Insignia NS-AV511 User Manual

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User Guide

Surround Sound Receiver

NS-AV511

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting up your home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Finding a location for your home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Placing your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting your speakers to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rocketboost Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Configuring speakers (Sp Config menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting speaker distance (Sp Distance menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the level calibration (Level Cal menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operating your receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turning your receiver on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Understanding basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Listening to your receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Presetting FM or AM stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the listening modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using advanced setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using on-screen setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting up HDMI input (HDMI Input menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Naming inputs (Name Edit menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Contents

Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Amplifier section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Video section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Tuner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

General section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dolby TrueHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

DTS HD® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

HDMI® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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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.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 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 PERSONNEL.

Ventilation

Caution

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with these instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of your system and to protect it from over-heating.

The openings should never be blocked by placing your system on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This system should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless correct ventilation is provided or these instructions have been adhered to.

Power cord

Caution

We recommend that most appliances be placed upon a dedicated circuit—a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this manual for power requirements.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.

Periodically examine the power cord. If its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of your system, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service provider.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical 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.

Safety information

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 electric 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 appliance.

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.

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.

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RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

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12 Use only with the cart,

PORTABLE CART WARNIN

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

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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.

15 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 into 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.

16 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.

17 Batteries

Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18 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 warm air to escape.

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

Warni ng

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 period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5 Preventing Hearing Loss

Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

6 Batteries and heat exposure

Warni ng

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.

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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)

• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

• 40 FM/AM Presets

• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer

•Direct Mode

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP

• Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)

• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 400 ms)

•On-Screen Display via HDMI

* “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Rocketboost Wireless Card Ready

Installing a Rocketboost Wireless Card (sold separately) enables this product to send and receive wireless audio with your other Rocketboost products.

What is Rocketboost?

Rocketboost is expandable wireless digital audio.

• Products with Rocketboost™ technology let you easily expand your listening experience throughout your home.

• Rocketboost does not interfere with other wireless products in your home.

• Rocketboost is uncompressed digital audio compatible with all audio formats such as Dolby, TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio used with Blu-ray.

When you see the Rocketboost logo on any product, it has been designed to work with other Rocketboost products, no matter who manufactures them.

Front controls

Item Description Function

|/ ON/STANDBY button

2 HDMI THRU indicator Lights when the HDMI pass-through function is

3 STANDBY indicator Lights red when your stereo receiver is in

4 Remote control sensor Receives the signal from the remote control. 5 Display See “Display” on page 3 for additional

6 SETUP button Press to open the on-screen menus. 7

TUNING / PRESET /

ENTER

8 RETURN button In menu mode, press to return to the main

9 MEMORY button Press to save a radio station preset. Press with

10 TUNING MODE button Press to turn on the receiver tuning mode and

11 MASTER VOLUME knob Turn to increase or decrease the volume. 12 Headphone jack Plug your headphones into this jack. 13 Input selector buttons Press to select the input signal source you want. 14 Protective cap A rubber cap protecting the A/V jacks. Remove

15 AUX INP UT VIDEO jack Plug an external video source into this jack. 16 AUX INPUT AUDIO L/R

jacks

17 HOME button Press to access audio settings. See “Changing

Press to turn on your stereo receiver.

activated in standby mode.

standby mode.

information.

Press TUNING / to tune the radio to the next or previous station.

Press PRESET / to tune the radio to the next or previous station preset.

Press ENTER to confirm a selec tion.

menu.

the TUNING MODE button to clear presets.

listen to the radio. Press with the MEMORY button to clear presets.

the cap when using the jacks.

Plug an external sound source into this jack.

audio settings” on page 23.

Display

Package contents

• Receiver

•Remote control

• AA batteries (2)

• FM antenna

• AM antenna

• User Guide

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# Indicator

1 Audio input indicator 2 Listening mode indicator 3 Tuning indicators 4 SLEEP indicator 5 MUTING indicator 6 DIGITAL display

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Back Remote control

# Description Function

1 DIGITAL IN jacks Plug the optical digital cable from a game (1) or

2 HDMI jacks Plug the HDMI signal input cable from a GAME

3 ANTENNA connectors Connect a 75 ohm FM antenna to the coaxial

4 FRONT SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER

5 AC power cord Plug this cord into an AC power outlet. 6 COMPONENT video jacks Plug the cables from a component video source

7 Composite Video and

Audio L/R jacks

8 MONITOR OUT V (Video) Connect this jack to a TV monitor. 9 SUBWOOFER Connect the subwoofer to this jack.

TV/CD (2) into the upper jacks, or the coaxial digital cable from a BD/DVD into the lower jack.

(IN4), CBL/SAT (IN3), VCR/DVR (IN2), BD/DVD (IN1).

Plug the HDMI output signal cable to a TV or monitor into the OUT jack.

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.

