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... your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. www.insignia-products.com 1 Your NS-HT51 speaker system represents the state of listening enjoyment. It will provide outstanding performance and years of the art in home theater speaker design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. NS-HT51.fm Page 1 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Contents Welcome 1 Safety information...
... your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. www.insignia-products.com 1 Your NS-HT51 speaker system represents the state of listening enjoyment. It will provide outstanding performance and years of the art in home theater speaker design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. NS-HT51.fm Page 1 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Contents Welcome 1 Safety information...
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When replacing the direct plug-in the literature accompanying your speakers to constitute a risk of electric shock. This symbol indicates that may be an exact duplicate or one which has been recommended by the manufacturer. To ... the wide blade on the power cord plug to the wide slot on an electric outlet. Do not open the cabinet. NS-HT51.fm Page 2 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Safety information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Warning To reduce the risk of sufficient magnitude to rain or...
When replacing the direct plug-in the literature accompanying your speakers to constitute a risk of electric shock. This symbol indicates that may be an exact duplicate or one which has been recommended by the manufacturer. To ... the wide blade on the power cord plug to the wide slot on an electric outlet. Do not open the cabinet. NS-HT51.fm Page 2 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Safety information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Warning To reduce the risk of sufficient magnitude to rain or...
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...insulation symbol indicates a double-insulated product. NS-HT51.fm Page 3 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Important safety instructions 1 Read these instructions. 2 Heed all warnings. 3 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. 13 Servicing is required when your speakers have been damaged in accordance with one ...manufacturer. 10 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug your speakers during lightning storms or when unused for quick shutoff. www.insignia-products.com 3
...insulation symbol indicates a double-insulated product. NS-HT51.fm Page 3 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Important safety instructions 1 Read these instructions. 2 Heed all warnings. 3 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. 13 Servicing is required when your speakers have been damaged in accordance with one ...manufacturer. 10 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug your speakers during lightning storms or when unused for quick shutoff. www.insignia-products.com 3
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... 4 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Features Satellite/center channel speaker • 0.75-inch (19 mm) balanced dome tweeter (center channel) • 2.5-inch (64 mm) midwoofer • 0.5-inch (13 mm) balanced dome tweeter (satellite) • Video ... reflex enclosure with low noise vent • Adjustable low-pass crossover frequency • Adjustable volume control • Phase switch • Automatic signal-sensing control 4 www.insignia-products.com
... 4 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Features Satellite/center channel speaker • 0.75-inch (19 mm) balanced dome tweeter (center channel) • 2.5-inch (64 mm) midwoofer • 0.5-inch (13 mm) balanced dome tweeter (satellite) • Video ... reflex enclosure with low noise vent • Adjustable low-pass crossover frequency • Adjustable volume control • Phase switch • Automatic signal-sensing control 4 www.insignia-products.com
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... 5 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Back of whether a signal is present. In this mode, the subwoofer will turn off about 15 minutes after the input signal has stopped. • ...On: Turns the subwoofer on when an audio signal is processed (high level) input and amplified to either the high (speaker) level or low (line) level inputs. www.insignia-products.com 5 In standby, the subwoofer automatically turns on regardless of subwoofer # Component Description 1 Left channel (high These binding post terminals...
... 5 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Back of whether a signal is present. In this mode, the subwoofer will turn off about 15 minutes after the input signal has stopped. • ...On: Turns the subwoofer on when an audio signal is processed (high level) input and amplified to either the high (speaker) level or low (line) level inputs. www.insignia-products.com 5 In standby, the subwoofer automatically turns on regardless of subwoofer # Component Description 1 Left channel (high These binding post terminals...
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...10 Fuse For continued protection, replace the fuse with no input signal present. • Green indicates that of the satellite speakers. 9 Main power switch This switch controls the overall power status of the subwoofer begins to balance its volume with that ... to power the subwoofer. 5 Polarity switch This two-position switch allows the best match of the satellite speakers. NS-HT51.fm Page 6 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package # Component Description 4 Line level input These RCA jacks accept a line-level, full-range signal from...
...10 Fuse For continued protection, replace the fuse with no input signal present. • Green indicates that of the satellite speakers. 9 Main power switch This switch controls the overall power status of the subwoofer begins to balance its volume with that ... to power the subwoofer. 5 Polarity switch This two-position switch allows the best match of the satellite speakers. NS-HT51.fm Page 6 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package # Component Description 4 Line level input These RCA jacks accept a line-level, full-range signal from...
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... form a 45-degree triangle, using the above the listener's head. NS-HT51.fm Page 7 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Setting up your speakers Positioning your speakers The following illustration depicts the most generally accepted speaker locations for improved performance in your speakers, using the center seating position as a template will provide a great starting point. www...
... form a 45-degree triangle, using the above the listener's head. NS-HT51.fm Page 7 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Setting up your speakers Positioning your speakers The following illustration depicts the most generally accepted speaker locations for improved performance in your speakers, using the center seating position as a template will provide a great starting point. www...
