Onkyo NC 500 - NetTune Receiver User manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Network
Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit. Following the
instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain
optimum performance and listening enjoyment from
your new Audio Network Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
NC-500
Audio Network Receiver
Instruction Manual
Before using 2
Connections 18
Operations 26
Other Information 68
Contents
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1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operat-
ing instructions should be read before the appli-
ance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operat-
ing instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appli-
ance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall
outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be
cleaned only as recommended by the manufac-
turer.
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not rec-
ommended by the appliance manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appli-
ance near water –for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a
wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
the like.
8. Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The appliance may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting
of the appliance should fol-
low the manufacturer’s in-
structions, and should use a
mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufac-
turer.
Important Safeguards
9. An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reli-
able operation of the appliance and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the appliance on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The ap-
pliance should not be placed in a built-in instal-
lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided. There should be free
space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) and an opening
behind the appliance.
11. Power Sources – The appliance should be op-
erated only from the type of power source indi-
cated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, con-
sult your appliance dealer or local power com-
pany.
12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance
may be equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety fea-
ture. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electri-
cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not de-
feat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A

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C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or
water,
D. If the appliance does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as an im-
proper adjustment of other controls may re-
sult in damage and will often require exten-
sive work by a qualified technician to re-
store the appliance to its normal operation,
E. If the appliance has been dropped or dam-
aged in any way, and
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct
change in performance – this indicates a
need for service.
21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the manu-
facturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any ser-
vice or repairs to the appliance, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to deter-
mine that the appliance is in proper operation
condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat – The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other appliances (including am-
plifiers) that produce heat.
25. Liquid Hazards – The appliance shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed
on the appliance.
FIGURE 1:
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NA-
TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the ap-
pliance, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Figure 1.
15. Lightning – For added protection for the appli-
ance during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the appliance due to lightning and
power-line surges.
16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of over-
head power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an out-
side antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience recep-
tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or elec-
tric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push ob-
jects of any kind into the appliance through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the appliance.
19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appli-
ance yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the ap-
pliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the follow-
ing conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the appliance,
Important Safeguards
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
S2898A

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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright
Recording of copyrighted material for other than
personal use is illegal without permission of the
copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not
user-serviceable. If power does not come on, con-
tact your Onkyo authorized service station.
3. Care
From time to time you should wipe the front and
rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For
heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution
of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and
wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately
with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material,
thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or
cloths since these could damage the finish or re-
move the panel lettering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-
TION CAREFULLY.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC
120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.
Setting the STANDBY button to standby does not
shut off the power completely. So the power cord
should be removed from the AC outlet when the
unit is not used for a prolonged time.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Station 820-40 of the NEC,
which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as prac-
tical.
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ra-
dio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is en-
couraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

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Precautions
For Canadian models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARA-
TUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized
plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COM-
PLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL
NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CON-
FORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE
B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003
DU CANADA.
Memory Preservation
This unit does not require memory preservation
batteries. A built-in memory power back-up sys-
tem preserves the contents of the memory dur-
ing power failures and even when the unit is un-
plugged. The unit must be plugged in order to
charge the back-up system.
The memory preservation period after the unit
has been unplugged varies depending on climate
and placement of the unit. On the average,
memory contents are protected over a period of
a few weeks after the last time the unit has been
unplugged. This period is shorter when the unit
is exposed to a highly humid climate.

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Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards .................................................................................. 2
Precautions .................................................................................................. 4
Contents ....................................................................................................... 6
Features ........................................................................................................ 9
Net-Tune features ................................................................................................................9
Internet radio features .........................................................................................................9
Receiver features .................................................................................................................9
Other features ......................................................................................................................9
Supplied accessories ................................................................................ 10
Supplied accessories .......................................................................................................... 10
Options...............................................................................................................................10
Installing the remote controller batteries ..........................................................................11
Using the remote controller...............................................................................................11
Index parts and facilities ........................................................................... 12
Front Panel.........................................................................................................................12
Display ...............................................................................................................................13
Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................................15
Remote Controller ............................................................................................................. 16
Changing the remote controller mode ..............................................................................17
Connections
Connecting the NC-500 .............................................................................18
Connecting speaker systems ............................................................................................. 18
Connecting the NC-500 to your Ethernet Network ..........................................................19
Connecting audio devices to the NC-500 .........................................................................21
Connecting the NC-500 with a television monitor ...........................................................22
Connecting the AM antenna ..............................................................................................23
Connecting the FM antenna ..............................................................................................24
Operating components not reached by the remote controller signals (IR IN) .................25

