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INSIGNIA IS-HC040917 English Manual 9.0(01-27

1. INSIGNIA IS HCO40917 DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER N S IGN IA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 ADJUST STANDBY INPUT Y TUNER AUTO SCAN A B C D MEMORY VOLUME TREBLE DTS AM FM DTS ES DTS Neo 6 e os HEADPHONE AUDIO VIDEO INPUT oo 2 6 STEREO DO EX PROLOGIC II was O O O Vv E R User s Manual s s 0 9 4 A z El s 3 ooo J gt o gt Zz 1 o E m m So z 2 z iS uo TEST INSIGNIA IS HC040917 Important Safety Instructions NOTICE Thank you for purchasing our product To assure the finest performance please read this manual carefully Keep it in a safe place for future reference TEN RISK OF SHOCK CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Onlyrefer servicing to qualified service personnel Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash amp arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of danger The exclamation point within an equilate ral triangle is intended to alert you tothe presence of importantoperating and ser vicing instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock donot expose this unit torain or moisture Voltage Voltages are 120V AC 60Hz This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is s
2. WALD 0 2 6 Channel Stereo Under any format source e g Tuner Analog signals PCM CDs Dolby pro logic Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX DTS DTS ES DTS 96 24 etc You can use the 2 6 STEREO button to switch between 2 and 6 channel stereo listen modes 2 CH Stereo mode only output from front Right front Left and subwoofer 6 CH stereo mode six channels output are the same signals 2 6 STEREO Remote Control TUNED ATA DTA DTA DY JON PU PY pa LIL INI DSP Digital Sound Field Processor 1 When you play PCM encoded music CDs tuner or other 2 channel analog signals sources you can press the DSP buttons repeatedly to switch between different sound field effect modes LIVE O DISCO JAZZ CLASSIC HALL ROCK TUNED CD AUX gt TUNER DVD Note e When you DolbyDigital Dolby DigitalSurround DTS DTS ES and DTS 24 96 encoded sources not available Adjusting the DTS Dolby Digital LFE Level This adjustment is effective only when DTS DTS ES DOLBY DIGITAL or DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX is decoded and the signals of the selected source encoded with DTS DTS ES DOLBY DIGITAL and DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX cont ain LFE signals Adjusts the output level at the LFE low frequency effect chan nel If the LFE signals are mixed with signals of other channels and they are output from the same speakers the ratio of LFE signals to other signals can be adjusted DO
3. 18 Tuning scan button Press the SCAN side to tune in to a higher Frequency Press the SCAN side to tune in to a lower frequency Press and keep two second minutes scan automatically 19 TUNER automatically tuning button Hold down the button for more than 3 seconds to start automa tic preset tuning AM FM is detached 20 A B C D Selects one of the 4 preset station groups A to D when the unit is in tuner mode 21 Stores a station in the memory Use the button to enter a station to memory 22 2 Channels stereo mode amp 6 channels stereo mode selection button 23 Dolby Digital amp Dolby Digital Surround EX mode selection button Note e Input sources must be Dolbydigital or Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded 24 Dolby Pro logic Il Cinema Music mode selection button 25 Headphone jack Allows you enjoy for private listening with headphones When you connect headphones no signals are output to all speakers 26 VIDEO AUDIO input jacks Input audio and Video signals from a portable external source such as a game console To reproduce source signals from these jacks select VIDEO as the input source YourRemote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control AUX COX2 0 0 oe e E g m ie x SCAN SCAN gt g 33 On m o oO oO mo x 8 2 6 STEREO DTS Neo 6 PRO LUOGIC II O INSIGNIA IS H
4. ANALOG AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT JACK INPUTJACK INPUT JACK INPUT JACK CD AUX TUNER DVD OPT DVD DVD VIDEO COAX1 VIDEO VIDEO TV COAX2 TV TV VCR VCR VCR 6 CHIN DVD DVD Example If you connect a DVD player to the DVD input audio video jacks and then press the DVD button you will be able to have the sound and image from the DVD player CD COX1 AUX COX2 TV TUNER DVD OPT VIDEO Front Panel Remote Control Example 2 Based on the example 1 the DVD is playing if a video source Audio Video is connected to VIDEO input jacks of this unit the VIDEO button is pressed the image and sound from the VIDEOsource will replace the DVD Remote Control Front Panel SLEEP Use the built in SLEEP timer to automatically turn this unit into the standby mode after the time you set elapses The SLEEP timer is useful when you plan to fall asleep while this unit is playing back or recording a source INSIGNIA IS HC040917 a 1 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly amp until the desired SLEEP time appears al on the display From 10 minutes to 120 minutes Remote Control asa L fl ty Uo aoa Ih I INSIGNIA NT 2 To cancel the SLEEP Press the POWER SLEEP SLEEP button repeatedly until SLEEP Q OFF appears on the display VFD Remote Control Setting the Display Brightness Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right 4 or g
5. Batteries Replacement If you find that the remote control must be used closer to the main unit the batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones Notes Use AAA R3P UM 4 batteries e Be sure the polarities are correct Seethe illustration inside the battery compartment e Remove the batteriesif the remotecontrol is notused for an extended period oftime o f batteries leak dispose of themimmediately Avoid touching the leaked materialand contact withclothing etc Cleanthe battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries Remote Control Operation Range Within approximately 6m 19 7feet WO Y ro AG 000 000 900 YF ene go DA tal Notes e The area between the remote control and the main unit mustbe clear of largeobstacles e Do not exposethe remote controlsensor to stronglighting in particular an invertertype fluorescent lamp Otherwise the remote control maynot work properly If necessary position the main unit awayfrom direct lighting Connecting to Audio Visual Components If your video component has a S Video jack included you can make use of it to enjoy enhanced video quality by connecting it to the relevant S Video jack at the rear panel of the receiver One Video cable is needed for each component Note Before plugging in the optical cable or S Video cable make sure to match the shape of the plug and jack otherwise you will not be
6. SURROUND PRO LOGIC I Dolby Pro Logic II Music Use this mode to add 5 1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs Under Tuner Analog signals PCM CDs Dolby pro logic format source this mode can be selected OO ootey Dolby Digital ULI LpoLev With this format you can experience the same superb sound that you get at a movie theater or concert hall Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo Under Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX format source this mode can be selected DO votev DIGITAL EX Dolby Digital Surround EX With an added surround center channel this 6 1 channel format offers a heightened sense of space for added realism with moving sounds such as those that rotate 360 degrees or pass overhead Dolby Digital Surround EX material can also be play ed on conventional 5 1 channel systems in which case the sur round center channel audio is split between the surround left and right channels Use this mode with DVDs that have a 5 1 channel soundtrack and bear the Dolby Digital logo Under Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX format source this mode can be selected DIGITAL DTS dts This digital surround format offers a surround sound experience with exceptionalfidelity It uses compressed digital audio data with six discrete channels 5 1 and the ability to handle large amounts of audio data while remaining faithful to the original DTS provides very
7. There are buzzing and ATV setis being used nearby Move this unit is away from the TV whining noises E Remote Control The remote control Wrong distance angle The remote control will function within a maximum range does notwork nor of 6 m 20 feet and no more than 30 degrees offaxis from the front panel function properly Direct sunlight or lighting from an inverter type of fluorescent Reposition this unit lamp etc is striking the remo te control sensorof this unit The batteries areweak Replace all batteries No batteries installed Install the batteries before attempting tooperate the remote Be sure to match the and endsof each battery tothe symbols shownin the remote battery compartment Resetting Factory Presets If you want to reset all of your unit s parameters for any reason do the following This procedure completely resets ALL param eters including the Speaker Setting level assign and tuner presets INSIGNIA bisitat HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 ADJUST VOL D58 DB a nur 4 2 3 4 5 s 7 8 ammm DISES DTS Neos HEADPHONE Unio vinso INPUT TUNER AUTO Dn SCAN SCANS NB CID MEMORY 2 STEREO one PROLOGICN POWER TEST 1 Be sure POWER of this unit is off 2 Press and hold TEST button on the front panel then press POWER button on the front panel 3 Unclench TEST button until SYSTEM RESET is displayed on the display PO Littl
