Yamaha MCX-2000 - MusicCAST Digital Audio Server User manual

Table of Contents 2 Applications "46
f\jetwork Basics 23
Preface 3
Configuring Your MusicCAST Network ao n 23
Preparations and Setup ..,. " 7
.... f,32
...... 84
...... 85
Operating a Client Remotely 87
Seiectino the Client /\u(jio Source 88
Setting the TitTIer PlayLJack B9
Other Features 91
Setting Date and rme 91
Using trle Online COOS Database.. .. .. 93
[)efinifl~J User Interrace 93
Seiecting Piavback Options.... ..... 95
S<.0iecUng Recording Options... 96
Using
the Timer Playback 97
Using aYamaha AV Receiver 98
Managing an
Existing MusicCAST Network 100
C::hecf<,ing the f~etwork Status.. . .. 100
lnitalizinq f\Jet'vvorK ~)ettinqs..... .. .. 100
Managing the MCX-2000 System 101
Vie'v'Jing System Information.. '102
Resettinq ti~e r',,1CX-?OCO for Factoi'Y SettiflQ~; ...... .. ......... 103
Updat1ng the MCX-2000 Firrrv1Is,re 103
L.imitifl~J Locai Operations on H"!e MCX-2000... .. .. 104
Using aPlaylist..
Registerinq an lnternet Radio ~':~tation
RenaminD lterns fram n~e R3.dio Presets List....
Playing Audio Sources 46
Playing
Archived Music 46
A.dding a E?:ookrna.rk to aSon6.. . SO
Piay Inl'orrnaUon and Controls.... . SO
Playing aCD 51
Notes on Flayinq an MP3 CD 52
Listening to aRadio Broadcast 54
Li~·)t.ening to F~\/l Radio ~1·1
L.istening to Xrvl Radio (U~.3 model only) 6,5
Listening to Internet F~aci!o.. .. ...... 59
Usinq UK; Pr(:}sets List 59
Piaying Extemai f\uciio Signals 63
Piaying Audio Content on the C;oniputer 6,1
Recording Audio Sources 66
Recording Songs fron'l a Music CD 66
Recordin9 from Ff\:1 Radio or Externai A.uchJ Signals.... 69
Duplicating a MUSiC CD '71
Fiecurding AJdiivcd SonGs to aCO..... . 7:3
Editing the Library 75
Typing Text Cha!-acters.. 75
t.rJiting SOilq Data.......
.. /i
29
.28
...... 29
....... 30
.30
.............................................................................................. 9
Network. C:onnection (stand-aione. without clients).
Net\;vork
Connection (with clients) ...
t\Jetwork ConfjgUf'aton ..
For thf:; MCX .. 2000 to access the Internet vie.
an existing PC network...
For
automatc configuration of a f'v1usicC,L\ST l',etwork ..
Configuring aMusicCASTwonly Network 25
Configuring aMusicCAST Network for PC Network and
Internet Access 26
Using Easy Setup .oxoxo •• o .. oxo •• x o.o •••••• o •••••••••• o.o ••••••••• 27
Easy Setup Overview 28
Date anci Time...... . 28
\:lustcC/-\.ST Systern Confguration 28
Panel Descriptions: Remote ControL. 11
Connecting External Devices 13
Connecting to the AC Power 13
Remote
Control Features and Operations ., ., 16
3ettinfj Batteries..... . 16
Operating on the Remote Control 16
U~;ing as aUniversal Ren"lote Control 17
Menu Operation Basics 19
MCX-2000 Menu Tree ., 22
Hack Pi3.nel
TirnfJr Function ..
Panel Descriptions: MCX-2000 7
Front P[-).nel
What's Included 4
Feature
Overview 4
.4
.A.uciio Pic:l.'ybad, Functions ...
f\u(jio Reco['cJin;j FuncUon~; .. 5
fv1usic !\rchiving Functions 5
CD F'::ecordin9 Function~.). 5
\:lusic Streaming Functions.. .6
.6
Automatic Configuration of a
MusicCAST Network o o
31
Compatible Media (CD/CD-R/CD*RW)....u .. uu 105
33
.32
Preparation on the MC>(-2000 ...
Preparation on Each Ciient
!\utomatic Registration or Clients 34
About Digital Recording with MusicCAST .u" 107
Manual Configuration of aMusicCAST Network..... 35
(~hecking Out Pararneter Values....
S(;Ungs on the f',,1CX .. ~2000 ..
IP ArJdress ..
VVireless L.AN .
36
..... ~37
Troubleshooting u u 108
Glossary
111
Settinos on Each Client 39
f'v1ode 40
S(·:;rver 10 ......... 40
DI .. ·ICP 41
IP /~,cJdress.. 41
Subnet Mask 41
ESS!D 42
VVEP ~<ey 42
f'v1anuai Reg!stration of Ciients 43
Confirming Network Status 44
Updating CHent Firmware 45
Specifications " " 113
2 r'l~CX-2000 Ov,;ner's ~v1Gnuo!
Table of Contents 2 Applications "46
f\jetwork Basics 23
Preface 3
Configuring Your MusicCAST Network ao n 23
Preparations and Setup ..,. " 7
.... f,32
...... 84
...... 85
Operating a Client Remotely 87
Seiectino the Client /\u(jio Source 88
Setting the TitTIer PlayLJack B9
Other Features 91
Setting Date and rme 91
Using trle Online COOS Database.. .. .. 93
[)efinifl~J User Interrace 93
Seiecting Piavback Options.... ..... 95
S<.0iecUng Recording Options... 96
Using
the Timer Playback 97
Using aYamaha AV Receiver 98
Managing an
Existing MusicCAST Network 100
C::hecf<,ing the f~etwork Status.. . .. 100
lnitalizinq f\Jet'vvorK ~)ettinqs..... .. .. 100
Managing the MCX-2000 System 101
Vie'v'Jing System Information.. '102
Resettinq ti~e r',,1CX-?OCO for Factoi'Y SettiflQ~; ...... .. ......... 103
Updat1ng the MCX-2000 Firrrv1Is,re 103
L.imitifl~J Locai Operations on H"!e MCX-2000... .. .. 104
Using aPlaylist..
Registerinq an lnternet Radio ~':~tation
RenaminD lterns fram n~e R3.dio Presets List....
Playing Audio Sources 46
Playing
Archived Music 46
A.dding a E?:ookrna.rk to aSon6.. . SO
Piay Inl'orrnaUon and Controls.... . SO
Playing aCD 51
Notes on Flayinq an MP3 CD 52
Listening to aRadio Broadcast 54
Li~·)t.ening to F~\/l Radio ~1·1
L.istening to Xrvl Radio (U~.3 model only) 6,5
Listening to Internet F~aci!o.. .. ...... 59
Usinq UK; Pr(:}sets List 59
Piaying Extemai f\uciio Signals 63
Piaying Audio Content on the C;oniputer 6,1
Recording Audio Sources 66
Recording Songs fron'l a Music CD 66
Recordin9 from Ff\:1 Radio or Externai A.uchJ Signals.... 69
Duplicating a MUSiC CD '71
Fiecurding AJdiivcd SonGs to aCO..... . 7:3
Editing the Library 75
Typing Text Cha!-acters.. 75
t.rJiting SOilq Data.......
.. /i
29
.28
...... 29
....... 30
.30
.............................................................................................. 9
Network. C:onnection (stand-aione. without clients).
Net\;vork
Connection (with clients) ...
t\Jetwork ConfjgUf'aton ..
For thf:; MCX .. 2000 to access the Internet vie.
an existing PC network...
For
automatc configuration of a f'v1usicC,L\ST l',etwork ..
Configuring aMusicCASTwonly Network 25
Configuring aMusicCAST Network for PC Network and
Internet Access 26
Using Easy Setup .oxoxo •• o .. oxo •• x o.o •••••• o •••••••••• o.o ••••••••• 27
Easy Setup Overview 28
Date anci Time...... . 28
\:lustcC/-\.ST Systern Confguration 28
Panel Descriptions: Remote ControL. 11
Connecting External Devices 13
Connecting to the AC Power 13
Remote
Control Features and Operations ., ., 16
3ettinfj Batteries..... . 16
Operating on the Remote Control 16
U~;ing as aUniversal Ren"lote Control 17
Menu Operation Basics 19
MCX-2000 Menu Tree ., 22
Hack Pi3.nel
TirnfJr Function ..
Panel Descriptions: MCX-2000 7
Front P[-).nel
What's Included 4
Feature
Overview 4
.4
.A.uciio Pic:l.'ybad, Functions ...
f\u(jio Reco['cJin;j FuncUon~; .. 5
fv1usic !\rchiving Functions 5
CD F'::ecordin9 Function~.). 5
\:lusic Streaming Functions.. .6
.6
Automatic Configuration of a
MusicCAST Network o o
31
Compatible Media (CD/CD-R/CD*RW)....u .. uu 105
33
.32
Preparation on the MC>(-2000 ...
Preparation on Each Ciient
!\utomatic Registration or Clients 34
About Digital Recording with MusicCAST .u" 107
Manual Configuration of aMusicCAST Network..... 35
(~hecking Out Pararneter Values....
S(;Ungs on the f',,1CX .. ~2000 ..
IP ArJdress ..
VVireless L.AN .
36
..... ~37
Troubleshooting u u 108
Glossary
111
Settinos on Each Client 39
f'v1ode 40
S(·:;rver 10 ......... 40
DI .. ·ICP 41
IP /~,cJdress.. 41
Subnet Mask 41
ESS!D 42
VVEP ~<ey 42
f'v1anuai Reg!stration of Ciients 43
Confirming Network Status 44
Updating CHent Firmware 45
Specifications " " 113
2 r'l~CX-2000 Ov,;ner's ~v1Gnuo!

