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Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver

Surround Sound Receiver

NS-AV511

User Guide

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting up your home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Finding a location for your home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Placing your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting your speakers to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rocketboost Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Configuring speakers (Sp Config menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting speaker distance (Sp Distance menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the level calibration (Level Cal menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operating your receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turning your receiver on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Understanding basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Listening to your receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Presetting FM or AM stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the listening modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using advanced setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using on-screen setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting up HDMI input (HDMI Input menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting up Component input (Component menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting up Digital Audio (Digital Audio menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the audio (Audio Adjust menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting up HDMI (HDMI Setup menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Naming inputs (Name Edit menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting a digital input signal format (Fixed Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Controlling other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Preprogrammed remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the remote control to control other components . . . . . . . . . . 26

Remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Amplifier section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Video section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Tuner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

General section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dolby TrueHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

DTS HD® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

HDMI® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Insignia NS-AV511

Surround Sound Receiver

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality

Insignia product. Your NS-AV511 represents the

state of the art in Surround Sound Receiver design

and is designed for reliable and trouble-free

performance.

Safety information

Ventilation

Power cord

Important safety instructions

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9Do 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.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within

the product’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 the appliance.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

AVIS

Caution

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with these instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of your

system and to protect it from over-heating.

The openings should never be blocked by placing

your system on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar

surface. This system 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.

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 the power cord. If its

appearance indicates damage or deterioration,

unplug it, discontinue use of your system, 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. Pay 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 system, make sure that the

plug is easily accessible.

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12 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.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14 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.

15 Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged,

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

• If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

• If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work

by a qualified technician to restore the

apparatus to its normal operation,

• If the apparatus has been dropped or

damaged in any way, and

• When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change

in performance this indicates a need for

service.

16 Object and Liquid Entry

• Never push objects of any kind into the

apparatus through openings as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short-out

parts that could result in a fire or electric

shock.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and no objects filled

with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on

the apparatus.

• Don’t put candles or other burning objects on

top of this unit.

17 Batteries

Always consider the environmental issues and

follow local regulations when disposing of

batteries.

18 If you install the apparatus in a built-in

installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure

that there is adequate ventilation.

Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and

sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of

the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be

set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall,

creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape.

The temperature protection operates if the

apparatus attains an abnormally high temperature.

The apparatus cannot operate until it has cooled

down.

Precautions

1Recording copyrighted material—Unless it’s for

personal use only, recording copyrighted

material is illegal without the permission of the

2AC fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not

user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit,

contact your Insignia dealer.

3Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all

over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a

soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of

mild detergent and water. Dry the unit

immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.

Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or

other chemical solvents, because they may

damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4Power

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.

Make sure that the voltage in your area meets

the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s

rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60

Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this

unit from the AC power source. Make sure that

the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at

all times.

Pressing ON/STANDBY to select Standby mode

does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not

intend to use the unit for an extended period,

remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5Preventing Hearing Loss

6Batteries and heat exposure

7Never touch this unit with wet hands—Never

handle this unit or its power cord while your

hands are wet or damp. If water or any other

liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by

your Insignia dealer.

8Handling notes

• If you need to transport this unit, use the

original packaging to pack it how it was when

you originally bought it.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this

unit for a long time, because they may leave

marks on the case.

• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm

after prolonged use. This is normal.

PORTABLE CART WARNIN

S3125A

Warning

Before plugging in the unit for the first time, read the

following section carefully.

Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and

headphones can cause hearing loss.

Warning

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not

be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire, or the

like.

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Components

Features

• 90 Watts per Channel @ 8 ohms

• Rocketboost™ Expandable Wireless Audio

Technology: sends wireless audio for surround

sound, subwoofer, and left/right channels;

receives wireless audio from Rocketboost devices

(Requires Rocketboost Wireless Card, RF-RBCARD,

sold separately)

• HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D), Deep-Color,

x.v.Color*, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio,

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby® TrueHD,

Dolby® Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM

• 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output

• 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial)

• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

• 40 FM/AM Presets

• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High

Power Transformer

•Direct Mode

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing

DSP

• Crossover Adjustment

(40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)

• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 400 ms)

•On-Screen Display via HDMI

* “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Rocketboost Wireless Card Ready

Installing a Rocketboost

Wireless 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.

Package contents

• Receiver

•Remote control

• AA batteries (2)

• FM antenna

• AM antenna

• User Guide

Front controls

Display

Item Description Function

1|/ ON/STANDBY button Press to turn on your stereo receiver.

2HDMI THRU indicator Lights when the HDMI pass-through function is

activated in standby mode.

3STANDBY indicator Lights red when your stereo receiver is in

standby mode.

4Remote control sensor Receives the signal from the remote control.

5 Display See “Display” on page 3 for additional

information.

6SETUP button Press to open the on-screen menus.

7TUNING /

PRESET /

ENTER

Press TUNING / to tune the radio to the

next or previous station.

Press PRESET / to tune the radio to the

next or previous station preset.

Press ENTER to confirm a selection.

8RETURN button In menu mode, press to return to the main

menu.

9MEMORY button Press to save a radio station preset. Press with

the TUNING MODE button to clear presets.

10 TUNING MODE button Press to turn on the receiver tuning mode and

listen to the radio. Press with the MEMORY

button to clear presets.

11 MASTER VOLUME knob Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

12 Headphone jack Plug your headphones into this jack.

13 Input selector buttons Press to select the input signal source you want.

14 Protective cap A rubber cap protecting the A/V jacks. Remove

the cap when using the jacks.

15 AUX INPUT VIDEO jack Plug an external video source into this jack.

16 AUX INPUT AUDIO L/R

jacks

Plug an external sound source into this jack.

17 HOME button Press to access audio settings. See “Changing

audio settings” on page 23.

#Indicator

1 Audio input indicator

2Listening mode indicator

3 Tuning indicators

4SLEEP indicator

5MUTING indicator

6DIGITAL display

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Back Remote control

#Description Function

1DIGITAL IN jacks Plug the optical digital cable from a game (1) or

TV/CD (2) into the upper jacks, or the coaxial

digital cable from a BD/DVD into the lower jack.

2HDMI jacks Plug the HDMI signal input cable from a GAME

(IN4), CBL/SAT (IN3), VCR/DVR (IN2), BD/DVD

(IN1).

Plug the HDMI output signal cable to a TV or

monitor into the OUT jack.

3ANTENNA connectors Connect a 75 ohm FM antenna to the coaxial

connector or an AM loop antenna to the wire

connectors.

4FRONT SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

Connect the front speakers to these jacks.

Connect the left and right surround speakers and

the center speaker to these connectors. If you use

the RF-RBCARD to connect your surround speakers,

do not connect them here.

5 AC power cord Plug this cord into an AC power outlet.

6COMPONENT video jacks Plug the cables from a component video source

into the #1 (BD/DVD) or #2 (CBL/SAT) jacks.

Plug the cables to a component video monitor into

the OUT jacks.

The jacks are color coded (red, green, and blue) to

correspond to the cable connectors.

7Composite Video and

Audio L/R jacks

Plug the composite video and audio L/R output

cables from the indicated devices into these jacks.

For video recording, plug the composite video and

audio L/R input cables to a VCR or DVR into the

OUT jacks

8MONITOR OUT V (Video) Connect this jack to a TV monitor.

9SUBWOOFER Connect the subwoofer to this jack.

Item Description Function

1 ON/STANDBY button Press to turn the power on to your receiver.

Press again to go to standby mode.

2Remote mode input selector

buttons

Press to directly select your receiver input

source.

3ENTER ///

TUNING+/–

Press the arrow keys to navigate through the

on-screen menus. Press ENTER to confirm a

selection or setting.

In tuning mode, press to tune to the next

(TUNING+) or previous (TUNING–) station.

4SETUP button Press to open the on-screen menus.

5LISTENING MODE buttons Press to select the listening mode you want.

See “Using the listening modes” on page 18

for additional information.

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Setting up your home

theater system

Finding a location for your home theater

system

• Install your home theater system on a stable flat

surface. Position your receiver so that it has a

direct line of sight to the remote control.

• Do not expose your system to extremes of

temperature or humidity.

• Avoid placing your system on a hot surface such

as on top of other hot running equipment. Make

sure that there is adequate ventilation to your

system.

Placing your speakers

1 - Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front speakers, making

sound movements distinct and providing a

full-sound image. In movies it is used mainly for

dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at

about ear level, or at the same height as the front

speakers.

2 - Front speakers

These provide the overall sound. Their role in a

home theater system is to provide a solid anchor for

the sound image. They should be positioned facing

the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from

the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle,

with the listener at the apex.

3 - Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE

(Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and

quality of the bass output from your subwoofer

depends on its position, the shape of your listening

room, and your listening position. In general, a

good bass sound can be obtained by installing the

subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the

width of the wall, as shown.

4 - Surround speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound

positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position

them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind,

about two to three feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear

level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the

listener.

Speaker precautions

• Do not put water or other liquids close to the

speakers. If liquid is spilled on the speakers, they

may be damaged.

6D.TUN

DIMMER

In tuner mode, press D.TUN, then the

number buttons to tune directly to a

frequency.

Press DIMMER to adjust the brightness of

the display.

7DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to cycle through the

available input source information.

8RECEIVER button Press to control the receiver.

9MUTING button Press to mute the sound output from the

receiver.

10 TUN MODE button Press to toggle between auto and manual

tuning modes.

11 VOL / buttons Press to increase or decrease the sound

volume.

12 CH +/– buttons

ALBUM

In tuner mode, press to go to the next or

previous preset channel.

13 RETURN button In menu mode, press to return to the main

menu or previous menu.

14 HOME button Press to access audio settings. See

“Changing audio settings” on page 23.

15 Number buttons Press to enter a preset number or to

manually tune the radio.

16 SLEEP/CLR button Press repeatedly to select the sleep timer

duration.

In menu mode, press to clear an entry.

Caution

Do not install the receiver in a confined space such as

a bookcase.

