USER GUIDE
Armband Radio
NS-R5111A
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using your armband radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wel come
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product.
Your NS-R5111A Armband Radio represents the state of the art in
design and reliable, trouble-free performance.
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 armband and belt-clip use
• Stereo headphones
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Package contents:
Vol ume cont rol
buttons
STEREO/TIME SET button
BAND (AM/FM) button
MEMORY button
TUNE UP (hour) button
TUNE DN (min.) bu tton
PRESET button
HOLD switch
ON/OFF button
Phone jack
Belt clip
Battery
compartment
• Armband radio • Armband
• Headphones •User Guide
• AAA batteries (2)
Using your armband radio
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Display
Volu me leve l
indicator
Radio
frequency
AM/FM
indicator
PRESET
indicator
FM Stereo
indicator
HOLD
indicator
AM/PM
indicator
Low battery
indicator
LCD disp lay
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Installing the batteries
Notes
- Do not mix old and new batteri es.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (carb on-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
- Dispose of batteries according to local environmental laws.
When the batteries are low, the LCD will start flashing and eventually
shut off.
1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the radio, then replace the
batteries.
Note
Time and memory will be saved if you change the batteries within two minutes.
2 Open the battery compartment door located on the back of your
radio.
3 Insert two AAA batteries, making sure that the + and – on the
batteries match the + and – inside the battery compartment.
4 Replace the battery compartment door.
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Operating your radio
To operate your armband radio:
1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the radio.
2 Press the BAND button to select AM or FM.
3 Insert the headphone plug into the Phone Jack.
Note
Your headphones’ soft wire works as the antenna for FM reception. You may
need to extend the wire to obtain the best reception.
To listen to your radio:
1 Press and release the TUNE UP or TUNE DN button to go to the
next radio station.
2 Press and hold the TUNE UP or TUNE DN button to scan for the
next radio station with clear reception.
3 Press the volume control button + or – to adjust the volume.
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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:
1 Press the BAND button to select AM or FM.
2 Press the TUNE UP or TUNE 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 to go to a stored station.
Using Hold
1 Set the HOLD switch to ON and all buttons will be disabled. The
Hold indicator appears on the LCD.
2 Set the HOLD switch to OFF to enable all buttons.
Setting the time
1 Turn off the radio.
2 Press and hold the STEREO/TIME SET button.
3 Press the TUNE UP button (hour) to set the hour, then press the
TUNE DN button (minute) to set the minute.
4 Press 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
Frequency range AM 530-1710 kHz
Antenna AM ferrite bar antenna
10% THD Headphones 1 0 mW +10 mW
Battery 3V DC (1.5V x 2) AAA
Note: Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
FM 87.5-107.9 MHz
FM headphone cord
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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 may be affected by extremely
There is no power. The batteries are dead. Replace the batteries.
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 Exam ple
30 Quiet Library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from
traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
Batteries may be weak. Sound/reception may be a ffected if you are in
a vehicle or in a building. Move closer t o a window to improve
reception.
high or low temperatures or excessive moisture.
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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.
Legal notices
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
This equipment has been tested and found to com ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuan t
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agai nst harmful
interference in a residential instal lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequenc y
energy and, if not installed and used i n accordance which the instructions, may cause harmful interf erence
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment doe s cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and o n, 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 bet ween the equipment and receiver.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connecte d.
• 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 sunligh t or close to appliances that radiate heat, such as electric heaters.
• On top of other stereo equipment that radiates heat.
• Unventilated or dusty pla ces.
• Places subject to constant vibration.
•Humid or moist places.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful inter ference, and
2) This device must accept any interfe rence received, including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
This Class B digital apparatus compli es with Canadian ICES-003.
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Definitions:
The Distributor* of Insignia bra nded products warrants to you, the original purcha ser of this new Insigniabranded product (“Product ”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the
material or workmanship for a per iod of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Produ ct
(“Warranty Period”).
For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a B est Buy
branded retail store or online at www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca, and is packaged with this
warranty statement.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from th e date you purchased the Product. Your purchase
date is pr inted on the recei pt you received wi th the Produc t.
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 auth orized 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 p arts. Products and parts replaced under thi s warranty become the
property of Insignia and a re 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 last s as long as you own
your Insignia Produc t during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage termi nates if you sell or otherwi se
transfer the Product.
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How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location, please take your original receipt and the
Product to any Best Buy store. Make sure that you place the Produ ct in its original packaging or packa ging
that provides the same amount of protect ion as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from
a Best Buy online web site (w ww.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca), 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 amo unt of protection as the original packaging.
To obtain warranty service, in the United States call 1-888 -BESTBUY or in Canada call 1-866-BESTBUY. Call
agents may diagnose and correct the issue over the phone.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at B est Buy branded retail stores or websites to
the original purchaser of the product in the county where the original purchase was made.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does n ot cover:
• Cus tomer instruction/education
•Installation
•Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• D amage due to weather, lightning, and other acts of God, such as power surges
• Accidental damage
•Misuse
•Abuse
•Negligence
• Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple
dwelling condominium or apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home.
• Mo dification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
• D isplay panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
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• D amage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connec tion to an incorrect voltage or power supply
• Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product
• Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”
• Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C, etc.)
• Produc ts where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
• Loss or The ft of this product or any part of the product
• D isplay panels containing up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated) grouped in an area
smaller than one tenth (1/10) of the display size or up to five (5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel based
displays may contain a limited number of pixels that may not func tion normally.)
• Failures or Damage cau sed by any contact including but not limited to liquids, gels or pastes.
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF
WARRANTY. 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 SP ECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Conta ct In signi a:
For customer service p lease call 1-877-467-4289
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