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NS-42L260A13

User Guide

42" LCD TV

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Page 1: ...NS 42L260A13 UserGuide 42 LCD TV ...

Page 2: ...r 10 Connecting a cable or satellite box 10 Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box 13 Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player 13 Connecting a VCR 15 Connecting a camcorder or game console 16 Connecting a computer 16 Connecting a USB flash drive 17 Connecting headphones 18 Connecting a basic home theater system 18 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices 19 Using the remote control 20 In...

Page 3: ...ting up a favorite channel list 30 Viewing a favorite channel 30 Adding or changing a channel label 30 Checking the digital signal strength 31 Setting parental controls 31 Setting or changing the password 31 Locking control buttons 32 Blocking unrated TV 33 Setting parental control levels 33 Downloading rating information 35 Using closed captioning 36 Turning closed captioning on or off 36 Selecti...

Page 4: ...ng slideshow settings 46 Maintaining 47 Cleaning the TV cabinet 47 Cleaning the TV screen 47 Troubleshooting 47 Video and audio 47 Remote control 48 General 48 Specifications 49 Programming universal remote controls 50 Programming a different universal remote control 50 Common universal remote control codes 50 Legal notices 51 One year limited warranty Insignia Televisions 52 Definitions 52 How lo...

Page 5: ...come excited while watching a program especially on a larger than life TV Make sure that you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed pulled over or knocked down Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children Wall mounting If you decide to wall mount your TV always remember One size of wall mount does not fit all Use only a wall ...

Page 6: ... exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the apparatus WARNING Electric shock hazard To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture No user serviceable parts are inside Refer servicing to qualified service technicians Lightning For added protection for your device receiver d...

Page 7: ... unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Note to CATV system installer Article 820 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 40 provides guidance for correct grounding Specifically it states that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Condensation Moisture will form...

Page 8: ...z screen refresh rate twice the rate of a 60 Hz screen a screen with 1 080 lines of resolution up from 720 lines in the last generation of HDTVs and special motion detection technology you will be experiencing a picture with clearer detail and brightness smoother transitions and reduced motion blurring particularly when watching fast motion sports and action scenes See page 25 for instructions on ...

Page 9: ... your TV to a wall mount bracket 1 Carefully place your TV screen face down on a cushioned clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches 2 Remove the four screw that secure the stand to the stand column then remove the stand 3 Remove the four screws that secure the stand column to the TV screen then remove the stand column Notes If you plan to wall mount your TV do not install the...

Page 10: ...in 200 mm Wall mount brackets Item Description Power indicator Turmsoff when your TV is on Lightsred when your TVis off standbymode Remote control sensor Receivessignals fromtheremotecontrol Donotblock MENU Press to open the on screen menu For more information see Navigating the menus on page23 INPUT Press to open the InputSource list press CH or CH to select a video input source then press INPUT ...

Page 11: ...res a sound connection on page11orpage 14 1 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 Item Description DIGITALOUTPUT optical Connecta digital audioamplifierorhome theater system to thisjack to listen to TV audio through the amplifier speakers For more information see Using digital audio on page 18 COMPONENT Y VIDEO PB PR OR AV Y VIDEO The COMPONENT AV Y VIDEOjack worksas one of the component videojacksoras a composite video ...

Page 12: ...ct ratio For more information see Aspect ratio options on page 25 return In TV mode press to return to theprevious channel S T W X Press to navigate in on screen menus and to adjust settings HOME Press to open the on screen menu INFO Press to display TVstatus information such as the channelnumber channelname ifavailable orsignal source For more information see Viewingchannel information on page 24...

Page 13: ...MI video audio Best use this ifyourdevices have HDMI Component video requires an audio connection Better than composite or coaxial Compositevideo requires an audio connection Better than coaxial Coaxial video audio Good Connectiontype and jack Cable connectors Optical digital audio SPDIF Analog audio VGA computer video and audio Cautions Check the jacks for position and type before making any conn...

Page 14: ...ed and all connected equipment is turned off 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack 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 the side of 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 Go t...

Page 15: ...he incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect a component video cable not provided to the COMPONENT AV Y VIDEO PB and PR video jacks on the back of your TV and the component video out jacks on the cable or satellite box 4 Connect an audio cable not provided to the L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the audio out jacks on the ...

Page 16: ...Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect a coaxial cable not provided to the ANT CABLE jack on the back of 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 Go through the Setup Wizard on page 20 Note The C...

Page 17: ...DMI 3 then press ENTER Notes Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves Do 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 or ...

Page 18: ...t provided to the COMPONENT AV Y VIDEO PB and PR jacks on the back of your TV and to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the component video device 3 Connect an audio cable to the L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the L R AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu ray player 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV 5 Turn on the DVD or Blu ray player then set it to the co...

