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System setup

This section explains how to configure the MusicCAST system settings. You can set each parameter 
using the setting screens on the on-screen display.

System Setup menus

The system setup section contains the following menus:

• Network

Configure MusicCAST network settings to enable 
MusicCAST clients to connect to the MusicCAST server, 
and to connect the MusicCAST server to the Internet.

• Date/Time (page 117)

Set the date and time on your MusicCAST server, or 
configure it to use an Internet based NTP server for 
automatic date and time updates.

• Video Out (page 119)

Set parameters for displaying the on-screen display on a TV/
monitor.

• Gracenote CDDB (page 119)

Set the manner in which the MusicCAST server uses the 
Gracenote CDDB to search for information on CDs.

• Playback (page 120)

Select whether or not the MusicCAST server begins 
playback immediately when you turn it on.

• Recording (page 121)

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.

• Auto Level Control (page 124)

Select whether or not the MusicCAST server automatically 
adjusts the playback volume for songs with widely differing 
base recording levels.

• on-screen display (page 124)

Select the menu page the MusicCAST server displays when 
you turn it on.

• Client (page 125)

Select whether or not the MusicCAST server distributes 
PCM files to a client, and designate a client for PCM file 
streaming.

• Keyboard Type (page 126)

Select the type configuration of the PS/2 keyboard you wish 
to connect to the MusicCAST server.

• Standby Mode (page 126)

Select the standby mode you wish the MusicCAST server to 
use.

• FL dimmer (page 127)

Set the brightness of the display on the front panel of the 
MusicCAST server.

• Hard Drive Utilities (page 128)

Delete data stored on the hard disk drive of the MusicCAST 
server.

• System Utilities (page 128)

Update or reset the system firmware of the MusicCAST 
server.

Default system settings

The following table illustrates the default settings for all of the parameters described in this section.

Setting menu

Parameter group

Parameter name

Parameter setting

Network

Auto/Manual Configuration

No Clients configured

Expert settings - IP Address 

Automatically obtain IP address with 
DHCP (DHCP Client)

OFF

IP Address

192.168.1.1

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway

192.168.1.1

DNS Server (P)

0.0.0.0

DNS Server (S)

0.0.0.0

Expert settings - Wireless LAN

ESSID

MCxxxxx (A unique 5 digit ID set 
when the MusicCAST server is 
shipped)

Channel

6

WEP key

MCyyyyyyyyyyy (A unique 11 
digit ID set when the MusicCAST 
server is shipped).

Summary of Contents for MCX 1000 - MusicCAST - Digital Audio Server

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Page 2: ...type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replac...

Page 3: ...r Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference...

Page 4: ...all 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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Page 6: ...the MusicCAST server to listen to external components 50 Listening to songs recorded from external components 51 Listening to MP3 CDs 52 MP3 CD specifications 52 Bookmarking songs for listening 53 To...

Page 7: ...cCAST client ID manual configuration 113 System Setup menus 115 Default system settings 115 Opening the system setting screens 117 Setting the date and time 117 Setting the video output parameters 119...

Page 8: ...xplains how to create CDs using songs you select from those stored on the MusicCAST server Using the MusicCAST with a YAMAHA AV receiver The MusicCAST server can control certain functions on a YAMAHA...

Page 9: ...umber of CDs the MusicCAST server can store depends on the size of the hard disk drive installed and the format you choose to store songs in Typically it can store over 100 CDs in PCM format on an 80...

Page 10: ...Getting started 10 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 Supplied accessories...

Page 11: ...the selection highlighted on the on screen display as appropriate A CLIENT STATUS indicators Light when MusicCAST clients connected to the MusicCAST server are activated and able to play back songs I...

Page 12: ...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 i...

Page 13: ...V receiver using an RS 232C cable to allow the MusicCAST server to control certain functions on the AV receiver 5 AUDIO jacks OPTICAL digital IN jack Connects to the optical digital output jack on an...

Page 14: ...group you are listening to C STOP Halts playback on the MusicCAST server D MENU Returns the on screen display to the Menu screens when the MusicCAST server is displaying the Play Information screen E...

Page 15: ...ou are currently listening to X Searches backward through the song you are currently listening to Y PLAY INFO Displays the Play Info screen on the on screen display Z PLAY Starts playback of the selec...

Page 16: ...teries from the remote control if you do not intend to use it for an extended period If the battery leaks dispose of it immediately Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact wit...

Page 17: ...directly Internet When song artist album or genre titles are not present in its built in database the MusicCAST server can use an Internet connection to download relevant information We recommend that...

