Yamaha MCX-C15 User Manual
MCX-C15
Distributed Audio Controller
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES .............................................2
MusicCAST SYSTEM OVERVIEW.....3
The server ................................................. 4
The client .................................................. 4
The amplifier ............................................ 4
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES..................5
Before using the remote control ............... 6
Replacing the battery in the
remote control ...................................... 6
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ..........7
Front panel................................................ 7
Rear panel................................................. 8
Bottom panel ............................................ 9
Remote control ....................................... 10
Front panel displays................................ 12
LISTENING TO MUSIC
TURNING ON THE POWER .............14
BASIC FUNCTIONS ............................15
Using the remote control ........................ 15
Using the front panel controller.............. 15
Listening to songs stored on the server .. 16
Adjusting the volume ............................. 18
Adjusting the tone................................... 19
Switching the time display mode ........... 20
Repeat playback mode............................ 20
Random playback mode ......................... 21
Group playback mode............................. 22
HANDY FUNCTIONS..........................23
FAVORITES function............................ 23
Song statistics function........................... 29
Using playlists ........................................ 30
Recall Play function ............................... 31
Bookmark function ................................. 33
OFF Timer function................................ 36
ON Timer function ................................. 37
Broadcast function.................................. 39
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS ................................41
Listening to components connected
to the MCX-CA15.............................. 41
Listening to YAMAHA AV receiver
radio station presets............................ 42
Using YAMAHA AV link technology... 43
Listening to components connected
to the server ........................................ 46
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
SYSTEM OPTIONS .............................47
Auto Play function .................................. 47
Auto Level Control function................... 47
Selecting the output ................................ 48
Sleep mode.............................................. 49
DISPLAY SETTINGS..........................50
Adjusting the display contrast ................ 50
Screen Saver function ............................. 51
SYSTEM SETTINGS ........................... 52
Checking system information ................. 52
Resetting to the factory presets............... 53
CHECKING NETWORK
SETTINGS ........................................55
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................56
QUICK MENU REFERENCE ............59
GLOSSARY .......................................... 60
Playback.................................................. 60
Recording................................................ 60
Network connections .............................. 61
Hardware................................................. 61
Software.................................................. 62
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................63
LISTENING TO
MUSIC
OPERATIONS
ADVANCED
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
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FEATURES
The MusicCAST MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller (hereafter, “the client”) is designed to work in
conjunction with the MusicCAST MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server (hereafter, “the server”) to allow you to
store and listen to your entire music collection. With multiple clients, you and others can simultaneously
access and enjoy your music collection from up to seven different locations. The client is designed to bring
you the following features:
◆ Instant access to all music data stored on an
MCX-1000 server
◆ Simultaneous playback from multiple locations
(when using multiple clients)
◆ Modern in-wall design with paintable face plate
to match every interior
◆ Easy-to-read LCD (128 x 32 dots)
◆ IR wireless remote control
About this manual
• y indicates a tip for your operation.
• For details regarding client installation and network configuration, refer to the Install Manual provided.
• This manual explains how to use the various functions of the client using the remote control. While many
functions are accessible from the client’s front panel, some functions are only accessible from the remote
control.
• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result
of improvements, etc. In case of differences between the manual and the product, the product has priority.
Printing this manual
You can print out a copy of this manual for handy reference from the Owner’s Manual CD-ROM. Before
printing, check that the page settings are correct for your printer. The size of this manual can be adjusted for
printout on A4 and Letter size paper for easier reading.
◆ Repeat, Random, Bookmark and Auto Play
functions
◆ Four assignable FAVORITES buttons for direct
playback of your favorite music
◆ Playback and sleep timers
◆ Output selection mode for volume and tone
settings
◆ AV link functionality for integrated control of
YAM A HA AV r ec e iv e rs
This unit must be installed by a qualified technician as indicated in the Install Manual provided. Do not
attempt to install this unit yourself.
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MusicCAST SYSTEM OVERVIEW
With a variety of network configuration methods possible using a Local Area Network (LAN), the
MusicCAST system allows everyone in the family to store their music collection in one central location for
playback from other locations around your home. Once music data is stored, you can have fun creating
playlists, bookmark songs, and even register your favorite music for instant access at the press of a button.
The advanced MusicCAST system is comprised of a server and its connected clients, and the MCX-CA15
optional amplifier can be connected to provide power to speakers and external components.
Server (MCX-1000)
Client (MCX-C15)
Client (MCX-A10)
INTRODUCTION
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• You can combine up to seven wired and wireless connections as long as you use no more than five wireless
connections.
• Compared with wireless networks, wired networks can carry data over greater distances and to more clients.
