Insignia NS-R5101 User Manual 2

User Guide | Guide de l’ utilisateu r | Guía del Usuario
5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver | Récepteur A/V avec son ambiophonique 5.1 Insignia | Receptor de A/V con sonido envolvente 5.1
NS-R5101
Insignia NS-R5101
5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Identifying features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fluorescent display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up your receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Unpacking your receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Locating your receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Locating your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Modifying the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Navigating through the setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Modifying the tone control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Modifying the input settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Modifying the speaker settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using your receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using your receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Listening to radio broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjusting the display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Displaying the receiver status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
1 Year Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Français. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-R5101 represents the state of the art in digital home theater receiver design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

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 it.

Ventilation

Caution
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 b y placing your receiv er 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 followed.

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.
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.
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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 ensure personal safety. Improper use can result 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.
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 pinche d, pa rticul arly at p l ug s, receptacle s , and the point where they exit from your receiver.
Use only attachments or accessories specified by Insignia.
Use only with a 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.
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Reference Grounding component
1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service ground ing electrode
3 Ground clamp 4 Grounding conductors (NEC
5 Antenna discha r g e un it (NEC
6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire
Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm
system (NEC Art 250, Part H)
Section 810-21)
Section 810-20)
No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm
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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. 6 AWG (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.
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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, make 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.

Identifying features

Front controls

Item Description For more information, see...
1 POWER button “Using your receiver” on page 24. 2 SPEAKER ON/OFF
button
3 DIGITAL INPUTS
button 4 STANDBY indicator “Using your receiver” on pa ge 24. 5 SPEAKER indicator “Using your receiver” on page 24. 6 Remote sensor “Using the remote control” on
7 Fluorescent display “Fluorescent display” on page 6. 8 MASTER VOLUME
control knob 9 PHONE jack Connecting headphones on
10 STANDBY/ON button “Using your receiver” on page 24. 11 VIDEO button “Using your receiver” on page 24. 12 DISPLAY button “Displaying the receiver status” on
13 AUDIO button “Using your receiver” on page 24. 14
SELECT , , ,
buttons
“Using your receiver” on page 24.
“Using your receiver” on page 24.
page 23.
“Using your receiver” on page 24.
page 17.
page 30.
“Navigating through the setup menu” on page 17.
Item Description For more information, see...
15 EXTERNAL IN button “Using your receiver” on page 24. 16 SETUP button “Navigating through the setup
17 FM/AM button “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
18 CHANNEL LEVEL
button
19 SURROUND AUTO/
MANUAL button
20 MEMORY/ENTER
button
21 SURROUND MODE
/ buttons
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TUNING / buttons
23
PRESET / buttons
24 STEREO button “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
25 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks “Connecting a video game console
menu” on page 17.
page 27. “Adjusting the current channel
level” on page 20. “Enjoying su r round sound” on
page 26. “Memorizing the adjust ed channel
levels” on page 21. “Enjoying su r round sound” on
page 26. “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
page 27. “Tuning to preset stations” on
page 28.
page 27.
or camcorder” on page 9.
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Fluorescent display

Item Description For more information, see...
1 Input, frequency,
volume level,
operating informatio n 2 Stereo indicator “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
3 TUNED indicator “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
“Displaying the receiver status” on page 30.
page 27.
page 27.
Item Description For more information, see...
4 Sleep indicator “Using the sleep timer” on
5 PRESET indicator “Using the sleep tim er” on
6 Memory indicator “Using the sleep timer” on
7 Preset number, sleep
time display
8 DIRECT indic a tor “Modifying the tone control” on
9 DIGITAL input
indicator
10 AUTO indicator “Enjoying su rr o un d sound” on
11 Surround mode
indicators
page 29.
page 29.
page 29. “Using the sleep timer” on
page 29.
page 18. “Using your receiver” on page 24.
page 26. “Adjusting the sound parameters”
on page 21.

