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... a bookcase or rack, unless you will defeat this safety feature. Stand Do not place your TV on your TV and in the literature accompanying your TV. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Contents Introduction 3 Important safety information 3 Features 5 Setting up your TV 8 Using your TV 22 Maintaining 37 Troubleshooting 38 Specifications 38 Warranty 39 Français 41 Españ...
... a bookcase or rack, unless you will defeat this safety feature. Stand Do not place your TV on your TV and in the literature accompanying your TV. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Contents Introduction 3 Important safety information 3 Features 5 Setting up your TV 8 Using your TV 22 Maintaining 37 Troubleshooting 38 Specifications 38 Warranty 39 Français 41 Españ...
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... structure, grounding of the lead-in wire 4 www.insignia-products.com Servicing Do not attempt to determine that have the same characteristics as the original part. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Safety check After completing any kind on the screen as... the original part. Pixel defect Your TV's screen is designed to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 7 ...
... structure, grounding of the lead-in wire 4 www.insignia-products.com Servicing Do not attempt to determine that have the same characteristics as the original part. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Safety check After completing any kind on the screen as... the original part. Pixel defect Your TV's screen is designed to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 7 ...
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Features TV front TV top 1 Item 1 Description Remote control sensor-Point the remote control at this sensor while pressing the remote's buttons. 12 34 5 6 7 Item 1-2 3-4 5 6 7 Description CH-/CH+-Press to change the volume. www.insignia-products.com 5 VOL-/VOL+-Press to change channels. ...highlight options. Notes • POWER, CH+/-, VOL+/-, INPUT, and MENU buttons on using the remote control, not the TV controls. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of...
Features TV front TV top 1 Item 1 Description Remote control sensor-Point the remote control at this sensor while pressing the remote's buttons. 12 34 5 6 7 Item 1-2 3-4 5 6 7 Description CH-/CH+-Press to change the volume. www.insignia-products.com 5 VOL-/VOL+-Press to change channels. ...highlight options. Notes • POWER, CH+/-, VOL+/-, INPUT, and MENU buttons on using the remote control, not the TV controls. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of...
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... a DVD player or set -top box to these jacks. S/PDIF optical digital audio out jack-Connect an optical digital audio device to this jack. TV back Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV 1 2 34 5 6 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Speaker output jacks HDMI input jack-Connect devices with a VGA interface (for example, a computer) to this port. Component video 1 and 2 jacks...
... a DVD player or set -top box to these jacks. S/PDIF optical digital audio out jack-Connect an optical digital audio device to this jack. TV back Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV 1 2 34 5 6 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Speaker output jacks HDMI input jack-Connect devices with a VGA interface (for example, a computer) to this port. Component video 1 and 2 jacks...
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...information. 22 EXIT Press to close the OSD. 23 CCD Press to fast-forward on and off. DVD-Press to select a sub-channel. 20 VOL+/- Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Remote control 1 18 2 3 4 19 5 6 20 7 8 21 9 10 22 11 12 23 13 24 14 25 15 26 16 27 17... 28 Number Button 1 SET 2 Device 3 Numbers 4 INPUT 5 6 CH +/- 7 MUTE Description Press to change TV channels. Press to program the remote control. Do not freeze the ...
...information. 22 EXIT Press to close the OSD. 23 CCD Press to fast-forward on and off. DVD-Press to select a sub-channel. 20 VOL+/- Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Remote control 1 18 2 3 4 19 5 6 20 7 8 21 9 10 22 11 12 23 13 24 14 25 15 26 16 27 17... 28 Number Button 1 SET 2 Device 3 Numbers 4 INPUT 5 6 CH +/- 7 MUTE Description Press to change TV channels. Press to program the remote control. Do not freeze the ...
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...batteries with a cloth. Notes • Make sure that you use your model. 8 www.insignia-products.com If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment with the + and - symbols on your TV. • If you do not intend to use the correct type of the cables with... a rash. symbols in the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover. ends of power. Make sure that you match the + and - Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Setting up your TV to a power outlet: • Plug the power cord into a standard AC power outlet. 2 Insert two AA batteries into the remote control...
