KENWOOD MR-H1 User Manual

How to Connect and Set Up Your Entré Entertainment Hub i

ii How to Connect and Set Up Your Entré Entertainment Hub

Connecting and Setting Up Your New Kenwood Sovereign Entré

Unpacking

Welcome to the Connection and Setup Guide for your new Kenwood Sovereign Entré. With Entré, you can enjoy traditional media, like FM/AM radio, CDs, and movies, alongside exciting new media, such as MP3s and Internet radio. Entré allows you to control, organize and enjoy your collections from one easy-to navigate interface.

Use this guide to connect all your current audio and video components— Entré has a variety of connection jacks so you can customize your entertainment setup.

OpenGlobe, the OpenGlobe logo, CE-Commerce and entertain simplicity are trademarks of OpenGlobe, Inc.

CDDB is a registered trademark and GraceNote is a trademark of CDDB, Inc. (dba GraceNote)

All other trademarks are property of their registered owners.

Unpacking

Unpack your new Entré carefully and make sure that all of the accessories are present:

1 RS232C cable

Many of Entré's features require Entré to be connected to the Internet, a Kenwood Sovereign DVD/CD changer, Kenwood CD changer with CDDB capability, and/or a Kenwood Sovereign Receiver. Features requiring external products or services are noted throughout the manual.

Entré is a dynamic product. Software updates will allow Kenwood and OpenGlobe to provide new functions and capabilities. Refer to the Kenwood USA website at www.kenwoodusa.com for the latest information regarding your new Entré.

1 telephone cable

1 S-Video cable1 mono mini jack cable

Remote control

2 stereo audio cables

If any accessories are missing, or if the Entré is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your Entre was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the Entré in the future.

How to Connect and Set Up Your Entré Entertainment Hub

2 digital optical cables

batteries

Connecting and Setting Up Your New Kenwood Sovereign Entré

Before Applying Power

Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.

Kenwood Sovereign Entré is designed for operation on AC 120 V only. Entré must be connected to a 120V AC outlet that supplys constant voltage. Do not

Safety Precautions

Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.

Prevent electric shock:

•Do not expose your Entré to rain or moisture.

•Do not remove the cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts inside. If your Entré requires repair, take it to an authorized service outlet.

Internet Connection

Many of Entré’s capabilities, including downloading CD information, connecting to Internet radio stations, or automatic software updates, require a specific type of Internet connection.

You must have a third-party Internet service provider (ISP) to access those features.

use an outlet controlled by a switch, or the switched power outlet on your Entré or other audio component.

The following icons indicate the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock:

Because free ISPs, AOL, and CompuServe do not use standard methods of Internet connectivity, and do not open their networks to outside users, you can not use these ISPs with Entré.

To obtain an ISP via OpenGlobe, begin the Quick Start Setup process (see “How Do I Power-Up Entré for the Very First Time?” on page 19) and call the toll-free number given to you during the proccess.

How Do I Reset Entré?

If Entré fails to respond to front panel or remote commands or if it responds erroneously, use the following procedure to reset it:

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•Hold the POWER button down until the Standby Indicator begins to flash on and off. Then release the POWER button.

• When the Standby Indicator stops flashing and is lit constantly, push the

POWER button to turn Entré on.

Table of Contents

Connecting and Setting Up Your New Kenwood

Sovereign Entré ............................................................... iii

Unpacking......................................................................... iii

Before Applying Power...................................................... iv

Safety Precautions ............................................................. iv

Internet Connection .......................................................... iv

How Do I Reset Entré? ...................................................... iv

Chapter 1: Setting Up and Configuring Your Entré ......... 1

How Do I Connect to My TV? ............................................ 2

Watching TV without Turning on Entré.......................................... 3

How Do I Connect to My Receiver or Amplifier? ................ 4

Connecting a Kenwood Sovereign Receiver................................... 5

Connecting Any Other Primary Receiver........................................ 5

How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign DVD or

CD Changer?...................................................................... 6

How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign DVD

Changer and a Non-Kenwood Receiver? ........................... 8

Connecting a Non-Kenwood Receiver to Entré .............................. 9

Connecting a Kenwood Sovereign DVD Changer to Entré.............. 9

Connecting a Non-Kenwood Receiver to a Kenwood

Sovereign DVD Changer................................................................ 9

How Do I Set Up My Remote? ......................................... 10

Loading Batteries......................................................................... 10

Entering Product Codes ............................................................... 10

Finding Unlisted Product Codes................................................... 11

Using Picture within a Picture...................................................... 11

Swapping the Picture within a Picture.......................................... 11

Selecting an Alternate Audio Source............................................ 11

Selecting an Alternate Video Source ............................................ 11

How Do I Program My Kenwood LCD Remote for

Entré? ...............................................................................12

Identifying the Remote’s TV2 Input as the Entré Input ................. 13

Teaching the Entré Remote Button Functions into the

Receiver Remote......................................................................... 14

