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USER MANUAL NS42LCD INSIGNIA

• 42" LCD TV | Téléviseur ACL de 42 | Televisor con Pantalla LCD de 42" NS-42LCD User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur | Guía del Usuario3 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV Contents Introduction p. 3
• Important safety information p. 3
• Features p. 5
• Setting up your TV p. 8
• Using your TV p. 22
• Maintaining p. 37
• Troubleshooting p. 38
• Specifications p. 38
• Warranty p. 39
• Français p. 41
• Español Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-42LCD represents the state of the art in LCD TVs and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Important 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. 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-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com 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. 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. 83

• 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. 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-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com 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. Features TV front TV top Item Description 1 Remote control sensor—Point the remote control at this sensor while pressing the remote’s buttons.

Item Description 1-2 CH-/CH+—Press to change channels. While in an OSD menu, press to highlight options.3-4 VOL-/VOL+—Press to change the volume. While in an OSD menu, press to adjust the value of an option.5 MENU—Press to access the OSD menu’s main page.6 INPUT—Press to select the input signal source.7 POWER—Press to turn the TV ON (from Standby mode) or to activate Standby (from On mode).Notes• POWER, CH+/-, VOL+/-, INPUT, and MENU buttons on the TV have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the remote control.• This user guide describes procedures based on using the remote control, not the TV controls.

Item Description 1 Speaker output jacks 2 HDMI input jack—Connect devices with an HDMI interface (for example, a set-top box or DVD player) to this connector. 3 Audio in jack—Connect audio input (such as from a computer) to this jack. 4 VGA port—Connect devices with a VGA interface (for example, a computer) to this port. 5 Component video 1 and 2 jacks—Connect the component video output jacks of a DVD player or set-top box to these jacks. 6 Component audio 1 and 2 jacks—Connect the audio output jacks of a DVD player or set-top box to these jacks. 7 AV 1 and 2 jacks—Connect the AV output jacks of a VCR or DVD player to these jacks. 8 S-VIDEO jack—Connect the S-Video output jack of a VCR or DVD player to this jack. 9 VIDEO out jacks—Connect to a VCR’s or DVR’s video input jacks to record programs. 10 AUDIO out jacks—Connect to a VCR’s or DVR’s audio input jacks to record audio for programs. 11 Headphone jack—Connect headphones to this jack. 12 USB port—For software (firmware) updates only. 13 S/PDIF optical digital audio out jack—Connect an optical digital audio device to this jack. 14 AIR antenna jack—Connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to this jack. 15 CABLE jack—Connect a cable TV system to this connector. Item Description7 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Remote control Number Button Description 1 SET Press to program the remote control. For more information, see “Programming your remote control” on page 16. 2 Device 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 Numbers Press to enter channel numbers. In an OSD menu, press to enter your parental controls password. 4 INPUT Press to select the video source. 5 Press to go to the 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 (OSD).

Press the arrows to move around in the OSD. Press OK to confirm changes or to toggle options in the OSD. 10 GUIDE Press to display the on-screen Electronic Program Guide (EPG). 11 Press to start a recording on a connected device, such as a VCR. When playing a DVD, press to freeze the screen image. Press again to unfreeze the image. Press to start DVD or CD playback. Press to stop DVD or CD playback. Press to skip the previous chapter on a DVD or previous track on a CD. Press to fast-reverse on a DVD or CD. 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. 12 ZOOM Press to select the aspect ratio. 13 MTS/SAP In analog TV mode, press to select MONO, STEREO, or SAP. In DTV mode, press to select the audio track. 14 LIST Press to display a program list. 15 FAVORITE Press to display a Favorite program list. 16 PIP Press to select PIP/PBP/POP/full screen modes. 17 P.POSITION Press to select the PIP sub-picture position. 18 Press to turn on your TV or put it into Standby mode. 19 — Press to select a sub-channel. 20 VOL+/– Press to adjust the volume. 21 INFO Press to display status information. 22 EXIT Press to close the OSD. 23 CCD Press to turn Closed Captions on and off. For more information, see “Viewing Closed Captions” on page

24 SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer. For more information, see “Setting the Sleep timer” on page 30. 25 PICTURE Press to select the picture mode. 26 AUDIO Press to select the sound mode. 27 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. 28 SWAP Press to swap the main and sub pictures while in PIP or PBP mode. Number Button Description8 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Setting up your TV Installing batteries into the remote control 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 power To connect your TV to a power outlet:

• Plug the power cord into a standard AC power outlet. Connecting external speakers 1 Connect the speaker audio cables to the external speaker output jacks on the TV matching the + and - ends of the cables with the color on the jacks. 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. Notes

• Unplug the TV set and all connected components before connecting the speakers.

• The illustration may differ from your model. (Red)(Black)(Black)(Red)9 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Attaching the included speakers Installing the speakers 1 Unplug the TV and all connected components. 2 Place the TV face-down on a stable, soft, non-marring surface. 3 Carefully remove the screw covers (1), then remove the four screws (2) from under the covers. 4 Attach the speakers to the TV through the speaker-fixed connectors using the above screws (from Step 3), then securely tighten them. 5 Install the two Speaker Connecting Covers to the corresponding places on the TV. 6 Connect the speaker audio cables to the external speaker output jacks on the TV matching the + and - ends of the cables with the color on the jacks. CautionDo not lift or move the TV while holding the speaker.

Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Connecting an antenna About antenna connections For acceptable reception of VHF and UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, we recommend an outdoor 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. Precautions

• Carefully check the terminals for position and type before making any connections.

