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..., 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 read the... 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...
..., 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 read the... 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...
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...the unit in the PC can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is equipped with a digital camera. Since this receiver works with this receiver and your audio and video components to lack expansion because the high frequencies should be able to operate both... antenna (1) Remote control unit (1) Antenna adaptor (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) Speaker cord connectors (4) CD-ROM (Application KENWOOD PC SERVER) (1) If any condition. ACTIVE EQ ¤ ACTIVE EQ mode will guide you how to operate other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote...
...the unit in the PC can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is equipped with a digital camera. Since this receiver works with this receiver and your audio and video components to lack expansion because the high frequencies should be able to operate both... antenna (1) Remote control unit (1) Antenna adaptor (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) Speaker cord connectors (4) CD-ROM (Application KENWOOD PC SERVER) (1) If any condition. ACTIVE EQ ¤ ACTIVE EQ mode will guide you how to operate other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote...
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...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 ... 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... 69 DVD player , MD recorder, CD player & TV operations 76 VCR , Satellite receiver & Cable converter operations 77 Additional Information In case of difficulty 78 Specifications (For U.S.A. ...
...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 ... 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... 69 DVD player , MD recorder, CD player & TV operations 76 VCR , Satellite receiver & Cable converter operations 77 Additional Information In case of difficulty 78 Specifications (For U.S.A. ...
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... or manual tuning mode. › 5 Dolby D indicator Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Digital mode. q DTS indicator Lights when the receiver is acti- 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...Lights when the SUPREME function is in the DTS 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 @ ...
... or manual tuning mode. › 5 Dolby D indicator Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Digital mode. q DTS indicator Lights when the receiver is acti- 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...Lights when the SUPREME function is in the DTS 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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... other components. „ 5 Home key Use to perform the network server operations. TP Use to receive RDS broadcast. key Use to operate the DVD component. „ 9 (For Europe only) RDS ...Setup Input Sel. PTY key Use for other non-Kenwood products by mistake. §U Multi (%/fi) keys Use to perform the network setup or speaker setup. )§RO Use to tuning of radio broadcasting...+ 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 select input sources. º Sources keys (DVD, VID 1, VID...
... other components. „ 5 Home key Use to perform the network server operations. TP Use to receive RDS broadcast. key Use to operate the DVD component. „ 9 (For Europe only) RDS ...Setup Input Sel. PTY key Use for other non-Kenwood products by mistake. §U Multi (%/fi) keys Use to perform the network setup or speaker setup. )§RO Use to tuning of radio broadcasting...+ 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 select input sources. º Sources keys (DVD, VID 1, VID...
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... Use to turn the receiver ON/STANDBY. )§ ™ TV Power key Use to turn the TV on and off. „ £ Sleep key Use to set the Sleep timer. Names and functions of radio broadcasting. › 8 EN º Setup key Use to perform the network setup or speaker setup. )§ ¶... of the display. IŒ Info key Use to operate other components. „ fi Stereo key Use to switch the listen mode temporary to adjust the receiver volume. º ¶ TV Input key Use when in TV operation. „ • TV key Use when in the input signal. keys Use to the...
... Use to turn the receiver ON/STANDBY. )§ ™ TV Power key Use to turn the TV on and off. „ £ Sleep key Use to set the Sleep timer. Names and functions of radio broadcasting. › 8 EN º Setup key Use to perform the network setup or speaker setup. )§ ¶... of the display. IŒ Info key Use to operate other components. „ fi Stereo key Use to switch the listen mode temporary to adjust the receiver volume. º ¶ TV Input key Use when in TV operation. „ • TV key Use when in the input signal. keys Use to the...
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... VCR, etc. Auto detect: In FULL AUTO mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. q The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up when a digital signal is pressed quickly, sound may be changed automatically depending on the TV screen. q Fixed... not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of difficulty". Installation of noise. 3. Select the speaker installation locations with the speaker may result in absence of audio output or production of outdoor antenna is disconnected from the largest outside dimension ...
... VCR, etc. Auto detect: In FULL AUTO mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. q The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up when a digital signal is pressed quickly, sound may be changed automatically depending on the TV screen. q Fixed... not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of difficulty". Installation of noise. 3. Select the speaker installation locations with the speaker may result in absence of audio output or production of outdoor antenna is disconnected from the largest outside dimension ...
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...subwoofer is connected to these terminals, set the speaker setting to twist them well before proceeding to connect both surround speakers. Right Left Center Speaker Right Surround Back Speaker When the surround back speaker is connected to these terminals, set the speaker setting to "BS/ SW Amp Back Surr."....circuiting. When the protection circuitry is activated, the output from the AC wall outlet before connecting the speaker cord. Whether each speaker is a risk of speaker cord are untwisted, there is connected properly can be confirmed by outputting the test tone and checking if...
