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Insignia NS-AV511 User's Manual

1. a Y Tuner 52472 Cable Set Top Box Bright House 01376 01877 Cable One 01376 01877 Cablevision 01006 01376 01877 Charter 01376 01877 Cisco 01877 01982 Comcast 01376 01877 01982 Cox 01376 01877 Digeo 01187 Insight 01376 01877 Knology 01877 e r Mediacom 01376 01877 Kr Motorola 01187 01376 01982 ee Pace 01376 01877 01982 Panasonic 01982 Pioneer 01877 Satellite Rogers 01877 Cable Scientific Atlanta 01877 receiver 1 GyON STANDBY X Shaw 01376 2 Input selector X Sony 01006 3 These buttons can control the TV regardless of the mode selected Suddenlink 01376 01877 4 TOP MENU X Time Warner 01376 01877 5 ENTER x xX X X WideOpenWest 01877 lt gt A Cable PVR Combination Cal Bright House 01376 01877 7 binayad X X koo Cable One 01376 01877 ffe Cablevision 01006 01376 01877 8 SEARCH X IK xt X REPEAT koy ye ye Charter 01376 01877 02187 RANDOM ye X ye ye Cisco 01877 01982 MODE ye x ye ye Comcast 01376 01877 01982 02576 ling X X X Cox 01376 01877 10 DISPLAY X X X Digeo 01187 02187 11 MUTING X X X Insight 01376 01877 12 MENU X Knology 01877 13 RETURN X X X X Mediacom 01376 01877 14 HOME X X X Motorola 01376 01187 15 CLR X X X X Pace 01877 Panasonic 01982 a 87 Certain buttons may not work as expected with some components and some may not work at all Rogers 01877 Scientific Atlanta 01877 Shaw 01376 Sony 01006 Suddenlink 01376 01877 Time Warner 01376 01877 02187 Tivo 02576 WideOp
2. ccc cece cece eee eee eeees 17 Using the listening modes 18 Using advanced setup EE 20 Using on screen setup MENUS cece nawasa ese as aasa 20 Setting up HDMI input HDMI Input menu 006 20 Setting up Component input Component menu 21 Setting up Digital Audio Digital Audio menu 21 Adjusting the audio Audio Adjust menu 21 Setting up HDMI HDMI Setup menu cece eee eee 22 Changing audio settings aaa 23 Naming inputs Name Edit menu cece a 24 Selecting a digital input signal format Fixed Mode 25 Controlling other components 25 Preprogrammed remote control codes 25 Using the remote control to control other components 26 Remote control code 26 INSIGNIA MaintainiN AA AA AA AP 29 Troubleshooting EE 29 Specifications paaa ee 31 Amplifier section EE 31 Video SECON EE 31 TONEKSECDON EE 32 TT ER LeGal ere 32 Dolby TrueHD seg aap NAA NAAN EE NAINA ka 32 DIS HD ET 32 lk 32 One year limited warranty ENEE 33 INSIGNIA INSIGNIA Insignia NS AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Introduction 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 Safety information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
3. How can I use Rocketboost with 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 Plus the RF RBCARD can be used to send audio from the NS AV511 For example you can connect your rear surround sound speakers or even subwoofer by using Rocketboost wireless instead of wires You can even send the front left right speaker audio signals to Rocketboost receivers in other rooms of your house Both send and receive functions require additional Rocketboost products You can learn more about Rocketboost products at www rocketboost com Typical Rocketboost applications Wireless Surround Sound solution or Wireless 2nd room audio solution Send audio from MP3 or PC RF RBREC Rocketboost R E We Be eceiver RF RBUSB H Rocketboost Sender NS AV511 Surround sound receiver with RF RBCARD NS AV511 0 00 O o CU RF RBCARD Rocketboost Wireless Card Wireless Subwoofer solution RF RBWHPO1 Rocketboost Wireless Headphones RF RBUSB Rocketboost Sender Receiver 11 INSIGNIA Initial Rocketboost setup Insert the RF RBCARD into the Rocketboost Module Slot on the top of NS AV511 receiver Setting up your sur
4. 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 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs run through the following table before contacting Insignia If the problem persists attempt to solve it by switching the receiver off and on again If this fails to resolve the problem contact Insignia Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the receiver yourself as this could void the warranty To reset the receiver to its factory defaults turn it on and while holding down VCR DVR press ON STANDBY Clear appears on the display and the receiver enters Standby mode 1 0 ON STANDBY n On the receiver VCR DVR 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 e Remote indicator RECEIVER button Q HOME HOME button 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 s
5. 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 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 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 CT Wireless Front On or Off On or Off On or Off 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 INSIGNIA See Using on screen setup menus on page 20 for information on accessing and using the menus Ca Feet default Distances can be set from 1 to 30 feet in one foot increments Unit Meters Distances can be set from 0 3 to 9 0 meters in 0 3 meter increments Left Center Right Specify the distance from each speaker
6. Front Center and Surround Setting the crossover frequency Crossover Frequency submenu of Sp Config menu This setting is recommended for the speakers that you specify as Small To get the best bass performance from your speaker system you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your speakers Options include 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz and 200Hz Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system when choosing the crossover frequency Wireless Sur Wireless SW See Using on screen setup menus on page 20 for information on accessing and using the menus 2 Recommended Speaker cone diameter 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 16cm 100 Hz 3 1 2 to 5 1 4 in 9to 13cm 120 Hz Under 3 1 2 in 9 cm 150 200 Hz Notes Fora more accurate setting look up your 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 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
7. Front speakers These provide the overall sound Their role ina 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 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 Tip 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 4 Surround speakers 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 INSIGNIA Speakers should only be placed on sturdy flat surfaces that are free from vibr
8. HDMI onscreen menus are not displayed Problem Possible Solution TUNER Problems KABAN Se Relocate your antenna e rg Move the receiver away from your TV or computer SH e Listen to the station in mono STEREO indicator does not light e When listening to an AM station operating the remote control may cause noise Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference e Concrete walls weaken radio signals e If nothing improves the reception install an outdoor antenna WIRELESS Problems Cannot connect toa Rocketboost network e Ifthe 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 e 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 REMOTE CONTROL Problems The remote control NG RES Before operating this unit be sure to press RECEIVER Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity Install new batteries Don t mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries Make sure that
9. can only be used when the input source is Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD The Late Night function is set to Off when the receiver is set to Standby For Dolby TrueHD sources it is set to Auto Setting the Music Optimizer 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 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 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 e Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Multichannel DTS e DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS 96 24 DTS HD High Resolution DTS HD Master DTS Express The CinemaFILTER may not work with some input sources INSIGNIA me AY ong oun ects Setting the A V Sync 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 ca
10. from an authorized service provider the apparatus Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by 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 To disconnect power from the outlet pull out the plug When installing your system make sure that the plug is easily accessible the manufacturer INSIGNIA 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus wis combination to avoidinjury sia from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 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 If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen in
11. 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 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 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 VIDEO Problems Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all the way 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 Reliable operation with an HDMI to DVI adapter is not guaranteed In addition video signals from a PC are not guaranteed 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
