Insignia NS-HMSB20 User manual

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USER GUIDE
2.0 Channel Mini
Soundbar
NS-HMSB20

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting your sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting your soundbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting the AC adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Positioning your soundbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting up your soundbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Choosing your sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting your soundbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connecting the AC power adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Positioning the soundbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Mounting your soundbar on a wall (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using your soundbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Maintaining your soundbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cleaning your soundbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Insignia 2.0 Channel Mini
Soundbar. The soundbar is designed to be used with today’s flat panel
TVs. It features a variety of connections, including Bluetooth, and it can
either be mounted on the wall or placed on a TV stand.
This user guide explains how to correctly install, operate, and get the best
performance from your soundbar. Read this user guide carefully before
installing your system, and then keep it handy for quick reference.

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Getting started
To help you get started quickly, here are the basic steps to setting up your
soundbar. For more detailed information, follow the page numbers listed
below:
Connecting your sound source
Choose a sound source, such as a TV, DVD/Blu-ray player, or smartphone
to connect to your soundbar. The device you select will provide the sound
for the soundbar to play. For more detail, see Choosing your sound source
on page 11.
Connecting your soundbar
Connect your sound source to your soundbar. You may need to find or
purchase the correct cable, depending on the connection. For more
detail, see Connecting your soundbar on page 12.
RCA AUX
IN jacks
Digital
Optical jack
USB port
DC in jack
Back of the soundbar

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Connecting the AC adapter
Plug your soundbar into an AC power outlet. For more detail, see
Connecting the AC power adapter on page 15.
Positioning your soundbar
You can either place the soundbar on a cabinet or mount it on the wall
(optional) under the TV. For more detail, see Mounting your soundbar on
a wall (optional) on page 17.
Important safety instructions
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with a dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Back of the soundbar
You can set your
soundbar on a flat
surface or mount
it on a wall.

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8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, outlets, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to
rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.
16 An apparatus with a three-prong, grounding-type plug is a Class I
apparatus, which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric
shock. Make sure that you connect any Class I device to a
grounding-type, three-prong outlet.
17 DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their rated
capacity as this can cause electric shock or fire.
18 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain
readily operable.
19 No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on
the apparatus.
20 The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and
similar.
21 Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire, or the like.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if the remote control batteries are incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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22 Keep new and used batteries away from children.
23 If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product and keep it away from children.
24 If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any
part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
Placement
• The soundbar cabinet is made out of plastic and is therefore sensitive
to extreme temperatures and humidity. Do not put it 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 soundbar. If liquid is
spilled on top of the soundbar, it may be damaged.
• The soundbar should be placed on a sturdy, flat surface that is free
from vibration, or mounted on a wall. Do not put the soundbar on an
uneven or unstable surface, where it may fall and cause damage.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.

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Package contents
Features
Front view
# ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Speaker Left and right speakers
2 Status
indicator
Different color LEDs indicate the following:
• Red - Standby mode
• Green - On in digital optical mode
• Yellow - On in AUX IN mode
• Blue - On in Bluetooth mode (blinks while pairing)
• Purple - On in USB mode
3 Remote
control
sensor
Detects signals from the remote control.
Soundbar
Remote Control
AC Power Adapter
RCA Audio Cable
Batteries (2-AAA) Mounting Screws and
Wall Anchors
Mounting Template
3.5 mm to RCA Cable Adapter
User Guide

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Side view
Back view
# ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 (Power)
button
Press to turn on the soundbar. The status indicator turns green,
yellow, blue, or purple to indicate that the soundbar is on and
what input is selected.
Press again to return the soundbar to standby mode. The status
indicator turns red.
2+(volume up)
button
Press to increase the volume of the soundbar.
3-(volume down)
button
Press to decrease the volume of the soundbar.
4 (sound
source selector)
Press to cycle through the available sound sources. The status
indicator will light:
• Green - Digital optical
• Yellow - AUX IN
•Blue-Bluetooth
•Purple-USB
# ITEM DESCRIPTION
1AUX IN jacks Connect an RCA audio cable (included) to these jacks,
red to red and white to white.
2USB port You can play WAV files from a USB source and charge the
USB device with the 0.5 A connection output.

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Remote control
3DIGITAL OPTICAL
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. Make sure that the
sound output from the source is set to PCM format.
4DC IN jack Connect the AC power adapter to this jack to power the
soundbar.
#BUTTON DESCRIPTION
1 (Power) Press to turn on the soundbar. Press again to put the soundbar
into standby mode.
2SOURCE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available sound sources.
3VOL + Press to increase the volume of the soundbar.
4 (previous) In Bluetooth mode, press to skip to the previous track.
5
(play/pause)/
PAIR
• In Bluetooth mode, press to start or pause playback.
• Press and hold this button for three seconds to disconnect
Bluetooth.
6VOL – Press to decrease the volume of the soundbar.
# ITEM DESCRIPTION

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Using the remote control
Point the remote control directly at the IR sensor on the front of the
soundbar. You must be within approximately 26 ft. (8 m) of the soundbar
and within 30° on either side.
Installing the remote control batteries
1Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote
control.
2Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure
that the polarity on the batteries matches the + and - symbols inside
the battery compartment.
7THEATER Press to enter the THEATER sound mode to optimize music played
in a theater setting. The status indicator on the soundbar blinks
white three times.
8STANDARD Press to enter the STANDARD sound mode to optimize general
music. The status indicator on the soundbar blinks white three
times.
9 (Mute) Press to mute the sound from the soundbar. Press again to restore
the sound.
10 (next) In Bluetooth mode, press to go to the next track.
11 NEWS Press to enter the NEWS sound mode to optimize the spoken
voice. The status indicator on the soundbar blinks white three
times.
#BUTTON DESCRIPTION
IR Sensor