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Kenwood VRS-N8100 User 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" *(
Preparations
Receiver Operations
Remote Control
Additional Information
Network Operations
B60-5489-00 00 MA (K, P, E, X) 0403
*5489/01-08/EN 04.7.30, 10:39 AM1

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Kenwood VRS-N8100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels7.2
Network ConnectivityEthernet, Wi-Fi
USB Ports1
3D SupportYes
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XYes
HDCP Version2.2
Zone OutputZone 2
Frequency Response10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1 dB, -3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio100 dB
Input Sensitivity200 mV
Speaker Impedance6-16 ohms
Audio Formats SupportedDolby Digital, DTS
Streaming ServicesSpotify, Deezer, TIDAL
HDMI Inputs6
HDMI Outputs2
4K SupportYes
BluetoothYes
AirPlayYes
Total Harmonic Distortion0.08%
Power Output100W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven)

Summary

Quick Start Reference

Let's play DVD video software

Guidance on playing DVD video software for quick start.

About the supplied remote control

Before applying power

Safety precautions

How to use this manual

Unpacking

Special features

Network function

Enables playback of PC-stored media via network connection.

True home theater sound

Describes the receiver's various surround modes for enhanced audio.

Remote control

Explains how to operate other components with the supplied remote.

RDS (Radio Data System) tuner (For Europe)

Provides convenient tuning functions for RDS radio broadcasts.

PTY (Program Type) search (For Europe)

Allows tuning stations by program type (genre).

Playable files with this unit

Names and functions of parts

Main unit

Description of the front panel controls, indicators, and displays of the receiver.

Remote control unit

Explanation of buttons and functions on the remote control unit.

Setting up the system

Input mode settings

Configures how the receiver detects and processes input audio signals.

Setting up the system

Connecting Ethernet cable

Procedure for establishing a wired network connection using an Ethernet cable.

Connecting wireless LAN

Steps to connect the receiver to a wireless network bridge.

Setting up the system

Connecting a DVD player

Detailed instructions for connecting a DVD player using various video and audio interfaces.

Setting up the system

Connecting video components, audio components

Details on connecting analog audio, component video, and S-Video devices.

Setting up the system

Connecting video components (S VIDEO)

Steps for connecting video components using S-Video connections.

Digital connections

Information on connecting digital audio sources like DTS and Dolby Digital.

Setting up the system

Connecting the speakers

Detailed guide on speaker wiring, polarity, and impedance considerations.

Setting up the system

Connecting the speaker terminals

Steps for stripping wires and attaching connectors to speaker terminals.

Speaker impedance

Ensures matching speaker impedance to prevent unit damage or malfunction.

Speaker placement

Recommendations for optimal placement of speakers for surround sound.

Setting up the system

PRE OUT jacks connections

Details on connecting external amplifiers to PRE OUT jacks for surround speakers.

Connecting to the GAME jacks / FRONT AUX jacks

Guide for connecting portable video cameras or game consoles.

Setting up the system

Connecting the antennas

Guide for connecting AM loop and FM indoor/outdoor antennas.

Preparing the remote control

Steps for loading batteries into the remote control unit.

Let's play DVD video software

Let's play DVD video software

STEP 2 Set up the speakers

Guides the user through speaker configuration for the connected system.

STEP 3 Play a disc on the DVD player

Instructions for starting playback of a DVD disc after setup.

Preparing for playback

Speaker settings

Configures speaker system parameters like size, level, and distance for surround sound.

Preparing for playback

Speaker volume and distance adjustment

Sets individual speaker volume levels and distances for accurate sound staging.

LFE and Game function settings

Configures LFE level and game mode settings for enhanced audio and gameplay.

Preparing for playback

Re-assignment of rear panel jacks

Allows changing the assignment of digital audio and component video inputs.

Preparing for playback

Network settings

Steps for setting up the network connection before linking to the PC server.

