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... a source.) "Let's play DVD video software" *( About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. Using the remote control without completely understanding its operation modes (etc.). Preparations Receiver Operations Network Operations AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VRS-N8100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION Quick Start Reference Please...
... a source.) "Let's play DVD video software" *( About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. Using the remote control without completely understanding its operation modes (etc.). Preparations Receiver Operations Network Operations AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VRS-N8100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION Quick Start Reference Please...
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...addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this receiver and your components with a digital camera. station name display, to show you how to connect your video software and audio source. ... to use this manual handy for future reference. Receiver Operations Shows you in playing video games. Network Operations By installing the application KENWOOD PC SERVER in a PC, the data stored ...imported in the PC on the receiver. and PTY search to let you want to the GAME, FRONT AUX jacks. Remote Control Shows you how to operate other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD...
...addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this receiver and your components with a digital camera. station name display, to show you how to connect your video software and audio source. ... to use this manual handy for future reference. Receiver Operations Shows you in playing video games. Network Operations By installing the application KENWOOD PC SERVER in a PC, the data stored ...imported in the PC on the receiver. and PTY search to let you want to the GAME, FRONT AUX jacks. Remote Control Shows you how to operate other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD...
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... Sleep timer 45 Network Operations Installing KENWOOD PC SERVER ....... 46 Uninstalling KENWOOD PC SERVER 47 Updating KENWOOD PC SERVER 47 Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER ...... 48 Names and functions... sources 33 Digital sources 33 Listening to radio broadcasts 34 Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ... 34 Presetting radio stations 34 Receiving preset stations 35 Receiving preset stations in...Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search 37 Receiver Operations Ambience effects 38 Surround modes 38 Virtual modes 40 Surround play DVD video software ........ 18 Preparing for playback 20 Speaker...
... Sleep timer 45 Network Operations Installing KENWOOD PC SERVER ....... 46 Uninstalling KENWOOD PC SERVER 47 Updating KENWOOD PC SERVER 47 Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER ...... 48 Names and functions... sources 33 Digital sources 33 Listening to radio broadcasts 34 Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ... 34 Presetting radio stations 34 Receiving preset stations 35 Receiving preset stations in...Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search 37 Receiver Operations Ambience effects 38 Surround modes 38 Virtual modes 40 Surround play DVD video software ........ 18 Preparing for playback 20 Speaker...
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Connection of DVD player: 1 Component video connection 2 S video connection 3 Composite video connection 4 Digital audio connection (Coaxial cord) 5 Analog audio connection 18 EN Connection of speakers: A Front speakers (L,R) B Center speaker C Subwoofer D ... player and the video output connection to speaker cord connections. Preparations Let's play DVD video software STEP 1 Connect the speakers, TV and DVD to the receiver For details, see "PRE OUT jacks connections". ^ C B 1 ~ L 1 ~ RECEIVER DVD SW R C LS RS Listening position A 3 2 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y ...
Connection of DVD player: 1 Component video connection 2 S video connection 3 Composite video connection 4 Digital audio connection (Coaxial cord) 5 Analog audio connection 18 EN Connection of speakers: A Front speakers (L,R) B Center speaker C Subwoofer D ... player and the video output connection to speaker cord connections. Preparations Let's play DVD video software STEP 1 Connect the speakers, TV and DVD to the receiver For details, see "PRE OUT jacks connections". ^ C B 1 ~ L 1 ~ RECEIVER DVD SW R C LS RS Listening position A 3 2 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y ...
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... selection is connected. ENTER SETUP MULTI CONTROL %fi@# 2 Press , press to the AC wall outlet and press or . If you connect KENWOOD speaker system KS-2100HT, KS-3100EX, KS-708HT, KS-308HT, KS-708HT+KS-308EX, KS-308HT+ KS-308EX, KS-908HT or KS-...HTB2 6.1CH": Speaker system KS-708HT+KS-308EX or KS-308HT+ KS-308EX. "NORMAL": Normal-size speakers. Speaker size ? Preparations Let's play DVD video software STEP 2 Set up the speakers POWER ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY For details, see "Speaker settings" . ) ~ ¢ INPUT SELECTOR 1 Connect the power...
... selection is connected. ENTER SETUP MULTI CONTROL %fi@# 2 Press , press to the AC wall outlet and press or . If you connect KENWOOD speaker system KS-2100HT, KS-3100EX, KS-708HT, KS-308HT, KS-708HT+KS-308EX, KS-308HT+ KS-308EX, KS-908HT or KS-...HTB2 6.1CH": Speaker system KS-708HT+KS-308EX or KS-308HT+ KS-308EX. "NORMAL": Normal-size speakers. Speaker size ? Preparations Let's play DVD video software STEP 2 Set up the speakers POWER ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY For details, see "Speaker settings" . ) ~ ¢ INPUT SELECTOR 1 Connect the power...