Rrsloes
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha MCX-2000 Digital Audio Server!
The MCX-2000 is arnusic server that enriances the concept of ~\/1usicCAST, adigital rnusic (jelivery rnethod over a
personal
netvvork..
fv1usicCl~ST clelivE!rs ane\fl listening style 'for tile digital era. it aHovvs you to record vaJious audio sources, inc!uc]inn nlusic
CDs~ onto the music server~ and enjoy streanled playback on a cHent device (~11CX-A 10 or iv1CX-C15, sold separately)
placed
an~/vvrlere in your horne, using \Nired and vvireless conlputer net\flork.!ng tecrlnologies.
There are many \flays to use
tile ~/~usicCI\ST rletwork ancl the ~JiCX-2000 ITHJsic server.
Use
'U"1e ~J1CX.··~2000 to collect and centralize all rnusic sources in your honie. Then, sirnply place aclient c:lev!ce in every
roor-n of your house-instead of buying aseparate stereo or audio set for each of your farnily 1Tler-nbers. T!lis setup lets
each nleniber of the fanlily enjoy their
OVJ!1 'favorite rnusic··--!n any rooni at the sarne t1nie. f\JaturaHy, trle rnusic server can
aiso be set
to stream the sanle music to each client, so that you can vva!k around your house and have the sarne nlusic
play
no rnatter \f/here you go.
The
ty~CX-2()OO ~1a.S other Qreat features. It can aJso strearr niusic or audio prograrrs frorn Hie t)uilt-in F~Ji radio tuner
anyvVtlere
in your honle via the ~v~usicCA,ST netv,foh-". Locally on the ~11CX-2000; you can also enjoy Internet radio
prograrns. You can also use the fv1CX-2000
to record audio content from old analog tapes. Once reconjed, they can be
strearned via the ~J1usicCAST netvvork and burned onto CD-R/RVv' med1a for storage purposesltogether \lvith songs from
rnusic CDs.
Tf"le above are just a 'fevv exanlples to SrlOVJ hovv you can use the ~JluslcCAST netvvork and the tv1CX -2000 rnusic server.
You'll find additional ones throughout this manual,
too-so, keep the manual in asafe place and read it t!lorough1y in
order to get hie rrost out of your nevv ~,~CX.-2000.
Audio CD Tuner
Casette tapes
MCX-C15
MCX-A10
with optional speakers
Original CD
Casette deck
Rrsloes
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha MCX-2000 Digital Audio Server!
The MCX-2000 is arnusic server that enriances the concept of ~\/1usicCAST, adigital rnusic (jelivery rnethod over a
personal
netvvork..
fv1usicCl~ST clelivE!rs ane\fl listening style 'for tile digital era. it aHovvs you to record vaJious audio sources, inc!uc]inn nlusic
CDs~ onto the music server~ and enjoy streanled playback on a cHent device (~11CX-A 10 or iv1CX-C15, sold separately)
placed
an~/vvrlere in your horne, using \Nired and vvireless conlputer net\flork.!ng tecrlnologies.
There are many \flays to use
tile ~/~usicCI\ST rletwork ancl the ~JiCX-2000 ITHJsic server.
Use
'U"1e ~J1CX.··~2000 to collect and centralize all rnusic sources in your honie. Then, sirnply place aclient c:lev!ce in every
roor-n of your house-instead of buying aseparate stereo or audio set for each of your farnily 1Tler-nbers. T!lis setup lets
each nleniber of the fanlily enjoy their
OVJ!1 'favorite rnusic··--!n any rooni at the sarne t1nie. f\JaturaHy, trle rnusic server can
aiso be set
to stream the sanle music to each client, so that you can vva!k around your house and have the sarne nlusic
play
no rnatter \f/here you go.
The
ty~CX-2()OO ~1a.S other Qreat features. It can aJso strearr niusic or audio prograrrs frorn Hie t)uilt-in F~Ji radio tuner
anyvVtlere
in your honle via the ~v~usicCA,ST netv,foh-". Locally on the ~11CX-2000; you can also enjoy Internet radio
prograrns. You can also use the fv1CX-2000
to record audio content from old analog tapes. Once reconjed, they can be
strearned via the ~J1usicCAST netvvork and burned onto CD-R/RVv' med1a for storage purposesltogether \lvith songs from
rnusic CDs.
Tf"le above are just a 'fevv exanlples to SrlOVJ hovv you can use the ~JluslcCAST netvvork and the tv1CX -2000 rnusic server.
You'll find additional ones throughout this manual,
too-so, keep the manual in asafe place and read it t!lorough1y in
order to get hie rrost out of your nevv ~,~CX.-2000.
Audio CD Tuner
Casette tapes
MCX-C15
MCX-A10
with optional speakers
Original CD
Casette deck

Audio Recording Functions
Trle MCXo-2000 incorporates a larDf-J··capacity °160C18 !lard disk clr'ive, ailo\Ning up to 200 hours of ciigital recording in linear
PCivl fon"nat (16-bit/44.1 kHz) or up to 2,000 hours in iv1P3 format (160kbps bit rate). Recordable audio sources 1nciude
cornn18rc!al music CDs, external audio si[ina1s, arid radio programs from tr18 built-in Ftv1 tuner.
• Recording Songs from a Music CD (page 66)
• Recording from FM Radio (page 69)
• Recording External Audio Signals (page 69)
4+t&:(:::::::((((::}::(~
1r:~:?~~1
~ ~
MD Recorder
Music Archiving Functions
VVhen (ecordin~J audio sources, you can add inrOtTnation to each sonrj-SUCrl as Ule sonq title, artist narne, aIIJlHTi narne
and genre-then store it to the ~TIUS!C archive in the ~v1CX-2000 rlard drive. Th1S inforrnation can then be used to find
specific songs you Viant to play. Because the ~v1CX-2000 incorporates aspecial song database systern (based on
Gracenote CDDB(~lL this infonration vvill be set autornaticaHy if your songs are frarn popular rnusic CDs. ()ther useful
functions include P!aylist and Bookrnark,
Jetting you create custom song lists appropriate to specific occasions (sucll as
parties,
r-norninQ 'vvake-up' rnusic~ etc.) and allov,Jing you to (nark your favorite tunes for quick access.
• Adding a Bookmark to a Song (page 50)
• Typing Text Characters (page 75)
• Editing Titles (page 77)
• Changing Song Attributes (page 77)
• Using a Playlist (page 82)
• Registering an Internet Radio Station (page 84)
Internet (COOS)
[~ (Inter~a?gDDB)
CD Recording Functions
This functon lets you create arnusic rnix CD of your oVvn selections [)y arrang1ng archived songs in your favorite oreier.
You c:an also use Hlis functon to ciup1icate existing nlusic CDs: aHovving you to copy your personal rnixes to CD and Dive
it to your friends.
• Recording Archived Songs to a CD (page 73)
•Duplicating a Music CD (page 71)
MCX-2000
Original CD
MCX-2000 Owner's iv1onuol 5
Audio Recording Functions
Trle MCXo-2000 incorporates a larDf-J··capacity °160C18 !lard disk clr'ive, ailo\Ning up to 200 hours of ciigital recording in linear
PCivl fon"nat (16-bit/44.1 kHz) or up to 2,000 hours in iv1P3 format (160kbps bit rate). Recordable audio sources 1nciude
cornn18rc!al music CDs, external audio si[ina1s, arid radio programs from tr18 built-in Ftv1 tuner.
• Recording Songs from a Music CD (page 66)
• Recording from FM Radio (page 69)
• Recording External Audio Signals (page 69)
4+t&:(:::::::((((::}::(~
1r:~:?~~1
~ ~
MD Recorder
Music Archiving Functions
VVhen (ecordin~J audio sources, you can add inrOtTnation to each sonrj-SUCrl as Ule sonq title, artist narne, aIIJlHTi narne
and genre-then store it to the ~TIUS!C archive in the ~v1CX-2000 rlard drive. Th1S inforrnation can then be used to find
specific songs you Viant to play. Because the ~v1CX-2000 incorporates aspecial song database systern (based on
Gracenote CDDB(~lL this infonration vvill be set autornaticaHy if your songs are frarn popular rnusic CDs. ()ther useful
functions include P!aylist and Bookrnark,
Jetting you create custom song lists appropriate to specific occasions (sucll as
parties,
r-norninQ 'vvake-up' rnusic~ etc.) and allov,Jing you to (nark your favorite tunes for quick access.
• Adding a Bookmark to a Song (page 50)
• Typing Text Characters (page 75)
• Editing Titles (page 77)
• Changing Song Attributes (page 77)
• Using a Playlist (page 82)
• Registering an Internet Radio Station (page 84)
Internet (COOS)
[~ (Inter~a?gDDB)
CD Recording Functions
This functon lets you create arnusic rnix CD of your oVvn selections [)y arrang1ng archived songs in your favorite oreier.
You c:an also use Hlis functon to ciup1icate existing nlusic CDs: aHovving you to copy your personal rnixes to CD and Dive
it to your friends.
• Recording Archived Songs to a CD (page 73)
•Duplicating a Music CD (page 71)
MCX-2000
Original CD
MCX-2000 Owner's iv1onuol 5