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Operations
Understanding the basic operations before using the NC-500 ............ 26
Connecting the power cord ...............................................................................................26
Turning on the power ........................................................................................................26
Selecting your desired source ...........................................................................................26
How to adjust the volume..................................................................................................27
Temporarily turning off the sound ....................................................................................27
Setting the clock ........................................................................................28
Setting date and time .........................................................................................................28
Displaying the date and time.............................................................................................29
Changing the Clock Display .............................................................................................29
Installing the Net-Tune Central Software ................................................ 30
Features ..............................................................................................................................30
System Requirements ........................................................................................................30
Before Installing Net-Tune Central ..................................................................................31
Installation .........................................................................................................................33
How To Uninstall Net-Tune Central .................................................................................35
Checking the Installation and Starting Net-Tune Central ................................................35
Listening to Music Saved on the PC ....................................................... 36
Listening to a music track contained in the music library on Net-Tune Central .............36
About Play Modes .............................................................................................................37
Various Playback Modes ...................................................................................................38
Searching for a track .........................................................................................................38
Viewing Information on the display .................................................................................39
Listening to Radio Broadcasts ................................................................. 41
Manually tuning to a station .............................................................................................41
Presetting FM/AM stations ...............................................................................................41
Listening to a preset station ..............................................................................................43
Using timer functions ................................................................................ 46
Alarm feature .....................................................................................................................46
Turning on or off the alarm function ................................................................................48
Turning off the timer function...........................................................................................48
Snooze feature ...................................................................................................................48
Sleep timer .........................................................................................................................49
Listening to Internet radio ........................................................................ 50
Listening to Internet radio .................................................................................................50
Presetting Internet radio statios.........................................................................................52
Listening to a preset Internet radio station .......................................................................55
Viewing information on the display..................................................................................55
Supported Music Formats .................................................................................................55
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Listening to Music from an External Player ............................................ 56
Configuring Various Settings ................................................................... 57
Network Settings ...............................................................................................................57
Ethernet settings ................................................................................................................58
Changing the remote control code to resolve conflicts ....................................................63
Setting the Brightness in Standby Mode ..........................................................................64
Changing the On Screen Display Background Color .......................................................65
Net-Tune Server Settings ..................................................................................................66
On Screen Display (OSD) .......................................................................... 67
OSD menu flowchart .........................................................................................................67
Other Information
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 68
POWER .............................................................................................................................68
SPEAKER .........................................................................................................................68
FM/AM TUNER................................................................................................................68
REMOTE CONTROLLER ...............................................................................................68
TIMER ...............................................................................................................................68
ETHERNET NETWORK ................................................................................................. 69
Error messages ..................................................................................................................70
Specifications ............................................................................................ 72
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Features
The NC-500 is a network audio client that is
connected via a LAN to a PC and allows you to
enjoy music files saved on the PC, as well as
Internet radio, from anywhere in your home. The
NC-500 is integrated with Net-Tune Central
software that helps you to take full advantage of
your home networking and also to seamlessly
integrate the NC-500 with existing audio devices.
Net-Tune features
Connecting the NC-500 and your PC through a
network allows you to enjoy digitally recorded
music without having to sit at your PC. It is also
possible to set up a network in which your PC and
existing audio system are interconnected via the
NC-500.
Net-Tune Central, available on the Net-Tune
Central Installation from http://
www.onkyousa.com/net-tune/, is a PC
application that turns your PC into a server. By
running Net-Tune Central in conjunction with the
NC-500, you can take full advantage of the NC-
500. For example, you can:
•Save various music files on your server (a PC
with Net-Tune Central installed), and
digitally play back them through your audio
system
•Play digitally recorded music files in MP3,
WMA, and WAVE formats, except for WMA
files having content protection
Note:
You cannot play WMA files that have content
protection.
•Easily search for custom playlists by title,
artist, album, or genre
Internet radio features
The NC-500 provides enhanced support for
Internet radio and allows you to:
•Listen to both WMA and MP3 audio
streamed from Internet radio stations
•Select stations by genre
•Preset up to 20 Internet radio stations
Receiver features
•An innovative circuit, VLSC (Vector Linear
Shaping Circuitry), is adopted that generates
pure analog signals from digital signals.
•The preset memory feature allows you to
preset up to 40 FM and AM stations.
•Three ports are available for interaction with
external audio devices: an AUX input port
that can connect to a CD player or similar
device, an Audio Line FIXED OUT port that
can connect to a receiver with volume control,
and an Audio Line VARIABLE OUT port
that can connect to an amplifier without
volume control.
Other features
•Alarm feature that allows you to play as the
alarm sound a music file contained in the
music library on the server and can be easily
enabled/disabled
•Sleep timer
•Large-sized 20 ×4 dot matrix display
•OSD (On Screen Display) feature that allows
you to easily view playlists and select tracks
* VLSC and the VLSC logo are registered trademarks of
Onkyo Corporation.
* Net-Tune is a registered trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
* Windows Media, and the Windows logo
are trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

