Yamaha TSX-N237 User manual

Desktop Audio System
EN Owner’s Manual

2
Table of contents
Introduction ................................................................................. 3
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
About this document ................................................................................................................................ 3
Using the unit ............................................................................... 4
Part names .................................................................................... 5
The unit .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Display ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Remote control .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Preparation .................................................................................. 9
Turn on the unit ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Set the unit’s clock .................................................................................................................................... 10
Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network ..................................................... 11
Play from an input source ......................................................... 12
Listening to an audio CD ...................................................................................................................... 12
Listening to music via Bluetooth® .................................................................................................. 13
Listening to DAB stations (Australia, U.K., and Europe models only) ........................ 15
Listening to FM radio stations ........................................................................................................... 18
Listening to music on USB flash drives ........................................................................................ 20
Listening to music from an external device ............................................................................. 21
Listening to music stored on the mobile device ................................................................... 22
Listening to Internet radio ................................................................................................................... 23
Listening to streaming services ........................................................................................................ 24
Listening to music stored on a media server (computer or NAS) ............................... 25
Listening to music via AirPlay ............................................................................................................ 26
Useful features ........................................................................... 27
Shuffle/repeat playback ........................................................................................................................ 27
Playback information .............................................................................................................................. 28
Adjusting sound quality ........................................................................................................................ 29
Registering favorites with SCENE .................................................................................................... 30
Alarm (IntelliAlarm) ................................................................................................................................... 31
Using the sleep timer .............................................................................................................................. 33
Child lock function .................................................................................................................................... 34
Charging a mobile device (Qi) .......................................................................................................... 35
Adjusting display brightness (dimmer) ....................................................................................... 36
Option settings ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Pair the unit with MusicCast-enabled devices ........................................................................ 40
Firmware updates ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Connecting to a network manually .......................................... 43
Wired network connection ................................................................................................................. 43
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to connect to a network wirelessly ................ 44
Using iPhone settings to connect to a network wirelessly ............................................. 45
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 46
Messages in the display ............................................................. 54
Devices/media, and file formats supported by the unit ......... 55
Specifications ............................................................................. 57
Trademarks ................................................................................. 58
Functions that require a network connection are indicated with the icon.
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha product.
Before using the unit, be sure to read this document and the supplied “Safety
Brochure” to ensure proper and safe use. Keep these documents readily available for
future reference.

3
Introduction
Confirm package contents and important information about this manual.
Accessories About this document
•This document provides detailed instructions on operating all of the unit’s functions.
•Instructions concentrate on use of the remote control to operate the unit.
•Illustrations are provided for reference purposes only, and should not be considered
completely accurate in every case.
•In this document, smartphones and other mobile devices running the iOS or
Android operating systems are collectively referred to as “mobile devices”.
•Screenshots in this document were captured on a device running the English
version of iOS. Actual screen displays may differ depending upon the version of the
app or iOS used.
•Symbols and conventions
This content indicates “risk of serious injury or death.”
Notice Indicates points that you must observe in order to prevent product
failure, damage or malfunction and data loss, as well as to protect the
environment.
Note Indicates notes on instructions, restrictions on functions, and
additional information that may be helpful.
&References another page or pages that provide additional information.
Remote control Quick Manual
Non-skid pad (
&
p. 35) Safety Brochure
WARNING

4
Using the unit
•This unit is a desktop audio system that can play audio from an incredibly wide range of input sources, including CDs, Bluetooth devices, and radio stations. This unit can also be
used with a home network or audio system to play audio from a media server (computer or NAS), Internet radio, or AirPlay devices on the same network.
•This unit is equipped with a convenient charging function and an alarm function that wakes you gently.
•The free dedicated MusicCast CONTROLLER app for mobile devices can be used to easily control playback or configure the unit’s settings. Download the MusicCast CONTROLLER
app to your mobile device from the App Store or Google Play™.
Bluetooth CD USBMobile device*
MusicCast CONTROLLER
IntelliAlarm wakes you up
gently.
“Alarm (IntelliAlarm)” (&
&
p. 31)
Support for a broad range of input sources.
“Play from an input source” (
&
p. 12)
* A wireless LAN router (access point) is required when using a
mobile device.
The unit’s top panel supports wireless
smartphone charging.
“Charging a mobile device (Qi)” (
&
p. 35)

