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... if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it . Any of a high-quality Insignia product. www.insignia-products.com 3 Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Contents Introduction 3 Safety information 3 Identifying features 5 Front controls 5 Fluorescent display 6 Back 6 Setting up your receiver 7 Unpacking your receiver 7 Locating your receiver 7 Locating your speakers 7 Connecting your speakers 8 Connecting the antennas 9 Connecting devices 9 Connecting headphones...
... if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it . Any of a high-quality Insignia product. www.insignia-products.com 3 Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Contents Introduction 3 Safety information 3 Identifying features 5 Front controls 5 Fluorescent display 6 Back 6 Setting up your receiver 7 Unpacking your receiver 7 Locating your receiver 7 Locating your speakers 7 Connecting your speakers 8 Connecting the antennas 9 Connecting devices 9 Connecting headphones...
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...conductors, location of these safety and operating instructions should be blocked by Insignia. For example, do not use this receiver will protect you if you observe the following procedures for your receiver. This receiver should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a ...installation, use liquid cleaners. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by you may be repaired by Insignia, or sold with dry cloth. See ANSI/NFPA70. • Unplug ...
...conductors, location of these safety and operating instructions should be blocked by Insignia. For example, do not use this receiver will protect you if you observe the following procedures for your receiver. This receiver should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a ...installation, use liquid cleaners. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by you may be repaired by Insignia, or sold with dry cloth. See ANSI/NFPA70. • Unplug ...
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..."Using the remote control" on page 17. "Using your receiver" on page 24. Connecting headphones on page 23. "Using your receiver" on page 24. "Displaying the receiver status" on page 6. www.insignia-products.com 5 "Using your receiver" on page 24. "Fluorescent display" on page 30....to radio broadcasts" on page 27. 25 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks "Connecting a video game console or camcorder" on page 9. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • When replacement ...
..."Using the remote control" on page 17. "Using your receiver" on page 24. Connecting headphones on page 23. "Using your receiver" on page 24. "Displaying the receiver status" on page 6. www.insignia-products.com 5 "Using your receiver" on page 24. "Fluorescent display" on page 30....to radio broadcasts" on page 27. 25 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks "Connecting a video game console or camcorder" on page 9. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • When replacement ...
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... • "Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder" on page 13. 4 AM and FM "Connecting the antennas" on page 8. 6 www.insignia-products.com operating information 2 Stereo indicator "Listening to radio broadcasts" on page 27. 3 TUNED indicator "Listening to radio broadcasts" on page ...level, page 30. Fluorescent display Item Description For more information, see ... "Enjoying surround sound" on page 29. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Item Description 4 Sleep indicator 5 PRESET indicator 6 Memory indicator 7 Preset number, sleep time display 8 DIRECT indicator ...
... • "Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder" on page 13. 4 AM and FM "Connecting the antennas" on page 8. 6 www.insignia-products.com operating information 2 Stereo indicator "Listening to radio broadcasts" on page 27. 3 TUNED indicator "Listening to radio broadcasts" on page ...level, page 30. Fluorescent display Item Description For more information, see ... "Enjoying surround sound" on page 29. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Item Description 4 Sleep indicator 5 PRESET indicator 6 Memory indicator 7 Preset number, sleep time display 8 DIRECT indicator ...
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... the front speakers. • Place each speaker so that sound is adequate ventilation to your receiver. Locating your receiver • Install your receiver on the direct left and right and center speakers. • To obtain the best surround effects...using a conventional TV, to avoid interference with the power turned on. www.insignia-products.com 7 Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Setting up your receiver Unpacking your receiver Your box includes the following: • One receiver • One remote control with two batteries • Quick Start Guide •...
... the front speakers. • Place each speaker so that sound is adequate ventilation to your receiver. Locating your receiver • Install your receiver on the direct left and right and center speakers. • To obtain the best surround effects...using a conventional TV, to avoid interference with the power turned on. www.insignia-products.com 7 Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Setting up your receiver Unpacking your receiver Your box includes the following: • One receiver • One remote control with two batteries • Quick Start Guide •...
