Insignia Home Theater System NS AV511 User Manual

User Guide  
Surround Sound Receiver  
NS-AV511  
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Contents  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Amplifier section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Video section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Tuner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
General section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Dolby TrueHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
DTS HD® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
HDMI® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
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Insignia NS-AV511  
Surround Sound Receiver  
Introduction  
Safety information  
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality  
Insignia product. Your NS-AV511 represents the  
state of the art in Surround Sound Receiver 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  
S3125A  
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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Front controls  
Components  
Features  
• 90 Watts per Channel @ 8 ohms  
• 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)  
• 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  
Item Description  
Function  
Press to turn on your stereo receiver.  
• 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output  
1
|/ ON/STANDBY button  
HDMI THRU indicator  
• 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  
DSP  
• 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.  
See “Display” on page 3 for additional  
information.  
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.  
Press ENTER to confirm a selection.  
/
to tune the radio to the  
8
RETURN button  
In menu mode, press to return to the main  
menu.  
Rocketboost Wireless Card Ready  
9
MEMORY button  
TUNING MODE button  
Press to save a radio station preset. Press with  
Installing a Rocketboost  
Wireless Card (sold separately)  
enables this product to send  
and receive wireless audio with  
your other Rocketboost  
products.  
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.  
11  
12  
13  
14  
MASTER VOLUME knob  
Headphone jack  
Turn to increase or decrease the volume.  
Plug your headphones into this jack.  
What is Rocketboost?  
Input selector buttons  
Protective cap  
Press to select the input signal source you want.  
Rocketboost is expandable wireless digital audio.  
A rubber cap protecting the A/V jacks. Remove  
the cap when using the jacks.  
• 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.  
• 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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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  
17  
HOME button  
Press to access audio settings. See “Changing  
audio settings” on page 23.  
Display  
Package contents  
• Receiver  
• Remote control  
• AA batteries (2)  
• FM antenna  
• AM antenna  
• User Guide  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Indicator  
Audio input indicator  
Listening mode indicator  
Tuning indicators  
SLEEP indicator  
MUTING indicator  
DIGITAL display  
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Back  
Remote control  
#
Description  
Function  
1
DIGITAL IN jacks  
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.  
3
4
ANTENNA connectors  
Connect a 75 ohm FM antenna to the coaxial  
connector or an AM loop antenna to the wire  
connectors.  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
Connect the front speakers to these jacks.  
SURROUND SPEAKERS  
CENTER SPEAKER  
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  
8
9
MONITOR OUT V (Video) Connect this jack to a TV monitor.  
SUBWOOFER Connect the subwoofer to this jack.  
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 18  
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 23.  
1 - Center speaker  
Number buttons  
SLEEP/CLR button  
Press to enter a preset number or to  
manually tune the radio.  
This speaker enhances the front speakers, making  
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.  
Press repeatedly to select the sleep timer  
duration.  
In menu mode, press to clear an entry.  
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.  
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• 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.  
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.  
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
2
4
2
5
2
To connect the speaker cables:  
2
Front speakers  
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.  
1
1
2
Center speaker  
2
Surround speakers  
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered  
subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful  
and solid bass.  
3 Release the terminals to secure the wire.  
To get the best from your surround sound system,  
To connect the subwoofer:  
you need to set the speaker settings.  
1 Using a subwoofer RCA cable, connect the AV  
receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an  
input on your powered subwoofer, as shown.  
Speaker connection precautions  
Read the following before connecting your  
speakers:  
Front left speaker  
Front right speaker  
• 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  
Center speaker  
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.  
• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not  
contact the receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may  
damage the receiver.  
Surround right speaker  
Surround left speaker  
Powered subwoofer  
Connecting devices  
Warning  
Do not plug the AC cord into the AC outlet until all  
connections are completed.  
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.  
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each  
speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the  
receiver.  
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Connecting the antenna  
2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the receiver.  
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.  
Notes  
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.  
AM Antenna connection  
Connecting audio components  
HDMI cable  
Push  
Release  
Insert wire  
Receiver  
Assembling the AM loop antenna  
Blu-ray disc/DVD player  
Game console  
TV or projector  
Other cables  
AM loop antenna (supplied)  
Video  
Audio  
FM Antenna connection  
FM 75 Ohm  
Receiver  
Insert the plug  
fully into the jack  
Blu-ray disc/DVD player  
TV or projector  
Game console  
Notes  
Thumbtacks  
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.  
Indoor FM antenna (supplied)  
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.  
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.  
Tip  
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.  
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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.  
Audio connection formats  
Audio components can be connected by using any  
of the following audio connection formats (shown  
best first):  
• HDMI  
• Optical  
• Coaxial  
• Analog  
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Using the audio return channel (ARC) function  
Audio Signal Flow Chart  
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.  
Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, etc.  
Analog  
Analog  
Optical  
Coaxial  
HDMI  
HDMI  
IN  
1
Connecting external components  
1
*
*
1
*
Note  
OUT  
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.  
1
2
*
*
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.  
Receiver front  
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.  
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 20.  
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 21.  
