Using this manual | Yamaha mcx-1000 guide

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.

Getting started

19

Image 19

Yamaha mcx-1000 Using this manual

Contents

Ucgba Iimportant Safety Instructions FCC Information for US customers We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Special Instructions for U.K. Model For US customers Contents Using the MusicCAST with a Yamaha AV receiver About this manual Features of the MusicCAST server Getting started What is the MusicCAST system?Getting started Supplied accessories Controls and functions Yamaha standard Client Status indicatorsFront panel Level control Getting started Rear panel Active indicator Cursor left Getting started Remote control ALL Songs Battery replacement Preparing the remote controlsPreparing the MusicCAST server remote control Using the remote control Component check list Checking your system connections Power on MusicCAST server standby and power modes Using this manual Operating the MusicCAST server Loading a CD into the MusicCAST server Music storage formatsStoring music on the MusicCAST server Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray Storing music on the MusicCAST serverPress TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to Recording and press Select CD contents display screen Use / / / to move the cursor to Start and press Select Storing music on the MusicCAST server Storing a CD Auto-storing CDs When storage is complete, the following screenAppears on the on-screen display When using a source component with analog output jacks When using a source component with a digital output jackCheck component connections Server Storing music on the MusicCAST server RecordingSelect the input to use Storing music on the MusicCAST Use / / / to move the cursor to REC Start and press Select Adjusting the recording levelAdjust the recording mode as necessary Set the recording level as necessary Synchro auto track marking Setting the recording modeManual Synchro full auto 4, 5 Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to Library Selecting a song by its artistPress Select Use / to select a song and press Select PlaybackUse / to move the cursor to Artists and press Select Use / to select an Album and press To playback all songs from an artist Selecting a song by its albumTo stop playback To temporarily halt playback Use / to move the cursor to Albums and press Select To playback all songs from an albumUse / to select an album and press Select Use / to move the cursor to Genres and press Select Selecting a song by its genre4, 5,6 4,5,6 Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to Library and press Select Genres To playback all songs from a genre Use / to move the cursor to All Songs and press Select Selecting a song by its name Playback Using song linking Press TOP Menu Use / to select a song and press Select Selecting a song from the list of bookmarksUse / to move the cursor to Bookmarks Play Information screen Using the Play Information screen submenuPlay Information screen time display Press Submenu 4, 5 Press TOP Menu Playback of songs from a preselected list Playlist4, 5 Use / to move the cursor to Playlists and press Select Use / to select a playlist and press Select Use / to select a collection and press Skipping to another song Searching for a specific part of a song Search Listening to albums Groups Skipping groups during playback Listening to artistsListening to genres Playback Listening to Playlists Repeat Playback Random Playback Place the CD in the MusicCAST server in the disc tray Using the MusicCAST server to listen to CDsUse / to move the cursor to CDand press To stop playback Start playback on the external component Using the MusicCAST server to listen to external componentsUse / to select Input monitor and press Use / to select the component you want to listen to Use / to select a song to listen to Listening to songs recorded from external componentsUse / to select Recorded songs and press Use / to move the cursor to CD and press MP3 CD specificationsListening to MP3 CDs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Press TOP Menu Attaching a bookmark from the Play Information screen Bookmarking songs for listeningTo attach a bookmark To playback a bookmarked song Deleting all bookmarks Removing a bookmark Use / to select a playback method and press Select Playback using the Song Statistics screenPress TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to Song Statistics and press Select Displaying library item properties on screen Artist list Artists screen Editing capabilities of the MusicCAST serverEditing Genre list Genres screen EditingSong lists Songs screen Opening the album editing screen sub menu Editing album details Changing an album name Editing Creating a new albumUse / / / to select characters, and enter the album name Editing Moving an album to another artist Deleting an Album Use / to move the cursor to an artist and press Select Moving an album to another genreUse / to move the cursor to Move to and press select Use / to move the cursor to a genre and press Select Opening the artist editing screen sub menu Editing artist details Use / / / to select characters, and enter the artist name Editing Creating a new artist Editing Deleting an artist Opening the genre editing screen sub menu Editing Genre details Changing a genre name Editing Creating a new genreUse / / / to select characters, and enter the genre name Editing Deleting a genre Opening the song editing