Denon DN-500AV Home Theater System User Manual


 
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Connecting to a network (LAN)
•This unit lets you play via your network (LAN) music files stored on
a computer.
You can also operate this unit from a computer using the Web
control function.
•You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the D&M
Professional website.
For more information, on the menu, select “Firmware Update”
(vpage75).
•See “Network Setup” on the menu (vpage 70) for more
information on network setting.
Cables used for connections
Cable (sold separately)
Ethernet
cable
Internet
To WAN side
Router
To LAN port
To LAN port
LAN port/
Ethernet
connector
Computer
Modem
For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet
Service Provider) or a computer shop.
Required system
nBroadband internet connection
nModem
Device that connects to the broadband circuit and conducts
communications on the Internet.
A type that is integrated with a router is also available.
nRouter
When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped
with the following functions:
•Built-in DHCP 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.
nEthernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)
•Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is available at
retailer.
•Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise.
We recommend using a normal type cable.
•If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which network
settings are made manually, make the settings at “Network Setup”
(vpage70).
•With this unit, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP functions
to make the network settings automatically.
•When using this unit with the broadband router’s DHCP function
enabled, this unit automatically performs the IP address setting and
other settings.
When using this unit connected to a network with no DHCP
function, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at “Network
Setup” (vpage70).
•When setting manually, check the setting contents with the network
administrator.
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.
•D&M assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any communication
errors or troubles resulting from customer’s network environment or
connected devices.
•This unit is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE-compatible router
is required if you have a contract for a type of line set by PPPoE.
•DonotconnectanETHERNETconnectordirectlytotheLANport/
Ethernet connector on your computer.
•To listen to audio streaming, use a router that supports audio
streaming.
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