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...be recorded down -mixed to 2-channel before being output from the analog recording (REC OUT) jacks. 33 EN DVD Stereo DIGITAL VOL -75dB DVD Stereo ↓ REC MODE VOL -75dB The display switches automatically. 4 Start playback, then start recording.... record a digital input source. Digital sources Switch on the REC MODE to the copy guard condition. This is recorded in REC mode, the multi channel signal in the REC MODE, the audio signal may not be interrupted momentarily. Receiver Operations Recording.... 3 Press and hold the SETUP key on the main unit for some video software.
...be recorded down -mixed to 2-channel before being output from the analog recording (REC OUT) jacks. 33 EN DVD Stereo DIGITAL VOL -75dB DVD Stereo ↓ REC MODE VOL -75dB The display switches automatically. 4 Start playback, then start recording.... record a digital input source. Digital sources Switch on the REC MODE to the copy guard condition. This is recorded in REC mode, the multi channel signal in the REC MODE, the audio signal may not be interrupted momentarily. Receiver Operations Recording.... 3 Press and hold the SETUP key on the main unit for some video software.
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... LS RS 38 EN Receiver Operations Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow optimization of sounds from the two in the original recording. Think of it as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). Note For best results, Dolby Digital EX should be activated ... the ability to 5.1 channels of true 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround sound, KENWOOD recommends that will automatically activate this receiver are "MOVIE", "MUSIC" and "GAME". However, in order to enjoy the benefit of digital surround sound from 6.1-channel sources. In order to obtain ...
... LS RS 38 EN Receiver Operations Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow optimization of sounds from the two in the original recording. Think of it as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). Note For best results, Dolby Digital EX should be activated ... the ability to 5.1 channels of true 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround sound, KENWOOD recommends that will automatically activate this receiver are "MOVIE", "MUSIC" and "GAME". However, in order to enjoy the benefit of digital surround sound from 6.1-channel sources. In order to obtain ...
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...Discrete Surround format, expanding upon 5.1 surround. It's compatible on a variety of the receiver. 39 EN The DTS-ES receiver will automatically activate this feature has to play DTS 5.1-channel surround audio even when the AV amplifier incorporates only the DTS or DTS-ES decoder. C L R SW LS .../24 The DTS 96/24 enables 5.1-channel playback with DVD and LaserDisc software carrying the mark. As it is reverberation (the act of decaying elements of presence by using high-accuracy digital matrix technology. These modes are particularly effective when used with broad bandwidth...
...Discrete Surround format, expanding upon 5.1 surround. It's compatible on a variety of the receiver. 39 EN The DTS-ES receiver will automatically activate this feature has to play DTS 5.1-channel surround audio even when the AV amplifier incorporates only the DTS or DTS-ES decoder. C L R SW LS .../24 The DTS 96/24 enables 5.1-channel playback with DVD and LaserDisc software carrying the mark. As it is reverberation (the act of decaying elements of presence by using high-accuracy digital matrix technology. These modes are particularly effective when used with broad bandwidth...
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t Listen modes available with DTS, DTS-ES (Matrix or Discrete) or DTS 96/24 playback: ("DTS" indicator lights up ) Main example of medium: Multi-channel digital source such as DVD. 1 "DTS": DTS surround 2 "DTS + NEO:6 Cinema": DTS surround + DTS NEO:6 surround CINEMA mode 3 "DTS + NEO:6 Music": ... the input mode is played by selecting the analog input. 1 Start playing the video software. 2 Press the LISTEN MODE key (or the Listen Mode 5/∞ keys) to the input signal. Receiver Operations Ambience effects Surround play The desired listen mode can be selected only when two surround...
t Listen modes available with DTS, DTS-ES (Matrix or Discrete) or DTS 96/24 playback: ("DTS" indicator lights up ) Main example of medium: Multi-channel digital source such as DVD. 1 "DTS": DTS surround 2 "DTS + NEO:6 Cinema": DTS surround + DTS NEO:6 surround CINEMA mode 3 "DTS + NEO:6 Music": ... the input mode is played by selecting the analog input. 1 Start playing the video software. 2 Press the LISTEN MODE key (or the Listen Mode 5/∞ keys) to the input signal. Receiver Operations Ambience effects Surround play The desired listen mode can be selected only when two surround...