5
Part names
The unit
1, 2, 3, 6, and 7are touch sensors. Tap icons with your finger to
control functions.
1 762354
A809
BHCD GE F
Top /front panels
Rear panel
1zTurn the unit on and off
(standby)/CONNECT (&p. 9, 11).
2ySwitch the input source.
31, 2, 3, 4, 5SCENE function
(&p. 30)
4Wireless charger (&p. 35)
5SNOOZE/SLEEP (&p. 33, 31)
6Control audio (&p. 12).
7/Volume−/+
8Display (&p. 6)
9Disc slot (&p. 12)
0=Eject a disc (&p. 12).
ARemote sensor (&p. 9)
BAUX jack (Mini jack input) (&p. 21)
CHEADPHONES jack
No sound is heard from the unit when the
headphones are connected.
DService jack
Use when the unit requires maintenance.
EUSB jack (&p. 20)
FNETWORK jack (&p. 43)
The unit can be connected to a network
using either a wired or a wireless
connection. For a wired network
connection, connect a standard shielded
twisted pair (STP) network cable (straight,
category 5 or higher; sold separately).
GFM antenna (&p. 18)
FM/DAB antenna (Australia, U.K., and
Europe models only) (&p. 15)
HPower cord (&p. 9)

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Part names
Display
1
Qi wireless charging indicator (
&
p. 35)
2
Wireless LAN indicator (
&
p. 45)
Glows steadily when the unit is connected to a wireless LAN router via Wi-Fi. If the
unit is connected to other MusicCast-enabled devices, this indicator will glow
steadily even if the unit is connected to the network via a network cable.
3
Bluetooth indicators (
&
p. 13)
4
Input source indicator
The selected input source is displayed.
5
Mute indicator
The indicator is displayed while muted.
6
Shuffle and repeat indicators (
&
p. 27)
7
Current time
8
Alarm indicators (
&
p. 31)
9
Child lock indicator (
&
p. 34)
0
Sleep indicator (
&
p. 33)
A
Multi display
Displays a variety of information, including that for a song as it plays, radio
frequency, etc.
Some information may be cut off as there is a limit on the number of characters
that can be displayed.
Note
Display brightness can be adjusted as required.
•Automatic (default setting; adjusted automatically in accordance with ambient lighting.)
•Manual (10 levels)
See “Adjusting display brightness (dimmer)” (
&
p. 36) to configure this function.
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Part names
7
Remote control
1
Transmit infrared (IR) signals (
&
p. 9).
2=
Eject a disc (
&
p. 12).
3
Input source buttons (
&
p. 12)
Switch the input source.
4
SCENE function (
&
p. 30)
5
SHUFFLE/REPEAT (
&
p. 27)
6
/Volume+/−
7
Stop playback (&p. 12, 20).
8
Cursor control buttons (
&
p. 10)
9
OPTION (
&
p. 37)
0
ALARM (
&
p. 31)
A
SNOOZE/SLEEP (&p. 33, 31)
B
zTurn the unit on and off (standby)
(
&
p. 9).
C
Audio control buttons (
&
p. 12)
D
Mute/unmute
E
HOME (
&
p. 23, 24)
F
DISPLAY (
&
p. 28)
G
SOUND MODE (
&
p. 29)
1
B
E
C
D
F
G
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
Battery
insulating
strip
Remove the battery insulating strip before
attempting to use the remote control.
Battery insulating
strip

8
Part names
Press the release tab firmly to the right and hold it there while slowly sliding the
battery holder out.
Replace the old battery with a new one.
Note
Replace the old battery with a new one when the remote control’s range becomes very short.
Replacing the remote control battery
Battery holder
Release tab
CR2025 Lithium battery