12. it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96 24 logo This mode expands any 2 channel source for up to 5 1 channel playback It uses seven full bandwidth channels of matrix DTS Neo 6 decoding for matrix encoded material providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops Neo 6Cinema the listener 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 5 1ch 7 1ch 5 1ch 5 1ch 7 1ch 5 1ch 7 1ch STEREO 5 1ch 5 1ch 5 1ch STEREO 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 Speaker Layout 3 1 5 1 3 1 5 1 3 1 5 1 3 1 5 1 3 1 5 1 3 1 5 1 3 1 5 1 3 1 5 1 MONO 5 1 Orchestra 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 STEREO Orchestra 51ch Unplugged Suitable for acoustic instruments vocals and jazz this mode emphasizes the front stereo image giving the impression MONO Weg et of being right in front of the stage STEREO p ugg 5 1ch Studio Mix Suitable for rock or pop music listening to mu
13. on your other Rocketboost device will stop blinking and stay on e If joining fails after 30 seconds the display on your surround sound receiver shows Timeout If this occurs repeat the above steps Listening to music from other Rocketboost products To listen to music 1 Press the Power button on your surround sound receiver to turn it on 2 Press SETUP The Setup Menu opens Setup Menu HDMI Input Component Digital Audio Sp Config Sp Distance Level Cal Audio Adjust Source Setup Hardware 10 HDMI Setup 11 Rocketboost O DNOD P GO b i ch 3 Press V or A to select 11 Rocketboost then press ENTER The Rocketboost menu opens LE Rocketboost Send Wireless Audio Listen to Wireless Audio Connect to Wireless Network Hub Manager Enable 4 Press Y or A to select Listen to Wireless Audio then press ENTER The Listen to Audio menu opens U4 Listen to Audio RF RBAUX Audio In Selected ENTER to Select 5 Press V or A to highlight the Rocketboost device you want to listen to then press ENTER to select it 13 INSIGNIA Rocketboost Network Capabilities The maximum number of Rocketboost devices in a Rocketboost Network is nine If you already have nine and attempt to join an additional device joining will fail for the new device If you want to remove a device from your Rocketboost network you need to rejoin it to a different h
14. 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 Configuring speakers Sp Config menu 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 information on accessing and using the menus Speaker Configuration Crossover Frequency and Double Bass settings are disabled while headphones are connected or when Audio TV OUT is set to On speaker Yes if a subwoofer is connected Subwoofer No If no subwoofer is connected Small Jr speaker cone is 6 5 inches 16 cm or less in diameter Large If speaker cone is larger than 6 5 inches 16 cm in diameter Note If the Subwoofer setting is No the default setting for this is Large and cannot be changed Small If speaker cone is 6 5 inches 16 cm or less in diameter Large If speaker cone is larger than 6 5 inches 16 cm in diameter None If no center speaker is connected Note If the Front setting is Small the Large option cannot be selected
15. select a preset station directly 17 INSIGNIA Deleting preset stations To delete a preset station 1 Select the preset you want to delete 2 Press TUNING MODE while pressing and holding MEMORY The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display Using the listening modes 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 e 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 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 Selecting a listening mode To select a listening mode e 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 page 16 19 for information on listening modes You can only select Mono Direct and Stereo p F e listening modes with a pair of headphones is M
16. 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 e Ifthe receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet with colored glass doors the remote control may not work reliably when the doors are closed 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 Cannot control Make sure that you have selected the correct remote control other components mode e Ifyou cannot operate it you need to enter the appropriate remote control code RECORDING Problems 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 MISCELLANEOUS Problems The sound changes when 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 INSIGNIA How do I change the language ofa Use the Multiplex setting on the Audio Adjust menu to a select Main or Sub multiplex source The following You must use the but
17. 2900 32910 Denon 30490 31634 33010 Oppo 33021 Disney 33002 Panasonic 33005 Emerson 33002 Philips 33007 33016 Funai 33002 Pioneer 33000 33017 GE 30522 Samsung 33001 GFM 33002 Sharp 33009 Go Video 33003 Sony 33004 33026 33008 GoldStar 33003 Sylvania 33002 Grundig 30539 Viore 33022 Hitachi 30573 Vizio 33023 Insignia 32095 33002 33014 33025 Yamaha 33011 Integra 31634 32900 NG 32365 Kenwood 30490 DVD R G 33003 Accurian 33002 Magnavox 30503 30539 33002 panal 43002 Marantz 30539 33013 Go Video au Microsoft 30522 LG 33003 NAD 33003 Magnavox 33002 Onkyo 30503 32900 32910 Panasonic an Panasonic 30490 30503 33005 panes 30631 Philco 33002 A008 Philips 30503 30539 32056 33002 33007 Samsung 304 33016 Sharp 33002 Pioneer 30631 33000 33017 Sony 31033 Polk Audio 30539 Sylvania 33002 Presidian 33002 Toshiba 32277 Proscan 30522 Zenith 33003 RCA 30522 Samsung 30490 30573 33001 32329 32489 TV DVD Combination Sham TINO Akai 11675 28 ww InsIgnliaproducts Com N TV DVD Combination Dynex 12049 12184 Emerson 11394 11864 11963 33002 ESA 11963 Funai 11963 GFM 11963 Insignia 11963 12002 12049 12417 LG 11423 Magnavox 11963 Polaroid 11523 12002 RCA 12002 12187 Sharp 10818 Sylvania 11394 11864 11963 33002 Toshiba 11524 12006 INSIGNIA Maintaining To clean this receiver wipe with a soft dry cloth If the surfaces are extremely dirty use a soft cloth
18. 80 Motorola 00869 Petters 11523 Next Level 00869 Philco 11394 11963 Panasonic 00247 Philips 11454 11744 Philips 00749 01142 01442 01749 Pioneer 11457 Proscan 00566 Polaroid 11523 12002 RadioShack 00869 RCA 11781 12002 12187 12247 12434 RCA 00566 Sampo 11755 Samsung 01377 01442 01609 Samsung 10812 Sony 00639 Sansui 11892 Star Choice 00869 Sanyo 11142 Tivo 01142 01442 Sharp 10818 Toshiba 00749 01749 Sony 10810 Voom 00869 SVA 11963 Sylvania 11394 11864 11963 SAT PVR Combination Syntax a Toshiba 11524 12006 Bell ExpressVu 00775 w insigniaproducts com e 27 INSIGNIA Insignia NS AV51 1 Surround Sound Receiver Television DVD Viewsonic 10857 11627 11755 Sony 30864 31033 31633 33004 Vizio 11758 Sylvania 33002 Westinghouse 10889 11712 Symphonic 33002 Zenith 11423 Technics 30490 Toshiba 30503 32277 WCR Urban Concepts 30503 DireclV 20739 E SE Ces Geen Yamaha 30490 30539 30817 33011 Philips 179 Zenith 30503 33003 Tivo 20739 DVD High Definition Blu Ray PVR Denon 33010 TEN Se Insignia 33002 33014 33025 Tanne 20739 Integra 32900 Philips 20739 as ae Tivo 20739 00 Magnavox 33002 Marantz 33013 33015 DVD NAD 33024 Accurian 33002 Olevia 33012 California Audio Labs 30490 Onkyo 3
19. CR must be connected to a composite video output The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded 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 Connecting the power To connect your receiver to power Plug the power cord into an AC outlet AV Recording Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder such as a cassette deck CD R MD MiniDisc connected to the VCR OUT jacks Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder such as a VCR or DVD recorder connected to the VCR DVR Out jack VIDEO AUDIO VCR DVD recorder cassette tape deck CDR MD recorder and similar To record an audio source 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the source that you want to record You can watch the source while recording The receiver s MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on recording 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
20. E 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 Contact Insignia For customer service please call 1 877 467 4289 www insigniaproducts com 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 33 SN 29400788 INSIGNIA www insigniaproducts com 877 467 4289 Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing LLC 7601 Penn Avenue South Richfield MN USA 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 ENGLISH 11 0201
21. INSIGNIA INSIGNIA age rei e EE 1 Safety INO E csa NAGA AN ILA O ee a a 1 Ventilation Gaganda BALANGA EE 1 POWET CO EEN 1 Important safety instructions cece cece eee eee eee ees 1 PRECAUTIONS pec pein GAAN GA NGANGA eee eEeE 2 COMPONENTS ee PA 3 eege dE ga ER 3 Pack g Contents 444549 ee E acte PAKANAN NIDA NAN AA 3 Front Controls PAKA AAP AA AA a i 3 Display APA AAP 3 Back deht NAA ets KALAKI NALANG ee KAKA LAG 4 Remote EE anag cede NA get d Ed 4 Setting up your home theater system 5 Finding a location for your home theater system 5 Placing your speakers 23 naaa Baka wate bake eae a AKON HINA PEG NADA Rees 5 Connecting your speakers to the receiver cece eee eee 6 Connecting devices cece eee ec ete e eee nee n cent eeeeennees 6 Rocketboost Setup 11 Installing batteries in the remote control eee eee 14 Using the remote control aaa 14 Configuring speakers Sp Config menu eee eee eee 14 Setting speaker distance Sp Distance Menu 15 Setting the level calibration Level Cal menu 15 Operating your receiver asana waaa wawa wawakasan 16 Turning your receiver on and oft 16 Understanding basic operations aaa 16 Listening to your receiver erer SEENEN aes 17 Listening to the radio cece cece cece cence cence ene eeneees 17 Presetting FM or AM stations
