Kenwood Sovereign Entre User manual

Complete Guide to Your Entré Entertainment Hub, ver. 3.0 i
Complete Guide to Your New Kenwood
Sovereign Entré
Welcome to the Complete Guide to your new Kenwood Sovereign Entré.
With Entré, enjoy traditional media, like FM/AM radio, CDs, and DVDs,
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.
In fact, Entré’s on-screen menus are so easy to use that you can begin
enjoying Entré right away, without even reading through this guide. Keep this
guide handy as a reference to take full advantage of Entré’s more
sophisticated features.
Many of Entré’s features require Entré to be connected to the Internet, a
Kenwood Sovereign DVD/CD changer, Kenwood CD changer with Compact
Disc Database (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 allow Kenwood and
OpenGlobe to provide new functions and capabilities. Refer to the Kenwood
USA Web site at www.kenwoodusa.com for the latest information regarding
your new Entré.
Use this guide to familiarize yourself with Entré’s capabilities—and quickly
enjoy its state-of-the-art technology.
OpenGlobe, the OpenGlobe logo,
CE-Commerce and entertain simplicity are
trademarks of OpenGlobe, Inc.
CDDB is a registered trademark of GraceNote.
All other trademarks are property of their registered owners.

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How Should I Unpack My Entré?
Unpack your new Entré carefully and make sure that all of the accessories are
present:
If any accessories are missing, or if the Entré is damaged or fails to operate,
notify your dealer immediately. If your Entré 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 your
Entré in the future.
How Do I Apply Power?
Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
Kenwood Sovereign Entré is designed for operation only on AC 120V current.
Entré must be connected to a 120V AC outlet that supplies constant voltage.
Do not use an outlet controlled by a switch, or the switched power outlet on
a receiver or other audio component.
1 telephone cable
2 RCA-type
audio cables
2 digital optical cables
1 S-Video cable
1 mini jack
mono cable
1 RS232C cable
1 Remote
2 batteries
1 remote

How Do I Use My Entré Safely?
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How Do I Use My Entré Safely?
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.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If your Entré
requires repair, take it to an authorized service outlet.
The following icons indicate the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock:
How Does Entré Connect to the Internet?
Many of Entré’s capabilities, including downloading CD information,
connecting to Internet radio stations, and automatic software updates, require
a specific type of Internet connection.
You must have a third-party Internet Service Provider (ISP) to access the
above-mentioned features.
You must have an ISP to enjoy Entré. If you don’t already
have an ISP, you will be prompted to obtain one from
OpenGlobe during the Quick Start Setup process (see “How
Do I Power-Up Entré for the Very First Time?” on page 24)
by calling a toll-free number.
Because free ISPs, AOL, and CompuServe do not use
standard methods of Internet connectivity, and do not open
their networks to outside users, you cannot use these ISPs
with Entré.

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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:
1. Hold POWER down until the Standby Indicator begins to flash on and off,
then release POWER.
2. When the Standby Indicator stops flashing and is lit constantly, press
POWER to turn Entré on.

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Table of Contents
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How Should I Unpack My Entré? ........................................ii
How Do I Apply Power? .....................................................ii
How Do I Use My Entré Safely? .........................................iii
How Does Entré Connect to the Internet? ..........................iii
How Do I Reset Entré?....................................................... iv
Table of Contents ............................................................ v
Chapter 1: Setting Up and Configuring Your Entré.......... 1
How Do I Connect to My TV?.............................................2
Understanding Video Connection Types................................. 3
Watching TV without Turning on Entré.......................................... 3
What Do You Want to Do Next?................................................... 3
How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign Receiver or
Amplifier? ...........................................................................4
Before You Begin.................................................................... 5
Connecting a Kenwood Sovereign Receiver................................... 5
Connecting to Power .................................................................... 5
What Do You Want to Do Next?................................................... 5
How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign DVD or CD
Changer (with a Sovereign Receiver)?..................................6
Before You Begin.................................................................... 7
Connecting to Power .................................................................... 7
What Do You Want to Do Next?................................................... 7
How Do I Connect to My Kenwood Sovereign DVD Changer
(with a Non-Kenwood Receiver)?, continued ......................9
Before You Begin .......................................................................... 9
Connecting Entré to a non-Sovereign Primary Receiver ................. 9

