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- Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 1
User Guide 42" LCD TV NS-42L260A13A - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 2
Instructions 2 WARNING 2 CAUTION 3 Introduction 4 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 5 Installing the stand 5 Installing a wall-mount bracket 5 TV a computer 16 Connecting a USB flash drive 17 Connecting headphones 18 Connecting a basic home theater system 18 Connecting a - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 3
information 24 Viewing system information 24 Adjusting the picture 24 Adjusting the TV picture 24 Adjusting the computer image 26 Adjusting the sound 26 Adjusting sound settings 26 Playing TV audio only 27 Changing channel settings 28 Automatically scanning for channels 28 Hiding channels - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 4
(HDMI CEC) devices 42 Using a USB flash drive 42 Switching to USB mode 42 Browsing photos 43 Viewing favorite photos 44 Viewing photos in a slideshow 44 Customizing slideshow settings 45 Maintaining 46 Cleaning the TV cabinet 46 Cleaning the TV screen 46 Troubleshooting 46 Video and audio - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 5
trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in this manual, or otherwise listed by an independent laboratory as suitable for your TV. • Follow all instructions supplied by the TV - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 6
NS-42L260A13A Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV. This label is located on the back of your TV all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 7
of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. CAUTION Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 8
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Insignia 42" LCD TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-42L260A13A 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 - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 9
Insignia 42" LCD TV Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Notes • • If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand. Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide to use the stand in the future. Installing the stand To install the stand: 1 Carefully place your TV screen - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 10
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV 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. Note • The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 11
Insignia 42" LCD TV Side Back 1 2 3 4 # Item 1 USB 2 /AUDIO OUT HDMI 1/DVI 3 HDMI 2/ARC HDMI 3 4 PC/DVI AUDIO IN Description Connect a USB flash drive to this jack to view compatible JPEG picture or page 14. 1 23 4 5 # Item 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT (optical) COMPONENT 2 Y/VIDEO, PB, PR OR AV Y/ - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 12
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Description Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound. Press to increase or decrease the volume. Press to set Theater, Game, or Custom. For more information, see "Picture Mode" in "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 24. Press to select the audio mode - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 13
Insignia 42" LCD TV Making connections What connection should I use? Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection. Use the following tables to identify cables: Connection type and - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 14
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Connecting power To connect the power: • Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN jack on the back of your TV, then plug the other end of the cord into a power outlet. Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 15
Insignia 42" LCD TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection) Note You must use the HDMI 1/DVI jack to connect a cable or satellite box using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound. To connect a cable or satellite box using DVI: 1 Make sure that your TV's power - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 16
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Using composite video (good) To connect a cable or satellite box using composite video: 1 Make sure that your TV's When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks, the audio output is analog. Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Note: - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 17
Insignia 42" LCD TV Connecting an 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. 2 Connect a coaxial cable to the ANT/CABLE jack on the back of your TV and to the antenna or - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 18
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection) Note You must use the HDMI 1/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. To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI: 1 - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 19
Insignia 42" LCD TV Using composite video (good) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using composite video: 1 Make sure that your TV's power TV AV cable 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV. 4 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player, then set it to the correct output - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 20
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Connecting a camcorder or game console Note If your camcorder or game console has an HDMI connection, we recommend that you use the HDMI connection to get the best quality possible. To connect a camcorder or game console: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 21
Insignia 42" LCD TV Using HDMI To connect a computer using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer. Connecting a USB - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 22
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Connecting headphones When you connect headphones, audio plays through both the headphones and the TV speakers. If you do not want to audio to play through the TV speakers, set the TV Speakers setting on the Audio menu to Off. See "Adjusting sound settings" on page - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 23
Insignia 42" LCD TV Using analog audio To connect a home theater system using analog audio: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the home theater system is turned off. 2 Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not provided) to the /AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV and to the AUDIO IN - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 24
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Using the remote control Installing remote control batteries TV, the Setup Wizard opens. The Setup Wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and the channel list. To set up your TV - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 25
Insignia 42" LCD TV 5 Press S or T to highlight Time Zone, then press W or X to select your , or AM/PM field. Press S or T to adjust the setting. 9 Press ENTER. The Choose Your Picture Mode screen opens. Choose Your Picture Mode Home Mode Retail Mode MOVE OK ENTER SELECT Reduces total power - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 26
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV • Select Yes, then press ENTER if a cable box is connected. A message asks how you connected the cable box to your TV. How did you connect the cable box to the TV press ENTER if you connected a cable box to your TV using one of these cables. Read the message, then - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 27
Insignia 42" LCD TV • Press TV to select TV (if your TV is connected to an antenna, cable TV (no box), or cable or satellite TV using a coaxial cable). • Press VIDEO to select component video or composite video input. • Press HDMI one or more times to cycle between the HDMI inputs. - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 28
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Selecting a picture Adjusting the TV picture To adjust the TV picture: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed. Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 29
Insignia 42" LCD TV • Picture Mode-Selects the picture mode. You can select: • Vivid-(a bright and vivid picture). Significantly increases the contrast, brightness, and sharpness. This selection is good for video games, animation, and in bright light environments. • Standard-(a standard picture). - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 30