Back

Item Description F or m ore information, see...
1 Setup MIC jack “Using Auto Se tup” on page 19. 2 AUDIO jacks • “Connecting a CD player” on
3 HDMI jack • “Connecting a DVD player or
4 AM and FM
ANTENNA jacks
5 AC INPUT power
cord
6 DIGITAL IN jacks • “Connecting a CD player” on
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page 10.
• “Connecting a DVD player or cable or satell ite bo x” on pa ge11 .
• “Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder” on page 13.
cable or satell ite bo x” on pa ge11 .
• “Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder” on page 13.
“Connecting the an tennas” on page 9.
“Connecting the p ow e r” on page 17.
page 10.
• “Connecting a DVD player or cable or satell ite bo x” on pa ge11 .
• “Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder” on page 13.
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Item Description For more in formation, see...
7 EXTERNAL IN
jacks
8 VIDEO jacks • “Connecting a DVD playe r or
9Subwoofer PRE
OUT jack
10 VIDEO jacks • “Connecting a DVD player or
11 SPEAKERS jacks “Connecting your speakers” on page 8.
“Connecting six ch annel components” on page 16.
cable or sate llite box ” on page11 .
• “Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder” on page 13.
“Connecting a powered subwoofer” on page 8.
cable or sate llite box ” on page11 .
• “Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder” on page 13.
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Setting up your receiver

Unpacking your receiver

Your box includes the following:
One receiver
One remote control with two batteries
Quick Start Guide
•This
AM and FM antennas
Microphone for auto setup

Locating your receiver

Install your receiver on a stable, flat surface.
Do not expose your receiver to extremes of
Avoid placing your receiver on a hot surface
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.

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.
User Guide
Warning
Do not plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet until all connections are completed.
Notes
• Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio, video, and speaker cables.
• Make connections firmly and correctly. Failure to do this can cause loss of sound, add noise to the sound, or damage your receiver.
Position your receiver so that it can have a direct line of sight to the remote control.
temperature or humidity. such as on top of other hot running
equipment. Make sure that there is adequate ventilation to your receiver.
Item Description
1Subwoofer 2 Television 3 Center speaker 4 Front right speaker 5 Surround right speaker 6 Surround left speaker 7 Front left speaker
Locating the 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 positi on.
Locating the 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.
Locating a powered 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.
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Connecting your speakers

Item Description
1 Center speaker 2 Front right speaker 3 Surround right speaker 4 Surround left speaker 5 Front left speaker 6 Subwoofer
Caution
Use speakers with an impedance of 6 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.
To connect your speakers:
1 Twist to loosen knob. 2 Insert cable into opening located on the side
of the post.
3 Tighten knob.
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.
Connecting a powered subwoofe r
Use a powered subwoofer to empathize deep bass sounds.
Powered subwoofer
Note
Before connecting the speakers, refer to “Locating your speakers” on page 7.
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 the antennas

You should connect the included antennas to listen to the AM/FM radio.
To connect the antennas:
1 Connect the FM antenna to your receiver.
Notes
• 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.
• To improve reception, you ma y use a 75 outdoor antenna instead of an indoor antenna. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with an outdoor antenna.
2 Connect the AM loop antenna to your
receiver.
Note
• P lace the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, television, speaker cords, and the AC cord. Change the position of the antenna until you get the best reception of your favorite AM stations.
• To improve reception, you may use an outdoor AM antenna instead of a loop AM antenna. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with an outdoor antenna.

