A:AnswerTry the Power On feature, when enabled, your TV turns on displaying the last used input: go Home > Settings > Display & Sounds > Power On and select Last Input.
A:AnswerYou might want to check page 13 of the user guide. Check www.insigniaproducts.com for the on-line manual. If it's an older DVD recorder you may only have the AV/RCA type connectors (three plugs- red, white and yellow I think) on both ends. The Insignia has AV plugs for this purpose. You should be able to play your DVD on the Insignia, but not sure you would be able to record from the Insignia to your DVD recorder. Looks like the plugs on the back are inputs not outputs. Just don't know for sure.
A:AnswerNo, this TV doesn't have Chromecast/AirPlay built-in. You need a separate product for your iPhone, iPad, Galaxy, etc. For Lightning enabled devices (iPhone/iPad) try the Apple - Lightning Digital A/V Adapter - Model: MD826ZM/A with an HDMI cable.
A:AnswerTo watch free over-the-air broadcasts from local channels: Hook up an antenna, then go Home > Settings > Live TV > Channel Scan.
Try the Power On feature, when enabled, your TV turns on displaying the last used input: go Home > Settings > Display & Sounds > Power On and select Last Input.
A:AnswerWhen you hook up an external speaker to the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the TV, the TV speakers should automatically turn off. Try this: go Home > Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio Output > and set TV Speakers to Off.
