Yamaha musiccast Installation guide

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CONTENTS
The MusicCAST system ................................................5
The MusicCAST Server ........................................... 5
The MusicCAST Client .............................................5
Operating the MusicCAST server ..................................6
Using a TV/Monitor to view the MusicCAST
server on-screen display ..........................................6
Checking your system connections ...............................7
Component check list ............................................... 7
Preparing the remote controls .......................................8
Preparing the MusicCAST server remote control ..... 8
Preparing the MusicCAST client remote control ...... 9
Connecting a keyboard to the MusicCAST server
(OPTIONAL) ................................................................ 10
Connecting a keyboard to the MusicCAST
server ..................................................................... 10
Setting the Keyboard parameters ..........................10
Configuring your network .............................................12
Using the Auto Configuration function ....................12
Why should I store CDs on the MusicCAST server? ...15
How does the MusicCAST server store songs
from CDs? .................................................................... 15
Loading a CD into the MusicCAST server ................... 16
Storing CDs automatically ...........................................18
Storing selected songs from a CD ...............................19
Entering CD information by hand ................................. 21
Selecting songs from an artist .....................................24
Selecting songs from an album ...................................25
Selecting songs from a genre ......................................25
Selecting from the complete song list ..........................26
Other useful playback functions ................................... 28
Skipping playback groups ......................................28
Searching forward or backward within a song ....... 28
Skipping to a different song .................................... 28
Check the client network connection ...........................29
Selecting songs from an artist .....................................31
Selecting songs from an album ...................................33
Selecting songs from a genre ......................................34
Selecting from the complete song list ..........................36
Other useful playback functions ................................... 37
Skipping playback groups ......................................37
Searching forward or backward within a song ....... 38
Skipping to a different song .................................... 38
Playback ................................................................ 40
Recording ............................................................... 40
Network connections .............................................. 40
Hardware ............................................................... 40
Software ................................................................. 41
About the Quick Manual
Getting started
Configuring your MusicCAST network
Storing CDs on the MusicCAST server
Listening from the MusicCAST server
Listening from the MusicCAST client
Advanced MusicCAST functions
Terms used in this manual

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About the Quick Manual
The Quick Manual is aimed at first time users of the MusicCAST system, and contains an easy to
understand explanation of the general system functions. You can gain an basic understanding of how to
use the MusicCAST system just by reading the Quick Manual.
The MusicCAST system provides a great many capabilities, ranging from the ability to store audio data
from CDs and other sources, to the ability to simultaneously playback music in multiple different
locations. This Quick Manual is divided into sections, each explaining how to correctly set and use a
specific subset of the MusicCAST system functions. The sections in the Quick Manual are:
Please refer to the MCX-1000 owner’s manual or MCX-A10 owner’s manual for more detailed explanations
of the functions listed here, and of functions that are not covered in this quick manual.
This quick manual refers to the MCX-1000 DIGITAL AUDIO SERVER as the MusicCAST server and the
MCX-A10 DIGITAL AUDIO TERMINAL as the MusicCAST client.
1. Configuring the MusicCAST network.
2. Storing CDs on the MusicCAST server.
3. Using the MusicCAST server to play back songs.
4. Using the MusicCAST client to play back songs
recorded on the MusicCAST server.
5. A summary of the more advanced functions that the
MusicCAST system provides.

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About the Quick Manual
The MusicCAST system consists of two components which allow you to store music and play it back in multiple
locations. You can store many of the CDs in your collection and play them back whenever you want, rather like a
jukebox. The two components in the system are explained below.
The MusicCAST Server
The MusicCAST server can store more than 1,000 music CDs on its internal hard disk drive, which it can then
playback, or distribute to MusicCAST clients for playback at a distance. It records the names of the songs, artist,
album, and the music genre of the CD during the storage process, allowing easy access to the songs without
requiring you to enter any data by hand. You can then use these criteria to look for and select songs for playback
simply and quickly. You can also set the MusicCAST Server to play songs at random, repeat one particular song,
or select from a number of other playback options.
The actual number of CDs the MusicCAST server can store depends on the format you choose to store songs in.
The MusicCAST Client
The MusicCAST client connects to the MusicCAST server, acting as a player for the songs stored on its hard disk
drive.
Since the MusicCAST client can connect to the MusicCAST server through a wireless connection, you can install
it without installing any connecting cables. You can, for example, install a MusicCAST server in your living room,
and MusicCAST clients in your bedroom and childrens’ rooms, then and listen to the music stored in the
MusicCAST server from each location. The MusicCAST client allows you to search for songs in the same manner
as the MusicCAST server, by selecting song, album, artist, or genre.
Additionally, because the MusicCAST server is capable of connecting to up to 7 MusicCAST clients
simultaneously, you can play different songs, on multiple MusicCAST clients at the same time.
The MusicCAST system
AV receiverSpeaker Speaker
MusicCAST server
TV/Monitor
Speaker Speaker
MusicCAST client
Speaker Speaker
MusicCAST client

