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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 remote control and how to switch its design and ... that you can enjoy the surround sound at the best condition. (These pages give shortcut explanations on how to connect the speaker system to the receiver, set up the speakers and play a source.) "Let's play DVD video software" *( About the supplied remote control Compared to control other audio/video components...
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 remote control and how to switch its design and ... that you can enjoy the surround sound at the best condition. (These pages give shortcut explanations on how to connect the speaker system to the receiver, set up the speakers and play a source.) "Let's play DVD video software" *( About the supplied remote control Compared to control other audio/video components...
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... in any accessories are going to play and enjoy! ÷ Dolby Digital EX ÷ Dolby PRO LOGIC IIx, Dolby PRO LOGIC II ÷ Dolby Digital ÷ DTS-ES ÷ DTS NEO:6 ÷ DTS 96/...or the software you connect a game machine to the GAME jacks on the receiver. Network Operations By installing the application KENWOOD PC SERVER in a PC, the data stored in playing video games. ... RDS (Radio Data System) tuner (For Europe) fl The receiver is provided on the libraries. Preparations Shows you how to operate other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using...
... in any accessories are going to play and enjoy! ÷ Dolby Digital EX ÷ Dolby PRO LOGIC IIx, Dolby PRO LOGIC II ÷ Dolby Digital ÷ DTS-ES ÷ DTS NEO:6 ÷ DTS 96/...or the software you connect a game machine to the GAME jacks on the receiver. Network Operations By installing the application KENWOOD PC SERVER in a PC, the data stored in playing video games. ... RDS (Radio Data System) tuner (For Europe) fl The receiver is provided on the libraries. Preparations Shows you how to operate other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using...
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...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 47 Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER ...... 48 Names and functions of window components 48 Operations using ...In case of rear panel jacks ... 25 Network settings 26 Receiver Operations Normal playback 30 Listening to a source component ... 30 Listening with headphones .......... 31 Adjusting the sound 31 Recording 33 Analog sources 33 Digital sources 33 Listening to ensure safe operation....
...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 47 Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER ...... 48 Names and functions of window components 48 Operations using ...In case of rear panel jacks ... 25 Network settings 26 Receiver Operations Normal playback 30 Listening to a source component ... 30 Listening with headphones .......... 31 Adjusting the sound 31 Recording 33 Analog sources 33 Digital sources 33 Listening to ensure safe operation....
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... Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. › 5 Dolby D indicator Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Digital mode. UŒ Use to adjust the receiver volume. ! vated. 3 6 Joystick MULTI CONTROL % / fi Use to perform the network setup or speaker setup. )§RO Use to tuning of radio broadcasting. › MULTI CONTROL...
... Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. › 5 Dolby D indicator Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Digital mode. UŒ Use to adjust the receiver volume. ! vated. 3 6 Joystick MULTI CONTROL % / fi Use to perform the network setup or speaker setup. )§RO Use to tuning of radio broadcasting. › MULTI CONTROL...
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... Europe only) RDS Disp. TP Use to perform the network server operations. Disc Sel. R Input Mode key Use to switch between the full auto, digital and analog input. 7 Movie key Use to select input...SR P. AUX, Game, Network Server, Memory Card) Use to perform the network server operations. key Use to the receiver control mode. Call T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TUNER DVD VID1 AUX VID2 Network Server Memory Card F.AUX ...parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other components. „ TV Mute key Use to ...
... Europe only) RDS Disp. TP Use to perform the network server operations. Disc Sel. R Input Mode key Use to switch between the full auto, digital and analog input. 7 Movie key Use to select input...SR P. AUX, Game, Network Server, Memory Card) Use to perform the network server operations. key Use to the receiver control mode. Call T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TUNER DVD VID1 AUX VID2 Network Server Memory Card F.AUX ...parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other components. „ TV Mute key Use to ...