8. able to plug in completely DVD INSIGNIA O To AUDIOOUT VIDEO To VIDEOOUT VIDEO To S VIDEOOUT VIDEO Connect components capable of outputting Dolby Digital e g DVD or LD or standard PCM CD format digital signals Read section To AUDIOOUT VCR To VIDEOOUT VCR To S VIDEOOUT VCR To S VIDEO OUT DVD e ke O A lt e To VIDEO OUT DVD on Digital Connections under Getting Started carefully to connect SERIAL NO R FRONT L FRONT F CENTER R SURR PIO DVD one Tp VCR DUT odo cd zx oo 4 ele ANOLOG SIGNAL MADE IN CHINA Unit Rear Panel a 3 a oO oa E Lu gt O E 5 O O O E Ue e Eo _ Tape Deck CD Player INSIGNIA If your CD player is equipped with digital optical jacks use of optical cable is preferred What you need is just one more optical digital connecting cord not supplied Plug it in the digital input jack of the receiver and select OPTICAL You can enjoy better sound quality brought to you by the optical cable Note This receiver has one digital optical jack only Be sure that such connection does not prevent optical cable connection of other components L SURR S CENTER O00 GK 9 O O O O O CLASS 2 WIRING RECOMMEN
9. DIGITAL EX PRO LOGIC II UX p TV NA A J B AA ATA im NA A ATA ATA IM CS ae pisl JANG PANE GANT GANT PAN PANE SANE PAINE PAN SANT ANT PANT Roo as 1 DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL EX PRO LOGIC Il Lights up when a Dolby Digital singnal is input to this unit Lights up when a Dolby Digital EX singnal is input to this unit Lights up when you select Dolby Pro logic II mode 2 DTS DIGITAL SURROUND Lights up when a DTS singnal is input to this unit 3 DTS ES Lights up when aDTS ES singnal is input to this unit 4 DSP Lights up when you select aDSP mode 5 MEMORY Blinks to show that a station can be stored 6 STEREO lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for a FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO indicator is lit 7 TUNED Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station 8 INPUT SOURCE INDICATOR It s front trigon is Lighted when asource is selected 9 Output speaker Indicator The speaker is Lighted up when asignal is output from the speaker output FL Front Left channel FC Front Center channel FR Front Right channel LFE Subwoofer channel SL Surround left channel SC Surround center channel SR Surround right channel MUTE Blinks when the MUTE function is on Switching On Off To turn on POWER switch on the panel the unit is standby mode standby indicator light on the display is red then press either button on the panel or POWER button on the remote control WELCOME will be displ
10. TENA j N NANA INV PAINE VAAN pay DANG RAEN UU PANG RAN pa MANU UI 4 The unit is reset to its factory presets Playback Mode Display Abbreviations and Full Working Names No Display Ab Fun working name 6 DOLBYD DOLBYDIGITAL 8 PROIIMUSIC DOLBY PROLOGIC II MUSIC 9 PROIIMOVIE DOLBY PROLOGIC II MOVIE _ 11 ID D6STEREO DOLBY DIGITAL 6CHSTEREO Available Selection All Listening Modes BYPASS 2 CH STEREO 6 CH STEREO DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY PROLOGIC II MOVIE DOLBY PROLOGIC II MUSIC DTS DTS ES DTS 96 24 Neo 6 CINEMA Neo 6 MUSIC When you play PCM encoded music CDs or analog signals include tuner the following listen modes are available BYPASS 2 CH STEREO 6 CH STEREO DOLBY PROLOGIC II MOVIE DOLBY PROLOGIC II MUSIC Neo 6 CINEMA Neo 6 MUSIC When you play DOLBY DIGITAL or DOLBY DIGITAL SURRO UND EX encoded DVD CDs the following listen modes are available DOLBY STEREO 2 CH STEREO 6 CH STEREO DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX When you play DTS or DTS ES encoded DVD CDs the follo wing listen modes are available DTS STEREO 2 CH STEREO 6 CH STEREO DTS DTS ES DTS 96 24 When you play DTS 96KHz 24bit encoded DVD CDs this unit automatically switches to DTS 96 24 listen mode In addition the following listen modes are available O DTS STEREO 2 CH STEREO O 6 CH STEREO O DTS 96 24 AMPLI
11. and an S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT DVD T OPTICAL OUT O O cool 0000 CD COAXIAL OUT Notes e When you connectan audio video unitto both ofthe digital and analog terminals ofthis unit makesure to connectto both terminals of thesame name O Be sure toattach the covers when the OPTICALterminals are not being used in order to protect the terminalsfrom dust e In order tomake this unitperform successful DTS decodingthe DTS bitstream mustnot be altered manipulated or corruptedin the process ofsending the DTS bitstream from the DIGITAL OUT terminal of an external unit to adigital signal inputterminal of this unit e All digital audiosignal input terminals are applicable tothe sampling frequency of32 kHz 44 1kHzand 48kHz external unit remove the cover from each optical terminal and then connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber cable that conforms to ElAJ standards Other cables might not function correctly Even if you connect an audio video unit to the OPTICAL or COAXIAL terminal of this unit you must keep the unit connec ted with the same named analog audio signal terminals of this unit because digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck or VCR connected to this unit You can switch the selection of input
12. i av m e __ AN oL Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Front Speaker Placement Even if you can t duplicate ideal home theater setup exactly the suggestions for speaker placement that follow will help you get good results Alignment Align the center speaker evenly with A or slightly behind B the left and right speakers but not ahead of them Angle Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45 degree angle with your favorite viewing position will duplicate the soundtrack mixer s perspective Height The mid and high frequency drivers of the three front speakers should be as possible to the same height This often requires placing the center speaker directly atop A or beneath B the TV set Preferred Surround Placement Location If possible place surround speaker to either side of the listen ing area not behind it k 7 B fD k Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Height If space permits install surrounds 2 3 feet above viewers This helps to minimize localization effects lt S ene 2 3feet Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Aiming surrounds straight across the room not down at audiences helps create a more open spacious surround sound field Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choice aim the speakers at each other A towards the front B
13. is in N position NONE Select this position if your system does not include a front center speaker All of the front center channel signal are directed to the main speakers INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 AA ATA N Na bi YON IN Ei PN g 3 Surround Left and Right Speakers Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right or gt buttons on the remote to select S SPEAK and turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down or Y buttons on the remote to select position Choices LARGE SMALL NONE Initial setting LARGE LARGE Select this position if you have large surround left and right speakers or if a surrround subwoofer is connected to your surround speakers The entire range of the front center signal is directed to the surround left and right speakers SMALL Select this position if your surround left and right spe akers do not have a high ability for bas reproduction In this position low bass signals 100 Hz at the surround left and right channels are output from the subwoofer speaker or output from left and right main speaker if subwoofer speaker is in N position NONE Select this position if your system does not include the surround left and right speakers All of the surround left and right channel signals are directed to the main speakers INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 4 Surround Center Speaker Use the MENU button on
14. other world wide patents issued and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc All Rights Reserved AC INLET AC 120V 60Hz MAX 500W e VIDEO analog signal VIDEO RCA input COAX1 VIDEO digital signal VIDEO Video and VIDEO S Video belong tothe same that inputsignal group e TV analog signal TV RCA input COAX2 TV digital signal TV 4 S Video input jacks Note using corresponding analog audio jack 5 S Video output jack 6 Video output jack 7 Front Right channel speaker terminals 8 Front Left channel speaker terminals 9 Front center channel speaker terminals 10 Rear right channel speaker terminals 11 Rear left channe 12 Surround center 13 Digital audio optical jack Note Video TVS Video belong to thesame that inputsignal group 15 CD Analog Audio input jacks 16 AUX Analog Audio input jacks 17 DVD Analog Audio input jacks 21 PRE Audio output jacks speaker terminals 22 6 CH signal input jacks 18 VIDEO Analog Audio input jacks 19 TV Analog Audio input jacks 20 VCR Analog Audio input jacks channel speaker terminals 23 Subwoofer signal output jack e DVD analog signal DVD RCA input Optical DVD digital signal DVD Video and DVD S Video they belong to thesame that input signal grou p 24 AC 120V 60Hz power input plug Display p Dor Gy aesti es ES pass ara Eros memory TUNED CD P VIDEO l