Page 18: ...lay Lit OSD Optional TIMER Optional LAN STANDBY Optional ENCODING Optional CLIENT Optional LAN standby STANDBY Red Front panel display UnLit OSD Off TIMER Optional LAN STANDBY Lit orange ENCODING Off...

Page 19: ...e 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 7...

Page 20: ...that you have connected your MusicCAST server to a TV monitor and uses illustrations of the on screen display to explain operations where appropriate Most of the explanations in this manual center on...

Page 21: ...recording settings you choose The MusicCAST server stores PCM format songs mainly for playback on the MusicCAST server and for recording onto CDs The MusicCAST server can distribute PCM format songs t...

Page 22: ...from CD and press SELECT 7 Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray 8 Place a CD in the MusicCAST server in the disc tray Place the CD in the tray label side up aligned with the grooves on the disc tra...

Page 23: ...page 78 If the MusicCAST server finds more than one applicable entry in the Gracenote CDDB The following screen appears on the on screen display Use the to move the cursor to the entry you think is co...

Page 24: ...ngs you wish to store have ticks in their checkboxes 3 Use to move the cursor to Start and press SELECT The MusicCAST server begins storing songs on its hard disk drive The following screen appears on...

Page 25: ...problems with data on the hard disk Do not bump or vibrate the MusicCAST server during storage as it may damage the hard disk drive The MusicCAST server automatically stores copyrighted CDs in analog...

Page 26: ...ng When using a source component with a digital output jack If the source component you want to use has a digital optical output jack use a optical cable supplied to connect it to the OPTICAL IN jack...

Page 27: ...creen by pressing RECORDING 5 Use to move the cursor to Store from External Inputs and press SELECT The Store from External Inputs screen appears on the on screen display 6 Select the input to use Whe...

Page 28: ...in storage may appear along with problems with data on the hard disk drive Do not bump or vibrate the MusicCAST server during storage as it may damage the hard disk drive You can playback other songs...

Page 29: ...it Adjust the level so that the indicator on the level meter does not exceed 0dB Setting the recording mode The MusicCAST server has three recording modes You can use when recording material from an e...

Page 30: ...erver on before attempting to listen to any material Operate the MusicCAST server using the on screen display Connect the MusicCAST server to a TV monitor turn the TV monitor on and set it to display...

Page 31: ...ress SELECT Playback begins and the Play Information screen appears on the on screen display There are two Play Information screens available during playback Use to switch between them See page 39 for...

Page 32: ...t Play and press SELECT The MusicCAST server plays back all of the songs from the artist you select in alphabetical order The action the MusicCAST server takes after it has played back all the songs f...

Page 33: ...songs from the album depends on the current play style group settings You can view the current play style group setting on the Play Information screen If the play style group setting is all The MusicC...

Page 34: ...ST server appear on screen in alphabetical order The screen can display 10 genres at a time Use to scroll the display up or down to see more genres 4 Use to select a genre and press SELECT All of the...

Page 35: ...back of the current album HINT HINT You can access the Genres screen directly by pressing GENRES You can set the MusicCAST server to play the next album in the selected genre when playback of the curr...

Page 36: ...l Songs and press SELECT The Songs screen appears on the on screen display The songs stored in the MusicCAST server appear on screen in alphabetical order The screen can display 10 songs at a time Use...

Page 37: ...ge 46 You can also set it to play all of the songs in the database in random order random playback page 47 Press BACK to return to the previous screen To stop playback Press To temporarily halt playba...

Page 38: ...ars 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 scre...

Page 39: ...in blue on the Play Information screen as follows Time elapsed Song Displays the time elapsed during playback of the current song Time to completion Song Displays the time to completion of playback of...

Page 40: ...reen 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 The selected setting changes 3 To close the sub menu move the cursor to...

Page 41: ...assification method for each playlist The MusicCAST server stores 10 such groups called collections and 1007 playlists See page 75 for an explanation of how to create a playlist 1 Press TOP MENU The T...

Page 42: ...sing PLAY INFO displays the Play Information screen The action the MusicCAST server takes after it has played back all the songs from a playlist depends upon the current play style group settings You...

Page 43: ...ng Press Press repeatedly to advance to successive songs in the playback group Returning to the start of the currently playing song Press during playback Skipping to the previous song Press twice Pres...

Page 44: ...skip see page 43 functions operate You can check the current playback group on the Play Information screen see page 39 Press PLAY INFO during playback to display the screen below Listening to albums...