Caution

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.

Item Description Function

Tip

To find the best position for your subwoofer, while

playing a movie or some music with good bass,

experiment by placing your subwoofer at various

positions within the room, and choose the one that

provides the most satisfying results.

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• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat

surfaces that are free from vibration. Putting them

on uneven or unstable surfaces, where they may

fall and cause damage, affects the sound quality.

Connecting your speakers to the receiver

Speaker configuration

The following table indicates the channels you

should use depending on the number of speakers

that you have. For 5.1-channel surround-sound

playback, you need five speakers and a powered

subwoofer.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered

subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful

and solid bass.

To get the best from your surround sound system,

you need to set the speaker settings.

Speaker connection precautions

Read the following before connecting your

speakers:

• You can connect speakers with an impedance of

between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with

a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high

volume levels for a long period of time, the

built-in amp protection circuit may be activated.

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet

before making any connections.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In

other words, connect positive (+) terminals only

to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–)

terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get

them the wrong way around, the sound will be

out of phase and will sound unnatural.

• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables

may affect the sound quality and should be

avoided.

• Be careful not to short the positive and negative

wires. Doing so may damage the receiver.

• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not

contact the receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may

damage the receiver.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each

speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the

receiver.

• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

To connect the speaker cables:

1Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation

from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist

the bare wires tightly.

2Push in on the speaker terminals on the receiver

and insert the speaker wires into the terminals.

The following illustration shows which speaker

should be connected to each pair of terminals.

3Release the terminals to secure the wire.

To connect the subwoofer:

1Using a subwoofer RCA cable, connect the AV

receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an

input on your powered subwoofer, as shown.

Connecting devices

Number of channels 2 3 4 5

Front speakers 2222

Center speaker 1 1

Surround speakers 22

Warning

Do not plug the AC cord into the AC outlet until all

connections are completed.

Notes

• Be sure to observe the color coding when

connecting audio and speaker cords.

• Make connections firmly and correctly. Failure

to do this can cause loss of sound, add noise to

the sound, or damage your receiver.

Front right speaker Front left speaker

Center speaker

Powered subwoofer Surround right speaker Surround left speaker

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Connecting the antenna

This section explains how to connect the supplied

indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.

The receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without

any antenna connected, so you must connect the

antenna to use the tuner.

AM Antenna connection

FM Antenna connection

To connect the antennas:

1Connect the FM antenna to your receiver.

2Connect the AM loop antenna to the receiver.

Connecting audio components

HDMI cable

Other cables

Note

If you are using an indoor FM antenna, change the

position of the antenna until you get the best

reception of your favorite FM stations.

To improve reception, use a 75 Ω outdoor antenna

instead of an indoor antenna. Disconnect the

indoor antenna before replacing it with an outdoor

antenna.

Tip

Once your receiver is ready for use, you need to tune

into a radio station and position the antenna to

achieve the best possible reception.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the

supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially

available outdoor FM antenna instead.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Assembling the AM loop antenna

Push Insert wire Release

Thumbtacks

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

Insert the plug

fully into the jack

FM 75 Ohm

Notes

Place 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, use an outdoor AM antenna

instead of a loop AM antenna. Disconnect the indoor

antenna before replacing it with an outdoor antenna.

Notes

• Before making any AV connections, read the

manuals supplied with your AV components.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve

completed and double-checked all AV

connections.

• Push plugs in all the way to make good

connections (loose connections can cause noise

or malfunctions).

• To prevent interference, keep audio and video

cables away from power cords and speaker

cables.

Receiver

TV or projector

Blu-ray disc/DVD player

Game console

TV or projector

Receiver

Blu-ray disc/DVD player

Game console

Video

Audio

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AV cables and jacks

Deciding which connections to use

The receiver supports several connection formats

for compatibility with a wide range of AV

equipment. The format you choose depends on the

formats supported by your components. Use the

following sections as a guide.

Video connection formats

Video components can be connected by using any

one of the following video connection formats

(shown best first): HDMI, component video, or

composite video.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind

that the receiver does not convert between formats,

so only outputs of the same format as the input will

output the signal.

Audio connection formats

Audio components can be connected by using any

of the following audio connection formats (shown

best first):

•HDMI

•Optical

•Coaxial

•Analog

Signal Cable Jack Description

Video and

audio HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.

Video

Component video

Component video is a better alternative to Composite video, and

is used for TVs, VCRs, DVD and Blu-ray players.

Composite video Yellow Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video

equipment.

Audio Optical digital audio Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such

as PCM or Dolby Digital. The audio quality is the same as coaxial.

Note: The available sampling rate for PCM input signals is

32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the

HDMI connection.

Coaxial digital audio Orange

Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such

as PCM or Dolby Digital. The audio quality is the same as optical.

Note: The available sampling rate for PCM input signals is

32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the

HDMI connection.

Analog audio (RCA)

Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.

HDMI

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

Notes

The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have

shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is

inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in

all the way.

Caution

To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug

straight when inserting and removing.

Notes

• The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV

that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is

connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the receiver’s

display when changing settings.

• The on-screen setup menus are displayed when

there is no video input, or the video input is

480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

MONITOR OUT

Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, etc.

TV, projector, etc.

Composite

Component

Video Signal Flow Chart

HDMI

White

Red

Green

Blue

Red

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*1 - Depends on the Audio TV Out setting.

*2 - This setting is available when the Audio Return Ch setting is

set to Auto. You must select the TV/CD input selector and your

TV must support the ARC function.

When choosing a connection format, note that the

receiver does not convert digital input signals for

analog line outputs and vice versa. For example,

audio signals connected to an optical or coaxial

digital input are not output by the analog VCR/DVR

OUT.

If signals are present at more than one input, the

inputs are selected automatically in the following

order of priority:

•HDMI

•Digital

•Analog

Connecting components with HDMI

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks.

The default input assignments are shown below. To

change assignments, see “Setting up HDMI input

(HDMI Input menu)” on page 20.

Using the audio return channel (ARC) function

The audio return channel (ARC) function lets an

HDMI-capable TV send the audio stream to the

receiver’s HDMI OUT jack. To use this function, you

must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV

must support the ARC function.

Connecting external components

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks.

The default input assignments are shown below. To

change assignments, see “Setting up Component

input (Component menu)” on page 21.

Jack Signal Components Assignable

Input HDMI IN 1 Audio/Video Blu-ray disc/DVD player X

HDMI IN 2 VCR/DVR or DVR X

HDMI IN 3 Satellite, cable, set-top box X

HDMI IN 4 Game console X

Output HDMI OUT TV or projector

Tip

To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks

through your TV’s speakers:

• Set the TV Control setting to On for a

CEC-compatible TV.

•Set the Audio TV OUT setting to On when the TV

is not compatible with CEC or the TV Control

setting is Off.

• Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio

output setting to PCM.

• To listen to TV audio through the receiver, see

“Connecting external components” on page 9.

OUT

Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, etc.

TV, projector, etc.

HDMICoaxial Analog

Audio Signal Flow Chart

HDMI Analog

Optical

Game console TV, projector, etc.

Satellite/cable set-top box, reyalp DVD/csiD yar-ulB.cte

VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder

Game console TV or projector

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Satellite, cable, or set-top box

VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder

Note

The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that

is connected to the HDMI OUT jack. If your TV is

connected to the MONITOR OUT V jack or the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, use the receiver’s

display when changing settings.

No. Jack Signal Components Assign.

1AUX INPUTVIDEO Composite

video

Camcorder

AUDIO L/R Analog audio

2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL

IN 1 (GAME)

Digital audio Game console X

IN 2 (TV/CD) TV or CD player X

COAXIAL

IN 1 (BD/DVD)

Blu-ray disc/DVD

player

3COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 1 (BD/DVD) Component

video

Blu-ray disc/DVD

player

IN 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite, cable,

set-top box

OUT TV or projector

Receiver front

Receiver back

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* Connect to a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your

turntable (MM) does not have a built-in preamp, you will need a

commercially available phono preamp.

If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you will need a

commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as a

phono preamp. See your turntable’s manual for details.

Connecting recording components

Connecting the power

To connect your receiver to power:

• Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

AV Recording

Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (such

as a cassette deck, CD-R, MD [MiniDisc]) connected

to the VCR OUT jacks. Video sources can be

recorded to a video recorder (such as a VCR or DVD

recorder) connected to the VCR/DVR Out jack.

To record an audio source:

1Use the input selector buttons to select the

source that you want to record. You can watch

the source while recording. The receiver’s

MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on

recording.

2Start recording on your recorder.

3On the source component, start playback. If you

select another input source during recording,

that input source is recorded.

Recording Separate AV Sources

You can record audio and video from completely

separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio

onto your video recordings. This function takes

advantage of the fact that when an audio-only

input source (TV/CD) is selected, the video input

source remains unchanged.

4 MONITOR OUT Composite

video

TV or projector

BD/DVD IN Analog audio

and composite

video

Blu-ray disc/DVD

player

VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD

recorder/Digital

Video recorder

CBL/SAT IN Satellite, cable,

set-top box

GAME IN Game console

TV/CD IN Analog audio TV, CD player,

turntable*, cassette

tape player, MD,

CD-R

Notes

• The receiver can output audio and video signals

from the AUX INPUT jacks to the VCR/DVR OUT

jacks.

• With connection 2, you can enjoy Dolby Digital

and DTS.

• With connection 4, if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD

player has both main stereo and multichannel

outputs, be sure to connect the main stereo.

• With the connections described above, you

cannot record the video through the receiver. To

make a connection for video recording, see the

following section.

No. Jack Signal Components Assign.

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR DVD d

VCR or DVR Recorder, or

Cassette, CDR, or MD

To record audio and video from the same

source input

Notes

• The AV receiver must be turned on for

recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in

Standby mode.

• If you want to record directly from your TV or

playback VCR to the recording VCR without

going through the AV receiver, connect the

TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to

the recording VCR’s audio and video inputs. See

the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for

details.

