Insignia NS-HBTSS116 User Manual

Bluetooth Bookshelf
Speakers

NS-HBTSS116

USER GUIDE

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Speaker controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting up your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting to a sound source with Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Pairing with a bluetooth device with NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Disconnecting your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Maintaining your bookshelf speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cleaning your speakers (Please verify) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Replacing the remote control battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-HBTSS116 represents the state of the art in Bluetooth bookshelf
speaker design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within your bookshelf speakers.

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Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers

This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying your bookshelf
speakers.

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 a 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.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14 This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has

been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection
to electrical earth.

15 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.

16 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to

rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on it.

17 DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their rated

capacity as this can cause electric shock or fire.

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18 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily

operable.

19 No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the

apparatus.

20 The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation

openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

21 The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell

battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns in just two hours and can lead to death.

22 Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire,

or the like.

Warning

Danger of explosion if the remote control battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

23 Keep new and used batteries away from children.
24 If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the

product and keep it away from children.

Features

Package contents

• Bluetooth bookshelf speakers (2)

• Remote control and battery

• Aux input cable

• RCA/3.5 mm input cable

•Speaker wire

•Quick Setup Guide

•User Guide

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Speaker controls

Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers

# Item Description

Volu me/So urce knob

1

Tre ble knob Turn to adjust the treble level.

2

Bass knob Turn to adjust the bass level.

3

Power switch Turns power on or off.

4

Turn clockwise to increase the volume. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available
modes (AUX [default], RCA, and Bluetooth). Hold down to turn on standby mode.

LED indicators

LED status Condition

Fast blinking BLUE Bluetooth pairing mode

Solid BLUE Bluetooth connected

Slow blinking BLUE Bluetooth connectable

Solid RED Standby

Slow blinking GREEN AUX mode

Solid GREEN RCA mode

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Remote control

POWER

MUTE

VOL

AUX

RCA

SOURCE

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# Item Description

POWER button Press to turn on the speakers. Press again to put the speakers into

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2

3
4
5
6

7
8

9

6

AUX buttons Press to enter AUX mode. The Volume/Source LED slowly blinks green.

(previous) button Press to select the previous song in Bluetooth mode.

MUTE button Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

RCA button Press to enter RCA mode. The Volume/Source LED turns green.

(Bluetooth) button Press to enter Bluetooth mode. The Volume/Source LED turns blue.

(next) button Press to select the next song in Bluetooth mode.

(play/pause)

button
VOL +/- button Press to raise or lower the volume.

standby mode.

Press and hold to enter pairing mode. The Volume/Source LED blinks
blue.

In Bluetooth mode, press to pause a song. Press again to resume
playing.

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