using a USB flash drive 43 Switching to USB mode 43 Browsing photos 44 Viewing favorite photos 45 Viewing photos in a slideshow 45 Customizing slideshow settings 46 Adjusting the picture 46 Adjusting the TV picture 46 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio 48 Setting the power on picture mode 48 Adjusting the sound 49 Adjusting sound settings 49 Selecting the audio out mode 50 Playing TV audio only 50 Changing channel settings 51 Automatically scanning for channels 51 Hiding channels 53 Setting up a favorite channel list...
User Manual (English)
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... Turning closed captioning on or off 59 Selecting the analog closed captioning mode 60 Selecting the digital closed captioning mode 60 Customizing digital closed captioning settings 61 Adjusting time settings 62 Setting the clock 62 Setting the sleep timer 63 Adjusting menu settings 63 Selecting the menu language 63 Labeling an input source 64 Turning Input Sensor on or off 64 Maintaining 64 Cleaning the TV cabinet 64 Cleaning the TV screen 64 Troubleshooting 65 Restoring settings to the defaults 65 Viewing system information 65 Video and audio 66 Remote control...
... Turning closed captioning on or off 59 Selecting the analog closed captioning mode 60 Selecting the digital closed captioning mode 60 Customizing digital closed captioning settings 61 Adjusting time settings 62 Setting the clock 62 Setting the sleep timer 63 Adjusting menu settings 63 Selecting the menu language 63 Labeling an input source 64 Turning Input Sensor on or off 64 Maintaining 64 Cleaning the TV cabinet 64 Cleaning the TV screen 64 Troubleshooting 65 Restoring settings to the defaults 65 Viewing system information 65 Video and audio 66 Remote control...
User Manual (English)
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... in this TV manufacturer, listed in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is appropriate. We and the consumer electronics industry are required for proper use your flat panel display As you place or install the TV where it cannot be mounted to wall mount your TV. • Follow all . Use only a TV stand rated for the weight of drawers. • Remember...
... in this TV manufacturer, listed in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is appropriate. We and the consumer electronics industry are required for proper use your flat panel display As you place or install the TV where it cannot be mounted to wall mount your TV. • Follow all . Use only a TV stand rated for the weight of drawers. • Remember...
User Manual (English)
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... screen as close to the point of life directives Your TV may contain materials that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as a fixed blue, green, or red point. Adjust only those controls covered by following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is brought from an air conditioner. Condensation Moisture will often require extensive work...
... screen as close to the point of life directives Your TV may contain materials that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as a fixed blue, green, or red point. Adjust only those controls covered by following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is brought from an air conditioner. Condensation Moisture will often require extensive work...
User Manual (English)
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... of the cable to the HDMI 2/DVI jack on the side of your TV. 5 Connect a 3.5mm RCA stereo audio cable cable (not provided) to the PC AUDIO IN jack on the back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is analog. 6 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on the cable or satellite box. 7 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 8 Press S or...
... of the cable to the HDMI 2/DVI jack on the side of your TV. 5 Connect a 3.5mm RCA stereo audio cable cable (not provided) to the PC AUDIO IN jack on the back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is analog. 6 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on the cable or satellite box. 7 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 8 Press S or...
User Manual (English)
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... install a set -top box. • Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale standard-definition (SD) content. NS-42D40SNA14 Insignia 42" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV (no box) Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE IN jack Back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV. 4 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list...
... install a set -top box. • Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale standard-definition (SD) content. NS-42D40SNA14 Insignia 42" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV (no box) Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE IN jack Back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV. 4 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list...
User Manual (English)
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... set the Digital Audio/SPDIF option on the AUDIO menu to PCM. Using digital audio On your TV Home theater system Digital optical audio cable Digital optical audio cable connector Sound bar Digital optical audio jack Back of your TV and to the optical AUDIO IN jack on the digital home theater system or sound bar. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on page 49. 30 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-42D40SNA14 Insignia 42" LED TV Connecting a basic home theater system You can connect a home theater system or sound...