The server supports simultaneous playback for seven clients over a wired network.
Notes
• The actual number of CDs the server can store depends on the format in which you choose to store songs.
Typically, the server can store approximately 1,000 CDs on its 80 GB hard disk drive if you choose to store
the songs in MP3 format only, or approximately 100 CDs in PCM format.
• The server can supply different songs to multiple clients simultaneously for up to seven clients via a
combination of wired and wireless connections. Depending on a number of factors, such as the playback
format you are using and the strength of the network signal available, it may be advisable to reduce the
number of clients to which the server is distributing music simultaneously if you encounter problems with
playback.
• To ensure smooth playback, select a low MP3 bitrate when storing songs. See “Set the MusicCAST server
data storage format” in the MCX-1000 Owner’s Manual, page 121.
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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 format on its
internal hard disk drive for playback from the server or its connected clients. The server automatically stores
song, artist and album names as well as genre information for each CD during the recording process, allowing
easy access to your music without the need to enter any data manually. Once stored, songs can be selected,
sorted and played in a variety of quick and simple ways. The server can supply different songs to multiple
clients simultaneously, as well as supply songs in linear PCM format to one client at a time.
The client
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(wired type)
MCX-A10 Digital Audio Terminal
(wireless or wired type)
Clients themselves do not store or record any music data. Instead, they connect to the server to retrieve stored
music. This allows you to install a server in your living room, and clients in your bedroom and children’s
rooms, and listen to music stored on the server from each of these locations. The client also allows you to
select, sort and play songs in a variety of the ways, just like the server.
The amplifier
MCX-CA15
AUDIO OUT SW OUT
IR/CTRL
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
DC IN 12V
STATUS
MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio
The MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio Amplifier can work as a stand alone amplifier for integration with your
existing audio system or paired with your client to complete the MusicCAST system. As a companion to your
MCX-C15, the MCX-CA15 functions as a power amplifier and DC power distributor. It provides power to all
connected speakers, and can display your MCX-C15’s on-screen display (OSD) on a TV or monitor
connected to the MCX-C15. The MCX-CA15 is fully controllable from your MCX-C15.
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Amplifier
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
After unpacking, check that you received all of the following parts.
Remote control
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITES
1234
SELECT
BOOKMARK
PLAY
MENU INPUT
INFO.
PAUSE
RANDOM
123
STOP
REPEAT
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
RECALL
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
I/O box (MCX-IB15)
VIDEO OUT IR OUT
AUDIO OUT
AV IN
MCX-IB15
DC OUT
+12V +12VGND GND
+12V 20mA MAX
DC IN 12V
CONTROL OUT
Spacers x 4
Quick Manual
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Upgrade CD-ROM
(MusicCAST Software
Version Up Disc Vol. 2.1
Including MCX-C15
Connectivity)
AC adaptor (LSE0215C1240)
Install Manual
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Distributed Audio Controller
MCX-CA15
Distributed Audio Amplifier
INSTALL MANUAL
ATTENTION:
These units must be installed by a qualified
technician. Do not attempt to install these
units yourself.
Owner’s Manual CD-ROM
(this manual)
Power cable (1.6 m)
INTRODUCTION
DC power cable (2 m) x 2
CAT-5 cable (straight, 2 m)
Notes
• Depending on the wiring configuration method used during installation, additional parts may be required.
• The Owner’s Manual CD-ROM contains both the MCX-C15 Owner’s Manual (C15_Manual_E.pdf) and
Version Upgrade Manual Vol. 2 (English version) (VersionUp_Manual_E.pdf) PDF files. Refer to the
MCX-C15 Owner’s Manual PDF for details about MCX-C15 functions. Refer to the Version Upgrade
Manual Vol. 2 PDF for details about upgraded functions of the MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server and
MCX-A10 Digital Audio Terminal.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Before using the remote control
When the remote control is shipped, a thin piece of
plastic film is placed between the battery and remote
control circuitry to prevent operation during
shipping. You must remove this film before using
the remote control for the first time.
Replacing the battery in the remote control
If you find that the remote control needs to be used
closer to the front panel than usual, the battery is
weak. Replace the battery with a new one.
■ Notes on the lithium battery
Please take care when using the lithium battery as it
may explode if mistreated.
• Please use a CR2025 lithium battery.
• Do not recharge the battery.
• Never abuse or disassemble the battery.
• When replacing the battery, make sure the
polarity is correct. If inserted incorrectly, it may
cause a fire or explosion.
• Avoid placing the lithium battery or the remote
control with the battery installed in places of
high temperature, such as in direct sunlight.
• Keep the battery out of reach of children. If
swallowed, seek medical help immediately.
