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Configuring Your MusicCAST Network

After connecting necessary devices and cables to the MCX-2000 music server and clients (optional MCX-A10 or MCX-C15, or both), you can now configure a MusicCAST network customized for your specific needs. The MusicCAST network uses standard wired and wireless PC networking technologies, and the MCX-2000 allows both wired and wireless connections at the same time. The unit can also connect to the Internet and an existing computer network, enabling exceptionally flexible configuration of your MusicCAST network. In this section, we’ll explain some network basics and give some configuration examples for different purposes. Examine these and see which MusicCAST network is best for you.

nThe MCX-2000 incorporates the Easy Setup feature (page 27) that helps you configure the best MusicCAST network for your environment. Since configuring a MusicCAST network requires some knowledge about computer networking, we recommend using Easy Setup for optimum results. When you configure a MusicCAST network for the first time, you need to manually operate the MCX-2000 and clients. For this reason, regardless of where each client is finally to be placed, bring the MCX-2000 and all of its clients together in one place to make these processes easier.

Network Basics

You can easily configure a MusicCAST network using the built-in networking features of the MCX-2000 and clients. The more you learn here about basic networking mechanism and terms, the more you will get out of your MusicCAST systems. Take the time to read this section carefully before configuring your MusicCAST network.

The MCX-2000 finds each client (or each client finds the music server) using a unique address assigned to the companion. This address is called IP address and is similar to the physical address of your house. We’ll take this analogy a little bit farther and compare the server-client network relationship to the communication between you and your neighbor friend living on the same street.

An IP address is comprised of a network address and a host address, which are comparable to your street address and home address. The MCX-2000 can only communicate with clients that live on the same street (or have the same network address). Naturally, they are separate entities, and so each has its own unique host address in the same network.

If the MCX-2000 and its clients have a slightly different network address (or, In other words, have a different street, town, city or country name), they are no longer neighbors living on the same street.

Georgetown, Washington DC

George Town, Cayman Islands

George Town, Malaysia

All different places!

George Town, Tasmania

Fortunately, the MCX-2000 and its clients are designed to automatically have the same network address (factory settings). So, the first step of configuring a MusicCAST network is easily cleared. In other words, they are designed to live on the same street. The second step is to determine and assign a unique host address to each of them.

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Contents MCX-2000 We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Important Safety InstructionsCompliance Information Statement Special Instructions for U.K. Model FCC Warning Achtung Welcome to MusicCAST Preparing Items Connecting with Peripheral DevicesRemote Control Features and Operations Setting BatteriesPowering Up Creating a MusicCAST Network Enter the following settings Push Select Play Streaming Music STAMDBY/ONPOWERWhen 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 Music Streaming Functions Timer FunctionFront Panel Panel Descriptions MCX-2000@ Broadcast indicator $ # @ Back Panel@ 10/100 indicator # LINK/DATA indicator $ LAN Ethernet port IR transmitter Panel Descriptions Remote ControlPlayback control buttons Connecting to the AC Power Connecting External DevicesOperation Modes on the MCX-2000 STANDBY/ON button red Operating on the Remote Control AOC Using as a Universal Remote ControlSaba Registering Your TV Monitor to the MCX-2000Returning to the previous screen For quick access to Top MenuMenu Operation Basics Selecting a menu itemTV monitor Built-in display Move the highlight Previous screen MCX-2000 Menu Tree All different places Network BasicsConfiguration of a MusicCAST-only network Configuring a MusicCAST-only Network 1200 Using Easy Setup Network Connection stand-alone, without clients Easy Setup OverviewDate and Time MusicCAST System ConfigurationNetwork Configuration Network Connection with clientsFor automatic configuration of a MusicCAST network Configuration examples Automatic Configuration of a MusicCAST NetworkPreparation on the MCX-2000 Preparation on Each Client Automatic Registration of Clients Wired network icon indicates radio signal strengthConfiguration example Checking Out Parameter ValuesMCX-2000 Client System Unique Server/Client ID Information Settings on the MCX-2000DNS Server P, DNS Server S Setting MethodIP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway IP AddressChannel Wireless LANWireless LAN ESS ID, WEP KeySettings on Each Client Server ID ModeSubnet Mask IP AddressWEP Key ESS IDManual Registration of Clients Confirming Network Status Updating Client Firmware Playing Archived Music Playing Audio SourcesSongs Scroll Buttons Using the List ViewAlphabetical index search Buttons Identifying an List ItemPlay Information and Controls Adding a Bookmark to a SongRandom Playing a CDPage What is Gracenote CDDB? What is CD-TEXT?What are ID3 Tags? XM US model only PresetsListening to a Radio Broadcast Listening to FM RadioConnecting an XM Connect-and-Play Antenna Listening to XM Radio US model onlyInformation from XM Satellite Radio, Inc Receiving XM Radio Broadcasts Activating Your XM Satellite Radio AccountSearch category Search all channelsScreen Messages for XM Radio Message Description Action/SolutionUsing 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 Songs from a Music CD Recording Audio SourcesMCX-2000 shows a progress bar for each of the selected songs Importing a Music CD Automatically Track Marking Recording from FM Radio or External Audio SignalsSYNCHRO. Type Open the Submenu to start CD duplication Duplicating a Music CDInitialize Disc and proceed with recording Recording Archived Songs to a CD Archived songs are analog recorded onto a CD-R/RW disc Character Palette Editing the LibraryTyping Text Characters PS/2 KeyboardEdit Title Web BrowserEditing Song Data Editing TitlesChanging Song Attributes Example How to Organize the Music Archive Change Genre dialog box Open a song list view screen Deleting the PCM DataOther Song Delete Options Creating a Playlist Using a PlaylistEditing a Playlist Repeat steps 2 to 3 as required Registering an Internet Radio StationRenaming Items from the Radio Presets List Click Select for a station list view Operating a Client Remotely Selecting the Client Audio Source MusicCAST as an Integrated Music Delivery System Setting the Timer PlaybackRecall Play Setting Date and Time Other FeaturesSelecting the Time Display Setting Date and Time ManuallyDefining User Interface Using the Online Cddb DatabaseUse Screen Saver Delay before activationBacklight ContrastAdjust 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 Activate when?, Date Using the Timer PlaybackContent, Playback OK, Cancel, ClearUsing a Yamaha AV Receiver Receiver input to which the MCX-2000 is connected Synchronize receiver power ON/OFF with the MCX-2000Server IP Address Initializing Network SettingsManaging an Existing MusicCAST Network Checking the Network StatusSystem Utilities menu Managing the MCX-2000 SystemHard Drive Capacity Viewing System InformationVersion MP3 Encode Schedule Controllable Yamaha AV Receivers103 Limiting Local Operations on the MCX-2000 Minute CD-R disc Discs that can be used for recording on this unitDiscs that can be used for recording Discs that cannot be used for recording on this unitTo prevent a malfunction of this unit Handling of discsNumber of recordable discs and tracks and their length Recording of non-audio signalsSCMS-Serial Copy Management System Source sampling rate conversionSymptom Cause Remedy Troubleshooting109 110 MP3 format AlbumArtist Bookmark listClient Wired LANRemote control Subnet maskStorage Audio PerformanceLaser Diode Properties OutputsIndex 115 All rights reserved
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