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

Item Description Function

1 ON/STANDBY button Press to turn the power on to your receiver.

2 Remote mode input selector

buttons

ENTER /// TUNING+/–

4 SETUP button Press to open the on-screen menus. 5 LISTENING MODE buttons Press to select the listening mode you want.

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Press again to go to standby mode. Press to directly select your receiver input

source. Press the arrow keys to navigate through the

on-screen menus. Press ENTER to confirm a selection or setting.

In tuning mode, press to tune to the next (TUNING+) or previous (TUNING–) station.

See “Using the listening modes” on page 18 for additional information.

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Item Description Function

6 D. TUN

DIMMER

7 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to cycle through the

8 RECEIVER button Press to control the receiver. 9 MUTING button Press to mute the sound output from the

10 TUN MODE button Press to toggle bet ween auto and manual

VOL / buttons

12 CH +/– buttons

ALBUM

13 RETURN button In menu mode, press to return to the main

14 HOME button Press to access audio settings. See

15 Number buttons Press to enter a preset number or to

16 SLEEP/CLR button Press repeatedly to select the sleep timer

In tuner mode, press D.TU N, then the number buttons to tune directly to a frequency.

Press DIMMER to adjust the brightness of the display.

available input source information.

receiver.

tuning modes. Press to increase or decrease the sound

volume. In tuner mode, press to go to the next or

previous preset channel.

menu or previous menu.

“Changing audio settings” on page 23.

manually tune the radio.

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.

Caution

Do not install the receiver in a confined space such as a bookcase.

Caution

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.

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 - Front speakers

These provide the overall sound. Their role in a 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.

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• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat surfaces that are free from vibration. 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.

Number of channels 2 3 4 5

Front speakers

Center speaker

Surround speakers

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 be 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.

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• 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

Center spe aker

Front left sp eaker

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the receiver.

Connecting devices

Warni ng

Notes

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Powered subwoofer

Do not plug the AC cord into the AC outlet until all connections are completed.

• Be sure to observe the color coding when

• Make connections firmly and correctly. Failure

Surround right speaker

connecting audio and speaker cords.

to do this can cause loss of sound, add noise to the sound, or damage your receiver.

Surround left speaker

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Connecting the antenna

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.

The receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

AM Antenna connection

Push

Insert wire

Assembling the AM loop antenna

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM Antenna connection

Release

2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the receiver.

Notes

Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, television, speaker cords, and the AC cord. Change the position of the antenna until you get the best reception of your favorite AM stations.

To improve reception, use an outdoor AM antenna instead of a loop AM antenna. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with an outdoor antenna.

Connecting audio components

HDMI cable

Blu-ray disc/DVD player

TV or projector

Other cables

Receiver

Game console

Video

Audio

FM 75 Ohm

Insert the plug fully into the jack

Thumbtack s

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

To connect the antennas:

1 Connect the FM antenna to your receiver.

Note

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.

T o im prove re ception, use a 75 Ω outdoor antenna instead of an indoor antenna. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with an outdoor antenna.

Receiver

Blu-ray disc/DVD player

TV or projector

Notes

• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.

• 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 cables.

Game console

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.

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AV cables and jacks

Signal Cable Jack Description

Video and audio

HDMI

HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.

Video

Audio

Component video

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

Composite video Yellow

Optical digital audio

Coaxial digital audio

DIGITAL

Analog audio (RCA)

Notes

The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

Caution

To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

OPTICAL

Orange

White

Red

Green

Component video is a better alternative to Composite video, and is used for TVs, VCRs, DVD and Blu-ray players.

Blue

Red

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment.

Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM or Dolby Digital. The audio quality is the same as coaxial.

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 connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such

as PCM or Dolby Digital. The audio quality is the same as optical.

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.

Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.

Video connection formats

Video components can be connected by using any one of the following video connection formats (shown best first): HDMI, component video, or composite video.

Video Signal Flow Chart

Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, etc.

Deciding which connections to use

The receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose depends on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide.

Notes

• The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV 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.

• The on-screen setup menus are displayed when there is no video input, or the video input is 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Composite

Component

MONITOR OUT

Component

TV, projector, etc.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the receiver does not convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal.

Audio connection formats

Audio components can be connected by using any of the following audio connection formats (shown best first):

•HDMI

•Optical

•Coaxial

•Analog

HDMI

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Audio Signal Flow Chart

Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, etc.

Optical

*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.

OUT

TV, projector, etc.

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 output 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:

•HDMI

•Digital

•Analog

Connecting components with HDMI

HDMICoaxial Analog

HDMI Analog

*1*

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 use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support the ARC function.

Connecting external components

Note

The on-screen setup menus appear only on a 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

VCR or DVD re corder/Digita l Video Recorder

VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder

Game console

Satellite/cable set-top box, reyalp DVD/csiD yar-ulB.cte

Satellite, cable, or set -top box

TV, projector, etc.

TV or projector

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.

Jack Signal Components Assignable

Input HDMI IN 1 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

Output 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 for a CEC-compatible TV.

•Set the Audio T V OUT setting to On when the T V 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.

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.

No. Jack Signal Components Assign.

