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USER GUIDE 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV NS-50D421NA16 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage. - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 2
Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 WARNING 2 CAUTION 3 Introduction 4 INlink 4 DTS Sound 4 Game mode 4 Installing the stands or wall-mount bracket 5 Installing the stands 5 Installing a wall-mount bracket 6 TV components 8 Package - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 3
Contents Connecting headphones 26 Connecting external speakers or a sound bar 27 Digital audio 27 Analog audio 28 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices 29 Connecting power 30 Using the remote control 31 Installing remote control batteries 31 Aiming the remote control 31 - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 4
input source 61 Maintaining 61 Cleaning the TV cabinet 61 Cleaning the TV screen 61 Troubleshooting 62 Viewing system information 62 Learning more about your TV 62 Updating the TV firmware 70 Legal notices 71 One-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions 72 iv www.insigniaproducts.com - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 5
note that all televisions - new and old- must be supported on proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. for the safe installation of your television. • ALWAYS read and follow all instructions for proper use of your television. • NEVER allow children to climb on - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 6
NS-50D421NA16 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 7
company. Servicing These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce to correct grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire interference with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 8
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-50D421NA16 represents the state of the art in LED TV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. INlink Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 9
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Installing the stands or wall-mount bracket • If you want to place your TV on a table or in an entertainment center, go to Installing the stands. • If you want to mount your TV on a wall, go to Installing a wall-mount bracket. Notes • If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 10
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Installing a wall-mount bracket Warnings • Your injury. See the documentation that came with your wall mount for complete mounting instructions. • This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weight/load. (See Miscellaneous - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 11
or the screws that came with the wall-mount bracket. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for information about which screws , they may damage components inside your TV. For more information, see the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket. • The mounting holes on the - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 12
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV TV components Your TV has pcs) • Wall-mount spacers (4 pcs) • M6 wall-mount screws (30 mm length) (4 pcs) • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front TV buttons # Item 1 MENU 2 VOL+/VOL- 3 INPUT 4 POWER 5 CH /CH Description Press to open - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 13
Side jacks 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV # Item Description Connect headphones, a sound bar, analog speaker system, or a home theater system to this jack to listen to TV audio through external 1 /AUDIO OUT speakers. For more information, see Connecting headphones on page 26 or Analog audio on page 28. - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 14
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Back jacks # Item Description 1 USB Connect a USB flash drive to this jack to view compatible JPEG picture files. For more - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 15
Remote control 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV # Button 10 SLEEP 11 Media Controls 12 INPUT 13 (return) 14 S T W X 15 (home) 16 INFO* 17 CCD 18 MUTE 19 CH /CH 20 GAME 21 PICTURE 22 AUDIO Press to... Set the sleep timer. You can select Off, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. See - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 16
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV What connection should I use? Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV. For the best video - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 17
50" 1080p 60Hz LED 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? on page 12. You can connect your cable or - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 18
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are only connect one component video or AV device at a time. We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your cable or satellite box supports it. • When you connect the audio using the L and R AUDIO jacks, the audio output is analog. 5 Plug - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 19
AV device). You can only connect one component video or AV device at a time. We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your cable or satellite box supports it. • When you connect the audio using the L and R AUDIO jacks, the audio output is analog. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 20
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Coaxial (good) Side of TV On your TV Cable or satellite box Coaxial cable connector ANT/CABLE IN jack Coaxial - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 21
not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables. • If the antenna is not installed correctly, contact qualified service personnel to correct the problem. • If the signal level for a channel is weak, the picture may be distorted. Adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 22
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Many DVD or Blu-ray players have more than one connection type. To get - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 23
device). You can only connect one component video or AV device at a time. We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your DVD or Blu-ray player supports it. • When you connect the audio using the L and R AUDIO jacks, the audio output is analog. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 24
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are connect one component video or AV device at a time. We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your DVD or Blu-ray player supports it. • When you connect the audio using the L and R AUDIO jacks, the audio output is analog. 3 Plug - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 25
Connecting a game console You can connect a game console using: • HDMI (best) • Component video (better) • AV (composite video) (good) HDMI (best) On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack Back of TV 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Game console HDMI cable 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 26
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are You can only connect one component video or AV device at a time. We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your game console supports it. • When you connect the audio using the L and R AUDIO jacks, the audio output is analog. 3 Plug - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 27
