Insignia NS-HMPS3018 User manual

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USER GUIDE
Rugged Speaker
System
NS-HMPS3018
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Top view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Choosing and evaluating your sound source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Powering your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up and connecting your sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Listening to your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Controlling basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Maintaining your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Insignia Rugged Speaker System with
Bluetooth. It features a variety of connections and sound source options.
This user guide explains how to correctly install, operate, and get the best
performance from your speaker system. Read this user guide carefully before
installing your system, and then keep it handy for quick reference.
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 dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
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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, convenience receptacles, 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 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
.
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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Placement
• This speaker system 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 speaker system. If liquid is
spilled on top of the speaker system, it may be damaged.
• The speaker system should be placed on a sturdy, flat surface that is free
from vibration. Do not put the speaker system on an uneven or unstable
surface, where it may fall and cause damage.
Using close to a TV or computer
Some older TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices.
They are likely to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional
speakers are placed nearby. If discoloration problems persist, try moving the
speaker system away from your TV or monitor.
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Package contents
Features
Top view
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Bluetoothspeaker
• ACpower cord
• QuickSetup Guide
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Readthrough this guide before making connections and operating this speaker system.
Retainthis guide for future reference.
• Don’topen the case of this unit. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
fromthe AC power supply when it is not being used for a long time.
• Don’tinstall the speaker system in a place exposed to heating sources or direct sunshine.
• Don’tinstall the speaker system in a place exposed to moisture or rain.
Beforeusingyour new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
vasesshould not be placed on it.
blockthe vents, which could cause malfunction resulted from overheating.
• Usea soft, clean rag to clean the outside of the speaker system. Never clean it with chemicals
ordetergent.
FEATURES
• Bluetoothplayback
• Lineinput
• Built-inFM tuner
• Built-inrechargeable battery
• USBslot
• Microphonefunction
Top
Side
CHARGING YOUR SPEAKER
• Usethe AC power cord (included) to connect your speaker system to an AC power outlet. Turn
buttonto power on the unit and press power button again. The current charging-indicator line
lines
onthe display screen will keep solid indicates that the battery has been fully charged.
Checkthe battery life
• Thespeaker is designed with a smart battery check feature for your convenience.
• Pressbattery level button to show the current battery charge when it’s turned on.
USING YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
Connectingan audio device
AUXIN
• Yourspeaker system has an audio input jack that you can connect to an external audio source,
suchas a VCD, CD, VCR, or MP3 player.
Usean audio cable (not provided) to connect the external device to the Line In jack on the top
ofyour speaker system, then press the SOURCE SELECT button to select LINE mode.
Pairingyour speaker system with a Bluetooth device
Yourspeaker system can store pairing information for up to ×× Bluetooth devices, such as
phonesand tablets.
1Makesure that your Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth ×× protocol and is not paired
withanother device. To determine what Bluetooth protocol your device supports, see the
documentationthat came with your device.
2Turnon your speaker system.
3Pressthe SOURCE button to select “BT” to enter pairing mode.
4Makesure that your Bluetooth device is within 30 feet of your speaker system.
5Turnon your Bluetooth device, turn on Bluetooth, then set your device to pairing mode. For
moreinformation, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device.
6Onyour Bluetooth device, select “NS-HMPS3018”. Your speaker system pairs with the
Bluetoothdevice.
7PressPLAY/PAUSE to begin playback. The VOLUME and MUTE controls are also active.
Note: The Bluetooth device should reconnect to your speaker system automatically when it is turned on.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
Rugged
Speaker
System
NS-HMPS3018
STATUS
4lines light up
3lines light up
2lines light up
1line lights up
CHARGELEVEL
100%
75%
50%
25%(charging is needed)
USBslot
Previous
Source
Play/pause
Next
Displayscreen
Mastervolume knob
Handle
LineIn
Microphonesocket
Microphone
volumeknob
ACpowerinput socket
Speaker system
AC power cord Quick Setup Guide
Power On/Off /
Battery check button
(PLAY/PAUSE) button
(PREVIOUS) button
SOURCE button
(NEXT) button
USB port
LINE (AUX) IN port Microphone port
Microphone volume
knob
Master volume knob
Display screen
Handle
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Side view
Setting up your speaker system
Choosing and evaluating your sound source
• Look at your sound source device, such as a TV, DVD/Blu-ray player,
smartphone, or USB thumbdrive to identify the type of connection it
requires. Choose the connection option below that fits your audio source.
You can connect several devices and switch the sound source as required.
Powering your speaker system
After you have connected your speaker system to an audio source, you need
to connect it to an AC power outlet.
1Connect the AC power cord to the AC power input socket on the side of
the speaker system.
Caution
Turn off all devices while you are making connections.
AC power cord socket
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2Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a power outlet or surge
protector.
Charging the batteries
Your speaker system comes with built-in rechargable batteries so you can
use it in places without an AC connection. The batteries are charged
automatically when you plug your speaker system into an AC power
outlet.
