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... FOR THE MCX-C15 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE MCX-CA15 5 INSTALLATION MAKING IN-WALL CONNECTIONS 6 Before using the MCX-CA15 6 In-wall cable connections 7 Terminal connections 11 Mounting the MCX-C15 and MCX-CA15 in ...a wall 12 Connecting the AC adaptor and power cable 14 CONNECTING OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 15 Connecting a subwoofer 15 Connecting a TV or monitor 15 Connecting an amplifier or receiver ....... 16 Connecting other external AV components 16 Connecting an IR flasher 17 CASCADE CONNECTIONS 18 CLIENT CONFIGURATION BEFORE USING THE MusicCAST...
... FOR THE MCX-C15 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE MCX-CA15 5 INSTALLATION MAKING IN-WALL CONNECTIONS 6 Before using the MCX-CA15 6 In-wall cable connections 7 Terminal connections 11 Mounting the MCX-C15 and MCX-CA15 in ...a wall 12 Connecting the AC adaptor and power cable 14 CONNECTING OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 15 Connecting a subwoofer 15 Connecting a TV or monitor 15 Connecting an amplifier or receiver ....... 16 Connecting other external AV components 16 Connecting an IR flasher 17 CASCADE CONNECTIONS 18 CLIENT CONFIGURATION BEFORE USING THE MusicCAST...
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... the MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server and MCX-A10 Digital Audio Terminal. 4 model) Quick Manual UB MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller MCX-C15 MENU 1 2 3 FAVORITES VOL 4 QUICK MANUAL Install Manual (this manual) UB MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio Amplifier INSTALL MANUAL ATTENTION: These units must be installed by a qualified technician. Upgrade CD-ROM (MusicCAST Software Version Up Disc Vol. 2.1 Including MCX-C15 Connectivity...
... the MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server and MCX-A10 Digital Audio Terminal. 4 model) Quick Manual UB MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller MCX-C15 MENU 1 2 3 FAVORITES VOL 4 QUICK MANUAL Install Manual (this manual) UB MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio Amplifier INSTALL MANUAL ATTENTION: These units must be installed by a qualified technician. Upgrade CD-ROM (MusicCAST Software Version Up Disc Vol. 2.1 Including MCX-C15 Connectivity...
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...this mode you can also control YAMAHA AV receivers connected to the MCX-CA15 or I/O box from the MCX-C15's remote control using YAMAHA AV link technology. 7, 8 and 9 Use this mode if you want to use the MCX-CA15 as an amplifier for a system B mode other than the MusicCAST system and you also want to...CONNECTIONS Before using the input level sensing function*. MCX-CA15 AUDIO IN IR/CTRL AUDIO OUT SW OUT VIDEO OUT STATUS DC IN 12V ABC MODE RESET INPUT SENSE 6 Use this mode if you must set the operation mode to use the MCX-CA15 as an amplifier for user flexibility. ...
...this mode you can also control YAMAHA AV receivers connected to the MCX-CA15 or I/O box from the MCX-C15's remote control using YAMAHA AV link technology. 7, 8 and 9 Use this mode if you want to use the MCX-CA15 as an amplifier for a system B mode other than the MusicCAST system and you also want to...CONNECTIONS Before using the input level sensing function*. MCX-CA15 AUDIO IN IR/CTRL AUDIO OUT SW OUT VIDEO OUT STATUS DC IN 12V ABC MODE RESET INPUT SENSE 6 Use this mode if you must set the operation mode to use the MCX-CA15 as an amplifier for user flexibility. ...
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...MODE switch on your amplifier or receiver. CAUTIONS • Complete all other than the MusicCAST system and the MCX-CA15 is set to mode "B", the CONTROL IN/OUT jack on the inside front panel of the MCX-CA15 to "B" or "C" before connecting to set for a system other connections before connecting... amplifier Use this jack functions as a CONTROL IN jack. 10 External AV component (with volume control capability) ABC ABC or MODE MODE MCX-CA15 MCX-CA15 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN IR/CTRL SW OUT VIDEO OUT To a subwoofer (optional) (see page 15) Pin/mini plug cable STATUS DC IN 12V DC...
...MODE switch on your amplifier or receiver. CAUTIONS • Complete all other than the MusicCAST system and the MCX-CA15 is set to mode "B", the CONTROL IN/OUT jack on the inside front panel of the MCX-CA15 to "B" or "C" before connecting to set for a system other connections before connecting... amplifier Use this jack functions as a CONTROL IN jack. 10 External AV component (with volume control capability) ABC ABC or MODE MODE MCX-CA15 MCX-CA15 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN IR/CTRL SW OUT VIDEO OUT To a subwoofer (optional) (see page 15) Pin/mini plug cable STATUS DC IN 12V DC...