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Refer to the following illustration for the front speakers in a home theater system is their height. In an ideal arrangement, all three speakers are panned from one side to the viewing screen. Improper placement 8 www.insignia-products.com This establishes a firm "audio image" ... to the other, such as illustrated below. This uneven speaker arrangement makes the "audio image" of a moving across the screen. NS-HT51.fm Page 8 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Front speaker heights One of the most important parameters for an example...
Refer to the following illustration for the front speakers in a home theater system is their height. In an ideal arrangement, all three speakers are panned from one side to the viewing screen. Improper placement 8 www.insignia-products.com This establishes a firm "audio image" ... to the other, such as illustrated below. This uneven speaker arrangement makes the "audio image" of a moving across the screen. NS-HT51.fm Page 8 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Front speaker heights One of the most important parameters for an example...
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NS-HT51.fm Page 9 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Connecting your speakers Warning Turn off all power to the following illustration as a guide for connecting the speakers using speaker-level (high-level) inputs. Refer to your subwoofer and other equipment before making any connections. Speaker-level inputs Left front Right front FRONT CENTER SURROUND A/V receiver or amplifier Center front Left rear Right rear www.insignia-products.com 9
NS-HT51.fm Page 9 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Connecting your speakers Warning Turn off all power to the following illustration as a guide for connecting the speakers using speaker-level (high-level) inputs. Refer to your subwoofer and other equipment before making any connections. Speaker-level inputs Left front Right front FRONT CENTER SURROUND A/V receiver or amplifier Center front Left rear Right rear www.insignia-products.com 9
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...8226; Do not vacuum any of the speaker components, because permanent damage could be connected to the left or right line-level RCA input jack. NS-HT51.fm Page 10 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Refer to the following guidelines to ...maintain the appearance of your speakers: • Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the speaker cabinet. • Avoid using line-level...
...8226; Do not vacuum any of the speaker components, because permanent damage could be connected to the left or right line-level RCA input jack. NS-HT51.fm Page 10 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Refer to the following guidelines to ...maintain the appearance of your speakers: • Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the speaker cabinet. • Avoid using line-level...
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... circuit is turned on. Return for repair. • Line cord is not plugged in. • Line fuse is reaching the subwoofer. NS-HT51.fm Page 11 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Troubleshooting After you have set too low. • If using high-level inputs, right and left channels are connected out...
... circuit is turned on. Return for repair. • Line cord is not plugged in. • Line fuse is reaching the subwoofer. NS-HT51.fm Page 11 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Troubleshooting After you have set too low. • If using high-level inputs, right and left channels are connected out...
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... 12 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Specifications Satellite/center-channel speaker Driver complement Midwoofer: 2.5-inch (64 mm) shielded with paper cone, foam surround Tweeters: • 0.5-inch (13 mm) balanced dome tweeter (satellite) • 0.75-inch (19 ... reflex design Weight 17.5 lbs. (7.94 kg) Dimensions 14.33 × 11.81 × 13.15 inches (364 × 300 × 334 mm) 12 www.insignia-products.com
... 12 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Specifications Satellite/center-channel speaker Driver complement Midwoofer: 2.5-inch (64 mm) shielded with paper cone, foam surround Tweeters: • 0.5-inch (13 mm) balanced dome tweeter (satellite) • 0.75-inch (19 ... reflex design Weight 17.5 lbs. (7.94 kg) Dimensions 14.33 × 11.81 × 13.15 inches (364 × 300 × 334 mm) 12 www.insignia-products.com
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.... Canada ICES-003 statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation of the FCC Rules. www.insignia-products.com 13 NS-HT51.fm Page 13 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of this product is subject to operate this...
.... Canada ICES-003 statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation of the FCC Rules. www.insignia-products.com 13 NS-HT51.fm Page 13 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of this product is subject to operate this...
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NS-HT51.fm Page 14 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package 14 www.insignia-products.com
NS-HT51.fm Page 14 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package 14 www.insignia-products.com
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... you purchased the Product. If you , the original purchaser of this new NS-HT51 ("Product"), that requires service, terms of the Product is the warranty valid? NS-HT51.fm Page 15 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package One-year limited warranty Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail...
... you purchased the Product. If you , the original purchaser of this new NS-HT51 ("Product"), that requires service, terms of the Product is the warranty valid? NS-HT51.fm Page 15 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package One-year limited warranty Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail...
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All rights reserved. Registered in ). NS-HT51.fm Page 16 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package • Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna • Plasma display panel damaged by Best Buy Purchasing,...8226; Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED...
All rights reserved. Registered in ). NS-HT51.fm Page 16 Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:46 AM Insignia NS-HT51 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package • Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna • Plasma display panel damaged by Best Buy Purchasing,...8226; Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED...