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USER MANUAL NSLCD27FS INSIGNIA

• 27" LCD TV | TV ACL de 27 po | TV LCD de 27" NS-LCD27FS3 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV Contents Safety information p. 3
• Features p. 5
• Setting up your TV p. 8
• Using your TV p. 13
• Programming the remote control p. 17
• Maintaining p. 18
• Troubleshooting p. 18
• Specifications p. 19
• Appendix p. 19
• Legal notices p. 22
• Français p. 23
• Español Safety information Read instructions Read all of the safety and operating instructions before you use your TV. Retain instructions Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference. Follow warnings and instructions Follow all warnings on your TV and in the operating instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. Water and moisture Do not use your TV near water. For example, do not use it near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Cleaning Unplug your TV before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth to clean the exterior of your TV. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, reliable operation, and protection from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not block the openings by placing your TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place your TV near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place your TV in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless you provide correct ventilation or follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Heat Make sure that your TV is located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Grounding or polarization Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a grounding prong. The wide blade or grounding prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does not fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Power cord protection Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from your TV. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by Insignia because they may cause hazards. Stand Do not place your TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Your TV may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to your TV. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with your TV. If you mount your TV to the wall, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Your TV and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause your TV and cart combination to overturn. Lightning For added protection for your TV’s receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This helps prevent damage to your TV from lightning and power line surges.WarningTo reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your TV to rain or moisture.CautionTo prevent electric shock, match the wide blade on the power cord plug to the wide slot on an electric outlet. If the plug does not fit, consult a licensed electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you will defeat this safety feature.This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV. This label is located on the back of your TV.This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV.WarningYour TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated for environmental reasons. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org.4 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Servicing Do not attempt to service your TV yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other hazards. Overloading Do not overload power outlets and extension cords because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and liquid entry Never push objects of any kind into your TV through openings because objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on your TV. Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: p. 45

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV.

• If your TV has been exposed to rain or water.

• If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal operation.

• If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other hazards. Safety check After completing any service or repair to this TV, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV combo is in correct operating condition. Power source Operated your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type power supplied to your home, consult your TV dealer or local power company. Lightning For added protection for your TV’s receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This helps prevent damage to your TV from lightning and power line surges. Screen protection Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop your TV or hit the glass screen. If the screen breaks, be careful of broken glass. Pixel defect Your TV’s screen is designed to display finely detailed pictures. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green, or red. This is not a defect and does not affect your TV’s performance. Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for correct grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors 5 Antenna discharge unit 6 Grounding clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire

Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Features Front Top Control Description 1 Power indicator Lights when your TV is turned on. 2 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Control Description 1 CH+/CH– Press to change the channel. In the on-screen menu system, press to select menus and options. 2 VOL+/VOL– Press to increase or decrease the volume. In the on-screen menu system, press to adjust a setting or change a value. 3 MENU Press to open the on-screen menu system. 4 INPUT Press to select the video input. 5 Power Press to turn your TV on or off.6 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Back jacks Jack 1S/PDIF 2HDMI 3 D-SUB AUDIO input 4 D-SUB PIC (video) input

15 Speaker output jacks Remove the jack cover 1 HEADPHONE

5 RS232 control interface 6 Speaker output jacks7 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Remote control Note This remote control is a universal remote control. If it does not seem to work with your TV, press the TV button. Note For instructions on programming the remote control, see “Programming the remote control” on page 17. Note The remote control buttons labeled A, B, C, D, and E do not have any functions for this TV. They may, however, be used with other devices when this remote is used as a universal remote control. The exact function depends on the specific device being controlled. Button Description 1 SET Press to program the remote control. For more information, see “Programming the remote control” on page 17. /655#2<11/ %%& 5.''2# $#7&+12+%674' & ' (4''<' 2 Device buttons TV–Press to select the TV. DVD–Press to select a connected DVD player. CBL–Press to select cable or satellite TV. AUX–Press to select a device assigned to this button. 3 Number buttons Press to enter channel numbers. In the on-screen menu system, press to enter your parental controls password. 4 INPUT Press to select the video input. 5 Press to go to last viewed channel. 6 + CH – Press to change TV channels. 7 MUTE Press to mute the sound. 8 MENU Press to open the on-screen menu system.

Press the arrows to move down, up, left, or right in the on-screen menu system. Press the OK button to confirm changes or to toggle options on and off in the on-screen menu system.