15. 1 hour for this unit to cool down and is turned off high and the overheat protection then turn it back on automatically circuitry has been activated No sound No any display E Tuner FM stereo receptionis The characteristics of FM stereo Check the antenna connections noisy broadcasts may cause this problem Try usinga high quality directional FM when the transmitter is too far away or antenna the antenna input is poor Use the manual tuning method There is distortion and There is multipath interference Adjust the antenna position to eliminate clear reception cannot multipath interference be obtained even with a good FM antenna The desired station The signal istoo weak Use a high quality directional FM anten cannot be tuned in with na the automatic tuning Use the manual tuning method method Previously preset This unithas been disconnected fora Preset the stations again stations can nolonger long period be tuned in The desired station This signalis weak or the antenna Tighten the AM loopantenna connect cannot be tuned in with connections are loose ions and orient itfor best reception the automatic tuning Use the manual tuning method method There are continuous Noises result from lightning fluorescent Use an outdoor antenna and a ground crackling and hissing lamps motors thermostats and other wire This will help some what butit is noises electrical equipment difficult to eliminate all noise
16. 2 channel sources It offers six full bandwidth channels with excellent separation There are two modes of operation Cinema mode for movies and Music mode for listening to music Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of movement that you get with 6 1 channel surround sound sources Use this mode with videos DVDs and TV programs that feature stereo sound Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a natural sound field that cannot be produced with conventional stereo Use this mode with stereo material such as music CDs Under Tuner Analog signals PCM CDs format source this mode can be selected Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built in sound enhance ment systems Dolby Pro Logic I 1 Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes MOVIE for movies and MUSIC for 2 channel audio sources 2 When you play PCM encoded music CDs tuner or other 2 channel sources you can press the PRO LOGIC II button to switch between DOLBY PRO LOGIC Il MUSIC and DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE listen modes Y DTS oo DTS ES DOEX 2 6 STEREO DTS Neo 6 PRO LOGIC II Front Panel Remote Control TUNED CD AUX h A rt T Ww gt TUNER PANG RAIN LOY LEN DI DVD STEREO AUN 01D MVA T DR JI gt TUNER 7 a_ JAN AN AN DVD Dolby Digitaland Dolby Digital Surround EX 1 When you play Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded or Dolby Digital encoded DVD CDs this unit automatically switches to Do
17. C040917 POWER SLEEP O Remote Control Function 1 Input selector Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch 2 FM AM band switches button Press the button to switch the reception band between FM and AM 3 Number 1 8 button Press these button to select preset tuning channel 4 Tuning scan button Press the SCAN side to tune in to a higher Frequency Press the SCAN side to tune in to a lower frequency Press and keep two second minutes scan automatically 5 Master volume Controls the output level of all audio channels 6 TEST Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels 7 SET MAIN MENU button Press these buttons to turn the unit into the SET MAIN MENU mode Select an item of menu by using the lt q or p buttons the name item of menu will be displayed on the display then press the aor w buttons or turn ADJUST knob on the panel to adjust or set it parameter or range 8 DTS amp DTS ES mode selection button Note Input sources must be DTS or DTS ES encoded 9 DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music mode selection button 10 POWER Press this button to set this in the standby mode Press again turn on the power of this unit 11 A B C D Selects one of the 4 preset station groups A to D when the unit is in tuner mode 12 Stores a station in the memory 13 MUTE Mute the sound Press again to restore the audio out to the previous volume level 14 DSP mode selection butt
18. D IMPEDANCE 8 OH INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER MODEL IS HC040917 Manufactured for Insignia Products 7601PennAvesS Richfield MN 55423 USA Ifyou have a LD player DVD player or CD player with a digital output you can make use of an optical digital connecting cord not supplied or coaxial digital connecting cord not supplied to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each LD player DVD player or CD player This receiver provides one optical and two coaxial digital inputs for the connection of your components Please connect your com ponents e g LD DVD or CD to the appropriate digital inputs and press INPUT button to match your connection Note Optical and coax cables carry only the audio portion of the signal A video connection must also be established for a LD player and DVD player S video provides the best connection for the video portion of the signal Composite video yellow RCA connector can also be used It is important that the same type of cable S video or composite that is connected from the Home Theater to the TV is used to connect the LD player or DVD player to the Home Theater 199 LD TV VCR INSIGNIA Seo ToAUDIO OUT TV To S VIDEOIN TV To VIDEOIN TV This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the f
19. FIER SECTION Maintec nanne le eee ee P I Pa 100W X 2 6 ohm 1 THD O 1kHz Other Channels mms O sS eee 100W X4 6 ohm 1 THD 1kHz Subwoolfer chapnrceih Peete ene a tts Pere eet mentee ny Cee Men ete ee ee eee eke eee Line Out IGN Aena aa ayasa 65dB Fhe IME TAGY EXC SI ONS eman n Saar earner ae Se eet on ane a helenae 20Hzto 20kHz 1 5 dB Signalo oise s tio Gmm SS IS s a 75dB Bypass mode VIDEO SECTION NP SENS UM m a sn I ee mene ener eno ener eens 1Vp p 750hm OUTS UE Cevelmpedance a as ee tat olen te ee 1Vp p 75 ohm ERE UNA Kes por s e ma P P SA s ree ee 10Hz to at 3dB Signal io iO AA E E SA as 40dB Crosstalk OR mnn pap AP SP ES 40dB AM TUNERSECTION O SP S se 520 to 1710 kHz o ee ee eee 10kHz ola y RESPONSO meme tee IP ear aM Ones eres Meer sa 80Hz 2kHz 6dB WS AID IE o ONS DEVIL Y 2 can P s s a cee etre Gere amet 95dBu S N 20dB A o A ee vr aye eee ae 38dB Image Ralo iara cect ntcneen ee rhea oe Maleate mean Ds P eye santas atlas ot Ds 27dB 1000kHz P iS L 04 tomi 2 D AA S ss ns 35dB FM TUNERSECTION uiningis ir g Om sI IU 87 5 to 108 0MHz A Tremere Teer Teer TTT arene aera Tree eee 0 05MHz FE GILLS TAG y RESPONSE rrr SS E avert 40Hz 15kHz 3dB e E Eo a 24dBu ci y neon 60dB stereo 65dB mono o O eee trareth 40dB PARSE C Ul O SP I SE PP ss 50dB Specifications and features are subject to change without notice INSIGNIA IS H C 04 0 9 7 DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER Manufactured for
20. Insignia Products 7601 Penn Ave S Richfield MN 55423 USA
21. LBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX LFE level control range 10dB to 00 dB Preset value OOGB DTS DTS ES LFE level control range 10dB to 00 dB Preset value OOGB 1 Play source which encoded you want to adjust the LFE level 2 Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right lt or gt buttons on the remote so that XX LFE XXdB appears on the front panel display 3 Turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Down and Up v ora buttons on the remote to adjust LFE level INSIGNIA ADJUST TIN 4 Dynamic Range Night Mode By using Dynamic Range Compression technology you can enjoy enhanced sound quality by Dolby digital at night without interrupting your roommates or neighbors While enjoying a Dolby Digital enabled component DVD DVB you can activate Night Mode by pressing MENU button on the remote control or panel and this mode will compress the difference in volume between normal voices and sounds like explosions Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right 4 or gt buttons on the remote to select the parameter of dynamic range DO easy 2 Turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Down and Up Y orA buttons on the remote to setparameter required Choices MAX maximum STD standard MIN minimum Initial setting STD standard INSIGNIA 2 6 STEN Front Panel Remote Control Notes e Night Mode canbe functioned ONLY during Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX play
22. Mf Lt 7 gt TUNER VCR ANG J DANA ANC f DAANG RAT SANT ANU DANNI gt ov gt ce 17 NA EW Em J 4 In the same way You can select other stations stored 6 Channel External Input An external decoder DTS Dolby digital etc or a device with built in multi channel decoder and 6 channel output connector DVD player TV can be connected to the 6 CH input It is therefore possible to play any future 6 channels coding SACD DVD Audio thanks to this connection The external decoder device will send the separated audio information to the receiver that will then amplify the signal and send to appropriate speak ers R FRONT L FRONT No OJO ANTENNA 8 JOR gt TVOILdO LXxvVOO Subwoofer Center out Multi format player External decoder j To activate 6 channel input press INPUT on the front panel or press 6 CH IN on the remote control AA CD COXx1 AUX COX2 DTS MUTE input Y _ _ AMFM DISES DTSNoo S TUNER AUTO o0 TEST cS MR SCAN SCAN AIB C D MEMORY 2 6 STEREO MEX PROLOGICI Front Panel Remote Control Note e With 6 channel input all DSP Surround Mde 2 CH Stereo 6 CH Stereo Dolby Pro logic or Dolby Digital Dolby Digial Surround EX DTS DTS ES camot be activated About the Listening Modes With its built in surround sound decoders and DSP programs the AV receiver can transform your home listening room into a movie theater or concert