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...any metal part of the cable to the receiver. 2 Connect the other or any sounds from the speakers. For more . Powered subwoofer To connect your subwoofer: 1 Connect your subwoofer cable to the powered subwoofer. 8 www.insignia-products.com After installing the speakers, adjust... see "Modifying the speaker settings" on page 7. If the sound is unnatural and lacks bass, the speaker polarity is incorrect. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver To connect your speakers: 1 Twist to your speakers" on page 19. Be sure to connect the speakers firmly and correctly according...
...any metal part of the cable to the receiver. 2 Connect the other or any sounds from the speakers. For more . Powered subwoofer To connect your subwoofer: 1 Connect your subwoofer cable to the powered subwoofer. 8 www.insignia-products.com After installing the speakers, adjust... see "Modifying the speaker settings" on page 7. If the sound is unnatural and lacks bass, the speaker polarity is incorrect. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver To connect your speakers: 1 Twist to your speakers" on page 19. Be sure to connect the speakers firmly and correctly according...
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... player or cable or satellite box on page 16. Video game console Connecting a video game console or camcorder on page 11. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting the antennas You should connect the included antennas to listen to ... Notes • If you are using an indoor FM ... the best reception of your favorite FM stations. • To improve reception, you get the best reception of an indoor antenna. www.insignia-products.com 9 Camcorder Connecting a video game console or camcorder on page 13. DVD recorder Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder on page ...
... player or cable or satellite box on page 16. Video game console Connecting a video game console or camcorder on page 11. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting the antennas You should connect the included antennas to listen to ... Notes • If you are using an indoor FM ... the best reception of your favorite FM stations. • To improve reception, you get the best reception of an indoor antenna. www.insignia-products.com 9 Camcorder Connecting a video game console or camcorder on page 13. DVD recorder Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder on page ...
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... audio cable. • Use only one connection. Consult your tape deck or CD player. 10 www.insignia-products.com Caution Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. Connecting a second audio component To connect a tape deck or CD player: • Connect the audio...type of the cable(s) to hear. Good quality CD connection Default digital input for each device. Best quality CD connection Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Connect the other end of connector available on page 18 for information about assigning CD to your CD player...
... audio cable. • Use only one connection. Consult your tape deck or CD player. 10 www.insignia-products.com Caution Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. Connecting a second audio component To connect a tape deck or CD player: • Connect the audio...type of the cable(s) to hear. Good quality CD connection Default digital input for each device. Best quality CD connection Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Connect the other end of connector available on page 18 for information about assigning CD to your CD player...
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... • An HDMI connection can carry uncompressed digital video signals and digital audio signals. • This receiver can not be reproduced on this receiver). • This receiver is COAX 1. Best quality audio connection Video connector type HDMI Component (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) S-... the HDMI logo and High-definition Multimedia Interface are a maximum of 15 feet (five meters) in length. www.insignia-products.com 11 Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite box Before connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite box, make sure...
... • An HDMI connection can carry uncompressed digital video signals and digital audio signals. • This receiver can not be reproduced on this receiver). • This receiver is COAX 1. Best quality audio connection Video connector type HDMI Component (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) S-... the HDMI logo and High-definition Multimedia Interface are a maximum of 15 feet (five meters) in length. www.insignia-products.com 11 Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite box Before connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite box, make sure...
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Better quality video connection Good quality video connection Fair quality video connection 12 www.insignia-products.com Best quality video connection • Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to the video out jack(s) on the DVD player or cable or satellite box. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver 2 Connect the video in cable(s). • Connect one end of the video cable(s) to your receiver's video in jack(s).
Better quality video connection Good quality video connection Fair quality video connection 12 www.insignia-products.com Best quality video connection • Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to the video out jack(s) on the DVD player or cable or satellite box. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver 2 Connect the video in cable(s). • Connect one end of the video cable(s) to your receiver's video in jack(s).
