Insignia NS-DXA1-APT User manual

Coupon Eligible Converter Box with Analog Pass through
NS-DXA1-APT
User Guide

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Insignia
NS-DXA1-APT
Coupon Eligible
Converter Box with
Analog Pass
Through
Converte r Box with An alog Pass Thr ough
Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
TV Converter Box Coupon Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction to digital TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How do I watch channels still broadcast in analog? . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting up your converter box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting an antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting to a VCR or DVD player. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting basic options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using your converter box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Tu r n i n g y o u r c o n ve r t er b ox o n o r o f f . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Changing channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Searching for channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adding new channels to the channel list . . . . . . . . . 7
Editing the memorized channel list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Creating a Favorites list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manually adding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting the TV type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting the TV program aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Displaying the channel banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Simple Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Viewing TV program information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controlling closed captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controlling closed captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tu r n i n g t h e l o ck s y s t e m on o r o f f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
Changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Blocking channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Blocking children’s TV programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Blocking general TV programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Blocking movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Downloading rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the on-screen menu system. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming the converter box remote control . . . 16
Troubl e s h o o t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
90-day limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-DXA1-APT represents the state of the art in
coupon eligible converter box design and is
designed for reliable and trouble-free
performance.
TV Converter Box Coupon Program
Yo u s h o u l d h a v e a l r e a d y r e c e i ve d a n d a p p l i e d
your coupon towards the purchase of your
converter box. However, if you did not, take your
receipt and coupon to your local Best Buy and
they will apply your coupon.
If you do not have a coupon, you can download
one at https://www.dtv2009.gov/.
Safety information
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within a triangle is intended to
alert you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within
your converter box’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle
is intended to alert you to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying your converter box.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Warning
To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose your
converter box to rain or moisture.
Warning
Do not install your converter box in a confined space such a
bookcase or similar unit.

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Important safety
instructions
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use your converter box near water.
6Clean only with a dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produces heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. The
wide blade is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments or accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer or
sold with your converter box.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/converter box combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug your converter box during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when your
converter box has been damaged in any way,
such as when the power cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into your converter box, your
converter box has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Introduction to digital TV
What’s digital TV about?
The TV broadcasting industry is in the process
of converting from analog TV signals to digital
TV signals. The conversion will be complete by
February 2009.
A digital TV signal transmits more data than an
analog signal. This increase in data provides a
better picture and sound with less static and
interference.
How will the conversion to digital affect me?
If you use an outside antenna and have an older
(analog) TV, you may not be able to receive TV
signals after the conversion to digital signals is
complete.
To r e c e i ve d i g i t a l s i g n a l s o n a n a n a l og T V, y o u
need a converter box like the NS-DXA1-APT.
Yo u r c o n v e r t e r b o x r e c e i ve s t h e d i g i t a l s i g n a l
from the antenna, then converts the digital signal
into analog so your analog TV can display the
picture and play the sound.
For more information about the transition to
digital TV signals, visit:
•www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/digitaltv.html
•www.digitaltips.org
•www.dtvtransition.org
•www.dtvanswers.com
How do I watch channels still broadcast in analog?
The analog pass-through functionality in your
digital converter box lets you continue viewing
analog channels. If some of the channels in your
area are digital and some still analog, connect
your converter box, then turn it on to watch
digital channels and turn it off to watch analog
channels.
Warning
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of your converter box and to protect it from
overheating.
The openings should be never be blocked by placing your
converter box on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.Your
converter box should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
Caution
Your converter box should not be exposed to water (dripping or
splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on it.
Power cord warning
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated
circuit—a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance
and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Overloaded power outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets,
extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked
wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could
result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of
your converter box, and if its appearance indicates damage or
deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of your converter box,
and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an
authorized service personnel.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse,
such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits your converter box.
To disconnect the main power from your converter box, unplug
the power cord from the power outlet. When installing your
converter box, make sure that the plug is easily accessible.

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Digital sub channels
The increase data capacity of a digital signal lets
broadcasters fit several channels into the same
bandwidth as an analog signal. Broadcasters
may use these sub channels to transmit a variety
of information, such as weather forecasts,
foreign languages, or commercials.
