This section describes two major system structure examples and what you can do with each system.
Basic system
The following figure shows a minimum configuration to utilize the basic functions of this unit.
With this system structure, you can do...
• Easily establishing a communication between your PC and this unit using the dedicated PC setup application.
• Selecting playback source from a browser on any PC in the same network or remote control
– Browsing music stored on your PC
– Selecting Internet radio stations
Your audio system
Amplifier
Speakers
Balanced, digital audio
(optical or coaxial), or
analog stereo cable
To AC outlet
■ Requirements
To establish the "basic system", all of the following requirements should be met.
Audio system
Your amplifier has an audio input jack.
A speaker set is connected to your amplifier.
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For details on a connection between your audio system and this unit, see "Connections" (
audio devices.
PC network system
Your PC is connected to the Internet via the broadband router.
Your PC has a disc drive capable of ripping CDs and enough hard drive space to store audio files.
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• For details on Internet connection, please refer to the manual of your network devices.
• For details on a connection and communication setup between your PC and this unit, see "Connections" (
"COMMUNICATION SETUP" (
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En
SYSTEM STRUCTURES
LINK
OFF
This unit (NP-S2000)
P.10).
Your PC network system
Broadband
PC
router
Network cable
SELECT
ENTER
PUSH
SOURCE
RETURN
P.7). Please also refer to the manual of your
Internet
Modem
Remote control
P.7) and