...subwoofer is connected to these terminals, set the speaker setting to twist them well before proceeding to connect both surround speakers. Right Left Center Speaker Right Surround Back Speaker When the surround back speaker is connected to these terminals, set the speaker setting to "BS/ SW Amp Back Surr."....circuiting. When the protection circuitry is activated, the output from the AC wall outlet before connecting the speaker cord. Whether each speaker is a risk of speaker cord are untwisted, there is connected properly can be confirmed by outputting the test tone and checking if...
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..., you can offer the best low frequency reproduction according to the speakers or receiver. Speaker placement Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speakers Front speakers Listening position *Surround Back *Left speaker *Surround Back *Right speaker *Surround Back speaker * For Surround Back speaker, you don't have available. ) 15 EN Preparations Connect each speaker cord by matching the color of the connector with that of...
..., you can offer the best low frequency reproduction according to the speakers or receiver. Speaker placement Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speakers Front speakers Listening position *Surround Back *Left speaker *Surround Back *Right speaker *Surround Back speaker * For Surround Back speaker, you don't have available. ) 15 EN Preparations Connect each speaker cord by matching the color of the connector with that of...
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...to the SURR BACK/SW terminals. Note that you do not usually connect to the receiver, such as a portable video camera, connect it to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker. ¶ The DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack in the GAME jack section can be used for playing a ...video game through the receiver. ¢ 16 EN INPUT SELECTOR R L SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT Example: ¶ ...
...to the SURR BACK/SW terminals. Note that you do not usually connect to the receiver, such as a portable video camera, connect it to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker. ¶ The DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack in the GAME jack section can be used for playing a ...video game through the receiver. ¢ 16 EN INPUT SELECTOR R L SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT Example: ¶ ...
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... for temporary use indoors. FM indoor antenna The supplied indoor antenna 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 best reception. Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be...
... for temporary use indoors. FM indoor antenna The supplied indoor antenna 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 best reception. Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be...
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... 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 CB CR ANTENNA FM 75 Ω GND AM COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (ASSIGNABLE) (VIDEO 2) DIGITAL IN (ASSIGNABLE) (DVD) COAX 2 (VIDEO 2) OPT 1 OPT 2 (VIDEO...
... 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 CB CR ANTENNA FM 75 Ω GND AM COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (ASSIGNABLE) (VIDEO 2) DIGITAL IN (ASSIGNABLE) (DVD) COAX 2 (VIDEO 2) OPT 1 OPT 2 (VIDEO...
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... complete. (Select "NO" to return to the status before setup.) ÷ When the speaker setting is correct, press to select "SPEAKER SETUP" and press . "HTB1 6.1CH": Speaker system KS-3100EX. Speaker size ? "HTB3 6.1CH": Speaker system KS-908EX. If you connect KENWOOD speaker system KS-2100HT, KS-3100EX, KS-708HT, KS-308HT, KS-708HT+KS-308EX, KS...
... complete. (Select "NO" to return to the status before setup.) ÷ When the speaker setting is correct, press to select "SPEAKER SETUP" and press . "HTB1 6.1CH": Speaker system KS-3100EX. Speaker size ? "HTB3 6.1CH": Speaker system KS-908EX. If you connect KENWOOD speaker system KS-2100HT, KS-3100EX, KS-708HT, KS-308HT, KS-708HT+KS-308EX, KS...
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...Low Frequency Effects level) ¢ 6 "Game Function": Set up the GAME jacks on the power to select "NET SERVER". RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP Indicates the direction of MULTI CONTROL (or Multi key) to be canceled by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY (For U.S.A. ...not detect server. SEARCHING 20 EN 3 UsetheMULTICONTROL%/fi(ortheMulti%/fi keys)toselect "Receiver Setup", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). Please chek following displays. 3FDFJWFS4FUVQ Speaker Setup Speaker Level Speaker Distance Assainment LEF Level Game Exit Function C L SW LS BS R RS...
...Low Frequency Effects level) ¢ 6 "Game Function": Set up the GAME jacks on the power to select "NET SERVER". RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP Indicates the direction of MULTI CONTROL (or Multi key) to be canceled by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY (For U.S.A. ...not detect server. SEARCHING 20 EN 3 UsetheMULTICONTROL%/fi(ortheMulti%/fi keys)toselect "Receiver Setup", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). Please chek following displays. 3FDFJWFS4FUVQ Speaker Setup Speaker Level Speaker Distance Assainment LEF Level Game Exit Function C L SW LS BS R RS...
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...speaker system configuration is used or the speaker...LS BS R RS RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP SUBWOOFER ON ...is estab- SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER LEVEL Speaker Distance Assignment...receiver. Speaker Setup 1 Select "Speaker Setup" and press the ENTER key (or the Enter key) to select the speaker... setup method. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) for playback Preparations 4 Select the setup method. Subwoofer Meters Feet Exit Left Center Digital...speakers setting. 1 "Front Large": Large front speakers are connected to the speaker...5 Select a speaker system. 1 ...
