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Yamaha MusicCAST MCX-1000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 UCGBA...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion - and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
  • Page 4 • To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm. • Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.
  • Page 5 Canada limits for the general population: consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb For U.K. and European customers We, the manufacturer YAMAHA hereby declare that the MCX-1000 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 / 5 / EC.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Getting started Features of the MusicCAST server ...8 About this manual ...8 What is the MusicCAST system? ...9 Supplied accessories ...10 Controls and functions (YAMAHA standard) ...11 Front panel ...11 Rear panel ...13 Remote control ...14 Preparing the remote controls ...16 Preparing the MusicCAST server remote control ...16...
  • Page 7 Selecting a recording format ... 88 Setting recording speed ... 88 Setting the Recording auto level function ... 88 Deleting a CD-RW (Initialization) ... 89 Using the MusicCAST with a YAMAHA AV receiver Automatically adjusting AV receiver surround effect settings for a genre ... 91 Controlling MusicCAST clients Checking the status of a MusicCAST client ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    I Using the MusicCAST with a YAMAHA AV receiver The MusicCAST server can control certain functions on a YAMAHA AV receiver if you connect the two components using an RS-232C cable. This section explains how to connect the MusicCAST server and AV receiver and use them together.

  • Page 9: What Is The Musiccast System

    What is the MusicCAST system? The MusicCAST system consists of two components, the MusicCAST server and the MusicCAST client, which allow you to store music and play it back in multiple locations. You can store many of the CDs in your collection and play them back whenever you want, rather like a Juke box.

  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories

    Getting started Supplied accessories After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. • Remote Control • Batteries (size AA, UM-3, or R6) (2) • Audio Pin Cable (1) • Optical Cable (1) • Video Pin Cable (1)

  • Page 11: Controls And Functions (Yamaha Standard)

    Controls and functions (YAMAHA standard) Front panel 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the MusicCAST server between standby and power on modes. Press and hold STANDBY/ON for two seconds to place all MusicCAST clients in sleep mode and place the MusicCAST server in standby mode.
  • Page 12 Getting started K LEVEL control Controls the volume level of the output to your headphones. L ANALOG REC LEVEL control Controls the recording level when recording from a source connected to the ANALOG IN jacks. M Front panel door N Front panel diaplay Displays information on the operations and status of the MusicCAST server.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    3 Wireless LAN antenna 4 RS-232C terminal Connects to the RS-232C terminal on your YAMAHA AV receiver using an RS-232C cable to allow the MusicCAST server to control certain functions on the AV receiver.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    K BROADCAST This key is reserved for future functionality. L FUNC1 / VOL Reduces the volume level of a YAMAHA AV receiver connected to the MusicCAST server with an RS-232C cable. The “FUNC” designation indicates that this key will gain more functionality in the future.
  • Page 15 Scrolls the menu page down when the contents the MusicCAST server is displaying cannot be displayed on one menu page. d FUNC3 / MUTE Mutes the sound outputs from a YAMAHA AV receiver connected to the MusicCAST server with a RS-232C cable. Getting started...

  • Page 16: Preparing The Remote Controls

    Getting started Preparing the remote controls Preparing the MusicCAST server remote control I Inserting the batteries 1 Remove the cover on the underside of the remote control. 2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment, checking that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals on the batteries correspond to the polarity markings on the case.

  • Page 17: Checking Your System Connections

    Allows you to easily enter and edit information such as album and song titles on the MusicCAST server. ❍ MusicCAST client speakers Connect speakers to the MusicCAST client if you wish to listen to music from it directly. Router YAMAHA To Internet AUDIO Speaker...

  • Page 18: Musiccast Server Standby And Power Modes

    Getting started MusicCAST server standby and power modes The MusicCAST server has four different standby and power modes, and uses each in a specific set of circumstances. The MusicCAST server consumes power in all modes, however standby modes generally consume less power than when the MusicCAST is in power on mode. The following diagram illustrates the MusicCAST server standby and power on modes, and the actions required to move between them.

  • Page 19: Using This Manual

    Use the MusicCAST server to adjust volume, change inputs and effect programs, and control other functions on a RS-232C equipped YAMAHA AV receiver connected to the MusicCAST server with an RS-232C cable. Remotely control any MusicCAST clients connected to your MusicCAST server.

  • Page 20: Operating The Musiccast Server

    Getting started Operating the MusicCAST server Use the remote control and the television connected to your MusicCAST server to carry out the procedures described in this manual. If you connect your MusicCAST server to a television, you can search for CD titles, artist names, and other data on screen.

  • Page 21: Storing Music On The Musiccast Server

    Storing music on the MusicCAST server You can gain easy access to all of the songs in your CD collection, and play them back in multiple locations using MusicCAST clients if you store them on the hard disk drive in the MusicCAST server. Storing them together with the relevant album, artist, genre, and song titles enables you to quickly and simply search for songs you want to listen to and play them back.
  • Page 22 Storing music on the MusicCAST server 4 Press TOP MENU. The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display. 5 Use to move the cursor to “Recording” and press SELECT. The Recording screen appears on the on-screen display. HINT HINT You can also access the Recording screen directly by pressing RECORDING.

  • Page 23: The Cd Contents Display Screen

    The CD contents display screen When you load a CD, the MusicCAST server reads its type and volume, and looks for the names of the songs, album, artist, and genre in its built-in Gracenote ® CDDB database. What is the Gracenote CDDB? The Gracenote CDDB is a database which you can access to gain information on the songs, artists, genre, and album names for music CDs.

  • Page 24: Storing A Cd

    Storing music on the MusicCAST server Storing a CD Store a CD on the hard disk drive of the MusicCAST server. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 21 to display the contents of a CD on the on-screen display. 2 Select the songs you want to store.

  • Page 25: Auto-Storing Cds

    4 When storage is complete, the following screen appears on the on-screen display: • To check the content you have just stored, choose “Open stored album page” and press SELECT. • To store another CD, choose “Store another CD” and press SELECT.

  • Page 26: Recording Audio Material From An External Component On The Musiccast Server

    Storing music on the MusicCAST server Recording audio material from an external component on the MusicCAST server The MusicCAST server can record material from external components such as MD and record players. It can also perform such functions as automatically finding gaps between songs in audio material and synchronize the starting and stopping of recording with playback from external components.

  • Page 27: Recording

    Recording 1 Press STANDBY/ON to turn the MusicCAST server power on. 2 Turn the power of the TV/monitor connected to the MusicCAST server on, and set it to display the MusicCAST on-screen display. (refer to your TV/monitor manual for instructions on how to configure your TV/monitor).

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Recording Level

    Storing music on the MusicCAST server 7 Set the recording level as necessary. See page 28 for an explanation on adjusting recording levels. 8 Adjust the recording mode as necessary. / to move the cursor to an appropriate recording type and press SELECT. See page 29 for more information. 9 Use / / / to move the cursor to “REC Start”...

  • Page 29: Setting The Recording Mode

    When recording from an analog source The MusicCAST server records anything from components connected to its analog input jacks as an analog source. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 27 to display the “Store from External Inputs” screen on the on-screen display. 2 Play back the loudest part of the source you wish to record.

  • Page 30: Playback

    Playback You can listen to music stored on the MusicCAST server, using album, artist, genre, or song title to search for the songs you want. During playback, the MusicCAST server displays the name of the song playing, and a left and right level meter at the bottom of the on-screen display.
  • Page 31 3 Use to move the cursor to “Artists” and press SELECT. The Artists screen appears on the on-screen display. The artist names stored in the MusicCAST server appear on screen in alphabetical order. The screen can display 10 artists at a time.

  • Page 32: Selecting A Song By Its Album

    Playback HINT HINT • You can access the Artists screen directly by pressing ARTISTS. • You can set the MusicCAST server to play the next album by the select artist when playback of the current album is complete (see page 44). •...

  • Page 33: To Stop Playback

    3 Use to move the cursor to “Albums” and press SELECT. The albums stored in the MusicCAST server appear on screen in alphabetical order. The screen can display 10 albums at a time. Use to scroll the display up or down to see more albums.

  • Page 34: Selecting A Song By Its Genre

    Playback Selecting a song by its genre 1 Press TOP MENU. The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Library” and press SELECT. The Library screen appears on the on-screen display. 2,3,4,5,6 3 Use press SELECT.
  • Page 35 5 Use to select an album and press SELECT. All of the songs on the album you select appear on the on- screen display. 6 Use to select a song and press SELECT. The Play Information screen appears on the on-screen display and playback begins.

  • Page 36: Selecting A Song By Its Name

    Playback Selecting a song by its name 1 Press TOP MENU. The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Library” and press SELECT. The Library screen appears on the on-screen display. 2,3,4 3 Use to move the cursor to “All Songs”...

  • Page 37: Using Song Linking

    There are two Play Information screens available during playback. Use / to switch between them. See page 39 for a detailed explanation of the playback screens. Press MENU to return to the list screen. Pressing PLAY INFO. displays the Play Information screen. HINT HINT •...

  • Page 38: Selecting A Song From The List Of Bookmarks

    Playback Selecting a song from the list of bookmarks The MusicCAST server stores a list of songs that you attach bookmarks to, which you can access for easy reference and playback. See page 53 for an explanation of how to assign bookmarks. 1 Press TOP MENU.

  • Page 39: The Play Information Screen

    The Play Information screen If you choose a song and press SELECT, or if you press PLAY INFO. during playback, information on the current song appears on the on-screen display. Use The above screen displays the album, artist, and genre to which the current song is assigned.
  • Page 40 Playback To use the sub menu: 1 Press SUBMENU. The Play Information screen submenu appears on the on- screen display. 2 Use / / / to move the cursor to the sub menu field you want to select and press SELECT.