Jack  
Signal  
Components  
Assignable  
Input HDMI IN 1 Audio/Video  
HDMI IN 2  
Blu-ray disc/DVD player  
VCR/DVR or DVR  
X
X
Signal  
Components  
Assign.  
1
AUX INPUT VIDEO  
Composite  
video  
Camcorder  
HDMI IN 3  
Satellite, cable, set-top box X  
HDMI IN 4  
Game console  
TV or projector  
X
AUDIO L/R  
Analog audio  
Output HDMI OUT  
2
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL  
IN 1 (GAME)  
Digital audio Game console  
X
IN 2 (TV/CD)  
TV or CD player  
X
X
Tip  
COAXIAL  
IN 1 (BD/DVD)  
Blu-ray disc/DVD  
player  
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks  
through your TV’s speakers:  
Set the TV Control setting to On for a  
3
COMPONENT IN 1 (BD/DVD) Component  
VIDEO video  
Blu-ray disc/DVD  
player  
X
X
CEC-compatible TV.  
Set the Audio TV OUT setting to On when the TV  
is not compatible with CEC or the TV Control  
setting is Off.  
IN 2 (CBL/SAT)  
Satellite, cable,  
set-top box  
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 9.  
OUT  
TV or projector  
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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.  
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MONITOR OUT  
Composite  
video  
TV or projector  
BD/DVD IN  
VCR/DVR IN  
CBL/SAT IN  
Analog audio Blu-ray disc/DVD  
and composite player  
video  
VCR or DVD  
recorder/Digital  
Video recorder  
Satellite, cable,  
set-top box  
GAME IN  
TV/CD IN  
Game console  
Analog audio TV, CD player,  
turntable*, cassette  
tape player, MD,  
CD-R  
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.  
* 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.  
Connecting the power  
To connect your receiver to power:  
• Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.  
AV Recording  
Notes  
The receiver can output audio and video signals  
from the AUX INPUT jacks to the VCR/DVR OUT  
jacks.  
With connection 2, you can enjoy Dolby Digital  
and DTS.  
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.  
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.  
Connecting recording components  
To record audio and video from the same  
source input  
L
R
AUDIO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VCR, DVD recorder, cassette tape deck,  
VCR, DVD rcre,  
CDR, MD recorder, and similar.  
To record an audio source:  
VCR or DVR Recorder, or  
L
R
Cassette, CDR, or MD  
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.  
AUDIO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VCR DVD  
d
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.  
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.  
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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.  
How can I use Rocketboostwith my Surround Sound  
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.  
To record the audio from one source input and the  
video from another source input  
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.  
Camcorder  
Both send and receive functions require additional  
Rocketboost products. You can learn more about  
Typical Rocketboost applications  
Wireless Surround Sound solution or  
Wireless 2nd room audio solution  
Send audio from MP3 or PC  
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RF-RBREC  
Rocketboost Receiver  
Amplifier  
+
RF-RBUSB  
Rocketboost  
Sender  
VCR  
CD player  
: Video signal  
: Audio signal  
NS-AV511  
Surround sound receiver with RF-RBCARD  
NS-AV511  
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.  
3 Press the TV/CD input selector. This selects the  
CD player as the audio source, but leaves the  
camcorder as the video source.  
RF-RBCARD  
Rocketboost Wireless  
Card  
+
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.  
Wireless Subwoofer solution  
Wireless headphone solution  
Rocketboost Setup  
RF-RBWHP01 Rocketboost  
Wireless Headphones  
Rocketboost™ is expandable wireless digital audio.  
+
Rocketboost  
Sender/Receiver  
• Products with Rocketboost™ technology let you  
easily expand your listening experience  
throughout your home.  
RF-RBUSB  
• Rocketboost™ does not interfere with other  
wireless products in your home.  
• Rocketboost™ is uncompressed digital audio  
compatible with all audio formats like 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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3 Press or to select Send Wireless Audio,  
then press ENTER. The Send Audio menu opens.  
Insert the RF-RBCARD into the Rocketboost Module  
Slot on the top of NS-AV511 receiver.  
Send Audio  
Front  
Surround  
Subwoofer  
< Enabled >  
Enabled  
Enabled  
[< >] to Enable/Disable  
4 Press or to select the Sender you want  
(Front, Surround, or Subwoofer), then press  
or to Enable or Disable the selected sender.  
Sender  
Front Enabled  
Signal Status  
Front is ON  
Setting up your surround sound receiver to send audio to  
other Rocketboost receivers  
Front Disabled  
Front is OFF  
Note  
Surround Enabled  
Surround Disabled  
Subwoofer Enabled  
Subwoofer Disabled  
Surround signal is ON  
Surround signal is OFF  
Subwoofer signal is ON  
Subwoofer signal is OFF  
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.  
To set up your surround sound receiver to send  
audio to other Rocketboost receivers:  
Note  
1 Press SETUP. The Setup Menu opens.  
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.  
Setup Menu  
1. HDMI Input  
2. Component  
3. Digital Audio  
4. Sp Config  
5. Sp Distance  
6. Level Cal  
Establishing communications with other Rocketboost  
products  
7. Audio Adjust  
8. Source Setup  
9. Hardware  
10. HDMI Setup  
11. Rocketboost  
Note  
Every Rocketboostnetwork 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 in to Disable.  
