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Downloading Net-Tune Central

Net-Tune™ Central is a software application that transforms your PC into a music server. It enables you to stream your PC’s music files to other Net-Tune™ devices on a Local Area Network (LAN). Net-Tune™ Central will automatically search your hard drive for supported audio formatssuch as MP3, WMA and WAVso you can enjoy seamless organization of your music. It also allows you to edit the song information (e.g. the name of the artist, album or genre) and create custom playlists on your PC for easy playback.


General Information on Net-Tune™ Central 2 Integrated and the Latest Firmware Upgrade

There is one major change for Net-Tune™ Central 2 Integrated: Music files registered in Windows® Media Player 10 will automatically be registered into Net-Tune™ for streaming. (Note: Only Windows® Media Player 10, not previous versions, enables interaction with files. Please also note that WMA files with copyright protection are not supported.)

The Internet radio function on Net-Tune components is no longer available as the iMerge service has been discontinued.

NB Before downloading Net-Tune™ Central 2 Integrated, the latest version of the firmware must be installed.
  Please note that Net-Tune™ Central 2 Integrated is not an upgraded version of Net-Tune™ Central ver. 2.0.
  Net-Tune™ Central 2 Integrated can be downloaded while Net-Tune™ Central ver. 2.0 is being installed on your computer. However, starting both programs simultaneously may lead to a computer malfunction.


System Requirements

OS Windows® XP*1 (installation of Windows Media Player 10 and Microsoft® .NET Framework ver. 1.1 required)
CPU Intel® Pentium® III 800 MHz or faster
Memory 256 MB minimum
Display High color (16-bit or more)
HDD 10 MB or more free space to install software*2 (In addition, content files require extra free hard disk space for storage.)
Network Ethernet network interface for PC (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Even if your PC satisfies the above requirements, the settings of your PC may prevent Net-Tune™ Central from achieving optimal performance.
*1 When using Net-Tune™ Central, you need to log in as an administrator.
*2 For audio data in MP3 format, you will need an estimated 1 MB for each minute of music to be stored on the PC’s hard drive.
Exact hard drive requirements will depend on the music format in question.

NB This software is designed for use only with Net-Tune™, and should be downloaded for no other purpose.
  To download Net-Tune™ Central, you need to enter the serial number shown on the back of the Net-Tune™-compatible product.
  If you are running Windows® 98SE/Me, please use Net-Tune™ Central ver. 1.10.


Upgrading Firmware

Firmware is software recorded inside a device which controls the functioning of that device. Upgrading firmware improves, and adds functions to, Net-Tune™-compatible receivers and clients.

bulletModels compatible with Net-Tune™
  NC-500/500XE, RDC-7.1, TX-NR801/801E, TX-NR900/900E,
TX-NR901, TX-NR1000/5000E

bulletContent of Firmware Upgrades
  Please click the "Download" button for further details about improving your system and adding functions to it.
 
Please note that Onkyo accepts no responsibility for any hardware-related problems you might experience as a result of downloading and installing this firmware. Check below for restrictions which apply during and after downloading.

bulletWhile Downloading
  The following may cause incomplete upgrading or malfunctioning of your Audio Network Receiver:
 
1. Unplugging the Audio Network Receiver;
2. Cutting off the power supply
(e.g. if the breaker switch is thrown, if there is a power outage or if a battery runs out);
3. Booting up Net-Tune™ Central at the same time as downloading firmware;
4. Inserting or removing the LAN cable of another device connected to the network;
5. Overburdening the network.
  Our service centers can generally repair products that have been damaged due to the above-mentioned causes. In such cases, however, you will be required to meet the cost of repairs yourself.

bulletAfter Downloading
  After a firmware upgrade is installed, your customized settings will revert to their original default settings. We therefore recommend you make a note of your customized settings before upgrading.
 
To download Net-Tune™ Central, you need to enter the serial number shown on the back of the Net-Tune™-compatible product.
 
After decompressing the downloaded file, please read the installation manual carefully.
Further Upgrades

New software and firmware have been released for some Net-Tune™ compatible units. The new software is for the TX-NR1000/5000E, and the new firmware is for the RDC-7.1. To upgrade the software or firmware on your unit, you need an RS232 cable. For more information, please see the downloaded file.
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