• Video signals connected to composite video

inputs can be recorded only via composite

video outputs. If your TV/VCR is connected to a

composite video input, the recording VCR must

be connected to a composite video output.

• The surround sound and DSP listening modes

cannot be recorded.

• Copy-protected Blu-ray discs and DVDs cannot

be recorded.

• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be

recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded.

• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t

attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR, DVD recorder,

cassette tape deck,

VCR, DVD recorder, cassette tape deck,

CDR, MD recorder, and similar.

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In the following example, audio from the CD player

connected to the TV/CD IN jack and video from the

camcorder connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO

jack are recorded by the VCR connected to the

VCR/DVR OUT jacks.

To record separate AV sources:

1Prepare the camcorder and CD player for

playback and the VCR for recording.

2Press the AUX input selector.

3Press the TV/CD input selector. This selects the

CD player as the audio source, but leaves the

camcorder as the video source.

4Start recording on the VCR and start playback

on the camcorder and CD player. The video from

the camcorder and the audio from the CD player

are recorded by the VCR.

Rocketboost Setup

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 like 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.

How can I use Rocketboost™ with my Surround Sound

Receiver?

A Rocketboost Wireless Card (RF-RBCARD - sold

separately) can be used to receive any Rocketboost

audio stream from your other Rocketboost

products. For example, you can play music from

audio sources that are in other rooms.

Plus, the RF-RBCARD can be used to send audio

from the NS-AV511. For example, you can connect

your rear surround sound speakers, or even

subwoofer, by using Rocketboost wireless instead

of wires. You can even send the front left/right

speaker audio signals to Rocketboost receivers in

other rooms of your house.

Both send and receive functions require additional

Rocketboost products. You can learn more about

Rocketboost products at www.rocketboost.com.

Typical Rocketboost applications

CD player VCR

To record the audio from one source input and the

video from another source input

: Video signal

: Audio signal

Camcorder

NS-AV511

Surround sound receiver with RF-RBCARD

Send audio from MP3 or PC

Wireless Surround Sound solution or

Wireless 2nd room audio solution

Wireless Subwoofer solution Wireless headphone solution

RF-RBREC

Rocketboost Receiver

Amplifier RF-RBUSB

Rocketboost

Sender

NS-AV511

RF-RBCARD

Rocketboost Wireless

Card

RF-RBUSB

Rocketboost

Sender/Receiver

RF-RBWHP01 Rocketboost

Wireless Headphones

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Initial Rocketboost setup

Insert the RF-RBCARD into the Rocketboost Module

Slot on the top of NS-AV511 receiver.

Setting up your surround sound receiver to send audio to

other Rocketboost receivers

To set up your surround sound receiver to send

audio to other Rocketboost receivers:

1Press SETUP. The Setup Menu opens.

2Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then

press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.

3Press or to select Send Wireless Audio,

then press ENTER. The Send Audio menu opens.

4Press or to select the Sender you want

(Front, Surround, or Subwoofer), then press

or to Enable or Disable the selected sender.

Establishing communications with other Rocketboost

products

To connect to a Rocketboost wireless network:

1Press the Power button on your surround sound

receiver to turn it on.

2Press SETUP. The Setup Menu opens.

Note

This is only required if you are using Rocketboost™

for your wireless surround sound, wireless subwoofer,

or if you are sending the front left/right speaker

audio signals to Rocketboost receivers in other

rooms of your house.

Setup Menu

1. HDMI Input

2. Component

3. Digital Audio

4. Sp Config

5. Sp Distance

6. Level Cal

7. Audio Adjust

8. Source Setup

9. Hardware

10. HDMI Setup

11. Rocketboost

Rocketboost

Send Wireless Audio

Listen to Wireless Audio

Connect to Wireless Network

Hub (Manager) Enable

Sender Signal Status

Front Enabled Front is ON

Front Disabled Front is OFF

Surround Enabled Surround signal is ON

Surround Disabled Surround signal is OFF

Subwoofer Enabled Subwoofer signal is ON

Subwoofer Disabled Subwoofer signal is OFF

Note

• The Front sender should be enabled if you want

to send the front left/right audio signals to other

Rocketboost receivers (for example

Rocketboost headphones or Rocketboost

receiver products in other rooms of your house.)

• We recommend that you do not enable

channels that you will not be using.

Note

Every Rocketboost™ network must contain a device

called a Hub, which directs network data traffic and

helps devices join the network. The network can

have only one hub. If you are setting up your network

for the first time, choose one of your Rocketboost™

senders to be your hub. If you already have a

Rocketboost™ network, then set the Hub (Manager)

setting in to Disable.

Send Audio

Front

Surround

Subwoofer

< Enabled >

Enabled

[< >] to Enable/Disable

Setup Menu

1. HDMI Input

2. Component

3. Digital Audio

4. Sp Config

5. Sp Distance

6. Level Cal

7. Audio Adjust

8. Source Setup

9. Hardware

10. HDMI Setup

11. Rocketboost

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3Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then

press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.

4Press or to select Hub (Manager), then

press ENTER, then press or to select

Enable or Disable.

If you are setting up your network for the first

time, choose one of your Rocketboost senders

to be your hub. If you want the surround sound

receiver to be the hub then set the Hub

(Manager) setting in this menu to Enable.

If you already have a Rocketboost network

established, set the Hub (Manager) setting in

this menu to Disable.

5Press RETURN to go to the previous menu.

6If possible, bring your existing Rocketboost Hub

device, or the new Rocketboost device to which

you’d like to join, into the same room as the

soundbar.

7Press the Power button on your other

Rocketboost device to turn it on.

8Press and hold the Power button on your other

Rocketboost device for more than three seconds

to put it into joining mode. The power indicator

starts blinking rapidly and the unit will stay in

joining mode for 30 seconds.

9Press or to select Connect to Wireless

Network, then press ENTER.

10 The display on your surround sound receiver

shows “Connecting.” When connected to your

other Rocketboost device, the display shows

“Connected.”

• When successfully joined, the power indicator

LED on your other Rocketboost device will

stop blinking and stay on.

• If joining fails after 30 seconds, the display on

your surround sound receiver shows

“Timeout.” If this occurs, repeat the above

steps.

Listening to music from other Rocketboost™ products

To listen to music:

1Press the Power button on your surround sound

receiver to turn it on.

2Press SETUP. The Setup Menu opens.

3Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then

press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens.

4Press or to select Listen to Wireless

Audio, then press ENTER. The Listen to Audio

menu opens.

5Press or to highlight the Rocketboost

device you want to listen to, then press ENTER

to select it.

Note

Every new Rocketboost device you add to your

Rocketboost network must be “joined” to your

Rocketboost hub device. If the surround sound

receiver is the Hub of your network then repeat the

following steps for each of your Rocketboost devices

on your network.

Rocketboost

Send Wireless Audio

Listen to Wireless Audio

Connect to Wireless Network

Hub (Manager) Enable

Hub Enable

Hub Status < Enabled >

[< >] to Enable/Disable

Setup Menu

1. HDMI Input

2. Component

3. Digital Audio

4. Sp Config

5. Sp Distance

6. Level Cal

7. Audio Adjust

8. Source Setup

9. Hardware

10. HDMI Setup

11. Rocketboost

Rocketboost

Send Wireless Audio

Listen to Wireless Audio

Connect to Wireless Network

Hub (Manager) Enable

Listen to Audio

RF-RBAUX(Audio In)[

Selected]

[ENTER] to Select

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Rocketboost Network Capabilities

The maximum number of Rocketboost devices in a

Rocketboost Network is nine. If you already have

nine and attempt to join an additional device,

joining will fail for the new device.

The maximum number of audio streams that can be

sent simultaneously on the Rocketboost network is

five (stereo CD quality).

Installing batteries in the remote control

To install the batteries:

1Remove the cover.

2Insert two AA batteries into the compartment

matching the polarity indicated.

3Replace the cover.

Using the remote control

Use the remote control by pointing it towards the

receiver’s remote sensor window. Objects between

the remote control and sensor window may

prevent proper operation.

Use the remote control within about 16 feet

(5 meters) of the receiver and within 30 degrees of

perpendicular to the front of the receiver.

Configuring speakers (Sp Config menu)

This section explains how to specify which speakers

are connected and defines their sizes.

For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6.5

inches (16 cm), specify Large (full band). For those

with a smaller diameter, specify Small (default

crossover 120 Hz).

The crossover frequency can be changed in the

Crossover submenu.

See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for

information on accessing and using the menus.

Setting the crossover frequency (Crossover Frequency

submenu of Sp Config menu)

This setting is recommended for the speakers that

you specify as Small. To get the best bass

performance from your speaker system, you need

to set the crossover frequency according to the size

and frequency response of your speakers. Options

include 40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz,

100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, and 200Hz.

Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your

system when choosing the crossover frequency.

Note

If you want to remove a device from your

Rocketboost network you need to rejoin it to a

different hub device (this basically creates a 2nd

Rocketboost network).

Cautions

• If the remote control doesn’t work reliably, try

replacing the batteries.

• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different

types of batteries.

• If you intend not to use the remote control for a

long time, remove the batteries to prevent

damage from leakage or corrosion.

• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to

prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Batteries (AA/R6)

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Receiver

Remote control sensor

Cautions

• 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.

Note

Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency, and

Double Bass settings are disabled while headphones

are connected, or when Audio TV OUT is set to On.

Speaker(s) Configuration

Subwoofer Yes–if a subwoofer is connected.

No–If no subwoofer is connected.

Front

Small–If speaker cone is 6.5 inches (16 cm) or less in

diameter.

Large–If speaker cone is larger than 6.5 inches (16 cm)

in diameter.

Note: If the Subwoofer setting is No, the default setting

for this is Large and cannot be changed.

Center and Surround

Small–If speaker cone is 6.5 inches (16 cm) or less in

diameter.

Large–If speaker cone is larger than 6.5 inches (16 cm)

in diameter.

None–If no center speaker is connected.

Note: If the Front setting is Small, the Large option

cannot be selected.

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See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for

information on accessing and using the menus.

