User Guide
Home Theater System
NS-HT511
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Contents
Remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Amplifier section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Video section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tuner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
General section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Center speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Surround speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Dolby TrueHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DTS HD® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
HDMI® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Insignia NS-HT511
Home Theater System
Introduction
Safety information
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality
Insignia product. Your NS-HT511 represents the
state of the art in home theater system design and
is designed for reliable and trouble-free
performance.
WARNING
AVIS
WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
Important safety instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
Ventilation
Caution
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with these instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of your
system and to protect it from over-heating.
The openings should never be blocked by placing
your system on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This system should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless correct
ventilation is provided or these instructions have
been adhered to.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Power cord
Caution
We recommend that most appliances be placed
upon a dedicated circuit—a single outlet circuit
which powers only that appliance and has no
additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the
specification page of this manual for power
requirements.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall
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.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Periodically examine the power cord. If its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration,
unplug it, discontinue use of your system, and have
the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by
an authorized service provider.
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 receiver.
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/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
To disconnect power from the outlet, pull out the
plug. When installing your system, make sure that the
plug is easily accessible.
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PORTABLE CART WARNING
12 Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
The temperature protection operates if the
apparatus attains an abnormally high temperature.
The apparatus cannot operate until it has cooled
down.
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Precautions
1 Recording copyrighted material—Unless it’s for
personal use only, recording copyrighted
material is illegal without the permission of the
copyright holder.
2 AC fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not
user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit,
contact your Insignia dealer.
3 Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a
soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of
mild detergent and water. Dry the unit
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13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.
Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or
other chemical solvents, because they may
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
15 Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged,
4 Power
Warning
Before plugging in the unit for the first time, read the
following section carefully.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
• If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets
the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s
rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60
Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this
unit from the AC power source. Make sure that
the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at
all times.
Pressing ON/STANDBY to select Standby mode
does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not
intend to use the unit for an extended period,
remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
• If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the
apparatus to its normal operation,
• If the apparatus has been dropped or
damaged in any way, and
• When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change
in performance this indicates a need for
service.
5 Preventing Hearing Loss
Caution
16 Object and Liquid Entry
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Never push objects of any kind into the
apparatus through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock.
6 Batteries and heat exposure
Warning
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire, or the
like.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on
the apparatus.
• Don’t put candles or other burning objects on
top of this unit.
7 Never touch this unit with wet hands—Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your
hands are wet or damp. If water or any other
liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by
your Insignia dealer.
17 Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and
follow local regulations when disposing of
batteries.
8 Handling notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the
original packaging to pack it how it was when
you originally bought it.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this
unit for a long time, because they may leave
marks on the case.
18 If you install the apparatus in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure
that there is adequate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and
sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of
the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be
set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall,
creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape.
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
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• Color labels for speaker cables
• Speaker cables:
Components
• 11 ft. (3)
• 26 ft. (2)
Features
• 90 Watts per Channel @ 8 ohms
• RCA cable 10 ft.
• Rubber spacers for speakers (30)
• Quick Setup Guide
• User Guide
• Rocketboost™ Expandable Wireless Audio
Technology: sends wireless audio for surround
sound, subwoofer, and left/right channels;
receives wireless audio from Rocketboost devices
(Requires Rocketboost Wireless Card, RF-RBCARD,
sold separately)
Front controls
• HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D), Deep-Color,
x.v.Color*, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio,
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby® TrueHD,
Dolby® Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM
• 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output
• 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial)
• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)
• 40 FM/AM Presets
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High
Power Transformer
• Direct Mode
• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters
• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing
Item Description
Function
Press to turn on your stereo receiver.
DSP
1
|/ ON/STANDBY button
HDMI THRU indicator
• Crossover Adjustment
(40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 400 ms)
• On-Screen Display via HDMI
* “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
2
Lights when the HDMI pass-through function is
activated in standby mode.
3
STANDBY indicator
Lights red when your stereo receiver is in
standby mode.
4
5
Remote control sensor
Display
Receives the signal from the remote control.
Rocketboost Wireless Card Ready
See “Display” on page 4 for additional
information.
Installing a Rocketboost
Wireless Card (sold separately)
enables this product to send
and receive wireless audio with
your other Rocketboost
products.
6
7
SETUP button
Press to open the on-screen menus.
Press TUNING
next or previous station.
/
to tune the radio to the
TUNING
/
PRESET
ENTER
/
Press PRESET
next or previous station preset.
/
to tune the radio to the
What is Rocketboost?
Press ENTER to confirm a selection.
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RETURN button
In menu mode, press to return to the main
menu.
Rocketboost is expandable wireless digital audio.
• Products with Rocketboost™ technology let you
easily expand your listening experience
throughout your home.
• Rocketboost does not interfere with other
wireless products in your home.
9
MEMORY button
TUNING MODE button
Press to save a radio station preset. Press with
the TUNING MODE button to clear presets.
10
Press to turn on the receiver tuning mode and
listen to the radio. Press with the MEMORY
button to clear presets.
• Rocketboost is uncompressed digital audio
compatible with all audio formats such as Dolby,
TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio used with
Blu-ray.
When you see the Rocketboost logo on any
product, it has been designed to work with other
Rocketboost products, no matter who
manufactures them.
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12
13
14
MASTER VOLUME knob
Headphone jack
Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
Plug your headphones into this jack.
Input selector buttons
Protective cap
Press to select the input signal source you want.
A rubber cap protecting the A/V jacks. Remove
the cap when using the jacks.
15
16
AUX INPUT VIDEO jack
Plug an external video source into this jack.
Plug an external sound source into this jack.
AUX INPUT AUDIO L/R
jacks
Package contents
17
HOME button
Press to access audio settings. See “Changing
audio settings” on page 25.
• Receiver
• Front Speakers (2)
• Center Speaker
• Surround Speakers (2)
• Subwoofer
• Remote control
• AA batteries (2)
• FM antenna
• AM antenna
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Display
Subwoofer
Front
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
Indicator
Audio input indicator
Listening mode indicator
Tuning indicators
SLEEP indicator
MUTING indicator
DIGITAL display
Back
Back
#
Description
Function
1
Standby/On indicator
Red: Subwoofer in standby mode
Blue: Subwoofer on
#
1
Description
DIGITAL IN jacks
Function
With the auto standby function, the subwoofer
automatically turns on when an input signal is
detected in standby mode. When there is no
input signal, the subwoofer automatically
enters standby mode.
Note: The auto standby function turns the subwoofer
on when the input signal exceeds a certain level. If the
auto standby function does not work reliably, try
slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output
level on the receiver
Plug the optical digital cable from a game (1) or
TV/CD (2) into the upper jacks, or the coaxial
digital cable from a BD/DVD into the lower jack.
2
HDMI jacks
Plug the HDMI signal input cable from a GAME
(IN4), CBL/SAT (IN3), VCR/DVR (IN2), BD/DVD
(IN1).
Plug the HDMI output signal cable to a TV or
monitor into the OUT jack.
2
3
OUTPUT LEVEL control
LINE INPUT jack
This control is used to adjust the volume of the
subwoofer.
3
4
ANTENNA connectors
Connect a 75 ohm FM antenna to the coaxial
connector or an AM loop antenna to the wire
connectors.
This jack should be connected to the subwoofer
pre-out on the AV receiver with the supplied
RCA cable.
FRONT SPEAKERS
SURROUND SPEAKERS
CENTER SPEAKER
Connect the front speakers to these jacks.
Connect the left and right surround speakers and
the center speaker to these connectors. If you use
the RF-RBCARD to connect your surround speakers,
do not connect them here.
5
6
AC power cord
Plug this cord into an AC power outlet.
COMPONENT video jacks Plug the cables from a component video source
into the #1 (BD/DVD) or #2 (CBL/SAT) jacks.
Plug the cables to a component video monitor into
the OUT jacks.
The jacks are color coded (red, green, and blue) to
correspond to the cable connectors.
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Composite Video and
Audio L/R jacks
Plug the composite video and audio L/R output
cables from the indicated devices into these jacks.
For video recording, plug the composite video and
audio L/R input cables to a VCR or DVR into the
OUT jacks
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9
MONITOR OUT V (Video) Connect this jack to a TV monitor.
SUBWOOFER Connect the subwoofer to this jack.
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Front, center, and surround speakers
Remote control
Rear speakers
Front speakers
a
b
a
b
c
c
Center speaker
a
c
b
#
1
2
Description
Keyhole slots
Function
Used to wall-mount the speakers.
Speaker terminals
These push terminals are for connecting the
speaker to the receiver with the supplied
speaker cables.
3
Threaded Inserts
These threaded inserts are for Init®-Home
Theater Speaker Mounts NT-SWM series.
Item Description
Function
1
2
3
ON/STANDBY button
Press to turn the power on to your receiver.
Press again to go to standby mode.
Remote mode input selector
buttons
Press to directly select your receiver input
source.
Press the arrow keys to navigate through the
on-screen menus. Press ENTER to confirm a
selection or setting.
ENTER
/
/
/
TUNING+/–
In tuning mode, press to tune to the next
(TUNING+) or previous (TUNING–) station.
4
5
SETUP button
Press to open the on-screen menus.
LISTENING MODE buttons
Press to select the listening mode you want.
See “Using the listening modes” on page 19
for additional information.
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Placing your speakers
Item Description
Function
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D.TUN
In tuner mode, press D.TUN, then the
number buttons to tune directly to a
frequency.
Press DIMMER to adjust the brightness of
the display.
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY button
Press repeatedly to cycle through the
available input source information.
8
9
RECEIVER button
MUTING button
Press to control the receiver.
Press to mute the sound output from the
receiver.
10
11
12
TUN MODE button
Press to toggle between auto and manual
tuning modes.
Press to increase or decrease the sound
volume.
VOL
/
buttons
CH +/– buttons
ALBUM
In tuner mode, press to go to the next or
previous preset channel.
13
14
15
16
RETURN button
In menu mode, press to return to the main
menu or previous menu.
HOME button
Press to access audio settings. See
“Changing audio settings” on page 25.
1 - Center speaker
This speaker enhances the front speakers, making
Number buttons
SLEEP/CLR button
Press to enter a preset number or to
manually tune the radio.
Press repeatedly to select the sleep timer
duration.
In menu mode, press to clear an entry.
sound movements distinct and providing a
full-sound image. In movies it is used mainly for
dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at
about ear level, or at the same height as the front
speakers.
2 - Front speakers
Setting up your home
theater system
These provide the overall sound. Their role in a
home theater system is to provide a solid anchor for
the sound image. They should be positioned facing
the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from
the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle,
with the listener at the apex.
Finding a location for your home theater
system
• Install your home theater system on a stable flat
surface. Position your receiver so that it has a
direct line of sight to the remote control.
• Do not expose your system to extremes of
temperature or humidity.
• Avoid placing your system on a hot surface such
as on top of other hot running equipment. Make
sure that there is adequate ventilation to your
system.
3 - Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE
(Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and
quality of the bass output from your subwoofer
depends on its position, the shape of your listening
room, and your listening position. In general, a
good bass sound can be obtained by installing the
subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the
width of the wall, as shown.