1AUX INPUTVIDEO Composite

video

AUDIO L/R Analog audio

2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL

Digital audio Game console X

IN 1 (GAME) IN 2 (TV/CD) TV or CD player X COAXIAL

IN 1 (BD/DVD)

3 COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 1 (BD/DVD) Compone nt

video

IN 2 (CBL/SAT ) Satellite, cable,

OUT TV or projector

Camcorde r

Blu-ray disc/DVD player

set-top box

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No. Jack Signal Components Assign.

4 MONITOR OUT Composite

video

BD/DVD IN Analog audio

and composite video

VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD

CBL/SAT IN Satellite, cable,

GAME IN Game console TV/CD IN Analog audio TV, CD player,

* Connect to a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your

turntable (MM) 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.

Notes

• The receiver can output audio and video signals from the AUX I NPUT 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 v ideo through the receiver. To make a connection for video recording, see the following section.

TV or projector

Blu-ray disc/DVD player

recorde r/Digital Video reco rder

set-top box

turntable*, cassette tape player, MD, CD-R

Notes

• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.

• If you 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 VCR 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.

Connecting recording components

To record audio and video from the same source input

VCR or DVR Recorder, or Cassette, CDR, or MD

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR, DVD recorder, cassette tape deck,

VCR, DVD recorder,

CDR, MD recorder, and similar.

cassette tape deck,

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 video input source remains unchanged.

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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

VCR

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

RF-RBREC Rocketboost Receiver Amplifier

Send audio from MP3 or PC

RF-RBUSB

Rocketboost

Sender

: Video signal : 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.

• Products with Rocketboost™ technology let you easily expand your listening experience throughout your home.

• Rocketboost™ does not interfere with other wireless products in your home.

• Rocketboost™ is uncompressed digital audio compatible with all audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio used with Blu-ray.

NS-AV511

Wireless Subwoofer solution

RF-RBUSB Rocketboost Sender/Receiver

NS-AV511 Surround sound receiver with RF-RBCARD

RF-RBCARD Rocketboost Wireless Card

Wireless headphone solution

RF-RBWHP01 Rocketboost Wireless Headphones

When you see the Rocketboost logo on any product, it has been designed to work with other Rocketboost products, no matter who manufactures them.

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Initial Rocketboost setup

Insert the RF-RBCARD into the Rocketboost Module Slot on the top of NS-AV511 receiver.

Setting up your surround sound receiver to send audio to other Rocketboost receivers

Note

This is only required if you are using Rocketboost™ for your wireless surround sound, wireless subwoofe r, or if you are sending the front left/right speaker audio signals to Rocketboost receivers in other rooms of your house.

3 Press or to select Send Wireless Audio,

then press ENTER. The Send Audio menu opens.

Send Audio

Front Surround Subwoofer

[< >] to Enable/Disable

< Enabled >

Enabled Enabled

4 Press or to select the Sender you want

(Front, Surround, or Subwoofer), then press or to Enable or Disable the selected sender.

Sender Signal Status

Front Enable d 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 is OFF

To set up your surround sound receiver to send audio to other Rocketboost receivers:

1 Press SETUP. The Setup Menu opens.

Setup Menu

1. HDMI Input

2. Component

3. Digital Audio

4. Sp Config

5. Sp Distance

6. Level Cal

7. Audio Adjust

8. Source Setup

9. Hardware

10. HDMI Setup

11. Rocketboost

2 Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then

press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.

Rocketboost

Send Wireless Audio Listen to Wireless Audio Connect to Wireless Network Hub (Manager) Enable

Note

• 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

Note

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

1. HDMI Input

2. Component

3. Digital Audio

4. Sp Config

5. Sp Distance

6. Level Cal

7. Audio Adjust

8. Source Setup

9. Hardware

10. HDMI Setup

11. Rocketboost

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3 Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then

press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.

Rocketboost

Send Wireless Audio Listen to Wireless Audio Connect to Wireless Network Hub (Manager) Enable

4 Press or to select Hub (Manager), then

press ENTER, then press or to select Enable or Disable.

If you are setting 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.

Hub Enable

Hub Status < Enabled >

• When successfully joined, the power indicator LED on your other Rocketboost device will stop blinking and stay on.

• 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

1. HDMI Input

2. Component

3. Digital Audio

4. Sp Config

5. Sp Distance

6. Level Cal

7. Audio Adjust

8. Source Setup

9. Hardware

10. HDMI Setup

11. Rocketboost

3 Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then

press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.

[< >] to Enable/Disable

If you already have a Rocketboost network established, set the Hub (Manager) setting in this menu to Disable.

5 Press RETURN to go to the previous menu.

Note

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.

6 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.

7 Press the Power button on your other

Rocketboost device to turn it on.

8 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.

9 Press or to select Connect to Wireless

Network, then press ENTER.

10 The display on your surround sound receiver

shows “Connecting.” When connected to your other Rocketboost device, the display shows “Connected.”

Rocketboost

Send Wireless Audio Listen to Wireless Audio Connect to Wireless Network Hub (Manager) Enable

Press or to select Listen to Wireless

Audio, then press ENTER. The Listen to Audio

menu opens.

Listen to Audio

RF-RBAUX(Audio In

[

ENTER] to Select

)[

Selected

]

5 Press or to highlight the Rocketboost

device you want to listen to, then press ENTER to select it.

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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.

Note

If you want to remove a device from your Rocketboost network you need to rejoin it to a different hub 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

Cautions

• 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.

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.

Cautions

• 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 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.

Note

Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency, and Double Bass settings are disabled while headphones are connected, or when Audio TV OUT is set to On.

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

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Speaker(s) Configuration

Subwoofer

Front

Center and Surround

Yes–if a subwoofer is connected. No–If no subwoofer is connected.

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. 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.

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.

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See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for information on accessing and using the menus.

Speaker cone diameter

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 16 cm) 100 Hz 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (9 to 13 cm) 120 Hz Under 3-1/2 in. (9 cm) 150/200 Hz

Notes

• For a more accurate setting, look up your speaker’s specifications.

• Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your subwoofer.

Recommended Crossover Frequency

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.

Note

This function can only be set if the Subwoofer setting is Ye s , and the Front setting is Large.

Setting wireless (This setting appears only when RF-RBCARD is inserted)

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.

Option Configuration

Wireless Front

Wireless Sur

Wireless SW

On or Off

See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for information on accessing and using the menus.

Option Configuration

Feet (def ault)–Distances can be set from 1 to 30

Unit

Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround

feet, in one foot increments. Meters–Distances can be set from 0.3 to 9.0 meters,

in 0.3 meter increments. Specify the distance from each speaker to your

listening position.

Left, Subwoofer

Notes

• 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.

Option Configuration

Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround Left

Subwoofer

Notes

-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 configuration (Sp Config menu) cannot be selected.

• The center speaker and subwoofer level settings made by using AUDIO are saved here as the default settings.

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.

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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.

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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

Notes

• The on-screen setup menus appear only on a 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 also “Using the listening modes” on page

18.

Displaying source information

To display source information:

• Press RECEIVER, then press DISPLAY repeatedly to cycle through the available information.

The following information can typically be displayed:

Input source and volume

Notes

• 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 or to select

M.Optimizer.

2 Press or to select On.

The M.Opt indicator lights on the display.

Notes

• 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 the receiver’s display.

To set the display brightness:

• 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.

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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:

• 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 speakers 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

Tip

You can also press the TUNE MODE and arrow buttons on the remote control.

- OR -

• To manually tune to a station:

• Press TUNING MODE until the AUTO indicator goes off.

• Press and hold TUNING or . 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 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.

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

• To automatically tune to a station:

• Press TUNING MODE until the AUTO indicator appears on the display.

• Press TUNING or . The receiver automatically searches for stations and stops when a station is found.

Frequency

FM Stereo

AUTO

TUNED

• 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 or 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 or on the receiver, or press CH +/– on the remote control.

Tip

You can also press the number buttons on the remote control to select a preset station directly.

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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

Notes

• 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 page 16.

• You can only select Mono, Direct, and Stereo listening modes with a pair of headphones is connected.

• Listening modes cannot be selected while a pair of headphones is connected.

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:

• MONO–This is mono (monophonic) sound. All the audio signals are mixed and reproduced through a single speaker.

• STEREO–This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers.

Listening Mode Description

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The “Sp Config (Speaker

Direct (Direct)

Stereo (Stereo)

Mono (Mono)

Multichannel

(Multich)

Dolby Pro Logic II

(PL II Movie)

(PL II Music)

(PL II Game)

Dolby Digital

(Dolby D)

Dolby Digital

Plus

(Dolby D+)

Configuration)” (presence of speakers), “Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)” and “A/V Sync (A/V Sync)” settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via AUDIO is disabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20 for more details.

Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. MONO

Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some m ovies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs.

This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources. 5.1ch

Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2-channel source for 5.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging.

• Dolby PLII Movie–Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and the receiver creates a 5.1 surround 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.

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

A/V 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.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance), A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.

• 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:

• 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 19 for information on listening modes.

• MOVIE/TV–This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

• MUSIC–This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

• 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.

Listening modes

These listening modes become available when one of the buttons described in “Selecting a listening mode” on page 18 are pushed. The optional modes available depend on which button is pushed.

Input Source

MONO STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch

STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch

STEREO 3.1, 5.1

5.1ch 3.1, 5.1

5.1ch

7.1ch

Speaker Layout

2.1, 3.1, 5.1

3.1, 5.1

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Listening Mode Description

Dolby TrueHD

(Dolby TrueHD)

DTS (DTS)

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

(DTS-HD HR)

DTS-HD Master

Audio

(DTS-HD MSTR)

DTS Express

(DTS Express)

DSD

(DSD)

DTS 96/24 (DTS 96/24)

DTS Neo:6

(Neo : 6Cinema)

(Neo : 6Movie)

Dolby Digital is used for Blu-ray discs.

