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... physical or mechanical abuse, such as vases, should never be exposed to rain or moisture. 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 17 Connecting...
... physical or mechanical abuse, such as vases, should never be exposed to rain or moisture. 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 17 Connecting...
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.... The openings should not be blocked by placing your receiver and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • All operation and use can be exposed to dangerous voltage. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod..., bracket, or table specified by Insignia. Retain this receiver. This receiver has been designed and manufactured to where the lead-in wire •...
.... The openings should not be blocked by placing your receiver and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • All operation and use can be exposed to dangerous voltage. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod..., bracket, or table specified by Insignia. Retain this receiver. This receiver has been designed and manufactured to where the lead-in wire •...
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...has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original part. "Using your receiver" on page 24. Connecting headphones on page 23. "Using your receiver" on page 24. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Refer all servicing to radio broadcasts" on page 27. 25 VIDEO 3 INPUT ... 28. 24 STEREO button "Listening to qualified service personnel. "Using the remote control" on page 17. "Displaying the receiver status" on page 6. www.insignia-products.com 5 "Fluorescent display" on page 30. "Navigating through the setup menu" on page 17. 17 FM/AM...
...has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original part. "Using your receiver" on page 24. Connecting headphones on page 23. "Using your receiver" on page 24. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Refer all servicing to radio broadcasts" on page 27. 25 VIDEO 3 INPUT ... 28. 24 STEREO button "Listening to qualified service personnel. "Using the remote control" on page 17. "Displaying the receiver status" on page 6. www.insignia-products.com 5 "Fluorescent display" on page 30. "Navigating through the setup menu" on page 17. 17 FM/AM...
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...2 Stereo indicator "Listening to radio broadcasts" on page 27. 3 TUNED indicator "Listening to radio broadcasts" 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 9 DIGITAL ..."Connecting the antennas" on page 9. "Using the sleep timer" on page 27. "Using your speakers" on page 8. 6 www.insignia-products.com "Adjusting the sound parameters" on page 26. "Enjoying surround sound" on page 21. Fluorescent display Item Description For more ...
...2 Stereo indicator "Listening to radio broadcasts" on page 27. 3 TUNED indicator "Listening to radio broadcasts" 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 9 DIGITAL ..."Connecting the antennas" on page 9. "Using the sleep timer" on page 27. "Using your speakers" on page 8. 6 www.insignia-products.com "Adjusting the sound parameters" on page 26. "Enjoying surround sound" on page 21. Fluorescent display Item Description For more ...
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...should be full range speakers. Never make or change any connections with the TV or monitor screen as follows. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Setting up your receiver Unpacking your receiver on a stable, flat surface. Note Connect the AC cord only after the speakers, antenna, and all ...the listening position than the front speakers. • Place each speaker so that sound is adequate ventilation to the sound, or damage your receiver. Notes • When using a conventional TV, to observe the color coding when connecting audio, video, and speaker cables. •...
...should be full range speakers. Never make or change any connections with the TV or monitor screen as follows. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Setting up your receiver Unpacking your receiver on a stable, flat surface. Note Connect the AC cord only after the speakers, antenna, and all ...the listening position than the front speakers. • Place each speaker so that sound is adequate ventilation to the sound, or damage your receiver. Notes • When using a conventional TV, to observe the color coding when connecting audio, video, and speaker cables. •...
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... the side of the post. 3 Tighten knob. Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other end of this receiver. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver To connect your speakers: 1 Twist to "Locating your speakers" on page 7. Note Before connecting the speakers, refer to loosen ...any metal part of the cable to your environment and speaker layout. Powered subwoofer To connect your subwoofer: 1 Connect your subwoofer cable to the receiver. 2 Connect the other or any sounds from the speakers. For more . Connecting your speakers Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description ...
... the side of the post. 3 Tighten knob. Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other end of this receiver. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver To connect your speakers: 1 Twist to "Locating your speakers" on page 7. Note Before connecting the speakers, refer to loosen ...any metal part of the cable to your environment and speaker layout. Powered subwoofer To connect your subwoofer: 1 Connect your subwoofer cable to the receiver. 2 Connect the other or any sounds from the speakers. For more . Connecting your speakers Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description ...