A digital sub channel is indicated by the main
channel number followed by a dash and the sub
channel number. For example, 5-1 indicates sub
channel 1 of the main channel 5.
Features
Package contents
•RFcable(1)
•Videocable(1)
•Audio(L/R)cable(1)
•Remotecontrol(1)
•Battery(sizeAAA)(1)
•
Quick Start Guide (1)
•
User Guide (1)
Front
Back
No. Component Description
1 Power indicator Lights when your converter box is
turned on.
Red—Standby mode
Blue—On mode
Blinking—Receiving remote control
signal
2Remotecontrol
sensor
Receives signals from the remote
control. Do not block.
3/ Press to scan through memorized
channels.
4 Power Press to turn your converter box on or
off.
1234
No. Component Description
1 From Antenna Connect this jack to your antenna.
2ToTV(RF) IfyourTVdoesnothaveA/Vjacks,
connect this jack to the antenna IN jack
on your TV.
3RAUDIO
L AUDIO
VIDEO
If your TV has A/V jacks, connect these
jacks to the corresponding jacks on
your TV. These jacks provide the best
audio and video. If your TV does not
have A/V jacks, connect your TV to the
To TV (RF) jack.
4 Power cord Plug this cord into a power outlet or
surge protector.
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Remote control
Installing the remote control battery
To install the remote control battery:
1Remove the battery compartment cover on
the back of the remote control.
2Insert one AAA battery into the battery
compartment. Make sure that the + and – on
the battery align with the + and – in the
battery compartment.
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
No. Button Description
1 TV POWER Press to turn the TV on or off. For
more information, see
“Programming the converter box
remote control” on page 16.
2 SLEEP Press to set the Sleep timer. For
more information, see “Setting
the Sleep timer” on page 10.
3SIGNAL Presstoviewthesignalstrength
for the current channel. You will
also hear a series of beeps. The
faster the beeps sound, the
stronger the signal is.
4 DISPLAY Press to view information about
the program on the current TV
channel.
5 MENU Press to open or close the
on-screen menu.
6 Press to highlight options in a
menu.
7(Select) Press after you enter a channel
number with the button numbers
to tune to the channel
immediately.
In on-screen menus, press to
select a highlighted option.
8EXIT Presstocloseanyon-screen
display or menu and return to
normal TV viewing.
9 FAV Press to select a channel from the
Favorites list. For more
information, see “Creating a
Favorites list” on page 8.
10 VOL+/VOL– Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
11 MUTE Press to turn off the sound. Press
again to restore the sound.
12 Numbers Press to enter a channel number
or parental control password.
TV
POWER POWER
SLEEP
SAP
MENU
MENU
SIGNAL
DISPLAY
EXIT
VOL CH
CCD
FAV
P
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G
E
MUTE
ZOOM
GUIDE
1 2 3
4 5 6
789
0
RECALL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
15
16
17
18
20
19
12
13
11
13 — Press to enter a sub channel
number. For example, to enter
sub channel 1 for the main
channel 2, press 2, press this
button, then press 1.
For more information about sub
channels, see “Digital sub
channels” on page 3.
14 POWER Press to turn your converter box
on or off.
15 SAP Press to select a secondary audio
program (SAP) for the current TV
program.
16 ZOOM Press to select the aspect ratio.
17 GUIDE Press to open the Simple Guide.
For more information, see “Using
the Simple Guide” on page 10.
18 CCD Press to select the closed caption
mode, if available. For more
information, see “Controlling
closed captions” on page 11.
19 CH / PAGE
CH / PAGE
Press to go to the next or
previous channel, or press to go
to the next or previous page in the
Channel Edit or Block Channel
menu.
20 RECALL Press to go to the last viewed
channel.
Note
If you use a universal remote control, you can use it to
control your converter box.
To program the universal remote control to control your
converter box, set the remote control’s operation mode to
Set-Top Box, then set your remote control to the
manufacturer codes for LG or Zenith.
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Setting up your converter
box
Connecting an antenna
To connect your conver ter box to an
antenna:
1Disconnect the coaxial cable from the
Antenna IN jack on the back of the TV.
