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NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page ii Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page iii Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Contents Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Amplifier section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Introduction Safety information 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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver PORTABLE CART WARNING 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 S3125A 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.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Components Front controls 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.
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NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Placing your speakers Item Description Function 6 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. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available input source information. Press to control the receiver. Press to mute the sound output from the receiver.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver • 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. • Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Connecting the antenna 2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the receiver. 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.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver AV cables and jacks Signal Cable Video and audio HDMI Video Jack HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio. HDMI Y Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red Composite video Y Yellow Optical digital audio OPTICAL Component video Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Audio Description Component video is a better alternative to Composite video, and is used for TVs, VCRs, DVD and Blu-ray players.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver 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. Audio Signal Flow Chart Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, etc.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver No. Jack Signal 4 Composite TV or projector video Analog audio Blu-ray disc/DVD and composite player video VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video recorder Satellite, cable, set-top box Game console Analog audio TV, CD player, turntable*, cassette tape player, MD, CD-R MONITOR OUT BD/DVD IN VCR/DVR IN CBL/SAT IN GAME IN TV/CD IN Components Assign.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver 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.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 12 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Initial Rocketboost setup Insert the RF-RBCARD into the Rocketboost Module Slot on the top of NS-AV511 receiver. 3 Press or to select Send Wireless Audio, then press ENTER. The Send Audio menu opens.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver 3 Press or to select 11. Rocketboost, then press ENTER. The Rocketboost menu opens. Rocketboost Send Wireless Audio Listen to Wireless Audio Connect to Wireless Network Hub (Manager) Enable • When successfully joined, the power indicator LED on your other Rocketboost device will stop blinking and stay on.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver 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. 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.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver See “Using on-screen setup menus” on page 20 for information on accessing and using the menus. 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) 6-1/2 to 8 in. (16 to 20 cm) 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13 to 16 cm) 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (9 to 13 cm) Under 3-1/2 in.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 16 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Operating your receiver Notes • Turning your receiver on and off • To turn your receiver on and off: 1 Press 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. 2 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote control again. The receiver enters standby mode.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver 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. 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.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 18 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Deleting preset stations To delete a preset station: 1 Select the preset you want to delete. 2 Press TUNING MODE while pressing and holding MEMORY. The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Description Input Source Speaker Layout Dolby TrueHD Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance), 7.1ch (Dolby TrueHD) Sp A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 20.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 20 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Listening Mode Description Input Source Speaker Layout In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you MONO are within the listening room. STEREO 5.1ch 7.1ch With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver - - - - -–Select if you are using an analog audio input. 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.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 22 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver 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).
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 23 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver 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. • To disable, set to OFF.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 24 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Setting the A/V Sync 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.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 25 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver 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.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 26 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Using the remote control to control other components Press the REMOTE MODE button for the component you want to control first.
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NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 29 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver TV/DVD Combination Dynex Emerson ESA Funai GFM Insignia LG Magnavox Polaroid RCA Sharp Sylvania Toshiba 12049, 12184 11394, 11864, 11963, 33002 11963 11963 11963 11963, 12002, 12049, 12417 11423 11963 11523, 12002 12002, 12187 10818 11394, 11864, 11963, 33002 11524, 12006 Maintaining To clean this receiver, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Category 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.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Category Problem/Possible Solution Category TUNER Problems Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator does not light Cannot connect to a Rocketboost network The remote control does not work • • • • Relocate your antenna. Move the receiver away from your TV or computer. Listen to the station in mono.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 32 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver Legal notices Tuner section Element Specification FCC Part 15 FM tuning frequency 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz range This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
NS-AV511_11-0201_MAN_.book Page 33 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:31 AM Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver 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”).
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