Using the Receiver Remote to Control Entré................................ 16

How Do I Connect My Entré to the Internet?....................17

Finding Supported Internet Service Providers............................... 17

How Do I Power-Up Entré for the Very First Time? ........... 19

How Do I Configure Internet Setup?................................. 20

Continuing Quick Start with a Dialup Modem ............................. 22

Continuing Quick Start with a HomePNA Connection ................. 23

Continuing Quick Start with an Ethernet Connection................... 25

How Do I Configure Entré’s Setup Menus? .......................28

Entering User Information............................................................ 28

Entering Internet Configuration Information................................. 28

Entering Preferences.................................................................... 28

Entering Audio and Video Settings............................................... 28

Entering Changer Management Information................................. 28

Entering Security and Parental Controls ....................................... 29

Entering Utilities Information....................................................... 29

Appendix A: Program Codes.......................................... 31

Setup Codes for Cable Converters ............................................... 31

Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers.............................................. 32

Setup Codes for TVs.................................................................... 33

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Appendix B: Specifications ............................................ 37

Audio.......................................................................................... 37

Video .......................................................................................... 37

Drive........................................................................................... 37

Dimensions and Weight .............................................................. 37

Index .............................................................................. 39

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Chapter 1: Setting Up and Configuring Your Entré

To enjoy your Entré you will need to connect it to your existing home entertainment system. Making the proper connections ensures you can fully integrate Entré with the other components of your existing entertainment system. Entré enhances your ability to enjoy media through the Internet as well as acting as a librarian for your existing media formats.

This chapter contains the following sections:

How Do I Connect to My TV? page 2

How Do I Connect to My Receiver or Amplifier? page 4

How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign DVD or CD Changer?

How Do I Set Up My Remote? page 10

How Do I Program My Kenwood LCD Remote for Entré? page 12

page 6

How Do I Connect My Entré to the Internet? page 17

How Do I Power-Up Entré for the Very First Time? page 19

How Do I Configure Internet Setup? page 20

How Do I Configure Entré’s Setup Menus? page 28

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How Do I Connect to My TV?

VIDEO

INPUT

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OURVRIR

COMPOSITE

TO CD/DVD CHANGER

TO AV RECEIVER

WALL PHONE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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How Do I Connect to My TV?, continued

Connect a video cable from Entré’s Video Output jack to your TV's Video IN jack shown above.

Before making any video connections to the TV you must choose the type of connection you will use:

• Component video connections provide the best video quality; S-Video connections provide video quality that is superior to standard composite video connections.

• If your A/V receiver is a Kenwood model with Universal Video™ or Universal Video™ HD, connect Entré to the TV using the highest quality connection type possible, and connect your receiver to Entré using that same type of connection. See your receiver's Setup and Connection Guide for more information about connecting video components to your receiver.

• If your A/V receiver is not a Kenwood model with Universal Video™ or Universal Video™ HD, connect Entré to the TV using the same type of video connection that is being used between the rest of your video components and your A/V receiver. (You must use the same type of connection for all of your video components.)

• If your TV does not have any video connections at all (it only has antenna connections), you must purchase an RF modulator that converts video signals into antenna signals to use your TV with Entré. You should be able to find an RF modulator at a store specializing in electronic parts.

• If you previously connected your TV directly to your VCR, you must now connect it through Entré.

How Do I Connect to My TV?, continued

Watching TV without Turning on Entré

The connection described here sets your TV up as a monitor you can use to view media played on your other video devices (such as a VCR or DVD player) via Entré. You can still watch TV without having to use Entré—simply turn on your TV as you normally do.

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How Do I Connect to My Receiver or Amplifier?

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How Do I Connect to My Receiver or Amplifier?, continued

Do not plug in Entré or devices to AC power until you have connected all your devices.

This section focuses on the connections from your receiver to Entré. Please refer to your receiver's instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities.

Connecting a Kenwood Sovereign Receiver

Review the information under “Before making any video connections to the TV”. It contains important notes about the types of connections you can make.

1. Connect one of the included optical digital cables from the receiver's OPTICAL DIGITAL Out jack to Entré's DITIGAL OPTICAL In jack and connect the other included optical digital cable from Entré's DIGITAL OPTICAL Out jack to the receiver's CD-R OPTICAL DIGITAL jack, as shown.

If you use the optical digital cable, be sure to remove the protective cover from the optical jack before connecting. Please retain the cover and store it in a safe place.

2. Connect the video cable from the receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to Entré's Video Input jack as shown. Use the same type of connection that you used between Entré and your TV (see pages 2-3).

3. Connect the included RS-232C cable from the receiver's RS-232C jack to Entré's RS-232C jack as shown.

The RS-232C cable included with Entré has female connectors at both ends. If you are substituting a commercially available RS-232C cable, make sure that it has female connectors on both ends.

Connecting Any Other Primary Receiver

1. Examine the receiver's available inputs and outputs. Select an input set for Entré that has an optical digital input, analog play (tape monitor) outputs, and analog record (tape monitor) inputs associated with it. Note which input you select: this will become the receiver's Entré input.