2Connect the coaxial cable to the From
Antenna jack on the back of your converter
box.
3Connect the supplied audio cable to the
R AUDIO and LAUDIOjacks on the back of
your converter box, connect the supplied
video cable to the VIDEO jack on the back of
your converter box, then connect the other
ends of the cables to the corresponding jacks
on the back of the TV. This connection
provides the best picture and sound.
Or
Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the
To TV (RF) jack on the back of your converter
box, then connect the other end of the cable
to the Antenna IN jack on the back of the TV.
For best performance with this connection,
change the Audio Output option to Mono.
For more information, see “OPTION menu”
on page 15.
4Plug the power cord into a power outlet or
surge protector. The light on the box turns
red.
5Tur n o n th e TV and se t t he T V t o t h e
appropriate video source if you used the
audio and video cables to connect your
converter box to the TV. (For more
information, see the TV’s documentation.)
Or
Tune the TV to c h a n n e l 3if you used the
coaxial cable to connect your converter box
to the TV.
Connecting to a VCR or DVD player
Yo u c a n c o n n e c t y o u r c o n v e r t e r b o x t o a v i d e o
device, such as a VCR or DVD player, then
connect the VCR or DVD player to the TV.
To connect a video device:
1Disconnect the coaxial cable that goes from
the antenna connection to the video device, if
connected.
2Connect the coaxial cable from the antenna
connection to the From Antenna jack on the
back of your converter box.
3Connect the supplied audio cable to the
RAUDIOand LAUDIOjacks on the back of
your converter box, connect the supplied
video cable to the VIDEO jack on the back of
your converter box, then connect the other
ends of the cables to the corresponding jacks
on the back of the video device.
4Depending on the type of AV jacks on the
video device and the TV, connect the Audio
and Video OUT jacks on the video device to
the Audio and Video IN jacks on the TV.
5Plug the power cord into a power outlet or
surge protector. The light on the box turns
red.
6Tu r n o n t h e T V a n d s e t t h e T V t o t h e
appropriate video source. (For more
information, see the TV’s documentation).
Setting basic options
When you turn on your converter box for the first
time, the Install Guide opens where you can:
•Selectthemenulanguage
•SelecttheTVaspectratio
•Searchforandmemorizechannels
•Selectthetimezone
Note
If you need information about the type of antenna you
should use in your area, visit www.antennaweb.org on the
Internet.
ANTENNA
INPUT
From Antenna
To TV (RF)
R AUDIO/ L AUDIO
VIDEO
OR
Back of TV
Back of converter box
Note
If you connected the TV with a coaxial cable, set the Audio
Output option to Mono.
When your converter box is turned off, the signal from the
From Antenna jack is sent through the To TV (RF) jack to
your TV or monitor.
Note
TiVo®does not support converter boxes, only set-top
satellite and cable boxes. If you have a cable or satellite
set-top box that you want to connect to your TiVo, you can
use an IR-blaster to send signals from the TiVo to the
set-top box to change channels so that you are on the
correct channel to record.
Note
If you have a VCR connected to the TV to record TV
programs, you must set the channel on the converter box to
the TV channel you want to record.
If you have programmed recordings set up, you must set the
channel on the converter box to the TV channel for the
programmed recording before the start of each recording
session.
Note
If you connected the TV to the To TV (RF) jack, the TV must
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To set basic options:
1Tu r n o n yo u r c o nv e r t e r b ox a n d T V. T h e
WELCOME screen opens.
2Press . The
Menu Language screen opens.
3Press or to select the menu language
(English, Spanish, or French), then
press . The TV Aspect Ratio screen opens.
4Press or to select the aspect ratio for
your TV, then press . If the TV has a
standard (normal) size screen, select
Normal TV. If the TV has a wide size screen,
select Wide TV. The Searching for Channels
screen opens.
5Press to start the channel search. Your
converter box searches for available
channels in your area and stores them in
memory.
6When the search is complete, press . The
Time Zone screen opens.
7Press or to select a time zone, then
press . The
THANK YOU screen opens.
8Press to complete the setup and close the
Install Guide.