• Loose connectors can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connectors are securely inserted into their terminals.

• When connecting an external device, turn it off before trying to connect it. To connect an antenna: 1 If you watch broadcast stations without using a set-top box, connect the antenna to the AIR connector on the back of the TV. - OR - If you use cable TV, connect the cable box’s cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the TV. 2 Select the TV Source (AIR or CABLE) in the CHANNEL SETUP menu, then perform an auto channel search. For more information, see “Memorizing channels” on page 24. VHF antennaUHF antennaMixer75 Ohm coaxial cableConnect toCable TV box Note

• A local television service center or dealer may be able to help you get the correct antenna system (and accessories) for your particular area.

• Anything related to installing an antenna, installing accessories, or upgrading your current system is your responsibility. 75 ohm cable300-ohm cable11 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Connecting digital optical audio For a full home theater sound experience, you should connect your stereo or audio processor to the S/PDIF OUT (Optical) jack on the TV. To connect optical audio 1 Connect an optical audio cable to the S/PDIF OUT jack on the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable to the S/PDIF IN jack on your stereo or audio receiver. Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Connect the audio/video cables to the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and VCR. To play video from your VCR: 2 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SELECT menu opens. 3 Press or to select AV1/SVideo, then press OK to confirm. 4 Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape, then press Play on the VCR.

(optical) Receiver Stereo Note The S/PDIF OUT jack can output digital audio from TV programs only. Note For better video, you can connect to the S-VIDEO jack if your source device supports it. S-VIDEO input uses the same circuit as Video1, and if both standard A/V inputs and S-VIDEO inputs are connected, S-VIDEO has priority. Use one or the other. A/V cables and S-Video cable VCR

Y=Yellow (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R)12 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Connecting a VCR (for recording) or external amplifier To connect a VCR or amplifier: 1 Connect the video cables to the Video jacks on the TV and VCR. 2 Connect the audio cables to the TV, then connect them to the Audio (L/R) jacks on either the VCR or an external amplifier. To record a program: 1 Turn on your TV, then select a program you want to record. 2 Turn on your VCR, then insert a videotape for recording. 3 Press the Record button on the VCR to begin recording. Monitor - Record

Y=Yellow (Video)W=White (Audio L)R=Red (Audio R)VideocableAudiocableExternalamplifier VCR Note Only analog TV programs and AV1/AV2 input sources can be output through the AV output jacks. Note The operations of the amplifier may be different depending on your model. Read the amplifier’s user guide to confirm correct operation.13 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Connecting a camcorder To connect a camcorder: 1 Connect the Audio/Video cables to the back of the TV. 2 Connect the audio/video cables to the camcorder. To play from a camcorder: 1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SELECT menu opens. 2 Press or to select AV2, then press OK to confirm. 3 Turn on your camcorder, then set it to output mode. 4 Insert a tape into the camcorder, then press the camcorder’s Play button. Connecting an HDMI device To connect a DVD player or set-top box using HDMI:

• Connect the HDMI cable between the HDMI interface on the unit and HDMI output on the DVD player (or STB). 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the back of the TV. 2 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on the DVD player or set-top box. To play from a DVD player or set-top box using HDMI: 1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SELECT menu opens. 2 Press or to select HDMI, then press OK to confirm. 3 Turn on your DVD player or set-top box, and set them to the correct mode. See the device’s user guide for more information. Note The operations of the camcorder may be different and is dependant on your model. Please read the user manual of your camcorder to confirm operation.

Y=Yellow (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R) Video cable Audio cable Note If the device has only DVI output, use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI port. Then connect the audio cable to the AUDIO jack next to VGA IN on the back of the TV. HDMI OUT HDMI cable Device with HDMI port14 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Connecting component video Component color provides the luminance and color signals over separate channels, which provides the clearest, sharpest video available for your TV. To connect a device using component video: 1 Connect the component video cable to the Y, Pb, and Pr input jacks on the TV. 2 Connect the cable to the Y, Pb, and Pr output jacks on the device. 3 Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV and the AUDIO output jacks on the external device. To play component video from an external device: 1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SELECT menu opens. 2 Press or to select Component1 or Component2, then press OK to confirm. 3 Turn on your external device, and set it to the correct mode. See the device’s user guide for more information. L-Audio-R GRB W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R or Pr component video) G=Green (Y component video) B=Blue (Pb component video)

Video cable Audio cable Device with component video15 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Connecting a computer To connect a computer: 1 Connect a VGA cable to the VGA port on the computer and the VGA port on the TV. 2 Connect an audio cable to the LINE OUT or HEADPHONE jack on the computer and AUDIO input jack on the TV. To play video from a computer: 1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SELECT menu opens. 2 Press or to select Analog RGB, then press OK to confirm. 3 Turn on your computer, and adjust the display properties as required. VGA cable Audio cable16 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Changing the on-screen menu language You can change the language that the on-screen menu displays. To change the on-screen menu language: 1 Press MENU, then press or to display the SYSTEM SETUP menu page. 2 Press to enter the System Setup menu. 3 Press or to select Language, then press or to select the language you want. 4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing. Programming your remote control 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 “Device codes” on page 17.) If more than one code is listed for a device, write down all of the codes. 2 Turn on the device you want to program, and load any media if required (for example, a DVD). 3 Press a device key on the remote control.

• Use DVD for DVD players or VCRs.

• Use CBL for cable or satellite set-top boxes.