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...fi Stereo key Use to switch the listen mode temporary to set the Sleep timer. q & Zoom key Use to perform the network server operations. keys Use to adjust the receiver volume. º ¶ TV Input key Use when in TV operation. „ • TV key Use when in the input... ¤ Use to operate other components. „ ‹ 7 key Use to perform the network server operations. 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....
...fi Stereo key Use to switch the listen mode temporary to set the Sleep timer. q & Zoom key Use to perform the network server operations. keys Use to adjust the receiver volume. º ¶ TV Input key Use when in TV operation. „ • TV key Use when in the input... ¤ Use to operate other components. „ ‹ 7 key Use to perform the network server operations. 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....
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...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 complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, center, surround and surround back speakers) as described below. and Canada) or...ON/STANDBY (For Europe and Australia) key (or the POWER RCVR key on the power to this unit. Starting PC application 3. 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": Select a ...
...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 complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, center, surround and surround back speakers) as described below. and Canada) or...ON/STANDBY (For Europe and Australia) key (or the POWER RCVR key on the power to this unit. Starting PC application 3. 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": Select a ...
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.../STANDBY (For Europe and Australia) key (or the POWER RCVR key on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/ STANDBY (For U.S.A. Starting server 2. NET LINK PC SERVER1 Receiver Setup Network Setup Exit Setup Menu 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL %/fi (or the Multi %/fi keys)... to this receiver by pressing the SETUP key (or the Setup key). 5 Use the MULTI CONTROL %/fi (or ...
.../STANDBY (For Europe and Australia) key (or the POWER RCVR key on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/ STANDBY (For U.S.A. Starting server 2. NET LINK PC SERVER1 Receiver Setup Network Setup Exit Setup Menu 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL %/fi (or the Multi %/fi keys)... to this receiver by pressing the SETUP key (or the Setup key). 5 Use the MULTI CONTROL %/fi (or ...
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... video signal output at the VIDEO OUT jacks. NET LINK Back Main IP Back Menu Language Video Out Screen Saver Black Level Setup Fifmware Update Network Setup Back English German French Spanish Italian Dutch Japanese 1 "English" 2 "German" 3 "French" 4 "Spanish" 5 "Italian" 6 "Dutch" 7 "Japanese" "...Out" Setting: "NTSC CVBS&Y/C" (For U.S.A. Video Formats There are roughly two kinds of video formats that has been input through the network, setting of the screen saver, setting of the black level, and updating of the screen. Interlaced scanning displays a TV picture by drawing...
... video signal output at the VIDEO OUT jacks. NET LINK Back Main IP Back Menu Language Video Out Screen Saver Black Level Setup Fifmware Update Network Setup Back English German French Spanish Italian Dutch Japanese 1 "English" 2 "German" 3 "French" 4 "Spanish" 5 "Italian" 6 "Dutch" 7 "Japanese" "...Out" Setting: "NTSC CVBS&Y/C" (For U.S.A. Video Formats There are roughly two kinds of video formats that has been input through the network, setting of the screen saver, setting of the black level, and updating of the screen. Interlaced scanning displays a TV picture by drawing...
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"Firmware Update": Refer to set the black level. NET LINK Back Main IP Back Menu Language Video Out Screen Saver Black Level Setup Fifmware Update Network Setup Back 7.5 IRE 0 IRE 1 "7.5 IRE": Standard black level for the USA and Canada. 2 "0 IRE": Standard black level for Firmware Update. 28 EN Preparations Preparing for playback "Black Level Setup" Setting: This setting item is used to page 83 for Europe and Australia.
"Firmware Update": Refer to set the black level. NET LINK Back Main IP Back Menu Language Video Out Screen Saver Black Level Setup Fifmware Update Network Setup Back 7.5 IRE 0 IRE 1 "7.5 IRE": Standard black level for the USA and Canada. 2 "0 IRE": Standard black level for Firmware Update. 28 EN Preparations Preparing for playback "Black Level Setup" Setting: This setting item is used to page 83 for Europe and Australia.