... set the Digital Audio/SPDIF option on the AUDIO menu to PCM. Using digital audio On your TV Home theater system Digital optical audio cable Digital optical audio cable connector Sound bar Digital optical audio jack Back of your TV and to the optical AUDIO IN jack on the digital home theater system or sound bar. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on page 49. 30 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-42D40SNA14 Insignia 42" LED TV Connecting a basic home theater system You can connect a home theater system or sound...
User Manual (English)
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... also press MTS/SAP one or more times to select the audio mode. • Audio Language-(Digital channels only) Selects an alternate audio language, if available. • Headphones/Audio Out-You can select On (default setting) to play audio through the TV speakers, or select Off to turn off the TV speakers and play audio through the original digital audio sound). • PCM (to output audio in 2-channel stereo). • Audio Delay-Fine tunes the audio when it is connected to music...
... also press MTS/SAP one or more times to select the audio mode. • Audio Language-(Digital channels only) Selects an alternate audio language, if available. • Headphones/Audio Out-You can select On (default setting) to play audio through the TV speakers, or select Off to turn off the TV speakers and play audio through the original digital audio sound). • PCM (to output audio in 2-channel stereo). • Audio Delay-Fine tunes the audio when it is connected to music...
User Manual (English)
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.... NS-42D40SNA14 Insignia 42" LED TV Video and audio Problem Solution Picture does not fill the screen. An increasing amount of digital TV and movies are black bars around the picture. • Change the aspect ratio. See "Selecting the video input source" on page 46. • Make sure that the power cord is plugged in amplifier. 66 www.insigniaproducts.com Try a new set to your TV. • The video cable(s) you are using an antenna and...
.... NS-42D40SNA14 Insignia 42" LED TV Video and audio Problem Solution Picture does not fill the screen. An increasing amount of digital TV and movies are black bars around the picture. • Change the aspect ratio. See "Selecting the video input source" on page 46. • Make sure that the power cord is plugged in amplifier. 66 www.insigniaproducts.com Try a new set to your TV. • The video cable(s) you are using an antenna and...
User Manual (English)
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... "Connecting a cable or satellite box" on page 13 or "Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)" on others. To check the digital channel signal strength, see "Checking the digital signal strength" on an LCD screen is connected correctly and securely. Contact your TV. Double images. • Use a highly directional outdoor antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. Try turning off one device at a time to a set . • Other devices (for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers...
... "Connecting a cable or satellite box" on page 13 or "Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)" on others. To check the digital channel signal strength, see "Checking the digital signal strength" on an LCD screen is connected correctly and securely. Contact your TV. Double images. • Use a highly directional outdoor antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. Try turning off one device at a time to a set . • Other devices (for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers...
User Manual (English)
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... headphones connected. Remote control Problem Solution Remote control does not work. • Make sure that the power cord is causing interference. Trouble programming your existing universal remote control. • See instructions and a table of the TV. • Point the remote control directly at a time to determine which device is not covered by your TV. Try a new set. Try turning off the screen can cause a permanent after-image to your TV. • Do not display a still image...
... headphones connected. Remote control Problem Solution Remote control does not work. • Make sure that the power cord is causing interference. Trouble programming your existing universal remote control. • See instructions and a table of the TV. • Point the remote control directly at a time to determine which device is not covered by your TV. Try a new set. Try turning off the screen can cause a permanent after-image to your TV. • Do not display a still image...
User Manual (English)
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... have selected the correct input for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may cause the cabinet to Off. After Auto Channel Search, there are using a cable or satellite box, use , the temperature rises naturally and may be accessed. • If a setting is grayed, the setting is connected securely to the factory defaults, then select Home Use Mode on your viewing environment screen. Problem Solution One or more channels do not work. •...
... have selected the correct input for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may cause the cabinet to Off. After Auto Channel Search, there are using a cable or satellite box, use , the temperature rises naturally and may be accessed. • If a setting is grayed, the setting is connected securely to the factory defaults, then select Home Use Mode on your viewing environment screen. Problem Solution One or more channels do not work. •...