• Use AUX for any other device. 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 control at the device, then press the button.The device should turn off. 7 Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to program additional devices. For future reference, write down each working device code below:

• AUX Code: ___________________

• CBL Code: ___________________

• SAT Code: ___________________

• TNR Code:___________________

• VCR Code:___________________ 8 Press the SET button to save the code and exit. Searching for your code If your device does not respond to the remote after trying all codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try searching for your 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. The remote sends codes from its library to the selected device, starting with the most common code first. 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. Continue until the device responds. 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 codes 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. 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 your code” on page 16.17 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch 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. Device codes VCR codes ABS 21972 Admiral 20048, 20209 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20479 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 20479 Anam 20162, 20037, 20240, 20278 Anam National 20162 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20037, 20278 Beaumark 20240 Bell & Howell 20104 Broksonic 20184, 20121, 20209, 20002,20479 Calix 20037 Canon 20035 Carver 20081 CCE 20072, 20278 Changhong 20048, 20081 Citizen 20037, 20278 Colt 20072 Craig 20037, 20047, 20240, 20072 Curtis Mathes 20060, 20035, 20162 Cybernex 20240 CyberPower 21972 Daewoo 20045, 20104, 20278 Dell 21972 Denon 20042 DirecTV 20739 Durabrand 20039, 20038 Electrohome 20037 Electrophonic 20037 Emerex 20032 Emerson 20035, 20037, 20184, 20240,20045, 20121, 20043, 20209, 20002, 20278,

• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front of your TV. Notes

• This remote control is an universal remote control. If your remote control does not work correctly when you operate the unit, please try to press TV button.

• Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation. Cautions

• 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.23 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Navigating the menus This TV has a simple, easy-to-use on-screen menu (OSD) for accessing and adjusting TV features. You can also display the status of TV features while watching a program. Menu navigation To navigate through the OSD: 1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu. 2 Press or to select the menu page you want, then press to enter that menu. 3 Within the menu, press or to select a setting, and press or to adjust the setting or enter a sub-menu. For some settings, you must press OK to confirm or toggle the setting. 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, and press EXIT to exit the OSD and return to TV viewing. Selecting the input source signal 1 Press the INPUT button to display INPUT SELECT menu. 2 Press or to select the input source you want, then press OK to confirm. (Analog RGB=VGA) 3 Press INPUT to clear the screen. Displaying the information banner The information banner displays status information such as channel number and signal source. Depending on the mode, different information is displayed. To display the information banner:

• Press INFO. The information banner appears. In DTV mode, it displays:

• Channel number and name

• Caption icon (if closed caption is offered), Clock icon (if timer has been setup) and Lock icon (if blocking scheme is enabled)

• Current program broadcast progress

• Current program start and end play times Main Menu Overview (TV Mode) (Items marked with * do not appear in all modes)

PICTURE IMAGE ADJUST AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP

CHANNEL SETUP CONTENT Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Backlight Color Temp User Color Temp* Image size H position* V position* Freeze Image Headphone volume Treble Bass Balance Focus window out* AVC Language Screen Saver Transparency OSD Time Out Clock Setup Source Name Edit Closed Caption Setup TV Source Current Channel Channel Label Channel Skip Favorite Channel Auto Search Input Select Signal Strength* Content Password* Set Password Password Confirm Parental Control Movie Block Canadian English Canadian French TV Blocking Note To simplify the procedures in this user guide, it’s assumed that you use the remote control for navigating the menus, although some button actions can be duplicated using buttons on the TV. Note

• You can also use the CHANNEL SETUP menu to select the input source.

• To edit the source name (for example, to change “Analog RGB” to “VGA”), see “Editing the video source names” on page 29. Note Information banner content varies, depending on the broadcaster and your settings.24 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Memorizing channels When you turn on the TV for the first time, you should perform an auto channel search to set up stations on your TV. Before you perform an auto search, you should select the correct TV source. Selecting the TV source Before your TV can memorize the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV. (For example, an antenna or cable system.) To select a source: 1 In single window status (with no picture-in-picture setting active), press MENU to display the Main Menu. 2 Press or to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu page, then press to enter the menu. 3 Press or to select TV Source, then press or to select AIR or CABLE.

• Select AIR if using an antenna.

• Select CABLE if using Cable TV. Auto channel search You should perform an auto search to search for available broadcast and cable/set-top box channels. After the TV finishes searching for channels, the TV stores the valid channels in memory.

• If TV Source is set to AIR, highlight Auto Search, then press or . The TV begins searching for all available TV or DTV channels. - OR - If TV Source is set to CABLE, highlight Auto Search, then press or . The Channel Scan Source window opens.Press or to select STD (the most common type of Cable TV), HRC, or IRC, then press OK to begin the auto channel search. The TV begins searching for all available CATV or CADTV channels. Skipping channels After saving channels into memory, you can skip unnecessary channels so that only the channels you want to watch are selected with the CH+/- buttons. To skip channels: 1 Open the CHANNEL SETUP menu. 2 Highlight Current Channel, then press or to select an unwanted channel. 3 Highlight Channel Skip, then press or to change the setting to ON. 4 If you want to skip other unwanted channels, repeat Steps 2-3. 5 Press EXIT to exit. The channels you specified will be skipped the next time you press the CH+/- buttons. Note If a picture-in-picture mode is active, your TV cannot do an auto search. Note If you want to stop the auto search, press MENU.25 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Checking the DTV signal strength You can check the DTV signal strength bar to check the strength of your DTV signal and to determine whether you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The stronger the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation. To check DTV signal strength:

• Open the CHANNEL SETUP menu. At the bottom of the screen, the Signal Strength bar is displayed, indicating the strength and quality of signal for the current DTV channel. Adding a channel label You can assign a name to analog channels. To add a label to a channel: 1 Navigate to the CHANNEL SETUP menu, then highlight Channel Label. 2 Press OK to enter into channel label editing mode. 3 Press or to move the cursor, and press or to select the character. 4 Press MENU to exit the editing mode. 5 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing. Favorite channel setup You can create a favorite channel list, so you can quickly and easily tune to your favorite channels. You can program up to ten channels. To create a Favorite channel list: 1 Open the CHANNEL SETUP menu. 2 Highlight Current Channel, then press or to select your favorite channel. 3 Highlight Favorite Channel, then press or to select ON. 4 Repeat the above steps to set more favorite channels (up to ten). 5 To access your favorite channels, press FAVORITE, press or to select the channel, then press OK to tune to that channel. Selecting channels Information about USA channel numbering

• ATSC/PSIP channels have two-part channel numbers:

• Major channel number (the “5” in channel 5-1”)

• Minor channel number (the “1” in channel “5-1”)

• In the United States, the major channel number is usually the same for both analog and digital channels. (It is equal to the NTSC channel number for existing broadcasters.) A minor channel number of 0 is used for a broadcaster’s analog channel. Example:

• Original NTSC channels for Des Moines, Iowa: 5, 8, 11, 13, 17

• Possible NTSC + ATSC Channels for Des Moines: 5-0, 8-0, 11-0, 13-0, 17-0 (channel numbers for existing analog channels)

• 5-1, 5-2, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4, 13-1 (channel numbers for digital channels) Using the CH+/- buttons To use the CH+/- buttons:

• Press CH+ or CH-. The TV cycles among all available channels found (but skipping the channels that are set to be skipped). Using the number pad

• Press the number buttons (0-9) and the dash (-) button to go directly to that channel. Note The names of digital broadcasting channels are automatically assigned, so cannot be assigned by users.26 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com For example, if you want to select channel 8-3, press 8-3 on the remote control. (Make sure that you press the buttons within three seconds of each other, or the channel won’t be entered correctly.)

• To select an analog channel, you can directly input its major channel number without entering the minor channel number (0). Switching between two channels To switch between two channels:

• Press (Last). The TV tunes to the last channel you viewed. Press again to switch back to the original channel. Selecting a channel using the Program list After auto-search, a program (channel) list is created. You can select channels from the program list. To select a channel using the Program list: 1 Press LIST. The PROGRAM LIST opens. 2 Press or to highlight the channel, then press OK to select. Selecting a channel using the Favorite list If you have created your Favorite channel list, you can use the list to tune to your favorite stations. To select a channel using the Favorite list: 1 Press FAVORITE. The Favorite list opens. 2 Press or to highlight the channel, then press OK to select. Adjusting picture quality Customizing the picture 1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu. 2 Press or to display the PICTURE menu page, then press to enter the menu. 3 Press or to select a setting, then press or to adjust the setting’s value. Note In some situations, virtual channel numbers do not correspond to physical frequencies. Note The above illustration is only an example. Your screen may vary. Note
• Information displayed in this list is only for the channel being viewed in the main window.• The above illustration is only an example. Your screen may vary. Note The OSD illustrations shown are as the menu appears in TV mode. The menu items may appear different when the TV is in a different mode. Option Function Controls Brightness Adjusts screen brightness for easier viewing of a dark picture, such as night scenes and dark objects. lighter darker Contrast Adjusts image contrast. stronger weaker Sharpness Adjusts and improves image sharpness. sharper softer Color Adjusts color saturation. stronger weaker Tint Adjusts tint. greenish purplish Backlight Adjusts panel backlight brightness. Strong/Weak/ Medium Color Temperature Adjusts the color temperature of the image. Set to Warm (to enhance “hotter” colors such as red), or set to Cool to see less intense colors with more blue. Cool/Warm/User User Color Temperature Red Adjusts the red of the image. Green Adjusts the green of the image. Blue Adjusts the blue of the image.27 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com 4 When Color Temp is set to User, you can enter into a User Color Temp sub-menu to customize the color temperature. 5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing. Selecting the picture mode You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset modes and one user-set mode. To select the picture quality:

• Press the PICTURE button repeatedly to select a picture setting. You can select:

• NATURE: Select for a normal picture.

• SOFT: Select for a finely detailed picture.

• BRIGHT: Select for a bright picture.

• USER: The picture quality you set. Adjusting the image Adjusting image aspect ratio You can choose the aspect ratio (display proportions) according to your video signal type or personal preference. To adjust the image aspect ratio: 1 Press the ZOOM button repeatedly to select the desired aspect ratio. You can also adjust Image size in the IMAGE ADJUST menu. You can select:

• NORMAL Selects the correct aspect ratio to match the source’s image. (4:3 to 4:3, 16:9 to 16:9)

• WIDE Stretches the picture horizontally at the edges, while maintaining a good aspect ratio at the center of the screen.

• ZOOM Magnifies the picture while maintaining correct screen proportions.