Caution
Tip
Do not install the receiver in a confined space such as
a bookcase.
To find the best position for your subwoofer, while
playing a movie or some music with good bass,
experiment by placing your subwoofer at various
positions within the room, and choose the one that
provides the most satisfying results.
Caution
Connect the AC cord only after the speakers,
antenna, and all optional equipment have been
connected. Never make or change any
4 - Surround speakers
connections with the power turned on.
These speakers are used for precise sound
positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position
them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind,
about two to three feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear
level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the
listener.
Speaker precautions
• Do not put water or other liquids close to the
speakers. If liquid is spilled on the speakers, they
may be damaged.
• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat
surfaces that are free from vibration. Putting them
on uneven or unstable surfaces, where they may
fall and cause damage, affects the sound quality.
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• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not
contact the receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may
damage the receiver.
Connecting your speakers to the receiver
Speaker configuration
The following table indicates the channels you
should use depending on the number of speakers
that you have. For 5.1-channel surround-sound
playback, you need five speakers and a powered
subwoofer.
Number of channels 2
3
4
5
2
2
2
2
Front speakers
1
1
2
Center speaker
2
Surround speakers
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each
speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the
receiver.
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered
subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful
and solid bass.
To get the best from your surround sound system,
you need to set the speaker settings.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
Attaching the speaker cable labels
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are
all red. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all
black.)
Speaker
Front left
Color
White
Red
Front right
Center
Green
Blue
Surround left
Surround right
To connect the speaker cables:
Gray
1 Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation
from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist
the bare wires tightly.
2 Push in on the speaker terminals on the receiver
and insert the speaker wires into the terminals.
The following illustration shows which speaker
should be connected to each pair of terminals.
The supplied speaker cable labels are also
color-coded. You should attach them to the positive
(+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with
the table above. Then all you need to do is to match
the color of each label to the corresponding
speaker terminal.
3 Release the terminals to secure the wire.
Red line
4 Press and hold the push-terminals on each
speaker and insert the speaker wire, then
release the push-terminal to secure the wire
(black wires go to the negative (–) terminals).
Speaker connection precautions
Read the following before connecting your
speakers:
• You can connect speakers with an impedance of
between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with
a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high
volume levels for a long period of time, the
built-in amp protection circuit may be activated.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet
before making any connections.
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In
other words, connect positive (+) terminals only
to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–)
terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get
them the wrong way around, the sound will be
out of phase and will sound unnatural.
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables
may affect the sound quality and should be
avoided.
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative
wires. Doing so may damage the receiver.
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To connect the subwoofer:
FM Antenna connection
1 Using the subwoofer RCA cable, connect the AV
receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to the
input on your powered subwoofer, as shown.
FM 75 Ohm
Front right speaker
Front left speaker
Insert the plug
fully into the jack
Center speaker
Thumbtacks
Indoor FM antenna (supplied)
To connect the antennas:
1 Connect the FM antenna to your receiver.
Note
If you are using an indoor FM antenna, change the
position of the antenna until you get the best
reception of your favorite FM stations.
To improve reception, use a 75 Ω outdoor antenna
instead of an indoor antenna. Disconnect the
indoor antenna before replacing it with an outdoor
antenna.
Surround right speaker
Surround left speaker
Powered subwoofer
Connecting devices
Warning
Tip
Do not plug the AC cord into the AC outlet until all
connections are completed.
Once your receiver is ready for use, you need to tune
into a radio station and position the antenna to
achieve the best possible reception.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the
supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially
available outdoor FM antenna instead.
Notes
•
•
Be sure to observe the color coding when
connecting audio and speaker cords.
Make connections firmly and correctly. Failure
to do this can cause loss of sound, add noise to
the sound, or damage your receiver.
2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the receiver.
Notes
Connecting the antenna
Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the
receiver, television, speaker cords, and the AC cord.
Change the position of the antenna until you get the
best reception of your favorite AM stations.
To improve reception, use an outdoor AM antenna
instead of a loop AM antenna. Disconnect the indoor
antenna before replacing it with an outdoor antenna.
This section explains how to connect the supplied
indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.
The receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without
any antenna connected, so you must connect the
antenna to use the tuner.
AM Antenna connection
Connecting audio components
HDMI cable
Receiver
Push
Release
Insert wire
Assembling the AM loop antenna
Blu-ray disc/DVD player
Game console
TV or projector
AM loop antenna (supplied)
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Other cables
Notes
Video
Audio
•
•
Before making any AV connections, read the
manuals supplied with your AV components.
Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve
completed and double-checked all AV
connections.
Receiver
•
•
Push plugs in all the way to make good
connections (loose connections can cause noise
or malfunctions).
To prevent interference, keep audio and video
cables away from power cords and speaker
cables.
Blu-ray disc/DVD player
TV or projector
Game console
AV cables and jacks
Signal
Cable
Jack
Description
Video and
audio
HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.
HDMI
HDMI
Video
Component video is a better alternative to Composite video, and
is used for TVs, VCRs, DVD and Blu-ray players.
Y
Y
Green
Blue
Component video
Pb/Cb
Pr/Cr
Pb
Pr
Red
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video
equipment.
Y
Composite video
Yellow
Audio
Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such
as PCM or Dolby Digital. The audio quality is the same as coaxial.
OPTICAL
Optical digital audio
Note: The available sampling rate for PCM input signals is
32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the
HDMI connection.
Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such
as PCM or Dolby Digital. The audio quality is the same as optical.
Note: The available sampling rate for PCM input signals is
32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the
HDMI connection.
Coaxial digital audio
Analog audio (RCA)
Orange
DIGITAL
Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.
White
Red
L
R
Video connection formats
Notes
The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have
Video components can be connected by using any
one of the following video connection formats
(shown best first): HDMI, component video, or
composite video.
shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is
inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in
all the way.
Video Signal Flow Chart
Caution
Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, etc.
To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug
straight when inserting and removing.
Composite
Component
HDMI
Deciding which connections to use
IN
The receiver supports several connection formats
for compatibility with a wide range of AV
equipment. The format you choose depends on the
formats supported by your components. Use the
following sections as a guide.
MONITOR OUT
Composite
Component
HDMI
Notes
•
The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV
that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is
connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the receiver’s
display when changing settings.
The on-screen setup menus are displayed when
there is no video input, or the video input is
480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
TV, projector, etc.
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind
that the receiver does not convert between formats,
so only outputs of the same format as the input will
output the signal.
•
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Audio connection formats
Tip
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks
through your TV’s speakers:
Audio components can be connected by using any
of the following audio connection formats (shown
•
Set the TV Control setting to On for a
best first):
CEC-compatible TV.
• HDMI
•
Set the Audio TV OUT setting to On when the TV
is not compatible with CEC or the TV Control
setting is Off.
• Optical
• Coaxial
• Analog
•
•
Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio
output setting to PCM.
To listen to TV audio through the receiver, see
“Connecting external components” on page 10.
Audio Signal Flow Chart
Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, etc.
Using the audio return channel (ARC) function
The audio return channel (ARC) function lets an
HDMI-capable TV send the audio stream to the
receiver’s HDMI OUT jack. To use this function, you
must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV
must support the ARC function.
Analog
Analog
Optical
Coaxial
HDMI
HDMI
IN
1
1
*
*
1
*
Connecting external components
OUT
1
2
Note
*
*
The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that
is connected to the HDMI OUT jack. If your TV is
connected to the MONITOR OUT V jack or the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, use the receiver’s
display when changing settings.
TV, projector, etc.
*1 - Depends on the Audio TV Out setting.
*2 - This setting is available when the Audio Return Ch setting is
set to Auto. You must select the TV/CD input selector and your
TV must support the ARC function.
When choosing a connection format, note that the
receiver does not convert digital input signals for
analog line outputs and vice versa. For example,
audio signals connected to an optical or coaxial
digital input are not output by the analog VCR/DVR
OUT.
Receiver front
If signals are present at more than one input, the
inputs are selected automatically in the following
order of priority:
• HDMI
• Digital
• Analog
Connecting components with HDMI
VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder
Game console
TV, projector, etc.
TV or projector
ll
Satellite, cable, or set-top box
l-lr
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
Connect your components to the appropriate jacks.
The default input assignments are shown below. To
change assignments, see “Setting up HDMI input
(HDMI Input menu)” on page 22.
Jack
Signal
Components
Blu-ray disc/DVD player
VCR/DVR or DVR
Assignable
X
X
Connect your components to the appropriate jacks.
The default input assignments are shown below. To
change assignments, see “Setting up Component
input (Component menu)” on page 22.
Input HDMI IN 1 Audio/Video
HDMI IN 2
HDMI IN 3
Satellite, cable, set-top box X
HDMI IN 4
Game console
TV or projector
X
No. Jack
Signal
Composite
video
Components
Camcorder
Assign.
Output HDMI OUT
1
AUX INPUT VIDEO
AUDIO L/R
Analog audio
2
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
IN 1 (GAME)
Digital audio Game console
X
X
IN 2 (TV/CD)
TV or CD player
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Notes
No. Jack
Signal
Components
Assign.
•
•
The AV receiver must be turned on for
recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in
Standby mode.
If you want to record directly from your TV or
playback VCR to the recording VCR without
going through the AV receiver, connect the
TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to
the recording VCR’s audio and video inputs. See
the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for
details.
Video signals connected to composite video
inputs can be recorded only via composite
video outputs. If your TV/VCR is connected to a
composite video input, the recording VCR must
be connected to a composite video output.
The surround sound and DSP listening modes
cannot be recorded.
COAXIAL
Blu-ray disc/DVD
player
X
IN 1 (BD/DVD)
3
COMPONENT IN 1 (BD/DVD) Component
Blu-ray disc/DVD
player
X
X
VIDEO
video
IN 2 (CBL/SAT)
OUT
Satellite, cable,
set-top box
TV or projector
TV or projector
4
MONITOR OUT
BD/DVD IN
Composite
video
•
Analog audio Blu-ray disc/DVD
and composite player
video
VCR/DVR IN
CBL/SAT IN
VCR or DVD
recorder/Digital
Video recorder
•
•
•
•
Copy-protected Blu-ray discs and DVDs cannot
be recorded.
Sources connected to a digital input cannot be
recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded.
DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t
attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.
Satellite, cable,
set-top box
GAME IN
TV/CD IN
Game console
Analog audio TV, CD player,
turntable*, cassette
tape player, MD,
Connecting the power
To connect your receiver to power:
CD-R
• Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
* Connect to a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your
turntable (MM) does not have a built-in preamp, you will need a
commercially available phono preamp.
If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you will need a
commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as a
phono preamp. See your turntable’s manual for details.
Using rubber feet/pads for more stable
speakers
We recommend using the rubber feet (provided) to
achieve the best possible sound from your
Notes
speakers. The rubber feet prevent the speakers
from moving, providing a more stable platform.
•
The receiver can output audio and video signals
from the AUX INPUT jacks to the VCR/DVR OUT
jacks.
Wall mounting your speakers
•
•
With connection 2, you can enjoy Dolby Digital
and DTS.
The speakers can easily be wall mounted by using
the keyhole slots.