9
Preparation
Turn on the unit
1Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
2Press zto turn on the unit.
The display on the front panel will be turned on.
Auto power standby (default: disable)
The unit will automatically enter auto power standby mode in
any of the following situations:
•CD, BLUETOOTH, or USB is selected as the input source, but
no audio is played and no operations are performed for
more than 20 minutes.
•An input source other than any of those noted above is
selected, but no operations are performed for more than 8
hours.
See “Auto Power OFF” in “Option settings” to enable the auto
power standby function (
&
p. 37).
Within 10 m
Reducing power consumption
z

Preparation
10
Set the unit’s clock
When the MusicCast CONTROLLER app is used to connect the unit to a network, the unit’s clock can be set automatically. If you will
utilize this feature, skip the procedure described below.
1Press OPTION.
The option menu is displayed.
2Use e/rto select and press ENTER.
3Use q/wto select Clock setting and press
ENTER.
4Use q/w/e/rto adjust the date and time.
5Press ENTER to finalize and apply clock
settings.
CLOCK
Clock Setting (Year)
2020 June 26th 08:52AM
SAVE
qwer
ENTER
OPTION

11
Preparation
Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network
1Download the dedicated MusicCast CONTROLLER app to your
mobile device on the App Store or Google Play.
2Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to configure network
settings.
Note
•See the following when connecting to a network without using the MusicCast CONTROLLER
app.
− Using a network cable to connect to a network (
&
p. 43)
− Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to a network wirelessly (
&
p. 44)
− Using iPhone settings to connect to a network wirelessly (
&
p. 45)
After connecting to a network using one of the methods described above, Yamaha
recommends downloading and installing the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to your mobile
device for simple operation of the unit.
•For more information on Internet connections, refer to the documentation provided with your
network devices.
•Security software installed on your computer or network device settings (firewall, etc.) may
prevent the unit from accessing your computer or Internet radio stations. If this occurs, modify
security software or network device settings to permit access by the unit.
Confirm that the unit
is turned on.
Important notice regarding information security
Visit the website shown below for details.
https://manual.yamaha.com/av/policy/mcc/

12
Play from an input source
Listening to an audio CD
1Press CD.
2Insert a CD into the disc slot.
Music begins playing. Press =to eject a CD.
Audio control buttons
Note
•This unit supports playback of audio and data CDs to which MP3
and or WMA files have been recorded.
•Music files stored on a data CD can be played using the same
operations used to play music stored on a USB flash drive (
&
p. 20).
•This unit does not support 8-cm mini CDs. Do not insert an 8-cm
mini CD, or an adapter containing an 8-cm mini CD, into the disc
slot.
•If a CD that is not supported by the unit is inserted into the disc slot,
it may not be possible to eject the CD. See “Devices/media, and file
formats supported by the unit” for information on CDs supported
by the unit (
&
p. 55).
•When CD playback is stopped, playback will resume from the
beginning of the song last played. Pressing
s while playback is
stopped will clear playback memory (resume playback feature).
•If the unit is turned off when CD has been selected as the input
source and a CD has been inserted into the disc slot, CD playback
will automatically begin the next time the unit is turned on.
ad Play/pause
s Stop
f
Skip to the beginning of the song being
played or previous song. Press and hold to
fast rewind.
g
Skip to the next song. Press and hold to fast
forward.
DISPLAY Information about an audio CD being played
is displayed. (
&
p. 28)
SHUFFLE/
REPEAT
&
p. 27
=
ad
s
f
g
CD
REPEAT
DISPLAY
SHUFFLE