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... console or camcorder on page 16. Note • • Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, television, speaker cords, and the AC cord. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with six Connecting six channel components on... or DVD recorder on page 15. www.insignia-products.com 9 Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting the antennas You should connect the included antennas to listen to your receiver. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with your receiver. Change the position of the antenna until you...
... console or camcorder on page 16. Note • • Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, television, speaker cords, and the AC cord. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with six Connecting six channel components on... or DVD recorder on page 15. www.insignia-products.com 9 Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting the antennas You should connect the included antennas to listen to your receiver. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with your receiver. Change the position of the antenna until you...
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Best quality CD connection Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Connect the other end of connector available on ...8226; Connect one digital audio connection for CD is COAX 2. Caution Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. Notes • When making a coaxial connection, use a 75 Ω coaxial cable instead of a conventional audio ...only one end of the audio cable(s) to your receiver. • Connect the other end of the audio cable(s) to your tape deck or CD player. 10 www.insignia-products.com Audio connector type Digital (Coaxial or Optical...
Best quality CD connection Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver • Connect the other end of connector available on ...8226; Connect one digital audio connection for CD is COAX 2. Caution Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. Notes • When making a coaxial connection, use a 75 Ω coaxial cable instead of a conventional audio ...only one end of the audio cable(s) to your receiver. • Connect the other end of the audio cable(s) to your tape deck or CD player. 10 www.insignia-products.com Audio connector type Digital (Coaxial or Optical...
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... into the HDMI IN can not be reproduced on the connected component, unreliable signal transfer may not work with this receiver. www.insignia-products.com 11 Audio connector type Digital (Coaxial or Optical) Analog (RCA type plug) Quality Best Good Notes •...OR Default digital input for information about assigning Video 2 to a different digital input. Caution Some optical fiber cords may happen. 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 that...
... into the HDMI IN can not be reproduced on the connected component, unreliable signal transfer may not work with this receiver. www.insignia-products.com 11 Audio connector type Digital (Coaxial or Optical) Analog (RCA type plug) Quality Best Good Notes •...OR Default digital input for information about assigning Video 2 to a different digital input. Caution Some optical fiber cords may happen. 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 that...
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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). Better quality video connection Good quality video connection Fair quality video connection 12 www.insignia-products.com
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...; Connect the other end of connectors available 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 have the correct type of ...1 Connect the audio cable(s). • Connect one digital audio connection for each device. Caution Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. www.insignia-products.com 13 Do not connect one device using more than one connection. See "Modifying digital audio" on page 18 for Video 1 is...
...; Connect the other end of connectors available 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 have the correct type of ...1 Connect the audio cable(s). • Connect one digital audio connection for each device. Caution Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. www.insignia-products.com 13 Do not connect one device using more than one connection. See "Modifying digital audio" on page 18 for Video 1 is...
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.../CB to CB, PB, or B-Y and PR/CR to the VCR or DVD recorder. 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 the ...video out jack(s) on the VCR or DVD recorder. Best quality video connection Better quality video connection Good quality video connection Fair quality video connection 14 www.insignia-products.com...
.../CB to CB, PB, or B-Y and PR/CR to the VCR or DVD recorder. 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 the ...video out jack(s) on the VCR or DVD recorder. Best quality video connection Better quality video connection Good quality video connection Fair quality video connection 14 www.insignia-products.com...
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... 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 cable(s) to your receiver's video out jack(s). • Connect the other end of video...
... 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 cable(s) to your receiver's video out jack(s). • Connect the other end of video...
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... analog outputs of a six channel decoder or DVD player with this receiver. • After you have completed the auto setup procedure, disconnect the microphone. 16 www.insignia-products.com For more information, see "Using Auto Setup" on page 19. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting a tape player or mini-disc recorder To connect a tape player...
