Kenwood VRS-N8100 Instruction Manual

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9 ENPreparationsInput mode settingsDVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX and GAME inputs each include jacksfor digital audio input and analog audio input.The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD,VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX and GAME are full auto.After completing connections and turning on the receiver, follow thesteps below.Setting up the systemMicrocomputer malfunctionIf operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears,eventhough all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to "In case of difficulty". kNotes1. Be sure to turn off the system components before connecting them.2. Be sure to insert every connection cable completely into the jack.Incomplete connection may result in absence of audio output orproduction of noise.3. Be sure to disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet beforeinserting or removing a connection cable.4. Installation of outdoor antenna is a dangerous work. Please have yourdealer or a specialized technician install it.5. Select the speaker installation locations with care. If a speaker isinstalled near a source of magnetism including a magnet, the mutualinterference with the speaker may produce color irregularities on theTV screen.Analog audio connectionsAudio connections are made using RCA pin cords. These cables transferstereo audio signal in an "analog" form. This means the audio signalcorresponds to the actual audio of two channels. These cables usuallyhave 2 plugs on each end,one red for the right channel and one white forthe left channel.These cables are to be prepared separately by the user.Input Selector keys1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or Input Selector keys)to select DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX or GAME.2 Press the Input Mode key.Each press switches the setting as follows:1 Auto detect:("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up)2 Fixed to digital input:("DIGITAL" indicator lights up)3 Fixed to analog input: *("AUTO DETECT", "DIGITAL" indicator goes off)* Can not be selected for DTS playback.Auto detect:In FULL AUTO mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up), thereceiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically.The receiver will select the input mode and listening modeautomatically during playback to match the type of input signal(Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS) and the speaker setting. qThe "DIGITAL" indicator lights up when a digital signal isdetected. The "DIGITAL" indicator is extinguished when nodigital signal is detected.Fixed to digital input:Select this mode if you want to keep the decoding condition(Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) in the current listen mode.When DIGITAL MANUAL mode is selected, the set listen modesmay be changed automatically depending on the listenmode. qFixed to analog input:Select this setting to play analog signals from a VCR, etc.If the Input Mode key is pressed quickly, sound may not beproduced. Press the Input Mode key again.CAUTIONBe sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will beblocked causing damage or fire hazard.÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top ofthe unit.÷ Leave some space around the unit (from the largest outsidedimension including projection) equal to or greater than, shownbelow.Top panel : 50 cmSide panel : 10 cmBack panel : 10 cmCAUTIONMake sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC walloutlet before proceeding to connections. Also be sure to disconnect thepower cord plug from the AC wall outlet before changing connections.For the connections of other system components, see pages 10 to 17.When connecting an associated system component, be sure to readits instruction manual.Input ModeINPUT SELECTOR