When playing a DVD, press to freeze the screen image. Press again to unfreeze the image. 11 Press to start a recording on a connected device, such as a VCR. 12 Press to fast-reverse on a DVD or CD if a DVD or CD player is connected.

Press to skip the previous chapter on a DVD or previous track on a CD if a DVD or CD player is connected. 14 MTS/SAP Press to select one of the preset audio modes. You can select MONO, STEREO, or SAP. 15 ZOOM Press to select the aspect ratio. 16 Press to turn on your TV or put it into Standby mode. 17 LED Lights when you are programming the remote control. For more information, see “Programming the remote control” on page 17. 18 — Press to select a sub-channel. For more information, see “Selecting a digital sub-channel” on page 14. 19 + VOL – Press to adjust the volume. 20 INFO Press to display status information. 21 EXIT Press to close the on-screen menu system. 22 Press to start DVD or CD playback if a DVD or CD player is connected. 23 Press to stop DVD or CD playback if a DVD or CD player is connected. Button Description8 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Using the remote control To use the remote control:

• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front of your TV. The following illustration shows the remote control range. Setting up your TV Installing remote control batteries To install the remote control batteries: 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that you match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – symbols in the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover. Connecting your TV to an electrical outlet To connect your TV to an electrical outlet:

• Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 24 Press to fast-forward on a DVD or CD if a DVD or CD player is connected.

Press to skip the next chapter on a DVD or next track on a CD if a DVD or CD player is connected.26 SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer. For more information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on page 15.27 CCD Press to turn closed captions on and off. For more information, see “Viewing closed captions” on page 15.28 PICTURE Press to select the picture mode.29 FREEZE Press to freeze the video image. Press again to unfreeze the image. Do not freeze the video image for long periods of time. You may damage the TV screen.30 AUDIO Press to select the sound mode.Notes• Do not expose the remote control to shock or liquids.• Do not use the remote control in an area with high humidity.• Do not place the remote control in direct sunlight.• Do not place objects, such as furniture, between the remote control and the remote sensor.• The remote control may not work if direct sunlight or bright light shines on the remote sensor. Either move your TV or change the angle at which you use the remote control. Button Description 60°16.4 ft. (5 m)Notes• Do not mix batteries of different types.• Do not mix old and new batteries.• Remove batteries when the charge is depleted.• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash immediately.• If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.Notes• Make sure that you use the correct type of power. See the label on your TV.• If you do not intend to use your TV for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.9 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Connecting speakers To connect speakers to your TV: 1 Unplug the TV power cord and all devices connected to your TV. 2 Place your TV, face down, on a soft surface so that you do not damage the screen. 3 Attach each speaker and fixed board (1) to the back of your TV with the supplied screws (2), then tighten the screws. 4 Snap the covers (3) over the speakers. 5 Connect the speakers to the speaker jacks on the back of your TV. Make sure that you connect the black part of the speaker wire to the – jack and the red part of the speaker wire to the + jack on the back of your TV. Connecting an outside antenna Antenna cables come in two types: 75 ohm and 300 ohm. If your antenna cable has a 75 ohm connector, connect the cable to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV. If your antenna cable has a 300 ohm connector, connect the cable to a 300-75 ohm adapter (not included), connect the adapter to a 75 ohm cable, then connect the other end of the 75 ohm connector to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV. Use the following illustration to connect an outside antenna. Connecting cable TV Your TV has a 75 ohm jack for connecting cable TV. Some cable TV providers scramble the signals for “premium” (pay) channels. To view these channels you need a converter/descrambler box. If you do not have a converter/descrambler box, you can connect your cable TV directly to your TV. If you have a converter/descrambler box, you can connect your cable TV using an RF switch (not supplied). For more information about connecting a converter/descramble box, contact your cable TV provider. To connect cable TV without a converter/descrambler box: 1 Connect one end of a 75 ohm cable to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the cable TV wall outlet. Note The location of the speaker jacks on your TV may vary from the illustration. 75 ohm cable 300-ohm cable VHF/UHF antenna 300-ohm cable with adapter

• Use the following illustration to connect a converter/descrambler box. (The RF switch and the signal splitter are not provided.) Set the RF switch to the A position to watch unscrambled channels using your TV remote control. Set the RF switch to the B position to watch scrambled channels using the converter/descrambler controls. Connecting a sound system Use the following illustration to connect an audio processor or Hi-Fi system. Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR with a standard audio/video cable or with a S-Video cable. The S-Video cable does not carry sound. If you use an S-Video cable, you need to use an audio cable to connect sound. Use the following illustration to connect a VCR. To play the VCR: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to select Composite1 (or S-Video if you connected the VCR to the S0-Video jack). 3 Turn on your VCR. 4 Insert a videotape, then press the PLAY button. Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. Note For home theater systems, use an S/PDIF cable to achieve full sound capabilities. RF switch Cable converter/descrambler box Two-set signal splitter Out

