Getting started

Features of the MusicCAST server

The MusicCAST system uses a wireless network to connect the MusicCAST server and MusicCAST clients, which call up and play songs stored in the MusicCAST server. You can use a MusicCAST client anywhere where it can receive wireless network signals from the MusicCAST server.

Feature include

High speed storage of CDs to the internal hard disk drive.

Wireless transmission to MusicCAST clients, allowing independent operation of all components in the MusicCAST system.

Display of information on songs, albums, artists, and genres stored on the MusicCAST server hard disk drive.

Control of YAMAHA AV receivers through an RS-232C connection.

High quality recording to CD-R discs using Advanced AudioMASTER TM.

About this manual

This manual contains the following sections:

Getting started

Explains the basic usage and concept of the MusicCAST server.

Storing music on the MusicCAST server

Explains how to store music from CDs and external components on the internal hard disk drive of the MusicCAST server.

Playback

Explains how to play back music from the MusicCAST server using criteria such as album and artist names to search for songs.

Editing

Explains how to manage songs stored on the MusicCAST server.

Creating CDs

Explains how to create CDs using songs you select from those stored on the MusicCAST server.

Using the MusicCAST with a YAMAHA AV receiver

The MusicCAST server can control certain functions on a YAMAHA AV receiver if you connect the two components using an RS-232C cable. This section explains how to connect the MusicCAST server and AV receiver and use them together.

Controlling MusicCAST clients

Explains how to control MusicCAST clients from the MusicCAST server.

Using the Timer function for playback and recording

Explains how to use the Timer function to record and playback audio material.

Configuring the network

Explains how to configure the network parameters to enable MusicCAST clients to connect to the MusicCAST server. It also explains how to connect the MusicCAST server to the Internet.

System setup

Explains how to configure system settings (on-screen display, system time etc) of the MusicCAST server.

Checking system information

Explains how to check system information such as space remaining on the hard disk drive, and the number of songs currently stored in the MusicCAST server.

Trouble shooting

Offers suggestions to follow when your MusicCAST server appears to be functioning incorrectly.

This owner’s manual refers to the MCX-1000 DIGITAL AUDIO SERVER as the MusicCAST server and the MCX-A10 DIGITAL AUDIO TERMINAL as the MusicCAST client.

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