Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality
Insignia product. Your NS-IPSD4 represents the
state of the art in MP3 speaker docks and is
designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
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.
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 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 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.
16 An apparatus with a three-prong,
grounding-type plug is a Class I apparatus,
which needs to be grounded to prevent
possible electric shock. Make sure that you
connect this Class I device to a grounding-type,
three-prong outlet.
17 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The
plug must remain readily operable.
18 Batteries should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
Warni ng
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
Features
• Certified iPod connector installed for iPod dock
• Recharge circuit for iPod/mini/nano/ photo/video
• Includes docking brackets to fit iPod players
• Controls connected iPod
•Digital volume control
• 3.5mm type Aux-In jack for shuffle and other
audio players
• 3.5mm type Aux-Out jack
•See-through LCD display
• Built-in AC line cord
• Battery backup for clock (2 x AAA not included)
• Full-feature remote control
Box contents:
•Speaker dock
• iPod docking brackets
• Remote control with battery
•User Guide
•Quick Start Guide
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#DescriptionFunction
1POWER/play/pause buttonPress to turn the MP3 dock on and off. Press to play or pause a docked iPod.
2SKIP+/>> and SKIP-/<<
buttons
3VOLUME +/- buttonPress to increase or decrease the volume.
4CLK SET buttonWith the speaker dock turned off, press and hold to set the clock.
5EQ (equalizer) buttonPress to cycle through the available preset sound modes, including Rock, Classic, Jazz, and Pop.
6Docking stationConnect the iPod to the speaker dock here.
Press SKIP+ to skip to the next media file. Press SKIP- button to skip to the previous media file. Press and hold the SKIP+ button to
search forward through an individual audio or video file on a docked iPod. Press and hold the SKIP- button to search backward through
an individual audio or video file on a docked iPod. When setting the clock, press the SKIP+ and SKIP- buttons to adjust the hour and
minute.
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Bottom view
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#DescriptionFunction
1Backup battery compartmentInsert two AAA batteries into this compartment to back up the clock.
2LCD disp layDisplays the time and general unit functions.
3AC cordPlug the cord into an AC power outlet to power the speaker dock.
4AUX Out portPlug an external audio player, such as a stereo or amplifier, into this port.
5AUXIn portPlug an external audio source into the 3.5 mm port.
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Remote control
#DescriptionFunction
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18SHUFFLE bottonPress to turn the shuffle option on or off.
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(SKIP+)/HR/MIN+
button
MENU button
PLAYLIST button
ALBUM button
ALBUM button
Press to skip to the next media file. Press and hold to
search forwards through an audio or video file on a
docked iPod. When setting the clock, press to adjust
the hour and minute.
Press to navigate down through a docked iPod.
Press to cycle up through the available playlists on a
docked iPod.
Press to cycle up through the available albums on a
docked iPod.
Press to cycle down through the available albums on a
docked iPod.
Setting up your speaker
dock
Connecting the power
To connect the power to your speaker dock:
• Plug the power cord into a 120 V/60 Hz AC wall
outlet.
AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz
#DescriptionFunction
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Power/
(play/pause) button
2EQ buttonPress to cycle through the available preset sound
3
(stop) button
4MENU/CLK SET button Press to cycle through a docked iPod’s menus. With
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6REPEAT buttonPress to repeat the current audio track. Press twice to
7CHAPTER+ buttonPress to cycle forward through the movie chapters on
8CHAPTER- buttonPress to cycle backward through the movie chapters
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10MUTE buttonPress to mute the sound. Press again to restore the
11VOLUME+ buttonPress to increase the volume.
12VOLUME- buttonPress to decrease the volume.
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14SLEEP buttonPress repeatedly to set the sleep timer. The time
15SELECT buttonPress to make selections on a docked iPod.
(SKIP-)/HR/MIN-
button
PLAYLIST button
MENU button
Press to turn the power on or off. Press to play or
pause a docked iPod.
modes. Choices include Rock, Classic, Jazz, and
Pop.
Press to stop playback .
the speaker dock powered off, press and hold to set
the clock.
Press to skip to the previous media file. Press and hold
to search backwards through an audio or video file on
a docked iPod. When setting the clock, press to adjust
the hour and minute.
repeat the entire album or playlist. Press three times
to turn the repeat option off.
an iPod.
on an iPod.
Press to cycle down through the available playlists on
a docked iPod.
sound.
Press to navigate up through a docked iPod.
increases in 10 minute increments.
Installing the backup batteries
Note
These batteries are for clock/alarm backup only, in
case of a power outage.
To install the backup batteries:
1 Open the backup battery compartment on the
bottom of your speaker dock.
