Yamaha MCX-2000 setup guide Using a Yamaha AV Receiver

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When you add a new timer program, the playback timer is automatically turned on. It keeps active as long as the program list contains programs. In addition, you can manually turn off or on the playback timer using the Timer command from the Submenu.

Using a Yamaha AV Receiver

If you’re using one of supported Yamaha AV receiver products (page 102), you can connect it with the MCX-2000 for integrated operations including synchronized power on/ off or processing the MCX-2000 audio signals using a suitable surround program on the AV receiver. For this application, you need additional cable connections as in the diagram below.

nTimer ON/OFF commands activates and deactivates the playback timer itself, not individual timer programs. If you want to deactivate a specific timer program, open the timer program list screen to specify other playback time or delete the program by selecting Clear.

YAMAHA AV Receiver

RS-232C

When the specified start time arrives, the MCX-2000 automatically starts playing the content, showing the Play information screen according to the content.

nThe specified content will continue playing until the specified end time arrives. If the content is a playlist shorter than the duration specified with the Start and End parameters, playback will stop without waiting for the end time. In this case, the program still remains in the timer program list. In addition, if you use any playback controls (start, stop, skip forward or backward, etc.) or change playback modes (repeat, random and broadcast) AFTER the MCX-2000 starts the timer playback, the timer playback is immediately canceled and the current program disappears right away from the program list. So, if you want to use playback modes along with the playback timer, set them BEFORE the timer starts playback. In this case, the MCX-2000 plays the content according to the current playback mode settings.

RS-232C

MCX-2000

Use an RS-232C cross cable (sold separately) and connect RS-232C ports on both units. Also connect the MCX-2000 analog or digital output to suitable input jack(s) on the AV receiver. Note this jack name because you need to specify it for the Receiver Input parameter (see below).

1Select Top Menu > Setup > YAMAHA AV Receiver for the following screen.

AV receiver setup screen

nThe above setup screen doesn’t appear if you’ve not connected a supported Yamaha AV receiver to the MCX-2000. You will see an alert message instead.