Play from an input source
13
Listening to music via Bluetooth®
The unit can be used to play music from a Bluetooth device,
such as a mobile device or digital music player. In addition,
Bluetooth wireless headphones or speakers can be used to
listen to audio played via the unit.
For more information regarding Bluetooth, see
documentation provided with Bluetooth devices.
Note
•A Bluetooth device that transmits audio to the unit and Bluetooth
speakers /headphones that receive audio from the unit cannot be
connected at the same time.
•If a Bluetooth device has been connected before, the unit will
connect to the last connected device. Terminate this connection to
connect a new device.
•Press $for at least three seconds to terminate the Bluetooth
connection on the unit.
Audio from a Bluetooth device can be played on the unit over
a wireless connection.
1Press $.
The unit’s input source is switched to Bluetooth.
2Enable the Bluetooth function of the
Bluetooth device.
3Select this unit from the Bluetooth device
list on the Bluetooth device.
The Bluetooth indicators will be displayed once the
connection has been established.
4 Play a music file on the Bluetooth device.
Note
If a Bluetooth connection is not established, delete the unit’s
registration from the Bluetooth device, and then try to repeat
steps 1-3.
Listening to music from a Bluetooth
device (Receiving)
iPod touch
Bluetooth
$

14
Play from an input source
Bluetooth speakers or headphones can be used to listen to audio played via the unit.
This function can only be controlled using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app.
Note
•This function cannot be used when Bluetooth is selected as the input source. Select an input
source other than Bluetooth.
•Be sure to use Bluetooth speakers or headphone that are equipped with a volume control.
Volume must be adjusted using the Bluetooth speakers or headphones. Volume cannot be
adjusted from this unit.
•Use the volume control on the Bluetooth speakers or headphones to turn down the volume,
and then connect the speakers or headphones to the unit. Failure to turn down the volume
before connecting may result in extremely loud playback to begin when the Bluetooth
connection is established.
1Set Bluetooth speakers or headphones to pairing mode.
2Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to select an input source.
3Tap in the playback screen.
4Tap Bluetooth Transmission in the
Sound Settings screen.
5Enable the Bluetooth transmission function in the Bluetooth
Transmission screen.
6Select the Bluetooth speakers or headphones to be connected.
Note
•If a Bluetooth connection is not established, repeat the connection procedure from step 1.
•If Bluetooth speakers or headphones have been previously connected to the unit, the unit will
connect to the last connected device when transmitting mode is applied.
Using Bluetooth speakers/headphones to listen
to audio (transmitting)
Bluetooth speakers or headphones

Play from an input source
15
Listening to DAB stations (Australia, U.K., and
Europe models only)
Press RADIO repeatedly to select DAB.
•Initial scan starts automatically when you select DAB for the
first time.
•When scanning is completed, the number of receivable DAB
stations is displayed momentarily, and the first station stored
is played.
1Press RADIO repeatedly to select DAB.
When the unit cannot receive the DAB signal, “Off Air” is
displayed.
2Press eor rto select a DAB station.
Note
•Initial scan can also be performed from the option settings.
1 Press OPTION when DAB is selected as the input source.
2Usee/rto select , and press ENTER.
3Useq/wto select Initial scan, and press ENTER.
The initial scan display is shown.
4Usee/rto select OK, and press ENTER to begin the initial
scan.
“Complete” is displayed when the initial scan is complete.
•If an initial scan is performed, stored DAB station information and
preset DAB stations are cleared.
•This unit can receive only Band III DAB frequencies.
Frequency in MHz/Channel label
Initial scan
Tuning in DAB stations
DAB
qwer
ENTER
RADIO
OPTION

Play from an input source
16
Use the preset function to store your favorite 40 DAB stations.
1Tune in to a DAB station (
&
p. 15).
2Press and hold ENTER.
The preset display is shown.
3Press q/wto select the required preset
number, and press ENTER.
To cancel the DAB preset setting, press s .
1Press RADIO repeatedly to select DAB.
2Press e/rto select a preset station.
Note
DAB station information shown in the display is switched in the
following order each time DISPLAY is pressed.
1Press OPTION when DAB is selected as the
input source.
2Press and hold .
The preset deletion display is shown.
3Use q/wto select Delete ALL or the preset
number to be deleted, and press ENTER.
4Use e/rto select OK, and press ENTER.
5Press OPTION to exit the settings display.
Presetting DAB stations
Selecting preset DAB stations
Station Label (up to 8 characters), Preset number (default)
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)
Ensemble Label
Channel label, Frequency, Signal Quality
Audio format, DRC
Deleting a preset DAB station
DAB
qwer
ENTER
RADIO
OPTION
DISPLAY
s

