Insignia NS-AV511 Surround Sound Receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CategoryProblem/Possible Solution

Category

Problem/Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO Problems

 

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

No power

 

 

 

 

• Connect the cord securely.

 

format

 

 

 

 

 

DVD, the default setting is off.

 

 

 

 

• Check the outlet using a lamp or another appliance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio

The STANDBY

• Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immediately.

 

 

output format from a menu.

indicator flashes red

 

 

• Depending on the input signal, some listening modes

Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cannot be selected.

 

 

 

 

leave the receiver with its power cord disconnected for one

 

 

 

 

 

 

hour. After that, reconnect the power cord and set the

 

No 5.1 playback

• You can not always select all of the listening modes,

 

 

 

 

volume to maximum. If the receiver stays on, set then the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

depending on the number of the speakers connected.

 

 

 

 

volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reconnect your speakers and input sources. If the receiver

 

The volume cannot

• Check to see if a maximum volume has been set.

 

 

 

 

turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect

 

be set to 79

• After the volume level of each individual speaker has been

 

 

 

 

the power cord, and contact your Insignia dealer.

 

 

adjusted, the maximum volume may be reduced.

No sound

• Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly.

 

 

• When the levels of each speaker have been adjusted, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

maximum possible volume may be reduced.

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise can be heard

 

 

 

 

 

the way.

 

• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords,

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all components are

 

 

speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio

 

 

 

 

connected properly.

 

 

performance, so don’t do it.

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct,

 

 

• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try

 

 

 

 

and that the bare wires are in contact with the metal part of

 

 

repositioning your cables.

 

 

 

 

each speaker terminal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Late Night

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that the input source is properly selected.

 

• Make sure that the source material is Dolby Digital, Dolby

 

 

 

 

 

function does not

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.

 

Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD.

 

 

 

 

 

work

 

 

 

 

• Check the volume. The receiver is designed for home theater

 

 

 

 

 

 

enjoyment. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise

 

DTS signal problems

• When DTS program material ends and the DTS bitstream

 

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stops, the receiver remains in DTS listening mode and the

 

 

 

 

• If the MUTING indicator is flashing on the display, press the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you

 

 

 

 

remote control MUTING button to unmute the receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your

 

 

 

 

• While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because

 

 

 

 

jack, no sound is output by the speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may

 

 

 

 

• If there is no sound from a DVD player connected to HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not hear any sound, in which case you should stop your

 

 

 

 

IN jack, check the DVD player’s output settings, and be sure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

player for about three seconds, and then resume playback.

 

 

 

 

to select a supported audio format.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to playback

 

 

 

 

• Check the digital audio output setting on the connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS material properly even though your player is connected

 

 

 

 

device. On some game consoles, such as those that support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to a digital input on the receiver. This is usually because the

 

 

 

 

DVD, the default setting is off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS bitstream has been processed (for example, output

 

 

 

 

• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and

 

 

 

 

output format from a menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the receiver does not recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In

 

 

 

 

• If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must connect an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

such cases, you may hear noise.

 

 

 

 

MC head amp, or an MC transformer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

forward, or fast reverse function on your player may

 

 

 

 

twisted, or damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

produce a short audible noise. This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

• Not all listening modes use all speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual

 

The beginning of

• Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal

 

 

 

 

speaker levels.

 

audio received by

 

 

 

 

 

than it does for other digital audio signals, audio output

 

 

 

 

• The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to Auto.

 

an HDMI IN can not

 

 

 

 

 

may not start immediately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be heard

Only the front

• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, only

 

 

 

 

VIDEO Problems

speakers produce

 

 

the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.

 

 

sound

• Check the Speaker Configuration.

 

No picture

• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all

 

 

 

 

 

Only the center

• If you use the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II

 

 

the way.

speaker produces

 

 

• Make sure that each video component is properly

Music, or Dolby Pro Logic II Game listening mode with a

 

 

sound

 

 

connected.

mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If the video source is connected to a component video input,

 

 

 

 

program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you must assign that input to an input selector, and your TV

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

must be connected to COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT.

The surround

• When the T-D (Theater-Dimensional), Stereo, or Mono

 

 

• If the video source is connected to a composite video input,

speakers produce

 

 

your TV must be connected to the corresponding composite

listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce

 

 

no sound

 

 

video output.

no sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If the video source is connected to an HDMI input, you must

 

 

 

 

• Depending on the source and current listening mode, not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

assign that input to an input selector, and your TV must be

 

 

 

 

much sound may be produced by the surround speakers. Try

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected to the HDMI OUT.

 

 

 

 

selecting another listening mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

receiver is connected is selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The center speaker

• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the

 

 

 

There is no picture

• Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is not

produces no sound

 

center speaker produces no sound.

 

from a source

 

 

 

 

 

guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.

 

connected to an

 

 

 

 

 

guaranteed.

The subwoofer

• When you play source material that contains no information

 

HDMI IN

 

 

produces no sound

 

The on-screen

 

in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.

 

• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the

 

 

 

 

 

menus do not

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.

 

receiver is connected is selected.

 

 

 

 

 

appear

 

 

 

 

• If you are using Rocketboost™ to send audio to the

 

• When the receiver doesn’t connect TV with HDMI, onscreen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

subwoofer, make sure that the RF-RBCARD power is ON

 

 

menus are not displayed.

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