Music Streaming Functions
Once sonDs are archived (recorcied) on the ~J1C~X·-2000 f"larcJ drivel you can stream tr"lEH11 to up to 15 clients via tIle
f\~usicCAST netv'1ork. The ~viCX-2()OO can deliver the sarne rnusic to each cHent sinlultaneouslY (broadcast). It can also
deliver cHffererlt sonDs to different clients at the san"le tirTie) at H"le request of eact"l client. In adclition, the tv1CX-2000
supports relTlote control of cllents via the fv1usicCA.ST net\jvork~ allovving you to operate then) vvitflout havin~l to ~::10 to each
unit inciividually.
• MusicCAST as an Integrated Music Delivery System (page 89)
• Operating a Client Remotely (page 87)
Timer Function
The ~v1CX-2000 and clients incorporate a tirn(:3r that enables sonq playback at a specif~ed tirne. You can pro(~rarn up to ten
playback tirner instances
"for each ~,1usicCAST devlce.
• Setting the Timer Playback (page 89)
• Using the Timer Playback (page 97)
MCX-2000
Music Streaming Functions
Once sonDs are archived (recorcied) on the ~J1C~X·-2000 f"larcJ drivel you can stream tr"lEH11 to up to 15 clients via tIle
f\~usicCAST netv'1ork. The ~viCX-2()OO can deliver the sarne rnusic to each cHent sinlultaneouslY (broadcast). It can also
deliver cHffererlt sonDs to different clients at the san"le tirTie) at H"le request of eact"l client. In adclition, the tv1CX-2000
supports relTlote control of cllents via the fv1usicCA.ST net\jvork~ allovving you to operate then) vvitflout havin~l to ~::10 to each
unit inciividually.
• MusicCAST as an Integrated Music Delivery System (page 89)
• Operating a Client Remotely (page 87)
Timer Function
The ~v1CX-2000 and clients incorporate a tirn(:3r that enables sonq playback at a specif~ed tirne. You can pro(~rarn up to ten
playback tirner instances
"for each ~,1usicCAST devlce.
• Setting the Timer Playback (page 89)
• Using the Timer Playback (page 97)
MCX-2000

· Pregaralions and Selug
This section explains how to connect peripheral devices to your MCX-2000 and set it up as a
music server, and how to create aMusicCAST network
in conjunction with clients (MCX-A10 or
MCX .. C15, sold separately).
Panel Descriptions: MCX-2000
Front Panel
f···.·· .. ·····•·········.·· .... ···············.·.··..................................................•................................................................................•..................•.............. ····.························.I=·····=·······~·fi=============I==~======I=~~~
o STANDBY/ON button
Use ttlis button when switching among the MCX-2000 operating modes. The button indicator light changes coior~ sho\/'Jing the
unit's current operating
modo (green: activo mode, amber: s1eep rTlode~ red: standby mode).
•Connecting
t.o the AC Povv'er (page 13)
eDisc tray
e Open/Close button (~)
Use these when setting a CD in the ~/CX-2()OO. Press this button to open the traYI set a CD with ~ts label side faclng up. and
press the
button al;ja~n to close the tray.
o Stop button {D }
ePlay button ( [::»
Press the Play button to start playback of the current song from tho beginning. Pross tho Stop button to stop p\ayback of tho
current song trlat's being played. T"H?se buttons s~mdarly vvorks \!vith all other auclio sources available on the r\.~CX-2000 (CD,
archived
~;on~js, radios. external inputs),
o CD AUTO STORE button
Use this button \Nhen recordin~l (storin~l) all songs from a rnus~c CD at atime. Since irnportin~l an entre CD is pu:~sible vvith a
single
cHck of the button. you can quickly store a number of songs frorn apile of rnusic CDs lnto the MCX-2000 music archive,
•Importing a
~Jlusic CD i\utomatically (paQe 68)
f) Display
Srl0WS the current. MCX-2000 status or rnenu screen.
o CLIENT STATUS indicators (1-10)
Each indicator is associated ·with acl!ent reQistered to the MCX-20CO. Aclient whose indicator IiQhts up in green is propor1Y
connected, and can receive audio str'eanlS frorn the iv1CX-2000. The 1 Oth lndicatoc (10".J srl0WS t.he operating status for the
1Cth and followin~l cHents ali tO~Jether, You can Vie\N detailed infon-nation of each clienfs status in the CHent Control screen.
fvlCX-2000
Owner's !'v1c'H'luol 7
· Pregaralions and Selug
This section explains how to connect peripheral devices to your MCX-2000 and set it up as a
music server, and how to create aMusicCAST network
in conjunction with clients (MCX-A10 or
MCX .. C15, sold separately).
Panel Descriptions: MCX-2000
Front Panel
f···.·· .. ·····•·········.·· .... ···············.·.··..................................................•................................................................................•..................•.............. ····.························.I=·····=·······~·fi=============I==~======I=~~~
o STANDBY/ON button
Use ttlis button when switching among the MCX-2000 operating modes. The button indicator light changes coior~ sho\/'Jing the
unit's current operating
modo (green: activo mode, amber: s1eep rTlode~ red: standby mode).
•Connecting
t.o the AC Povv'er (page 13)
eDisc tray
e Open/Close button (~)
Use these when setting a CD in the ~/CX-2()OO. Press this button to open the traYI set a CD with ~ts label side faclng up. and
press the
button al;ja~n to close the tray.
o Stop button {D }
ePlay button ( [::»
Press the Play button to start playback of the current song from tho beginning. Pross tho Stop button to stop p\ayback of tho
current song trlat's being played. T"H?se buttons s~mdarly vvorks \!vith all other auclio sources available on the r\.~CX-2000 (CD,
archived
~;on~js, radios. external inputs),
o CD AUTO STORE button
Use this button \Nhen recordin~l (storin~l) all songs from a rnus~c CD at atime. Since irnportin~l an entre CD is pu:~sible vvith a
single
cHck of the button. you can quickly store a number of songs frorn apile of rnusic CDs lnto the MCX-2000 music archive,
•Importing a
~Jlusic CD i\utomatically (paQe 68)
f) Display
Srl0WS the current. MCX-2000 status or rnenu screen.
o CLIENT STATUS indicators (1-10)
Each indicator is associated ·with acl!ent reQistered to the MCX-20CO. Aclient whose indicator IiQhts up in green is propor1Y
connected, and can receive audio str'eanlS frorn the iv1CX-2000. The 1 Oth lndicatoc (10".J srl0WS t.he operating status for the
1Cth and followin~l cHents ali tO~Jether, You can Vie\N detailed infon-nation of each clienfs status in the CHent Control screen.
fvlCX-2000
Owner's !'v1c'H'luol 7

