Quick Setup Guide I NS-PCS41 2.1 computer speakers
Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-PCS41 speaker system is designed for
reliable and trouble-free performance.
Package contents
• Satellite speakers (2)
• Subwoofer (1)
• Auxilliary input cable
• MP3 cradle
• Quick Setup Guide
Features
Subwoofer (back)
1 Power button
2 Headphone
output jack
3 Master volume
control
4 Auxiliary input
jack
5 Treble volume
control
6 Bass volume
control
Press to turn on the speaker system. Press
again to turn the speaker system o.
Connect your favorite headphones to this
jack. They will mute the speaker system
automatically. The master volume control
can then be used to turn up or down the
volume to your headphones.
Rotate clockwise to turn the volume up or
counter-clockwise to turn the volume
down.
Connect a second source, such as an MP3
player, to this jack. This connection will
override your computer source
connection while it’s plugged in.
Rotate clockwise to turn treble volume up
or counter-clockwise to turn treble
volume down.
Rotate clockwise to turn bass volume up
or counter-clockwise to turn bass volume
down.
Setting up your speaker system
Positioning your speaker system
1 Place the speakers on opposite sides of the device
they are connected to and as far apart as possible.
2 Place the subwoofer on the oor.
Connecting to a computer
1 Make sure that the computer and your speaker
system are turned o and unplugged from the
power outlet.
2 Plug the cable with the green plug on the right
speaker into the audio out jack on the computer
(this jack is usually green).
3 Plug the cable with the red plug on the right
speaker into the jack on the subwoofer.
4 Plug the AC cable into a wall outlet or power strip.
5 Turn on the computer and your speaker system.
Connecting to portable audio devices
1 Make sure the portable audio device and your
speaker system are turned o and unplugged.
2 Plug the green audio cable attached to the speaker
into your audio device.
3 Plug the cable with the red plug on the right
speaker into the jack on the subwoofer.
4 Plug the AC cable into a wall outlet or power strip.
5 Turn on the portable audio device and your
speaker system.
Note: Portable audio devices can also be connected to the
auxiliary input jack on the back of the right speaker using the
included auxilliary cable.
Note: MP3 player can be placed in the included cradle.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Speaker system will
not turn on
Speaker does not
produce sound
Sound is distorted
Sound is coming
from one speaker
Solution
• Press the power button on
• Make sure that the power
• Test the power outlet to
• Press the power button on
• Make sure that the power cord
• Test the power outlet to
• Make sure that you have
• Make sure that the sound is
• Try connecting your speaker
• Adjust the master volume
• Adjust volume settings on
• If your speaker system is
• Reseat the audio connector
the right speaker. When your
speaker system is turned on,
the power LED lights blue.
cord is connected to a power
outlet.
make sure that it is
supplying power.
the right speaker. When your
speaker system is turned on,
the power LED lights blue.
is connected to a power outlet.
make sure that it is
supplying power.
connected the speakers
correctly. For more information,
see “Setting up your speaker
system” on page 1 of this
Quick Setup Guide.
not muted or the volume is
not set too low on the audio
device you connected to.
system to another audio
device. If your speaker
system produces sound, the
problem is with the audio
device you connected to.
control to the ¼ or ½ level.
the output device (computer
or portable audio source).
connected to a computer,
adjust your computer's audio
levels to balance the sound
coming from the speakers.
into the audio out jack of
your computer.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specied may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient
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 information
1 Read, follow, and save all instructions and
documentation.
2 Do not use this apparatus near water.
3 Clean only with a dry cloth.
4 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara-
tus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
6 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 ground-
ing 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 t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
7 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
8 Only use attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.
9 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied 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.
10 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
11 Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as powersupply
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.
12 Keep the unit in a well-ventilated environment.
Do not install this equipment in a conned space,
such as a bookcase.
13 WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, do not expose this device to rain, moisture,
dripping, or splashing, and no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.
14 WARNING: The wall plug is the disconnecting
device. The plug must remain readily operable.
15 The apparatus is classied as class II apparatus.
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 o 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
dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC warning
Changes or modications 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.
One-year limited warranty
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