23. NAMIE ereere eroaan 40 Available Selection All Listening Modes 40 Specifications eristi 41 Features Six channels Power Amplifier Standard stereo mode 100W 100W 6 2 RMS Six channels mode Main channels 100W 100W 6 2 RMS Front center channel 100W 62 RMS Surround channels 100W 100W 6 2 RMS Surround center channel 100W 6 RMS Digital Sound field Processing multi mode Dolby Digital Decoder DTS Decoder Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoder DTS 96 24 Decoder DTS ES Discrete Decoder DTS ES Matrix Decoder DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music 6 CH Stereo Mode 2 CH Stereo Bypass Mode 6 DSP modes Live Disco Jazz Classic Hall Rock DO ooLer DIGITAL EX Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Other Midnight Theater Mode 2 Stage Automatic Audio Format Recognition Sources Format Display Bass Management system Full Digital Pink Noise Generator for Speaker Balancing 6 channels input ports for external decoder input Tone Control treble bass Quartz PLL Synthesized Digital Tuning system Digital AM FM tuner with 64 station presets Auto Memory Preset AM FM separate Manual Tuning Sleep Timer Remote control standby Headphone jack a
24. Radio Stations eeseeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Retrieving Preset StationS 29 6 Channel External Input eee ee 29 Advanced Sound Control 30 About the Listening Modes gt 30 Z S S oO ae 30 O SIBT80O ae a ae 30 Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie 2 s re 30 Dolby Pro Logic I MUS IC 30 Dolby Digital 2 seeeeee erent 30 Dolby Digital SurroundEX 30 DTS ree 31 DTS 96 24 2 eecete eee eee 31 DTS ES Discrete seeeeee teeters 31 DTS ES Matrix 22 seeeee eer 31 AGON l a 31 Sound Enhancement SystemS 32 OID Y Protocol a no tees 32 Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Surround EX 32 DTS NCO G E 32 DTS ES A AA a 33 DTS e 2d ee su 33 AG Cl n SI pasu aed 33 DSP Digital Sound Field Processor 33 Adjusting the DTS Dolby Digital LFE Level 34 Dynamic Range Night Mode 7 34 Adjusting the Delay Time 35 Adjusting the Parameter Settings for Pro logic UMSS A 35 Troubleshooting 36 OS a aaa us il sau su a aS asi sia 36 TUNE ei aaa 39 ROMmMOle RR iiai 39 Oe Fe ee 40 Resetting Facto Presets 40 Abbreviation ofthe monitor and full WOFkKINQ
25. adphones Increase the volume to the desired level after headphones are in place Notes e Do not play your headset ata high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play e If you experiencea ringing in your ears reduce volume or discontinue use e Always turn downthe volume before connecting your headph ones e The speakers areturned off while the headphones plug is inserted in the HEADPHONE jack e When you connecta pair ofheadphones the listening mode is set to Stereo unless it s already set to2 CH Stereo When you disconnect the headphones the previous listening mode is resumed e When the multichannelinput is used only the frontleft and right audio canbe heard inthe headphones Connecting the Speakers FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT FRONT CENTER SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER RIGHT LEFT lor E SUB WOOFER Use this jack on the middle back panel to e sl SURROUND CENTRE SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER swout connect another 0 powered subwoofer O other than the one supplied MAKE SURE TO CONNECT 6 8 OHM SPEAKERS ONLY Speakers You will need to use 7 speakers with the unit Front Left Front Right Front Center Surround Left Surround center Surround Right and subwoofer In order to enjoy good surround effects all six s
26. ay on the display and left direction moving Stop three seconds when the word pass the middle of display flash three times then left direction moving and enter working mode INSIGNIA IS HC040917 POWER SLEEP Front Panel Remote Control MIE HANG RANG WAN B N DAN STANDBY when the receiveris on press POWER button on the remote once to activate the standby mode only by remote Note e In standby mode this unit consumesa small amountof power in order to receiverinfrared signals from the remote control POWER OFF Press POWER switch on the panel to turn off the unit To Adjust the Tone You can adjust the tonal quanlity of your front left and right speakers or headphones when connected Adjust High frequency of Main Speakers Turn the TREBLE knob on the panel to adjust high frequency of main speaker The parameter is increased when clockwise direction rotate the knob The parameter is decreased when an ticlockwise direction rotate the knob TREBLE A Front Panel Turn the BASS knob on the front panel to adjust low frequency of main speaker The parameter is increased when clockwise direction rotate the knob The parameter is decreased when an ticlockwise direction rotate the knob TREBLE Front Panel Speaker Setting Speaker Mode Settings Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your spea ker configuration 1 Main Speakers Use the MENU button on the panel o
27. back e To play Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS DTS ES youMUST Connect the DVDto your receiverwith DIGITAL signal Coaxial or Optical the SoundSource DVD software MUST be Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS DTSES encoded Adjusting the Delay Time You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the sound effect from the surround and center speakers The larger the value the later the sound effect is generated The delay time can be individually adjusted to all listen modes All listen modes center delay control range 0 5ms Initial is 2 ms All listen modes surround delay control range 0 15ms Initial is 15ms 1 Select a listen mode you want to adjust the delay time while playing a sources 2 Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right lt or gt buttons on the remote so that DELAY appears on the front panel display 3 Turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Down and Up v or Abuttons on the remote to adjust delay time INSIGNIA ADJUST eN b Remote Control Em SA Adjusting the Parameter Settings for Pro logic IIMUSIC Changing Parameter settings You can adjust the values of PRO LOGIC II MUSIC parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room 1 Select PRO LOGIC II MUSIC listen mode 2 Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right lt or p buttons on the remote to s
28. cted speaker and its volume appear on the display as shown The level can be adjusted from 10dB to 10dB in 1 dB steps Initial setting 0dB 6 Surround Right Channel Level Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right 4 or gt buttons on the remote to select SR 00dB and turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down or Y buttons on the remote to set the level oa INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 Front Panel Remote Control The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume appear on the display as shown The level can be adjusted from 10dB to 10dB in 1 dB steps Initial setting OdB 7 Subwoofer Channel Level Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right 4 or p buttons on the remote to select SW 00dB and turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down a or y buttons on the remote to set the level Front Panel Remote Control The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume appear on the display as shown The level can be adjusted from 10dB to 10dB in 1 dB steps Initial setting OdB Note e When adjusting thelevel of anactive subwoofer system you may also needto adjust thesubwoofer s own volume control Speaker Level Calibration Here you can 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 Note e The speakers cann
29. e component to other analog input cannot beincreased OUT REC jacks ofthis unitis turned jacks of this unit or the soundis off distorted The sound effect It is not possible to record the sound cannot berecorded effect witha recording component A sourcecannot be The source component is not connec Connect the recording component tothe analog recorded byan ted tothis unit s analog the PRE OUT the PRE OUT jacks recording jacks component This unit doesnot The internal microcomputer has been Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet and operate properly frozen by an external electric shock then plug it inagain after about 30 seconds such as lightning or excessive static electricity or by a power supply with Reset this unit see page 40 Resetting Factory low voltage Presets Make sure all speaker cables are connected correctly Pa Pa ringingfrom Speaker cables are short circuited There is noise This unit is too close to the digital or Move this unit further away from such equipment interference from high frequency equipment digital or high frequency equipment or this unit The picture is The video source uses scrambled or disturbed encoded signals to prevent dubbing No picture to Video signalis not inputin correct Change toa correctsource monitor source Video cable is bad Change aconnecting cable This unit suddenly The internal temperature becomes too Waitabout