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...increases in volume) to adjust the left-center-right output. Press the Sleep key repeatedly until the Sleep timer indicator disappears. 45 EN Receiver Operations The sleep timer period can be selected only if DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX or GAME is selected as normal. Display ...night use. 2 "1": Medium effect 3 "OFF" SOUND MIDNIGHT MODE OFF ÷ The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. ÷ Some DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS software may not be effective. 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi) to minimize the difference in 10-minute steps...
...increases in volume) to adjust the left-center-right output. Press the Sleep key repeatedly until the Sleep timer indicator disappears. 45 EN Receiver Operations The sleep timer period can be selected only if DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX or GAME is selected as normal. Display ...night use. 2 "1": Medium effect 3 "OFF" SOUND MIDNIGHT MODE OFF ÷ The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. ÷ Some DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS software may not be effective. 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi) to minimize the difference in 10-minute steps...
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...CPU: Intel Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher. Number of VRS-N8100 units connectable to network: 3 units. ÷ The operation is not guaranteed for listening to or viewing music, movie and photographic data in the PC on using the software, it up. 0§ Minimum requirements Operating system (OS):...other countries of the environments matching the above modules are used for each OS. and are not deleted even when the "KENWOOD PC SERVER" software is used under license. Before using the user name with the following modules are also trademarks or registered trademarks of this...
...CPU: Intel Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher. Number of VRS-N8100 units connectable to network: 3 units. ÷ The operation is not guaranteed for listening to or viewing music, movie and photographic data in the PC on using the software, it up. 0§ Minimum requirements Operating system (OS):...other countries of the environments matching the above modules are used for each OS. and are not deleted even when the "KENWOOD PC SERVER" software is used under license. Before using the user name with the following modules are also trademarks or registered trademarks of this...
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...then clicking on [Uninstall]. 3 Execute the uninstallation procedure by executing uninstallation. Be sure to exit from the PC, delete the "KENWOOD" folder after the "KENWOOD PC SERVER" software has been uninstalled, the data edited with the Administrator authority. 1 Select [Start] \ [Control Panel] \ [Add or Remove ... Support" / "Service" section on the website of your local website on www.kenwood.com ). ÷ How to remove the software completely from the software before proceeding to update your KENWOOD PC SERVER can find a link to your resident country (if necessary you want ...
...then clicking on [Uninstall]. 3 Execute the uninstallation procedure by executing uninstallation. Be sure to exit from the PC, delete the "KENWOOD" folder after the "KENWOOD PC SERVER" software has been uninstalled, the data edited with the Administrator authority. 1 Select [Start] \ [Control Panel] \ [Add or Remove ... Support" / "Service" section on the website of your local website on www.kenwood.com ). ÷ How to remove the software completely from the software before proceeding to update your KENWOOD PC SERVER can find a link to your resident country (if necessary you want ...
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...[Movie Folder Setting] [Music Folder Setting] [Photo Folder Setting] Specify the pathnames of the corresponding library. IMPORTANT: Before closing the KENWOOD PC SERVER software, be sure to save the changes you specify the folder for the OS. 4 List window: Displays the contents of the folder selected... the desktop to launch the Do not attempt to launch KENWOOD PC SERVER more than once. on shortcut icon KENWOOD PC SERVER. When [File] is selected: 1 [Name Setting] The default server name is displayed as desired. Operations using this software). 5 [MOVIE] tag: Selects the [MOVIE LIBRARY]. ...
...[Movie Folder Setting] [Music Folder Setting] [Photo Folder Setting] Specify the pathnames of the corresponding library. IMPORTANT: Before closing the KENWOOD PC SERVER software, be sure to save the changes you specify the folder for the OS. 4 List window: Displays the contents of the folder selected... the desktop to launch the Do not attempt to launch KENWOOD PC SERVER more than once. on shortcut icon KENWOOD PC SERVER. When [File] is selected: 1 [Name Setting] The default server name is displayed as desired. Operations using this software). 5 [MOVIE] tag: Selects the [MOVIE LIBRARY]. ...
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Continued to next page 49 EN Import of contents The contents of the PC can be imported in each content from the software. For the data types that they are displayed in the list window. 3 Drag & drop each library. To select a library, click on the [SAVE] button.) 3 .... (The files located in folders below the folder will be imported. The library box displays the genre boxes for the contents to be imported. Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER When MUSIC files or PHOTO files are imported as the [Action], [Drama], [Favorite] and [Sports] boxes. ÷ Contents cannot be imported unless ...
