Yamaha MCX-C15 User Manual

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MCX-C15

Distributed Audio Controller

MCX-C15

MENU

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OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

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

INTRODUCTION
MUSIC	LISTENING
	TO
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

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 YAMAHA AV receivers

•yindicates 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.

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)

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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.

INTRODUCTION

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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

MCX-C15

MENU
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1	2	3	4
	FAVORITES

MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller	MCX-A10 Digital Audio Terminal
(wired type)	(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
AUDIO IN IR/CTRL	VIDEO OUT
	DC IN 12V
STATUS

MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio

Amplifier

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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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that you received all of the following parts.

Remote control

LIBRARY

Quick Manual

	VOL
MUTE
	FAVORITES
1	2	3	4
			MCX-C15
	SELECT		Distributed Audio Controller
			BOOKMARK
MENU	PLAY	INPUT
	INFO.
	PAUSE		RANDOM
1	2	3
	STOP		REPEAT
4	5	6
GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
7		S	QUICK MANUAL
	OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

I/O box (MCX-IB15)

VIDEO OUT	IR OUT CONTROL OUT
AUDIO OUT	+12V 20mA MAX

MCX-IB15

DC OUT

+12V GND +12V GND

DC IN 12V

AV IN

Upgrade CD-ROM

(MusicCAST Software

Version Up Disc Vol. 2.1

Including MCX-C15

Connectivity)

AC adaptor (LSE0215C1240)

Spacers x 4

Install Manual

MCX-C15

Distributed Audio Controller

MCX-CA15

Distributed Audio Amplifier

INSTALL MANUAL

Owner’s Manual CD-ROM

(this manual)

Power cable (1.6 m)

DC power cable (2 m) x 2	CAT-5 cable (straight, 2 m)

INTRODUCTION

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.

1Slide 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.

2Remove the used battery and insert the new one in the holder so that the “+” (positive) mark faces upward.

3Slide 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.

■ 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.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

1

				MCX-C15
2					6
3					7
	MENU
4				VOL
5	1	2	3	4	8
		FAVORITES			9

	1 Front panel display	5		button
	Displays information on client settings and songs.
		Switches the client between the sleep and power on
	2 p / s(play/stop)	modes.
		Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset your system.
	Starts and stops playback of the selected song.
	3 MENU	6 Controller
		Moves the on-screen cursor and selects chosen
	Switches the on-screen display between the Menu
		items in the on-screen display.
	and Play Info screens each time this button is
	pressed (see page 12).	7 VOL – / VOL +
	Displays the clock in the front panel display when	Increases or decreases the volume level of client
	this button is pressed twice in succession.	playback.
	Displays the Top Menu screen when this button is

	pressed and held for an extended period of time.	8 Remote control signal receiver
		Receives infrared signals from the client remote
	4 TIMER indicator
		control.
	Lights up when the ON Timer or OFF Timer
		9 FAVORITES (1 through 4)
	function is activated (see pages 36 and 37).
		Use to access your favorite music for instant
		playback (see page 23).

INTRODUCTION

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear panel

DC IN

GND +12V

VIDEO OUT

1

1 VIDEO OUT jack

2

3

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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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Bottom panel

1	2
AV OUT	LAN

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

1

2

3

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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.

ADisplays the Play Info screen on the on-screen

Bdisplay (see page 12).

7 MENU

4

5

6

7

8

9

	FAVORITES
1	2	3	4

	SELECT
			BOOKMARK
MENU	PLAY	INPUT
	INFO.
	PAUSE		RANDOM
1	2		3
	STOP		REPEAT
4	5		6
GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
7			S

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.

CDisplays the Top Menu screen when this button is

Dpressed and held for an extended period of time.

E8 Playback control buttons

Fb / a

Access the previous/next song in the playback

Ggroup you are listening to.

	OFF TIMER ON TIMER
0	H

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).

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

INTRODUCTION

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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

3 456

1 Library

2 Artists 7

Albums

Press MENU on the remote control or front panel to display information about menus.

MENU	or	MENU
Remote control		Front panel

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).

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 56

1-00:00

2Album / Artist

3Song

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	or	MENU
INFO.
Remote control		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).

