Editing the Library

PS/2 Keyboard

 

Another way to type text characters is to use a PS/2

As you collect more music and audio and expand your

keyboard connected to the MCX-2000. If you’re familiar with

MCX-2000 library, you may feel like arranging the content for

typing through a PC keyboard, this option is probably

various purposes—for example, manually edit song data of

quicker and easier than using the on-screen character

your favorite CD because it’s too new to retrieve correct data

palette.

 

from CDDB, or because it’s a homemade demo CD from

 

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your musician friend. There may also be cases in which you

 

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want to change attributes (album or artist) of specific songs

 

CD AUTO STORE

 

 

to compile your original CD, or you want to delete existing

 

 

PCM song data to open up space on the MCX-2000’s built-in

PS/2 KEYBOARD PHONES

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hard drive. In daily use, you may often create several playlists

 

 

for archived songs, or register a new Internet radio station to

 

 

the Presets list. This section explains how to customize your

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music library to your own needs and preferences.

 

 

Typing Text Characters

While editing song data from the music archive or while configuring the MCX-2000, you may be asked to specify items (parameter values) with typed text. To facilitate this, the MCX-2000 allows you to type text using the on-screen character palette or a PS/2 keyboard, according to your preference.

Character Palette

When you select Submenu commands such as Edit or New (target), or other parameters that require a text-based value such as Internet URL, you’re prompted with a special dialog box as shown below.

Text area

Insertion point

Character palette

nText characters shown on the character palette is determined with the Language setting (page 95).

nAlways put the MCX-2000 in sleep or standby mode before connecting or disconnecting the PS/2 keyboard. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.

Simply use the PS/2 keyboard when you’re prompted to type characters, together with the character palette. Move the insertion point in the text area using two arrow keys on the character palette (you cannot move the insertion point from the PS/2 keyboard), and then edit or type text characters together with Shift, Caps Lock, Delete and Backspace keys on the PS/2 keyboard. When typing is complete, simply use cursor keys to move the selection (highlight) to OK and press Enter key.

F1

TOP MENU

 

 

F2

LIBRARY

 

 

F3

MUSIC ARCHIVE

 

 

F4

PLAY INFO.

F5

p PLAY

F6

e PAUSE

F7

s STOP

 

 

F8

RADIO

F9

Edit title (not present on the remote control)

 

 

F10

Clear (during title input)

 

(not present on the remote control)

 

 

Delete

Delete (not present on the remote control)

 

 

Page Up

PAGE u

Page Down

PAGE d

 

 

u / j / d / i (cursor)

This on-screen keyboard lets you type text only using the cursor controller (arrow keys and SELECT keys). Simply move the selection (highlight) to the character you want to enter at the insertion point, and then press the SELECT key while controlling using the six control keys:

: Moves the insertion point to the left.

: Moves the insertion point to the right.

bksp: Deletes a character on the left of the insertion point.

del : Deletes a character on the right of the insertion point.

clear: Deletes all characters in the text area at a time.

Aa : Modifies character key functions (uppercase, lowercase and other symbols); currently available characters are indicated in white.

Example of an English PS/2 keyboard

nThe MCX-2000 doesn’t support text entry using any other keys not mentioned here (such as Ctrl, Alt, Insert, Esc and function keys). In addition, you can use Page Up and Page Down keys in a list view instead of the PAGE scoll buttons on the remote control (page 48).

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Yamaha MCX-2000 setup guide Editing the Library, Typing Text Characters, PS/2 Keyboard, Character Palette

MCX-2000 specifications

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The device incorporates Yamaha's proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, allowing users to apply high-quality effects in real-time. These effects include reverb, delay, compression, and equalization, among others, providing users with the tools to shape their sound directly during the recording process. The onboard effects engine is designed to enhance the audio experience without requiring additional external gear.

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