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..., contact the store of purchase or your nearest YAMAHA dealer. • Depending on the version currently installed on the Owner's Manual CD-ROM provided with the client. • If an MCX-A10 client (wireless/wired type) is connected to upgrade the MusicCAST system firmware more than once. 19 For details,...to turn on the display, press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the upgrade CD-ROM and reload it must upgrade the MusicCAST system firmware on the Owner's Manual CD-ROM provided with the MCX-C15 (hereafter, "the client"). After the upgrade CD-ROM is read, the message "UPDATE OK" appears in ...
..., contact the store of purchase or your nearest YAMAHA dealer. • Depending on the version currently installed on the Owner's Manual CD-ROM provided with the client. • If an MCX-A10 client (wireless/wired type) is connected to upgrade the MusicCAST system firmware more than once. 19 For details,...to turn on the display, press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the upgrade CD-ROM and reload it must upgrade the MusicCAST system firmware on the Owner's Manual CD-ROM provided with the MCX-C15 (hereafter, "the client"). After the upgrade CD-ROM is read, the message "UPDATE OK" appears in ...
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... DATABASE" screen appears or In this procedure. When the upgrade for any other reason, restart the server and follow the procedure below . BEFORE USING THE MusicCAST SYSTEM MCX-A10 client operation: 1 Press and hold MENU on the left side of the screen, follow the procedure below . 20
... DATABASE" screen appears or In this procedure. When the upgrade for any other reason, restart the server and follow the procedure below . BEFORE USING THE MusicCAST SYSTEM MCX-A10 client operation: 1 Press and hold MENU on the left side of the screen, follow the procedure below . 20
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...again, follow the procedure below. The System Update screen appears. BEFORE USING THE MusicCAST SYSTEM 1 Press STANDBY/ON on -screen instructions, then restart the server once ... the store of the Information screen. If you select "System Reset" by mistake, the network settings of the client will be some display noise) and the system operates normally Carry out...reason, restart the client and follow the on the server. Recovering the MCX-A10 client from an upgrade failure If the version upgrade fails due to choose "System" ...Version" field of purchase or your nearest YAMAHA dealer.
...again, follow the procedure below. The System Update screen appears. BEFORE USING THE MusicCAST SYSTEM 1 Press STANDBY/ON on -screen instructions, then restart the server once ... the store of the Information screen. If you select "System Reset" by mistake, the network settings of the client will be some display noise) and the system operates normally Carry out...reason, restart the client and follow the on the server. Recovering the MCX-A10 client from an upgrade failure If the version upgrade fails due to choose "System" ...Version" field of purchase or your nearest YAMAHA dealer.
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BEFORE USING THE MusicCAST SYSTEM 2 Press p . The recovery operation starts automatically, and the messages "Receiving" > "Data Check" > "Flash Erase" > "Flash Write" > "Verify" > "Update O.K." The recovery process is complete. ■ Case 2 The Top Menu screen appears and the system operates normally Carry out the version upgrade procedure for the client once more (page 19). 22 appear in succession in the System Update screen. The client restarts automatically and the Top Menu screen appears.
BEFORE USING THE MusicCAST SYSTEM 2 Press p . The recovery operation starts automatically, and the messages "Receiving" > "Data Check" > "Flash Erase" > "Flash Write" > "Verify" > "Update O.K." The recovery process is complete. ■ Case 2 The Top Menu screen appears and the system operates normally Carry out the version upgrade procedure for the client once more (page 19). 22 appear in succession in the System Update screen. The client restarts automatically and the Top Menu screen appears.
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... screen is connected to the server, it receives an infrared signal from the remote control. Sleep The client is displayed. Network connection icon Top Menu Library Recall Play If the client is unable to connect to a power source and activates only when...network connection icon appears in operation mode. CLIENT CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING THE CLIENT Turning on the power When all connections and the MusicCAST system firmware upgrade are correct. The client has two operation modes: On The client is operated or it continues displaying the "Connecting..." For details, see the MCX-C15...
... screen is connected to the server, it receives an infrared signal from the remote control. Sleep The client is displayed. Network connection icon Top Menu Library Recall Play If the client is unable to connect to a power source and activates only when...network connection icon appears in operation mode. CLIENT CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING THE CLIENT Turning on the power When all connections and the MusicCAST system firmware upgrade are correct. The client has two operation modes: On The client is operated or it continues displaying the "Connecting..." For details, see the MCX-C15...
