Yamaha MCX2000A Digital Audio Server with 802.11b/g transmitter User Manual MCX Preface
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert you to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert you to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying
blaring or distortion — and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud
sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Type of Equipment:
Model Name:
Yamaha Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.
6660 Orangethorpe Avenue
Buena Park, CA 90620
714-522-9105
714-670-0108
Digital Audio Server
MCX-2000
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
See the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section at the end of this manual if interference to radio reception is suspected.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)
1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions
contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications
not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority,
granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/
or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3 NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with
the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B”
digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a
residential environment will not result in harmful interference
with other electronic devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not
installed and used according to the instructions found in the users
manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other
electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is
found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by
turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the
problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by
the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker
or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please
contact Yamaha Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. 6660
Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed
by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
•To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully.
Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
•Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place — away from
direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
Avoid ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left
and right, and 10 cm on the back of this unit.
• Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or
transformers to avoid humming sounds.
• Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to
hot, and do not locate this unit in a environment with high humidity
(i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit,
which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.
•Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this unit
and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the
top of this unit, do NOT place:
•Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on
the surface of this unit.
• Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this
unit, and/or personal injury.
• Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may
electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.
• Do not cover the rear panel of this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature
inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.
• Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are
complete.
•Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing
damage.
• Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
• When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp the
plug; do not pull the cord.
• Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the
finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
•Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a
higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage
to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held
responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a
voltage other than specified.
•To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord from the
wall outlet during an electrical storm.
• Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA
service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never
be opened for any reasons.
• When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e.
vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
• Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on common
operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.
•Before moving this unit, first check that there is no disc in the disc tray.
Finally, press STANDBY/ON to turn off this unit, and disconnect the
AC power plug from the wall outlet.
• The Socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL
For U.K. customers
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied
with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug
fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described above.
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug
with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
IMPORTANT!
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.
Model:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloures in accordance with the
following code:
GREEN-and-YELLOW: Earth
BLUE: Neutral
BROWN: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-
and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured
GREEN or GREEN-and -YELLOW. The wire which is coloured
BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L
or coloured RED.
For Canadian Customers
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and
fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Do not remove the connector of built-in antenna from the MCX-2000.
For US customers
For Canadian customers
For U.K. and European customers
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
FCC WARNING
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the epuipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for uncontrolled equipment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with a minimum distance of at least 20cm between the
radiator and the persons body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists,
feet, and legs) and must not be co-located or operated with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference, and (2), this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is
located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of
Health Canada limits for the general population: consult Safety Code
6, obtainable from Health Canada's website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb
We, the manufacturer YAMAHA hereby declare that the MCX-2000
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999 / 5 / EC.
Vi, tillverkaren YAMAHA, betygar härmed att MCX-2000 är i
överensstämmelse med de erforderliga krav och andra tillämpliga
bestämmelser som anges i direktivet 1999/5/EC.
Noi, il fabbricante YAMAHA, con questo dichiariamo che MCX-
2000 si trova in osservanza dei requisiti essenziali e delle altre
normative pertinenti della direttiva 1999 / 5 / EC.
Nosotros, el fabricante YAMAHA, declaramos por el presente
testamento que el MCX-2000 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y
otras provisiones pertinentes de la Directiva 1999/5/EC.
YAMAHA verklaart hierbij dat de MCX-2000 voldoet aan de
essentiële vereisten en andere relevante voorzieningen van Richtlijn
1999/5/EC.
This apparatus shall be connection of a MAINS SOCKET outlet with
aprotective earthing connection.
AT BE CY CZ DK
EE DE GR FI FR
HU IE IT LV LT
LU MT PL PT SK
SI ES SE NL GB
CH IS LI NO
Allen voor klanten in Nederland
Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet
weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.
“Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and
the Gracenote CDDB® Music Recognition ServiceSM. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery.
For more information visit www.gracenote.com.”
“CD and music-related data from Gracenote CDDB® Music Recognition
ServiceSM © 2000, 2001, 2002 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB Client Software
© 2000, 2001, 2002 Gracenote. U.S. Patents Numbers #5,987,525; #6,061,680;
#6,154,773, and other patents issued or pending.
CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and
logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype, and the “Powered by
Gracenote CDDB” logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Music Recognition
Service and MRS are service marks of Gracenote.”