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Use the remote control and the television connected to your MusicCAST server to carry out the procedures
described in this Quick Manual.
If you connect your MusicCAST server to a television, you can easily search for CD titles, artist names, and other
data on screen. You can also set all the other parameters used to operate the MusicCAST system from this on-
screen display.
This Quick Manual assumes that you have connected your MusicCAST server to a TV/Monitor, and uses
illustrations of the on-screen display to explain operations.
Most of the explanations in this manual center on using the remote control to operate MusicCAST components,
but you can also access most functions directly from the MusicCAST server and client units. Refer to the
illustrations provided with each explanation to check which keys or buttons are applicable for each step.
Using a TV/Monitor to view the MusicCAST server on-screen display
1 Insert the MusicCAST server plug into an AC
outlet.
2 Press STANDBY/ON to switch the MusicCAST
server power on.
The indicator on the STANDBY/ON button changes to green.
3 Turn the power of the TV/Monitor connected to
the MusicCAST server on, and set it to display
the MusicCAST video output (refer to your
television manual for instructions on how to do
this).
Operating the MusicCAST server
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Getting started
Getting started
You must connect your MusicCAST system correctly to fully use all of its functions. Follow the instructions in the
attached “Setup guide”carefully when setting up your system.
Component check list
Check that you have the following connections and
components in your MusicCAST system.
Not all of the items listed below are absolutely necessary.
Check the comments provided for an explanation of the
purpose of each component.
❍TV/Monitor
Allows full operation of MusicCAST server from the on-
screen display.
❍MusicCAST server
Stores, plays back, and distributes songs stored on its
internal hard disk drive.
❍MusicCAST client
Plays any of the songs stored in the MusicCAST
server. MusicCAST clients are not capable of playback
without a connection to a MusicCAST server.
❍AV receiver, speakers
You must connect speakers and an amplifier or AV
receiver to the MusicCAST server if you wish to listen
to music from it directly.
❍MusicCAST client speakers
You must connect speakers to the MusicCAST client if
you wish to listen to music from it directly.
❍PS/2 keyboard (OPTIONAL)
For easy entry and editing of information such as
album and song titles on the MusicCAST server.
❍MusicCAST client power
Connect all MusicCAST clients to an AC power outlet.
❍MusicCAST server power
Connect the MusicCAST server to an AC power outlet.
Checking your system connections
MusicCAST
client
AUDIO
AV receiver
Keyboard
TV/Monitor
VIDEO
PS/2 KEYBOARD (optional)
SpeakerSpeaker
MusicCAST
client

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Preparing the MusicCAST server
remote control
■Inserting the batteries
1 Remove the cover on the underside of the
remote control.
2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery
compartment, checking that the positive (+) and
negative (–) terminals on the batteries
correspond to the polarity markings on the
case.
3 Slide the cover back until it snaps into place.
■Battery replacement
If you find that the remote control must be used closer
to the main unit than usual, the battery is weak.
Replace the battery with new one.
■Notes on batteries
• Please use AA size batteries.
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline
and manganese batteries) together.
• Do not use rechargable batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control if you do
not intend to use it for an extended period.
• If the battery leaks, dispose of it immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact
with clothing, etc. Skin contact may cause burn. If it
occurs, wash with water promptly and get medical
attention.
• Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals
of any one-battery together.
■Using the remote control
• If using this remote control causes other equipment to
malfunction, change the location of the equipment.
• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.
• Do not store or leave the remote control in conditions of
high temperature or humidity, such as near a stove, heater,
or bath.
• Do not place the MusicCAST server in locations where the
signal receiver will be in direct sunlight or near lighting
equipment. The remote control may not function correctly
in these conditions.
Preparing the remote controls
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2
3
30
30
Approx. 6m
Signal receiver

