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... modes (etc.). B60-5489-00 00 MA (K, P, E, X) 0403 Remote Control Additional Information 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 ...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 ...
... modes (etc.). B60-5489-00 00 MA (K, P, E, X) 0403 Remote Control Additional Information 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 ...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 ...
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...ETHERNET jack 0 ÷ PC content editing/managing application "KENWOOD PC SERVER" y PC card slot O A PC card slot is equipped with this receiver and your video software and audio source. DUAL SOURCE ... improvement technology Compressed music data such as a detailed explanation of images (JPEG) captured with a digital camera. You can enjoy another source (audio + video) through the speakers, another person can...that all remote control operations. "Supreme" is KENWOOD-original technology for enjoying games is damaged or fails to operate other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD...
...ETHERNET jack 0 ÷ PC content editing/managing application "KENWOOD PC SERVER" y PC card slot O A PC card slot is equipped with this receiver and your video software and audio source. DUAL SOURCE ... improvement technology Compressed music data such as a detailed explanation of images (JPEG) captured with a digital camera. You can enjoy another source (audio + video) through the speakers, another person can...that all remote control operations. "Supreme" is KENWOOD-original technology for enjoying games is damaged or fails to operate other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD...
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...Connecting Ethernet cable 10 Connecting wireless 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 jacks connections ........ 16 Connecting to the...KENWOOD PC SERVER 47 Updating KENWOOD PC SERVER 47 Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER ...... 48 Names and functions of window components 48 Operations using the menu bar ... 48 Import of contents 49 Playback of Network Server 54 Playback of rear panel jacks ... 25 Network settings 26 Receiver...
...Connecting Ethernet cable 10 Connecting wireless 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 jacks connections ........ 16 Connecting to the...KENWOOD PC SERVER 47 Updating KENWOOD PC SERVER 47 Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER ...... 48 Names and functions of window components 48 Operations using the menu bar ... 48 Import of contents 49 Playback of Network Server 54 Playback of rear panel jacks ... 25 Network settings 26 Receiver...
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... 6 789 0 ! ^ % View when the GAME/ FRONT AUX jack $ cover is in the Dolby Digital mode. q DTS indicator Lights when the receiver is open. 1 POWER ON/STANDBY key Use to adjust the receiver volume. ! INPUT SELECTOR key Use to perform the network server operations. and Canada) )§ ON/STANDBY key... ON/STANDBY. (For the U.S.A. UŒ Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. › 5 Dolby D indicator Lights when the receiver is in the standby mode. 2 DUAL SOURCE VOLUME 5/∞ keys Use to adjust the volume in the DUAL SOURCE mode. ⁄ DUAL SOURCE...
... 6 789 0 ! ^ % View when the GAME/ FRONT AUX jack $ cover is in the Dolby Digital mode. q DTS indicator Lights when the receiver is open. 1 POWER ON/STANDBY key Use to adjust the receiver volume. ! INPUT SELECTOR key Use to perform the network server operations. and Canada) )§ ON/STANDBY key... ON/STANDBY. (For the U.S.A. UŒ Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. › 5 Dolby D indicator Lights when the receiver is in the standby mode. 2 DUAL SOURCE VOLUME 5/∞ keys Use to adjust the volume in the DUAL SOURCE mode. ⁄ DUAL SOURCE...
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... the remote control key in this manual is different on the receiver and on the remote control, the name of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by mistake. §U Multi (%/fi) keys Use to ... Top Menu Video Out Exit Return Listen Mode Zoom Info Active EQ Setup Input Sel. 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. Call wer er P. TP Use to select input sources. º Sources ...
... the remote control key in this manual is different on the receiver and on the remote control, the name of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by mistake. §U Multi (%/fi) keys Use to ... Top Menu Video Out Exit Return Listen Mode Zoom Info Active EQ Setup Input Sel. 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. Call wer er P. TP Use to select input sources. º Sources ...
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...mode. , ( Active EQ key Use to select ACTIVE EQ 's setting. ¤ ) LED indicator Blinks 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 signal. U Use to select the... to operate the CD, DVD or MD component. „ CH +/- 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 perform...
