Listening To Xm Radio (Us Model Only) - Yamaha MCX-2000 - MusicCAST Digital Audio Server Setup Manual

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Every time you press the skip backward or forward button
(
/
), you can manually decrease or increase the
b
a
frequency to search for an available station.
Manual tuning
The Submenu commands in the Play Information screen for
the FM radio:
Playback: Provides the same tuning and playback control
functions as available on the remote control. So, you can
control these functions using the cursor controller on the
front panel or from a PS/2 keyboard (only with cursor and
enter keys). On-screen buttons shown in gray provide no
function for the FM radio; the same buttons on the remote
control don't work either.
Save to Preset: Registers the current radio station to the
Presets list in two steps (page 59).
Broadcast: Streams a radio program currently being
received on the MCX-2000 to MusicCAST clients specified in
a dialog box (page 89).
Recall Play: Makes the MCX-2000 start 'continued'
playback of a song currently played on a client specified in a
dialog box (page 90).
Using Radio Data System Information
(Europe model only)
Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM
stations in many European countries. The MCX-2000 can
receive Radio Data System data including Program Service
Name (PS), Program Type (PTY) and Radio Text (RT) from Radio
Data System broadcasts, and provide Play Information for a
radio program currently being received.
Receiving a Radio Data System broadcast
1
FM station name (program service name)
2
Genre (program type)
3
Song data (radio text)

Listening to XM Radio (US model only)

The MCX-2000 U.S. model comes standard with an XM
Satellite Radio tuner. If you live in the United States and are a
subscriber of this paid radio service, you can simply attach a
third-party XM Connect-and-Play antenna (sold separately)
to your MCX-2000 and start enjoying a wide variety of
satellite radio programs.
What is XM Satellite Radio?
XM Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service with millions of
listeners across the United States, broadcasting live daily. XM's
channel lineup includes more than 150 digital channels of
choice from coast to coast: 68 commercial-free music channels,
featuring hip hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to
blues; 33 channels of premier sports, talk, comedy, children's
and entertainment programming; and more than 20 channels of
traffic and weather information for major metropolitan areas
nationwide.
Because XM Satellite Radio is a subscription service, you will
need to set up an account and activate service with XM using
your XM Satellite Radio ID number. To check your ID number,
see the instructions in "Activating Your XM Satellite Radio
Account." For further information on XM Satellite Radio services,
see the XM Satellite Radio website (www.xmradio.com).
Information from XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately.
Premium Channel available at additional monthly cost. Installation costs
and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply.
Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to
change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at
xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States.
© 2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Connecting an XM Connect-and-Play Antenna
To receive XM Satellite signals, you will need to use a third-
party XM Connect-and-Play antenna. For more information
about available XM compatible antenna products, visit the
XM Satellite Radio website (www.xmradio.com) or your local
XM Ready products dealer. Connect your XM Connect-and-
Play antenna to the XM jack on the MCX-2000 back panel.
For details, see the instructions provided with your XM
Connect-and-Play antenna.
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Connect-and-Play antenna should be placed at or near a window
facing south. Make sure that there is nothing obstructing radio signals
from the sky. The antenna may be mounted indoors or outdoors.
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