• If the battery leaks, dispose of it immediately.
Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it
come into contact with clothing, etc. Skin
contact may result in burns. If this occurs, wash
the affected area with water promptly and seek
medical attention.
• When disposing of the battery, insulate it with
tape, etc. Never dispose of it in a fire. Further,
dispose of the battery according to local
regulations.
1 Slide the battery holder out of the
remote control by pushing a pointed
object (such as a ball-point pen) into the
hole in the holder.
2 Remove the used battery and insert the
new one in the holder so that the “+”
(positive) mark faces upward.
3 Slide the holder back into the remote
control.
Note
The casing of the remote control is very stiff, and
may require significant pressure to remove the
battery holder.
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Front panel
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2
3
4
5
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1 Front panel display
Displays information on client settings and songs.
2 p / s (play/stop)
Starts and stops playback of the selected song.
3 MENU
Switches the on-screen display between the Menu
and Play Info screens each time this button is
pressed (see page 12).
Displays the clock in the front panel display when
this button is pressed twice in succession.
Displays the Top Menu screen when this button is
pressed and held for an extended period of time.
4 TIMER indicator
Lights up when the ON Timer or OFF Timer
function is activated (see pages 36 and 37).
5 button
Switches the client between the sleep and power on
modes.
Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset your system.
6 Controller
Moves the on-screen cursor and selects chosen
items in the on-screen display.
7 VOL – / VOL +
Increases or decreases the volume level of client
playback.
8 Remote control signal receiver
Receives infrared signals from the client remote
control.
9 FAVORITES (1 through 4)
Use to access your favorite music for instant
playback (see page 23).
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Rear panel
1
VIDEO OUT
DC IN
GND +12V
2
3
1 VIDEO OUT jack
Connect to the video input on your TV or monitor to
view the content of the client’s front panel display.
2 +12V terminal
The supplied DC power cable must be connected to
this terminal by a qualified technician during
installation.
3 GND terminal
This terminal must be properly grounded by a
qualified technician during installation.
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INTRODUCTION
Bottom panel
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LANAV OUT
1 AV OUT terminal
Connect to the I/O box or MCX-CA15 using the
supplied CAT-5 cable (straight).
2 LAN terminal
Connect to a network using a commercially
available CAT-5 cable (straight).
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Remote control
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1 Infrared window
Outputs infrared control signals to the client. Aim
this window at the client you want to operate.
2 LIBRARY
Use to access the music stored on the server by
artist, album, genre, etc.
3 MUTE
Mutes the sound output by the client.
4 FAVORITES (1 through 4)
Use to access your favorite music for instant
playback (see page 23).
LIBRARY
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MUTE
FAVORI TE S
1234
SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
5 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i / SELECT
Moves the on-screen cursor and selects chosen
items in the on-screen display.
6 PLAY INFO.
Displays the Play Info screen on the on-screen
A
display (see page 12).
B
7 MENU
Switches the on-screen display to the Menu screen
when the Play Info screen is displayed (see
page 12).
Displays the clock in the front panel display when
this button is pressed twice in succession.
Displays the Top Menu screen when this button is
C
pressed and held for an extended period of time.
D
8 Playback control buttons
E
F
G
H
b / a
Access the previous/next song in the playback
group you are listening to.
e (PAUSE)
Pauses playback on the client.
w / f
Search backward/forward through the song you
are currently listening to.
s (STOP)
Stops playback on the client.
p (PLAY)
Starts playback of the selected item.
9 – (GROUP) / + (GROUP)
Access the previous/next playback group.
0 OFF TIMER
Activates the OFF Timer function (see page 36).
Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the
available timer settings.
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A button
Switches the client between the sleep and power on
modes.
B VOL – / VOL +
Increases or decreases the volume level of client
playback.
C INPUT
Switches the client’s input source when using the
AV link function.
D BOOKMARK
Attaches or removes a bookmark from a song (see
page 33).
E RANDOM
Turns the Random playback mode on and off (see
page 21).
F REPEAT
Turns the Repeat playback mode on and off (see
page 20).
G RECALL
Use to start the Recall playback function (see
page 31).
H ON TIMER
Activates the ON Timer function (see page 37).
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front panel displays
You can access all of the client’s functions and
parameters using the front panel display.
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You can also output information appearing in the
client’s front panel display to your TV or monitor
using the VIDEO OUT jack (see page 8).
■ Menu screen
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1
Library
2
Artists
Albums
Press MENU on the remote control or front panel to
display information about menus.
MENU
Remote control
or
1 Top bar
Displays the name of the menu currently being
accessed.
2 Cursor
Indicates the currently selected menu.
