Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System

Insignia-Original Listening Modes

Listening Mode

Description

Input Source

Speaker Layout

Orchestra

Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo

MONO

5.1

image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

STEREO

 

(Orchestra)

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unplugged

Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression

MONO

5.1

of being right in front of the stage.

STEREO

 

(Unplugged)

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

Studio-Mix

Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic

MONO

5.1

image, like being at a club or rock concert.

STEREO

 

(Studio-Mix)

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV Logic

This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity

MONO

5.1

to voices.

STEREO

 

(TV Logic)

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

Game-RPG

Use this mode when playing role playing game discs.

MONO

5.1

 

STEREO

 

(Game - RPG)

 

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Game-Action

Use this mode when playing action game discs.

MONO

5.1

 

STEREO

 

(Game - Action)

 

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

Game-Rock

Use this mode when playing rock game discs.

MONO

5.1

 

STEREO

 

(Game - Rock)

 

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Game-Sports

Use this mode when playing sports game discs.

MONO

5.1

 

STEREO

 

(Game - Sports)

 

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

All Ch Stereo

Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround, and

MONO

3.1, 5.1

surround back speakers.

STEREO

 

(All Ch St)

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

7.1ch

 

Full Mono

In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you

MONO

3.1, 5.1

are within the listening room.

STEREO

 

(Full Mono)

 

5.1ch

 

 

 

7.1ch

 

T-D (Theater-

With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling

MONO

2.1, 3.1, 5.1

how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if there is too much reverb, so we

STEREO

 

Dimensional)

 

recommend that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.

5.1ch

 

(T-D)

 

 

7.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker layout

The following shows the speakers that are activated in each type of configuration.

2.1ch

3.1ch

5C.1ch

a b

c

d

a - Front speakers b - Center speaker c - Subwoofer

d - Surround speakers

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