User Manual Insignia™ NS-55D420NA20 - 55" Class - LED - 1080p - HDTV

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Table of contents

• TV components
• Connecting a cable or satellite box
• Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)
• Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player
• Connecting a game console
• Connecting a computer
• Connecting a USB flash drive
• Connecting headphones
• Connecting external speakers or a sound bar
• Connecting power
• Using a universal remote control
• Turning on your TV for the first time
• Understanding the basics
• Maintaining
• Troubleshooting

User Guide for TV

TV components

TV front

You can find these items on the front of your TV.

Jacks

Your TV may have any of the following items:

CAUTIONS:

• Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections.
• Loose connections can cause poor audio or video quality. Make sure that all connections are tight and secure.
• The external audio/video equipment shown may be different from your equipment. If you have questions, refer to the documentation that came with your equipment.
• Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment.

Remote control

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. See Jacks on page 5.

HDMI (best)

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
2. Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the cable wall jack and to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.
3. Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on your TV and to the HDMI out jack on the cable or satellite box.
4. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.
5. Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, select the HDMI jack you connected the cable or satellite box to, then press ENTER

Note: An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do not need to use any audio cables.

AV (good)

Note: Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the cable wall jack and to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.

3 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the AV jacks on your TV and to the AV out jacks on the cable or satellite box.

IMPORTANT: When you connect the audio using the AV jacks, the audio output is analog

4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, select AV, then press ENTER.

Coaxial (good)

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
2. Connect the coaxial cable to the cable wall jack and to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.
3. Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the antenna/cable jack on your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box.
4. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.
5. Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, select TV, then press ENTER.
6. If you cannot tune to channels you know exist, scan for channels. See the Auto Channel Search option in Changing channel settings on page 27.

Connecting 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 (not provided) to the antenna/cable jack on your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4. Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, select TV, then press ENTER.
5. If you cannot tune to channels you know exist, scan for channels. See the Auto Channel Search option in Changing channel settings on page 27.

Notes:

• Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves.
• 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 or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.
• If the picture quality is good on some channels and poor on others, the problem may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the broadcaster or cable TV provider.
• If you connect to cable TV without a set-top box and experience poor picture quality, you may need to install a set-top box to improve signal reception and picture quality. Contact your cable TV provider about upgrading to a set-top box.
• Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale standard-definition (SD) content. The picture displayed on your TV is still displayed as SD, thus the picture quality will not be as clear or crisp as it would be if the content was originally recorded in HD.

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player

Many DVD or Blu-ray players have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. See Jacks on page 5.

HDMI (best)

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.
2. Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on your TV and to the HDMI out jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and DVD or Blu-ray player.
4. Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, select the HDMI jack you connected the player to, then press ENTER.

Note: An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do not need to use any audio cables.

AV (good)

Note: Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.

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 jacks on your TV and to the AV out jacks on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

IMPORTANT: When you connect the audio using the AV jacks, the audio output is analog.

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and DVD or Blu-ray player.

4 If needed, set the player to the correct output mode. See the documentation that came with the player.

5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, select AV, then press ENTER.

Connecting a game console

HDMI (best)

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.
2. Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on your TV and to the HDMI out jack on the game console.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4. Turn on the game console, then set it to the correct output mode. See the documentation that came with the console.
5. Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, select the HDMI jack you connected the console to, then press ENTER.

Note: An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do not need to use any audio cables.

AV (good)

Note: Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.

2 Connect the console-specific AV cable to the AV jacks on your TV and to the AV jack(s) on the game console.

IMPORTANT:

• Some older game consoles come with a special AV cable. See the documentation that came with your game console or check the manufacturer’s website.

• When you connect the audio using the AV jacks, the audio output is analog.

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.

4 Turn on the game console, then set it to the correct output mode. See the documentation that came with the console.

5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, select AV, then press ENTER.

Connecting a computer

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 your TV and to the HDMI out jack on the computer.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the computer.
4. Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, select the HDMI jack you connected the computer to, then press ENTER.
5. Adjust the display properties on the computer, if necessary.

Connecting a USB flash drive

1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on your TV.

CAUTION: Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB flash drive. You may lose data or damage the USB flash drive.

2 Select Yes in the message that appears. The PHOTOS menu opens.

OR

If you switch to a different video input source after you plug in the USB flash drive and want to switch back to the drive, press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, 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. See Using a USB flash drive on page 22.

Connecting headphones

When you connect headphones, the TV speakers are muted.

WARNING: Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.

1 Connect the headphones to the headphone jack on your TV.

2 In the screen that opens, select Headphones/Audio Out Variable, then press ENTER. See Selecting the audio out mode on page 26.

Notes:

• If you connect headphones when your TV is turned off, then you turn on your TV, the TV speakers are muted and the audio plays through the headphones.

