Integra RDC-7.1 About Net-Tune, You can enjoy Net Audio when the ETHERNET ter, Internet Radio

Connecting Net Audio – USA, Canada, and Australian models –

You can enjoy Net Audio when the ETHERNET ter-	Network Requirements
minal board [B] (for Net Audio) is inserted.
	■ Ethernet Network

About Net-Tune

The RDC-7.1 can be used as a Net-Tune client on a standard Ethernet network, allowing you to play music (MP3, WAV) stored on your Net-Tune server such as Integra NAS-2.3 Network Audio Server through the RDC-7.1. 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, IntegraRESEARCH developed NTSP (Net-Tune System Protocol). Since it’s based on the industry standard TCP/IP protocol, it’s efficient and very responsive.

The Net-Tune server supports the MP3 and WAV for- mats.

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

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

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

• http://www.integraresearch.com/

The RDC-7.1’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 perfor- mance, 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 follow- ing:

•NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows several networked computers to access the Internet simultaneously via a single Internet connection. The RDC-7.1 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 recom- mended (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc). Please consult your ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.

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