20 Most Recent Insignia 37" LCD Flat-Panel HDTV Questions & Answers

The problem could either be with the HDMI cable or with the (either tv or laptop connection ports). There could be a few other factors to consider, but I would try a new cable if you happen to have one lying around.

With the model# and date of manufacture I, or others might be able to help better. • Generally, Most of the insignia TV's are manufactured by Lucky Electronics and have some amount of problems on the main board. The power supply filter is likely drying out it's capacitors as they use caps that are to close in rating to their actual voltage. IE 25 volt caps in a 24.5 volt circuit. (We replace them with 35 volt.) This causes flakey actions. Try unplugging the set for an hour, and try it again. It may work, but for how long? IF it works, you should replace all the caps in the power supply area, about 10. You can be sure that one is bad if it is swelled up, dome shaped on top, or hot.

Set-up (Programming) procedure is too much to type in here, and is not practical and it will differ brand-to-brand remote controls. If you wish to get more; check the sites linked here. It has set-up code list & set-up procedure to many popular brand remote controls. The site has general set-up codes to check with TVs and other devices are given, in the order of the 'device's brand name list' in alphabetical order. Set-up code list to many brand remote controls also is given. Pull up older posts. Search the sites by type in the brand name to your device in its search box at the top right part of the display window. It will help you to find the document easily. http://remotesearch.blogspot.com/ http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ http://electrohelponline.blogspot.com/ Programming Notes • If your device does not respond to the remote after trying all codes listed or your brand is not listed in the code list, use the Auto Code Search method to program your remote. • Sometimes the first code that "works" with your device may operate only a few functions of your device. There may be another code in the code list that performs more functions. Try other codes from the code list for more functionality. This is a trial and error procedure; and quiet time consuming. You might have to check different codes said for your device. Search the site by type in the "brand name" to your device; that you want the set-up codes, in the "Search box at the top right of the display window" to get gathered related posts.

I would purchase a headphone jack splitter. You can find them for around 5 dollars.

if there is differentiation between the sockets you will need the manual..

Sounds like a main board fault. Please contact the authorized service center. There is nothing a user can do with this fault. Gopakumar Gopalan Google

Your TV requires repairs. Service can be obtained by calling 1-888-237-8289 in the U.S. or 1-866-237-8289 in Canada. If your product is within the factory warranty period, your repairs should be completed at no expense.

NO picture just error message "please run channel auto scan"

Sounds like a T'Con fault. If you wish to get more, check the site linked here. It has screen-shots to defective LCDs. You can see and compare it to that of your TVs' and can make sure about the fault. Check this link. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Selecting the view option, either to Mosaic / Time slide, can be selected by the drop-down list, at the top left of the display window, will make surf easy. You can also do a search, by type in the brand name/model number/IC used, in the search box at the top right of the display window.

If the screen is black and you have sound then lightly press and shine a strong flashlight against the screen. If you see an image around the edge of the flashlight, an image is being 'displayed'. The problem is probably in the Inverter/CCFT or the power going to the Inverter.

Check and replace the main system memory IC. Before replacing it, try a hard rest first. Unplug the TV from AC mains wall socket, and re-plug it back after 10 minutes or so. This must make it a hard reset. It this do not help you, replace the above said IC.

Check main electrolytic filter capacitor in power supply

Your backlight has gone out. It will need replaced, but otherwise the TV is fine.

It sure sounds like it has dying power supply producing unstable DC outputs, this can be due to bad DC filter caps or other failing components.
If you are going to DIY and have proper tools, electronics knowledge, and know safety precaution then please read on: Basic troubleshooting guide here: http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting http://www.fixya.com/support/r7406380-tv_training_manuals Failed TV and Monitors pictures: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/ Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague Parts: www.shopjimmy.com Parts: www.interliquidparts.com Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/Default.aspx he can make you a set of caps. Or www.digikey.com just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current, long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series.