To mount the front or surround speakers vertically,
use the keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker
on a screw that is securely screwed into the wall.
With connection 4, if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD
player has both main stereo and multichannel
outputs, be sure to connect the main stereo.
With the connections described above, you
cannot record the video through the receiver. To
make a connection for video recording, see the
following section.
•
Keyhole slot for wall
mounting
Front speakers
Connecting recording components
To record audio and video from the same
source input
Keyhole slot for wall
mounting
Surround speakers
VCR or DVR Recorder, or
Cassette, CDR, or MD
L
R
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
Keyhole slot for wall mounting
Center speaker
8-11/16” (240 mm)
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To mount the center speaker horizontally, use the
two keyhole slots shown to hang each speaker on
two screws that are securely screwed into the wall.
To record the audio from one source input and the
video from another source input
Camcorder
Cautions
•
•
•
A mounting screw’s ability to support a speaker
depends on how well it’s anchored to the wall. If
you have hollow walls, screw each mounting
screw into a stud. If there are no studs, or the
walls are solid, use suitable wall anchors.
Use screws with a head diameter of 5/16"
(9 mm) or less and a shank diameter of 1/8"
(4 mm) or less. With hollow walls, use a
cable/pipe detector to check for any power
cables or water pipes before making any holes.
Leave a gap of between 3/16" (5 mm) and 7/16"
(10 mm) between the wall and the base of the
screw head. (We recommend that you consult a
home installation professional.)
AV Recording
Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (such
as a cassette deck, CD-R, MD [MiniDisc]) connected
to the VCR OUT jacks. Video sources can be
recorded to a video recorder (such as a VCR or DVD
recorder) connected to the VCR/DVR Out jack.
VCR
CD player
: Video signal
: Audio signal
To record separate AV sources:
1 Prepare the camcorder and CD player for
playback and the VCR for recording.
2 Press the AUX input selector.
L
R
3 Press the TV/CD input selector. This selects the
CD player as the audio source, but leaves the
camcorder as the video source.
4 Start recording on the VCR and start playback
on the camcorder and CD player. The video from
the camcorder and the audio from the CD player
are recorded by the VCR.
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VCR, DVD recorder, cassette tape deck,
CR, DD ecdr
CDR, MD recorder, and similar.
To record an audio source:
1 Use the input selector buttons to select the
source that you want to record. You can watch
the source while recording. The receiver’s
MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on
recording.
Rocketboost Setup
Rocketboost™ is expandable wireless digital audio.
• Products with Rocketboost™ technology let you
easily expand your listening experience
throughout your home.
• Rocketboost™ does not interfere with other
wireless products in your home.
2 Start recording on your recorder.
3 On the source component, start playback. If you
select another input source during recording,
that input source is recorded.
• Rocketboost™ is uncompressed digital audio
compatible with all audio formats like Dolby
TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio used with
Blu-ray.
Recording Separate AV Sources
You can record audio and video from completely
separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio
onto your video recordings. This function takes
advantage of the fact that when an audio-only
input source (TV/CD) is selected, the video input
source remains unchanged.
In the following example, audio from the CD player
connected to the TV/CD IN jack and video from the
camcorder connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO
jack are recorded by the VCR connected to the
VCR/DVR OUT jacks.
When you see the Rocketboost logo on any
product, it has been designed to work with other
Rocketboost products, no matter who
manufactures them.
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How can I use Rocketboost™ with my Surround Sound
Initial Rocketboost setup
Receiver?
Insert the RF-RBCARD into the Rocketboost Module
Slot on the top of NS-AV511 receiver.
A Rocketboost Wireless Card (RF-RBCARD - sold
separately) can be used to receive any Rocketboost
audio stream from your other Rocketboost
products. For example, you can play music from
audio sources that are in other rooms.
Plus, the RF-RBCARD can be used to send audio
from the NS-AV511. For example, you can connect
your rear surround sound speakers, or even
subwoofer, by using Rocketboost wireless instead
of wires. You can even send the front left/right
speaker audio signals to Rocketboost receivers in
other rooms of your house.
Both send and receive functions require additional
Rocketboost products. You can learn more about
Typical Rocketboost applications
Setting up your surround sound receiver to send audio to
other Rocketboost receivers
Wireless Surround Sound solution or
Wireless 2nd room audio solution
Send audio from MP3 or PC
Note
This is only required if you are using Rocketboost™
for your wireless surround sound, wireless subwoofer,
or if you are sending the front left/right speaker
audio signals to Rocketboost receivers in other
rooms of your house.
+
RF-RBREC
Rocketboost Receiver
Amplifier
+
RF-RBUSB
Rocketboost
Sender
To set up your surround sound receiver to send
audio to other Rocketboost receivers:
1 Press SETUP. The Setup Menu opens.
NS-AV511
Surround sound receiver with RF-RBCARD
Setup Menu
NS-AV511
1. HDMI Input
2. Component
3. Digital Audio
4. Sp Config
5. Sp Distance
6. Level Cal
RF-RBCARD
Rocketboost Wireless
Card
+
7. Audio Adjust
8. Source Setup
9. Hardware
10. HDMI Setup
11. Rocketboost
Wireless Subwoofer solution
Wireless headphone solution
2 Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then
press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.
RF-RBWHP01 Rocketboost
Wireless Headphones
+
Rocketboost
RF-RBUSB
Rocketboost
Sender/Receiver
Send Wireless Audio
Listen to Wireless Audio
Connect to Wireless Network
(
)
Hub Manager Enable
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3 Press or to select Send Wireless Audio,
then press ENTER. The Send Audio menu opens.
3 Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then
press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.
Send Audio
Rocketboost
Front
Surround
Subwoofer
< Enabled >
Enabled
Enabled
Send Wireless Audio
Listen to Wireless Audio
Connect to Wireless Network
(
)
Hub Manager Enable
[< >] to Enable/Disable
4 Press or to select Hub (Manager), then
press ENTER, then press or to select
Enable or Disable.
4 Press or to select the Sender you want
(Front, Surround, or Subwoofer), then press
or to Enable or Disable the selected sender.
If you are setting up your network for the first
time, choose one of your Rocketboost senders
to be your hub. If you want the surround sound
receiver to be the hub then set the Hub
Sender
Front Enabled
Signal Status
Front is ON
Front Disabled
Front is OFF
(Manager) setting in this menu to Enable.
Surround Enabled
Surround Disabled
Subwoofer Enabled
Subwoofer Disabled
Surround signal is ON
Surround signal is OFF
Subwoofer signal is ON
Subwoofer signal is OFF
Hub Enable
Hub Status
< Enabled >
Note
•
The Front sender should be enabled if you want
to send the front left/right audio signals to other
Rocketboost receivers (for example
Rocketboost headphones or Rocketboost
receiver products in other rooms of your house).
We recommend that you do not enable
channels that you will not be using.
[< >] to Enable/Disable
•
If you already have a Rocketboost network
established, set the Hub (Manager) setting in
this menu to Disable.
Establishing communications with other Rocketboost
devices
5 Press RETURN to go to the previous menu.
Note
Every Rocketboost™ network must contain a device
called a Hub, which directs network data traffic and
helps devices join the network. The network can
have only one hub. If you are setting up your network
for the first time, choose one of your Rocketboost™
senders to be your hub. If you already have a
Rocketboost™ network, then set the Hub (Manager)
setting to Disable.
Note
Every new Rocketboost device you add to your
Rocketboost network must be “joined” to your
Rocketboost hub device. If the surround sound
receiver is the Hub of your network then repeat the
following steps for each of your Rocketboost devices
on your network.
6 If possible, bring your existing Rocketboost Hub
device, or the new Rocketboost device to which
you’d like to join, into the same room as the
soundbar.
To connect to a Rocketboost wireless network:
1 Press the Power button on your surround sound
receiver to turn it on.
2 Press SETUP. The Setup Menu opens.
7 Press the Power button on your other
Rocketboost device to turn it on.
Setup Menu
8 Press and hold the Power button on your other
Rocketboost device for more than three seconds
to put it into joining mode. The power indicator
starts blinking rapidly and the unit will stay in
joining mode for 30 seconds.
9 Press or to select Connect to Wireless
Network, then press ENTER.
1. HDMI Input
2. Component
3. Digital Audio
4. Sp Config
5. Sp Distance
6. Level Cal
7. Audio Adjust
8. Source Setup
9. Hardware
10. HDMI Setup
11. Rocketboost
10 The display on your surround sound receiver
shows “Connecting.” When connected to your
other Rocketboost device, the display shows
“Connected.”
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• When successfully joined, the power indicator
Rocketboost Network Capabilities
LED on your other Rocketboost device will
stop blinking and stay on.
The maximum number of Rocketboost devices in a
Rocketboost Network is nine. If you already have
nine and attempt to join an additional device,
joining will fail for the new device.
• If joining fails after 30 seconds, the display on
your surround sound receiver shows
“Timeout.” If this occurs, repeat the above
steps.
Note
If you want to remove a device from your
Rocketboost network you need to rejoin it to a
different hub device (this basically creates a 2nd
Rocketboost network).
Listening to music from other Rocketboost™ products
To listen to music:
1 Press the Power button on your surround sound
receiver to turn it on.
The maximum number of audio streams that can be
sent simultaneously on the Rocketboost network is
five (stereo CD quality).
2 Press SETUP. The Setup Menu opens.
Installing batteries in the remote control
Setup Menu
1. HDMI Input
2. Component
3. Digital Audio
4. Sp Config
5. Sp Distance
6. Level Cal
7. Audio Adjust
8. Source Setup
9. Hardware
10. HDMI Setup
11. Rocketboost
Cautions
•
•
•
If the remote control doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the batteries.
Don’t mix new and old batteries or different
types of batteries.
If you intend not to use the remote control for a
long time, remove the batteries to prevent
damage from leakage or corrosion.
Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to
prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
•
To install the batteries:
1 Remove the cover.
3 Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then
press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.
Rocketboost
Send Wireless Audio
Listen to Wireless Audio
Connect to Wireless Network
(
)
Hub Manager Enable
Batteries (AA/R6)
2 Insert two AA batteries into the compartment
matching the polarity indicated.
3 Replace the cover.
4 Press or to select Listen to Wireless
Audio, then press ENTER. The Listen to Audio
menu opens.
Using the remote control
Use the remote control by pointing it towards the
receiver’s remote sensor window. Objects between
the remote control and sensor window may
prevent proper operation.
Listen to Audio
(
)
[
]
Selected
RF-RBAUX Audio In
Remote control sensor
Receiver
[
]
ENTER to Select
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
5 Press or to highlight the Rocketboost
device you want to listen to, then press ENTER
to select it.
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Use the remote control within about 16 feet
(5 meters) of the receiver and within 30 degrees of
perpendicular to the front of the receiver.
See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 22 for
information on accessing and using the menus.
Recommended
Speaker cone diameter
Cautions
Crossover Frequency
•
Do not expose the remote control to shock. In
addition, do not expose the remote control to
liquids, and do not place in an area with high
humidity.
Over 8 in. (20 cm)
40/50/60 Hz
6-1/2 to 8 in. (16 to 20 cm)
70 Hz, 80 Hz, 90 Hz
5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13 to 16 cm) 100 Hz
3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (9 to 13 cm) 120 Hz
•
•
Do not place the remote control under direct
sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of
the remote control.
