Yamaha MCX-2000 setup guide Special Instructions for U.K. Model

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT

•To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

•Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Avoid ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 10 cm on the back of this unit.

•Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

•Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

•Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do NOT place:

•Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

•Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

•Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

•Do not cover the rear panel of this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

•Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete.

•Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

•Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

•When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

•Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

•Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

•To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning storm.

•Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

•When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

•Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

•Before moving this unit, first check that there is no disc in the disc tray. Finally, press STANDBY/ON to turn off this unit, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

•Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

IMPORTANT!

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.

Model:

Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.

Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloures in accordance with the following code:

GREEN-and-YELLOW: Earth

BLUE: Neutral

BROWN: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN- and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and -YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described above.

Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

For Canadian Customers

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Do not remove the connector of built-in antenna from the MCX-2000.

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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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The Yamaha MCX-2000 is a cutting-edge digital audio workstation that has transformed the landscape of music production and recording. It is renowned for its versatility, advanced features, and user-friendly interface, making it a favorite among both amateur and professional musicians.

One of the standout features of the MCX-2000 is its powerful multi-track recording capability. With the ability to handle up to 32 channels of simultaneous recording and playback, it lets users capture high-quality audio from a variety of sources, such as microphones, instruments, and digital interfaces. This makes it ideal for studio settings as well as live performances.

The device incorporates Yamaha's proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, allowing users to apply high-quality effects in real-time. These effects include reverb, delay, compression, and equalization, among others, providing users with the tools to shape their sound directly during the recording process. The onboard effects engine is designed to enhance the audio experience without requiring additional external gear.

Another key characteristic of the MCX-2000 is its intuitive user interface, which includes a large color display for easy navigation and editing. The touchscreen allows for quick access to various functions and settings, streamlining the workflow for producers and engineers. Transferring audio files is efficient, supporting multiple file formats, and ensuring compatibility with other digital audio workstations and production software.

Connectivity is another strong point of the MCX-2000. It features multiple input and output options, including XLR, TRS, and MIDI connections, providing flexibility in how users can set up their recording environment. Additionally, it supports USB and network connections, making it easy to integrate with other devices and share music projects across different platforms.

Built with high durability in mind, the Yamaha MCX-2000 is designed to withstand rigorous use in both studio and live environments. Its robust construction ensures reliability, making it a trusted choice for musicians on the go.

In summary, the Yamaha MCX-2000 is a remarkable tool in the realm of digital audio production. With its extensive multi-track recording capabilities, advanced DSP effects, user-friendly interface, and versatile connectivity options, it caters to the needs of music creators, delivering exceptional sound quality and efficient workflow. Whether in a professional studio or an independent setup, the MCX-2000 is a powerful ally for any music producer.
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