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See "Modifying digital audio" on page 18 for each device. www.insignia-products.com 13 Audio connector type Digital (Coaxial or Optical) Analog (RCA type plug) ...audio cable(s) to the audio out jack(s) on your dealer if the optical cord does not fit into the receiver. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Before connecting a VCR or DVD recorder, make sure that you want to...want to hear. Caution Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. Good quality audio connection OR Default digital input for Video 1 is OPTICAL.
See "Modifying digital audio" on page 18 for each device. www.insignia-products.com 13 Audio connector type Digital (Coaxial or Optical) Analog (RCA type plug) ...audio cable(s) to the audio out jack(s) on your dealer if the optical cord does not fit into the receiver. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Before connecting a VCR or DVD recorder, make sure that you want to...want to hear. Caution Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. Good quality audio connection OR Default digital input for Video 1 is OPTICAL.
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...connection Better quality video connection Good quality video connection Fair quality video connection 14 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver 3 Connect the video in cable(s). • Connect one end of the video recording cable to your receiver's video in jack(s). • Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to... jack(s) on the VCR or DVD recorder. 2 Connect the video recording cable. • Connect one end of the video cable(s) to your receiver. • Connect the other end of the video recording cable to the VCR or DVD recorder.
...connection Better quality video connection Good quality video connection Fair quality video connection 14 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver 3 Connect the video in cable(s). • Connect one end of the video recording cable to your receiver's video in jack(s). • Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to... jack(s) on the VCR or DVD recorder. 2 Connect the video recording cable. • Connect one end of the video cable(s) to your receiver. • Connect the other end of the video recording cable to the VCR or DVD recorder.
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...(s) to the television's video in jack(s). Best quality TV connection Better quality TV connection Good quality TV connection Fair quality TV connection www.insignia-products.com 15 Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting a television or monitor To connect a television or monitor: • Connect the television video cable(s). • Connect one end of the video...
...(s) to the television's video in jack(s). Best quality TV connection Better quality TV connection Good quality TV connection Fair quality TV connection www.insignia-products.com 15 Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting a television or monitor To connect a television or monitor: • Connect the television video cable(s). • Connect one end of the video...
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... • Because the microphone for Auto Setup is designed for use with this receiver. • After you have completed the auto setup procedure, disconnect the microphone. 16 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting a tape player or mini-disc recorder To connect a tape player or mini-disc recorder: • Connect the audio...
... • Because the microphone for Auto Setup is designed for use with this receiver. • After you have completed the auto setup procedure, disconnect the microphone. 16 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting a tape player or mini-disc recorder To connect a tape player or mini-disc recorder: • Connect the audio...
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...remote control Button on the front panel To use the buttons on the receiver. www.insignia-products.com 17 The buttons on the remote control as shown. Navigating through the headphones. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting headphones To connect your headphones: • Insert the headphone plug into... the setup menu The explanations here assume you are plugged in and the SPEAKER button is set to off , the receiver enters the 2CH downmix mode automatically. Note The On Screen Display menu and the momentary On Screen Display cannot be displayed...
...remote control Button on the front panel To use the buttons on the receiver. www.insignia-products.com 17 The buttons on the remote control as shown. Navigating through the headphones. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting headphones To connect your headphones: • Insert the headphone plug into... the setup menu The explanations here assume you are plugged in and the SPEAKER button is set to off , the receiver enters the 2CH downmix mode automatically. Note The On Screen Display menu and the momentary On Screen Display cannot be displayed...
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In this receiver. • OFF-To turn on the OSD function that contains LFE channel, also called the .1 channel) and the channels set to SMALL. • SW PLUS+-..., HALL, or STADIUM mode, the low frequency signals can select: • OPT (optical) • COAX 1 (coaxial 1) • COAX 2 (coaxial 2) • ANALOG 18 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Receiver setup menu Menu Submenu SYSTEM SETUP INPUT SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CH LEVEL SET UP SOUND PARAMETER • SUB W MODE • TONE CONTROL •...