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.

Depending on the input source, DTS is used.

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.

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, providing superior fidelity. Use 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 decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener.

• 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).

Input Source

5.1ch

7.1ch

5.1ch 3.1, 5.1

5.1ch

7.1ch

5.1ch

7.1ch

STEREO

5.1ch

5.1ch 3.1, 5.1

STEREO 3.1, 5.1

Speaker Layout

3.1, 5.1

Insignia-Original Listening Modes

Listening Mode Description Input Source Speaker Layout

Orchestra

(Orchestra)

Unplugged

(Unplugged)

Studio-Mix

(Studio-Mix)

TV Logic

(TV Logic)

Game-RPG

(Game - RPG)

Game-Action

(Game - Action)

Game-Rock

(Game - Rock)

Game-Sports

(Game - Sports)

All Ch Stereo

(All Ch St)

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.

Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.

Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.

This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.

Use this mode when playing role playing game discs. MONO

Use this mode when playing action game discs. MONO

Use this mode when playing rock game discs. MONO

Use this mode when playing sports game discs. MONO

Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.

MONO STEREO

5.1ch MONO

STEREO

5.1ch MONO

STEREO

5.1ch MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

STEREO

5.1ch

STEREO

5.1ch

STEREO

5.1ch

STEREO

5.1ch MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch

5.1

3.1, 5.1

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Listening Mode Description Input Source Speaker Layout

Full Mono

(Full Mono)

T-D (Theater-

Dimensional)

(T-D)

In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.

With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if there is too much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.

MONO STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch

3.1, 5.1

2.1, 3.1, 5.1

Speaker layout

The following shows the speakers that are activated in each type of configuration.

2.1ch

ZXC

3.1ch

Using advanced setup

Using on-screen setup menus

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

1. HDMI Input

2. Component

3. Digital Audio

4. Sp Config

5. Sp Distance

6. Level Cal

7. Audio Adjust

8. Source Setup

9. Hardware

10. HDMI Setup

11. Rocketboost

Tip

If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV.

5.1ch

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 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 HDMI1 VCR/DVR HEMI 2 CBL/SAT HDMI3 GAME HDMI4 AUX -----TUNER -----TV/CD ------

HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4–Select the HDMI input to which the video component has been connected.

- - - - -–Select if you’re not using the HDMI OUT.

2 Press or to select a menu, then press

ENTER.

3 Press or to select an option, then press

or to change the setting.

4 Press SETUP to close the menu.

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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 HDMI1 HDMI4 to an input selector.

Notes

• 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 IN1 VCR/DVR -----CBL/SAT IN2 GAME -----AUX -----TUNER -----TV/CD ------

- - - - -–Select if you are using an analog audio input.

Notes

• 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. 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 with 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.

Option Settings

Main (default)–The main channel is output.

Multiplex

Mono

Sub–The sub channel is output.

M/S–Both the main and sub channels are output. L+R–Both the left and right channels are output.

Left–Only the left channel is output. Right–Only the right channel is output.

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 OPT1 AUX -----TUNER OPT2 TV/CD ------

COAX, OPT1, OPT2–Select the digital audio input to which the video component has been connected.

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 II 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.

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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 output 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 channel sound.

Submenu Configuration

Panorama

Dimension

Center Width

On– Turns the Panorama function on. Off–Turns the Panorama function off.

–3 to 0 to +3

0 to 3 to 7

Setting the DTS options (Center Image submenu)

The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode lets you create 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel.

A value 0 is only audible from the center speaker. A value of more than 0 is audible from the left and right speakers as well.

Submenu Configuration

Center Image

0 to 2 (default) to 5

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 the two available settings.

Setting up HDMI (HDMI Setup menu)

Submenu Configuration

CEC Function

HDMI Through

Audio TV OUT

Audio Return Ch (ARC)

LipSync

CEC Function (HDMI Control submenu)

This function lets CEC-compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled by the receiver.

Notes

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–

Selects the input source for which the 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.

Off (default)–HDMI audio is not output. On–HDMI audio is output.

Off–Select if you don’t want to use audio return

channel (ARC) function. Auto (default)–The audio signal from your TV tuner

can be sent digitally to the HDMI OUT of the receiver.

On (default)–Lip sync enabled. Off–Lip sync disabled.

• When set to On, the name of connected 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 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 or not.

• If movement is unnatural when set to On, change the setting to Off.

• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.

Submenu Options

Listening Angle

Wide (defau lt)–The listening angle is 40 degrees. Narrow–The listening angle is 20 degrees.

20°/40°

HDMI Through

• 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– Selects the input source for which the 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.

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When enabling the HDMI Through function, regardless of whether the AV receiver is On or in 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.

Notes

• 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 details.

• 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.

Notes

•If On is selec ted 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 the TV/CD input and your TV must support the ARC function.

Notes

•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.