• FILL ALL Displays a full-screen picture. Adjusting screen position To adjust the screen position: 1 Navigate to the IMAGE ADJUST menu. 2 Highlight H Position or V Position, then press or to adjust the settings. Freezing the picture You can freeze the picture on the screen. Although a non-moving picture remains on the screen, the video source will still be playing in the background (unless you pause playback). To freeze the picture: 1 Press the FREEZE button. The image freezes on the screen. Press FREEZE again to resume viewing the video playback. 2 You can also set Freeze Image to ON in the IMAGE ADJUST menu to freeze the picture. To restore, set it to OFF. Adjusting sound Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume:

• Press the VOL+ or VOL- buttons. To mute the volume:

• Press the MUTE button to temporarily turn off all sound. Press the MUTE button again to restore sound. Note You can adjust screen position only for analog channels. It’s unnecessary to adjust screen position for digital channels. Note If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, that fixed image may become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.28 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Customizing the sound 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Press or to display the AUDIO menu page, then press to enter the menu. 3 Press or to select a setting, then press or to adjust the setting. 4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing. Selecting the sound mode You can quickly select the sound quality from three preset modes and one user-set mode. To select a sound mode:

• Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the sound quality you want. You can select:

• NEWS: Select for a speech or conversation program.

• MOVIE: Select for a movie program.

• MUSIC: Select for a music program.

• USER: The sound quality you set. Setting up Stereo/SAP broadcasts This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that may accompany the stereo program. This type of signal is available only from analog channels. You can select Stereo or SAP only when the TV station transmits these signals. Mono sound is automatically received if the broadcast is only in monophonic. You can also select Mono if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. To select the MTS/SAP audio mode: 1 When viewing an analog channel, press the MTS/SAP button. The AUDIO MODE menu opens. 2 Press or to select MTS mode you want (Mono, Stereo or SAP), then press OK to confirm. Option Function Controls Headphone volume Adjusts headphone volume. stronger weaker Treble Adjusts treble (high sounds). stronger weaker Bass Adjusts bass (low sounds) stronger weaker Balance Adjusts volume balance (left and right volumes). Higher volume from right speaker. Higher volume from left speaker. Focus window out (PIP or PBP mode only) In twin window mode (PIP or PBP), if Speaker is selected (default), the focus window’s sound is output from speakers while the other window’s sound is output from the headphones jack. If Headphone is selected, then the focus window’s sound is output from the headphones jack, while the other window’s sound is output from speakers. If Both is selected, then the focus window’s sound is output from speakers and the headphone jack. (The other window’s sound is automatically set to None). Speaker/ Headphone/ Both AVC (auto volume control) Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. Turning AVC On lets you automatically adjust the volume of the channel you want by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. ON/OFF Note

• The menu items differ, depending on the current TV mode.

• The Focus Window Out menu is available only in a twin-window mode (PIP or PBP) and either window program is not in Rating Blocked mode. If Both is selected and, later, either window program enters a Rating Blocked mode, the sound mutes. To cancel mute, exit the Rating Blocked state for the program, then change this setting to a different value.

• The main picture is the default focus window. You can select the sub-picture as the focus window by pressing OK. A green border appears around the focus window. Note In a multi-window mode, Stereo or SAP can be selected only for the main picture.29 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Selecting the digital audio mode DTV can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these optional audio tracks depends upon the program. A digital audio mode is only available while the TV is in DTV mode. To select the digital audio mode: 1 When viewing a digital channel, press the MTS/SAP button. The AUDIO MODE menu opens. 2 Press or to select the audio mode you want, then press OK to confirm. Changing system settings You may change systems such as OSD language, screen saver, and menu transparency. To change system settings: 1 Press MENU, then press or to display the SYSTEM SETUP menu page. 2 Press to enter the menu. 3 Press or to select a setting, then press or to adjust the setting or enter a sub-menu. In some settings and menus, you must also press OK to confirm or toggle a setting. 4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing. Editing the video source names You can name the video sources to make your input source selection easier. To edit video source names: 1 Navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then highlight Source Name Edit. 2 Press to enter the menu. 3 Press or to select the source you want to edit, then press OK to enter into source name editing mode. 4 Press or to move the cursor, and press or to select a character. 5 Press MENU to exit the editing mode. Setting the clock and timers Setting Auto Clock Auto Clock sets the current time automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. If the current time is set incorrectly by Auto Clock, set the clock manually. To set Auto Clock: 1 Press MENU, then press or to display the SYSTEM SETUP menu page. 2 Press to enter the menu. Note In a multi-window mode, the MTS/SAP button can only be used for the main picture. Option Function Language Selects the OSD menu language. Screen Saver While the Screen Saver is on, the TV displays the message “No Signal” when no signal has been received for several seconds. Transparency Adjusts menu transparency. OSD Time Out Selects the length of time the OSD displays without any input before turning off. Clock Setup Sets the auto clock, manual clock, and On/Off timer. Source Name Edit Lets you edit the source name of channels for your personal preference. Closed Caption Setup Select Closed Caption mode. Also lets you customize the format of captions from DTV programs Note TV source can’t be edited. Note If the TV loses power, the time is reset. Option Function30 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com 3 Highlight Clock Setup, then press or to enter the menu. 4 Highlight Auto Clock, then press or to turn Auto Clock ON. 5 Highlight Set Time Zone, then press or to select your viewing area time zone: Atlantic, New Foundland, Samoa, Hawaii, Alaska, Pacific, Mountain, Central, or Eastern. 6 If your viewing area observes Daylight Saving Time, set Observe Daylight Time to ON in the menu Setting the clock manually If the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. If the TV loses power, the clock is reset. To manually set the clock: 1 Navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then to the Clock Setup sub-menu. 2 Highlight Auto Clock, then press or to select OFF. 3 Press or to highlight Current Time, then press or to select either the year, date, or time option. 4 Press the number buttons to set the year, date, and time. To select AM or PM, move the cursor to the appropriate position, then press OK to toggle. 5 If your area observes Daylight Saving Time, set Observe Daylight Time to ON in the menu. Setting the Auto On/Off timer Auto Power On or Off only works if the current time has been set. The TV must be in Standby mode for Auto Power On to work. To set the Auto On/Off timer: 1 Navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then to the Clock Setup sub-menu. 2 Highlight Auto Power On or Auto Power Off. 3 Press or to select either the hour or minute. 4 Press the number buttons to change the time. To select AM or PM, move the cursor to the appropriate position, then press OK to toggle.