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Supplied accessories
Supplied accessories
The package include the following (note that the quantity of each item is shown between parentheses):
Options
The Net-Tune Central music server software allows you to store and manage music files on your PC
and listen to them using the NC-500. The users of the NC-500 can download the software from Onkyo's
Web site. The URL is as follows:
http://www.onkyousa.com/net-tune/
NC-500 (1)
IR remote controller RC-508S (1) Infrared remote controller.
Batteries - AA, R6, or UM-3 (2) Batteries for the remote controller.
AM antenna Antenna for receiving AM broadcasts
FM antenna Antenna for receiving FM broadcasts
Net-Tune Central Music server software
•Online help for the Net-Tune Central Online help for the Net-Tune Central software, describing
how to use the software.

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Supplied accessories
Installing the remote controller
batteries
1. Detach the battery cover by pressing
the tab and pulling up the cover.
2. Insert two AA-size batteries into the
battery compartment.
Carefully follow the polarity diagram
(positive + and negative - symbols) inside the
battery compartment.
3. After batteries are installed and seated
correctly, attach the compartment
cover.
Notes:
•Do not use a new battery and an old battery
together or different kinds of batteries.
•To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the
remote controller is not to be used for a long
time.
•Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid
damage from corrosion. If the remote
controller doesn’t operate smoothly, replace
both the batteries at the same time.
•The life of the batteries supplied is about six
months but this will vary depending on usage.
Using the remote controller
Point the remote controller toward the remote
control sensor.
30°
30°
Control
range
Remote control
sensor
NC-500
About 5 m
(16 feet)
Notes:
•Place the unit away from strong light such as
direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light
which can prevent proper operation of the
remote controller.
•Using another remote controller of the same
type in the same room or using the unit near
equipment which uses infrared rays may
cause operational interference.
•Do not put any object such as a book on the
remote controller. The buttons of the remote
controller may be pressed by mistake and
drain the batteries.
•Make sure the audio rack doors do not have
colored glass. Placing the unit behind such
doors may prevent proper remote controller
operation.
•If there is any obstacle between the remote
controller and the remote control sensor, the
remote controller will not operate.

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Index parts and facilities
Front Panel
AUDIO NETWORK RECEIVER
NC
-
500
STANDBY / ON
VOLUME
AUDIO
INPUT
DISPLAY
PHONES SELECT
SETUP
STANDBY
Remote
control
sensor
Master
volume
PHONES
jack
Stop
1STANDBY indicator
Lights when the NC-500 is in the Standby
mode.
2STANDBY/ON button
Switches the power mode between Standby
and On.
3AUDIO INPUT button
Changes the playback source.
4DISPLAY button
Changes the screen content.
5Play/Pause button
Starts or pauses playback.
6F/B-Skip buttons
Moves to the previous or next track. Holding
down the either button fast-forwards or fast-
rewinds the current track.
7Cursor Up/Down/Right/Left buttons
Use these buttons when navigating through
various settings, change a value, or move to
another menu.
8SELECT button
Saves a new setting.
9SETUP button
Activates Setup/Menu mode.