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Preparing the MusicCAST client
remote control
■Inserting the lithium batteries
1 Slide out the battery holder from the remote
control by pushing into the hole in the holder
with a ball-point pen, etc.
2 Place the battery in the holder, positive side
upward.
3 Slide the holder into the remote control.
■Battery replacement
If you find that the remote control must be used closer
to the main unit than usual, the battery is weak.
Replace the battery with new one.
■Notes on the lithium battery
Please take care when using the lithium battery as it
may explode if mistreated.
•Never disassemble the battery.
•Be sure the battery polarity is correct. If it is not installed
correctly, it may cause fire or explosion.
•Avoid placing the lithium battery or the remote control
with the battery installed, in high temperature areas such
as in direct sunlight.
•Do not recharge the battery.
•When replacing the battery, make sure to only use a
CR2025 battery.
•Keep the battery out of reach of children. If swallowed,
get immediate medical help.
•When disposing of the battery, insulate it with tape, etc.
Never dispose of it in fire. Also, dispose of the battery
according to local regulations.
•If the battery leaks, dispose of it immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact
with clothing, etc. Skin contact may cause burn. If it
occurs, wash with water promptly and get medical
attention.
■Using the remote control
•If using this remote control causes other equipment to
malfunction, change the location of the equipment.
•Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.
•Do not store or leave the remote control in conditions of
high temperature or humidity, such as near a stove, heater,
or bath.
•Do not place the MusicCAST client in locations where the
signal receiver will be in direct sunlight or near lighting
equipment. The remote control may not function correctly
in these conditions.
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2
3
30
30
Approx. 6m
Signal receiver

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If you connect a keyboard to the MusicCAST server, you can enter and edit song and album titles directly, as well
as other data and settings on your MusicCAST server. The MusicCAST system is compatible with any standard
PS/2 style keyboard.
Connecting a keyboard to the MusicCAST server
1 If the MusicCAST server is turned on, press and hold STANDBY/ON for two seconds to place it in
standby mode.
2 Disconnect the MusicCAST server from the AC power outlet.
NOTE
If the MusicCAST server is disconnected from AC power for more than one minute it will reset to factory default settings. If this
happens, you should configure all MusicCAST server settings.
3 Connect the keyboard jack to the PS/2 KEYBOARD input on the front panel of the MusicCAST server.
4 Reconnect the MusicCAST server to the AC power outlet.
5 Press STANDBY/ON to turn the MusicCAST server on.
Setting the Keyboard parameters
Most of the explanations in this manual center on using
the remote control to operate MusicCAST
components, but you can also access most functions
directly from the MusicCAST server and client units.
Refer to the illustrations provided with each
explanation to check which keys or buttons are
applicable for each step.
1 Press TOP MENU.
The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display.
2 Use / to move the cursor to “System Setup”
and press SELECT.
The “System Setup”screen appears.
Connecting a keyboard to the MusicCAST server
(OPTIONAL)
PS/2 KEYBOARD
MusicCAST server

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3 Use / to move the cursor to “Keyboard
Type” and press SELECT.
The Keyboard Type screen appears.
4 Use / / / to select the appropriate
language from the menu.
Use the / / / to choose a setting and press SELECT to
select it. Refer to the user manual for your keyboard to check
its type and language.
5 Use / to move the cursor to “OK” and press
SELECT.
The MusicCAST server confirms your settings and returns to
the “System Setup”screen.
Selecting “Cancel”cancels your settings and returns to the
“System Setup”screen.
HINT
HINT
•Refer to page 22 for an explanation of how to enter
characters.
•For a detailed explanation on character entry using a
keyboard, see page 79 in the MCX-1000 owner’s manual.

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Configuring your MusicCAST network
This quick manual describes how to use the Auto Configuration functionality of the MusicCAST system. For more
detailed information on how to use the manual configuration options of the MusicCAST system refer to the
sections on network configuration in the MusicCAST client and MCX-1000 owner’s manuals.
Carry out the procedure described below to configure your MusicCAST system network settings using the Auto
Configuration function. You can carry out Auto Configuration from multiple locations if necessary, but you may find
it convenient to gather all of your MusicCAST components in one place for this procedure.
Using the Auto Configuration function
MusicCAST server
1 Press TOP MENU.
The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display.
MusicCAST server
2 Use / to move the cursor to “System Setup”
and press SELECT.
The System Setup screen appears on the on-screen display of
your MusicCAST server.
MusicCAST server
3 Use / to move the cursor to “Network”and
press SELECT.
The Network screen appears on the on-screen display of your
MusicCAST server.
MusicCAST server
4 Use / to move the cursor to “Auto
Configuration”and press SELECT.
The following message appears on the on-screen display of
your MusicCAST server.
Configuring your network

