Yamaha MusicCast 20 - WX-021 Руководство пользователя

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Модель: MusicCast 20 - WX-021

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Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, be sure to read the “Safety Brochure.”

Wireless Streaming Speaker

Table of contents

Introduction .......................................................................................... 3

About this document ................................................................................................................................ 3

Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Using the unit ....................................................................................... 4

Parts of the unit .................................................................................... 5

Top panel .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Rear panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network ................. 7

Play from an input source ................................................................... 8

Listening to music stored on the mobile device ...................................................................... 8

Listening to Internet radio ...................................................................................................................... 9

Listening to streaming services ........................................................................................................... 9

Listening to music stored on a media server ........................................................................... 10

Listening to music via AirPlay ............................................................................................................ 11

Listening to music via Bluetooth ..................................................................................................... 12

Pair the unit with MusicCast-enabled devices ............................. 13

Configuring a MusicCast network .................................................................................................. 13

Using two units as stereo speakers (MusicCast Stereo function) ................................ 14

Using two units as surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function) ................... 15

Useful features ................................................................................... 16

Favorites .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

Alarm ................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Child lock function .................................................................................................................................... 19

Option settings ........................................................................................................................................... 20

Firmware updates ..................................................................................................................................... 22

Using iPhone settings to connect to a network ..................................................................... 23

Mounting the speaker on a wall ....................................................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 26

General ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

Network ........................................................................................................................................................... 27

Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................................ 29

File formats, and devices/media supported by the unit ............ 30

Specifications ..................................................................................... 31

Trademarks ......................................................................................... 32

Introduction

About this document

This document explains all unit functions and operation in detail. The supplied Quick

Manual provides brief instructions on connecting the unit to a network through the

playing of music files stored on a mobile device. Keep the Quick Manual at hand for

future reference.

• In this document, smartphones and other mobile devices running the iOS or

Android operating systems are collectively referred to as “mobile devices”.

• The term “iPhone” as used in this document also refers to “iPod touch” and “iPad”

devices.

• Illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual objects depicted.

• MusicCast CONTROLLER app screenshots in this document were captured on a

device running the English version of iOS. Actual screen displays may differ

depending upon the version of the app or iOS used.

• Symbols and conventions

Caution Indicates information that should be read before use to prevent failure

or physical damage.

Note Indicates precautions and supplementary information that should be

read before using the unit.

& References another page or pages that provide additional information.

Accessories

Power cord Anti-vibration pads

Use when mounting the unit on the wall (& p. 24)

Quick Manual Safety Brochure

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Using the unit

• This unit is a wireless streaming speaker that can be used with a home network or audio system to play audio from Internet radio, media server (computer or NAS), AirPlay or

Bluetooth devices on the same network.

• The unit itself is small, yet it delivers the rich sound made possible with Yamaha’s exclusive digital signal processor (DSP).

• The unit can be operated and a home audio network configured using the dedicated MusicCast CONTROLLER app. (& p. 7 “Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network”)

Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to configure a home audio network

A wireless LAN router (access point) is required.

Play audio from an incredibly wide

range of input sources with superior

sound quality

Using two units

The two units can act as stereo speakers,

or they can be combined with a Yamaha

amplifier and act as wireless surround

sound speakers.

(& p. 14 “Using two units as stereo

speakers (MusicCast Stereo function)”)

(& p. 15 “Using two units as surround

speakers (MusicCast Surround function)”)

Combining with MusicCast-enabled

devices

Listen to Internet radio stations in multiple rooms or play

music files. Use MusicCast to enjoy music throughout the

house.

(& p. 13 “Configuring a MusicCast network”)

The unit

Bluetooth AirPlay

The unit

Computers

(NAS)

• Internet radio

• Streaming service

Install

Parts of the unit

Top panel

Indicators

1 Power indicator (& p. 7)

Glows steadily when the unit is on.

2 Alarm indicator (& p. 17)

3 Wireless LAN indicator (& p. 21)

Glows steadily when the unit is connected to a wireless LAN router. If the

MusicCast Stereo or MusicCast Surround function is used, this indicator will glow

steadily even when the unit is connected to a network using the network cable.

4 Bluetooth indicator (& p. 12, 21)

Control panel

The control panel is touch sensitive. Tap icons with your finger to control functions.

5 1, 2, 3 (& p. 16)

6 (Power)/CONNECT (& p. 7)

Auto standby

The unit will automatically enter standby mode if no audio is played, and no

operations are performed, for more than 20 minutes (auto standby function). See

“Option settings” (& p. 20) to disable the auto standby function.

7 /

Adjust sound volume.

8 (& p. 17)

Set the alarm.

Play or pause a song.

