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... AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control, as well as "In case of surround modes to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. Network Operations By installing the application KENWOOD PC SERVER in a PC, the data stored in the PC can enjoy another source (audio + video) through the speakers, another person can be played back on a TV screen R ÷ ETHERNET jack 0 ÷ PC content editing/managing...
... AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control, as well as "In case of surround modes to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. Network Operations By installing the application KENWOOD PC SERVER in a PC, the data stored in the PC can enjoy another source (audio + video) through the speakers, another person can be played back on a TV screen R ÷ ETHERNET jack 0 ÷ PC content editing/managing...
Instruction Manual
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... 10 Connecting a DVD player 11 Connecting video components, Preparations audio components 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting the speakers 14 Connecting the speaker terminals ... 15 PRE OUT jacks connections ........ 16 Connecting to the GAME jacks / FRONT AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 17 Preparing the remote control ....... 17 Let's play 41 Convenient functions 43 Adjusting the sound 43 Display dimmer adjustment ......... 45 Sleep timer 45 Network Operations Installing KENWOOD PC SERVER ....... 46 Uninstalling KENWOOD PC SERVER 47 Updating KENWOOD PC SERVER...
... 10 Connecting a DVD player 11 Connecting video components, Preparations audio components 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting the speakers 14 Connecting the speaker terminals ... 15 PRE OUT jacks connections ........ 16 Connecting to the GAME jacks / FRONT AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 17 Preparing the remote control ....... 17 Let's play 41 Convenient functions 43 Adjusting the sound 43 Display dimmer adjustment ......... 45 Sleep timer 45 Network Operations Installing KENWOOD PC SERVER ....... 46 Uninstalling KENWOOD PC SERVER 47 Updating KENWOOD PC SERVER...
Instruction Manual
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... this unit. 9 LISTEN MODE key Use to select the listening mode. 0 VOLUME CONTROL knob Use to adjust the receiver volume. ! O PC card eject button O $ GAME jacks ^¢⁄ % FRONT AUX jacks ^⁄ ^ PHONES jack Use for the DUAL SOURCE mode. ⁄ DUAL SOURCE ON/OFF key Use to switch the DUAL SOURCE mode ON/ OFF. ⁄ 3 BAND key Use to select the radio broadcast band.› 4 7 STOP AUTO/MONO key Use to perform the network server operations.
... this unit. 9 LISTEN MODE key Use to select the listening mode. 0 VOLUME CONTROL knob Use to adjust the receiver volume. ! O PC card eject button O $ GAME jacks ^¢⁄ % FRONT AUX jacks ^⁄ ^ PHONES jack Use for the DUAL SOURCE mode. ⁄ DUAL SOURCE ON/OFF key Use to switch the DUAL SOURCE mode ON/ OFF. ⁄ 3 BAND key Use to select the radio broadcast band.› 4 7 STOP AUTO/MONO key Use to perform the network server operations.
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... Remote Setup ) ¡ ™ £ ¢ ∞ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TUNER DVD VID1 AUX VID2 Network Server Memory Card F.AUX RCV Mode POWER Game RCVR C Po V Pow GHI JKL 4 DEF 5 MNO 3 6 Multi ABC PQRS 2 Enter 7 Multi TUV 1 8 WXYZ Home + 100 TV Mute Movie Audio RDS Disp. 0 Music Input Mode Photo Angle 9 Sleep Menu Guide OSD Clear + 10 Search Subtitle PTY ¢+ CH 4- R Input Mode key Use to switch between the full auto, digital and analog input. 7 Movie key Use to receive...
... Remote Setup ) ¡ ™ £ ¢ ∞ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TUNER DVD VID1 AUX VID2 Network Server Memory Card F.AUX RCV Mode POWER Game RCVR C Po V Pow GHI JKL 4 DEF 5 MNO 3 6 Multi ABC PQRS 2 Enter 7 Multi TUV 1 8 WXYZ Home + 100 TV Mute Movie Audio RDS Disp. 0 Music Input Mode Photo Angle 9 Sleep Menu Guide OSD Clear + 10 Search Subtitle PTY ¢+ CH 4- R Input Mode key Use to switch between the full auto, digital and analog input. 7 Movie key Use to receive...
