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Appendix
En-108
Network/USB Features
■ Ethernet Network
For the best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet
network is recommended. Although it’s possible to
play music on a computer that’s connected to the
network wirelessly, playback may be unreliable, so it
is recommended to use wired connections.
■ Ethernet Router
A router manages the network, data-routing and
supplying of IP addresses. Your router must support
the following:
• NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows
several networked computers to access the Internet
simultaneously via a single Internet connection. The
AV receiver needs Internet access for Internet radio.
• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
DHCP supplies IP addresses to the network
devices, allowing them to configure themselves
automatically.
• A router with a built-in 100Base-TX switch is
recommended.
Some routers have a built-in modem, and some
Internet Service Providers (ISP) require you to use
specific routers. Please consult your ISP or computer
dealer if you’re unsure.
■ CAT5 Ethernet cable
Use a shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight-type) to
connect the AV receiver to your home network.
■ Internet Access (for Internet radio)
To receive 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.
Note
• To receive Internet radio with the AV receiver, your
broadband Internet connection must be working and able to
access the Web. Consult your ISP if you have any problems
with your Internet connection.
• The AV receiver uses DHCP to configure its network
settings automatically. If you want to configure these
settings manually, see “Network” (➔ page 80).
• The AV receiver does not support PPPoE settings, so if you
have a PPPoE-type Internet connection, you must use a
PPPoE-compatible router.
• Depending on your ISP, you may need to specify a proxy
server to use Internet radio. If your computer is configured
to use a proxy server, use the same settings for the AV
receiver (➔ page 81).
■ Server playback
The AV receiver can play digital music files stored on
a computer or media server and supports the
following technologies:
• Windows Media Player 11
• Windows Media Player 12
• DLNA-certified media server
• The computer or media server must be on the same
network as the AV receiver.
• Up to 20,000 folders can be displayed, and folders
may be nested up to 16 levels deep.
Note
• Depending on the media server, the AV receiver may not
recognize it, or may not be able to play its music files.
■ Remote playback
• Windows Media Player 12
• DLNA-certified (within DLNA Interoperability
Guidelines version 1.5) media server or controller
device.
The setting varies depending on the media server or
controller devices. Refer to your devices’ instruction
manual for details.
If the operating system of your personal computer is
Windows 8/Windows 7, Windows Media Player 12 is
already installed. For more information, see the
Microsoft web site.
• USB mass storage device class (but not always
guaranteed).
• FAT16 or FAT32 file system format.
• If the storage device has been partitioned, each
section will be treated as an independent device.
• Up to 20,000 folders can be displayed, and folders
may be nested up to 16 levels deep.
• USB hubs and USB devices with hub functions are
not supported.
Note
• If the media you connect is not supported, the message “No
Storage” will be displayed.
• If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the AV receiver’s
USB port, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to
power it.
• The AV receiver supports USB MP3 players that support
the USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB
devices to be connected to computers without the need for
special drivers or software. Note that not all USB MP3
players support the USB Mass Storage Class standard.
Refer to your USB MP3 player’s instruction manual for
details.
• Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be
played.
• Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or
damage to data stored on a USB device when that device
is used with the AV receiver. We recommend that you back
up your important music files beforehand.
• MP3 players containing music files that are managed with
special music software are not supported.
Network Requirements
Server Requirements
USB Device Requirements