screen Sub menu Editing songs Use / / / to select characters, and enter the song name Editing Changing a song name Use / to move the cursor to Recorded songs and press Select Editing songs recorded from external components Use / / / to move the cursor to OK and press Select Deleting a song Editing Moving a song Create a playlist in and press Select Making playlistsPress TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to Playlists Use / to select the collection you want to Use / to select Add a link and press Use / / / to select characters and enter the playlist name Repeat until you finish creating the playlist Select songs to add to the playlist Use / / / to select a character, and press Using the on-screen keyboard to enter characters Connecting a PS/2 keyboard to the MusicCAST server Using a PS/2 keyboard with the MusicCAST serverOther keyboard functions CD recording song formats Creating CDs Select the songs you want to record Creating CDsUse / to move the cursor to Make a CDR/ RW and press Select Set the recording parameters as necessary To select songs from the Song statistics list To select songs from a playlist Changing the song order Use / to select OK and press Select Creating CDs Removing a song from the recording list Recording a CD to a CD-R Duplicating a CD Use / to move the cursor to Start and press Select Use / to move the cursor to CD Duplicate and press Select What is Finalization? Making a high quality recording Setting recording parametersSetting recording speed Setting the Recording auto level function Normal mode Quick modeDeleting a CD-RW Initialization Use / to move the cursor to AV Receiver and press Select Use / to change the setting of the parameterPress TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to the parameter You want to change Using the MusicCAST with a Yamaha AV receiver Using the MusicCAST with a Yamaha AV receiver Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to the MusicCAST Checking the status of a MusicCAST clientClient you want to check and press Client you wish to operate and press Select MusicCAST client playback from the MusicCAST serverLocking and unlocking MusicCAST clients Controlling MusicCAST clients Stop all clients Press SUB Menu Use / to move the cursor to Lock On/OffStop Play all clients Editing MusicCAST client names Controlling MusicCAST clients Use / to move the cursor to Playback Timer and press Select MusicCAST Server Timer functionsSetting playback Timer details for the MusicCAST server Use / to move the cursor to Timer Setup and press Select Select an item to start playback from Using the Timer function for playback and recording Function for playback and recording Activating the MusicCAST Timer function 100 Setting playback Timer details for MusicCAST clients MusicCAST client Timer functions101 102 103 104 Configuring the MusicCAST network MusicCAST network 105 Configuring the MusicCAST network MusicCAST network configuration106 107 Configuring the MusicCAST network IP address screen MusicCAST Server network Expert Settings108 109 Setting the IP address of the MusicCAST serverUse / to move the cursor to IP Address and press Select What is DHCP? Dhcp service screen110 111 Wireless LAN screenPress TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to System Setup Viewing the MusicCAST Server network status Use / to move the cursor to Network 112 Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to Manual MusicCAST client ID manual configurationConfiguration and press Select 113 114 Default system settings System Setup menus115 116 System setup 117 Opening the system setting screensSetting the date and time System setup Set the date and time 118To set the date and time manually Select the output type Setting the video output parametersSetting the Gracenote Cddb connection 119 120 Setting the auto-play functionSet the connection parameters Type of data stored in library Set the MusicCAST server data storage format121 Use / / / and Select to select a format 122 Setting AV receiver parametersAudio connection settings Control Settings 123 Tuner distribution settingOff Use / to select the option you want and press Select Setting the screen displayTurning the Auto Levelling function on and off 124 125 Enabling PCM format playback on MusicCAST clients 126 Setting up a PS/2 keyboardSetting the standby mode Mode and press Select Use / / / to select a standby mode, and press Select Setting the brightness of the front panel displayPress Back to return to the System Setup screen 127 Delete all PCM data Deleting data from the hard disk driveUpdating the MusicCAST system 128 Press STANDBY/ON once again to turn the MusicCAST server on Resetting the MusicCAST server to factory defaultsUse / to move the cursor to System Reset and press Select 129 130 Opening the system information screensUse / to move the cursor to Information and press Select 131 Checking hard drive capacityChecking the number of songs stored in the MusicCAST server Checking system information Checking the system version Checking MP3 encoding status132 133 Checking AV receivers the MusicCAST server can control 134 CD/CD-R/CD-RW compatible with this unit To prevent a malfunction of this unit Appendix135 Handling of discs Rules of digital recording Rules of digital recording and notes on system136 137 Troubleshooting 138 Appendix 139 Network connections Terms used in this manual140 141 Hardware Menu Appendix Software142 Database 143 Specifications 144 Index Group 145 146 Page WB18700