  • Page 41: Playback Of Songs From A Preselected List (Playlist)

    Playback of songs from a preselected list (Playlist) You can make lists (playlists) of your favorite songs from songs you have stored on the MusicCAST server. You can also include albums, artists, and genres in playlists. Additionally, since the MusicCAST server can make CDs from playlists, they are useful when making original CDs.
  • Page 42 Playback 4 Use to select a collection and press SELECT. All of the playlists in the MusicCAST server assigned to the collection you select appear in alphabetical order on the on- screen display. The screen can display 10 items at once. Use to scroll the display up or down to see more playlists.

  • Page 43: Searching For A Specific Part Of A Song (Search)

    Searching for a specific part of a song (Search) Skipping to another song Skipping to the next song Press Press repeatedly to advance to successive songs in the playback group. Returning to the start of the currently playing song Press during playback.

  • Page 44: Groups

    Playback Groups The MusicCAST server lets you playback songs with various associations. The following associations, called Groups, are available: • Album • Artist • Genre • Playlist • Bookmark, All songs • Recorded songs • Song Statistics The selection criteria you use to choose a song for playback also defines the playback group. Using the library screens to choose selection criteria to listen to selects all songs within the selected group for playback.

  • Page 45: Listening To Artists

    Listening to artists Select an artist from the Artists screen (see page 30) and either press , or press SUB MENU, select “Play” and press SELECT. Playback of the alphabetically first song of the artist you select begins, and continues playback of all the songs from all albums by this artist in alphabetical order, “all songs of artist”...

  • Page 46: Repeat Playback

    Playback Repeat Playback You can set the MusicCAST server to repeat playback of songs, albums, artists, and playlists. 1 Press PLAY INFO. to display the Play Information screen. 2 Press REPEAT. The repeat mode changes with each press. • “Repeat-all” repeats playback of all songs within the current group.

  • Page 47: Random Playback

    Random Playback You can set the MusicCAST server to play back songs from albums, artists, genres, and playlists in random order. 1 Press PLAY INFO. to display the Play Information screen. 2 Press RANDOM. The repeat mode changes with each press. •...

  • Page 48: Using The Musiccast Server To Listen To Cds

    Playback Using the MusicCAST server to listen to CDs You can use the MusicCAST server as a standard CD player to listen to CDs. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. If there is already a CD in the MusicCAST server, skip directly to step 4.
  • Page 49 7 Use to select a song and press SELECT. The Play Information screen appears on the on-screen display and playback begins. There are two Play Information screens available during playback. Use / to switch between them. See page 39 for a detailed explanation of the playback screens.

  • Page 50: Using The Musiccast Server To Listen To External Components

    Playback Using the MusicCAST server to listen to external components You can listen to material from external components, such as MD players, connected to the MusicCAST server. Check that the external component is correctly connected to the MusicCAST server before you carry out this procedure. 1 Press TOP MENU.

  • Page 51: Listening To Songs Recorded From External Components

    Listening to songs recorded from external components You can listen to songs stored on the MusicCAST server recorded from external components. 1 Press TOP MENU. The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Library” and press SELECT.

  • Page 52: Listening To Mp3 Cds

    Playback Listening to MP3 CDs Use the MusicCAST server to listen to MP3 CDs. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. If there is already a CD in the MusicCAST server, skip directly to step 4. 2 Place the CD you wish to store in the MusicCAST server in the disc tray.

  • Page 53: Bookmarking Songs For Listening

    7 Use to move the cursor to an album and press SELECT. The names of all of the songs in the album appear on the on- screen display. 8 Use to move the cursor to the song you want to listen to and press SELECT. Playback of the song you select begins.

  • Page 54: Removing A Bookmark

    Playback 3 Use to move the cursor to “Bookmark” and press SELECT. The Bookmark screen appears on the on-screen display. The screen can display 10 bookmarks at a time. Use scroll the display up or down to see more bookmarks. 4 Use to select a song to listen to and press SELECT.

  • Page 55: Playback Using The "Song Statistics" Screen

    4 Use and SELECT to place a check in the “Delete all” checkbox. 5 Use to move the cursor to “OK” and press SELECT. The MusicCAST server deletes all bookmarks. to move the cursor to “Quit” and press SELECT to exit from the submenu.

  • Page 56: Displaying Library Item Properties On Screen

    Playback There are two Play Information screens available during playback. Use / to switch between them. See page 39 for a detailed explanation of the playback screens. I To stop playback Press I To temporarily halt playback Press . Press again to resume playback.

  • Page 57: Editing

    Editing Editing capabilities of the MusicCAST server The MusicCAST server organizes the songs it stores by song, artist, album, and genre name. Although you can store songs without providing this information, finding the songs listen is much easier if the relevant names are stored together with the songs.
  • Page 58 Editing I Genre list (Genres) screen I Song lists (Songs) screen SUB MENU FIELD CONTENT Play Play material from the currently selected genre. Add to playlist Add the currently selected genre to a playlist. Edit title Enter or edit the name of the currently selected genre.

