Insignia NS-A1112 User Manual

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Executive shelf system with tuner

Lecteur de CD de salon haut de gamme avec syntoniseur

Sistema de audio tipo ejecutivo con sintonizador

NS-A1112

Insignia NS-A1112

Executive Shelf

System with Tuner

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting up your executive shelf system . . . . . . . . .5

Using the executive shelf system. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Maintaining the executive shelf system . . . . . . . . 7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Français. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-A1112
executive shelf system with tuner represents the
state of the art in stereo design, and is designed
for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Safety information

Read the instructions carefully before oper ating
your executive shelf system.

Warning

Risk of electric shock. Do not open. Do
not attempt to service your executive shelf
system yourself because opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous electrical voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

Important

Note

Since the CD circuitry may cause
interference to other radio tuners nearby,
turn this executive shelf system off when
not in use or move it away from the
affected radio tuner.

This executive shelf system complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 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
undesirable 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 radio / TV technician
for help.

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

T o reduce the risk of fire or elect ric shock,
do not expose your executive shelf system
to rain or moisture. Do not expose your
executive shelf system to dripping or
splashing liquids. Do not set objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on your
executive shelf system.

To avoid fire, do not place an open flame
source, such as a lighted candle, on or
near your executive shelf system.

Leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space
around your executive shelf system for
sufficient ventilation.

Do not block the ventilation openings with
items, such as newspapers, tablecloths,
or curtains.

In case of smoke, strange noises, or
strange smells from your executive shelf
system, turn it off, unplug it from the
power outlet, and contact your dealer or
service center.

Safety certification

This executive shelf system is made and tested
to meet safety standards of the FCC,
requirements and compliance with saf ety
performance of the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, and also with FDA
Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR
Subchapter J.

Laser safety

This executive shelf system
employs an optical laser beam

Invisible laser
radiation when open
and interlock failed
or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to
laser beam.

system in the CD mechanism,
designed with built-in
safeguards. Do not attempt to
disassemble. Refer to qualified
service personnel. Exposure to
this invisible laser light beam
may be harmful to the human
eye.

This is a Class-1 laser product.
Use of controls, adjustments,
or procedures other than those
specified herein, may result in
hazardous laser light beam
exposure.

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Safety precautions

• Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

• Do not expose to excessive heat, direct
sunlight, dust, moisture, vibration, or shock.

• Use only the AC adapter specified. Other
types may damage your executive shelf
system.

• Disconnect the AC adapter from the power
outlet when the executive shelf system is not
going to be used for an extended period of
time.

• When cleaning your executive shelf system,
use a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents or
commercially available cleaners because
they may damage or discolor the finish.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where the power
cord exits from the executive shelf system.

• Use only attachments and accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

• Use the executive shelf system only with a
cart, stand, tr ip od , bracket, or table specified
by Insignia or sold with the executive shelf
system. When using a cart, use caution when
moving the cart and executive shelf system
combination to avoid injury from it tipping
over.

• This is classified as Class II equipment,
which means that the stereo has a
double-insulation system.

Number Control

9 CD Play/Pause button
10 Volume + / - button
11 Push Open button
12 Skip Forward/Tuning + button
13 Skip Backward/Tuning - button

Front and Back Controls

Number Control

1 Remote sensor

Features

Top controls

Number Control

1 Tuner/Band button
2 Memory/Program button
3 Aux button
4 Standby/On button
5 Mode button

2 Standby indicator
3 LCD display
4 Headphone jack
5AC In jack
6 FM wire antenna
7 Speaker connections
8Aux In jack

Remote control

6 Preset + / - button
7 EQ button
8 Stop button

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Number Control

Preparing the remote control

Installing remote control batteries

1 Standby button
2 Numeric keypad
3 +10 button
4 Volume - button
5 Stop button
6 Skip – / Tuning button
7 CD Play / Pause button
8 Program button
9 Mode button
10 Backlight button
11 EQ button
12 Volume + button
13 Skip + / Tuning + button
14 Mute button
15 Tuner / Band button
16 AUX button
17 Preset + / – button

Setting up your executive
shelf system

Unpacking the executive shelf system

How to unpack the executive shelf system:
1 Carefully unpack the stereo and speakers,

then remove all pac king material from around
the stereo.