User Manual (English)
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... resolutions 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Tuner Analog Digital NTSC ATSC, 8-VSB, Clear-QAM Inputs HDMI Component video Composite video Shared audio (component and composite) PC/VGA 3.5mm DVI audio input DVI USB Antenna/Cable 2 (side) E-EDID compliant HDCP compliant 1 (back) 1 (back) Shared with component Y Yes No 1 (back) 1 (side) HDMI 2/DVI jack 1 (side) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (back) Outputs Video Analog audio/Headphone Digital audio WiFi Ethernet No 1 (side) 1 (optical) (back) No No Audio Speakers Number: 2 Watts per channel: 5W Power...
... resolutions 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Tuner Analog Digital NTSC ATSC, 8-VSB, Clear-QAM Inputs HDMI Component video Composite video Shared audio (component and composite) PC/VGA 3.5mm DVI audio input DVI USB Antenna/Cable 2 (side) E-EDID compliant HDCP compliant 1 (back) 1 (back) Shared with component Y Yes No 1 (back) 1 (side) HDMI 2/DVI jack 1 (side) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (back) Outputs Video Analog audio/Headphone Digital audio WiFi Ethernet No 1 (side) 1 (optical) (back) No No Audio Speakers Number: 2 Watts per channel: 5W Power...
Quick Setup Guide (English)
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... for wall mounting (not for use the best available connection. Go to protect the screen from damages and scratches. Enter your device supports it. Use the cables that came with your power cord in the box under Manual, Firmware, Drivers & Product Information, then click . VIDEO QUALITY JACK TYPE CABLE CONNECTOR BEST HDMI video/audio BETTER Component video and analog audio GOOD GOOD Composite video and analog audio (AV) Coaxial video/audio Note: You can also connect a DVI device to the stand column using HDMI if your model number...
... for wall mounting (not for use the best available connection. Go to protect the screen from damages and scratches. Enter your device supports it. Use the cables that came with your power cord in the box under Manual, Firmware, Drivers & Product Information, then click . VIDEO QUALITY JACK TYPE CABLE CONNECTOR BEST HDMI video/audio BETTER Component video and analog audio GOOD GOOD Composite video and analog audio (AV) Coaxial video/audio Note: You can also connect a DVI device to the stand column using HDMI if your model number...
Quick Setup Guide (English)
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... work with your TV. EXIT Closes the on -screen menu. SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. MUTE Mutes the sound. Enter your remote control INPUT SOURCE TV HDMI1 HDMI2 Component/AV USB(Photos) AUDIO Sound Mode Balance Bass Treble TV Speakers Digital Audio/SPDIF MTS/SAP Audio Language MOVE PICTURE OK ENTER SELECT Adjust settings to more advanced features. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC, 7601 Penn Ave South, Rich eld, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2013 BBY Solutions, Inc. Power Numbers Enter channel numbers. INPUT...
... work with your TV. EXIT Closes the on -screen menu. SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. MUTE Mutes the sound. Enter your remote control INPUT SOURCE TV HDMI1 HDMI2 Component/AV USB(Photos) AUDIO Sound Mode Balance Bass Treble TV Speakers Digital Audio/SPDIF MTS/SAP Audio Language MOVE PICTURE OK ENTER SELECT Adjust settings to more advanced features. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC, 7601 Penn Ave South, Rich eld, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2013 BBY Solutions, Inc. Power Numbers Enter channel numbers. INPUT...
Important Information (English)
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...sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by qualified service personnel only. No user-serviceable parts are provided for your TV. Handling the LCD panel • Your TV's screen is made of broken glass. • If the LCD panel is present ...Install in your eyes or touches your TV. If the provided plug does not fit into such power lines or circuits. The plug must remain readily operable. 16 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as contact with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any antenna or cable system. Refer servicing to your home...
...sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by qualified service personnel only. No user-serviceable parts are provided for your TV. Handling the LCD panel • Your TV's screen is made of broken glass. • If the LCD panel is present ...Install in your eyes or touches your TV. If the provided plug does not fit into such power lines or circuits. The plug must remain readily operable. 16 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as contact with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any antenna or cable system. Refer servicing to your home...
Important Information (English)
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... your TV exhibits a distinct change in your existing universal remote control • See instructions and a table of cable entry as practical. For the location of the remote control sensor, see "Front view" in performance. Trouble programming your Quick Setup Guide. • Make sure that the antenna or cable system is connected to www.insigniaproducts.com/remotecodes. • Replace dead batteries with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep...