  • Page 59: Editing Album Details

    Editing album details Create an album from songs within the MusicCAST server, and edit or delete existing albums in the MusicCAST server database. Opening the album editing screen (sub menu) Follow the procedure below to open the album editing screen, and edit album details. 1 Press TOP MENU.

  • Page 60: Creating A New Album

    Editing Creating a new album You can create an album out of songs you select from those stored in the MusicCAST server. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 59 “Opening the album editing screen” to display the album editing screen. 2 Use to move the cursor to “New Album”...

  • Page 61: Deleting An Album

    Deleting an Album You can delete an album from the MusicCAST server database. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 59 “Opening the album editing screen” to display the album editing screen. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Delete” and press SELECT.

  • Page 62: Moving An Album To Another Genre

    Editing 4 Use to move the cursor to an artist and press SELECT. The albums of the artist you select appear on the on-screen display. 5 Use to move the cursor to the album you want to move and press SUB MENU. The Sub Menu appears on the on-screen display.
  • Page 63 4 Use to move the cursor to a genre and press SELECT. The albums of the genre you select appear on the on-screen display. 5 Use / to move the cursor to the album you want to move and press SUB MENU. The Sub Menu appears on the on-screen display.

  • Page 64: Editing Artist Details

    Editing Editing artist details Create a new artist, and edit or delete existing artists in the MusicCAST server database. Opening the artist editing screen (sub menu) Follow the procedure below to open the artist editing screen, and edit artist details. 1 Press TOP MENU.

  • Page 65: Creating A New Artist

    Creating a new artist You can create a new artist and store it in the MusicCAST server database. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 64 “Opening the artist editing screen” to display the artist editing screen. 2 Use to move the cursor to “New artist” and press SELECT.

  • Page 66: Deleting An Artist

    Editing Deleting an artist You can delete an album from the MusicCAST server database. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 64 “Opening the artist editing screen” to display the artist editing screen. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Delete” and press SELECT.

  • Page 67: Editing Genre Details

    Editing Genre details Create a new genre, and edit or delete existing genres in the MusicCAST server database. Opening the genre editing screen (sub menu) Follow the procedure below to open the genre editing screen, and edit artist details. 1 Press TOP MENU. The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display.

  • Page 68: Creating A New Genre

    Editing Creating a new genre You can create a new genre and store it in the MusicCAST server database. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 67 “Opening the genre editing screen” to display the genre editing screen. 2 Use to move the cursor to “New Genre”...

  • Page 69: Deleting A Genre

    Deleting a genre You can delete a genre from the MusicCAST server database. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 67 “Opening the genre editing screen” to display the genre editing screen. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Delete” and press SELECT.

  • Page 70: Editing Songs

    Editing Editing songs Edit song names and delete songs from the database on your MusicCAST server. Opening the song editing screen (Sub menu) Follow the procedure below to open the song editing screen, and edit song details. 1 Press TOP MENU. The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display.

  • Page 71: Changing A Song Name

    Changing a song name You can change the names of songs stored in the MusicCAST server database. This is useful in cases such as when the MusicCAST server is not able to obtain any song name data during the storage process, or when you record material from an external component.

  • Page 72: Editing Songs Recorded From External Components

    Editing Editing songs recorded from external components The MusicCAST server does not automatically store any song, album, artist, or genre information when it records material from external components. You can add this information to songs you create using the editing functions described in this section, and store the songs in the MusicCAST server library.

  • Page 73: Changing A Song Name

    5 Use to move the cursor to the song you want to edit, and press SUB MENU. The Sub Menu appears on the on-screen display. Changing a song name You can change the names of songs stored in the MusicCAST server database that you record from external components.

  • Page 74: Moving A Song

    Editing Moving a song You can move songs to different artists, albums, or genres. This moving process also automatically starts the procedure of encoding songs recorded from external components into MP3 format. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 70 to display the song editing screen.

  • Page 75: Making Playlists

    Making playlists Make and store lists (playlists) of your favorite songs and albums on the MusicCAST server for easy access. The MusicCAST server stores playlists in 10 groups, called collections. You can make up to 1007 playlists, each containing up to 999 items, and assign them to collections in any way you like. Carry out the procedure below to create a playlist.
  • Page 76 Editing 5 Press SUB MENU to display the Sub Menu. 6 Use / / / to move the cursor to “New Playlist” and press SELECT to open the playlist name entry screen. The playlist name entry screen appears on the on-screen display.
  • Page 77 12 Select songs to add to the playlist. • Using artist names to select songs. Select “Artists”, choose an artist, and then select a song. The songs you select appear on the left of the on-screen display, in the order you select them in. If you select on Artist, move the cursor to “add”...

  • Page 78: Using The On-Screen Keyboard To Enter Characters

    Editing Using the on-screen keyboard to enter characters This section explains how to use the on-screen keyboard to enter characters on all entry screens. If you connect a PS/2 keyboard to the MusicCAST server, you can use it to enter characters directly from these screens.