2 Position the stereo horizontally on a

heavy-duty stand or firm, level surface away
from the speaker system to avoid acoustic
feedback.

Connecting the executive shelf system

How to connect the executive shelf system:
1 Connect the wires from the speaker box to

the speaker connections on the back of the
stereo.

2 Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.

NOTE:

Before operating the stereo in a new area for the first time,
you must check that the operating voltage of your stereo is
identical to the voltage of your local power supply. This
stereo is to be operated only at the power source voltage
printed on the back panel. Disconnect from the power outlet
when not in use for a long period of time.

Warning

Caution

Do not throw the batteries into fire.
Dispose of used batteries as hazardous
waste.

Do not drop or disassemble the remote
control. Do not get the remote control wet.

To install batteries in the remote control:
1 Remove the battery cover.

2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery

compartment. Make sure that the +/–
symbols on the battery match the +/– marks
inside the battery compartment.

3 Replace the battery cover.

Note

When the remote control will not be used
for a long period of time or when the
batteries are worn out, remove the
batteries to prevent leakage.

Using the executive shelf
system

Turning the stereo off and on

There are several ways to turn on the
executive shelf system:

1 Press Standby/On o nce to turn on the stereo

and light the backlight.

Note:

When the power is off, pressing Backlight on the remote
control will turn the backlight on or off. After turning off the
stereo, the backlight will be off.

2 Press Play/Pause once to turn on the stereo,

which will read the TOC and start playback
automatically.

3 Press Tuner/Band once to turn on the stereo

and restore the band and frequency playing
when the stereo was turned off.

4 Press AUX once to turn on the stereo and

select AUX input.

Using the remote control

To change modes for the executive shelf
system:

1 Press Standby/On on the remote control to

turn the power on.

2 After the remote control is turned on, press

• Press Tuner/Band to select the tuner.

• Press CD Play/Pause to select the CD.

• Press AUX to select an auxiliary source
component.

NOTE:

When using the remote control and you are required to move
closer to the stereo for the remote control to operate, replace
both batteries. The remote control may not operate correctly
if direct sunlight or the light of a high-frequency fluorescent
lamp enters the remote control light sensor. In this case,
change the system installation position to prevent the
problem.

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Using the clock

When the stereo is turned off, the real-time clock
shows in the LCD display.

To adjust the time:
1 Press Mode once to enter the clock setting

mode. The time flashes in the LCD display.

2 Press Skip Backward/Tuning - once to

decrease the hour.

3 Press Skip Forward/Tuning + once to

increase the hour.

4 Press Volume - once to decrease the minute.
5 Press Volume + once to increase the minute.
6 Press and hold any of these but tons for more

than 1 second to enter the fast setting mode.
After the time is changed, the seconds reset
to “00” and the clock stops running.

7 To confirm the time and exit clock setting

mode, press Mode. The clock starts.

Note:

If there is no button operation for 10 seconds, the stereo
automatically exits the clock setting mode.

Adjusting the sound

Volume

To adjust the volume:
1 Press Volume + as necessary to increase

the volume.

2 Press Volume - as necessary to decrease

the volume.

Preset equalizer

The preset equalizer provi des five ranges of
control (NORMAL, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, AND
CLASSIC) for the audio frequency spectrum in
narrow and distinct sections.

Press EQ to select the best response that suits
your type of music and individual taste.

Using the radio

After pressing a button while using the r adio, the
LCD display shows the operation. Five seconds
after any operation is completed, the LCD will
re-display the clock.

Tuner mode

1 Press Tuner/Band once to turn on the stereo

and restore the band and frequency playing
when the stereo was turned off.

2 In Tuner mode, Press Tuner/Band to toggle

between AM and FM bands.

3 With the radio set to FM band, press Mode to

toggle between FM stereo or mono mode. If
the FM stereo mode is selected, the Stereo
indicator on the LCD will be lit.

