Insignia NS-C3111 User manual

Car Stereo with CD/MP3 Player
Autoradio stéréo avec lecteur de CD/MP3
Estéreo para automóvil con reproductor de CD/MP3
NS-C3111
User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur | Guía del Usuario

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product.
Your NS-C3111 represents the state of the art in car stereo design
and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
Contents
Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing your radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using your car stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Safety information
This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying your radio.
Warning To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this unit to rain or
moisture.
Warning This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read CDs. It is very
important that you avoid direct exposure to the laser beam at all
times. Do not attempt to defeat or bypass the safety switches.
Any use of the controls or an adjustment to the procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation.

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Features
Front
# Feature Description
1PWR button Press to turn your car stereo on and off.
2 SEL knob Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
Press the knob to select a function, then turn the knob
to review available options. For more information, see
“Making adjustments and setting the mode” on page 10.
3 MODE button Press repeatedly to cycle through available modes
(RADIO, CD PLAYER, and AUX IN).
4 Preset buttons In radio mode, press to tune to radio presets.
5 Disc slot Insert a CD or MP3 disc into this slot.
6 LCD screen Displays avariety of information about the radio and the
CD player.
7 LD button Press to boost bass response. Press again to return to
normal operation.
8Tuning or
buttons In radio mode, press to go to the next or previous
station.
In CD mode, press to go the next or previous track, or to
search for a track.
9Eject button Press to remove a CD from the player.
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10 LOC button Press to toggle between local and distant reception. Set
to LOC in areas with many strong signals so the radio
only stops at strong stations during manual tuning.
11 REL button Press to release the front panel from the radio.
12 SCAN button Press to scan tune the radio.
13 BD/SUB button Press to cycle through the available radio bands (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1, or AM2.
Press and hold to turn subwoofer output on and off.
14 1 PAU button In CD mode, press to pause the playback, then press
again to resume play.
15 2 INT button In CD mode, press to play the first several seconds of
each track on the disc. When active, “INT ON” appears
on the display.
16 3 RPT button In CD mode, pressto repeat thecurrent track. The track
repeats until the button is pressed again. When active,
“RPT” appears on the display.
17 4 RDM button In CD mode, press to random play all tracks. When
active, “RDM” appears on the display.
18 5 button In CD mode, when playing an MP3 disc, functions as 10
Track Down select. Press to skip backward 10 tracks.
19 6 button In CD mode, when playing an MP3 disc, functions as 10
Track Up select. Press to skip forward 10 tracks.
20 DISP button Press to display the time.
21 AS/PS button Press and release the button once. The radio plays, in
sequence, the stations that are preset in memory for 5
seconds. Press again to stop at the station you want.
(Similar to the "Intro" function of a CD.)
Press and hold (over one second) to set the six
strongest stations available to the six presets.
22 ST button Press to select stereo or mono sound. Improves the
reception of weak stereo stations. When active, “ST”
appears on the display.
23 AUX IN jack Plug external devices, such as iPods or other digital
MP3 players into this front panel jack.
24 RESET button (on
back) Press when the error symbol appears on the display, or when the other buttons do not operate correctly.
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Installing your radio
Precautions
• Choose the mounting location carefully so that the car stereo
will not interfere with the normal driving.
• Avoid installing the car stereo where it would be subject to high
temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or hot air from the
heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt, or excessive
vibration.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe, secure
installation.
• Make sure that you remove the front panel before installing the
car stereo. (See “To detach the front panel:” on page 8.)
Adjusting the mounting angle
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 20° from the vertical. If the
angle is greater than 20°, the front panel will not open.
Installing the car stereo
To install the car stereo:
1Remove and discard the two shipping screws from the top of the
stereo.
2Insert the release keys into the sides of the mounting bracket until
they stop, then slide the car stereo out of the mounting bracket.
3Find or make a 7.17 × 2.09 inch (182 × 53 mm) rectangular
opening in your dashboard.
4Insert the mounting bracket into the opening, then use a
screwdriver to bend enough of the bracket mounting tabs to
secure the mounting bracket into the opening.
Note Keep the release keys in a safe place, becauseyou may need them
later to remove the car stereo from the car.
Shipping screws

