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NS-SB314 Soundbar Home Theater Speaker System with Bluetooth
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NS-SB314Soundbar Home Theater Speaker System with BluetoothIntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of an Insignia Soundbar Home Theater Speaker System with Bluetooth. The
soundbar is designed to be suitable for use with today’s LCD and plasma flat panel displays and it can either be
mounted on the wall or placed on a TV stand.
This user manual explains how to correctly install, operate, and get the best performance from your Soundbar
Home Theater Speaker. Read this user manual carefully before installing your system, and then keep it handy for
quick reference.
Package contentsQuick Setup GuideSoundbar Home Theater Speaker System with Bluetooth | NS-SB314FEATURESTop view Remote controlBack viewCONNECTING THE SOUNDBARplayer, or gaming console).CAUTION:NOTE: If you mounted your soundbar on a wall, you must use the included right-angle cable connectors for the AUX IN or RCA cable connections.CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTERCAUTIONS: • Make sure that the electrical outlet matches the AC adapter’s input requirements of 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz before connecting.• Use only the AC adapter provided.• Plug in the AC adapter only after all other connections have been made.1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the back of the soundbar.2 Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a power outlet or surge protector.AUX IN connections (GOOD)1 Connect the right-angled end of the 3.5mm audio cable to your soundbar. Plug the other end into the Audio Output port or headphone jack on your audio source device.2 After connecting power, see USING YOUR SOUNDBAR on the next page.Digital connections (BEST)1 Connect one end of the digital optical cable (not included) to your soundbar. Connect the other end into the Digital Optical Output port on your audio source device.2 Change the device’s audio output to ‘PCM’ format (typically found in Audio Settings). Refer to the documentation that came with your audio source device for more information.3 After connecting power, see USING YOUR SOUNDBAR on the next page.CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER (OPTIONAL)Connect one end of the subwoofer speaker cable (not included) to the subwoofer and the other end to the soundbar.RCA Audio connections (GOOD)1 Connect the right-angled connectors of the RCA audio cables to your soundbar. Connect the other end of the RCA cables into the Audio Output ports on your audio source device.2 After connecting power, see USING YOUR SOUNDBAR on the next page.NOTE: Make sure that the cable ends match the color of the ports.AUDIO QUALITY
BESTGOOD GOODJACK TYPE (on source device) CABLE
Digital optical cable (not included)
3.5 mm audio cable (included)
RCA audio cable (included)
- OR - - OR - - PICK ONE - OVERCongratulations on your purchase of an Insignia Soundbar Home Theater Speaker System with Bluetooth. Your NS-SB314 represents the state-of-the-art in home theater soundbars and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Package contentsBefore using your new product, please read these
instructions to prevent any damage.
SoundbarRemote control AC adapterRCA audio cable3.5 mm audio cableWall mounting templateQuick Setup GuideUser GuideBack of the soundbar
Digital optical cable (not included)TV or DVD/Blu-ray playerBack of the soundbar
TV or DVD/Blu-ray player 3.5 mm audio cable (included)RCA audio cable (included)Back of the soundbar
TV or DVD/Blu-ray playerBack of the soundbar
Subwoofer cable (not included)Subwoofer4CONNECTING BLUETOOTH (OPTIONAL)
NOTES: • Your soundbar must be on to make a Bluetooth connection.• Place the Bluetooth device within 30 ft. (10 m) of your soundbar.1 Select Bluetooth as the input source by pressing the (Bluetooth) button on the remote control or the (source) button on the soundbar. The Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar will blink slowly.2 Navigate to your device's Bluetooth settings, turn on Bluetooth, then search for available devices. a. For iPad/iPhone/iPod touch: i. From the home page, touch Settings > General > Bluetooth. b. For Android Phone/Tablet: i. From your smart phone/tablet home page, touch Settings >Wireless and networks. ii. Click to activate Bluetooth, then touch Bluetooth settings. c. For a PC or Mac, see the instructions that came with your computer or operating system for more information.3 On your Bluetooth device, select “NS-SB314” from the device list. Repeat step 2 if “NS-SB314” is not displayed.4 If a PIN code is requested, enter “0000.”5 When pairing is completed the Bluetooth indicator on the top of your soundbar turns on.Back of the soundbar
# ITEM
1 Standby indicator
2 (Power) button and
indicator
3 (source) button
4 Input source indicator
5 Sound mode indicator
6 DSP (Digital Signal
Processor) button
7 VOL +/– buttons
8 BASS button and indicator
DESCRIPTION
Lights when the soundbar is in standby mode.
Press to turn on the soundbar. The indicator turns green.
Press again to return the soundbar to standby mode.
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available sound sources:
• - Bluetooth
• Source 1 - Optical
• Source 2 - AUX IN
• Source 3 - RCA
Indicates which source is selected to provide sound for the
soundbar.
• - Bluetooth
• Source 1 - Optical
• Source 2 - AUX IN
• Source 3 - RCA
Lights to indicate the DSP sound mode selected.
• Standard - Lets you enjoy normal sound.
• Theater - Best for enjoying movies. Bass frequencies are
enhanced.
• News - Select for clear voice reproduction.
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available DSP sound
modes (Standard>Theater>News).
Press to increase or decrease the volume of the soundbar.
Press to activate the bass frequency enhancement. The
frequency enhancement.
# ITEM
9 Hanging brackets
10 SUBWOOFER OUT jack
11 DC IN jack
12 SOURCE 3 - RCA IN
(R and L) jacks
13 SOURCE 2 - AUX IN jack
14 SOURCE 1 - OPTICAL
jack
15 (Power) button
16 SOURCE buttons
17 DSP buttons
18 (Mute) button
19 VOL +/– buttons
20 BASS button
DESCRIPTION
Use to hang the soundbar on a wall.
Connect a powered subwoofer to this jack.
Connect the AC adapter to this jack to power the soundbar.
If your TV (or other audio source device) has RCA OUT jacks,
connect the RCA cables to your source device and these jacks.
If your TV (or other audio source device) has an AUX OUT or
headphone jack, connect the 3.5 mm audio cable to your source
device and this jack.
If your TV (or other audio source device) has an Optical OUT jack,
connect a digital optical cable (not included) to your source device
and this jack.
Press to turn on the soundbar. Press again to put the soundbar
into standby mode.
Press to select the sound source for your soundbar:
• Source 1 - Optical • Source 3 - RCA
• Source 2 - AUX IN • - Bluetooth
Press to select the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) sound mode:
• Standard • Theater • News
The corresponding indicator on the soundbar top panel lights to
indicate the sound mode selected.
Press to mute the sound from the soundbar. Press again to restore
the sound.
Press to increase or decrease the volume of the soundbar.
Press to activate the bass frequency enhancement.
V1 14-0130LEVELING EDGELEVELING EDGE
Drill a hole hereDrill a hole hereApprox. 1/4 in(6.8 mm)Wall
20.43 inches (519 mm)Tools NeededDrill two holes in the wall where the template indicates, then remove the template. Wall
Wall
SoundbarIf you are mounting on drywall or concrete, insert wall anchors (not included) into the holes and use a hammer to make sure that the anchors are flush against the wall.Align the speaker hanging brackets with the screws, then hang the soundbar on the screws.Position the wall mount template on the wall where you want to mount your soundbar, level the template, then tape it to the wall.Note: Make sure that the template is level.Select a location close to your TV and directly in front of the viewing/listening position. For best sound quality, choose a location where sound waves are not blocked by furniture or other obstacles. WallAnchorWall
Screws (2) - #10 x 1 ½"wood screw (or similar)Hold a level to the Leveling Edge of this template