Network Products

Can I use a universal remote with my VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) and which IR codes does it use?
[For VRS-N8100]
The current universal remote controllers in the market cannot control the network function.
Therefore, please use the remote controller included in the VRS-N8100.
[For DVF-N7080]
Basically, you can control the DVD function by using the IR code of Kenwood. But some remote controllers may not contain the Kenwood IR code.
In addition, a part of the network function cannot be controlled. In this case, please learn the remote controller the IR code if your remote controller has a learning function.

Can VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) support the realtime playback of DVD video (or Video CD) on the DVD-ROM drive in a PC?
VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) doesn't support the direct playback of DVD video disc and Video CD from the DVD-ROM drive in a PC.

Is it possible to save a playing source from the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) realtime on my computer?
VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) doesn't support realtime recording function on a PC.

What operating systems are supported by the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
We support Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional and Home Edition SP1 or later version of each operating system.

Does theVRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) support MAC operating system?
MAC operating system is not supported.

Does the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) support Linux operating system?
Linux operating system is not supported.

What is the advantage of the use of Kenwood Network products?
You can play the content stored in the PC via the PC network, without the necessity to burn them on storage media like CD-R and DVD-R. This will be time and cost saving.

Which audio files are supported by the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
The supported audio file formats are:
"MP3", "WMA", "Ogg Vorbis", "WAV".

Which sample frequencies are supported by the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) supports the playback of the audio files with the following sampling frequencies:

[WAV] 44.1kHz / 48kHz
[MP3 / WMA] 32kHz / 44.1kHz / 48kHz

Which MP3 bitrates does the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) support?
The supported bitrate is 32k ~ 320kbps for MP3.

Can I use ID3 tags on the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) cannot show ID3 tag on its display.

Does the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) support Winamp or other playlists?
VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) doesn't support Wimamp or other playlist.

Are there any issues when streaming copy protected WMA files from PC to VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) cannot play copy-protected (DRM) WMA files.

Can you play music or movie files from the PC card slot of the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) doesn't support the playback of MUSIC/MOVIE files through the PC Card slot.
From the PC card slot, only JPEG files can be displayed by the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080).

Which video codecs are supported by the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
The video codecs that VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) supports are the following:
"MPEG1", "MPEG2", "DivX® Video", "XviD".
Does theVRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) support the playback of VOB files?
The playback of VOB files isn't supported.

Which audio codecs are supported in DivX® Video / XviD?
The supported audio codecs for DivX® Video and XviD are the following:
"WAV", "MP3", "AC3".

Which versions of DivX® Video are supported by the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
The VRS-N8100 (DVF-N7080) plays DivX® 5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX® VOD video content
(in compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirements).

Which bitrate of DivX® Video are supported by the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
We will post this item after solving DivX 3.11 issues.

In case of playback DivX3.11 file, it takes more time to start playing.
In case of DivX3.11 file the procedure of software decoding takes about 10 seconds before playback starts.

In some case of DivX3.11 file, the playback stops or is intermittent.
In the current software version, the playback of a high bit rate file (bit rate: more than 1Mbps) recordered in DivX3.11 is not possible. This issue will be fixed on the next software release (half December 2004 at the latest).
Therefore, please continue to check the update information on KENWOOD web site.

Does VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) have a limitation in the playable file size?
VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) can play MOVIE contents up to 2Gb.

How can I watch JPEG pictures with my VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
You can watch JPEG files as follows:

[In case of Network]
Copy the JPEG files to the PC server application and you can control the files by your AVCC or DVD.
[In case of DVD for DVF-N7080 only]
Insert a disc containing JPEG files and play it back as any other normal disc.
[In case of Memory Card]
Insert your digital camera memory card in a PCMCIA memory card adapter. Insert the Memory card adapter in the slot on front of the AVCC or DVD

What kind of memory does my VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) support?
The supported memory medias are the following:
Compact Flash / Memory Stick / SD card / MMC / Smart Media

However some PCMCIA adaptors may not correspond, even if you use the memory medias above.