3 Lock icon
You can lock clients from the server so that only the
volume and mute functions are controllable from the
client. When locked, the client displays the lock
icon in the top bar of the display. You can also
unlock clients from the server (see the MCX-1000
Owner’s Manual, page 94).
4 Playback icon
Indicates that a playback signal is being received
from an external source connected to the server
(including the tuner).
MENU
Front panel
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5 Mute icon
Indicates that the client is muted.
6 Network connection icon
Indicates that the client is currently connected to the
server.
7 Menu display area
Displays the contents of the menu currently being
accessed.
■ Play Info screen
4 5 6
1
-00:00
2
Album / Artist
3
Song
Press PLAY INFO. on the remote control or MENU
on the front panel to display information on the song
your client is currently playing, or the last song
played if one is not currently being played.
PLAY
INFO.
Remote control
or
MENU
Front panel
1 Time counter
Displays the amount of time that has elapsed since
playback of the song began or the time remaining
until playback is complete (see page 20).
2 Album/artist name
Displays the name of the album or artist for the song
currently being played back.
3 Song name
Displays the name of the song currently being
played back.
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4 Current action mode icon
Indicates the current action being taken by the
client.
s : Playback is stopped.
p : A song is being played back.
e : Playback is paused.
5 Repeat playback icon
Indicates that the client is in Repeat playback mode
(see page 20).
6 Random playback icon
Indicates that the client is in Random playback
mode (see page 21).
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TURNING ON THE POWER
Before using your client for the first time, you must
upgrade the MusicCAST system and make the
appropriate network settings. For details on network
settings, refer to “BEFORE USING THE
MusicCAST SYSTEM” and “CONFIGURING
THE CLIENT” in the Install Manual provided.
When your client is ready for operation, turn on the
power.
The client has two operation modes:
On The client is connected to a power
source and is in operation mode.
Sleep The client is connected to a power
source and activates only when the
unit is operated or it receives an
infrared signal from the remote
control.
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FAVORITE S
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SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
1
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
Before proceeding, make sure the power to
the MCX-1000 server is turned on.
1 Press on either the remote control
or front panel.
The client turns on and the MusicCAST Startup
screen is displayed.
2 The client attempts to connect to the
server, and the following screen is
displayed.
Connecting...
3 If the client is able to make a
connection, the Top Menu screen
appears and the network connection
icon appears in the top right corner of
the display.
Network
connection icon
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Top Menu
Library
or
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Recall Play
If the client is unable to connect to the server, it
continues displaying the “Connecting...”
message. Press any button on the client to
cancel the connection process, then check that
your client network connection settings are
correct (see page 55).
Note
If no operation is performed for 30 minutes, the
client automatically switches to sleep mode. Press
SELECT or to reactivate the client.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Using the remote control
The remote control transmits a directional infrared
beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at
the remote control signal receiver on the front panel
during operation.
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■ Handling the remote control
• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
control.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not leave or store the remote control in the
following types of conditions:
– high humidity, such as near a bath
– high temperature, such as near a heater or
stove
– extremely low temperatures
– dusty places
CAUTIONS
• If remote control operation of this unit causes
abnormal operation of any other component,
change the placement of that component.
• Make sure the remote control signal receiver is
not exposed to direct sunlight or strong light.
Such exposure may inhibit the remote control’s
functionality.
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VOL
LIBRARY
MUTE
1234
MENU INPUT
123
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
Within 7 m (23 ft)
of the remote
control signal
receiver
30
VOL
FAVORITES
SELECT
BOOKMARK
PLAY
INFO.
PAUSE
RANDOM
STOP
REPEAT
RECALL
OFF TIMERON TIMER
Using the front panel controller
Moving the controller in the directions indicated on
the front panel of the client performs the same
action as pressing the equivalent cursor key on the
remote control. For example, pushing the client
controller upwards produces the same result as
pressing u on the remote control. Pushing the
controller directly into the front panel has the same
effect as pressing SELECT on the remote control.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS
Listening to songs stored on the server
Two kinds of files are available for playback from
your client: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) and
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).
MP3 files do not take up a large amount of space,
enabling you to store approximately 1,000 CDs on
the server.
PCM files provide better sound quality during
playback, they require large amounts of space. You
can store approximately 100 CDs in PCM format.
The client displays an “*” (asterisk) next to the
names of songs stored in this format. If the server is
set to distribute PCM files, you can play back PCM
files on one client at a time. For details, see the
MCX-1000 Owner’s Manual, page 125.