2 Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then  
press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.  
To connect to a Rocketboost wireless network:  
Rocketboost  
1 Press the Power button on your surround sound  
receiver to turn it on.  
Send Wireless Audio  
Listen to Wireless Audio  
Connect to Wireless Network  
2 Press SETUP. The Setup Menu opens.  
Setup Menu  
(
)
Hub Manager Enable  
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  
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3 Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then  
press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.  
• When successfully joined, the power indicator  
LED on your other Rocketboost device will  
stop blinking and stay on.  
• If joining fails after 30 seconds, the display on  
your surround sound receiver shows  
“Timeout.” If this occurs, repeat the above  
steps.  
Rocketboost  
Send Wireless Audio  
Listen to Wireless Audio  
Connect to Wireless Network  
Listening to music from other Rocketboostproducts  
To listen to music:  
(
)
Hub Manager Enable  
1 Press the Power button on your surround sound  
receiver to turn it on.  
2 Press SETUP. The Setup Menu opens.  
Setup Menu  
4 Press or to select Hub (Manager), then  
press ENTER, then press or to select  
Enable or Disable.  
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 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  
(Manager) setting in this menu to Enable.  
Hub Enable  
Hub Status  
< Enabled >  
3 Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then  
press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.  
Rocketboost  
Send Wireless Audio  
[< >] to Enable/Disable  
Listen to Wireless Audio  
Connect to Wireless Network  
If you already have a Rocketboost network  
established, set the Hub (Manager) setting in  
this menu to Disable.  
(
)
Hub Manager Enable  
5 Press RETURN to go to the previous menu.  
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.  
4 Press or to select Listen to Wireless  
Audio, then press ENTER. The Listen to Audio  
menu opens.  
Listen to Audio  
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.  
(
)
[
]
Selected  
RF-RBAUX Audio In  
7 Press the Power button on your other  
Rocketboost device to turn it on.  
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.  
[
]
ENTER to Select  
5 Press or to highlight the Rocketboost  
device you want to listen to, then press ENTER  
to select it.  
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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Rocketboost Network Capabilities  
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.  
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.  
Cautions  
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.  
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).  
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.  
The maximum number of audio streams that can be  
sent simultaneously on the Rocketboost network is  
five (stereo CD quality).  
Installing batteries in the remote control  
Cautions  
Configuring speakers (Sp Config menu)  
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.  
This section explains how to specify which speakers  
are connected and defines their sizes.  
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.  
See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for  
To install the batteries:  
1 Remove the cover.  
information on accessing and using the menus.  
Note  
Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency, and  
Double Bass settings are disabled while headphones  
are connected, or when Audio TV OUT is set 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.  
Batteries (AA/R6)  
Large–If speaker cone is larger than 6.5 inches (16 cm)  
in diameter.  
Front  
2 Insert two AA batteries into the compartment  
Note: If the Subwoofer setting is No, the default setting  
for this is Large and cannot be changed.  
matching the polarity indicated.  
Small–If speaker cone is 6.5 inches (16 cm) or less in  
diameter.  
3 Replace the cover.  
Large–If speaker cone is larger than 6.5 inches (16 cm)  
Using the remote control  
in diameter.  
Center and Surround  
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.  
None–If no center speaker is connected.  
Note: If the Front setting is Small, the Large option  
cannot be selected.  
Remote control sensor  
Setting the crossover frequency (Crossover Frequency  
submenu of Sp Config menu)  
Receiver  
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.  
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)  
Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your  
system when choosing the crossover frequency.  
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See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for  
information on accessing and using the menus.  
See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for  
information on accessing and using the menus.  
Recommended  
Speaker cone diameter  
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.  
Crossover Frequency  
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  
Specify the distance from each speaker to your  
listening position.  
Left, Center, Right,  
Surround Right, Surround  
Left, Subwoofer  
Under 3-1/2 in. (9 cm)  
150/200 Hz  
Notes  
Notes  
For a more accurate setting, look up your  
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).  
speaker’s specifications.  
Choose a higher crossover frequency if you  
want more sound from your subwoofer.  
Using the Double Bass setting (Double Bass submenu of  
Sp Config menu)  
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.  
Setting wireless (This setting appears only when  
RF-RBCARD is inserted)  
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 11 for more details  
about Rocketboost).  
Setting the level calibration (Level Cal menu)  
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.  
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.  
See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for  
information on accessing and using the menus.  
Option  
Configuration  
-12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB steps.  
Left, Center, Right,  
Surround Right,  
Surround Left  
-15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB steps.  
Subwoofer  
If you are using Rocketboost Wireless to send the  
front left/right speaker audio signals to  
Rocketboost receivers in other rooms of your  
house, and not for your left/right home theater  
speakers, then set Wireless Front to Off.  
Notes  
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.  
Option  
Configuration  
On or Off  
Wireless Front  
On or Off  
On or Off  
Wireless Sur  
Wireless SW  
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.  
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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Notes  
Operating your receiver  
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  
22.  