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Parts of the unit

Rear panel

1 Hole for wall-mount hanger (except for the U.S.A. and Canada models; & p. 24)

2 Hole for wall-mount screw (& p. 25)

3 NETWORK jack (& p. 7)

4 SERVICE ONLY jack

Use when the unit requires maintenances.

5 Power connector (& p. 7)

Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a

network

1 Connect the unit to an electrical outlet.

Connect the power cord (supplied) to the power connector on the unit, and then

plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Note

When the power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet, touch-sensitive components on

the unit will be adjusted. This adjustment takes approximately five seconds. Do not operate

the unit while this adjustment is in progress to prevent the unit from malfunctioning.

2 Connect to a network.

Follow steps – at right to connect to a network.

The unit can be connected to a network using either a wired or a wireless

connection. A network cable (available separately) is required for a wired network

connection.

Note

• For a wired network connection, connect a standard shielded twisted pair (STP) network

cable (straight, category 5 or higher; sold separately) to the NETWORK jack on the rear

panel.

• For more information on Internet connections, refer to the documentation provided

with your network devices.

• Security software installed on your computer or network device settings (firewall, etc.)

may prevent the unit from accessing your computer or Internet radio stations. If this

occurs, modify security software or network device settings to permit access by the unit.

Download the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to your mobile device from

the App Store or Google Play.

Use the app to configure network settings.

Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to complete network settings.

1 3

1 2

CONNECT

1 2

CONNECT

The z indicator glows steadily

when the unit is on.

Play from an input source

Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to play music. Select a room registered with the

unit to open the input source selection screen. This screen provides access to various

input sources.

Listening to music stored on the

mobile device

Play music files stored on the mobile device to which the MusicCast CONTROLLER app

has been installed.

Note

The types (formats) of audio files that can be played vary by mobile device. See documentation

provided with your mobile device for information on the supported file formats.

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Select a room registered

with the unit.

Select an input source.

z (power)

Tap

Mobile device

Music file

Music

begins

playing

Input source selection screen

Play from an input source

Listening to Internet radio

Listen to radio broadcasts from around the world that are distributed via the Internet.

Note

• Some Internet radio stations may not be available, or may be available only during certain

hours.

• This service may be terminated without prior notice.

• This function uses airable.Radio’s extensive catalog. “airable” is a service of Tune In GmbH.

Listening to streaming services

A streaming service can be heard using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. On the

MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select the room registered with the unit, and select

the streaming service to be tuned into by its station name. For details, see the

MusicCast CONTROLLER app.

Note

• Service is limited to certain areas.

• Services supported with the unit may not be available depending upon some regions where

the unit is purchased.

• Service may change or be discontinued without notice.

• After registering the unit in the MusicCast CONTROLLER app, the streaming service can be

used. For details, see “Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network” (& p. 7).

• For details on music streaming services, see the supplements for streaming services. Access the

Yamaha Downloads site to download the supplement.

https://download.yamaha.com/

Internet radio

Stations

Broadcast

begins

Input source selection screen

Play from an input source

Listening to music stored on a media server

Music files stored on a computer or network attached storage (NAS) device on the

same network as the unit can be played. In such instances, the computer (or NAS)

serves as a media server.

Note

• Connect the unit and computer (or NAS) to the same wireless LAN router (access point).

• For information on music files that can be played using the unit, see “File formats, and devices/

media supported by the unit” (& p. 30).

1 Configure media sharing.

Media sharing must be enabled to play music stored on the media server

(computer or NAS). The following instructions use Windows Media Player 12 as an

example. Follow the on-screen instructions, as shown below, to configure media

sharing.

Note

• Windows Media Player 12 screenshots were captured using a computer with an English

interface.

• If the media server (computer or NAS) uses an application other than Windows Media

Player to play audio, see documentation supplied with the computer (or NAS) or the

software application for instructions on enabling media sharing.

• For details on media sharing, see Windows Media Player’s help.

2 Play a music file.

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Windows Media Player 12

Select “Allowed”

for this unit.

Media server

Music file

Music

begins

playing

Input source selection screen

Play from an input source

Listening to music via AirPlay

Music files in iTunes, or stored on an iPhone, can be played using the AirPlay function.

Note

Connect the unit, computer (or NAS), and iPhone to the same wireless LAN router (access point).

1 Start iTunes, or display the iPhone’s music playback screen.

When iTunes, or the iPhone, recognizes the unit, the AirPlay icon will be displayed

on the screen.

Note

If the icon is not displayed, check to see that the unit and the computer (or iPhone) are

correctly connected to the wireless LAN router.

2 Click or tap the AirPlay icon in iTunes or on the iPhone, and

select the unit (a room registered with the unit) as the audio

output destination.

3 Play a music file.

The unit’s input source changes to AirPlay, and music will begin playing.

iTunes iPhone (iOS 12)

Play from an input source

Listening to music via Bluetooth

The unit can be used to play music from a Bluetooth device, such as a mobile device

or digital music player.

