Sony Micro Hi-Fi System NAS50HDE User Manual

NAS-50HDE.GB.2-890-157-11(1)

Abbreviation of Domain Name System. 

A server that translates domain names to 

IP addresses, or IP addresses to domain 

names. A DNS is identified by an IP 

address. Also called a “DNS server”.
Ethernet

A method of networking computers in a 

Local Area Network (LAN). Developed by 

Xerox Corporation, Ethernet has become a 

very popular means of creating LANs.
Hard Disk

A high-volume, digitally encoded storage 

device used in computers and other digital 

devices. By combining a magnetic disk and 

drive mechanism into an integrated unit, 

hard disks are capable of very fast data 

writing and reading and boast superb data 

search capabilities.
ID

ID3 is information (such as the track name 

or artist name) that is recorded in an MP3 

file. The ID3 tag is used by this unit to 

display track information for MP3 files.
Internet

A communication network linking 

computers around the world. The Internet 

supports many services, including email 

and search engines.
Internet Service Provider

A company that offers connection service 

to the Internet.
IP address

IP addresses usually comprise four groups 

of up to three digits each, separated by a 

period (such as 192.168.239.1). All devices 

on a network must have an IP address.

A standard of the International 

Organization for Standardization (ISO) 

that defines the file system of CD-ROM 

media.
LAN

Abbreviation of Local Area Network.

LAN is a general name for networks set 

up for communication among devices 

including computers, printers, and fax 

machines in relatively small areas such as 

offices or buildings.
Linear PCM

Linear Pulse Code modulation, a digital, 

non-compression audio coding system 

used in this unit for recording at 16 bits 

and a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz (same as 

the standard for audio CDs).
MP

Abbreviation of MPEG-1 Audio Layer3. 

It is a standard for audio file compression 

determined by the MPEG (Motion Picture 

Experts Group), an ISO (International 

Organization for Standardization) working 

group. It enables compression of audio files 

to about 1/10 of the data size of a standard 

compact disc. Since the MP3 encoding 

algorithm is disclosed, there are various 

encoders/decoders that are compliant 

with this standard. The MP3 standard is 

therefore widely used in the computer 

field.
MSC

MSC refers to the USB Mass Storage Class 

in this unit. MSC is a data transfer protocol 

defined by the USB Implementers Forum 

for the transfer of data via the USB to 

external devices. It is used in USB hard 

disks and USB memories, etc.
MTP

Abbreviation for Media Transfer Protocol.

MTP is a data transfer technology 

developed by Microsoft Corporation. This 

protocol allows you to transfer image data, 

audio data, video data, etc. to compatible 

portable devices.