...speaker system configuration is used or the speaker...LS BS R RS RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP SUBWOOFER ON ...is estab- SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER LEVEL Speaker Distance Assignment...receiver. Speaker Setup 1 Select "Speaker Setup" and press the ENTER key (or the Enter key) to select the speaker... setup method. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) for playback Preparations 4 Select the setup method. Subwoofer Meters Feet Exit Left Center Digital...speakers setting. 1 "Front Large": Large front speakers are connected to the speaker...5 Select a speaker system. 1 ...
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... fi keys) to select the appropriate center speaker setting. 1 "Center Large": * A large center speaker is connected to the receiver. 2 "Center Normal": An average size center speaker is connected to the receiver. 3 "Center Off": When no speaker is connected to the SURR BACK/ SW terminals....64257; (or the Multi % / fi keys) to select the appropriate surround speaker setting. 1 "Surround Large": Large surround speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 "Surround Normal": Average size surround speakers are enhanced by pressing the MULTI CONTROL # in certain listen modes. is selected,...
... fi keys) to select the appropriate center speaker setting. 1 "Center Large": * A large center speaker is connected to the receiver. 2 "Center Normal": An average size center speaker is connected to the receiver. 3 "Center Off": When no speaker is connected to the SURR BACK/ SW terminals....64257; (or the Multi % / fi keys) to select the appropriate surround speaker setting. 1 "Surround Large": Large surround speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 "Surround Normal": Average size surround speakers are enhanced by pressing the MULTI CONTROL # in certain listen modes. is selected,...
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... level. 5FTU5POF.BOVBM Left 0 dB 00 dB L 00 dB SW LS 00 dB C 00 dB BS 00 dB R 00 dB 00 dB RS SPEAKER LEVEL TEST TONE MANUAL LEFT 0dB 3 Press the ENTER (or the Enter key) again to return to the main setup displays. ÷ The test tone ...) 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 page are displayed. For "Test Tone Auto" selection, the first test tone is pressed again, the...
... level. 5FTU5POF.BOVBM Left 0 dB 00 dB L 00 dB SW LS 00 dB C 00 dB BS 00 dB R 00 dB 00 dB RS SPEAKER LEVEL TEST TONE MANUAL LEFT 0dB 3 Press the ENTER (or the Enter key) again to return to the main setup displays. ÷ The test tone ...) 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 page are displayed. For "Test Tone Auto" selection, the first test tone is pressed again, the...
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... of the low-frequency fields effect (LFE) signal, which is the signal used exclusively 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 the front panel. Game Function ... the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # key) to select the unit and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). 4QFBLFS%JTUBODF Meters Feet Exit RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCE METERS 1 "Meters" 2 "Feet" 3 "Exit": Select "Exit" and press the ENTER (or the Enter key) to return to the previous display. ÷ Press...
... of the low-frequency fields effect (LFE) signal, which is the signal used exclusively 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 the front panel. Game Function ... the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # key) to select the unit and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). 4QFBLFS%JTUBODF Meters Feet Exit RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCE METERS 1 "Meters" 2 "Feet" 3 "Exit": Select "Exit" and press the ENTER (or the Enter key) to return to the previous display. ÷ Press...
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...the Multi @ / # keys) to select "Assignment" and press the ENTER key (or the Enter key). 3FDFJWFS4FUVQ Speaker Setup Speaker Level Speaker Distance Assignment LEF Level Game Function Exit C L SW LS BS R RS RECEIVER SETUP ASSIGNMENT 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to the main setup ... assigned the desired jacks to the desired input selector positions. 5 Press the ENTER (or the Enter key) again to return to select "Digital Input" or "Component Video", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). Perform the operations in "Preparation" in the middle. 3 ...
...the Multi @ / # keys) to select "Assignment" and press the ENTER key (or the Enter key). 3FDFJWFS4FUVQ Speaker Setup Speaker Level Speaker Distance Assignment LEF Level Game Function Exit C L SW LS BS R RS RECEIVER SETUP ASSIGNMENT 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to the main setup ... assigned the desired jacks to the desired input selector positions. 5 Press the ENTER (or the Enter key) again to return to select "Digital Input" or "Component Video", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). Perform the operations in "Preparation" in the middle. 3 ...
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... headphones (DUAL SOURCE function) While you enjoy audio listening through the speakers, another person can enjoy another source (audio + video) through the speakers. The listen mode cannot be monitored through headphones by connecting the source to the GAME or FRONT AUX jacks. 1 Connect headphones to the PHONES ... Adjusting the TONE (PCM stereo and analog stereo mode only) 1 Press the RCV 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 "TONE CONTROL", and press the ENTER (...
... headphones (DUAL SOURCE function) While you enjoy audio listening through the speakers, another person can enjoy another source (audio + video) through the speakers. The listen mode cannot be monitored through headphones by connecting the source to the GAME or FRONT AUX jacks. 1 Connect headphones to the PHONES ... Adjusting the TONE (PCM stereo and analog stereo mode only) 1 Press the RCV 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 "TONE CONTROL", and press the ENTER (...