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5Pull the ends of the speaker, amplifier, and antenna wires out of
the dashboard, through the mounting bracket.
Warning Be careful when securing the mounting bracket into the opening.
The mounting bracket is made of sheet metal and has sharp edges.
If you slip while bending the mounting tabs or adjusting the bracket,
you could injure yourself.
7.17 in. (182 mm)
2.09 in. (53 mm)

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6Use the wiring diagram below to connect the antenna cable and
amplifier cables directly to the car stereo and to wire the ISO plug
for power, antenna power (if you have a power antenna), memory,
ground, ignition switch, and speakers.
7Plug the ISO plug into the back of the car stereo unit, then slide
the car stereo into the mounting bracket until it clicks into place.
Subwoofer (green)
Antenna
connector
White (L)
Red (R)
Line IN (Black)
Front: Line OUT (Brown)
Rear: Line OUT (Gray)
Power antenna
Memory back up
Ground (-)
Ignition switch (B+)
+ White
- White/Black
+ Green
- Green/Black
+ Gray
- Gray/Black
+ Violet
- Violet/Black
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Fuse 1A
Fuse 1A
Front left
speaker
Rear left
speaker
Front right
speaker
Rear right
speaker
Choke
box
ISO Plug

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8Working from under the dashboard, attach the rear supporting
strap to the back of the car stereo.
1Radio
2 M5 × 15 hex bolt
3 Mounting bracket
4 Dashboard
5 Lock washer
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23
45
6
7
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9Use the provided self-tapping screw to attach the supporting strap
to a convenient part of the car body or dashboard support.
Detaching and attaching the front panel
The front panel of this stereo can be removed to prevent your car
stereo from being stolen.
To detach the front panel:
1Turn off the stereo.
2Press the REL (panel release) button on the right front of the
stereo.
3Pull the right side of the front panel out and away from the stereo
and remove it.
To attach the front panel:
1Make sure that the front panel is oriented correctly (it can’t be
attached upside down), then insert the left edge of the front panel
into the stereo.
6Hexnut
7 Support bracket
8Flatwasher
9 Lock washer
10 Hex nut
11 Self-tapping screw
12 Car body or dashboard support

