Integra RDC-7.1 Connecting Net Audio, Other than USA, Canada, and Australian models, Net-Tune

Connecting Net Audio

– Other than USA, Canada, and Australian models –

About Net-Tune

A Net-Tune server is a computer server running Net- Tune system protocol, including a Net-Tune-compatible home server or a PC with Net-Tune Central installed. The RDC-7.1 can be used as a Net-Tune client on a stan- dard Ethernet network. By installing IntegraRESEARCH’s Net-Tune Central server software on your computer, you can play all of your MP3, WMA, and WAV files 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 or WMA 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.

You can download the Net-Tune Central server software from the following Web sites:

•Europe: http://www.integraresearch.net/

•Asia, Oceania, and Latin America: http://www.intl.onkyo.com/

Net-Tune Central searches your PC’s hard disk for music files and automatically creates a music database, making it very easy to set up. Net-Tune clients, includ- ing the RDC-7.1, can then play music in the database. Net-Tune Central supports the following file formats, and sampling rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.

•WAV: high quality, uncompressed, linear PCM.

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

•WMA: high quality, compressed, smaller file size than MP3, developed by Microsoft (Protected WMA

files cannot be played).

Before you download Net-Tune Central, you’ll be prompted to enter the serial number printed on the rear of your RDC-7.1. Depending on your Internet connec- tion, it may take 10 or more minutes to download.

Net-Tune Central Editing Functions

With Net-Tune Central you can edit the titles, album, and artist names of your MP3, WMA, and WAV files, and create and edit genre names. In addition, you can make playlists of your favorite tracks.

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Computer Requirements

The computer requirements necessary for running the Net-Tune Central server software are as follows:

•Operating system: Windows XP or 2000 (Mac OS not supported).

•Processor: Intel Pentium III, 600 MHz or higher

•Memory: 128 MB (Windows 2000)

256 MB (Windows XP)

•Display: 800 x 600 pixels or higher, High Color

•LAN/Ethernet network port

•Sound capabilities

•Hard disk: At least 20 MB for Net-Tune Central. Obviously you’ll also need space to store your music files. MP3 and WMA uses approximately 1 MB per minute, while WAV uses approximately 10 MB per minute, although this will depend on the sampling rate and bit rate that you use. MP3 files made using certain encoders may not be playable, or may be noisy when played.

Network Requirements

■Ethernet Network

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 con- nection. The RDC-7.1 needs Internet access for Inter- net 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.