Kenwood Axcess Axcess Remote Portal User manual

Complete Guide to Your New Kenwood
Axcess Remote Portal
Congratulations on your purchase of the Kenwood Axcess. With Axcess, you’ll
open a door to the media stored on your Entré, allowing you to enjoy music
and Internet Radio anywhere you place the Portal. You’ll quickly find the
music or radio stations you’re looking for, since you can browse your library
on Axcess as you do using Entré.
Axcess is easy to set up, and easy to use. With this guide, you’ll familiarize
yourself with Axcess’ capabilities, and quickly enjoy its state-of-the-art
technology.
1. Hold the POWER ON button down on the remote control until the
Standby, MUSIC, NET RADIO, AUX and OG lights flash momentarily.
Then release the POWER ON button.
2. When the Standby light stays lit
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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Table of Contents
Complete Guide to Your New Kenwood Axcess
Remote Portal................................................................... ii
Chapter 1: Setting Up and Configuring Your Axcess ....... 1
What’s Included with Axcess? .............................................1
How Do I Use Axcess Safely? ..............................................1
Resetting Axcess............................................................................ 2
How Do I Connect Axcess to Entré and the Internet? ..........2
Establishing a Connection via Dial-Up ........................................... 2
How Do I Connect Axcess to My Phone Line? ....................5
How Do I Connect Axcess to My Speakers? ........................5
How Do I Set Up My Remote?............................................5
How Do I Connect Axcess to an Auxiliary Audio Source? ....6
How Do I Connect Axcess to an External Power
Amplifier? ...........................................................................6
How Do I Set Up Entré to be Recognized By Axcess?..........6
How Do I Power Up Axcess for the Very First Time? ...........7
Configuring Axcess Manually......................................................... 7
Network Configuration ........................................................... 7
Manual Media Server (Entré) Selection ................................... 8
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Axcess ......................... 9
What’s On the Front Panel of My Axcess? .........................10
What’s On the Axcess Remote?.........................................11
How Do I Turn On Axcess?...............................................12

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What if I Have More Than One Entré (Manual Media
Server Selection)?..............................................................14
How Do I Switch Modes? .................................................14
How Do I Navigate Axcess? ..............................................15
How Do I Control Music Play? ..........................................15
Chapter 3: Enjoying Your Music Collection ................... 17
How Do I Browse and Play My Music Collection? .............17
Playing Music.............................................................................. 17
Browsing Groups, Channels and Tracks ....................................... 17
Controlling Music Play Order ...................................................... 19
Chapter 4: Enjoying Internet Radio................................ 21
How Do I Connect to Internet Radio? ...............................21
How Do I Browse and Listen to Internet Radio? ................21
Browsing Groups and Channels................................................... 22
How Do I Purchase the Music I Hear on Internet Radio?...23
Chapter 5: Controlling Audio Settings ........................... 25
How Do I Adjust the Volume? ..........................................25
How Do I Adjust the Speaker Balance? .............................25
How Do I Adjust the Bass Setting?.....................................26
How Do I Adjust the Treble Setting? .................................26
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ........................................... 29
How Do I Contact Kenwood? ...........................................30

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How Do I Solve Sound Problems?.....................................30
There’s No Sound ....................................................................... 30
The Volume Suddenly Decreases ................................................ 30
Internet Radio Stops Playing........................................................ 30
I Can’t Hear Anything from My TV or Other Connected Device .. 31
How Do I Solve a Problem with Axcess? ...........................31
The display on Axcess reads “Server Not Found”......................... 31
Axcess Doesn’t Respond When I Press a Button on the
Remote or Front Panel.......................................................... 32
My Music Repeats or Plays Out of Order..................................... 32
I Can’t Control Internet Radio ..................................................... 32
Axcess Doesn’t Work .................................................................. 32
How Do I Solve a Problem with the Remote?....................32
The Remote Is Not Responding ................................................... 32
How Do I Solve a Problem with Entré?..............................32
Glossary.......................................................................... 33
Index............................................................................... 35
Specifications ................................................................. 37
Stereo Power Output............................................................ 37
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............................................................ 37
Residual noise ...................................................................... 37
Channel separation............................................................... 37
Input impedance .................................................................. 37
Dimensions .......................................................................... 37
Weight ................................................................................. 37

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Complete Guide to Your Axcess Remote Portal 1
Chapter 1: Setting Up and Configuring Your Axcess
Welcome to the Complete Guide to your new Kenwood Axcess. With Axcess, you can enjoy Internet Radio and
the music stored in your Entré library anywhere in your home. Axcess doesn’t require extensive setup—with a
few simple connections, you’ll be able to access your media remotely.
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.
What’s Included with Axcess?
How Do I Use Axcess Safely?
Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
The Kenwood Axcess is designed for operation only on AC 120V current. Axcess 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.
Prevent electric shock:
•Do not expose your Axcess to rain or moisture.
•Do not remove the cover.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If your Axcess requires
repair, take it to an authorized service outlet.
The icon to the left indicates the presence of un-insulated
dangerous voltage that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock.
Remote
Batteries
Unpack your new Axcess carefully and make sure you have all the
accessories:
Phone cord

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Resetting Axcess
If Axcess fails to respond to front panel or remote commands, or if it responds erroneously, reset it:
1. Hold the POWER ON button down on the remote control until the Standby, MUSIC, NET RADIO, AUX and
OG lights flash momentarily. Then release the POWER ON button.
2. When the Standby light stays lit, press the POWER ON button on the remote or the POWER button on the front
panel to turn Axcess on.
How Do I Connect Axcess to Entré and the Internet?
Because Axcess is designed to play back content MP3s from Entré or Internet Radio via Entré, you must connect
Axcess to Entré, either via a common telephone line or directly. Since Axcess connects to the Internet through
Entré, the way you set up Entré’s Internet connection affects how Internet Radio works on Axcess. There are two
ways to connect Entré to the Internet:
• Dial-up, via Entré’s internal modem
• Broadband (through DSL, a cable modem, or other high-speed connection)
To learn more about connecting Entré to the Internet, see “How Do I Connect My Entré to the Internet?” on
page 17 of How to Connect and Set Up Your Entré Entertainment Hub.
Because there are many different ways to set up a home network, the following connection
diagrams only show the most common ways to connect Axcess and Entré.
Do not plug Axcess’ power cord into a wall outlet until you have completed all the
connections.
Establishing a Connection via Dial-Up
If you use a dial-up connection for Entré, you will not be able to listen to Internet Radio on Axcess. All of Axcess’
other functions will operate normally. Connect the components according to the following illustration:
Entré Dial-Up Internet Connection

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Establishing a Connection via Broadband
If you use a broadband Internet connection and you connect Entré to the Internet via a Home Phone Network
Alliance (HPNA)/Ethernet bridge, you will be able to use all of Axcess’ functions including Internet Radio.
Connect the components according to the following illustration:
If you use a broadband Internet connection and you connect Entré to the Internet via a Universal Serial Bus
(USB)/Ethernet adaptor and an HPNA/Ethernet bridge, you will be able to use all of Axcess’ functions including
Internet Radio. Connect the components according to the following illustration:
Entré Broadband Internet Connection via HPNA
Entré Broadband Internet Connection via USB
with HPNA/Ethernet Bridge

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The following HPNA/Ethernet bridge models are verified by Kenwood to work with Axcess and Entré:
•D-LinkDHN-100
• LinkSys HPB200
• LinkSys HPR0200
• NetGear PE102
You can purchase an Ethernet adaptor (the CATC NetMate) directly from Kenwood USA. Visit our website at
www.kenwoodusa.com.
You can also make a broadband connection from Entré to the Internet via its USB connector
and an Ethernet adaptor without using an HPNA/Ethernet bridge for Axcess. However, you will
not be able to listen to Internet Radio on Axcess. All of Axcess’ other functions will operate
normally.
Entré Broadband Internet Connection via USB
without HPNA/Ethernet Bridge
(No Internet Radio on Axcess)