S/PDIF cable S/PDIF IN jack Audio processor Hi-Fi system Note For better video, use the S-Video jack if your VCR has an S-Video connection. Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. S-VIDEOANT OUT ANT INVIDEO L- AUDIO - RVIDEO L- AUDIO - R

VCR11 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Connecting a VCR (for recording) Use the following illustration to connect a VCR for recording TV programs. To record a program: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Select a program you want to record. 3 Turn on the VCR. 4 Insert a videotape, then press the record button on the VCR. Connecting an amplifier Use the following illustration to connect an external amplifier. Connecting a camcorder Use the following illustration to connect a camcorder to your TV. To connect a camcorder: 1 Plug the audio/video cable into the AUDIO L, AUDIO R, and VIDEO jacks ont the back of your TV. 2 Plug the other end of the audio/video cable into the audio and video out jacks on the camcorder. To playback from the camcorder: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to select Composite2. 3 Turn on the camcorder, then set it to output mode. See your camcorder documentation for more information. 4 Insert a tape into the camcorder, then press the Play button. Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. S-VIDEOANT OUT ANT INVIDEO L- AUDIO - RVIDEO L- AUDIO - R

VCR Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right) Video cable Audio cable

Amplifier Audio cable W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices.

Y=yellow (video) W=white (audio left) R=red (audio right) Video cable Audio cable Camcorder OUT IN12 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Connecting a DVD player Use the following illustration to connect a DVD player to your TV. To connect a DVD player:

• Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on the back of your TV and to the HDMI out jack on the back of the DVD player. To play a DVD: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to select HDMI. 3 Turn on the DVD player. 4 Insert a DVD, then press the Play button. Connecting a DTV receiver To watch your DTV: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to select Component1. 3 Turn on your DTV receiver. Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices. Note If the DVD player has DVI output only, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (not supplied) to connect the DVD player to the HDMI jack on the back of your TV. Then connect the audio cable to the D-SUB AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV.

DVD player HDMI Output Warning Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices.

DTV receiver Audio cable Video cable13 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Connecting a computer Use the following illustration to connect a computer to your TV. To watch TV on your computer monitor: 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to select VGA. 3 Turn on your computer, then set up your computer for external VGA input. See your computer documentation for more information. Using your TV Turning your TV on and off To turn on your TV: 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to your TV and an electrical outlet. 2 Press the button to turn on your TV. 3 Press the button again to turn off your TV Selecting the TV source To select the TV source: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Setup, then press the OK or button to open the Setup menu. 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Tuning Band, then press the OK or button to access the tuning band options. 4 Select Air for an outside antenna. Select Cable, Cable HRC, Cable IRC, or Cable Auto for cable TV. We recommend that you select Cable Auto for cable TV. For more information about cable TV selections, contact your cable TV provider. 5 Press the EXIT button to close the on-screen menu system. Setting up the channel list After you select your TV source (antenna or cable), you need to set up the channel list. When you set up your channel list, your TV searches for all available channels in your area and stores a list of the channels. When your press the CH – or + button, your TV skips the channels that do not have a signal. Automatically setting up channels To automatically set up the channel list: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Setup, then press the OK or button to open the Setup menu. 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Auto Ch Search. 4 Press the OK or button to start the search. Manually adding or deleting channels from the channel list After you create a channel list using the Auto Ch Search option, you can manually add or delete channels from the channel list. To add or delete channels: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Setup, then press the OK or button to open the Setup menu. 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Manual Ch Set, then press the OK or button to access the Manual Ch Set options. 4 Press the or button to select a channel, then press the OK button to add or delete a channel. 5 Press the EXIT button to close the menu. Changing channels To change channels:

• Press the CH – or + button on the remote control to go to the next lower or higher channel.

Press the number buttons to select a channel. For example, if you want channel 83, press 8, then press 3. Or, press the button to go to the last viewed channel. WarningMake sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before installing devices.D SUB cableAudio cable Computer Note You can press the Exit button to stop the search.14 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Selecting a digital sub-channel Most digital TV channels have more than one channel. The main channel carries the signal for the main TV program. The sub-channels carry signals for additional or alternate programming, such as a radio or news broadcast. For example, if the main channel number is 8, the sub-channel number might be 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3, To select a sub-channel: 1 Press the number buttons for the main channel, for example 8. 2 Press the – button, the press the sub-channel button, for example 1. Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume:

• Press the VOL – or + button to decrease or increase the volume.

