KENWOOD VRS-N8100 Owner's Manual

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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VRS-N8100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has
several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video
components. In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating
instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its
operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the
operation modes may result in incorrect operations.
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"
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Preparations
Receiver
Operations
Remote
Control
Additional
Information
Network
Operations
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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VRS-N8100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has
several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video
components. In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating
instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its
operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the
operation modes may result in incorrect operations.
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"
*(
Preparations
Receiver
Operations
Remote
Control
Additional
Information
Network
Operations
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Preparations
Before applying power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only
Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO
THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED
TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PROD-
UCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK TO PERSONS.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Safety precautions
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only
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Before applying power
How to use this manual
This manual is divided into five sections, Preparations, Receiver Opera-
tions, Network Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information.
Preparations
Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the
receiver and prepare the surround processor. Since this receiver works
with all your audio and video components, we will guide you in setting up
your system to be as easy as possible.
Receiver Operations
Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the
receiver.
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 listening to or viewing
music, movie and photographic data in the PC on the libraries.
Remote Control
Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control,
as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations. Once
you have registered your components with the proper setup codes, you 'll
be able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components (TV,
VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control supplied with
this receiver.
Additional Information
Shows you additional information such as "In case of difficulty" (trouble
shooting) and "Specifications".
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories
are present.
FM indoor antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1)
Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
Speaker cord connectors
(4)
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to
operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to
you directly, notify your shipper immediately. KENWOOD recom-
mends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in
case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
CD-ROM (Application
KENWOOD PC SERVER)
(1)
Special features
Network function
Movie (video), music (audio) and photo (still image) data stored in the PC
can be played back on a TV screen
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÷ ETHERNET jack 0
÷ PC content editing/managing application
"KENWOOD PC SERVER"
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PC card slot
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A PC card slot is provided on the front panel to enable playback of images
(JPEG) captured with a digital camera.
True home theater sound
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This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you
maximum enjoyment from your video software and audio source. Select
a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you 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 96/24
÷ DTS
÷ DSP Mode
÷ Dolby Virtual Speaker
÷ Dolby Headphone
"Supreme" data audio quality improvement technology
Compressed music data such as MP3 data tends to lack expansion
because the high frequencies should be cut off during compression.
"Supreme" is KENWOOD-original technology for reproducing more
realistic sound by estimating and interpolating the high frequencies that
have been lost during compression.
The "Supreme" function is activated when music data that has 44.1 kHz
sampling rate of the MP3, WMA or Ogg Vorbis format is played back.
(The effects are variable depending on the bit rate.)
GAME mode function
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When you connect a game machine to the GAME jacks on the front
panel, the input selector of the receiver switches automatically to
"GAME" and the optimum sound field for enjoying games is set.
This feature improves your convenience in playing video games.
DUAL SOURCE function
/
While you enjoy audio listening through the speakers, another person
can enjoy another source (audio + video) through headphones by
connecting the source to the GAME, FRONT AUX jacks.
ACTIVE EQ
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ACTIVE EQ mode will produce a more dynamic sound quality in any
condition. You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE
EQ is turned on during Dolby Digital and DTS playback.
Remote control
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In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this
receiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio and
video components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to register
the components you have connected.
RDS (Radio Data System) tuner (For Europe)
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The receiver is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several
convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically preset
up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station name
display, to show you the name of the current broadcast station; and PTY
search to let you tune stations by program type.
PTY (Program TYpe) search (For Europe)
Tune the stations by specifying the type of program you want to hear.
(For the U.S.A. and Canada)
AM loop antenna (1)
(For Europe and Australia)
Antenna adaptor (1)
FM indoor antenna (1)
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Before applying power
7 Video data (MOVIE file) [Max. file size 2GB]
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.
Video resolution: 720 x 576 (Max.)/
Bitrate: 1.5 Mbps (Max.)
MPEG1
MPEG2
DivX ® VIDEO *1
XviD
Format
Item
--
--
Extension
MPG/MPEG
AVI
MPG/MPEG
AVI
Video resolution: 720 x 576 (Max.)/
Bitrate: 8 Mbps (Max.)
Video resolution: 720 x 576 (Max.)
Video resolution: 720 x 576 (Max.)/
Bitrate: 6 Mbps (Max.)