In this receiver. • OFF-To turn on the OSD function that contains LFE channel, also called the .1 channel) and the channels set to SMALL. • SW PLUS+-..., HALL, or STADIUM mode, the low frequency signals can select: • OPT (optical) • COAX 1 (coaxial 1) • COAX 2 (coaxial 2) • ANALOG 18 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Receiver setup menu Menu Submenu SYSTEM SETUP INPUT SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CH LEVEL SET UP SOUND PARAMETER • SUB W MODE • TONE CONTROL •...
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Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Input Video 1 Video 2 CD Default optical coaxial 1 coaxial 2 Note If DIGITAL IN is assigned to select a surround mode, you can select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode. • OFF (Manual surround mode)-You can be heard from the different surround modes selectable for the signal being input by using the SURROUND MODE ( / or >/ Modifying auto surround Depending on how to two input sources or more, when these input sources are selected, the digital audio signals can select from the same DIGITAL IN.
Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Input Video 1 Video 2 CD Default optical coaxial 1 coaxial 2 Note If DIGITAL IN is assigned to select a surround mode, you can select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode. • OFF (Manual surround mode)-You can be heard from the different surround modes selectable for the signal being input by using the SURROUND MODE ( / or >/ Modifying auto surround Depending on how to two input sources or more, when these input sources are selected, the digital audio signals can select from the same DIGITAL IN.
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...either according to the program sources or to create an ideal listening environment virtually as possible during the auto setup procedure. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • If retrying the procedure dose not fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker or microphone ...below the crossover frequency to output from the main listening position as not to damage the speakers) to select the channel. 20 www.insignia-products.com When this button again. 2 Press the select or buttons to determine the proper setting. Refer to the operating instructions of...
...either according to the program sources or to create an ideal listening environment virtually as possible during the auto setup procedure. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • If retrying the procedure dose not fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker or microphone ...below the crossover frequency to output from the main listening position as not to damage the speakers) to select the channel. 20 www.insignia-products.com When this button again. 2 Press the select or buttons to determine the proper setting. Refer to the operating instructions of...
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...level" on the speaker settings NONE and surround mode, some Dolby Digital or DTS software, the night mode may be displayed. www.insignia-products.com 21 Note • • Depending on page 20, press the MEMORY/ENTER button. When the SPEAKER button is set... mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for several seconds. 2 Press the select or buttons to select REF 1 or REF 2. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver The corresponding channel is selected as follows: • REF 1, 2 (or CAL) • FL •C • FR • SR •...
...level" on the speaker settings NONE and surround mode, some Dolby Digital or DTS software, the night mode may be displayed. www.insignia-products.com 21 Note • • Depending on page 20, press the MEMORY/ENTER button. When the SPEAKER button is set... mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for several seconds. 2 Press the select or buttons to select REF 1 or REF 2. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver The corresponding channel is selected as follows: • REF 1, 2 (or CAL) • FL •C • FR • SR •...
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Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Using the remote control Using the buttons 2 Press the select or buttons to...the test tone of each speaker sounds equally loud. 3 Press TEST to cancel the test tone function. "Using your receiver" on page 24. "Navigating through the setup menu" on page 20. "Navigating through the setup menu" on page...To adjust the sound parameters: 1 Press the SOUND PARAMETER button. "Using your receiver" on page 29. "Memorizing the adjusted channel levels" on page 26. 22 www.insignia-products.com "Enjoying surround sound" on page 21.
Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Using the remote control Using the buttons 2 Press the select or buttons to...the test tone of each speaker sounds equally loud. 3 Press TEST to cancel the test tone function. "Using your receiver" on page 24. "Navigating through the setup menu" on page 20. "Navigating through the setup menu" on page...To adjust the sound parameters: 1 Press the SOUND PARAMETER button. "Using your receiver" on page 29. "Memorizing the adjusted channel levels" on page 26. 22 www.insignia-products.com "Enjoying surround sound" on page 21.