connect an AV device). You can only connect one component video or AV device at a time. We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your game console supports it. • When you connect the audio using the L and R AUDIO jacks, the audio output is analog. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 28
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a computer On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack Back of TV HDMI cable 1 Make sure that your TV's - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 29
INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, press S or T to select USB(Photos), then press ENTER. The PHOTOS menu opens. Note The Photos viewer only supports JPEG format images (with ".jpg" file extensions) and not all JPEG files are compatible with your TV. For more information, see Using a USB flash - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 30
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting headphones When you connect headphones, the TV speakers are muted. Warning Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 31
Connecting external speakers or a sound bar You can connect external speakers using: • Digital audio • Analog audio Digital audio Digital speaker system Side of TV On your TV Digital optical audio cable connector Sound bar 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Digital optical audio jack Digital optical audio - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 32
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Analog audio Note When you connect an analog system or sound bar to the /AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 33
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices DVD or Blu-ray player Cable or satellite box AV receiver Game console Antenna or cable TV connected directly to the wall jack The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on your devices. - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 34
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Connecting power 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the back of your TV. 2 Connect - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 35
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Using the remote control This section covers: • Installing remote control batteries • Aiming the remote control • Programming universal remote controls • Viewing universal remote control codes Installing remote control batteries 1 While pressing the release latch on the back - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 36
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Programming universal remote controls You can operate your Insignia TV with a new or existing universal remote control. 1 See Viewing universal remote control codes on page 32 for common codes. If you have problems programming your remote or need a different - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 37
Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on your TV, the Easy Setup wizard opens. The wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and the channel list. 1 Make sure that you - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 38
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 7 Press S or T to select On (if your viewing area observes Daylight Saving Time) or Off (if your viewing area does - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 39
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV • If you select Cable from the wall or Antenna, your TV starts scanning for channels and displays a progress screen. Note You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search, but you will need to run the auto channel search again to create a channel list. 14 Press ENTER to - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 40
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV On-screen menu overview Notes • Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen. • Menu - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 41
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Navigating the menus Press MENU to open the on-screen menu. Press the right or left arrow to move the cursor on the screen or to adjust a selected item. Press the up or down arrow to select menu options. Press ENTER to confirm a selection or enter a sub-menu. Press MENU to - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 42
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Using INlink INlink lets you control HDMI CEC-compatible devices connected to the HDMI jacks on your TV using the - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 43
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Turning TV Auto Power On on or off TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV when an HDMI CEC device is turned on, if the device has this feature. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. Turning Audio Receiver on or off When INlink is - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 44
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Displaying a list of INlink-compatible devices You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are connected to your TV. 1 - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 45
compatible JPEG pictures. Notes • Never remove the USB flash drive or turn off your TV while viewing JPEG pictures. • The JPEG picture viewer only supports JPEG format images (with ".jpg" file extensions) and not all JPEG files are compatible with your TV. This section covers: • Switching to USB - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 46
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Browsing photos 1 Switch to USB mode. See Switching to USB mode on page 41. When a photo is displayed full-screen, a - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 47
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Viewing favorite photos After you create your favorite photo list, you can browse among your favorite photos quickly. 1 Switch to USB mode. See Switching to USB mode on page 41. Viewing photos in a slideshow You can view your photos in a slideshow. 1 Switch to USB mode. See - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 48
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Adjusting the picture This section covers: • when the video input is set to HDMI or Component/AV. • Custom-(customized picture). Lets you manually adjust picture settings such as brightness, contrast, and sharpness. Note You can also press PICTURE to select - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 49
• Aspect Ratio-Adjusts how the picture fills the screen. You can select: Aspect ratio options Normal: Displays the image in the original aspect ratio. You may see black bars if the original content is not widescreen (16:9). Zoom: Expands the image to fill the screen. The top and bottom of the image - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 50
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio Auto Aspect Ratio automatically changes how the picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 51
is good for listening to music. • 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. • Bass-Adjusts the low sounds. • Treble-Adjusts the high - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 52
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV • Headphones/Audio Out-You can use the /AUDIO OUT jack on your TV to connect headphones, a home theater system, sound - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 53