• You can also connect a home theater system, sound bar, or external speaker system to the headphone jack.

Connecting external speakers or a sound bar

Digital audio

Depending on the model, your TV may have a digital optical or digital coaxial audio jack.

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the digital speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
2. Connect a digital coaxial or digital optical audio cable (not provided) to the digital output jack on your TV and to the audio in jack on the digital speaker system or sound bar.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4. Turn on the digital speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the correct source. See the documentation that came with the digital speaker system or sound bar.
5. On your TV’s Audio menu, select Digital Audio Format / Audio Delay, then set the Audio Format option to PCM. See the Digital Audio Format / Audio Delay option in Adjusting sound settings on page 25.

Analog audio

When you connect an analog speaker system or sound bar to the audio out jack, the TV speakers are muted.

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the analog speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
2. Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the audio out jack on your TV and to the audio in jacks on the analog speaker system or sound bar.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4. Turn on the analog speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the correct source. See the documentation that came with the analog speaker system or sound bar.
5. On your TV, set the Headphones / Audio Out option on the Audio menu to Headphones/Audio Out Variable or Audio Out Fixed. See the Headphones / Audio Out option in Adjusting sound settings on page 25.

Connecting power

1 If your power cord is not permanently connected to your TV, connect it to the power connector on your TV.

2 Connect the power cord to a power outlet.

CAUTION:

• Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label.

• Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time.

• If the power cord is permanently attached to your TV, do not try to unplug it from your TV.

Using a universal remote control

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 15 for common codes. If you have problems programming your remote or need a different remote control code:

• Contact the universal remote control or cable/satellite company of the remote control you are trying to program.

• Visit insigniaproducts/remotecodes for the latest remote control code information.

• Call the Insignia Customer Care Center at 1-877-467-4289.

2 Follow your universal remote control’s instructions to enter the TV code you found in Step 1.

Tips:

• If your universal remote control has a code search feature, run a code search to identify a code that matches your TV. See your universal remote control’s instructions for details.
• If your universal remote control has a “Learn” feature, you can manually program it using the Insignia TV remote to teach” the commands one at a time. See your universal remote control’s instructions for details.

Viewing universal remote control codes

You can view a list of universal remote control codes in the on-screen menu.

Tips:

• The brand name is often visible on the front of the universal remote control, and the model number is often visible on the back.
• If your universal remote control isn’t listed on the chart, refer to your universal remote control’s instructions and try codes for the brands Orion, Emerson, Memorex, Sansui, Sylvania, or Zenith. You may need to try several codes before finding a match.

1 Select the HELP menu, then select Learn More.

2 Select Remote control codes. Your TV displays information about the universal remote codes that you can use to make your TV work with a universal remote.

3 Press ENTER or . Your TV displays a list of remote control codes for various brands of universal remote controls.

4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu.

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 have:

• Installed the remote control batteries.

• Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. (See page 8 through page 9.)

2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The Easy Setup wizard opens.

3 Press or to highlight a language, then press ENTER.

4 Press or to select Yes (to turn on the Voice Guide) or No (to turn off the Voice Guide), then press ENTER.

5 Press orto highlight Home Use Mode or Store Display Mode, then press ENTER. If you selected Store Display Mode, a message asks if you are sure you want this mode. Select OK to continue using Store Display Mode, or select Cancel to change to Home Use Mode. Store Display Mode is not an energy savings mode.

6 Press or to highlight an option, then press ENTER. You can select:

• Watch TV to skip the customization options. You can press MENU later to customize settings. Go to Finish the wizard on page 17.

• Customize my TV to set options to maximize your experience. Go to Customize my TV on page 16.

Customize my TV

7 Press or to highlight a time zone, then press ENTER.

8 Press or to select On to turn on Daylight Saving or Off to turn off Daylight Saving, then press ENTER.

9 Press or to highlight Month, Day, or Year, press or to adjust the setting, then press ENTER one or more times to highlight Next. When Next is highlighted, press ENTER again.

10 Press or to highlight Hour, Minute, or the AM/PM field, press or adjust the option, then press ENTER one or more times to highlight Next. When Next is highlighted, press ENTER again.

11 Press or to highlight a video input source, then press to move to the label area.

12 Press or to highlight a preset label or Custom.

13 If you select a preset label, press to select Next, then press ENTER.

OR

If you select Custom, press ENTER, then press or to enter the first character in your custom label. Press or to move to the previous or next character position. Use the arrow buttons to enter additional characters. You can enter 12 characters (letters or numbers). When you have finished creating your label, press ENTER, press to select Next, then press ENTER again.

Finish the wizard

14 Press or to highlight Cable/Satellite Box, Cable from the wall, or Antenna, then press ENTER.

• If you select Cable/Satellite Box, the screen that opens shows you the ways you can connect the box.

