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... cleaning. Follow warnings and instructions Follow all operating and use your TV near or over a radiator or heat register. Your NS-42LCD represents the state of fire or electric shock, do not use it near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub... so that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the cabinet and the back or bottom are not likely to 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...
... cleaning. Follow warnings and instructions Follow all operating and use your TV near or over a radiator or heat register. Your NS-42LCD represents the state of fire or electric shock, do not use it near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub... so that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the cabinet and the back or bottom are not likely to 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...
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...2 Power service grounding electrode system 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors 5 Antenna discharge unit 6 Grounding clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 4 www.insignia-products.com Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal operation...lightning and power line surges. This helps prevent damage to your TV from lightning and power line surges. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Safety check After completing any kind on the marking label. Lightning For added protection for your TV's ...
...2 Power service grounding electrode system 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors 5 Antenna discharge unit 6 Grounding clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 4 www.insignia-products.com Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal operation...lightning and power line surges. This helps prevent damage to your TV from lightning and power line surges. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Safety check After completing any kind on the marking label. Lightning For added protection for your TV's ...
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...menu's main page. Notes • POWER, CH+/-, VOL+/-, INPUT, and MENU buttons on the TV have the same functions as practical. 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 the NEC ...particular, specifies that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of an option. www.insignia-products.com 5 Features TV front TV top 1 Item 1 Description Remote control sensor-Point the remote control at this sensor while pressing the ...
...menu's main page. Notes • POWER, CH+/-, VOL+/-, INPUT, and MENU buttons on the TV have the same functions as practical. 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 the NEC ...particular, specifies that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of an option. www.insignia-products.com 5 Features TV front TV top 1 Item 1 Description Remote control sensor-Point the remote control at this sensor while pressing the ...
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... an indoor or outdoor antenna to this jack. 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 programs. ...Description S-VIDEO jack-Connect the S-Video output jack of a DVD player or set -top box or DVD player) to this connector. 6 www.insignia-products.com VIDEO out jacks-Connect to a VCR's or DVR's video input jacks to record programs. AUDIO out jacks-Connect to a VCR's ...
... an indoor or outdoor antenna to this jack. 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 programs. ...Description S-VIDEO jack-Connect the S-Video output jack of a DVD player or set -top box or DVD player) to this connector. 6 www.insignia-products.com VIDEO out jacks-Connect to a VCR's or DVR's video input jacks to record programs. AUDIO out jacks-Connect to a VCR's ...
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...to turn on a connected device, such as a VCR. Press to unfreeze the image. Press again to select a sub-channel. 20 VOL+/- www.insignia-products.com 7 For more information, see "Viewing Closed Captions" on page 16. Press to select the TV. Press to adjust the volume. 21 INFO...a DVD or next track on a DVD or CD. When playing a DVD, press to program the remote control. Press to select MONO, STEREO, or SAP. 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...
...to turn on a connected device, such as a VCR. Press to unfreeze the image. Press again to select a sub-channel. 20 VOL+/- www.insignia-products.com 7 For more information, see "Viewing Closed Captions" on page 16. Press to select the TV. Press to adjust the volume. 21 INFO...a DVD or next track on a DVD or CD. When playing a DVD, press to program the remote control. Press to select MONO, STEREO, or SAP. 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...
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... batteries into the remote control To install the remote control batteries: 1 Remove the battery cover. Notes • Make sure that you match the + and - Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Setting up your TV. • If you do not intend to be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord from...
... batteries into the remote control To install the remote control batteries: 1 Remove the battery cover. Notes • Make sure that you match the + and - Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Setting up your TV. • If you do not intend to be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord from...
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ends of the cables with the color on the TV matching the + and - www.insignia-products.com 9 Installing the speakers 1 Unplug the TV and all connected components. 2 Place the TV face-down on a stable, soft, non-marring surface. 3 Carefully remove ... 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. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Attaching the included speakers Caution Do not lift or move the TV while holding the speaker.
ends of the cables with the color on the TV matching the + and - www.insignia-products.com 9 Installing the speakers 1 Unplug the TV and all connected components. 2 Place the TV face-down on a stable, soft, non-marring surface. 3 Carefully remove ... 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. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Attaching the included speakers Caution Do not lift or move the TV while holding the speaker.
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... cable About antenna connections For acceptable reception of VHF and UHF channels, an external antenna is your responsibility. 10 www.insignia-products.com Connecting an antenna VHF antenna UHF antenna Mixer Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Connect to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV. Note • • A local television service center...
... cable About antenna connections For acceptable reception of VHF and UHF channels, an external antenna is your responsibility. 10 www.insignia-products.com Connecting an antenna VHF antenna UHF antenna Mixer Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Connect to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV. Note • • A local television service center...
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..., then press Play on the VCR. Y WR Y WR A/V cables and S-Video cable Y=Yellow (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R) VCR www.insignia-products.com 11 To connect optical audio 1 Connect an optical audio cable to the S/PDIF OUT jack on the back of the TV. 2 Connect the...VCR. Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Connect the audio/video cables to the S-VIDEO jack if your source device supports it. 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 ...