Using your converter box
Turning your converter box on or off
To turn your converter box on or off:
1Make sure that the TV is connected to your
converter box and that the TV and your
converter box are plugged into power outlets.
2Press POWER. The power LED lights.
•Red—Standbymode
• Blue—On mode
•Blinking—Receivingremotecontrolsignal
3If this is the first time you have turned on your
converter box, follow the on-screen prompts
to set basic options. For more information,
see “Setting basic options” on page 5.
4To tur n o f f you r c o nve r t e r b ox , p r e s s POWER
again.
Setting the output channel
If the TV is connected through the To TV (RF)
jack, you need to set the output channel for the
TV signal. The TV must be tuned to the same
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To set the output channel:
1Press MENU. The
SETUP menu opens.
2Press or to select Output Channel, then
press or .
3Press or to select channel 3or 4, then
press .
Changing channels
To change channels:
•PressCH or CH to select a channel in
the memorized channel list.
•Pressthenumberbuttonsforthechannelyou
want. If you want a digital sub channel, press
the number buttons for the main channel,
press –, then press the number for the sub
channel. For more information about sub
channels, see “Digital sub channels” on
page 3.
When you use the number buttons to select a
channel, the Channel List appears. Press
or to select the channel, then press .
•PressRECALL to return to the last channel
you were watching.
•PressFAV to select a channel from the
Favorites list.
Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume:
•PressVOL + or VOL – to increase or
decrease the volume.
•PressMUTE to turn off the sound. Press
MUTE again to restore the sound.
Searching for channels
Yo u r c o n v e r t e r b o x s e a r c h e d fo r a va i l a b l e
channels the first time you turned it on. If you
move your converter box to a new TV viewing
area, move your antenna, or if the available
channels change, you can search for channels
again.
To search for channels:
1Press MENU. The
SETUP menu opens.
2Press , then press or to select Auto
Tuning, then press to start the search.
Yo u r c o n v e r t e r b o x s e a r c h e s fo r a va i l a b l e
channels and stores the channel information
in the memorized channel list.
Adding new channels to the channel list
If new channels become available after the initial
search for channels or if you move your antenna
to tune additional channels, your converter box
can search for the added channels and add the
channel information to the memorized channel
list.
To add channels to the memorized channel
list:
1Press MENU. The
SETUP menu opens.
Note
Yo u m u s t u s e t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l t h a t c a m e w i t h
your converter box or program your existing
universal remote control to work with your
converter box. For instructions, see “Programming
the converter box remote control” on page 16.
Warning
If the volume is set too high when you press MUTE to
restore the sound, you may damage your hearing or the TV
speakers.
Note
For best performance, set the volume control on the TV to
mid-range, then use the converter box remote control to
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2Press , press or to select EZ Add, then
press to start the search. Your converter
box searches for new channels and stores
the channel information in the memorized
channel list.
Manually adding or deleting channels
To manual add or delete channels:
1Press MENU. The
SETUP menu opens.
2Press , press or to select Manual
Tuning, then press or .
3Select the channel you want to add or delete,
then press .
4Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add or delete
more channels.
Editing the memorized channel list
After you create the memorized channel list, you
can add or delete channels from the list.
To edit the memoriz ed channel list:
1Press MENU. The
SETUP menu opens.
2Press or to select Channel Edit, then
press or . The
Channel Edit menu opens.
3Select the channel you want to add or delete,
then press .
4Repeat Step 3 to add or delete more
channels.
Creating a Favorites list
To create a Favorites list:
1Press MENU. The
SETUP menu opens.
2Press , press or to select Channel
Edit, then press or . The
Channel Edit
menu opens.
3Select the channel you want to add or delete,
then press FAV. The channel is added to the
Favorites list. When you are watching TV, you
can tune to a favorite channel by pressing the
FAV button and selecting a channel from the
list.
Manually adding channels
If you need to add a channel that was not found
during the channel search, you can add the
channel manually.
To manually add channels:
1Press MENU. The
SETUP menu opens.
2Press , then press or to select Manual
Tuning, then press or . The
Channel Edit
menu opens.
3Select the channel you want to add, then
press .
4Repeat Step 3 to add more channels.