Page 45: ...etting the MusicCAST server to random playback for all songs will playback all of the songs on the album in random order Listening to Playlists Select a playlist from the playlist list screen see page...

Page 46: ...ats playback of all songs within the current group Repeat single repeats playback of the currently playing song or of the currently selected song Repeat off indicates that the repeat playback function...

Page 47: ...unction is not active NOTE You can also use the MusicCAST server controller to set random playback mode settings from the Play Information screen See page 39 for a more detailed explanation The MusicC...

Page 48: ...few seconds 4 Press TOP MENU The Top Menu screen appears on the on screen display 5 Use to move the cursor to Library and press SELECT The Library screen appears on the on screen display 6 Use to move...

Page 49: ...f the playback screens Press MENU to return to the list screen Pressing PLAY INFO displays the Play Information screen Playback stops when the MusicCAST server has played back all songs on the CD HINT...

Page 50: ...ting you to choose an input appears on the on screen display 5 Use to select the component you want to listen to Optical For components connected to the OPTICAL IN jack on the MusicCAST server Coaxial...

Page 51: ...corded NOTE You may need to set the correct date and time on the MusicCAST server See page 97 for details 5 Use to select a song to listen to Playback of the song you select begins You can assign song...

Page 52: ...eet the following specifications ISO 9660 level 1 or 2 multisession Joliet Romeo format the MusicCAST server is not packet write capable A maximum of eight folder levels A maximum of 300 files with an...

Page 53: ...Information screen 1 Use any of the procedures described in the Playback section to select a song for playback and display the Play Information screen on the on screen display 2 Press BOOKMARK ON OFF...

Page 54: ...on the on screen display 2 Use to select the bookmark you want to remove 3 Press SUB MENU The Sub Menu appears on the on screen display 4 Use to move the cursor to Delete and press SELECT The Delete S...

Page 55: ...o move the cursor to Library and press SELECT The Library screen appears on the on screen display 3 Use to move the cursor to Song Statistics and press SELECT The Song Statistics screen appears on the...

Page 56: ...y useful information about library items on the on screen display 1 Carry out the procedures described earlier in this section to display a library list for example a list of artists or a list of genr...

Page 57: ...from the sub menus press SUB MENU available on the Song Album Artists and Genre list screens The MusicCAST server provides the following functions Artist list Artists screen Album list Albums screen...

Page 58: ...program Registers surround program settings to the currently selected genre 91 Clear program Clear the surround program settings registered to the currently selected genre 91 SUB MENU FIELD CONTENT P...

Page 59: ...screen display 2 Use to move the cursor to Library and press SELECT The Library screen appears on the on screen display 3 Use to move the cursor to Albums and press SELECT The Albums screen appears o...

Page 60: ...stored in the MusicCAST server database This is useful in cases such as when the MusicCAST server is not able to obtain any album name data during the storage process or when you record material from...

Page 61: ...ed in the album from the database NOTE To delete the PCM files only use to move the cursor to Del PCM only and press SELECT then move the cursor to OK and press SELECT Select Quit and press SELECT to...

Page 62: ...ss SELECT The MusicCAST server moves the album to the new artist location and closes the Sub Menu NOTE You can create a new artist from the movement Sub Menu Use to move the cursor to New artist press...

Page 63: ...to Move to and press select The destination selection screen appears in the Sub Menu 7 Use to move the cursor to the genre you want to move the album to and press SELECT The MusicCAST server moves the...

Page 64: ...o move the cursor to Library and press SELECT The Library screen appears on the on screen display 3 Use to move the cursor to artists and press SELECT The Artists screen appears on the on screen displ...

Page 65: ...ut creating a new artist Press BACK to return to the artist list at any time Changing an artist name You can change the name of artists stored in the MusicCAST server database This is useful in cases...

Page 66: ...s SELECT The following screen appears 3 Use to move the cursor to OK and press SELECT The MusicCAST server deletes the selected artist and all related albums and songs from its database NOTE To delete...

Page 67: ...Use to move the cursor to Library and press SELECT The Library screen appears on the on screen display 3 Use to move the cursor to Genres and press SELECT The Genres screen appears on the on screen d...

Page 68: ...ou can change the name of genres stored in the MusicCAST server database This is useful in cases such as when the MusicCAST server is not able to obtain any genre name data during the storage process...

Page 69: ...and press SELECT The following screen appears 3 Use to move the cursor to OK and press SELECT The MusicCAST server deletes the selected genre album and song data from its database NOTE To delete the...