  • Page 79: Using A Ps/2 Keyboard With The Musiccast Server

    Using a PS/2 keyboard with the MusicCAST server You can use a PS/2 keyboard connected to the PS/2 port on the front panel of the MusicCAST server to enter and edit information in the MusicCAST server whenever the on-screen keyboard appears on the on-screen display.

  • Page 80: Creating Cds

    Creating CDs Use the MusicCAST server to make original CDs containing songs you select from those stored in its database. You can also use it to duplicate directly any CDs you own. The CD-Rs and CD-RWs produced by the MusicCAST server can be played in most general-purpose CD player. Some CD and DVD players cannot play CDs recorded using the MusicCAST server.
  • Page 81 4 Press TOP MENU. The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display. 5 Use to move the cursor to “Recording” and press SELECT. The Recording screen appears on the on-screen display. HINT HINT You can access the Recording screen directly by pressing RECORDING.
  • Page 82 Creating CDs • To select songs from a playlist Select “Playlists” and then the song you want to record. The name of the song you select appears on the left of the display. Song names appear in the order you select them. •...

  • Page 83: Changing The Song Order

    11 Repeat step 10 until you have selected all the songs you wish to record. If you want to cancel a selected song, use the song you want to cancel, then move the cursor to “Delete” and press SELECT. Selecting “Clear all songs” and pressing SELECT cancels all songs.

  • Page 84: Removing A Song From The Recording List

    Creating CDs Removing a song from the recording list 1 Follow the procedure described on page 81 to display the list of songs designated for recording. 2 Use / / / to select a song to cancel. 3 Use / / / to select “Delete”. 4 Press SELECT.

  • Page 85: Recording A Cd To A Cd-R (Duplicating A Cd)

    Recording a CD to a CD-R (Duplicating a CD) Use the MusicCAST to duplicate directly any CDs you own. The CDs that the MusicCAST server creates cannot be copied. 1, 3, 8 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2 Place the CD you want to duplicate in the disc tray.
  • Page 86 Creating CDs 7 Use to move the cursor to “CD Duplicate” and press SELECT. The following screen appears on the on-screen display: 8 Press OPEN / CLOSE to open the disc tray, load in the disc you want to duplicate, then press OPEN / CLOSE again.
  • Page 87 What is Finalization? Finalization is the processing of CD-Rs and CD-RWs so that standard CD players, and CD-RW capable players can read them. You cannot use the MusicCAST server to add songs to a finalized CD-RW. Initialize the CD-RW to make it recordable (see page 89).

  • Page 88: Setting Recording Parameters

    Creating CDs Setting recording parameters You can adjust the quality and speed of the recording process using the settings described in this section. / / / and SELECT to set the parameters. When you are finished, use / / / to select “OK” and press SELECT.

  • Page 89: Deleting A Cd-Rw (Initialization)

    Deleting a CD-RW (Initialization) Delete previously recorded material from a CD-RW and re-record new material onto it. This process of deletion is called “initialization”. 1 Carry out steps 1 to 3 on page 80 to load the CD-RW you want to initialize into the MusicCAST server.

  • Page 90: Using The Musiccast With A Yamaha Av Receiver

    Using the MusicCAST with a YAMAHA AV receiver If you connect a YAMAHA receiver to your MusicCAST server using a cross type RS-232C cable, the MusicCAST server can control the volume, change inputs and effect programs, and perform other operations in combination with the receiver, as well as transmit radio broadcasts from YAMAHA AV receivers to MusicCAST clients.

  • Page 91: Automatically Adjusting Av Receiver Surround Effect Settings For A Genre

    You can set the MusicCAST receiver to automatically change the surround program settings on a YAMAHA AV receiver for each genre it plays back. This allows you to choose the setting that most suits a specific genre.

  • Page 92: Controlling Musiccast Clients

    Controlling MusicCAST clients Remotely control any MusicCAST clients connected to your MusicCAST server. This function allows you to operate multiple MusicCAST clients simultaneously, and to check what specific MusicCAST clients are playing. Checking the status of a MusicCAST client You can check the current status of any MusicCAST client connected to the MusicCAST server. 1 Press TOP MENU.

  • Page 93: Musiccast Client Playback From The Musiccast Server

    MusicCAST client playback from the MusicCAST server Start playback on any MusicCAST client connected to the MusicCAST server. 1 Press TOP MENU. The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Client Playback” and press SELECT. The Client Playback screen appears on the on-screen display.

  • Page 94: Stopping And Starting Playback On All Musiccast Clients Simultaneously

    Controlling MusicCAST clients 3 Press SUB MENU. The Sub Menu appears on the on-screen display. Stopping and starting playback on all MusicCAST clients simultaneously Stop and start playback of the songs displayed on the Client Playback screen on all MusicCAST clients simultaneously.

  • Page 95: Controlling The Musiccast Client Sleep Mode From The Musiccast Server

    Controlling the MusicCAST client Sleep mode from the MusicCAST server Switch MusicCAST clients between sleep and power on modes using the MusicCAST server. 1 Carry out the procedure described on page 92 to display the Client Playback screen. 2 Use to move the cursor to select a MusicCAST client.
  • Page 96 Controlling MusicCAST clients 6 When you have finish entering the new MusicCAST client name, use the cursor to “OK” and press SELECT to confirm the new name and close the Sub Menu. Select “Cancel” to close the Sub Menu without changing the name.