• Press the MUTE button to turn off the sound. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound back on. Displaying status information To display status information:

• Press the INFO button. Your TV displays status information, such as the channel number or signal source. Selecting the video input source To select the video input source:

• Press the INPUT button one or more times to select the video source. You can select:

• VGA–D-SUB jack (computer)

• Press the FREEZE button. Setting the clock You can automatically set the clock from a digital channel signal. Your TV searches for a digital channel that has time information encoded. If the clock is not correct after you automatically set it, you can manually set the clock. Automatically setting the clock To automatically set the clock: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Feature, then press the OK or button to open the Feature menu. 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Time Set, then press the OK or button to open the Time Set menu. 4 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Time Set Mode, then press the OK or button to select Auto. 5 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Time Zone, then press the OK or button to select a time zone: Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Eastern, Central, or Mountain. 6 Press the EXIT button to close the on-screen menu system. Manually setting the clock To manually set the clock: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Feature, then press the OK or button to open the Feature menu. 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Time Set, then press the OK or button to open the Time Set menu. 4 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Time Set Mode, then press the OK or button to select Manual. 5 Press the or button to select Year, Date, or Time, then press the OK, , or button to set the year, date, or time. 6 Press the EXIT button to close the on-screen menu system. Warning To protect your TV, do not freeze the screen image for long periods of time.15 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer lets you select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically. To set the sleep timer: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Feature, then press the OK or button to open the Feature menu. 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Sleep Timer, then press OK or button to select the amount of time. To turn off the timer, select Off. Viewing closed captions You can view closed captions in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. Each mode has four channels. CAPTION mode shows dialogue and commentaries for TV programs while providing a clear picture of the program. TEXT mode shows information not related to the program, such as TV program schedules and weather forecasts. In TEXT mode, part of picture may be covered by the text. To view closed captions:

• Press the CCD button one or more times to select a closed caption mode. You can select:

• Off Setting parental controls Your TV has a V-chip that lets you control the type of programs your children can watch. Parental controls include two ratings: MPAA (based on age) and TV Parental Guidelines (based on content and age). A TV program may have an MPAA or TV Parental Guidelines rating, so you should set controls for both ratings. Before you can select ratings, you need to set up a parental controls password. To set up a password: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Feature, then press the OK or button to open the Feature menu. 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Parental Control, then press the OK or button to open the Parental Control menu. 4 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Password Change, the press the OK or button to access the Password Change option. 5 Press the number buttons to enter the old password. If you have not set a password, enter 0000. 6 Press the number buttons to enter a new password, then enter the new password again to confirm. MPAA ratings TV Parental Guidelines ratings Some of the age based TV Parental Guidelines ratings also have content based ratings. Note You can also press the SLEEP button to set the sleep timer. Note For digital broadcast systems, you can press the CCD button on the remote control to select the closed caption mode.CautionWrite down your password and save it for future use. Note If you forget your password, enter 1397 for the old password, then enter a new password. Rating Description NONE Not rated. G General audiences. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parental guidance strongly suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 years of age R –Restricted. Not suitable for children under 17 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. NC-17 Not suitable for children under 17 years of age. XAdults only. Rating Description NONE Not rated. TV-Y All children. TV-Y7 Children over seven years of age. TV-G General audiences. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. TV-MA Mature audiences only Rating Description FV Fantasy violence. L Adult language. S Sexual situations V Violence. D Sexually suggestive dialog.16 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com To set the ratings: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Feature, then press the OK or button to open the Feature menu. 3 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Parental Control, then press the OK or button to open the Parental Control menu. 4 Press the or button one or more times to highlight Parental Control Set, then press the OK or button to access the rating feature. 5 Enter the password. 6 Press the or button to select a rating, then press the OK button to block or unblock the rating. When you block a rating, that rating and all higher ratings are blocked. Using the on-screen menu system Your TV has an on-screen menu system that lets you adjust TV settings, such as video and audio settings. To use the on-screen menu system: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button one or more times to select a menu. 3 Press the or button to navigate to an option or adjust an option. 4 Press the OK or button to confirm an adjustment, open a sub-menu, or toggle a setting. 5 Press the MENU button to return to a previous menu or press the EXIT button to close the on-screen menu system. On-screen menus On-screen menu Options Video Note: Options may vary in different modes. Picture Mode–Selects the picture mode: User, Nature, Soft, or Bright. You can also press the PICTURE button to select the picture mode. Contrast–Increases the picture level to adjust the white areas of the picture. Decreases the picture level to adjust the black areas of the picture. Brightness–Increases the brightness to add more light to dark areas of the picture. Decreases the brightness to add more dark to light areas of the picture. Color–Adjusts the overall color of the picture. Sharpness–Increases the sharpness level to show cleaner and clearer images. Decreases the level to show a smoother picture. Aspect Ratio–Selects the screen aspect ratio: Wide, Cinema, Normal, or Zoom. You can also press the ZOOM button to select the aspect ratio. Advanced Video Menu–Provides access to advanced features:

• Noise Reduction–Reduces picture noise (snow).

• Tint–Increases the color level to add more green to skin tones. Decreases the color level to add more purple to skin tones.

• Color Temperature–Selects one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for more blue, Warm for more red, and Normal.

• 3D Y/C–Turns the 3D comb filter on or off. VGA Set/Component Set–If your TV is connected to a computer or to component video, adjusts the following options:

• H-Pos–Adjusts the horizontal position of the image.

• V-Pos–Adjusts the vertical position of the image.

• Clock–Adjusts the sample frequency.

• Phase–Improves the focus of a stable image.

• Setting–Resets VGA mode to the factory defaults. Audio Note: Options may vary in different modes. Sound Mode–Selects the sound mode: User, News, Music, or Movie. You can also press the AUDIO button to select the sound mode. Bass–Adjusts the low sounds (bass). Treble–Adjusts the high sounds (treble). Balance–Adjusts the right and left speaker volumes. Earphone Vol–Adjust the earphone volume. Digital Audio Output–Selects the audio mode for the S/PDIF jack.

• RAW: AC-3 in and AC-3 out. PCM in PCM out.

• PCM: AC-3 in PCM out. PCM in PCM out. MTS–Selects the multi-channel TV sound (MTS): Mono, Stereo, or SAP (second audio program). You can also press the MTS/SAP button to select the MTS mode. Audio Language–Selects an alternate language if the program has more than one language.17 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Programming the remote control Programming a device connected to your

The remote control can control four devices, such as a VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite receiver, amplifier or tuner, or similar device. To program the remote control: 1 Find the code for the device you want to program. See “Appendix” on page 19. If there is more than one code listed for a device, write down all the codes. 2 Turn on the device you want to program, and load media if required, for example a DVD. 3 Press a device key on the remote control, for example, DVD, CBL, or AUX. 4 Press and hold the SET button on the remote control until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 5 Enter the first five-digit code for your device. The LED blinks once as each digit is entered. If the code is correct, the LED blinks twice. 6 Aim the remote at the device, then press the button.The device should turn off. 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to program additional devices. 8 Press the SET button to save the code and exit. Searching for a code To search for a code: 1 Press a device key. 2 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, the release the button. 3 Enter 991, then the device group number (0=cable, 1=TV, 2=VCR, 3=audio). The LED blinks twice. 4 Aim the remote control at the device, then press the button. If the device responds, go to step 7. 5 If the device does not respond, press the CH+ button. Your remote control will try the next code. Keep pressing the CH+ button until the device responds. You can press the CH– button to try a previous code. 6 To search for a code for another device, repeat steps 1 through 5. 7 Press the SET button to save the code and exit. Checking the code If you programmed a device by searching for a code, you may want to know what four-digit code the remote is using. To check the code: 1 Press the device button on the remote control. 2 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 3 Enter 990. The LED blinks twice. 4 Press 1 and count the LED blinks. This is the first digit of the code. For example, if the LED blinks twice, the first digit is 2. If the LED does not blink, the first digit is 0. 5 Repeat step 4 using 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit, 4 for the fourth digit, and 5 for the fifth digit. 6 Press the SET button to exit. Setup Tuning Band–Selects the TV signal source. For more information, see “Selecting the TV source” on page 13.DTV Signal–Displays the digital TV signal strength. For more information, see “Checking the DTV signal strength” on page 14.Auto Ch Search–Automatically sets up a list of the channels available in your area. For more information, see “Automatically setting up channels” on page 13.Manual Ch Set–Lets add or delete channels from the channel list. For more information, see “Manually adding or deleting channels from the channel list” on page 13.Channel Labels–Lets you add a label to a channel. For more information, see “Adding a channel label” on page 14.Feature Source–Selects the video source. You can select:

• Composite1•Composite2• Component1• Component2
• HDMI•S-VideoYou can also press the INPUT button to select the video source.Time Set–Sets the clock. For more information, see “Setting the clock” on page 14.Sleep Timer–Sets the sleep timer. For more information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on page 15.Parental Control–Access V-chip controls. For more information, see “Setting parental controls” on page 15.Closed Caption Options–Customizes closed captions for digital broadcasting systems. You can adjust Size, Font, Text Color, Text Opacity, Background Color, Background Opacity, Edge Effect, and Edge Color. CC when Mute–When this option is turned on, your TV automatically displays closed captions when the volume is muted.Menu Language–Select the language for the on-screen menu system. You can select English, French, or Spanish. On-screen menu Options Note If the LED does not blink twice, repeat steps 3 through 5 using a different code. Note If the device does not turn off, repeat steps 4 through 6 using a different code. If you cannot find a code that works, see “Searching for a code” on page 17.18 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Programming the volume lock The remote control comes preset to let you control the volume of each connected device. You can change the volume lock so that one device’s volume controls volume in all modes. After you lock the volume control, you can unlock the volume control for a specific device so you can control the volume for that device independently. To lock the volume control: 1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 2 Enter 993, then press the device button for the device you want to control the volume. The LED blinks twice. When you press the VOL+, VOL–, or MUTE button on the remote control, the device you selected controls the volume regardless of which device you are using. To unlock the volume control: 1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 2 Enter 993, then press VOL+ button. The LED blinks four times. The volume control is unlocked. To unlock a single device’s volume control: 1 Press the device key. 2 Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice, then release the button. 3 Enter 993, then press VOL– button. The LED blinks four times. The volume control for the device you selected is unlocked. Troubleshooting the remote control 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.

• 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 your TV Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. If the screen or 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 screen or cabinet with the cloth. Use a clean cloth to dry the screen or cabinet. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible solution LED does not blink when a button is pressedReplace the batteries.LED blinks when a button is pressed, but device does not respondMake sure that you are at less than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the device and that you point the remote control at the remote sensor on the device.LED blinks one long blinkYou pressed an incorrect button. Start the procedure over again.Remote control does not control a device or only controls some features of the deviceMake sure that the device has a remote sensor, then try another code.No volume on a device See “Programming the volume lock” on page 18.CautionAvoid volatile substances, such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinners.Do not leave your TV in contact with items made from rubber or PVC for long periods.They may damage your TV.CautionDo not let liquids drip into the cabinet.WarningDo not try to repair your TV yourself. Refer all service to a qualified service technician. Symptom Possible solution No power • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your TV and an electrical outlet.• Unplug the power cord, wait 60 seconds, then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV.No picture • Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to the back of your TV.• Adjust the contrast and brightness.• Make sure that the correct video mode is selected.• Make sure that the incoming signal is compatible.Good picture but no sound• Increase the volume.• Make sure that the sound is not muted.• Make sure that the correct audio mode is selected.Good sound but poor color• Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness settings.Poor picture • Make sure that the room is not too bright. Light reflecting off the screen can make the picture difficult to see.• If an S-VHS camera or a camcorder is connected while another connected device is turned on, the picture may be poor. Turn off one or more devices.19 Insignia NS-LCD27FS 27” LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Specifications

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Weight and dimensions listed are approximate. Appendix VCR codes Horizontal dotted line • Your TV may be too close to another electrical device, such as a hair dryer or neon light. Turn off the device or move your TV. Remote control does not work

• Press the TV button.

• Replace the batteries. Make sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries align with the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.

• Clean the remote sensor on the front of your TV.

• Bright or fluorescent lighting may interfere with the remote control signal. Turn off the light or move your TV. Snowy picture or noise • Make sure that the A/V cables are connected correctly and securely. VGA picture is not stable or synchronized

• Make sure that you have selected the correct VGA mode on your computer. No ouput from one of the speakers

• Adjust the balance in the Sound menu. Control buttons do not work

• Unplug the power cord, wait few seconds, then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV. Some parts of the screen do not light up

• The plasma screen is manufactured using a high level of precision technology. Sometimes parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction. After images appear • Do not display a still image, such as a logo, game, computer image, for an extended period of time. This can cause a permanent after image to be burned into the screen. This type of damage is not covered by your warranty. TV makes snapping sounds

• TV – TV signal (signal TV)