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Getting started Features of the MusicCAST server The MusicCAST system uses a wireless network to connect the MusicCAST server and MusicCAST clients, which call up and play songs stored in the MusicCAST server. You can use a MusicCAST client anywhere where it can receive wireless network signals from the MusicCAST server. Feature include • High speed storage of Audio CDs to the internal hard disk drive. • Wireless transmission to MusicCAST clients, allowing independent operation of all components in the MusicCAST system. • Display of information on songs, albums, artists, and genres stored on the MusicCAST server hard disk drive. • Control of YAMAHA AV receivers through an RS-232C connection. • High quality recording to CD-R discs using Advanced Audio Master Quality Recording. About this manual This manual contains the following sections: ■ Getting started Explains the basic usage and concept of the MusicCAST server. ■ Storing music on the MusicCAST server Explains how to store music from CDs and external components on the internal hard disk drive of the MusicCAST server. ■ Playback Explains how to play back music from the MusicCAST server using criteria such as album and artist names to search for songs. ■ Editing Explains how to manage songs stored on the MusicCAST server. ■ Creating CDs Explains how to create CDs using songs you select from those stored on the MusicCAST server. ■ Using the MusicCAST with a YAMAHA AV receiver The MusicCAST server can control certain functions on a YAMAHA AV receiver if you connect the two components using a cross-type RS-232C cable. This section explains how to connect the MusicCAST server and AV receiver and use them together. ■ Controlling MusicCAST clients Explains how to control MusicCAST clients from the MusicCAST server. ■ Using the Timer function for playback and recording Explains how to use the Timer function to record and playback audio material. ■ Configuring the network Explains how to configure the network parameters to enable MusicCAST clients to connect to the MusicCAST server. It also explains how to connect the MusicCAST server to the Internet. ■ System setup Explains how to configure system settings (on-screen display, system time etc) of the MusicCAST server. ■ Checking system information Explains how to check system information such as space remaining on the hard disk drive, and the number of songs currently stored in the MusicCAST server. ■ Trouble shooting Offers suggestions to follow when your MusicCAST server appears to be functioning incorrectly. This owner's manual refers to the MCX-1000 DIGITAL AUDIO SERVER as the MusicCAST server and the MCX-A10 DIGITAL AUDIO TERMINAL as the MusicCAST client. 8