...mode. , ( Active EQ key Use to select ACTIVE EQ 's setting. ¤ ) LED indicator Blinks 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 signal. U Use to select the... to operate the CD, DVD or MD component. „ CH +/- 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 perform...
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...by the user. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DTS playback. The receiver will be changed automatically depending on each include jacks for the left channel. q The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up when a digital signal is selected, the set listen modes may result in absence of audio output or..., PCM, etc.) in an "analog" form. Auto detect: In FULL AUTO mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. q Fixed to analog input: Select this mode if you want to the actual audio of noise. 3. For ...
...by the user. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DTS playback. The receiver will be changed automatically depending on each include jacks for the left channel. q The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up when a digital signal is selected, the set listen modes may result in absence of audio output or..., PCM, etc.) in an "analog" form. Auto detect: In FULL AUTO mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. q Fixed to analog input: Select this mode if you want to the actual audio of noise. 3. For ...
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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 (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 (ASSIGNABLE) (VIDEO 2) IN 2 (DVD) IN 1 Y CB CR HDD Recorder, DVD Recorder, Satellite Receiver & Game Player (with component jacks) CR OUT CB OUT CB OUT CR OUT Y OUT DVD player (with component jacks) Y OUT Preparations Setting up the system...
...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 (ASSIGNABLE) (VIDEO 2) IN 2 (DVD) IN 1 Y CB CR HDD Recorder, DVD Recorder, Satellite Receiver & Game Player (with component jacks) CR OUT CB OUT CB OUT CR OUT Y OUT DVD player (with component jacks) Y OUT Preparations Setting up the system...
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...VIDEO 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 VIDEO... PCM signals.Connect components capable of the CD or 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∞ Preparations ...
...VIDEO 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 VIDEO... PCM signals.Connect components capable of the CD or 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∞ Preparations ...
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... subwoofer in the front center position in the listening room, near one Surround Back speaker for 7.1 channel surround sound system or one of the receiver could result in .) from the speakers you may place either directly to be connected. Green Grey CENTER SURR R Brown SURR BACK SURR L ... surround reproduction from each end of each side of the connector with a rated impedance other speakers, it is to the sides of the receiver, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings. Surround speakers : Place the surround speakers as high as the left and right speakers at the same...
... subwoofer in the front center position in the listening room, near one Surround Back speaker for 7.1 channel surround sound system or one of the receiver could result in .) from the speakers you may place either directly to be connected. Green Grey CENTER SURR R Brown SURR BACK SURR L ... surround reproduction from each end of each side of the connector with a rated impedance other speakers, it is to the sides of the receiver, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings. Surround speakers : Place the surround speakers as high as the left and right speakers at the same...
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...BACK/SW terminals. INPUT SELECTOR R L SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT Example: ¶ When you do not usually connect to the receiver, such as a portable video camera, connect it to an external power amplifier. These jacks are particularly convenient when dubbing audio/video from the... section can be connected to the GAME or FRONT AUX jacks on the front panel of digital audio input. This is connected to connect two surround back speakers for connection of the receiver. Surround Back speakers L R Power amplifier Example: ¶ When the surround back speaker ...
...BACK/SW terminals. INPUT SELECTOR R L SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT Example: ¶ When you do not usually connect to the receiver, such as a portable video camera, connect it to an external power amplifier. These jacks are particularly convenient when dubbing audio/video from the... section can be connected to the GAME or FRONT AUX jacks on the front panel of digital audio input. This is connected to connect two surround back speakers for connection of the receiver. Surround Back speakers L R Power amplifier Example: ¶ When the surround back speaker ...
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...; When pressing more between keys. AM loop antenna The supplied loop 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 temporary use indoors. and Canada) (For Europe and Australia) FM outdoor antenna Lead...
...; When pressing more between keys. AM loop antenna The supplied loop 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 temporary use indoors. and Canada) (For Europe and Australia) FM outdoor antenna Lead...
