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Yamaha WXC-50 Advanced Manual

Wir e le ss Str e a m in g Pr e - A m p lifie r
Owner's Manual (Advanced)
Read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” described in the Owner's Manual (Basic) before using the unit.
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CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE UNIT 4
Accessories................................................................................................ 4
Preparing the wireless antenna.......................................................................................................................................... 4
About this manual.................................................................................... 4
Features..................................................................................................... 5
Enjoying music easily.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Sharing music with MusicCast compatible devices.................................................................................................... 5
Part names and functions.........................................................................
Front panel................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Rear panel................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Remote control......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Indicators on the front panel............................................................................................................................................. 10
PREPARATIONS 11
Placing the unit....................................................................................... 11
Horizontal placement.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Vertical placement................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Connecting an audio system.................................................................. 11
For an audio system with analog stereo audio input............................................................................................... 12
For an audio system with digital optical / coaxial audio input............................................................................. 12
For other audio systems...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting a power amplifier............................................................... 13
Connecting a subwoofer........................................................................ 14
Connecting external devices................................................................. 14
For an external device with digital optical audio output........................................................................................ 14
For an external device with analog stereo audio output........................................................................................ 14
Connecting the power cable.................................................................. 15
Setting the power to on/standby.......................................................... 15
Connecting to a network........................................................................ 15
Connecting to a network wirelessly............................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting to a wired network........................................................................................................................................ 17
Setting the MusicCast............................................................................. 18
Installing MusicCast CONTROLLER to your mobile device..................................................................................... 18
Adding the unit to the MusicCast network.................................................................................................................. 18
PLAYBACK 19
Playing back music with MusicCast CONTROLLER............................... 19
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Music on a mobile device................................................................................................................................................... 19
Internet radio.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Online streaming services.................................................................................................................................................. 20
Music stored on a USB storage device........................................................................................................................... 21
Registering the song/station being played back to a preset................................................................................. 21
Playing back music from other devices................................................ 22
Listening to music from an external source................................................................................................................. 22
Playing back music with Bluetooth®............................................................................................................................... 23
Playing back music with AirPlay....................................................................................................................................... 25
OPERATING THE UNIT FROM A WEB BROWSER
Web control using a PC........................................................................... 27
Displaying the Web Control screen....................................................... 27
Configuring with Windows................................................................................................................................................ 27
Configuring with Mac OS.................................................................................................................................................... 27
Operating on the Web Control screen.................................................. 29
CONFIGURING ADVANCED FEATURES 30
Configuration from a web browser....................................................... 30
SETTINGS1................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
SETTINGS2................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
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Configuration on Advanced Settings screen in mobile device app
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APPENDIX 37
Updating the unit's firmware via the network..................................... 37
Updating with MusicCast CONTROLLER....................................................................................................................... 37
Updating with a USB memory device............................................................................................................................ 37
Setting up the wireless connection manually...................................... 38
Restarting the unit.................................................................................. 38
Restoring the default settings............................................................... 38
Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 40
General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Network..................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Bluetooth®................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Error table of STATUS indicator............................................................. 43
Glossary................................................................................................... 44
Trademarks............................................................................................. 44
Supported devices and file formats...................................................... 45
Supported devices................................................................................................................................................................ 45
File formats.............................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Specifications.......................................................................................... 46
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BEFORE USING THE UNIT

Accessories

Confirm that all the following items are included in the package.
£ Remote control £ Wireless antenna

Preparing the wireless antenna

Connect the wireless antenna and stand it upright.
£ Stand x 2 £ Non-skid pad (6 pads, including 2 spares)
£ Power cable
£ Owner's Manual (Basic)

Preparing the remote control

Remove the insulation sheet of the remote control before using.
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About this manual

• In this manual, iOS and Android mobile devices are collectively referred to as “mobile devices”. The specific type of mobile device is noted in explanations as needed.
• This manual describes the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch collectively as the “iPhone”.
• Due to product improvements, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
• Updates offering improved functionality of the dedicated “MusicCast CONTROLLER” app for mobile devices may become available without prior notice.
Notice:
Indicates precautions for use to avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the unit.
Note:
Indicates instructions and supplementary explanations for optimum use.
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Features

Play back music from internet radio and online streaming services.
Play back music files stored on a USB storage device.
Play back audio from TV and other external devices.
Select the input source, play back music, and adjust the volume using MusicCast CONTROLLER.
Play back music files in PCs and DLNA servers.
The unit
The unit is equipped with full of useful functions.