Play from an input source
17
You can confirm the DAB signal level. This is useful when
setting up the antenna.
1Press OPTION when DAB is selected as the
input source.
2Use e/rto select , and press ENTER.
3Use q/wto select Tuning Aid, and press
ENTER.
The Tuning Aid display is shown.
4Press ENTER.
5Press q/wto change the channel label.
The measured DAB signal reception level is displayed.
The level is from 0 (none) to 100 (best).
6Press OPTION to exit the settings display.
Note
When the DAB signal is weak in Tuning Aid, try adjusting the position
of the antenna to obtain good reception.
Confirming the reception
DAB
DAB Tuning Aid
11B : 100%
Exit
qwer
ENTER
OPTION

Play from an input source
18
Listening to FM radio stations
Extend the antenna and position it for good FM reception.
1Press RADIO.
2Press and hold qor w.
Automatic tuning starts. Tuning will stop automatically
when a station is tuned in.
Note
If station reception is weak, tune in to a station manually by pressing
e/rrepeatedly. Sound will be heard in monaural.
Auto preset
The unit tunes in stations with good reception and presets
them automatically.
1Press RADIO.
2Press OPTION.
3Use e/rto select , and press ENTER.
4Use q/wto select Auto preset, and press
ENTER.
5Use e/rto select OK, and press ENTER.
Auto preset begins. “Complete” is displayed when auto
preset is complete.
Note
•Auto preset replaces all stations currently stored with new stations.
•Up to 40 FM stations can be preset.
•Press OPTION to cancel auto preset.
Tuning in to a station
87.50MHz
Presetting stations
FM
qwer
ENTER
RADIO
OPTION

Play from an input source
19
Manual preset
1Tune in to a station (
&
p. 18).
2Press and hold ENTER.
The manual preset display is shown.
3Press q/wto select the required preset
number, and press ENTER.
Note
Press s to cancel manual preset.
1Press RADIO.
2Press e/rto select a preset station.
1Press RADIO.
2Press and hold s .
The preset deletion display is shown.
3Use q/wto select Delete ALL the preset
number to be deleted, and press ENTER.
4Use e/rto select OK, and press ENTER.
5Press OPTION to exit the settings display.
Preset Registration
P01 87.50MHz
Selecting a preset station
Deleting a preset station
qwer
ENTER
RADIO
OPTION
s

Play from an input source
20
Listening to music on USB flash drives
1Press USB.
2Connect a USB flash drive to the USB jack.
3Play a song.
Use the following buttons to play a song.
Note
•Music files stored on USB flash drives can be played via the unit. See
“Devices/media, and file formats supported by the unit” for
information on USB flash drives supported by the unit (
&
p. 56).
•Some USB flash drives may not work properly even if they meet the
requirements. Playability of and power supply to all USB flash drives
are not guaranteed.
•Stop playback before disconnecting the USB flash drive.
•A USB flash drive is automatically charged as long as it is connected
to the unit. However, some devices may not charge when
connected. See ”Power Off Charge” in “Option settings” to disable
the charge function (
&
p. 37).
•Connect a USB flash drive directly to the USB jack of the unit. Do not
use extension cables.
q/w/e/rControl menu items.
f
Skip to the beginning of the song being
played or previous song. Press and hold to
fast rewind.
g
Skip to the next song. Press and hold to fast
forward.
ad Play/pause
s Stop
SHUFFLE/
REPEAT &
&
p. 27
HOME Move to the top layer of the folder
hierarchy.
DISPLAY Information about content being played is
displayed. (
&
p. 28)
USB
REPEAT
HOME
DISPLAY
SHUFFLE
g
s
f
ad
qwer