Page 70: ...ove the cursor to Library and press SELECT The Library screen appears on the on screen display 3 Use to move the cursor to All songs and press SELECT The Genres screen appears on the on screen display...

Page 71: ...n 4 When you finish entering the song name use to move the cursor to OK and press SELECT The display returns to the song list Select Cancel and press SELECT to return to the song list without changing...

Page 72: ...de them into MP3 format or have used the Move function described on page 74 to move the song into the library which will also begin the MP3 encoding process Opening the song editing screen sub menu Ca...

Page 73: ...s 3 Use to select characters and enter the song name See page 78 for an explanation of how to enter characters You can also use a PS 2 keyboard to enter characters see page 79 for a more detailed expl...

Page 74: ...move the cursor to Move to and press select The destination selection screen appears in the Sub Menu 3 Use to move the cursor to the album you want to move the song to and press SELECT The MusicCAST s...

Page 75: ...ay 2 Use to move the cursor to Library and press SELECT The Library screen appears on the on screen display 3 Use to move the cursor to Playlists and press SELECT The Playlists screen appears on the o...

Page 76: ...cursor to OK and press select The name you entered in step 6 appears in the list on the on screen display Select Cancel and press SELECT to return to the previous screen without entering the playlist...

Page 77: ...eft of the on screen display in the order you select them in If you select a playlist move the cursor to add and press SELECT at this stage the MusicCAST server adds the complete playlist to the playl...

Page 78: ...edures from this screen del Delete the selected character bksp Delete the character to the left of the currently highlighted character in the cursor palette A a Switch between capitalized and non capi...

Page 79: ...ST server to an AC outlet 6 Press STANDBY ON to turn the MusicCAST server on 7 Carry out the procedure described on page 126 to configure the MusicCAST server to use your keyboard If you wish to use a...

Page 80: ...server was set not to record PCM data see page 121 You cannot record songs to a CD R that already has data recorded on it If you wish to record songs to a CD RW that already has data recorded on it yo...

Page 81: ...each item you select for recording if you have set it to record the CD digitally see page 88 This is an indication that the MusicCAST server will remove the item from its hard disk drive To select so...

Page 82: ...he effect described Return the selection display one level up Add the selected item to the selection for recording Close the selection menu HINT HINT You can change the order that MusicCAST server rec...

Page 83: ...not be copied The MusicCAST server records the artist and title of the first song on the recording list as the artist and title of the CD and the titles of all the other songs in the list a song title...

Page 84: ...ct Delete 4 Press SELECT The name of the song you select is displayed in red 5 Use to select OK and press SELECT The song you select is deleted in the name of the next song in the list turns red Selec...

Page 85: ...s it to close Wait until the MusicCAST server finishes reading the disc 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...

Page 86: ...low digital copying 10 Press OPEN CLOSE place a new audio CD R or CD RW in the disc tray and press OPEN CLOSE again Place the CD R or CD RW in the disc tray in line with the disc tray markings recordi...

Page 87: ...CD RW The MusicCAST server stops when it completes the duplication action process The MusicCAST server automatically copies any CD TEXT from the source CD if possible Prior to duplication check that t...

Page 88: ...te CD will hold 63 minutes worth of material and 79 minute CD will hold 68 minutes of material Selecting a recording format Select Digital under the Type heading to record in digital format or Analog...

Page 89: ...and press SELECT The following screen appears on the on screen display 5 Use to move the cursor to either quick mode or normal mode and press SELECT quick mode The quickest method of initializing a C...

Page 90: ...r you want to change Standby On Switches the receiver between ON and STANDBY modes Vol Adjusts the volume of the output from the receiver Inputs Selects an input for the receiver to use Programs Selec...

Page 91: ...for the genre you wish to register a surround setting to 2 Set your YAMAHA AV receiver to the surround program setting you want to use refer to the ownerfs manual for your AV receiver for information...

Page 92: ...ST client you select appear on the on screen display Press to return to the client Playback screen Depending on the actions your MusicCAST clients are currently taking various icons may appear on the...

Page 93: ...tails of other MusicCAST clients 3 Use to move the cursor to the MusicCAST client you wish to operate and press SELECT 4 Select a playback method Use the same methods as described on pages 30 56 of th...

Page 94: ...MUTE Stop and start playback of the songs displayed on the Client Playback screen on all MusicCAST clients simultaneously 1 Carry out the procedure described on page 92 to display the Client Playback...