Connecting devices

Use the following table to locate the correct procedure for the devices you want to connect.
To connect a... Go to...
Cable box Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite
Camcorder Connecting a video game console or
CD player Connecting a CD player on page 10. DVD player Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite
DVD player with six channel DTS output
DVD recorder Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder on
Mini-disc recorder Connecting a tape player or min i-disc
Satellite box Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite
Setup microphone Connecting the setup microphone on
Six channel decoder Connecting six channel components on
Tape player Connecting a tape player or mini-disc
Television or monitor Connecting a television or monitor on
VCR Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder on
Video game console Connecting a vide o game console or
box on page 11.
camcorder on page 16.
box on page 11. Connecting six channel components on
page 16.
page 13.
recorder on page 16.
box on page 11.
page 16.
page 16.
recorder on page 16.
page 15.
page 13.
camcorder on page 16.
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Note
For more information, read the user guide that came with your device.
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Connecting a CD player
Before connecting a CD player, make sure that you have the correct type of cable based on the type of connector available on your CD player as well as the sound quality you want to hear.
Audio connector type Quality
Digital (Coaxial or Optical) Best Analog (RCA type plug) Good
To connect a CD player:
Connect the audio cable(s).
Connect one end of the audio cable(s) to your receiver.
Best quality CD connection Good quality CD connection
Connect the other end of the cable(s) to your CD player.
Caution
Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. Consult your dealer if the optical cord does not fit into the receiver.
Notes
• When making a coaxial connection, use a 75 coaxial cable instead of a conventional audio cable.
• Us e only one digital audio connection for each device. Do not connect one device using more than one connection.
Default digital input for CD is COAX 2. See “Modifying digital audio” on page 18 for information about assigning CD to a different digital input.
Connecting a second audio component
To connect a tape deck or CD player:
Connect the audio cable(s).
Connect one end of the audio cable(s) to your receiver.
Connect the other end of the cable(s) to your tape deck or CD player.
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Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite box
Before connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite box, make sure that you have the correct type of cable based on the type of connectors available on your DVD player or box as well as the picture quality you want to view and the sound quality you want to hear.
Video connector type Quality
HDMI Best Component (Y, P S-Video Good Composite (RCA type plug) Fair
B/CB, PR/CR) Better
Audio connector type Quality
Digital (Coaxial or Optical) Best Analog (RCA type plug) Good
To connect a DVD player or cable or satellite box:
1 Connect the audio cable(s).
Connect one end of the audio cable(s) to
Notes
• A n HDMI connection can carry uncompressed digital video signals and digital audio signals.
• This receiver can output digital video and digital audio signals from the HDMI MONITOR OUT of this receiver without passing through any circuits as they were input into the HDMI IN (the audio signals which are input into the HDMI IN can not be reproduced on this receiver).
• This receiver is HDMI ver. 1.3 compatible.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
• Depending on the connected comp onent, unreliable signal transfer may happen. For more information, see the operating instructions for your component.
• For stable signal transfer, we recommend using HDMI cords that are a maximum of 15 feet (five meters) in length.
your receiver.
Connect the other end of the audio cable(s) to the audio out jack(s) on the DVD player or cable or satellite box.
Caution
Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. Consult your dealer if the optical cord does not fit into the receiver.
Notes
• When making a coaxial connection, use a 75 coaxial cable instead of a conventional audio cable.
• Us e only one digital audio connection for each device. Do not connect one device using more than one connection.
Best quality audio connection Good quality audio connection
OR
Default digital input for Video 2 is COAX 1. See “Modifying digital audio” on page 18 for information about assigning Video 2 to a different digital input.
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2 Connect the video in cable(s).
Connect one end of the video cable(s) to your receiver’s video in jack(s).
Best quality video connection
Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to the video out jack(s) on the DVD player or cable or satellite box.
Better quality video connection
Good quality video connection
Fair quality video connection
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lit
Good
lit
Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder
Before connecting a VCR or DVD recorder, make sure that you have the correct type of cable based on the type of connectors available on your VCR or DVD recorder as well as the picture quality you want to view and the sound quality you want to hear.
Audio connector type Quality
Digital (Coaxial or Optical) Best Analog (RCA type plug) Good
Video connector type Quality
HDMI Best Component (Y, P S-Video Good Composite (RCA ty pe plug) Fair
qua
y audio connection
B/CB, PR/CR) Better
To connect a VCR or DVD recorder:
1 Connect the audio cable(s).
Connect one end of the audio cable(s) to your receiver.
Connect the other end of the audio cable(s) to the audio out jack(s) on the VCR or DVD recorder.
Caution
Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. Consult your dealer if the optical cord does not fit into the receiver.
Notes
• When making a coaxial connection, use a 75 coaxial cable instead of a conventional audio cable.
• Us e only one digital audio connection for each device. Do not connect one device using more than one connection.
qua
y audio connection
OR
Default digital input for Video 1 is OPTICAL. See “Modifying digital audio” on page 18 for information about assigning Video 1 to a different digital input.
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2 Connect the video
recording cable.
Connect one end of the video recording cable to your receiver.
Connect the other end of the video recording cable to the VCR or DVD recorder.
Best quality video connection
3 Connect the video in cable(s).
Connect one end of the video cable(s) to your receiver’s video in jack(s).
Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to the video out jack(s) on the VCR or DVD recorder.
Note
If you are using the component video connections, make sure that you are connecting Y to Y , P
B, PB, or B-Y and PR/CR to CR, PR, or R-Y.
to C
Better quality video connection
B/CB
Good quality video connection
Fair quality video connection
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Connecting a television or monitor
To connect a television or monitor:
Connect the television video cable(s).
Connect one end of the video cable(s) to your receiver’s video out jack(s).
Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to the television’s video in jack(s).
Best quality TV connection
Notes
• 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.
• If you are using the component video connections, make sure that you are connecting Y to Y, P
R/CR to CR, PR, or R-Y.
P
• When the video signals are input into the VIDEO IN (composite) and the S-VIDEO IN simultaneously, the On Screen Display menu and the momentary On Screen Display can be displayed using the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT only.
B/CB to CB, PB, or B-Y and
Better quality TV connection
Good quality TV connection
Fair quality TV connection
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Connecting a tape player or mini-disc recorder
To connect a tape player or mini-disc recorder:
Connect the audio cable(s).
Connect one end of the audio cables to the receiver.
Connect the other end of the cables to the tape player or mini-disc recorder.
Connecting six channel components
To connect your six channel components:
Connect the audio cable(s).
Connect one end of the audio cables to the receiver.
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.
Connecting a video game console or camcorder
To connect a video game console or camcorder:
1 Connect your audio and video cables to the
receiver.
2 Connect the other ends of the cables to the
video game console or camcorder.
Connecting the setup microphone
To connect the setup microphone:
Connect the microphone to the SETUP MIC jack when performing auto speaker setup. For more information, see “Using Auto Setup” on page 19.
Notes
• B ecause the microphone for Auto Setup is designed for use with this receiver, do not use a microphone other than the one supplied with this receiver.
• After you have completed the auto setup procedure, disconnect the microphone.
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Connecting headphones

