Congratulations on your choice of the NS-5648 powered
speaker system from Insignia. This six-piece system is
designed to deliver superior audio performance to
computers, iPods
portable audio devices. The system offers
high-efficiency, long-excursion drivers combined with a
low-distortion, high-powered amplifier that provides deep
base with clarity and great dynamic range.
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, MP3 players, DVD players, and other
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Safety Information
Warn ing
•Keep your speakers out of the rain and humid
conditions to avoid the possibility of electric
shock. Keep speakers away from water to avoid
electric shock. Keep water from dripping on the
speakers and do not put objects containing
water, such as vases, on top of the speakers. Do
not put the speakers near standing water.
Cautions
•Read the
connections or operating your speakers.
•Do not plug the power supply in until all other
connections are made.
•Use only the power cord supplied with these
speakers. Insignia will not be held responsible
for damage caused by the use of another power
cord.
•Keep your speakers away from extreme heat or
sources that produce heat, such as space
heaters, radiators, and stoves.
•Use a dry cloth for cleaning. Do not expose any
part of the system to cleaning liquids or solvents.
User Guide
before making any
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Features
Box contents
•Five satellite speakers (two front, two rear, one
center)
•One subwoofer
•Mounting brackets with screws
•MP3 cradle
•Cables
User Guide
•
with connection diagrams
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Speaker controls
Back of
subwoofer
Control or
#
connection
1Auxiliary input
jack
2Fader controlRotate to control the sound from front to
3Power On/OffPress to turn the system on. Press again to
4Master volume
control
Function
Lets you connect a second source to the
speakers. For example, if your speakers are
connected to your computer, you can
connect an MP3 player to this jack.
rear.
turn the system off.
Rotate clockwise to turn volume up or
counter-clockwise to turn volume down.
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Control or
#
connection
5Headphone
jack
6Bass volume
control
Function
Connect your headphones to this jack. The
speaker system mutes automatically. The
master volume control can then be used to
adjust the volume to your headphones.
Rotate clockwise to turn bass volume up or
counter-clockwise to turn bass volume
down.
Setting up the speakers
To set up the speakers:
Place the subwoofer on the floor, near a wall, for
1
optimum performance.
2 Refer to the following diagrams for suggested
satellite speaker placement.
Note
Do not mount or secure the wall brackets until
you have finished all connections and have
made sure the system is functioning properly.
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To connect the speakers:
Connect the black parallel port plug to the To Right
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Speaker connector.
2 Connect the gray plug to the Front Left jack.
3 Connect the white plug to the Rear Right jack.
4 Connect the yellow plug to the Rear Left jack.
5 Connect the blue plug to the Center jack.
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To connect the sound source and AC
power:
1
Determine the sound source you are connecting,
then make your connections based on one of the
following diagrams:
To connect a computer with a 5.1 sound card:
To connect a computer with a 4.1 sound card:
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To connect a computer with a 2-channel sound card:
To connect an MP3, CD, or other portable sound
source:
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To connect a video gaming system:
2 Connect the AC power cord to a power outlet.
“Y” cable (not included)
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Troubleshooting
ProblemSolution
No power• The speaker system is not turned on. Press
No sound• The speaker system is not getting power. See
Sound is
distorted
the On/Off button to turn on the speaker
system.
• The speaker system is not plugged in. Plug it
in.
• Check the power outlet to make sure that it is
providing power.
above.
• Speaker volume is not turned up or mute is
on.
• Make sure that all connections are made
correctly. The most common problem when
connecting to a computer sound card is that
the connections are incorrect. Make sure that
the speakers are connected to the audio
output jack from your computer sound card
(usually green).
• The music source on your computer is not
playing or volume is turned off.
• If you still have problems, disconnect the
speaker source cable from your computer and
connect to a MP3, CD player, or other sound
source with a 3.5 mm headphone jack. If your
speakers work on this other source, you know
the speakers are working and the problem lies
with your computer or the connections.
• Turn the volume down. If this does not work,
also check the computer operating system
volume level and decrease it if necessary.
• Adjust the computer master volume control by
balancing the volume until it is centered, then
adjust the volume levels on the speakers.
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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 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
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.
DHHS and FDA safety certification
This product is made and tested to meet safety standards of the
FCC, requirements and compliance with safety performance of
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and also
with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR
Subchapter J.
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Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
RSS 310 statement
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
permitted for successful communication.
Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new NS-5648 (“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 Product
with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge
with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and
parts replaced under this warranty become the property of
Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or
parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must
pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as
you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period.
Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the
Product.
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How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your
original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it
from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the
Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and the
Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you
put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that
provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging.
To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen
25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will
diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have an
Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your home.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product
in the United States and Canada.
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
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• Products where the factory applied serial number has been
altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR
PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA
PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND
CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL
APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES,
PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Contact Insignia:
For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289
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