Yamaha mcx-1000 Using this manual

Getting started

Using this manual

This section gives a brief sequential explanation of the procedures involved in using your MusicCAST server. Refer to it as a guide to using this manual.

SECTION	TITLE	CONTENT
1	Getting started	Use the manual, check your system connections, and learn
		about the basic operations of the MusicCAST server.
2	Storing music on the	Store CDs and audio material from external components
	MusicCAST server	connected to the MusicCAST server. Enter information on
		material that you have stored, such as artist, album, genre,
		or song titles. This information is useful when you wish to
		use such criteria as artist, album, or genre name when
		playing back songs on the MusicCAST server or clients,
		and when making original CDs from the songs you store on
		the MusicCAST.
3	Playback	Search for songs by criteria such as song or album name,
		make lists of your favorite songs, or play back songs at
		random.
4	Editing	Add or change information such as song, artist, or genre
		names, and make and edit lists of your favorite songs.
5	Creating CDs	Make original CDs from the songs stored on the
		MusicCAST server. Additionally, you can duplicate CDs
		you own onto CD-R or CD-RW discs.
6	Using the MusicCAST with a	Use the MusicCAST server to adjust volume, change
	YAMAHA AV receiver	inputs and effect programs, and control other functions on
		a RS-232C equipped YAMAHA AV receiver connected to
		the MusicCAST server with an RS-232C cable.
7	Controlling MusicCAST clients	Remotely control any MusicCAST clients connected to your
		MusicCAST server. This function allows you to operate
		multiple MusicCAST clients simultaneously, and check
		what individual MusicCAST clients are playing.
8	Using the Timer function for	Use the Timer to automatically start playback on the
	playback and recording	MusicCAST server or clients, or place a component in
		standby mode, at the time set in the Timer display on the
		MusicCAST server. You can also set the MusicCAST
		server to begin recording material at a designated time.
9	Configuring the MusicCAST	Configure the MusicCAST server so that MusicCAST
	network	clients can connect to it over a wired or wireless network.
		Additionally, you can configure the MusicCAST server to
		work together with other components in an existing
		network.
10	System setup	Set parameters such as keyboard type, on-screen display
		color schemes, and date and time, to suit the conditions
		you use your MusicCAST server in.
11	Checking system information	Check the remaining time available for song storage,
		system firmware version, and other information pertaining
		to your MusicCAST system.
12	Appendix	Refer to this section when your MusicCAST server appears
		to be functioning incorrectly.

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