Turning your receiver on and off  
To turn your receiver on and off:  
1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel.  
- OR -  
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  
Using the music optimizer  
again. The receiver enters standby mode.  
The music optimizer enhances the sound quality of  
compressed music files.  
To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on  
the receiver, always turn down the volume  
before you turn it off.  
To use the music optimizer:  
1 Press AUDIO, then press or to select  
Understanding basic operations  
M.Optimizer.  
Notes  
2 Press or to select On.  
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 or the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, use the  
receiver’s display when changing settings.  
This manual describes the procedure using the  
remote control unless otherwise specified.  
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.  
Playing a connected component  
To play a connected component:  
1 Press RECEIVER, then press INPUT SELECTOR  
Setting the display brightness  
buttons to select the input source.  
You can adjust the brightness of the receiver’s  
display.  
2 Start playback on the source component.  
3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER  
VOLUME control.  
To set the display brightness:  
• Press RECEIVER, then press DIMMER  
repeatedly to select: Dim, Dimmer, or Normal  
brightness.  
4 Select a listening mode and enjoy!  
See also “Using the listening modes” on page  
18.  
Muting the receiver  
Displaying source information  
To mute the receiver:  
• Press RECEIVER, then press MUTING.  
To display source information:  
• Press RECEIVER, then press DISPLAY  
repeatedly to cycle through the available  
information.  
The output is muted and the MUTING indicator  
flashes on the display.  
The following information can typically be  
Tip  
displayed:  
To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the  
volume.  
Input source and volume  
Muting is also cancelled when the receiver is set  
to Standby.  
Using the sleep timer  
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.  
The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes,  
in 10 minute steps.  
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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.  
Tip  
You can also press the TUNE MODE and arrow  
buttons on the remote control.  
- OR -  
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.  
• 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 headphones  
To use headphones:  
Tip  
• Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a  
standard plug (1/4 in. or 6.3 mm) to the PHONES  
jack.  
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.  
Tip  
Always turn down the volume before  
connecting your headphones.  
You can also press the TUN MODE and arrow  
buttons on the remote control.  
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.  
- 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.  
Listening to your receiver  
Important  
The procedures described in this section use the  
buttons on the front panel, unless otherwise  
specified.  
• 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.  
Listening to the radio  
With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM  
radio stations. You can store your favorite stations  
as presets for quick selection.  
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 listen to the radio:  
To store a station as a preset:  
• Press TUNER to select either AM or FM (each time  
you press TUNER, the radio band changes  
between AM and FM).  
1 Tune to the FM or AM station that you want to  
store as a preset. See “Listening to the radio” on  
page 17 for information on tuning your receiver.  
In this example, FM has been selected.  
2 Press MEMORY. The preset number flashes.  
Band  
Frequency  
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.  
• To automatically tune to a station:  
• Press TUNING MODE until the AUTO  
indicator appears on the display.  
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to preset your favorite  
radio stations.  
• Press TUNING or . The receiver  
automatically searches for stations and  
stops when a station is found.  
Tuning to a preset station  
To tune to a preset station:  
FM Stereo  
• 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.  
AUTO  
TUNED  
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Deleting preset stations  
To delete a preset station:  
5.1ch–This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This  
receiver has five main channels of sound and a  
sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one  
channel).  
1 Select the preset you want to delete.  
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.  
2 Press TUNING MODE while pressing and  
holding MEMORY. The preset is deleted and its  
number disappears from the display.  
Using the listening modes  
Notes  
Selecting a listening mode  
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 16.  
To select a listening mode:  
• Press one of the following buttons. If you are  
using the remote control, press the RECEIVER  
button first. See “Listening modes” on page 18,  
and “Insignia-Original Listening Modes” on page  
19 for information on listening modes.  
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.  
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  
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  
listening modes:  
MONO–This is mono (monophonic) sound. All the  
audio signals are mixed and reproduced through  
a single speaker.  
STEREO–This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two  
independent audio signal channels are  
reproduced through two speakers.  
modes intended for use with video games.  
STEREO–This button selects the Stereo  
listening mode and All Channel Stereo  
listening mode.  
Listening modes  
These listening modes become available when one  
of the buttons described in “Selecting a listening  
mode” on page 18 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 20 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 20.  
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 20.  
Dolby Digital  
1
Plus  
(Dolby D+)  
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Input  
Listening Mode Description  
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 20.  
5.1ch  
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 20.  
5.1ch  
3.1, 5.1  
3.1, 5.1  
DTS (DTS)  
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.  
5.1ch  
DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio  
(DTS-HD HR)  
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 20.  
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 20.  
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 20.  
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 20.  
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.  
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  
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Listening Mode Description  
Input Source Speaker Layout  
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
d
a - Front speakers  
b - Center speaker  
c - Subwoofer  
d - Surround speakers  
5 Press RETURN to return to the main menu.  
Using advanced setup  
Tip  
You can also performed these changes on the  
receiver by pressing SETUP, the arrow buttons, then  
ENTER.  
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.  
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.  
To use the on-screen setup menus:  
1 Press RECEIVER, then press SETUP. The Setup  
Here are the default assignments:  
menu opens.  
