Network Audio

Computer

Modem

Internet

To WAN side

 

To LAN port

 

To LAN port

LAN port/

Ethernet

 

 

connector

Router

Required system

nBroadband Internet connection

A broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to use the AVR-3808CI’s Internet radio function and firmware update.

nModem

This is a device that is connected to the broadband line to communicate with the Internet. Some are integrated with the router.

nRouter

When using the AVR-3808CI, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following functions:

•Built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.

•Built-in 100 BASE-TX switch

When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.

nEthernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)

•The AVR-3808CI does not come with an Ethernet cable.

•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 in which there is much power supply noise from electric products or in a noisy network environment, use a shielded type Ethernet cable.

nComputer

A computer with the following specifications is required to use a music server:

•OS

Windows® XP Service Pack2, Windows Vista

•Software (Prepare one of the following.)

·.NET Framework 1.1 and Windows Media Connect (Windows XP)

·Windows Media Player ver.11

·DLNA-compatible server software

•Internet browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later

•LAN port

•300 MB or more free disk space

b Free disk space is required to store music files. The following sizes are approximate.

Format

Bit rate

Per minute

Per hour

MP3 / WMA

128 kbps

Approx. 1 MB

Approx. 60 MB

192 kbps

Approx. 1.5 MB

Approx. 90 MB

MPEG-4 AAC

256 kbps

Approx. 2 MB

Approx. 120 MB

 

392 kbps

Approx. 3 MB

Approx. 180 MB

WAV (LPCM)

1400 kbps

Approx. 10 MB

Approx. 600 MB

FLAC

1080 kbps

Approx. 7.7 MB

Approx. 464 MB

For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or a computer shop.

NOTE

•A contract with an ISP is required to connect to the Internet.

No additional contract is needed if you already have a broadband connection to the Internet.

•The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact an ISP or a computer shop for details.

•Depending on the server, video files may be displayed, but they cannot be played on the AVR-3808CI.

nOthers

•If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which network settings are made manually, make the settings at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 32).

•With the AVR-3808CI, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP functions to make the network settings automatically.

•When using a broadband router (DHCP function), the AVR-3808CI sets the IP address, etc., automatically.

When using the AVR-3808CI connected to a network with no DHCP function, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 32).

•The AVR-3808CI is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE-compatible router is required if you have a contract for a line of the type with which the PPPoE is set.

•Depending on the ISP with which you have your contract, it may be necessary to make proxy server settings to use the Internet radio function. If you made proxy server settings on the computer to connect to the Internet, make the proxy server settings on the AVR-3808CI in the same way.

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