To determine the current charge level of your batteries, press the Power
On/Off/Battery check button (when your speaker system is powered on)
on the top of your speaker system. The charge is indicated by the number
of circles shown on the display.
• If one circle lights, the charge level is 25%
• If two circles light, the charge level is 50%
• If three circles light, the charge level is 75%
• If all four circles light, the batteries are fully charged
Setting up and connecting your sound source
FM Tuner
1Turn on your speaker system.
2Press the SOURCE button on the speaker system repeatedly to select
“TUNER”.
Bluetooth
Before you can use your speaker system with a Bluetooth device, you need to
pair your device to the speaker system.
Pairing your devices
1Turn on your speaker system.
2Place the Bluetooth device within 30 ft. (10 m) of your speaker system.
3Press the SOURCE button on the speaker system repeatedly to select
“BT”. This puts your speaker system into pairing mode.
4Navigate to your device's Bluetooth settings, turn on Bluetooth, then
search for available devices. For additional information on pairing your
device, see your device’s documentation.
5On your Bluetooth device, select “NS-HMPS3018” from the device list.
Repeat steps 1-4 if “NS-HMPS3018” is not displayed.
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6If a PIN code is requested, enter “0000.”
Disconnecting your devices
• Turn off the Bluetooth function on your device.
Reconnecting to a paired device
Receiving a phone call while playing music
• When a call is received while playing music through a phone, the
music stops automatically.
• When the call ends, depending on the settings on your phone, the
current track may resume playback.
Notes
• Some devices, such as an iPhone, connect
immediately after pairing. Other devices, such
as notebook computers, may ask you if you wish
to connect.
• Your speaker system saves pairing information
for up to eight devices. However, it can only be
connected and play content from one device at
a time.
• When you turn on your speaker system, it
automatically connects to the last connected
device if that device is in range. To connect to a
different paired device, turn off Bluetooth or
unpair from the currently paired device and
manually connect to the other paired device.
Your speaker system loses the Bluetooth
connection if you…
To reconnect...
Turn it off. Turn on your speaker system. Your speaker
system searches for the last connected Bluetooth
device and reconnects.
Move the Bluetooth device out of range. Move your Bluetooth device within 30 feet of
your speaker system.
Turn off your Bluetooth device. Turn on your Bluetooth device, then make sure
that Bluetooth is on.
Turn off Bluetooth on your Bluetooth device. Turn on Bluetooth on your Bluetooth device.
Connect your Bluetooth device to another
Bluetooth device.
Disconnect your Bluetooth device from the other
Bluetooth device, then set your device to pairing
mode. Select “NS-HMPS3018” on your Bluetooth
device.
Note
If a device does not automatically reconnect, you
may need to reselect “NS-HMPS3018” on your
Bluetooth device.
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3.5mm AUX (LINE IN) connection
1Turn on your speaker system.
2Press the SOURCE button on the speaker system repeatedly to select
“LINE”.
3Connect one end of a 3.5 mm audio cable to your speaker system’s LINE
IN jack.
4Connect the other end of the 3.5 mm audio cable to the headphone or
AUX Output on your audio source device.
USB connection
1Turn on your speaker system.
2Press the SOURCE button on the speaker system repeatedly to select
“USB”.
3Plug a USB thumbdrive into the USB port on the top of your speaker
system.
Microphone
• Plug your microphone into the microphone jack on the top of your
speaker system.
Using your speaker system
This system lets you access five different sound sources (TUNER (FM), AUX
(LINE IN), USB, Microphone, and Bluetooth (BT)).
Listening to your speaker system
1Turn on your speaker system.
2Press the SOURCE button on the speaker system repeatedly to select the
audio source you want, or to select TUNER mode (TUNER will appear on
the display).
3Turn on the audio source device connected to your speaker system and
begin playback.
4Adjust the volume on your speaker system or the source audio device to a
comfortable level.
Note
You can also plug a memory card reader into the USB
port to play audio from a memory card.
Warning
Continuous use of high volume sound may
permanently damage your hearing.
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Controlling basic playback
Microphone playback
• When using a microphone with your speaker system, control the volume
with the Microphone Volume knob located on the top of your speaker
system.
Maintaining your speaker system
Cleaning your speaker system
Clean the surface of your speaker system with a soft, dry cloth.
Button Function
SOURCE Press repeatedly to select the sound source for your speaker system. Choices
include TUNER (FM), AUX (LINE IN), USB, and BT (Bluetooth)
(Play/Pause) TUNER mode - Press and hold to autoscan for channels.
USB or BT - Press to begin playback. Press again to pause playback.
BT - Press and hold to disconnect Bluetooth.
(Next) TUNER mode
• Press to skip to the next preset station.
• Press to fine tune the station frequency up.
USB or BT - Press to skip to the next track.
(Previous) TUNER mode
• Press to skip to the previous preset station.
• Press to fine tune the station frequency up.
USB or BT - Press to skip to the previous track.
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