Configuring your MusicCAST network
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Configuring your MusicCAST networ
k
MusicCAST server
5 Press SELECT.
The MusicCAST server enters Auto Configuration mode.
MusicCAST client
6 Press and hold MENU on the MusicCAST client.
The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display of your
MusicCAST client.
MusicCAST client
7 Use the controller on the MusicCAST client to
move the cursor to “Setup”and then press the
controller.
The Setup screen appears on the on-screen display of your
MusicCAST client.
MusicCAST client
8 Use the controller on the MusicCAST client to
move the cursor to “Network”and then press
the controller.
The Network screen appears on the on-screen display of your
MusicCAST client.
MusicCAST client
9 Use the controller on the MusicCAST client to
move the cursor to “Auto Configuration”and
press the controller.
The following screen appears on the on-screen display of your
MusicCAST client.
MusicCAST client
10 Press to begin the Auto Configuration
process.
The following screen appears on the on-screen display of your
MusicCAST client.
Please use the controller, on the MusicCAST client for the
following steps.
•If the MusicCAST client finds more than one MusicCAST server it
displays all the servers it finds on the on-screen display of your
MusicCAST client.
If the MusicCAST client does not find it more than one server it
skips directly to step 11.
•Use the controller on the MusicCAST to move the cursor to the ID of
the server you wish to select (the server ID is displayed on the Auto
Configuration screen of the MusicCAST server on-screen display)
and press it.

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11 The MusicCAST client attempts to connect to
the MusicCAST server you select.
The following screens appear on the MusicCAST client on-
screen display in order:
MusicCAST server
12 The Client ID of the MusicCAST client you are
attempting to configure appears on the on-
screen display of the MusicCAST server.
MusicCAST server
13 Use / / / on the MusicCAST server remote
control to move the cursor to “OK”on the on-
screen display of your MusicCAST server and
press SELECT.
The MusicCAST server restarts its network hardware. This
will take five minutes at most.
The following screen appears on the on-screen display of your
MusicCAST client.
The Auto Configuration process is complete.

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Storing CDs on the MusicCAST server
Storing CDs on the MusicCAST server
The first thing you should do to use your MusicCAST server is store songs from a Music CD on its hard
disk drive.
The MusicCAST server can act as a CD player, playing a single CD at a time. However, it can also store large
numbers of CDs on its hard disk drive, together with song, artist, and album titles, allowing easy access to the
songs on your CDs whenever you want. You can select a song for playback just by choosing an artist, album, or
genre name, and then choosing a song.
You can listen to any song stored on the MusicCAST server with a MusicCAST client, using the same simple
method of selecting an artist, album, or genre.
When the MusicCAST server stores material in its internal hard disk drive, it also stores the relationships
between the songs, genres, albums, and artists of the CDs you store. The diagram below depicts the
relationships between these four groups.
When you load a CD into the CD tray, the MusicCAST server attempts to find relevant information on the songs,
genres, albums, and artists on the CD from its built-in Gracenote CDDB®database, or from the Internet-based
Gracenote CDDB service. These databases may occasionally display the wrong data, but you can edit this
information by hand after you store the CD in the MusicCAST server hard disk drive (see page 21).
•The MusicCAST server is set to access its built-in Gracenote CDDB database by default, and not to access the Internet-based
Gracenote CDDB service. See page 119 in the MCX-1000 owner’s manual for an explanation of how to change these settings.
•Due to the nature of the Internet, the MusicCAST server may not be able to access the Internet-based Gracenote CDDB
database service at times.
Why should I store CDs on the MusicCAST server?
How does the MusicCAST server store songs from CDs?
HDD
store
CD
artist
select album
genre
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HDD
Albums
SONG 1
SONG 2
SONG 3
SONG 4
·
·
·
·
Artists Genres
can have many
can have many
have only 1
have only 1
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and the Gracenote CDDB Music
Recognition ServiceSM.
CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and
logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote CDDB”logo are trademarks of Gracenote Music Recognition Service
and MRS are service marks of Gracenote.