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...the server remote control to move the cursor to "OK", then press SELECT. The server restarts its companion components. • Upgrade the MusicCAST system firmware on both the server and the client. • Set the server to use, then press SELECT. Press j to cancel... When the Auto Configuration process is displayed. 2 Press u / d to five minutes. Complete! 24 For details, see the MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 106. Top Menu Edit Bookmark Setup 3 Press u / d to choose "Network" then press SELECT. 4 Press u / d to choose "Auto Configuration" then press SELECT. 5 Press p to : ...
...the server remote control to move the cursor to "OK", then press SELECT. The server restarts its companion components. • Upgrade the MusicCAST system firmware on both the server and the client. • Set the server to use, then press SELECT. Press j to cancel... When the Auto Configuration process is displayed. 2 Press u / d to five minutes. Complete! 24 For details, see the MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 106. Top Menu Edit Bookmark Setup 3 Press u / d to choose "Network" then press SELECT. 4 Press u / d to choose "Auto Configuration" then press SELECT. 5 Press p to : ...
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... all of the parameters described in the following : • Server ID • IP address for each client connected to the MusicCAST system on the server. For details, see the MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 113. • Set the Subnet Mask address on the server. • Set the client ID ...for the client (when DHCP is connected. To view the server's ID, see the MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 109. Top Menu Edit Bookmark Setup 3 Press u / d to choose "Network" and press SELECT. 4 Press u / d to which the client is set the following section. In most cases,...
... all of the parameters described in the following : • Server ID • IP address for each client connected to the MusicCAST system on the server. For details, see the MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 113. • Set the Subnet Mask address on the server. • Set the client ID ...for the client (when DHCP is connected. To view the server's ID, see the MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 109. Top Menu Edit Bookmark Setup 3 Press u / d to choose "Network" and press SELECT. 4 Press u / d to which the client is set the following section. In most cases,...
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...to "ON" (the default setting). In this case, the client will use another DHCP server, you may take up to five minutes. [SV-0001] Save&Network restart Cancel To cancel without making any changes, choose "Cancel" and press SELECT. ■ Setting the DHCP mode If you want the client to automatically... you want to use DHCP to use for the client. This is set an IP address for each client connected to your MusicCAST system. 1 Select "Setup" > "Network" > "Manual Setup" from the network DHCP server each time it is turned on the DHCP server. Select if you do not want to pre-set to...
...to "ON" (the default setting). In this case, the client will use another DHCP server, you may take up to five minutes. [SV-0001] Save&Network restart Cancel To cancel without making any changes, choose "Cancel" and press SELECT. ■ Setting the DHCP mode If you want the client to automatically... you want to use DHCP to use for the client. This is set an IP address for each client connected to your MusicCAST system. 1 Select "Setup" > "Network" > "Manual Setup" from the network DHCP server each time it is turned on the DHCP server. Select if you do not want to pre-set to...
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... Configuration mode. The server is not configured Check the network settings on the server. Run the Auto Configuration process. The network is turned off. The server is not configured correctly. Cause The MusicCAST system firmware has not been upgraded. Refer to work ...network settings of the client and server. The Auto Configuration process does not appear to page 19 MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 112 MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 106 24, MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 24 MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 110 24 MCX-C15 Owner's Manual, page 55, MCX...
... Configuration mode. The server is not configured Check the network settings on the server. Run the Auto Configuration process. The network is turned off. The server is not configured correctly. Cause The MusicCAST system firmware has not been upgraded. Refer to work ...network settings of the client and server. The Auto Configuration process does not appear to page 19 MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 112 MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 106 24, MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 24 MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 110 24 MCX-C15 Owner's Manual, page 55, MCX...
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...STATUS indicator on the client are using the MCX-CA15 as an amplifier for 10 seconds to reset this unit. When using low-impedance speakers. Playback from The network is low. congested. You are incorrect. When using the MCX-CA15 in the "Amplifier" menu. TROUBLESHOOTING ...set correctly in the MusicCAST system, press on the client for another system, press RESET on the inside front panel of at least 4 Ω . Increase the volume setting. The cables are not correctly Check the connections between connected to page Quick Manual, page 9 11 MCX-C15 Owner's Manual, ...
...STATUS indicator on the client are using the MCX-CA15 as an amplifier for 10 seconds to reset this unit. When using low-impedance speakers. Playback from The network is low. congested. You are incorrect. When using the MCX-CA15 in the "Amplifier" menu. TROUBLESHOOTING ...set correctly in the MusicCAST system, press on the client for another system, press RESET on the inside front panel of at least 4 Ω . Increase the volume setting. The cables are not correctly Check the connections between connected to page Quick Manual, page 9 11 MCX-C15 Owner's Manual, ...
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INTRODUCTION LISTENING TO MUSIC ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FEATURES 2 MusicCAST SYSTEM OVERVIEW.....3 The server 4 The client 4 The amplifier 4 LISTENING TO MUSIC TURNING ON THE POWER 5 Using the remote control 6 Using the front panel controller 6 LISTENING ...
