Kenwood VRS-N8100 User Manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVERVRS-N8100INSTRUCTION MANUALKENWOOD CORPORATIONAbout the supplied remote controlCompared to standard remote controls, the

10 ENPreparationsSetting up the systemConnecting Ethernet cable Connecting wireless LANETHERNETETHERNETModemPC:Windows XP Professional SP1,Windows XP

11 ENPreparationsOUTPUTCOMPONENTVIDEOY CBCR(ASSIGNABLE)(ASSIGNABLE)INPUTCOMPONENTDIGITAL ININ 2IN 1Y CBCRVIDEO(VIDEO 2)(DVD)COAX 2(VIDEO 2)COAX 1(DVD)

12 ENPreparationsSetting up the systemMONITOROUTVIDEO 2 VIDEO 1PLAY IN REC OUT PL AY I NVIDEO INVIDEO OUTVIDEO INVIDEO 2 VIDEO 1PLAY IN REC OUT PL AY

13 ENPreparationsSetting up the systemConnecting video components (S VIDEO)Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video compo-nents with S VIDEO

14 ENPreparationsSPEAKERS (6-8Ω)R LFRONTCENTER SURR RSURR BACK/SWSURR LSetting up the systemFront SpeakersSurround SpeakersBe sure to connect both sur

15 ENPreparationsSpeaker placementFront speakers : Place the left and right speakers at each side of your TV.Angle the speakers towards the listening

16 ENPreparationsSetting up the systemPRE OUT jacks connectionsSUBWOOFERSURROUND BACKRLPRE OUT¶ Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack w

17 ENPreparationsANTENNAAMGNDFM 75 ΩSetting up the systemConnecting the antennasAM loop antennaThe supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it

18 ENPreparationsLet’s play DVD video softwareLet’s play DVD video softwareSTEP 1 Connect the speakers, TV and DVD to the receiverConnection of TV mon

19 ENPreparationsLet’s play DVD video software1Press to select "DVD".2Start playback of the DVD player.For the operation, also refer to th

2 ENPreparationsBefore applying powerUnits are designed for operation as follows. Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.U.S.A.

20 ENPreparationsExample: Setting with the “NET SERVER” input1Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the Network Server key) toselect “NET SERVER”.When perfo

21 ENPreparations5Select a speaker system.1 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys)to select the appropriate subwoofer setting.Speaker S

22 ENPreparations2 “Front Normal”:Average size front speakers are connected to the re-ceiver.÷ When the subwoofer setting is “Subwoofer On”, frontspea

23 ENPreparations6Adjust the speaker volume level.Speaker LevelFrom your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. Thevolume levels from eac

24 ENPreparations1 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys)to select “Speaker Distance” on setup displays, andpress the ENTER (or the E

25 ENPreparationsRe-assignment of rear panel jacksAssignmentThe assignment of the input selector positions to the digital audio andcomponent video inp

26 ENPreparationsNetwork settingsThis unit can be connected to a PC through a LAN circuit.It is required to set up the network before connecting this

27 ENPreparations“Main” SettingThe settings available in this menu includes the setting of the language ofthe OSD menu, setting of the video format us

28 ENPreparations"Black Level Setup” Setting:This setting item is used to set the black level.MainIPNET LINK7.5 IRE0 IREMenu LanguageVideo OutScr

29 ENPreparations“IP” SettingThe default setups are as follows."Obtaining Address" Setting: "Auto""IP Address" Setting:

3 ENPreparationsBefore applying powerHow to use this manualThis manual is divided into five sections, Preparations, Receiver Opera-tions, Network Oper

30 ENReceiver OperationsSome preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.Turning on the receiver1 Turn on the power to the related component

31 ENReceiver OperationsListening with headphonesPHONESDUAL SOURCE VOLUME 5/∞DUAL SOURCE INPUTDUAL SOURCE ON/OFFVOLUME CONTROL1 Connect headphones to

32 ENReceiver OperationsNormal playbackACTIVE EQ modeYou can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ isturned ON.Press the Active EQ key f

33 ENReceiver OperationsRecordingAnalog sources1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the input selector key)to select the source (other than "VIDEO 1&

34 ENReceiver OperationsListening to radio broadcastsAUTO/MONOBANDINPUT SELECTORMULTI CONTROL % /fiAuto 7Tune – 1 / + ¡BandRCV ModeTUNERENTERMulti %/fiT

35 ENReceiver OperationsListening to radio broadcastsReceiving preset stationsTUNERINPUT SELECTOR1Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the TUNER key) to sel