Page 95: ...e MusicCAST clients you are using in your MusicCAST system This function is useful as allows you to for example assign names to client MusicCASTclients based on their location 1 Carry out the procedur...

Page 96: ...ents 96 6 When you have finish entering the new MusicCAST client name use to move the cursor to OK and press SELECT to confirm the new name and close the Sub Menu Select Cancel to close the Sub Menu w...

Page 97: ...and press SELECT The Server Timer Functions screen appears on the on screen display 4 Use to move the cursor to Playback Timer and press SELECT The Playback Timer screen appears on the on screen disp...

Page 98: ...he cursor to select and press SELECT Timer playback will start from this bookmark Pressing SELECT when the cursor is on a selection option such as Artists moves selection one level deeper into the sel...

Page 99: ...d from external components connected to the COAXIAL IN jack on the MusicCAST server Analog Select this option to recrod from external components connected to the ANALOG IN jacks on the MusicCAST serve...

Page 100: ...he Activate checkbox and press SELECT A tick appears in the Activate checkbox To deactivate the Timer function use to move the cursor to the Activate checkbox and press SELECT again NOTE You can also...

Page 101: ...appears on the on screen display 4 Use to move the cursor to the name on the MusicCAST client you want to set to the Timer for and press SELECT The client timer setting screen appears on the on scree...

Page 102: ...propriate checkbox and press SELECT once more NOTE This setting does not affect the MusicCAST server TIMER indicator or on screen display 5 Select an item to start playback from Using artist names Sel...

Page 103: ...ection list have the following functions 6 Use to move the cursor to OK and press SELECT The Timer playback function activates and the display returns to the previous screen Select Cancel to return to...

Page 104: ...below illustrates Wireless connections are very convenient when there is enough signal strength for the MusicCAST client to transmit and receive data from the MusicCAST server reliably You can place M...

Page 105: ...ired network connections requires more time and effort than using wireless connections but a wired networks can carry more data over greater distance than wireless networks The MusicCAST server suppor...

Page 106: ...t to act as a DHCP server by default Set a start IP address for the DHCP service provided by the MusicCAST server ensuring that IP addresses provided by the DHCP service and the IP address of the Musi...

Page 107: ...e the changes you have made and complete the Auto Configuration process The MusicCAST server restarts its network hardware This can take a few minutes Select Cancel and press SELECT to exit the Auto C...

Page 108: ...Top Menu appears on the on screen display 2 Use to move the cursor to System Setup and press SELECT The System Setup screen appears on the on screen display 3 Use to move the cursor to Network and pr...

Page 109: ...s to other clients on your own local network What is a global IP address A global IP address is the IP address of your network as seen from other external networks For example if you are connecting to...

Page 110: ...cCAST server to act as a DHCP server Depending on the configuration of your DHCP server you may sometimes need to reset the IP address the MusicCAST server is receiving from the DHCP server when using...

Page 111: ...ELECT to exit the screen without making any changes To set the Channel parameter use to move the cursor to the appropriate field and press SELECT then use to set the appropriate channel Move the curso...

Page 112: ...arry out the following procedure to access this screen 1 Carry out the procedure above to access the Network screen 2 Use to move the cursor to IP Address and press SELECT The IP Address screen appear...

Page 113: ...the on screen display 2 Use to move the cursor to System Setup and press SELECT The System Setup screen appears on the on screen display 3 Use to move the cursor to Network and press SELECT The Networ...

Page 114: ...wired and wireless connections 2 ESSID for wireless connections 3 Wep key for wireless connections refer to the section on configuring network settings in the MCX A10 owner s manual for explanations...

Page 115: ...yback volume for songs with widely differing base recording levels on screen display page 124 Select the menu page the MusicCAST server displays when you turn it on Client page 125 Select whether or n...

Page 116: ...of the last played OFF Recording Type of data stored in library MP3 MP3 MP3 Only MP3 encode quality 160 kbps 256 kbps 320 kbps AV receiver Auto connection settings Input selection not assigned Control...

Page 117: ...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 ti...

Page 118: ...K and press select Select Cancel to return to the Date Time screen without changing any settings Use the same method to set your time zone and the frequency with which you want the MusicCAST server to...

Page 119: ...T server turns the on screen display off use to move the cursor to the Delay before halting display field and set the delay time When the MusicCAST server is set in Type 2 mode pressing and holding ME...

Page 120: ...factory The Internet based Gracenote CDDB contains up to date information an CDs The MusicCAST server must be connected to the Internet to connect to the Internet based Gracenote CDDB service 4 Use t...