Changing channel settings This section covers: • Automatically scanning for channels • Hiding channels • Setting up a favorite channel list • Viewing a favorite channel • Adding or changing a channel label • Checking the digital signal strength Automatically scanning for channels When you scan for - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 54
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV C If you select Antenna, your TV scans for available channels. The scan may take several minutes. Hiding channels You can - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 55
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Setting up a favorite channel list You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through your favorite channels by pressing FAVORITE, then selecting a channel from the favorite channel list. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 56
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 5 Press S or T to select a character, then press W or X to move to the previous or next character position. Repeat this step - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 57
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The default password is 0000. You should change the password to a number you can remember. Blocking unrated TV Some TV programs, such as news and sports shows are not rated. When Block Unrated TV is turned on, TV - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 58
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Setting parental control levels You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada. U.S. rating levels U.S. TV ratings NONE Not rated - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 59
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 5 Press S or T to highlight USA Parental Locks, then press ENTER. (To set Canadian ratings, select Canadian Parental Locks.) USA Parental Locks Downloading rating information If the program you are viewing has downloadable rating information, you can download the information - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 60
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 6 Press S T W or X to select the program and content types you want to block, then press ENTER. 7 To reset the RRT5 - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 61
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV 6 Press ENTER, MENU, or W to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. Note You can also press CCD to turn closed captioning on or off. Selecting the analog closed captioning mode Analog channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes. The CC1 - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 62
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Customizing digital closed captioning settings 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. 3 Press S or T to highlight - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 63
select On or Off, then press MENU to close the menu. 11 If you selected Manual for Mode, press S or T to highlight Date, then press ENTER. Press W . Press S or T to adjust the setting, then press MENU. 12 If you selected Manual for Mode, press S or T to highlight Time, then press ENTER. Press W or - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 64
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Adjusting menu settings You can adjust how the TV menus look by: • Selecting the menu language • Turning Input Sensor on - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 65
50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Labeling an input source You can add a label to an input source to make it easier to identify. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press T or ENTER. 3 Press S or T to highlight Input Labels, then press ENTER or X. 5 Press S or T to select a preset label - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 66
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Troubleshooting Warning Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service personnel. Troubleshooting topics include: • Viewing system information • Learning more about your TV about your TV • Updating the TV firmware • Customizing TV settings • - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 67
the solutions in the troubleshooting pages, you may need Support & Service. Enter NS-50D421NA16 in the box under Manual, Firmware, Drivers & Product Information, then click X. 3 Follow the instructions in the Firmware Installation Guide on the Insignia the correct file for your model. • If you see a - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 68
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Restoring settings to the defaults When changes. OR If you press EXIT, the on-screen menu closes without making any changes. Video and audio Problem Solution Picture does not fill the screen. There are black bars around the picture. • Press ASPECT to change - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 69
color is not correct. • Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems. • Adjust the color settings. See Adjusting the TV picture on page 44. good on some channels and poor on others. Sound is good. • The problem may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the broadcaster or cable - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 70
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Problem Solution Dotted lines or stripes appear on the screen bright or dark spots on an LCD screen is normal. It does not affect the operation of your TV. Problem Solution Good picture, but no sound. • Increase the volume. • Make sure that the sound is not - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 71
Problem Solution Trouble programming your existing universal remote control. • See instructions Guide that accompanied your universal remote control and contact the manufacturer if problems persist. General Problem selected the correct input for the device or service you are trying to use. • If - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 72
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Problem Solution One or more channels do not display. • Make sure channels. • Press INPUT and make sure that you have selected the correct input for the device or service you are trying to use. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 73
I select Root Menu on the INlink menu. • The device may not support this feature. See the documentation that came with the device for more information. Note If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off your TV, then turn it on again. www.insigniaproducts.com - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 74
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV Specifications Specifications are subject to 1 (back) Shared with component Y Yes 1 (back) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (side) Outputs Video Analog audio/ instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for screw lengths. 70 www.insigniaproducts - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 75
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 If you require additional information please call the Insignia support line at 1-877-467-4289. www.insigniaproducts.com 71 - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 76
NS-50D421NA16 50" 1080p 60Hz LED TV One-year limited warranty Insignia Televisions Definitions: Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded television ("Product"), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the - Insignia NS-50D421NA16 | User Manual PDF Version English - Page 77
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