Listening to MP3 CDs, MP3 CD specifications | Yamaha mcx-1000

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Listening to MP3 CDs

Use the MusicCAST server to listen to MP3 CDs.

1	Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.	4 Press TOP MENU.
	If there is already a CD in the MusicCAST server, skip directly	The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display.
	to step 4.
2	Place the CD you wish to store in the
	MusicCAST server in the disc tray.
	Place the CD in the tray label-side up, aligned with the grooves
	on the disc tray.

5 Use / to move the cursor to “Library” and press SELECT.

The Library screen appears on the on-screen display.

3Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

When you load a CD, the MusicCAST server reads its type and volume.

This operation can take a few seconds.

MP3 CD specifications

The MusicCAST server can playback MP3 CDs that meet the following specifications:

•	ISO 9660 level 1 or 2 multisession Joliet/Romeo
	format (the MusicCAST server is not packet-write	6 Use / to move the cursor to “CD” and press
	capable)	SELECT.
•	A maximum of eight folder levels	The CD screen appears on the on-screen display.

•A maximum of 300 files, with an .MP3 or .mp3 extension

•MPEG-1 layer 3, all bitrates (32 kbps to 320 kbps). NOTE: For Variable Bit Rate discs, bitrate and/or time information may not be correctly displayed.

•ID3 tag version 1.1 capable

The names of all of the albums on the MP3 CD are displayed.

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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 Getting started What is the MusicCAST system?Getting started Supplied accessories Controls and functions Yamaha standard Client Status indicatorsFront 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 Loading a CD into the MusicCAST server Music storage formatsStoring 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 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 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 4, 5 Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to Library Selecting a song by its artistPress 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 Use / to move the cursor to Albums and press Select To playback all songs from an albumUse / 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 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 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 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 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 Use / to select a song to listen to Listening to songs recorded from external componentsUse / 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 Artist list Artists screen Editing capabilities of the MusicCAST serverEditing Genre list Genres screen EditingSong lists Songs screen Editing album details Opening the album editing screen sub menu Changing an album name Editing Creating a new albumUse / / / to select characters, and enter the album name Deleting an Album Editing Moving an album to another artist 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 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 Changing a genre name Editing Creating a new genreUse / / / 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 Connecting a PS/2 keyboard to the MusicCAST server Using a PS/2 keyboard with 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 Normal mode Quick 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 Press TOP Menu Use / to move the cursor to the MusicCAST Checking the status of a MusicCAST clientClient 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 Setting playback Timer details for MusicCAST clients MusicCAST client Timer functions101 102 103 Configuring the MusicCAST network 104 105 MusicCAST network Configuring the MusicCAST network MusicCAST network configuration106 Configuring the MusicCAST network 107 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 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 Default system settings System Setup menus115 System setup 116 Opening the system setting screens Setting the date and timeSystem setup 117 Set the date and time 118To set the date and time manually Setting the video output parameters Setting the Gracenote Cddb connection119 Select the output type 120 Setting the auto-play functionSet 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 122 123 Tuner distribution settingOff 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 130 Opening the system information screensUse / 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 the system version Checking MP3 encoding status132 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 Rules of digital recording and notes on system136 Troubleshooting 137 138 139 Appendix Network connections Terms used in this manual140 Hardware 141 Appendix Software 142Database Menu Specifications 143 Index 144 145 Group 146 Page WB18700