Yamaha MCX-2000 setup guide Playing Audio Sources, Playing Archived Music

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Applications

Once you’ve finished setting up your MCX-2000 (and MusicCAST clients), you can start using it as a music server. This section explains how you can play and record audio sources on the MCX-2000, and stream music to the clients over the MusicCAST network.

Playing Audio Sources

The MCX-2000 supports playback of five different audio sources, and they are accessible from the Library screen opened from the Top Menu. Select Top Menu > Library for the following screen.

CD

Select this when listening to a CD set in the MCX-2000. Supported CDs are music CDs (CD-DA) and MP3 CDs (CD ROM). Since the MCX-2000 can track the file hierarchy in an MP3 CD (up to eight levels), you can play songs organized in folders or directories.

Inputs

Select this when listening to incoming analog or digital audio signals from an external device. Playback control for these external inputs should be done from the external device.

nThe MCX-2000 can play any one of the above audio sources while streaming a different archived song to each client in your MusicCAST network.

Music Archive

Select this when listening to music recorded from sources such as music CDs, radios or external audio signals. When you record these audio sources, the MCX-2000 lets you add information such as song title, artist name, album name and genre to each song (or audio program), allowing you to quickly find the music you want to listen to.

Radio

Select this when listening to a radio broadcast. You can select one of main radio sources at any time: the built-in FM tuner, XM Satellite Radio (US model only) and Internet radio.

Network Content

Select this to receive and play audio content from a Windows PC in the network where the MCX-2000 is connected. The supplied software program must be installed beforehand on that computer (page 64).

Playing Archived Music

To enjoy listening to songs from the music archive, you need to record them beforehand onto the MCX-2000 (page 66). You can add unique data to each song or audio program to easily find it later in the music archive. In fact, the song data gives a great help to categorize or group archived songs.

nMusic streaming will start when you select and play (request) a song on each client. While song selection and playback control of streamed music are based on client operations, you can still control each client remotely from the MCX-2000 (page 87).

1Select Top Menu > Library > Music Archive to open the following Music Archive menu screen.

Music Archive menu

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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 ItemsPowering Up Remote Control Features and OperationsSetting Batteries 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 Audio Playback Functions Feature OverviewWhat’s Included CD Recording Functions Audio Recording FunctionsMusic Archiving 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 are ID3 Tags? What is Gracenote CDDB?What is CD-TEXT? Listening to FM Radio PresetsListening to a Radio Broadcast XM US model onlyInformation from XM Satellite Radio, Inc Connecting an XM Connect-and-Play AntennaListening to XM Radio US model only Activating Your XM Satellite Radio Account Receiving XM Radio BroadcastsSearch all channels Search categoryMessage Description Action/Solution Screen Messages for XM RadioListening to Internet Radio Using the Presets ListRegistering a Radio Station to the Presets List Playing a Radio Station from the Presets List Getting the most out of the Presets List Registering FM Stations Automatically to the Presets List Analog Input Playing External Audio SignalsDigital 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 TitleChanging Song Attributes Editing Song DataEditing Titles 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 SaverFrom the User Interface menu, select Language Adjust the volume level automaticallySelecting Playback Options MP3 Encode Quality Selecting Recording OptionsType of data stored in Music Archive 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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