30. e remote control 7 FM AM band switches button Press the button to switch the reception band between FM and AM 8 DTS amp DTS ES mode selection button Notes Input sources must be DTS or DTS ES encoded 9 DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music mode selection button 10 Adjust music TREBLE parameter Main channels TREBLE parameter increase when clockwise direction rotate the knob main channels TREBLE parameter reduction when anticlockwise direction rotate the knob 11 Master VOLUME control Simultaneously controls volume for all output sounds Front Surround Center Subwoofer Volume increase when clockwise direction rotate the knob volume reduction when anti clockwise direction rotate the knob 12 Adjust music BASS parameter Main channels BASS parameter increase when clockwise direction rotate the knob main channels BASS parameter reduction when anticlockwise direction rotate the knob 13 POWER switch Press this switch to turn on the power Press the switch again to turn off the power 14 MENU selector button Press the button to select a parameter of MENU Rotate 1 ADJUST knob to adjust parameter selected 15 MUTE Mute the sound Press again to restore the audio out to the previous volume level 16 TEST Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels As well as a reset button see page 40 Resetting Factory Presets 17 DSP mode selection button 6 DSP modes Live Disco Jazz Classic Hall Rock
31. e sound sources can be selected on the panel or remote control 1 Press INPUT buttons on the panel repeatedly to select an input source This unit is with CD COAX1 AUX COAX2 TUNER DVD OPTICAL VCR TV VIDEO 6 CH IN sources Every time you press the source button the input setting e g DVD OPT 1 will be shown on display MUTE Ae INPUT VY TEST DSP Front Panel Remote Control 2 Press direct corresponding source button on the remote to select a source On the remote control CD and COAX 1 AUX and COAX 2 DVD and OPTICAL are all double function buttons If you want to select a digital source by remote control please press corre sponding button 3 DVD analog signal DVD RCA input Optical DVD digital signal DVD Video and DVD S Video they belong to the same that input signal group VIDEO analog signal VIDEO RCA input COAX1 VIDEO digital signal VIDEO Video and VIDEO S Video belong to the same that input signal group TV analog signal TV RCA input COAX2 TV digital signal TV Video TV S Video belong to the same that input signal group Switch Synchro Audio Video Sources If you have two or more video devices in your system please use Audio Video signal synchro switch function Connect each Video Audio source s group to this unit s same group s input jacks The following table lists all theinput sources and shows which sources are the same group
32. elect parameter you want to adjust Turn ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Down and Up vor A buttons on the remote to change parameter value 3 Repeat step 2 above to change other parameters INSIGNIA ADJUST CON s Q Front Panel POWER Remote Control STEREO MU 01D UE res _ J DVD STEREO MN PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Parameter Descriptions PANORAMA Function Turning the function on extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for wraparound effect Choices OFF ON initial setting is OFF DIMENSION Function Gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear Control range 3 towards the rear to 3 towards the front initial setting is 0 C WIDTH Center Width Function Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees the larger the value adjusts the center image towards the main left and right speakers Control range 0 center channel sound is output only from center speaker to 7 center channel sound is output only from main left and right speakers initial setting is 3 Refer to the chart below when this unit does notfunction properly Ifthe problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction belowdoes not help setthis unit to the standby mode disconnect the power cord andcontact the nearest au thorized our authorization dealer or service center General Problem This unit fails
33. es for proper grounding and inparticular specifies thatthe cable ground shall be connected asclose tothe point of cable entry as practical Setup and Maintenance of the Receiver Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation Do notconnect tothe AC powercords until all apparatus are completed Do notuse your receiver immediately after transferring it from a coldplace to awarm place due tothe risk of cond ensation Do not expose your receiver towater or excessively high temperatures After having disconnected your receiver clean the case with asoft cloth or witha slightly damp leather chamois Never use strong solvents Protect Your Receiver From Overheating Do not block ventilation holes Arrange the receiver so that aircan circulate freely Do not stackthe receiver andother components directly on top of each other Allow adequate ventilation when placing yourreceiver a stand Place an amplifiernear the top shelf of the stand soheat ed air rising from it will not affect other components If you have a satellite receiver you should place it onthe top shelf Table OF Content a seis 3 FOGG IOS u u na E ashoura 4 Getting Started 5 Fittings 2ece ee ence eee eee e teen cette ence een tenet en ennenen eneee 5 Installing batteries in the remote controller 6 Notes About the Remote Control 6 Remote control operatio
34. hall If you connect surround center speakers will be used for 6 1 channel surround playback The AV receiver s surround indicators show which speakers are active in each listening mode FL Front Left Speaker FC Front Center Speaker FR Front Rright Speaker LFE Suwoofer SL Surround Left Speaker SC Surround Center Speaker SR Surround Right Speaker 2 Stereo The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal and output by the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer Under any format source Tuner Analog signals PCM CDs Dolby Prologic Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX DTS DTS ES DTS 96 24 this mode can be selected 6 Stereo The selected input source is processed as a 6 stereo signals and output by the front left center and right speakers surround left surround center surround right and the subwoofer Under any format source Tuner Analog signals PCM CDs Dolby Prologic Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX DTS DTS ES DTS 96 24 this mode can be selected DO coxe SURROUND PROLOGIC IL Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Sur round logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround You Dolby Pro Logic II Movie can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV programs and the AV receiver will create a 5 1 surround mix from the 2 chan nel stereo Under Tuner Analog signals PCM CDs Dolby pro logic format source this mode can be selected DO coxe
35. high quality sound You ll need a DTS com patible DVD player in order to enjoy DTS material Use this mode with DVDs LDs or CDs that bear the DTS logo 13 3 Gi FE FB E Under DTS DTS ES format source this mode can be selected DTS 96 24 This mode provides higher audio quality Use it with CDs LDs and DVDs that bear the DTS 96 24 logo When you play DTS 96KHz 24bit encoded DVD CDs this unit automatically switches to DTS 96 24 listen mode DTS ES Discrete This is DTS with an added surround center channel for 6 1 sur round sound Use it with program material recorded in DTS 6 1 format With the additional surround center channel this format offers 6 1 fully independent digital channels providing a realistic sense of movement and space Use it with program material DTS 6 1 such as CDs DVDs or LDs that bear the DTS ES logo Under DTS DTS ES format source this mode can be selected PTA s DTS ES Matrix This is DTS with an added surround center channel for 6 1 su rround sound Use it to provide 6 1 channel surround playback with program material recorded in DTS 5 1 format Since DTS 5 1 program material contains surround center channel inform ation all channels can be reconstructed for 6 1 channel playba ck Use this mode with CDs DVDs or LDs that bear the DTS or DTS ES logo Under DTS DTS ES format source this mode can be selected ease dts E This mode provides 6 1 channel playback from
36. is being played with 2 STEREO Surround center in Speaker Setting is set to NONE The source or the listen selected mode does notcontain surround center signals SW in Speaker Setting is set to NONE when aDolby Digital orDTS or other source signal is being played The source doesnot contain lowbass signals Select the appropriate setting for the center speaker Select 6 stereo another DSP modeor appropriate listen mode Raise the outputlevel of the surround speakers Select the appropriate setting for the surround left and rightspeakers Press DSP or 2 6STEREO to turn onthe sound fieldsor select 6 CHSTEREO mode Select the appropriate setting for the surround center speaker Select 6 stereo or another appropriate listen mode Select SW s YES Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set sources cannot be to output Dolby Digital or DTS digital played Dolby Digital Signals or DTS indicator in Make an appropriate setting following the operations instructions foryour component the front panel No appropriate digitalinput source Select an appropriate digital input source with display does not has been selected the input selectorbuttons light up A humming sound Incorrect cable connections Firmly connectthe audio plugs Ifthe problem can be heard persists the cables may be defective The volume level The component connected tothe PRE Connect th
