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Yamaha MusicCAST MCX-CA15 User Manual

Yamaha MusicCAST MCX-CA15
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eYAMAHA
•••
MusicCAST
••
MCX-C15
DistributedAudio Controller
MCX-CA15
DistributedAudioAmplifier
INSTALL MANUAL
ATTENTION:
These
units
must
be
installed
by
a
qualified
technician.
Do
not
attempt
to
install
these
units
yourself.
eYAMAHA
•••
MusicCAST
••
MCX-C15
DistributedAudio Controller
MCX-CA15
DistributedAudioAmplifier
INSTALL MANUAL
ATTENTION:
These
units
must
be
installed
by
a
qualified
technician.
Do
not
attempt
to
install
these
units
yourself.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Yamaha MusicCAST MCX-CA15 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeControl Unit
BrandYamaha
ModelMusicCAST MCX-CA15
Audio Formats SupportedMP3, WMA
ConnectivityEthernet
Audio OutputsAnalog, Digital
Operating Temperature5°C to 35°C
Operating Humidity5% to 85% (non-condensing)

Summary

Installation Cautions

Making In-Wall Connections

Method 1: Using the MCX-C15 and MCX-CA15 with the I/O box

Configuration using MCX-C15 as companion with I/O box for AV link control.

Method 2: Using the MCX-C15 and MCX-CA15

Configuration where MCX-CA15 supplies power to MCX-C15, enabling AV link.

Method 3: Using the MCX-C15 with an amplifier or receiver

Configuration using MCX-C15 with an external amplifier or receiver.

Method 4: Using the MCX-CA15 as a stand-alone amplifier

Configuration using MCX-CA15 as a stand-alone amplifier for external systems.

Terminal connections

Instructions for connecting speaker wires and DC power cables to terminals.

To connect DC power cables

Instructions for connecting DC power cables to the unit's terminals.

To connect CAT-5 cables

Instructions for connecting CAT-5 cables for AV signals and network.

Mounting the MCX-C15 and MCX-CA15 in a wall

Procedure for installing units in a wall using a mounting bracket.

Connecting the AC adaptor and power cable

Steps to connect the AC adaptor and power cable to the unit.

Connecting Optional Components

Cascade Connections

Before Using the MusicCAST System

Upgrading the MusicCAST system firmware

Procedure to upgrade the MusicCAST system firmware on the MCX-1000 server.

Recovering the server from an upgrade failure

Steps to recover the server if the version upgrade process fails.

Recovering the MCX-A10 client from an upgrade failure

Steps to recover the MCX-A10 client if its version upgrade fails.

Configuring the Client

Turning on the power

How to turn on the client and its two operation modes.

Automatically configuring the client

Procedure for automatically connecting the client to the server via network.

Manually configuring the client

Procedure for manually configuring client network settings.

Setting the server ID

Manually specify the ID of the server the client will connect to.

Setting the DHCP mode

Configure DHCP mode for automatic IP address assignment.

Setting the IP address

Manually enter the IP address for the client.

Setting the subnet mask address

Manually enter the subnet mask address for the client.

Troubleshooting

The client does not output any sound

Solutions for when the client does not produce sound.

You cannot start playback on the client

Solutions for preventing playback on the client.

Caution: Read This Before Operating Your Unit.

Turning On the Power

Basic Functions

Listening to songs stored on the server

How to access and play music files stored on the MusicCAST server.

Adjusting the volume

How to increase or decrease the client's volume level.

Adjusting the tone

How to adjust treble and bass settings for sound output.

Function Keys

Assigning a function to a function key

Procedure to assign a specific function to a function key.

Controllable Yamaha AV Receivers

To register YAMAHA AV receivers

Procedure to register Yamaha AV receivers for AV link control.

System Options

System Settings

Resetting to the factory presets

Procedure to reset all client parameters to default factory settings.

Checking Network Settings

Functions Added in Version Upgrade 2

Restricting Access to Functions (Lock function)

Lock function

Security feature to protect settings with a password.

To enable/disable locks for specific functions

Procedure to enable or disable locks for specific server functions.

To operate locked functions (password access)

Procedure to access functions that have been locked with a password.

To change/reset the password

Procedure to change or reset the password for the lock function.

Change the password

Steps to change the current password for the lock function.

Reset the password

Procedure to reset the password to the default setting.

Editing Library Items on a Computer (Browser Edit function)

To connect the computer to the MusicCAST server via a network

Procedure to connect the computer to the MusicCAST server via a network.

Log on to the MusicCAST server

Procedure to log on to the MusicCAST server from a computer's web browser.

To edit a name of a library item

Procedure to edit names of library items (song, artist, album, etc.).

To create a new playlist

Procedure to create a new playlist in the library.

To add an item to a playlist

Procedure to add an item to an existing playlist.

To delete an item from a playlist

Procedure to delete an item from a playlist.

To move/copy an item from a playlist to another playlist

Procedure to move or copy items between playlists.

To change the playback order of an item within a playlist

Procedure to change the playback order of items in a playlist.

Retrieving Album Information from the Gracenote CDDB

Creating Playlists from Bookmarks

Setting the Date and Time

Resetting Specific Data or Settings

To reset network settings

How to reset all network settings to their default values.

Editing Tuner Preset Names

Functions Added in Version Upgrade 1

Recall Play

What is “Recall Play”?

Defines Recall Play and its capabilities.

Using a MusicCAST client as a destination component

How to use a client as a destination component for Recall Play.

Starting Recall Play (Starting Recall play on a MusicCAST client from the MusicCAST client.)

Step-by-step guide to start Recall Play from a client to client.

Starting Recall Play (Starting Recall play on a MusicCAST client from the MusicCAST server.)

Step-by-step guide to start Recall Play from server to client.

Using the MusicCAST server as a destination component (Server operation only)

Procedure to use the MusicCAST server as a destination for Recall Play.

Broadcast

What is “Broadcast”?

Defines the Broadcast function and its purpose.

Starting Broadcast

How to start Broadcast playback from the server remote control.

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