Preparing for playback

Main" Setting

Configures OSD language, video format, screen saver, black level, and firmware updates.

Video Out" Setting

Selects the video signal format for output to the VIDEO OUT jacks.

Screen Saver" Setting

Sets the screen saver function to activate after periods of inactivity.

Preparing for playback

"Black Level Setup" Setting

Adjusts the black level of the display for optimal picture quality.

"Firmware Update"

Provides information on how to update the unit's firmware.

Preparing for playback

"IP" Setting

Configures automatic or manual IP address and subnet mask settings.

Subnet Mask" Setting

Details on entering the subnet mask, usually provided by the network provider.

How to check the IP address of the PC

Instructions on how to find the PC's IP address for network configuration.

Normal playback

Turning on the receiver

Procedure for powering on the receiver and related components.

Selecting the input mode

Guides on selecting the correct input mode for audio signal types.

Normal playback

Listening with headphones

Connect headphones and adjust volume for personal listening.

DUAL SOURCE function

Allows simultaneous playback to speakers and headphones from different sources.

Sound adjustments

Fine-tune audio settings including tone, channel levels, and input levels.

Normal playback

Input level adjustment (analog sources only)

Adjusts input signal level for analog sources to prevent clipping.

ACTIVE EQ mode

Enhances sound quality with mode selections for music, cinema, and games.

Muting the sound

Mutes the audio output for speakers or headphones temporarily.

Recording

Analog sources

Procedure for recording audio from analog sources to VIDEO 1.

Digital sources

Guidance on recording digital sources using REC MODE.

Recording music in REC mode

Details on down-mixing multi-channel digital signals for recording.

Listening to radio broadcasts

Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations

Steps for tuning radio stations using auto or manual methods.

Presetting radio stations

Guides on storing stations automatically or manually into memory.

Listening to radio broadcasts

Receiving preset stations

How to recall stored radio stations using their preset numbers.

Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL)

Sequential playback of stored radio stations using the P.CALL function.

Using RDS (Radio Data System) (For Europe only)

RDS functions

Overview of RDS capabilities: PTY search, PS display, RDS AUTO MEMORY, and Radio Text.

Using the RDS Disp. (Display) key

Details on how to cycle through display modes using the RDS Disp. key.

Using RDS (Radio Data System) (For Europe only)

Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)

Automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in memory.

Tuning by Program Type (PTY search)

Searches for stations broadcasting specific program types (genres).

Ambience effects

Surround modes

Describes the receiver's various surround modes for enhanced audio.

Dolby PRO LOGIC IIx/ Dolby PRO LOGIC II

Provides new spatiality and articulation for Dolby Surround encoded sources.

Dolby Digital EX

Creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 6.1-channel sources.

Dolby Digital

Offers up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound for improved quality.

Ambience effects

DTS-ES

Expands 5.1 surround to 6.1 channels for more accurate sound placement.

NEO:6

Decodes 2-channel signals into 6-channel using digital matrix technology.

DTS 96/24

Enables 5.1-channel playback with high resolution and bandwidth.

DTS

Provides higher quality surround sound with greater precision and scale.

DSP mode

Adds concert or hall atmosphere to program sources.

What's DSP?

Explains Digital Signal Processor and its role in creating reverberation.

Ambience effects

Dolby Virtual Speaker

Creates a virtual surround sound field simulating multiple speakers.

Dolby Headphone

Simulates a virtual room for headphone listening, enhancing spatial presence.

Virtual modes

Enables enjoying surround audio with only two speakers or headphones.

Ambience effects

Surround play

Selects desired listening modes based on input signal and speaker configuration.

Listen modes available with Dolby Digital EX or Dolby Digital playback

Lists available surround modes for Dolby Digital sources.

Ambience effects

Listen modes available with analog or PCM playback

Details surround modes for analog and PCM sources, including DSP effects.

Convenient functions

Adjusting the volume level of each channel

Controls volume levels for individual speakers like subwoofer, center, and surround.