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... screen. If a speaker is pressed quickly, sound may result in absence of audio output or production of noise. 3. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for the left channel. q The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up when a digital signal is a dangerous work. Installation of outdoor antenna is detected. These cables usually have 2 plugs on the receiver, follow the steps below . When connecting an associated system component, be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the AC wall...
... screen. If a speaker is pressed quickly, sound may result in absence of audio output or production of noise. 3. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for the left channel. q The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up when a digital signal is a dangerous work. Installation of outdoor antenna is detected. These cables usually have 2 plugs on the receiver, follow the steps below . When connecting an associated system component, be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the AC wall...
Instruction Manual
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... be connected to the digital output of outputting DTS,Dolby Digital or PCM (CD) digital signals. If you use the S VIDEO jacks to connect your video playback components, be sure to use the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components. Setting up the system Connecting video components (S VIDEO) Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. ¶ If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection,be sure to read the "Input mode settings", "Re-assignment of rear panel jacks...
... be connected to the digital output of outputting DTS,Dolby Digital or PCM (CD) digital signals. If you use the S VIDEO jacks to connect your video playback components, be sure to use the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components. Setting up the system Connecting video components (S VIDEO) Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. ¶ If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection,be sure to read the "Input mode settings", "Re-assignment of rear panel jacks...
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... function on the TV screen is pressed. Install PC application 4. When performing the speaker setup by selecting the "TUNER", "DVD", "VIDEO1", "VIDEO2", "GAME" or "F.AUX" input, press the SETUP (or Setup) key and start the procedure from the receiver's listening modes, make sure to select "NET SERVER". SEARCHING 20 EN 3 UsetheMULTICONTROL%/fi(ortheMulti%/fi keys)toselect "Receiver Setup", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). NET LINK PC SERVER1 Receiver Setup Network Setup...
... function on the TV screen is pressed. Install PC application 4. When performing the speaker setup by selecting the "TUNER", "DVD", "VIDEO1", "VIDEO2", "GAME" or "F.AUX" input, press the SETUP (or Setup) key and start the procedure from the receiver's listening modes, make sure to select "NET SERVER". SEARCHING 20 EN 3 UsetheMULTICONTROL%/fi(ortheMulti%/fi keys)toselect "Receiver Setup", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). NET LINK PC SERVER1 Receiver Setup Network Setup...
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...LEVEL TEST TONE AUTO LEFT 0dB ÷ If you change the volume level settings for playback 6 Adjust the speaker volume level. Speaker Distance This setting allows the signals output from the ...Auto Manual Off Exit RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER LEVEL TEST TONE AUTO 1 "Test Tone Auto": Select this setting to adjust the speaker volume levels using the test tone. The speaker channel to output the signal can be the same. ÷ In this step 6, only the speaker channels that have been set and require the volume level adjustment are displayed. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL @/# (or the Multi @/# keys...
...LEVEL TEST TONE AUTO LEFT 0dB ÷ If you change the volume level settings for playback 6 Adjust the speaker volume level. Speaker Distance This setting allows the signals output from the ...Auto Manual Off Exit RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER LEVEL TEST TONE AUTO 1 "Test Tone Auto": Select this setting to adjust the speaker volume levels using the test tone. The speaker channel to output the signal can be the same. ÷ In this step 6, only the speaker channels that have been set and require the volume level adjustment are displayed. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL @/# (or the Multi @/# keys...
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... SERVER1 Receiver Setup Network Setup Exit Setup Menu 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL %/fi (or the Multi %/fi keys) to select "Network Setup", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key) . Preparing for playback Preparations Network settings This unit can be connected to a PC through the network, setting of the screen saver, setting of the black level, and updating of the firmware. 2 "IP" Setting: ª This consists of the setting of the server starts. It is displayed, the setup mode...
... SERVER1 Receiver Setup Network Setup Exit Setup Menu 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL %/fi (or the Multi %/fi keys) to select "Network Setup", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key) . Preparing for playback Preparations Network settings This unit can be connected to a PC through the network, setting of the screen saver, setting of the black level, and updating of the firmware. 2 "IP" Setting: ª This consists of the setting of the server starts. It is displayed, the setup mode...