■ Playback groups
The client retrieves and plays back music files
stored on the server. You can play back songs
grouped by artist, album or genre, as well as play
back songs at random, from pre-chosen lists or in
playback groups. Playback groups are defined by
your playback selection. For example, selecting an
album from the “Albums” menu for playback sets
albums as the playback group. Further, you can
choose to play back groups repeatedly (page 20),
play back songs at random from within a playback
group (page 21), or play back all of the songs in the
currently selected group (page 22).
The steps below describe how to access a song
directly from the “Artists” library, but can also be
used to choose songs from the following libraries:
Artists To search for songs by artist.
Albums To search for songs by album.
Genres To search for songs by genre.
All Songs To display a list of all
registered songs in
alphabetical order.
Playlists To view all registered playlists.
Song Statistics To view statistics on songs that
have been played.
Bookmarks To view bookmarked songs.
External Inputs To select an optical, coaxial or
analog input source connected
to the server or an AV receiver
connected to the server.
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
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4-6
SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
1
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
2-7
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
1 Press and hold MENU until the Top
Menu screen is displayed.
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2 Press u / d to choose “Library” and
press SELECT.
Top Menu
Library
Recall Play
BASIC FUNCTIONS
3 Press u / d to choose “Artists” and
press SELECT.
Library
Artists
Albums
4 Press u / d to choose an artist.
Press SELECT to display all of the albums
assigned to the artist.
Press p to begin playback of all songs by the
selected artist in alphabetical order.
Artists
Bon Jovi
Bruce Springsteen
5 Press u / d to choose the name of the
album you want to listen to.
Press SELECT to display all of the songs on the
album.
Press p to begin playback of the entire album.
Artists-Albums
Born To Run
Darkness On The Edge O
6 Press u / d to choose a specific song
and press SELECT or p to begin
playback.
Artists-Songs
Thunder Road
Tenth Avenue Freeze Ou
7 Press j if you want to return to the List
screen.
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When playback is finished, the client begins
playback of the next song stored in the selected
library.
■ To stop playback
Press s .
STOP
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Remote control Front panel
■ To pause playback
Press e . Press e again to resume playback.
■ To search within a song
Press f to search forward during playback. To
search backward, press w . You cannot search
any farther than the beginning or end of a song using
these buttons.
While f or w is pressed, no sound is output
by the client. However, this is not a malfunction.
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Remote control
or
PAUS E
2
Remote control
and
Remote control
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LISTENING TO
MUSIC
00:06
Born To Run / Bruce Spr
Tenth Avenue Freeze O
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■ To skip songs
Playback skips to the next song each time you press
a . To skip to the beginning of the song currently
being played, press b once. To skip to the
beginning of the previous song, press b twice.
You cannot skip through songs when playback is
paused or stopped.
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Remote control
and
Remote control
■ To skip playback groups
Press + (GROUP) to skip to the next item in the
playback group (see “Playback groups”, page 16).
Press – (GROUP) to skip to the previous item. If
only one item is registered in a playback group,
pressing – (GROUP) / + (GROUP) does not have
any effect.
GROUP
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Remote control
and
GROUP
S
Remote control
■ To display song information
Press PLAY INFO. during playback to switch to the
Play Info screen.
Adjusting the volume
Use the following procedure to increase or decrease
the volume level of the output from the client.
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MUTE
1234
MENU INPUT
123
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
MENU
FAVORITE S
SELECT
PLAY
INFO.
PAUSE
STOP
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
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RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
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VOL – / VOL +
buttons
VOL – /
VOL +
buttons
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PLAY
INFO.
Remote control
Press VOL + or VOL – to increase or
decrease the volume level.
The volume level changes accordingly.
Note
You can control the volume output level of
registered YAMAHA AV amplifiers via an IR
flasher using the client’s remote control. For details,
see page 43.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Adjusting the tone
You can adjust the nature of the sound output by the
client. You can change these settings to create sound
with strong deep bass, or to emphasize the treble.
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1234
SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
1
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
1 Press and hold MENU until the Top
Menu screen is displayed.
2 Press u / d to choose “Tone” and press
SELECT.
Top Menu
Input
Tone
2-4
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
4 Press i to increase the value of the
setting, and press j to decrease the
value.
Press SELECT or MENU to confirm the value
you have set and return to the Tone screen.
Treble
0.0dB
Bass
0.0dB
LISTENING TO
MUSIC
3 Press u / d to choose “Treble” or
“Bass” and press SELECT.
Tone
Treble
Bass
Tre ble Adjusts the treble for sound output by
the client.
Bass Adjusts the bass for sound output by
the client.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS
Switching the time display mode
You can change the time display on the Play Info
screen so that it displays either the time elapsed
since playback began for the song currently being
played, or the time remaining until playback of the
song is complete.
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1234
SELECT
1
PLAY
MENU INPUT
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
1 Press PLAY INFO. to display the Play
Info screen during playback, then press
i .