...batteries with a cloth. Notes • Make sure that you use your model. 8 www.insignia-products.com If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment with the + and - symbols on your TV. • If you do not intend to use the correct type of the cables with... a rash. symbols in the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover. ends of power. Make sure that you match the + and - Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Setting up your TV to a power outlet: • Plug the power cord into a standard AC power outlet. 2 Insert two AA batteries into the remote control...
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.... 5 Install the two Speaker Connecting Covers to the corresponding places on the TV. 6 Connect the speaker audio cables to the external speaker output jacks on the jacks. ends of the cables with the color on the TV matching the + and - Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Attaching the included speakers Caution Do not lift or move the...
.... 5 Install the two Speaker Connecting Covers to the corresponding places on the TV. 6 Connect the speaker audio cables to the external speaker output jacks on the jacks. ends of the cables with the color on the TV matching the + and - Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Attaching the included speakers Caution Do not lift or move the...
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... the CHANNEL SETUP menu, then perform an auto channel search. For more information, see "Memorizing channels" on the back of your TV. Precautions • Carefully check the terminals for your particular area. For best reception, we recommend an outdoor antenna. If your antenna...their terminals. • When connecting an external device, turn it . Connecting an antenna VHF antenna UHF antenna Mixer Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Connect to Cable TV box 75 Ohm coaxial cable About antenna connections For acceptable reception of VHF and UHF channels, an external antenna is...
... the CHANNEL SETUP menu, then perform an auto channel search. For more information, see "Memorizing channels" on the back of your TV. Precautions • Carefully check the terminals for your particular area. For best reception, we recommend an outdoor antenna. If your antenna...their terminals. • When connecting an external device, turn it . Connecting an antenna VHF antenna UHF antenna Mixer Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Connect to Cable TV box 75 Ohm coaxial cable About antenna connections For acceptable reception of VHF and UHF channels, an external antenna is...
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... cable to the S/PDIF OUT jack on the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable to confirm. 4 Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape, then press Play on the VCR. Use one or the other. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Connecting digital optical audio OR Receiver Stereo For a full home theater... sound experience, you can output digital audio from your VCR: 2 Turn on the TV. Note The S/PDIF OUT jack can connect to the S-VIDEO jack...
... cable to the S/PDIF OUT jack on the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable to confirm. 4 Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape, then press Play on the VCR. Use one or the other. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Connecting digital optical audio OR Receiver Stereo For a full home theater... sound experience, you can output digital audio from your VCR: 2 Turn on the TV. Note The S/PDIF OUT jack can connect to the S-VIDEO jack...
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... VCR or amplifier: 1 Connect the video cables to the Video jacks on either the VCR or an external amplifier. Note Only analog TV programs and AV1/AV2 input sources can be different depending on the VCR to begin recording. Connecting a VCR (for recording. 3 Press...the audio cables to the TV, then connect them to confirm correct operation. 12 www.insignia-products.com To record a program: 1 Turn on your TV, then select a program you want to record. 2 Turn on your VCR, then insert a videotape for recording) or external amplifier Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV YW R Video cable Y=Yellow...
... VCR or amplifier: 1 Connect the video cables to the Video jacks on either the VCR or an external amplifier. Note Only analog TV programs and AV1/AV2 input sources can be different depending on the VCR to begin recording. Connecting a VCR (for recording. 3 Press...the audio cables to the TV, then connect them to confirm correct operation. 12 www.insignia-products.com To record a program: 1 Turn on your TV, then select a program you want to record. 2 Turn on your VCR, then insert a videotape for recording) or external amplifier Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV YW R Video cable Y=Yellow...
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... has only DVI output, use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI OUT port on the DVD player or set-top box. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Connecting a camcorder Connecting an HDMI device Y WR Y=Yellow (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R) Video cable Audio cable YWR To connect a camcorder: 1 Connect the Audio...
... has only DVI output, use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI OUT port on the DVD player or set-top box. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Connecting a camcorder Connecting an HDMI device Y WR Y=Yellow (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R) Video cable Audio cable YWR To connect a camcorder: 1 Connect the Audio...
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...and Pr output jacks on the device. 3 Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV and the AUDIO output jacks on your TV, then press INPUT. Connecting component video Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV GB R RW W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R or Pr component video) G=Green (Y component ...color provides the luminance and color signals over separate channels, which provides the clearest, sharpest video available for more information. 14 www.insignia-products.com The INPUT SELECT menu opens. 2 Press or to select Component1 or Component2, then press OK to the correct mode...
