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...Remote Control Additional Information 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 read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the ...operations. These modes enable the remote control to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read ...
...Remote Control Additional Information 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 read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the ...operations. These modes enable the remote control to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read ...
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... "In case of difficulty" (trouble shooting) and "Specifications". "Supreme" is KENWOOD-original technology for listening to or viewing music, movie and photographic data in the... other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control, as well as a detailed explanation of the receiver switches automatically to the receiver and ...Receiver Operations, Network Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information. Receiver Operations Shows you how to connect your other components using the remote control supplied with a digital camera. Keep this receiver...
... "In case of difficulty" (trouble shooting) and "Specifications". "Supreme" is KENWOOD-original technology for listening to or viewing music, movie and photographic data in the... other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control, as well as a detailed explanation of the receiver switches automatically to the receiver and ...Receiver Operations, Network Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information. Receiver Operations Shows you how to connect your other components using the remote control supplied with a digital camera. Keep this receiver...
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...LAN 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 ...playback 20 Speaker settings 20 Re-assignment of rear panel jacks ... 25 Network settings 26 Receiver Operations Normal playback 30 Listening to a source component ... 30 Listening with a soft, ... 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 ...
...LAN 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 ...playback 20 Speaker settings 20 Re-assignment of rear panel jacks ... 25 Network settings 26 Receiver Operations Normal playback 30 Listening to a source component ... 30 Listening with a soft, ... 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 ...
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...is open. 1 POWER ON/STANDBY key Use to back up the memory. q DTS indicator Lights when the receiver is called standby mode. This is in the Dolby Digital mode. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by the remote control unit. INPUT SELECTOR key ... the DUAL SOURCE mode ON/ OFF. ⁄ 3 BAND key Use to select the radio broadcast band.› 4 7 STOP AUTO/MONO key Use to adjust the receiver volume. ! indicator, TUNED indicator For Europe Only : RDS indicator, PTY indicator Speaker indication 8 For Europe and Australia Display 1 2 34 5 6 789 0 ! ^ ...
...is open. 1 POWER ON/STANDBY key Use to back up the memory. q DTS indicator Lights when the receiver is called standby mode. This is in the Dolby Digital mode. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by the remote control unit. INPUT SELECTOR key ... the DUAL SOURCE mode ON/ OFF. ⁄ 3 BAND key Use to select the radio broadcast band.› 4 7 STOP AUTO/MONO key Use to adjust the receiver volume. ! indicator, TUNED indicator For Europe Only : RDS indicator, PTY indicator Speaker indication 8 For Europe and Australia Display 1 2 34 5 6 789 0 ! ^ ...
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...the TV sound. „ 6 Music key Use to perform the network server operations. R Input Mode key Use to switch between the full auto, digital and analog input. 7 Movie key Use to perform the network server operations. TP Use to perform the network server operations. Call T SR P. ... Setup Input Sel. Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for more than 3 seconds. „ 2 RCV (receiver) Mode key Use to switch the remote control to select input sources. º Sources keys (DVD, VID 1, VID...
...the TV sound. „ 6 Music key Use to perform the network server operations. R Input Mode key Use to switch between the full auto, digital and analog input. 7 Movie key Use to perform the network server operations. TP Use to perform the network server operations. Call T SR P. ... Setup Input Sel. Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for more than 3 seconds. „ 2 RCV (receiver) Mode key Use to switch the remote control to select input sources. º Sources keys (DVD, VID 1, VID...
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keys Use to adjust the receiver volume. º ¶ TV Input key Use when in TV operation. „ • TV key Use when in the input signal. I Dimmer key Use to ... sound quality and the ambience effects. ⁄¤e @ TV VOL +/- Headphone display is displayed when headphones are being transmitted. ¡ POWER RCVR (receiver) key Use to turn the receiver ON/STANDBY. )§ ™ TV Power key Use to turn the TV on and off. „ £ Sleep key Use to show that...
keys Use to adjust the receiver volume. º ¶ TV Input key Use when in TV operation. „ • TV key Use when in the input signal. I Dimmer key Use to ... sound quality and the ambience effects. ⁄¤e @ TV VOL +/- Headphone display is displayed when headphones are being transmitted. ¡ POWER RCVR (receiver) key Use to turn the receiver ON/STANDBY. )§ ™ TV Power key Use to turn the TV on and off. „ £ Sleep key Use to show that...
