Yamaha YAS-706 Owners Manual - Page 26

NETWORKS Networks Network functions and the MusicCast CONTROLLER app A network connection allows you to listen to Internet radio stations or music streaming services, and to use AirPlay to play music files, or to play music files stored on your computer (media server) via this unit. Most playback requires the "MusicCast CONTROLLER" app for mobile devices. Install and use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on your mobile device to play music files. Proceed from network connection to playback in the following sequence. a Choose a wired network connection (p. 26) or a wireless network connection (p. 27).  b Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to connect the unit to a network, and register the unit as a MusicCast-enabled device (p. 27).  c Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to play music over a network* (p. 39 to 42). * AirPlay can be used to play music files without using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. NOTE • To use network function, the unit, your PC and mobile device must be connected to the same router. Make sure whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in "Information" (p. 47) in the setup menu. • When using a multiple SSID router, access to the unit might be restricted depending on the SSID to connect. Connect the unit and mobile device to the same SSID. • Some security software installed on your computer, or network device settings (such as a firewall), may block the unit's access to your computer or Internet radio stations. Should this occur, change security software and/or network device settings. • A network connection cannot be established if the MAC address filter on your router is enabled. Check your router's settings. • To configure your router's subnet mask manually, apply the same subnet used by this unit to all devices. • Use of a broadband connection is recommended when using Internet services. HINT • If your router supports DHCP, network settings for the unit need not be configured. Network parameters (such as the IP address) will be assigned automatically. If your router does not support DHCP, or if you prefer to configure network parameters manually, you must configure network settings yourself (p. 48). Connecting to a network Choose a wired or wireless network connection based on your network environment. Wired network connections To use a wired network connection, connect the unit to a router via an STP network cable (category 5 or higher straight cable; not supplied). Internet Network Attached Storage (NAS) WAN LAN Modem Router Mobile device PC Network cable NETWORK HINT • If the unit is already connected to a wireless network and you would like to switch to a wired connection, change "Network" in the setup menu to "Wired". NETWORKS ➤ Network functions and the MusicCast CONTROLLER app En 26