Insignia NS-AV511 User Manual
User Guide
Surround Sound Receiver
NS-AV511
Contents
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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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
NE PAS
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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
S3125A
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
1
|/ 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
3
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
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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.
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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
HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.
Video
Audio
Y
Component video
Pb/Cb
Pr/Cr
Composite video Yellow
Y
Pb
Pr
Y
Optical digital audio
Coaxial digital audio
DIGITAL
Analog audio (RCA)
L
R
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
Composite
Component
IN
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
HDMI
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