Using the Double Bass setting (Double Bass submenu of

Sp Config menu)

Lets you boost bass output by feeding bass sounds

from the front left, right, and center channels to the

subwoofer. Optional settings are On and Off.

Setting wireless (This setting appears only when

RF-RBCARD is inserted)

This menu is used if you are connecting your home

theater front left/right, surround, or subwoofer

channels using Rocketboost wireless (see

“Rocketboost Setup” on page 11 for more details

about Rocketboost).

The On menu option results in the wired and

wireless channels in your home theater to be

synchronized in time.

If any of these channels in your home theater are

connected with Rocketboost wireless, then set

those channels to On. For example, if you are using

Rocketboost for wireless surround sound and

wireless subwoofer in your home theater, then set

Wireless Sur and Wireless SW to On.

If you are using Rocketboost Wireless to send the

front left/right speaker audio signals to

Rocketboost receivers in other rooms of your

house, and not for your left/right home theater

speakers, then set Wireless Front to Off.

Setting speaker distance (Sp Distance menu)

Lets you specify the distance from each speaker to

the listening position so that the sound from each

speaker arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound

designer intended.

See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for

information on accessing and using the menus.

Setting the level calibration (Level Cal menu)

Lets you adjust the level of each speaker with the

built-in test tone so that the volume of each

speaker is the same at the listening position.

See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for

information on accessing and using the menus.

Speaker cone diameter Recommended

Crossover Frequency

Over 8 in. (20 cm) 40/50/60 Hz

6-1/2 to 8 in. (16 to 20 cm) 70 Hz, 80 Hz, 90 Hz

5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13 to 16 cm) 100 Hz

3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (9 to 13 cm) 120 Hz

Under 3-1/2 in. (9 cm) 150/200 Hz

Notes

• For a more accurate setting, look up your

speaker’s specifications.

• Choose a higher crossover frequency if you

want more sound from your subwoofer.

Note

This function can only be set if the Subwoofer

setting is Yes, and the Front setting is Large.

Option Configuration

Wireless Front On or Off

Wireless Sur On or Off

Wireless SW On or Off

Option Configuration

Unit

Feet (default)–Distances can be set from 1 to 30

feet, in one foot increments.

Meters–Distances can be set from 0.3 to 9.0 meters,

in 0.3 meter increments.

Left, Center, Right,

Surround Right, Surround

Left, Subwoofer

Specify the distance from each speaker to your

listening position.

Notes

• The speaker distance setting is disabled while

headphones are connected, or when Audio TV

OUT is set to On.

• Speakers that you set to No or None in the

speaker configuration (Sp Config menu) cannot

be selected.

• The Center, Right, and Subwoofer distances can

be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the

Left distance. For example, if the Left distance is

set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center, Right, and

Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and

25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m).

• The Surround distances can be set up to 5 ft.

(1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Left

distance. For example, if the Left distance is set

to 20 ft. (6 m), the SurrRight and SurrLeft

distances can be set between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5

and 7.5 m).

Option Configuration

Left, Center, Right,

Surround Right,

Surround Left

-12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB steps.

Subwoofer -15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB steps.

Notes

• The speaker level setting is disabled while

headphones are connected, or the receiver is

muted, or the Audio TV OUT setting is set to ON.

• Speakers that you set to No or None in the

speaker configuration (Sp Config menu) cannot

be selected.

• The center speaker and subwoofer level settings

made by using AUDIO are saved here as the

default settings.

Tip

If you’re using a handheld sound level meter, adjust

the level of each speaker so that it reads 75 dB SPL at

the listening position, measured with C-weighting

and slow reading.

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Operating your receiver

Turning your receiver on and off

To turn your receiver on and off:

1Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

- OR -

Press RECEIVER, then ON/STANDBY on the

remote control.

The receiver turns on, the display lights, and the

STANDBY indicator turns off.

2Press ON/STANDBY on the remote control

again. The receiver enters standby mode.

To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on

the receiver, always turn down the volume

before you turn it off.

Understanding basic operations

Playing a connected component

To play a connected component:

1Press RECEIVER, then press INPUT SELECTOR

buttons to select the input source.

2Start playback on the source component.

3To adjust the volume, use the MASTER

VOLUME control.

4Select a listening mode and enjoy!

See also “Using the listening modes” on page

18.

Displaying source information

To display source information:

• Press RECEIVER, then press DISPLAY

repeatedly to cycle through the available

information.

The following information can typically be

displayed:

Using the music optimizer

The music optimizer enhances the sound quality of

compressed music files.

To use the music optimizer:

1Press AUDIO, then press or to select

M.Optimizer.

2Press or to select On.

The M.Opt indicator lights on the display.

Setting the display brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the receiver’s

display.

To set the display brightness:

• Press RECEIVER, then press DIMMER

repeatedly to select: Dim, Dimmer, or Normal

brightness.

Muting the receiver

To mute the receiver:

• Press RECEIVER, then press MUTING.

The output is muted and the MUTING indicator

flashes on the display.

Using the sleep timer

With the sleep timer, you can set the receiver to turn

off automatically after a specified period.

To use the sleep timer:

•Press RECEIVER, then press SLEEP repeatedly

to select the sleep time you want.

The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes,

in 10 minute steps.

Notes

• The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV

that is connected to the HDMI OUT jack. If your

TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, use the

receiver’s display when changing settings.

• This manual describes the procedure using the

remote control unless otherwise specified.

Input source and volume

Notes

• When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset

number, and frequency are displayed.

• If the input signal is analog, no format

information is displayed. If the input signal is

PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. If the

input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal

format is displayed. Information is displayed for

about three seconds, then the previously

displayed information reappears.

• The input source is displayed with the default

name even when you have selected a name. See

“Setting up HDMI (HDMI Setup menu)” on page

22.

Notes

• The music optimizer function only works with

PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling

rate below 48 kHz and analog audio input

signals. The music optimizer is disabled when

the direct listening mode is selected.

• The setting is stored individually for each input

selector.

Tip

•To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the

volume.

• Muting is also cancelled when the receiver is set

to Standby.

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The SLEEP indicator lights on the display when

the sleep timer has been set. The specified sleep

time appears on the display for about five

seconds, then the previous display reappears.

Using headphones

To use headphones:

• Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a

standard plug (1/4 in. or 6.3 mm) to the PHONES

jack.

Listening to your receiver

Listening to the radio

With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM

radio stations. You can store your favorite stations

as presets for quick selection.

To listen to the radio:

• Press TUNER to select either AM or FM (each time

you press TUNER, the radio band changes

between AM and FM).

In this example, FM has been selected.

• To automatically tune to a station:

• Press TUNING MODE until the AUTO

indicator appears on the display.

• Press TUNING or . The receiver

automatically searches for stations and

stops when a station is found.

- OR -

• To manually tune to a station:

• Press TUNING MODE until the AUTO

indicator goes off.

• Press and hold TUNING or . The

receiver tunes up or down the frequency

band as long as you hold the button. Press

the button repeatedly to tune up or down

by steps.

- OR -

• To tune to a station by entering the frequency:

• Using the remote control, press TUNER

repeatedly to select AM or FM, then press

D.TUN.

• Within eight seconds, press the number

buttons to enter the frequency of the radio

station you want. For example, to tune to

87.50, press 8, 7, then 5.

Presetting FM or AM stations

You can store a combination of as many as 40 of

your favorite AM or FM stations as presets.

To store a station as a preset:

1Tune to the FM or AM station that you want to

store as a preset. See “Listening to the radio” on

page 17 for information on tuning your receiver.

2Press MEMORY. The preset number flashes.

3While the preset number is flashing (about eight

seconds), press PRESET or to select a

preset number from one through 40.

4Press MEMORY again to store the station or

channel. The station or channel is stored and the

preset number stops flashing.

5Repeat steps 1 through 4 to preset your favorite

radio stations.

Tuning to a preset station

To tune to a preset station:

• To select a preset, press PRESET or on

the receiver, or press CH +/– on the remote

control.

Tip

• To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP

repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off.

• To check the time remaining until the receiver

turns off, press SLEEP. If you press SLEEP while

the sleep time is being displayed, the sleep time

is shortened by 10 minutes.

Tip

• Always turn down the volume before

connecting your headphones.

• While the headphones plug is inserted in the

PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off.

• When you connect a pair of headphones, the

listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it is

already set to Stereo, Mono, or Direct.

• The listening modes cannot be selected while a

pair of headphones is connected.

Important

The procedures described in this section use the

buttons on the front panel, unless otherwise

specified.

Band Frequency

AUTO

FM Stereo

TUNED

Tip

You can also press the TUNE MODE and arrow

buttons on the remote control.

Tip

• In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations are in

mono.

• If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it

may be impossible to get good reception. In this

case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen

to the station in mono.

• You can also press the TUN MODE and arrow

buttons on the remote control.

Tip

You can also press the number buttons on the

remote control to select a preset station directly.

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Deleting preset stations

To delete a preset station:

1Select the preset you want to delete.

2Press TUNING MODE while pressing and

holding MEMORY. The preset is deleted and its

number disappears from the display.

Using the listening modes

The receiver’s listening modes can transform your

listening room into a movie theater or concert hall,

with high fidelity and stunning surround sound.

The following audio formats are supported by the

listening modes:

•MONO–This is mono (monophonic) sound. All the

audio signals are mixed and reproduced through

a single speaker.

•STEREO–This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two

independent audio signal channels are

reproduced through two speakers.

•5.1ch–This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This

receiver has five main channels of sound and a

sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one

channel).

•7.1ch–This is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is

a further sound enhancement to 5.1 channel

sound with two additional speakers that provide

greater sound envelopment and more accurate

positioning of sounds. The receiver outputs this

source in 5.1-channel surround sound.

Selecting a listening mode

To select a listening mode:

• Press one of the following buttons. If you are

using the remote control, press the RECEIVER

button first. See “Listening modes” on page 18,

and “Insignia-Original Listening Modes” on page

19 for information on listening modes.

•MOVIE/TV–This button selects the listening

modes intended for use with movies and TV.