  • Page 97: Using The Timer Function For Playback And Recording

    Using the Timer function for playback and recording Use the Timer function to automatically start playback on the MusicCAST server or MusicCAST clients, start recording on the MusicCAST server, or place MusicCAST components in standby or sleep modes at the time you set in the Timer Setup screen on the MusicCAST server. MusicCAST Server Timer functions Setting playback Timer details for the MusicCAST server...

  • Page 98: Starting Recording On The Musiccast Server At A Preset Time

    Using the Timer function for playback and recording 9 Select an item to start playback from. • Using artist names Select “Artists”, choose an artist, move the cursor to “select” and press SELECT. Timer playback will start from this artist. •...

  • Page 99: Activating The Musiccast Timer Function

    Using the Timer function for playback and recording 4 Use / / / to move the cursor to “Use recording timer” and press SELECT. The Recording Timer screen appears on the on-screen display. 5 Use / / / to move the cursor to “Use recording timer”.
  • Page 100 Using the Timer function for playback and recording 3 Use to move the cursor to “Server Timer Functions” and press SELECT. The Server Timer Functions screen appears on the on-screen display. 4 Use to move the cursor to the “Activate” checkbox and press SELECT.

  • Page 101: Musiccast Client Timer Functions

    Using the Timer function for playback and recording MusicCAST client Timer functions Setting playback Timer details for MusicCAST clients 1 Press TOP MENU. The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Timer Setup” and press SELECT.

  • Page 102: Activating The Timer Function

    Using the Timer function for playback and recording Activating the Timer function You must activate the Timer function separately from setting the actual Timer details in order to use the MusicCAST client playback Timer. The Timer will not function if you do not activate it, even if you set other parameters on the Timer function screens.
  • Page 103 Using the Timer function for playback and recording Pressing SELECT when the cursor is on a selection option such as “Artists” moves selection one level deeper into the selection menu. For example pressing SELECT the cursor is on an artist displays all albums linked to this artist for selection. During the selection process, the icons to the right of the selection list have the following functions: Return one level up the selection menu.

  • Page 104: Configuring The Musiccast Network

    Configuring the MusicCAST network The MusicCAST server stores all data used in your MusicCAST system, and distributes it to MusicCAST clients for playback. MusicCAST clients do not store or record any music data. All components in the MusicCAST system use a Local Area Network (LAN) for transmission and reception data. The MusicCAST system can use both wired and wireless network connections to transmit music data.

  • Page 105: What Is A Wired Network Connection, And When Should I Use One

    Configuring the MusicCAST network What is a wired network connection, and when should I use one? Wired networks use cables (called LAN cables or CAT-5 cables) connected between components to transfer data to a central network component (a network hub), which then transfers the data on to the appropriate destination. To use wired connections in the MusicCAST system you need to physically connect your MusicCAST clients and servers to a hub with LAN cables.

  • Page 106: Musiccast Network Configuration

    Configuring the MusicCAST network MusicCAST network configuration The MusicCAST server and MusicCAST clients are equipped with an Auto Configuration function that makes configuring network settings on both the MusicCAST server and MusicCAST clients a quick and easy process. Alternatively you can set all relevant network parameters manually if you wish. Preparing to use Auto Configuration Carry out the Auto Configuration process on the MusicCAST server and each MusicCAST client you...
  • Page 107 3 If the following screen appears on your MusicCAST client on-screen display, use on the MusicCAST client remote control or front panel to select the server ID that appears on the top right of the MusicCAST server on-screen display. NOTE The selection screen only appears if there are other MusicCAST servers in Auto Configuration mode nearby.

  • Page 108: Musiccast Server Network "Expert Settings

    Configuring the MusicCAST network MusicCAST Server network “Expert Settings” This section explains the purpose and function of each screen in the MusicCAST server network setting menus available in the “Expert Settings section”. Usually, the Auto Configuration functions of the MusicCAST server and client will enable you to successfully connect all of your MusicCAST components.
  • Page 109 2 Use to move the cursor to “IP Address” and press SELECT. The IP Address screen appears on the on-screen display. I Setting the IP address of the MusicCAST server • What is an IP address? Each component on a network uses an address to identify itself to other components on the same network.

  • Page 110: Dhcp Service Screen

    Configuring the MusicCAST network I Setting the MusicCAST server to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server You can set the MusicCAST server to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. In this case the MusicCAST server also automatically obtains Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server settings.

  • Page 111: Wireless Lan Screen

    Wireless LAN screen Use this screen to set the wireless LAN parameters for the MusicCAST system wireless network. 1 Carry out the procedure described on page 108 to display the Expert Settings screen on the on- screen display. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Wireless LAN”...

