Insignia NS-20FTV User manual

User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur | Guía del Usuario
14” and 20” Flat Panel TV
TV à écran plat de 14 et 20 po | TV de panel plano de 14”y 20”
NS-14FTV/20FTV

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product.
Your NS-14FTV or NS-20FTV color TV represents the state of the art
in color television design, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free
performance.
Contents
Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting up your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Safety information
Warning Risk of electric shock. Do not open. Do not attempt to service your
TV yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous electrical voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your TV to
rain or moisture. Do not expose your TV to dripping or splashing
liquids. Do not set objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on your
TV.
Warning To avoid fire, do not place an open flame source, such as a lighted
candle, on your TV.
Warning Leave at least 4.0 inches (10 cm) space around your TV for
sufficient ventilation.
Do not block the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, or similar items.
Warning In case of smoke, strange noises, or strange smells from your TV,
turn it off, unplug it from the wall outlet, and contact your dealer or
service center.

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Read instructions
Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your TV.
Retain instructions
Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Heed warnings
Follow to all warnings on your TV and in the operating instructions.
Follow instructions
Follow all operating and use instructions.
Outdoor antenna grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to TV, make sure
that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section
810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 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 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
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CleaningUnplug your TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the
exterior cabinet only.
Lightning
To protect your TV from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to
your TV from lightning and power line surges.
Power cord protection
Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention
to cords at plugs, wall outlets, and the points where they exit from
your TV.
Water and moisture
Do not use your TV near water (for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool).
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for
ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of your TV, and to protect it
from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
Do not place your TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do
not place your TV near or over a radiator or heat source. 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.
Power source
Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the
rating plate. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your TV dealer or local power company.
Moving your TV
If you move your TV from a cold place to a warmer place, wait until
the condensation inside the TV has evaporated completely before
you turn it on.
Sunlight Position your TV so the screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Viewing environment
Use soft, indirect lighting while watching your TV. A completely dark
environment and reflection from the screen may cause eye fatigue.
Magnetic interference
Keep your TV away from high magnetic fields, such as powered
speakers, to avoid affecting the tint.

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Maintenance
Use an isolated power transformer during maintenance because your
TV chassis may be electrified.
Note to cable system TV installer
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV 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
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
Features
Front The location of features may vary depending on your TV model.
INPUT MENU VOL VOL CH CH
Power
button
Remote
sensor
Power
indicator
Input button
Menu button
Volume down
button Volume
up button
Channel
down button
Channel
up button

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Feature Description
Power button Press to turn your TV on or off.
Power indicator Turns red when your TV is in Standby mode.
Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do
not block.
INPUT button Press to select the video input.
MENU button Press to open the TV on-screen display
(OSD).
VOL button Press to decrease the volume.
VOL button Press to increase the volume.
CH button Press to change to a channel with a lower
number.
CH button Press to change to a channel with a higher
number.

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Back The type and location of jacks may vary depending on your TV model.
For more information, see “Specifications”.
Side The location of the jacks may vary depending on your TV model.
L
R
S-Video
input jack Audio input
jacks
Antenna jack
L
R
Video input jack
Audio input jacks
Headphone jack

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INPUTRemote
INPUT
MUTE ON/OFF
VOL
CH
SOUND
CALENDARCCD GAME
MENU
CLEAR
DISPLAY
SLEEP BROWSE PIC
PRE. CH
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CH
VOL
MUTE Power
Number/letter
DISPLAY
SLEEP
BROWSE
PRE.CH
PIC
INPUT
CH
VOL VOL
CH
CALENDAR
SOUND
CCD GAME
MENU

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Button Description
MUTE Press to mute the sound.
Number/letter Press to enter channel numbers and date
settings directly through the remote control.
To enter a two-digit channel, press the two
digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press
and hold the first digit for two seconds until
two dashes appear to the right of the number,
then press the second and third numbers. For
example, to tune channel 123, press and hold
1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.
DISPLAY Press to display channel information.
SLEEP Press to access sleep timer settings.
BROWSE Press twice to start scanning channels. Press
again to stop the scan and select the current
channel.
CLEAR Press to remove any menu or display from the
screen and return to TV viewing.
If you are in an OSD menu that has numeric
entries, press to clear the last number you
entered.
CH When you are watching your TV, press to tune
to a higher-numbered TV channel.
When you are using the OSD, press to select
a menu or menu option.
VOL When you are watching your TV, press to
decrease the volume.
When you are using the OSD, press to scroll
down through menu options.
SOUND For models with AV STEREO or BTSC only.
Press to select one of the preset audio
modes.You can select STANDARD, NEWS,
MUSIC, or MEMORY. You can set up your
own sound mode preferences and save them
under the MEMORY sound mode.
CCD Press to turn closed captioning on or off.
Power/Standby Press to turn your TV on and off. If your TV is
in Standby (power saving) mode, press to exit
Standby mode.