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... Address" Setting: Check the IP addresses of all of 255.255.255.0. Example: PC: 192.168.1.2 VRS-N8100: 192.168.1.1 29 EN Usually, the IP address is set automatically when the network is connected. (If the network connection fails, it is recommended to set an IP address between 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.255...
... Address" Setting: Check the IP addresses of all of 255.255.255.0. Example: PC: 192.168.1.2 VRS-N8100: 192.168.1.1 29 EN Usually, the IP address is set automatically when the network is connected. (If the network connection fails, it is recommended to set an IP address between 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.255...
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...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 adjust the volume. 30 EN RO 2 Start playback from the selected source. 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (or the VOL... you have selected a component connected to the COAX 1 (DVD), COAX 2 (VIDEO 1), OPT 1 (VIDEO 2), OPT 2 (AUX) or DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of the server starts. Receiver Operations Normal playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.
...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 adjust the volume. 30 EN RO 2 Start playback from the selected source. 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (or the VOL... you have selected a component connected to the COAX 1 (DVD), COAX 2 (VIDEO 1), OPT 1 (VIDEO 2), OPT 2 (AUX) or DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of the server starts. Receiver Operations Normal playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.
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...OSs officially. Installing KENWOOD PC SERVER Network Operations By installing the application KENWOOD PC SERVER in a PC, the data stored in the PC can be imported in the libraries for each OS. CPU: Intel Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher. Number of VRS-N8100 units connectable to network: 3 units. ...247; The operation is a trademark of KENWOOD Corporation. ÷ Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks in the USA and other countries of...
...OSs officially. Installing KENWOOD PC SERVER Network Operations By installing the application KENWOOD PC SERVER in a PC, the data stored in the PC can be imported in the libraries for each OS. CPU: Intel Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher. Number of VRS-N8100 units connectable to network: 3 units. ...247; The operation is a trademark of KENWOOD Corporation. ÷ Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks in the USA and other countries of...
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... and install the new software. Be sure to exit from the software before proceeding to remove the software completely 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 Programs]....no longer necessary, the software program can be removed by following the in the "Technical Support" / "Service" section on the [Change/Remove] button. Network Operations 47 EN Updating KENWOOD PC SERVER The latest information and procedure to update your...
... and install the new software. Be sure to exit from the software before proceeding to remove the software completely 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 Programs]....no longer necessary, the software program can be removed by following the in the "Technical Support" / "Service" section on the [Change/Remove] button. Network Operations 47 EN Updating KENWOOD PC SERVER The latest information and procedure to update your...
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... with playback of the folder selected in the list window. When MOVIE files are imported as "Temporary": Only the contents in the highest layer below . Network Operations 5 6 7 8 1 Folder window: Displays the contents of the PC's hard disk drive in the directory tree format. 2 Menu bar: 3 ... selected: 1 [Name Setting] The default server name is selected.) [SAVE] button: Click on the [OK] button. on shortcut icon KENWOOD PC SERVER. The files stored in [Movie Folder Setting] Playback possible. The display format of the Explorer window depends on the setup made otherwise...
... with playback of the folder selected in the list window. When MOVIE files are imported as "Temporary": Only the contents in the highest layer below . Network Operations 5 6 7 8 1 Folder window: Displays the contents of the PC's hard disk drive in the directory tree format. 2 Menu bar: 3 ... selected: 1 [Name Setting] The default server name is selected.) [SAVE] button: Click on the [OK] button. on shortcut icon KENWOOD PC SERVER. The files stored in [Movie Folder Setting] Playback possible. The display format of the Explorer window depends on the setup made otherwise...
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Import of contents The contents of the PC can be imported, see "Playable files with this unit". 4 Importing contents in the [MOVIE LIBRARY] Network Operations Playback impossible. When [View] is selected: 1 [Large Icons] 2 [Small Icons] 3 [List] 4 [Details] 5 [Renewal tree] When... for viewing high-resolution image. 2 [Normal]: Standard setting. 3 [Fast]: Setting for the contents to be imported. Continued 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...
