Our Insignia NS-30HTV picture is sort of hour-glass shaped on the edges. About 2-3 inches on each side of the picture is missing. How do you fix?

Can you do it with the buttons on the side? Not all features are available that way. another method is with a smartphone smart remote apps can help you too.

There are many places you can buy a remote for $19.99. I searched "Insignia NS-30HTV 30" TV remote purchase" to find these.

you need to get a digital aerial first .then you can sort out any other problems from there

1. Unplug unit from wall for 3 minutes;
2. Press & hold Power button for 1 minute;
3. Plug in unit.
OR:
1. Unplug for 3 minutes.
2. Plug in unit.
3. HOLD Power Button as unit starts ... hold until the unit flickers on then off twice.


This effectively returns the components to factory specs, much like resetting a computer. It offers a *temporary* fix, lasting 45 minutes to hours. All depends on the unit.

Mom has an Insignia 32" with the same color separation problem, which worsens as the day progresses. Best results achieved while television is cold.

Dust in the unit could contribute to the problem ... try to keep the unit dust free as possible.

Caveat Emptor.

Why would you buy a used tv without seeing if it worked???

bad Main board could cause this too. Unplug the three wires from the PWS to the mainbd and try it.

It may just be a fuse that is blown. If you take the back cover off and follow the power cord you should be able to find the a.c line fuse, it will be a glass fuse with metal end caps.
A blown fuse will show a broken filament inside or blackened glass. You may also have d.c fuses inside , they will look the same sa the a.c fuse. Their values should be written on the circuit board near the fuses and always on one of the end cap.
something like250V/3A for 3 amps. Hope this will help. Good luck

I hope it was plugged into a Surge Protector!!!!..

If not, make sure ALL your Breaker Switches are on in the house, RESET THE SURGE PROTECTOR (power bar thingy you got the tv plugged into..).... they will switch off usually to protect the tv...

your tv can be repaired get in contact with a tech to look on your set.you are having a problem with your memory chip or eprom ic.good luck

Try a "hard restart". which simply means unplugging the power cord of the TV, and replugging it after 4 hours have passed. This technique reprograms the electronics, to a certain extent.
You can also visit the manufacturer's website or call their tollfree number for problem solving info.
Hope these suggestions help you out.