BASIC FUNCTIONS
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Two kinds of files are available for playback from
your client: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) and
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).
MP3 files do not take up a large amount of space,
enabling you to store approximately 1,000 CDs on
the server.
PCM files provide better sound quality during
playback, they require large amounts of space. You
can store approximately 100 CDs in PCM format.
The client displays an “*” (asterisk) next to the
names of songs stored in this format. If the server is
set to distribute PCM files, you can play back PCM
files on one client at a time. For details, see the
MCX-1000 Owner’s Manual, page 125.
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Playback groups
The client retrieves and plays back music files
stored on the server. You can play back songs
grouped by artist, album or genre, as well as play
back songs at random, from pre-chosen lists or in
playback groups. Playback groups are defined by
your playback selection. For example, selecting an
album from the “Albums” menu for playback sets
albums as the playback group. Further, you can
choose to play back groups repeatedly (page 20),
play back songs at random from within a playback
group (page 21), or play back all of the songs in the
currently selected group (page 22).
The steps below describe how to access a song
directly from the “Artists” library, but can also be
used to choose songs from the following libraries:
Artists
To search for songs by artist.
Albums
To search for songs by album.
Genres
To search for songs by genre.
All Songs
To display a list of all
registered songs in
alphabetical order.
Playlists
To view all registered playlists.
Song Statistics
To view statistics on songs that
have been played.
Bookmarks
To view bookmarked songs.
External Inputs
To select an optical, coaxial or
analog input source connected
to the server or an AV receiver
connected to the server.
1
Press and hold MENU until the Top
Menu screen is displayed.
2
Press
u
/
d
to choose “Library” and
press SELECT.
Listening to songs stored on
the server
LIBRARY
VOL
FAVORITES
SELECT
BOOKMARK
MENU
INPUT
PLAY
INFO.
GROUP
GROUP
PLAY
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
PAUSE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S
STOP
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
MUTE
1
2
3
4
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1
4-6
Top
Menu
Library
Recall
Play
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