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Load the CD you want to store into the MusicCAST server.
1 Press TOP MENU.
The Top Menu screen appears on the on-screen display.
2 Use / to move the cursor to “Recording”
and press SELECT.
HINT
HINT
You can also access the Recording Menu screen by pressing
RECORDING.
3 Use / to move the cursor to “Store from CD”
and press SELECT.
The following screen appears:
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
Loading a CD into the MusicCAST server
4,6
4,6 2,3
2,3
1
1

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Storing CDs on the MusicCAST server
5 Place the CD you wish to store in the
MusicCAST server in the disc tray.
Place the CD in the tray label-side up, aligned with the grooves
on the disc tray.
6 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
When you load a CD, the MusicCAST server reads the type
and volume of the CD, and then, if set to do so, looks for the
names of the songs, album, artist, and genre of the CD in its
built-in Gracenote CDDB database. This operation may take
some time, during which the following screen appears on the
on-screen display:
■The CD content screen
When the MusicCAST has finished searching for
information, it displays the following screen showing
song, album, artist, and genre names.
The MusicCAST uses the following procedure to
search for this data:
1 When data on the CD exists in the built-in Gracenote
CDDB datebase of the MusicCAST server:
The MusicCAST server reads song titles, album, artist, and
genre names from its database.
2 When the MusicCAST server does not find any relevant
data, the following screen appears:
In this case, the MusicCAST server does not automatically
store any information regarding the song titles, artist,
album, or genre names. Lack of data makes searching for
songs difficult, so you can enter it by hand after you store
the CD. For more information, see page 21.
When the MusicCAST server does not find any data on
your CD, it can connect to the Gracenote CDDB service via
the Internet and download relevant data if it exists. For
more information on this procedure, see page 119 of the
MCX-1000 owner’s manual.
Additionally, if your CD contains CD TEXT data, the
MusicCAST server can utilise it for storage. For more
information on this procedure, see page 23 of the
MCX-1000 owner’s manual.
If the MusicCAST server does not find any relevant data and
you think it should, press TOP MENU to return to the top
menu, and start the procedure again, as documented on
page 16.

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Use a simple, one-step procedure to store CDs on your MusicCAST server.
1 Load a CD into the MusicCAST server, and
press CD AUTO STORE on the MusicCAST
server.
2 The MusicCAST server stores all songs on the
CD.
If it is able, the MusicCAST server stores any information it
can obtain about the songs stored from its built-in Gracenote
CDDB database.
If the MusicCAST server finds more than one match in its
database a CD, it automatically selects an entry from those
available and continues the storage process.
NOTE
If you use CDs that do not meet the CD standards described in
the MCX-1000 owner’s manual, the MusicCAST server may
not operate properly.
Storing CDs automatically
CD AUTO STORE

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Storing CDs on the MusicCAST server
Store a CD on the hard disk drive of the MusicCAST server.
1 Follow the procedure described on page 16 to
load a CD into the MusicCAST server and
display its contents on the on-screen display.
2 Select the songs you want to store.
By default, the MusicCAST server selects all songs for storage.
Use / / / to move the cursor to the checkboxes of the
songs you do not wish to store, and press SELECT. The tick in
the checkbox disappears.
The screen can display up to 10 songs. Use / to scroll the
display if the CD contains more than 10 songs. Check that all
of the songs you wish to store have ticks in their checkboxes.
Storing selected songs from a CD
2,3,4
2,3,4

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3 Use / / / to move the cursor to “Start”and
press SELECT.
The MusicCAST server begins storing songs on its hard disk
drive.
The following screen appears on the on-screen display during
recording:
To stop this process press SELECT.
Take care not to press SELECT in error, as this halts the storage
process.
The MusicCAST server first stores the songs in PCM format,
and then converts them into MP3 format, saving both copies on
the hard disk drive (refer to the glossary for an explanation of
PCM and MP3 formats). The conversion process takes a short
time. If you set the MusicCAST server to store MP3 files only
(see page 121 of the MCX-1000 owner’s manual), it erases all
PCM files after this conversion is complete.
4 When storage is complete, the following screen
appears on the on-screen display:
Select one of the two option.
•To check the content you have just stored, select “Open
stored album page”.
•To store another CD, select “Store another CD”.
The disc tray opens automatically. Place a new CD in the
disc tray after removing the CD you have just stored, and
repeat the storage procedure.
•The MusicCAST server distributes MP3 files to MusicCAST
clients by default. Please wait for the conversion process to
finish before attempting to listen to songs on your
MusicCAST client.
•Do not turn off system power during the storage process.
Errors in storage may appear, along with problems with data
on the hard disk drive.
•Do not bump or vibrate the MusicCAST server during
storage, as it may damage the hard disk drive.
HINT
HINT
•You can change song titles, and album, artist, and genre
names whenever you wish (see page 21).
•You can also store audio material from external devices
such as MD players, record players, and CD players on the
MusicCAST server. For details, refer to page 26 in the
MCX-1000 owner’s manual.