..., then press Play on the VCR. Y WR Y WR A/V cables and S-Video cable Y=Yellow (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R) VCR www.insignia-products.com 11 To connect optical audio 1 Connect an optical audio cable to the S/PDIF OUT jack on the back of the TV. 2 Connect the...VCR. Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Connect the audio/video cables to the S-VIDEO jack if your source device supports it. 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 ...
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... AV1/AV2 input sources can be different depending on the VCR 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 (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R) Audio cable Y W R WR VCR External Monitor - To record a program: 1 Turn on your TV, then... to the Video jacks on the TV and VCR. 2 Connect the audio cables to the TV, then connect them to confirm correct operation. 12 www.insignia-products.com
... AV1/AV2 input sources can be different depending on the VCR 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 (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R) Audio cable Y W R WR VCR External Monitor - To record a program: 1 Turn on your TV, then... to the Video jacks on the TV and VCR. 2 Connect the audio cables to the TV, then connect them to confirm correct operation. 12 www.insignia-products.com
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.... To play from a DVD player or set it to VGA IN on your TV, then press INPUT. See the device's user guide for more information. 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 ... to confirm operation. Note If the device has only DVI output, use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable to connect to the camcorder. www.insignia-products.com 13 HDMI cable HDMI OUT Device with HDMI port To connect a DVD player or set-top box using HDMI: 1 Turn on...
.... To play from a DVD player or set it to VGA IN on your TV, then press INPUT. See the device's user guide for more information. 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 ... to confirm operation. Note If the device has only DVI output, use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable to connect to the camcorder. www.insignia-products.com 13 HDMI cable HDMI OUT Device with HDMI port To connect a DVD player or set-top box using HDMI: 1 Turn on...
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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 video) B=Blue (Pb component video) Video cable RBG Audio cable WR L-Audio-R ... component video 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 confirm. 3 Turn on your external device, and...
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 video) B=Blue (Pb component video) Video cable RBG Audio cable WR L-Audio-R ... component video 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 confirm. 3 Turn on your external device, and...
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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 the TV. 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 your TV, then press INPUT. To play video from a computer: 1 Turn on your computer, and adjust the display properties as required.
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 the TV. 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 your TV, then press INPUT. To play video from a computer: 1 Turn on your computer, and adjust the display properties as required.
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... code and exit. The remote sends codes from its library to Step 7. 5 If the device does not respond, press the CH+ button. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Changing the on-screen menu language You can change the on -screen menu displays. To change the language that works, see "Searching for ... twice, then release the button. 5 Enter the first five-digit code for the fifth digit. 6 Press the SET button to exit. 16 www.insignia-products.com The LED blinks once as a VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite receiver, amplifier or tuner, or similar device. Searching for your code...
... code and exit. The remote sends codes from its library to Step 7. 5 If the device does not respond, press the CH+ button. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Changing the on-screen menu language You can change the on -screen menu displays. To change the language that works, see "Searching for ... twice, then release the button. 5 Enter the first five-digit code for the fifth digit. 6 Press the SET button to exit. 16 www.insignia-products.com The LED blinks once as a VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite receiver, amplifier or tuner, or similar device. Searching for your code...
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...: 1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 3 Enter 993, then press VOL- Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Programming the volume lock The remote control comes preset to control the volume. Device codes VCR codes ABS Admiral Aiko Aiwa Alienware America ...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 lock the volume control: 1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 2 Enter...
...: 1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 3 Enter 993, then press VOL- Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Programming the volume lock The remote control comes preset to control the volume. Device codes VCR codes ABS Admiral Aiko Aiwa Alienware America ...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 lock the volume control: 1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 2 Enter...
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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..., 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..., 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 ..., 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 ..., 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 ..., 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 ..., 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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... • The remote control may prevent proper operation. If your TV or change the angle at least three seconds before turning the TV on again. 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...not place objects, such as furniture, between the remote control and sensor window may not work correctly when you use the remote control. 22 www.insignia-products.com Cautions • Do not expose the remote control to turn on your TV: 1 Make sure that the power cord is an ...
... • The remote control may prevent proper operation. If your TV or change the angle at least three seconds before turning the TV on again. 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...not place objects, such as furniture, between the remote control and sensor window may not work correctly when you use the remote control. 22 www.insignia-products.com Cautions • Do not expose the remote control to turn on your TV: 1 Make sure that the power cord is an ...
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...enter that you use the remote control for navigating the menus, although some settings, you want , then press OK to confirm. (Analog RGB=VGA) www.insignia-products.com 23 To display the information banner: • Press INFO. To navigate through the OSD: 1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu. 2 .... In DTV mode, it 's assumed that menu. 3 Within the menu, press or to select a setting, and press or to display INPUT SELECT menu. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Navigating the menus This TV has a simple, easy-to-use on-screen menu (OSD) for example, to change "Analog RGB" to "VGA"), see ...
...enter that you use the remote control for navigating the menus, although some settings, you want , then press OK to confirm. (Analog RGB=VGA) www.insignia-products.com 23 To display the information banner: • Press INFO. To navigate through the OSD: 1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu. 2 .... In DTV mode, it 's assumed that menu. 3 Within the menu, press or to select a setting, and press or to display INPUT SELECT menu. Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Navigating the menus This TV has a simple, easy-to-use on-screen menu (OSD) for example, to change "Analog RGB" to "VGA"), see ...