The remote control may not work properly if the
remote sensor window of the receiver is under
direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such a case,
change the angle of the lighting or receiver, or
operate the remote control closer to the remote
sensor window.
150/200 Hz
Notes
•
•
For a more accurate setting, look up your
speaker’s specifications.
Choose a higher crossover frequency if you
want more sound from your subwoofer.
Configuring speakers (Sp Config menu)
This section explains how to specify which speakers
Using the Double Bass setting (Double Bass submenu of
are connected and defines their sizes.
Sp Config menu)
For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6.5
inches (16 cm), specify Large (full band). For those
with a smaller diameter, specify Small (default
crossover 120 Hz).
The crossover frequency can be changed in the
Crossover submenu.
Lets you boost bass output by feeding bass sounds
from the front left, right, and center channels to the
subwoofer. Optional settings are On and Off.
Note
This function can only be set if the Subwoofer
setting is Yes, and the Front setting is Large.
See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 22 for
information on accessing and using the menus.
Setting wireless (This setting appears only when
RF-RBCARD is inserted)
Note
Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency, and
Double Bass settings are disabled while headphones
are connected, or when Audio TV OUT is set to On.
This menu is used if you are connecting your home
theater front left/right, surround, or subwoofer
channels using Rocketboost wireless (see
“Rocketboost Setup” on page 12 for more details
about Rocketboost).
The On menu option results in the wired and
wireless channels in your home theater to be
synchronized in time.
If any of these channels in your home theater are
connected with Rocketboost wireless, then set
those channels to On. For example, if you are using
Rocketboost for wireless surround sound and
wireless subwoofer in your home theater, then set
Wireless Sur and Wireless SW to On.
Speaker(s)
Subwoofer
Configuration
Yes–if a subwoofer is connected.
No–If no subwoofer is connected.
Small–If speaker cone is 6.5 inches (16 cm) or less in
diameter.
Large–If speaker cone is larger than 6.5 inches (16 cm)
in diameter.
Note: If the Subwoofer setting is No, the default setting
for this is Large and cannot be changed.
Front
Small–If speaker cone is 6.5 inches (16 cm) or less in
diameter.
If you are using Rocketboost Wireless to send the
Large–If speaker cone is larger than 6.5 inches (16 cm)
front left/right speaker audio signals to
in diameter.
Center and Surround
Rocketboost receivers in other rooms of your
house, and not for your left/right home theater
speakers, then set Wireless Front to Off.
None–If no center speaker is connected.
Note: If the Front setting is Small, the Large option
cannot be selected.
Option
Configuration
On or Off
Wireless Front
Setting the crossover frequency (Crossover Frequency
submenu of Sp Config menu)
On or Off
On or Off
Wireless Sur
Wireless SW
This setting is recommended for the speakers that
you specify as Small. To get the best bass
performance from your speaker system, you need
to set the crossover frequency according to the size
and frequency response of your speakers. Options
include 40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz,
100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, and 200Hz.
Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your
system when choosing the crossover frequency.
Setting speaker distance (Sp Distance menu)
Lets you specify the distance from each speaker to
the listening position so that the sound from each
speaker arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound
designer intended.
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See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 22 for
information on accessing and using the menus.
Operating your receiver
Option
Unit
Configuration
Feet (default)–Distances can be set from 1 to 30
feet, in one foot increments.
Meters–Distances can be set from 0.3 to 9.0 meters,
in 0.3 meter increments.
Turning your receiver on and off
To turn your receiver on and off:
1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel.
- OR -
Specify the distance from each speaker to your
listening position.
Left, Center, Right,
Surround Right, Surround
Left, Subwoofer
Press RECEIVER, then ON/STANDBY on the
remote control.
The receiver turns on, the display lights, and the
STANDBY indicator turns off.
2 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote control
Notes
again. The receiver enters standby mode.
•
•
•
The speaker distance setting is disabled while
headphones are connected, or when Audio TV
OUT is set to On.
Speakers that you set to No or None in the
speaker configuration (Sp Config menu) cannot
be selected.
The Center, Right, and Subwoofer distances can
be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the
Left distance. For example, if the Left distance is
set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center, Right, and
Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and
25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m).
The Surround distances can be set up to 5 ft.
(1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Left
distance. For example, if the Left distance is set
to 20 ft. (6 m), the SurrRight and SurrLeft
distances can be set between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5
and 7.5 m).
To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on
the receiver, always turn down the volume
before you turn it off.
Understanding basic operations
Notes
•
•
The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, use the
receiver’s display when changing settings.
This manual describes the procedure using the
remote control unless otherwise specified.
•
Playing a connected component
To play a connected component:
Setting the level calibration (Level Cal menu)
1 Press RECEIVER, then press INPUT SELECTOR
Lets you adjust the level of each speaker with the
built-in test tone so that the volume of each
speaker is the same at the listening position.
buttons to select the input source.
2 Start playback on the source component.
See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 22 for
information on accessing and using the menus.
3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER
VOLUME control.
4 Select a listening mode and enjoy!
Option
Configuration
See also “Using the listening modes” on page
19.
-12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB steps.
Left, Center, Right,
Surround Right,
Surround Left
Displaying source information
-15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB steps.
Subwoofer
To display source information:
• Press RECEIVER, then press DISPLAY
repeatedly to cycle through the available
information.
Notes
The following information can typically be
•
The speaker level setting is disabled while
headphones are connected, or the receiver is
muted, or the Audio TV OUT setting is set to ON.
Speakers that you set to No or None in the
speaker configuration (Sp Config menu) cannot
be selected.
The center speaker and subwoofer level settings
made by using AUDIO are saved here as the
default settings.
displayed:
Input source and volume
•
•
Tip
If you’re using a handheld sound level meter, adjust
the level of each speaker so that it reads 75 dB SPL at
the listening position, measured with C-weighting
and slow reading.
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The SLEEP indicator lights on the display when
the sleep timer has been set. The specified sleep
time appears on the display for about five
seconds, then the previous display reappears.
Notes
•
•
When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset
number, and frequency are displayed.
If the input signal is analog, no format
information is displayed. If the input signal is
PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. If the
input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal
format is displayed. Information is displayed for
about three seconds, then the previously
displayed information reappears.
The input source is displayed with the default
name even when you have selected a name. See
“Setting up HDMI (HDMI Setup menu)” on page
24.
Tip
•
•
To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off.
To check the time remaining until the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. If you press SLEEP while
the sleep time is being displayed, the sleep time
is shortened by 10 minutes.
•
Using headphones
To use headphones:
Using the music optimizer
• Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a
standard plug (1/4 in. or 6.3 mm) to the PHONES
jack.
The music optimizer enhances the sound quality of
compressed music files.
To use the music optimizer:
Tip
1 Press AUDIO, then press or to select
•
•
•
Always turn down the volume before
connecting your headphones.
M.Optimizer.
While the headphones plug is inserted in the
PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off.
When you connect a pair of headphones, the
listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it is
already set to Stereo, Mono, or Direct.
The listening modes cannot be selected while a
pair of headphones is connected.
2 Press or to select On.
The M.Opt indicator lights on the display.
Notes
•
•
•
The music optimizer function only works with
PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling
rate below 48 kHz and analog audio input
signals. The music optimizer is disabled when
the direct listening mode is selected.
The setting is stored individually for each input
selector.
Listening to your receiver
Important
The procedures described in this section use the
buttons on the front panel, unless otherwise
specified.
Setting the display brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the receiver’s
display.
Listening to the radio
To set the display brightness:
With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM
radio stations. You can store your favorite stations
as presets for quick selection.
• Press RECEIVER, then press DIMMER
repeatedly to select: Dim, Dimmer, or Normal
brightness.
To listen to the radio:
Muting the receiver
• Press TUNER to select either AM or FM (each time
you press TUNER, the radio band changes
between AM and FM).
To mute the receiver:
• Press RECEIVER, then press MUTING.
The output is muted and the MUTING indicator
flashes on the display.
In this example, FM has been selected.
Band
Frequency
Tip
•
•
To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the
volume.
Muting is also cancelled when the receiver is set
to Standby.
• To automatically tune to a station:
Using the sleep timer
• Press TUNING MODE until the AUTO
indicator appears on the display.
• Press TUNING or . The receiver
automatically searches for stations and
stops when a station is found.
With the sleep timer, you can set the receiver to turn
off automatically after a specified period.
To use the sleep timer:
• Press RECEIVER, then press SLEEP repeatedly
to select the sleep time you want.
FM Stereo
The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes,
in 10 minute steps.
AUTO
TUNED
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Deleting preset stations
To delete a preset station:
Tip
You can also press the TUNE MODE and arrow
buttons on the remote control.
1 Select the preset you want to delete.
- OR -
2 Press TUNING MODE while pressing and
holding MEMORY. The preset is deleted and its
number disappears from the display.
• To manually tune to a station:
• Press TUNING MODE until the AUTO
indicator goes off.
• Press and hold TUNING or . The
receiver tunes up or down the frequency
band as long as you hold the button. Press
the button repeatedly to tune up or down
by steps.
Using the listening modes
Notes
•
You can only select the Dolby Digital and DTS
listening modes if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
is connected to the receiver with a digital audio
connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI).
The listening mode you can select depends on
the format of the input signal. To check the
format, see “Displaying source information” on
page 17.
•
Tip
•
•
In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations are in
mono.
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it
may be impossible to get good reception. In this
case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen
to the station in mono.
•
•
You can only select Mono, Direct, and Stereo
listening modes with a pair of headphones is
connected.
Listening modes cannot be selected while a pair
of headphones is connected.
•
You can also press the TUN MODE and arrow
buttons on the remote control.
The receiver’s listening modes can transform your
listening room into a movie theater or concert hall,
with high fidelity and stunning surround sound.
The following audio formats are supported by the
• MONO–This is mono (monophonic) sound. All the
audio signals are mixed and reproduced through
a single speaker.
- OR -
• To tune to a station by entering the frequency:
• Using the remote control, press TUNER
repeatedly to select AM or FM, then press
D.TUN.
• STEREO–This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two
independent audio signal channels are
reproduced through two speakers.
receiver has five main channels of sound and a
sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one
channel).
• 7.1ch–This is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is
a further sound enhancement to 5.1 channel
sound with two additional speakers that provide
greater sound envelopment and more accurate
positioning of sounds. The receiver outputs this
source in 5.1-channel surround sound.
• Within eight seconds, press the number
buttons to enter the frequency of the radio
station you want. For example, to tune to
87.50, press 8, 7, then 5.
Presetting FM or AM stations
You can store a combination of as many as 40 of
your favorite AM or FM stations as presets.
To store a station as a preset:
1 Tune to the FM or AM station that you want to
store as a preset. See “Listening to the radio” on
page 18 for information on tuning your receiver.
Selecting a listening mode
2 Press MEMORY. The preset number flashes.
To select a listening mode:
3 While the preset number is flashing (about eight
seconds), press PRESET or to select a
preset number from one through 40.
4 Press MEMORY again to store the station or
channel. The station or channel is stored and the
preset number stops flashing.