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...keys 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or Input Selector keys) to be prepared separately by the user. The receiver will be sure to analog input: * ("AUTO DETECT", "DIGITAL" indicator goes off the system components before inserting or removing a connection cable. 4. q Fixed to analog input:... is detected. These cables usually have 2 plugs on the receiver, follow the steps below . The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for digital audio input and analog audio input. q The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up when a digital signal is a dangerous work. Be sure to read its ...
...keys 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or Input Selector keys) to be prepared separately by the user. The receiver will be sure to analog input: * ("AUTO DETECT", "DIGITAL" indicator goes off the system components before inserting or removing a connection cable. 4. q Fixed to analog input:... is detected. These cables usually have 2 plugs on the receiver, follow the steps below . The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for digital audio input and analog audio input. q The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up when a digital signal is a dangerous work. Be sure to read its ...
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player 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" section carefully. 9∞ Monitor TV COMPOSITE VIDEO ... IN S VIDEO IN (S VIDEO cord) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y CB CR DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT S VIDEO MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (ASSIGNABLE) (VIDEO 2) IN 2 DIGITAL IN (ASSIGNABLE) (DVD) IN 1 COAX 2 (VIDEO 2) OPT 1 OPT 2 (VIDEO 1) (AUX) Y CB CR COAX 1 (DVD) DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO MONITOR OUT...
Preparations Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player 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" section carefully. 9∞ Monitor TV COMPOSITE VIDEO ... IN S VIDEO IN (S VIDEO cord) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y CB CR DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT S VIDEO MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (ASSIGNABLE) (VIDEO 2) IN 2 DIGITAL IN (ASSIGNABLE) (DVD) IN 1 COAX 2 (VIDEO 2) OPT 1 OPT 2 (VIDEO 1) (AUX) Y CB CR COAX 1 (DVD) DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO MONITOR OUT...
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... OUT L R IN AUX VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, see "Re-assignment of rear panel jacks" ∞ When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to... 1 VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cords) AUDIO LINE IN (Audio cord) Video deck, Cassette deck or MD recorder VIDEO IN (Yellow RCA pin cords) Satellite Receiver AUDIO LINE OUT (Audio cord) AUDIO LINE OUT or MIX LINE OUT (Audio cord) VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cords) 12 EN COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT...
... OUT L R IN AUX VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, see "Re-assignment of rear panel jacks" ∞ When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to... 1 VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cords) AUDIO LINE IN (Audio cord) Video deck, Cassette deck or MD recorder VIDEO IN (Yellow RCA pin cords) Satellite Receiver AUDIO LINE OUT (Audio cord) AUDIO LINE OUT or MIX LINE OUT (Audio cord) VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cords) 12 EN COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT...
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...jacks to make connections to video components with DTS, Dolby Digital,or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the analog audio signals to the AUX jacks. (See "Connecting video components,audiocomponents". @) COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Coaxial cord) Satellite Receiver Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the ...exhibited from the analog stereo outputs of the CD or DVD player. 13 EN 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" section carefully. 9∞ Preparations ...
...jacks to make connections to video components with DTS, Dolby Digital,or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the analog audio signals to the AUX jacks. (See "Connecting video components,audiocomponents". @) COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Coaxial cord) Satellite Receiver Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the ...exhibited from the analog stereo outputs of the CD or DVD player. 13 EN 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" section carefully. 9∞ Preparations ...
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...listening area. Connect the connector to connect the speakers correctly. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the receiver with reversed polarity, the sound will not come out. Speaker placement Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speakers Front speakers Listening position *... Back speakers (Surround Back Left speaker and Surround Back Right speaker) for 7.1 channel surround sound system or one of the receiver could result in any position that it will be unnatural with a rated impedance other speakers, it clicks. Angle the speakers ...
