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Page 3: ...ed songs from a CD 19 Entering CD information by hand 21 Selecting songs from an artist 24 Selecting songs from an album 25 Selecting songs from a genre 25 Selecting from the complete song list 26 Other useful playback functions 28 Skipping playback groups 28 Searching forward or backward within a song 28 Skipping to a different song 28 Check the client network connection 29 Selecting songs from a...

Page 4: ...ning how to correctly set and use a specific subset of the MusicCAST system functions The sections in the Quick Manual are Please refer to the MCX 1000 owner s manual or MCX A10 owner s manual for more detailed explanations of the functions listed here and of functions that are not covered in this quick manual This quick manual refers to the MCX 1000 DIGITAL AUDIO SERVER as the MusicCAST server an...

Page 5: ...from a number of other playback options The actual number of CDs the MusicCAST server can store depends on the format you choose to store songs in The MusicCAST Client The MusicCAST client connects to the MusicCAST server acting as a player for the songs stored on its hard disk drive Since the MusicCAST client can connect to the MusicCAST server through a wireless connection you can install it wit...

Page 6: ... the remote control to operate MusicCAST components but you can also access most functions directly from the MusicCAST server and client units Refer to the illustrations provided with each explanation to check which keys or buttons are applicable for each step Using a TV Monitor to view the MusicCAST server on screen display 1 Insert the MusicCAST server plug into an AC outlet 2 Press STANDBY ON t...

Page 7: ...client Plays any of the songs stored in the MusicCAST server MusicCAST clients are not capable of playback without a connection to a MusicCAST server AV receiver speakers You must connect speakers and an amplifier or AV receiver to the MusicCAST server if you wish to listen to music from it directly MusicCAST client speakers You must connect speakers to the MusicCAST client if you wish to listen t...

Page 8: ...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 with clothing etc Skin contact may cause burn If it occurs wash with water promptly and get medical attention Do not connect the positive and negative terminals of any one battery together Using the remo...

Page 9: ...recharge the battery When replacing the battery make sure to only use a CR2025 battery Keep the battery out of reach of children If swallowed get immediate medical help When disposing of the battery insulate it with tape etc Never dispose of it in fire Also dispose of the battery according to local regulations If the battery leaks dispose of it immediately Avoid touching the leaked material or let...

Page 10: ...re all MusicCAST server settings 3 Connect the keyboard jack to the PS 2 KEYBOARD input on the front panel of the MusicCAST server 4 Reconnect the MusicCAST server to the AC power outlet 5 Press STANDBY ON to turn the MusicCAST server on Setting the Keyboard parameters Most of the explanations in this manual center on using the remote control to operate MusicCAST components but you can also access...

Page 11: ...he user manual for your keyboard to check its type and language 5 Use to move the cursor to OK and press SELECT The MusicCAST server confirms your settings and returns to the System Setup screen Selecting Cancel cancels your settings and returns to the System Setup screen HINT HINT Refer to page 22 for an explanation of how to enter characters For a detailed explanation on character entry using a ...

Page 12: ...f necessary but you may find it convenient to gather all of your MusicCAST components in one place for this procedure Using the Auto Configuration function MusicCAST server 1 Press TOP MENU The Top Menu screen appears on the on screen display MusicCAST server 2 Use to move the cursor to System Setup and press SELECT The System Setup screen appears on the on screen display of your MusicCAST server ...

Page 13: ... client MusicCAST client 9 Use the controller on the MusicCAST client to move the cursor to Auto Configuration and press the controller The following screen appears on the on screen display of your MusicCAST client MusicCAST client 10 Press to begin the Auto Configuration process The following screen appears on the on screen display of your MusicCAST client Please use the controller on the MusicCA...

Page 14: ...t you are attempting to configure appears on the on screen display of the MusicCAST server MusicCAST server 13 Use on the MusicCAST server remote control to move the cursor to OK on the on screen display of your MusicCAST server and press SELECT The MusicCAST server restarts its network hardware This will take five minutes at most The following screen appears on the on screen display of your Music...

Page 15: ...sts on the CD from its built in Gracenote CDDB database or from the Internet based Gracenote CDDB service These databases may occasionally display the wrong data but you can edit this information by hand after you store the CD in the MusicCAST server hard disk drive see page 21 The MusicCAST server is set to access its built in Gracenote CDDB database by default and not to access the Internet base...

