Insignia NS-R5100 User Manual
User Guide | Guide de l’ utilisateur | Guí a del Usuario
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NS-R5100
Insignia NS-R5100
AV Digital Home
Theater Receiver
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting up your receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using your receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Modifying the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-R5100
represents the state of the art in digital home
theater receiver design and is designed for
reliable and trouble-free performance.
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 receiver and to protect
it from over-heating.
The openings should never be blocked b y placing your receiv er
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This rece iver
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 your receiver cord, and if its appearance
indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of
your receiver, 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. Pa y 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 receiver, make sure that the plug is easily
accessible.
Safety information
Electric shock warning
CAUTION
Risk of Electric Shock
Do Not Open
Warning
T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or
back. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
Warning
To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this
receiver to rain or moisture.
Caution
Your receiver should not be exposed to water (dripping or
splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on your receiver.
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within your receiver’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 your
receiver.
Important safety instructions
Caution
Read and observe all warnings and instructions in this manual
and those marked on your receiver. Retain this manual for
future reference.
This receiver has been designed and manufactured to assure
personal safety. Improper use can r esult in electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this receiver will
protect you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use, and servicing. This receiver does not contain
any parts that can be repaired by you.
Do not remove the cabinet cover or you may be exposed to
dangerous voltage. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only .
• All of these safety and operating instructions
should be read before your receiver is
operated.
• The safety, operation, and use instructions
should be retained for future reference.
• All warnings on your receiver and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
• All operation and use instructions should be
followed.
• Do not use this receiver near water. For
example, do not use this receiver near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, and
other areas located near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth. Unplug this
receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners.
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• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with these instructions. Slots
and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of
your receiver, and to protect it from
over-heating. The openings should never be
blocked by placing your receiver on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface. This
receiver 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.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
electronic devices (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
• 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.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, receptacles,
and the point where they exit from your
receiver.
• Use only attachments or accessories
specified by Insignia.
• Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by
Insignia, or sold with this
receiver. When a cart is
used, use caution when
moving the cart/receiver
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
• If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to your receiver, make sure that
the antenna or cable system is grounded to
provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
Reference Grounding component
2 Power service grounding
3 Ground clamp
4 Grounding conductors (NEC
5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC
6 Ground clamp
7 Antenna lead-in wire
• Use No. 10AWG (5.3 mm
No. 8AWG (8.4 mm
No. 17AWG (1.0 mm
electrode system
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
Section 810-21)
Section 810-20)
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2
) copper,
) aluminum,
2
) copper-clad steel
or bronze wire, or larger, as a ground wire.
• Secure the antenna lead-in and ground
wires to the house with stand-off
insulators spaced from 4-6 feet
(1.22-1.83 meter) apart.
• Mount the antenna discharge unit as
close as possible to where the lead-in
enters the house.
• Use a jumper wire not smaller than
No. 6AWG (13.3 mm
2
) copper, or the
equivalent, when a separate
antenna-grounding electrode is used. See
ANSI/NFPA70.
• Unplug this receiver during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when your
receiver has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into your receiver, your receiver has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
• When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician uses replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have
the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this receiver, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that your
receiver is in proper operation condition.
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Reference Grounding component
1 Electric service equipment
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Features
Front controls
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Item Description
1 POWER button
2 DIGITAL INPUTS button
3 STANDBY in dicator
4 SPEAKER indicator
5 Remote sensor
6 Florescent disp lay
7 MASTER VOLUME control knob
8 HEADPHONE jack
9 STANDB Y/P OWE R ON button
10 SPEAKER button
11 VIDEO input button
12 DISPLAY button
13 AUDIO input button
14
15 EXTERNAL IN button
16 SETUP button
17 AM/FM button
18 CHANNEL LEVEL button
19 AUTO/MANUAL button
20 MEMORY/ENTER button
21
22
23 STEREO button
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25 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks
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2
12
9
13
10
11
SELECT , , , buttons
Surround mode / buttons
TUNING / buttons
PRESET / buttons
Florescent display
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6
17
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18
23
20
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24
21
19
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Item Description
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1 Input, frequency, volume level,
operating information
2 STEREO indicator
3 TUNED indicator
4 SLEEP indicator
5 PRESET indi cator
6 MEMORY indicator
7 Preset number, sleep time display
8 DIRECT indicator
9 DIGITAL input indicator
10 AUTO indica tor
11 Surround mode indicators
Back
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1
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5
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Item Description
1 Audio jacks
2 AM and FM antenna jacks
3 AC power cord
4 Digital In jacks
5 External In jacks
6 Video jacks
7 Subwoofer Pre Out jack
8 Video jacks
9 Speaker jacks
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Remote control
PRESETS
Item Description
19 DISPLAY button
20 DIGITAL INPUTS button
21 PRESETS SCAN button
22 Numeric keypad
23 POWER ON button
Setting up your receiver
Unpacking your receiver
Your box includes the following:
• One receiver
• One remote control with two batteries
• This User Guide
• AM and FM antennas
Warning
Do not plug the AC cord into the AC outlet until all
connections are completed.
Note
Be sure to observe the color coding when
connecting audio, video, and speaker cords.
Note
Make connections firmly and correctly. Failure to
do this can cause loss of sound, add noise to the
sound, or damage your receiver.
Item Description
1 STANDBY button
2 SLEEP button
3 DIMMER button
4
5 MUTE button
6 CHANNEL LEVEL button
7 SETUP button
8 MEMORY/ENTER button
9
10 Surround mode </> butt ons
11
12 Input selector buttons
13 TONE MODE button
14 SOUND PARAMETER button
15 STEREO button
16 TEST tone button
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18
VOLUME / buttons
SELECT button
SELECT button
SELECT button
SELECT button
Locating your receiver
• Install your receiver on a stable flat surface.
Position your receiver so that it can have a
direct line of sight to the remote control.
• Do not expose your receiver to extremes of
temperature or humidity.