Continued to next page 49 EN Import of contents The contents of the PC can be imported in each content from the software. For the data types that they are displayed in the list window. 3 Drag & drop each library. To select a library, click on the [SAVE] button.) 3 .... (The files located in folders below the folder will be imported. The library box displays the genre boxes for the contents to be imported. Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER When MUSIC files or PHOTO files are imported as the [Action], [Drama], [Favorite] and [Sports] boxes. ÷ Contents cannot be imported unless ...
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... SELECTOR key (or the Network Server key) to this unit. Now the contents imported using the KENWOOD PC SERVER can be logged in. Playback of Network Server When the KENWOOD PC SERVER software is installed in the PC, libraries can be constructed by pressing the Setup key) 5 "LOG OFF... SETUP RETRY Network Operations LOG OFF SETUP Network Server Home Music Movie Photo POWER RCVR Multi %fi@# Enter Page 5∞ Preparation 1 Turn on this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY (For U.S.A. Use the MULTI CONTROL or the Multi keys) to select "MOVIE", "MUSIC" or "PHOTO", and...
... SELECTOR key (or the Network Server key) to this unit. Now the contents imported using the KENWOOD PC SERVER can be logged in. Playback of Network Server When the KENWOOD PC SERVER software is installed in the PC, libraries can be constructed by pressing the Setup key) 5 "LOG OFF... SETUP RETRY Network Operations LOG OFF SETUP Network Server Home Music Movie Photo POWER RCVR Multi %fi@# Enter Page 5∞ Preparation 1 Turn on this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY (For U.S.A. Use the MULTI CONTROL or the Multi keys) to select "MOVIE", "MUSIC" or "PHOTO", and...
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...9 ∞ Sound is not output from the beginning. 9 Dolby Digital or DTS audio software ÷ Check if the digital output setting of the digital audio player is correct. The audio of the specified impedance. to DIGITAL MANUAL during playback of the digital source, and restart the playback from the speaker, or their sound...the speakers. Switch the input mode to "GAME" when the unit is turned ON. ¢ Additional Information 79 EN audio on the receiver. The input for all of the speakers is correct. ÷ Select a surround mode. ÷ Adjust the speaker levels using the same...
...9 ∞ Sound is not output from the beginning. 9 Dolby Digital or DTS audio software ÷ Check if the digital output setting of the digital audio player is correct. The audio of the specified impedance. to DIGITAL MANUAL during playback of the digital source, and restart the playback from the speaker, or their sound...the speakers. Switch the input mode to "GAME" when the unit is turned ON. ¢ Additional Information 79 EN audio on the receiver. The input for all of the speakers is correct. ÷ Select a surround mode. ÷ Adjust the speaker levels using the same...
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...road. ÷ Turn off and on www.kenwood.com ). impossible. Software and Firmware update: The latest information and procedure to update your KENWOOD PC SERVER software and VRS-N8100 Firmware can be found to comply with the... may generate or use radio frequency energy. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills. A station which was...select keys or the SRC Power key to activate the operation mode for a Class B digital device, pursuant to your resident country (if necessary you wish to which can find a...
...road. ÷ Turn off and on www.kenwood.com ). impossible. Software and Firmware update: The latest information and procedure to update your KENWOOD PC SERVER software and VRS-N8100 Firmware can be found to comply with the... may generate or use radio frequency energy. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills. A station which was...select keys or the SRC Power key to activate the operation mode for a Class B digital device, pursuant to your resident country (if necessary you wish to which can find a...
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... your dealer. 83 EN Additional Information LOG OFF SETUP 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL or the Multi %/ fi/ @ / # keys) to your KENWOOD PC SERVER software and VRS-N8100 Firmware can be logged in the "Technical Support" / "Service" section on the website of the server starts. 5 Use the MULTI CONTROL %/ ... and procedure to update your local website on www.kenwood.com ). Firmware Update IMPORTANT: Be sure to update the KENWOOD PC SERVER sofware to be found in , and press ENTER (or the Enter key). NET LINK PC SERVER1 Receiver Setup Network Setup Exit Setup Menu SEARCHING 6 Use ...
... your dealer. 83 EN Additional Information LOG OFF SETUP 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL or the Multi %/ fi/ @ / # keys) to your KENWOOD PC SERVER software and VRS-N8100 Firmware can be logged in the "Technical Support" / "Service" section on the website of the server starts. 5 Use the MULTI CONTROL %/ ... and procedure to update your local website on www.kenwood.com ). Firmware Update IMPORTANT: Be sure to update the KENWOOD PC SERVER sofware to be found in , and press ENTER (or the Enter key). NET LINK PC SERVER1 Receiver Setup Network Setup Exit Setup Menu SEARCHING 6 Use ...