Page 16: ... the on screen display 2 Use to move the cursor to Recording and press SELECT HINT HINT You can also access the Recording Menu screen by pressing RECORDING 3 Use to move the cursor to Store from CD and press SELECT The following screen appears 4 Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray Loading a CD into the MusicCAST server 4 6 4 6 2 3 2 3 1 1 ...

Page 17: ...ebase of the MusicCAST server The MusicCAST server reads song titles album artist and genre names from its database 2 When the MusicCAST server does not find any relevant data the following screen appears In this case the MusicCAST server does not automatically store any information regarding the song titles artist album or genre names Lack of data makes searching for songs difficult so you can en...

Page 18: ...he MusicCAST server stores any information it can obtain about the songs stored from its built in Gracenote CDDB database If the MusicCAST server finds more than one match in its database a CD it automatically selects an entry from those available and continues the storage process NOTE If you use CDs that do not meet the CD standards described in the MCX 1000 owner s manual the MusicCAST server ma...

Page 19: ...isplay 2 Select the songs you want to store By default the MusicCAST server selects all songs for storage Use to move the cursor to the checkboxes of the songs you do not wish to store and press SELECT The tick in the checkbox disappears The screen can display up to 10 songs Use to scroll the display if the CD contains more than 10 songs Check that all of the songs you wish to store have ticks in ...

Page 20: ...een display Select one of the two option To check the content you have just stored select Open stored album page To store another CD select Store another CD The disc tray opens automatically Place a new CD in the disc tray after removing the CD you have just stored and repeat the storage procedure The MusicCAST server distributes MP3 files to MusicCAST clients by default Please wait for the conver...

Page 21: ...enote CDDB service see page 115 in the MCX 1000 owner s manual 1 If after storing a CD the MusicCAST server cannot find any information about it the following screen appears on the on screen display when you attempt to select it from the album playback screen Song names are listed as Track 1 as shown above NOTE The PCM and circular icons displayed here indicate that the MusicCAST server is current...

Page 22: ...nnect the MusicCAST server from the AC outlet prior to connecting a PS 2 keyboard and do not reconnect it to an AC outlet until you have finished connecting the PS 2 keyboard to the PS 2 ports on the front panel of the MusicCAST server 5 When you finish entering characters use to move the cursor to OK and press SELECT If you wish to stop entry without changing the title select CANCEL 6 Repeat step...

Page 23: ...AST server to an amplifier that is connected to speakers Playback is impossible if you have not stored any songs on the hard disk drive Carry out the procedures described on page 18 19 to stored songs to the hard disk drive 1 Press TOP MENU The Top Menu screen appears on the on screen display 2 Use to move the cursor to the Library and press SELECT The Library screen appears on the on screen displ...

Page 24: ...reen display 4 Use to move the cursor to a song and press SELECT Playback of the selected song starts When playback of this song finishes the MusicCAST server begins playback of the next song on this album Press BACK to return to the songs screen To return to the Play Information screen again press PLAY INFO For more information on the Play Information screen see page 39 in the MCX 1000 owner s ma...

Page 25: ...r begins playback of the next song on this album Press BACK to return to the song list screen To return to the Play Information screen again press PLAY INFO For more information on the Play Information screen see page 39 in the MCX 1000 owner s manual HINT HINT You can move directly to the Album menu by pressing ALBUMS To stop playback Press To halt playback temporarily Press Press again to resume...

Page 26: ...ck Press To halt playback temporarily Press Press again to resume playback 1 Use to move the cursor to All Songs and press SELECT All of the songs stored in the hard disk drive appear on the on screen display in alphabetical order 2 Use to move the cursor to the song you want to listen to and press SELECT Playback of the selected song starts When playback of this song finishes the MusicCAST server...

Page 27: ...other screens The Play Information screen displays the song title and the artist album and genre to which it is linked It also displays the status of the repeat MCX 1000 owner s manual page 46 and random play MCX 1000 owner s manual page 47 functions This screen displays all of the songs in the group that the MusicCAST server is playing back The content of this display depends on the method you us...