• Avoid placing your receiver on a hot surface
such as on top of other hot running
equipment. Make sure that there is adequate
ventilation to your receiver.
Caution
Do not install this receiver in a confined space such as a
bookcase.
Note
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.
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Locating your speakers
Ideal speaker placement varies depending on
the size of your room and the wall coverings. A
typical example of speaker placement and
recommendations are as follows.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer reproduces powerful deep bass
sounds. Place a subwoofer anywhere in the front
as desired.
Notes
• When using a conventional TV, to avoid
interference with the TV picture, use only
magnetically shielded front left and right and
center speakers.
• To obtain the best surround effects, the
speakers except the subwoofer should be full
range speakers.
Connecting the antennas
To connect the antennas:
1 Connect the FM antenna to your receiver.
FM Indoor Antenna
FM 75Ω
Ground
Item Description
1 Subwoofer
2 Television or monitor
3 Center speaker
4 Front right speaker
5 Surround right speaker
6 Surround left speaker
7 Front left speaker
Front left and right speakers and center speaker
• Place the front speakers with their front
surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor
screen as possible.
• Place the center speaker between the front
left and right speakers and no further from
the listening position than the front speakers.
• Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at
the location of the listener’s ears when at the
main listening position.
Surround left and right speakers
Place the surround speakers approximately
40 inches (1 meter) above the ear level of a
seated listener on the direct left and right of
them or slightly behind.
AM Loop
FM Outdoor Antenna
FM 75Ω
Ground
AM Loop
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.
Note
T o i mprove reception, you ma y use a 75 Ω outdoor
antenna instead of an indoor antenna. Disconnect
the indoor antenna before replacing it with an
outdoor antenna.
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AM Loop Antenna
Note
Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from
the receiver, tele vision, speaker cords, and the A C
cord. Change the position of the antenna until you
get the best reception of your favorite AM stations.
Note
T o improv e reception, y ou may use an outdoor AM
antenna instead of a loop AM antenna.
Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it
with an outdoor antenna.
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AM Outdoor Antenna
FM 75Ω
Ground
AM Loop
Connecting video components
About video connections
Connector type Quality
Composite (RCA ty pe plug) Good
S-Video Better
Component (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)Best
Connecting components
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
To connect your video components:
1 Connect your video cable to the receiver
based on the type of device you are
connecting.
Jack Device
VIDEO 1 VCR, DVD recorder or other digital
VIDEO 2 Cable or satellite box, DVD player, or LD
MONITOR Televis io n, pr o je c tor, or LCD monitor.
VIDEO 3 Camcorder or video game player. This jack
recorder.
player.
is located on the front of the receiver.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the
device.
Note
If you are using the component video connections,
make sure that you are connecting Y to Y , P
to CB, PB, or B-Y and PR/CR to CR, PR, or R-Y.
Note
When recording video sources through the
VIDEO 1 OUT jacks or viewing video sources
through the MONITOR OUT jack, you must use
the same type of video jacks that you used to
connect to the video playback components.
B/CB
Monitor
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Connecting audio components
CD
TAPE
To connect your audio components:
1 Connect your audio cable to the receiver
based on the type of device you are
connecting.
Jack Device
TAPE Tape deck or MD recorder.
CD CD player.
AUX Additional CD player or tape deck.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the
device.
Connecting six channel components
AUX
Connecting digital audio devices
Devices that use the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks
for video can use the DIGITAL IN jacks for audio .
These devices must be able to output DTS
Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, or PCM format
digital signals.
Component with coaxial digital out
Component with coaxial digital out
Component with optical digital out
To connect your digital audio devices:
1 Connect your optical or coaxial digital audio
cable to the receiver.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the
corresponding digital output jack on your
audio device.
Caution
Some optical fiber cords may not work with this
receiver. Consult your dealer if the optical cord
does not fit into the receiver.
To connect your six channel components:
1 Connect your audio cables to the receiver.
2 Connect the other ends of the cables to the
corresponding analog outputs of a six
channel decoder or DVD player with six
channel Dolby Digital (DTS) output.
Note
When making a coaxial connection, use a 75 Ω
coaxial cable instead of a conventional audio
cable.
Note
Use only one digital audio connection for each
device. Do not connect one device using more
than one connection.
Note
For more information, read the user guide that
came with your device.
Connecting a powered subwoofer
Use a powered subwoofer to empathize deep
bass sounds.
Powered subwoofer
To connect your subwoofer:
1 Connect your subwoofer cable to the
receiver.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the
powered subwoofer.
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Connecting speakers
Front right Front left Center
Surround
right
Caution
Use speakers with an impedance of 6 Ω or more.
Caution
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other
or any metal part of this receiver. Doing so may
damage the receiver or speaker.
Surround
left
Connecting headphones
To connect your headphones:
• Insert the headpho ne plu g into the
headphone jack on the receiver.
Notes
• To hear sound from the headphones, make
sure the SPEAKER button is set to off.
• When listening to a DTS or Dolby Digital
program source, if the headphones are
plugged in and the SPEAKER button is set to
off, the receiver enters the 2CH downmix mode
automatically. For more information, see “2CH
downmix mode” on page 13.
• When EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input
source, only the front left and front right
channel signals can be reproduced through the
headphones.
Connecting the power
Note
Before connecting the speakers, refer to “Locating
your speakers” on page 5.
To connect your speakers:
• Connect your speaker cables to the receiver.
Be sure to connect the speakers firmly and
correctly according to the channel (left and
right) and the polarity (+ and -). If you do not
make the connections correctly, you will not
hear any sounds from the speakers.
If the sound is unnatural and lacks bass, the
speaker polarity is incorrect.
After installing the speakers, adjust the
speaker settings according to your
environment and speaker layout. For more
information, see “Modifying the speaker
settings” on page 19.
To connect your receiver to power:
• Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
Installing batteries
Caution
Do not use Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries in this
remote control.
To install the batteries:
1 Remove the cover.
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2 Load two type AAA batteries into the
compartment matching the polarity indicated.
