Insignia NS-R5101 User Manual (English) - Page 7

Insignia NS-R5101 5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver Setting up your receiver Unpacking your receiver Your box includes the following: • One receiver • One remote control with two batteries • Quick Start Guide • This User Guide • AM and FM antennas • Microphone for auto setup Warning Do not plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet until all connections are completed. Notes • Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio, video, and speaker cables. • Make connections firmly and correctly. Failure to do this can cause loss of sound, add noise to the sound, or damage your receiver. Locating your receiver • Install your receiver on a stable, flat surface. Position your receiver so that it can have a direct line of sight to the remote control. • Do not expose your receiver to extremes of temperature or humidity. • Avoid placing your receiver on a hot surface such as on top of other hot running equipment. Make sure that there is adequate ventilation to your receiver. Caution Do not install this receiver in a confined space such as a bookcase. Note 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. Locating your speakers Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings. A typical example of speaker placement and recommendations are as follows. Item Description 1 Subwoofer 2 Television 3 Center speaker 4 Front right speaker 5 Surround right speaker 6 Surround left speaker 7 Front left speaker Locating the front left and right speakers and center speaker • Place the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible. • Place the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the listener's ears when at the main listening position. Locating the surround left and right speakers Place the surround speakers approximately 40 inches (1 meter) above the ear level of a seated listener on the direct left and right of them or slightly behind. Locating a powered subwoofer The subwoofer reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. Place a subwoofer anywhere in the front as desired. Notes • When using a conventional TV, to avoid interference with the TV picture, use only magnetically shielded front left and right and center speakers. • To obtain the best surround effects, the speakers except the subwoofer should be full range speakers. www.insignia-products.com 7