00:06
Born To Run / Bruce Spr
Tenth Avenue Freeze O
2 Press u / d to choose “Time” and
press SELECT.
1-5
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
Repeat playback mode
You can use this function for repeated playback of a
single song or all of the songs in a playback group.
For a detailed description on playback groups, see
page 16.
■ Remote control operation
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1234
SELECT
1
MENU INPUT
GROUP GROUPPLAY
1 Press PLAY INFO. to display the Play
Info screen during playback.
2 Press REPEAT repeatedly to switch
between the Repeat playback modes.
When the Repeat playback mode is activated,
the repeat playback mode indicator appears in
the top bar of the front panel display.
BOOKMARK
PLAY
INFO.
PAUSE
RANDOM
123
STOP
REPEAT
456
RECALL
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
REPEAT
2
Group
Bookmark
Time
SINGLE
OFF
ELAP
3 Press u / d to choose a time mode.
ELAP Displays the time elapsed since the
REM Displays the time remaining until the
beginning of the song.
end of the song.
4 Press SELECT to confirm.
5 Press j to return to the Play Info screen.
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Repeat playback mode indicator
00:06
Born To Run / Bruce Spr
Tenth Avenue Freeze O
Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat
playback mode indicator changes as follows:
/ ALL Repeatedy plays back all
songs in the currently selected
group.
/ SINGLE Repeatedly plays back the
currently selected song.
(no icon) / Turns off Repeat playback
OFF mode.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
■ Front panel operation
MCX-C15
1
MENU
2341
FAVORITES
VOL
1-5
1 Press MENU to display the Play Info
screen during playback, then move the
controller towards i .
00:06
Born To Run / Bruce Spr
Tenth Avenue Freeze O
2 Move the controller towards u or d to
choose “Repeat” and press SELECT.
Repeat
Random
Group
OFF
OFF
ALL
3 Move the controller towards u or d to
choose “ALL”, “SINGLE” or “OFF”.
Random playback mode
You can use this function for random playback of
songs within the selected playback group.
y
To choose a playback group, press p in step 4 or 5
in “Listening to songs stored on the server”
(page 16).
■ Remote control operation
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1234
SELECT
1
MENU INPUT
GROUP GROUPPLAY
1 Press PLAY INFO. to display the Play
Info screen during playback.
2 Press RANDOM repeatedly to switch the
mode on and off.
If you activated the Random playback mode,
the Random playback mode indicator lights in
the top bar of the front panel display.
RANDOM
BOOKMARK
PLAY
INFO.
PAUSE
RANDOM
123
STOP
REPEAT
456
RECALL
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
2
LISTENING TO
MUSIC
4 Press SELECT to confirm.
5 Move the controller towards j to return
to the Play Info screen.
Random playback mode indicator
00:06
Born To Run / Bruce Spr
Tenth Avenue Freeze O
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BASIC FUNCTIONS
■ Front panel operation
MCX-C15
1
MENU
2341
FAVORITES
VOL
1-5
1 Press MENU to display the Play Info
screen during playback, then move the
controller towards i .
00:06
Born To Run / Bruce Spr
Tenth Avenue Freeze O
2 Move the controller towards u or d to
choose “Random” and press SELECT.
Repeat
Random
Group
OFF
OFF
ALL
Group playback mode
You can use this function to define the range of
songs for playback when using the normal playback
mode, Repeat playback mode (page 20) and
Random playback mode (page 21).
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1234
SELECT
1
PLAY
MENU INPUT
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
1 Press PLAY INFO. to display the Play
Info screen during playback, then press
i .
00:06
Born To Run / Bruce Spr
Tenth Avenue Freeze O
2 Press u / d to choose “Group” and
press SELECT.
1-5
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
3 Move the controller towards u or d to
choose “ON” or “OFF”.
ON Enables Random playback mode
OFF Disables Random playback mode
4 Press SELECT to confirm.
5 Move the controller towards j to return
to the Play Info screen.
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Repeat
Random
Group
OFF
OFF
SINGLE
3 Press u / d to choose “SINGLE” or
“ALL”.
SINGLE Plays all of the songs in the
currently selected group (album,
artist or genre).
ALL Plays all of the songs in the
currently selected group (album,
artist or genre), then advances to the
next group.
4 Press SELECT to confirm.
5 Press j to return to the Play Info screen.
HANDY FUNCTIONS
FAVORITES function
The FAVORITES buttons (1 through 4) enable you
to access your favorite music for instant playback at
the touch of a button. Each FAVORITES button can
be used in one of five ways:
Method 1:
To assign playback of songs stored in a server
library (page 23).