... your TV exhibits a distinct change in your existing universal remote control • See instructions and a table of cable entry as practical. For the location of the remote control sensor, see "Front view" in performance. Trouble programming your Quick Setup Guide. • Make sure that the antenna or cable system is connected to www.insigniaproducts.com/remotecodes. • Replace dead batteries with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep...
Important Information (English)
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... online User Guide. You can cause a creaking noise. See "Setting or changing the password" in . (97.7 × 66.3 × 23.6 cm) 25.8 lbs (11.7 kg) Screen Screen size measured diagonally Display type Screen refresh rate Display resolution Panel resolution Aspect ratio Contrast ratio (typical)-panel Dynamic contrast ratio- See "Locking control buttons" in the online User Guide. • Unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug the cord back in the box under Manual, Firmware, Drivers & Product Information, then click X. Notes • If the problem...
... online User Guide. You can cause a creaking noise. See "Setting or changing the password" in . (97.7 × 66.3 × 23.6 cm) 25.8 lbs (11.7 kg) Screen Screen size measured diagonally Display type Screen refresh rate Display resolution Panel resolution Aspect ratio Contrast ratio (typical)-panel Dynamic contrast ratio- See "Locking control buttons" in the online User Guide. • Unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug the cord back in the box under Manual, Firmware, Drivers & Product Information, then click X. Notes • If the problem...
Important Information (English)
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Inputs HDMI Component video Composite video Shared audio (component and composite) S-Video PC/VGA 3.5mm DVI audio input DVI USB Antenna/Cable 2 (side) E-EDID compliant HDCP compliant 1 (back) 1 (back) Shared with component Y Yes No No 1 (back) 1 (side) HDMI 2/DVI jack 1 (side) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (back) Outputs Video Analog audio/Headphone Digital audio WiFi Ethernet No 1 (side) 1 (optical) (back) No No Audio Speakers Number: 2 Watts per channel: 5W Power Power consumption Power input On: 90W Standby:
Inputs HDMI Component video Composite video Shared audio (component and composite) S-Video PC/VGA 3.5mm DVI audio input DVI USB Antenna/Cable 2 (side) E-EDID compliant HDCP compliant 1 (back) 1 (back) Shared with component Y Yes No No 1 (back) 1 (side) HDMI 2/DVI jack 1 (side) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (back) Outputs Video Analog audio/Headphone Digital audio WiFi Ethernet No 1 (side) 1 (optical) (back) No No Audio Speakers Number: 2 Watts per channel: 5W Power Power consumption Power input On: 90W Standby:
Information Brochure (English)
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... TIME 6.5 ms HORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE 178° VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE 178° TUNER SUPPORTS: NTSC, ATSC, 8-VSB, CLEAR-QAM HDMI INPUT 2 DVI 1 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT SHARED WITH COMPONENT SHARED AUDIO INPUTS COMPONENT & COMPOSITE S-VIDEO INPUTS 1 YES NO PC/VGA INPUT NO 3.5mm DVI AUDIO INPUT 1 USB PORT SUPPORTS JPEG AND FW UPGRADES 1 ANTENNA/CABLE 1 VIDEO OUTPUT NO HEADPHONE/ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL 1 WIFI NO ETHERNET PORT SPEAKERS POWER CONSUMPTION ON NO SPEAKERS 2 5 WATTS/CHANNEL 90W POWER CONSUMPTION...
... TIME 6.5 ms HORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE 178° VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE 178° TUNER SUPPORTS: NTSC, ATSC, 8-VSB, CLEAR-QAM HDMI INPUT 2 DVI 1 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT SHARED WITH COMPONENT SHARED AUDIO INPUTS COMPONENT & COMPOSITE S-VIDEO INPUTS 1 YES NO PC/VGA INPUT NO 3.5mm DVI AUDIO INPUT 1 USB PORT SUPPORTS JPEG AND FW UPGRADES 1 ANTENNA/CABLE 1 VIDEO OUTPUT NO HEADPHONE/ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL 1 WIFI NO ETHERNET PORT SPEAKERS POWER CONSUMPTION ON NO SPEAKERS 2 5 WATTS/CHANNEL 90W POWER CONSUMPTION...