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV • Sharpness-Adjusts the color detail of images. If you set this control too high, dark images may appear with light or white edges. • Adaptive Contrast-Automatically adjusts picture detail and brightness. You can select On or Off. • Reset Picture Settings-Resets - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 31
Insignia 42" LCD TV • News-Enhances vocals for TV audio. This setting is good for watching news broadcasts. • Custom-Lets you manually adjust sound settings. • Balance-Adjusts the balance between the left and right audio channels. Note You can quickly adjust Treble and Bass by pressing AUDIO one or - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 32
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels When you scan for channels, your TV searches for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the channel list. When you press CH or CH , your TV goes to the next or previous channel in - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 33
Insignia 42" LCD TV 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. The Channels menu opens. Channels Favorites Channel Labels Channel Strength Audio Only PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS Off MOVE OK ENTER SELECT MENU PREVIOUS Manually add and skip channels in your program - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 34
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Adding or changing a channel label If a channel is label field. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS Channels • Channel Labels Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS Energy - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 35
Insignia 42" LCD TV 3 Press S or T to highlight Channel Strength, then press ENTER. The signal strength meter is displayed. Channel Strength CH 5-1 0 Now 75% 100 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. Setting parental controls Setting or changing the - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 36
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV 6 Press the number buttons to enter a password, then enter the password the buttons on the TV. MENU PREVIOUS EXIT EXIT Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS Energy Savings 52 - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 37
Insignia 42" LCD TV 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS Settings • Parental Controls Enter Password MOVE OK ENTER SELECT MENU PREVIOUS Enter your 4-digit password. Default is 0000. Please change your password. EXIT EXIT 4 Press the - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 38
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. The Settings menu opens with Parental Controls highlighted. Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Menu Language Auto Input Sensing Input Labels PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS English On - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 39
Insignia 42" LCD TV 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. The Settings menu opens with Parental Controls highlighted. Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Menu Language Auto Input Sensing Input Labels PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS English On MOVE OK - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 40
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Selecting the analog closed captioning mode To select the to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. The Settings menu opens. Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS Energy - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 41
Insignia 42" LCD TV 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS Settings Closed Caption Caption Control Analog Caption Digital Caption Digital CC Settings CC Off CC1 CC1 MOVE OK ENTER SELECT Adjust Closed Captioning settings MENU PREVIOUS EXIT EXIT - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 42
highlight Manual (to set the options manually) or Auto (the options are automatically set by the TV signal settings to affect picture quality. MENU PREVIOUS EXIT EXIT NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. The Settings menu opens. Settings - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 43
Insignia 42" LCD TV Adjusting menu settings Selecting the menu language To select the menu language: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS Energy Savings 52 58 70 MOVE - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 44
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Turning the input sensor on or off When the Input Sensor feature is turned on, your TV automatically detects which video jacks have devices connected to them. Your TV uses this information to determine what options you can select on the Input Source list when you - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 45
Insignia 42" LCD TV 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. The Settings menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. The Settings menu opens. Settings Auto Input Sensing Input Labels INlink Computer Settings System Info Reset To Default PICTURE - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 46
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. The Settings menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. The Settings menu opens. Settings Auto Input Sensing Input Labels INlink Computer Settings System Info Reset To - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 47
Insignia 42" LCD TV 3 Press S or T to highlight USB(Photos), then press ENTER. Note • When you connect a USB flash drive to your TV, your TV automatically detects the device and displays the message "Do you want to show photos in USB?". Select Yes to switch to USB mode or select - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 48
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Viewing favorite photos After you created your favorite photo list, you can browse among your favorite photos quickly. To view favorite photos: 1 Switch to USB mode. See "Switching to USB mode" on page 42 PHOTOS Photos PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS MOVE - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 49
Insignia 42" LCD TV 4 Press ENTER. The Photos · Photos menu opens. PHOTOS • Photos Browse Photos Favorite Photos View Slideshow Settings PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS MOVE OK ENTER SELECT View your photos in a slideshow. MENU PREVIOUS EXIT EXIT 5 Press S or T to highlight View - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 50
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Maintaining • Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot or too cold, because the cabinet may warp or the screen may malfunction. Your TV works best in temperatures that are comfortable to you. • Storage temperatures are 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C). • Working - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 51
Insignia 42" LCD TV Problem Solution Dotted lines or stripes appear on the screen. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See "Connecting a cable or satellite box" on page 10 or "Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)" on page 13. • If you are using an - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 52
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Problem Solution After Auto Channel Search, there are no channels. One or more channels do not display. Password is lost. Some settings cannot be accessed. TV cabinet creaks. Control buttons do not work. TV keeps turning off. • Reception can vary by channel - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 53
Insignia 42" LCD TV Miscellaneous OSD languages INlink Game Mode ENERGY STAR qualified Internet connectable TV base screws V-Chip (version 2.0) Sleep timer Channel labeling VESA mount (mm) (horizontal × vertical) English, French, Spanish (all models) Yes Yes No No M6 type (12 mm length) (4 pcs) - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 54
NS-42L260A13A Insignia 42" LCD TV Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 55
Insignia 42" LCD TV One-year limited warranty Insignia Televisions Definitions: Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia warranty service for a television with a screen 42 inches • Customer instruction/education • Installation • Set up adjustments - Insignia NS-42L260A13A | User Manual (English) - Page 56
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NS-42L260A13A
User Guide
42" LCD TV