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... to the instruction manual for your PC for playback Preparations "IP" Setting The default setups are as example. NET LINK Back Main IP Back Obtaining Address IP Addreaa Subnet Mask MAC Address Network Setup Back Auto Manual 1 "Auto": Automatic setting 2 "Manual": Manual setting ÷ The initial setting is "Auto". "IP Address" Setting: Check the IP addresses of all of the PC". Operation with Windows XP: 1 Select [Start] \ [Control Panel]. 2 Select [Network and Internet Connection] \ [Network Connection], click the mouse right button on [Local Area Connection] and...
... to the instruction manual for your PC for playback Preparations "IP" Setting The default setups are as example. NET LINK Back Main IP Back Obtaining Address IP Addreaa Subnet Mask MAC Address Network Setup Back Auto Manual 1 "Auto": Automatic setting 2 "Manual": Manual setting ÷ The initial setting is "Auto". "IP Address" Setting: Check the IP addresses of all of the PC". Operation with Windows XP: 1 Select [Start] \ [Control Panel]. 2 Select [Network and Internet Connection] \ [Network Connection], click the mouse right button on [Local Area Connection] and...
Instruction Manual
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... detection of audio signal to be used. 9 1 Press the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the Input selector keys/ DVD, VID1, VID2, AUX, F.AUX, Game, TUNER, Network Server or Memory Card) to select the source. 1 "TUNER" 2 "DVD" 3 "VIDEO1" 4 "VIDEO2" 5 "GAME" 6 "F.AUX" 7 "AUX" 8 "NET SERVER" 9 "MEMORY CARD" ÷ When the "NET SERVER" or "MEMORY CARD" input is selected, the OSD function on the power to adjust the volume. 30 EN Receiver Operations Normal playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.
... detection of audio signal to be used. 9 1 Press the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the Input selector keys/ DVD, VID1, VID2, AUX, F.AUX, Game, TUNER, Network Server or Memory Card) to select the source. 1 "TUNER" 2 "DVD" 3 "VIDEO1" 4 "VIDEO2" 5 "GAME" 6 "F.AUX" 7 "AUX" 8 "NET SERVER" 9 "MEMORY CARD" ÷ When the "NET SERVER" or "MEMORY CARD" input is selected, the OSD function on the power to adjust the volume. 30 EN Receiver Operations Normal playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.
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... the DUAL SOURCE function. 2 "DUAL SOURCE F. Adjusting the sound MULTI CONTROL %/fi/@/# ENTER VOLUME CONTROL RCV Mode Input Mode Sound Multi %/fi/@/# Enter Mute VOL Active EQ Receiver Operations 2 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (or the VOL +/- Lights up SOUND TONE CONTROL ON 5 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to select "BASS" or "TREBLE". 1 "BASS" : Select this to adjust the low frequency range. 2 "TREBLE" : Select this time, the audio from -10dB to...
... the DUAL SOURCE function. 2 "DUAL SOURCE F. Adjusting the sound MULTI CONTROL %/fi/@/# ENTER VOLUME CONTROL RCV Mode Input Mode Sound Multi %/fi/@/# Enter Mute VOL Active EQ Receiver Operations 2 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (or the VOL +/- Lights up SOUND TONE CONTROL ON 5 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to select "BASS" or "TREBLE". 1 "BASS" : Select this to adjust the low frequency range. 2 "TREBLE" : Select this time, the audio from -10dB to...
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... playing video games and enhances the powerful feeling of true 6.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround EX sound, KENWOOD recommends that derives three surround channels from Dolby Digital program sources (such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to enjoy the benefit of sound. The PRO LOGIC IIx modes programmed into this feature has to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound...
... playing video games and enhances the powerful feeling of true 6.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround EX sound, KENWOOD recommends that derives three surround channels from Dolby Digital program sources (such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to enjoy the benefit of sound. The PRO LOGIC IIx modes programmed into this feature has to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound...
Instruction Manual
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... Mode key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode. 2 Press the Sound key. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to select "PANORAMA" on setup displays, and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi) to the input indication. Receiver Operations Convenient functions Switching between main audio and sub audio (DOLBY DIGITAL mode only) When listening to audio multiplex broadcasting such as two-language...
... Mode key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode. 2 Press the Sound key. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to select "PANORAMA" on setup displays, and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi) to the input indication. Receiver Operations Convenient functions Switching between main audio and sub audio (DOLBY DIGITAL mode only) When listening to audio multiplex broadcasting such as two-language...