• To disable, set to OFF.

Notes

• 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 A/V Sync screen.

Changing audio settings

You can change various audio settings by pressing HOME on the remote control.

Note

When Audio T V 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 or to select an option, then press

or 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 dB, in 2 dB steps

• Tre ble –You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers. 10 dB to 0 dB to +10 dB, in 2 dB steps

Notes

• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct listening mode.

• This procedure can also be performed on the receiver by pressing the TONE–/+ buttons.

Note

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:

• Subwoofer–15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB steps.

• Center–12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB steps.

Notes

• 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.

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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:

• 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.

Notes

• 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 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.

Notes

• 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:

•Dolby Digital

•Dolby Digital Plus

•Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Pro Logic II Movie

• Multichannel

•DTS

•DTS Neo:6 Cinema

•DTS 96/24

•DTS-HD High Resolution

•DTS-HD Master

•DTS Express.

Notes

The CinemaFILTER may not work with some input sources.

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 can correct this by delaying the audio signals. Option settings are from -400 ms to 400 ms, in 10 ms steps.

Notes

• A/V 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.

Submenu Options

- - -, Blu-ray, DVD, HD DVD, VCR, DVR, Tivo,

Name Edit

Notes

Setting the Audio Selector

You can set priorities of audio output when there are both digital and analog inputs. Options include:

• 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 input is automatically selected.

• OPT–This can be selected when OPTICAL IN has been assigned as an input source.

• Analog–The receiver always outputs analog signals.

Notes

CableSTB, SAT STB, PS3, Wii, Xbox, PC, TV, CD, TAPE , and iPod.

To reset to the default, selec t - - -.

• Two different inputs cannot have the same name.

• This menu cannot be used for the TUNER input selector.

• 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 T V/CD input selector. But you cannot select it if you have selected Off in the Audio Return Ch setting.

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Selecting a digital input signal format (Fixed Mode)

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.

Notes

• 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 Selector.

• 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

•On

•Off

Select On when you want to display the volume level on-screen when it is adjusted.

Auto Standby

•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.

Note

The Auto Standby function may activate during playback of some source.

Controlling other components

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, or a 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 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 a REMOTE 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.

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Using the remote control to control other components

Press the REMOTE MODE button for the component you want to control first.

Button/

Component

|/ ON/STANDBY

2 Input selector X 3 These buttons can control the TV, regardless of the mode selected. 4 TOP MENU X 5 ENTER

// /

6 SETUP 7

/// /

8 SEARCH X* X X* X*

REPEAT X* X X* X* RANDOM X* X X* X* MODE X* X X* X*

9 Numbers X X X X 10 DISPLAY XX X X 11 MUTING X X X X 12 MENU X 13 RETURN X X X X 14 HOME XX X 15 CLR X X X X

Note

Certain buttons may not work as expected with some components, and some may not work at all.