• Press one of the following buttons. If you are
using the remote control, press the RECEIVER
button first. See “Listening modes” on page 20,
and “Insignia-Original Listening Modes” on page
21 for information on listening modes.
• MOVIE/TV–This button selects the listening
modes intended for use with movies and TV.
• MUSIC–This button selects the listening
modes intended for use with music.
• GAME–This button selects the listening
modes intended for use with video games.
• STEREO–This button selects the Stereo
listening mode and All Channel Stereo
listening mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to preset your favorite
radio stations.
Tuning to a preset station
To tune to a preset station:
• To select a preset, press PRESET or on
the receiver, or press CH +/– on the remote
control.
Tip
You can also press the number buttons on the
remote control to select a preset station directly.
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Listening modes
These listening modes become available when one
of the buttons described in “Selecting a listening
mode” on page 19 are pushed. The optional modes
available depend on which button is pushed.
Input
Source
Listening Mode Description
Speaker Layout
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The “Sp Config (Speaker
Configuration)” (presence of speakers), “Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)” and “A/V Sync (A/V Sync)” settings are enabled,
but much of the processing set via AUDIO is disabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 22 for more details.
MONO
STEREO
5.1ch
2.1, 3.1, 5.1
2.1, 3.1, 5.1
Direct (Direct)
Stereo (Stereo)
Mono (Mono)
7.1ch
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
MONO
STEREO
5.1ch
7.1ch
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language soundtracks
recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing
multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs.
STEREO
5.1ch
This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.
5.1ch
7.1ch
3.1, 5.1
3.1, 5.1
Multichannel
(Multich)
Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2-channel source for 5.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and seamless
surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also benefit from
the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging.
STEREO
Dolby Pro Logic II
(PL II Movie)
(PL II Music)
•
Dolby PLII Movie–Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows that feature
Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and the receiver creates a 5.1 surround
mix from the 2-channel stereo.
Dolby PLII Music–Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs.
Dolby PLII Game–Use this mode when playing game discs.
(PL II Game)
•
•
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),
A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 22.
5.1ch
5.1ch
3.1, 5.1
3.1, 5.1
Dolby Digital
(Dolby D)
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance), 7.1ch
A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 22.
Dolby Digital
1
Plus
(Dolby D+)
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance), 7.1ch
A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 22.
5.1ch
3.1, 5.1
3.1, 5.1
3.1, 5.1
Dolby TrueHD
(Dolby TrueHD)
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),
A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 22.
5.1ch
DTS (DTS)
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance), 7.1ch
A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 22.
5.1ch
DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio
(DTS-HD HR)
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance), 7.1ch
A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 22.
5.1ch
3.1, 5.1
DTS-HD Master
Audio
(DTS-HD MSTR)
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),
A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 22.
STEREO
3.1, 5.1
3.1, 5.1
DTS Express
5.1ch
(DTS Express)
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),
A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 22.
5.1ch
2
DSD
(DSD)
3
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, 5.1ch
providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.
3.1, 5.1
3.1, 5.1
DTS 96/24
(DTS 96/24)
This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 5.1-channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels of matrix STEREO
decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops
the listener.
DTS Neo:6
(Neo : 6Cinema)
(Neo : 6Movie)
•
•
Neo:6 Cinema–Use this mode with any stereo movie (such as TV, DVD, VHS).
Neo:6 Music–Use this mode with any stereo music source (such as CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).
1 Dolby Digital is used for Blu-ray discs.
2 The receiver can use the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output on the player side to PCM might provide better sound to the player.
3 Depending on the input source, DTS is used.
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Insignia-Original Listening Modes
Listening Mode Description
Input Source Speaker Layout
Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo
image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.
MONO
STEREO
5.1ch
5.1
Orchestra
(Orchestra)
Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression MONO
5.1
Unplugged
(Unplugged)
of being right in front of the stage.
STEREO
5.1ch
Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic
image, like being at a club or rock concert.
MONO
STEREO
5.1ch
5.1
Studio-Mix
(Studio-Mix)
This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity MONO
5.1
TV Logic
(TV Logic)
to voices.
STEREO
5.1ch
Use this mode when playing role playing game discs.
MONO
STEREO
5.1ch
5.1
Game-RPG
(Game - RPG)
Use this mode when playing action game discs.
Use this mode when playing rock game discs.
Use this mode when playing sports game discs.
MONO
STEREO
5.1ch
5.1
Game-Action
(Game - Action)
MONO
STEREO
5.1ch
5.1
Game-Rock
(Game - Rock)
MONO
STEREO
5.1ch
5.1
Game-Sports
(Game - Sports)
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround, and MONO
3.1, 5.1
All Ch Stereo
(All Ch St)
surround back speakers.
STEREO
5.1ch
7.1ch
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you MONO
3.1, 5.1
Full Mono
(Full Mono)
are within the listening room.
STEREO
5.1ch
7.1ch
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling MONO
how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if there is too much reverb, so we STEREO
2.1, 3.1, 5.1
T-D (Theater-
Dimensional)
(T-D)
recommend that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.
5.1ch
7.1ch
Speaker layout
The following shows the speakers that are activated
in each type of configuration.
c
2.1ch
5.1ch
3.1Xch
C
b
a
Z
d
a - Front speakers
b - Center speaker
c - Subwoofer
d - Surround speakers
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- - - - -–Select if you’re not using the HDMI OUT.
Using advanced setup
Each HDMI input can only be assigned to a single
input selector. When HDMI1 - HDMI4 have already
been assigned, you must first set unused input
selectors to “- - - - -,” or you cannot assign HDMI1 -
HDMI4 to an input selector.
Using on-screen setup menus
On-screen setup menus appear on the connected
TV and provide a convenient way to change the
receiver’s various settings. Settings are organized
into nine categories on the main menu.
You can change the settings by using the on-screen
display.
Notes
•
When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input
selector as explained here, the digital audio
input for that input selector is automatically set
to the same HDMI IN.
Do not assign the component connected with
the HDMI input to a TV/CD selector when you
set the TV Control setting to On. Otherwise, the
appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
operation can not be guaranteed.
•
To use the on-screen setup menus:
1 Press RECEIVER, then press SETUP. The Setup
menu opens.
Setup Menu
Setting up Component input (Component
menu)
1. HDMI Input
2. Component
3. Digital Audio
4. Sp Config
5. Sp Distance
6. Level Cal
7. Audio Adjust
8. Source Setup
9. Hardware
10. HDMI Setup
11. Rocketboost
If you connect a video component to a component
video input, you must assign that input to an input
selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you
must assign IN2 to the BD/DVD input selector.
Here are the default assignments:
Input selector Default assignment
BD/DVD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME
IN1
------
IN2
Tip
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.
------
------
------
------
AUX
TUNER
TV/CD
2 Press or to select a menu, then press
ENTER.
3 Press or to select an option, then press
or to change the setting.
4 Press SETUP to close the menu.
IN1, IN2–Select the component input to which the
video component has been connected.
- - - - -–Select if you’re not using the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT.
5 Press RETURN to return to the main menu.
Tip
You can also performed these changes on the
receiver by pressing SETUP, the arrow buttons, then
ENTER.
Setting up Digital Audio (Digital Audio menu)
If you connect a component to a digital audio input,
you must assign that input to an input selector. For
example, if you connect your CD player to the
OPTICAL IN 1, you must assign OPT1 to the TV/CD
input selector.
Setting up HDMI input (HDMI Input menu)
If you connect a video component to HDMI inputs,
you must assign that input to an input selector. For
example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD
player to HDMI IN 2, you must assign HDMI2 to the
BD/DVD input selector.
Here are the default assignments:
Input selector Default assignment
BD/DVD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME
COAX
------
------
OPT1
------
OPT2
------
Here are the default assignments:
Input selector Default assignment
BD/DVD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME
HDMI1
HEMI 2
HDMI3
HDMI4
------
AUX
TUNER
TV/CD
AUX
TUNER
TV/CD
------
COAX, OPT1, OPT2–Select the digital audio input
to which the video component has been
connected.
------
HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4–Select the HDMI
input to which the video component has been
connected.
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- - - - -–Select if you are using an analog audio input.
The Center Width setting lets you adjust the width
of the sound from the center speaker when using
the Dolby Pro Logic II Music listening mode.
Normally, if you’re using a center speaker, the center
channel sound is output by only the center speaker.
(If you’re not using a center speaker, the center
channel sound is distributed to the front left and
right speakers to create a phantom center). This
setting controls the front left, right, and center mix,
allowing you to adjust the weight of the center
channel sound.
Notes
•
When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input
selector as explained here, the digital audio
input for that input selector is automatically set
to the same HDMI IN. In addition to the usual
inputs, such as COAX, you can also select HDMI
inputs.
The available sampling rate for PCM signals
from a digital input (optical and coaxial) is
32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit.
•
Submenu
Configuration
On– Turns the Panorama function on.
Off–Turns the Panorama function off.
Adjusting the audio (Audio Adjust menu)
With the audio adjust settings you can adjust the
sound and listening modes to your taste.
Panorama
–3 to 0 to +3
Dimension
Setting the Multiplex (Input Ch(Mux) submenu) and
Mono (Input Ch(Mono) submenu)
0 to 3 to 7
Center Width
The multiplex setting determines which channel of
a stereo multiplex source is output. Use it to select
audio channels or languages with multiplex
sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.
The mono setting specifies the channel to be used
for playing any 2-channel digital source, such as
Dolby Digital, or 2- channel analog/PCM source in
the Mono listening mode.
Setting the DTS options (Center Image submenu)
The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode lets you create
6-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo
sources. With this setting, you can specify by how
much the front left and right channel output is
attenuated in order to create the center channel.
A value 0 is only audible from the center speaker. A
value of more than 0 is audible from the left and
right speakers as well.
Option
Settings
Main (default)–The main channel is output.
Sub–The sub channel is output.
Multiplex
M/S–Both the main and sub channels are output.
Submenu
Configuration
0 to 2 (default) to 5
L+R–Both the left and right channels are output.
Left–Only the left channel is output.
Center Image
Mono
Right–Only the right channel is output.
Adjusting the Theater-Dimensional setting (Listening
Angle submenu)
Setting the Dolby options (Panorama, Dimension, and
Center Width submenus)
This setting lets you optimize the
Theater-Dimensional listening mode by specifying
the angle of the front left and right speakers relative
to the listening position. Ideally, the front left and
right speakers should be equidistant from the
listening position and at an angle close to one of
the two available settings.
These settings only apply to 2-channel stereo
sources.
The Panorama setting lets you broaden the width
of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro
Logic II Music listening mode.
The Dimension setting lets you move the sound
field forward or backward when using the Dolby
Pro Logic II Music listening mode. Higher settings
move the sound field backward. Lower settings
move it forward. If the stereo image feels too wide,
or there’s too much surround sound, move the
sound field forward to improve the balance.
Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it’s in
mono, or there’s not enough surround sound, move
it backward.
20°/40°
Submenu
Options
Wide (default)–The listening angle is 40 degrees.
Narrow–The listening angle is 20 degrees.