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2Gently press on the right side of the front panel until it clicks into
place.
Using your car stereo
Turning on your car stereo
To turn on your car stereo:
1Install the removable front panel if it is not already in place.
2Press the PWR button to turn on your car stereo.
3If you are turning on your car stereo for the first time, press the
RESET button on the back of the car stereo unit.
Listening to your radio
To listen to your radio:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your car stereo.
Note • Do not force the front panel into place. It should press easily
into place. If it doesn't easily press into place, make sure that
the front panel is oriented correctly.
• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied
front panel case.
• Do not press on the display window when attaching the front
panel to the stereo.
Note Do not remove thefront panel when the car stereo is on. The power
remains on even when the car is turned off.
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2Select the band you want to listen to by pressing the BD/SUB
(band/subwoofer) button to select FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, or AM2.
The current band appears on the display.
3Tune the radio to the station of your choice by pressing the or
button. Press the buttons quickly for manual tuning, or hold for
one second or longer for SEEK mode tuning.
4Turn the SEL knob to adjust the volume.
Listening to a CD or MP3 disc
To listen to a CD or MP3 disc:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your car stereo.
2Place a CD or MP3 disc into the CD slot.
3Turn the SEL knob to adjust the volume.
4Press the eject button to eject the disc.
Making adjustments and setting the mode
You can adjust the various elements of your car stereo’s sound, and
make mode settings, by using the SEL knob.
To adjust the sound:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your radio.
2Press the SEL knob as indicated in the table.
As you press the SEL knob, the selected function appears on the
LCD display.
3Make the adjustment or change the setting by turning the SEL
knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
Adjustment or
mode setting Options Press the SEL knob
Sound BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
FADER
1 ×
2 ×
3 ×
4 ×
DSP mode POP M
ROCK M
CLASS
FLAT M
DSP OFF (default)
1 × (for more than
two seconds).
ESP mode (for
CDs) 12 seconds
45 seconds 1 × (for more than
two seconds), then
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Viewing and setting the time
You can view the time by pressing the DISP button.
To set the time:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your radio.
2Press and hold the DISP button until the display flashes.
3Set the hours by turning the SEL knob to the right (clockwise).
4Set the minutes by turning the SEL knob to the left
(counterclockwise).
Programming and using radio station presets
You can program as many as 6 radio station presets for each
available band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). After you program
a station, you can tune to the station by pressing one of the numbered
preset buttons on the front of your car stereo.
To program a radio station:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your radio.
2Select the band you want by pressing the BD/SUB
(band/subwoofer) button to select FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, or AM2.
The current band appears on the display.
3Tune the radio to the station of your choice by pressing the or
button.
4Press and hold the preset number button to which you want to
assign the station until the radio beeps once (hold the button for
about two seconds).
5Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to program additional presets.
BEEP mode (to
beep when
buttons are
pressed)
ON
OFF (default) 1 × (for more than
two seconds), then
2 ×.
SEEK mode Seek 1 (default)–Stops at every station
detected. Press the or button
again to continue.
Seek 2–Does not stop at any station
until you release the or button.
1 × (for more than
two seconds), then
3 ×.
VOL LAST/VOL
ADJ VOL LAST (default)–Sets the volume level to the last setting used.
VOL ADJ–A low initial volume is set and
you can adjust the volume.
1 × (for more than
two seconds), then
4 ×.
Adjustment or
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To tune to a radio station preset:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your radio.
2Select the band you want by pressing the BD/SUB
(band/subwoofer) button. The current band appears on the display.
3Press and release the preset number button for the station you
want.
Tuning the radio with auto seek search and scan
To use auto seek search tuning:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your radio.
2Select the band you want by pressing the BD/SUB
(band/subwoofer) button to select FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, or AM2.
The current band appears on the display.
3Press and release the AS/PS button once. The radio plays, in
sequence, the stations that are preset in memory for 5 seconds.
Press again to stop at the station you want. (Similar to the "Intro"
function of a CD.)
- OR -
Press and hold the AS/PS button (longer than one second). The
radio sets the six strongest stations to presets 1 through 6 in the
selected band.
To use scan tuning:
• Press the SCAN button. The radio scans the selected band
and stops at every station, pauses for five seconds, then
continues.
Using the track search with CDs
To search a CD for a specific track:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your car stereo.
2Insert a CD disc into the CD slot.
3Press the or button during playback to advance to the
next track or go back to the previous track.
- OR -
Press and hold the or button during playback to scan the
CD at high speed (forward or back) for the track you want. Release
the button when you reach the track you want and normal play
resumes.
Note A previously memorized station will be erased when you set a new
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Searching MP3 files
To search for a track:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your car stereo.
2Insert an MP3 disc into the CD slot.
3Press the AS/PS button to activate the track search mode.
4Press the SEL knob. The first digit of the track number blinks on
the LCD display.
5Turn the SEL knob to select the first digit, then press the SEL
knob to set the digit. The second digit blinks.
6Repeat Step 6 to select as many as two subsequent digits.
7After you input the track you want:
If you input less than three digits, press the SEL knob for longer
than two seconds to start playing the track.
- OR -
If you input three digits, the track automatically starts playing after
you input the last digit.
To search for a file:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your car stereo.
2Insert an MP3 disc into the CD slot.
3Press the AS/PS button twice to activate the file search mode.
4Press the SEL knob. The first directory appears on the display.
5Turn the SEL knob to select the directory you want, then press the
SEL knob to set the directory and display the first file name in the
directory.
6Turn the SEL knob to select the file you want, then press the SEL
knob to play the file.
To search for a song title alphabetically:
1Press the PWR button to turn on your car stereo.
2Place an MP3 disc into the CD slot.
3Press the AS/PS button three times to activate the character
search mode.
4Press the SEL knob. The character “A” appears on the display.
5Turn the SEL knob to select the character you want, then press
and hold the SEL knob (longer than two seconds) to set the
character and display the first song title that includes that
character.
6Turn the SEL knob to select the song title you want, then press the
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Specifications
CD/MP3 Player
Signal to noise ratio >60 dB
Channel separation >50 dB (1 kHz)
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Disc compatibility CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3
Tuner (FM)
Frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Channel step 200 kHz
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity 2.8 µV
Stereo separation 30 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio 50 dB
Tuner (AM)
Frequency range 530 - 1710 kHz
Sensitivity 32 dB at S/N 20 dB
I.F. frequency 450 kHz
Line out
Output 5 V (maximum)
Impedance 10k ohm
General
Power supply 12 V DC (10.8 - 15.6 V allowable)
Speaker impedance 4 or 8 ohm
Output power 40 W × 4 channels