Page 19: ...en turn on your TV and the VCR 4 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list 5 Press S or T to select Component AV then press ENTER 6 Insert a videotape in the VCR then press PLAY on the VCR Note The COMPONENT AV Y VIDEO PB and PR video jacks used to connect a component device share the L and R audio jacks with the COMPONENT AV Y VIDEO jack used to connect a composite device When you connect the aud...

Page 20: ...and to the VGA jack on the computer 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...

Page 21: ...perties on the computer if necessary Connecting a USB flash drive To connect a USB flash drive 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV 2 Turn on your TV 3 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list 4 Press S or T to select USB Photos then press ENTER Note You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the computer HDMI cable Side of TV Caution Do not remove the USB flash dri...

Page 22: ...ter system is turned off 2 Connect a digital optical audio cable not provided to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack on the back of your TV and to the optical AUDIO IN jack on the digital home theater system 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 Note You can also connect an amplifier home theater sys...

Page 23: ... on your devices Refer to the documentation that came with your devices for connection information Just remember to use the best connection types available for the best picture and sound For information about connection types see What connection should I use on page 9 Note You can connect headphones an amplifier a home theater system or a sound bar to the AUDIO OUT jack If you want to use headphon...

Page 24: ...uage screen opens 3 Press S or T to highlight the language you want then press ENTER The Choose Your Time Setting screen opens 4 Press S or T to highlight Mode then press W or X to select Custom to set the date and time manually or Auto to set the date and time automatically from a TV signal source based on the time zone you select Cautions Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as...

Page 25: ...highlight Antenna Cable or Satellite Box then press ENTER A If you select Antenna your TV scans for available channels The scan may take several minutes During scanning your TV searches for digital channels first When the digital channel search is complete a message appears asking if you want to search for analog channels Select Yes to continue searching for analog channels or select No to stop se...

Page 26: ...ct Component AV If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a composite video cable select Component AV Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off To turn 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 blue 3 Press power again to turn off your TV Your TV enters standby mode and the po...

Page 27: ... Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 50 46 78 MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Adjust settings to affect sound quality Audio Sound Mode Balance Advanced Audio Reset Audio Settings Standard 0 PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Channels Auto Channel Sear...

Page 28: ...e audio information resolution CC mode current time and current program start and end times Analog channel information Displays channel number channel label if present signal type audio information and resolution Viewing system information To view system information 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS then press T or ENTER The Settings menu opens 3 Press S or...

Page 29: ...n 120 Eliminates motion blur with clear detail and smooth motion You can select Low Sets the effect to minimum Medium Provides smooth and clear picture motion for normal use High Eliminates motion blur with clear detail and smooth motion 24p Film Mode Provides smooth and clear picture motion from film based video Off Turns off Insignia Motion 120Hz Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio of the pict...

Page 30: ...ice To adjust component video settings 1 Make sure you have a device connected to the Y PB PR component video jacks on the side of your TV 2 Press VIDEO to select the component video device 3 Press MENU The on screen menu opens 4 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS then press T or ENTER The Settings menu opens 5 Press S or T to highlight Component Settings then press ENTER 6 Press S or T to highlig...

Page 31: ...external audio system You can select PCM to output audio in 2 channel stereo or RAW to pass through the original digital audio sound MTS SAP Analog channels only Selects the audio mode You can select MONO Select this option if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts STEREO Select this option for programs broadcast in stereo SAP Select this option to listen to a secondary audio program i...

Page 32: ...es Audio Only works only when the input source is TV and your TV is receiving a broadcast signal To exit audio only mode press any button When you exit audio only mode the Audio Only option is automatically reset to Off MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Adjust settings to affect picture quality PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advance...

Page 33: ...dden channels You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing the number buttons for the channel To hide channels 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS then press T or ENTER The Channels menu opens 3 Press S or T to highlight Add Skip Channels then press ENTER The Channels Add Skip Channels screen opens 4 Press S T W or X to highlight the channel you want to...

Page 34: ...ight the channel then press ENTER The check mark disappears and the channel is removed from the list If the list has more than one page press S or T to scroll through the pages MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Adjust settings to affect picture quality PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savin...

Page 35: ...grams that exceed the ratings level you select To watch programs that exceed the selected rating you must enter a password To set or change the password 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS then press T or ENTER The Settings menu opens with Parental Controls highlighted MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT CH 2 0 Create labels for channels up to 11 cha...

Page 36: ...ssword PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Change Password RRT5 Button Lock Block Unrated TV USA Parental Locks Canadian Parental Locks Off Off Settings Parental Controls Enter a new 4 digit password then re enter it to confirm PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Change Password RRT5 Button Lock Block U...

Page 37: ...s Canadian Parental Locks On Off Settings Parental Controls Do not lock the buttons on the TV On Off PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Adjust settings to affect picture quality PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 50 46 78 MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT E...

