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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 unplugged and the camcorder or game console is turned off. 2 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO and L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the camcorder or game console. Note • • The L and R audio jacks provide the audio connection for a component video device connected to the COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR video jacks or for a composite video device connected to the COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO jack. 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: The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green COMPONENT/AV IN Y video jack. Camcorder or game console Connecting a computer Using VGA To connect a computer using VGA: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. 2 Connect a VGA cable (not provided) to the VGA jack on the back of your TV and to the VGA jack on the computer. Back of TV 3 Connect an audio cable with a stereo mini plug (not included) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the side of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack on the computer. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV and the computer. 5 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 6 Press S or T to select VGA, then press ENTER. 7 Adjust the display properties on the computer, if necessary. Audio cable with stereo mini plug VGA cable Back of TV AV cable 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV. 4 Turn on the camcorder or game console, then set it to the correct output mode. For more information, see the documentation that came with the camcorder or game console. 5 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 6 Press S or T to select Component or AV, then press ENTER. Notes You can also press VIDEO to select the camcorder or game console. 16 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
Insignia Motion 120Hz	8
Game mode	8
Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket	9
Installing the stand	9
Installing a wall-mount bracket	9
TV components	10
Package contents	10
Front	10
Side	11
Back	11
Remote control	12
Making connections	13
What connection should I use?	13
Connecting power	14
Connecting a cable or satellite box	14
Using HDMI (best)	14
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)	15
Using component video (better)	15
Using composite video (good)	16
Using coaxial (good)	16
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)	17
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player	17
Using HDMI (best)	17
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)	18
Using component video (better)	18
Using composite video (good)	19
Connecting a VCR	19
Connecting a camcorder or game console	20
Connecting a computer	20
Using VGA	20
Using HDMI	21
Connecting a USB flash drive	21
Connecting headphones	22
Connecting a basic home theater system	22
Using digital audio	22
Using analog audio	23
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices	23
Using the remote control	24
Installing remote control batteries	24
Aiming the remote control	24
Turning on your TV for the first time	24
Understanding the basics	26
Turning your TV on or off	26
Selecting the video input source	26
On-screen menu overview	27
Navigating the menus	27
Selecting a channel	28
Adjusting the volume	28
Viewing channel information	28
Viewing system information	28
Adjusting the picture	28
Adjusting the TV picture	28
Adjusting the computer image	30
Adjusting the sound	30
Adjusting sound settings	30
Playing TV audio only	31
Changing channel settings	32
Automatically scanning for channels	32
Hiding channels	32
Setting up a favorite channel list	33
Viewing a favorite channel	33
Adding or changing a channel label	34
Checking the digital signal strength	34
Setting parental controls	35
Setting or changing the password	35
Locking control buttons	36
Blocking unrated TV	36
Setting parental control levels	37
U.S. rating levels	37
Canadian rating levels	37
Downloading rating information	38
Using closed captioning	39
Turning closed captioning on or off	39
Selecting the analog closed captioning mode	40
Customizing digital closed captioning styles	40
Adjusting time settings	41
Setting the clock	41
Setting the sleep timer	42
Adjusting menu settings	43
Selecting the menu language	43
Labeling an input source	43
Turning the input sensor on or off	44
Restoring settings to the defaults	44
Using INlink	44
Turning INlink on or off	44
Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off	45
Turning TV Auto Power On on or off	45
Displaying a list of INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices	46
Using a USB flash drive	46
Switching to USB mode	46
Browsing photos	47
Viewing favorite photos	48
Viewing photos in a slideshow	48
Customizing slideshow settings	49
Maintaining	50
Cleaning the TV cabinet	50
Cleaning the TV screen	50
Troubleshooting	50
Video and audio	50
Remote control	51
General	51
Specifications	52
Dimensions and weight	52
Screen	52
Display resolutions	52
Tuner	52
Inputs	52
Outputs	52
Audio	52
Power	52
Miscellaneous	53
Programming universal remote controls	53
Programming a different universal remote control	53
Common universal remote control codes	53
Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)	53
Legal notices	54
FCC Part 15	54
FCC warning	54
Cables	54
Canada ICES-003 statement	54
Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement	54
HDMI	54
One-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions	55
Definitions:	55
How long does the coverage last?	55
What does this warranty cover?	55
How to obtain warranty service?	55
Where is the warranty valid?	55

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Connecting a camcorder or game console

To connect a camcorder or game console:

Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the camcorder or game console

is turned off.

Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the

COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO

and

audio

jacks on the back of your TV and to the

AV OUT

jacks on the camcorder or game console.

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

then turn on your TV.

Turn on the camcorder or game console, then

set it to the correct output mode. For more

information, see the documentation that came

with the camcorder or game console.

Press

INPUT

to open the

Input Source

list.

Press

to select

Component

, then

press

ENTER

Connecting a computer

Using VGA

To connect a computer using VGA:

Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the computer is turned off.

Connect a VGA cable (not provided) to the

VGA

jack on the back of your TV and to the

VGA

jack

on the computer.

Connect an audio cable with a stereo mini plug

(not included) to the

PC/DVI AUDIO IN

jack on

the side of your TV and to the

AUDIO OUT

jack

on the computer.

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

turn on your TV and the computer.

Press

INPUT

to open the

Input Source

list.

Press

to select

VGA

, then press

ENTER

Adjust the display properties on the computer,

if necessary.

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.

Note

•

The

and

audio jacks provide the audio

connection for a component video device

connected to the

COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO

, and

video jacks or for a composite video

device connected to the

COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO

jack.

•

When you connect the audio using the

and

audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

Notes

You can also press

VIDEO

to select the camcorder or

game console.

Cables are often color-coded to match

color-coded jacks.

Note:

The yellow video connector on

the AV cable connects to the green

COMPONENT/AV IN Y

video jack.

Camcorder or

game console

AV cable

Back of TV

Audio cable with stereo mini plug

VGA cable

Back of TV