Section	Page
Quick	1
CONTENTS	2
About the Quick Manual	3
The MusicCAST system	4
The MusicCAST Server	4
The MusicCAST Client	4
Operating the MusicCAST server	5
Using a TV/Monitor to view the MusicCAST server on-screen display	5
Getting started	6
Checking your system connections	6
Component check list	6
Preparing the remote controls	7
Preparing the MusicCAST server remote control	7
Preparing the MusicCAST client remote control	8
Connecting a keyboard to the MusicCAST server (OPTIONAL)	9
Connecting a keyboard to the MusicCAST server	9
Setting the Keyboard parameters	9
Configuring your MusicCAST network	11
Configuring your network	11
Using the Auto Configuration function	11
Storing CDs on the MusicCAST server	14
Why should I store CDs on the MusicCAST server?	14
How does the MusicCAST server store songs from CDs?	14
Loading a CD into the MusicCAST server	15
Storing CDs automatically	17
Storing selected songs from a CD	18
Entering CD information by hand	20
Listening from the MusicCAST server	22
Selecting songs from an artist	23
Selecting songs from an album	24
Selecting songs from a genre	24
Selecting from the complete song list	25
Other useful playback functions	27
Skipping playback groups	27
Skipping to a different song	27
Searching forward or backward within a song	27
Listening from the MusicCAST client	28
Check the client network connection	28
Selecting songs from an artist	30
Selecting songs from an album	32
Selecting songs from a genre	33
Selecting from the complete song list	35
Other useful playback functions	36
Skipping playback groups	36
Skipping to a different song	37
Searching forward or backward within a song	37
Advanced MusicCAST functions	38
Terms used in this manual	39
Playback	39
Recording	39
Network connections	39
Hardware	39
Software	40
MCX-1000_E.pdf	42
CONTENTS	47
Getting started	49
Features of the MusicCAST server	49
About this manual	49
What is the MusicCAST system?	50
Supplied accessories	51
Controls and functions	52
Front panel	52
Rear panel	54
Remote control	55
Preparing the remote controls	57
Preparing the MusicCAST server remote control	57
Checking your system connections	58
Component check list	58
MusicCAST server standby and power modes	59
Using this manual	60
Operating the MusicCAST server	61
Storing music on the MusicCAST server	62
Music storage formats	62
Loading a CD into the MusicCAST server	62
The CD contents display screen	64
Storing a CD	65
Auto-storing CDs	66
Recording audio material from an external component on the MusicCAST server	67
Check component connections	67
Recording	68
Adjusting the recording level	69
Setting the recording mode	70
Playback	71
Selecting a song by its artist	71
Selecting a song by its album	73
Selecting a song by its genre	75
Selecting a song by its name	77
Using song linking	78
Selecting a song from the list of bookmarks	79
The Play Information screen	80
The Play Information screen time display	80
Using the Play Information screen Sub Menu	80
Playback of songs from a preselected list (Playlist)	82
Searching for a specific part of a song (Search)	84
Search forward	84
Search backward	84
Skipping to another song	84
Skipping to the next song	84
Returning to the start of the currently playing song	84
Skipping to the previous song	84
Groups	85
Listening to albums	85
Listening to artists	86
Listening to genres	86
Listening to Playlists	86
Repeat Playback	87
Random Playback	88
Using the MusicCAST server to listen to CDs	89
Using the MusicCAST server to listen to external components	91
Listening to songs recorded from external components	92
Listening to MP3 CDs	93
MP3 CD specifications	93
Bookmarking songs for listening	94
To attach a bookmark	94
To playback a bookmarked song	94
Removing a bookmark	95
Deleting all bookmarks	95
Playback using the “Song Statistics” screen	96
Displaying library item properties on screen	97
Editing	98
Editing capabilities of the MusicCAST server	98
Editing album details	100
Opening the album editing screen (Sub Menu)	100
Creating a new album	101
Changing an album name	101
Deleting an Album	102
Moving an album to another artist	102
Moving an album to another genre	103
Editing artist details	105
Opening the artist editing screen (Sub Menu)	105
Creating a new artist	106
Changing an artist name	106
Deleting an artist	107
Editing Genre details	108
Opening the genre editing screen (Sub Menu)	108
Creating a new genre	109
Changing a genre name	109
Deleting a genre	110
Editing songs	111
Opening the song editing screen (Sub Menu)	111
Changing a song name	112
Deleting a song	112
Editing songs recorded from external components	113
Opening the song editing screen (Sub Menu)	113
Changing a song name	114
Deleting a song	114
Moving a song	115
Making playlists	116
Deleting playlists and playlist items	118
Changing playlist and collection names	118
Moving playlists	119
Using the on-screen keyboard to enter characters	119
Using a PS/2 keyboard with the MusicCAST server	120
Connecting a PS/2 keyboard to the MusicCAST server	120
Other keyboard functions	120
Creating CDs	121
CD recording song formats	121
Selecting songs to record from the songs stored in the MusicCAST server	121
Changing the song order	124
Removing a song from the recording list	125
Recording a CD to a CD-R (Duplicating a CD)	126
Setting recording parameters	129
Making a high quality recording	129
Selecting a recording format	129
Setting recording speed	129
Setting the Recording auto level function	129
Deleting a CD-RW (Initialization)	130
Using the MusicCAST with a YAMAHA AV receiver	131
Automatically adjusting YAMAHA AV receiver surround program effect settings for a genre	132
Controlling MusicCAST clients	133
Checking the status of a MusicCAST client	133
MusicCAST client playback from the MusicCAST server	134
Locking and unlocking MusicCAST clients	135
Stopping and starting playback on all MusicCAST clients simultaneously	136
Controlling the MusicCAST client Sleep mode from the MusicCAST server	136
Editing MusicCAST client names	137
Using the Timer function for playback and recording	138
MusicCAST Server Timer functions	138
Starting playback on the MusicCAST server at a preset time	138
Starting recording on the MusicCAST server at a preset time	139
Activating the MusicCAST server Timer function	140
MusicCAST client Timer functions	142
Starting playback on MusicCAST clients at a preset time	142
Activating the MusicCAST client Timer function	143
Configuring the MusicCAST network	145
What is a wireless network connection, and when should I use one?	145
What is a wired network connection, and when should I use one?	146
MusicCAST network configuration	147
Preparing to use Auto Configuration	147
Using Auto Configuration	147
MusicCAST Server network “Expert Settings”	149
IP address screen	149
DHCP service screen	151
Wireless LAN screen	152
Viewing the MusicCAST Server network status	153
IP Address screen	153
Wireless LAN screen	154
MusicCAST client ID manual configuration	154
System setup	156
System Setup menus	156
Default system settings	156
Opening the system setting screens	158
Setting the date and time	158
Setting the video output parameters	160
Setting the Gracenote CDDB connection	160
Setting the auto-play function	161
Set the MusicCAST server data storage format	162
Setting AV receiver parameters	163
Turning the Auto Levelling function on and off	165
Setting the screen display	165
Enabling PCM format playback on MusicCAST clients	166
Setting up a PS/2 keyboard	167
Setting the standby mode	168
Setting the brightness of the front panel display	168
Deleting data from the hard disk drive	169
Updating the MusicCAST system	169
Resetting the MusicCAST server to factory defaults	170
Checking system information	171
Opening the system information screens	171
Checking hard drive capacity	172
Checking the number of songs stored in the MusicCAST server	172
Checking MP3 encoding status	173
Checking the system version	173
Checking AV receivers the MusicCAST server can control	174
Appendix	175
CD/CD-R/CD-RW compatible with this unit	175
Rules of digital recording and notes on system	177
Rules of digital recording	177
Notes on system	177
TROUBLESHOOTING	178
Terms used in this manual	181
Playback	181
Recording	181
Network connections	181
Hardware	182
Software	183
Specifications	184
Index	185
SETUP_E.pdf	190
Setting up the MCX-1000	190
Setting up the MCX-A10	190
Setting up the MusicCAST network	191