Can I see my JPEG images as a slideshow?
Only registered JPEG files in PC can be watched as Slide show via the network.

When viewing photo images (BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG), can music accompany the images.
Yes.
With the BGM function, you can play music files during viewing the slideshow of PHOTO image files via the network.

*You cannot use the BGM function when viewing PHOTO image files one by one.

Can I control my printer from the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) in order to directly print a picture that I see on my screen?
The picture that is displayed by the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) cannot be printed from the networked printer directly.

On the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080), is it possible to “zoom in” on image, and/ or rotate the photo?
The "Zoom" and "Rotate" function can work for the photo's stored in the PC for all formats (JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG).
When using a Memory Card adapter only JPEG files can be viewed and "Zoomed" and "Rotated".
In case of a Data disc (for DVF-N7080 only) all files can be viewed however only JPEG files can be "zoomed" and "rotated".

I cannot see photo's stored on my memory card through the PC card slot
VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) supports playback of photo files that are stored by digital camera. In order to see photo's stored on a memory card, this memory card has to be formatted inside your digital camera. Photo's stored on a memory card which has been formatted on a PC cannot be seen through the memory card slot.

Does the PC Server software program on the PC have to be opened for the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) to access files in the PC?
No, when installing the PC server application as its default setting, it is set to be opened every time the PC power is switched on .

How do I install the PC application in Windows 2000 / XP?
First, insert the installation CD-ROM in the disc drive of your PC.
Then, install it according to the displayed dialog on the PC.
For the detailed installation procedure, please refer to the attached instruction manual of VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)

How can I save the data / parameters on the PC as backup?
[The procedure to store data for the PC application]
For the backup of data / parameters, you can just copy the database setting folder.
For the restoration of system settings, you should replace the above folder. But the MUSIC / MOVIE actual contents needs to exist in the PC memory itself, as before.
PHOTO contents can be restored by replacing the database setting folder only.

Does the software loaded on the PC support access of MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, or WAV music files at random?
Kenwood PC Server application can manage various audio formats in a same genre.

Will there be any future updates available for the operating software?
Yes.
You can update the PC server application software.

What is the advantage/disadvantage of Ethernet connection?
When you play the content stored in the PC through a cable connection, you can get stable communication quality. Also costs itself are lower than in wireless LAN case where you may need to buy a Wireless Ethernet Bridge.
On the other hand, the Ethernet connection may limit the location possibilities.

What is the advantage/disadvantage of wireless connection?
When you play content stored in the PC, you have the flexibility of placing the system.
On the other hand there is a restrictiction to transferred content in case of a wireless LAN, and the communication quality could be more unstable than in case of a wired LAN.

Does the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) support wireless network connection?
You can connect the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) to a wireless network by using a Wireless adapter (Wireless Ehternet Bridge) connected to the ethernet connector of the VRS-N8100 (DVF-N7080)

How many servers can I connect to my system?
Your VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) can access from 1 to 14 networked servers as maximum.

How many VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) can I connect to the network.
Maximum 8 clients can exist in the same network.
However the number of clients that can play simultaniously depends on the network condition, the specification of the PC('s) in use and other network related factors.

Can I connect my VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) to several servers?
You can connect several servers in your PC network.
However you can only select 1 server at a time when you log-in and play the contents of the PC.

Is it possible to approach the hard disc when the computer is switched off?
No, the PC server containing the contents you want to play, needs to be turned on.

Is it possible to approach the hard disc when the computer is in standby mode?
Normally when the PC server is on ""Standby mode"" or ""Sleep mode"", VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) cannot access the contents in the server PC. However this can be dependant of the settings in your PC BIOS.

Does the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) require an internet connection?
An internet connection is not required.
Because VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) doesn't connect to the web contents, directly.

Can the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) connect to the network through dynamic IP addressing?
Yes.
VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) supports DHCP function.