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Index parts and facilities
Display
(1) Status display icons
1Random
This icon is displayed to indicate that the NC-500 is in random playback mode.
2Repeat
This icon is displayed to indicate that the NC-500 is in repeat mode.
3Ellipsis
Indicates that the text continues.
4Status
This icon is enclosed in square brackets to indicate that the NC-500 is in normal mode.
5Browse
This icon is enclosed in square brackets to indicate that the NC-500 is in browse (title selection)
mode.
6Clock
This icon is enclosed in square brackets to indicate that the NC-500 is in clock display mode.

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Index parts and facilities
(2) Operation guide icons
1Up Arrow/ /Down Arrow/Left Arrow/Right Arrow
These icons are displayed to indicate that the corresponding cursor buttons are enabled to perform
specific actions.
Example: “< >Tune”indicates that you can use the Cursor Left and Right buttons to perform tuning
when the FM/AM radio feature is selected.
2Setup
This icon is immediately followed by the command you can execute by pressing the SETUP button.
Example: When the Setup icon is immediately followed by “EXIT”, you can press the SETUP
button to exit from the current menu.
3Select
This icon is immediately followed by the command you can execute by pressing the SELECT
button.

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Index parts and facilities
Rear Panel
1OSD OUT
This port can be used to redirect screen output
from the front panel display to a television
screen for quick and easy large-screen
viewing.
2ETHERNET
This port connects to a broadband mode,
router, hub, etc.
3AM
This port connects to the AM radio antenna.
4FM
This port connects to the FM radio antenna.
5SPEAKERS
The terminals connect to the speakers.
6VARIABLE OUTPUT
This port connects to an amplifier without
volume control.
7FIXED OUT
This port connects to the input port of a
receiver with volume control.
ETHERNET
SPEAKERS
(
6 OHMS MIN.
)
ANTENNA
AUX
INOUT OUT OUT
FIXED VARIABLE
OSD
AM
FM
75
RL
27123044
UDD
R
L
R
LAUDIO
NETWORK RECEIVER
MODEL NO. NC- 500
IN
IR
8AUX
This port connects to an auxiliary device.
9IR IN
If the NC-500 is located inside a rack or a
cabinet that will not allow infrared beams to
reach its IR sensor, you will need to relay
beams with an external sensor.
Connect the external sensor to IR IN input.
Then, place the sensor in an unblocked
location at which you can easily point with
the remote controller.

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Remote Controller
Index parts and facilities
1STANDBY/ON button
Turns on the NC-500 or place it in standby
mode. When the NC-500 is in standby mode,
you can use this button to turn off the alarm.
2Numeric keys
Press to select one of the preset stations or the
track you want to play. When entering text,
you use these buttons to type in letters and
special characters.
3PRESET Up/Down buttons
Press to navigate through preset stations for
Internet radio or FM/AM radio.
4ALBUM button
Press to invoke the Album selection menu
when working with the Net-Tune Central.
5ARTIST button
Press to invoke the Artist selection menu
when working with the Net-Tune Central.
6GENRE button
Press to invoke the Genre selection menu
when working with the Net-Tune Central.
7PLAYLIST button
Press to invoke the Playlist selection menu
when working with the Net-Tune Central.
8MUTING button
Press to activate the mute function. Press the
button again to disable the mute function.
9SLEEP button
Press to set the sleep function.
0MUSIC SERVER/iNetRADIO/TUNER/
AUX buttons
Press to select an input source. The TUNER
button toggles between FM and AM.
ADISPLAY button
Press to change the display mode.