•MUSIC–This button selects the listening

modes intended for use with music.

•GAME–This button selects the listening

modes intended for use with video games.

•STEREO–This button selects the Stereo

listening mode and All Channel Stereo

listening mode.

Listening modes

These listening modes become available when one

of the buttons described in “Selecting a listening

mode” on page 18 are pushed. The optional modes

available depend on which button is pushed.

Notes

• You can only select the Dolby Digital and DTS

listening modes if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

is connected to the receiver with a digital audio

connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI).

• The listening mode you can select depends on

the format of the input signal. To check the

format, see “Displaying source information” on

page 16.

• You can only select Mono, Direct, and Stereo

listening modes with a pair of headphones is

connected.

• Listening modes cannot be selected while a pair

of headphones is connected.

Listening Mode Description Input

Source Speaker Layout

Direct (Direct)

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The “Sp Config (Speaker

Configuration)” (presence of speakers), “Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)” and “A/V Sync (A/V Sync)” settings are enabled,

but much of the processing set via AUDIO is disabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20 for more details.

MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch

2.1, 3.1, 5.1

Stereo (Stereo)

Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch

2.1, 3.1, 5.1

Mono (Mono)

Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language soundtracks

recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing

multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs.

MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch

2.1, 3.1, 5.1

Multichannel

(Multich)

This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources. 5.1ch

7.1ch

3.1, 5.1

Dolby Pro Logic II

(PL II Movie)

(PL II Music)

(PL II Game)

Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2-channel source for 5.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and seamless

surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also benefit from

the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging.

• Dolby PLII Movie–Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows that feature

Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and the receiver creates a 5.1 surround

mix from the 2-channel stereo.

• Dolby PLII Music–Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs.

• Dolby PLII Game–Use this mode when playing game discs.

STEREO 3.1, 5.1

Dolby Digital

(Dolby D)

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.

5.1ch 3.1, 5.1

Dolby Digital

Plus1

(Dolby D+)

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.

5.1ch

7.1ch

3.1, 5.1

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1 Dolby Digital is used for Blu-ray discs.

2 The receiver can use the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output on the player side to PCM might provide better sound to the player.

3 Depending on the input source, DTS is used.

Insignia-Original Listening Modes

Dolby TrueHD

(Dolby TrueHD)

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.

5.1ch

7.1ch

3.1, 5.1

DTS (DTS)

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.

5.1ch 3.1, 5.1

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

(DTS-HD HR)

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.

5.1ch

7.1ch

3.1, 5.1

DTS-HD Master

Audio

(DTS-HD MSTR)

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.

5.1ch

7.1ch

3.1, 5.1

DTS Express

(DTS Express)

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.

STEREO

5.1ch

3.1, 5.1

DSD2

(DSD)

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.

5.1ch 3.1, 5.1

DTS 96/243

(DTS 96/24)

This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution,

providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.

5.1ch 3.1, 5.1

DTS Neo:6

(Neo : 6Cinema)

(Neo : 6Movie)

This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 5.1-channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels of matrix

decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops

the listener.

•Neo:6 Cinema–Use this mode with any stereo movie (such as TV, DVD, VHS).

•Neo:6 Music–Use this mode with any stereo music source (such as CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).

STEREO 3.1, 5.1

Listening Mode Description Input

Source Speaker Layout

Listening Mode Description Input Source Speaker Layout

Orchestra

(Orchestra)

Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo

image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

5.1

Unplugged

(Unplugged)

Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression

of being right in front of the stage.

MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

5.1

Studio-Mix

(Studio-Mix)

Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic

image, like being at a club or rock concert.

MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

5.1

TV Logic

(TV Logic)

This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity

to voices.

MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

5.1

Game-RPG

(Game - RPG)

Use this mode when playing role playing game discs. MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

5.1

Game-Action

(Game - Action)

Use this mode when playing action game discs. MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

5.1

Game-Rock

(Game - Rock)

Use this mode when playing rock game discs. MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

5.1

Game-Sports

(Game - Sports)

Use this mode when playing sports game discs. MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

5.1

All Ch Stereo

(All Ch St)

Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround, and

surround back speakers.

MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch

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Speaker layout

The following shows the speakers that are activated

in each type of configuration.

Using advanced setup

Using on-screen setup menus

On-screen setup menus appear on the connected

TV and provide a convenient way to change the

receiver’s various settings. Settings are organized

into nine categories on the main menu.

You can change the settings by using the on-screen

display.

To use the on-screen setup menus:

1Press RECEIVER, then press SETUP. The Setup

menu opens.

2Press or to select a menu, then press

ENTER.

3Press or to select an option, then press

or to change the setting.

4Press SETUP to close the menu.

5Press RETURN to return to the main menu.

Setting up HDMI input (HDMI Input menu)

If you connect a video component to HDMI inputs,

you must assign that input to an input selector. For

example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD

player to HDMI IN 2, you must assign HDMI2 to the

BD/DVD input selector.

Here are the default assignments:

HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4–Select the HDMI

input to which the video component has been

connected.

- - - - -–Select if you’re not using the HDMI OUT.

Full Mono

(Full Mono)

In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you

are within the listening room.

MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch

3.1, 5.1

T-D (Theater-

Dimensional)

(T-D)

With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling

how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if there is too much reverb, so we

recommend that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.

MONO

STEREO

5.1ch

7.1ch

2.1, 3.1, 5.1

Listening Mode Description Input Source Speaker Layout

ZXC

2.1ch 3.1ch 5.1ch

a - Front speakers

b - Center speaker

c - Subwoofer

d - Surround speakers

Tip

If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the

appropriate external input is selected on your TV.

Setup Menu

1. HDMI Input

2. Component

3. Digital Audio

4. Sp Config

5. Sp Distance

6. Level Cal

7. Audio Adjust

8. Source Setup

9. Hardware

10. HDMI Setup

11. Rocketboost

Tip

You can also performed these changes on the

receiver by pressing SETUP, the arrow buttons, then

ENTER.

Input selector Default assignment

BD/DVD HDMI1

VCR/DVR HEMI 2

CBL/SAT HDMI3

GAME HDMI4

AUX ------

TUNER ------

TV/CD ------

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Each HDMI input can only be assigned to a single

input selector. When HDMI1 - HDMI4 have already

been assigned, you must first set unused input

selectors to “- - - - -,” or you cannot assign HDMI1 -

HDMI4 to an input selector.

Setting up Component input (Component

menu)

If you connect a video component to a component

video input, you must assign that input to an input

selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you

must assign IN2 to the BD/DVD input selector.

Here are the default assignments:

IN1, IN2–Select the component input to which the

video component has been connected.

- - - - -–Select if you’re not using the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT.

Setting up Digital Audio (Digital Audio menu)

If you connect a component to a digital audio input,

you must assign that input to an input selector. For

example, if you connect your CD player to the

OPTICAL IN 1, you must assign OPT1 to the TV/CD

input selector.

Here are the default assignments:

COAX, OPT1, OPT2–Select the digital audio input

to which the video component has been

connected.

- - - - -–Select if you are using an analog audio input.

Adjusting the audio (Audio Adjust menu)

With the audio adjust settings you can adjust the

sound and listening modes to your taste.

Setting the Multiplex (Input Ch(Mux) submenu) and

Mono (Input Ch(Mono) submenu)

The multiplex setting determines which channel of

a stereo multiplex source is output. Use it to select

audio channels or languages with multiplex

sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.

The mono setting specifies the channel to be used

for playing any 2-channel digital source, such as

Dolby Digital, or 2- channel analog/PCM source in

the Mono listening mode.

Setting the Dolby options (Panorama, Dimension, and

Center Width submenus)

These settings only apply to 2-channel stereo

sources.

The Panorama setting lets you broaden the width

of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro

Logic II Music listening mode.

The Dimension setting lets you move the sound

field forward or backward when using the Dolby

Pro Logic II Music listening mode. Higher settings

move the sound field backward. Lower settings

move it forward. If the stereo image feels too wide,

or there’s too much surround sound, move the

sound field forward to improve the balance.

Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it’s in

mono, or there’s not enough surround sound, move

it backward.

Notes

• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input

selector as explained here, the digital audio

input for that input selector is automatically set

to the same HDMI IN.

• Do not assign the component connected with

the HDMI input to a TV/CD selector when you

set the TV Control setting to On. Otherwise, the

appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)

operation can not be guaranteed.

Input selector Default assignment

BD/DVD IN1

VCR/DVR ------

CBL/SAT IN2

GAME ------

AUX ------

TUNER ------

TV/CD ------

Input selector Default assignment

BD/DVD COAX

VCR/DVR ------

CBL/SAT ------

GAME OPT1

AUX ------

TUNER OPT2

TV/CD ------

Notes

• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input

selector as explained here, the digital audio

input for that input selector is automatically set

to the same HDMI IN. In addition to the usual

inputs, such as COAX, you can also select HDMI

inputs.

• The available sampling rate for PCM signals

from a digital input (optical and coaxial) is

32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit.

Option Settings

Multiplex

Main (default)–The main channel is output.

Sub–The sub channel is output.

M/S–Both the main and sub channels are output.

Mono

L+R–Both the left and right channels are output.

Left–Only the left channel is output.

Right–Only the right channel is output.

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The Center Width setting lets you adjust the width

of the sound from the center speaker when using

the Dolby Pro Logic II Music listening mode.

Normally, if you’re using a center speaker, the center

channel sound is output by only the center speaker.

(If you’re not using a center speaker, the center

channel sound is distributed to the front left and

right speakers to create a phantom center). This

setting controls the front left, right, and center mix,

allowing you to adjust the weight of the center

channel sound.

Setting the DTS options (Center Image submenu)

The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode lets you create

6-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo

sources. With this setting, you can specify by how

much the front left and right channel output is

attenuated in order to create the center channel.

A value 0 is only audible from the center speaker. A

value of more than 0 is audible from the left and

right speakers as well.