AUX IN mode

1 Press Aux to select the auxiliary mode. The

RCA jacks at the back of the stereo can be
used for connecting external audio sources.

2 Make sure the correct color of the RCA plug

is paired with the correct color of RCA jack.

Reception

To adjust FM reception:

• Raise and extend the FM antenna, then
adjust the position for the best reception . The
Stereo indicator appears on the LCD only if
an actual stereo broadcast station is being
received.

To adjust AM reception:

• Because the built-in ferrite bar antenna is
directional, rotate the stereo horizontally or
relocate the stereo for best reception.

Tuning

To tune the stereo manually:
1 In Tuner mode, press Skip Forward/Tuning

+ to move to a higher radio frequency one

frequency step at a time.

2 In Tuner mode, press Skip Backward/

Tuning - to move to a lower radio frequency

one frequency step at a time.

To tune the stereo automatically:
1 Press and hold Skip Forward/Tuning + or

Skip Backward/Tuning - to auto search in

the desired direction at the speed of four
frequency steps per second.

2 Hold the button down to bypass all stations

until the button is released. After the button is
released, the radio stops at the next station
frequency . When the tuning rea ches the band
edge, the tuner will wrap around to the
opposite end and keep searching.

3 While auto-tuning, no other functions are

available. To use another function while
auto-tuning, press Standby/On, Play/Pause,
or Aux to abort the auto tuning. You then can
perform another function.

Channel save and recall

You can program (save) 20 preset FM stations
and 12 preset AM stations.

To save station settings:
1 In Tuner mode, se lect the station to be sa ved,

then press Memory/Program once to enter
the Channel Save mode.

2

Press Memory/Program again to save the
channel in memory, then press Preset + / –
to confirm the operation.

3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to enter more stations

(up to 20 FM stations and 12 AM stations.)

4 Press any other button to abort or exit the

channel save operation.

To find saved stations:
1 Press Preset + / – to find a saved channel.

2 Press Preset + / – again to move to the next

saved channel. Repeat the process as
necessary to reach the channel you want.

Using the CD

This executive shelf system can pla y audio discs
such as CD-R or CD-RW discs. Do not try to
play a CD-ROM, CDi, VCD, DVD, or computer
data CD.

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Use a CD with the logo at left in this
stereo. The executive shelf system can
play 3" (8 cm) single CDs without an
adapter (not included). Do not use a CD
single adapter for these CDs.

Note

Always store discs in their cases. Do not
expose discs to direct sunlight, high
temperature, high humidity, or dust. When
removing the disc from its case,

• Do not touch the recorded surface
opposite the side of the CD with
the label

• Do not stick paper on label surface

• Do not bend the CD.

Operating the CD player

When using the CD player, after pressing a
button the LCD display will show the operation.
Five seconds after any operation is completed,
the LCD will re-display the clock.

Basic CD play

1 Press Push Open to open the CD

compartment lid.

2 Adjust the Volume +/- to minimum.
3 Remove the CD from its storage case, then

insert the CD with the label side facing up.

4 Close the lid securely until you hear a click.
5 Press Play/Pause to start playing.

Play/Pause function

This CD player has no ON/OFF switch.

Program mode

Program mode allows you to play up to 20
tracks in the order you choose.

To use the program mode:
1 In CD Stop mode, press Memory/Program

once to enter the Program mode.

2 Press Skip Forward/Tuning + or Skip

Backward/Tuning - to select the desired

track.

3 Press Memory/Program again to save the

track in memory .

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to enter more tracks

(up to 20 tracks).

5 Press Play/Pause to start the program

playback.

6 Press Stop twice or open the CD door to

clear program memories.

Search/Skip Forward and Backward

1 Press Skip Forward/Tuning + or Skip

Backward/Tuning - to skip the track forward

(+) or backward (-).

2 Press and hold Skip Forward/Tuning + or

Skip Backward/Tuning - to search over

more than one track forward (+) or backward
(-).

3 Release the button to resume normal

playback.

Maintaining the executive
shelf system

To turn the player on and off:
1 In power off mode, press Standby/On or

Play/Pause once to turn on the executive

shelf system in CD mode. The executive shelf
system will start playback automatically.

