Yamaha MusicCast 20 User Manual

Using wireless surround speakers
(MusicCast Surround function)
Using devices that support the MusicCast Surround function, you can enjoy a 5.1.2-channel
or 5.1-channel theater system with wireless surround speakers and subwoofer.
■ Devices supporting MusicCast Surround
■ Sample speaker layout
For a 5.1.2-channel system using two MusicCast 20 speakers and one MusicCast SUB 100.
Note
• In a 5.1.2-channel or 5.1-channel system, the surround speakers and subwoofer can be wireless. With other
systems, only the subwoofer can be wireless.
• With wireless surround speakers
– Sound will not be output from the speaker terminals (SURROUND) and pre-out jacks (SURROUND) on the
main unit.
– Surround back speakers and rear presence speakers cannot be used.
• With a wireless subwoofer
– One subwoofer can be wireless.
– Sound will not be output from the pre-out jacks (SUBWOOFER or SUBWOOFER 1 and 2) on the main unit.
Therefore, another subwoofer cannot be used by connecting it with an audio cable.
• The following audio cannot be output from the wireless surround speakers and subwoofer.
– Signals with a sampling frequency of 352.8 kHz or 384kHz
– DSD audio
– DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD) from HDMI input
1
This unit and the devices supporting MusicCast Surround must be
registered with the same location on the MusicCast CONTROLLER app.
2
Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to complete setup of the
MusicCast Surround function.
For detailed setup instructions, refer to the following.
https://download.yamaha.com/files/tcm:39-1212383
3
Adjust the speaker settings automatically (YPAO).
Note
• For details on YPAO, refer to the manual for this unit.
• Multi measurement and angle/height measurement cannot be used.
4
Confirm and check your YPAO settings, manually adjust if necessary,
and then enjoy content playback.
MusicCast Surround Setup with AV Receivers
English
MusicCast 50
Wireless streaming speakers
As of October 31, 2018
MusicCast 20
Network subwoofer
MusicCast SUB 100
4
1
2
9
5
3
ER
Tap the
settings icon.
Tap “MusicCast
Surround/Stereo”.

Yamaha MusicCast 20 Specifications

General

Woofer diameter	90 mm
Tweeter diameter	30 mm
Number of speakers	1
Certification	CE
Recommended usage	Universal
Audio formats supported	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, SBC, WAV, WMA
RMS rated power	40 W
Battery type	-
Power consumption (standby)	1.9 W
Power consumption (typical)	10 W
Wi-Fi	Yes
Bluetooth range	10 m
Bluetooth version	4.2
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Product type	Stereo portable speaker
Product color	White

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	130 mm
Width	150 mm
Height	186 mm
Weight	2200 g