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Checking system information

Checking MP3 encoding status

The MusicCAST server automatically converts all songs stored to MP3 format (see page 25). You can check the status of any songs the MusicCAST server is currently encoding, as well as the names of the songs that have yet to be encoded.

1Follow the procedure described on page 130 “Opening the system information screens” to display the Information screen.

2Use / to move the cursor to “MP3 encode schedule” and press SELECT

The MP3 encode schedule screen appears on the on-screen display.

HINT

Press BACK to return to the previous screen.

Checking the system version

The MusicCAST server contains software that provides the functionality described in this manual, called firmware. Yamaha occasionally releases updates for this software, which you can use to update your system. Use the following procedure to check the version of the firmware currently installed in your MusicCAST server.

1Follow the procedure described on page 130 “Opening the system information screens” to display the Iinformation screen.

2Use / to move the cursor to “System version” and press SELECT.

The System version screen appears on the on-screen display.

HINT

Press BACK to return to the previous screen.

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Contents

Ucgba Iimportant Safety Instructions We Want You Listening For a Lifetime FCC Information for US customers Special Instructions for U.K. Model For US customers Contents Using the MusicCAST with a Yamaha AV receiver Features of the MusicCAST server About this manual What is the MusicCAST system? Getting startedGetting started Supplied accessories Client Status indicators Controls and functions Yamaha standardFront panel Level control Active indicator Getting started Rear panel Getting started Remote control Cursor left ALL Songs Preparing the remote controls Preparing the MusicCAST server remote controlUsing the remote control Battery replacement Checking your system connections Component check list MusicCAST server standby and power modes Power on Using this manual Operating the MusicCAST server Music storage formats Loading a CD into the MusicCAST serverStoring music on the MusicCAST server Storing music on the MusicCAST server Press TOP MenuUse / to move the cursor to Recording and press Select Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray CD contents display screen Storing music on the MusicCAST server Storing a CD Use / / / to move the cursor to Start and press Select When storage is complete, the following screen Auto-storing CDsAppears on the on-screen display When using a source component with a digital output jack When using a source component with analog output jacksCheck component connections Storing music on the MusicCAST server Recording Select the input to useStoring music on the MusicCAST Server Adjusting the recording level Adjust the recording mode as necessarySet the recording level as necessary Use / / / to move the cursor to REC Start and press Select Setting the recording mode ManualSynchro full auto Synchro auto track marking Selecting a song by its artist 4, 5 Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to LibraryPress Select Playback Use / to move the cursor to Artists and press SelectUse / to select an Album and press Use / to select a song and press Select Selecting a song by its album To stop playbackTo temporarily halt playback To playback all songs from an artist To playback all songs from an album Use / to move the cursor to Albums and press SelectUse / to select an album and press Select Selecting a song by its genre 4, 5,6 4,5,6 Press TOP MenuUse / to move the cursor to Library and press Select Use / to move the cursor to Genres and press Select To playback all songs from a genre Genres Selecting a song by its name Use / to move the cursor to All Songs and press Select Playback Using song linking Selecting a song from the list of bookmarks Press TOP Menu Use / to select a song and press SelectUse / to move the cursor to Bookmarks Using the Play Information screen submenu Play Information screenPlay Information screen time display Press Submenu Playback of songs from a preselected list Playlist 4, 5 Press TOP Menu4, 5 Use / to move the cursor to Playlists and press Select Use / to select a collection and press Use / to select a playlist and press Select Searching for a specific part of a song Search Skipping to another song Groups Listening to albums Listening to artists Listening to genresPlayback Listening to Playlists Skipping groups during playback Repeat Playback Random Playback Using the MusicCAST server to listen to CDs Place the CD in the MusicCAST server in the disc trayUse / to move the cursor to CDand press To stop playback Using the MusicCAST server to listen to external components Use / to select Input monitor and pressUse / to select the component you want to listen to Start playback on the external component Listening to songs recorded from external components Use / to select a song to listen toUse / to select Recorded songs and press MP3 CD specifications Listening to MP3 CDsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to CD and press Bookmarking songs for listening To attach a bookmarkTo playback a bookmarked song Attaching a bookmark from the Play Information screen Removing a bookmark Deleting all bookmarks Playback using the Song Statistics screen Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to SongStatistics and press Select Use / to select a playback method and press Select Displaying library item properties on screen Editing capabilities of the MusicCAST server Artist list Artists screenEditing Editing Genre list Genres screenSong lists Songs screen Editing album details Opening the album editing screen sub menu Editing Creating a new album Changing an album nameUse / / / to select characters, and enter the album name Deleting an Album Editing Moving an album to another artist Moving an album to another genre