22. M 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 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 Connecting recording components VCR or DVR Recorder or Cassette CDR or MD 10 To record audio and video from the same source input VIDEO AUDIO Q The AV receiver must be turned on for recording Recording is not possible while it s in Standby mode Ifyou 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 V
23. NT VCR DVR CBL SAT IN2 GAME IN1 IN2 Select the component input to which the video component has been connected Select if you re not using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 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 Here are the default assignments Input selector Default assignment BD DVD COAX VCR DVR CBL SAT GAME AUX TUNER TV D COAX OPT1 OPT2 Select the digital audio input to which the video component has been connected INSIGNIA KEE Select if you are using an analog audio input 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 HDMIIN 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 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 The multiplex setting determines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output Use it to select audio channels or languages wi
24. OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE WARNING J AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ff RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the AN 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is N intended to alert the user to the presence of important PERSONNEL operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance iai Important safety instructions Ventilation 1 Read these instructions Caution 2 Keep these instructions Do not block any ventilation openings Install in 3 Heed all warnings accordance with these instructions Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 4 Follow all instructions ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of your system and to protect it from over heating 5 Do not use this apparatus near water The openings should never be blocked by placing 6 Clean only with dry cloth your system on a bed sofa rug or other similar SR 7 surface This system should not be placed in a built in 7 D
25. OVIE TV This button selects the listening connected modes intended for use with movies and TV Listening modes cannot be selected while a pair MUSIC This button selects the listening of headphones is connected modes intended for use with music e GAME This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games STEREO This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All Channel Stereo listening mode 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 e MONO This is mono monophonic sound All the Listening modes audio signals are mixed and reproduced through These listening modes become available when one a single speaker of the buttons described in Selecting a listening e STEREO This is stereo stereophonic sound Two mode on page 18 are pushed The optional modes independent audio signal channels are available depend on which button is pushed reproduced through two speakers In this mode audio from the input source is output without surround sound processing The Sp Config Speaker MONO 2 1 3 1 5 1 S Configuration presence of speakers Sp Distance Speaker Distance and A V Sync A V Sync settings are enabled STEREO Direct Direct but much of the processing set via AUDIO is disabled See Using advanced setup
26. STANDBY O Cm coe CI Gave iumo C SEARCH REPEAT RANDOM MODE Or orem music Game Grereo INSIGNIA RC 800M Press to turn the power on to your receiver Press again to go to standby mode em pep 1 9 ON STANDBY button 2 Remote mode input selector Press to directly select your receiver input buttons source 3 ENTER 4 P A V Press the arrow keys to navigate through the on screen menus Press o confirm a TUNING Press ENTER to confi selection or setting In tuning mode press to tune to the next TUNING or previous TUNING station Press to open the on screen menus Press to select the listening mode you want See Using the listening modes on page 18 for additional information 4 SETUP button 5 LISTENING MODE buttons em etn 6 D TUN DIMMER DISPLAY button RECEIVER button MUTING button TUN MODE button VOL A Y buttons CH buttons ALBUM RETURN button HOME button Number buttons SLEEP CLR button 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 Press repeatedly to cycle through the available input source information Press to control the receiver Press to mute the sound output from the receiver Press to toggle between auto and manual tu
27. V connections read the manuals supplied with your AV components Don t connect the power cord until you ve gt completed and double checked all AV c D 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 To connect the antennas cables 1 Connect the FM antenna to your receiver 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 Q 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 INSIGNIA NE ong Song ects AV cables and jacks kin and HDMI d HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio Video Y y ean Component video is a better alternative to Composite video and Component video is used for TVs VCRs DVD and Blu ray players Pb Cb Pb Blue Pr Cr Pr Red Composite video is commonly used on TVs VCRs and other video Composite video ei Vie Y Yellow p y equipm
28. VD Video discs you need to select an audio output format from a menu Depending on the input signal some listening modes cannot be selected You can not always select all of the listening modes depending on the number of the speakers connected 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 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 source material is Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD 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
29. ables this product to send S 10 TUNING MODE button Press to turn on the receiver tuning mode and and receive wireless audio with listen to the radio Press with the MEMORY your other Rocketboost wireless button to clear presets products 11 MASTER VOLUME knob Turn to increase or decrease the volume What is Rocketboost 12 Headphone jack Plug your headphones into this jack S a 13 Input selector buttons Press to select the input signal source you want ee ee e G Geer 14 Protective cap A rubber cap protecting the A V jacks Remove the cap when using the jacks easily expand your listening experience e a TREET throughout your home 15 AUX INPUT VIDEO jack Plug an external video source into this jack Rocketboost does not interfere with other 16 AUX INPUT AUDIO L R Plug an external sound source into this jack wireless products in your home jacks Rocketboost is uncompressed digital audio 17 HOME button Press to access audio settings See Changing compatible with all audio formats such as Dolby audra settings on page 23 TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio used with Blu ray Display manufactures them Package contents e Receiver Remote control AA batteries 2 a ia 2 3 4 5 6 e FM antenna Audio input indicator e AM antenna Listening mode indicator User Guide Tuning indicators SLEEP indicator MUTING indicator DIGITAL display INSIGNIA Back 1 Description DIGITALIN jac
30. ation Putting them on uneven or unstable surfaces where they may fall and cause damage affects the sound quality 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 Pumbeordamet 0 6 2 2 2 Front speakers Center speaker 1 1 Surround speakers 2 2 No matter how many speakers you use a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass To get the best from your surround sound system you need to set the speaker settings Speaker connection precautions Read the following before connecting your speakers You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms If you use speakers with a lower impedance and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time the built in amp protection circuit may be activated Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity In other words connect positive terminals only to positive terminals and negative terminals only to negative terminals If you get them the wrong way around the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should b