...and Pr output jacks on the device. 3 Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV and the AUDIO output jacks on your TV, then press INPUT. Connecting component video Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV GB R RW W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R or Pr component video) G=Green (Y component ...color provides the luminance and color signals over separate channels, which provides the clearest, sharpest video available for more information. 14 www.insignia-products.com The INPUT SELECT menu opens. 2 Press or to select Component1 or Component2, then press OK to the correct mode...
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To play video from a computer: 1 Turn on your computer, and adjust the display properties as required. www.insignia-products.com 15 The INPUT SELECT menu opens. 2 Press or to select Analog RGB, then press OK to the LINE OUT or HEADPHONE jack on the computer and AUDIO input jack on the TV. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Connecting a computer Audio cable VGA cable To connect a computer: 1 Connect a VGA cable to the VGA port on the computer and the VGA port on the TV. 2 Connect an audio cable to confirm. 3 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT.
To play video from a computer: 1 Turn on your computer, and adjust the display properties as required. www.insignia-products.com 15 The INPUT SELECT menu opens. 2 Press or to select Analog RGB, then press OK to the LINE OUT or HEADPHONE jack on the computer and AUDIO input jack on the TV. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Connecting a computer Audio cable VGA cable To connect a computer: 1 Connect a VGA cable to the VGA port on the computer and the VGA port on the TV. 2 Connect an audio cable to confirm. 3 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT.
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Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Changing the on-screen menu language You can press the CH- The LED blinks ... code and exit. Note If the device does not turn off , repeat steps 4 through 5. 7 Press the SET button to TV viewing. To search for another device, repeat steps 1 through 6 using . Your remote control will try a previous code. To check... third digit, 4 for the fourth digit, and 5 for your code" on the device you want to exit. 16 www.insignia-products.com The remote sends codes from its library to Step 7. 5 If the device does not respond, press the CH+ ...
Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Changing the on-screen menu language You can press the CH- The LED blinks ... code and exit. Note If the device does not turn off , repeat steps 4 through 5. 7 Press the SET button to TV viewing. To search for another device, repeat steps 1 through 6 using . Your remote control will try a previous code. To check... third digit, 4 for the fourth digit, and 5 for your code" on the device you want to exit. 16 www.insignia-products.com The remote sends codes from its library to Step 7. 5 If the device does not respond, press the CH+ ...
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...,20038 20072 20037 20035, 20039, 20081 20240 20035, 20081 20037 20035, 20162 21972 20035 20035, 20162, 20037, 20048,20039, 20047, 20240, 20104, 20209, 20479 www.insignia-products.com 17 To unlock the volume control: 1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 2 Enter 993... MUTE button on the remote control, the device you selected controls the volume regardless of which device you control the volume of each connected device. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Programming the volume lock The remote control comes preset to control the volume.
...,20038 20072 20037 20035, 20039, 20081 20240 20035, 20081 20037 20035, 20162 21972 20035 20035, 20162, 20037, 20048,20039, 20047, 20240, 20104, 20209, 20479 www.insignia-products.com 17 To unlock the volume control: 1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 2 Enter 993... MUTE button on the remote control, the device you selected controls the volume regardless of which device you control the volume of each connected device. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Programming the volume lock The remote control comes preset to control the volume.