2 Insert two AAA batteries, noting the positive (+)
and negative (-) markings in the compartment.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
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Replacing the remote control battery
Caution
There is a danger of explosion if the remote control
batteries are not installed correctly. Replace only with
the same or equivalent (CR2025) battery.
To replace the remote control batteries:
1 Turn the remote control over.
2 Push the locking tab, then pull out the battery
tray.
3 Remove the old battery and dispose of it in an
approved manner.
4 Insert the new battery into the battery tray with
the positive (+) side up, then push the battery
tray into the remote control.
Docking an iPod with your speaker dock
To dock an iPod with your speaker dock:
1 Locate the numbered iPod bracket that fits your
iPod.
Each included bracket has a number on it,
indicating which iPod model the bracket is
compatible with. See the bracket chart in the
Appendix on page 6 to identify which bracket is
needed.
iPod
2 Snap the bracket into place over the iPod
connector in the speaker dock.
All brackets will only fit onto the dock one way.
When inserting an iPod nano (first or second
generation), slide the dock connection on the
unit so that it matches the opening on the iPod.
3 Connect the iPod to the iPod bracket on the
speaker dock.
After the iPod is connected to the speaker dock,
the unit will charge the iPod.
Using your speaker dock
Playing your iPod on your speaker dock
To play your iPod on your speaker dock:
1 Connect your iPod to the speaker dock (see
“Docking an iPod with your speaker dock” on
page 5)
2 Press POWER/ , to turn on the speaker
dock.
3 Press POWER/ again to begin playing
your iPod.
4 Make the following adjustments, according to
your taste:
• Press VOLUME + or - to adjust the volume.
• Press EQ to cycle through the available sound
preset modes. Choices include ROCK, CLASSIC,JAZZ, or POP.
• Press MUTE to mute the sound. Press again to
restore the sound to the previous setting.
5 You can also select the music you want to listen
to by doing the following:
• Press SKIP+/ or SKIP-/ to skip tracks
forward or back, or press and hold SKIP+/
or SKIP-/ to search through individual
tracks.
• Press CHAPTER, ALBUM, or PLAYLIST to
navigate through the chapters, albums, or
playlists on the docked iPod.
• Press MENU or MENU , then SELECT to
navigate the iPod’s menu and make selections.
• Press SHUFFLE to turn on the shuffle option.
• Press REPEAT once to repeat the current track,
or twice to repeat the entire album or playlist.
6 To turn the speaker dock off, press
POWER/.
MP3 speaker dock
Docking bracket
Setting the clock
To set the clock:
1 Press and hold CLK SET until the display flashes.
2 Press SKIP+/ or SKIP-/ to select the 12
3 Press SKIP+/ or SKIP-/ to adjust the
4 Press SKIP+/ or SKIP-/ to adjust the
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or 24 hour clock, then press CLK SET.
hour, then press CLK SET.
minute, then press CLK SET to exit.
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Connecting your speaker dock to a TV or
stereo system
When connecting two products using an RCA cable,
match the colored ports with the same colored
connecter (red to red, white to white, and yellow to
yellow).
To connect your speaker dock to a TV or stereo
system:
1 Plug one end of a 3.5 mm cable (not included)
or a 3.5 mm to RCA Cable (not included) into the
AUX (Auxiliary) Output jack on your speaker doc.
2 Plug the other end of the cable into the audio
input/line input on the television or stereo
system.
Speaker dock
Compo site RCA cable
Tel ev i si o n
3.5 mm cable
3.5 mm cable
Stereo system
5 Audio played from the MP3 player or other
external audio source will now be heard on your
speaker dock.
6 Adjust the volume to a comfortable level. If you
used the headphone output from the external
audio source, adjust the volume with the
source’s volume control.
Appendix
3 Set the television or stereo system to the
appropriate audio input channel.
4 Turn your speaker dock on. Audio played from
your speaker dock will now be heard on the
connected television or stereo system.
Connecting an external audio source to your
speaker dock
When connecting two products using an RCA cable,
match the colored ports with the same colored
connecter (red to red, white to white, and yellow to
yellow).
To connect an external audio source to your
speaker dock:
1 Plug one end of a 3.5 mm cable (not included)
or a 3.5 mm to RCA Cable (not included) into the
AUX (Auxiliary) Input jack on your speaker doc.
2 Plug the other end of the cable into the audio,
line, or headphone output on an MP3 player or
other audio source.
Speaker dock
Compo site RCA cable
Other audio source
3.5 mm cable
3.5 mm cable
3 Turn your speaker dock on.
4 Remove any docked iPods from your speaker
dock.
MP3 player
Legal notices
Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
"Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
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Insignia NS-IPSD4 MP3 Speaker Dock
One-Year Limited Warranty
Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new NS-IPSD4 (“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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