Net-Tune - Onkyo TX-NR901 Instruction Manual

Net-Tune

About Net-Tune
The TX-NR901 can be used as a Net-Tune client on a
standard Ethernet network. By installing Onkyo's Net-
Tune Central server software on your computer, you can
play all of your MP3, WMA, and WAV files through the
TX-NR901. 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 Onkyo's Net-Tune Central server
software from the following Onkyo Web sites:
• America: http://www.onkyousa.com/net-tune/
• Europe: http://www.onkyo.net/net-tune/
• Japan: http://www.onkyo.com.jp/
• Asia, Oceania, and Latin America:
http://www.onkyo-intl.com/
Net-Tune Central searches your PC's hard disk for music
files and creates a music database automatically, making
it very easy to set up. Net-Tune clients, including the
TX-NR901, 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 TX-NR901. 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.
Computer Requirements
The computer requirements necessary for running the
Net-Tune Central server software are as follows:
• Operating system: Windows 98SE, Me, XP, or 2000.
(Mac OS not supported.)
• Processor: Intel Pentium III, 600 MHz or higher
• Memory: 128 MB (Windows 98SE, ME, 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 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 TX-NR901'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 performance, 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 following:
• NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows sev-
eral networked computers to access the Internet simul-
taneously via a single Internet connection. The
TX-NR901 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 recommended
(e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc). Please consult
your ISP or computer dealer if you're unsure.
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