31. d remove the power cord from the AC outlet 5 Preventing Hearing Loss Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 6 Batteries and heat exposure Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine fire or the like 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 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 This unit s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use This is normal 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 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output 3 Digital Inputs 2 Optical 1 Coaxial When you see the Rocketboost logo on any product it has b
32. duct 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 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 U
33. e h Dolby D Sp Config Speaker Configuration presence of speakers Crossover Crossover Frequency Sp Distance Speaker Distance AN Sync A V Sync and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled See Using advanced setup on page 20 Dolby Digital In this mode audio from the input source is output without surround sound processing 5 1ch 3 1 5 1 Plus Sp Config Speaker Configuration presence of speakers Crossover Crossover Frequency Sp Distance Speaker Distance 7 1ch Dolby D AN Sync A V Sync and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled See Using advanced setup on page 20 18 INSIGNIA In this mode audio from the input source is output without surround sound processing Dolby TrueHD a es i Dolby TrueHD Sp Config Speaker Configuration presence of speakers Crossover Crossover Frequency Sp Distance Speaker Distance AN 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 DTS DTS Sp Config Speaker Configuration presence of speakers Crossover Crossover Frequency Sp Distance Speaker Distance AN Sync A V Sync and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled See Using advanced setup on page 20 DTS HD High In this mode audio from the input source is output without surround sound processing Resolution Audio Sp Co
34. e 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 Don t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal Doing so may damage the receiver Don t connect one speaker to several terminals To connect the speaker cables 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 3 Release the terminals to secure the wire To connect the subwoofer 1 Using a subwoofer RCA cable connect the AV receiver s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on your powered subwoofer as shown Front right speaker Front left speaker Center speaker et l AN Powered subwoofer Surround right speaker Surround left speaker Connecting devices Do not plug the AC cord into the AC outlet until all connections are completed Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio and speaker co
35. e Symbol amp DTS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved HDMI HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries 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 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 Pro
36. e this function you must select the TV CD input selector and your TV must support the ARC function Connecting external components The on screen setup menus appear only ona 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 Receiver front Receiver back 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 io ince Signal Components hain 1 2 3 AUXINPUT VIDEO Composite Camcorder video AUDIO L R Analog audio DIGITALIN OPTICAL Digital audio Game console X IN 1 GAME IN 2 TV CD TV or CD player X COAXIAL Blu ray disc DVD X IN 1 BD DVD player COMPONENT IN1 BD DVD Component Blu ray disc DVD X VIDEO video player IN 2 CBL SAT Satellite cable X set top box OUT TV or projector INSIGNIA wc sgnal components Lee 4 MONITOR OUT BD DVD IN VCR DVR IN CBL SAT IN GAME IN TV CD IN Composite video TV or projector Analog audio Blu ray disc DVD and composite player video VCR or DVD recorder Digital Video recorder Satellite cable set top box Game console Analog audio TV CD player turntable cassette tape player MD CD R Connect to a turntable MM that has a phono preamp built in If your turntable M
37. econds 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 29 INSIGNIA No power The STANDBY indicator flashes red No sound Only the front speakers produce sound Only the center speaker produces sound The surround speakers produce no sound The center speaker produces no sound The subwoofer produces no sound 30 AUDIO Problems Connect the cord securely Check the outlet using a lamp or another appliance 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 Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way 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
38. een designed to work with other Rocketboost products no matter who Front controls INSIGNIA ten becipion lrawio c ON STANDBY button Press to turn on your stereo receiver 1 e Component Video Switching 2 Inputs 1 Output 2 HDMI THRU indicator Lights when the HDMI pass through function is 40 FM AM Presets activated in standby mode H C PS High Current Power Supply Massive High 3 STANDBY indicator Lights red when your stereo receiver is in Power Transformer standby mode Direct Mode 4 Remote control sensor Receives the signal from the remote control 192 kHz 24 bit D A Converters 5 Display See Display on page 3 for additional information f i and Highly Accurate 32 bit Processing 6 SETUP button Press to open the on screen menus Crossover Adjustment 7 TUNING A V Press TUNING A W to tune the radio to the 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 150 200 Hz PRESET lt gt EE A V Sync Control Function up to 400 ms ENTER Press PRESET lt q D gt to tune the radio to the On Screen Display via HDMI next or previous station preset Paka Press ENTER to confirm a selection x v Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation es See g 8 RETURN button In menu mode press to return to the main Rocketboost Wireless Card Ready menu Installing a Rocketboost 9 MEMORY button Press to save a radio station preset Press with Wireless Card sold separately rPnekel the TUNING MODE button to clear presets en
39. enWest 01877 26 Insignia NS AV5 11 Surround Sound Re INSIGNIA CD SAT PVR Combination Denon 72222 DirecTV 00639 01142 01377 01442 DKK 70000 Dish Network 00775 Insignia 72585 Dishpro 00775 Miro 70000 Echostar 00775 Optimus 70000 70468 Expressvu 00775 Pioneer 70468 Hughes Network Systems 01142 01442 RCA 70468 Motorola 00869 Sony 70000 Philips 01142 01442 Yamaha 70036 Samsung 01442 Sony 00639 CD R Star Choice 00869 Sony 70000 Tivo 01142 01442 Accessory Television Insignia 82587 Akai 10812 11675 NAT 00858 Dynex 11780 12049 12184 Cisco 02345 Electrograph 11755 Motorola 00858 02378 Emerson 11394 11864 11963 Scientific Atlanta 00858 02345 ESA 10812 10363 Verizon 02378 Funai 10S Gateway 11755 GFM 11963 Satellite Set Top Box Hisense 11660 Bell ExpressVu 00775 Hitachi 11643 Hk EE o MO II Dish Network 00775 01775 12417 Dishpro 00775 01775 WC 11601 Echostar 00775 01775 LG 11423 12358 Expressvu 00775 01775 Magnavox 11454 11963 GE 00566 Marantz 11454 General Instrument 00869 Maxent 11755 Gol 00775 01775 Memorex 11892 HTS 00775 01775 Mitsubishi 11250 Hughes Network Systems 00749 01142 01442 01749 NEC 11797 Jerrold 00869 NetTV 11755 JVC 00775 01775 Olevia 11610 Mitsubishi 00749 Panasonic 11457 114
40. ent Audio Be E Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such Optical digital audio Hite ON as PCM or Dolby Digital The audio quality is the same as coaxial a 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 lt j maan Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such Orange as PCM or Dolby Digital The audio quality is the same as optical DIGITAL 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 Ian i White Analog audio connections RCA carry analog audio ian R Red Analog audio RCA Ma Wer eren formats The AV receiver s optical digital jacks have Video components can be connected by using any ee har open when an optica plug is one of the following video connection formats Inserted and close when Its removed Fusn plugs In H a a all the way shown best first HDMI component video or composite video To prevent shutter damage hold the optical plug Blu ray Disc DVD player etc straight when inserting and removing Deciding which connections to use Composite Component HDMI The receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment The format you choose depends
41. etting 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 UL Hub Enable Hub Status lt Enabled gt lt gt to Enable Disable If you already have a Rocketboost network established set the Hub Manager setting in this menu to Disable Press RETURN to go to the previous menu 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 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 Press the Power button on your other Rocketboost device to turn it on 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 Press V or A to select Connect to Wireless Network then press ENTER The display on your surround sound receiver shows Connecting When connected to your other Rocketboost device the display shows Connected INSIGNIA When successfully joined the power indicator LED
