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To LAN port
To WAN side
Internet
Modem
Router with access point
Computer
LAN port/Ethernet
connector
Rod antenna
(supplied)
Modem
Required system
n Broadband Internet connection
A broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to
use the AVP-A1HDCI’s Internet radio function and firmware update.
n Modem
This is a device that is connected to the broadband line to communicate
with the Internet. Some are integrated with the router.
n Router
• When using the AVP-A1HDCI, we recommend you use a router
equipped with the following functions:
· Built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server
This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.
· Built-in 100BASE-TX switch
When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching
hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.
• When using with a wireless LAN, prepare a broadband router with
built-in access point.
n Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)
Use for wired LAN.
• The AVP-A1HDCI does not come with an Ethernet cable.
• Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise.
We recommend using a normal type cable.
• If the sound is broken in an environment in which there is much
power supply noise from electric products or in a noisy network
environment, use a shielded type Ethernet cable.
n Computer
A computer with the following specifications is required to use a
media server:
• OS
Windows® XP Service Pack2, Windows Vista
• Software (Prepare one of the following.)
· .NET Framework 1.1 and Windows Media Connect (Windows XP)
· Windows Media Player ver.11
· DLNA-compatible server software
• Internet browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later
• LAN port
• 300 MB or more free disk space
b Free disk space is required to store music and video files. The
following sizes are approximate.
Format Bit rate Per minute Per hour
MP3 / WMA
MPEG-4 AAC
128 kbps Approx. 1 MB Approx. 60 MB
192 kbps Approx. 1.5 MB Approx. 90 MB
256 kbps Approx. 2 MB Approx. 120 MB
392 kbps Approx. 3 MB Approx. 180 MB
WAV (LPCM)
1400 kbps Approx. 10 MB Approx. 600 MB
FLAC
1080 kbps Approx. 7.7 MB Approx. 464 MB
NOTE
• A contract with an ISP is required to connect to the Internet.
No additional contract is needed if you already have a broadband
connection to the Internet.
• The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact an
ISP or a computer shop for details.
• Depending on the server, video files may be displayed, but they
cannot be played on the AVP-A1HDCI.
For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service
Provider) or a computer shop.
n Others
• If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which
network settings are made manually, make the settings at GUI
menu “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 35, 36).
• With the AVP-A1HDCI, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP
functions to make the network settings automatically.
• When using a broadband router (DHCP function), the AVP-A1HDCI
sets the IP address, etc., automatically.
When using the AVP-A1HDCI connected to a network with no
DHCP function, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at GUI
menu “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 35, 36).
• The AVP-A1HDCI is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE-
compatible router is required if you have a contract for a line of the
type with which the PPPoE is set.
• Depending on the ISP with which you have your contract, it may
be necessary to make proxy server settings to use the Internet
radio function. If you made proxy server settings on the computer
to connect to the Internet, make the proxy server settings on the
AVP-A1HDCI in the same way.
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