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

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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.
		MCX-3 WD01440		1
	LIBRARY
		VOL
	MUTE
		FAVORITES
	1	2	3	4
		SELECT
				BOOKMARK
	MENU	PLAY	INPUT
		INFO.
		PAUSE		RANDOM
	1	2	3
		STOP		REPEAT
	4	5	6
	GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
	7		S

OFF TIMER ON TIMER

or

				MCX-C15
	MENU
1				VOL
	1	2	3	4

FAVORITES

Before proceeding, make sure the power to the MCX-1000 server is turned on.

1Press on either the remote control or front panel.

The client turns on and the MusicCAST Startup screen is displayed.

2The client attempts to connect to the server, and the following screen is displayed.

Connecting...

3If 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

Top Menu

Library

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.

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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.

MCX-C15

MENU

VOL

1

2

3

4

FAVORITES

Within 7 m (23 ft) of the remote control signal receiver

30 30

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 uon the remote control. Pushing the controller directly into the front panel has the same effect as pressing SELECT on the remote control.

MCX-C15

Controller

MENU

VOL

1

2

3

4

FAVORITES

TO LISTENING MUSIC

■ 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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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
			FAVORITES
	1		2	3	4
			SELECT		2-7
1					BOOKMARK
	MENU		PLAY	INPUT
			INFO.
		1	PAUSE 2	3	RANDOM
			STOP		REPEAT
		4	5	6
4-6	GROUP		PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
		7		S
			OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

1Press and hold MENU until the Top Menu screen is displayed.

2Press u/ dto choose “Library” and press SELECT.

Top Menu

Library

Recall Play

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3Press u/ dto choose “Artists” and press SELECT.

Library

Artists

Albums

4Press u/ dto choose an artist.

Press SELECT to display all of the albums assigned to the artist.

Press pto begin playback of all songs by the selected artist in alphabetical order.

Artists

Bon Jovi

Bruce Springsteen

5Press u/ dto choose the name of the album you want to listen to.

Press SELECT to display all of the songs on the album.

Press pto begin playback of the entire album.

Artists-Albums

Born To Run

Darkness On The Edge O

6Press u/ dto choose a specific song and press SELECT or pto begin playback.

Artists-Songs

Thunder Road

Tenth Avenue Freeze Ou

00:06

Born To Run / Bruce Spr

Tenth Avenue Freeze O

BASIC FUNCTIONS

7Press jif 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

5 or

Remote control

Front panel

■ To pause playback

Press e. Press eagain to resume playback.

PAUSE

2

Remote control

■ To search within a song

Press fto 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 for wis pressed, no sound is output by the client. However, this is not a malfunction.

4	6
	and
Remote control	Remote control

TO LISTENING MUSIC

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

■ 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 bonce. To skip to the beginning of the previous song, press btwice. You cannot skip through songs when playback is paused or stopped.

1	3
	and
Remote control	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		GROUP
7	and	S
Remote control		Remote control

■ To display song information

Press PLAY INFO. during playback to switch to the Play Info screen.

PLAY

INFO.

Adjusting the volume

Use the following procedure to increase or decrease the volume level of the output from the client.

	MCX-3 WD01440
LIBRARY
	VOL		VOL – / VOL +
MUTE
	FAVORITES		buttons
1	2	3	4
	SELECT
			BOOKMARK
MENU	PLAY	INPUT
	INFO.
	PAUSE		RANDOM
1	2	3
	STOP		REPEAT
4	5	6
GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
7		S
	OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

or

MCX-C15

MENU				VOL – /
			VOL	VOL +
1	2	3	4	buttons

FAVORITES

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.

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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
		FAVORITES
	1	2	3	4
		SELECT		2-4
1				BOOKMARK
	MENU	PLAY	INPUT
		INFO.
	1	PAUSE 2	3	RANDOM
		STOP		REPEAT
	4	5	6
	GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
	7		S
		OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

BASIC FUNCTIONS

4Press ito 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

TO LISTENING MUSIC

1Press and hold MENU until the Top Menu screen is displayed.

2Press u/ dto choose “Tone” and press

SELECT.

Top Menu

Input

Tone

3Press u/ dto choose “Treble” or

“Bass” and press SELECT.

Tone

Treble

Bass

Treble 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
	FAVORITES
1	2	3	4
	SELECT		1-5
1
			BOOKMARK
	PLAY
MENU	INFO.	INPUT
	PAUSE		RANDOM
1	2	3
	STOP		REPEAT
4	5	6
GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
7		S
	OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

1Press PLAY INFO. to display the Play Info screen during playback, then press i .