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Index parts and facilities
BCursor / / / buttons
Press to locate your selection.
CSELECT button
Press to save a new setting.
DSETUP button
Press to set up the NC-500.
EOperation buttons
, (FR/FF) buttons
Press to fast-rewind or fast-forward the
current track.
(Pause) button
Press to pause the playback.
(Play) button
Press to start playback.
(Stop) button
Press to stop the playback.
, B/F-Skip buttons
Press to move to the previous or next track.
FRANDOM button
Press to play the selected track list at random.
GREPEAT button
Press to repeat the selected single track or
track list.
HVOLUME / buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
Changing the remote controller
mode
When you use any Onkyo products other than the
NC-500 in the same room, the operations made
with the NC-500's remote controller may also
cause the other Onkyo products to operate. To
avoid this, you can change the remote controller
mode both for the NC-500 and its remote
controller choosing from three modes (1, 2 or 3).
To change the remote controller mode for the
remote controller, hold the STANDBY button on
the remote controller and press the SELECT
button, then release these buttons simultaneously.
Within 5 seconds after releasing the buttons, enter
the appropriate mode (1, 2 or 3) using the numeric
keys. The default mode is 1 for both the remote
controller and NC-500.
After changing the remote controller mode, make
sure that the remote control code on the NC-500 is
set to the same mode as the remote controller. (see
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Connecting the NC-500
Connecting speaker systems
Before connecting
•The load impedance of each speaker must be at least 6 ohms.
•Do not use unnecessarily long or extremely thin speaker cords. Otherwise, the DC resistance of the
speaker cords may become too high, lowering the damping factor and causing the sound quality to
deteriorate.
•Do not connect the speaker cord to the L and R connectors at the same time and do not connect two
or more speakers to the same speaker connectors.
RLRL
Preparing the speaker cords for connection
1. Strip 15 mm from
the end of each
cord.
2. Twist the stripped
end of the cord. Note:
To prevent damage to
circuits never short-
circuit the positive (+)
and negative (–)
speaker wires.
15mm
Connecting the speaker cords to the speaker connectors
ETHERNET
SPEAKERS
(
6 OHMS MIN.
)
ANTENNA
AUX
INOUT OUT OUT
FIXED VARIABLE
OSD
IR
AM
FM
75
RL
R
L
R
L
IN
AUDIO NETWORK RECEIVER
MODEL NO. NC- 500
RL
Right
speaker
1. Press down the lever.
NC-500
Left
speaker
2. Insert the wire into the
hole.
3. Release the lever to
replace it.

Other Information
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Connecting the NC-500 to your Ethernet Network
Requirements for listening to both Internet radio stations and music files saved on
the PC
To listen to both media, you must use your router’s DHCP functionality. Also, your PC must be
configured to have its IP address dynamically assigned.
Listening to both Internet radio stations and music files saved on the music server requires the
following:
■PC: Minimum PC system requirements
•Intel®Pentium®III 600MHz or higher CPU
•Windows®98SE, ME, 2000, XP
•RAM 128 MB (Windows®98SE, ME, 2000),
256 MB (Windows®XP)
•Ethernet networking for PC
•More than 20 MB of free hard disk space
■Modem (a device that provides Internet connections via leased lines; e.g., a cable modem, xDSL
modem, terminal adapter)
* To have access to Internet, you typically need to make a contract with an Internet service provider
(ISP). Modem requirements differ from ISP to ISP; for detailed information, consult with your ISP
or PC retailer.
■Router (gateway ) (a device that enable multiple PCs or devices to connect to the Internet
simultaneously)
* Some routers have built-in modem functionality. Router requirements differ from ISP to ISP; for
detailed information, consult with your ISP or PC retailer.
•DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) based network (requires a DHCP-enabled router)
•100Base-TX switch built-in broadband router (recommended)
■Ethernet CAT-5 cable
Connecting the NC-500
Internet
PC
Modem
Router
NC-500
To the WAN side
To LAN side port
To LAN side port

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Connecting the NC-500
Tips:
Connecting a router with more than one unit of the NC-500 enables multiple users to listen to different
tracks at the same time. Note that you can connect up to 3 units of the NC-500 to a router.
Internet
PC
Modem
Router
NC-500
To the WAN side
To LAN side port
To LAN side port
NC-500
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