Method 2:
To switch playback to a radio station broadcast
being received on a YAMAHA AV receiver
connected to the server (page 24).
Method 3:
To switch playback to the audio signal being input
from an external component connected to the server
(page 25).
Method 4:
To switch playback to the audio signal being input
from an AV-linked YAMAHA AV receiver
(page 26).
Method 5:
To switch playback to the audio signal being input
from an external stereo source connected to the
AUDIO IN jack on the MCX-CA15 (page 27).
Before you can use a FAVORITES button, the item
you want to play back must be assigned to that
button.
Notes
• If a FAVORITES button that has not yet been
assigned is pressed, the message “Not assigned”
appears briefly in the front panel display.
• If a FAVORITES button is pressed while the client
is in sleep mode, the client turns on and starts
playback automatically.
• When using an external component, always make
sure it is connected properly and the power is
turned on. Playback may not start automatically
when you press the appropriate FAVORITES
button with some external components. In this
case, you must start playback manually from the
external component.
■ To assign songs stored in a server
library
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1234
SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
1
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
7
2-6
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
1 Press and hold MENU until the Top
Menu screen is displayed.
2 Press u / d to choose “Library” and
press SELECT.
Top Menu
Library
Recall Play
3 Press u / d to choose “Artists” and
press SELECT.
Library
Artists
Albums
4 Press u / d to choose an artist.
Artists
Avril Lavigne
Bob Dylan
LISTENING TO
MUSIC
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HANDY FUNCTIONS
5 Press i to display the Favorites
registration screen.
Set "Favorites"
Assign to FAV
6 Press u / d to choose a FAVORITES
button (1 through 4) and press SELECT.
The display returns to the previous screen, and
the number of the FAVORITES button you
registered appears to the left of the name of the
artist.
Set "Favorites"
Assign to FAV
Artists
1
Avril Lavigne
Bob Dylan
7 Press the FAVORITES button you
selected in step 6 to start playback of
the songs stored on the server.
The Play Info screen appears and playback
starts.
00:10
Let Go / Avril Lavigne
Anything But Ordinary
Note
If another item was previously assigned to the
FAVORITES button you selected here, that
assignment is automatically cancelled when you
press SELECT in step 6 above.
■ To assign radio stations preset on
YAMAHA AV receivers
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1
1234
SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
9
2-8
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
1 Press and hold MENU until the Top
Menu screen is displayed.
2 Press u / d to choose “Library” and
press SELECT.
Top Menu
Library
Recall Play
3 Press u / d to choose “External Inputs”
and press SELECT.
Library
Bookmarks
External Inputs
4 Press u / d to choose “AV Receiver”
and press SELECT.
External Inputs
Analog
AV Receiver
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HANDY FUNCTIONS
5 Press u / d to choose a preset group
and press SELECT.
External Inputs
Preset A
Preset B
6 Press u / d to choose the station you
want to access.
External Inputs
Station 1
Station 2
7 Press i to display the Favorites
registration screen.
Set "Favorites"
Assign to FAV
8 Press u / d to choose a FAVORITES
button (1 through 4) and press SELECT.
The display returns to the previous screen and
the number of the FAVORITES button you
registered appears to the left of the name of the
AV amplifier.
Set "Favorites"
Assign to FAV2
9 Press the FAVORITES button you
selected in step 7 to start radio
broadcast playback on your AV receiver.
The Play Info screen appears and playback
starts.
Play Info
External Inputs
[A2] Station 2
Notes
• If another item was previously assigned to the
FAVORITES button you selected here, that
assignment is automatically cancelled when you
press SELECT in step 8 above.
• If no YAMAHA AV receiver is connected to the
server, the message “Receiver unavailable” is
displayed briefly in the front panel display.
■ To assign external components
connected to the server
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1234
SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
1
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
7
2-6
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
LISTENING TO
MUSIC
External Inputs
Station 1
2
Station 2
1 Press and hold MENU until the Top
Menu screen is displayed.
2 Press u / d to choose “Library” and
press SELECT.
Top Menu
Library
Recall Play
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HANDY FUNCTIONS
3 Press u / d to choose “External Inputs”
and press SELECT.
Library
Bookmarks
External Inputs
4 Press u / d to choose “Optical”,
“Coaxial” or “Analog”.
External Inputs
Optical
Coaxial
5 Press i to display the Favorites
registration screen.
Set "Favorites"
Assign to FAV
6 Press u / d to choose a FAVORITES
button (1 through 4) and press SELECT.
The display returns to the previous screen, and
the number of the FAVORITES button you
registered appears to the left of external input
source.
Set "Favorites"
Assign to FAV3
7 Press the FAVORITES button you
selected in step 6 to start audio
playback from the connected
component.