Input selector Default assignment  
BD/DVD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME  
HDMI1  
HEMI 2  
HDMI3  
HDMI4  
------  
Setup Menu  
1. HDMI Input  
2. Component  
3. Digital Audio  
4. Sp Config  
AUX  
5. Sp Distance  
6. Level Cal  
7. Audio Adjust  
8. Source Setup  
9. Hardware  
10. HDMI Setup  
11. Rocketboost  
TUNER  
TV/CD  
------  
------  
HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4–Select the HDMI  
input to which the video component has been  
connected.  
- - - - -–Select if you’re not using the HDMI OUT.  
Tip  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the  
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.  
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.  
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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.  
- - - - -–Select if you are using an analog audio input.  
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.  
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.  
Adjusting the audio (Audio Adjust menu)  
With the audio adjust settings you can adjust the  
sound and listening modes to your taste.  
Setting the Multiplex (Input Ch(Mux) submenu) and  
Mono (Input Ch(Mono) submenu)  
Setting up Component input (Component  
menu)  
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.  
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  
Option  
Settings  
------  
IN2  
Main (default)–The main channel is output.  
Sub–The sub channel is output.  
M/S–Both the main and sub channels are output.  
Multiplex  
------  
------  
------  
------  
AUX  
L+R–Both the left and right channels are output.  
Left–Only the left channel is output.  
Right–Only the right channel is output.  
Mono  
TUNER  
TV/CD  
Setting the Dolby options (Panorama, Dimension, and  
Center Width submenus)  
IN1, IN2–Select the component input to which the  
video component has been connected.  
- - - - -–Select if you’re not using the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Here are the default assignments:  
Input selector Default assignment  
BD/DVD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME  
COAX  
------  
------  
OPT1  
------  
OPT2  
------  
AUX  
TUNER  
TV/CD  
COAX, OPT1, OPT2–Select the digital audio input  
to which the video component has been  
connected.  
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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.  
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.  
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/CD–  
Selects the input source for which the HDMI Through  
function is enabled.  
HDMI Through  
Submenu  
Configuration  
On– Turns the Panorama function on.  
Off–Turns the Panorama function off.  
Last–The HDMI Through function is activated on the  
input source selected when the AV receiver is set to  
Standby mode.  
Panorama  
Off (default)–HDMI audio is not output.  
On–HDMI audio is output.  
–3 to 0 to +3  
Audio TV OUT  
Audio Return Ch (ARC)  
LipSync  
Dimension  
0 to 3 to 7  
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.  
Center Width  
Setting the DTS options (Center Image submenu)  
On (default)–Lip sync enabled.  
Off–Lip sync disabled.  
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.  
CEC Function (HDMI Control submenu)  
This function lets CEC-compatible components  
connected via HDMI to be controlled by the  
receiver.  
Notes  
Submenu  
Configuration  
0 to 2 (default) to 5  
When set to On, the name of connected  
CEC-compatible components and CEC On are  
displayed on the receiver when the menu is  
closed.  
Center Image  
When set to Off, CEC Off is displayed on the  
receiver when the menu is closed.  
Adjusting the Theater-Dimensional setting (Listening  
Angle submenu)  
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.  
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.  
Refer to the connected component’s instruction  
manual for details.  
HDMI Through  
20°/40°  
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.  
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.  
• To disable, set to OFF.  
Notes  
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.  
Changing audio settings  
Notes  
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:  
You can change various audio settings by pressing  
HOME on the remote control.  
Note  
When Audio TV OUT is set to On, the HOME button  
is disabled.  
The TV is in standby mode.  
You are watching a TV program.  
To change audio settings:  
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.  
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.  
Changing tone control settings  
Audio TV OUT (Audio TV Out submenu)  
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front  
speakers, except when the Direct Listening mode is  
selected. Options include:  
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.  
Bass–You can boost or cut low-frequency  
sounds output by the front speakers. 10 dB to  
0 dB to +10 dB, in 2 dB steps  
Treble–You can boost or cut high-frequency  
sounds output by the front speakers. 10 dB to  
0 dB to +10 dB, in 2 dB steps  
Notes  
If On is selected and the signal can be output by  
the TV, the receiver outputs no sound through  
its speakers.  
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.  
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.  
Note  
Changing the speaker levels  
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 15, before returning the receiver to  
Standby. Options include:  
Audio Return Ch (ARC)(Audio Return Ch submenu)  
Subwoofer15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB  
steps.  
Center12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB  
steps.  
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.  
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 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.  
Note  
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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Setting the Late Night function  
Setting the A/V Sync  
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:  
• For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources,  
the options are Off, Low, and High.  
• For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are Auto,  
Off, and On.  
When using progressive scanning on your Blu-ray  
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.  
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  
Naming inputs (Name Edit menu)  
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.  
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.  
Submenu  
Name Edit  
Options  
The Late Night function is set to Off when the  
receiver is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD  
sources, it is set to Auto.  
- - -, Blu-ray, DVD, HD DVD, VCR, DVR, Tivo,  
CableSTB, SAT STB, PS3, Wii, Xbox, PC, TV, CD,  
TAPE, and iPod.  