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..., 20479 20047, 20240, 20104 20184, 20045, 20121, 20043 20035, 20037, 20047, 20042,20104 20048, 20209 20072 20240 20072 20616 20035, 20032, 20033, 20636,21972 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV STS Sylvania Systemax Tagar Systems Tashiko Tatung Technics Teco Teknika Tivo TMK Toshiba Totevision Touch Unitech Vector Vector Research Victor Video Concepts Videomagic Videosonic Viewsonic..., 21915 20717 20571 20695 20627, 21061 20869 21086 21087 21024, 21023, 21129, 20816, 21117 20833, 21172, 20869 20490 20521 20591, 20675 20591 21919 18 www.insignia-products.com
..., 20479 20047, 20240, 20104 20184, 20045, 20121, 20043 20035, 20037, 20047, 20042,20104 20048, 20209 20072 20240 20072 20616 20035, 20032, 20033, 20636,21972 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV STS Sylvania Systemax Tagar Systems Tashiko Tatung Technics Teco Teknika Tivo TMK Toshiba Totevision Touch Unitech Vector Vector Research Victor Video Concepts Videomagic Videosonic Viewsonic..., 21915 20717 20571 20695 20627, 21061 20869 21086 21087 21024, 21023, 21129, 20816, 21117 20833, 21172, 20869 20490 20521 20591, 20675 20591 21919 18 www.insignia-products.com
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Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Funai Gateway GE Go Video Greenhill Harman/Kardon Hitachi Hiteker Initial Integra JBL JVC Kenwood KLH Koss Lasonic LG Liquid Video Lite-On Loewe Magnavox ..., 00237 00000, 00008, 00107 00637 00000 00317, 01305 01877, 00877, 00144, 00533 00000 00000 00883 00279, 00273 00000 00000, 00144 01877, 00877, 00477, 00008 www.insignia-products.com 19
Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Funai Gateway GE Go Video Greenhill Harman/Kardon Hitachi Hiteker Initial Integra JBL JVC Kenwood KLH Koss Lasonic LG Liquid Video Lite-On Loewe Magnavox ..., 00237 00000, 00008, 00107 00637 00000 00317, 01305 01877, 00877, 00144, 00533 00000 00000 00883 00279, 00273 00000 00000, 00144 01877, 00877, 00477, 00008 www.insignia-products.com 19
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Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Miro Mission MTC NSM Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Parasound Philips Pioneer Polk Audio Proton QED Quad Quasar RadioShack RCA Realistic Rotel SAE Sansui Sanyo SAST Sharp ..., 01392 01276, 01109, 01108 01219 00856 00639, 01640 00869 01142, 01442 00749, 01749, 00790, 01285 01640, 01392 00724, 00722 01535 01535 00869 00856, 01856 www.insignia-products.com 21
Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Miro Mission MTC NSM Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Parasound Philips Pioneer Polk Audio Proton QED Quad Quasar RadioShack RCA Realistic Rotel SAE Sansui Sanyo SAST Sharp ..., 01392 01276, 01109, 01108 01219 00856 00639, 01640 00869 01142, 01442 00749, 01749, 00790, 01285 01640, 01392 00724, 00722 01535 01535 00869 00856, 01856 www.insignia-products.com 21
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...window may not work correctly when you use the remote control. 22 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Notes • This remote control is connected to your TV and a power outlet. 2 Press the button to turn on your TV. 3 Press the button again to shock or liquids. • Do...• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on again. You should wait at which you operate the unit, please try to press TV button. • Objects between the remote control and the remote sensor. • The remote control may prevent proper operation. Cautions • ...
...window may not work correctly when you use the remote control. 22 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Notes • This remote control is connected to your TV and a power outlet. 2 Press the button to turn on your TV. 3 Press the button again to shock or liquids. • Do...• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on again. You should wait at which you operate the unit, please try to press TV button. • Objects between the remote control and the remote sensor. • The remote control may prevent proper operation. Cautions • ...
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Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Navigating the menus This TV has a simple, easy-to-use on the mode, different ... adjusting TV features. For some button actions can be duplicated using buttons on page 29. The information banner appears. Selecting the input source signal 1 Press the INPUT button to confirm. (Analog RGB=VGA) www.insignia-products...H position* V position* Freeze Image Headphone volume Treble Bass Balance Focus window out* AVC Language TV Source Screen Saver Current Channel Transparency Channel Label OSD Time Out Channel Skip Clock Setup Favorite Channel Source...
Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Navigating the menus This TV has a simple, easy-to-use on the mode, different ... adjusting TV features. For some button actions can be duplicated using buttons on page 29. The information banner appears. Selecting the input source signal 1 Press the INPUT button to confirm. (Analog RGB=VGA) www.insignia-products...H position* V position* Freeze Image Headphone volume Treble Bass Balance Focus window out* AVC Language TV Source Screen Saver Current Channel Transparency Channel Label OSD Time Out Channel Skip Clock Setup Favorite Channel Source...