Detail
Audio
MPEG1 LAYER 1 & 2
WAV/MP3/
Dolby Digital
MPEG1 LAYER 1 & 2
WAV/MP3/
Dolby Digital
7 Audio data (MUSIC file) [Max. file size 2GB]
LAYER 1/ Bitrate: 32~448 kbps/ CBR, VBR/ FS 32k, 44.1k, 48k
MPEG Audio
WMA
WAV
Format
Item
Ver8
MPEG 1 AUDIO
Ver9
--
Extension
WMA
MP1
WMA
WAV
Bitrate: 48~192 kbps/ CBR/ FS 32k, 44.1k, 48k
Bitrate: 48~192 kbps/ CBR, VBR/ FS 32k, 44.1k, 48k
16 bit/ FS 44.1k, 48k
Detail
LAYER 2/ Bitrate: 32~384 kbps/ CBR, VBR/ FS 32k, 44.1k, 48k
MP2
LAYER 3 (MP3)/ Bitrate: 32~320 kbps/ CBR, VBR/ FS 32k, 44.1k, 48k
MP3
24 bit True Color/ Max. file size 5MB
JPEG
PNG *2
Item
Extension
PNG
JPG/JPEG
24 bit True Color/ Max. file size 5MB
Detail
24 bit True Color/ Max. file size 5MB
BMP
24 bit True Color/ Max. file size 5MB
GIF
BMP *2
GIF *2
7 Memory Card
24 bit True Color/ Max. resolution 2,048 x 1,536/ Max. file size 2MB
JPEG
Item
Extension
JPG/JPEG
Detail
*1 Plays DivX®5, DivX®4, DivX®3, DivX®VOD video content (in compliance with DivX CertifiedTM technical requirements)
Official DivX CertifiedTM product
*2 The photo data is converted into the JPEG format data when it is imported in the library.
--
Ogg Vorbis
--
OGG
Bitrate: 64~256 kbps/ FS 32k, 44.1k, 48k
7 Photo data (PHOTO file)
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Ambience effects .................................. 38
Surround modes ........................... 38
Virtual modes ............................... 40
Surround play ............................... 41
Convenient functions ........................... 43
Adjusting the sound ..................... 43
Display dimmer adjustment ......... 45
Sleep timer ................................... 45
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 com-
ponents ........................................ 48
Operations using the menu bar ... 48
Import of contents ....................... 49
Playback of Network Server ................ 54
Playback of Memory Card .................... 59
Basic remote control operations for other
components .......................................... 62
Setup code chart (RC-R0826) (For
U.S.A., Canada and Australia) ...... 64
Setup code chart (RC-R0826E) (For
Europe) ......................................... 69
DVD player , MD recorder, CD player
& TV operations ........................... 76
VCR , Satellite receiver & Cable con-
verter operations ......................... 77
In case of difficulty ................................ 78
Specifications (For U.S.A. and Canada)
........................................................... 81
Specifications (For Europe and Australia)
........................................................... 82
Firmware Update .................................. 83
Before applying power
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Remote
Control
Additional
Information
Preparations
Receiver
Operations
Maintenance of the unit
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may
cause discoloration.
In regard to contact cleaners
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be
specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they
may deform the plastic component.
Before applying power ...................... 2
Safety precautions ................... 2
How to use this manual ................. 3
Unpacking ....................................... 3
Special features .............................. 3
Playable files with this unit ............ 4
Names and functions of parts ............... 6
Main unit ........................................ 6
Remote control unit ....................... 7
Setting up the system ............................ 9
Connecting Ethernet cable ........... 10
Connecting wireless LAN ............ 10
Connecting a DVD player ............. 11
Connecting video components,
audio components ........................ 12
Digital connections ....................... 13
Connecting the speakers ............. 14
Connecting the speaker terminals ... 15
PRE OUT jacks connections ........ 16
Connecting to the GAME jacks /
FRONT AUX jacks ........................ 16
Connecting the antennas ............. 17
Preparing the remote control ....... 17
Let's play DVD video software ........ 18
Preparing for playback ......................... 20
Speaker settings .......................... 20
Re-assignment of rear panel jacks ... 25
Network settings .......................... 26
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 radio broadcasts .............. 34
Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ... 34
Presetting radio stations .............. 34
Receiving preset stations ............. 35
Receiving preset stations in order
(P.CALL) ........................................ 35
Using RDS (Radio Data System) (For Eu-
rope only) .............................................. 36
Using the RDS Disp. (Display) key
..................................................... 36
Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search)
..................................................... 37
Receiver
Operations
Network
Operations
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