• If you want the timer to work only today, highlight Today, then press OK to activate it (displayed in purple).

• If you want the timer to work every day, select Everyday, then press OK to activate it (displayed in purple).

• To cancel the timer, select Disable, then press OK to activate it (displayed in purple). 5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to the previous menu. Setting the Sleep timer The Sleep timer lets you select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically. This setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. To set the Sleep timer: 1 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to cycle through the available times. 2 To cancel the timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until OFF is selected. Note If the TV loses power, the time settings are cleared.31 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Viewing Closed Captions This TV can display the closed captions that are broadcast with many TV programs. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or are foreign language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded videotapes can also provide closed captions. Also, most pre-recorded commercial videotapes provide closed captions. Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape packaging: Setting up Closed Captioning To set up Closed Captioning: 1 Press CCD repeatedly to select Caption ON, MUTE ON, or OFF.

• MUTE ON shows the captions (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted.

• You can also navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP men, then to the Closed Caption Setup sub-menu, and select Closed Caption Control. Next, press or to select Caption ON, MUTE ON, or OFF. Selecting analog or digital modes Captions and text, if provided by the broadcaster, are available for both digital and analog channels. Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information. Analog captions display information on the screen (usually the program dialog). Text from digital modes displays information, usually at the bottom of the screen, and is used for a data service (generally not program related). To select digital or analog modes: 1 Navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then highlight Closed Caption Setup. 2 Press to enter the menu. 3 Highlight Analog CC Mode, or Digital CC Mode. then press or to select the mode. Customizing Closed Captioning You can customize the digital closed captions that appear on your screen. To customize digital Closed Captions: 1 Navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then highlight Closed Caption Setup. 2 Press to enter the menu. 3 Highlight Closed Caption Option, then press or to enter the sub-menu. 4 Press or to select the item you want to change, then press or to customize the setting to your preference. A preview sample at the bottom of the screen lets you see the effect your change will have on the captions’ appearance. You can change the following settings:

• Font Size: Sets the size of the words.

• Style: Sets a style for the words.

• Background Opacity: Sets the opacity of the background color. A low opacity means a high transparency (the screen image shows through the background).

• Edge Effect: Sets an edge effect. Setting parental controls Parental controls allow TV programs and movies to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on ratings data. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful. Note

• Closed Captioning works only in TV and AV modes.

• Not all programs and videos offer Closed Captioning. Look for the Closed Captioning symbol to ensure that captions are available.32 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program: the MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. MPAA ratings are based on age appropriateness. TV Parental Guidelines are based on age and content. Since a TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Parental Guidelines, both should be adjusted for complete control. Understanding movie ratings (MPAA) For example, if you block PG-13 in the MPAA ratings, the higher ratings of R, NC, X, and NR are automatically blocked. Understanding TV ratings TV ratings include two components: a general criteria (age-based) and a detailed criteria (content-based). The content-based ratings include the following:

• D: Sexually suggestive dialog

• FV: Fantasy violence Setting up the Parental Control password To use Parental Controls, you must first set your password. To set your password: 1 Press MENU, then press or to open the CONTENT menu. 2 Press to enter the menu. Rating Description G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X X Rating is an older rating, similar to NC-17, but may be encoded in the data of older movies. NR NOT RATED. Rating Content-based DLSVFV Age-based Y (All children) ××××× Y7 (Direct to Older Children) ×××ו G (General Audience) ×××× PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)•••• MA (Mature Audience Only) • • • × = Content rating can be set, but this rating is not normally broadcast by TV stations.

• = Content rating can be set. Note

• Age-based ratings can be modified by the content-based ratings, but only in the combinations indicated by a “•” in the table above.