DVD

player/ recorder

XX X X

Blu-ray disc player

VCR/ PVR

Satellite/ Cable receiver

Remote control codes

Insignia Receiver

Default 62472

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

Mediacom 01376, 01877

Motorola 01187, 01376, 01982

Pace 01376, 01877, 01982

Panasonic 01982

Pioneer 01877

Rogers 01877

Scientific Atlanta 01877

Shaw 01376

Sony 01006

Suddenlink 01376, 01877

Time Warner 01376, 01877

WideOpenWest 01877

Cable/PVR Combination

Bright House 01376, 01877

Cable One 01376, 01877

Cablevision 01006, 01376, 01877

Charter 01376, 01877, 02187

Cisco 01877, 01982

Comcast 01376, 01877, 01982, 02576

Cox 01376, 01877

Digeo 01187, 02187

Insight 01376, 01877

Knology 01877

Mediacom 01376, 01877

Motorola 01376, 01187

Pace 01877

Panasonic 01982

Pioneer 01877

Rogers 01877

Scientific Atlanta 01877

Shaw 01376

Sony 01006

Suddenlink 01376, 01877

Time Warner 01376, 01877, 02187

Tivo 02576

WideOpenWest 01877

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Denon 72222

DKK 70000

Insignia 72585

Miro 70000

Optimus 70000, 70468

Pioneer 70468

RCA 70468

Sony 70000

Yamaha 70036

CD-R

Sony 70000

Accessory

Insignia 82587

AT&T 00858

Cisco 02345

Motorola 00858, 02378

Scientific Atlanta 00858, 02345

Verizon 02378

Satellite Set Top Box

Bell ExpressVu 00775

DirecTV 00247, 00566, 00639, 00749, 01142,

01377, 01442, 01609, 01749

Dish Network 00775, 01775

Dishpro 00775, 01775

Echostar 00775, 01775

Expressvu 00775, 01775

GE 00566

General Instrument 00869

GOI 00775, 01775

HTS 00775, 01775

Hughes Network Systems 00749, 01142, 01442, 01749

Jerrold 00869

JVC 00775, 01775

Mitsubishi 00749

Motorola 00869

Next Level 00869

Panasonic 00247

Philips 00749, 01142, 01442, 01749

Proscan 00566

RadioShack 00869

RCA 00566

Samsung 01377, 01442, 01609

Sony 00639

Star Choice 00869

Tivo 01142, 01442

Toshiba 00749, 01749

Voom 00869

SAT/PVR Combination

Bell ExpressVu 00775

SAT/PVR Combination

DirecTV 00639, 01142, 01377, 01442

Dish Network 00775

Dishpro 00775

Echostar 00775

Expressvu 00775

Hughes Network Systems 01142, 01442

Motorola 00869

Philips 01142, 01442

Samsung 01442

Sony 00639

Star Choice 00869

Tivo 01142, 01442

Tel evi sio n

Akai 10812, 11675

Dynex 11780, 12049, 12184

Electrograph 11755

Emerson 11394, 11864, 11963

ESA 10812, 11963

Funai 11963

Gateway 11755

GFM 11963

Hisense 11660

Hitachi 11643

Insignia 11204, 11423, 11517, 11564, 11660,

11780, 11892, 11963, 12002, 12049, 12417

JVC 11601

LG 11423, 12358

Magnavox 11454, 11963

Marantz 11454

Maxent 11755

Memorex 11892

Mitsubishi 11250

NEC 11797

NetTV 11755

Olevia 11610

Panasonic 11457, 11480

Petters 11523

Philco 11394, 11963

Philips 11454, 11744

Pioneer 11457

Polaroid 11523, 12002

RCA 11781, 12002, 12187, 12247, 12434

Sampo 11755

Samsung 10812

Sansui 11892

Sanyo 11142

Sharp 10818

Sony 10810

SVA 11963

Sylvania 11394, 11864, 11963

Syntax 11610

Toshiba 11524, 12006

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Tel ev isi on

Viewsonic 10857, 11627, 11755

Vizio 11758

Westinghouse 10889, 11712

Zenith 11423

VCR

DirecTV 20739

Humax 20739

Philips 20739

Tivo 20739

PVR

DirecTV 20739

Humax 20739

Philips 20739

Tivo 20739

DVD

Accurian 33002

California Audio Labs 30490

Denon 30490, 31634, 33010

Disney 33002

Emerson 33002

Funai 33002

GE 30522

GFM 33002

Go Video 33003

GoldStar 33003

Grundig 30539

Hitachi 30573

Insignia 32095, 33002, 33014, 33025

Integra 31634, 32900

JVC 32365

Kenwood 30490

LG 33003

Magnavox 30503, 30539, 33002

Marantz 30539, 33013

Microsoft 30522

NAD 33003

Onkyo 30503, 32900, 32910

Panasonic 30490, 30503, 33005

Philco 33002

Philips 30503, 30539, 32056, 33002, 33007,

33016

Pioneer 30631, 33000, 33017

Polk Audio 30539

Presidian 33002

Proscan 30522

RCA 30522

Samsung 30490, 30573, 33001, 32329, 32489,

32556

Sharp 33002

DVD

Sony 30864, 31033, 31633, 33004

Sylvania 33002

Symphonic 33002

Technics 30490

Toshiba 30503, 32277

Urban Concepts 30503

Xbox 30522

Yamaha 30490, 30539, 30817, 33011

Zenith 30503, 33003

DVD High Definition (Blu-Ray)

Denon 33010

Insignia 33002, 33014, 33025

Integra 32900

JVC 32365

LG 33003

Magnavox 33002

Marantz 33013, 3 3015

NAD 33024

Olevia 33012

Onkyo 32900, 32910

Oppo 33021

Panasonic 33005

Philips 33007, 33016

Pioneer 33000, 33017

Samsung 33001

Sharp 33009

Sony 33004, 33026, 33008

Sylvania 33002

Viore 33022

Vizio 33023

Yamaha 33011

DVD-R

Accurian 33002

Funai 33002

Go Video 33003

LG 33003

Magnavox 33002

Panasonic 30490

Pioneer 30631

RCA 30522

Samsung 30490

Sharp 33002

Sony 31033

Sylvania 33002

Toshiba 32277

Zenith 33003

TV/DVD Combination

Akai 11675

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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

Maintaining

To clean this receiver, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth 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.

On the receiver

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.

Remote indicator

RECEIVER button

RECEIVER

HOME button

HOME

Notes

• 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 seconds, 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.

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AUDIO Problem s

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 subwoo fer produces no sound

• Connec t the cord sec urely.

• 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 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 c ontrol 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 listening 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

Category Problem/Possible Solution

There’s no sound with a certain signal format

No 5.1 playback

The volume cannot be set to 79

Noise can be heard

The Late Nig ht 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 DVD-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 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.

• Sin ce it t akes lo nger to ident ify the forma t of an H DMI si gnal 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 proper ly 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 connec ted 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 HDMI, onscreen menus are not displayed.