Listening Angle
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When enabling the HDMI Through function,
regardless of whether the AV receiver is On or in
Standby, both the audio and video streams from an
HDMI input will be output to the TV or other
components via the HDMI connection. The HDMI
THRU and HDMI indicators light when this is
enabled. This setting is set to Auto automatically
when the above CEC Function is set to On.
Setting up HDMI (HDMI Setup menu)
Submenu
Configuration
Off (default)–CEC disabled.
On–CEC enabled.
CEC Function
Off (default)–HDMI Through is off.
Auto–Detects the signal and automatically selects
the input source.
Notes
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/CD–
Selects the input source for which the HDMI Through
function is enabled.
•
•
Only the input source assigned to the HDMI IN
via “HDMI Input” is enabled.
The power consumption during standby mode
will increase when the HDMI Through function
is turned on, however, in the following cases,
the power consumption does not increase:
HDMI Through
Last–The HDMI Through function is activated on the
input source selected when the AV receiver is set to
Standby mode.
Off (default)–HDMI audio is not output.
On–HDMI audio is output.
•
•
The TV is in standby mode.
You are watching a TV program.
Audio TV OUT
Audio Return Ch (ARC)
LipSync
•
•
Refer to the connected component’s instruction
manual for details.
Depending on the connected component, the
correct input source may not be selected with
the setting set to Auto.
This setting is set to Off automatically when CEC
Function is set to Off.
Off–Select if you don’t want to use audio return
channel (ARC) function.
Auto (default)–The audio signal from your TV tuner
can be sent digitally to the HDMI OUT of the receiver.
•
On (default)–Lip sync enabled.
Off–Lip sync disabled.
Audio TV OUT (Audio TV Out submenu)
CEC Function (HDMI Control submenu)
This setting determines whether audio received by
HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT. You may want
to turn this preference on if your TV is connected to
the HDMI OUT and you want to listen to the audio
from a component that’s connected to an HDMI IN,
through your TV’s speakers. Normally, this should
be set to Off.
This function lets CEC-compatible components
connected via HDMI to be controlled by the
receiver.
Notes
•
When set to On, the name of connected
CEC-compatible components and CEC On are
displayed on the receiver when the menu is
closed.
Notes
•
If On is selected and the signal can be output by
the TV, the receiver outputs no sound through
its speakers.
•
•
When set to Off, CEC Off is displayed on the
receiver when the menu is closed.
When a CEC-compatible component is
connected to the receiver via HDMI cable, the
name of the connected component is displayed
on the receiver. For example, when you are
watching TV, if you turn on a Blu-ray Disc/DVD
player by the receiver’s remote control, the
name of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is
displayed on the receiver.
Set to Off when a connected piece of
equipment is not compatible or it is unclear
whether the equipment is compatible or not.
If movement is unnatural when set to On,
change the setting to Off.
•
•
•
•
If On is selected, TV Sp On appears on the
display when you press DISPLAY.
When TV Control is set to On, this setting
default is Auto.
With some TVs and input signals, no sound may
be output, even when this setting is On.
When the Audio TV OUT or TV Control are set
to On, and you are listening through your TV’s
speakers, if you turn up the receiver’s volume
control, the sound is output by the receiver’s
front left and right speakers. To stop the
receiver’s speakers from producing sound,
change the settings, change your TV’s settings,
or turn down the receiver’s volume.
•
•
•
Refer to the connected component’s instruction
manual for details.
Audio Return Ch (ARC)(Audio Return Ch submenu)
HDMI Through
The audio return channel (ARC) function enables an
HDMI 1.4-capable TV to send the audio stream to
the HDMI OUT jack of the receiver. To use this
function, you must select the TV/CD input and your
TV must support the ARC function.
• Off (default)–HDMI Through is off.
• Auto–Detects the signal and automatically
selects the input source.
• BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX,
TV/CD– Selects the input source for which the
HDMI Through function is enabled.
• Last–The HDMI Through function is activated on
the input source selected when the AV receiver is
set to Standby mode.
Notes
•
•
The Audio Return Ch setting can only be set
when HDMI Control is On.
This setting is set to Auto automatically when
HDMI Control is set to On first time.
LipSync (LipSync submenu)
Lets you set the receiver to automatically correct
any delay between the video and the audio, based
on the data from the connected monitor.
• To enable, set to ON.
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• To disable, set to OFF.
Setting the Late Night function
Notes
The Late Night function lets you reduce the
dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you
can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low
volume levels. This makes it ideal for watching
movies late at night when you do not want to
disturb anyone. Options are:
•
•
This function only works if your
HDMI-compatible TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.
You can check the amount of delay being
applied by the HDMI Lip Sync function on the
A/V Sync screen.
• For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources,
Changing audio settings
the options are Off, Low, and High.
You can change various audio settings by pressing
HOME on the remote control.
• For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are Auto,
Off, and On.
Note
Notes
When Audio TV OUT is set to On, the HOME button
•
The effect of the Late Night function depends
on the material that you are playing and the
intention of the original sound designer. With
some material there is little or no effect when
you select the different options.
The Late Night function can only be used when
the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital
Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.
is disabled.
To change audio settings:
1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then
•
•
press HOME.
2 Press or to select an option, then press
or to change the setting. Repeat this step
to change additional settings.
The Late Night function is set to Off when the
receiver is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD
sources, it is set to Auto.
Changing tone control settings
Setting the Music Optimizer
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front
speakers, except when the Direct Listening mode is
selected. Options include:
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound
quality of compressed music files. Use it with music
files that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3.
Options are Off and On.
• Bass–You can boost or cut low-frequency
sounds output by the front speakers. 10 dB to
sounds output by the front speakers. 10 dB to
0 dB to +10 dB, in 2 dB steps
•
The Music Optimizer function only works with
PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling
rate below 48 kHz and analog audio input
signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when
the Direct listening mode is selected.
The setting is stored individually for each input
selector.
Notes
•
•
To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits,
select the Direct listening mode.
This procedure can also be performed on the
receiver by pressing the TONE–/+ buttons.
•
•
When the Music Optimizer is on, the M.OPT
indicator lights.
Note
Setting the CinemaFILTER
Changing the speaker levels
The CinemaFILTER lets you soften overly bright
movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for
reproduction in a movie theater.
You can adjust the volume of each speaker while
listening to an input source. These temporary
adjustments are cancelled when the receiver is set
to Standby. To save the setting you made here, go
to “Setting the level calibration (Level Cal menu)”
on page 17, before returning the receiver to
Standby. Options include:
CinemaFILTER can be turned On or Off for the
following listening modes:
• Dolby Digital
• Dolby Digital Plus
• Dolby TrueHD
• Dolby Pro Logic II Movie
• Multichannel
• DTS
• DTS Neo:6 Cinema
• DTS 96/24
• DTS-HD High Resolution
• DTS-HD Master
• DTS Express.
• Subwoofer–15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB
steps.
• Center–12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB
steps.
Notes
•
•
You cannot use this function while the receiver
is muted.
Speakers that are set to No or None in the Sp
Config (Speaker Configuration) submenu
cannot be adjusted.
Notes
The CinemaFILTER may not work with some input
sources.
Note
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Setting the A/V Sync
When using progressive scanning on your Blu-ray
Selecting a digital input signal format (Fixed
Mode)
Disc/DVD player, you may find that the picture and
sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can
correct this by delaying the audio signals. Option
settings are from -400 ms to 400 ms, in 10 ms steps.
The digital input signal formats are available only
for the input sources that you have assigned a
digital input jack.
Normally, the receiver detects the signal format
automatically. However, if you experience any
issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can
manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS.
Notes
•
•
A/V Sync is disabled when the Direct listening
mode is used with an analog input source.
The setting is stored individually for each input
selector.
Notes
•
•
If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source
are cut off, try setting the format to PCM.
If noise is produced when fast forwarding or
reversing a DTS CD, try setting the format to
DTS.
Naming inputs (Name Edit menu)
You can enter a preset name for each individual
input selector for easy identification. When entered,
the preset name appears on the display.
Before selecting a name, press the input selector to
select the input source to name.
•
•
The setting is stored individually for each input
selector.
The setting is reset to Off when you change the
setting in the Audio Selector.
Submenu
Name Edit
Options
• Off–The format is detected automatically. If no
digital input signal is present, the
- - -, Blu-ray, DVD, HD DVD, VCR, DVR, Tivo,
CableSTB, SAT STB, PS3, Wii, Xbox, PC, TV, CD,
TAPE, and iPod.
corresponding analog input is used instead.
• PCM–Only 2-channel PCM format input
signals are heard. If the input signal is not
PCM, the PCM indicator flashes and noise may
also be produced.
• DTS–Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input
signals is heard. If the input signal is not DTS,
the DTS indicator flashes and there is no
sound.
To reset to the default, select - - -.
Notes
•
•
Two different inputs cannot have the same
name.
This menu cannot be used for the TUNER input
selector.
OSD Setting
Setting the Audio Selector
Volume OSD
• On
• Off
Select On when you want to display the volume
level on-screen when it is adjusted.
You can set priorities of audio output when there
are both digital and analog inputs. Options include:
• ARC–The audio signal from your TV tuner can
be sent digitally to the HDMI OUT of the
receiver. With this selection, the TV’s audio can
automatically be selected as a priority.
Auto Standby
• HDMI–This can be selected when HDMI IN
has been assigned as an input source. If both
HDMI (HDMI IN) and digital audio inputs
(COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN) have been
assigned, HDMI input is automatically
selected.
has been assigned as an input source. If both
coaxial and optical inputs have been assigned,
coaxial input is automatically selected.
Auto Standby
• On
• Off
When Auto Standby is set to On, the Surround
Sound Receiver automatically returns to Standby
when no audio or video signal is received for 30
minutes.
Note
The Auto Standby function may activate during
playback of some source.
• OPT–This can be selected when OPTICAL IN
has been assigned as an input source.
• Analog–The receiver always outputs analog
signals.
Notes
•
•
The setting is stored individually for each input
selector.
This setting can be made only for the input
source that is assigned as HDMI IN, COAXIAL IN,
or OPTICAL IN. If both HDMI (HDMI IN) and
digital audio inputs (COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN)
are assigned, HDMI input is selected as a priority
by setting to ARC. To select the digital audio
input, see “Setting up Digital Audio (Digital
Audio menu)” on page 22.
•
You can select ARC if you select the TV/CD input
selector. But you cannot select it if you have
selected Off in the Audio Return Ch setting.
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Using the remote control to control other
components
Controlling other
components
Press the REMOTE MODE button for the
component you want to control first.
You can use your receiver’s remote control to
control your other AV components. This section
explains how to enter the remote control code for a
component that you want to control, such as a DVD
player, a TV, or a CD player. See “Remote control
codes” on page 28.
Preprogrammed remote control codes
Remote control codes for Insignia Blu-ray disc
players and Insignia TVs are preprogrammed into
the remote control. You do not need to enter a
remote control code to control these components.
To enter remote control codes:
1 While holding down the REMOTE MODE button
to which you want to enter a code, press and
hold down the DISPLAY button until the
Remote indicator lights up (about three
seconds).
2 Within 30 seconds, press the number buttons to
enter the 5-digit remote control code. The
Remote indicator flashes twice.
