Configuring A Musiccast-Only Network - Yamaha MCX-2000 - MusicCAST Digital Audio Server Setup Manual

Configuring a MusicCAST-only Network
The simplest and easiest way is to network the MCX-2000 and its clients in a wireless configuration. In a wireless
MusicCAST network, the MCX-2000 can stream music to up to five clients within a range of 30 meters from the server.
This is ideal for most houses, since the MusicCAST network can extend to any room without using a single network cable.
With the wireless setup, you don't need to place the MCX-2000 and clients on the same floor. However, if there is an
obstacle that blocks radio signals between the MCX-2000 and clients, music streaming may fail even though the devices
are theoretically placed closely enough.
If you are planning to use the MusicCAST systems in a multi-floor shop (for example, in building larger than a family
house), you may want to connect more clients using network cables. In addition to the five wireless clients, the MCX-2000
can support up to ten wired clients at the same time. The server can stream a different song to each client, or broadcast
the same music to several clients. You can use these functions to create different moods in different rooms by streaming
separate music to clients on each floor, all the while broadcasting the same music to maintain a unified image for the
shop. You can even use the timer playback feature (page 97) to stream the same audio message to all clients at the
specified time while they normally play different music.
These two MusicCAST networks are easily configured using Easy Setup (page 27).
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