Press ENTER.

• 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.

15 Press ENTER to close the wizard. If you selected:

• Cable from the wall or Antenna, your TV tunes to the first channel it found in the scan.

• Cable/Satellite box, press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, press or to select the video input (HDMI or AV) you connected the box to, then press ENTER. Your TV switches to the input you selected.

Understanding the basics

Turning your TV on or off

1. Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet.
2. Press (power) to turn on your TV. The power indicator turns off.
3. Press (power) again to turn off your TV. Your TV enters standby mode, and the power indicator turns red.

WARNING: When your TV is in standby mode, it is still receiving power. To completely disconnect power, unplug the power cord.

Note: If your TV does not receive an input signal for several minutes, it automatically goes into standby mode.

Selecting the video input source

Note: Your TV automatically detects and displays which video jacks have devices connected to them when the devices are turned on. You can turn this feature off to always display all inputs. See Adjusting menu settings on page 30.

1. Turn on your TV.
2. If you want to use a device connected to a video input such as a DVD or Blu-ray player), turn on the device.
3. Press INPUT, then select a video input source.

On-screen menu overview

Notes:

• Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen.
• Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.

Picture menu (TV mode)

Audio menu (TV mode)

Channels menu (TV mode)

Settings menu (TV mode)

Accessibility menu

Help menu

PHOTOS menu (USB mode)

Selecting a channel

• Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous channel on the memorized channel list.

• Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want, then wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to immediately change the channel.

• To select a digital sub-channel, press the number buttons to select the main digital channel, press (sub-channel), then press the number button for the sub-channel. Wait for the channel to change, or press ENTER to immediately change the channel. For example, to tune to channel 5.1, press 5, (sub-channel), then 1.

Note: Button presses must be within three seconds of each other.

• Press (return) to go to the last viewed channel.

Adjusting the volume

• Press VOL+ or VOL– to increase or decrease the volume.
• Press MUTE to turn off the sound. Press MUTE again to turn the sound back on.

Viewing channel information

• Press INFO* to view an information banner. The information banner shows the current program information, such as channel number, video input source, and resolution.
• Digital channel information—Displays the channel number, station name, channel label, broadcast program name, TV rating, signal type, audio information, resolution, current time, signal strength, day of the week, date, and current program start and end times, if provided by the broadcaster.
• Analog channel information—Displays channel number, channel label (if present), signal type, audio information, day of the week, date, and resolution, if provided by the broadcaster.

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 return to the previous menu. Press EXIT to close the menu.

Adjusting settings

1 Press MENU to open the on-screen menu.

2 Press or to highlight a menu, then press ENTER.

3 Press or to select an option, then press ENTER. If the menu has more options than it can display on a screen, use the  to view the other options.

4 If a sub-menu opens, press or to select an option, then press ENTER. If the menu has more options than it can display on a screen, use the to view the other options.

5 Use the arrow buttons to adjust the option setting, then press ENTER.

6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu.

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 temperatures are 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C).
• Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or near a heat source.

Cleaning the TV cabinet

Clean the cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. If the cabinet is especially dirty, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution, squeeze the excess moisture from the cloth, then wipe the cabinet with the cloth. Use a clean cloth to dry the cabinet.

Cleaning the TV screen

Clean the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Troubleshooting

Using the HELP menu

The HELP menu provides information about frequently asked questions.

1 Select the HELP menu.

2 Select an option. You can select:

• System Info—Displays system information during troubleshooting. If your TV uses open source code, press ENTER to display the open source code information.

• Learn More—Displays remote control codes and information about connecting a soundbar.

• Update Firmware—If your TV is behaving oddly and you have tried all the solutions in the troubleshooting pages, lets you update your TV’s firmware. To update the TV firmware, you need a:

• Computer with an available USB port

• High-speed Internet connection

• USB flash drive

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure that you have tried all other solutions before you upgrade the firmware.

• While the firmware is updating, do not turn off your TV.

Notes:

• Firmware updates may not be available for your model.

• If you see a message that says the firmware file is incorrect, make sure that you have downloaded the correct file for your model.

• If you see a message that says the update failed or the TV screen is blank and the power LED blinks red then blue, turn your TV off and on, then run the upgrade again.

• Customize my TV—If you did not complete the customization part of the Easy Setup wizard the first time you turned on your TV, run the wizard again to customize settings.

• TV Speaker Test—Tests your TV’s speakers to make sure that they are working correctly.

• Reset to Default—Resets all settings (except parental controls) to the factory defaults and runs the Easy Setup wizard. See Turning on your TV for the first time on page 16

Video and audio

Remote control

General

INlink (CEC-compatible) device

Note: If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off your TV, then turn it on again.

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