Insignia NS-HT511 Home Theater System

Item

Description

Function

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D.TUN

 

 

In tuner mode, press D.TUN, then the

 

 

 

 

number buttons to tune directly to a

 

DIMMER

 

frequency.

 

 

Press DIMMER to adjust the brightness of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the display.

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DISPLAY button

Press repeatedly to cycle through the

 

 

 

 

available input source information.

 

 

 

8

RECEIVER button

Press to control the receiver.

9

MUTING button

Press to mute the sound output from the

 

 

 

 

receiver.

 

 

 

10

TUN MODE button

Press to toggle between auto and manual

 

 

 

 

tuning modes.

11

VOL

/

buttons

Press to increase or decrease the sound

 

 

 

 

volume.

12

CH +/– buttons

In tuner mode, press to go to the next or

 

ALBUM

 

 

previous preset channel.

13

RETURN button

In menu mode, press to return to the main

 

 

 

 

menu or previous menu.

14

HOME button

Press to access audio settings. See

 

 

 

 

“Changing audio settings” on page 25.

15

Number buttons

Press to enter a preset number or to

 

 

 

 

manually tune the radio.

 

 

 

16

SLEEP/CLR button

Press repeatedly to select the sleep timer

 

 

 

 

duration.

 

 

 

 

In menu mode, press to clear an entry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting up your home theater system

Finding a location for your home theater system

•Install your home theater system on a stable flat surface. Position your receiver so that it has a direct line of sight to the remote control.

•Do not expose your system to extremes of temperature or humidity.

•Avoid placing your system on a hot surface such as on top of other hot running equipment. Make sure that there is adequate ventilation to your system.

Caution

Do not install the receiver in a confined space such as a bookcase.

Caution

Connect the AC cord only after the speakers, antenna, and all optional equipment have been connected. Never make or change any connections with the power turned on.

Placing your speakers

1 - Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full-sound image. In movies it is used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front speakers.

2 - Front speakers

These provide the overall sound. Their role in a home theater system is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

3 - Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer depends on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown.

Tip

To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

4 - Surround speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about two to three feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.

Speaker precautions

• Do not put water or other liquids close to the

 

speakers. If liquid is spilled on the speakers, they

 

may be damaged.

 

• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat

 

surfaces that are free from vibration. Putting them

 

on uneven or unstable surfaces, where they may

 

fall and cause damage, affects the sound quality.

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