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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
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When connecting multiple devices, it is recommended to have a
NOTE:
•The type of router that can be used differs for different ISPs. For details, contact your ISP or a computer store.
Ethernet cable
The
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 | |
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| 0128 kbps | 0.1 MB | 060 MB | |
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MP3 / WMA | 0192 kbps | 1.5 MB | 090 MB | |
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0256 kbps | 0.2 MB | 120 MB | ||
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| 0392 kbps | 0.3 MB | 180 MB | |
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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
•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
•The
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