Enjoying music easily

Using the free dedicated application “MusicCast CONTROLLER” on your mobile device such as a smartphone, you can easily select music to play back and configure the unit without the remote control. For details, search for “MusicCast CONTROLLER” on the App Store or Google Play™.
MusicCast CONTROLLER capabilities
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• Play back music files stored on a USB storage device
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Operating and configuring the unit
• Select the input source, adjust the volume and mute the audio output
• Select from a wide variety of sound processing features
Capabilities without MusicCast CONTROLLER
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• Play back audio from external devices (TVs, CD players, etc.)
• Play back music files stored on a Bluetooth device, and enjoy music played back on the unit using Bluetooth speakers/headphones
• Play back iTunes or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch music via a network with AirPlay

Sharing music with MusicCast compatible devices

By connecting the unit and MusicCast compatible devices in different rooms to a network, you can easily share and enjoy music with MusicCast compatible devices anywhere in your house.
Selecting and playing back various content
• Play back music from your mobile device
• Select an Internet radio station
• Select a streaming service
• Play back music files in PCs and DLNA servers
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Part names and functions

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The part names and functions of the unit and the supplied remote control are as follows.

Front panel

1
Remote control sensor
Receives remote control signals.
2
z (power) key
Turns the unit's power to on/standby.
3
(input) key
Selects an input source.
Holding down for 3 seconds allows the wireless network connection to be configured using the wireless LAN router's WPS button (p.16).
4
(play/pause) (CONNECT) key
Resumes playback or stops playback temporarily.
Holding down for 5 seconds allows the network settings to be configured using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app
18).
(p.
5
STATUS indicator
Indicates the selected input source and unit status depending on its color and whether it is lit or flashing.
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6
NET indicator
Lights up while the unit is connected to the wired or wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
7
Bluetooth indicator
Lights up while the Bluetooth connection is established.
8
Volume knob
Adjusts the volume.
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Rear panel

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1
AC IN jack
For connecting the supplied power cable (p.15).
2
TRIGGER IN/OUT jacks
For connecting to an external device that supports the trigger function (
3
Wireless switch
Turns on/off wireless communications (wireless LAN connection and Bluetooth).
Position Function
Note
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AUX IN jacks
For connecting to audio components (such as audio players) equipped with analog output (p.14).
p.13, p.14).
Enables the wireless LAN and Bluetooth connection.
Enables the Bluetooth connection only. Use a wired LAN connection if connecting to a network.
Disables the wireless LAN and Bluetooth connection. Use a wired LAN connection if connecting to a network.
5
AUX OUT jacks
For connecting to audio components (such as pre-main amplifiers) equipped with analog input.
6
REMOTE IN jack
For connecting to an external component for remote control.
By connecting an infrared receiver to the REMOTE IN jack, you can operate the unit using the supplied remote control even if the unit is stored out of sight.
7
PRE OUT jacks
For connecting to audio components (such as mini­systems, Hi-Fi components, AV receivers or power amplifiers) equipped with analog input (p.12).
8
Mode switch
For switching the unit between player mode and preamp mode.
Mode Function
The volume is controlled by audio devices connected to the PRE OUT / OPT OUT / COAX
PLAYER
PRE AMP
9
OPT OUT jack
For connecting to audio components equipped with optical digital input (p.12).
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COAX OUT jack
For connecting to audio components equipped with coaxial digital input (p.12).
A
Wireless antenna
For a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to a network and a Bluetooth connection (
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OUT jacks. The unit outputs audio at maximum volume. Additionally, some sound processing effects (Equalizer, Enhancer, Bass Extension, Direct, Monaural Downmix and Speaker Type) are disabled.
The volume is controlled by the unit or by MusicCast CONTROLLER.
p.4).
B
OPT IN jack
For connecting to audio components equipped with optical digital output (p.14).
C
NETWORK jack
For a wired connection to a network (p.17).
Note
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D
USB jack
For connecting a USB storage device (p.21).
E
SUBWOOFER jack
For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.14).
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Remote control