• Choosing lower age-based rating blocks the higher age-based ratings regardless of content ratings settings. For example, when Y7 in the age-based rating is set to BLOCK, the higher ratings of G, PG, 14, and MA are automatically blocked. In addition, D, L, S, V, and FV-content programs are automatically blocked.33 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com 3 Enter the four-digit password as requested (the factory preset password is 1111). The entire CONTENT menu appears. 4 Highlight Set Password, enter a new password, then enter it again to confirm. Your new password has been created. Enabling Parental Controls 1 Use the password to access the CONTENT menu. 2 Highlight Parental Control, then press or to select Enable. The blocking scheme you set up is enabled. If you want to disable the blocking scheme, select Disable. Setting up MPAA ratings 1 Use the password to access the CONTENT menu. 2 Highlight Movie Block, press or to select the rating you want, then press OK to either block the rating (a lock icon appears) or unblock (no lock icon). For example, when PG13 in the age-based rating is blocked, this automatically blocks the higher ratings R, NC, X, and NR. Setting up TV ratings 1 Use the password to access the CONTENT menu. 2 Highlight TV Blocking, then press or to enter the menu. 3 Within the menu, press , , , or to select, then press OK to either block (a lock icon appears) or unblock (no lock icon). For example, when Y7 in the age-based rating is set to BLOCK, this automatically blocks the higher ratings: G, PG, 14, and MA. Also, D, L, S, V, and FV in Content are automatically blocked. 4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to the previous menu. Setting up Canadian English ratings 1 Use the password to access the CONTENT menu. 2 Highlight Canadian English, press or to select the rating you want, then press OK to either block the rating (a lock icon appears) or unblock (no lock icon). 3 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to the previous menu. Canadian English Ratings E Exempt—Exempt programming includes news, sports, documentaries and other informational programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity, or sexual content. C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity, or sexual content. G General programming, suitable for all audiences.34 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Setting up Canadian French ratings 1 Use the password to access the CONTENT menu. 2 Highlight Canadian French, press or to select the rating you want, then press OK to either block the rating (a lock icon appears) or unblock (no lock icon). 3 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to the previous menu. Setting up RRT5 criteria ratings If the broadcasting program uses RRT5 (Rating Region Table-Region5) criteria rating in accordance with the FCC Rules, its rating can be downloaded to this TV and can be used for parental controls. To set up RRT5 ratings: 1 Use the password to access the CONTENT menu. 2 Highlight the rating choice at the last line of the menu screen, then press or to enter the menu. Ratings and additional options appear on the screen. 3 Within the menu, press , , , or to select a rating’s submenu, or highlight RESET to reset all ratings. (After resetting, the rating will still appear if it continues to be broadcast by the TV station.) 4 Press OK to either block (a lock icon appears) or unblock (no lock icon) a rating. 5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to the previous menu. Using picture-in-picture To select multi-window modes:

• Press the PIP button repeatedly (within three seconds of each press) to select the multi-window mode you want. You can choose PIP, PBP, POP, and Full Screen modes. Full screen In Full Screen mode, only one window appears. PIP (picture-in-picture) PIP lets you view two different pictures on your TV screen at the same time. One picture will be large, and the other picture will show a smaller image. PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. 14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. 18+ Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence. Canadian French Ratings E Exempt—Exempt programming. G General—Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately. 8+ 8+ General—Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended. 13+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested. 16+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16. Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence. 18+ Only for adult viewing—Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence. Canadian English Ratings Note The actual menu options of this rating vary, depending on the broadcaster. Note If you wait longer than three seconds between PIP button presses, and when the current view is a multi-window mode, press PIP again, and the screen changes to full screen mode. Note The main picture source can be any video type except HDMI, but the sub-window can display only analog TV channels or A/V programs.35 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com PBP (picture-by-picture) PBP mode splits the screen into two, allowing two pictures to be shown on the TV screen at the same time. Each picture is given half the screen. POP (picture-out-of-picture) You can use POP to scan the programs of all memorized channels on the three mini-windows, while the main window displays the current program. Swapping the PIP/PBP picture To swap the PIP/PBP picture: 1 Press the SWAP button. Selecting the PIP sub-picture position To select the PIP sub-picture position: 1 In PIP mode, press the P.POSIT ION button to cycle through the available sub-picture positions. Selecting the focus window While in a multi-window mode, you can select any of the windows to make changes on the window. To change the focus window: 1 Press OK. The focus changes from the main picture to any of the sub-pictures. Note The main picture source can be any video type except HDMI, but the sub-window can display only analog TV channels or A/V programs. Note The main picture source can be any video type except HDMI, but the sub-window can display only analog TV channels Note The SWAP button works only when the main picture displays an analog TV channel or A/V program.36 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com 2 While a picture is the focus window, you can apply many operations to it such as channel select, volume control, and input source select. 3 In POP mode, you can press OK to select the three mini windows as a focus window. “1,2,3” appears on the screen. Before the on-screen message disappears, press 1, 2, or 3 on the remote control to choose the program to be displayed on the main window. Using the electronic program guide Your TV has an electronic program guide to help you navigate through viewing options. The electronic program guide (EPG) supplies program information, such as program lists for channels and times for available programs. Sometimes detailed program information is also available on the EPG. (The availability and the amount of program details vary. depending on the broadcaster.) To display the electronic program guide: 1 Press the GUIDE button. The EPG appears. (Example shown below.) 2 To exit, press GUIDE again. 3 Press OK to move the focus to different windows. After a window is active, a green border appears around it and you can apply operations to it. 4 If the bottom half of the EPG is active, press or to select the channel you want. (After the channel is selected, its relevant program information is displayed). 5 Press or to select a different program at this channel. (After the program is selected, the top left window displays detailed program information, if available.) 6 If additional and detailed information about the selected program appears in the top left window, you can press OK to highlight it (a green border appears around it), then press or to scroll the page (if required) to view more information. 7 All available sub channels within an ATSC channel will be displayed. Adjusting the image Adjusting the image for PC/Component mode Before adjusting the image, make sure that you select the correct source (Analog RGB or Component). To adjust the image for PC/Component mode: 1 Press MENU, then press or to display the IMAGE ADJUST menu page. 2 Press to enter the menu. Note Normally the main picture is the default focus window. Many (but not all) operations can be applied to the focus window.Notes• The EPG works only with digital channels.• To enable the EPG to work correctly, you must set the Auto Clock to ON. Item Description A Shows current time, date, current program’s station and rating, and more.B Displays additional and detailed information about a particular program. (The availability of additional details depends on the broadcaster.)C Displays all available sub-channels within an ATSC channel.D Displays the currently selected sub-channel’s information, such as the program list, and start and end times of all available programs. E Displays a preview of the currently selected sub-channel.