Setting the Music Optimizer  
To reset to the default, select - - -.  
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.  
Notes  
Two different inputs cannot have the same  
name.  
Notes  
This menu cannot be used for the TUNER input  
selector.  
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.  
Setting the Audio Selector  
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.  
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.  
When the Music Optimizer is on, the M.OPT  
indicator lights.  
Setting the CinemaFILTER  
The CinemaFILTER lets you soften overly bright  
movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for  
reproduction in a movie theater.  
CinemaFILTER can be turned On or Off for the  
following listening modes:  
• Dolby Digital  
COAX–This can be selected when COAXIAL IN  
has been assigned as an input source. If both  
coaxial and optical inputs have been assigned,  
coaxial input is automatically selected.  
OPT–This can be selected when OPTICAL IN  
has been assigned as an input source.  
• 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.  
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 21.  
Notes  
The CinemaFILTER may not work with some input  
sources.  
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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Selecting a digital input signal format (Fixed  
Mode)  
Controlling other  
components  
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.  
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 26.  
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.  
The setting is stored individually for each input  
selector.  
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.  
The setting is reset to Off when you change the  
setting in the Audio Selector.  
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.  
Off–The format is detected automatically. If no  
digital input signal is present, the  
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 a REMOTE MODE button:  
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).  
OSD Setting  
Volume OSD  
• On  
• Off  
Select On when you want to display the volume  
level on-screen when it is adjusted.  
2 Within 30 seconds, press the REMOTE MODE  
button again.  
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.  
Auto Standby  
Auto Standby  
• On  
To reset the remote control:  
• Off  
1 While holding down the RECEIVER button,  
press and hold HOME until the Remote  
indicator lights (about three seconds).  
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.  
2 Within 30 seconds, press the RECEIVER button  
again.  
Note  
3 The Remote indicator blinks twice, indicating  
that the remote control has been reset.  
The Auto Standby function may activate during  
playback of some source.  
To control other components:  
• Press the REMOTE MODE button that you have  
programmed with the remote control code for  
your component.  
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Using the remote control to control other  
components  
Remote control codes  
Press the REMOTE MODE button for the  
component you want to control first.  
Insignia Receiver  
Default  
Tuner  
62472  
52472  
Cable Set Top Box  
Bright House  
Cable One  
Cablevision  
Charter  
01376, 01877  
01376, 01877  
01006, 01376, 01877  
01376, 01877  
01877, 01982  
01376, 01877, 01982  
01376, 01877  
01187  
Cisco  
Comcast  
Cox  
Digeo  
Insight  
01376, 01877  
01877  
Knology  
Mediacom  
Motorola  
Pace  
01376, 01877  
01187, 01376, 01982  
01376, 01877, 01982  
01982  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
01877  
DVD  
TV player/  
recorder  
Satellite/  
Rogers  
01877  
Button/  
Blu-ray  
VCR/  
#
Cable  
Component  
disc player PVR  
Scientific Atlanta  
Shaw  
01877  
receiver  
X
01376  
1
2
3
4
5
X
X
X
|/ ON/STANDBY  
Sony  
01006  
Input selector  
X
Suddenlink  
Time Warner  
WideOpenWest  
01376, 01877  
01376, 01877  
01877  
These buttons can control the TV, regardless of the mode selected.  
TOP MENU  
ENTER  
X
X
X
X
X
X
/
/
/
Cable/PVR Combination  
Bright House  
Cable One  
Cablevision  
Charter  
6
7
SETUP  
01376, 01877  
01376, 01877  
01006, 01376, 01877  
01376, 01877, 02187  
01877, 01982  
01376, 01877, 01982, 02576  
01376, 01877  
01187, 02187  
01376, 01877  
01877  
X
X
X
/
/
/
/
/
/
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
Cisco  
Comcast  
Cox  
9
Numbers  
X
X
X
Digeo  
10 DISPLAY  
11 MUTING  
12 MENU  
13 RETURN  
14 HOME  
15 CLR  
X
X
Insight  
X
X
Knology  
Mediacom  
Motorola  
Pace  
01376, 01877  
01376, 01187  
01877  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
01982  
Note  
01877  
Certain buttons may not work as expected with some  
components, and some may not work at all.  