3 Replace the cover.
Note
Remove the batteries if they are not to be used for
a long period of time.
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.
Using your receiver
After connecting power for the first time, set
up your receiver for optimum performance by
following the instructions in “Modifying the
settings” on page 17.
Tip
The following settings are stored in memory
before the receiver is turned off:
• INPUT SELECTOR settings
• Surround mode settings
• Preset stations.
Listening to a program
To listen to a program:
1 Press the POWER button on the
receiver to put the receiver in
Standby mode. The STANDBY
indicator lights up.
Tip
You can turn the receiver off by pressing the
POWER button on the receiver while it is in
Standby mode.
2 Press the POWER ON button on the remote
control to turn the receiver on.
23’ (7m)
Use the remote control within about 23 feet
(7 meters) of the receiver and within 30 degrees
of perpendicular to the front of the receiver.
Caution
• 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 ma y 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.
PRESETS
Tip
You can put the receiver in Standby mode by
pressing the STANDBY button on the remote
control when the receiver is on.
Tip
With the receiver in Standby mode, you can also
turn the power on by pressing an Input Selector
button.
3 To hear sound from the speakers,
press the SPEAKER button to turn
the speakers on. The SPEAKER
indicator lights up and sound can be
heard from the speakers.
-ORTo heard sound from headphones,
press the SPEAKER button to turn
the speakers off. The SPEAKER
indicator turns off and sound can be
heard from the headphones.
Note
• When listening to a DTS or Dolby Digital
program source, if the headphones are
plugged in and the SPEAKER button is set to
off, the receiver enters the 2CH downmix mode
automatically. For more information, see “2CH
downmix mode” on page 13.
• When EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input
source, only front left and front right channel
signals can be reproduced through the
headphones.
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4 Press an Input Selector button to select the
input source.
OR
Note
Each time the VIDEO button is pressed, the input
source changes as follows:
•VIDEO1
•VIDEO2
•VIDEO3
Note
Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the input
source changes as follows (when EXTERNAL IN
is selected as the input source):
•CD
•AUX
•TAPE
Note
Each time the FM/AM button is pressed, the band
changes as follows:
•FM ST
• FM MONO
•AM
5 If you selected CD, VIDEO1, or VIDEO2 as
the input source, you can press the DIGITAL
INPUTS button to select the digital or analog
audio input.
OR
Note
Each time the DIGITAL INPUTS button is
pressed, the audio input source changes as
follows:
• Optical1
• Coaxial1
• Coaxial2
• Analog
Notes
• When TUNER, AUX, TAPE, EXTERNAL IN, or
VIDEO3 is selected as an input source, the
analog input is selected automatically.
• If the selected digital input is not connected,
the DIGITAL indicator flickers and the analog
input is automatically selected.
• The selected digital or analog input is
automatically assigned to the corresponding
input source on the INPUT setup menu. For
more information, see “Modifying the input
settings” on page 18.
• The sound from the compon ent connected to
the selected digital input can be heard
regardless of the selected input source.
OR
Note
• If you press EXTERNAL IN on the receiver or
EXT IN on the remote control, EXT IN appears
on the display and six separate analog signals
from the component connected to this input
pass through the tone and volume circuits and
can be heard from the speakers.
• These analog signals can be heard only. They
cannot be recorded.
• To cancel this function, press a different input
source button.
6 Run the component for playback.
Note
When playing back a program source with
surround sound, refer to “Enjoying surround
sound” on page 12.
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7 Turn the MASTER VOLUME dial or press the
VOLUME / buttons to adjust the sound
level.
OR
-ORPress the MUTE button to turn the sound off.
MUTE flickers on the display. Press the
MUTE button again to turn the sound back
on.
3 With the Tone mode set to ON, press the
or .
OR
Note
Each time you press these buttons, the tone mode
changes as follows:
•BASS
•TRBL
• TONE ON
4 Press or to adjust the tone.
Notes
• The tone le v el can be adjusted within the range
• In general, we recommend the bass and treble
• Extreme settings at high volume may damage
• To complete tone adjustment, or if the tone
~ +10 dB.
of -10
to be adjusted to 0 dB (flat level).
your speakers.
display disappears, repeat this procedure.
To adjust the tone:
1 Press the TONE MODE button to enter the
tone mode. The tone mode is displayed for
several seconds.
Note
When EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input
source, you can not select the tone mode or adjust
the tone.
2 Press or to select the tone mode.
OR
Surround sound
This receiver incorporates a sophisticated digital
signal processor that allows you to create
optimum sound quality and sound atmosphere in
your personal home theater.
Surround modes
DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround (also called simply DTS) is
a multi-channel digital signal format which can
handle higher data rates. Discs bearing the
include the recording of up to 5.1 channels of
digital signals, which can be generally thought to
provide better sound quality due to the lower
audio compression required.
It also provides wide dynamic range and
separation, resulting in magnificent sound.
DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal
format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Discs
bearing the includes the recording of up to
5.1 channels of digital signals, which can
reproduce much better sound quality, spatial
expansion, and dynamic range characteristics
than the previous Dolby Surround effect.
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
Note
Each time you press these buttons, the tone mode
changes as follows:
• OFF: To listen to a program source without the
tone effect. DIRECT appears on the display.
• ON: To adjust the tone to your taste. DIRECT
disappears from the display .
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Dolby Pro Logic II surround
This mode applies conventional 2-channel
signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo
signals as well as Dolby Surround signals to
surround processing to offer improvements over
conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits. Dolby Pro
Logic ll surround includes two modes as follows:
• Dolby Pro Logic ll MOVIE
When enjoying movies, this mode allows you
to further enhance the cinematic quality by
adding processing that emphasizes the
sounds of the action special effects.
• Dolby Pro Logic ll MUSIC
When listening to music, this mode allows you to
further enhance the sound quality by adding
processing that emphasizes the musical effects.
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded two
channel surround format which consists of four
channels (front left, center, front right and
surround). Sources bearing the
provide the theater-like surround sound.
