Digital home theater component, digital sound projector, digital audio server, digital audio terminal, optional speaker system, plasma display monitor, digital cinema projector, digital home theatre receiver, dvd player, dvd changer, home theatre speaker (44 pages)
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”...
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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.
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• 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.
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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.
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...
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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 ...
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.
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.
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)
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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”...
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.
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.
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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.
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). •...
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.
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.
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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.
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”...
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 •...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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”...
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.
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. •...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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”...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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”...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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. •...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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. •...
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”.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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”...
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: •...
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.
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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”...
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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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”...
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.
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.
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.
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• 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”...
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
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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...
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