To connect your headphones:
Insert the headphone plug into the headphone jack on the receiver.

Modifying the settings

The On Screen Display setup menu is displayed on the monitor television 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 On Screen Display setup menu consists of five main menus: system, input, speaker setup, CH level, and sound parameter. These men us are then divided into various sub-menus.
Note
The On Screen Display menu and the momentary On Screen Display cannot be displayed using the COMPONENT and the HDMI MONITOR OUTs.
Note
When the video signals are input into the VIDEO IN (composite) and the S-VIDEO IN simultaneously, the On Screen Display menu and the momentary On Screen Display can be displayed using the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT only.

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.
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 27.
• 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

To connect your receiver to power:
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
Button on the remote control Button on the front panel
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.
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Receiver setup menu
Menu Submenu
SYSTEM SETUP • SUB W MODE
INPUT SETUP • VIDEO 1 CONFIG
SPEAKER SETUP • AUTO SET UP
CH LEVEL SET UP • FRO NT LEFT
SOUND PARAMETER • NIGHT MODE
• TONE CONTROL
• BASS
•TREBLE
• MOMENTARY OSD
• DIGITAL AUDIO
• AUTO SURROUND
•VIDEO 2 CONFIG
• DIGITAL AUDIO
• AUTO SURROUND
• CD CONFIG
• DIGITAL AUDIO
• AUTO SURROUND
•AUTO SETUP
• SPEAKER CONFIG
• FRONT
•CENTER
• SURROUND
• SUBWOOFER
• SPEAKER DISTANCE
• FRONT LEFT
•CENTER
• FRONT RIGHT
• SURROUND RIGHT
• SURROUND LEFT
• SPEAKER X-OVER
•X-OVER FREQ
•CENTER
• FRONT RIGHT
• SURR RIGHT
• SURR LEFT
• SUBWOOFER
•DD LFE
•DTS LFE
•DRC
• DOLBY PLII MUSIC
• PANORAMA
•CENTER WIDTH
•DIMENSION

Modifying the subwoofer mode

SW PLUS+ mode is effective only when FRONT and CENTER are set to LARGE and
SUBWOOFER is set to YES on the SPEAKER SETUP menu
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:
NORMAL—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 SMALL.
.
(For details, refer to “Modifying
SW PLUS+—The low frequency signals of channels set to LARGE 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 control

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 CONTROL 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 momentary on screen display

Settings include:
ON—To turn on the OSD function that shows the status corresponding to each operation on this receiver.
OFF—To turn off the OSD function.
Note
The On Screen Display menu and the momentary On Screen Display cannot be displayed using the COMPONENT and the HDMI MONITOR OUTs.
Note
When the video signals are input into the VIDEO IN (composite) and the S-VIDEO IN simultaneously, the On Screen Display menu and the momentary On Screen Display can be displayed using the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT only.

Modifying the input settings

Input settings include setting the digital in and auto surround for the VIDEO1, VIDEO2, and CD inputs.
Modifying digital audio
For details about digital audio, refer to “Connecting devices” on page 9.
You can select:
OPT (optical)
COAX 1 (coaxial 1)
COAX 2 (coaxial 2)
ANALOG
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Input Default
Video 1 optical Video 2 coaxial 1 CD coaxial 2
If your subwoofer has adjustable volume and crossover frequency, set the volume halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or the low pass filter off.
2 Connect the supplied microphone to the
SETUP MIC jack on the rear panel.
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 auto 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 26.)
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.
• 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.

