Insignia NS-R5111 User Manual

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NS-R5111

NS-R5111 Arm Band Radio

NS-R5111 Arm Band Radio

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality
Insignia product. Your NS-R5111 arm band radio
represents the state of the art in design and reliable,
trouble-free performance.

Contents

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Using your arm band radio . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Features

The NS-R5111 Arm Band Radio features:

• AM/FM digital radio

• Stereo or Mono listening modes

• Easy preset digital tuning and up to 10 FM and
10 AM memory presets

• Wearable oval design for arm band and
belt-holder use

• Stereo headphones

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Using your arm band radio

Controls

1 STEREO/TIME SET button 2 BAND (AM/FM) button 3 MEMORY button 4 TUN UP (hour) button 5 TUN DN (minute) button 6 PRESET button 7 HOLD switch 8 Phone jack 9 ON/OFF button 10 Volume control button 11 Belt clip 12 Battery compartment

1 Volume level indicator

2 Radio frequency

3 AM/FM indicator

4 Preset indicator

5 FM stereo indicator

6 Hold indicator

7 AM/PM indicator

8 Low battery indicator

9 LCD display

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Installing the batteries

To install the batteries:

Open the battery compartment door located on the

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back of your radio.

2 Insert two AAA batteries, making sure that the + and

– on the batteries match the + and – inside the
battery compartment.

3 Replace the battery compartment door.

Flashing low battery alert

If the low battery indicator on the LCD starts flashing, the
batteries should be replaced. Replace batteries when
required. When not using your radio for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

• Dispose of batteries according to local
environmental laws.

Operating your radio

To operate your arm band radio:

Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the radio.

1 2 Press the BAND button to select AM or FM. 3 Insert the headphone plug into the Phone Jack.

Note

Your earphone soft wire works as the antenna
for FM reception. You may need to extend the
wire to obtain the best reception.

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To listen to your radio:

Press and release the TUN UP or TUN DN button to

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go to the next radio station.

2 Press and hold the TUN UP or TUN DN button to

scan for the next radio station with clear reception.

3 Press the volume control button + or – to adjust the

volume.

4 Press and release the STEREO/TIME SET button to

select Stereo or Mono mode.

Note

Stereo mode is only available when listening to
FM radio stations.

To manually store stations:

Press the BAND button to select AM or FM.

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2 Press the TUN UP or TUN DN button to select the

radio station you want.

3 Press the MEMORY button. The PRESET Indicator

on the LCD flashes.

4 Press the PRESET button to select the preset

channel you want.

5 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station

as a preset.

6 Repeat Steps 1 to 5 to store additional stations.

Note

You can store up to 10 AM and 10 FM radio
stations into preset numbers (erasing any
preset stations).

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To recall preset stations within the
selected band:

Press the PRESET button.

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2 Press the TUN UP or TUN DN button to change to a

different stored station.

When the batteries are low, the LCD will start flashing
and eventually shut off.

• Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the radio,
then replace the batteries.

Note

Time must be reset after you change the
batteries.

Using Hold

To use the Hold feature:

Set the HOLD switch to ON and all buttons will be

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disabled. The Hold indicator appears on the LCD.

2 Set the HOLD switch to OFF to enable all buttons.

Setting the time

To set the time during power off mode:

Press and hold the STEREO/TIME SET button.

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2 Press the TUN UP button (hour) to set the hour, then

press the TUN DN button (minute) to set the minute.

3 Press and hold the STEREO/TIME SET button to

exit Time Set mode.

Note

You cannot set the time during power on
mode.

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Using the belt clip

To release the belt clip:

• Pull the top end of the belt clip outward, then
hold it and slide it down gently.

Specifications

NS-R5111 Arm Band Radio

Frequency range AM 530-1720 kHz

Antenna AM ferrite bar antenna

10% THD Headphones 15 mW +15 mW
Battery 3V DC (1.5V x 2) AAA
Accessories Headphones

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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FM 87.5-108.0 MHz

FM headphones’ Cord

Strap
AAA (2) Alkaline mercury-free battery

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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

The sound is weak or
interrupted, or poor
reception.

Display is dim. Batteries may be weak. Also, your radio

There is no power. The batteries are dead. Replace the

Batteries may be weak. Sound/reception
may be affected if you are in a vehicle or
in a building. Move closer to a window to
improve reception.

may be affected by extremely high or low
temperatures or excessive moisture.

batteries.

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Legal notices

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users
authority to operate this device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 which the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment 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 separation 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 radio/TV technician
for help.

• Place the unit on a stable surface. Avoid installing the unit
in locations described below:

• Direct sunlight or close to appliances that radiate heat,

such as electric heaters.

• On top of other stereo equipment that radiates heat.

• Unventilated or dusty places.

• Places subject to constant vibration.

• Humid or moist places.

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Safe sound levels*

To establish a safe sound level:

• Start with the volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably
and clearly, without distortion.

• Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

Level Example

30 Quiet Library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from

traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at

two feet
The following noise levels can be dangerous with constant
exposure:

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,

thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet engine
180 Rocket launching pad

*Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 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 undesirable operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Copyright

© 2007 Insignia. Insignia and the Insignia logo are
trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other
brands and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications
and features are subject to change without notice or
obligation.

Support number: [phone]
URL: www.insignia-products.com

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Warranty

90-day limited warranty

Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new NS-R5111 Arm Band Radio (“Product”),
that the Product shall be free of defects in the original
manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of 90
days from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty
Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized
dealer of Insignia brand products and packaged with this
warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished
Product. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of a
defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of
this warranty apply.

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for 90 days from the date you
purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the
receipt you received with the Product.

What does this warranty cover?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the
material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be
defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store
personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product
with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge
with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and
parts replaced under this warranty become the property of
Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or
parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must
pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as
you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period.
Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the
Product.

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How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your
original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it
from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the
Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and the
Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you
put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that
provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging.
To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen
25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will
diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have an
Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your home.

Where is the warranty valid?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product
in the United States and Canada.

What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction

• Installation

• Set up adjustments

• Cosmetic damage

• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes

• Accident

•Misuse

•Abuse

• Negligence

• Commercial use

• Modification of any part of the Product, including the
antenna

• Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving)
images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).

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This warranty also does not cover:

• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply

• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized
by Insignia to service the Product

• Products sold as is or with all faults

• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries

• Products where the factory applied serial number has been
altered or removed

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR
PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA
PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND
CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL
APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES,
PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Contact Insignia:
For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289
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INSIGNIA™ is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC.
Insignia, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.

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