00:06

Born To Run / Bruce Spr

Tenth Avenue Freeze O

2Press u / dto choose “Time” and press SELECT.

Group SINGLE

Bookmark OFF

Time ELAP

3Press u / dto choose a time mode.

ELAP Displays the time elapsed since the beginning of the song.

REM Displays the time remaining until the end of the song.

4Press SELECT to confirm.

5Press j to return to the Play Info screen.

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
	FAVORITES
1	2	3	4
	SELECT
1			BOOKMARK
	PLAY
MENU	INFO.	INPUT
	PAUSE		RANDOM
1	2	3
	STOP		REPEAT	2
4	5	6
GROUP 7	PLAY	GROUP S	RECALL
	OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

1Press PLAY INFO. to display the Play Info screen during playback.

2Press 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.

REPEAT

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.

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■ Front panel operation

				MCX-C15
1	MENU			1-5
				VOL
	1	2	3	4
		FAVORITES

1Press 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

2Move the controller towards u or dto choose “Repeat” and press SELECT.

Repeat	OFF
Random	OFF
Group	ALL

3Move the controller towards u or dto choose “ALL”, “SINGLE” or “OFF”.

4Press SELECT to confirm.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

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 pin step 4 or 5

	in “Listening to songs stored on the server”
	(page 16).				MUSIC	LISTENING
	■ Remote control operation
		MCX-3 WD01440
	LIBRARY					TO
		VOL
	MUTE
		FAVORITES
	1	2	3	4
		SELECT
	1			BOOKMARK
		PLAY
	MENU	INFO.	INPUT		2
		PAUSE		RANDOM
	1	2	3
	4	STOP 5	6	REPEAT
	GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
	7		S
		OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

1Press PLAY INFO. to display the Play Info screen during playback.

2Press 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

5Move 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			1-5
				VOL
	1	2	3	4
		FAVORITES

1Press 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

2Move the controller towards uor d to choose “Random” and press SELECT.

Repeat	OFF
Random	OFF
Group	ALL

3Move the controller towards uor d to choose “ON” or “OFF”.

ON Enables Random playback mode OFF Disables Random playback mode

4Press SELECT to confirm.

5Move the controller towards jto return to the Play Info screen.

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
	FAVORITES
1	2	3	4

SELECT 1-5

1			BOOKMARK
	PLAY
MENU	INFO.	INPUT
	PAUSE		RANDOM
1	2	3
	STOP		REPEAT
4	5	6
GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
7		S
	OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

1Press PLAY INFO. to display the Play Info screen during playback, then press i.

00:06

Born To Run / Bruce Spr

Tenth Avenue Freeze O

2Press u/ dto choose “Group” and press SELECT.

Repeat	OFF
Random	OFF
Group	SINGLE

3Press u/ dto 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.

4Press SELECT to confirm.

5Press jto return to the Play Info screen.

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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
		FAVORITES			7
	1	2	3	4
		SELECT			2-6
1				BOOKMARK
	MENU	PLAY	INPUT
		INFO.
	1	PAUSE 2	3	RANDOM
		STOP		REPEAT
	4	5	6
	GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
	7		S
		OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

1Press and hold MENU until the Top Menu screen is displayed.

2Press u/ d to choose “Library” and press SELECT.

Top Menu

Library

Recall Play

3Press u/ d to choose “Artists” and press SELECT.

Library

Artists

Albums

4 Press u/ d to choose an artist.

Artists

Avril Lavigne

Bob Dylan

TO LISTENING MUSIC

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HANDY FUNCTIONS

5Press i to display the Favorites registration screen.

Set "Favorites"

Assign to FAV

6Press u / dto 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

1Avril Lavigne

Bob Dylan

7Press 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
		FAVORITES			9
	1	2	3	4
		SELECT			2-8
1				BOOKMARK
	MENU	PLAY	INPUT
		INFO.
	1	PAUSE 2	3	RANDOM
		STOP		REPEAT
	4	5	6
	GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
	7		S
		OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

1Press and hold MENU until the Top Menu screen is displayed.

2Press u/ dto choose “Library” and press SELECT.

Top Menu

Library

Recall Play

3Press u/ dto choose “External Inputs” and press SELECT.

Library

Bookmarks

External Inputs

4Press u/ dto choose “AV Receiver” and press SELECT.