oRADIO button
PrE~SS this tju"tton to fast access the bst selected radio station. Every tirne yeu press ttlis button, the radio type cycles through
FM,
X~\lt Internet Radio and Presets (XM 1S for US mOdE)1 only).
E> Cursor controller
Delivers t.he sall1e functions with t.he cent.er controller on the rer-note control. You can rnove the hiDhiight (::;election) onto a tar~Jet
item t)y pushing the centet" stick upward I downward, 1eftwarej or riqhtward. 'vVhen you press trlis stick vertically, it ej(~terrnines to
select the currefit 1tem (PUSH SELECT).
G) MENU/PLAY INFO. button
PrE~SS this button to togqle between HIe iast selected m~~nu screen and the Plav lilfonTlation screen for the current song.
Continue
pre:.~sing trlis button for trle Top Menu screen.
eBROADCAST indicator
Lights up in blue vvhile the MCX-2000 is broadcasting to clients.
G) TIMER indicator
Li~jrlts up in amber \fvhHe Hie MCX-2000 1S \.rvaitlt"lg or operating in timer' p!ayback mode.
~ RECORDING indicator
L.iqhts up in l't?d \Ntlile the rv1CX-2000 is n:~corcJjng (storing) an audo source or \!vriting onto aCD-R/R'vV disc,
eENCODING indicator
Ligt"ILS up in green while the MCX-2000 is encoding recorded audio into fv1P3 forn-Iat.
~ LEVEL knob
oPHONES jack
Connect apair of headphones here to listen to sounds being played on the ~v1CX-2()OO. 'lou can adjust the playback volume
using
the LEVEL knob.
(9 PS/2 KEYBOARD port
Connect ageneric PS/2 keyboard designed for PC here. ,A, connected PS/2 keyboard iets you control the MCX-2000 in Ule
same 'Nay as the supplied remote control. ~t also lets you type words (such as song ttles) qu~ckiV vvhen editinq song information.
In adcJiton: the MCX-2000 doesnlt support aPS/2 mouse. So, don't c:onnect aPS/2 mouse to this port
.. Typin~l Text Charactet"s (page 75)
8 i''1~CX.-20CO Ov,;ner's ivlofiuol
oRADIO button
PrE~SS this tju"tton to fast access the bst selected radio station. Every tirne yeu press ttlis button, the radio type cycles through
FM,
X~\lt Internet Radio and Presets (XM 1S for US mOdE)1 only).
E> Cursor controller
Delivers t.he sall1e functions with t.he cent.er controller on the rer-note control. You can rnove the hiDhiight (::;election) onto a tar~Jet
item t)y pushing the centet" stick upward I downward, 1eftwarej or riqhtward. 'vVhen you press trlis stick vertically, it ej(~terrnines to
select the currefit 1tem (PUSH SELECT).
G) MENU/PLAY INFO. button
PrE~SS this button to togqle between HIe iast selected m~~nu screen and the Plav lilfonTlation screen for the current song.
Continue
pre:.~sing trlis button for trle Top Menu screen.
eBROADCAST indicator
Lights up in blue vvhile the MCX-2000 is broadcasting to clients.
G) TIMER indicator
Li~jrlts up in amber \fvhHe Hie MCX-2000 1S \.rvaitlt"lg or operating in timer' p!ayback mode.
~ RECORDING indicator
L.iqhts up in l't?d \Ntlile the rv1CX-2000 is n:~corcJjng (storing) an audo source or \!vriting onto aCD-R/R'vV disc,
eENCODING indicator
Ligt"ILS up in green while the MCX-2000 is encoding recorded audio into fv1P3 forn-Iat.
~ LEVEL knob
oPHONES jack
Connect apair of headphones here to listen to sounds being played on the ~v1CX-2()OO. 'lou can adjust the playback volume
using
the LEVEL knob.
(9 PS/2 KEYBOARD port
Connect ageneric PS/2 keyboard designed for PC here. ,A, connected PS/2 keyboard iets you control the MCX-2000 in Ule
same 'Nay as the supplied remote control. ~t also lets you type words (such as song ttles) qu~ckiV vvhen editinq song information.
In adcJiton: the MCX-2000 doesnlt support aPS/2 mouse. So, don't c:onnect aPS/2 mouse to this port
.. Typin~l Text Charactet"s (page 75)
8 i''1~CX.-20CO Ov,;ner's ivlofiuol

Back Panel
o W_lAN ANT
Amovable antenna for the wireless network, \J\jhen you stream a.udio to cHents over the vvin:~!ess netvv'ork., adjust the antenna
anglo for best
f"()sults,
AvoicJ using exce.s,sive ferce when moving the a.ntenna..
FMANT
e XM jack (US model only)
If you live in the United States and vvant to listen to Xfvl Satellite Radio on the \~CX-200C, connect your X\~ Connect-and-Play
antenna
here (paqe 55),
eRS-232C port
Use this port vvhen connectin~J the \I1CX-2000 t.o acornpatible 'y'81Tiaha AV i'eceiver using an F"S-232C cross cable. vV;th this
S(~tUP, you can synchronize both units' pc)wer em/off timing or autornaticai!y se~ect asun'()und program on the AV receiver' to
mater1 the ~Jellre of asong you select on Hie MCX-2000.
•Using a\(amaha ,AV Rece;ver (page 98)
oFM ANT terminal
Ccmnect the supplied indoor FM antenna r1ere vvhen using trie MCX-2000 bud-in FM tuner.
"Fan opening
T) effectvely cool down the inside of the ~'/CX··2000, be sure not to shut off the airflow from this ()pening. VVhen placing the
MCX-2000 near a
wall~ ma1<e sure tr1ere is enough room berlind tr1e back panel.
oAC IN socket
Connect the supplied povver cable rlere.
MCX-2000 Owner's ~,f1onuol 9
Back Panel
o W_lAN ANT
Amovable antenna for the wireless network, \J\jhen you stream a.udio to cHents over the vvin:~!ess netvv'ork., adjust the antenna
anglo for best
f"()sults,
AvoicJ using exce.s,sive ferce when moving the a.ntenna..
FMANT
e XM jack (US model only)
If you live in the United States and vvant to listen to Xfvl Satellite Radio on the \~CX-200C, connect your X\~ Connect-and-Play
antenna
here (paqe 55),
eRS-232C port
Use this port vvhen connectin~J the \I1CX-2000 t.o acornpatible 'y'81Tiaha AV i'eceiver using an F"S-232C cross cable. vV;th this
S(~tUP, you can synchronize both units' pc)wer em/off timing or autornaticai!y se~ect asun'()und program on the AV receiver' to
mater1 the ~Jellre of asong you select on Hie MCX-2000.
•Using a\(amaha ,AV Rece;ver (page 98)
oFM ANT terminal
Ccmnect the supplied indoor FM antenna r1ere vvhen using trie MCX-2000 bud-in FM tuner.
"Fan opening
T) effectvely cool down the inside of the ~'/CX··2000, be sure not to shut off the airflow from this ()pening. VVhen placing the
MCX-2000 near a
wall~ ma1<e sure tr1ere is enough room berlind tr1e back panel.
oAC IN socket
Connect the supplied povver cable rlere.
MCX-2000 Owner's ~,f1onuol 9

GANALOG OUT jacks (stereo)
o OPTICAL OUT jack (stereo)
;'~,udio playback si~jnals on the MCX-2000 are output fron"", thpse jacks, Use the suppEed optical di~Jital cable (or one !Jurcha~:~ed
separately) to connect the OPTICAL OUT jac~\~ to adiQital audio input on an external device. Use the supplied stereo p~n car)le
(or
one pLH'chased separately) to connect the ;\l'-JALOG OUT jacks to analoQ audlo 1nput jacks on an external device.
oANALOG IN jacks (stereo)
G> OPTICAL IN jack (stereo)
Audio sources caHed iexternal input' in this manual are incomin(~ audio siqnals via these jacks. Use the supplied optical di~1ital
cable (or the one purcrKlsed ;3eparately) to connect. tt,e OPTiCAL IN jack t.o a (fqital audio output on an external device. Use t.he
supplied stereo pin cable (or one purchasf~d separately) t.o connect the A.NALOG 1N jacks to ana!ofJ audio output jacks on an
ex.ternal device.
6) REMOTE terminal
This terminal is designed for professlonal expansion purposes, not for COnSUriler use of the rv1CX-2000.
e10/100 indicator
G) LINK/DATA indicator
G» LAN {Ethernet} port
Connect anetworl< cable (CAT-5 straight cable) to the Ethernet port \Vr,8n creating awireci netvvork with clients or connechl~l
t.he MCX-2000 t.o your home network. The Ul'-JK/OA"f,4 indicator !iflhtS up when the \lvired connection is properly \tvorking, and
rashes when data traffic ovor the network is beinQ done. The Ethernet port is automatlc8.lly confifJur'ed to match the speed of a
connected net\f\iork (10 or 100 Mbps); the 10/100 indicator Ughts up when t1""le Ethernet port is configured for 100 Mbps! and is
unlit for 10 rV1bps.
e S-VIDEO port
o VIDEO port
These ports output the fvlCX-2COO operating screen disp~ays (030) to an externa! T\/ rnon~tor. Connect either port to your TV
1Ylonitor's video input (yellovJ-coded composite port for VIDEO, or 4-pln Sport for S-VIDEO). The VIDEO and S-VIDEO ports
output the same displays.
10 MCX-2000 Ov.;ner's Monuoi
GANALOG OUT jacks (stereo)
o OPTICAL OUT jack (stereo)
;'~,udio playback si~jnals on the MCX-2000 are output fron"", thpse jacks, Use the suppEed optical di~Jital cable (or one !Jurcha~:~ed
separately) to connect the OPTICAL OUT jac~\~ to adiQital audio input on an external device. Use the supplied stereo p~n car)le
(or
one pLH'chased separately) to connect the ;\l'-JALOG OUT jacks to analoQ audlo 1nput jacks on an external device.
oANALOG IN jacks (stereo)
G> OPTICAL IN jack (stereo)
Audio sources caHed iexternal input' in this manual are incomin(~ audio siqnals via these jacks. Use the supplied optical di~1ital
cable (or the one purcrKlsed ;3eparately) to connect. tt,e OPTiCAL IN jack t.o a (fqital audio output on an external device. Use t.he
supplied stereo pin cable (or one purchasf~d separately) t.o connect the A.NALOG 1N jacks to ana!ofJ audio output jacks on an
ex.ternal device.
6) REMOTE terminal
This terminal is designed for professlonal expansion purposes, not for COnSUriler use of the rv1CX-2000.
e10/100 indicator
G) LINK/DATA indicator
G» LAN {Ethernet} port
Connect anetworl< cable (CAT-5 straight cable) to the Ethernet port \Vr,8n creating awireci netvvork with clients or connechl~l
t.he MCX-2000 t.o your home network. The Ul'-JK/OA"f,4 indicator !iflhtS up when the \lvired connection is properly \tvorking, and
rashes when data traffic ovor the network is beinQ done. The Ethernet port is automatlc8.lly confifJur'ed to match the speed of a
connected net\f\iork (10 or 100 Mbps); the 10/100 indicator Ughts up when t1""le Ethernet port is configured for 100 Mbps! and is
unlit for 10 rV1bps.
e S-VIDEO port
o VIDEO port
These ports output the fvlCX-2COO operating screen disp~ays (030) to an externa! T\/ rnon~tor. Connect either port to your TV
1Ylonitor's video input (yellovJ-coded composite port for VIDEO, or 4-pln Sport for S-VIDEO). The VIDEO and S-VIDEO ports
output the same displays.
10 MCX-2000 Ov.;ner's Monuoi