Page 121: ...the MusicCAST server to a CD R or CD RW MP3 encode quality Set the quality of the MP3 files you want the MusicCAST server to store Choosing a high number gives better sound quality but increases the a...

Page 122: ...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 Audio connection settings Set th...

Page 123: ...T server to a level where you can comfortably hear the tuner output Use the to move the cursor to the option you wish to select and press SELECT To use the tuner in your AV receiver with the MusicCAST...

Page 124: ...produce unsatisfactory results if you are listening to tracks with widely varying base volumes such as light classical and hard rock music in sequence If you are not satisfied with the sound the Musi...

Page 125: ...gs to a MusicCAST client in PCM format 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 Client and press S...

Page 126: ...to move the cursor to OK and press SELECT The display returns to the System Setup screen Select Cancel to return to the System Setup screen without changing any settings HINT HINT Press BACK to return...

Page 127: ...ightness of the front panel display to suit your needs For example you may want to darken the on screen display so that it is not overly bright if you are operating the MusicCAST server in a room used...

Page 128: ...on the MusicCAST server This action does not delete any MP3 format data or songs for which is not complete or clear any system settings The completion confirmation screen appears on the on screen disp...

Page 129: ...of the parameters in the MusicCAST server to their factory defaults This will not delete any of the data in the MusicCAST server 1 Follow the procedure described on page 117 Opening the system setting...

Page 130: ...ce on the hard disk drive and other information related to the MusicCAST system 1 Press TOP MENU The Top Menu screen appears on the on screen display 2 Use to move the cursor to Information and press...

Page 131: ...display NOTE This screen does not update in the MusicCAST server and does not change when is altering its detabase through activities such CD storing or encoding HINT HINT Press BACK to return to the...

Page 132: ...HINT Press BACK to return to the previous screen The MusicCAST server contains software that provides the functionality described in this manual called firmware Yamaha occasionally releases updates fo...

Page 133: ...ribed on page 130 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 con...

Page 134: ...discs can be played back on CD RW compatible players such as this unit 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...

Page 135: ...appropriate case 3 With proper disc maintenance cleaning should not be necessary However should cleaning be required wipe by using a clean dry cloth Do not wipe with a circular motion wipe straight ou...

Page 136: ...plete See page 80 for details Notes on system Number of recordable discs and tracks and their length The MusicCAST server can record up to 99 songs to a CD R or CD RW The MusicCAST server can store up...

Page 137: ...sk drive The maximum length for a single song is 99 minutes and 59 seconds The MCX 1000 begins recording a new song after recording for 99 minutes and 59 seconds regardless of the recording mode set T...

Page 138: ...happens occasionally when using the Gracenote CDDB particulary when other languages are registered in the database Edit the text manually 57 The MCX 1000 does not appear to complete MP3 encoding The...

Page 139: ...o function correctly The batteries in the remote control are exhausted Replace both batteries with new ones You are attempting to operate the MCX 1000 from too far away You are not aiming the remote c...

Page 140: ...MusicCAST server Recording CDDB The CDDB Gracenote CDDB Music Recognition Service is a database which you can access to gain information on the songs artists genre and album names for music CDs Advan...

Page 141: ...in in diameter encoded with pre stored data CD R An abbreviation of Compact Disc Recordable A small plastic disc identical to a CD in appearance onto which a device such as the MusicCAST server can r...

Page 142: ...ve 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 ch...

Page 143: ...puts ANALOG OUT Type Pin jack Standard output level 1 kHz 0 dB 2 0 0 5 Vrms OPTICAL OUT Type Square optical connector jack COAXIAL OUT Type Coaxial jack Standard output level 0 5 Vp p 75 PHONES Standa...

Page 144: ...STATUS 11 COAXIAL digital IN 13 COAXIAL digital OUT 13 collections 41 Communication Quality 112 Controller 11 Controlling MusicCAST clients 92 Creating CDs 80 D data storage format 121 date and time 1...

Page 145: ...network status 111 new album 60 new artist 65 NTP server 117 O on screen display 119 on screen keyboard 78 79 OPTICAL digital IN 13 OPTICAL digital OUT 13 P PAGE 11 PAGE 11 PCM 21 PCM format playback...

Page 146: ...sk 112 Subnet mask 108 surround program 122 Synchro recording 99 Synchro auto track marking 29 Synchro full auto 29 Synchronize power ON OFF 122 system connections 17 system information 130 system set...

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