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NS-40L240A13 Insignia 40" 1080p 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 cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off. 2 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the AV IN VIDEO jack and AV IN L/R audio jacks on the side of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu-ray player. Note When you connect the audio using the AV IN L /R audio jacks, the audio output is analog. Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. DVD or Blu-ray player Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off. 2 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the AV IN VIDEO jack and AV IN L/R audio jacks on the side of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the VCR. Note When you connect the audio using the AV IN L/R audio jacks, the audio output is analog. Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. AV cable VCR AV cable Side of TV 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 mode. For more information, see the documentation that came with the player. 5 Press INPUT to open the Input source list. 6 Press S or T to select AV, then press ENTER. Notes You can also press VIDEO to select the DVD or Blu-ray player. Side of TV 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the VCR. 4 Press INPUT to open the Input source list. 5 Press S or T to select AV, then press ENTER. Note You can also press VIDEO to select the VCR. 6 Insert a videotape in the VCR, then press PLAY on the VCR. 14 www.insigniaproducts.com

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	6
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	8
TV components	9
Package contents	9
Front	9
Side	10
Remote control	11
Making connections	12
What connection should I use?	12
Connecting power	13
Connecting a cable or satellite box	13
Using HDMI (best)	13
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)	14
Using component video (better)	14
Using composite video (good)	15
Using coaxial (good)	15
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)	16
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player	16
Using HDMI (best)	16
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)	17
Using component video (better)	17
Using composite video (good)	18
Connecting a VCR	18
Connecting a camcorder or game console	19
Connecting a computer	19
Using VGA	19
Using HDMI	20
Connecting a USB flash drive	20
Connecting headphones	21
Connecting a basic home theater system	21
Using digital audio	21
Using analog audio	22
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices	22
Using the remote control	23
Installing remote control batteries	23
Aiming the remote control	23
Turning on your TV for the first time	23
Understanding the basics	25
Turning your TV on or off	25
Selecting the video input source	25
On-screen menu overview	26
Navigating the menus	26
Selecting a channel	27
Adjusting the volume	27
Viewing channel information	27
Viewing system information	27
Adjusting the picture	27
Adjusting the TV picture	27
Adjusting the computer image	29
Adjusting component video settings	29
Adjusting the sound	30
Adjusting sound settings	30
Playing TV audio only	31
Changing channel settings	31
Automatically scanning for channels	31
Hiding channels	32
Setting up a favorite channel list	33
Viewing a favorite channel	33
Checking the digital signal strength	33
Setting parental controls	34
Setting or changing the password	34
Locking control buttons	35
Blocking unrated TV	35
Setting parental control levels	36
U.S. rating levels	36
Canadian rating levels	36
Downloading rating information	38
Using closed captioning	38
Turning closed captioning on or off	38
Selecting the analog closed captioning mode	39
Customizing digital closed captioning styles	39
Adjusting time settings	40
Setting the clock	40
Setting the sleep timer	41
Adjusting menu settings	41
Selecting the menu language	41
Labeling an input source	42
Restoring settings to the defaults	42
Using INlink	43
Turning INlink on or off	43
Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off	43
Turning TV Auto Power On on or off	44
Turning Audio Receiver on or off	44
Opening an INlink-compatible device’s root menu	45
Displaying a list of INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices	45
Using a USB flash drive	46
Switching to USB mode	46
Browsing photos	46
Viewing favorite photos	47
Viewing photos in a slideshow	47
Customizing slideshow settings	48
Maintaining	48
Cleaning the TV cabinet	48
Cleaning the TV screen	48
Troubleshooting	48
Video and audio	48
Remote control	50
General	50
Specifications	51
Dimensions and weight	51
Screen	51
Display resolutions	51
Tuner	51
Inputs	51
Outputs	51
Audio	51
Power	51
Miscellaneous	51
Programming universal remote controls	52
Programming a different universal remote control	52
Common universal remote control codes	52
Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)	52
Legal notices	53
FCC Part 15	53
FCC warning	53
Cables	53
Canada ICES-003 statement	53
Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement	53
HDMI	53
One-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions	54
Definitions:	54
How long does the coverage last?	54
What does this warranty cover?	54
How to obtain warranty service?	54
Where is the warranty valid?	54

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NS-40L240A13 Insignia 40" 1080p LCD TV

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Using composite video (good)

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using

composite video:

Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is

turned off.

Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the

AV IN VIDEO

jack and

AV IN L/R

audio jacks on

the side of your TV and to the

AV OUT

jacks on

the DVD or Blu-ray player.

Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

then turn on your TV.

Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player, then set it to

the correct output mode. For more information,

see the documentation that came with the

player.

Press

INPUT

to open the

Input source

list.

Press

to select

, then press

ENTER

Connecting a VCR

To connect a VCR:

Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the VCR is turned off.

Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the

AV IN VIDEO

jack and

AV IN L/R

audio jacks on

the side of your TV and to the

AV OUT

jacks on

the VCR.

Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

then turn on your TV and the VCR.

Press

INPUT

to open the

Input source

list.

Press

to select

, then press

ENTER

Insert a videotape in the VCR, then press

PLAY

on the VCR.

Note

When you connect the audio using the

AV IN L /R

audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

Notes

You can also press

VIDEO

to select the DVD or Blu-ray

player.

DVD or Blu-ray player

Cables are often color-coded to match

color-coded jacks.

AV cable

Side of TV

Note

When you connect the audio using the

AV IN L/R

audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

Note

You can also press

VIDEO

to select the VCR.

VCR

Cables are often color-coded to

match color-coded jacks.

AV cable

Side of TV