Yamaha mcx-1000 - Manual (Page 9)

Getting started
Getting started
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The MusicCAST system consists of two components, the MusicCAST server and the MusicCAST client, which
allow you to store music and play it back in multiple locations. You can store many of the CDs in your collection
and play them back whenever you want, rather like a Juke box. The two components in the system are explained
below.
The MusicCAST server acts as a storage space for music and other audio material. The MusicCAST server can store many
music CDs on its internal hard disk drive, which it can then play back, or distribute to MusicCAST clients for playback at a
distance. It records the names of the songs, artist, album, and the music genre of the CD during the storage process, allowing
easy access to the songs without requiring you to enter any data by hand. You can then use these criteria to look for and
select songs for playback simply and quickly. You can also set the MusicCAST Server to play songs at random, repeat one
particular song, or select from a number of other playback options.
NOTE
The actual number of CDs the MusicCAST server can store depends on the size of the hard disk drive installed, and the format
you choose to store songs in. Typically it can store over 100 CDs in PCM format on an 80 GB hard disk drive, or over 1000 CDs
if you choose to store the songs in MP3 formats only.
The MusicCAST client acts as a player for the songs stored on the MusicCAST server.
Since the MusicCAST client can connect to the MusicCAST server through a wireless connection, you can install it without
having to use any connecting cables. You can, for example, install a MusicCAST server in your living room, and
MusicCAST clients in your bedroom and childrens’ rooms, then connect and listen to the music stored in the MusicCAST
server from each location. The MusicCAST client allows you to search for songs in the same manner as the MusicCAST
server, by selecting a song, album, artist, or genre.
Additionally, because the MusicCAST server is capable of connecting to up to seven MusicCAST clients simultaneously,
you can play different songs on multiple MusicCAST clients at the same time.
What is the MusicCAST system?
AV receiver Speaker Speaker
MusicCAST server
TV/Monitor
Speaker Speaker
MusicCAST client
What is the MusicCAST server?
What is the MusicCAST Client?