The surround channel is monaural, but is played
through two surround speakers.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
The following modes apply conventional
2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog
stereo signals to high performance Digital Signal
Processor to recreate sound fields artificially.
MATRIX
This mode reproduces delayed signals from the
surround channels to emphasize the sense of
expansion for music sources.
Enjoying surround sound
Before surround playback, first perform the
speaker setup procedure on the SETUP menu
for optimum performance. (For details, refer to
“Modifying the speaker settings” on page 19.)
When the EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input
source, the surround modes cannot be selected.
Press the AUTO/MANUAL button
to select the surround mode as
follows:
• Auto Surround mode—The
optimum surround mode is
automatically selected
depending on the signal format
being input. The Auto indicator lights up.
• Manual Surround mode—You can select a
different surround mode for the signal being
input using the surround mode </> buttons.
The Auto indicator turns off.
When the SPEAKER button is set to off, the
auto surround mode is invalid.
Even when the auto surround mode is selected
and the same type of digital signal format is
being input, the optimum surround mode may
vary depending on whether the speaker type is
set to “N (None)” or not.
When the auto surround mode is selected and
the PCM (2 channel) digital signal or the analog
stereo signal is being input, only the stereo
mode will be selected.
When the auto surround mode is selected, the
surround modes other than the optimum
surround mode cannot be selected.
When 96 kHz PCM signal is being input, only the
stereo mode will be selected regardless of
selecting either the auto surround mode or the
manual surround mode.
CHURCH
This mode provides the ambience of a church for
baroque, string orchestral, or choral group
music.
THEATER
This mode provides the effect of being in a
movie theater when watching a movie source.
HALL
This mode provides the ambience of a concert
hall for classical music sources such as
orchestral, chamber music, or an instrumental
solo.
STADIUM
This mode provides the expansive sound field to
achieve the true stadium effect when watching
baseball or soccer games.
Note
When the EXTERNAL INs are connected to the
6 CH decoder for a surround sound such as DTS
or Dolby Digital, you can enjoy the corresponding
surround sound too. (For details, see the
operator’s manual of the component to be
connected.)
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Each time the surround mode </> buttons are
pressed, the surround mode changes depending
on the input signal format as follows:
Signal format
being input
Dolby Digital EX
6.1 channel
sources. Dolby
Digital 5.1
channel sources
Dolby Digital 2
channel sources
DTS sources DTS
PCM (2channel)
sources, Analog
stereo sources
Note
Depending on the speaker setting, some surround
modes can be selected or not as follows:
• [ ]—P ossib le only when CENTER and/or SURR
(Surround) are not set to “N (None)”.
• < >—Possible only when CENTER and SURR
(Surround) are set to “N (None)”.
Selectable surround mode
DOLBY DIGITAL
[DOLBY PLII MOVIE, DOLBY PLII
MUSIC, DOLBY PRO LOGIC] or
<DOLBY DIGITAL>
[DOLBY PLII MOVIE, DOLBY PLII
MUSIC, DOLBY PRO LOGIC, MATRIX,
CHURCH, THEA TER, HALL, ST ADIU M]
or <STEREO>
OR
To cancel the surround mode for stereo
operation:
1 Press the STEREO button. Depending on the
signal format being input, either the stereo
mode or the 2CH downmix mode is selected.
Adjusting the sound parameters
While playing digital signals from a Dolby Digital
or DTS program source or listening in Dolby Pro
Logic II Music mode, you can adjust their
parameters for optimum surround effect.
To adjust the sound parameters:
1 Press the SOUND PARAMETER button.
2 Press the select or buttons to select the
parameter.
Each time these buttons are pressed, the
parameter mode changes as follows:
• NIGHT—Night mode. This mode can be
selected only while playing digital signals
from Dolby Digital or DTS source.
• PANO—Panorama mode.This mode can
be selected only while listening in Dolby
Pro Logic II Music mode.
• C.WIDTH—Center width control. This
mode can be selected only while listening
in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
• DIMEN—Dimension control. This mode
can be selected only while listening in
Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
3 Press the select or buttons to adjust the
parameter.
If you select the Night mode, then this
function compresses the dynamic range of
previously specified parts of Dolby Digital or
DTS sound track (with extremely high
volume) to minimize the difference in volume
between the specified and non-specified
parts. This makes it easy to hear all of the
sound track when watching movies at night at
low levels. The night mode can be set in 11
steps from 0.0 to 1.0 (default value is 0.0).
OR
2 To cancel either the stereo mode or the 2CH
downmix mode, select the surround mode
using the surround mode </> buttons.
2CH downmix mode
• This mode allows the multi-channel signals
encoded in DTS or Dolby Digital format to be
mixed down into two front channels and to be
reproduced through only two front speakers
or through headphones.
• When the SPEAKER button is set to OFF to
listen with headphones while playing the
multi-channel digital signals from DTS or
Dolby Digital sources, it will enter the 2CH
downmix mode automatically.
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Note
In some Dolby Digital or DTS software, the night
mode may not be valid.
If you select the Panorama mode, then this
mode extends the front stereo image to
include the surround speakers for an exciting
“wraparound” effect with side wall imaging.
Select “OFF” or “ON” (default value is OFF).
If you select the Center Width control, then
this control adjusts the center image so it
may be heard only from the center speaker,
only from the left/right speakers as a
phantom image, or from all three front
speakers to varying degrees. The control can
be set in eight s teps from 0 to 7 (def ault v alue
is 3).
If you select the Dimension control, then this
control gradually adjusts the soundfield either
towards the front or towards the rear. The
control can be set in seven steps from -3 to
+3 (default value is 0).
4 Repeat the above procedure to adjust the
other parameters.
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Adjusting each channel level with test tone
The volume level of each channel can be
adjusted easily with the test tone function.
Note
When the SPEAKER button is set to off, the test
tone function does not work.