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Connecting a Kenwood Sovereign DVD Changer to Entré ............. 9
Connecting Entré to a Non-Kenwood Receiver to a Kenwood Sovereign
DVD Changer......................................................................... 9
Connecting to Power .................................................................... 9
What Do You Want to Do Next?................................................... 9
How Do I Set Up My Remote?..........................................10
Loading Batteries ........................................................................ 10
Entering Product Codes............................................................... 10
Finding Unlisted Product Codes............................................ 10
Controlling Other Devices with the Entré Remote ....................... 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 Use My PowerTouch III Controller with Entré?..12
How Do I Identify Entré to the PowerTouch? .............................. 12
Finding the Entré Main Menu on PowerTouch III ........................ 12
How Do I Set Up My Kenwood LCD Remote to Control
Entré? ...............................................................................13
Step One: Identifying the Remote’s TV2 Input as the Entré Input 13
Step Two: Teaching the Entré Remote Button Functions to the Receiver
Remote ................................................................................ 14
Step Three: Using the Receiver Remote to Control Entré ............. 16
How Do I Connect Entré to My Home Network? ..............17
Understanding the Different Connections.................................... 17
Understanding Home Networks .................................................. 17
Understanding Firewalls .............................................................. 17
How Do I Hook Up Entré to a Broadband Internet Connection
via HPNA? ........................................................................18
How Do I Hook Up Entré to a Broadband Internet Connection
via HPNA?, continued ......................................................19
How Do I Hook Up Entré to a Broadband Internet Connection
via Ethernet? .....................................................................20
How Do I Hook Up Entré to a Broadband Internet Connection
via Ethernet?, continued ...................................................21
How Do I Hook Up Entré to my Wireless Network? .................... 21

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How Do I Hook Up Entré to the Internet with a Dial-Up
Connection? .....................................................................22
How Do I Hook Up Entré to the Internet with a Dial-Up
Connection?, continued....................................................23
How Do I Power-Up Entré for the Very First Time? ...........24
How Do I Configure Internet Setup? .................................25
Continuing Quick Start with a HomePNA Connection................. 27
Using Dynamic IP Addresses................................................. 27
Using a Static IP Address....................................................... 27
Continuing Quick Start with an Ethernet Connection................... 28
Using Dynamic IP Addresses................................................. 28
Using a Static IP Address....................................................... 28
Continuing Quick Start with a Dialup Connection ....................... 29
Handling Unsuccessful Connections............................................ 30
How do I Install Kenwood Entré Media Manager Software?31
How Do I Use Entré’s Setup Menus?.................................32
User Information......................................................................... 32
Internet Configuration ................................................................. 32
Network Connections ................................................................. 32
Dialup Settings............................................................................ 32
Primary TCP/IP Settings ............................................................... 33
Secondary TCP/IP Settings........................................................... 33
Network Name ........................................................................... 33
Preferences ................................................................................. 33
Audio and Video Settings ............................................................ 34
Changer Management................................................................. 34
Security and Parental Controls..................................................... 34
Utilities Information .................................................................... 34
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Entré
Entertainment Hub......................................................... 35
What’s on the Front Panel of My Entré? ............................37
What’s on the Entré Remote?............................................38
How Do I Begin Using Entré?............................................39
Applying Power........................................................................... 40
Selecting a Source....................................................................... 40