37. lby Digital Surround EX or Dolby Digital listen mode 2 Use the pex button to switch between Dolby Digital Surround EX and Dolby Digital listen modes 3 Dolby Digital is none of surround center Dolby Digital EX has surround centerr signal 4 Press the 2 6 STEREO button to switch between DOLBY STEREO or 6CH STEREO listen modes 3 2 6 STEREO amp DTS Nazia a O Front Panel Remote Control DO soc DTS Neo 6 1 Neo 6 has two modes DTS Neo 6 CINEMA and DTS Neo 6 MUSIC 2 When you play PCM encoded music CDs tuner or other 2 channel sources you can press the DTS Neo 6 button to switch between DTS Neo 6 CINEMA and DTS Neo 6 MUSIC listen modes 2 6 STEREO DTS Neo 6 PRO LOGIC II Front Panel Remote Control TUNED CD AUX gt TUNER STEREO JEPINI D 6D m AUX e gt TUNER DVD DTS DTS ES 1 When you play DTS ES encoded or DTS encoded DVD CDs this unit automatically switches to DTS or DTS ES listen mode 2 Press the DTS DTS ES button to switch between DTS and DTS ES listen modes 3 DTS is none of surround center DTS ES has surround center signal 4 Press the 2 6 STEREO button to switch between DTS STE REO and 6CH STEREO listen modes Q STEREO eS DTS NEA PRO LOGIC DTS 96 24 1 When you play DTS 96KHZ 24bit encoded DVD CDs this unit automatically switches to DTS 96 24 listen mode 2 Press the 2 6 STEREO button to switch between DTS STE REO and 6CH STEREO listen modes
38. n on the front panel or the remote to select the reception band 2 Tune to a radio station see Manual tuning on page 28 above for details 3 Press the MEMORY button on the panel or remote the MEMORY indicator on the display lights up 4 Press A B C D button on the remote or panel repeatedly to select a preset station group A to D while the MEMORY indicator is lighting e g A A SCAN SCAN MEMO 5 While the MEMORY indicator is still on press 1 8 button to select a preset station number For example selecting group A electing group A in step 4 and number 1 in step 5 would save the station as A1 Front Panel Remote Control 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations NOTE A new Setting can be programmed in place of the former one This memory is forever before reset Retrieving Preset Stations 1 Press the FM AM button on the front panel or the remote to select the reception band CD C0X1 TV TUNER er lt gt ae AM FM Front Panel Remote Control 2 Press A B C D button on the panel or remote to select the group of preset station that you are the desired Front Panel Remote Control 3 Press the numeric button 1 8 on the remote control or panel to select the number of preset station that you are the desired A B C D MEMORY Front Panel Remote Control TUNED CD AVA 1B e w AUX TV E rt h
39. n range 6 Connecting to Audio Visual Components 7 DIGI al Conn tUONS 2 uu uu u EE 8 Connecting the Antenna 2222 s sees 9 AM Loop Antenna and FMIndoorAntenna 9 Connecting for Power 9 Using Headphones 22 02eee cece eeee eects 9 Connecting the speakers 10 POSITIONING Your Speaker isis scams 11 Preferred surround placement 12 Alternative Surround Placement 12 Operating Your Receiver 13 Pali lirilrod 6 1bizuu u us aqu errr 13 Your REMOote CONTO derrocar tenidas atada 15 Remote Control UA CUO here cece uuu ul 16 Rear Panel INtroqducliO Ns sessenta 17 A RaR 18 SWILCHING OM OT resesi 19 To Adjustthe TONO w lt lt cicatrices 19 Speaker Setting Speaker Mode Settings 20 Adjusting Speaker Output LevelS 22 Speaker Level Calibration gt 24 Selecting the Input SOUTCE essenin 25 Switch Synchro Audio Video Sources 25 SLE EP eeees e a 26 Setting the Display Brightness 26 Automatic Audio Format Recognition 26 The Rule for Listen Mode Display 26 Operating the Radio lt lt lt e lt lt oo mmmsositrsiiss 27 Storing
40. nd speaker on off control 1 Subwoofer Signal line Output 7 analog inputs including built in AM FM tuner 1 stereo audio line output pre output 3 digital audio inputs 1 optical 2 coaxial 4 S video inputs 1 S video output 4 composites video inputs 1 composites output Fully functional remote control dts E DTS and DTS ES Neo 6 and DTS 96 24 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Fittings Youshould receive thefollowing items One receiverunit One Remote Control INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 0 e O gt e SE z E o m 2 a T Ed I e S m 9 2 ou a5 a m N INSIGNIA IS HC040917 AAA R3P UM 4 batteries One instruction book CE ll IS HC040917 ip DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER Warranty Card User s Manual Installing batteries in the remote controller Since the remote control will be used for many of this unit s control operations you should begin by installing the supplied batteries 1 Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartm ent cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the batteries AAA RO3P UM 4 TYPE according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment cover Notes About the Remote Control
41. needed RCA terminal This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a large variety of speakers and subwoofers For more information please refer to section Speaker Setting in Operating Your Receiver on page 20 Positioning Your Speaker 1 Left Right Front Speakers They carry primarily music and sound effects 2 Center In surround mode the center speaker carries much of the dialogue as well as music and effects It should beset between the left and right speakers 3 Surround Left Right Rear Speakers Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field 4 Surround Center surround center Speakers The surround center speaker supplements the surround speakers and provides for more realistic front to back transitions Place the speaker directly behind the listening position and at the same height as the surround speakers 5 Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects explosions the rumble of spaceships etc which dramatically heightens involvement with the action on the screen It is therefore recommended to connect subwoofer when small speakers are use Magnetic shielding Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion lt is not recommended to place the rear speakers near the TV set
42. nly goes off Only thespeaker on oneside canbe heard Only thecenter speaker outputs substantial sound No soundfrom the effect speakers No soundfrom the center speakers No soundfrom the surround speakers No soundfrom the surround center speaker NO soundfrom the subwoofer The protection circuitry has been acti vated because ofa short circuit etc The sleep timerhas turned theunit off The soundis muted Incorrect cable connections When playing amonaural source with a pro logic Il listen mode the source signal is directed tothe center channel andthe frontand surround speakers output effect sounds The sound field programs are turned Youare using a source or program combination thatdoes not output sound from allchannels Check that the speaker wires are not touching each otherand then turn this unit back on Turn onthe power and play the source again Press MUTE to cancela mute Connect the cables properly If the problem persists the cables may be defective Select 6 stereo another DSP modeor appropriate listen mode Try anothersound field program The outputlevel of the center speaker Raise the level ofthe center speaker is setto minimum CENTER in Speaker Setting is set to NONE 2ch Stereo has been selected The output level of the surround speakers is setto minimum SURR LR in Speaker Setting is set to NONE A monaural source
43. ntly form atted source Operating the Radio The receiver has a built in tuner that allows for AM FM radio function There are 2 way to tune automatic and manual Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference lf signal from the station you want to select is weak you must tune in to it manually Manual tuning 1 Connect the FM and AM antennae accordingly see page 9 Connecting the Antenna 2 Press the POWER swtich to turn on the receiver INSIGNIA IS HC040917 INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 POWER SLEEP Front Panel Remote Control 3 Press the TUNER button on the remote or INPUT buttons on front panel to select TUNER as the input source INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER 1S HC040917 Front Panel Remote Control 4 Press the FM AM button on the front or the remote control to select the reception band Front Panel Remote Control 5 Tune by pressing SCAN or SCAN repeatedly until the desired station is found Alternatively you can press and hold SCAN or SCAN for about one second to activate the auto matic search function In this mode the receiver will automatic ally tune frequencies until it finds a station When a FM station broadcast stereo sound the STEREO indicator lights up A B C D Front Panel Remote Control TUNED CD AUX ane N Ny a gt TUNER SL SR JAR DVD 6 Repeat step
44. ollowing two conditions 1 this device mat not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other world wide patents issued and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc O 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc All Rights Reserved E247380 amp LNdLno sYayvads ON LISTED AUDIO AMPLIFIERS 15SH AC INLET AC 120V 60Hz MAX 500W 6 channels output Decoderetc 199 Multi Channel Decoder e g DTS See detailed on page 29 chapter 6 Channel External Input under Operating Your Receiver Digital Connections If your CD player LD player DVD player TV satellite tuner etc are equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals they can be connected to this unit s COAXIAL or OPTICAL or both terminals Digital audio signals are transmitted with less loss than analog audio signals In addition digital audio signal connections are necessary especially for an LD player a DVD player or a CD player to send signals encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS to this unit To make an optical digital connection between this unit
