Insignia NS50D40SNA14 User Manual (English) - Page 3

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Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices

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Connecting power

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Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Aiming the remote control

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Turning on your TV for the first time

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Understanding the basics

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Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting the video input source

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On-screen menu overview

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Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Selecting a channel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adjusting the volume

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Viewing channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adjusting the TV picture

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Aspect ratio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting the power on picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Selecting the audio out mode

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Playing TV audio only

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Changing channel settings

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Automatically scanning for channels

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Hiding channels

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Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Viewing a favorite channel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Adding or changing a channel label

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Checking the digital signal strength

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Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting parental controls

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Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Downloading rating information

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Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Turning closed captioning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Selecting the analog closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Selecting the digital closed captioning mode

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Customizing digital closed captioning settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Section	Page
CHILD SAFETY	5
Important Safety Instructions	6
WARNING	6
Electric shock hazard	6
Lightning	6
Power lines	6
Handling the LCD panel	6
Replacement parts	6
Safety check	7
Power source	7
Servicing	7
CAUTION	7
Damage requiring service	7
Outdoor antenna grounding	7
Note to CATV system installer	7
Condensation	7
Mobile telephone warning	7
End of life directives	7
Non-active pixels	7
Introduction	8
INlink	8
Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket	8
Installing the stand	8
Installing a wall-mount bracket	10
TV components	11
Package contents	11
Front	11
Side jacks	11
Back	12
Remote control	13
What connection should I use?	14
Connecting a cable or satellite box	15
Using HDMI (best)	15
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	16
Using component video (better)	17
Using composite video (good)	18
Using coaxial (good)	19
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)	20
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player	21
Using HDMI (best)	21
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	22
Using component video (better)	23
Using composite video (good)	24
Connecting a game console	25
Using HDMI (best)	25
Using component video (better)	26
Using composite video (good)	27
Connecting a computer	28
Using HDMI (best)	28
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	29
Connecting a USB flash drive	30
Connecting headphones	31
Connecting a basic home theater system	32
Using digital audio	32
Using analog audio	33
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices	34
Connecting power	35
Using the remote control	36
Installing remote control batteries	36
Aiming the remote control	36
Turning on your TV for the first time	37
Understanding the basics	39
Turning your TV on or off	39
Selecting the video input source	39
On-screen menu overview	40
Navigating the menus	40
Selecting a channel	41
Adjusting the volume	41
Viewing channel information	41
Adjusting the picture	42
Adjusting the TV picture	42
Aspect ratio options	42
Setting the power on picture mode	43
Adjusting the sound	44
Adjusting sound settings	44
Selecting the audio out mode	45
Playing TV audio only	45
Changing channel settings	46
Automatically scanning for channels	46
Hiding channels	47
Setting up a favorite channel list	48
Viewing a favorite channel	48
Adding or changing a channel label	48
Checking the digital signal strength	49
Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio	49
Setting parental controls	50
Setting or changing the password	50
Locking control buttons	51
Blocking unrated TV	51
Setting parental control levels	52
U.S. rating levels	52
Canadian rating levels	52
Downloading rating information	53
Using closed captioning	54
Turning closed captioning on or off	54
Selecting the analog closed captioning mode	55
Selecting the digital closed captioning mode	55
Customizing digital closed captioning settings	56
Adjusting time settings	57
Setting the clock	57
Setting the sleep timer	58
Adjusting menu settings	58
Selecting the menu language	58
Labeling an input source	59
Using INlink	59
Turning INlink on or off	59
Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off	60
Turning TV Auto Power On on or off	60
Turning Audio Receiver on or off	61
Displaying a list of INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices	61
Waking INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices	62
Opening an INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) device’s root menu	62
Using a USB flash drive	63
Switching to USB mode	63
Browsing photos	63
Viewing favorite photos	64
Viewing photos in a slideshow	64
Customizing slideshow settings	65
Maintaining	65
Cleaning the TV cabinet	65
Cleaning the TV screen	65
Troubleshooting	66
Restoring settings to the defaults	66
Viewing system information	66
Video and audio	67
Remote control	69
General	70
INlink (CEC-compatible) device	71
Specifications	73
Dimensions and weight	73
Screen	73
Display resolutions	73
Tuner	73
Inputs	73
Outputs	73
Audio	73
Power	73
Miscellaneous	73
Programming universal remote controls	74
Common universal remote control codes	74
Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)	74
Legal notices	75
FCC Statement	75
Warning	75
Cables	75
Canadian Notice	75
IC Statement	75
Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement	75
HDMI	75
One-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions	76
Definitions:	76
How long does the coverage last?	76
What does this warranty cover?	76
How to obtain warranty service?	76
Where is the warranty valid?	76

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