How Do I Connect Axcess to My Phone Line?
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How Do I Connect Axcess to My Phone Line?
No matter how your home network is configured, you will connect Axcess to it in the same way.
1. Connect one end of the included telephone cord to the telephone connector labeled WALL on the back of
Axcess.
2. Connect the other end of the telephone cord to the telephone jack on the wall or directly to Entré.
If you have more than one phone line, be sure to connect Axcess to the same phone line that
Entré uses.
How Do I Connect Axcess to My Speakers?
Connect the wires from the left and right
speakers to the speaker connectors on
the back of Axcess.
• Make sure to connect the speaker's
positive (+) terminals to the positive
(+) terminals on Axcess.
Do not allow the + and
- wires to touch (short-
circuit), as this could
damage Axcess.
• The speakers must have a nominal
impedance of more than 6 ohms.
Connecting Axcess to
speakers with a nominal
impedance of less than
6 ohms may cause it to
get too hot. If this
happens, Axcess will automatically reduce its power output until it cools down, causing the
volume to become quieter.
How Do I Set Up My Remote?
1. Remove the cover.
2. Insert two AA batteries, as shown at right.
3. Close the cover.
Axcess Connection to Wall Telephone Jack Axcess Connection Directly to Entré
SUM-2 AA
IECR6, 1.5V
SUM-2 AA
IECR6, 1.5V
AA BATTERY
AA BATTERY

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How Do I Connect Axcess to an Auxiliary Audio Source?
This is an optional connection. You don’t have to complete it to use Axcess.
You can use the
speakers connected to
Axcess to listen to
sound from another
device (such as your
TV's audio output).
Connect stereo audio
cables from the
device's audio outputs
to Axcess' AUX inputs.
Once you’ve made this
connection, press AUX
on your remote or on the front panel of Axcess to listen to this device. For more information about using Axcess’
auxiliary function, see “How Do I Switch Modes?” on page 14 in How to Use and Enjoy Your Axcess Remote Portal.
Do not connect Axcess' AUX IN and LINE OUT terminals to the same device (such as a tape
recorder). This can create a feedback loop that could damage Axcess and the connected device.
How Do I Connect Axcess to an External Power Amplifier?
You can use
Axcess as the
audio source for
a more powerful
audio system by
connecting it to
an external
power amplifier,
which can then
be used to drive
larger speakers.
Once you've
connected Axcess to the external amplifier, Axcess' volume control will control the volume of the amplifier and the
speakers connected to it.
Connect stereo audio cables from Axcess' LINE OUT outputs to the amplifier's inputs. To connect the amplifier to
the speakers, refer to the amplifier and speaker instruction manuals.
Do not connect Axcess' AUX IN and LINE OUT terminals to the same device (such as a tape
recorder). This can create a feedback loop that could damage Axcess and the connected device.
How Do I Set Up Entré to be Recognized By Axcess?
Once you have connected Axcess and Entré to your network, you need to activate Entré’s secondary network
connection and name the network. Once you do, Axcess will be able to recognize Entré on your network.
1. Press SETUP on the Entré remote.
2. Select INTERNET CONFIGURATION.
3. Select NETWORK CONNECTIONS.

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4. Under SECONDARY NETWORK CONNECTION (LAN), select HOMEPNA.
5. Select SAVE.
6. Select NETWORK NAME.
7. Enter a name for this Entré. (If you have more than one Entré, repeat the process, entering a different name
for each.)
8. Select SAVE.
After changing the network setting and naming the network, you’ll need to reset Entré. See “Resetting Axcess”
on page 2 for more information.
How Do I Power Up Axcess for the Very First Time?
Once you’ve connected Axcess to Entré and your speakers, set up the remote, and set up Entré to recognize
Axcess, you can begin using the Remote Portal. Plug Axcess’ power cord directly into a wall outlet that receives
constant power.
After you plug Axcess’ power cord into the wall, its Standby, Music, Net Radio and AUX indicators illuminate
momemtarily, then it enters Standby mode. Once the Standby indicator stays lit, press the POWER button to turn
Axcess on. Axcess goes through an automatic network configuration, which may include automatically
downloading updated software from Entré. If Axcess finds updated software to download from Entré, the
following screen appears for about 2–3 seconds:
Do not press any buttons on either Axcess’ front panel or remote control until the
configuration process is complete. If you do, Axcess will be unusable because it has no valid
Read-Only Memory (ROM). Return your unit to an authorized service outlet for repair.
Once this process is complete, Axcess enters the AUX input mode. You can then choose to listen to an auxiliary
souce (if connected), or switch to playing music or Internet Radio. For more information about using Axcess, see
“Enjoying Your Music Collection” on page 17 or “Enjoying Internet Radio” on page 21 in How to Use and Enjoy
Your Axcess Remote Portal.
Configuring Axcess Manually
If Axcess is not able to automatically configure the network settings itself or if your network has a static IP
address, Axcess automatically enters the manual configuration mode. You can also choose to manually configure
your Axcess by pressing and holding the select button when the following screen appears:
Network Configuration
Axcess will prompt you to manually enter the network settings (IP address, gateway address, network mask and
DNS address). Get this information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your network uses a static IP
address, you can also get the information directly from your Entré:
1. Press the SETUP button on Entré’s remote.
2. Select INTERNET CONFIGURATION.