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Entering Numbers and Text......................................................... 41
Navigating Entré.......................................................................... 42
How Do I Switch between Media Modes? ........................44
Switching Media Modes .............................................................. 45
What’s on Entré’s On-Screen Display? ..............................46
How Is My Media Organized?..................................................... 46
Browsing Entertainment Media.................................................... 47
How Do I Access the Guide Screen?..................................... 49
Playing Entertainment Media....................................................... 50
How Do I Begin Enjoying My Media? ................................... 51
How Do I Use My PowerTouch III Controller with Entré?..52
Using Entré with PowerTouch III ................................................. 52
Switching Modes on PowerTouch III ........................................... 53
Using Play Controls on PowerTouch III........................................ 54
How Do I Control Play with PowerTouch III?........................ 54
How Do I Enter Numbers with PowerTouch III?.................... 55
How Do I Enter Text with PowerTouch III? ........................... 56
How Do I Use My Kenwood LCD Remote with Entré? ......56
Using an Optional USB Keyboard with Entré ............................... 58
Chapter 3: Managing Your Music .................................. 59
How Do I Create My Music Collection? ............................60
How Do I Browse and Play My Music Collection? .............60
Selecting Music to Play................................................................ 60
How Do I Browse Music Groups? ......................................... 62
How Do I Browse Music Channels? ...................................... 63
How Do I Browse Playlists?................................................... 63
Controlling Music Play Order ...................................................... 64
Inserting and Removing Discs...................................................... 65
Entré’s CD Drawer ............................................................... 65
Connected Changer ............................................................. 66
How Do I Customize My Music Collection? ......................66
Managing Music Playlists ............................................................. 68
How Do I Create a New Playlist? .......................................... 68
How Do I Edit a Playlist?....................................................... 70
How Do I Delete a Playlist? .................................................. 72

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Deleting Music............................................................................ 73
Editing Disc Information.............................................................. 74
Editing Track Information ............................................................ 76
Managing Music Groups.............................................................. 77
How Do I Create a New Group?........................................... 77
How Do I Edit a Group? ....................................................... 79
How Do I Delete a Group?................................................... 81
Erasing Rewritable CDs ............................................................... 82
Getting Music Information........................................................... 83
How Do I Record Music?..................................................84
Recording from a CD to Entré’s Storage System ........................... 85
MP3 Recording Bit Rates ...................................................... 87
Backing Up Your Collection.................................................. 88
Recording a Mix of MP3 Tracks from the Music Storage System onto a CD-
R or CD-RW......................................................................... 89
Recording Music from Different CDs onto a Single CD................ 90
Copying an Entire CD ................................................................. 92
Recording from an External Source to a Recordable CD .............. 94
Recording from an External Source to Entré’s Music Storage System 95
How Do I Transfer Music to a Portable Player?..................97
Accessing the Transfer Music Screen ........................................... 99
How Do I Transfer Music from the Internet to Entré? ......100
Starting Media Manager ............................................................ 101
Searching Your Computer for Music Files .................................. 103
Importing Music Files to Media Manager ................................... 104
Changing Cover Art................................................................... 105
Adding Music Files to Albums or Playlists................................... 105
Adding Found Music to Albums.......................................... 106
Adding Existing Music Files ................................................. 106
Synchronizing Your Media Manager Files with Entré.................. 108
Synchronizing When You Exit Media Manager.................... 108
Synchronizing Manually...................................................... 109
Chapter 4: Managing Your Movies............................... 111
How Do I Browse and Play My Movie Collection? ..........112
Inserting and Removing Discs.................................................... 112
Selecting a Movie to Play .......................................................... 112
How Do I Browse Movie Groups?....................................... 113

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How Do I Browse Movie Channels?.................................... 114
How Do I Customize My Movies?...................................114
Managing Movie Groups ........................................................... 115
How Do I Create a New Group?......................................... 116
How Do I Edit a Group? ..................................................... 117
How Do I Delete a Group?................................................. 118
Getting Movie Information ........................................................ 119
Editing Disc Information............................................................ 120
Selecting Cover Art.................................................................... 122
Chapter 5: Managing Your Radio Stations ................... 123
How Do I Browse and Listen to Radio Stations? ..............124
Selecting a Station to Play ......................................................... 124
How Do I Browse Radio Station Categories? ....................... 124
How Do I Browse Radio Station Channels?......................... 126
Tuning Stations ......................................................................... 126
Tuning AM/FM Radio Stations ............................................ 126
Tuning Internet Radio Stations ............................................ 129
How Do I Customize My Radio Stations? ........................131
Managing Radio Groups............................................................ 132
How Do I Create a New Group?......................................... 133
How Do I Edit a Group? ..................................................... 134
How Do I Delete a Group?................................................. 135
Editing Stations.......................................................................... 136
Deleting Stations ....................................................................... 136
Chapter 6: Using the Internet ...................................... 139
How Do I Order Music and Movies?...............................139
How Do I Get More Information About My
Media Collections?..........................................................139
How Do I Get Information About Music I Tagged On My
Axcess Remote Portal? ....................................................140
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ......................................... 141