Integra DTR-8.4 - Net-Tune; About Net-Tune; Network Requirements

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Net-Tune
The DTR-8.4 can be used as a Net-Tune client on a stan-
dard Ethernet network, allowing you to play music
(MP3, WAV) stored on your network audio server
through the DTR-8.4. 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 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.
The network audio server supports the MP3 and WAV
formats.
• WAV: high-quality, uncompressed, linear PCM.
• MP3: high-quality, compressed, small file size.
For more information about Net-Tune, see the following
Integra Web sites.
• http://www.integrahometheater.com/
Network Requirements
■ Ethernet Network
The DTR-8.4’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
DTR-8.4 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.
About Net-Tune
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