Page 38: ...nly Canadian French ratings E Exemptprogramming G General audiences 8ans Suitable for children 8 andolder 13ans Suitable for children 13 and older 16ans Suitable for children 16 and older 18ans Adult only MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Adjust settings to affect picture quality PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset P...

Page 39: ...XIT to close the menu Note When you block a rating that rating and all higher ratings are blocked OK ENTER MENU EXIT Settings Parental Controls Canadian Parental Locks English Rating French Rating Restrict movie and TV programs by Canadian Ratings E C C8 G PG 14 18 E G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans MOVE EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS ...

Page 40: ... all of the screen Text1 through Text4 display content provided by the broadcaster 6 Press MENU 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 MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Adjust settings to affect picture quality PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Adva...

Page 41: ...dge Effect Selects the edge style Edge Color Selects the edge color 10 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Adjust settings to affect picture quality PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 50 46 78 MOVE OK ENTER MENU E...

Page 42: ...ighlight the hour minute or AM PM field then press S or T to adjust the setting When you are finished press ENTER 14 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off To set the sleep timer 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Adjus...

Page 43: ...enu opens Note You can also press SLEEP to set the sleep timer MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Settings Auto Input Sensing Input Labels Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Menu Language English On Set menu language to English Français or Español PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Settings Time Date Time Sleep Timer Off Set a time for ...

Page 44: ...press INPUT To turn the input sensor on or off 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens 2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS then press T or ENTER The Settings menu opens 3 Press S or T to highlight Auto Input Sensing then press ENTER A menu opens 4 Press S or T to select On turns on the input sensor or Off turns off the input sensor 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close ...

Page 45: ...nect HDMI CEC compatible devices to your TV The connected device s HDMI CEC feature must be turned on If you connect an HDMI device that is not HDMI CEC compatible all the INlink Control features do not work Depending on the connected HDMI device the INlink Control feature may not work MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Adjust settings to affect picture quality PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS ...

Page 46: ...ess MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Adjust settings to affect picture quality PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 50 46 78 MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Settings INlink English On Allow the TV to autom...

Page 47: ...t Color Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Energy Savings 50 46 78 MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Settings INlink English On Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI Auto Input Sensing Input Labels Closed Caption Time Menu Language PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Settings INlink Go to device ...

Page 48: ...ext photo ENTER to rotate the photo clockwise ZOOM one or more times to enlarge the image by 1 2 or 4 or to select Fill to fill the screen You can press S T W or X to pan the photo EXIT to return to the thumbnail index MENU to return to the Photo menu Viewing favorite photos After you created your favorite photo list you can browse among your favorite photos quickly To view favorite photos 1 Switc...

Page 49: ...he current folder 6 To control the slideshow press ENTER to pause or start the slideshow EXIT to exit the slideshow and return to thumbnail index MENU to go to the PHOTO menu MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Photos Photos View files from a USB flash drive that is connected to the TV PICTURE CHANNELS SETTINGS PHOTOS AUDIO MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SELECT Photos View only the...

Page 50: ...transition when moving to the next file in the slideshow You can select None No transition effect Fade to Black Fades the screen to black between photos Vertical Wipe Wipes the screen from top to bottom between photos Horizontal Wipe Wipes the screen from left to right between photos Random Randomly selects a transition effect 7 Press EXIT to close the menu MOVE OK ENTER MENU EXIT EXIT PREVIOUS SE...

Page 51: ...e Adjustingthe TV picture on page 24 Make sure that thecorrect picture mode is selected See Adjusting the TV picture on page 24 If you areusing an antenna thedigital channel signal maybe low To check the digital channel signal strength see Checking the digital signal strength on page 31 If you areusing an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor...

Page 52: ...our TV Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference After youhave determinedwhich device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference Problem Solution No outputfrom one ofthe speakers Adjust the audiobalance See Adjustingsound settings on page27 Make sure that theaudio cables are connected correctly and securelyto your ...

Page 53: ...ngscannotbe accessed If a setting is grayed thesettingis not available in the current video inputmode TV cabinet creaks When the TV is in use thetemperature rises naturally andmay cause the cabinetto expand or contractwhich can cause a creakingnoise This is not a malfunction Control buttons do not work Make surethat the Button Lock optionis set to Off See Locking control buttons on page 32 Unplugt...

Page 54: ...crews M6 type 12 mm length 4 pcs V Chip version 2 0 Yes Sleep timer Yes Channel labeling Yes VESA mount mm horizontal vertical 400 200 Note The length of the wall mount screws vary depending on the wall mount bracket you purchased See the instructions that came with the wall mount bracket for screw lengths Tips If your universal remote control has a code search feature run a code search to identif...

Page 55: ...er Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made wi...

Page 56: ...st Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the county where the original purchase was made What does the warranty not cover This warranty does not cover Customer instruction education Installation Set up adjustments Cosmetic damage Damage due to acts of God such as power surges Accident s Misuse Abuse Negligence Commercial purposes use inclu...

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