Page 28: ...ivities to select songs and albums for playback Bookmark playback Bookmark page 53 During playback attach a mark to those songs that you like You can then call up these songs for playback later Skipping playback groups A playback group is the group selection criteria you use to select material for playback For example when you select album for playback the playback group is set to album and when y...

Page 29: ...ngs on your MusicCAST client before attempting to playback music from it See page 12 for an explanation of how to do this Turn the MusicCAST server power on before attempting to playback material Press STANDBY ON Check that the network connection icon appears in the MusicCAST client on screen display One of the following three icons appears NOTE If the MusicCAST client is in sleep mode press SLEEP...

Page 30: ...ws the wireless network connection icon The bars on the right of the network connection icon indicate the strength of the network signal the MusicCAST client is receiving The more bars displayed the stronger the signal received When the network signal icon completely fails to display you should connect the components using a network cable Refer to the accompanying setup guide for more information ...

Page 31: ...at once Use to scroll the display up and down to display more names HINT HINT Move the cursor to an Artists and press if you want to playback all of the songs on all of the albums assigned to this artist 4 Use to move the cursor to an artist and press SELECT The albums linked to this artist in the MusicCAST server appear in alphabetical order The screen can display five album names at once Use to ...

Page 32: ...begins When playback of the current song finishes the next song on the album begins playing To stop playback Press To halt playback temporarily Press Press again to resume playback HINT HINT Press to return to the previous screen Press PLAY INFO during playback to display information on the current song on the on screen display ...

Page 33: ... up and down to see more names HINT HINT Move the cursor to an album and press if you want to playback all of the songs on all of the album 4 Use to move the cursor to an album and press SELECT The names of all the songs in the album appear 5 Use to move the cursor to a song and press SELECT Playback of the song you selected begins When playback of the current song finishes the next song on the al...

Page 34: ...enre names at once Use to scroll the display up and down to see more names HINT HINT Move the cursor to an genre and press if you want to playback all of the songs on all of the albums assigned to this genre 4 Use to move the cursor to a genre and press SELECT The albums stored in the MusicCAST server appear in alphabetical order Use to scroll the display up and down to see more names HINT HINT Mo...

Page 35: ...ed begins When playback of the current song finishes the next song on the album begins playing To stop playback Press To halt playback temporarily Press Press again to resume playback HINT HINT Press to return to the previous screen Press PLAY INFO during playback to display information on the current song on the on screen display when viewing other screens ...

Page 36: ... display five song names at once Use to scroll the display up and down to see more names 4 Use to move the cursor to a song and press SELECT Playback of the song you selected begins When playback of the current song finishes the next song in alphabetical order stored on the MusicCAST server begins playing To stop playback Press To halt playback temporarily Press Press again to resume playback HINT...

Page 37: ...ently Song statistics page 48 You can use statistical information on recent playback and recording activities to select songs and albums for playback Bookmark playback Bookmark page 52 During playback attach a mark to those songs that you like You can then call up these songs for playback later Skipping playback groups A playback group is the group selection criteria you use to select material for...

Page 38: ...press and to search backward press during playback or when playback is paused The MusicCAST client does not output any sound during these operations Skipping to a different song During playback press to skip to the next song and to return to the previous song during playback or when playback is paused ...

Page 39: ...ten to MP3 CDs from your collection See page 52 in the MCX 1000 owner s manual Configuring the MusicCAST system network manually Manually configure the MusicCAST system network to suit your needs See page 108 in the MCX 1000 owner s manual Viewing information on the data contained in the MusicCAST server View information on the current firmware version MP3 encoding status and data contained in the...

Page 40: ...usic Recognition Service is a database which you can access to gain information on the songs artists genre and album names for music CDs CD TEXT Data encoded on some CDs which contains information on its song titles album artist and genre names Encoding The process of converting PCM data stored from a CD into MP3 data MP3 Format An abbreviation for MPEG layer 3 A data format used to store music on...

Page 41: ...ST client The component in the MusicCAST system that allows you access to songs stored in the MusicCAST server for playback at a distance Up to 7 MusicCAST clients can access the MusicCAST server at once MusicCAST server The component in the MusicCAST system that you use to store and playback songs from CD Other components in the MusicCAST system obtain song data from the MusicCAST server on scree...

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