Adjusting the Theater-Dimensional setting (Listening

Angle submenu)

This setting lets you optimize the

Theater-Dimensional listening mode by specifying

the angle of the front left and right speakers relative

to the listening position. Ideally, the front left and

right speakers should be equidistant from the

listening position and at an angle close to one of

the two available settings.

Setting up HDMI (HDMI Setup menu)

CEC Function (HDMI Control submenu)

This function lets CEC-compatible components

connected via HDMI to be controlled by the

receiver.

HDMI Through

•Off (default)–HDMI Through is off.

•Auto–Detects the signal and automatically

selects the input source.

•BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX,

TV/CD– Selects the input source for which the

HDMI Through function is enabled.

•Last–The HDMI Through function is activated on

the input source selected when the AV receiver is

set to Standby mode.

Submenu Configuration

Panorama On– Turns the Panorama function on.

Off–Turns the Panorama function off.

Dimension –3 to 0 to +3

Center Width 0 to 3 to 7

Submenu Configuration

Center Image 0 to 2 (default) to 5

Submenu Options

Listening Angle Wide (default)–The listening angle is 40 degrees.

Narrow–The listening angle is 20 degrees.

20°/40°

Submenu Configuration

CEC Function Off (default)–CEC disabled.

On–CEC enabled.

HDMI Through

Off (default)–HDMI Through is off.

Auto–Detects the signal and automatically selects

the input source.

BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/CD–

Selects the input source for which the HDMI Through

function is enabled.

Last–The HDMI Through function is activated on the

input source selected when the AV receiver is set to

Standby mode.

Audio TV OUT Off (default)–HDMI audio is not output.

On–HDMI audio is output.

Audio Return Ch (ARC)

Off–Select if you don’t want to use audio return

channel (ARC) function.

Auto (default)–The audio signal from your TV tuner

can be sent digitally to the HDMI OUT of the receiver.

LipSync On (default)–Lip sync enabled.

Off–Lip sync disabled.

Notes

• When set to On, the name of connected

CEC-compatible components and CEC On are

displayed on the receiver when the menu is

closed.

• When set to Off, CEC Off is displayed on the

receiver when the menu is closed.

• When a CEC-compatible component is

connected to the receiver via HDMI cable, the

name of the connected component is displayed

on the receiver. For example, when you are

watching TV, if you turn on a Blu-ray Disc/DVD

player by the receiver’s remote control, the

name of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is

displayed on the receiver.

•Set to Off when a connected piece of

equipment is not compatible or it is unclear

whether the equipment is compatible or not.

• If movement is unnatural when set to On,

change the setting to Off.

• Refer to the connected component’s instruction

manual for details.

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When enabling the HDMI Through function,

regardless of whether the AV receiver is On or in

Standby, both the audio and video streams from an

HDMI input will be output to the TV or other

components via the HDMI connection. The HDMI

THRU and HDMI indicators light when this is

enabled. This setting is set to Auto automatically

when the above CEC Function is set to On.

Audio TV OUT (Audio TV Out submenu)

This setting determines whether audio received by

HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT. You may want

to turn this preference on if your TV is connected to

the HDMI OUT and you want to listen to the audio

from a component that’s connected to an HDMI IN,

through your TV’s speakers. Normally, this should

be set to Off.

Audio Return Ch (ARC)(Audio Return Ch submenu)

The audio return channel (ARC) function enables an

HDMI 1.4-capable TV to send the audio stream to

the HDMI OUT jack of the receiver. To use this

function, you must select the TV/CD input and your

TV must support the ARC function.

LipSync (LipSync submenu)

Lets you set the receiver to automatically correct

any delay between the video and the audio, based

on the data from the connected monitor.

• To enable, set to ON.

• To disable, set to OFF.

Changing audio settings

You can change various audio settings by pressing

HOME on the remote control.

To change audio settings:

1Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then

press HOME.

2Press or to select an option, then press

or to change the setting. Repeat this step

to change additional settings.

Changing tone control settings

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front

speakers, except when the Direct Listening mode is

selected. Options include:

•Bass–You can boost or cut low-frequency

sounds output by the front speakers. 10 dB to

0 dB to +10 dB, in 2 dB steps

•Treble–You can boost or cut high-frequency

sounds output by the front speakers. 10 dB to

0 dB to +10 dB, in 2 dB steps

Note

Changing the speaker levels

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while

listening to an input source. These temporary

adjustments are cancelled when the receiver is set

to Standby. To save the setting you made here, go

to “Setting the level calibration (Level Cal menu)”

on page 15, before returning the receiver to

Standby. Options include:

•Subwoofer–15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB

steps.

•Center–12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB

steps.

Note

Notes

• Only the input source assigned to the HDMI IN

via “HDMI Input” is enabled.

• The power consumption during standby mode

will increase when the HDMI Through function

is turned on, however, in the following cases,

the power consumption does not increase:

• The TV is in standby mode.

• You are watching a TV program.

• Refer to the connected component’s instruction

manual for details.

• Depending on the connected component, the

correct input source may not be selected with

the setting set to Auto.

• This setting is set to Off automatically when CEC

Function is set to Off.

Notes

•If On is selected and the signal can be output by

the TV, the receiver outputs no sound through

its speakers.

•If On is selected, TV Sp On appears on the

display when you press DISPLAY.

• When TV Control is set to On, this setting

default is Auto.

• With some TVs and input signals, no sound may

be output, even when this setting is On.

• When the Audio TV OUT or TV Control are set

to On, and you are listening through your TV’s

speakers, if you turn up the receiver’s volume

control, the sound is output by the receiver’s

front left and right speakers. To stop the

receiver’s speakers from producing sound,

change the settings, change your TV’s settings,

or turn down the receiver’s volume.

Notes

•The Audio Return Ch setting can only be set

when HDMI Control is On.

• This setting is set to Auto automatically when

HDMI Control is set to On first time.

Notes

• This function only works if your

HDMI-compatible TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.

• You can check the amount of delay being

applied by the HDMI Lip Sync function on the

A/V Sync screen.

Note

When Audio TV OUT is set to On, the HOME button

is disabled.

Notes

• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits,

select the Direct listening mode.

• This procedure can also be performed on the

receiver by pressing the TONE–/+ buttons.

Notes

• You cannot use this function while the receiver

is muted.

• Speakers that are set to No or None in the Sp

Config (Speaker Configuration) submenu

cannot be adjusted.

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Setting the Late Night function

The Late Night function lets you reduce the

dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you

can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low

volume levels. This makes it ideal for watching

movies late at night when you do not want to

disturb anyone. Options are:

• For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources,

the options are Off, Low, and High.

• For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are Auto,

Off, and On.

Setting the Music Optimizer

The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound

quality of compressed music files. Use it with music

files that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3.

Options are Off and On.

Setting the CinemaFILTER

The CinemaFILTER lets you soften overly bright

movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for

reproduction in a movie theater.

CinemaFILTER can be turned On or Off for the

following listening modes:

•Dolby Digital

•Dolby Digital Plus

•Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Pro Logic II Movie

• Multichannel

•DTS

•DTS Neo:6 Cinema

•DTS 96/24

•DTS-HD High Resolution

•DTS-HD Master

•DTS Express.

Setting the A/V Sync

When using progressive scanning on your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player, you may find that the picture and

sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can

correct this by delaying the audio signals. Option

settings are from -400 ms to 400 ms, in 10 ms steps.

Naming inputs (Name Edit menu)

You can enter a preset name for each individual

input selector for easy identification. When entered,

the preset name appears on the display.

Before selecting a name, press the input selector to

select the input source to name.

Setting the Audio Selector

You can set priorities of audio output when there

are both digital and analog inputs. Options include:

•ARC–The audio signal from your TV tuner can

be sent digitally to the HDMI OUT of the

receiver. With this selection, the TV’s audio can

automatically be selected as a priority.

•HDMI–This can be selected when HDMI IN

has been assigned as an input source. If both

HDMI (HDMI IN) and digital audio inputs

(COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN) have been

assigned, HDMI input is automatically

selected.

•COAX–This can be selected when COAXIAL IN

has been assigned as an input source. If both

coaxial and optical inputs have been assigned,

coaxial input is automatically selected.

•OPT–This can be selected when OPTICAL IN

has been assigned as an input source.

•Analog–The receiver always outputs analog

signals.

Notes

• The effect of the Late Night function depends

on the material that you are playing and the

intention of the original sound designer. With

some material there is little or no effect when

you select the different options.

• The Late Night function can only be used when

the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital

Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.

• The Late Night function is set to Off when the

receiver is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD

sources, it is set to Auto.

Notes

• The Music Optimizer function only works with

PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling

rate below 48 kHz and analog audio input

signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when

the Direct listening mode is selected.

• The setting is stored individually for each input

selector.

• When the Music Optimizer is on, the M.OPT

indicator lights.

Notes

The CinemaFILTER may not work with some input

sources.

Notes

• A/V Sync is disabled when the Direct listening

mode is used with an analog input source.

• The setting is stored individually for each input

selector.

Submenu Options

Name Edit

- - -, Blu-ray, DVD, HD DVD, VCR, DVR, Tivo,

CableSTB, SAT STB, PS3, Wii, Xbox, PC, TV, CD,

TAPE, and iPod.

To reset to the default, select - - -.

Notes

• Two different inputs cannot have the same

name.

• This menu cannot be used for the TUNER input

selector.

Notes

• The setting is stored individually for each input

selector.

• This setting can be made only for the input

source that is assigned as HDMI IN, COAXIAL IN,

or OPTICAL IN. If both HDMI (HDMI IN) and

digital audio inputs (COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN)

are assigned, HDMI input is selected as a priority

by setting to ARC. To select the digital audio

input, see “Setting up Digital Audio (Digital

Audio menu)” on page 21.

•You can select ARC if you select the TV/CD input

selector. But you cannot select it if you have

selected Off in the Audio Return Ch setting.

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Selecting a digital input signal format (Fixed

Mode)

The digital input signal formats are available only

for the input sources that you have assigned a

digital input jack.