36 ENReceiver OperationsUsing the RDS Disp. (Display) keyTUNERRDS Disp.Pressing the RDS Disp. key changes the contents of the display.Each press switc

37 ENReceiver Operations1Press the PTY key to activate the PTY search mode.P T Y SEL ECNTewVsOL -75dBWhen an RDS broadcast is received, the program ty

38 ENReceiver OperationsAmbience effectsThis receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy anenhanced sonic ambience with a variet

39 ENReceiver OperationsAmbience effectsDTS-ESThe DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) represents6.1-channel Discrete Surround format, ex

4 ENPreparationsBefore applying power7 Video data (MOVIE file) [Max. file size 2GB]Playable files with this unitSome files may be unable to be played

40 ENReceiver Operations“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”,“Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarksof Digital Theater Systems, Inc.Manufactured under li

41 ENReceiver OperationsAmbience effectsInput ModeINPUT SELECTORListen Mode5/ ∞LISTEN MODEPreparations÷ Turn ON related components.÷ Complete "Pr

42 ENReceiver OperationsAmbience effectsSwitching the listen mode temporarily to the stereo modePress the Stereo key to switch the current listen mode

43 ENReceiver OperationsLISTEN MODEStereoListen Mode5/ ∞Multi % / fi / @ / #EnterENTERDimmerSoundSleepRCV ModeMULTI CONTROL % / fi / @ / #1 Press the RC

44 ENReceiver OperationsConvenient functionsSwitching between main audio and sub audio(DOLBY DIGITAL mode only)When listening to audio multiplex broad

45 ENReceiver OperationsConvenient functionsCenter Image mode (Only when the input signal is a 2-channelsignal in the DTS NEO:6 MUSIC mode.)In the CEN

46 ENNetwork OperationsBy installing the application KENWOOD PC SERVER in a PC, the datastored in the PC can be imported in the libraries for listeni

47 ENNetwork OperationsUninstalling KENWOOD PC SERVERWhen the software is no longer necessary, the software program can beremoved by executing uninsta

48 ENNetwork OperationsDouble-click on shortcut icon on the desktop to launch theKENWOOD PC SERVER.Do not attempt to launch KENWOOD PC SERVER more t

49 ENNetwork OperationsWhen MUSIC files or PHOTO files are imported as “Temporary”:Only the files stored in the folders in the highest layer belowthe

5 ENPreparationsAmbience effects ... 38Surround modes ... 38Virtual modes ...

50 ENNetwork Operations÷ It is also possible to select multiple contents and drag & dropthem together.4In the menu bar, select [File] \[Save] and

51 ENNetwork OperationsOperation of import by selecting a folder:When a genre box is selected in the library box (field on the bottomleft), a new albu

52 ENNetwork OperationsImporting contents in the [PHOTO LIBRARY]Click on the [PHOTO] tag to select the [PHOTO LIBRARY].1Select the genre box or album

53 ENNetwork OperationsLinking BGM (BackGround Music) for SLIDE SHOWContents in the [MUSIC LIBRARY] can be linked to the contents in the[PHOTO LIBRARY

54 ENNetwork OperationsNetwork ServerHomeMusicMoviePhotoINPUT SELECTORMulti %/fi/@ /#EnterPage 5/∞MULTI CONTROL % /fi /@ /#ON/STANDBY POWER ON/STANDB

55 ENNetwork Operations3Select the contents to be played in the library display.The library display for the library selected in step 2 is displayed.Wh

56 ENNetwork Operations3 Use the MULTI CONTROL %/fi/@ / # (or the Multi%/fi/@ / # keys) to select the contents icon, andpress the ENTER (or the Enter

57 ENNetwork OperationsPlayback of Network ServerSwitching the playback modesMOVIE MUSICThe playback modes can be switched on the playback display.How

58 ENNetwork OperationsPlayback of Network ServerSwitching the video outputsMOVIE MUSIC PHOTOIf the video format used by the content does not match th

59 ENNetwork OperationsPlayback of Memory CardHomePhotoINPUT SELECTORMulti %/fi/@ /#ENTERPage 5/∞EnterMULTI CONTROL % /fi /@ /#Memory CardON/STANDBY

6 ENPreparations1 POWER ON/STANDBY keyUse to turn the power ON/STANDBY. (Forthe U.S.A. and Canada) )§ON/STANDBY keyUse to turn the power ON/STANDBY

60 ENNetwork Operations3Select the contents to be played in the “PHOTO FOLDER”display.The hierarchy of data recorded in the memory card is displayed.1