Adjusting the sound

Fine-tune audio settings including tone, channel levels, and input levels.

Convenient functions

Switching between main audio and sub audio (DOLBY DIGITAL mode only)

Allows switching between main and sub audio sources in Dolby Digital mode.

Panorama mode

Adjusts panorama mode for a wraparound sound effect during music playback.

Dimension mode

Adjusts balance from all speakers for a suitable sound profile.

Center Width mode

Adjusts left-center-right output for enhanced center channel sound.

Convenient functions

Center Image mode

Enhances center channel audio by adjusting center signal component.

Midnight mode (DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS mode only)

Compresses dynamic range to minimize volume differences for late-night listening.

Display dimmer adjustment

Allows selection of display brightness levels for the receiver.

Sleep timer

Sets the receiver to turn OFF automatically after a specified period.

Installing KENWOOD PC SERVER

Minimum requirements

Specifies the necessary hardware and software for PC server installation.

Trademark Information

Lists trademarks and registered logos related to the software and hardware.

KENWOOD PC SERVER application

Details about the software's license, liability, and specifications.

Uninstalling KENWOOD PC SERVER

Updating KENWOOD PC SERVER

Operating KENWOOD PC SERVER

Names and functions of window components

Identifies and explains the elements within the KENWOOD PC SERVER application window.

Operations using the menu bar

Details the functions accessible through the software's menu bar.

Import of contents

Importing contents in the [MOVIE LIBRARY]

Steps for importing movie files into the MOVIE LIBRARY, including genre and album setup.

Network Operations

Editing the [MOVIE LIBRARY] box

Instructions on adding, deleting, and renaming genre and album boxes.

Importing contents in the [MUSIC LIBRARY]

Steps for importing music files into the MUSIC LIBRARY, including genre and album setup.

Network Operations

Editing the library list

Details for managing library contents: deleting, sorting, changing playback order, and adding info.

Network Operations

Importing contents in the [PHOTO LIBRARY]

Steps for importing photo files into the PHOTO LIBRARY, including genre and album setup.

Editing the [PHOTO LIBRARY] box

Instructions on managing photo genre and album boxes.

Network Operations

Linking BGM (BackGround Music) for SLIDE SHOW

Associates music files with photo albums for background music during slide shows.

Playback of Network Server

Operation icons in the home display

Explains the icons used on the home display for server navigation.

Network Operations

Operation icons in the library display

Identifies and explains icons for navigation and playback within library views.

Network Operations

Operation keys of the playback display

Details playback controls like stop, pause, skip, and fast forward/reverse.

Operation icons in the library display

Explains icons for home, folder, content selection, and path display.

Network Operations

Operation keys of the playback display

Details playback controls like stop, pause, skip, and fast forward/reverse.

Switching the playback modes

Allows switching between repeat title, genre, track, and album modes.

Searching contents names

Enables searching for content by entering the first three characters of its name.

Network Operations

Switching the video outputs

Adjusts video output format to match the connected TV for optimal display.

Zoom-up playback

Magnifies photo contents during playback for closer viewing.

Rotated playback

Rotates photo images during playback for correct orientation.

Displaying the library list

Shows detailed information about selected content in the library.

Playback of Memory Card

Layers which can be played back

Details the folder structure and playback limitations for memory cards.

Types of memory cards with which operation has been confirmed

Lists compatible memory card types and capacities.

Types of PC card adapters with which operation has been confirmed

Lists compatible PC card adapters for memory card playback.

Preparation

Steps to perform before loading a memory card, including powering off.

Playback of Memory Card

Operation icons in the home display

Explains icons used for navigating the home display of the memory card.

Operation icons in the "PHOTO FOLDER" display

Details icons for home, folder, content selection, and path display.

Playback of Memory Card

Operation keys of the playback display

Details playback controls like stop, zoom, and file information display.

Zoom-up playback

Magnifies photo contents during playback for closer viewing.