To adjust each channel level:
1 Press the TEST button.
The test tone mode is displayed and is heard
from each channel’s speaker for two seconds
as follows:
• FL—Front Left
• C—Center
• FR—Front Right
• SR—Surround Right
• SL—Surround Left
• SW—Subwoofer
Note
When the speaker setting is “N (None or No)”, the
test tone of the corresponding channel is not
available.
2 At each channel, press the select or
buttons to adjust the level as desired until the
sound level of each speaker sounds equally
loud.
3 Press TEST to cancel the test tone function.
Adjusting the current channel level
After adjusting each channel level with test tone,
adjust the channel levels either according to the
program sources or to suit your tastes.
You can adjust the current channel levels as
desired. These adjusted levels are memorized
into user’s memory (CAL), not into preset
memory (REF 1 and REF 2).
2 Press the select or buttons to select the
channel.
The corresponding channel is selected as
follows:
• REF 1, 2 (or CAL)
•FL
•C
•FR
•SR
•SL
•SW
• DTS or DD—Only when the digital signals
from Dolby Digital or DTS program
sources are input, these levels can be
displayed.
Note
• Depending on the speaker settings (“N (None
or No)”) and surround mode, some channels
cannot be selected.
• When the SPEAKER button is set to off, only
the Front Left and Front Right channels can be
selected.
• The LFE le vel (DD and DTS) is applied after
exiting the menu.
3 Press the select or button to adjust the
level of the channel.
The LFE level can be adjusted within the
range of -10~0 dB and other channel levels
within the range of -15 ~ +15 dB.
In general, we recommend the LFE level to
be adjusted to 0 dB.(However, the
recommended LFE level for some early DTS
software is -10 dB.) If the recommended
levels seem too high, lower the setting as
necessary.
4 Repeat this procedure to adjust each channel
level.
Memorizing the adjusted channel levels
You can memorize the adjusted channel levels
into pres et me m ory (RE F 1 o r R EF 2 ) an d rec all
the memorized levels whenever you want.
To memorize the adjusted channel levels:
1 After completing the steps under “Adjusting
the current channel level” on page 14, press
the MEMORY/ENTER button.
To adjust the current channel level:
1 Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button .
OR
The memory mode (CAL) is displayed for
several seconds. Wen the memory mode or
channel level disappears, you can press this
button again.
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OR
The 1 of the REF 1 indicator flickers for
several seconds.
2 Press the select or buttons to select
REF 1 or REF 2.
If the preset memory disappears, repeat
step 1 above.
3 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to
confirm your selection. The adjusted channel
levels have now been memorized into the
selected memory.
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Recalling the memorized channel levels
To recall the memorized channel levels:
1 Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button. CAL or
REF 1 is displayed for several seconds.
Note
If the channel level mode display disappears,
press this button again.
2 Press the select or button to select
REF 1 or REF 2. The channel levels
memorized into the selected preset memory
are recalled.
Listening to radio broadcasts
Auto tuning
To auto tune a radio station:
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.
OR
Each time this button is pressed, the band
changes as follows:
•FM ST
•FM MONO
•AM
When FM stereo broadcasts are poor
because of weak broadcast signals, select
the FM mono mode to reduce the noise. FM
broadcasts are then reproduced in monaural
sound.
2 Press and hold the TUNING / buttons for
more than 0.5 seconds.
The tuner searches until a station of sufficient
strength has been found. The display shows
the tuned frequency and TUNED.
If the station found is not the station you want
to listen to, repeat this procedure.
Weak stations are skipped during auto
tuning.
Manual tuning
Manual tuning is useful when you already know
the frequency of the station you want to listen to.
To manually tune a radio station:
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.
Each time this button is pressed, the band
changes as follows:
•FM ST
•FM MONO
•AM
When FM stereo broadcasts are poor
because of weak broadcast signals, select
the FM mono mode to reduce the noise. FM
broadcasts are then reproduced in monaural
sound.
2 Press the TUNING / buttons repeatedly
until the right frequency has been reached.
TUNING
Auto presetting
The Auto Presetting function automatically
searches for FM stations only and stores them in
the memory.
To auto preset a radio station:
1 While listening to a radio station, press and
hold the MEMORY/ENTER button for more
than two seconds.
The AUTO MEM flick ers and the receiver
starts auto presetting.
Notes
• Up to 30 FM stations can be stored.
• Weak FM stations cannot be stored. To store
weak stations or AM stations, perform “Manual
presetting” on page 15 along with using
“Manual tuning” on page 15.
Manual presetting
To manually preset a radio station:
1 Tune to the station with auto or manual
tuning.
2 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button. MEM
flickers for several seconds.
3 Select a preset number between 1 and 30,
then press the MEMORY/ENTER button
again.
Notes
• When using the numeric keypad on the remote
control, press the number you want. If yo ur
number is greater than nine, enter the first digit,
then enter the second digit within two seconds.
• The station has been stored in memory. When
using the numeric keypad, the station is stored
automatically without pressing the
MEMORY/ENTER button.
• A stored frequency is erased from me mory by
storing another frequency in its place.
• If MEM goes off, start again from step 2.
4 Repeat this procedure to memorize
additional statio ns.
Tuning to preset stations
To tune to a preset station:
1 Select the tuner as the input source.
2 Press the PRESET / buttons on the
receiver.
-OREnter the preset number using the numeric
keypad.
Notes
When using the numeric keypad on the remote
control, press the number you want. If yo ur
number is greater than nine, enter the first digit,
then enter the second digit within two seconds.
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Scanning preset stations in sequence
To scan preset stations:
1 Select the tuner as the input source.
2 Press the PRESETS button on the remote
control.
The receiver starts scanning the stations in
the preset sequence. Each station is
sampled for five seconds.
3 Press the PRESETS button again to stop
scanning.
Recording
Notes
• Analog signals from the EX TERNA L INs as
well as the digital signals from the coaxial or
optical digital input can be heard but cannot be
recorded.
• The v olume and tone (bass and treble) settings
have no effect on the recording signals.