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3. Select PRIMARY TCP/IP SETTINGS.
4. Write the settings down or leave Entré set to this screen while you configure Axcess.
Once Axcess enters the manual configuration mode, the IP address appears:
1. Use the left/right arrow buttons to select the number you want to enter (the selected number will blink).
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to change the number.
3. Repeat steps 1–2 until the correct IP address shows on the display.
4. Once you have entered the correct IP address, press the SELECT button. The gateway address appears:
5. Use the left/right and up/down arrow buttons as before to enter the correct gateway address.
6. Press the SELECT button. The network mask appears. Use the left/right and up/down arrow buttons as before
to enter the correct network mask.
7. Press the SELECT button. The DNS address. appears. Use the left/right and up/down arrow buttons as before
to enter the correct DNS address.
8. Press the SELECT button. “Done?” appears in the top line.
9. If you entered all the network information correctly, press the up or down buttons until the bottom line
reads “Yes” and press the SELECT button.
If you made a mistake entering any of the network information, press the up or down buttons until the bot-
tom line reads “No”, and press the SELECT button. Axcess returns to the network configuration screens.
Repeat steps 1–9.
Manual Media Server (Entré) Selection
Axcess can connect “on the fly” to any Entré connected to your HomePNA network. If you have more than one
Entré on your network, you will need to select which one Axcess should use. You can perform this step at any
time to setup or change which Entré Axcess uses.
Skip this step if you have only one Entré on your network.
1. Hold the SELECT button on Axcess’ front panel down for at least 4 seconds. “Select Server” appears in the
top line of the display, and the name you entered for one of your Entrés appears in the bottom line.
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons so the display’s bottom line shows the name of the Entré you want Axcess
to connect to.
3. Press the SELECT button.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Axcess
Welcome to the Complete Guide to your new Kenwood Axcess Remote
Portal. This chapter helps you learn how to take advantage of all Axcess’
features.
Axcess is a portal—a doorway to your stored media collection, providing a
convenient way to enjoy your MP3 and Internet Radio collections.
Enjoy the MP3s stored in your Entré music library through Axcess—without
downloading music to a new device or computer each time you change
locations.
Or, listen to Internet Radio stations. You’ll enjoy the spectacular array of
online stations, without putting a computer in every room.

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What’s On the Front Panel of My Axcess?
Radio Input
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2120
1. Power/Standby button
2. Standby light
3. Infrared receiver (for use with
included IR remote)
4. Skip/Scan backward
5. Skip/Scan forward
6. Display
7. Music mode button
8. Internet Radio mode button
9. Auxiliary mode button
10. OpenGlobe Web services but-
ton
11. Headphone jack
12. Stop button
13. Pause button
14. Play button
15. Left navigation button
16. Up navigation button
17. Down navigation button
18. Select button
19. Right navigation/Track informa-
tion button
20. Volume down button
21. Volume up button

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What’s On the Axcess Remote?
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2
3
4
6
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8
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1. Music mode button
2. Internet Radio mode button
3. Auxiliary mode button
4. Stop button
5. Pause button
6. Skip/Scan backward
7. Skip/Scan forward
8. Audio settings button
9. Left navigation button
10. Down navigation button
11. Power On/Standby button
12. Power Off button
13. Play button
14. Volume up button
15. Volume down button
16. Mute button
17. OpenGlobe Web services but-
ton
18. Up navigation button
19. Select button
20. Right navigation/Track infor-
mation button