Normally, the receiver detects the signal format

automatically. However, if you experience any

issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can

manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS.

•Off–The format is detected automatically. If no

digital input signal is present, the

corresponding analog input is used instead.

•PCM–Only 2-channel PCM format input

signals are heard. If the input signal is not

PCM, the PCM indicator flashes and noise may

also be produced.

•DTS–Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input

signals is heard. If the input signal is not DTS,

the DTS indicator flashes and there is no

sound.

OSD Setting

Volume OSD

•On

•Off

Select On when you want to display the volume

level on-screen when it is adjusted.

Auto Standby

•On

•Off

When Auto Standby is set to On, the Surround

Sound Receiver automatically returns to Standby

when no audio or video signal is received for 30

minutes.

Controlling other

components

You can use your receiver’s remote control to

control your other AV components. This section

explains how to enter the remote control code for a

component that you want to control, such as a DVD

player, a TV, or a CD player. See “Remote control

codes” on page 26.

Preprogrammed remote control codes

Remote control codes for Insignia Blu-ray disc

players and Insignia TVs are preprogrammed into

the remote control. You do not need to enter a

remote control code to control these components.

To enter remote control codes:

1While holding down the REMOTE MODE button

to which you want to enter a code, press and

hold down the DISPLAY button until the

Remote indicator lights up (about three

seconds).

2Within 30 seconds, press the number buttons to

enter the 5-digit remote control code. The

Remote indicator flashes twice.

To reset a REMOTE MODE button:

1While holding down the REMOTE MODE button

that you want to reset, press and hold HOME

until the Remote indicator lights (about three

seconds).

2Within 30 seconds, press the REMOTE MODE

button again.

The Remote indicator flashes twice, indicating

that the button has been reset.

Each REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed

with a remote control code. When a button is

reset, its preprogrammed code is restored.

To reset the remote control:

1While holding down the RECEIVER button,

press and hold HOME until the Remote

indicator lights (about three seconds).

2Within 30 seconds, press the RECEIVER button

again.

3The Remote indicator blinks twice, indicating

that the remote control has been reset.

To control other components:

• Press the REMOTE MODE button that you have

programmed with the remote control code for

your component.

Notes

• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source

are cut off, try setting the format to PCM.

• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or

reversing a DTS CD, try setting the format to

DTS.

• The setting is stored individually for each input

selector.

• The setting is reset to Off when you change the

setting in the Audio Selector.

Note

The Auto Standby function may activate during

playback of some source.

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Using the remote control to control other

components

Press the REMOTE MODE button for the

component you want to control first.

Remote control codes

#Button/

Component TV DVD

player/

recorder

Blu-ray

disc player VCR/

PVR

Satellite/

Cable

receiver

1|/ ON/STANDBY XX X X

2Input selector X

3 These buttons can control the TV, regardless of the mode selected.

4TOP MENU X

5ENTER

XX X X

6SETUP

7/// /

XX X X

8SEARCH X* XX* X*

REPEAT X* X X* X*

RANDOM X* XX* X*

MODE X* X X* X*

9Numbers X X X X

10 DISPLAY XX X X

11 MUTING X X X X

12 MENU X

13 RETURN X X X X

14 HOME XX X

15 CLR X X X X

Note

Certain buttons may not work as expected with some

components, and some may not work at all.

Insignia Receiver

Default 62472

Tuner 52472

Cable Set Top Box

Bright House 01376, 01877

Cable One 01376, 01877

Cablevision 01006, 01376, 01877

Charter 01376, 01877

Cisco 01877, 01982

Comcast 01376, 01877, 01982

Cox 01376, 01877

Digeo 01187

Insight 01376, 01877

Knology 01877

Mediacom 01376, 01877

Motorola 01187, 01376, 01982

Pace 01376, 01877, 01982

Panasonic 01982

Pioneer 01877

Rogers 01877

Scientific Atlanta 01877

Shaw 01376

Sony 01006

Suddenlink 01376, 01877

Time Warner 01376, 01877

WideOpenWest 01877

Cable/PVR Combination

Bright House 01376, 01877

Cable One 01376, 01877

Cablevision 01006, 01376, 01877

Charter 01376, 01877, 02187

Cisco 01877, 01982

Comcast 01376, 01877, 01982, 02576

Cox 01376, 01877

Digeo 01187, 02187

Insight 01376, 01877

Knology 01877

Mediacom 01376, 01877

Motorola 01376, 01187

Pace 01877

Panasonic 01982

Pioneer 01877

Rogers 01877

Scientific Atlanta 01877

Shaw 01376

Sony 01006

Suddenlink 01376, 01877

Time Warner 01376, 01877, 02187

Tivo 02576

WideOpenWest 01877

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Denon 72222

DKK 70000

Insignia 72585

Miro 70000

Optimus 70000, 70468

Pioneer 70468

RCA 70468

Sony 70000

Yamaha 70036

CD-R

Sony 70000

Accessory

Insignia 82587

AT&T 00858

Cisco 02345

Motorola 00858, 02378

Scientific Atlanta 00858, 02345

Verizon 02378

Satellite Set Top Box

Bell ExpressVu 00775

DirecTV 00247, 00566, 00639, 00749, 01142,

01377, 01442, 01609, 01749

Dish Network 00775, 01775

Dishpro 00775, 01775

Echostar 00775, 01775

Expressvu 00775, 01775

GE 00566

General Instrument 00869

GOI 00775, 01775

HTS 00775, 01775

Hughes Network Systems 00749, 01142, 01442, 01749

Jerrold 00869

JVC 00775, 01775

Mitsubishi 00749

Motorola 00869

Next Level 00869

Panasonic 00247

Philips 00749, 01142, 01442, 01749

Proscan 00566

RadioShack 00869

RCA 00566

Samsung 01377, 01442, 01609

Sony 00639

Star Choice 00869

Tivo 01142, 01442

Toshiba 00749, 01749

Voom 00869

SAT/PVR Combination

Bell ExpressVu 00775

DirecTV 00639, 01142, 01377, 01442

Dish Network 00775

Dishpro 00775

Echostar 00775

Expressvu 00775

Hughes Network Systems 01142, 01442

Motorola 00869

Philips 01142, 01442

Samsung 01442

Sony 00639

Star Choice 00869

Tivo 01142, 01442

Television

Akai 10812, 11675

Dynex 11780, 12049, 12184

Electrograph 11755

Emerson 11394, 11864, 11963

ESA 10812, 11963

Funai 11963

Gateway 11755

GFM 11963

Hisense 11660

Hitachi 11643

Insignia 11204, 11423, 11517, 11564, 11660,

11780, 11892, 11963, 12002, 12049,

12417

JVC 11601

LG 11423, 12358

Magnavox 11454, 11963

Marantz 11454

Maxent 11755

Memorex 11892

Mitsubishi 11250

NEC 11797

NetTV 11755

Olevia 11610

Panasonic 11457, 11480

Petters 11523

Philco 11394, 11963

Philips 11454, 11744

Pioneer 11457

Polaroid 11523, 12002

RCA 11781, 12002, 12187, 12247, 12434

Sampo 11755

Samsung 10812

Sansui 11892

Sanyo 11142

Sharp 10818

Sony 10810

SVA 11963

Sylvania 11394, 11864, 11963

Syntax 11610

Toshiba 11524, 12006

SAT/PVR Combination

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Viewsonic 10857, 11627, 11755

Vizio 11758

Westinghouse 10889, 11712

Zenith 11423

VCR

DirecTV 20739

Humax 20739

Philips 20739

Tivo 20739

PVR

DirecTV 20739

Humax 20739

Philips 20739

Tivo 20739

DVD

Accurian 33002

California Audio Labs 30490

Denon 30490, 31634, 33010

Disney 33002

Emerson 33002

Funai 33002

GE 30522

GFM 33002

Go Video 33003

GoldStar 33003

Grundig 30539

Hitachi 30573

Insignia 32095, 33002, 33014, 33025

Integra 31634, 32900

JVC 32365

Kenwood 30490

LG 33003

Magnavox 30503, 30539, 33002

Marantz 30539, 33013

Microsoft 30522

NAD 33003

Onkyo 30503, 32900, 32910

Panasonic 30490, 30503, 33005

Philco 33002

Philips 30503, 30539, 32056, 33002, 33007,

33016

Pioneer 30631, 33000, 33017

Polk Audio 30539

Presidian 33002

Proscan 30522

RCA 30522

Samsung 30490, 30573, 33001, 32329, 32489,

32556

Sharp 33002

Television

Sony 30864, 31033, 31633, 33004

Sylvania 33002

Symphonic 33002

Technics 30490

Toshiba 30503, 32277

Urban Concepts 30503

Xbox 30522

Yamaha 30490, 30539, 30817, 33011

Zenith 30503, 33003

DVD High Definition (Blu-Ray)

Denon 33010

Insignia 33002, 33014, 33025

Integra 32900

JVC 32365

LG 33003

Magnavox 33002

Marantz 33013, 33015

NAD 33024

Olevia 33012

Onkyo 32900, 32910

Oppo 33021

Panasonic 33005

Philips 33007, 33016

Pioneer 33000, 33017

Samsung 33001

Sharp 33009

Sony 33004, 33026, 33008

Sylvania 33002

Viore 33022

Vizio 33023

Yamaha 33011

DVD-R

Accurian 33002

Funai 33002

Go Video 33003

LG 33003

Magnavox 33002

Panasonic 30490

Pioneer 30631

RCA 30522

Samsung 30490

Sharp 33002

Sony 31033

Sylvania 33002

Toshiba 32277

Zenith 33003

TV/DVD Combination

Akai 11675

DVD

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Maintaining

To clean this receiver, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If

the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth

dipped in a soap and water solution or a weak

detergent solution.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to

clean this receiver.

• Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the

instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs, run through the following 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.

To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on

and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press ON/

STANDBY. Clear appears on the display and the

receiver enters Standby mode.

To reset the remote control to its factory defaults,

while holding down RECEIVER, press and hold

down AUDIO until the Remote indicator lights

(about three seconds). Within 30 seconds, press

RECEIVER again.