3 Start play on your input device.
Note
The audio and video signals from the input are
dubbed onto the VIDEO1 recorder. You can view
them at the same time on the television and hear
them from the speakers.
Dubbing from audio and video signals separately onto VIDEO1
Use this procedure if yo are dubbing the video
from VIDEO2 and mixing it with the audio from
the CD audio onto VIDEO1.
T o dub fr om vide o components onto VIDEO1:
1 Select VIDEO2 as the video recording
source.
OR
2 Select CD as the audio recording source.
Recording on tape
To record on tape:
1 Select the recording input source (this cannot
be TAPE).
OR
2 Start recording on the tape recorder.
3 Start play on your input device.
Dubbing from video components onto VIDEO1
T o dub fr om video components onto VIDEO1 :
1 Select the video source (VIDEO2 or
VIDEO3).
OR
3 Start recording on the video recorder.
4 Start play on the video source and on the CD
source.
Notes
• The audio and video signals from the inputs
are dubbed onto the VIDEO1 recorder. Y ou can
view them at the same time on the television
and hear them from the speakers.
• Make sure that you follow the order of steps 1
and 2.
Using the sleep timer
The sleep timer automatically turns the receiver
off after a specified period of time.
To use the sleep timer:
• Press the SLEEP button to specify the
amount of time you want the receiver to play.
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2 Start recording on the video recorder.
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Each time this button is pressed, the time
changes as follows:
• 10 minutes
• 20 minutes
• 30 minutes
• ...
• 90 minutes
•OFF
Note
While operating the sleep timer, the lights up.
Adjusting the display brightness
To adjust the display brightness:
• Press the DIMMER button to specify the
brightness of the display.
Modifying the settings
The setup menu is displayed on the fluorescent
display and allows you to perform the setup
procedures. In most situations, you will only
need to set this once during the installation and
layout of your home theater, and it rarely needs
to be changed later.
The setup menu consists of five main menus:
system, input, speaker setup, CH level, and
parameter. These menus are then divided into
various sub-menus.
Navigating through the setup menu
The explanations here assume you are using the
buttons on the remote control when performing
the setup menu operation. However , you can use
the buttons on the front panel as well. The
buttons on the front panel correspond to those
on the remote control as shown.
Button on the remote control Button on the fr ont p an el
Each time this button is pressed, the
brightness changes as follows:
•ON
• dimmer
•OFF
Note
If the display is off, pressing any button turns the
display on.
Displaying the receiver status
To display the receiver status:
• Press the DISPLAY button during pla ybac k to
view the receiver status.
Each time this button is pressed, the display
mode changes as follows:
• Surround Mode
•Volume
• Input source
Note
If the input source is EXTERNAL IN, the surround
mode is not displayed.
To use the setup menu:
1 Press the SETUP button to open the setup
menu.
2 Press the select or buttons to select the
menu.
3 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to
confirm your selection.
Note
During setup menu operation, only the
STANDBY(/POWER ON) button and the buttons
required for system setup will function.
Receiver setup menu
Menu Submenu
SYSTEM • SW
INPUT • VID 1 CFG
• TONE
• BASS
•TRBL
•D.IN
•AUTO
•VID 2 CFG
•D.IN
•AUTO
•CD CFG
•D.IN
•AUTO
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Menu Submenu
SPK SET • CONFIG
• FRONT
• CENTER
• SURR
•SUB-W
•DISTANCE
• UNIT
•FL
•C
•FR
•SR
•SL
•SW
•X-OVER
•FC
CH LEVEL • MODE
• UNIT
•FL
•C
•FR
•SR
•SL
•SW
•OD
•DTS
PARAMTR • NIGHT M
• NIGHT
•PLII MSC
•PANO
•C.WIDTH
•DIMEN
Modifying the system settings
System settings include the settings for the
subwoofer and tone.
Modifying the subwoofer
SW mode is effective only when FRONT,
CENTER, or SURR is set to L and SUB-W is set
to Y on the SPK SET menu. (For details, refer to
“Modifying the speaker settings” on page 19.)
While playing the two channel source in
MATRIX, CHURCH, THEATER, HALL, or
STADIUM mode, the low frequency signals can
be reproduced from the subwoofer regardless of
the subwoofer mode setting.
Subwoofer mode settings include:
• NORM—The low frequency signals of
channels set to L are reproduced from those
channels only. In this mode, the low
frequency signals that are reproduced from
the subwoofer channel is only the low
frequency signals of LFE (Low Frequency
Effects) (from the multi-channel sources that
contains LFE channel, also called the .1
channel) and the channels set to S.
• SW+—The low frequency signals of
channels set to L are reproduced
simultaneously from those channels and the
subwoofer channel. In this mode, the low
frequency range expands more uniformly
through the room, but depending on the size
and shape of the room, interference may
result in a decrease of the actual volume of
the low frequency range.
Modifying the tone
Tone settings include:
• OFF—To listen to a program source without
the tone effect. The DIRECT indicator lights
up.
• ON—To adjust the tone for your taste. The
DIRECT indicator goes off.
Note
When EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input
source, the TONE cannot be set to ON.
When TONE is set to ON, you can adjust the
tone (bass and treble).
The tone level can be adjusted within the
range of -10 ~ +10 dB. In general, we
recommend the bass and treble to be
adjusted to 0 dB (flat level).
Caution
Extreme settings at high volume may damage
your speakers.
Modifying the input settings
Input settings include setting the digital in and
auto surround for the VIDEO1, VIDEO2, and CD
inputs.
Modifying digital in
For details about digital in, refer to “Connecting
digital audio devices” on page 7.
You can select:
• OPT (optical)
• COX 1 (coaxial 1)
• COX 2 (coaxial 2)
• ANL (analog)
Note
If DIGITAL IN is assigned to two input sources or
more, when these input sources are selected, the
digital audio signals can be heard from the same
DIGITAL IN.
Modifying surround
Depending on how to select a surround mode,
you can select the auto surround mode or the
manual surround mode.
