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Preparations Receiver Operations Network Operations Remote Control Additional Information
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
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VRS N8100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
Quick Start Reference
Please read the following pages so 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
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Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE
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Preparations Before applying power How to use this manual Special features This manual is divided into five sections, Preparations, Receiver Opera- Network function tions, Network Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information. Movie (video), music (audio) and photo (still image) data stored in the PC Preparations can be played back on a TV screenR Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the ÷ ETHERNET jack0 receiver and prepare the surround processor. Since this rece
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Before applying power Playable files with this unit Some files may be unable to be played correctly on this unit depending on the conditions of data, connection environment and the PC in use. 7 Video data (MOVIE file) [Max. file size 2GB] Detail Audio Item Format Extension Video resolution: 720 x 576 (Max.)/ MPEG1 MPEG1 LAYER 1 & 2 -- MPG/MPEG Bitrate: 1.5 Mbps (Max.) Video resolution: 720 x 576 (Max.)/ MPEG2 MPEG1 LAYER 1 & 2 -- MPG/MPEG Bitrate: 8 Mbps (Max.) Video resolution: 720 x 576 (Max.
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Preparations Before applying power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power ...................... 2 Ambience effects .................................. 38 Safety precautions ................... 2 Surround modes ........................... 38 How to use this manual ................. 3 Virtual modes ............................... 40 Receiver Unpacking....................................... 3 Surround play ...............................
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Names and functions of parts Main unit TONE indicator, 96kHz fs indicator, AUTO DETECT indicator, DIGITAL indicator, Sleep Timer indicator Character information display CLIP indicator, MUTE indicator, DUAL SOURCE indicator •••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••• Dolby Virtual Speaker indicator, Dolby Headphone indicator, Speaker indication8 ACTIVE EQ indicator, AUTO indicator, ST. indicator, TUNED indicator For Europe Only : RDS indicator, PTY indicat
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Preparations P. Call P. Call r r r r e e e e w w w w o o o o P P Names and functions 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 setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup codes.‰ For the U.S.A., Canada and Australia: RC-R0826 For Europe : RC-R0826E ) ) TUNER DVD TUNER DVD VID1 AUX 1 VID1 AUX 1 Network Memory Network Memory VID2 F.AUX VID2 F.AUX Server Card Server Card RCV RCV Game Game 2 Mode 2 Mode
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Names and functions of parts 0 ¢ / 4 keys º Setup key Use to perform the network setup or speaker setup.)§ Use to perform the network server operations.UŒ ¶ key Use to operate the CD, DVD or MD component.„ Use to operate the MD or VCR component.„ CH +/- keys Top Menu key Use to select the channels.„ Use to operate the DVD component.„ ! Mute key ⁄ Rotate key Use to temporarily mute the sound.¤ Use to perform the network server operations.IŒ Sound key Disc Sel. key Use to adjust the sound quality
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Preparations Setting up the system Input mode settings CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX and GAME inputs each include jacks outlet before proceeding to connections. Also be sure to disconnect the for digital audio input and analog audio input. power cord plug from the AC wall outlet before changing connections. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD, For the connections of other system components, see pa
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Setting up the system Connecting Ethernet cable Connecting wireless LAN When not using a broadband router or hub, connect this unit directly to Connect the wireless Ethernet bridge to the ETHERNET jack on the rear the PC using a cross Ethernet cable. In this case, it is required to set the panel. IP address and subnet mask manually.ª To AC wall outlet ETHERNET ETHERNET * * Ethernet cable Ethernet cable Broadband Wireless Ethernet bridge router Ethernet cable Ethernet cable Wireless broadband rou
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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 (Yellow RCA pin cords) S VIDEO IN (S VIDEO cord) COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT OUTPUT IN IN OUT Y CB CR S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (ASSIGNABLE) (VIDEO 2) IN 2 IN 1 (DVD) VIDEO IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIG
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Setting up the system Connecting video components, audio components Audio components Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture quality than by AUDIO LINE OUT (Audio cord) connecting to the S VIDEO jacks. When connecting a video component with COMPONENT jacks, Monitor TV see "Re-assignment of rear panel jacks"∞ When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the oth
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Preparations Setting up the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS,Dolby Digital,or PCM signals.Connect components capable of outputting DTS,Dolby Digi- tal or PCM (CD) digital signals. Connecting video components (S VIDEO) If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video compo- connection,be sure to read the "Input mode settings", "Re-assignment nents with S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. of rear panel jacks" sectio
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Whether each speaker is connected properly can be CAUTION confirmed by outputting the test tone and checking if Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC each speaker channel outputs audio. For details, see wall outlet before proceeding to speaker cord connections. "Speaker settings" (Step 6 Adjust the speaker volume If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are level).£ untwisted, there is a risk of short-circuitin
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the speaker terminals Front ¶ Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. 1 Strip coating. 3 Insert. ¶ If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect the speakers correctly. Twist Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the 2 Loosen. 4 Secure. rear panel of the re
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Setting up the system PRE OUT jacks connections Connecting to the GAME jacks / FRONT AUX jacks The receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks. If you use a component that you do not usually connect to the receiver, Note that the output from the PRE OUT jacks needs to be connected such as a portable video camera, connect it to the GAME or FRONT AUX to an external power amplifier. jacks on the front panel of the receiver. These jacks are particularly If you want to connect surround back speakers to
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the antennas Preparing the remote control The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are Loading the batteries connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. AM loop antenna 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. AM antenna terminal connecti
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Let Let’’s play DVD video software s play DVD video software STEP 1 Connect the speakers, TV and DVD to the receiver For details, see "Setting up the system"9 ~ ^ CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet before proceeding to speaker cord connections. If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are untwisted, there is a risk of short-circuiting. Be sure to twist them well before connecting the speaker cord. Connection of speakers: C A Front sp
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Preparations Let Let’’s play DVD video software s play DVD video software STEP 2 Set up the speakers For details, see "Speaker settings" .) ~ ¢ POWER ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR 1 Connect the power cord to the AC wall outlet and press or . 2 Press , press to select "SPEAKER SETUP" and press . ENTER SETUP MULTI CONTROL % fi @ # If you connect KENWOOD speaker system KS-2100HT, KS-3100EX, KS-708HT, KS-308HT, KS-708HT+KS-308EX, KS-308HT+ KS-308EX, KS-908HT or KS-908EX: Press to s
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Preparing for playback Speaker settings 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL @/ # (or the Multi @/ # keys) to To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening select “SETUP”, and press the ENTER (or the Enter key) . modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, center, surround and surround back speakers) as described below. WARNING Could not detect server. Please chek following item. ENTER 1. Starting server POWER ON/STANDBY 2. Starting PC application MULTI C
