Kenwood Sovereign Entre User manual

How to Connect and Set Up Your Entr6 Entertainment Hub

Unpacking
Connecting and Setting Up Your New Kenwood Sovereign Entr6
Welcome to the Connection and Setup Guide for your new Kenwood Sovereign
Entre. With Entre, you can enjoy traditional media, like FM/AM radio, CDs, and
movies, alongside exciting new media, such as MP3s and Internet radio. Entre
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- Entre
has a variety of connection jacks so you can customize your entertainment
Many of Entre’s features require Entre to be connected to the Internet, a Ken-
wood Sovereign DVD/CD changer, Kenwood CD changer with CDDB capabil-
ity, and/or a Kenwood Sovereign Receiver. Features requiring external products
or services are noted throughout the manual.
Entre is a dvnamic product. Software updates will allow Kenwood and
OpenGlobe to provide new functions and capabilities. Refer to the Kenwood
USA w&site at www.kenwoodusa.com for the latest information regarding your
setup. new Entre.
OpenGlobe, the OpenGlobe logo, CE-Commerce and entertain simplicity are trademarks of OpenGlobe, Inc.
enGlobe
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 Entre carefully and make sure that all of the accessories are present:-
1 mono mini jack cable 1 RS232C cable 1 telephone cable 1 S-Video cable
2 stereo audio cables 2 digital optical cables batteries
Remote control
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If any accessories are missing, or if the Entre 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 Entre in the future.
How to Connect and Set Up Your Entre Entertainment Hub

Connecting and Setting Up Your New Kenwood Sovereign Entre
Before Applying Power
Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
Kenwood Sovereign Entre is designed for operation on AC 120 V only. Entre use an outlet controlled by a switch, or the switched power outlet on your
must be connected to a 120V AC outlet that supplys constant voltage. Do not Entre or other audio component.
Safety Precautions
Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
Prevent electric shock:
*Do not expose your Entre to rain or moisture.
The following icons indicate the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock:
*Do not remove the cover (or back). There are no user
serviceable parts inside. If your Entre requires repair, take it to
an authorized service outlet.
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Internet Connection
Many of Entre’s capabilities, including downloading CD information,
connecting to Internet radio stations, or automatic software updates, require a
specific type of Internet connection.
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 Entre.
You must have a third-party Internet service provider (ISP) to access those
features. To obtain an ISP via OpenGlobe, begin the Quick Start Setup
process (see “How Do I Power-Up Entre for the Very First
Time?” on page 19) and call the toll-free number given to
you during the proccess.
How Do I Reset Entrb?
If Entre 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.
l When the Standby Indicator stops flashing and is lit constantly, push the
POWER button to turn Entre on.
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Table of Contents
Connecting and Setting Up Your New Kenwood
Sovereign Entrb ...
............................................................... III
Unpacking.. ....................................................................... iii
Before Applying Power.. .................................................... iv
Safety Precautions ............................................................. iv
Internet Connection .......................................................... iv
How Do I Reset Entre? ...................................................... iv
Chapter 1: Setting Up and Configuring Your Entrk
......... 1
How Do I Connect to My TV? ........................................... .2
Watching TV without Turning on Entre.. ........................................ 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 Entre .............................. 9
Connecting a Kenwood Sovereign DVD Changer to Entre.. ............ 9
Connecting a Non-Kenwood Receiver to a Kenwood
Sovereign DVD Changer.. .............................................................. 9
How Do I Set Up My Remote? ......................................... IO
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
Entre?
................................................................................ 12
Identifying the Remote’s TV2 Input as the Entre Input ................. 13
Teaching the Entre Remote Button Functions into the
Receiver Remote ......................................................................... 14
Using the Receiver Remote to Control
Entre
................................ 16
How Do I Connect My Entre to the Internet?. .................. .I7
Finding Supported Internet Service Providers.. ............................. 17
How Do I Power-Up Entre for the Very First Time?. ......... .I9
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 Entre’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 Entr6
To enjoy your Entre you will need to connect it to your existing home
entertainment system. Making the proper connections ensures you can fully
integrate Entre with the other components of your existing entertainment
system. Entre 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?
How Do I Program My Kenwood LCD Remote for Entre?
How Do I Connect My Entre to the Internet?
How Do I Power-Up Entre for the Very First Time?
How Do I Configure Internet Setup?
How Do I Configure Entre’s Setup Menus?
page 6
page 10
page 12
page 17
page 19
page 20
page 28
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How Do I Connect to My TV?
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How Do I Connect to My TV?, continued
How Do I Connect to My TV?, continued
Connect a video cable from Entre’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 con-
nections provide video quality that is superior to standard composite video
connections.
If your A/V receiver is a Kenwood model with Universal Video’” or Univer-
sal Video’” HD, connect Entre to the TV using the highest quality connec-
tion type possible, and connect your receiver to Entre 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 Uni-
versal Video’” HD, connect Entre 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 sig-
nals into antenna signals to use your TV with Entre. 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 Entre.
Watching TV without Turning on Entr6
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 Entre. You can still watch TV without having to use Entre-simply turn on
your TV as you normally do.
How to Connect and Set Up Your Entre Entertainment Hub

How Do I Connect to My Receiver or Amplifier?
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