Import of contents The contents of the PC can be imported, see "Playable files with this unit". 4 Importing contents in the [MOVIE LIBRARY] Network Operations Playback impossible. When [View] is selected: 1 [Large Icons] 2 [Small Icons] 3 [List] 4 [Details] 5 [Renewal tree] When... for viewing high-resolution image. 2 [Normal]: Standard setting. 3 [Fast]: Setting for the contents to be imported. Continued 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...
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Importing contents in the lower level. ÷ A genre box can also be deleted by selecting the genre box name and then select [DEL BOX]. Network Operations ÷ It is also possible to select multiple contents and drag & drop them together. 4 In the menu bar, select [File] \[Save] and ... window to sort the contents for the selected kind of information. ÷ This operation does not affect the list display on this unit. Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER How to add additional information: The additional information for each content from the list window into the library list window. ÷ The ...
Importing contents in the lower level. ÷ A genre box can also be deleted by selecting the genre box name and then select [DEL BOX]. Network Operations ÷ It is also possible to select multiple contents and drag & drop them together. 4 In the menu bar, select [File] \[Save] and ... window to sort the contents for the selected kind of information. ÷ This operation does not affect the list display on this unit. Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER How to add additional information: The additional information for each content from the list window into the library list window. ÷ The ...
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... kind of information. ÷ This operation does not affect the list displayed on the [OK] button to be renamed and click the mouse right button. Network Operations ÷ A genre box can be edited. ÷ Some characters may be unable to be deleted and click the mouse right button. When a ...be deleted by selecting the genre box name and then select [DEL BOX]. 51 EN When a pull-down menu is displayed, select [Delete Genre]. Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER Operation of import by selecting a folder: When a genre box is selected in the library box (field on the bottom left), a new album...
... kind of information. ÷ This operation does not affect the list displayed on the [OK] button to be renamed and click the mouse right button. Network Operations ÷ A genre box can be edited. ÷ Some characters may be unable to be deleted and click the mouse right button. When a ...be deleted by selecting the genre box name and then select [DEL BOX]. 51 EN When a pull-down menu is displayed, select [Delete Genre]. Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER Operation of import by selecting a folder: When a genre box is selected in the library box (field on the bottom left), a new album...
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... possible selecting a content and then clicking on the [OK] button to be deleted and click the mouse right button. Continued to be selected and imported.) Network Operations Genre box [PHOTO] tag [IMPORT] button [SAVE] button 1 Select the genre box or album box for the [PHOTO LIBRARY], such as a content, a new ...also be noted that they are displayed in the list window. ÷ When still-image data is imported as [2004], [Family] and [MyPicture] boxes. Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER Importing contents in the [PHOTO LIBRARY] Click on the top right) are imported in the album box.
... possible selecting a content and then clicking on the [OK] button to be deleted and click the mouse right button. Continued to be selected and imported.) Network Operations Genre box [PHOTO] tag [IMPORT] button [SAVE] button 1 Select the genre box or album box for the [PHOTO LIBRARY], such as a content, a new ...also be noted that they are displayed in the list window. ÷ When still-image data is imported as [2004], [Family] and [MyPicture] boxes. Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER Importing contents in the [PHOTO LIBRARY] Click on the top right) are imported in the album box.
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How to be deleted by selecting the album box name and then select [DEL BOX]. Network Operations 53 EN How to delete an album box: Select the album box to sort contents: Click on an additional information tag in the [PHOTO ... mouse right button. Linking BGM (BackGround Music) for each content displayed in the [MUSIC LIBRARY] can be deleted and click the mouse right button. Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER How to add an album box: Select the genre box to which you want to move its position up or down menu is...
How to be deleted by selecting the album box name and then select [DEL BOX]. Network Operations 53 EN How to delete an album box: Select the album box to sort contents: Click on an additional information tag in the [PHOTO ... mouse right button. Linking BGM (BackGround Music) for each content displayed in the [MUSIC LIBRARY] can be deleted and click the mouse right button. Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER How to add an album box: Select the genre box to which you want to move its position up or down menu is...