Getting started
Getting started
19
This section gives a brief sequential explanation of the procedures involved in using your MusicCAST server.
Refer to it as a guide to using this manual.
Using this manual
SECTION
TITLE
CONTENT
1
Getting started
Use the manual, check your system connections, and learn
about the basic operations of the MusicCAST server.
2
Storing music on the
MusicCAST server
Store Audio CDs and audio material from external
components connected to the MusicCAST server. Enter
information on material that you have stored, such as artist,
album, genre, or song titles. This information is useful when
you wish to use such criteria as artist, album, or genre
name when playing back songs on the MusicCAST server
or clients, and when making original CDs from the songs
you store on the MusicCAST.
3
Playback
Search for songs by criteria such as song or album name,
make lists of your favorite songs, or play back songs at
random.
4
Editing
Add or change information such as song, artist, or genre
names, and make and edit lists of your favorite songs.
5
Creating CDs
Make original CDs from the songs stored on the
MusicCAST server. Additionally, you can duplicate CDs
you own onto CD-R or CD-RW discs.
6
Using the MusicCAST with a
YAMAHA AV receiver
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 a cross-type RS-232C cable.
7
Controlling MusicCAST clients
Remotely control any MusicCAST clients connected to
your MusicCAST server. This function allows you to
operate multiple MusicCAST clients simultaneously, and
check what individual MusicCAST clients are playing.
8
Using the Timer function for
playback and recording
Use the Timer to automatically start playback on the
MusicCAST server or clients, or place a component in
standby mode, at the time set in the Timer display on the
MusicCAST server. You can also set the MusicCAST
server to begin recording material at a designated time.
9
Configuring the MusicCAST
network
Configure the MusicCAST server so that MusicCAST
clients can connect to it over a wired or wireless network.
Additionally, you can configure the MusicCAST server to
work together with other components in an existing
network.
10
System setup
Set parameters such as keyboard type, on-screen display
color schemes, and date and time, to suit the conditions
you use your MusicCAST server in.
11
Checking system information
Check the remaining time available for song storage,
system firmware version, and other information pertaining
to your MusicCAST system.
12
Appendix
Refer to this section when your MusicCAST server appears
to be functioning incorrectly.
