Remote control ..........5 Setting up your home theater system ......5 Finding a location for your home theater system .
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Contents Controlling other components ....... . . 26 Preprogrammed remote control codes ......26 Using the remote control to control other components .
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-HTIB51A represents the state of the art in home theater system 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.
10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape. Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Precautions PORTABLE CART WARNING 1 Recording copyrighted material—Unless it’s for...
For video recording, plug the composite video and audio L/R input cables to a VCR or DVR into the OUT jacks SUBWOOFER Connect the subwoofer to this jack. Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Subwoofer Description Standby/On indicator OUTPUT LEVEL control LINE INPUT jack www.insigniaproducts.com...
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Front, center, and surround speakers Front speakers Center speaker SC-51A Description Function Keyhole slots Used to wall-mount the speakers. Speaker terminals These push terminals are for connecting the speaker to the receiver with the supplied speaker cables.
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System • Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers. If liquid is spilled on the speakers, they may be damaged.
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System 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.
Component video Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Composite video Audio Optical digital audio Coaxial digital audio Analog audio (RCA) Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Connecting audio components HDMI cable TV or projector Other cables TV or projector Notes • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.
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Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Notes • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • 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.
AUDIO L/R Analog audio DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Digital audio IN 1 (GAME) IN 2 (TV/CD) COAXIAL IN 1 (BD/DVD) Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System No. Jack COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT BD/DVD IN VCR/DVR IN CBL/SAT IN GAME IN TV/CD IN Connect to a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in.
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System 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...
• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System To install the batteries: 1 Remove the cover. Keyhole slot for wall mounting...
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Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Before using this function, connect and position all of your speakers. It takes about 15 minutes to complete the room correction and speaker setup for three positions. Total measurement time varies depending on the number of speakers.
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. Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Understanding basic operations Notes • The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System The M.Opt indicator lights on the display. 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 receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System The following audio formats are supported by the listening modes: •...
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Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Listening modes These listening modes become available when one of the buttons described in “Selecting a listening mode” on page 16 are pushed. The optional modes available depend on which button is pushed.
(T-D) Speaker layout The following shows the speakers that are activated in each type of configuration. 2.1ch Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System 3.1ch 5.1ch www.insigniaproducts.com Input Source Speaker Layout MONO STEREO 5.1ch...
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System 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.
Options include 40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, and 200Hz. Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system when choosing the crossover frequency. Speaker cone diameter Over 8 in.
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Setting the level calibration (Level Cal menu) Note This setting is made automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and setup function. See “Using the Audyssey 2EQ® room correction and speaker setup” on page 12.
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey 2EQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Notes • Two different inputs cannot have the same name. • This menu cannot be used for the TUNER input selector. Setting up HDMI (HDMI Setup menu) Submenu Configuration Off (default)–HDMI audio is not output.
21, before returning the receiver to Standby. Options include: • Subwoofer–15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB steps. Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System • Center–12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB, in 1 dB steps. Notes •...
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System • DTS • DTS Neo:6 Cinema • DTS 96/24 • DTS-HD High Resolution • DTS-HD Master • DTS Express. Notes The CinemaFILTER may not work with some input sources. Setting the Audio Selector You can set priorities of audio output when there are both digital and analog inputs.
TV, or a CD player. See “Remote control codes” on page 27. 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.
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Remote control codes Insignia Receiver Default 62472 Zone 2 62545 Tuner 52472 Cable Set Top Box Bright House 01376, 01877 Cable One 01376, 01877 Cablevision 01006, 01376, 01877 Charter 01376, 01877 Cisco 01877, 01982...
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11755 Samsung 10812 Sansui 11892 Sanyo 11142 Sharp 10818 Sony 10810 11963 Sylvania 11394, 11864, 11963 Syntax 11610 Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Television Toshiba Viewsonic Vizio Westinghouse Zenith DirecTV Humax Philips Tivo DirecTV Humax Philips Tivo Accurian...
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Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System 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...
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.
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Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Category Problem/Possible Solution There’s no sound • Check the digital audio output setting on the connected with a certain signal device. On some game consoles, such as those that support format DVD, the default setting is off.
17-1/8" x 5-15/16" x 13-3/8" Dimensions 435 mm x 150.5 mm x 339 mm (W x H x D) 17.6 lbs (8 kg) Weight HDMI Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Element Specification IN1, IN2, IN3 Input Output 1080p...
Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Element Specification 120 W Maximum input power 81.5 dB/W/m Sensitivity 60 Hz-50 kHz Frequency response 4 kHz Crossover frequency 0.049 cubic feet (1.4 L) Cabinet capacity 5-5/16" x 8-11/16" x 4-3/16" Dimensions (135 mm x 220 mm x 107 mm (W x H x D) 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. ” AUDYSSEY 2EQ™ Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ™, Audyssey Dynamic Volume™, and Audyssey Dynamic EQ® are registered trademarks and trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories. Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System www.insigniaproducts.com...
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.
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