Menu in Component mode Menu in PC mode37 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com 3 Within the menu, press or to select an option, then press or to adjust the setting. 4 Press EXIT to exit. Adjusting the image for HDMI mode Select the HDMI source before adjusting the image. To adjust the image for HDMI mode: 1 Press MENU, then press or to display the IMAGE ADJUST menu page. 2 Press to enter the menu. 3 Within the menu, press or to select an option, then press or to adjust the setting. 4 Press EXIT to exit. Maintaining LCD display panel information Markings or a retained image on the LCD panel, resulting from a fixed image being displayed for long periods of time, is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the warranty. This product is not designed to display fixed-image patterns for extended periods of time. Important information regarding the use of video games, computers, captions, or other fixed-image displays The extended use of fixed-image program material can cause a permanent “shadow image” on the LCD panel. This background image is viewable on normal programs in the form of a stationary fixed image. This type of irreversible LCD panel deterioration can be limited by observing the following steps:

• Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to a minimum viewing level.

• Do not display the fixed image for extended periods of time.

• Turn the power off when not in actual use. Cleaning and maintenance To clean this TV, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap and water solution or a weak detergent solution.

• Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this TV.

• Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Care of remote control

• Keep the remote dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

• Use and store the remote control only in normal temperature environments.

• Handle the remote control gently and carefully. Don’t drop it.

• Wipe the remote control with a damp cloth to keep it looking like new. Setting Description Image size Selects a desired image size (aspect ratio). The choice may be different in different mode. (see “Adjusting the image” on page 27 for more information.) You can press ZOOM on the remote control to select the aspect ratio.H position Moves the image on the screen left/right. V position Moves the image on the screen up/down.Frequency Adjusts the sample frequency. Phase Improves the focusing of a stable image. Freeze Image Select ON to freeze the image on the screen. Select OFF to reactivate the image.You can press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image, and press again to restore.H width(component mode only)Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.V width(component mode only)Adjusts the vertical width of the image.Auto Adjust(PC mode only) Highlight Auto Adjust, then press or to start auto adjustment. The TV automatically adjusts the image settings, such as frequency and position. Setting Description Image size Selects a desired image size (aspect ratio). (See “Adjusting the image” on page 27 for more information.) You can press ZOOM on the remote control to select. When a 1080i or 1080p signal is received, this cannot be adjusted. Freeze Image Select ON to freeze the image on the screen. Select OFF to reactivate the image.You can press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image, and press again to restore.Colorspace When the TV converts a DVI signal to a HDMI signal, sometimes abnormal color appears. If this situation occurs, you can try to adjust this item. Setting Description38 Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV www.insignia-products.com Troubleshooting Before calling for repair service, check the following items for possible remedies to an encountered symptom. Troubleshooting the remote control Specifications Symptoms Possible solution No power • Make sure that the AC power cord is plugged into a power outlet.

• Unplug the power cord, wait for 60 seconds, re-insert the plug into the power outlet, and turn on the TV again. No picture • Check video connections at the back of the TV to see if they are correctly connected.

• Adjust the contrast and brightness settings.

• Select a correct input.

• Make sure that a non-compatible signal is not being input. Good picture but no sound

• Increase the volume.

• Make sure that the TV is not muted. Good sound but poor color

• Adjust the contrast, color and brightness settings. Poor picture • Sometimes, poor picture quality occurs when an activated S-VHS camera or camcorder is connected while another activated peripheral is connected. In this case, turn off one of the peripherals.

• make sure the room isn’t too bright. Horizontal dotted line

• This may be caused by electrical interference (such as a hair dryer, or nearby neon lights).

• Turn off the equipment. Remote operation fails

• This remote control is a universal remote control. If the remote control does not work correctly when operating the TV, try pressing the TV button.

• Make sure the batteries have a full charge. Replace if necessary.

• Clean the remote control sensor lens on the TV.

• Do not use the remote control under strong or fluorescent lighting.

• The batteries should be inserted with polarity (+, -) aligned according to the diagram in the battery compartment. Snowy picture and noise

• Check the A/V connections. No stable or not synchronized VGA picture

• Make sure that you have selected the correct VGA mode in your PC. No output from one of the speakers

• Adjust balance in the AUDIO (SOUND) menu. Control buttons do not work

• Method 1: Press POWER on the TV and wait for three seconds, then the TV turns off. Continue to wait for several seconds, then turn on the TV again. (Recommended because all of the settings you have made will not be cleared.)

• Method 2: Unplug the power cord, wait for a few seconds, then plug the power cord back in and turn on the TV again. (All of the settings you have made will be cleared.) The picture leaves “trails” or appears slightly delayed When the TV is used in rooms (locations) with low temperature, the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the TV will recover when the temperature returns to normal. Note If your problem is not solved, turn your TV off and then on again.WarningNever attempt to repair a defective TV yourself. Symptom Possible solution LED does not blink when a button is pressed Replace the batteries. LED blinks when a button is pressed, but device does not respond Make 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 blink You pressed an incorrect button. Start the procedure over again. Remote control does not control a device or only controls some features of the device Make sure that the device has a remote sensor, then try another code. No volume on a device See “Programming the volume lock” on page 17. Power supply AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz Power consumption 250 W (maximum) Screen 42" Weight 80.3 lbs. (36.5 kg) Dimensions 42.4 × 33.9 × 13.6" (107.7 × 86.106 ×