Yamaha MCX 1000 Owners Manual - Page 71
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Appemdix Terms used in this manual This manual uses a number of terms that, though not specific to the MusicCAST system, are not in general everyday use. In addition, some terms are used in a slightly unusual context. These words are listed alphabetically and in context below, along with an explanation of their meaning. Playback Album A collection of songs in the MusicCAST database assigned to a particular artist, and given a name. Each album is assigned to an artist. By default, each CD you store in the MusicCAST server is stored as an Album. Artist The item in the MusicCAST database to which albums are assigned. The artist of any CD you store in the MusicCAST is stored as the artist to the corresponding album (see album above). Bookmark list A list of songs you have designated for easy retrieval using a MusicCAST client. to store the same song. However, sound quality is not as good as that of PCM files, and the MusicCAST server cannot record MP3 files to a CD-R. PCM format A data format used to store music on the hard disk drive in the MusicCAST server. PCM files provide CD-quality audio playback but require a lot of space on the hard disk drive. Network connections Connections The links between the components in your MusicCAST system which allows them to exchange information. MusicCAST components can make both wired and wireless connections. Genre The music type to which the albums stored in the MusicCAST server are assigned. Examples include Jazz, Rock, and Classical. Group The category which you are operating your MusicCAST component in. For example, if you playback an album without selecting a song, then you are operating within the "album" category. If you playback a genre without selecting a song, you are operating within the "genre" category. Playlist A list of songs you designate using the MusicCAST server for playback in a given sequence. Song A single continuous track, equivalent to a single track from a CD, cassette, or other source, stored on the MusicCAST server. Recording MP3 Format A data format used to store music on the Hard Disk Drive in the MusicCAST server. MP3 files take roughly one tenth of the space that PCM files need DHCP A system of automatically assigning IP addresses to components in a LAN. A server component running a DHCP service assigns an IP address to components when they are switched on. ESS ID The ID of the channel that your MusicCAST system uses to transmit data when using wireless connections. IP address Four 3 digit numbers that together make up a unique identity number used by a component connected to a network. LAN cable A cable for connecting two components on a Local Area Network (LAN). Network A network is a collection of electronic components which share data and resources with one another. Subnet mask A number identifying the group within a network to which a particular component belongs. 105_Musiccast_E.p65 71 71 2003.06.04, 16:09