Yamaha MCX-2000 setup guide Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting

Refer to the chart below when the MCX-2000 doesn’t appear to be functioning correctly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions listed next to the problem don’t help, set the MCX-2000 to standby mode, disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

The MCX-2000 does not turn on when

The MusicCAST power plug is not

Insert the power plug firmly into an AC outlet.

you press STANDBY/ON.

inserted into the AC outlet correctly.

 

 

 

 

The MCX-2000 does not play CDs.

There is condensation on the laser pickup lens.

Turn off the power, wait 20 or 30 minutes, and then

 

 

turn power on again.

 

 

 

 

The CD is loaded upside-down in the disc tray.

Load the CD in the disc tray label side up.

 

 

 

 

The CD is dirty.

Clean the CD.

 

 

 

The MCX-2000 cannot store CDs.

There is no space remaining on the hard disk drive.

Delete songs that you do not need, to make space on

 

 

the hard disk drive.

 

 

 

 

The CD-R/RW loaded in the

Clean or replace the CD-R/RW.

 

MCX-2000 is dirty or scratched.

 

 

 

 

The MCX-2000 cannot record songs to

The CD-R/RW loaded in the

Load a blank audio CD-R/RW into the disc tray.

a CD-R/RW.

MCX-2000 already has data recorded on it.

 

 

 

 

 

The CD-R/RW loaded in the

For CD-Rs, replace the CD-R with a new disc. For

 

MCX-2000 is dirty or scratched.

CD-RWs, initialize the disc and then record it again.

 

 

 

The MCX-2000 will not record songs

The maximum length for a single song is 99 minutes

The MCX-2000 begins recording a new song after

longer than 100 minutes in duration on

and 59 seconds.

recording for 99 minutes and 59 seconds, regardless

its hard disk drive.

 

of the recording mode set

 

 

 

There is a pause starting playback of

The MCX-2000 is playing back tracks recorded with

Connect the analog outputs on the MCX-2000 to the

songs when the

differing emphasis settings.

amplifier.

MCX-2000 is connected to an amplifier

 

 

via a digital connection.

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R/RW made on the MCX-2000 will

The CD or DVD player you are using is not capable of

Use a CD/DVD player capable of playing back

not playback correctly on other CD or

playing CD-R/RW.

CD-R/RW.

DVD players.

 

 

 

 

 

Sound from the

Either the MCX-2000 or the source component is

Change the location of your components (unless the

MCX-2000 skips during playback.

being shaken or vibrated.

source recording was affected by vibrations or

 

 

shocks).

 

 

 

 

The CD is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

The MCX-2000 does not operate

The system controller has stopped.

Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button on the front

normally.

 

panel for at least 15 seconds.

 

 

 

You can hear the sound of a fan coming

The internal temperature of the

The internal fan in the MCX-2000 activates when the

from the MCX-2000.

MCX-2000 is rising.

internal temperature of the unit rises. This is not a

 

 

malfunction.

 

 

 

Auto Configuration does not function

The network settings are incorrect.

Check the network settings.

correctly.

 

 

Surroundings are interfering with wireless network

Change the location of MusicCAST components.

 

 

signals (for wireless connections only).

 

 

Try using a different wireless network channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use wired network connections to connect

 

 

MusicCAST components.

 

 

 

 

Either the MCX-2000 or the MCX-A10 is not set to

Check the connection procedure and try again.

 

Auto Configuration mode.

 

 

 

 

 

The client is storing or recording songs.

Try again when recording is complete.

 

 

 

You cannot start playback on the

Configuration has not finished.

Carry out the Auto Configuration process.

clients.

 

 

The network settings are incorrect.

Check the network settings.

 

 

 

 

 

There are no songs which the MCX-2000 has finished

Wait until MP3 encoding is complete.

 

encoding to MP3 format in the MCX-2000 library.

 

 

 

 

 

Surroundings are interfering with wireless network

Change the location of MusicCAST components.

 

signals (for wireless connections only).

 

 

Try using a different wireless network channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use wired network connections to connect

 

 

MusicCAST components.

 

 

 

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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 ItemsSetting Batteries Remote Control Features and OperationsPowering 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 What’s Included Feature OverviewAudio Playback Functions Music Archiving Functions Audio Recording 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 SabaFor quick access to Top Menu Menu Operation BasicsSelecting a menu item 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 Easy Setup Overview Date and TimeMusicCAST System Configuration 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 InformationSetting Method IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default GatewayIP Address DNS Server P, DNS Server SWireless LAN Wireless LANESS ID, WEP Key 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 CD-TEXT? What is Gracenote CDDB?What are ID3 Tags? Presets Listening to a Radio BroadcastListening to FM Radio XM US model onlyListening to XM Radio US model only Connecting an XM Connect-and-Play AntennaInformation 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 RadioRegistering a Radio Station to the Presets List Using 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 Digital Input Playing External Audio SignalsAnalog 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 Editing the Library Typing Text CharactersPS/2 Keyboard Character PaletteWeb Browser Edit TitleEditing Titles Editing Song DataChanging 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 InterfaceDelay before activation BacklightContrast Use Screen SaverSelecting Playback Options Adjust the volume level automaticallyFrom the User Interface menu, select Language Type of data stored in Music Archive Selecting Recording OptionsMP3 Encode Quality Using the Timer Playback Content, PlaybackOK, Cancel, Clear Activate when?, DateUsing a Yamaha AV Receiver Synchronize receiver power ON/OFF with the MCX-2000 Receiver input to which the MCX-2000 is connectedInitializing Network Settings Managing an Existing MusicCAST NetworkChecking the Network Status Server IP AddressManaging the MCX-2000 System System Utilities menuViewing System Information Version MP3 Encode ScheduleControllable Yamaha AV Receivers Hard Drive Capacity103 Limiting Local Operations on the MCX-2000 Discs that can be used for recording on this unit Discs that can be used for recordingDiscs that cannot be used for recording on this unit Minute CD-R discHandling of discs To prevent a malfunction of this unitRecording of non-audio signals SCMS-Serial Copy Management SystemSource sampling rate conversion Number of recordable discs and tracks and their lengthTroubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy109 110 Album ArtistBookmark list MP3 formatWired LAN Remote controlSubnet mask ClientAudio Performance Laser Diode PropertiesOutputs StorageIndex 115 All rights reserved
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