INTRODUCTION LISTENING TO MUSIC ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FEATURES 2 MusicCAST SYSTEM OVERVIEW.....3 The server 4 The client 4 The amplifier 4 LISTENING TO MUSIC TURNING ON THE POWER 5 Using the remote control 6 Using the front panel controller 6 LISTENING ...
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.... • This manual is designed to work in -wall design with the MusicCAST MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server (hereafter, "the server") to allow you to store and listen to... of the MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server and MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller, please refer to the MCX-1000 Owner's Manual and MCX-C15 Owner's Manual respectively. • For details regarding client installation and network configuration, refer... you to install this manual • y indicates a tip for integrated control of YAMAHA AV receivers About this unit yourself. One that lets the sound come through loud and...
.... • This manual is designed to work in -wall design with the MusicCAST MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server (hereafter, "the server") to allow you to store and listen to... of the MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server and MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller, please refer to the MCX-1000 Owner's Manual and MCX-C15 Owner's Manual respectively. • For details regarding client installation and network configuration, refer... you to install this manual • y indicates a tip for integrated control of YAMAHA AV receivers About this unit yourself. One that lets the sound come through loud and...
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... on the format in which you are using a Local Area Network (LAN), the MusicCAST system allows everyone in the family to store their music collection in the MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 121. 3 See "Set the MusicCAST server data storage format" in one central location for playback from... connections. • Compared with playback. • To ensure smooth playback, select a low MP3 bitrate when storing songs. Server (MCX-1000) Client (MCX-A10) Client (MCX-C15) y • You can combine up to seven wired and wireless connections as long as the playback format you choose to reduce ...
... on the format in which you are using a Local Area Network (LAN), the MusicCAST system allows everyone in the family to store their music collection in the MCX-1000 Owner's Manual, page 121. 3 See "Set the MusicCAST server data storage format" in one central location for playback from... connections. • Compared with playback. • To ensure smooth playback, select a low MP3 bitrate when storing songs. Server (MCX-1000) Client (MCX-A10) Client (MCX-C15) y • You can combine up to seven wired and wireless connections as long as the playback format you choose to reduce ...
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...as well as supply songs in linear PCM format to your MCX-C15, the MCX-CA15 functions as a power amplifier and DC power distributor. The client MCX-C15 MENU 1 2 3 FAVORITES VOL 4 MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller (wired type) MCX-A10 Digital Audio Terminal (wireless or wired type) Clients themselves do not store ... is fully controllable from the server or its internal hard disk drive for playback from your MCX-C15. 4 MusicCAST SYSTEM OVERVIEW The server MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server The server can store approximately 1,000 music CDs in MP3 format or 100 music CDs in PCM ...
...as well as supply songs in linear PCM format to your MCX-C15, the MCX-CA15 functions as a power amplifier and DC power distributor. The client MCX-C15 MENU 1 2 3 FAVORITES VOL 4 MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller (wired type) MCX-A10 Digital Audio Terminal (wireless or wired type) Clients themselves do not store ... is fully controllable from the server or its internal hard disk drive for playback from your MCX-C15. 4 MusicCAST SYSTEM OVERVIEW The server MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server The server can store approximately 1,000 music CDs in MP3 format or 100 music CDs in PCM ...
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...client automatically switches to "BEFORE USING THE MusicCAST SYSTEM" and "CONFIGURING THE CLIENT" in the top right corner of the display. Connecting... 3 If the client is in operation mode. For details on the CDROM, page 55). Network connection icon or 1 MCX-C15 MENU 1 2 3 FAVORITES VOL 4 ...Top Menu Library Recall Play If the client is displayed. Press any button on the client to cancel the connection process, then check that your client network connection settings are correct (see...
...client automatically switches to "BEFORE USING THE MusicCAST SYSTEM" and "CONFIGURING THE CLIENT" in the top right corner of the display. Connecting... 3 If the client is in operation mode. For details on the CDROM, page 55). Network connection icon or 1 MCX-C15 MENU 1 2 3 FAVORITES VOL 4 ...Top Menu Library Recall Play If the client is displayed. Press any button on the client to cancel the connection process, then check that your client network connection settings are correct (see...
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... you are having difficulty with your client, refer to the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section (page 56). ■ Glossary If you are unfamiliar with the terminology relating to MusicCAST, refer to select the output control method of the client (page 48). ■ Sleep mode If you will not be using your client for an...
... you are having difficulty with your client, refer to the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section (page 56). ■ Glossary If you are unfamiliar with the terminology relating to MusicCAST, refer to select the output control method of the client (page 48). ■ Sleep mode If you will not be using your client for an...