Rotated playback

Rotates photo images during playback for correct orientation.

File information

Displays detailed information about the currently playing photo image file.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Registering setup codes for other components

Procedure for entering setup codes to make the remote control other devices.

Searching for your code

Method to find setup codes when the component is not listed or codes fail.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Checking the codes

Procedure to verify the 4-digit setup codes registered for input selector keys.

Re-assigning device keys

Allows changing the component type assignment for input selector keys.

Operating other components

Instructions on selecting components and using the remote's operation keys.

Clearing all of the settings registered or stored in the remote control unit

Resets the remote control unit to factory defaults, clearing all registered data.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826) (For U.S.A., Canada and Australia)

List of setup codes for various manufacturers' Cable Converters, MD recorders, and Satellite Receivers.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826) (For U.S.A., Canada and Australia)

List of setup codes for various manufacturers' TV and TV/VCR combination units.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826) (For U.S.A., Canada and Australia)

List of setup codes for various manufacturers' TV, TV/VCR, TV/DVD and VCR units.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826) (For U.S.A., Canada and Australia)

List of setup codes for various manufacturers' VCR and DVD player units.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826) (For U.S.A., Canada and Australia)

List of setup codes for various manufacturers' DVD players and Game Players.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826E) (For Europe)

List of setup codes for European manufacturers' CD players, MD recorders, and Satellite Receivers.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826E) (For Europe)

List of setup codes for European manufacturers' TV and TV/VCR combination units.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826E) (For Europe)

List of setup codes for European manufacturers' TV units.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826E) (For Europe)

List of setup codes for European manufacturers' TV, TV/DVD, and VCR units.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826E) (For Europe)

List of setup codes for European manufacturers' VCR and DVD player units.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826E) (For Europe)

List of setup codes for European manufacturers' DVD player units.

Basic remote control operations for other components

Setup code chart (RC-R0826E) (For Europe)

List of setup codes for European manufacturers' DVD players and Game Players.

Basic remote control operations for other components

DVD player, MD recorder, CD player & TV operations

Details the remote control keys for operating DVD, MD, CD players, and TVs.

Basic remote control operations for other components

VCR, Satellite receiver & Cable converter operations

Details remote control keys for VCR, Satellite receiver, and Cable converter operations.

Sirius operation keys (made by KENWOOD)

Details remote control keys specific to KENWOOD Sirius satellite receiver operations.

In case of difficulty

Resetting the Microcomputer

Procedures for soft reset and factory default reset to resolve unit malfunctions.

Network

Troubleshooting common problems related to KENWOOD PC SERVER installation and operation.

In case of difficulty

Amplifier

Addresses issues related to speaker sound, output, and protection circuitry activation.

In case of difficulty

Tuner and Remote Control Issues

Resolves problems with radio reception, interference, and remote control operation.

System Notes and Warnings

Covers FAQ, firmware updates, memory backup, CATV installation, FCC, and energy saving.

Specifications (For U.S.A. and Canada)

AUDIO section

Details rated power output, harmonic distortion, and frequency response.

VIDEO section

Specifies input/output levels, impedance, and signal formats for video connections.

FM tuner section

Provides technical data for the FM tuner, including sensitivity and selectivity.

AM tuner section

Lists technical specifications for the AM tuner, including sensitivity and S/N ratio.

GENERAL

Includes power consumption, dimensions, and weight of the unit.

Specifications (For Europe and Australia)

AUDIO section

Details rated power output, harmonic distortion, and frequency response for European/Australian models.

VIDEO section

Specifies video input/output levels, impedance, and signal formats for European/Australian models.

FM tuner section

Provides technical data for the FM tuner, including sensitivity and selectivity for European/Australian models.

AM tuner section

Lists technical specifications for the AM tuner, including sensitivity and S/N ratio for European/Australian models.

GENERAL

Includes power consumption, dimensions, and weight for European/Australian models.

Firmware Update

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