Additional Information; Basic Information On This Unit - Yamaha NP-S2000 Owner's Manual

Basic information on this unit

■ General
What is "Yamaha Network Player NP-S2000"?
NP-S2000 can play back the following audio sources:
• DLNA-compatible server (music files stored on a PC or
a NAS)
For details, see "DLNA" below.
• Internet radio (vTuner)
For details, see "Internet radio" (
Also, you can select a playback source or operate this unit
from the remote control or an external media controller
(PC browser or dedicated iPhone/iPod touch application).
Tell me about the network feature
By connecting this unit to your home network with an
STP (shielded twisted pair) network cable (CAT-5 or
higher straight cable), you can enjoy Internet radio or
music files stored in the specified folder (directory) on the
server in the same network. For information about the
network devices and settings required to establish a home
network, please consult your Internet service provider.
Can I preset favorite contents?
Yes you can. This unit has the preset function that enables
you to make a quick access to your favorite contents (up to
20 contents) with the remote control. For details, see
"Presetting favorite contents" (
You can also register your favorite Internet Radio stations
by accessing the "vTuner Radio Guide" website with a PC
browser. To use this feature, you need the MAC address
of this unit ( P.18) and your e-mail address to create
your personal account. For details, access "http://
yradio.vtuner.com/".
Does this unit support multi-language display?
Yes, it does. The front panel display of this unit can
display English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and
Japanese used in track names, etc.
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■ DLNA
What is "DLNA"?
It stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, and is a
guideline to promote standardization of interconnection of
home network devices such as digital consumer
electronics.
DLNA components are separated into four types: Digital
Media Server (DMS), Digital Media Renderer (DMR),
Digital Media Player (DMP) and Digital Media Controller
(DMC).
"DMS" is a device that is used to store or distribute digital
contents such as music files. For this unit, PCs and NAS
are regarded as "DMS". "DMR" is a device to receive
instructions from "DMC" and play back digital contents
such as this unit. Similarly, "DMP" is a device to play
back digital contents. "DMC" is a device to control digital
contents. PC browsers and the iPhone/iPod touch
application correspond to "DMC" for this unit.
What types of servers can I use to browse or play
back music files with DLNA?
Use a DLNA-compatible server, such as one of the
following devices.
PC compatible with Windows Media Player 12 or
Windows Media Player 11
To browse folders (directories) on your PC from this
unit, you need to change the media sharing setting of
Windows Media Player 12 or Windows Media Player
11 to make those folders accessible from this unit. For
details on Windows Media Player, please ask Microsoft
Corporation.
PC with TwonkyMedia server installed
With a license key shown on the front cover of the
"TwonkyMedia server License Key" brochure, you can
download TwonkyMedia server for free.
It enables playback of FLAC files or music in the
iTunes library on this unit.
How many servers can I connect to the network?
You can connect up to 16 servers.