  • Page 112: Ip Address Screen

    Configuring the MusicCAST network 3 Use to move the cursor to “Network” and press SELECT. The Network screen appears on the on-screen display. IP Address screen This screen shows the following information about the network status of the MusicCAST server: •...

  • Page 113: Musiccast Client Id Manual Configuration

    MusicCAST client ID manual configuration Use this screen to manually enter the ID slof the MusicCAST clients you wish to connect to the MusicCAST server. Refer to page 55 of the MCX-A10 owner’s manual for more information on how to check the ID of your MusicCAST client.
  • Page 114 Configuring the MusicCAST network 6 When you have finished setting codes, use / / to move the cursor to “OK” and press SELECT to confirm the settings you have made and exit the screen. To exit the screen without making any changes move the cursor to “Cancel”...

  • Page 115: System Setup

    Set the type and quality of data that the MusicCAST stores on its hard disk drive. • AV Receiver (page 122) Set parameters for controlling a YAMAHA AV receiver or receiver connected to the MusicCAST server via an RS-232C cable.
  • Page 116 System setup Setting menu Parameter group Expert settings - DHCP Service Date / Time Use NTP Server Manual Setup Video Out Always output the Screen Display Only show On Screen Display during operation Gracenote CDDB Perform CD lookups automatically Use MusicCAST server database Use internet database Playback At power on : Automatically start...

  • Page 117: Opening The System Setting Screens

    Opening the system setting screens 1 Press TOP MENU The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display. Setting the date and time Use this screen to set the date and time settings in the MusicCAST server. You can either set these parameters manually, or connect the MusicCAST server to an Internet based date and time server (NTP server) and set the date and time automatically, if your Internet provider has such a service.
  • Page 118 System setup 3 Set the date and time. • To set the date and time manually Remove the check from the “Use NTP server” checkbox, and use / to move the cursor to the field you want to set. Use / to change the setting.

  • Page 119: Setting The Video Output Parameters

    Setting the video output parameters You can change the manner in which the MusicCAST outputs the on-screen display to the TV/monitor. You can set it to always output the display, or to automatically turn the display off when you are not using it. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 117 “Opening the system setting screens”...

  • Page 120: Setting The Auto-Play Function

    System setup 3 Set the connection parameters. / and SELECT to place a check in the checkbox of the function you want the MusicCAST server to use. You can select multiple options if necessary. • Perform CD lookups automatically The MusicCAST server automatically refers to the Gracenote CDDB for information every time you load a CD in the disc tray.

  • Page 121: Set The Musiccast Server Data Storage Format

    Set the MusicCAST server data storage format Set the format which the MusicCAST server uses to store songs. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 117 “Opening the system setting screens” to display the System Setup screen. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Recording” and press SELECT.

  • Page 122: Setting Av Receiver Parameters

    MusicCAST server and the AV receiver, and the AV receiver brand. The MusicCAST server AV control function only works correctly when the MusicCAST server is connected to a YAMAHA AV receiver with an RS-232C cable. 3 Use to move the cursor to an appropriate field and press SELECT.
  • Page 123 • Synchronize power ON/OFF with the MusicCAST The AV receiver will turn on when you turn the MusicCAST server on. • Change surround program for each genre played. The MusicCAST server will automatically change the surround program on the AV receiver to suit the song it is playing back.

  • Page 124: Turning The Auto Levelling Function On And Off

    System setup Turning the Auto Levelling function on and off Turn Auto Levelling function on or off. Auto Levelling automatically produces or increases the base volume of playback to a theoretical average in order to eliminate any large differences in the volume at which songs were recorded.

  • Page 125: Enabling Pcm Format Playback On Musiccast Clients

    Enabling PCM format playback on MusicCAST clients Turn PCM format distribute to MusicCAST clients on or off, and designate the client the MusicCAST server distributes PCM format songs to. Songs distribute with a PCM format generally have a better sound quality than MP3 format songs.

  • Page 126: Setting Up A Ps/2 Keyboard

    System setup Setting up a PS/2 keyboard Connect a standard PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard jack on the front panel of the MusicCAST server to make entering characters and numbers easier. Use this screen to configure the MusicCAST server for the keyboard you wish to connect to it.

  • Page 127: Setting The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    3 Use / / / to select a standby mode, and press SELECT. • “Mode 1” You can only activate the MusicCAST server from the remote control or the MusicCAST server. • “Mode 2” You can activate the MusicCAST server from the remote control, the MusicCAST server, and MusicCAST clients connected to the MusicCAST server.

  • Page 128: Deleting Data From The Hard Disk Drive

    System setup Deleting data from the hard disk drive You can delete the PCM data, or all of the song data stored on theMusicCAST server, from the hard disk drive. You cannot recover data once you delete it. Check that deleting this data will not inconvenience anyone who uses the MusicCAST server.

  • Page 129: Resetting The Musiccast Server To Factory Defaults

    3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 4 Place the update CD in the disc tray. The MusicCAST server checks the update CD content. If the MusicCAST system can verify the validity of the update CD the start update prompt appears on the on-screen display. Resetting the MusicCAST server to factory defaults You can reset all of the parameters in the MusicCAST server to their factory defaults.