Panel Descriptions: Remote Control
~e
~
e
~
4D4DG>~
e
oIR transmitter
Infrared (IF{) remote control signals are transn!ltted from here. VVhen
oporatin~J th(~ rernote control, point this part at the iR r'ecelver on the
tarf1el unit.
oPLAY INFO. button
Press this t)utton to show the Play Information (sonq data) scn:~en for the
current song on the
TV monitor.
oAlphabetical index search buttons (AJv )
You can hid arecorded (archived) 30nq frorn one of groups (artists,
albums, genres or
aH songs). VVhichever group you select. its contents
(artist names,
31burn titles, genres or son(J tit.les) are listec1 in aiphclbeUcal
order.
You can then press either button to jump to the first item in each
alpr1abetical index. Use the
dO\fvn arro-v\! button to jump in an f.\-to-Z
direction,
or the up arrow button to jump in aZ-to,·A direction.
•
Selectn9 a Ust itern (page 4B)
«) Cursor controller
Provides the same functions as the controller on t.he ~v'1CX-2COO front
panel, Use the up,
clovvn, left and ri~~ht arrow buttons to move the
highlight (se1ection)
onto a tar~Jet item, and then press the center
SELECT button
to select or determine it..
G BOOKMARK button
Press tr1is button to add or remove the bookmark to tr1e current song.
•Adding a
Bookmark to aSong (page 50)
e POWER AMPITV button
e TV/AMP switch
Q INPUT buttons ( +/- )
o MUTE button
oVOL. buttons ( +/- )
In addition to operating the ~J!CX-2COO, the suppUed remote control alSO
i(~ts you operate compatbie Yamaha AV rec:eivers and TV monit()ls from
other manufacturers (page 17). Slide the
TV; AMP sWltch to TV to control
the
Tv' monitor. or to /1,~y'1P to control aYamaha AV receiver. You can
then use
the POVVER ,A}'v1P/TV button to turn the target device on or off~
the VOL. buttons to adjust the \/olurne ievel of the target deVice, and the
fv1UTE button to temporarily turn uffthe t.arget device volume. Press the
MUTE button
8.9ain to cance1 rnutng. The i~~PUT buttons let you switch
the input source on the target device, So, you can even route a
cJifferent
audio source from Hie '(amaha AV receiver to the !'v1CX-2000 external
input.
In addition, directional svv!tch!ng wlth the 1~~PUT +/- buttons only
'vVorks with Yamaha ,f1V receivers. TV input vvill be switched in the same
direction
vv'ith either I ~~PUT button,
•
L.ising as 3. Universal Remote Control (page .~ 7)
(tD MENU 1-3 buttons
Use the MENU 1<3 buttons to fast access the Ubrary, ;;rtsts and Play!ists menu screens.
6) FAVORITES 1-4 buttons
The FAVORiTES 1 ~·4 buttons are reserved for future use (no functions).
G> PAGE scroll buttons (AIv )
VVhen a 1ist of items (such as son~:Js from aCD) cannot be cJisp1ayed at atime: press either button for ascrolled view of the list
a. TOP MENU button
Press this button to imnlec1iately access the Top Menu screen whatever su·een is shown on the TV n1onitoL
rvlCX-2000 Owner's 1\:1onuol 11
Panel Descriptions: Remote Control
~e
~
e
~
4D4DG>~
e
oIR transmitter
Infrared (IF{) remote control signals are transn!ltted from here. VVhen
oporatin~J th(~ rernote control, point this part at the iR r'ecelver on the
tarf1el unit.
oPLAY INFO. button
Press this t)utton to show the Play Information (sonq data) scn:~en for the
current song on the
TV monitor.
oAlphabetical index search buttons (AJv )
You can hid arecorded (archived) 30nq frorn one of groups (artists,
albums, genres or
aH songs). VVhichever group you select. its contents
(artist names,
31burn titles, genres or son(J tit.les) are listec1 in aiphclbeUcal
order.
You can then press either button to jump to the first item in each
alpr1abetical index. Use the
dO\fvn arro-v\! button to jump in an f.\-to-Z
direction,
or the up arrow button to jump in aZ-to,·A direction.
•
Selectn9 a Ust itern (page 4B)
«) Cursor controller
Provides the same functions as the controller on t.he ~v'1CX-2COO front
panel, Use the up,
clovvn, left and ri~~ht arrow buttons to move the
highlight (se1ection)
onto a tar~Jet item, and then press the center
SELECT button
to select or determine it..
G BOOKMARK button
Press tr1is button to add or remove the bookmark to tr1e current song.
•Adding a
Bookmark to aSong (page 50)
e POWER AMPITV button
e TV/AMP switch
Q INPUT buttons ( +/- )
o MUTE button
oVOL. buttons ( +/- )
In addition to operating the ~J!CX-2COO, the suppUed remote control alSO
i(~ts you operate compatbie Yamaha AV rec:eivers and TV monit()ls from
other manufacturers (page 17). Slide the
TV; AMP sWltch to TV to control
the
Tv' monitor. or to /1,~y'1P to control aYamaha AV receiver. You can
then use
the POVVER ,A}'v1P/TV button to turn the target device on or off~
the VOL. buttons to adjust the \/olurne ievel of the target deVice, and the
fv1UTE button to temporarily turn uffthe t.arget device volume. Press the
MUTE button
8.9ain to cance1 rnutng. The i~~PUT buttons let you switch
the input source on the target device, So, you can even route a
cJifferent
audio source from Hie '(amaha AV receiver to the !'v1CX-2000 external
input.
In addition, directional svv!tch!ng wlth the 1~~PUT +/- buttons only
'vVorks with Yamaha ,f1V receivers. TV input vvill be switched in the same
direction
vv'ith either I ~~PUT button,
•
L.ising as 3. Universal Remote Control (page .~ 7)
(tD MENU 1-3 buttons
Use the MENU 1<3 buttons to fast access the Ubrary, ;;rtsts and Play!ists menu screens.
6) FAVORITES 1-4 buttons
The FAVORiTES 1 ~·4 buttons are reserved for future use (no functions).
G> PAGE scroll buttons (AIv )
VVhen a 1ist of items (such as son~:Js from aCD) cannot be cJisp1ayed at atime: press either button for ascrolled view of the list
a. TOP MENU button
Press this button to imnlec1iately access the Top Menu screen whatever su·een is shown on the TV n1onitoL
rvlCX-2000 Owner's 1\:1onuol 11