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to
distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast
systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels),
streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other
content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and
the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs,
semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent
license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com
FM ANT
®
IC: 740B–MCX2000A
VIDEO
VIDEO LAN REMOTE
W_LAN ANT
S
VIDEO
LINK/DATA 10/100 IN
IN
XM RADIO
IN
OUT
OUT
RS–232C
75ΩUNBAL.
OPTICAL
AUDIO
ANALOG
AC IN
WE87940–C–0
L
R
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICE-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME
À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
MADE IN MALAYSIA
100–240V, 0.5–0.3A, 50/60Hz
MODEL NO. MCX–2000
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
FM ANT
VIDEO
VIDEO LAN REMOTE
W_LAN ANT
S
VIDEO
LINK/DATA 10/100 IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
RS–232C
75ΩUNBAL.
OPTICAL
AUDIO
ANALOG
AC IN
WE87960–GB–0
L
R
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPART
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1
MADE IN MALAYSIA
100–240V, 0.5–0.3A, 50/60Hz
MODEL NO. MCX–2000
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
ATTENTION
L’emploi de commandes, de réglages ou un choix de
procédures différents des spécifications de cette
brochure peut entraîner une exposition à d’éventuelles
radiations pouvant être dangereses.
ACHTUNG
Die Verwendung von Bedienungselementen oder
Einstellungen oder die Durchführung von
Bedienungsvorgängen, die nicht in dieser Anleitung
aufgeführt sind, kann zu einem Kontakt mit
gefährlichen Laserstrahlen führen.
OBSERVERA
Användning av kontroller och justeringar eller
genomförande av procedurer andra än de som
specificeras i denna bok kan resultera i att du utsätter
dig för farlig strålning.
ATTENZIONE
Uso di controlli o regolazioni o procedure non
specificamente descritte può causare l’esposizione a
radiazioni di livello pericoloso.
PRECAUCIÓN
El uso de los controles o los procedimientos de ajuste
o utilización diferentes de los especificados en este
manual pueden causar una exposición peligrosa a la
radiación.
VOORZICHTIG
Gebruik van bedieningsorganen of instellingen, of
uitvoeren van handelingen anders dan staan
beschreven in deze handleiding kunnen leiden tot
blootstelling aan gevaarlijke stralen.
VARO!
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA
OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARNING!
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
(For Canada model)
(For U.K. and Europe models)
MCX-2000 Owner’s Manual 1
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha MCX-2000 Digital Audio Server!
The MCX-2000 is an advanced music server system that utilizes the convenient MusicCAST system, providing digital music
delivery over a personal network.
MusicCAST delivers a new listening style for the digital era. It allows you to record various audio sources, including music
CDs, onto the music server, and enjoy streamed playback on a client device (MCX-A10 or MCX-C15, sold separately)
placed anywhere in your home, using wired and wireless computer networking technologies.
There are many ways to use the MusicCAST network and the MCX-2000 music server.
Use the MCX-2000 to collect and centralize all music sources in your home. Then, simply place a client device in every
room of your house--instead of buying a separate stereo or audio set for each of your family members. This setup lets each
member of the family enjoy their own favorite music--in any room at the same time. Naturally, the music server can also be
set to stream the same music to each client, so that you can walk around your house and have the same music play no
matter where you go.
The MCX-2000 has other great features. It can also stream music or audio programs from the built-in FM radio tuner any-
where in your home via the MusicCAST network. Locally on the MCX-2000, you can also enjoy Internet radio programs
(not streamed). You can also use the MCX-2000 to record audio content from old analog tapes. Once recorded, they can
be streamed via the MusicCAST network and burned onto CD-R/RW media for storage purposes, together with songs from
music CDs.
The above are just a few examples to show how you can use the MusicCAST network and the MCX-2000 music server.
You’ll find additional ones throughout this manual, too--so, keep the manual in a safe place and read it thoroughly in order to
get the most out of your new MCX-2000.
What’s Included
The MCX-2000 product package contains the following items. When you open the box, first check they have all been
included. If something is missing, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Preface
A
MCX2000
MCX-A10
with Optional Speaker
Audio CD
Casette tapes Original CD
FM Radio Audio Sysytem
Song 01
Song 02
Song 24
MCX-2000 unit (1)
123
456
7
123
89
0
2 3 4
1
Remote control (1) AAA batteries (2) Power cord (1)
Analog stereo audio cable (1) Optical digital audio cable (1) Analog video cable (1)
JStartup Guide (1)
JMCX-2000 Owner’s Manual
(this manual; 1)
JClient manuals
(electronic documents)
JCD-ROM
(containing software and electronic manuals; 1)
MCX-2000 Owner’s Manual
2
Feature Overview
Designed to be a comprehensive, ultimate audio center for your home, the MCX-2000 incorporates a wide variety of fea-
tures and functions. Here, we’ll take a look at some of ways you can use these features.