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Contents MCX-2000 Important Safety Instructions We Want You Listening For a LifetimeCompliance Information Statement Special Instructions for U.K. Model FCC Warning Achtung Welcome to MusicCAST Connecting with Peripheral Devices Preparing ItemsRemote Control Features and Operations Setting BatteriesPowering Up Creating a MusicCAST Network Enter the following settings Push Select Play STAMDBY/ONPOWER Streaming MusicWhen All Songs is selected MCX-2000 Setup Guide All rights reserved MCX-2000 Table of Contents Preface Feature Overview What’s IncludedAudio Playback Functions Audio Recording Functions Music Archiving FunctionsCD Recording Functions Timer Function Music Streaming FunctionsPanel Descriptions MCX-2000 Front Panel@ Broadcast indicator Back Panel $ # @@ 10/100 indicator # LINK/DATA indicator $ LAN Ethernet port Panel Descriptions Remote Control IR transmitterPlayback control buttons Connecting External Devices Connecting to the AC PowerOperation Modes on the MCX-2000 STANDBY/ON button red Operating on the Remote Control Using as a Universal Remote Control AOCRegistering Your TV Monitor to the MCX-2000 SabaSelecting a menu item For quick access to Top MenuMenu Operation Basics Returning to the previous screenTV monitor Built-in display Move the highlight Previous screen MCX-2000 Menu Tree Network Basics All different placesConfiguration of a MusicCAST-only network Configuring a MusicCAST-only Network 1200 Using Easy Setup MusicCAST System Configuration Easy Setup OverviewDate and Time Network Connection stand-alone, without clientsNetwork Connection with clients Network ConfigurationFor automatic configuration of a MusicCAST network Automatic Configuration of a MusicCAST Network Configuration examplesPreparation on the MCX-2000 Preparation on Each Client Wired network icon indicates radio signal strength Automatic Registration of ClientsChecking Out Parameter Values Configuration exampleSettings on the MCX-2000 MCX-2000 Client System Unique Server/Client ID InformationIP Address Setting MethodIP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway DNS Server P, DNS Server SESS ID, WEP Key Wireless LANWireless LAN ChannelSettings on Each Client Mode Server IDIP Address Subnet MaskESS ID WEP KeyManual Registration of Clients Confirming Network Status Updating Client Firmware Playing Audio Sources Playing Archived MusicSongs Using the List View Scroll ButtonsIdentifying an List Item Alphabetical index search ButtonsAdding a Bookmark to a Song Play Information and ControlsPlaying a CD RandomPage What is Gracenote CDDB? What is CD-TEXT?What are ID3 Tags? Listening to FM Radio PresetsListening to a Radio Broadcast XM US model onlyConnecting an XM Connect-and-Play Antenna Listening to XM Radio US model onlyInformation from XM Satellite Radio, Inc Activating Your XM Satellite Radio Account Receiving XM Radio BroadcastsSearch all channels Search categoryMessage Description Action/Solution Screen Messages for XM RadioUsing the Presets List Registering a Radio Station to the Presets ListListening to Internet Radio Playing a Radio Station from the Presets List Getting the most out of the Presets List Registering FM Stations Automatically to the Presets List Playing External Audio Signals Digital InputAnalog Input Playing Audio Content on the Computer You cannot view digital photo and movie files Recording Audio Sources Recording Songs from a Music CDMCX-2000 shows a progress bar for each of the selected songs Importing a Music CD Automatically Recording from FM Radio or External Audio Signals Track MarkingSYNCHRO. Type Duplicating a Music CD Open the Submenu to start CD duplicationInitialize Disc and proceed with recording Recording Archived Songs to a CD Archived songs are analog recorded onto a CD-R/RW disc PS/2 Keyboard Editing the LibraryTyping Text Characters Character PaletteWeb Browser Edit TitleEditing Song Data Editing TitlesChanging Song Attributes Example How to Organize the Music Archive Change Genre dialog box Deleting the PCM Data Open a song list view screenOther Song Delete Options Using a Playlist Creating a PlaylistEditing a Playlist Registering an Internet Radio Station Repeat steps 2 to 3 as requiredRenaming Items from the Radio Presets List Click Select for a station list view Operating a Client Remotely Selecting the Client Audio Source Setting the Timer Playback MusicCAST as an Integrated Music Delivery SystemRecall Play Other Features Setting Date and TimeSetting Date and Time Manually Selecting the Time DisplayUsing the Online Cddb Database Defining User InterfaceContrast Delay before activationBacklight Use Screen SaverAdjust the volume level automatically Selecting Playback OptionsFrom the User Interface menu, select Language Selecting Recording Options Type of data stored in Music ArchiveMP3 Encode Quality OK, Cancel, Clear Using the Timer PlaybackContent, Playback Activate when?, DateUsing a Yamaha AV Receiver Synchronize receiver power ON/OFF with the MCX-2000 Receiver input to which the MCX-2000 is connectedChecking the Network Status Initializing Network SettingsManaging an Existing MusicCAST Network Server IP AddressManaging the MCX-2000 System System Utilities menuControllable Yamaha AV Receivers Viewing System InformationVersion MP3 Encode Schedule Hard Drive Capacity103 Limiting Local Operations on the MCX-2000 Discs that cannot be used for recording on this unit Discs that can be used for recording on this unitDiscs that can be used for recording Minute CD-R discHandling of discs To prevent a malfunction of this unitSource sampling rate conversion Recording of non-audio signalsSCMS-Serial Copy Management System Number of recordable discs and tracks and their lengthTroubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy109 110 Bookmark list AlbumArtist MP3 formatSubnet mask Wired LANRemote control ClientOutputs Audio PerformanceLaser Diode Properties StorageIndex 115 All rights reserved
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