To reset a REMOTE MODE button:
DVD
TV player/
recorder
Satellite/
Button/
Blu-ray
VCR/
#
Cable
1 While holding down the REMOTE MODE button
that you want to reset, press and hold HOME
until the Remote indicator lights (about three
seconds).
Component
disc player PVR
receiver
X
1
2
3
4
5
X
X
X
|/ ON/STANDBY
Input selector
X
2 Within 30 seconds, press the REMOTE MODE
These buttons can control the TV, regardless of the mode selected.
button again.
TOP MENU
ENTER
X
X
The Remote indicator flashes twice, indicating
that the button has been reset.
Each REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed
with a remote control code. When a button is
reset, its preprogrammed code is restored.
X
X
X
X
/
/
/
6
7
SETUP
X
X
X
/
/
/
/
/
/
To reset the remote control:
1 While holding down the RECEIVER button,
press and hold HOME until the Remote
indicator lights (about three seconds).
8
SEARCH
REPEAT
RANDOM
MODE
X*
X*
X*
X*
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X*
X*
X*
X*
X*
X*
X*
X*
X
2 Within 30 seconds, press the RECEIVER button
again.
9
Numbers
X
X
X
3 The Remote indicator blinks twice, indicating
10 DISPLAY
11 MUTING
12 MENU
13 RETURN
14 HOME
15 CLR
X
X
that the remote control has been reset.
X
X
To control other components:
• Press the REMOTE MODE button that you have
programmed with the remote control code for
your component.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Note
Certain buttons may not work as expected with some
components, and some may not work at all.
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Remote control codes
Cable/PVR Combination
WideOpenWest
01877
Insignia Receiver
Default
Tuner
62472
52472
CD
Denon
DKK
72222
70000
Cable Set Top Box
Bright House
Cable One
Cablevision
Charter
Insignia
Miro
72585
01376, 01877
01376, 01877
01006, 01376, 01877
01376, 01877
01877, 01982
01376, 01877, 01982
01376, 01877
01187
70000
Optimus
Pioneer
RCA
70000, 70468
70468
70468
Cisco
Sony
70000
Comcast
Yamaha
70036
Cox
Digeo
CD-R
Sony
Insight
01376, 01877
01877
70000
Knology
Mediacom
Motorola
Pace
01376, 01877
01187, 01376, 01982
01376, 01877, 01982
01982
Accessory
Insignia
82587
Panasonic
Pioneer
AT&T
00858
01877
Cisco
02345
Rogers
01877
Motorola
Scientific Atlanta
Verizon
00858, 02378
00858, 02345
02378
Scientific Atlanta
Shaw
01877
01376
Sony
01006
Suddenlink
Time Warner
WideOpenWest
01376, 01877
01376, 01877
01877
Satellite Set Top Box
Bell ExpressVu
00775
DirecTV
00247, 00566, 00639, 00749, 01142,
01377, 01442, 01609, 01749
Dish Network
Dishpro
00775, 01775
00775, 01775
00775, 01775
00775, 01775
00566
Cable/PVR Combination
Bright House
Cable One
Cablevision
Charter
01376, 01877
01376, 01877
01006, 01376, 01877
01376, 01877, 02187
01877, 01982
01376, 01877, 01982, 02576
01376, 01877
01187, 02187
01376, 01877
01877
Echostar
Expressvu
GE
General Instrument
GOI
00869
Cisco
00775, 01775
00775, 01775
00749, 01142, 01442, 01749
00869
Comcast
HTS
Cox
Hughes Network Systems
Jerrold
Digeo
Insight
JVC
00775, 01775
00749
Knology
Mitsubishi
Motorola
Next Level
Panasonic
Philips
Mediacom
Motorola
Pace
01376, 01877
01376, 01187
01877
00869
00869
00247
Panasonic
Pioneer
01982
00749, 01142, 01442, 01749
00566
01877
Proscan
Rogers
01877
RadioShack
RCA
00869
Scientific Atlanta
Shaw
01877
00566
01376
Samsung
Sony
01377, 01442, 01609
00639
Sony
01006
Suddenlink
Time Warner
Tivo
01376, 01877
01376, 01877, 02187
02576
Star Choice
Tivo
00869
01142, 01442
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Satellite Set Top Box
Toshiba
Voom
Television
Sanyo
00749, 01749
00869
11142
Sharp
10818
Sony
10810
SVA
11963
SAT/PVR Combination
Bell ExpressVu
DirecTV
Sylvania
Syntax
11394, 11864, 11963
11610
00775
00639, 01142, 01377, 01442
00775
Toshiba
Viewsonic
Vizio
11524, 12006
10857, 11627, 11755
11758
Dish Network
Dishpro
00775
Echostar
00775
Westinghouse
Zenith
10889, 11712
11423
Expressvu
00775
Hughes Network Systems
Motorola
01142, 01442
00869
VCR
Philips
01142, 01442
01442
Samsung
DirecTV
Humax
Philips
Tivo
20739
20739
20739
20739
Sony
00639
Star Choice
Tivo
00869
01142, 01442
Television
Akai
PVR
10812, 11675
11780, 12049, 12184
11755
DirecTV
Humax
Philips
Tivo
20739
20739
20739
20739
Dynex
Electrograph
Emerson
ESA
11394, 11864, 11963
10812, 11963
11963
Funai
DVD
Gateway
GFM
11755
Accurian
California Audio Labs
Denon
33002
11963
30490
Hisense
Hitachi
Insignia
11660
30490, 31634, 33010
11643
Disney
33002
11204, 11423, 11517, 11564, 11660,
11780, 11892, 11963, 12002, 12049,
12417
Emerson
Funai
33002
33002
JVC
11601
GE
30522
LG
11423, 12358
GFM
33002
Magnavox
Marantz
Maxent
Memorex
Mitsubishi
NEC
11454, 11963
Go Video
GoldStar
Grundig
Hitachi
Insignia
Integra
JVC
33003
11454
33003
11755
30539
11892
30573
11250
32095, 33002, 33014, 33025
31634, 32900
32365
11797
NetTV
11755
Olevia
11610
Kenwood
LG
30490
Panasonic
Petters
Philco
11457, 11480
33003
11523
Magnavox
Marantz
Microsoft
NAD
30503, 30539, 33002
30539, 33013
30522
11394, 11963
Philips
Pioneer
Polaroid
RCA
11454, 11744
11457
33003
11523, 12002
Onkyo
30503, 32900, 32910
30490, 30503, 33005
33002
11781, 12002, 12187, 12247, 12434
Panasonic
Philco
Sampo
Samsung
Sansui
11755
10812
11892
Philips
30503, 30539, 32056, 33002, 33007,
33016
Pioneer
30631, 33000, 33017
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DVD
DVD-R
Polk Audio
Presidian
Proscan
RCA
30539
33002
30522
30522
Zenith
33003
TV/DVD Combination
Akai
11675
Samsung
30490, 30573, 33001, 32329, 32489,
32556
Dynex
Emerson
ESA
12049, 12184
11394, 11864, 11963, 33002
11963
Sharp
33002
Sony
30864, 31033, 31633, 33004
Funai
11963
Sylvania
Symphonic
Technics
Toshiba
Urban Concepts
Xbox
33002
GFM
11963
33002
Insignia
LG
11963, 12002, 12049, 12417
11423
30490
30503, 32277
30503
Magnavox
Polaroid
RCA
11963
11523, 12002
12002, 12187
10818
30522
Yamaha
Zenith
30490, 30539, 30817, 33011
30503, 33003
Sharp
Sylvania
Toshiba
11394, 11864, 11963, 33002
11524, 12006
DVD High Definition (Blu-Ray)
Denon
Insignia
Integra
JVC
33010
33002, 33014, 33025
32900
32365
LG
33003
Magnavox
Marantz
NAD
33002
33013, 33015
33024
Olevia
Onkyo
Oppo
33012
32900, 32910
33021
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
Samsung
Sharp
33005
33007, 33016
33000, 33017
33001
33009
Sony
33004, 33026, 33008
33002
Sylvania
Viore
33022
Vizio
33023
Yamaha
33011
DVD-R
Accurian
Funai
33002
33002
33003
33003
33002
30490
30631
30522
30490
33002
31033
33002
32277
Go Video
LG
Magnavox
Panasonic
Pioneer
RCA
Samsung
Sharp
Sony
Sylvania
Toshiba
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Category
Problem/Possible Solution
AUDIO Problems
Maintaining
To clean this receiver, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If
the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth
dipped in a soap and water solution or a weak
detergent solution.
No power
•
•
Connect the cord securely.
Check the outlet using a lamp or another appliance.
The STANDBY
indicator flashes red
•
Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immediately.
Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and then
leave the receiver with its power cord disconnected for one
hour. After that, reconnect the power cord and set the
volume to maximum. If the receiver stays on, set then the
volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and
reconnect your speakers and input sources. If the receiver
turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect
the power cord, and contact your Insignia dealer.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to
clean this receiver.
• Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Troubleshooting
No sound
•
•
Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly.
Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all
the way.
If a problem occurs, run through the following table
before contacting Insignia.
If the problem persists, attempt to solve it by
switching the receiver off and on again. If this fails
to resolve the problem, contact Insignia. Under no
circumstances should you attempt to repair the
receiver yourself as this could void the warranty.
To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on
and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press ON/
STANDBY. Clear appears on the display and the
receiver enters Standby mode.
•
•
Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all components are
connected properly.
Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct,
and that the bare wires are in contact with the metal part of
each speaker terminal.
•
•
•
Make sure that the input source is properly selected.
Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.
Check the volume. The receiver is designed for home theater
enjoyment. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise
adjustment.
•
•
•
If the MUTING indicator is flashing on the display, press the
remote control MUTING button to unmute the receiver.
While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES
jack, no sound is output by the speakers.
If there is no sound from a DVD player connected to HDMI
IN jack, check the DVD player’s output settings, and be sure
to select a supported audio format.
On the receiver
Note that resetting the receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.
•
Check the digital audio output setting on the connected
device. On some game consoles, such as those that support
DVD, the default setting is off.
To reset the remote control to its factory defaults,
while holding down RECEIVER, press and hold
down AUDIO until the Remote indicator lights
(about three seconds). Within 30 seconds, press
RECEIVER again.
•
•
•
With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio
output format from a menu.
If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must connect an
MC head amp, or an MC transformer.
Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent,
twisted, or damaged.
Remote indicator
R
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•
Not all listening modes use all speakers.
Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual
speaker levels.
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•
The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to Auto.
Only the front
speakers produce
sound
When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, only
the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.
Check the Speaker Configuration.
RECEIVER button
RR
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•
Only the center
speaker produces
sound
If you use the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II
Music, or Dolby Pro Logic II Game listening mode with a
mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV
program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker.
Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.
HOME button
H
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•
Notes
The surround
speakers produce
no sound
When the T-D (Theater-Dimensional), Stereo, or Mono
listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce
no sound.
•
The receiver contains a microcomputer for
signal processing and control functions. In rare
situations, severe interference, noise from an
external source, or static electricity may cause it
to lockup. If this happens, unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet, wait at least five
seconds, and then plug it back in again.
