Yamaha MCX-2000 setup guide Hardware, Software

Subnet mask

A number identifying the group within a network to which a particular component belongs.

TCP/IP

An abbreviation of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, a system of coding information that allows it to be shared efficiently on a network.

WEP

An abbreviation of Wired Equivalent Privacy. This system encrypts data transferred between the components on a wireless network. Components with the same encryption key can share data with each other, but components without this key cannot.

Wireless LAN

A network utilizing weak radio signals to share data between components.

Wired LAN

A network utilizing network cables to share data between components.

Hardware

CD

An abbreviation of Compact Disc. A small plastic disc 12 cm (4.8 in) in diameter encoded with pre-stored data.

CD-R

An abbreviation of Compact Disc Recordable. A small plastic disc identical to a CD in appearance, onto which a device such as the server can record data. The server can only record to Audio type CD-R media.

CD-RW

An abbreviation of Compact Disc Re-writable.

Client

See “Digital Audio Terminal”.

Controller

The device on the front panel of the server and client used for entering data and navigating through the menus contained in these two components.

Digital Audio Server

The component in the MusicCAST system that you use to store and playback songs. Other components in the MusicCAST system obtain song data from the server.

Digital Audio Terminal

The component in the MusicCAST system that allows access to songs stored in the server for playback at a distance. Up to 7 Digital Audio Terminals (clients) can access the server at once.

Front panel

The panel on the front of the server and client with the LCD display, controller and various control keys are located.

Hard disk drive

The component within your server used to store the audio material from your CDs as data. Hard disk drive capacity is expressed in gigabytes, with a larger number denoting more storage capacity.

Remote control

A handheld device for operating your MusicCAST components from a distance.

Server

See “Digital Audio Server”.

Software

Database

The organized collection of data stored on the hard disk drive in your server. The data is arranged in a logical manner so that it is easy to access, manage, and update.

Menu

A display consisting of a multiple choice style list of options that you can choose from. Menus are displayed on the on- screen displays of the client and server.

On-screen display

The LCD display on the client or the display output to a TV or monitor connected to the server.

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