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PRE.CH If you are watching your TV, press to return to
the previous channel you were watching.
If you are using the OSD, press to return to
the previously displayed menu.
PIC Press one or more times to select one of the
preset picture modes. You can select
STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MILD, or MEMORY.
You can set up your own picture mode
preferences and save them under the
MEMORY picture mode.
INPUT Press to select the video input signal.
MENU Press to open the on-screen display (OSD).
VOL When you are watching your TV, press to
increase the volume.
When you are using the OSD, press to scroll
up through menu options.
CH When you are watching your TV, press to tune
to a lower-numbered TV channel.
When you are using the OSD, press to select
a menu or menu option.
GAME Press to play the pre-loaded game.
CALENDAR Press to access date settings.
Button Description

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Installing remote control batteries
To install batteries in the remote control:
1Remove the battery cover.
2Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure
that the +/– symbols on the battery match the +/– marks inside the
battery compartment.
3Replace the battery cover.
Warning Do not throw the batteries into fire. Dispose of used batteries as
hazardous waste.
Caution Do not drop or disassemble the remote control. Do not get the
remote control wet.
Note When the remote control will not be used for a long period of time
or when the batteries are worn out, remove the batteries to prevent
leakage.

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Setting up your TV
Connecting cable TV or a VHF/UHF external antenna
To connect cable TV or a VHF/UHF external antenna:
1Connect a 75 Ohm cable to the antenna jack on the back of your
TV.
2Connect the other end of the 75 Ohm cable to cable TV or an
external VHF/UHF TV antenna.
Caution Do not bind the antenna cable and the power cord together.
Note If you use a 300 flat feeder, you need to connect a 300/75 Ohm
converter to the 300 flat feeder, then connect the converter to your
TV antenna jack.
We recommend using a 75 Ohm cable to reduce interference
caused by radio waves.

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Connecting a standard video device
If your model has audio jacks on the side, use the following illustration
to connect a standard video device to the side jacks.
Yellow
White
Headphones
Red
Yellow
(to video output)
White
Red
(to audio output)
Non-S-Video
device

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Connection an S-Video device
White
Red
S-Video
output
S-Video
jack
White
Red
S-Video
device

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Using your TV
Turning your TV on and off
To turn your TV on and off:
1Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
2Press the Power button on your remote control.
Changing TV channels
To change TV channels:
• Press the CH or CH button on your remote control or TV.
To enter channel numbers and date settings directly:
• To enter a two-digit channel number, press the two numbers.
• To enter a three-digit channel number, press and hold the first
number for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of
the number, then press the second and third numbers. For
example, to tune channel 123, press and hold 1 for two
seconds, press 2, then press 3.
Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume:
• Press the VOL or VOL button on your remote control or
press the VOL or VOL button on your TV.
Setting the sleep timer
To set the sleep timer:
1Press the SLEEP button on your remote control one or more times
to select the amount of time you want the TV to wait before
automatically turning off. You can select 30 minutes, 60 minutes,
90 minutes, or 120 minutes.
2To cancel the SLEEP timer, press the SLEEP button one or more
times until SLEEP OFF appears.
Note The power indicator turns off when your TV is active.
The power indicator turns red when the your TV is in Standby
mode. When your TV has a blue screen or is tuned to a channel
that does not have a signal, your TV goes into Standby mode after
five minutes.

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Selecting the picture mode
To select the picture mode:
• Press the PRE.CH button on your remote control one or more
times to select the picture mode. You can select STANDARD,
DYNAMIC, MILD, or MEMORY. You can set up your own
picture mode preferences and save them under the MEMORY
picture mode.
Selecting the sound mode
To select the sound mode:
• Press the SOUND button on your remote control one or more
times to select the sound mode. You can select STANDARD,
NEWS, MUSIC, and MEMORY. You can set up you own sound
mode preferences and save them under the MEMORY sound
mode.
Setting the date
To set the date:
1Press the CALENDAR button on your remote control.
2Press the CH or CH button on your remote control or TV to
move between the year, month, and day entries.
3Press the VOL or VOL button on your remote control or the
VOL or VOL button on your TV to adjust the entry you
selected.
4After you have set the date, press the CALENDAR button on your
remote control to save your changes and close the on-screen
calendar.
Setting up parental controls
To set up parental controls:
1Open the OSD, select the FUNCTION menu, then select the
V-CHIP option. For more information, see “Using the on-screen
display (OSD)”.
2Press the VOL button on your TV or the VOL button on your
remote control.
3Enter your four-digit password. The default password is 0358.