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How Do I Turn On Axcess?
Press the POWER button on front panel or POWER ON on the remote to turn
Axcess on. Axcess is always in one of four power states:
Axcess automatically configures itself, but if it fails to do so,
follow the manual procedure. Axcess will prompt you to
manually enter the network settings (IP address, gateway
address, network mask and DNS address). Get this
State: Meaning: Action:
Power Off: The
standby light is off
and no text
appears on Axcess’
display panel.
Axcess is
unplugged.
1. Plug Axcess in.
2. Press POWER ON on the
remote, or POWER on
Axcess’ front panel. Axcess
will go through an auto-
matic network configura-
tion, which may include
automatically downloading
updated software from
Entré.
Do not press
any buttons on
either Axcess’
front panel or
remote control
until the
configuration
process is
complete.
Initializing: The
Standby light turns
off after illuminat-
ing briefly.
Axcess is
initializing
(starting up).
Press POWER ON on the remote,
or POWER on Axcess’ front
panel.
Standby: The
Standby light is
solid red.
Axcess is plugged
in, but not in use.
Press POWER ON on the remote,
or POWER on Axcess’ front panel
to begin using Axcess.
Power On: The
display panel
shows text and the
Standby light is off.
Axcess is
powered and
running.
Press POWER OFF on the remote,
or POWER on Axcess’ front panel
to return the system to standby.

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information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your
network uses a static IP address, you can also get the
information directly from your Entré. For more information,
see “Network Configuration” on page 7 of How to Connect
and Set Up Your Axcess Remote Portal.
Once Axcess enters the manual configuration mode, the IP address appears:
1. Use the left/right arrow buttons to select the number you want to enter
(the selected number will blink).
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to change the number.
3. Repeat steps 1–2 until the correct IP address shows on the display.
4. Once you have entered the correct IP address, press the SELECT button.
Axcess will show the gateway address:
5. Use the left/right and up/down arrow buttons as before to enter the cor-
rect gateway address.
6. Press the SELECT button. The network mask appears. Use the left/right and
up/down arrow buttons as before to enter the correct network mask.
7. Press the SELECT button. The DNS address appears. Use the left/right and
up/down arrow buttons as before to enter the correct DNS address.
8. Press the SELECT button. “Done?” appears in the top line.
9. If you entered all the network information correctly, press the up or down
buttons until the bottom line reads “Yes” and press the SELECT button.
OR If you made a mistake entering any of the network information, press
the up or down buttons until the bottom line reads “No”, and press the
SELECT button. Axcess returns to the network configuration screens.
Repeat steps 1–9.

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What if I Have More Than One Entré (Manual Media
Server Selection)?
Axcess can connect “on the fly” to any Entré connected to your HomePNA
network. If you have more than one Entré on your network, you will need to
select which one Axcess should use. You can perform this step at any time to
setup or change which Entré Axcess uses.
Skip this step if you have only one Entré on your network.
1. Hold the SELECT button on Axcess’ front panel down for at least 4 sec-
onds. “Select Server” appears in the top line of the display, and the name
you entered for one of your Entrés appears in the bottom line.
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons so the display’s bottom line shows the
name of the Entré you want Axcess to use.
3. Press the SELECT button.
How Do I Switch Modes?
Once you’ve turned on Axcess, you can immediately enjoy music or Internet
Radio, or an auxiliary source (such as your TV), by selecting one of the mode
buttons. Axcess has the following modes:
Press this button: To:
MUSIC Enjoy the music stored on Entré’s high-capacity
music storage system.
NET RADIO Listen to Internet Radio stations.
AUX
Listen to a connected device through Axcess’ speak-
ers. To do so, you must connect the device to
Axcess. To learn how, see “How Do I Connect
Axcess to an Auxiliary Audio Source?” on page 4 of
How to Connect and Set Up Your Axcess Remote
Portal.
OPENGLOBE
Tag music you hear on Internet Radio. That way,
you can find it on OpenGlobe’s web site later and
purchase it. For more information about the Open-
Globe button, see “How Do I Purchase the Music I
Hear on Internet Radio?” on page 23.