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c
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CR2025 type Lithium battery
1
z (power) key
Turns the unit's power to on/standby.
2
Input source selection keys
Selects the input source for playback.
(Bluetooth)
NET* Network input
USB* USB jack
OPT OPT IN jack
AUX AUX IN jack
* In order to select content, the dedicated application
“MusicCast CONTROLLER” for mobile devices is necessary.
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Volume adjustment keys
Adjusts the volume.
Bluetooth input
+/- Adjusts the volume for playback.
(Mute)
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PRESET keys
Presets PC/NAS albums or songs, Internet radio stations and streaming stations on the unit.
To register a song/station, press and hold any one of the PRESET keys (1 to 6) for 3 seconds. After a song/station is registered to a PRESET key, it can be played back by simply pressing that key (p.21).
5
USB/NET operation keys
Controls playback when selecting USB or NET as the input source.
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Operating by the remote control
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Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below.
Mutes the speaker output.
Skips to the beginning of the song being played back (press and hold to skip to the previous song).
Plays/pauses.
Skips to the next song.
Replacing the battery
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While pushing the release tab in
1
direction “A”, slide out the battery holder in direction “B” as shown below.
Check the “+” of the battery and set it
2
on the battery holder.
Insert the battery holder in the correct
3
direction.
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Indicators on the front panel

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The selected input source and unit status are indicated by three indicators on the front panel. Indications depending on their color and condition (lit or flashing) are shown below.
1
STATUS indicator
- Unlit Standby
Red
Blue Lit Bluetooth input
Green Lit Network input
Pink Lit AirPlay input
Sky blue Lit USB input
Purple Lit Optical digital input
White Lit AUX input
Note
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NET indicator
- Unlit Standby
Green
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(Bluetooth) indicator
Lit Network standby or Bluetooth standby
Flashing Error occurred
Lit Network connected
Flashing Setting up a network connection
- Unlit Standby
Blue
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PREPARATIONS

Non-skid pad

Placing the unit

Place the unit horizontally or vertically according to the place in your room.
Note
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Horizontal placement

When placing the unit horizontally, affix the non-skid pads on the feet.

Vertical placement

When placing the unit vertically, loosen the screws to remove the feet and attach the stands to the unit.
Note
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Connecting an audio system

Connect an audio system with a volume control function (such as mini-systems, Hi-Fi components or AV amplifiers) to the unit.
Note
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Mini-system / Hi-Fi audio system
AV amplifier (digital input)

For an audio system with analog stereo audio input

Connect an audio system to the unit with a commercially available analog stereo pin cable.

For an audio system with digital optical / coaxial audio input

Connect an audio system to the unit with a commercially available digital optical or digital coaxial cable.
Note
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Monaural mini-plug cable
Stereo pin cable (RCA cable)
(Example) A-S1100
Power amplifier

For other audio systems

In the following connection setup which connects a Yamaha Hi-Fi amplifier (A-S series) to the unit, when the unit is turned to on or standby, the A-S series amplifier is also turned to on or standby automatically.
Note
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Connecting a power amplifier

Connect audio devices without a volume control function such as power amplifiers to the unit. Set the mode switch to PRE AMP
Note
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Connect a power amplifier to the unit with a commercially available analog stereo pin cable.
.
Note
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Connecting a subwoofer

Subwoofer
Yamaha subwoofer
SYSTEM
CONNECTION

Connecting external devices

Connect a subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) to the unit with a commercially available audio pin cable.
Note
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Connect external devices such as a TV or CD player to the unit.

For an external device with digital optical audio output

Use a commercially available digital optical cable.

For an external device with analog stereo audio output

Use a commercially available analog stereo pin cable.
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Connecting the power cable

To an AC wall outlet
Internet
Wireless router
Modem
The unit
Mobile device (such
as iPhone)
After all the connections are complete, plug the supplied power cable into the AC IN jack on the rear panel, and then plug the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

Setting the power to on/standby

Use the z (power) key on the front panel or on the remote control to switch the unit's power between on and standby.

Connecting to a network

Select whether to use a wired or wireless network connection, depending on your network environment.
Connecting with a wireless router (access point)
Select a connection method listed below according to your network environment.
• Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER – Follow the instructions in the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen (p.18)
• Connecting using the Wi-Fi setting of an iOS device (iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) – Share the Wi-Fi settings of the iOS device (p.16)
• Connecting using the WPS push button on the wireless router (access point) – Set up using the WPS push button (p.16)
• Connecting with a wireless router (access point) without a WPS push button – Set up the wireless connection manually (p.38)
Connecting with a wired router
• Connect using the automatic setup function of the router – Connect to a network by simply connecting to it with a cable (p.17)
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Connecting to a network wirelessly

Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) using a wireless connection (Wi­Fi). You can also connect the unit to a wireless network with the MusicCast CONTROLLER (p.18).
Note
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