Insignia NS-46D400NA14, NS-50D400NA14 Led Tv User Guide

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Connecting a computer
Using VGA (most common)
To connect a computer using VGA:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.
2Connect a VGA cable (not provided) to the VGA jack on the back of your TV and to the VGA jack on the 
computer.
3Connect an audio cable with a stereo mini plug (not provided) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your 
TV and to the AUDIO OUT (headphone) jack on the computer. 
4Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the computer.
5Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list.
6Press 
S or T to select VGA, then press ENTER.
7Adjust the display properties on the computer, if necessary.
Audio cable with 
stereo mini plugVGA cable
Back of TV VGA cable 
connectorAudio cable 
with stereo 
mini plug
VGA jackPC/DVI 
AUDIO IN 
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Using HDMI (best)
To connect a computer using HDMI:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.
2Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT 
jack on the computer.
3Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the computer.
4Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list.
5Press 
S or T to highlight HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 then press ENTER. 
6Adjust the display properties on the computer, if necessary.
HDMI cableSide of TV
HDMI cable 
connector
HDMI jackOn your TV 
						

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Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)
To connect a computer using DVI:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.
2Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not provided) to one end of an HDMI cable (not provided), then connect the 
adapter to the DVI OUT jack on the computer.
3Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 3/DVI jack on the side of your TV.
4Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not provided) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the 
AUDIO OUT (headphone) jack on the computer.
5Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the computer.
6Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list.
7Press 
S or T to select HDMI3, then press ENTER.
8Adjust the display properties on the computer, if necessary.
Note
You must use the HDMI 3/DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI. If you 
use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.
Note
When you connect the audio using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack, the audio 
output is analog.
HDMI cable 
connector3.5mm 
audio cable 
connector
HDMI 3/DVI 
jackPC/DVI 
AUDIO IN 
jack On your TV
HDMI cable 
with HDMI-DVI 
adapter
3.5mm audio 
cableSide of TV
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Connecting a USB flash drive
To connect a USB flash drive:
1Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV.
2If your TV is turned on when you connect the USB flash drive, press 
S or T to select Ye s in the message that 
appears. The PHOTOS menu opens.
OR
If you switch to a different video input source after you plug in the USB flash drive and want to switch back to 
the drive, press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, press 
S or T to select USB (Photos), then press ENTER. 
The PHOTOS menu opens.
Caution
Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB 
flash drive. You may lose data or damage the USB flash drive.
Note
The Photos viewer only supports JPEG format images (with “.jpg” file 
extensions) and not all JPEG files are compatible with your TV.
For more information, see “Using a USB flash drive” on page65.
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Connecting headphones
When you connect headphones, the TV speakers are muted.
To connect headphones:
1Connect the headphones to the AUDIO OUT/ jack on the side of your TV. 
2In the screen that opens, press 
W or X to highlight Headphones, then press ENTER. For more information, see 
“Selecting the audio out mode” on page45.
Warning
Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the 
lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.
Note
• If you connect headphones when your TV is turned off, then you turn on 
your TV, the TV speakers are muted and the audio plays through the 
headphones.
• You can also connect an amplifier, home theater system, or sound bar to 
the AUDIO OUT/ jack. If you want to connect an amplifier, home 
theater system, or sound bar, you need to disconnect the headphones.
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Connecting a basic home theater system
Using digital audio
To connect a basic home theater system using digital audio:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the home theater system is turned off.
2Connect a digital optical audio cable (not provided) to the DIGITAL OUTPUT (Optical) jack on the back of your 
TV and to the optical AUDIO IN jack on the digital home theater system.
3Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the home theater system.
Digital optical 
audio cableHome theater 
system
Back of TV Digital optical 
audio cable 
connector
Digital optical 
audio jack On your TV 
						

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Using analog audio
When you connect a home theater using the AUDIO OUT/  jack, the TV speakers are muted.
To connect a home theater system using analog audio:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the home theater system is turned off.
2Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not provided) to the AUDIO OUT/  jack on the side of your TV and to the 
AUDIO IN jacks on the analog home theater system.
3Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the home theater system.
Notes
• For information about selecting the audio out mode for a home theater, 
see the Headphone/Audio Out option in “Adjusting sound settings” on 
page44.
• You can connect headphones, an amplifier, a home theater system, or a 
sound bar to the AUDIO OUT/ jack. If you want to use headphones, 
you need to disconnect the amplifier, home theater system, or sound 
bar.
3.5mm audio 
cable Home theater systemSide of TV
3.5mm audio 
cable connector
AUDIO OUT/ 
jack
On your TV 
						

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Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices
The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on your devices. Refer to the 
documentation that came with your devices for connection information.
Just remember to use the best connection types available for the best picture and sound. For information about 
connection types, see “What connection should I use?” on page12.
DVD or Blu-ray playerCable or satellite box
AV  r e ce i ve r
Game console
USB flash drive
ComputerAntenna or cable 
TV connected 
directly to the 
wall jack 
						

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Connecting power
To connect the power:
• Connect the AC power cord to a power outlet.
Caution
• Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on 
the label.
• Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will 
not be using your TV for an extended period of time.
• The power cord is permanently attached to your TV. Do not try to 
unplug it from the back of your TV. 
						

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Using the remote control
Installing remote control batteries
To install remote control batteries:
1While pressing the release latch on the back of 
the remote control, lift the battery 
compartment cover off the remote control.
2Insert two AAA batteries into the battery 
compartment. Make sure that you match the + 
and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – 
symbols in the battery compartment.
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
Aiming the remote control
To aim the remote control:
• Point the remote control towards the remote 
sensor on the front of your TV. For the location 
of the remote sensor, see “Front” on page8.
Cautions
• Batteries should not be exposed to 
excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat 
registers, or fire.
• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the 
batteries leak, clean the battery 
compartment with a cloth. If chemicals 
touch your skin, wash immediately.
• Make sure that batteries are disposed of 
correctly. Do not burn or incinerate.
Notes
• Do not mix batteries of different types.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Remove batteries when the charge is 
depleted.
• If the remote control is not going to be 
used for an extended period of time, 
remove the batteries.