External Inputs

Analog

AV Receiver

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5Press u/ dto choose a preset group and press SELECT.

External Inputs

Preset A

Preset B

6Press u/ dto choose the station you want to access.

External Inputs

Station 1

Station 2

7Press ito display the Favorites registration screen.

Set "Favorites"

Assign to FAV

8Press u/ dto 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

External Inputs

Station 1

2Station 2

HANDY FUNCTIONS

9Press 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
					LISTENING MUSIC
			[A2] Station 2
	Notes
	• If another item was previously assigned to the				TO
	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
		FAVORITES			7
	1	2	3	4
		SELECT			2-6
1				BOOKMARK
	MENU	PLAY	INPUT
		INFO.
	1	PAUSE 2	3	RANDOM
		STOP		REPEAT
	4	5	6
	GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
	7		S
		OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

1Press and hold MENU until the Top Menu screen is displayed.

2Press u/ d to choose “Library” and press SELECT.

Top Menu

Library

Recall Play

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HANDY FUNCTIONS

3Press u/ dto choose “External Inputs” and press SELECT.

Library

Bookmarks

External Inputs

4Press u / dto choose “Optical”,

“Coaxial” or “Analog”.

External Inputs

Optical

Coaxial

5Press i to display the Favorites registration screen.

Set "Favorites"

Assign to FAV

6Press u / dto 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

External Inputs

3Optical Coaxial

7Press 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
		FAVORITES			6
	1	2	3	4
		SELECT			2-5
1				BOOKMARK
	MENU	PLAY	INPUT
		INFO.
	1	PAUSE 2	3	RANDOM
		STOP		REPEAT
	4	5	6
	GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
	7		S
		OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

1Press and hold MENU until the Top Menu screen is displayed.

2Press u/ dto choose “Input” and press SELECT.

Top Menu

Setup

Input

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3Press u/ dto choose the input on the registered receiver.

Input

CBL/SAT

DVD

4Press ito display the Favorites registration screen.

Set "Favorites"

Assign to FAV

5Press u/ dto 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

HANDY FUNCTIONS

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
		FAVORITES			7
	1	2	3	4
		SELECT			2-6
1				BOOKMARK
	MENU	PLAY	INPUT
		INFO.
	1	PAUSE 2	3	RANDOM
		STOP		REPEAT
	4	5	6
	GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
	7		S
		OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

TO LISTENING MUSIC

Input

CBL/SAT 4DVD

6Press 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

1Press and hold MENU until the Top Menu screen is displayed.

2Press u/ d to choose “Input” and press SELECT.

Top Menu

Setup

Input

3 Press u/ d to choose “AUDIO IN”.

Input

Server

AUDIO IN

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HANDY FUNCTIONS

4	Press i to display the Favorites		■ To clear FAVORITES button
			assignments
	registration screen.
				MCX-3 WD01440
			LIBRARY
	Set "Favorites"				VOL
	Assign to	FAV
			MUTE
				FAVORITES
			1	2	3	4

5 Press u / dto choose a FAVORITES				SELECT			2-4
	1						BOOKMARK
button (1 through 4) and press SELECT.			1	PAUSE	2		3 RANDOM
		MENU		PLAY		INPUT
				INFO.

The display returns to the previous screen, and the number of the FAVORITES button you registered appears to the left of “AUDIO IN”.

	STOP		REPEAT
4	5	6
GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
7		S
	OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

Set "Favorites"

Assign to FAV4

Input

Server

4AUDIO IN

6Press 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

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.

1Press and hold MENU until the Top Menu screen is displayed.

2Press u/ dto choose “Setup” and press SELECT.

Top Menu

Edit Bookmark

Setup

3Press u/ dto choose “Favorites” and press SELECT.

Setup

Screen Saver

Favorites

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4Press u/ dto 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.

HANDY FUNCTIONS

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
		FAVORITES
	1	2	3	4
		SELECT		2-5
1				BOOKMARK
	MENU	PLAY	INPUT
		INFO.
	1	PAUSE 2	3	RANDOM
		STOP		REPEAT
	4	5	6
	GROUP	PLAY	GROUP	RECALL
	7		S
		OFF TIMER	ON TIMER

TO LISTENING MUSIC

1Press and hold MENU until the Top Menu screen is displayed.

2Press u/ d to choose “Library” and press SELECT.

Top Menu

Library

Recall Play

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