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The preparations described below must be made in order to use the Internet radio and music server functions.
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Broadband Internet connection
A broadband connection to the Internet is necessary in order to use the AVC-A1XVA’s Internet radio function.
NOTE:
•
You must have a contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in order to connect to the Internet.
For instructions on connecting
to the Internet, contact your ISP or a computer store.
If you already have a broadband Internet connection there is no need to take out another contract.
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Modem
A modem is a device for exchanging signals over the Internet using a broadband connection. Some are integrated into routers. For instructions
on connecting to the Internet, contact your ISP or a computer store.
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Router
A router is a device for connecting multiple pieces of equipment (computers, the AVC-A1XVA, etc.) to the Internet simultaneously.
When using the AVC-A1XVA, we recommend a router equipped with the following functions:
• Built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.
Function for automatically assigning the device’s IP address on the LAN.
• Built-in 100BASE-TX switch
When connecting multiple devices, it is recommended to have a built-in switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.
NOTE:
• The type of router that can be used differs for different ISPs. For details, contact your ISP or a computer store.
System requirements
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Ethernet cable (CAT-5)
The AVC-A1XVA does not come with an Ethernet cable. Purchase one of the required length.
Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise. We recommend using a normal type cable.
If the sound skips, etc., try using a shielded type Ethernet cable. This could solve the problem.
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Personal Computer
Install “Windows Media Connect” on your computer.
The required system for forming a music server is as described below.
1) OS (Operating System):
Windows® XP Service pack2
2) Processor:
Intel Pentium
II
or AMD processor, etc..
We recommend 1 GHz or greater.
3) RAM:
Min. 128 MB, we recommend 256 MB or greater.
4) Software:
.NET Framework 1.1
5) Internet browser:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later
• LAN port required
• 300 MB or greater free hard disc space required
Extra free space is necessary to store music files.
The following table gives an approximate estimate of the required
free space.
Per one hour
Per one
minute
Bit rate
Format
0
60 MB
0.
1 MB
0
128 kbps
MP3 / WMA
0
90 MB
1.5 MB
0
192 kbps
120 MB
0.
2 MB
0
256 kbps
180 MB
0.
3 MB
0
392 kbps
600 MB
.
10 MB
1400 kbps
WAV (LPCM)
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Others
• When the contract with your provider is of the type by which the network settings are made manually, you must make the “Network Setup”
(See pages 111 ~ 115).
• The AVC-A1XVA is not compatible with PPPoE. If your contract is of the PPPoE setting type, you need a PPPoE-compatible router.
• For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), you may have to make proxy server settings in order to use the Internet radio function. If proxy server
settings for connecting to the Internet have been made on the computer, make the same settings on the AVC-A1XVA.
• The AVC-A1XVA is designed to make the network settings automatically using the DHCP and Auto IP functions.