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.
Note
When performing the AUTO SETUP procedure, you do not need to perform the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION, SPEAKER DISTANCE, SPEAKER X-OVER, and CH LEVEL SETUP procedures.
Using Auto Setup
Auto Setup lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieve good surround sound.
You should connect the supplied microphone to the SETUP MIC jack so that this receiver can analyze the information from a series of test tones emitted from speakers and can adjust the size, distance and sound level of each speaker automatically.
Note
The microphone for Auto Setup is designed for use with this receiver. To use the auto setup function, do not use a microphone other than the one supplied with this receiver.
After you have completed the auto setup procedure, disconnect the microphone.
3 Place the microphone on a flat level surface
close to the area in which you will be sitting.
Note
• If poss ible, use a tripod to place the microphone at the same height as your ears would be when you are seated in your listening position.
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
4 Press the select or buttons to select
AUTO SETUP.
5 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button. 6 Press the , , , or buttons to specify
the setting condition according to the number of speakers connected and speaker’s frequency characteristics.
To specify the layout of the connected speakers, press the SELECT or
button.
To specify the crossover frequency, press the SELECT LEFT button. You can
specify the crossover frequency within the range of 40~130 Hz in 10 Hz intervals.
To specify the subwoofer, press the SELECT RIGHT button.
7 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to start
the auto speaker setup.
Loud test tones are output from each speaker and then. if the auto speaker setup procedure has been completed, the results of each adjustment will be displayed.
To stop the auto speaker setup procedure while outputting the test tones, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
If there may be a problem with the speaker or microphone connection, “ERROR” message is displayed. When “ERROR” message is displayed, press
the SELECT RIGHT button to retry the auto speaker setup procedure.
To use Auto Setup:
1 Check that the speakers are securely
connected to the receiver.
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If retrying the procedure dose not fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker or microphone connections.
Note
• Because the test tones are very loud, make sure that there no infants or small children in the room.
• It is possible to lower the volume of the test tones, but this could result in incorrect speaker settings.
• For best results, make sure that the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure. If there is too much ambient noise, the results may not be satisfactory.
8 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to view
the results.
Check the results on each setup menu (SPEAKER CONFIGURATION, SPEAKER DISTANCE, SPEAKER X-OVER, and CH LEVEL menu for “REFERENCE 1" mode). See the following procedures for more information.
If the results are not satisfactory, you can retry the auto setup procedure or personalize your speaker setup and channel level setup by making the settings manually. See the following procedures for more information.
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:
LARGE—Select this when connecting speakers that can fully reproduce sounds below crossover frequency.
SMALL—Select this when connec ting 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 LARGE when not using a subwoofer.
NONE— this when no speakers are connected . When thi s is selected , sounds a re sent to the speakers which are not set to NONE.
YES/NONE—Select depending on whether a subwoofer is connected or not.
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.
Notes
• You cannot select the speakers set to NONE.
• When set ting the distance, you can set the distance within the range of 0 ~ 30 feet in 1 foot intervals.
• When enjoying 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 speaker crossover
You can adjust the crossover frequency within the range of 40 ~ 130 Hz in 10 Hz intervals.
When speakers are set to SMALL, low frequencies in those channels that are below the crossover frequency to output from the subwoofer or front speakers which are set to LARGE (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).
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 (CALI), not into preset memory (REF 1 and REF 2). For more information about REF 1 and REF 2, see “Memorizing the adjusted channel levels” on page 21.
To adjust the current channel level:
1 Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button.
OR
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Notes
• When speakers are set to SMALL, you should set their crossover frequency correctly according to their frequency characteristics. (For details, refer to “Modifying the speaker crossover” on page 20.)
• When SUBWOOFER is set to NONE, FRONT is automatically set to LARGE.
• When the FRONT is set to SMALL, CENTER and SURROUND cannot be set to LARGE.
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The memory mode (CAL) is displayed for several seconds. When the memory mode or channel level disappears, you can press this button again.
2 Press the select or buttons to select the
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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 NONE 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.
3 Press the select or button to adjust the
level of the channel. The LFE (low frequency effects) 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 memor i ze the adjusted channel levels into pres et m em o ry (REF 1 o r R EF 2 ) an d recall 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 20, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
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.
Recalling the memorized channel levels
To recall the memorized channel levels:
1 Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button. CAL or
REF 1 is displayed for sever al 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.
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.
Sound parameters include:
DRC—Dynamic Range Compression mode can be selected only while playing digital signals from Dolby Digital or DTS source. 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 DRC mode can be set in 11 steps from OFF (0.0) to MAX (1.0) (default value is OFF).
Note
In some Dolby Digital or DTS software, the night mode may not be valid.
PANORAMA—Panorama mode can be selected only while listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. 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).
CENTER WIDTH—Center width control can be selected only while listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. 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 steps from 0 to 7 (default value is 3).
DIMENSION—Dimension control can be selected only while listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. 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).
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To adjust the sound parameters:
1 Press the SOUND PARAMETER button.
2 Press the select or buttons to select the
parameter.
3 Press the select or buttons to adjust the
parameter.
4 Repeat the above procedure to adjust the
other parameters.
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.