• OFF (Manual surround mode)—You can
select from the different surround modes
selectable for the signal being input by using
the SURROUND MODE ( / or >/<)
buttons. (For details, refer to “Enjoying
surround sound” on page 12.)
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• ON (Auto surround mode)—The optimum
surround mode will be automatically selected
depending on the signal format being input.
Notes
• When the SPEAKER button is set to off, the
auto surround mode is invalid.
• Ev en when the auto surround mode is selected
and the same type of digital signal format is
being input, the optimum surround mode may
vary depending on whether the speaker type is
set to “N (None)” or not.
• When the auto surround mode is selected and
the PCM (2 channel) digital signal or the
analog stereo signal is being input, only the
stereo mode will be selected.
• When the auto surround mode is selected, the
surround modes other than the optimum
surround mode cannot be selected.
• When 96 kHz PCM signal is being input, only
the stereo mode will be selected regardless of
selecting either the auto surround mode or the
manual surround mode.
Modifying the speaker settings
After you have installed this receiver and
connected all the components, you should adjust
the speaker settings for the optimum sound
acoustics according to your environment and
speaker layout.
When you change speakers, speaker positions,
or the layout of your listening environment, you
should also adjust the speaker settings.
Modifying the speaker configuration
Use the speaker configuration menu to select
the size of each speaker. Select large or small
not according to the actual size of the speaker
but according to the speaker's capacity for
playing low frequency (bass sound below
frequency set on the “X-OVER” menu) signals.
If you do not know, try comparing the sound at
both settings (setting the volume to a level low
enough so as not to damage the speakers) to
determine the proper setting.
Depending on the speaker type, you can select
one of the following:
• L (Large)—Select this when connecting
speakers that can fully reproduce sounds
below crossover frequency.
• S (Small)—Select this when connecting
speakers that cannot fully reproduce sounds
below crossover frequency . When this is
selected, sounds below crossover frequency
are sent to the subwoofer or speakers which
are set to L when not using a subwoofer.
• N (None)—Select this when no speakers are
connected . When this is selected , sounds ar e
sent to the speakers which are not set to N.
• Y (Yes)/N (No)—Select depending on
whether a subwoofer is connected or not.
Notes
• When speakers are set to S, you should set
their crossover frequency correctly according to
their frequency characteristics. (For details,
refer to “Modifying the crossover” on page 19.)
• When SUB-W is set to N, FRONT is
automatically set to L.
• When the FRONT is set to S, CENTER and
SURR cannot be set to L.
Modifying the speaker distance
Use the speaker distance menu to select the
distance between the listening position and each
speaker to set the delay time for optimum
surround playback.
Note
• You cannot select the speakers set to N.
• You can select either M (Meters) or FT (Feet).
• Once a unit is selected, the distances are
automatically changed in the selected unit.
When setting the distance, you can set the
distance within the range of 0.0 ~ 9.0 meters in
0.3 meter intervals (or 0 ~ 30 feet in 1 foot
intervals).
• When enjo y ing multi-channel surround
playback with Dolby Digital and DTS sources, it
is ideal that the center, surround, and
subwoofer speakers should be the same
distance from the main listening position as the
front speakers. By entering the distance
between the listening position and each
speaker, the delay times of center, surround,
and subwoofer speakers are automatically
adjusted to create an ideal listening
environment virtually as if the center, surround,
and subwoofer speakers were at their ideal
locations respectively.
Modifying the crossover
You can adjust the crossover frequency within
the range of 40 ~ 200 Hz in 10 Hz intervals.
When speakers are set to S, low frequencies in
those channels that are below the crossover
frequency to output from the subwoofer or front
speakers which are set to L (when not using a
subwoofer).
Refer to the operating instructions of the
speakers to be connected. If the frequency
range of your speaker is 100 Hz~20 kHz, the
crossover frequency should be set to 100 Hz (or
slightly higher).
Modifying channel level settings
Note
Depending on the speaker settings, (N), some
channels cannot be selected.
Modifying the current channel level
You can adjust the current channel levels as
desired. These adjusted levels are memorized
into user’s memory (CAL) and not into preset
memory (REF 1 or REF 2).
After adjusting each channel level with test tone,
adjust the channel levels either according to the
program sources or to suit your tastes. (For
details, refer to “Adjusting each channel level
with test tone” on page 14.)
Note
The LFE level can be adjusted within the range of
- 10 ~ 0 dB and other channel levels within the
range of -15 ~ +15 dB. In general, we recommend
the LFE level to be adjusted to 0 dB . (Howe v er , t he
recommended LFE level for some early DTS
software is -10 dB.) If the recommended levels
seem too high, lower the setting as necessary.
Memorizing the adjusted channel levels
You can memorize the adjusted channel levels
into preset memory (REF 1 and REF 2) and
recall the memorized levels whenever you want.
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To memorize the adjusted channel levels:
1 After modifying the current channel level,
press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
2 Press the select or buttons to select
REF 1 or REF 2, then press the
MEMORY/ENTER button.
To recall the memorized channel levels:
1 Press the select or buttons to select the
MODE CAL, MODE REF1, or MODE REF2.
2 Press the select or buttons to select
REF 1 or REF 2. The channel levels
memorized into the selected preset are
recalled.
Modifying the parameter
Modifying the night mode
This function compresses the dynamic range of
previously specified parts of Dolby Digital or
DTS sound track (with extremely high volume) to
minimize the difference in volume between the
specified and non-specified parts.
This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track
when watching movies at night at low levels.
Notes
• The night mode setting is valid only when the
digital signals from Dolby Digital or DTS
program source are being input.
• In some Dolby Digital or DTS software, the
night mode setting may not be valid.
Valid values for the night mode are 0.0 to 1.0.
Modifying the DOLBY PLII music
You can adjust the various surround parameters
for optimum surround effect.
Note
The parameter settings are valid only when
listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
You can adjust the parameters as follows:
• PANO (Panorama)—This mode extends the
front stereo image to include the surround
speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect
with side wall imaging. Select OFF or ON
(default value: OFF).
