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.

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker Layout

Source

 

 

 

 

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The “Sp Config (Speaker

MONO

2.1, 3.1, 5.1

Direct (Direct)

Configuration)” (presence of speakers), “Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)” and “A/V Sync (A/V Sync)” settings are enabled,

STEREO

 

but much of the processing set via AUDIO is disabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 19 for more details.

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

MONO

2.1, 3.1, 5.1

Stereo (Stereo)

 

STEREO

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1ch

 

 

Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language soundtracks

MONO

2.1, 3.1, 5.1

Mono (Mono)

recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing

STEREO

 

multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs.

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

Multichannel

Multichannel This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.

5.1ch

3.1, 5.1

(Multich)

 

7.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2-channel source for 5.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and

STEREO

3.1, 5.1

Dolby Pro Logic II

seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also

 

 

benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging.

 

 

(PL II Movie)

• Dolby PLII Movie–Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows that feature

 

 

(PL II Music)

Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and the receiver creates a 5.1 surround

 

 

(PL II Game)

mix from the 2-channel stereo.

 

 

 

• Dolby PLII Music–Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs.

 

 

 

• Dolby PLII Game–Use this mode when playing game discs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

5.1ch

3.1, 5.1

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

 

 

(Dolby D)

 

 

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

5.1ch

3.1, 5.1

Plus1

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

7.1ch

 

(Dolby D+)

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby TrueHD

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

5.1ch

3.1, 5.1

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

7.1ch

 

(Dolby TrueHD)

 

 

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 19.

 

 

DTS (DTS)

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

5.1ch

3.1, 5.1

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

 

 

 

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD High

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

5.1ch

3.1, 5.1

Resolution Audio

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

7.1ch

 

(DTS-HD HR)

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD Master

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

5.1ch

3.1, 5.1

Audio

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

7.1ch

 

(DTS-HD MSTR)

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS Express

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

STEREO

3.1, 5.1

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

5.1ch

 

(DTS Express)

 

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

DSD2

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing.

5.1ch

3.1, 5.1

(DSD)

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration), (presence of speakers), Crossover (Crossover Frequency), Sp Distance (Speaker Distance),

 

 

A/V Sync (A/V Sync), and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Using advanced setup” on page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS 96/243

This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution,

5.1ch

3.1, 5.1

(DTS 96/24)

providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS Neo:6

This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 5.1-channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels of matrix

STEREO

3.1, 5.1

decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops

 

 

(Neo : 6Cinema)

the listener.

 

 

(Neo : 6Movie)

• Neo:6 Cinema–Use this mode with any stereo movie (such as TV, DVD, VHS).

 

 

 

• Neo:6 Music–Use this mode with any stereo music source (such as CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).

 

 

1Dolby Digital is used for Blu-ray discs.

2The receiver can use the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output on the player side to PCM might provide better sound to the player.

3 Depending on the input source, DTS is used.

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