Using the remote control

Using the buttons

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)”, 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.
Item Description For more information, see...
1 STANDBY button “Using your receiver” on page 24. 2 SLEEP button “Using the sleep timer” on
3 DIMMER button “Adjusting the display brightness”
4
VOLUME /
buttons 5 MUTE button “ Using your receiver” on page 24. 6 CHANNEL LEVEL
button 7 SETUP button “Navigating through the setup
8 MEMORY/ENTER
button 9
SELECT button 10 Surround mode </>
buttons
page 29.
on page 29. “Using your receiver” on page 24.
“Adjusting the current channel level” on page 20.
menu” on page 17. “Memorizing the adjust ed channel
levels” on page 21. “Navigating through the set up
menu” on page 17. “Enjoying su r round sound” on
page 26.
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11
SELECT button
12 Input selector buttons “ Using your receive r” on page 24. 13 TONE MODE button “Using your receiver” on page 24. 14 SOUND PARAMETER
button
15 STEREO button “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
16 TEST tone button “Adjusting each channel level with
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SELECT button
18
SELECT button
19 DISPLAY button “Displaying the receiver status” on
20 DIGITAL INPUTS
button
21 PRESET SCAN button “Tuning to preset stations” on
22 Numeric keypad 23 POWER ON button “Using your receiver” on page 24.
“Navigating through the setup menu” on page 17.
“Adjusting the sound parameters” on page 21.
page 27.
test tone” on page 22. “Navigating through the setup
menu” on page 17. “Navigating through the setup
menu” on page 17.
page 30. “Using your receiver” on page 24.
page 28.

Installing batteries

Using the remote control

Use the remot e contr ol b y point ing i t tow ard s the receiver ’s remote sensor window. Objects between the remote control and sens or window may prevent proper operation.
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 use Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries in this remote control.
To install the batteries:
1 Remove the cover.
2 Load two type AAA batteries into the
compartment matching the polarity indicated.
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 may 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.
3 Replace the cover.
Note
Remove the batteries if they are not to be used for a long period of time.
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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
• S urround mode settings
• Preset stations.

Using your receiver

To use your receiver:
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.
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:
•CD
•AUX
•TAPE
Note
Each time the FM/AM button is pressed, the band changes as follows:
•FM ST
• F M MO NO
•AM
PRESETS
Tips
• You can put the receiver in Standby mode by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control when the receiver is on.
• With the receiver in Standby mode, you can also turn the power on by pressing an Input Selector button.
• If you do not hear sound from the speakers, press the SPEAKER button to tu rn the speak er s on . Th e SPEAKER indi cat or li ght s up and sound can be heard from the speakers. Press the SPEAKER button again to turn the headphones on and the speakers off.
Notes
• 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 27.
• When EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, only front left and front right channel signals can be reproduced through the headphones.
OR
Notes
• 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.
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3 Turn on and begin playing the component for
playback.
Note
When playing back a program source with surround sound, refer to “Enjoying surround sound” on page 26.
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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:
• Opt ical (O)
• Coax ial1 (C1)
• Coax ial2 (C2)
• Analog (A)
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. If you do not hear the sound you expect, press DIGITAL INPUTS until you hear the sound you want.
• The sound from the component connected to the selected digital input can be heard regardless of the selected input source.
6 Turn the MASTER VOLUME dial or press the
VOLUME / buttons to adjust the sound
level.
Adjusting the treble and bass
To adjust the treble and bass:
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
Note
Each time you press these buttons, the tone mode changes as follows:
• OF F: 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.
3 With the Tone mode set to ON, press the
or .
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.
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Note
Each time you press these buttons, the tone mode changes as follows:
•TRBL
•BASS
• TONE ON
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4 Press or to adjust the tone.
Notes
• The tone level can be adjusted within the range
• In general, we recommend the bass and treble
• E xtreme set tings 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.