Audio Playback Functions
The MCX-2000 lets you play a wide variety of audio sources, including commercial music CDs, your own original MP3 CDs (CD-ROM),
external audio signals, and radio programs from the built-in FM tuner. You can also listen to audio content stored on your Windows
computer if you connect the MCX-2000 to your computer network (LAN). Since the MCX-2000 can access the Internet through your
computer network, you can even enjoy music from your favorite Internet radio stations. When you play these audio sources on the
main MCX-2000 itself, connect a speaker system (power amplifier and speakers, or powered speakers) to the unit.
• Playing Archived Music
• Playing a Music CD
• Playing an MP3 CD
• Listening to FM Radio
• Listening to Internet Radio
• Playing External Audio Signals
• Playing Audio Content on the Computer
Audio Recording Functions
The MCX-2000 incorporates a large-capacity 160GB hard disk drive, allowing up to 200 hours of digital recording in linear PCM format
(16-bit/44.1kHz) or up to 2,000 hours in MP3 format (160kbps bit rate). Recordable audio sources include commercial music CDs,
external audio signals, and radio programs from the built-in FM tuner.
• Recording Songs from a Music CD
• Recording from the FM Radio
• Recording External Audio Signals
MCX-2000 unit (1)
Router
Audio CD MP3 CD
FM Radio
Internet
Radio
(XM Radio)
MD Player
PC
LAN
LAN
AUX in
MCX-2000
160GB HDD
MD Recorder
AUX in
FM Radio
Music CD
MCX-2000 Owner’s Manual 3
Music Archiving Functions
When recording audio sources, you can add information to each song--such as the song title, artist name, album name and genre--
then store it to the music archive in the MCX-2000 hard drive. This information can then be used to find specific songs you want to
play. Because the MCX-2000 incorporates a special song database system (based on Gracenote CDDB), this information will be set
automatically if your songs are from popular music CDs. Other useful functions include Playlist and Bookmark, letting you create cus-
tom song lists appropriate to specific occasions (such as parties, morning “wake-up” music, etc.) and allowing you to mark your favor-
ite tunes for quick access.
• Adding Song Information Automatically using CDDB
• Adding Song Information Manually
• Selecting a Song using Song Information
• Editing a Playlist
• Setting a Bookmark
CD Recording Functions
This function lets you create a music mix CD of your own selections by arranging archived songs in your favorite order. You can also
use this function to duplicate existing music CDs, allowing you to copy your personal mixes to CD and give it to your friends.
• Recording Archived Songs to a CD
• Duplicating a Music CD
Music Streaming Functions
Once songs are archived (recorded) on the MCX-2000 hard drive, you can stream them to up to 15 clients via the MusicCAST net-
work. The MCX-2000 can deliver the same music to each client simultaneously (broadcast). It can also deliver different songs to differ-
ent clients at the same time, at the request of each client. In addition, the MCX-2000 supports remote control of clients via the
MusicCAST network, allowing you to operate them without having to go to each unit individually.
• Streaming the Same Music to All Clients
• Operating a Client Remotely
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Song Title
J
Artist Name
etc.
J
Song Title
J
Artist Name
J
Editing a Playlist
J
Setting a Bookmark
etc.
MCX-2000 Internat (CDDB)
MCX-2000 Original CD
MCX-A10
MCX-A10
MCX-A10
MCX-2000 LAN
wireless
LAN
Wireless
LAN
MCX-2000 Owner’s Manual
4
Timer Function
The MCX-2000 and clients incorporate a timer that enables song playback at a specified time. You can program up to ten playback
timer instances for each MusicCAST device.
• Using the Timer Playback
Connecting External Devices
Connect all relevant devices referring to the section “Panel Descriptions” and the setup illustration below. Make sure each device is
turned off before making connections.
• 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 panel dis-
play, a large TV display offers more operation information at a time.
•The MCX-2000 accepts a generic PS/2 keyboard. This enables faster, more convenient operation than the remote control or front-panel buttons,
especially when you edit song information or other text data.
•The MCX-2000 is designed to be turned on immediately after the power cord 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
When relevant external devices are all connected, turn on these devices first, and then connect the MCX-2000 power cord to the AC
power source.