  • Page 130: Checking System Information

    Checking system information Use the following procedures and menus to check the version of firmware in your MusicCAST server, the amount of available space on the hard disk drive, and other information related to the MusicCAST system. Opening the system information screens 1 Press TOP MENU.

  • Page 131: Checking Hard Drive Capacity

    Checking hard drive capacity Check the amount of available space on the hard drive and the amount of time left for you to record songs with.The figures displayed are not exact and should only be used as a guide. 1 Follow the procedure described on page 130 “Opening the system setting screens”...

  • Page 132: Checking Mp3 Encoding Status

    The MusicCAST server contains software that provides the functionality described in this manual, called firmware. Yamaha occasionally releases updates for this software, which you can use to update your system. Use the following procedure to check the version of the firmware currently installed in your MusicCAST server.

  • Page 133: Checking Av Receivers The Musiccast Server Can Control

    “Opening the system information screens” to display the Information screen. 2 Use to move the cursor to “Controllable YAMAHA AV receivers” and press SELECT. A list of receivers you can control from the MusicCAST server appears on the on-screen display. HINT HINT Press BACK to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 134: Appendix

    I Erasure or loss of data Yamaha and suppliers accept no liability for the loss of data written on the HDD and CD-R or CD-RW discs, or any problems caused as a result of using this unit. As a precaution, it is recommended that the discs are tested after they have been recorded on.

  • Page 135: Handling Of Discs

    I Handling of discs Heed the following notes on handling of discs to avoid any cause for a recording failure, a loss of the recorded data, or a malfunction of this unit. • This compact disc recorder is designed for use with CDs (including 8cm [3”] discs) bearing the marks only.

  • Page 136: Rules Of Digital Recording And Notes On System

    Appendix Rules of digital recording and notes on system Rules of digital recording I SCMS-Serial Copy Management System As a digital audio component, this unit conforms with the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) standards. The Serial Copy Management System restricts copies made by recording digital signals to first-generation copies only.

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below when the MCX-1000 does not appear to be functioning correctly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions listed next to the problem do not help, set the MCX-1000 to standby mode, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
  • Page 138 The network is extremely congested (for wired network connections). The MusicCAST server does not The MCX-1000 is set not to access the appear to find the correct album, Gracenote CDDB. or finds The MCX-1000 is only accessing its no albums at all, when you internal Gracenote CDDB.
  • Page 139 AC outlet. Disconnecting it for longer than this will reset the internal clock. Reconnect the power cord within one minute of disconnection. This is not a defect in the MCX-1000. Correct the component correctly. Increase the volume of the output from the external component.

  • Page 140: Terms Used In This Manual

    Service) is a database which you can access to gain information on the songs, artists, genre, and album names for music CDs. Advanced AudioMASTER A YAMAHA technology allowing the creation of CD-Rs that give high quality sound. Advanced Audio MASTER is capable of using variable CD writing speeds.

  • Page 141: Hardware

    DNS server A computer that is running a DNS service (see DNS). ESS ID The ID of the channel that your MusicCAST system uses to transmit data when using wireless connections. Gateway The IP address of the component on a network through which other components on the same network connect to the Internet.

  • Page 142: Software

    Appendix Software Database The organized collection of data stored on the hard disk drive in your MusicCAST server. The data is arranged in a logical manner so that it is easy to access, manage, and update. Menu A display consisting of a multiple choice style list of options that you can choose from.

  • Page 143: Specifications

    Specifications I Audio Performance Frequency response... 5 to 20,000 Hz, ±0.5 dB S/N ratio (EIAJ) Playback... 105 dB Recording... 92 dB Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) Playback... 0.004 % Recording... 0.006 % Dynamic range Playback... 99 dB Recording... 92 dB I Laser Diode Properties Material ...

  • Page 144: Index

    Appendix Index Activating MusicCAST the Timer function ...99 Activating the Timer function ...102 ACTIVE indicator ...13 album editing screen ...59 album name ...60 ALBUMS ...14 ANALOG IN ...13 ANALOG OUT ...13 ANALOG REC LEVEL ...12 analog source ...29 artist editing screen ...64 ARTISTS ...14 Audio Master ...88 Audio Master Quality ...134...
  • Page 145 GROUP ...45 Group Play ...39 Groups ...44 Handling of discs ...135 hard disk ...128 hard disk drive capacity ...131 high quality recording ...88 hub ...105 icons ...92 initialization ...89 IP address ...112 IP address screen ...108 IR Standby ...18 item properties ...56 keyboard functions ...79 LAN ...106 LAN cables ...105...
  • Page 146 ... 105 Wired networks ... 105 Wireless connections ... 104 Wireless LAN antenna ... 13 Wireless LAN screen ... 111 wireless network ... 111 wireless network connection ... 104 YAMAHA AV receiver ... 90 YAMAHA receivers ... 90...
  • Page 148 YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN Printed in Japan WB18700 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.

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