Insignia is not responsible for damages (such as
CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings
caused by the unit’s malfunction.
•
Depending on the source and current listening mode, not
much sound may be produced by the surround speakers. Try
selecting another listening mode.
•
•
Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.
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•
The center speaker
produces no sound
When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the
center speaker produces no sound.
Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.
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•
Before disconnecting the power cord from the
wall outlet, set the receiver to Standby.
The subwoofer
produces no sound
When you play source material that contains no information
in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.
Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.
If you are using Rocketboost™ to send audio to the
subwoofer, make sure that the RF-RBCARD power is ON
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Category
There’s no sound
with a certain signal
format
Problem/Possible Solution
Category
Problem/Possible Solution
TUNER Problems
•
Check the digital audio output setting on the connected
device. On some game consoles, such as those that support
DVD, the default setting is off.
Reception is noisy,
FM stereo reception
is noisy, or the FM
STEREO indicator
does not light
•
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Relocate your antenna.
Move the receiver away from your TV or computer.
Listen to the station in mono.
•
•
With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio
output format from a menu.
When listening to an AM station, operating the remote
control may cause noise.
Depending on the input signal, some listening modes
cannot be selected.
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•
Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.
Concrete walls weaken radio signals.
If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor
antenna.
No 5.1 playback
•
You can not always select all of the listening modes,
depending on the number of the speakers connected.
The volume cannot
be set to 79
•
•
Check to see if a maximum volume has been set.
After the volume level of each individual speaker has been
adjusted, the maximum volume may be reduced.
When the levels of each speaker have been adjusted, the
maximum possible volume may be reduced.
WIRELESS Problems
Cannot connect to a
Rocketboost
network
•
If the joining process is failing, make sure that only one of
your Rocketboost wireless devices has the Hub switch
enabled.
•
•
•
•
Make sure that you have installed the RF-RBCARD (sold
separately).
Noise can be heard
Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords,
speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio
performance, so don’t do it.
An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try
repositioning your cables.
Make sure that the link is established by Rocketboost setup
menu. For more information, see “Establishing
communications with other Rocketboost devices“ on page
14.
The maximum number of Rocketboost devices in a
Rocketboost Network is nine. If you already have nine
devices and attempt to join another one, then joining will
fail for the new device. Remove (power down) one of your
devices and try again.
•
•
•
The Late Night
function does not
work
Make sure that the source material is Dolby Digital, Dolby
Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD.
DTS signal problems
•
When DTS program material ends and the DTS bitstream
stops, the receiver remains in DTS listening mode and the
DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you
use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your
player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because
the receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may
not hear any sound, in which case you should stop your
player for about three seconds, and then resume playback.
With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to playback
DTS material properly even though your player is connected
to a digital input on the receiver. This is usually because the
DTS bitstream has been processed (for example, output
level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and
the receiver does not recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In
such cases, you may hear noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Problems
The remote control
does not work
•
•
Before operating this unit, be sure to press RECEIVER.
Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct
polarity.
•
•
Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of batteries,
or old and new batteries.
•
Make sure that the remote control is not too far away from
the receiver, and that there’s no obstruction between the
remote control and the receiver’s remote control sensor.
Make sure that the receiver is not subjected to direct
sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate if
necessary.
If the receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet with
colored-glass doors, the remote control may not work
reliably when the doors are closed.
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When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast
forward, or fast reverse function on your player may
produce a short audible noise. This is not a malfunction.
•
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Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control mode.
Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control code.
Make sure to set the same ID on both the receiver and
remote control.
The beginning of
audio received by
an HDMI IN can not
be heard
Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal
than it does for other digital audio signals, audio output
may not start immediately.
Cannot control
other components
•
•
Make sure that you have selected the correct remote control
mode.
If you cannot operate it, you need to enter the appropriate
remote control code.
VIDEO Problems
No picture
•
•
•
Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all
the way.
RECORDING Problems
Make sure that each video component is properly
connected.
Cannot record
•
•
On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected.
To prevent signal loops and damage to the receiver, input
signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name
(for example, VCR/DVR IN to VCR/ DVR OUT).
If the video source is connected to a component video input,
you must assign that input to an input selector, and your TV
must be connected to COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT.
If the video source is connected to a composite video input,
your TV must be connected to the corresponding composite
video output.
If the video source is connected to an HDMI input, you must
assign that input to an input selector, and your TV must be
connected to the HDMI OUT.
On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the
receiver is connected is selected.
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•
MISCELLANEOUS Problems
The sound changes
when I connect my
headphones
•
When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono,
or Direct.
•
•
There is no picture
from a source
connected to an
HDMI IN
Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is not
guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not
guaranteed.
The on-screen
menus do not
appear
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•
On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the
receiver is connected is selected.
When the receiver doesn’t connect TV with HDMI, onscreen
menus are not displayed.
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Tuner section
Category
Problem/Possible Solution
How do I change
the language of a
multiplex source
•
Use the Multiplex setting on the Audio Adjust menu to
select Main or Sub.
Element
Specification
87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM tuning frequency
range
The following
settings can be
made for the
composite video
inputs
You must use the buttons on the unit to make these settings.
1. While holding down the input selector button for the input
source that you want to set, press SETUP.
530 kHz - 1710 kHz
40
AM tuning frequency
range
2. Use
/
to change the setting.
3. Press the input selector button for the input source that you
want to set when you have finished.
Preset channels
Video Attenuation
This setting can be made for the BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT,
GAME, or AUX input.
General section
Element
Specification
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
If you have a game console connected to the composite video
input, and the picture is not very clear, you can attenuate the
gain.
Power supply
•
•
Video ATT–0: (default).
Video ATT–2: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.
3.3 A
Power consumption
0.2 W
Standby power
consumption
17-1/8" x 5-15/16" x 12-7/8"
435 mm x 150.5 mm x 327 mm
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Specifications
17 lbs (7.7 kg)
Note
Weight
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
HDMI
IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4
Input
Amplifier section
OUT
Output
Element
Specification
1080p
Video Resolution
Audio Format
Supported
VIDEO INPUTS
Component
Composite
VIDEO OUTPUTS
Component
Composite
AUDIO INPUTS
Digital
90 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm
loads, 1 channel driven at 1 kHz with a maximum total
harmonic distortion of 1%.
Rated output power
All channels
Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio, DVD-Audio, DSD
CEC, 3D, ARC, Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync
0.08% (1 kHz, 1 W)
THD (Total Harmonic
Distortion)
200 mV/47 kohms (LINE)
Input sensitivity and
impedance
IN 1, IN 2
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX
200 mV/2.2 kohms (REC OUT)
20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB - 3 dB (DSP bypass)
Output level and
impedance
Frequency response
Tone control
OUT
10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)
10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)
MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR
90 dB (LINE, IHF-A)
Signal to Noise ratio
Speaker impedance
Optical: 2 Coaxial: 1
6 ohms - 16 ohms
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, TV/CD, AUX
Analog
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Analog
Video section
VCR/DVR,
Element
Specification
1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Component)
0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Composite)
1
Subwoofer Pre Output
Speaker Outputs
Phones
Input sensitivity/
Output level and
impedance
Front (L, R), C, SL, SR
1 (6.3 ø)
5 Hz - 100 MHz/ 0 dB, - 3 dB
Component video
frequency response
Subwoofer
Element
Type
Specification
Bass-reflex
140 mV/20 kohm
Input sensitivity/
Impedance
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Element
Specification
Element
Specification
120 W (RMS), driven into 4 ohms
13-9/16" x 4-1/2" x 4-5/8"
(344.5 mm x 114.5 mm x 118 mm
Maximum output
power
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
25 Hz-150 Hz
4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)
Frequency response
Cabinet capacity
Weight
1.34 cubic feet (38L)
3-1/4” (8 cm) cone (woofer) X 2
1” (2.5 cm) balanced dome (tweeter)
Drivers unit
12-1/2" x 18-1/8" x 15-11/16"
(317.5 mm x 460 mm x 398 mm
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Spring-type, color coded
Terminal
Keyhole slot
Grill
2
24.3 lbs (11 kg)
10” (25 cm) cone
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
163 W
Weight
Fixed
Drivers unit
Power supply
Power consumption
Other
Magnetic shielding
Other
Surround speakers
Auto standby function
Element
Type
Specification
Full-range, closed box
Front speakers
6 ohm
Impedance
Element
Type
Specification
2-way bass-reflex
120 W
Maximum input
power
6 ohm
120 W
Impedance
81.5 dB/W/m
Sensitivity
Maximum input
power
85 Hz-20 kHz
Frequency response
Cabinet capacity
0.028 cubic feet (0.8 L)
81.5 dB/W/m
60 Hz-50 kHz
4 kHz
Sensitivity
4-1/2" x 7-11/16" x 3-11/16"
(115 mm x 195.5 mm x 93 mm
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Frequency response
Crossover frequency
Cabinet capacity
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
Weight
0.049 cubic feet (1.4 L)
3-1/4” (8 cm) cone
Drivers unit
Terminal
Keyhole slot
Grill
5-5/16" x 8-11/16" x 4-3/16"
(135 mm x 220 mm x 107 mm
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Spring-type, color coded
1
3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Weight
Fixed
4” (10 cm) cone (woofer)
1” (2.5 cm) balanced dome (tweeter)
Drivers unit
Spring-type, color coded
Terminal
Keyhole slot
Grill
Legal notices
1
Fixed
FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of
Magnetic shielding
Other
this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Center speaker
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Element
Type
Specification
2-way bass-reflex
6 ohm
120 W
Impedance
Maximum input
power
85 dB/W/m
Sensitivity
65 Hz-50 kHz
6 kHz
Frequency response
Crossover frequency
Cabinet capacity
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•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
0.081 cubic feet (2.3 L)
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FCC warning
Per FCC regulation 47 CFR 15.21: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with
the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Dolby TrueHD
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DTS HD®
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,956,674;
5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195;
7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. ©
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
HDMI®
“HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”
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REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS
OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS.
INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME
STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE
OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
One-year limited warranty
Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new NS-HT511 (“Product”), that the Product
shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the
material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This
Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of
Insignia brand products and packaged with this warranty
statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If
you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of a defect
covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of this
warranty apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you
purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the
receipt you received with the Product.
Contact Insignia:
For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the
material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be
defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store
personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product
with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge
with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and
parts replaced under this warranty become the property of
Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or
parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must
pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you
own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty
coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.
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7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.
55423-3645
© 2011 BBY Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. INSIGNIA is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc.
Registered in some countries. All other products and brand
names are trademarks of their respective owners.
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your
original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it
from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the
Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and
the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that
you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that
provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging.
To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen
25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose
and correct the issue over the phone or will have an
Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your home.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the
product in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
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Customer instruction
Installation
Set up adjustments
Cosmetic damage
Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
Accident
Misuse
Abuse
Negligence
Commercial use
Modification of any part of the Product, including the
antenna
Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving)
images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
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This warranty also does not cover:
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Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility
authorized by Insignia to service the Product
Products sold as is or with all faults
Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
Products where the factory applied serial number has been
altered or removed
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SN 29400834
All rights reserved. INSIGNIA is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some countries.
All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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