2. Connect a stereo audio cable from the receiver's TAPE MONITOR OUT (Rec) jacks to Entré's ANALOG REC IN jacks. Connect another stereo audio cable from Entré's ANALOG PLAY OUT jacks to the receiver's TAPE MONITOR IN (Play) jacks.

3. Connect a digital optical cable from Entré's DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack to the receiver's DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack. If the receiver has a DIGITAL OUT jack, and depending on what type it is (either coaxial or optical), connect it to one of Entré's DIGITAL IN jacks.

If you use the optical digital cable, be sure to remove the protective cover from the optical jack before connecting. Please retain the cover and store in a safe place.

4. Connect a video cable from the receiver's video MONITOR OUT jack to Entré's VIDEO INPUT jack. Use the same type of connection that you used between Entré and your TV (see pages 2-3).

Do NOT plug Entré’s power cord into the receiver’s switched accessory outlet. Plug Entré’s power cord only into a wall outlet that receives constant power.

4. Connect one stereo audio cable from the receiver's CD-R REC OUT jacks to Entré's ANALOG REC IN jacks. Connect another stereo audio cable from Entré's ANALOG PLAY OUT jacks to the receiver's CD-R PLAY IN jacks as shown.

If you don’t use Entré’s analog connections, you may not be able to record certain copy-protected media that can only be recorded using Entré’s analog inputs.

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How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign DVD or CD Changer?

RS-232C

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How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign DVD or CD Changer?, continued

Entré can control the following Kenwood DVD and CD changers:

• DVD: DV-5900M, DV-5050M

• CD: CD-425M, CD-4700M

Do not plug in Entré or devices to AC power until you have connected all your devices.

Connect the included RS-232D cable from the DVD or CD changer's RS232D jack to Entré's RS 232C to CD/DVD Changer jack as shown.

The RS-232C cable included with Entré has female connectors at both ends. If you are substituting a commercially available RS-232C cable, make sure that it has female connectors on both ends.

For all other connections between the DVD/CD changer and receiver/ amplifier, refer to the instruction manuals for those components.

If you are using Entré with a Kenwood Sovereign DVD changer and a non-Kenwood Sovereign receiver, follow the connection instructions on pages 8–9.

How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign DVD or CD Changer?, continued

If you are daisy-chaining more than one Kenwood Sovereign DVD changer, Entré will only control the changer in the chain designated ‘Main’, not those designated ‘Sub 1’ and ‘Sub 2’.

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How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign DVD Changer and a Non-Kenwood Receiver?

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How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign DVD Changer and a Non-Kenwood Receiver?, continued

Do not plug in Entré or devices to AC power until you have connected all your devices.

This section focuses on the connections from your Kenwood Sovereign DVD changer and a non-Kenwood receiver to Entré. Please refer to your receiver and DVD player’s instructions for more detail about their connection jacks and capabilities.

Though the diagram on page 8 shows a DV-5900M DVD changer, you can connect a DV-5050M changer to Entré as well.

Connecting a Non-Kenwood Receiver to Entré

Review the information under “Before making any video connections to the TV”. It contains important notes about the types of connections you can make.

2. Connect one of the included optical digital cables from the receiver's OPTICAL DIGITAL Out jack to Entré's DIGITAL OPTICAL In jack and connect the other included optical digital cable from Entré's DIGITAL OPTICAL Out jack to the receiver input’s OPTICAL DIGITAL jack, as shown.

Be sure to remove the protective cover from the optical jack before connecting. Please retain the cover and store it in a safe place.

5. Connect one video cable from the receiver’s VIDEO INPUT to Entré’s VIDEO OUTPUT, as shown.

Connecting a Kenwood Sovereign DVD Changer to Entré

1. Connect a digital audio cable from the changer’s DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack to Entré’s DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack, as shown.

2. Connect a video cable from the changer’s VIDEO OUTPUT jack to Entré’s COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT jack, as shown.

3. Connect the included RS-232C cable from the changer’s RS-232 jack to Entré's RS-232 jack as shown.

Since the DVD player makes a digital connection to Entré, Entré must make additional digital input and output connections to the receiver. See step 2 in “Connecting a NonKenwood Receiver to Entré“on this page.

Connecting a Non-Kenwood Receiver to a Kenwood Sovereign DVD Changer

Connect three stereo audio cables from the receiver’s 6-CHANNEL ANALOG INPUT to the DVD changer’s 6-CHANNEL ANALOG OUTPUT as shown.

If you have a DV-5050M, connect one stereo audio cable from the DVD player’s MIX LINE OUTPUT to the receiver’s DVD analog input.

3. Connect the video cable from the receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to the TV or Monitor’s VIDEO IN jack as shown. Use the same type of connection that you use between Entré and the receiver.

4. Connect one stereo audio cable from the receiver's ANALOG RECORD OUTPUT jacks to Entré's ANALOG REC IN jacks, as shown. Connect another stereo audio cable from Entré's ANALOG PLAY OUT jacks to the receiver's ANALOG PLAY INPUT jacks, as shown.

If you don’t use Entré’s analog connections, you may not be able to record certain copy-protected media that can only be recorded using Entré’s analog inputs.

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