42. 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help FCC warning Per FCC regulation 47 CFR 15 21 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canada ICES 003 statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Dolby TrueHD OI DOLBY TRUES Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS HD Sdits HD Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS HD th
43. from a stereo FM station is weak it may be impossible to get good reception In this case switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono You can also press the TUN MODE and arrow buttons on the remote control 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 e Within eight seconds press the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station you want For example to tune to 87 50 press 8 7 then 5 Presetting FM or AM stations You can store a combination of as many as 40 of your favorite AM or FM stations as presets To store a station as a preset 1 Tune to the FM or AM station that you want to store as a preset See Listening to the radio on page 17 for information on tuning your receiver 2 Press MEMORY The preset number flashes 3 While the preset number is flashing about eight seconds press PRESET d or P 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 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to preset your favorite radio stations Tuning to a preset station To tune to a preset station To select a preset press PRESET 4 or B on the receiver or press CH on the remote control Tip You can also press the number buttons on the remote control to
44. he TV CD input and your TV must support the ARC function The Audio Return Ch setting can only be set when HDMI Control is On This setting is set to Auto automatically when HDMI Control is set to On first time LipSync LipSync submenu Lets you set the receiver to automatically correct any delay between the video and the audio based on the data from the connected monitor To enable set to ON INSIGNIA To disable set to OFF 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 AN Sync screen Changing audio settings You can change various audio settings by pressing HOME on the remote control When Audio TV OUT is set to On the HOME button is disabled To change audio settings 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME 2 Press A or Y to select an option then press lt or P to change the setting Repeat this step to change additional settings Changing tone control settings You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers except when the Direct Listening mode is selected Options include Bass You can boost or cut low frequency sounds output by the front speakers 10 dB to 0 dB to 10 GB 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 GB in 2 dB steps To bypass the bass and treble tone circ
45. he receiver s display To set the display brightness e Press RECEIVER then press DIMMER repeatedly to select Dim Dimmer or Normal brightness Muting the receiver To mute the receiver Press RECEIVER then press MUTING The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display Tip To unmute press MUTING again or adjust the 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 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 To cancel the sleep timer press SLEEP repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off To check the time remaining until the receiver turns off press SLEEP If you press SLEEP while the sleep time is being displayed the sleep time is shortened by 10 minutes Using headphones To use headphones e Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a standard plug 1 4 in or 6 3 mm to the PHONES jack Tip Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack the speake
46. input is automatically selected e OPT This can be selected when OPTICAL IN has been assigned as an input source Analog The receiver always outputs analog signals 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 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 INSIGNIA 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 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 The setting is reset to Off when you change the setting in the Audio Se
47. inputs you must assign that input to an input selector For example if you connect your Blu ray Disc DVD player to HDMI IN 2 you must assign HDMI2 to the BD DVD input selector Here are the default assignments Input selector Default assignment BD DVD HDMIT VCR DVR HEMI2 CBL SAT HDMI3 GAME HDMI4 AU tas TUNER OO WO 8 ee HDMI1 HDMI2 HDM13 HDM14 Select the HDMI input to which the video component has been connected KEE Select if you re not using the HDMI OUT 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 HDMI HDM4 to an input selector 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 Setting up Component input Component menu 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 I
48. ks HDMI jacks ANTENNA connectors FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER AC power cord COMPONENT video jacks Composite Video and Audio L R jacks MONITOR OUT V Video SUBWOOFER 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 Plug the HDMI signal input cable from a GAME IN4 CBL SAT IN3 VCR DVR IN2 BD DVD INT Plug the HDMI output signal cable to a TV or monitor into the OUT jack Connect a 75 ohm FM antenna to the coaxial connector or an AM loop antenna to the wire connectors Connect the front speakers to these jacks Connect the left and right surround speakers and the center speaker to these connectors If you use the RF RBCARD to connect your surround speakers do not connect them here Plug this cord into an AC power outlet 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 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 Connect this jack to a TV monitor Connect the subwoofer to this jack Remote control ON
49. lector 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 OSD Setting Volume OSD e On Off Select On when you want to display the volume level on screen when it is adjusted Auto Standby Auto Standby e On Off When Auto Standby is set to On the Surround Sound Receiver automatically returns to Standby when no audio or video signal is received for 30 minutes The Auto Standby function may activate during playback of some source 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 ora CD player See Remote control codes on page 26 Preprogrammed remote control codes Remote control codes for Insignia Blu ray disc players and Insignia TVs are preprogrammed into the remote control You do not need to enter a remote control code to control these components To enter remote control codes 1 While holding down the REMOTE MODE button to which you want to enter a code press and hold down
50. ls 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 Audio TV OUT Audio TV Out submenu This setting determines whether audio received by HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT You may want to turn this preference on if your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT and you want to listen to the audio from a component that s connected to an HDMI IN through your TV s speakers Normally this should be set to Off If On is selected and the signal can be output by the TV the receiver outputs no sound through its speakers 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 Audio Return Ch ARC Audio Return Ch submenu 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 t
51. lso Using the listening modes on page 18 Displaying source information To display source information e Press RECEIVER then press DISPLAY repeatedly to cycle through the available information The following information can typically be displayed Input source and volume 16 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 Using the music optimizer The music optimizer enhances the sound quality of compressed music files To use the music optimizer 1 Press AUDIO then press A or Y to select M Optimizer 2 Press d or gt to select On The M Opt indicator lights on the display 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 display brightness You can adjust the brightness of t
52. m air to escape PORTABLE CART WARNING The temperature protection operates if the apparatus attains an abnormally high temperature The apparatus cannot operate until it has cooled down 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 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 4 Power Before plugging in the unit for the first time read the following section carefully AC outlet voltages vary from country to country 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 perio
53. n correct this by delaying the audio signals Option settings are from 400 ms to 400 ms in 10 ms steps AN Sync is disabled when the Direct listening mode is used with an analog input source The setting is stored individually for each input selector Naming inputs Name Edit menu You can enter a preset name for each individual input selector for easy identification When entered the preset name appears on the display Before selecting a name press the input selector to select the input source to name Name Edit TAPE and iPod Blu ray DVD HD DVD VCR DVR Tivo CableSTB SAT STB PS3 Wii Xbox PC TV CD To reset to the default select Two different inputs cannot have the same name This menu cannot be used for the TUNER input selector Setting the Audio Selector You can set priorities of audio output when there are both digital and analog inputs Options include e 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 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