The front panel STANDBY/ON button indicator will light up in green. On the TV monitor, switch the video input source to the MCX-2000
video output (VIDEO or S-Video). If the following screen is shown on the TV display, connection to the TV monitor has been successful.
All necessary operations can be called up by selecting a menu item from the Top Menu. Since you’ll learn how to make sure each
connected device is working properly in the relevant sections, simply continue reading this manual in the order given.
n
If the indicator light of the STANDBY/ON button turns amber, press the button to continue working on the MCX-2000. The unit is designed to
automatically go into an energy saving mode if no operations have been performed for a while. Read the following column for more information.
MCX-2000
Optical digital audio cable
(supplied)
Analog audio cable
(supplied)
Analog video cable
(supplied)
Power cord
(should be connected last)
Top menu
MCX-2000 Owner’s Manual 5
Configuring a MusicCAST-only Network
The simplest and easiest way is to network the MCX-2000 and its clients in a wireless configuration. In a wireless MusicCAST net-
work, the MCX-2000 can stream music to up to five clients within a range of thirty meters from the server. This is ideal for most
houses, since the MusicCAST network can extend to any room without using a single network cable. With the wireless setup, you
don’t need to place the MCX-2000 and clients on the same floor. However, if there is an obstacle that blocks radio signals between
the MCX-2000 and clients, music streaming may fail even though the devices are theoretically placed closely enough.
If you are planning to use the MusicCAST systems in a multi-floor shop (for example, in building larger than a family house), you may
want to connect more clients using network cables. In addition to the five wireless clients, the MCX-2000 can support up to ten wired
clients at the same time. The server can stream a different song or playlist to each client, or broadcast the same music to several cli-
ents. You can use these functions to create different moods in different rooms by streaming separate music to clients on each floor, all
the while broadcasting the same music to maintain a unified image for the shop. You can even use the timer playback feature to
stream the same audio message to all clients at the specified time while they normally play different music.
These two MusicCAST networks are easily configured using the Setup Wizard.
nThe most important thing in configuring a MusicCAST-only network is to enable the MCX-2000’s built-in DHCP server feature. The Setup
Wizard automatically enables the feature if you specify “MusicCAST-only” for your network. However, there is another situation in which you
still need to use an external DHCP server for your MusicCAST-only network. If you create a large MusicCAST network using multiple MCX-
2000 servers, you must set up each MCX-2000 to act as a unique server. (This is because each MCX-2000’s factory settings are identical
and duplicate settings in the same network are not allowed.) To make this process easier, you may need an external DHCP server. For
more information, see the section “Manual Configuration of a MusicCAST Network”.
MCX-A10 MCX-A10
MCX-2000 Wirreless
2F
1F
MCX-A10
MCX-2000
Control Room
3F
2F
1F
Wirreless
Wired
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
LASER DIODE PROPERTIES
(Max. Cycle 98 ns, Min. Cycle 27 ns at Max. Speed)
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
STORAGE
NETWORK
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz, ±0.5 dB
S/N ratio (EIAJ)
Playback 105 dB
Recording 92 dB
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)
Playback 0.004%
Recording 0.006%
Dynamic range
Playback 99 dB
Recording 92 dB
Material GaAIAs
Wavelength 780 to 787 mm
Pulse durations and max. output at the objective lens of the
laser pickup unit
DC erase mode Max. 12 mW (Continuous)
Write mode Max. 70 mW
ANALOG IN
Type Pin jack
Standard input level 500 mV/24 kΩ
OPTICAL IN
Type Square optical connector jack
ANALOG OUT
Type Pin jack
Standard output level
(1 kHz, 0 dB)
2.0±0.5 Vrms
OPTICAL OUT
Type Square optical connector jack
PHONES
Standard output level
(Input 150V shorted,
–20 dB)
330 mV/150 Ω
Hard disk drive 160 GB
LAN interface Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
Wireless network interface
IEEE 802.11b
Power supply
[U.S.A. and Canada models] AC 120 V, 60 Hz
[Australia model] AC 240 V, 50 Hz
[U.K. and Europe models] AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 53 W
Power consumption in IR standby mode
[U.S.A. and Canada models] 3.3 W
[U.K., Europe, and Australia
model]
2.9 W
Operating environment
Temperature +5 to 35 °C
Humidity 30 to 90 % RH (No condensation)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 95.5 x 408.5 mm
(17-1/8" x 3-3/4" x 16-1/16")
Weight 11.5 kg
(25 lbs 6 oz)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.