Insignia NS-SBAR-A, NS-SBAR User Manual
User Guide
Soundbar Home Theater System
NS-SBAR/NS-SBAR-A
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Soundbar precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using close to a TV or computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Active Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rocketboost™ Wireless Card Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What is Rocketboost™? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Audyssey Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Soundbar elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up your soundbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting to an external sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting a subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the wall mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the soundbar feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using your soundbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Selecting Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting Audyssey Dynamic Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Rocketboost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How can I use Rocketboost with the soundbar? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Initial Rocketboost setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Listening to music from other Rocketboost products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sending audio from the soundbar to other Rocketboost products . 8
Listening to the soundbar audio in another room or
through Rocketboost enabled headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional Rocketboost setup information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Soundbar Home Theater System
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality
Insignia product. Your NS-SBAR or NS-SBAR-A
Home Theater Speaker System represents the
state-of-the-art in home theater soundbar design
and is designed for reliable and trouble-free
performance. It will provide outstanding
performance and years of listening enjoyment. Take
time to read through this manual to make sure you
get the maximum performance from your new
soundbar system.
Safety information
Warni ng
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble. No
user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
your soundbar to rain or
moisture. Dangerous high
voltages are present inside the
Caution
To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade on the power
cord plug to the wide slot on an electric outlet. If the plug does
not fit, consult a licensed electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you will defeat this
safety feature.
When replacing the direct plug-in power supply or a separable,
cord-connected power supply, the replacement must be an exact
duplicate or one which has been recommended by the
manufacturer.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within your player’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
enclosure.
Do not open the cabinet.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8 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.
9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
11 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
14 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose your soundbar to rain, moisture,
dripping, or splashing, and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on them.
15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The
plug must remain readily operable.
Soundbar precautions
Important safety instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
Placement
• The soundbar cabinet is made out of plastic and is
therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and
humidity, do not put it in locations subject to
direct sunlight or in humid places, such as near an
air conditioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen.
• Do not put water or other liquids close to the
soundbar. If liquid is spilled over the soundbar, it
may be damaged.
• The soundbar should be placed on a sturdy, flat
surface that is free from vibration, or mounted on
a wall (see “Installing the wall mount bracket” on
page 6). Do not put the soundbar on an uneven or
unstable surface, where it may fall and cause
damage.
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Using close to a TV or computer
Some older TVs and computer monitors are
magnetically sensitive devices and as such are likely
to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when
conventional speakers are placed nearby. If
discoloration problems persist, try moving the
soundbar away from your TV or monitor.
Features
Active Speaker System
This unit provides high quality sound in a slim
design, which matches today's flat panel TVs.
Rocketboost™ Wireless Card Ready
Installing a Rocketboost ™ Wireless Card (card sold
separately) enables this product to send and
receive wireless audio with your other
Rocketboost™ products.
What is Rocketboost™?
Rocketboost™ is expandable wireless digital audio.
• Products with Rocketboost™ technology let you
easily expand your listening experience
throughout your home.
• Rocketboost™ does not interfere with other
wireless products in your home.
• Rocketboost™ is uncompressed digital audio
compatible with all audio formats such as Dolby,
TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio used with
Blu-ray.
When you see the Rocketboost™ logo on any
product, it has been designed to work with other
Rocketboost™ products, no matter who
manufactures them.
Audyssey Technologies
Audyssey EQ
Audyssey EQ corrects problems
that arise from speaker drivers
and enclosures and is calibrated to account for the
acoustical problems in a typical listening
environment.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
When volume is turned down,
Audyssey Dynamic EQ keeps the
perceived bass response and tonal balance.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
removes volume spikes, such as
blaring commercials or movie explosions, and turns
up soft dialogue so it is easier to hear.
Audyssey BassXT
Audyssey BassXT provides deeper
bass by intelligently monitoring
incoming audio signals and extending the bass to
its maximum limits. This enables the system to
produce lower frequencies than is usually possible.
Soundbar elements
Package contents
•Soundbar
•Soundbar feet (2)
•Remote control
• AAA batteries (2)
• Wall Mounting Brackets
• Wall Mounting Template
•AC Power Cable
•Power Supply
• RCA Stereo Cable
• INcontrol Cable
•User Guide
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Top panel
# Item Description
Power/Standby/Wireless Device Joining button
1
Power indicator
2
Input button
3
Rocketboost Wireless Next Source button
4
Audyssey Dynamic Volume indicator
5
Volu me Do wn
6
Volu me Up
Press to turn the soundbar on. Press again to turn the soundbar to standby.
Also used to join Rocketboost wireless devices.
The soundbar Power indicator lights green if the soundbar Hub Status switch is Enabled, and lights blue if the
soundbar Hub Status switch is Disabled.
Press to toggle between the audio devices connected to the sound bar (TV or AUX input).
If the Rocketboost Wireless card in installed, then pressing this toggles between TV, AUX, and Rocketboost inputs.
When using Rocketboost, press to switch between different Rocketboost sound sources.
Three dif ferent colors indicate three level s of adjustme nt:
• No light indicates that Audyssey Dynamic Volume is off.
• Green indicates that Audyssey Dynamic Volume is set to light.
• Yellow indicates that Audyssey Dynamic Volume is set to medium.
• Red indicates that Audyssey Dynamic Volume is set to heavy.
Press to turn down the volume.
Press to turn up the volume.
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