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User Guide
42"/46" LCD TV
NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A
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Contents CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . .
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Contents Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Changing the aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Selecting the picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Adjusting advanced video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Fitting the picture to the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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f CHILD SAFETY It makes a difference how and where you use your flat panel display As you enjoy your new product, keep these safety tips in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. TVs that are in
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The Important safety plug must remain readily operable. 16 An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type instructions plug is a Class I apparatus. Class I apparatus which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock. Make sure that you CAUTION connect the Class I apparatus to a RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK grounding-type, three-prong outlet. DO NOT OPEN 17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to e
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A Power source Note to CATV system installer Operate your TV only from the type of power source Article 820 of the National Electrical Code, indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure ANSI/NFPA No. 40 provides guidance for correct of the type of power supplied to your home, consult grounding. Specifically, it states that the cable an electrician or your local power company. ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV 42"/46" LCD TV 2 Remove the four screws that secure the stand to Introduction the base, then remove the base. Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-L42Q120-10A or NS-L46Q120-10A represents the state of the art in LCD TV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Installing the stand To install the stand: 1 Place a cushion or cloth on a flat surface, such as a table, then place the TV
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV Back TV components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Accessories • Remote control • Remote control holder • Batteries AA (2) •AC power cord 12 •TV stand •TV base cover • Screws for TV stand • Component video cable 11 10 8 9 •Audio cable •Cleaning cloth •User Guide •Quick Setup Guide Cleaning cloth The cleaning cloth is for cleaning the TV screen only. Do not use the cleaning cloth to clean any other part of your TV. Side controls # Item Description Connect the power co
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV Side # Item Description Connect the audio for a computer to this jack. 1 VGA AUDIO 1 Connect the video for a computer to this jack. 2 VGA 2 Connect HDMI devices to these jacks. The HDMI cable 3 carries both video and audio signals, so a separate HDMI 1/HDMI 2 audio connection is not required. Connect an S-Video device to this jack. 4 VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 3 Connect a composite video device to this jack. 5 VIDEO 1 AV Connect the audio for the device conne
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV Remote control # Button Description Press to fast reverse on DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD devices. You need to program the remote control to control 19 9 (fast reverse) connected devices. For more information, see 1 “Programming your remote control” on page 9. 20 In DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD mode, press to skip back to the 2 21 previous title or track. You need to program the 10 remote control to control connected devices. For more / (skip back) 3 22 inform
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV # Button Description Using the remote control Press to list all the recorded programs in a PVR/STB. You need to program the remote control to control 27 PVR/LIST Installing the batteries connected devices. For more information, see “Programming your remote control” on page 9. To install the batteries: Press to fast forward on DVD, DVR, PVR, or CD devices. 1 Open the battery compartment cover by You need to program the remote control to control 2
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV Aiming the remote control Programming your remote control Point the remote control towards the remote sensor To program your remote to control home theater on the front of your TV. The remote control should devices, follow these steps. be used within 26 feet (7.9 m) of your TV when you To program your remote control: point the remote control directly at the remote sensor and not from an angle. If you use the remote 1 Before proceeding, find the cod
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV 7 If the device does not respond, press CH and • For optimum learning, avoid high levels of the remote tests the next code for that device ambient light such as natural sunlight or type. Continue to press CH until the device energy-efficient fluorescent lights. turns off. Note Note Please have your original remote controls handy before programming learning. Press CH to try the previous code. Programming a learned key 8 Now that you have found the
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV To delete a single learned key: 3 Enter 9 9 3. The LED blinks twice. 1 Press the mode key that you wish to remove the 4 Press VOL-. The red LED blinks four times. learned key from. Volume is independently controlled for the selected devices. 2 Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice, then release. Programming channel lock 3 Enter 9 7 6. The LED blinks twice. Channel control can be locked so that the Insignia 4 Press the key containing the l
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV 5 Press the device key that you want to move the To program a mode-dependent macro: function to (such as TV). 1 Press the device mode key (TV, DVD, STB, or AUX). 6 Press the key in the new mode that should perform the function (for example, Play). The 2 Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice, LED blinks twice. then release. 7 Repeat Steps 1-6 to move additional keys. 3 Press 9 7 8. The LED blinks twice. 4 Press the key you wish to assign to
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV Codes for other remote controls are available Connecting the power online at: To connect the power: www.insigniaproducts.com/universalcontrolco • Plug the power cord into the AC IN jack on the des.aspx back of your TV and into a power outlet. Tips • The brand name is often visible on the front of the universal remote control, and the model number is often visible on the back. • If your universal remote control isn’t listed on the chart, refer to
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV Connecting cable TV Connecting a VCR Your TV has a coaxial jack for connecting cable TV. To connect a VCR: Some cable TV providers scramble the signals for 1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged “premium” (pay) channels. To view these channels, and the VCR is turned off. you need a converter/descrambler box. 2 Connect an AV cable to the VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO If you do not require a converter/descrambler box, and VIDEO IN 2 L and R audio jacks on
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV Connecting a camcorder or game console Connecting an HDMI device You can connect an HDMI device to the HDMI 1 or To connect a camcorder or game console: HDMI 2 jack on the side of your TV or to the 1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 jack on the back of your TV. and the camcorder or game console is turned An HDMI picture can be displayed only when a off. 640 × 480, 480P, 720P, or 1080P signal is received. 2 Connect an AV
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NS-L42Q120-10A/NS-L46Q120-10A 42"/46" LCD TV To connect an HDMI device to the side of Connecting a component video device your TV: A component (Y, Pb, Pr) picture can be displayed 1 Make sure the TV’s power cord is unplugged only when a 480i, 480P, 720P, or 1080i signal is and the HDMI device is turned off. received. 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 or To connect to a component video device: HDMI 2 jack on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device. 1 Make sure t