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Troubleshooting
Maintaining
Cleaning the exterior
To clean the exterior
• Use a soft cloth dampened with only luke-warm water.
Caring for discs
A dirty, scratched, or warped disc may cause skipping or noise.
To care for discs:
• Hold discs by their edges.
• Never touch the shiny sides of discs.
• Do not bend discs.
Problem Cause Solution
No sound. The power is turned off. Press the PWR button to
turn the power on.
Playback is paused. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to resume disc
playback.
Volume is set too low. Press the VOL button to
increase the volume.
Sound is muted. Press the MUTE button to
unmute the sound.
All or part of a disc will
not play. The disc is inserted incorrectly. Make sure that the disc is placed in the slot with the
label side up.
The disc is scratched. Try another disc.
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. For more
information, see
“Cleaning discs” on
page 16.
The disc is warped. Try another disc.
Caution Make sure that you do not drip water into your radio.
Do not use solvents, such as benzene, because they may damage
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• Store discs in their cases when you are not using them.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, high
temperature, or dust. Prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can warp discs.
• Do not put labels or tape on discs.
Cleaning discs
To clean a disc:
• With a soft cloth, wipe the disc from the center to the outer
edge.
Fuse replacement
If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If
the fuse blows again after the replacement, there may be an internal
malfunction. In this case, consult your nearest service center.
Legal notices
FCC statement
Avoid direct exposure to beam. This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can emit radio
frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause interference to radio communications.
However, television reception interference can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on.
The user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver
Caution Use the specified amperage fuse for each lead. Use of a higher
amperage fuse may cause serious damage.
Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Copyright
© 2006 Insignia. Insignia and the Insignia logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise
Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications and features are subject to
change without notice or obligation.

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Bienvenue
Félicitations d’avoir acheté ce produit Insignia de haute qualité. Le
modèle NS-C3111 représente la dernière avancée technologique
dans la conception d’autoradios stéréo et a été conçu pour des
performances et une fiabilité exceptionnelles.
Table des matières
Informations sur la sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Fonctionnalités . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Installation de la radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Fonctionnement de l’appareil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Spécifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Problèmes et solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Entretien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Informations sur la sécurité
Ce symbole est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur de la présence
d’instructions importantes sur l’utilisation et la maintenance
(entretien) de l’appareil dans les documents qui l'accompagne.
Avertissement Afinde réduire les risques d’incendie et de choc électrique, ne pas
exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou l’humidité.
Avertissement Ce produit utilise un laser de classe 1 pour lire les disques
compacts. Il est très important de toujours éviter une exposition
directe au rayonnement laser. Ne pas neutraliser ou contourner
les interrupteurs de sécurité.
L’utilisation de commandes ou la modification des procédures
autres que celles spécifiées dans le présent manuel pourrait
entraîner une exposition dangereuse aux radiations.

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Fonctionnalités
Face avant
# Fonctionnalité Description
1 Touche PWR
(Marche/Arrêt) Permet la mise sous et hors tension de l’appareil.
2 Bouton de
sélection Permet d’augmenter ou de diminuer le volume sonore.
Appuyer sur le bouton pour sélectionner une fonction,
puis le tourner pour afficher les options disponibles.
Pour plus d’informations, voir “Réglages et
configuration du mode” page 28.
3 Touche MODE Appuyer de façon répétée pour naviguer parmi les
modes disponibles (RADIO, CD PLAYER [Lecteur de
CD] et AUX IN [Entrée auxiliaire]).
4 Touches de
préréglage En mode radio, permet de syntoniser les stations radio préréglées.
5 Logement pour
disque Insérer un CD ou un disque MP3 dans ce logement.
6 Écran ACL Affiche des informations diverses sur la radio et le
lecteur de CD.
7 Touche LD Permet d’amplifier les graves. Appuyer de nouveau sur
la touche pour revenir au mode de lecture normal.
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