Using 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 96/24
Conventional surround formats use sampling frequencies of 48 or 44.1 kHz, which allows for a maximum playback signal frequency of 20 kHz. With DTS 96/24 the sampling frequency is increased to 96 or 88.2 kHz to achieve a wide frequency range of over 40 kHz. In addition, this format has a resolution of 24 bits, resulting in the same frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals.
As with conventional DTS surround, DTS 96/24 is compatible with a maximum of 5.1 channels. DTS 96/24 is fully compatible with the conventional DTS surround format, so DTS 96/24 sources can be played using a conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,22,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos, Symbol and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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 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
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
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.
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.)
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. When TUNER, AUX, TAPE, or, VIDEO3 is selected as an input source, the auto surround mode cannot be selected.
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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.
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.
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 96/24 sources
96 kHz PCM (2 channel) sources
PCM (2channel) sources, Analog stereo sources
Selectable surround mode
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY PLII MOVIE, DOLBY PLII MUSIC, DOLBY PRO LOGIC
DTS or DTS96/24
DOLBY PLII MOVIE, DOLBY PLII MUSIC, DOLBY PRO LOGIC
DOLBY PLII MOVIE, DOLBY PLII MUSIC, DOLBY PRO LOGIC, MATRIX, CHURCH, THEATER, HALL, STADIUM
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.
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.

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.
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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 flickers 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 28 along with using “Manual tuning” on page 27.
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 your 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 numer ic keypad, the station is stored automatically without pressing the MEMORY/ENTER button.
• A stored frequency is erased from memory by storing another frequency in its place.
• If ME M goes off, star t again from step 2.
4 Repeat this procedure to memorize
additional stations.
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.
-OR-
Enter the preset number using the numeric keypad.
Note
When using the numeric keypad on the remote control, press the number you want. If your number is greater than nine, enter the first digit, then enter the second digit within two seconds.
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 EXTERNAL INs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial or optical digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded.
• The volume and tone (bass and treble) settings have no effect on the recording signals.
Recording on audio (cassette) 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.
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Dubbing from video components onto VIDEO1 (VCR or DVDR)
T o dub fr om video components onto VIDEO1 :
1 Select the video source (VIDEO2 or
VIDEO3).
OR
2 Start recording on the video recorder. 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 you are dubbing the video from VIDEO2 and mixing it with the audio from the CD audio onto VIDEO1.
T o dub fr om video components onto VIDEO1 :
1 Select VIDEO2 as the video recording
source.

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.
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.
OR
2 Select CD as the audio recording source.
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.
• M ake sure that you follow the order of steps 1 and 2.
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.
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Displaying the receiver status

To display the receiver status:
Press the DISPLAY button during pl ayba ck 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.

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, use the foll owing troubleshooting table 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 po we r
cord is disconnected.
2 Poor connection
at AC wall outlet or the outlet is inactive.
1 Connect th e cord
securely.
2 Check the outlet
using a lamp or another appliance.
Category Problem Possible Solution
No sound 1 The speaker
No sound from the surround speakers
No sound from the center speaker
No sound from the subwoofer
Stations cannot be received
Preset stations cannot be received
cords 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 lev el are too lo w.
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 Subwoofer
setting is “N”.
2 Subwoofer
volume is to o low.
3 Subwoofer is not
working.
4 Subwoofer
frequency set too low.
1 No antenna is
connected.
2 The desired
station frequenc y is not tuned in.
3 The antenna is in
wrong position.
1 An incorrect
station frequenc y has been memorized.
2 The memorized
stations are cleared.
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 correct ly.
6 Make
connections correctly.
1 Select a surround
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.
2 Select the
desired cen ter speaker setting.
3 Adjust master
volume and center level.
1 Set the
subwoofer setting to ‘Y’.
2 Adjust the
subwoofer volume.
3 Use the built-in
test tone to test the speakers.
4 Set the
subwoofer frequency to its highest limit.
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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