Rugged Speaker
System XL
NS-HLPS5018
USER GUIDE
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Top view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Choosing and evaluating your sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Powering your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up and connecting your sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Listening to your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Controlling basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Maintaining your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Insignia Rugged Speaker System with
Bluetooth. It features a variety of connections and sound source options.
This user guide explains how to correctly install, operate, and get the best
performance from your speaker system. Read this user guide carefully before
installing your system, and then keep it handy for quick reference.
Important safety instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
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8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 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 combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
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expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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Placement
Speaker system
AC power cord
Quick Setup Guide
• This speaker system is made out of plastic and is therefore sensitive to
extreme temperatures and humidity. Do not put it in locations subject to
direct sunlight or in humid places, such as near an air conditioner,
humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen.
• Do not put water or other liquids close to the speaker system. If liquid is
spilled on top of the speaker system, it may be damaged.
• The speaker system should be placed on a sturdy, flat surface that is free
from vibration. Do not put the speaker system on an uneven or unstable
surface, where it may fall and cause damage.
Using close to a TV or computer
Some older TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices.
They are likely to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional
speakers are placed nearby. If discoloration problems persist, try moving the
speaker system away from your TV or monitor.
Package contents
such as vases shall not be placed on it.
vents which will cause malfunction resulted from overheating.
• Use a soft and clean rag to clean the outside of the unit. Never clean it with chemicals or
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
detergent.
Rugged
Speaker
FEATURES
• Bluetooth playback
• Line input
System XL
• Built-in FM tuner
• Built-in chargeable battery
NS-HLPS5018
• USB slot
• Microphone function
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Bluetooth speaker
Top
Hand shank
USB slot A
• AC power cord
use for USB play
• Quick Setup Guide
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read through this manual before making connections and operating this product. Retain
this manual for future reference.
• Don’t open the cabinet of this unit. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
power supply when it is not being used for a long time.
• Don’t install the unit in a place exposed to heating sources or direct sunshine.
• Don’t install the unit in a place exposed to moisture or rain.
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Line In
USB slot B
Microphone socket
use only for charging
external device
Microphone
Stop
Previous
volume knob
Source
Play/pause
Display screen
Next
Master volume knob
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Check the battery level
Side
• The speaker is designed with a smart battery check feature for your convenience.
• Press battery level button to show you the current battery capacity on the unit in power on mode.
DESCRIPTION
STATUS
4 LED
100% of maximum battery
Battery level
3 LED
75% of maximum battery
2 LED
50% of maximum battery
Battery capacity indicator LED
1 LED
25% of maximum battery
(indicating charging is needed)
AC power input socket
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE
AUX IN
• This unit has a audio input terminal. You can input the analog stereo audio signals from extra
devices such as VCD, CD, VCR, or MP3 player.
Use the audio cable to connect the input terminal LINE IN on the top panel of the unit, press
the SOURCE button to switch to the LINE IN mode when the display screen on the the unit
appear “LINE”.
CHARGING YOUR SPEAKER
Bluetooth
• Use the AC power cord (included) to connect AC power input socket on the unit to AC power
• The Bluetooth pairing model of the unit is NS-HLPS5018, press SOURCE SELECT button on the
outlet. It is better to switch on the unit before charging in order to check battery charging
top panel to switch to the corresponding signal source, use your mobile phone to search the
Bluetooth signal of the unit, then input the password 0000 (four zeros) if necessary, the unit
unit appear four charging-indicator light on the unit will keep solid indicates that the battery
will synchronize to play songs on your mobile phone while the display “BT” on the display
has been fully charged.
screen means to connect successfully.
Note
USB SLOT B: Charging the external device
• Use the USB charging cable (not included) to connect USB SLOT B (DC 5V 500mA) on the unit to
player then power on, the speaker will reconnected automatically. Press PLAY/PAUSE to
the external device in power on mode for charging the external device.
resume the playback.
Notes:
• Bluetooth connection range in 10 meters.
• The model NS-HLPS5018 in your device was not deleted.
• In Bluetooth mode PLAY/PAUSE, VOLUME, and MUTE are also active.
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Features
(STOP) button
(PLAY/PAUSE) button
(PREVIOUS) button
SOURCE button
(NEXT) button
USB port A
USB port B - Use only to charge an external device
LINE (AUX) IN port
Microphone por t
Microphone volume
knob
Master volume knob
Display screen
Handle
Top vi ew
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