45. on 6 DSP modes Live Disco Jazz Classic Hall Rock 15 Dolby Digital amp Dolby Digital Surround EX mode selection button Note e Input sources must be Dolbydigital or Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded 16 2 channels stereo mode amp 6 channels stereo mode selection button 17 Dolby Pro logic Il Movie Music mode selection button 18 SLEEP button Sets the sleep time 10min 20min 30min 40min 50min 60min 0min 80min 90min 100min 110min 120min Rear Panellntr oduction 0D OO 42 R FRONT FERONT F CENTER R SURR L SURR 5 CENTER e Ielelelelel CLASS2WIRING RECOMMEND IMPEDANCE 8 OH INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER MODEL IS HC040917 Manufactured for Insignia Products O 7601 Penn Ave S Richfield MN 55423 USA MADE IN CHINA D o gt voo LXWvO9 13 9 DADA LORO RI 3 1 FM antenna input 2 AM antenna input 3 Video input jacks Note using corresponding analog audio jack amp LNdLNO SHUIAVAIAS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device mat not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation E247380 cus LISTED AUDIO AMPLIFIERS 15SH WARNING 14 Digital coaxial jacks Notes Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and
46. or even towards the side walls C D Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to envelop you rather than coming from behind you wey Ty m Emi Courtesy Dolby Laboratories NO Adjacent Walls Surrounds can go on stands facing each other to approximate the preferred sidewall mounting A or to the sides or rear of the viewing area aimed upwards In the latter case they can go right on the floor or preferably a few feet off the floor such as on end tables B Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Panel Introduction INSIGN IA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 ADJUST Z E 1949 Q 1 MENU adjustment knob Press 14 MENU button on the panel or MENU or buttons on the remote to select a parameter rotate the knob to adjust parameter selected Parameter increase when clockwise direction rotate the knob parameter reduction when anti clockwise direction rotate the knob Note e Default parameter is DIMMER 2 Standby indicator Lights up when this unit is standby 3 INPUT selector Press the buttons repeatedly to select the input source you want to listen to or watch 4 Number 1 8 button Press these buttons to select preset tuning channel 5 Display window Display a variety of information e g Volume DSPsource listen mode and parameter etc 6 Remote control sensor 409 q q2 VOLUME 0 Qe D a a T Receives signals from th
47. otbe calibrated whilethe output ofthis unit is muted whilea pair ofheadphones is connected or when using the multichannel input 1 Press the TEST button on the remote control or panel you will hear a test tone like pink noise from front left speaker then front center speaker then front right speaker then surro und right speaker surround center then surround left speaker and then the subwoofer speaker Front Left channel ee et F E Front Center channel i if Front Right channel a EE Surround right channel Surround centerchannel Surround left channel e 145 Subwoofer channel 2 Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right lt or p buttons on the remote to select the speaker you want to adjust Turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down A or Y buttons on the remote to set the volume The volume can be adjusted from 10 to 10 dB in 1 dB steps INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER 1S HC040917 3 Repeat step 2 until the volume of the test tone from each speaker is the same 4 After adjustment press TEST again on the remote control or panel to exit testing mode Selecting thelnput Source This section explains how to select the input source i e The AV component that you want to listen to or watch This unit has one set exterior decode 6 channel input six way analog inputs three way digital one is optical two are coaxial inputs All thes
48. peaker need to be connected to the receiver At least two front speakers Front left and right are required For better sound quality Center speaker Surround speakers and Subwoofer should also be connected Adding Center and Surround speakers will enhance surround effects Adding a Subwoofer will increase bass response If you want to enjoy full range of sound effects with small speakers it is a must to use the subwoofer with the speakers to maintain adequate bass signal Connecting the Main Center Rear Speaker 1 Loosen the knob 2 Insert the bare wire Remove approx 5mm 1 4 insulation from the speaker wires 3 Tighten the knob and secure the wire Or you also may use banana plug Method 2 Method 1 Speaker Polarity When connecting the speakers make sure the polarities speaker wire to on the receiver of speaker wires and terminals are matched If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted and will lack bass out of phase effect Notes e Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit This could damage this unit or the speakers or both e Connect the speakers terminals to your speakers with the wire of the wire of the proper gauge keep as short as possible if the connections are faulty no sound will be heard from the speakers Connecting the Subwoofer To connect your own powered subwoofer a mono aural audio cord not supplied is
49. r INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 Front Panel E LEY PAL m Em 824 0760 Im DI T DI Notes e Toavoid LFE signalis lost inyour system The mainspeakers is selected LARGE position automatically ifyour subwoofer speaker is selected NONE position e When 6 CHINPUT isselected as theinput source all speakers setting are notaffected Adjusting Speaker Output Levels Use this feature to adjust speaker output levels 1 Front Left Channel Level Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right or gt buttons on the remote to select FL 00dB and turn the The level can be adjusted from 10dB to 10dB in 1 dB steps ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down or Y Initial setting 0dB buttons on the remote to set the level 3 Front Right Channel Level Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right 4 or gt buttons on the remote to select FR 00dB and turn the INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 ADJUST ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down A or Y buttons on the remote to set the level Front Panel Remote Control The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume appear on the display as shown Front Panel Remote Control The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume appear on the display as shown The level can be adjusted from 10dB to 10dB in 1 dB steps Initial set
50. r the Left and Right lt or p buttons on the remote to select M SPEAK and turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down or Y buttons on the remote to select position Choices LARGE SMALL Initial setting LARGE LARGE If your main speakers have a high ability for bass reproduction In this position full range signals present at the main channels are output from the main speakers SMALL If your main speakers do not have a high ability for bass reproduction However if your system dies not include a subwoofe do not select this position In this position low bass signals are output from the subwoofer speaker 100Hz INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 2 Front Center Speaker Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right 4 or p buttons on the remote to select FC SPEAK and turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down A or y buttons on the remote to select position Choices LARGE SMALL NONE Initial setting LARGE LARGE Select this if the front center speaker is approximately the same size as the main speakers The entire range of the front center signal is directed to the front center speaker SMALL Select this position if your front center speaker is sma ller than the main speakers In this position low bass signals 100 Hz at the front center channels are output from the subw oofer speaker or output from left and right main speaker if the subwoofer speaker
51. s 5 to tune another radio station 7 Select sound effect if needed by pressing preset DSP sound or other available listen modes 2 6 STEREO Front Panel Remote Control NOTES 1 Ifthere is interference modify the location of the antenna untilthe optimal sound is heard TV and other electronic devices could be the cause ofinterferences sotry to position the antenna away ofthem 2 Weak signal can affectthe auto Search function Adjustthe antenna forbetter recep tion formore efficient search Storing Radio Stations Automatic Preset Storing 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote or INPUT buttons on front panel to select TUNER as the input source 2 Press the FM AM button on the front panel or the remote to select the reception band CD C0X1 AUX COX2 TV DVD OPT VIDEO LS an Remote Control Front Panel 3 Press and hold TUNER AUTO button for 3 seconds on the panel to begin automatic tuning CD AUX L NA m j Jl DVD 4 Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio stations stored automatically as A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 etc When all available radio stations are stored or if all 32 memory locations are full the auto preset will stop NOTE Weak signalcan affectthe Automatic Preset Storing function efficiency Adjust the antenna for the best reception for more efficient search Manually Presetting Station 1 Press the FM AM butto