...listening area. Connect the connector to connect the speakers correctly. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the receiver with reversed polarity, the sound will not come out. Speaker placement Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speakers Front speakers Listening position *... Back speakers (Surround Back Left speaker and Surround Back Right speaker) for 7.1 channel surround sound system or one of the receiver could result in any position that it will be unnatural with a rated impedance other speakers, it clicks. Angle the speakers ...
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These jacks are particularly convenient when dubbing audio/video from the speaker. ¶ The DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack in the GAME jack section can be used for connection of the receiver. Surround Back speakers L R Power amplifier Example: ¶ When the surround back speaker is connected to the... GAME or FRONT AUX jacks on the front panel of digital audio input. This is connected to a PRE OUT...
These jacks are particularly convenient when dubbing audio/video from the speaker. ¶ The DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack in the GAME jack section can be used for connection of the receiver. Surround Back speakers L R Power amplifier Example: ¶ When the surround back speaker is connected to the... GAME or FRONT AUX jacks on the front panel of digital audio input. This is connected to a PRE OUT...
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... 75Ω terminal. For the U.S.A. Remote control operation When the STANDBY indicator is designed so that the setup codes stored in direct light from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for temporary use during operation checks. 2. Operating other component range Remote sensor For Europe...
... 75Ω terminal. For the U.S.A. Remote control operation When the STANDBY indicator is designed so that the setup codes stored in direct light from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for temporary use during operation checks. 2. Operating other component range Remote sensor For Europe...
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... 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 CB CR ANTENNA FM 75 Ω GND AM COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (ASSIGNABLE) (VIDEO 2) DIGITAL IN (ASSIGNABLE) (DVD... C A B D E 123 4 5 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 Be sure to twist them well before proceeding to speaker cord connections. Connection of ...
... 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 CB CR ANTENNA FM 75 Ω GND AM COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (ASSIGNABLE) (VIDEO 2) DIGITAL IN (ASSIGNABLE) (DVD... C A B D E 123 4 5 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 Be sure to twist them well before proceeding to speaker cord connections. Connection of ...
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...ENTER (or the Enter key) is selected, the OSD function on the remote). SEARCHING 20 EN 3 UsetheMULTICONTROL%/fi(ortheMulti%/fi keys)toselect "Receiver Setup", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). When performing the speaker setup by selecting the "TUNER", "DVD", "VIDEO1", "VIDEO2... the TV screen is displayed, the setup mode can be pressed for the following item. 1. WARNING Could not detect server. NET LINK PC SERVER1 Receiver Setup Network Setup Exit Setup Menu Use the MULTI CONTROL @/ # (or the Multi @/ # keys) for selecting the setting. 1 "Speaker Setup...
...ENTER (or the Enter key) is selected, the OSD function on the remote). SEARCHING 20 EN 3 UsetheMULTICONTROL%/fi(ortheMulti%/fi keys)toselect "Receiver Setup", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). When performing the speaker setup by selecting the "TUNER", "DVD", "VIDEO1", "VIDEO2... the TV screen is displayed, the setup mode can be pressed for the following item. 1. WARNING Could not detect server. NET LINK PC SERVER1 Receiver Setup Network Setup Exit Setup Menu Use the MULTI CONTROL @/ # (or the Multi @/ # keys) for selecting the setting. 1 "Speaker Setup...
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... Test Tone Auto Left Center Right Right Surr. Subwoofer Meters Feet Exit Left Center Digital Input Component Video Exit LEF Level Game Exit Function Mode 1 Mode 2 Off Front...speaker system KS-908EX. * 6 "HTB3 5.1CH": Select "HTB3 5.1CH" if you selected "Custom" in use a KENWOOD speaker system and select "HTB1 6.1CH", "HTB1 5.1CH", "HTB2 6.1CH", "HTB2 5.1CH", "HTB3 6.1CH" ... select the appropriate subwoofer setting. 4QFBLFS4FUVQ$VTUPN Subwoofer On C L SW LS BS R RS RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP SUBWOOFER ON 1 "Subwoofer On": When a subwoofer is connected. 2 "Subwoofer Off...