• C. WIDTH (Center width)—This adjusts the
center image so it may be heard only from
the center speaker, only from the left/right
speakers as a phantom image, or from all
three front speakers to varying degrees. The
control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7
(default value: 3).
• DIMEN (Dimension)—This gradually adjusts
the soundfield either towards the front or
towards the rear. The control can be set in 7
steps from -3 to +3 (default value: 0).
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 table below
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.
Category Problem Possible Solution
No power 1 The AC power cord
No sound 1 The speaker cords
No sound
from the
surround
speakers
No sound
from the
center
speaker
Stations
cannot be
received
Preset
stations
cannot be
received
is disconnected.
2 Poor connection at
AC wall outlet or
the outlet is
inactive.
are disconnected.
2 The master volume
is adjusted too low.
3 The MUTE button
on the remote
control is pressed
to ON.
4 Speakers are not
switched on.
5 Incorrect selection
of the input source.
6 Incorrect
connections
between the
components.
1 Surround mode is
switched off (stereo
mode).
2 Master volume and
surround level are
too low.
3 A monaural source
is used.
4 Surround speaker
setting is “N”.
1 Surround mode is
switched off (stereo
mode).
2 Center speaker
setting is “N”.
3 Master volume and
center level are too
low.
1 No antenna is
connected.
2 The desired station
frequency is not
tuned in.
3 The antenna is in
wrong position.
1 An incorrect station
frequency has been
memorized.
2 The memorized
stations are
cleared.
1 Connect the cord
securely.
2 Check the outlet
using a lamp or
another appliance.
1 Check the speaker
connections.
2 Adjust the master
volume.
3 Press the MUTE
button to cancel the
muting effect.
4 Press the SPEAKER
button to ON.
5 Select the desired
input source
correctly.
6 Make connections
correctly.
1 Select a sur r o und
mode.
2 Adjust master
volume and
surround level.
3 Select a stereo or
surround source.
4 Select the desired
surround speaker
setting.
1 Select the desired
surround.
Select the desired
2
center speaker
setting.
3 Adjust master
volume and center
level.
1 Connect an
antenna.
2 Tune in the desired
station frequency.
3 Move the antenna
and retry tuning.
1 Memorize the
correct station
frequency.
2 Memorize the
stations again.
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Insignia NS-R5100 AV Digital Home Theater Receiver
Category Problem Possible Solution
Poor FM
reception
Continuous
hissing
noise during
FM
reception,
especially
when a
stereo
broadcast is
received.
Continuous
or
intermittent
hissing
noise during
AM
reception,
especially at
night.
Remote
control unit
does not
operate.
1 No antenna is
connected.
2 The antenna is not
positioned for the
1 Connect an
antenna.
2 Change the position
of the antenna.
best reception.
Weak signals. 1 Change the position
of the antenna.
2 Install an outdoor
FM antenna.
Noise is caused by
motors, fluorescent
lamps, or lightning.
1 Keep the receiver
away from noise
sources.
2 Install an outdoor
AM antenna.
1 Batteries are not
loaded or are
exhausted.
2 The remote sensor
1 Replace the
batteries.
2 Remove the
obstacle.
is obstructed.
Specifications
Note
• Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
• Weight and dimensions shown are
approximate.
• Specifications and external appearance may
be changed for the sake of improvement.
Amplifier Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω, THD 0.7%,
Digital
Audio
40 Hz~20 kHz: 2×100W
Total harmonic distortion, 6 Ω, 100 W, 1 kHz: 0.09%
Intermodulation distortion, 60 Hz, 7 kHz= 4:1 SMPTE,
6Ω, 100 W: 0.1 %
Input sensitivity, 47 kΩ, Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO):
280 mV
Signal to noise ratio, IHF “A” weighted, Line (CD, TAPE,
VIDEO): 92dB
Frequency response Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO),
20 Hz~50 kHz: +0dB, -3dB
Output level
TAPE REC, 2.2 kΩ: 280 mV
PRE OUT (Subwoofer), 1 kΩ:1.0 V
Bass/Treble control, 100 Hz/10 kHz: ±10 dB
Surround mode, on ly cha n ne l dr i ve n
Front power output, 6Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%: 125 W /
125 W
Center power out put, 6Ω, 1kHz, THD 0.7%: 125 W
Surround power ou tp ut, 6Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%:
125 W / 125 W
Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Digital input level
Coaxial, 75Ω: 0.5Vp-p
Optical, 660 nm: -15~-21 dBm
Video Video format: NTSC
Input sensitivity (=Output level), 75Ω
Video (Composite (normal)): 1 Vp-p
S-Video (luminance signal): 1 Vp-p
(chrominan c e si gnal): 0.286 Vp-p
Component video ( R-Y signal): 0.5 Vp-p
(B-Y signal): 0.5 Vp-p
(Y signal): 1.0V p-p
FM Tuner Tuning frequency range: 87.5 ~108 MHz
Usable sensitivity, THD 3%, S/N 30 dB: 12.8 dBf
46 dB quieting sensitivity, mono/ste reo: 20.2 / 45.3 dBf
Signal to noise ratio, 65 dBf, mono/stereo: 55 / 50dB
Total harmonic distortion, 65 dBf,1 kHz, mono/stereo:
0.5 / 1.0%
Frequency resp onse, 30 Hz~12 kHz: ±3.0 dB
Stereo separation, 1 kHz: 30dB
Capture ratio: 4 dB
IF rejection ratio: 80 dB
AM
Tuner
Tuning frequency range: 520~1710 kH z
Usable sensitivity: 500 µV/m
Signal to noise ratio: 40 dB
Selectivity: 25 dB
General Power supply: 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power consumption: 3.8 A
Dimensions (W ×H×D, including pr otruding parts):
17-3/8×5-1/2×14-3/4 inches (440×141×376 mm)
Weight (Net): 20.5 lbs (9.3 kg)
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. Howev er, 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 sepa ration 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
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.
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