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Getting started

The MusicCAST system uses a wireless network to connect the MusicCAST server and MusicCAST clients,

which call up and play songs stored in the MusicCAST server. You can use a MusicCAST client anywhere where

it can receive wireless network signals from the MusicCAST server.

Feature include

•

High speed storage of Audio CDs to the internal hard disk drive.

•

Wireless transmission to MusicCAST clients, allowing independent operation of all components in the

MusicCAST system.

•

Display of information on songs, albums, artists, and genres stored on the MusicCAST server hard disk drive.

•

Control of YAMAHA AV receivers through an RS-232C connection.

•

High quality recording to CD-R discs using Advanced Audio Master Quality Recording.

This manual contains the following sections:

■

Getting started

Explains the basic usage and concept of the MusicCAST server.

■

Storing music on the MusicCAST server

Explains how to store music from CDs and external components on the internal hard disk drive of the MusicCAST

server.

■

Playback

Explains how to play back music from the MusicCAST server using criteria such as album and artist names to

search for songs.

■

Editing

Explains how to manage songs stored on the MusicCAST server.

■

Creating CDs

Explains how to create CDs using songs you select from those stored on the MusicCAST server.

■

Using the MusicCAST with a YAMAHA AV receiver

The MusicCAST server can control certain functions on a YAMAHA AV receiver if you connect the two

components using a cross-type RS-232C cable. This section explains how to connect the MusicCAST server and

AV receiver and use them together.

■

Controlling MusicCAST clients

Explains how to control MusicCAST clients from the MusicCAST server.

■

Using the Timer function for playback and recording

Explains how to use the Timer function to record and playback audio material.

■

Configuring the network

Explains how to configure the network parameters to enable MusicCAST clients to connect to the MusicCAST

server. It also explains how to connect the MusicCAST server to the Internet.

■

System setup

Explains how to configure system settings (on-screen display, system time etc) of the MusicCAST server.

■

Checking system information

Explains how to check system information such as space remaining on the hard disk drive, and the number of

songs currently stored in the MusicCAST server.

■

Trouble shooting

Offers suggestions to follow when your MusicCAST server appears to be functioning incorrectly.

Features of the MusicCAST server

About this manual

This owner’s manual refers to the MCX-1000 DIGITAL AUDIO SERVER as the MusicCAST server and the

MCX-A10 DIGITAL AUDIO TERMINAL as the MusicCAST client.