Rogers  
01877  
Scientific Atlanta  
Shaw  
01877  
01376  
Sony  
01006  
Suddenlink  
Time Warner  
Tivo  
01376, 01877  
01376, 01877, 02187  
02576  
WideOpenWest  
01877  
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CD  
Denon  
DKK  
SAT/PVR Combination  
DirecTV  
72222  
00639, 01142, 01377, 01442  
00775  
70000  
Dish Network  
Dishpro  
Insignia  
Miro  
72585  
00775  
70000  
Echostar  
00775  
Optimus  
Pioneer  
RCA  
70000, 70468  
70468  
Expressvu  
00775  
Hughes Network Systems  
Motorola  
01142, 01442  
00869  
70468  
Sony  
70000  
Philips  
01142, 01442  
01442  
Yamaha  
70036  
Samsung  
Sony  
00639  
Star Choice  
Tivo  
00869  
CD-R  
Sony  
01142, 01442  
70000  
Television  
Akai  
Accessory  
Insignia  
10812, 11675  
11780, 12049, 12184  
11755  
82587  
Dynex  
AT&T  
00858  
Electrograph  
Emerson  
ESA  
Cisco  
02345  
11394, 11864, 11963  
10812, 11963  
11963  
Motorola  
Scientific Atlanta  
Verizon  
00858, 02378  
00858, 02345  
02378  
Funai  
Gateway  
GFM  
11755  
11963  
Satellite Set Top Box  
Bell ExpressVu  
Hisense  
Hitachi  
Insignia  
11660  
00775  
11643  
DirecTV  
00247, 00566, 00639, 00749, 01142,  
01377, 01442, 01609, 01749  
11204, 11423, 11517, 11564, 11660,  
11780, 11892, 11963, 12002, 12049,  
12417  
Dish Network  
Dishpro  
00775, 01775  
00775, 01775  
00775, 01775  
00775, 01775  
00566  
JVC  
11601  
LG  
11423, 12358  
Echostar  
Expressvu  
GE  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Maxent  
Memorex  
Mitsubishi  
NEC  
11454, 11963  
11454  
11755  
General Instrument  
GOI  
00869  
11892  
00775, 01775  
00775, 01775  
00749, 01142, 01442, 01749  
00869  
11250  
HTS  
11797  
Hughes Network Systems  
Jerrold  
NetTV  
11755  
Olevia  
Panasonic  
Petters  
Philco  
11610  
JVC  
00775, 01775  
00749  
11457, 11480  
Mitsubishi  
Motorola  
Next Level  
Panasonic  
Philips  
11523  
00869  
11394, 11963  
00869  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Polaroid  
RCA  
11454, 11744  
00247  
11457  
00749, 01142, 01442, 01749  
00566  
11523, 12002  
Proscan  
11781, 12002, 12187, 12247, 12434  
RadioShack  
RCA  
00869  
Sampo  
Samsung  
Sansui  
Sanyo  
11755  
00566  
10812  
Samsung  
Sony  
01377, 01442, 01609  
00639  
11892  
11142  
Star Choice  
Tivo  
00869  
Sharp  
10818  
01142, 01442  
00749, 01749  
00869  
Sony  
10810  
Toshiba  
SVA  
11963  
Voom  
Sylvania  
Syntax  
Toshiba  
11394, 11864, 11963  
11610  
SAT/PVR Combination  
Bell ExpressVu  
11524, 12006  
00775  
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Television  
Viewsonic  
Vizio  
DVD  
Sony  
10857, 11627, 11755  
11758  
30864, 31033, 31633, 33004  
Sylvania  
Symphonic  
Technics  
Toshiba  
Urban Concepts  
Xbox  
33002  
Westinghouse  
Zenith  
10889, 11712  
11423  
33002  
30490  
30503, 32277  
30503  
VCR  
30522  
DirecTV  
Humax  
Philips  
Tivo  
20739  
20739  
20739  
20739  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
30490, 30539, 30817, 33011  
30503, 33003  
DVD High Definition (Blu-Ray)  
Denon  
Insignia  
Integra  
JVC  
33010  
PVR  
33002, 33014, 33025  
32900  
DirecTV  
Humax  
Philips  
Tivo  
20739  
20739  
20739  
20739  
32365  
LG  
33003  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
NAD  
33002  
33013, 33015  
33024  
DVD  
Accurian  
California Audio Labs  
Denon  
33002  
Olevia  
Onkyo  
Oppo  
33012  
30490  
32900, 32910  
33021  
30490, 31634, 33010  
Disney  
33002  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Samsung  
Sharp  
33005  
Emerson  
Funai  
33002  
33007, 33016  
33000, 33017  
33001  
33002  
GE  
30522  
GFM  
33002  
33009  
Go Video  
GoldStar  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
Insignia  
Integra  
JVC  
33003  
Sony  
33004, 33026, 33008  
33002  
33003  
Sylvania  
Viore  
30539  
33022  
30573  
Vizio  
33023  
32095, 33002, 33014, 33025  
31634, 32900  
32365  
Yamaha  
33011  
DVD-R  
Accurian  
Funai  
Kenwood  
LG  
30490  
33002  
33002  
33003  
33003  
33002  
30490  
30631  
30522  
30490  
33002  
31033  
33002  
32277  
33003  
33003  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Microsoft  
NAD  
30503, 30539, 33002  
30539, 33013  
30522  
Go Video  
LG  
Magnavox  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
RCA  
33003  
Onkyo  
30503, 32900, 32910  
30490, 30503, 33005  
33002  
Panasonic  
Philco  
Samsung  
Sharp  
Philips  
30503, 30539, 32056, 33002, 33007,  
33016  
Sony  
Pioneer  
Polk Audio  
Presidian  
Proscan  
RCA  
30631, 33000, 33017  
30539  
Sylvania  
Toshiba  
Zenith  
33002  
30522  
30522  
Samsung  
30490, 30573, 33001, 32329, 32489,  
32556  
TV/DVD Combination  
Akai  
11675  
Sharp  
33002  
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TV/DVD Combination  
Maintaining  
Dynex  
Emerson  
ESA  
12049, 12184  
11394, 11864, 11963, 33002  
11963  
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.  