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4Press the VOL or VOL button on your remote control to select
the MPAA (movie) rating you want to block. The rating you
selected and all other ratings higher than the rating you selected
are blocked.
You can select:
• N/A–No rating.
• G–General. Appropriate for all children.
• PG–Parental guidance suggested.
• PG13–Parental guidance. Content not appropriate for
children under 13 years of age.
• R–Restricted. Content not appropriate for children under 17
years of age without parental supervision.
• NC-17–Content not appropriate for children under 17 years
of age.
• X–Adults only.
5Press the VOL or VOL button on your remote control to select
the TVPG (TV program) rating you want to block. The rating you
selected and all other ratings higher than the rating you selected
are blocked.
You can select:
• TY7–All children
• TVY7–Children seven years of age and older
• TV-G–General audiences
• TV-PG–Parental guidance suggested
• TV-14–Parental guidance strongly suggested
• TV-MA–Mature audiences
6Press the VOL or VOL button on your remote control to select
CONTENT THEMES to block TV programs with certain types of
content.
You can select:
• D–Sexually explicit dialog
• FV–Fantasy violence
• L–Adult language
• S–Sexual situations
• V–Violence
Tip To return to a previous menu, select .

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Playing the built-in game
Your TV has a built-in game that has a game board divided into
squares. You and your TV take turns placing black and white game
pieces on the squares. If one color piece is surrounded by pieces of
the other color, the surrounded piece is removed. When one player
gets all the pieces or fills all the eyes, the game is over. The player
with the most pieces wins.
To play the built-in game:
1Press the GAME button on your remote control.
2Press the CH or CH button on your remote control to move
up or down, or press the VOL or VOL button on your remote
control to move right or left.
3Press the MENU button on your remote control when you have
your game piece in the square you want.
4Press the GAME button again to close the game.
Using the on-screen display (OSD)
Your TV has an on-screen display (OSD) that you use to adjust your
TV settings.
To use the OSD:
1Press the MENU button on your remote control or TV to open the
OSD.
2Press the MENU button again to select a menu.
3Press the CH or CH button on your remote control or TV to
select an option.
4Press the VOL or VOL button on your remote control or the
VOL or VOL button on your TV to change the option.
5Press the MENU button on your remote control or TV one or more
times to close the OSD.

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OSD menus and options
Menu Option
Picture CONTRAST–Increases the picture level to
adjust the white areas of the picture.
Decreases the picture level to adjust the black
areas of the picture.
BRIGHTNESS–Increases the brightness to
add more light to dark areas of the picture.
Decreases the brightness to add more dark to
light areas of the picture.
COLOR–Adjusts the overall color of the
picture.
SHARPNESS–Increases the sharpness level
to show cleaner and clearer images.
Decreases the level to show a smoother
picture.
TINT–Increases the color level to add more
green to skin tones. Decreases the color level
to add more red to skin tones.
COLOR TEMP–Selects a preset color
temperature. You can select NORMAL,
WARM, or COLD.
COMB FILTER–Turns the comb filter on or off.
The comb filter isolates the brightness and
color signal transmissions to improve the
picture. This option is only available on some
models.
Sound VOLUME–Increases and decreases the
volume.
TREBLE–Adjusts the treble.
BASS–Adjusts the bass.
BALANCE–Adjusts the balance between the
right and left speaker jacks.
SURROUND–Turns surround sound on or off.

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Tuning CHANNEL–Selects the TV channel. Press
the volume buttons on the remote control or
TV or use the number buttons to enter the
channel number.
DELETE CH–Deletes the TV channel listed in
the CHANNEL option. If you select YES, the
channel is deleted from the channel list. If you
select NO, your TV changes to the channel
listed in the CHANNEL option.
SOURCE–Selects the source of the TV
signal. Select AIR for a VHF/UHF antenna.
Select CABLE for a cable TV connection.
AUTO SEARCH–Scans the channels for
available signals, then creates and stores a
channel list.
FUNCTION LANGUAGE–Changes the OSD language.
SCREEN–Selects the screen background
when the TV is on and not receiving a signal.
You can select OFF, BLUE BACK, or SAVER.
CHILD LOCK–Turns the parental locks off
and on. When you select this option, you must
enter a four-digit password. The default
password is MUTE+999.
CCD–Selects the closed captioning mode.
You can select OFF, C1, C2, C3, C4, T1, T2,
T3, or T4.
V-CHIP–Sets up the V-Chip to block and
unblock TV programs. For more information,
see “Setting up parental controls”.
Menu Option