The Play Info screen appears and playback
starts.
Play Info
External Inputs
Optical
Note
If another item was previously assigned to the
FAVORITES button you selected here, that
assignment is automatically cancelled when you
press SELECT in step 6 above.
■ To assign input from an AV-linked
YAMAHA AV receiver
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1
1234
SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
6
2-5
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
External Inputs
3
Optical
Coaxial
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1 Press and hold MENU until the Top
Menu screen is displayed.
2 Press u / d to choose “Input” and
press SELECT.
Top Menu
Setup
Input
HANDY FUNCTIONS
3 Press u / d to choose the input on the
registered receiver.
Input
CBL/SAT
DVD
4 Press i to display the Favorites
registration screen.
Set "Favorites"
Assign to FAV
5 Press u / d to choose a FAVORITES
button (1 through 4) and press SELECT.
The display returns to the previous screen, and
the number of the FAVORITES button you
registered appears to the left of the name of the
input source.
Set "Favorites"
Assign to FAV4
Input
CBL/SAT
4
DVD
6 Press the FAVORITES button you
selected in step 5 to switch the input to
the registered receiver.
The Play Info screen appears and playback
starts.
Play Info
Input
DVD
Notes
• If another item was previously assigned to the
FAVORITES button you selected here, that
assignment is automatically cancelled when you
press SELECT in step 5 above.
• You must select a YAMAHA AV receiver in the
“Amplifier” menu (page 43) before the
receiver’s input can be assigned to a
FAVORITES button.
■ To assign input from an external
stereo source connected to the
AUDIO IN jack of the MCX-CA15
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1234
SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
1
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
7
2-6
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
1 Press and hold MENU until the Top
Menu screen is displayed.
2 Press u / d to choose “Input” and
press SELECT.
Top Menu
Setup
Input
3 Press u / d to choose “AUDIO IN”.
Input
Server
AUDIO IN
LISTENING TO
MUSIC
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HANDY FUNCTIONS
4 Press i to display the Favorites
registration screen.
Set "Favorites"
Assign to FAV
5 Press u / d to choose a FAVORITES
button (1 through 4) and press SELECT.
The display returns to the previous screen, and
the number of the FAVORITES button you
registered appears to the left of “AUDIO IN”.
Set "Favorites"
Assign to FAV4
Input
Server
4
AUDIO IN
6 Press the FAVORITES button you
selected in step 5 to switch the input to
“AUDIO IN”.
The Play Info screen appears and playback
starts.
Play Info
Input
AUDIO IN
■ To clear FAVORITES button
assignments
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1234
SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
1
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
2-4
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
1 Press and hold MENU until the Top
Menu screen is displayed.
2 Press u / d to choose “Setup” and
press SELECT.
Top Menu
Edit Bookmark
Setup
3 Press u / d to choose “Favorites” and
press SELECT.
Setup
Screen Saver
Favorites
Notes
• If another item was previously assigned to the
FAVORITES button you selected here, that
assignment is automatically cancelled when you
press SELECT in step 5 above.
• You must select “MCX-CA15” in the
“Amplifier” menu (page 43) before the
MCX-CA15’s input can be assigned to a
FAVORITES button.
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HANDY FUNCTIONS
4 Press u / d to choose “Clear FAV1”,
“Clear FAV2”, “Clear FAV3”, “Clear
FAV4” or “Clear All” and press SELECT.
The appropriate assignment is cleared.
Favorites
Clear FAV
Clear FAV2
Clear FAV1 Clears the assignment for
FAVORITES button 1.
Clear FAV2 Clears the assignment for
FAVORITES button 2.
Clear FAV3 Clears the assignment for
FAVORITES button 3.
Clear FAV4 Clears the assignment for
FAVORITES button 4.
Clear All Clears the assignments for all
FAVORITES buttons.
Song statistics function
You can display statistical data about the songs and
albums stored on the server.
The following statistical data is available:
Times played:
Displays songs in order of the number of times they
have been played.
Recently played songs:
Displays songs in order starting with the most
recently played.
Recently stored albums:
Displays albums in order starting with the most
recently stored on the server.
MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
VOL
MUTE
FAVORITE S
1234
SELECT
PLAY
MENU INPUT
1
INFO.
PAUSE
123
STOP
456
GROUP GROUPPLAY
7S
OFF TIMER ON TIMER
2-5
BOOKMARK
RANDOM
REPEAT
RECALL
LISTENING TO
MUSIC
1 Press and hold MENU until the Top
Menu screen is displayed.
2 Press u / d to choose “Library” and
press SELECT.
Top Menu
Library
Recall Play
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