61 ENNetwork OperationsPlayback of Memory cardZoom-up playbackPhoto contents can be zoomed up when they are played.Press the Zoom key during playback

62 ENRemote ControlBasic remote control operations for other componentsThe remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable ofcontrolling co

63 ENRemote ControlChecking the codesThe 4-digit setup codes registered in the input selector keys can bechecked as follows.1Press the input selector

64 ENRemote ControlBasic remote control operations for other componentsABC 0003, 0008, 0014Americast 0899Bell & Howell 0014Bell South 0899Clearmas

65 ENRemote ControlAdmiral 0093, 0463Aiko 0092Aiwa 1914Akai 0812, 0702, 0030, 0672Albatron 0843America Action 0180Ampro 0751Anam 0180AOC 0030Apex Digi

66 ENRemote ControlSheng Chia 0093Sony 0000, 0834, 1925Soundesign 0180, 0178Squareview 0171SSS 0180Starlite 0180Supreme 0000SVA 0748Sylvania 0054, 003

67 ENRemote ControlKenwood 0067Kodak 0035, 0037LXI 0037Magnavox 0035, 0039, 0081Magnin 0240Marantz 0035, 0081Marta 0037Matsushita 0035, 0162MEI 0035Me

68 ENRemote ControlMaker Setup codesDVD player (Continued)Qwestar 0651RCA 0522, 0571, 0717, 0822Rio 0869Rotel 0623Saitek 0731Samsung 0490, 0573, 1075,

69 ENRemote ControlEven when a component is manufactured by a maker listed in the setupcode chart, it may be unable to be registered depending on the

7 ENPreparationsContinued to next page5 Home keyUse to perform the network server operations. TP+100 keyUse to operate other components. „TV Mute keyU

70 ENRemote ControlMaker Setup codesSatellite Receivers (Continued)JVC 0571, 0775Kathrein 0173, 0200, 1057, 0658, 1221,0123, 0249, 1058Kreiselmeyer 01

71 ENRemote ControlMaker Setup codesTV (Continued)Centurion 0037Century 0087Cimline 0009Clarivox 0037Clatronic 0370Condor 0370, 0320Conrac 0808Contec

72 ENRemote ControlMemphis 0337Metronic 0625Metz 0275, 0746, 0087, 0447, 0367MGA 1907Micromaxx 0808Microstar 0808Minerva 0487, 0070Minoka 0412Mirror 1

73 ENRemote ControlTensai 0218, 0320Texet 0218, 0216Thomson 0625, 0560, 0349, 0109Thorn 0037, 0361, 0190, 0499, 0035,0104, 0072, 0193, 0512Tomashi 028

74 ENRemote ControlMaker Setup codesVCR (Continued)Logik 0240Luxor 0048, 0043, 0106, 0046M Electronic 0000Manesth 0045Marantz 0081, 0146Matsui 0348Med

75 ENRemote ControlMaker Setup codesDVD player (Continued)Lenco 0774Lenoxx 0819LG 0741, 0591Limit 0768Logix 0783Mebeteck 0562Mediencom 0746Metronic 06

76 ENRemote ControlBasic remote control operations for other componentsSRCPowerTVPower5689432107Video OutTune – Tune +BandSetupLast/P.ModeTop MenuAuto

77 ENRemote ControlBasic remote control operations for other componentsSRCPowerTVPower5689432107Video OutTune – Tune +BandSetupLast/P.ModeTop MenuAuto

78 ENAdditional InformationIn case of difficultyResetting the MicrocomputerThe microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an err

79 ENAdditional InformationIn case of difficultyAmplifierSymptom RemedyNo sound from the speakers.Sound is not output from the speaker,or their sound

8 ENPreparationsNames and functions of parts0 ¢ / 4 keysUse to perform the network server operations. UŒUse to operate the CD, DVD or MD component. „

80 ENAdditional InformationIn case of difficulty÷ Register its setup code correctly. „÷ Press the input selector key and select the optimum control mo

81 ENAdditional InformationSpecifications (For U.S.A. and Canada)AUDIO sectionRated power output during STEREO operationEffective power output during

82 ENAdditional InformationSpecifications (For Europe and Australia)AUDIO sectionFor EuropeRated power output during STEREO operation ... 100 W + 1

83 ENAdditional InformationFirmware UpdateIMPORTANT: Be sure to update the KENWOOD PC SERVER sofware to the latest version before updating the Firmwar

For your recordsRecord the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spacesdesignated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below

9 ENPreparationsInput mode settingsDVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX and GAME inputs each include jacksfor digital audio input and analog audio input.The ini