• 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.  
Funai  
11963  
GFM  
11963  
Insignia  
LG  
11963, 12002, 12049, 12417  
11423  
Magnavox  
Polaroid  
RCA  
11963  
11523, 12002  
12002, 12187  
10818  
Troubleshooting  
Sharp  
If a problem occurs, run through the following table  
before contacting Insignia.  
Sylvania  
Toshiba  
11394, 11864, 11963, 33002  
11524, 12006  
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.  
On the receiver  
Note that resetting the receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.  
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.  
Remote indicator  
R
RECEIVER button  
RR  
HOME button  
H
Notes  
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.  
Before disconnecting the power cord from the  
wall outlet, set the receiver to Standby.  
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Category  
There’s no sound  
with a certain signal  
format  
Problem/Possible Solution  
Category  
Problem/Possible Solution  
AUDIO 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.  
No power  
Connect the cord securely.  
Check the outlet using a lamp or another appliance.  
With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio  
output format from a menu.  
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.  
Depending on the input signal, some listening modes  
cannot be selected.  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
The Late Night  
function does not  
work  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent,  
twisted, or damaged.  
Not all listening modes use all speakers.  
The beginning of  
audio received by  
an HDMI IN can not  
be heard  
Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual  
speaker levels.  
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.  
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.  
VIDEO Problems  
No picture  
Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all  
the way.  
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.  
Make sure that each video component is properly  
connected.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 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  
The on-screen  
menus do not  
appear  
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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Category  
Problem/Possible Solution  
TUNER Problems  
Category  
multiplex source  
Problem/Possible Solution  
Use the Multiplex setting on the Audio Adjust menu to  
select Main or Sub.  
Reception is noisy,  
FM stereo reception  
is noisy, or the FM  
STEREO indicator  
does not light  
Relocate your antenna.  
Move the receiver away from your TV or computer.  
Listen to the station in mono.  
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.  
When listening to an AM station, operating the remote  
control may cause noise.  
Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.  
Concrete walls weaken radio signals.  
If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor  
antenna.  
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.  
Video Attenuation  
This setting can be made for the BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT,  
GAME, or AUX input.  
If you have a game console connected to the composite video  
input, and the picture is not very clear, you can attenuate the  
gain.  
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).  
Video ATT–0: (default).  
Video ATT–2: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.  
Make sure that the link is established by Rocketboost setup  
menu. For more information, see “Establishing  
communications with other Rocketboost products“ on page  
12.  
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.  
Specifications  
Note  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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.  
Amplifier section  
Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of batteries,  
or old and new batteries.  
Element  
Specification  
90 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm  
loads, 1 channel driven at 1 kHz with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 1%.  
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.  
Rated output power  
All channels  
0.08% (1 kHz, 1 W)  
THD (Total Harmonic  
Distortion)  
200 mV/47 kohms (LINE)  
Input sensitivity and  
impedance  
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.  
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  
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.  
10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)  
10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)  
90 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
Signal to Noise ratio  
Speaker impedance  
RECORDING Problems  
6 ohms - 16 ohms  
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).  
Video section  
MISCELLANEOUS Problems  
Element  
Specification  
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.  
1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Component)  
0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)  
1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Composite)  
Input sensitivity/  
Output level and  
impedance  
5 Hz - 100 MHz/ 0 dB, - 3 dB  
Component video  
frequency response  
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Tuner section  
Legal notices  
Element  
Specification  
87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz  
FCC Part 15  
FM tuning frequency  
range  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of  
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.  
530 kHz - 1710 kHz  
40  
AM tuning frequency  
range  
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:  
Preset channels  
General section  
Element  
Specification  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Power supply  
3.3 A  
Power consumption  
0.2 W  
Standby power  
consumption  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
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)  
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.  
17 lbs (7.7 kg)  
Weight  
FCC warning  
HDMI  
Per FCC regulation 47 CFR 15.21: Changes or modifications not  
IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4  
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with  
the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Input  
OUT  
Output  
Canada ICES-003 statement  
1080p  
Video Resolution  
Audio Format  
Supported  
VIDEO INPUTS  
Component  
Composite  
VIDEO OUTPUTS  
Component  
Composite  
AUDIO INPUTS  
Digital  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio, DVD-Audio, DSD  
CEC, 3D, ARC, Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync  
Dolby TrueHD  
IN 1, IN 2  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,  
“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX  
DTS HD®  
OUT  
MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR  
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.  
Optical: 2 Coaxial: 1  
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, TV/CD, AUX  
Analog  
HDMI®  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
Analog  
VCR/DVR,  
“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.”  
1
Subwoofer Pre Output  
Speaker Outputs  
Phones  
Front (L, R), C, SL, SR  
1 (6.3 ø)  
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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-AV511 (“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.  
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC  
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:  
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).  
This warranty also does not cover:  
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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Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC  
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN USA 55423-3645  
© 2011 BBY Solutions, Inc.  
SN 29400788  
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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