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TUNER Problems

Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator does not light

Cannot connect to a Rocketboost network

The remote control does not work

Cannot control other components

Cannot record

The sound changes when I connect my headphones

• Relocate your antenna.

• Move the receiver away from your TV or computer.

• Listen to the station in mono.

• When listening to an AM station, operating the remote control may cause noise.

• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.

• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.

• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna.

WIRELESS Problems

• If the 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).

• 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

• 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 the re mote control is not too far away from the receiver, and that there’s no obstruction between the remote co ntrol and the re ceiver’s remote control sensor.

• Make sure that the receiver is not subjected to direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate if necessary.

• If the 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 c ontrol.

• Make sure that you have selected the correct remote control mode.

• If you cannot operate it, you need to enter the appropriate remote c ontrol code.

RECORDING Problems

• On your recorder, make sure the co rrect input is selec ted.

• 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

• When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono, or Direct.

Category Problem/Possible Solution

How do I change the language of a multiplex source

The following settings can be made for the composite video inputs

•Use the Multiplex setting on the Audio Adjust menu to select Main or Sub.

You must use the buttons on the unit to make these settings.

1. While holding down the input selector button for the input source that you want to set, press SETUP.

2. Use / 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

Element Specification

Rated output power All channels

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)

Input sensitivity and impedance

Output level and impedance

Frequency response

Tone control

Signal to Noise ratio

Speaker impedance

Video section

Element Specification

Input sensitivity/ Output level and impedance

Component video frequency response

90 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 1 channel driven at 1 kHz with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 1%.

0.08% (1 kHz, 1 W)

200 mV/47 kohms (LINE)

200 mV/2.2 kohms (REC OUT)

20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB - 3 dB (DSP bypass)

±10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS) ±10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)

90 dB (LINE, IHF-A)

6 ohms - 16 ohms

1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Component)

0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Composite)

5 Hz - 100 MHz/±0 dB, - 3 dB

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Tuner section

Element Specification

FM tuning frequency

87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz

range

AM tuning frequency

530 kHz - 1710 kHz

range

Preset channels

General section

Element Specification

Power supply

Power consumption

Standby power consumption

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weigh t

HDMI

Input

Output

Video Resolution

Audio Format

Supported

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

3.3 A

0.2 W

17-1/8" x 5-15/16" x 12-7/8" 435 mm x 150.5 mm x 327 mm

17 lbs (7.7 kg)

IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4

OUT

1080p

Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio, DVD-Audio, DSD

CEC, 3D, ARC, Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync

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

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

VIDEO INPUTS

Component

Composite

VIDEO OUTPUTS

Component

Composite

AUDIO INPUTS

Digital

Analog

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Analog

Subwoofer Pre Output

Speaker Outputs

Phones

IN 1, IN 2

BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX

OUT

MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR

Optical: 2 Coaxial: 1

BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, TV/CD, AUX

VCR/DVR,

Front (L, R), C, SL, SR

1 (6.3 ø)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS 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 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & 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.”

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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 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.

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, 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

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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Insignia NS-AV511 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Ventilation

Power cord

Safety information

Important safety instructions

Precautions

Components

Features

Rocketboost Wireless Card Ready

What is Rocketboost?

Front controls

Display

Package contents

Back Remote control

Setting up your home theater system

Finding a location for your home theater system

Placing your speakers

1 - Center speaker

2 - Front speakers

3 - Subwoofer

4 - Surround speakers

Speaker precautions

Connecting your speakers to the receiver

Speaker configuration

Speaker connection precautions

Connecting devices

Connecting the antenna

Connecting audio components

Video connection formats

Audio connection formats

Connecting components with HDMI

Connecting external components

Connecting the power

AV Recording

Connecting recording components

Recording Separate AV Sources

How can I use Rocketboost™ with my Surround Sound Receiver?

Typical Rocketboost applications

Rocketboost Setup

Initial Rocketboost setup

Setting up your surround sound receiver to send audio to other Rocketboost receivers

Establishing communications with other Rocketboost products

Listening to music from other Rocketboost™ products

Rocketboost Network Capabilities

Installing batteries in the remote control

Configuring speakers (Sp Config menu)

Using the remote control

Setting the crossover frequency (Crossover Frequency submenu of Sp Config menu)

Using the Double Bass setting (Double Bass submenu of Sp Config menu)

Setting wireless (This setting appears only when RF-RBCARD is inserted)

Setting the level calibration (Level Cal menu)

Setting speaker distance (Sp Distance menu)

Operating your receiver

Turning your receiver on and off

Understanding basic operations

Playing a connected component

Displaying source information

Using the music optimizer

Setting the display brightness

Muting the receiver

Using the sleep timer

Using headphones

Listening to your receiver

Listening to the radio

Presetting FM or AM stations

Tuning to a preset station

Deleting preset stations

Using the listening modes

Selecting a listening mode

Listening modes

Insignia-Original Listening Modes

Speaker layout

Using advanced setup

Using on-screen setup menus

Setting up HDMI input (HDMI Input menu)