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■DNS server

A computer that is running a DNS service (see DNS).

■ESS ID

The ID of the channel that your MusicCAST system uses to transmit data when using wireless connections.

■Gateway

The IP address of the component on a network through which other components on the same network connect to the Internet.

■IP address

Four 3 digit numbers that together make up a unique identity number used by a component connected to a network.

■LAN cable

A cable for connecting two components on a Local Area Network (LAN).

■Network

A collection of electronic components which share data and resources with one another.

■Subnet mask

A number identifying the group within a network to which a particular component belongs.

■TCP / IP

An abbreviation of Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol, a system of coding information that allows it to be shared efficiently on a network.

■WEP

An abbreviation of Wired Equivalent Privacy. This system encrypts data transferred between the components on a wireless network. Components with the same encryption key can share data with each other, but components without this key cannot.

■Wireless LAN

A network utilizing weak radio signals to share data between components.

■Wired LAN

A network utilizing LAN cables to share data between components.

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■CD

An abbreviation of Compact Disc. A small plastic disc 12 cm (4.8 in) in diameter encoded with pre-stored data.

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■CD-R

An abbreviation of Compact Disc Recordable. A small plastic disc identical to a CD in appearance, onto which a device such as the MusicCAST server can record data. The MusicCAST server can only record to Audio type CD-R media.

■CD-RW

An abbreviation of Compact Disc Re-writable.

■Controller

The device on the front panel of the MusicCAST server and MusicCAST client used for entering data and navigating through the menus contained in these two components.

■Front panel

The panel on the front of the MusicCAST server and MusicCAST client with the LCD display, controller and various control keys are located.

■Hard disk drive

The component within your MusicCAST server that allows it to store the audio material from your CDs as data. Hard disk drive capacity is expressed in gigabytes, with a larger number denoting more storage capacity.

■Hard disk

See “Hard disk drive”

■Hard drive

See “Hard disk drive”

■MusicCAST client

The component in the MusicCAST system that allows access to songs stored in the MusicCAST server for playback at a distance. Up to 7 MusicCAST clients can access the MusicCAST server at once.

■MusicCAST server

The component in the MusicCAST system that you use to store and playback songs. Other components in the MusicCAST system obtain song data from the MusicCAST server.

■on-screen display

The LCD display on the MusicCAST client or the display output to a TV or monitor connected to the MusicCAST server.

■Remote control

A handheld device for operating your MusicCAST components from a distance.

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