Dynex 12049, 12184

Emerson 11394, 11864, 11963, 33002

ESA 11963

Funai 11963

GFM 11963

Insignia 11963, 12002, 12049, 12417

LG 11423

Magnavox 11963

Polaroid 11523, 12002

RCA 12002, 12187

Sharp 10818

Sylvania 11394, 11864, 11963, 33002

Toshiba 11524, 12006

TV/DVD Combination

Notes

• The receiver contains a microcomputer for

signal processing and control functions. In rare

situations, severe interference, noise from an

external source, or static electricity may cause it

to lockup. If this happens, unplug the power

cord from the wall outlet, wait at least five

seconds, and then plug it back in again.

• Insignia is not responsible for damages (such as

CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings

caused by the unit’s malfunction.

• Before disconnecting the power cord from the

wall outlet, set the receiver to Standby.

Note that resetting the receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.

On the receiver

HOME

RECEIVER

Remote indicator

RECEIVER button

HOME button

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Category Problem/Possible Solution

AUDIO Problems

No power • Connect the cord securely.

• Check the outlet using a lamp or another appliance.

The STANDBY

indicator flashes red • Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immediately.

Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and then

leave the receiver with its power cord disconnected for one

hour. After that, reconnect the power cord and set the

volume to maximum. If the receiver stays on, set then the

volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and

reconnect your speakers and input sources. If the receiver

turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect

the power cord, and contact your Insignia dealer.

No sound • Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly.

• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all

the way.

• Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all components are

connected properly.

• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct,

and that the bare wires are in contact with the metal part of

each speaker terminal.

• Make sure that the input source is properly selected.

• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.

• Check the volume. The receiver is designed for home theater

enjoyment. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise

adjustment.

•If the MUTING indicator is flashing on the display, press the

remote control MUTING button to unmute the receiver.

• While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES

jack, no sound is output by the speakers.

• If there is no sound from a DVD player connected to HDMI

IN jack, check the DVD player’s output settings, and be sure

to select a supported audio format.

• Check the digital audio output setting on the connected

device. On some game consoles, such as those that support

DVD, the default setting is off.

• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio

output format from a menu.

• If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must connect an

MC head amp, or an MC transformer.

• Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent,

twisted, or damaged.

• Not all listening modes use all speakers.

• Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual

speaker levels.

• The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to Auto.

Only the front

speakers produce

sound

• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, only

the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.

• Check the Speaker Configuration.

Only the center

speaker produces

sound

• If you use the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II

Music, or Dolby Pro Logic II Game listening mode with a

mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV

program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker.

• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.

The surround

speakers produce

no sound

• When the T-D (Theater-Dimensional), Stereo, or Mono

listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce

no sound.

• Depending on the source and current listening mode, not

much sound may be produced by the surround speakers. Try

selecting another listening mode.

• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.

The center speaker

produces no sound • When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the

center speaker produces no sound.

• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.

The subwoofer

produces no sound • When you play source material that contains no information

in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.

• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.

• If you are using Rocketboost™ to send audio to the

subwoofer, make sure that the RF-RBCARD power is ON

There’s no sound

with a certain signal

format

• Check the digital audio output setting on the connected

device. On some game consoles, such as those that support

DVD, the default setting is off.

• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio

output format from a menu.

• Depending on the input signal, some listening modes

cannot be selected.

No 5.1 playback • You can not always select all of the listening modes,

depending on the number of the speakers connected.

The volume cannot

be set to 79 • Check to see if a maximum volume has been set.

• After the volume level of each individual speaker has been

adjusted, the maximum volume may be reduced.

• When the levels of each speaker have been adjusted, the

maximum possible volume may be reduced.

Noise can be heard • Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords,

speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio

performance, so don’t do it.

• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try

repositioning your cables.

The Late Night

function does not

work

• Make sure that the source material is Dolby Digital, Dolby

Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD.

DTS signal problems • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bitstream

stops, the receiver remains in DTS listening mode and the

DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you

use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your

player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because

the receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may

not hear any sound, in which case you should stop your

player for about three seconds, and then resume playback.

• With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to playback

DTS material properly even though your player is connected

to a digital input on the receiver. This is usually because the

DTS bitstream has been processed (for example, output

level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and

the receiver does not recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In

such cases, you may hear noise.

• When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast

forward, or fast reverse function on your player may

produce a short audible noise. This is not a malfunction.

The beginning of

audio received by

an HDMI IN can not

be heard

• Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal

than it does for other digital audio signals, audio output

may not start immediately.

VIDEO Problems

No picture • Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all

the way.

• Make sure that each video component is properly

connected.

• If the video source is connected to a component video input,

you must assign that input to an input selector, and your TV

must be connected to COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT.

• If the video source is connected to a composite video input,

your TV must be connected to the corresponding composite

video output.

• If the video source is connected to an HDMI input, you must

assign that input to an input selector, and your TV must be

connected to the HDMI OUT.

• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the

receiver is connected is selected.

There is no picture

from a source

connected to an

HDMI IN

• Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is not

guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not

guaranteed.

The on-screen

menus do not

appear

• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the

receiver is connected is selected.

• When the receiver doesn’t connect TV with HDMI, onscreen

menus are not displayed.

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Specifications

Amplifier section

Video section

TUNER Problems

Reception is noisy,

FM stereo reception

is noisy, or the FM

STEREO indicator

does not light

• Relocate your antenna.

• Move the receiver away from your TV or computer.

• Listen to the station in mono.

• When listening to an AM station, operating the remote

control may cause noise.

• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.

• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.

• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor

antenna.

WIRELESS Problems

Cannot connect to a

Rocketboost

network

• If the joining process is failing, make sure that only one of

your Rocketboost wireless devices has the Hub switch

enabled.

• Make sure that you have installed the RF-RBCARD (sold

separately).

• Make sure that the link is established by Rocketboost setup

menu. For more information, see “Establishing

communications with other Rocketboost products“ on page

12.

• The maximum number of Rocketboost devices in a

Rocketboost Network is nine. If you already have nine

devices and attempt to join another one, then joining will

fail for the new device. Remove (power down) one of your

devices and try again.

REMOTE CONTROL Problems

The remote control

does not work • Before operating this unit, be sure to press RECEIVER.

• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct

polarity.

• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of batteries,

or old and new batteries.

• Make sure that the remote control is not too far away from

the receiver, and that there’s no obstruction between the

remote control and the receiver’s remote control sensor.

• Make sure that the receiver is not subjected to direct

sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate if

necessary.

• If the receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet with

colored-glass doors, the remote control may not work

reliably when the doors are closed.

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control mode.

• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control code.

• Make sure to set the same ID on both the receiver and

remote control.

Cannot control

other components • Make sure that you have selected the correct remote control

mode.

• If you cannot operate it, you need to enter the appropriate

remote control code.

RECORDING Problems

Cannot record • On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected.

• To prevent signal loops and damage to the receiver, input

signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name

(for example, VCR/DVR IN to VCR/ DVR OUT).

MISCELLANEOUS Problems

The sound changes

when I connect my

headphones

• When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening

mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono,

or Direct.

Category Problem/Possible Solution

How do I change

the language of a

multiplex source

•Use the Multiplex setting on the Audio Adjust menu to

select Main or Sub.

The following

settings can be

made for the

composite video

inputs

You must use the buttons on the unit to make these settings.

1. While holding down the input selector button for the input

source that you want to set, press SETUP.

2. Use / to change the setting.

3. Press the input selector button for the input source that you

want to set when you have finished.

Video Attenuation

This setting can be made for the BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT,

GAME, or AUX input.

If you have a game console connected to the composite video

input, and the picture is not very clear, you can attenuate the

gain.

•Video ATT–0: (default).

•Video ATT–2: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.

Note

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Element Specification

Rated output power

All channels

90 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm

loads, 1 channel driven at 1 kHz with a maximum total

harmonic distortion of 1%.

THD (Total Harmonic

Distortion)

0.08% (1 kHz, 1 W)

Input sensitivity and

impedance

200 mV/47 kohms (LINE)

Output level and

impedance

200 mV/2.2 kohms (REC OUT)

Frequency response 20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB - 3 dB (DSP bypass)

Tone control ±10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)

±10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)

Signal to Noise ratio 90 dB (LINE, IHF-A)

Speaker impedance 6 ohms - 16 ohms

Element Specification

Input sensitivity/

Output level and

impedance

1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Component)

0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)

1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Composite)

Component video

frequency response

5 Hz - 100 MHz/±0 dB, - 3 dB

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Tuner section

General section

Legal notices

FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of

this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the

limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. 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 technician for help.

FCC warning

Per FCC regulation 47 CFR 15.21: Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with

the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

Canada ICES-003 statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Dolby TrueHD

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,

“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

DTS HD®

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,956,674;

5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195;

7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.

DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are

HDMI®

“HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”

Element Specification

FM tuning frequency

range

87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz

AM tuning frequency

range

530 kHz - 1710 kHz

Preset channels 40

Element Specification

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 3.3 A

Standby power

consumption

0.2 W

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

17-1/8" x 5-15/16" x 12-7/8"

435 mm x 150.5 mm x 327 mm

Weight 17 lbs (7.7 kg)

HDMI

Input IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4

Output OUT

Video Resolution 1080p

Audio Format Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio, DVD-Audio, DSD

Supported CEC, 3D, ARC, Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync

VIDEO INPUTS

Component IN 1, IN 2

Composite BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX

VIDEO OUTPUTS

Component OUT

Composite MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR

AUDIO INPUTS

Digital Optical: 2 Coaxial: 1

Analog BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, TV/CD, AUX

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Analog VCR/DVR,

Subwoofer Pre Output 1

Speaker Outputs Front (L, R), C, SL, SR

Phones 1 (6.3 ø)

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One-year limited warranty

Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original

purchaser of this new NS-AV511 (“Product”), that the Product

shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the

material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year 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 1 year (365 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.

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, Canada, and Mexico.

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).

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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