ePlayback control buttons
You can control playback on the ~/CX-20()O usin~J:
•Pause button ( DO ) to pause or resume playback of the current sonfJ
•Skip bacKward
hutton (i<kJ ) to go to the beginning of the ~xevious song (or the current song dudn~l playback)
•Skip
fOfvvard button (f>t>i ) to fJO to the beginning of the next sonSJ
• Stop [)utt.on (0 ) to stop playback of the current 30nq and rEwvind to ih3 bt"3ginninq
•Backvvard button ( <J<:1 )to scrub playback toward the beDinning ot the current ~30nD
•For'Nard button ( t>l» to scrub playback to\;vard the end of thr:~ current song
•Play
button (r» to ~:;tart playbacl<: from tr1e beginninfJ of the current sonf]
eGroup selection buttons (-/+)
Press this lJutton to select the pn~vious (-) or next (+) qroup within the currently selected qroup (album, artist, genre or the like).
oRANDOM button
Every time you prE)SS this button, you can change the playback order of sonSJs fror-n the current oroup (album, artist, genre or all
songs) as iisted, or' at randorn.
•Play Information and Controls
(pa~18 .sO)
ttl REPEAT button
t\/ery time you press this buttor11you can change hovv t.o r'8peat playback of tr1e current song(s).
•Play Information and Controls (pa98
.sO)
G> BROADCAST button
Press this button to start or stop broadcasting to seiected client.s.
•
Mus~cCAST as an Inte~Fated Music Delivery System (pa90 89)
~ RADIO button
Press this lJutton to fast access the iast selected radio station. Every' tirne you press this button, the racJio type cycles through
Ffv1~ Xrvl, Internet Radio and Presets (X~/l is for US model on1y).
G) OPEN/CLOSE button
Lil-.:e the Open/Close button on the ~y1CX-20CO front panel, use this button when setting a CD ~n the MC><-2COO. Press this
button to open the tray set a CD vvith its 1abo1 side facin9 up, and press the button a9a~n to clos(~ the tray.
~ TIMER button
Press this button to enable or' ciisable the ~vlC)<-2CO() Timer function,
•
Usin~J the Timer Playback (page 97)
e> STANDBY/ON button
Use this button vvllen swit.ch~ng the MCX-2000 operatiPD modes.
•Operation
Modes on the r\1CX··2000 (pa~:Je 14)
12 MCX-200C Ov,;ner's Monuo!
ePlayback control buttons
You can control playback on the ~/CX-20()O usin~J:
•Pause button ( DO ) to pause or resume playback of the current sonfJ
•Skip bacKward
hutton (i<kJ ) to go to the beginning of the ~xevious song (or the current song dudn~l playback)
•Skip
fOfvvard button (f>t>i ) to fJO to the beginning of the next sonSJ
• Stop [)utt.on (0 ) to stop playback of the current 30nq and rEwvind to ih3 bt"3ginninq
•Backvvard button ( <J<:1 )to scrub playback toward the beDinning ot the current ~30nD
•For'Nard button ( t>l» to scrub playback to\;vard the end of thr:~ current song
•Play
button (r» to ~:;tart playbacl<: from tr1e beginninfJ of the current sonf]
eGroup selection buttons (-/+)
Press this lJutton to select the pn~vious (-) or next (+) qroup within the currently selected qroup (album, artist, genre or the like).
oRANDOM button
Every time you prE)SS this button, you can change the playback order of sonSJs fror-n the current oroup (album, artist, genre or all
songs) as iisted, or' at randorn.
•Play Information and Controls
(pa~18 .sO)
ttl REPEAT button
t\/ery time you press this buttor11you can change hovv t.o r'8peat playback of tr1e current song(s).
•Play Information and Controls (pa98
.sO)
G> BROADCAST button
Press this button to start or stop broadcasting to seiected client.s.
•
Mus~cCAST as an Inte~Fated Music Delivery System (pa90 89)
~ RADIO button
Press this lJutton to fast access the iast selected radio station. Every' tirne you press this button, the racJio type cycles through
Ffv1~ Xrvl, Internet Radio and Presets (X~/l is for US model on1y).
G) OPEN/CLOSE button
Lil-.:e the Open/Close button on the ~y1CX-20CO front panel, use this button when setting a CD ~n the MC><-2COO. Press this
button to open the tray set a CD vvith its 1abo1 side facin9 up, and press the button a9a~n to clos(~ the tray.
~ TIMER button
Press this button to enable or' ciisable the ~vlC)<-2CO() Timer function,
•
Usin~J the Timer Playback (page 97)
e> STANDBY/ON button
Use this button vvllen swit.ch~ng the MCX-2000 operatiPD modes.
•Operation
Modes on the r\1CX··2000 (pa~:Je 14)
12 MCX-200C Ov,;ner's Monuo!

Connecting External Devices
Connect all relevant devices ret(:3rrinq to the section ~'Panel D(:;1scr!ptions
H
(pa~Je 7) and trle setup illustrat!on below. ~J1ake
sure each c:evice is turned off before rnaking connect1ons.
IN
Audio pin cable (supplied)
'"~._~.~_._----........ Video pin cable
(supplied)
Power cable
~ (should be connected last)
~ ~!ua a~~" oullet for US mode!
• The MCX-2000 is designed to connect to a TV monitor for easy operation. Though you can still operate the unit while viewing its front
pane! display: a large TV dispiay offers more operation information at a time.
• The MCX-2000 accepts ageneric PS/2 keyboard. This enables fasterl more convenient operation than the remote control or front-panel
buttons: especially
vJhen you edit song information or other text data.
• The MCX-2000 is designed to become active immediately after the power cable is connected to the AC power source. Make sure to
connect to
the AC power source only in the last step after all other devices are connected.
Connecting to the AC Power
V\hlen relevant external c:levlces are all connectecL turn on these devices first, anci then connect the fv1CX -2000 power
cable to the AC povver source.
AC plug and outfet ftJr US moe/e;
The front panel ST.ANDBY/ON button ~ndicator \N~lI Hql··lt up ~n ~Jreen. On the TV rnonitor, svv~tch the video input source to
the IviCX-2000 video output (ViDEO or S-VIDEO). If the follovving screen is shovv'n on tile T\/ display, connection to the T\/
nlonitor has been successfuL
Top menu
~v'](_:X:-2000 Owner's fv1cmuol 13
Connecting External Devices
Connect all relevant devices ret(:3rrinq to the section ~'Panel D(:;1scr!ptions
H
(pa~Je 7) and trle setup illustrat!on below. ~J1ake
sure each c:evice is turned off before rnaking connect1ons.
IN
Audio pin cable (supplied)
'"~._~.~_._----........ Video pin cable
(supplied)
Power cable
~ (should be connected last)
~ ~!ua a~~" oullet for US mode!
• The MCX-2000 is designed to connect to a TV monitor for easy operation. Though you can still operate the unit while viewing its front
pane! display: a large TV dispiay offers more operation information at a time.
• The MCX-2000 accepts ageneric PS/2 keyboard. This enables fasterl more convenient operation than the remote control or front-panel
buttons: especially
vJhen you edit song information or other text data.
• The MCX-2000 is designed to become active immediately after the power cable is connected to the AC power source. Make sure to
connect to
the AC power source only in the last step after all other devices are connected.
Connecting to the AC Power
V\hlen relevant external c:levlces are all connectecL turn on these devices first, anci then connect the fv1CX -2000 power
cable to the AC povver source.
AC plug and outfet ftJr US moe/e;
The front panel ST.ANDBY/ON button ~ndicator \N~lI Hql··lt up ~n ~Jreen. On the TV rnonitor, svv~tch the video input source to
the IviCX-2000 video output (ViDEO or S-VIDEO). If the follovving screen is shovv'n on tile T\/ display, connection to the T\/
nlonitor has been successfuL
Top menu
~v'](_:X:-2000 Owner's fv1cmuol 13

Y~JU can call up any necessary operation by seiecting a menu iten-I frorn the Top iv1enu. In addition, vvhen you turn on the
~v1CX-2000 for the first tirne after purcr1ase, or after tr18 systern r~JS(0t operation (paqe '103), the Easy Setup screen
(pa[le
27) vvil! appear instead of tti8 Top r\Jlenu screen.
!!1.JI3j] If the indies.tor light of the STt..f',JDBY/O~~ button turns amber- or reej, press the button to continue
t() autornatic8.lly go into an enerqy saving rnode if no operations 1'18.\/e been pe,iorrned for 8. w1';ile. Read on the
fvlCX-2000. T'"1e unit is c.Jes1gneci
foHowinQ column for more inro!'ll··;ation.
14 MCX-2000 Ovvner's ~vlonuol
Y~JU can call up any necessary operation by seiecting a menu iten-I frorn the Top iv1enu. In addition, vvhen you turn on the
~v1CX-2000 for the first tirne after purcr1ase, or after tr18 systern r~JS(0t operation (paqe '103), the Easy Setup screen
(pa[le
27) vvil! appear instead of tti8 Top r\Jlenu screen.
!!1.JI3j] If the indies.tor light of the STt..f',JDBY/O~~ button turns amber- or reej, press the button to continue
t() autornatic8.lly go into an enerqy saving rnode if no operations 1'18.\/e been pe,iorrned for 8. w1';ile. Read on the
fvlCX-2000. T'"1e unit is c.Jes1gneci
foHowinQ column for more inro!'ll··;ation.
14 MCX-2000 Ovvner's ~vlonuol

fVh::><:-2000 OVJner's Monuol 15 fVh::><:-2000 OVJner's Monuol 15

Remote Control Features and Operations
You can use the suppHed r(:3rnote control to do rnost of tr18 tv'1CX·-2000 operations (such as seI8ctn(.J arnenu itern or
deternlining asetting value). Pr"epare
the remote control before operations.
Setting Batteries
Set \:)atterif3s insic!E:~ the rernote contt'ol as StIO\Nn beiov\!.
1Fiernove the bottor-n cover of the rernot8 control.
2Set tV\lO ,AA batteries (supplied) in appropriate cUrect!ons: a.ccording to the iHustratioll in the corTlpartrrent.
3Slide the cover
untH it snaps into p~ace.
!}J.IiEU] If the fr:0rnote contra! doesn't 'v'·.;ork woH, the b8.U:eries
appropriately, accoreJng to the safety prec2i..itions at the of
U"jem \;ViUl generic two A..A batteries. Aways handio batter:08
manua1-
Operating on the Remote Control
VVhen operating on the remote control, direct the lR transn-litter to the IR receiver on the ~'.~C)<-2000 front paneL
MCX-2000
Remote control
16 r\~CX-20CO C)v/ner's ~v1Gnual
Remote Control Features and Operations
You can use the suppHed r(:3rnote control to do rnost of tr18 tv'1CX·-2000 operations (such as seI8ctn(.J arnenu itern or
deternlining asetting value). Pr"epare
the remote control before operations.
Setting Batteries
Set \:)atterif3s insic!E:~ the rernote contt'ol as StIO\Nn beiov\!.
1Fiernove the bottor-n cover of the rernot8 control.
2Set tV\lO ,AA batteries (supplied) in appropriate cUrect!ons: a.ccording to the iHustratioll in the corTlpartrrent.
3Slide the cover
untH it snaps into p~ace.
!}J.IiEU] If the fr:0rnote contra! doesn't 'v'·.;ork woH, the b8.U:eries
appropriately, accoreJng to the safety prec2i..itions at the of
U"jem \;ViUl generic two A..A batteries. Aways handio batter:08
manua1-
Operating on the Remote Control
VVhen operating on the remote control, direct the lR transn-litter to the IR receiver on the ~'.~C)<-2000 front paneL
MCX-2000
Remote control
16 r\~CX-20CO C)v/ner's ~v1Gnual