... Test Tone Auto Left Center Right Right Surr. Subwoofer Meters Feet Exit Left Center Digital Input Component Video Exit LEF Level Game Exit Function Mode 1 Mode 2 Off Front...speaker system KS-908EX. * 6 "HTB3 5.1CH": Select "HTB3 5.1CH" if you selected "Custom" in use a KENWOOD speaker system and select "HTB1 6.1CH", "HTB1 5.1CH", "HTB2 6.1CH", "HTB2 5.1CH", "HTB3 6.1CH" ... select the appropriate subwoofer setting. 4QFBLFS4FUVQ$VTUPN Subwoofer On C L SW LS BS R RS RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP SUBWOOFER ON 1 "Subwoofer On": When a subwoofer is connected. 2 "Subwoofer Off...
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... signal will be output from the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks. 3 "BS/SW Amp Off": Select when no surround back speakers is connected to the receiver. 3 "Back Surr. However, if the subwoofer setting is correct, press the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi key...size surround back speaker is connected. * "Back Surr. Preparations Preparing for playback 2 "Front Normal": Average size front speakers are connected to the receiver. ÷ When the subwoofer setting is "Subwoofer On", front speakers setting is "Front Large" and a stereo source is played, the low frequencies...
... signal will be output from the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks. 3 "BS/SW Amp Off": Select when no surround back speakers is connected to the receiver. 3 "Back Surr. However, if the subwoofer setting is correct, press the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi key...size surround back speaker is connected. * "Back Surr. Preparations Preparing for playback 2 "Front Normal": Average size front speakers are connected to the receiver. ÷ When the subwoofer setting is "Subwoofer On", front speakers setting is "Front Large" and a stereo source is played, the low frequencies...
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... @/# keys) to select "Test Tone Auto", "Test Tone Manual " or "Test Tone Off". 4QFBLFS-FWFM Test Tone Test Tone Test Tone 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. Distance to Front...
... @/# keys) to select "Test Tone Auto", "Test Tone Manual " or "Test Tone Off". 4QFBLFS-FWFM Test Tone Test Tone Test Tone 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. Distance to Front...
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...MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi key) to select the game mode. Mode 1 Mode 2 Off C L SW LS BS (BNF'VODUJPO R RS RECEIVER SETUP GAME FUNCTION MODE 1 1 "Mode 1": When the connected game machine is turned ON, the input selector is 1 to 30 feet (0.3 to 9.0 m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3 m) ... the main setup displays. 8 Adjust the LFE LEVEL (Low Frequency Effects level). Preparations Preparing for giving the field effect of bass tone, in the Dolby Digital or DTS signal. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to select "LFE Level" on setup displays, and ...
...MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi key) to select the game mode. Mode 1 Mode 2 Off C L SW LS BS (BNF'VODUJPO R RS RECEIVER SETUP GAME FUNCTION MODE 1 1 "Mode 1": When the connected game machine is turned ON, the input selector is 1 to 30 feet (0.3 to 9.0 m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3 m) ... the main setup displays. 8 Adjust the LFE LEVEL (Low Frequency Effects level). Preparations Preparing for giving the field effect of bass tone, in the Dolby Digital or DTS signal. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to select "LFE Level" on setup displays, and ...
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... the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to the main setup displays. 25 EN "TTJHONFOU Digital Input Component Video Exit RECEIVER SETUP ASSIGNMENT DIGITAL INPUT 1 "Digital Input": Select to change the assignment of the digital audio input jacks of the receiver. 2 "Component Video": Select to change the assignment of the component video input jacks of the...
... the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to the main setup displays. 25 EN "TTJHONFOU Digital Input Component Video Exit RECEIVER SETUP ASSIGNMENT DIGITAL INPUT 1 "Digital Input": Select to change the assignment of the digital audio input jacks of the receiver. 2 "Component Video": Select to change the assignment of the component video input jacks of the...