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... the user or a third party due to change this manual. tion. ÷ Java and all trademarks and logo marks related to Java are not deleted even when the "KENWOOD PC SERVER" software is displayed. Note that the "™" and "®" markings are added when the "KENWOOD PC SERVER" software is first necessary to connect the PC to [Program Files]. It is installed: Microsoft® Data Access Components 2.5 ©...
... the user or a third party due to change this manual. tion. ÷ Java and all trademarks and logo marks related to Java are not deleted even when the "KENWOOD PC SERVER" software is displayed. Note that the "™" and "®" markings are added when the "KENWOOD PC SERVER" software is first necessary to connect the PC to [Program Files]. It is installed: Microsoft® Data Access Components 2.5 ©...
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... inappropriate settings. 2 "RETRY": The server detection is installed in the PC, libraries can be constructed by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY (For U.S.A. Network connection & setting 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 grouping contents and their contents can be logged in, the following item. 1. Please choose server. Use the MULTI CONTROL or...
... inappropriate settings. 2 "RETRY": The server detection is installed in the PC, libraries can be constructed by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY (For U.S.A. Network connection & setting 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 grouping contents and their contents can be logged in, the following item. 1. Please choose server. Use the MULTI CONTROL or...
Instruction Manual
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... setup codes into the remote control unit. The remote control is a VCR, turn the VCR ON, load a tape and press the input selector key pressed in one setup code is registered properly, the component should function as intended. Registering setup codes for other than 10 seconds after trying all the codes listed for remote control of another component. ÷ To change batteries. Input selector key DVD VID1 VID2 AUX F. See "Re-assigning device keys" on the receiver. ÷ A second DVD recorder, CD player...
... setup codes into the remote control unit. The remote control is a VCR, turn the VCR ON, load a tape and press the input selector key pressed in one setup code is registered properly, the component should function as intended. Registering setup codes for other than 10 seconds after trying all the codes listed for remote control of another component. ÷ To change batteries. Input selector key DVD VID1 VID2 AUX F. See "Re-assigning device keys" on the receiver. ÷ A second DVD recorder, CD player...
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... receiver control mode, press the RCV Mode key. 2 Turn the component ON. ÷ A DVD player, CD player, MD recorder or VCR registered in one of the remote's input selector keys can be turned ON by pressing the remote's TV Power key. 3 Press the operation keys you desire. If you want to change the registerable component type assignment for the input selector key) as follows. 1 Press the input selector key in which the setup code of the desired component is also switched...
... receiver control mode, press the RCV Mode key. 2 Turn the component ON. ÷ A DVD player, CD player, MD recorder or VCR registered in one of the remote's input selector keys can be turned ON by pressing the remote's TV Power key. 3 Press the operation keys you desire. If you want to change the registerable component type assignment for the input selector key) as follows. 1 Press the input selector key in which the setup code of the desired component is also switched...
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... memory card after pressing POWER ON/STANDBY key to be installed in [My ÷ The PC server does not recognize the VRS-N8100. Network Symptom The KENWOOD PC SERVER application cannot be held without being reset. (For U.S.A and Canada) Press POWER ON/STANDBY key to turn this unit or the file size is displayed. not displayed. ÷ Press "SAVE" of the PC server. i i Audio is not output when a video data ÷ The audio format used...
... memory card after pressing POWER ON/STANDBY key to be installed in [My ÷ The PC server does not recognize the VRS-N8100. Network Symptom The KENWOOD PC SERVER application cannot be held without being reset. (For U.S.A and Canada) Press POWER ON/STANDBY key to turn this unit or the file size is displayed. not displayed. ÷ Press "SAVE" of the PC server. i i Audio is not output when a video data ÷ The audio format used...
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... control before operation. ´ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): If you still have questions concerning the product after reading this manual, please consult the FAQ section on the KENWOOD website of cable entry as close to the point of your resident country (if necessary you can find a link to your KENWOOD PC SERVER software and VRS-N8100 Firmware can be found to comply with the instructions...
... control before operation. ´ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): If you still have questions concerning the product after reading this manual, please consult the FAQ section on the KENWOOD website of cable entry as close to the point of your resident country (if necessary you can find a link to your KENWOOD PC SERVER software and VRS-N8100 Firmware can be found to comply with the instructions...