Using as a Universal Remote Control
T~!e suppHee! rer-note control can ()e useel as aulliversal (rrlulti··platforrrl) r'EHilote control: letting you operate TV rnonitors
fronl other nlanufacturers.
The remote control supports TV nlonitors from rnanufacturers (brands) in tile foUovJing list.
So, if your TV ITIOrlitor is applicar)le: select anej register 'tr'le corresponc:linfJ preset settin~J to enable the universal control feature.
~.I:I2U] The ;;;uppiied ,'emote control ak')o supports a cOITlp~\tible 'y'::trri<:'3JK:t;\\I !"eceiver that's connected to the MC.>(··2COO u3inc~ an RS';;!32C cross cable
(page 98). You can use the f(.:)('(1ote control for pO'\Iver on/off. v()iurnE~ adjustrncmt (iI"lcil.j(j!ng mute) and input St~if~ction on the connected AV receiver.
10
-_._ .. __. __ ._. __ __ .. __ . __ .. _-_ .. _~--- ._ .. __ . __ . .-._ _- ---.-_ _--_. ,...._--_._-
Yamaha ,12 8'7 92 53
Admiral "lt3 92 93
1----------1:------- -----~,.----4_----__1--- --
Aiwa ! t) e3 94
96
Akai 95
-.--------- ............... ----,-+----- .. -.-I- .. --.----.....j..-----~------ f----------- ---'-
Alba 96
Aoe 97
BeU&Howell 92
Bestar 98
Blaupunkt 22
Blue sky 98
29 i
Brandt 23
Brocsonic 97
Bush 96
------------.----t------+----- !-------I:------
Clatronic 98
Craig 24
-------t------+-----
Crosiex 2~j
---+-------l----+-------J
I
Curtis Mathis 26
Daewoo 24
97
27 :28
97
98
I
Daytron
39
I
Dual 98
Dwin
81
93
Emerson 24 32 97
Ferguson
23
(35
66
First line 98
Fisher
33 95
Fraba 98
Fujitsu
(39
Funai 77
78
GE
Goodmans
Grundig
Hitachi
34
23
29
39
96
49
42
3G
93 ~J7
9-3
43
97
ICE
Irradio 96
Itt/Nokia 44
93
97
96
T
97
9B
33 93 ~17
97
39
47
97
98
25
~37
39
·18
:?5
46
34
98
26
-_._-+-----+-_.-
39
KTV
Kendo
JC Penny
JVC
Magnavox
Loewe
LGfGoldstar
LXI
Marantz
10
98
Matsui
Memorex
97
Mitsubishi 59 87
97
Nad 26
NEC
97
Nokia 44
Nokia Oceanic 44
Nordmende o::.~ 66
Onwa 96 1
~------_._-+-- ~.---.----i-----....;......-----+------+__-- __ f--._--i
Panasonic ! 3-1 .. 35 36 53 I
Philco 25 39 97 I
rvlCX-2000 OVjner's MonUClI 17
Using as a Universal Remote Control
T~!e suppHee! rer-note control can ()e useel as aulliversal (rrlulti··platforrrl) r'EHilote control: letting you operate TV rnonitors
fronl other nlanufacturers.
The remote control supports TV nlonitors from rnanufacturers (brands) in tile foUovJing list.
So, if your TV ITIOrlitor is applicar)le: select anej register 'tr'le corresponc:linfJ preset settin~J to enable the universal control feature.
~.I:I2U] The ;;;uppiied ,'emote control ak')o supports a cOITlp~\tible 'y'::trri<:'3JK:t;\\I !"eceiver that's connected to the MC.>(··2COO u3inc~ an RS';;!32C cross cable
(page 98). You can use the f(.:)('(1ote control for pO'\Iver on/off. v()iurnE~ adjustrncmt (iI"lcil.j(j!ng mute) and input St~if~ction on the connected AV receiver.
10
-_._ .. __. __ ._. __ __ .. __ . __ .. _-_ .. _~--- ._ .. __ . __ . .-._ _- ---.-_ _--_. ,...._--_._-
Yamaha ,12 8'7 92 53
Admiral "lt3 92 93
1----------1:------- -----~,.----4_----__1--- --
Aiwa ! t) e3 94
96
Akai 95
-.--------- ............... ----,-+----- .. -.-I- .. --.----.....j..-----~------ f----------- ---'-
Alba 96
Aoe 97
BeU&Howell 92
Bestar 98
Blaupunkt 22
Blue sky 98
29 i
Brandt 23
Brocsonic 97
Bush 96
------------.----t------+----- !-------I:------
Clatronic 98
Craig 24
-------t------+-----
Crosiex 2~j
---+-------l----+-------J
I
Curtis Mathis 26
Daewoo 24
97
27 :28
97
98
I
Daytron
39
I
Dual 98
Dwin
81
93
Emerson 24 32 97
Ferguson
23
(35
66
First line 98
Fisher
33 95
Fraba 98
Fujitsu
(39
Funai 77
78
GE
Goodmans
Grundig
Hitachi
34
23
29
39
96
49
42
3G
93 ~J7
9-3
43
97
ICE
Irradio 96
Itt/Nokia 44
93
97
96
T
97
9B
33 93 ~17
97
39
47
97
98
25
~37
39
·18
:?5
46
34
98
26
-_._-+-----+-_.-
39
KTV
Kendo
JC Penny
JVC
Magnavox
Loewe
LGfGoldstar
LXI
Marantz
10
98
Matsui
Memorex
97
Mitsubishi 59 87
97
Nad 26
NEC
97
Nokia 44
Nokia Oceanic 44
Nordmende o::.~ 66
Onwa 96 1
~------_._-+-- ~.---.----i-----....;......-----+------+__-- __ f--._--i
Panasonic ! 3-1 .. 35 36 53 I
Philco 25 39 97 I
rvlCX-2000 OVjner's MonUClI 17

Philips
25
Pioneer
~26 35
~).~
:)5
6B
Portland
56
97
Proscan 21 31 41 51 93
Proton 50 t30 70 97
Quasar 34 35
Radio Shack 87 93 9"7
RCA 21 34 56 57 58 93 97
.... -------.-.-----. ...-.---- .. -.- -.----.-- .. --- ... - .... --.- .-----.-r----.-----... . .. - .. -----.- ...
Runco 20 30 /1
19
71
92
92
6:2
79
39 97
66 69
,--_._--+--_. __ ._------ ------_. __ ._-_._-------
9"7
SABA 23
65
Sampo
80
Hi
Samsung
39
4<9
Sanyo 33
"73
Schneider
~jt3
Scott 97
Sharp
32 39
Siemens 29
Signature H3
92
Sony 63
Sylvania 25
9'7
Symphonic 17 18
Telefunken G4 65
Thomson
:23
66
Toshiba 26
67'
Videch 42 97
Wards 16
,:~.)
Zenith
H3
61
~..I'l'G.ll] Your TV n1onitor (nay not be fuily controllable even \,'.;hen it's from amanufacturer (b,-and) in the above iist. depending on the mode: type 01-
production year: jf this is the case, use tho remute control for ;lour T\/ rnonitor:
RegisteringYourTV Monitor to the MCX .. 2000
To enable universal operations frorn the suppned renlote cantrall select the preset setting for your T\J rnonltor brand.
1Press the T()P f\~ENU button on the rernote control to shovv the TiJp tv1enu screen.
2Input a2-d1git brand code for your Nrnonitor frorn the above list, using group selection! playback control and TOP
~\~Ef\JU buttons (these buttons 'vvork as nurneric keys; see the correspond~ng nUf1"1ber printed on the ie-ft of each button)
vvhHe r~lolding dOV<,f1l the PO\lVER At\~P!TV buttoll.
1 r=l2r-;:03r;'1
L:.J ~ L:...J
~~ ~~
4( ~··<~':-:·.1 ) 5( ~ nn .:.)6( f.>{'::';~ I
::~ ...
78
889B
oQ[) 00
MCX-2000
Fiernote control
3 If the brand code 1s successfuHy registered, arnessage vvHl be SllOVJr'1 tellin~~ it on the TV rnonitor and the f\~CX-·2000
!Ju~lt -in display.
4Set the
flJv1P/TV svvitcf"1 to TV. and try operating your TV rnonitor. If the universal feature is fully V'Jorkin~J, you can rernote
contro! of povver on/off, s\Jvitching of video inputs, vo!urne and nluting on your TV 1Tlonitor.
§1.JI'3l] It the:'8 are t'.tvo or filore t;ran(::i COcJe:3 avajla~)le te:, TV rnonitor. register one at a time in tl",:e above steps. Use tl"':8 ene that LJ8st \Norks fer your TV monitor.
18 ~'t~CX-200C C)\,vner's MonU01
Philips
25
Pioneer
~26 35
~).~
:)5
6B
Portland
56
97
Proscan 21 31 41 51 93
Proton 50 t30 70 97
Quasar 34 35
Radio Shack 87 93 9"7
RCA 21 34 56 57 58 93 97
.... -------.-.-----. ...-.---- .. -.- -.----.-- .. --- ... - .... --.- .-----.-r----.-----... . .. - .. -----.- ...
Runco 20 30 /1
19
71
92
92
6:2
79
39 97
66 69
,--_._--+--_. __ ._------ ------_. __ ._-_._-------
9"7
SABA 23
65
Sampo
80
Hi
Samsung
39
4<9
Sanyo 33
"73
Schneider
~jt3
Scott 97
Sharp
32 39
Siemens 29
Signature H3
92
Sony 63
Sylvania 25
9'7
Symphonic 17 18
Telefunken G4 65
Thomson
:23
66
Toshiba 26
67'
Videch 42 97
Wards 16
,:~.)
Zenith
H3
61
~..I'l'G.ll] Your TV n1onitor (nay not be fuily controllable even \,'.;hen it's from amanufacturer (b,-and) in the above iist. depending on the mode: type 01-
production year: jf this is the case, use tho remute control for ;lour T\/ rnonitor:
RegisteringYourTV Monitor to the MCX .. 2000
To enable universal operations frorn the suppned renlote cantrall select the preset setting for your T\J rnonltor brand.
1Press the T()P f\~ENU button on the rernote control to shovv the TiJp tv1enu screen.
2Input a2-d1git brand code for your Nrnonitor frorn the above list, using group selection! playback control and TOP
~\~Ef\JU buttons (these buttons 'vvork as nurneric keys; see the correspond~ng nUf1"1ber printed on the ie-ft of each button)
vvhHe r~lolding dOV<,f1l the PO\lVER At\~P!TV buttoll.
1 r=l2r-;:03r;'1
L:.J ~ L:...J
~~ ~~
4( ~··<~':-:·.1 ) 5( ~ nn .:.)6( f.>{'::';~ I
::~ ...
78
889B
oQ[) 00
MCX-2000
Fiernote control
3 If the brand code 1s successfuHy registered, arnessage vvHl be SllOVJr'1 tellin~~ it on the TV rnonitor and the f\~CX-·2000
!Ju~lt -in display.
4Set the
flJv1P/TV svvitcf"1 to TV. and try operating your TV rnonitor. If the universal feature is fully V'Jorkin~J, you can rernote
contro! of povver on/off, s\Jvitching of video inputs, vo!urne and nluting on your TV 1Tlonitor.
§1.JI'3l] It the:'8 are t'.tvo or filore t;ran(::i COcJe:3 avajla~)le te:, TV rnonitor. register one at a time in tl",:e above steps. Use tl"':8 ene that LJ8st \Norks fer your TV monitor.
18 ~'t~CX-200C C)\,vner's MonU01