52. signals between digital and analog easily MAMAS ELECO Fe El AC 120V 60Hz MAX 500W It s corresponding video and s video input jack is DVD It s corresponding video and s video input jack is VIDEO LXVOO TIVOILdO It s corresponding video and s video input jack is TV XVOO Connecting the Antenna The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM termlnals nals on the system s back panel They must be hooked up in order to receive clear reception AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna 1 Uncoil the Antenna wire 2 Press down on the Antenna tab to open the terminal e For FM reception extend antenna toits full length andarrange the Antenna Higher e For AM reception rotate the antenna hori zontally to get betterreception AM Antenna wire Connection 1 2 Connecting for Power Make sure you connect all your 0 other electronic components and the speakers before plugging your wz ED receiver into the outlet Plug the S chy power cord in the wall outlet 4 matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely Using Headphones To listen privately through your audio system use the HEADPHONE jack on the receiver However make sure you turn down the volume before you put on the he
53. t buttons on the remote to select DIMMER 8 item Turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down A or Y buttons on the remote to select a mode of dimmer Automatic Audio Format Recognition When a digital source is playing the receiver will automatically recognise source format to enter to the proper surround mode and light output speaker indicator on the left hand side of the display VFD It is important to know however that not all DTS or Dolby Digital sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus LFE Output speaker indicator show how many and which speaker you have enabled and the letters inside output speaker indicator show which channel is present in the source informat ion LFE stands for Low Frequency Effect The indication LFE appears if the digital source contains LFE information In this case the bass signal will be delivered to the subwoofer offering more dynamic deep bass sound effects The Rulefor Listen Mode Display This unit detects digital signal sources and selects the corres ponding playback mode automatically but can be manually changed to a different playpack mode The new mode will rem ain in effect until a differently formatted source is played For instance if you play a DTS encoded DVD DTS decoding mode is automatically selected If you manually change to DTS STEREO mode the unit will remain in DTS STEREO mode until you change the mode manually or play a differe
54. the panel or the Left and Right lt or gt buttons on the remote to select SC SPEAK and turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down or Y buttons on the remote to select position Choices LARGE SMALL NONE Initial setting LARGE LARGE Select this position if you have large surround center speaker The entire range of the surround center signal is direc ted to the surround center speaker SMALL Select this if your surround center speaker does not have a high ability for bas reproduction In this position low bass signal 100 Hz at the surround center channel is output from the subwoofer speaker or output from left and right main speaker if subwoofer speaker is in N position NONE Select this position if your system does not include the surround center speakers All of the surround center channel signal are directed to the surround left and right speakers INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 ADJUST ATA ANIA N Na hy AOA DAI NET Y YON PAN POY Lg g 5 Subwoofer Speaker Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right 4 or buttons on the remote to select SW SPEAK and turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down or Y buttons on the remote to to select position Choices YES NONE Initial setting YES YES Select this position if your system includes a subwoofer NONE Select NONE position if your system does not include a subwoofer speake
55. ting OdB The level can be adjusted from 10dB to 10dB in 1 dB steps 2 Front Center Channel Level Initial setting 0dB Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right 4 or p buttons on the remote to select FC 00dB and turn the 4 Surround Left Channel Level ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down or Y Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right lt or buttons on the remote to set the level gt buttons on the remote to select SL 00dB and turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down or Y buttons on the remote to set the level INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER S HC040917 Front Panel Remote Control The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume Front Panel Remote Control appear on the display as shown The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume appear on the display as shown The level can be adjusted from 10dB to 10dB in 1 dB steps Initial setting 0dB 5 Surround Center Channel Level Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right lt or p buttons on the remote to select SC 00dB and turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down or Y buttons on the remote to set the level INSIGNIA DIGITAL HOME THEATER AMPLIFIER IS HC040917 S DTS DTS ES O 2 6 STEREO O Front Panel Remote Control The name of the currently sele
56. to The power cord is not connected or Connect the power cord firmly turn onwhen the plugis notcompletely inserted STANDBY ON or SYSTEM POWER The protection circuitry has been Make sure all speaker wire connections on activated this unitand on all speakers are secure and that the wire foreach connection does not touch anything otherthan its respective connection is pressed or enters inthe standby mode soon after power has beenturned This unithas been exposed toa Set this unit in the standby mode disconnect on strong external electric shock suchas the power cord plug it back in after 30 lightning and strongstatic electricity seconds then use it normally Display is disordered dueto external Reset this unit see page 40 Resetting Factory disturb not naturaluse etc Presets Incorrect input or output cable Connect the cables properly If the problem connections persists the cables may be defective No appropriate input source has been Select an appropriate input source with INPUT selected 6 CH INPUTor the inputselector buttons Speaker connections are notsecure Secure the connections The volume is turned down Turn up the volume The sound is muted Press MUTE or any operation buttons of this unit to cancel a mute and adjustthe volume The signals this unit cannot reproduce Play asource whose signals this unit can are being receivedfrom asource reproduce component e g a CD ROM The sound sudde
57. to your outlet Consult an electricianfor replacem ent of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked onor pinched 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket ortable specified by the man ufacturer orsold with the apparatus When acart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused forlong periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Serv icing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug damage liquid has been spilledor objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed torain or moisture orthe apparatus does not operate normally or has been dropped Important Safety Instructions 15 Cleaning Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cle aning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 16 Power lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines 17 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Note ToCATV system installer s U S A This reminder is provided to callthe CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelin
58. ubject of 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 This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Wet Location Marking C UL Apparatus shall notbe exposed todripping or splashing and noobjects filled withliquids Such as vases placedon the apparatus 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instru ctions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instru ctions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All wamings onthe appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Do notuse this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accord ance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do notnear any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or gro unding type plug Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a thirdgrounding prong The wide bladeor the third prong are provided for your safety Ifthe provided plug does not fitin

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