Integra DTR-8.4 instruction manual About Net-Tune, Internet Radio, Network Requirements

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Net-Tune

About Net-Tune

The DTR-8.4 can be used as a Net-Tune client on a stan- dard Ethernet network, allowing you to play music (MP3, WAV) stored on your network audio server through the DTR-8.4. If your network is connected to the Internet, you can also tune into Internet radio stations.

Internet Radio

With Internet radio you can:

•Listen to stations that use MP3 format streaming.

•Select stations by genre, location, or language.

•Preset up to 30 Internet radio stations.

Net-Tune

For audio delivery over Ethernet, Onkyo developed NTSP (Net-Tune System Protocol). Since it’s based on the industry standard TCP/IP protocol, it’s efficient and very responsive.

The network audio server supports the MP3 and WAV formats.

•WAV: high-quality, uncompressed, linear PCM.

•MP3: high-quality, compressed, small file size.

For more information about Net-Tune, see the following Integra Web sites.

• http://www.integrahometheater.com/

Network Requirements

■Ethernet Network

The DTR-8.4’s Ethernet port supports 10Base-T. For best results, a 100Base-T switched Ethernet network is recommended. Although it’s theoretically possible to use a wireless network, due to unpredictable performance, it may not provide satisfactory results, so a wired network is recommended.

■Ethernet Router

A router manages the network, routing data and supply- ing IP addresses. Your router must support the following:

•NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows sev- eral networked computers to access the Internet simul- taneously via a single Internet connection. The DTR-8.4 needs Internet access for Internet radio.

•DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). DHCP supplies IP address information to network devices, allowing them to configure themselves auto- matically.

•A router with a 100Base-TX switch built-in is recom- mended.

Some routers have a modem built-in, and some ISPs require you to use specific routers. Please consult your ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.

■CAT5 Ethernet cable

Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight-type).

■Internet Access (for Internet radio)

To use Internet radio, your Ethernet network must have Internet access. A narrowband Internet connection (e.g., 56K modem, ISDN) will not provide satisfactory results, so a broadband connection is strongly recommended (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc). Please consult your ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.

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