Menu Operation Basics
The ~J1CX-2000 r)as arnenu tree that categorizes all cornrnands, functions and settinqs relevantly. You can access thern
~)y sirnpiy selecting a necessa~y' menu itern starting vvith Top t-Jlenu. For exarnple, if you vvant to listen to afllusic CD,
select Library frorn Top t'v~enlL and U'1en select CD in Hie next screen.
1Set arnusic CD in the tv1C)(···2000 first ancJ H"1en press the TOP ~v'1ENU button on the renlote control to viev..; th~j Top
Menu screen.
For quick access toTop Menu
Remote control
CUENT STATUS
e>'1 1)2 G>3 1)4 G>s
S>a 1:>7 S>a ll>a l)"lO_
Press and hold on
2Select LIbrary fr'onl Top rnenu.
To se~ect arnenu item: use the cursor controller on the renlote control or the ~v1CX-2000 front panel. Vertically rT10Ve the
Il~ghlight (selecton) by pressing the up or do\:vn arro\/v buttons on the rernote control, or by pushing the center stick
upvvard
or downvvard on the front paneljand U'1en detenT)ine your selection by pressing the center SELECT button on
the rernote control
or by 'verticaHy' pushing the stcl-< (PUSH SELECT) on the front panel.
Selecting amenu item
Remote control MCX-2000
CLIENT STATUS
S-" 1'1>2 S-3 1:>4 S>!5
[»& {l>7 [»8 B>s 1)10_
3 To return to the previous screen (Top ~J1enu ~n th~s easeL press HIe left arrovv l)utton on the renlote control, Of' push the
center stick !eftvvard on the front panel.
Returning to the previous screen
Remote Control MCX-2000
CLIENT STATUS
~1 ~2 ~3 ~4 ~5
ll>& 1)7 B>a 1)9 t)10_
PUSH
SELECT
MCX-2000 OVJner's Monuol 19
Menu Operation Basics
The ~J1CX-2000 r)as arnenu tree that categorizes all cornrnands, functions and settinqs relevantly. You can access thern
~)y sirnpiy selecting a necessa~y' menu itern starting vvith Top t-Jlenu. For exarnple, if you vvant to listen to afllusic CD,
select Library frorn Top t'v~enlL and U'1en select CD in Hie next screen.
1Set arnusic CD in the tv1C)(···2000 first ancJ H"1en press the TOP ~v'1ENU button on the renlote control to viev..; th~j Top
Menu screen.
For quick access toTop Menu
Remote control
CUENT STATUS
e>'1 1)2 G>3 1)4 G>s
S>a 1:>7 S>a ll>a l)"lO_
Press and hold on
2Select LIbrary fr'onl Top rnenu.
To se~ect arnenu item: use the cursor controller on the renlote control or the ~v1CX-2000 front panel. Vertically rT10Ve the
Il~ghlight (selecton) by pressing the up or do\:vn arro\/v buttons on the rernote control, or by pushing the center stick
upvvard
or downvvard on the front paneljand U'1en detenT)ine your selection by pressing the center SELECT button on
the rernote control
or by 'verticaHy' pushing the stcl-< (PUSH SELECT) on the front panel.
Selecting amenu item
Remote control MCX-2000
CLIENT STATUS
S-" 1'1>2 S-3 1:>4 S>!5
[»& {l>7 [»8 B>s 1)10_
3 To return to the previous screen (Top ~J1enu ~n th~s easeL press HIe left arrovv l)utton on the renlote control, Of' push the
center stick !eftvvard on the front panel.
Returning to the previous screen
Remote Control MCX-2000
CLIENT STATUS
~1 ~2 ~3 ~4 ~5
ll>& 1)7 B>a 1)9 t)10_
PUSH
SELECT
MCX-2000 OVJner's Monuol 19

4 Now you jearneci hOVJ to go f)ack and forth f)etvveen screens. Re-select Library "from Top iv1enu, and t!len select CD as
tarqet audio source. Your T\J rnonitor and the built-in display vvill srlOW alist of son(~s frorn tile rnusic CD.
TV monitor:
Built-in display:
Top t·1enlJ
~ Library
Recording
Client Control
Setup
:S Select
t~lJsic: Archive
Radio
~~etwork Content
$: CD
<: ;:- :S Select
:,,:.::~
q:~
CD
~ The Power of the D .
'~here Does M!:J Hea .
Us
The Reason
( ;:- :S Select I§J
5You can start playjn~J the CD, from the first song in the list, by pressing the Play button on the rernote control or on the
~J1CX··2000 front panel. OtherVVis8, you can frst select your favorite song frorn tile list uSinfJ the cursor controller, and
then start playlJack frorn that song.
+
Trle !\J1CX-2000 also offers Subrnenu. VVllen the current screen shovvs 'ISubrnenu!l in the lovver rlght corner, try pressino
the rigtlt arrow button on the remote control, or try pushing the center stick rightvvard on the front panel cursor contro!-
ler. For exarnple, you can see the fol!O\Ning Subrnenu cornrnands frorn the CD sonq list Scr-een.
20 MCX-2000 Owner's ivlonuc11
4 Now you jearneci hOVJ to go f)ack and forth f)etvveen screens. Re-select Library "from Top iv1enu, and t!len select CD as
tarqet audio source. Your T\J rnonitor and the built-in display vvill srlOW alist of son(~s frorn tile rnusic CD.
TV monitor:
Built-in display:
Top t·1enlJ
~ Library
Recording
Client Control
Setup
:S Select
t~lJsic: Archive
Radio
~~etwork Content
$: CD
<: ;:- :S Select
:,,:.::~
q:~
CD
~ The Power of the D .
'~here Does M!:J Hea .
Us
The Reason
( ;:- :S Select I§J
5You can start playjn~J the CD, from the first song in the list, by pressing the Play button on the rernote control or on the
~J1CX··2000 front panel. OtherVVis8, you can frst select your favorite song frorn tile list uSinfJ the cursor controller, and
then start playlJack frorn that song.
+
Trle !\J1CX-2000 also offers Subrnenu. VVllen the current screen shovvs 'ISubrnenu!l in the lovver rlght corner, try pressino
the rigtlt arrow button on the remote control, or try pushing the center stick rightvvard on the front panel cursor contro!-
ler. For exarnple, you can see the fol!O\Ning Subrnenu cornrnands frorn the CD sonq list Scr-een.
20 MCX-2000 Owner's ivlonuc11