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Enjoying Net Audio
A Net-Tune server is a computer server running Net-
Tune system protocol, including a Net-Tune-compatible
home server or a PC with Net-Tune Central installed.
The TX-NR1000/TX-NR5000E can be used as a Net-
Tune client on a standard Ethernet network. By install-
ing Onkyo’s Net-Tune Central server software on your
computer, you can play all of your MP3, WMA, and
WAV files through the TX-NR1000/TX-NR5000E. 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:
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America:
http://www.onkyousa.com/net-tune/
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Europe:
http://www.onkyo.net/net-tune/
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Japan:
http://www.onkyo.com.jp/
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Asia, Oceania, and Latin America:
http://www.onkyo-intl.com/
Net-Tune Central searches your PC’s hard disk for
music files and automatically creates a music database,
making it very easy to set up. Net-Tune clients, includ-
ing the TX-NR1000/TX-NR5000E, 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.
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WAV:
high quality, uncompressed, linear PCM.
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MP3:
high quality, compressed, small file size.
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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-NR1000/TX-NR5000E. Depending on your
Internet connection, 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:
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Operating system:
Windows XP or 2000 (Mac OS
not supported).
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Processor:
Intel Pentium III, 600 MHz or higher
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Memory:
128 MB (Windows 2000) 256 MB (Win-
dows XP)
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Display:
800 x 600 pixels or higher, High Color
• LAN/Ethernet network port
• Sound capabilities
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Hard disk:
At least 20 MB for Net-Tune Central.
Obviously you’ll also 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
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Ethernet Network
The TX-NR1000/TX-NR5000E’s Ethernet port sup-
ports 10Base-T. For best results, a 100Base-T switched
Ethernet network is recommended. Although it’s theo-
retically possible to use a wireless network, due to
unpredictable performance, it may not provide satisfac-
tory results, so a wired network is recommended.
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Ethernet Router
A router manages the network, routing data and supply-
ing IP addresses. Your router must support the follow-
ing:
• NAT (Network Address Translation)
NAT allows several networked computers to access
the Internet simultaneously via a single Internet con-
nection. The TX-NR1000/TX-NR5000E needs Inter-
net 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.
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CAT5 Ethernet cable
Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight type).
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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 recom-
mended (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc.). Please
consult your ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.
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