54. n specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel A value O is only audible from the center speaker A value of more than O is audible from the left and CEC Function HDMI Control submenu This function lets CEC compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled by the right speakers as well receiver Submenu Configuration When set to On the name of connected Center Image 0 to 2 default to 5 CEC compatible components and CEC On are displayed on the receiver when the menu is closed When set to Off CEC Off is displayed on the receiver when the menu is closed When a CEC compatible component is Adjusting the Theater Dimensional setting Listening Angle submenu 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 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
55. nfig Speaker Configuration presence of speakers Crossover Crossover Frequency Sp Distance Speaker Distance DTS HD HR A V Sync A V Sync and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled See Using advanced setup on page 20 DTS HD Master In this mode audio from the input source is output without surround sound processing Audio Sp Config Speaker Configuration presence of speakers Crossover Crossover Frequency Sp Distance Speaker Distance DTS HD MSTR AN Sync AW Sync and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled See Using advanced setup on page 20 DTS Express In this mode audio from the input source is output without surround sound processing DTS Ge Sp Config Speaker Configuration presence of speakers Crossover Crossover Frequency Sp Distance Speaker Distance AN Sync A V Sync and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled See Using advanced setup on page 20 psp In this mode audio from the input source is output without surround sound processing DSD Sp Config Speaker Configuration presence of speakers Crossover Crossover Frequency Sp Distance Speaker Distance AN Sync A V Sync and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled See Using advanced setup on page 20 DTS 96 243 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 DTS 96 24 providing superior fidelity Use
56. ning 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 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 When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected the center speaker produces no sound Make sure the speakers are configured correctly 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 Problem Possible Solution There s no sound witha certain signal format No 5 1 playback The volume cannot be set to 79 Noise can be heard The Late Night function does not work DTS signal problems The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN can not be heard No picture There is no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN The on screen menus do not appear 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 D
57. ning modes Press to increase or decrease the sound volume In tuner mode press to go to the next or previous preset channel In menu mode press to return to the main menu or previous menu Press to access audio settings See Changing audio settings on page 23 Press to enter a preset number or to manually tune the radio Press repeatedly to select the sleep timer duration In menu mode press to clear an entry Setting up your home theater system 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 Do not install the receiver in a confined space such as a bookcase Connect the AC cord only after the speakers antenna and all optional equipment have been connected Never make or change any connections with the power turned on INSIGNIA Placing your speakers 1 Center speaker 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 2
58. nited 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 INSIGNIA 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 AR
59. o much reverb so we STEREO 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 21ch a b C Using advanced setup Using on screen setup menus 20 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 To use the on screen setup menus 1 Press RECEIVER then press SETUP The Setup menu opens Setup Menu HDMI Input Component Digital Audio Sp Config Sp Distance Level Cal Audio Adjust Source Setup Hardware 10 HDMI Setup 11 Rocketboost SOON OO BRWND ch Tip If the main menu doesn t appear make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV 2 Press A or V to select a menu then press ENTER 3 Press A orY to select an option then press lt or P to change the setting 4 Press SETUP to close the menu a Front speakers b Center speaker c Subwoofer d Surround speakers 5 Press RETURN to return to the main menu Tip You can also performed these changes on the receiver by pressing SETUP the arrow buttons then ENTER Setting up HDMI input HDMI Input menu If you connect a video component to HDMI
60. o not block any ventilation openings Install in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless correct accordance with the manufacturer s ventilation is provided or these instructions have instructions been adhered to 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as Power cord radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce e TT heat We recommend that most appliances be placed 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ue gel Ee outlet circuit polarized or grounding type plug A polarized which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits Check the plug has two blades with one wider than the specification page of this manual for power other A grounding type plug has two blades requirements anda third grounding prong The wide blade or Do not overload wall outlets Overloaded wall the third prong are provided for your safety If outlets loose or damaged wall outlets extension the provided plug does not fit into your outlet cords frayed power cords or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous Any of these consult an electrician for replacement of the conditions could resultin electric shock or fire obsolete outlet E Ee ana 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or unplug it discontinue use of your system and have pinched particularly at plugs convenience the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by receptacles and the point where they exit
61. on page 20 for more details 5 1ch 7 1ch Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer MONO ZE Soll STEREO Stereo Stereo 54ch 7 1ch Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack or use it with the foreign language soundtracks MONO 2 1 3 1 5 1 recorded in the left and right channels of some movies It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing STEREO Mono Mono multiplexed audio such as karaoke DVDs 51ch 7 1ch Multichannel This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources 5 1ch 3 1 5 1 Multich 7 1ch Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2 channel source for 5 1 channel playback It provides a very natural and seamless STEREO 3 1 5 1 Surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener As well as music and movies video games can also benefit from Dolby Pro Logic ll the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging PL II Movie Dolby PLII Movie Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows that feature PL II Music Dolby Surround You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and the receiver creates a 5 1 surround PL II Game 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 sag In this mode audio from the input source is output without surround sound processing 5 1ch 3 1 5 1 Dolby Digital a
62. on the formats supported by your components Use the following sections as a guide MONITOR OUT Composite Component HDMI The on screen setup menus appear only ona TV A 4 A 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 TV projector etc When choosing a connection format bear in mind The on screen setup menus are displayed when that the receiver does not convert between formats there is no video input or the video input is so only outputs of the same format as the input will 480p 720p 1080i or 1080p output the signal Audio connection formats Audio components can be connected by using any of the following audio connection formats shown best first e HDMI e Optical e Coaxial Analog Audio Signal Flow Chart Blu ray Disc DVD player etc 4 A A Analog Optical Coaxial pota Analog A vt TV projector etc 1 Depends on the Audio TV Out setting 2 This setting is available when the Audio Return Ch setting is set to Auto You must select the TV CD input selector and your TV must support the ARC function When choosing a connection format note that the receiver does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa For example audio signals connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not out
63. or not the two available settings If movement is unnatural when set to On change the setting to Off Fi Refer to the connected component s instruction E manual for details HDMI Through Aw wv 207 40 l 7 e Off default HDMI Through is off No Auto Detects the signal and automatically NG selects the input source y BD DVD VCR DVR CBL SAT GAME AUX TV CD Selects the input source for which the j 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 Wide default The listening angle is 40 degrees Listening Angle Narrow The listening angle is 20 degrees 22 When enabling the HDMI Through function regardless of whether the AV receiver is On orin 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 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 The TV is in standby mode You are watching a TV program Refer to the connected component s instruction manual for detai
64. put 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 e HDMI Digital e Analog Connecting components with HDMI Game console gl VCR or DVD recorder Digital Video Recorder V or projector ao Satellite cable or set top box 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 Input Output HDMIIN1 Audio Video Blu ray disc DVD player X HDMI IN 2 VCR DVR or DVR X HDMI IN 3 Satellite cable set top box X HDMI IN 4 Game console X HDMI OUT TV or projector Tip To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV s speakers Set the TV Control setting to On fora 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 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 INSIGNIA Using the audio return channel ARC function The audio return channel ARC function lets an HDMI capable TV send the audio stream to the receiver s HDMI OUT jack To us
65. ration Sp Config menu cannot be selected The center speaker and subwoofer level settings made by using AUDIO are saved here as the default settings 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 INSIGNIA Operating your receiver 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 again The receiver enters standby mode To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the receiver always turn down the volume before you turn it off Understanding basic operations The on screen setup menus appear only ona 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 Playing a connected component To play a connected component 1 Press RECEIVER then press INPUT SELECTOR buttons to select the input source 2 Start playback on the source component 3 To adjust the volume use the MASTER VOLUME control 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy See a
66. rds Make connections firmly and correctly Failure to do this can cause loss of sound add noise to the sound or damage your receiver INSIGNIA Connecting the antenna 2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the receiver This section explains how to connect the supplied Mate OE indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna Place the AM loop antemna as far as possible from the The receiver won t pick up any radio signals without receiver television speaker cords and the AC cord any antenna connected SO you must connect the Change the position ofthe antenna until you get the antenna to use the tuner best reception of your favorite AM stations A To improve reception use an outdoor AM antenna AM Antenna connection instead of a loop AM antenna Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with an outdoor antenna gt Sy gt an Connecting audio components Push D Insertwire HDMI cable Release Assembling the AM loop antenna Blu ray disc DVD player V TV or projector Game console A AM loop antenna supplied Other cables u Video Audio FM Antenna connection FM75 Ohm pom mm mm em em mm Q COL Insert the plug fully into the jack o ooo Blu ray disc DVD player TV or projector Game console FM75Q ANTENNA Q Before making any A
67. round sound receiver to send audio to other Rocketboost receivers 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 1 Press SETUP The Setup Menu opens Setup Menu HDMI Input Component Digital Audio Sp Config Sp Distance Level Cal Audio Adjust Source Setup Hardware HDMI Setup Rocketboost OO ON DO P G b i ch E A 2 Press V or A to select 11 Rocketboost then press ENTER The Rocketboost menu opens LL Rocketboost Send Wireless Audio Listen to Wireless Audio Connect to Wireless Network Hub Manager Enable 12 3 Press V or A to select Send Wireless Audio then press ENTER The Send Audio menu opens L Send Audio Front lt Enabled gt Surround Enabled Subwoofer Enabled lt gt to Enable Disable 4 Press V or A to select the Sender you want Front Surround or Subwoofer then press 4 or p to Enable or Disable the selected sender Sender Signal Status Front Enabled Front is ON Front Disabled Front is OFF Surround Enabled Surround signal is ON Surround Disabled Surround signal is OFF Subwoofer Enabled Subwoofer signal is ON Subwoofer Disabled Subwoofer signal i
68. rs 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 Listening to your receiver Important The procedures described in this section use the buttons on the front panel unless otherwise specified 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 To listen to the radio Press TUNER to select either AM or FM each time you press TUNER the radio band changes between AM and FM In this example FM has been selected Band Frequency To automatically tune to a station Press TUNING MODE until the AUTO indicator appears on the display e Press TUNING A or Y The receiver automatically searches for stations and stops when a station is found FM Stereo FM STEREO AUTO gt TUNED 4 AUTO TUNED INSIGNIA Tip You can also press the TUNE MODE and arrow buttons on the remote control OR e To manually tune to a station Press TUNING MODE until the AUTO indicator goes off e Press and hold TUNING A or V 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 Tip In Manual Tuning mode FM stations are in mono If the signal
69. s OFF 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 Establishing communications with other Rocketboost products Every Rocketboost network must contain a device called a Hub which directs network data traffic and helps devices join the network The network can have only one hub If you are setting up your network for the first time choose one of your Rocketboost senders to be your hub If you already have a Rocketboost network then set the Hub Manager setting in to Disable To connect to a Rocketboost wireless network 1 Press the Power button on your surround sound receiver to turn it on 2 Press SETUP The Setup Menu opens Setup Menu HDMI Input Component Digital Audio Sp Config Sp Distance Level Cal Audio Adjust Source Setup Hardware HDMI Setup Rocketboost OOON DO PWD ch i 10 Press V or A to select 11 Rocketboost then press ENTER The Rocketboost menu opens Us Rocketboost Send Wireless Audio Listen to Wireless Audio Connect to Wireless Network Hub Manager Enable Press V or A to select Hub Manager then press ENTER then press lt q or jp to select Enable or Disable If you are s
70. sic in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic MONO Studio Mix image like being at a club or rock concert STEREO udio Mix Sich TV Loaic This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio surround effects to the entire sound and clarity MONO VL gi pO ue STEREO OHIE 5 1ch Game RPG Use this mode when playing role playing game discs MONO STEREO Game RPG 51ch Game Action St this mode when playing action game discs MONO STEREO Game Action 51ch Game Rock Use this mode when playing rock game discs MONO STEREO Game Rock 51ch Game Sports Use this mode when playing sports game discs MONO STEREO Game Sports 51ch Ideal for background music this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front surround and MONO All Ch Stereo surround back speakers STEREO All Ch St 5 1ch 7 1ch 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 3 1 5 1 19 INSIGNIA 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 y g y Full Mono are within the listening room STEREO g Full Mono 5 1ch 7 1ch T D Theater With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers This works by controlling MONO 2 1 3 1 5 1 P e how sounds reach the listener s left and right ears Good results may not be possible if there is to
71. th 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 Main default The main channel is output Multiplex Sub The sub channel is output WS Both the main and sub channels are output L R Both the left and right channels are output Mono Left Only the left channel is output Right Only the right channel is output Setting the Dolby options Panorama Dimension and Center Width submenus 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 Il Music listening mode The Dimension setting lets you move the sound field forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic II Music listening mode Higher settings move the sound field backward Lower settings move it forward If the stereo image feels too wide or there s too much surround sound move the sound field forward to improve the balance Conversely if the stereo image feels like it s in mono or there s not enough surround sound move it backward 21 INSIGNIA 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 o
72. the DISPLAY button until the Remote indicator lights up about three seconds 2 Within 30 seconds press the number buttons to enter the 5 digit remote control code The Remote indicator flashes twice To reset aREMOTE 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 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 To reset the remote control 1 While holding down the RECEIVER button press and hold HOME until the Remote indicator lights about three seconds 2 Within 30 seconds press the RECEIVER button again 3 The Remote indicator blinks twice indicating that the remote control has been reset To control other components Press the REMOTE MODE button that you have programmed with the remote control code for your component 25 INSIGNIA Using the remote control to control other Remote control codes components Press the REMOTE MODE button for the Insignia Receiver component you want to control first Default 6247
73. the metal part of each speaker terminal Make sure that the input source is properly selected Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting Check the volume The receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment It has a wide volume range allowing precise adjustment If the MUTING indicator is flashing on the display press the remote control MUTING button to unmute the receiver While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack no sound is output by the speakers If there is no sound from a DVD player connected to HDMI IN jack check the DVD player s output settings and be sure to select a supported audio format 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 Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent twisted or damaged Not all listening modes use all speakers Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual speaker levels The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS Set it to Auto When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound Check the Speaker Configuration If you use the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic II Game liste
74. to the apparatus If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water 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 Object and Liquid Entry 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 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 Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries 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 war
75. to your Surround Right Surroun d listening position Left Subwoofer 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 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 See Using on screen setup menus on page 20 for information on accessing and using the menus CT A Left Center Right Surround Right Surround Left Subwoofer 12 dB to 0 dB to 12 dB in 1 dB steps 15 dB to 0 dB to 12 dB in 1 dB steps 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 configu
76. tons on the unit to make these settings settings can be 1 While holding down the input selector button for the input made for the source that you want to set press SETUP composite video l inputs 2 Use lt P 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 Video ATT 0 default Video ATT 2 Gain is reduced by 2 dB Specifications Note Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Amplifier section emen Kpeiheto Rated output power Ta KAN all p per channel 8 eh All channels oads 1 channel driven at 1 kHz with a maximum tota harmonic distortion of 196 THD Total Harmonic 0 08 1 kHz 1 W Distortion Input sensitivity and 200 mV 47 kohms LINE impedance Output level and 200 mV 2 2 kohms REC OUT impedance 10 dB 50 Hz BASS 10 dB 20 kHz TREBLE Signal to Noise ratio 9 dB LINE IHF A Tone control Speaker impedance 6 chms 16 ohms Video section CT Input sensitivity 1Vp p 75 ohms Component Output level and 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Component PB CB PR CR impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Composite frequency response 31 INSIGNIA Tuner section CT range AM
77. tuning frequency 530kHz 1710 kHz range Preset channels 40 General section CT Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 334 0 2 W Standby power consumption Dimensions 17 1 8 x 5 15 16 x 12 7 8 WxHxD 435 mm x 150 5 mm x 327 mm Weight 17 Ibs 7 7 kg HDMI Input INT IN2 IN3 IN4 Output OUT Video Resolution 1080p Audio Format Dolby TrueHD DTS Master Audio DVD Audio DSD Supported CEC 3D ARC Deep Color x v Color LipSync VIDEO INPUTS Component IN 1 IN2 Composite BD DVD VCR DVR CBL SAT GAME AUX VIDEO OUTPUTS Component OUT Composite MONITOR OUT VCR DVR AUDIO INPUTS Digital Optical 2 Coaxial 1 Analog BD DVD VCR DVR CBL SAT GAME TV CD AUX AUDIO OUTPUTS Analog VCR DVR Subwoofer Pre Output Speaker Outputs Front L R C SL SR Phones 1 6 3 9 32 Legal notices FCC Part 15 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 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
78. ub device this basically creates a 2nd Rocketboost network 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 If the remote control doesn t work reliably try replacing the batteries Don t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries If you intend not to use the remote control for a long time remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion To install the batteries 1 Remove the cover paman C5 SN Batteries AA R6 2 Insert two AA batteries into the compartment matching the polarity indicated 3 Replace the cover Using the remote control Use the remote control by pointing it towards the receiver s remote sensor window Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation Remote control sensor Receiver NOO Approx 16 ft 5 m 14 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 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 Do not place the remote control under direct sunlight The heat may cause deformation of the remote control The
79. uits select the Direct listening mode This procedure can also be performed on the receiver by pressing the TONE buttons 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 e Subwoofer 15 dB to 0 dB to 12 dB in 1 dB steps Center 12 dB to O dB to 12 dB in 1 dB steps 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 23 Setting the Late Night function 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 e 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 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
80. utput 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 Setting up HDMI HDMI Setup menu CEC Function Off default CEC disabled On CEC enabled 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 channel sound HDMI Through Submenu Configuration Last The HDMI Through function is activated on the On Tonethe Panorama tincionan input source selected when the AV receiver is set to Panorama Off Turns the Panorama function off rar HDMI audio is not output e R efault audio is not output Dimension 3to 0 to 3 Audio TV OUT On HDMI audio is output Off Select if you don t want to use audio return channel ARC function Selects the input source for which the HDMI Through function is enabled Center Width Oto3to7 Audio Return Ch ARC Auto default The audio signal from your TV tuner Setting the DTS options Center Image submenu can be sent digitally to the HDMI OUT of the receiver S On default Lip sync enabled The DTS Neo 6 Music listening mode lets you create LipSync Off Lip sync disabled 6 channel surround sound from 2 channel stereo sources With this setting you ca
81. video input source remains unchanged In the following example audio from the CD player connected to the TV CD IN jack and video from the camcorder connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by the VCR connected to the VCR DVR OUT jacks To record the audio from one source input and the video from another source input Camcorder CD player tan Video signal d m Audio signal To record separate AV sources 1 Prepare the camcorder and CD player for playback and the VCR for recording 2 Press the AUX input selector 3 Press the TV CD input selector This selects the CD player as the audio source but leaves the camcorder as the video source 4 Start recording on the VCR and start playback on the camcorder and CD player The video from the camcorder and the audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR Rocketboost Setup Rocketboost is expandable wireless digital audio e Products with Rocketboost technology let you easily expand your listening experience throughout your home e Rocketboost does not interfere with other wireless products in your home e Rocketboost is uncompressed digital audio compatible with all audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio used with Blu ray R Expandable Wireless Audio When you see the Rocketboost logo on any product it has been designed to work with other Rocketboost products no matter who manufactures them INSIGNIA

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