Network Audio Function

Modem

A modem is a device for exchanging signals over the Internet using a broadband connection. Some are integrated into routers. For instructions on connecting to the Internet, contact your ISP or a computer store.

Router

A router is a device for connecting multiple pieces of equipment (computers, the AVC-A1XV, etc.) to the Internet simultaneously. When using the AVC-A1XV, we recommend a router equipped with the following functions:

•Built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. Function for automatically assigning the device’s IP address on the LAN.

•Built-in 100BASE-TX switch

When connecting multiple devices, it is recommended to have a built-in switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.

NOTE:

•The type of router that can be used differs for different ISPs. For details, contact your ISP or a computer store.

Ethernet cable (CAT-5)

The AVC-A1XV does not come with an Ethernet cable. Purchase one of the required length.

Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise. We recommend using a normal type cable.

If the sound is broken in an environment with the electric products subject to much power noise or a noisy network environment, use a shielded type Ethernet cable. This could improve the sound.

Personal computer

Install “Windows Media Connect” on your computer.

The required system for forming a music server is as described below.

1)OS (Operating System): Windows® XP Service pack2

2)Processor:

Intel PentiumII or AMD processor, etc.. We recommend 1 GHz or greater.

3)RAM:

Min. 128 MB, we recommend 256 MB or greater.

4)Software:

.NET Framework 1.1

5)Internet browser:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later

•LAN port required

•300 MB or greater free hard disc space required

Extra free space is necessary to store music files.

The following table gives an approximate estimate of the required free space.

Format

Bit rate

Per one minute

Per one hour

 

 

 

 

 

0128 kbps

0.1 MB

060 MB

 

 

 

 

MP3 / WMA

0192 kbps

1.5 MB

090 MB

 

 

 

0256 kbps

0.2 MB

120 MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

0392 kbps

0.3 MB

180 MB

 

 

 

 

WAV (LPCM)

1400 kbps

.10 MB

600 MB

 

 

 

 

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Network Audio Function

Others

•When the contract with your provider is of the type by which the network settings are made manually, you must make the “Setting

the Network Setup” ( page 7, 8).

•The AVC-A1XV is not compatible with PPPoE. If your contract is of the PPPoE setting type, you need a PPPoE-compatible router.

•For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), you may have to make proxy server settings in order to use the Internet radio function. If proxy server settings for connecting to the Internet have been made on the computer, make the same settings on the AVC-A1XV.

•The AVC-A1XV is designed to make the network settings automatically using the DHCP and Auto IP functions.

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