Yamaha MCX-2000 setup guide Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents	2
Preface	3
What’s Included	4
Feature Overview	4
Audio Playback Functions	4
Audio Recording Functions	5
Music Archiving Functions	5
CD Recording Functions	5
Music Streaming Functions	6
Timer Function	6
Preparations and Setup	7
Panel Descriptions: MCX-2000	7
Front Panel	7
Back Panel	9
Panel Descriptions: Remote Control	11
Connecting External Devices	13
Connecting to the AC Power	13
Remote Control Features and Operations	16
Setting Batteries	16
Operating on the Remote Control	16
Using as a Universal Remote Control	17
Menu Operation Basics	19
MCX-2000 Menu Tree	22
Configuring Your MusicCAST Network	23
Network Basics	23
Configuring a MusicCAST-only Network	25
Configuring a MusicCAST Network for PC Network and
Internet Access	26
Using Easy Setup	27
Easy Setup Overview	28
Date and Time	28
MusicCAST System Configuration	28
Network Connection (stand-alone, without clients)	28
Network Connection (with clients)	29
Network Configuration	29
For the MCX-2000 to access the Internet via
an existing PC network	30
For automatic configuration of a MusicCAST network	30
Automatic Configuration of a
MusicCAST Network	31
Preparation on the MCX-2000	32
Preparation on Each Client	33
Automatic Registration of Clients	34
Manual Configuration of a MusicCAST Network	35
Checking Out Parameter Values	35
Settings on the MCX-2000	36
IP Address	37
Wireless LAN	37
Settings on Each Client	39
Mode	40
Server ID	40
DHCP	41
IP Address	41
Subnet Mask	41
ESS ID	42
WEP Key	42
Manual Registration of Clients	43
Confirming Network Status	44
Updating Client Firmware	45

Applications	46
Playing Audio Sources	46
Playing Archived Music	46
Adding a Bookmark to a Song	50
Play Information and Controls	50
Playing a CD	51
Notes on Playing an MP3 CD	52
Listening to a Radio Broadcast	54
Listening to FM Radio	54
Listening to XM Radio (US model only)	55
Listening to Internet Radio	59
Using the Presets List	59
Playing External Audio Signals	63
Playing Audio Content on the Computer	64
Recording Audio Sources	66
Recording Songs from a Music CD	66
Recording from FM Radio or External Audio Signals	69
Duplicating a Music CD	71
Recording Archived Songs to a CD	73
Editing the Library	75
Typing Text Characters	75
Editing Song Data	77
Using a Playlist	82
Registering an Internet Radio Station	84
Renaming Items from the Radio Presets List	85
Operating a Client Remotely	87
Selecting the Client Audio Source	88
Setting the Timer Playback	89
Other Features	91
Setting Date and Time	91
Using the Online CDDB Database	93
Defining User Interface	93
Selecting Playback Options	95
Selecting Recording Options	96
Using the Timer Playback	97
Using a Yamaha AV Receiver	98
Managing an Existing MusicCAST Network	100
Checking the Network Status	100
Initializing Network Settings	100
Managing the MCX-2000 System	101
Viewing System Information	102
Resetting the MCX-2000 for Factory Settings	103
Updating the MCX-2000 Firmware	103
Limiting Local Operations on the MCX-2000	104
Compatible Media (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)	105
About Digital Recording with MusicCAST ....	107
Troubleshooting	108
Glossary	111
Specifications	113

The illustrations and operation screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purpose only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your products.

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MCX-2000 Owner’s Manual