Use / to move the cursor to an artist and press SelectUse / to move the cursor to Move to and press select Use / to move the cursor to a genre and press Select Editing artist details Opening the artist editing screen sub menu Editing Creating a new artist Use / / / to select characters, and enter the artist name Editing Deleting an artist Editing Genre details Opening the genre editing screen sub menu Editing Creating a new genre Changing a genre nameUse / / / to select characters, and enter the genre name Editing Deleting a genre Editing songs Opening the song editing screen Sub menu Editing Changing a song name Use / / / to select characters, and enter the song name Editing songs recorded from external components Use / to move the cursor to Recorded songs and press Select Deleting a song Use / / / to move the cursor to OK and press Select Editing Moving a song Making playlists Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to PlaylistsUse / to select the collection you want to Create a playlist in and press Select Use / / / to select characters and enter the playlist name Use / to select Add a link and press Select songs to add to the playlist Repeat until you finish creating the playlist Using the on-screen keyboard to enter characters Use / / / to select a character, and press Using a PS/2 keyboard with the MusicCAST server Connecting a PS/2 keyboard to the MusicCAST serverOther keyboard functions Creating CDs CD recording song formats Creating CDs Use / to move the cursor to Make a CDR/ RW and press SelectSet the recording parameters as necessary Select the songs you want to record To select songs from a playlist To select songs from the Song statistics list Changing the song order Creating CDs Removing a song from the recording list Use / to select OK and press Select Recording a CD to a CD-R Duplicating a CD Use / to move the cursor to CD Duplicate and press Select Use / to move the cursor to Start and press Select What is Finalization? Setting recording parameters Setting recording speedSetting the Recording auto level function Making a high quality recording Quick mode Normal modeDeleting a CD-RW Initialization Use / to change the setting of the parameter Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to the parameterYou want to change Use / to move the cursor to AV Receiver and press Select Using the MusicCAST with a Yamaha AV receiver Using the MusicCAST with a Yamaha AV receiver Checking the status of a MusicCAST client Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to the MusicCASTClient you want to check and press MusicCAST client playback from the MusicCAST server Locking and unlocking MusicCAST clientsControlling MusicCAST clients Client you wish to operate and press Select Press SUB Menu Use / to move the cursor to Lock On/Off StopPlay all clients Stop all clients Editing MusicCAST client names Controlling MusicCAST clients MusicCAST Server Timer functions Setting playback Timer details for the MusicCAST serverUse / to move the cursor to Timer Setup and press Select Use / to move the cursor to Playback Timer and press Select Using the Timer function for playback and recording Select an item to start playback from Activating the MusicCAST Timer function Function for playback and recording 100 MusicCAST client Timer functions Setting playback Timer details for MusicCAST clients101 102 103 Configuring the MusicCAST network 104 105 MusicCAST network MusicCAST network configuration Configuring the MusicCAST network106 Configuring the MusicCAST network 107 MusicCAST Server network Expert Settings IP address screen108 Setting the IP address of the MusicCAST server 109Use / to move the cursor to IP Address and press Select Dhcp service screen What is DHCP?110 Wireless LAN screen Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to System SetupViewing the MusicCAST Server network status 111 112 Use / to move the cursor to Network MusicCAST client ID manual configuration Configuration and press Select113 Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to Manual 114 System Setup menus Default system settings115 System setup 116 Opening the system setting screens Setting the date and timeSystem setup 117 118 Set the date and timeTo set the date and time manually Setting the video output parameters Setting the Gracenote Cddb connection119 Select the output type Setting the auto-play function 120Set the connection parameters Set the MusicCAST server data storage format 121Use / / / and Select to select a format Type of data stored in library Setting AV receiver parameters Audio connection settingsControl Settings 122 Tuner distribution setting 123Off Setting the screen display Turning the Auto Levelling function on and off124 Use / to select the option you want and press Select Enabling PCM format playback on MusicCAST clients 125 Setting up a PS/2 keyboard Setting the standby modeMode and press Select 126 Setting the brightness of the front panel display Press Back to return to the System Setup screen127 Use / / / to select a standby mode, and press Select Deleting data from the hard disk drive Updating the MusicCAST system128 Delete all PCM data Resetting the MusicCAST server to factory defaults Use / to move the cursor to System Reset and press Select129 Press STANDBY/ON once again to turn the MusicCAST server on Opening the system information screens 130Use / to move the cursor to Information and press Select Checking hard drive capacity Checking the number of songs stored in the MusicCAST serverChecking system information 131 Checking MP3 encoding status Checking the system version132 Checking AV receivers the MusicCAST server can control 133 CD/CD-R/CD-RW compatible with this unit 134 Appendix 135Handling of discs To prevent a malfunction of this unit Rules of digital recording and notes on system Rules of digital recording136 Troubleshooting 137 138 139 Appendix Terms used in this manual Network connections140 Hardware 141 Appendix Software 142Database Menu Specifications 143 Index 144 145 Group 146 Page WB18700