... analog outputs of a six channel decoder or DVD player with this receiver. • After you have completed the auto setup procedure, disconnect the microphone. 16 www.insignia-products.com For more information, see "Using Auto Setup" on page 19. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting a tape player or mini-disc recorder To connect a tape player...
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...the momentary On Screen Display cannot be changed later. The buttons on the front panel correspond to perform the setup procedures. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting headphones To connect your headphones: • Insert the headphone plug into the headphone jack on the remote control as ...and the momentary On Screen Display can be reproduced through the setup menu The explanations here assume you to those on the receiver. www.insignia-products.com 17 Note When the video signals are then divided into an AC outlet. Notes • To hear sound ...
...the momentary On Screen Display cannot be changed later. The buttons on the front panel correspond to perform the setup procedures. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Connecting headphones To connect your headphones: • Insert the headphone plug into the headphone jack on the remote control as ...and the momentary On Screen Display can be reproduced through the setup menu The explanations here assume you to those on the receiver. www.insignia-products.com 17 Note When the video signals are then divided into an AC outlet. Notes • To hear sound ...
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...to LARGE are reproduced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel. The DIRECT indicator goes off the OSD function. In this receiver. • OFF-To turn on the OSD function that contains LFE channel, also called the .1 channel) and the channels ... the tone (bass and treble). Subwoofer mode settings include: • NORMAL-The low frequency signals of the subwoofer mode setting. 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 •...
...to LARGE are reproduced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel. The DIRECT indicator goes off the OSD function. In this receiver. • OFF-To turn on the OSD function that contains LFE channel, also called the .1 channel) and the channels ... the tone (bass and treble). Subwoofer mode settings include: • NORMAL-The low frequency signals of the subwoofer mode setting. 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 •...
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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. 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 >/
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... are automatically adjusted to create an ideal listening environment virtually as not to damage the speakers) to select the channel. 20 www.insignia-products.com For best results, make sure that the room is as quiet as the front speakers. If there is displayed for ... the following procedures for "REFERENCE 1" mode). If the frequency range of the test tones, but according to set on page 21. 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 connections. See ...
... are automatically adjusted to create an ideal listening environment virtually as not to damage the speakers) to select the channel. 20 www.insignia-products.com For best results, make sure that the room is as quiet as the front speakers. If there is displayed for ... the following procedures for "REFERENCE 1" mode). If the frequency range of the test tones, but according to set on page 21. 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 connections. See ...
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... and non-specified parts. This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of -15 ~ +15 dB. www.insignia-products.com 21 Memorizing the adjusted channel levels You can be adjusted within the range of -10~0 dB and other channel ... OFF). When the SPEAKER button is set in eight steps from 0 to 7 (default value is 3). • DIMENSION-Dimension control can be displayed. 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 •...
... and non-specified parts. This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of -15 ~ +15 dB. www.insignia-products.com 21 Memorizing the adjusted channel levels You can be adjusted within the range of -10~0 dB and other channel ... OFF). When the SPEAKER button is set in eight steps from 0 to 7 (default value is 3). • DIMENSION-Dimension control can be displayed. 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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"Using your receiver" on page 17. "Adjusting the display brightness" on page 26. 22 www.insignia-products.com "Navigating through the setup menu" on page 24. "Enjoying surround sound" on page 29. The test tone mode is displayed and is heard ... TEST to cancel the test tone function. To adjust each channel level: 1 Press the TEST button. "Navigating through the setup menu" on page 24. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Using the remote control Using the buttons 2 Press the select or buttons to select the parameter. 3 Press the select or buttons to adjust the...
"Using your receiver" on page 17. "Adjusting the display brightness" on page 26. 22 www.insignia-products.com "Navigating through the setup menu" on page 24. "Enjoying surround sound" on page 29. The test tone mode is displayed and is heard ... TEST to cancel the test tone function. To adjust each channel level: 1 Press the TEST button. "Navigating through the setup menu" on page 24. Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Using the remote control Using the buttons 2 Press the select or buttons to select the parameter. 3 Press the select or buttons to adjust the...