2 Turn off the CD player by pressing the Stop

button.

3 While in CD mode:

• Open and close the CD door to start
playback automatically.

• When the CD stops, press Play/Pause
once to start the CD playback.

• When the CD is playing, press Play/
Pause once to pause th e CD playback.

Play mode

1 In CD mode, press Mode to select play mode

using the following seq uence:

NORMAL → REPEAT 1 → REPEAT ALL →

RANDOM → REPEAT ALL RANDOM →

• Activating REPEAT 1 causes the REPEAT
icon to flash.

• Activating REPEAT ALL turns on the
REPEAT icon.

• Activating RANDOM turns on the
RANDOM icon.

• Activating REPEAT ALL RANDOM turns
on the RANDOM and REPEAT icons.

2 To clear the pla y mode, press Stop or

change to mode to Tuner.

3 If Program mode is activated, random mode

will not be activated.

Cleaning the player

• Wipe with a soft cloth. If the player is very
dirty, dampen the cloth with a weak solution
of neutral detergent and w ater , and then wipe
clean.

Cleaning the lens

A dirty lens causes sound skipping, and if the
lens is very dirty, the CD may not work at all.

To clean the lens:
1 Open the CD cover.

2 To remove dust or dry particles, use a

camera lens blower/brush to blow on the lens
several times .

• Wipe the lens lightly with the brush to

remove dust.

• Blow on the lens one more time to make

sure that all particles are gone.

3 If the lens cannot be cleaned by using a

brush/blower, use a dry cotton swab starting
from the middle and working to the outside
edge to remove dirt or marks.

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Cleaning CDs

• Fingerprints and dust should be carefully
wiped from the surface of the CD with a soft
cloth. Wipe in a straight motion from the
center to the edge.

• Never use thinner, benzine, record cleaner,
or anti-static spray on a CD, because they
can damage its plastic surface.

Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

General

System executive shelf system with Tuner
Output terminal Terminal speaker sockets
Maximum total

output power
Dimensions 15.35 × 6.7 × 8.7 inches

Weight 7.7 lbs.

Audio

Radio:
Frequency FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

CD:
Sampling

frequency
Radio frequency 20-20,000 Hz

Number of
Channels

Power sources

Power supply 120 V AC

Remote control
batteries

Power
consumption

> 1.8 W x 2

(389.9 × 170.18 ×221 mm)

(3.496 kg)

AM: 520 - 1710 MHz

44.1 Khz

Below measurable limits
2 channels (stereo)

60 Hz

1.5 V (2)

14 W

Warranty information

Limited warranty

Insignia Products warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this Product, that this product shall
be free of defects in m aterial or w orkmanship f or
a period of ninety (90) days from the date of
purchase as follows:

1 LABOR: During the Warranty Period if this

Product is determined to be defective,
Insignia will repair or replace the Product, at
its option at no charge, or pay the labor
charges to any Insignia authorized service
facility. After the Warranty Period, you must
pay for all labor charges.

2 PARTS: In addition, Insignia will supply, at no

charge, new or rebuilt replacement parts in
exchange fo r defective parts for the W arrant y
Period. After the Warranty Period, you must
pay all parts costs.

To obtain warranty service, you must take the
Product with your original receipt or other proof
of purchase, either in its original packaging or
packaging affording an equal degree of
protection, to your ne arest reta il store locatio n of
the store or online web site from which you
purchased the Product.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage
or damage due to acts of God, lightning strikes,
accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use, or modificati on of, or to any part
of the Product, including the antenna. This
warranty does not cover damage due to
improper operation or maintenance, connection
to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair
by anyone other than a f acility authorized by
Insignia to service the Product. This warranty
does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH
ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or
batteries). This warranty is valid only in the
United States and Canada.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied
serial number has been altered or remo v ed from
the Product.

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
OF THE CONSUMER. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR
CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON
THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states or provinces do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts , so the abov e
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives y ou specific leg al rights, and
you may have other rights which vary from state
to state, or province to province.

For customer service, please call
1-877-467-4289.

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