Insignia NS-HTIB51A User Manual (English) - Page 10

Insignia NS-HTIB51A 5.1 Channel Home Theater System 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 will depend 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 • The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity. Do not put them in locations subject to direct sunlight or in humid places, such as near an air conditioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen. • 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. • The subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright vertical position only. Do not use it in the horizontal or tilted position. • If the subwoofer is placed near a turntable, CD player, or Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, howling or slipping of the sound may occur. To prevent this, move the unit away from the turntable, CD player, or Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, or lower the subwoofer's output level. Connecting your speakers to the receiver Speaker configuration The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. For 5.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need five speakers and a powered subwoofer. Number of channels 2 3 4 5 Front speakers X X X X Center speaker X X Surround speakers XX No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically (see "Using the Audyssey 2EQ® room correction and speaker setup" on page 12, or manually (see "Configuring speakers (Sp Config menu) on page 20). Attaching the speaker cable labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker Color Front left White Front right Red Center Green Surround left Blue Surround right Gray The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded. You should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the table above. Then all you need to do is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. Red line 6 www.insigniaproducts.com