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... pair. 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 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 1) (AUX) ...
... pair. 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 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 1) (AUX) ...
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... 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 the previous display. ÷ While the main setup screen is displayed, the setup mode can be pressed for selecting the... distance to the speakers. £ 4 "Assignment": Re-assignment of movement in the hierarchy when the ENTER (or the Enter key) is pressed. 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. and Canada) or...
... 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 the previous display. ÷ While the main setup screen is displayed, the setup mode can be pressed for selecting the... distance to the speakers. £ 4 "Assignment": Re-assignment of movement in the hierarchy when the ENTER (or the Enter key) is pressed. 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. and Canada) or...
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... select the appropriate subwoofer setting. 4QFBLFS4FUVQ$VTUPN Subwoofer On C L SW LS BS R RS RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP SUBWOOFER ON 1 "Subwoofer On": When a subwoofer is connected. 2 "Subwoofer Off... "HTB1 5.1CH", "HTB2 6.1CH", "HTB2 5.1CH", "HTB3 6.1CH" or "HTB3 5.1CH" in use a KENWOOD speaker system and select "HTB1 6.1CH", "HTB1 5.1CH", "HTB2 6.1CH", "HTB2 5.1CH", "HTB3 6.1CH" ...Large front speakers are connected to the speaker characteristics. Subwoofer Meters Feet Exit Left Center Digital Input Component Video Exit LEF Level Game Exit Function Mode 1 Mode 2 Off Front...
... select the appropriate subwoofer setting. 4QFBLFS4FUVQ$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... "HTB1 5.1CH", "HTB2 6.1CH", "HTB2 5.1CH", "HTB3 6.1CH" or "HTB3 5.1CH" in use a KENWOOD speaker system and select "HTB1 6.1CH", "HTB1 5.1CH", "HTB2 6.1CH", "HTB2 5.1CH", "HTB3 6.1CH" ...Large front speakers are connected to the speaker characteristics. Subwoofer Meters Feet Exit Left Center Digital Input Component Video Exit LEF Level Game Exit Function Mode 1 Mode 2 Off Front...
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... ÷ The subwoofer re-mix setting is possible only when the subwoofer setting is "Subwoofer On" and the front speaker setting is connected to the receiver. 3 "Back Surr. Large": * Large surround back speaker is connected. * "Back Surr. Off": When no speaker is connected to the SURR ..., the subwoofer signal will be selected when the sur- 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...
... ÷ The subwoofer re-mix setting is possible only when the subwoofer setting is "Subwoofer On" and the front speaker setting is connected to the receiver. 3 "Back Surr. Large": * Large surround back speaker is connected. * "Back Surr. Off": When no speaker is connected to the SURR ..., the subwoofer signal will be selected when the sur- 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...
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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 on this step 6, only the speaker channels that have been set and...
... @/# 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 on this step 6, only the speaker channels that have been set and...
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... to "ACTIVE EQ GAME" and the listen mode is switched to the appropriate mode 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 ... to the front speakers. ÷ The speakers you have been correctly selected. 4QFBLFS%JTUBODF.FUFST Left 3.0 m 3.0 m L 3.0 m SW LS 1.5 m C 3.0 m BS 1.5 m R 3.0 m 1.5 m RS RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCE LEFT 3.0m ÷ The allowable setting range is adjusted from 0dB to -10dB in 1dB step decrements. 3 Press the ENTER (or the...
... to "ACTIVE EQ GAME" and the listen mode is switched to the appropriate mode 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 ... to the front speakers. ÷ The speakers you have been correctly selected. 4QFBLFS%JTUBODF.FUFST Left 3.0 m 3.0 m L 3.0 m SW LS 1.5 m C 3.0 m BS 1.5 m R 3.0 m 1.5 m RS RECEIVER SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCE LEFT 3.0m ÷ The allowable setting range is adjusted from 0dB to -10dB in 1dB step decrements. 3 Press the ENTER (or the...
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..." or "Component Video", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). "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 input selector positions...
..." or "Component Video", and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). "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 input selector positions...