For streaming, does the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) need to be connected to a router, or can a cross-cable be connected directly from a computer’s Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on the unit?
Basically,VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) can establish the following network connections:
1. Direct connection between PC and VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) as Peer-to Peer
2. Connection between PC and VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) via a router (wireless or wired)

Is Ethernet connection established by straight or cross cable?
The cable which should be used depends on the network components.
For example:
1. Direct Connection between server and DVF-N7080 (or VRS-N8100) by Cross Cable
2. Connection between server and DVF-N7080 (or VRS-N8100)
via router, switch or hub. This can be a Straight or Cross cable (Depending on the used router/switch/ hub)

How can I set up the parameters to establish the connection between the PC and the VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
Please paste the attached file "Static IP_EN,pdf" here.

Are my data secure using a wireless system?
The security of wireless LAN depends on the network equipment and environment that you use.
About details please refer to the instruction manual of the network products that you use.

I have other wireless network, can both co-exist?
Yes,
But the available servers are limited by the wireless format like 802.11a/b/g and ESS-ID of the connected access point / network adapter from Ethernet to Wireless.

What can be the maximum distance between my VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) and the server?
The maximum communicatable distance between VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) and the server depends on the used network components/ environment and their transferred bitrate.
Theoretically the maximum communicatable distance on each wireless format is as follows:
802.11a* : about 12m ~ 100m
802.11b : about 30m ~ 100m
802.11g : about 30m ~ 100m
*802.11a wireless network is prohibited to use outdoor.
Above distances are however theoretic. In pratical use, the distances are strongly influenced by outside factors and the environment in which the wireless units are used.

I have an 802.11g network. Is it compatible with my VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)?
You can connect to 802.11g wireless network if the network adaptor from Ethernet to Wireless LAN (like an access point and router) is connected with the Ethernet port of VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) .
Besides that you can connect various wireless networks like 802.11a/b/g by using a corresponding network adaptor from Ethernet to each Wireless LAN format.

Can I connect myVRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080) to a Wireless 54G Router or 54G Access Point?
You can connect to 802.11g wireless network if the network adaptor from Ethernet to Wireless LAN (like an access point and router) is connected with the Ethernet port of VRS-N8100 (or DVF-N7080)
Besides that you can connect various wireless networks like 802.11a/b/g by using a network adaptor from Ethernet to each Wireless LAN format.

After installing the KENWOOD PC SERVER software from CD-ROM, a pop-up message screen is coming up to update the JAVA2 runtime software.
May I update it according to the pop-up message?
Yes. We confirm the correct operation of the bundled JAVA2 runtime version with the product.

I have updated the JAVA2 runtime software from the original one, installed by the Kenwood CD-rom, to a newer version.
After that the VRS-N8100/DVF-N7080 could not communicate with the latest JAVA version as installed on the PC anymore.
After finishing updating JAVA2 runtime, did you delete the old JAVA version on the "Add/remove the application" screen of the Windows control panel?
JAVA update function has 2 update modes, "all software update" and "partial software update".
Therefore, if you see several JAVA versions displayed on the "Add/Remove the application" screen of Windows control panel, do not remove the old JAVA2 runtime software after updating!

*If you already removed the old JAVA version, you have to re-install JAVA from the installation CD-ROM provided with the VRS-N8100/DVF-N7080.

The KENWOOD PC SERVER software does not work with a firewall set in my PC?
[In the case of using the firewall function in Windows XP Service Pack 1]
If you setup the firewall function of Windows XP SP1, please modify the firewall setup condition according to this procedure.

[In case of using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)]
If you use Windows XP SP2, please setup the firewall according to this procedure.

[In the case of other firewall]
There are two solutions. Refer to the instruction manual of your PC, firewall software or LAN connection device, select the correct one and change the setup of the firewall as follows:
1. Please add the exe. file ""kwdservice.exe"" as an exception in the firewall settings. You can find the file following the path: Program Files/Kenwood/PC server.
2.Please add portnumbers in your firewall software that are allowed to be entered. Port numbers are [TCP : 8000,UDP: 1900].
Please fill in this port number for as well "internal port" as "external port"