For more information regarding Bluetooth, see documentation provided with

Bluetooth devices.

Note

• If one or more Bluetooth devices has been connected to the unit before, the unit will

automatically connect to the last connected device when Bluetooth is enabled. Terminate this

connection to connect a new device.

• Tap and hold on the unit for at least three seconds to terminate the Bluetooth

connection.

Audio from a Bluetooth device can be played over a wireless connection.

Note

When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, complete step

(shown at

right) within five minutes of having turned on the unit.

1 Connect a Bluetooth device to the unit.

2 Play a music file.

Note

If a Bluetooth connection could not be established, delete the unit from the list of devices

registered with the Bluetooth device, and repeat steps

and

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device

The unitBluetooth device

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The unit

Select this unit from the Bluetooth

device list on the Bluetooth device.

The indicator will glow steadily once the

connection has been established.

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Pair the unit with MusicCast-enabled devices

Multiple units can be used, or the unit can be paired with other MusicCast-enabled

devices, to enjoy higher quality audio. A home audio network can be configured using

MusicCast CONTROLLER.

Configuring a MusicCast

network

MusicCast-enabled devices with the app.

Note

To register the unit with the app, see “Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network”

(& p. 7).

Tap (Settings).

Follow the on-screen instructions to register MusicCast-enabled devices.

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Pair the unit with MusicCast-enabled devices

Using two units as stereo speakers (MusicCast Stereo function)

Two units can be used together as stereo speakers by assigning and positioning one

unit as the left speaker and the other as the right speaker.

When using this function, update the firmware for the units to the latest

versions (& p. 22 “Firmware updates”).

Note

• When the MusicCast Stereo function is used, one unit is set as the “Pairing Master” and the

other as the “Pairing Device”. The “Pairing Device” only supports the following operations.

– Turning the units on and off

– Adjusting the volume

• When the MusicCast Stereo function is used, the option settings available are “Initialize the

unit” (& p. 20) and “Enable/disable the child lock function” (& p. 21).

• If the alarm has been set, turn it off before configuring MusicCast Stereo.

1 Register the first and second units with the same location on

the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (& p. 13 ”Configuring a

MusicCast network”).

2 Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to complete the

settings.

Left speaker (unit) Right speaker (unit)

Connecting the unit to a subwoofer on the same network

The unit can be connected to a MusicCast-enabled network subwoofer for more dynamic

bass.

Follow the MusicCast CONTROLLER app’s on-screen instructions to register the unit and a

MusicCast-enabled network subwoofer with the same location. (& p. 7 “Use MusicCast

CONTROLLER to connect to a network”)

• Refer to documentation provided with the network subwoofer for more information.

• If the alarm has been set, turn it off before connecting the network subwoofer.

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Pair the unit with MusicCast-enabled devices

Using two units as surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function)

MusicCast Surround-enabled devices such as AV receivers or sound bars can be paired

with the units to enjoy multi-channel audio.

When using this function, update the firmware for the units and MusicCast

Surround-enabled devices to the latest versions (& p. 22 “Firmware updates”).

See documentation provided with external devices for information on firmware

updates.

1 Register the units and a MusicCast Surround-enabled AV

receiver or sound bar with the same location on the

MusicCast CONTROLLER app (& p. 13 “Configuring a

MusicCast network”).

2 Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to complete the

settings.

Note

• The following functions and operations are not available when the units are used as a surround

sound speakers.

– Favorites function

– Alarm function

– Volume adjustment

The volume is adjusted to match the volume level specified with the AV receiver or sound

bar.

– Option settings other than “Initialize the unit” (& p. 20) and “Enable/disable the child lock

function” (& p. 21).

• If the alarm has been set, turn it off before configuring MusicCast Surround.

Left surround

speaker (unit)

Right surround

speaker (unit)

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Configure MusicCast Surround

on the AV receiver or sound bar

that will be paired with the unit.

Useful features

Favorites

Favorite songs, Internet radio stations, and such can be registered as favorites with the unit and with the MusicCast app. Once registered, favorites can easily be selected for listening.

Up to three favorites can be registered with the unit. Up to 40 favorites can be registered with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app.

The following input sources can be registered.

• Media servers (computers or NAS) containing music files, Internet radio stations, and streaming services

• Bluetooth

1 Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to play the input source

to be registered.

2 Press and hold 1, 2, or 3 on the unit for at least three

seconds during playback.

The z indicator flashes three times, and the input source is assigned to that

favorites number.

Note

Favorites assigned to 1, 2 and 3 on the unit will also be assigned to MusicCast CONTROLLER

app “Favorites” 1, 2, and 3. If favorite 1, 2, or 3 is changed with either the unit or the MusicCast

CONTROLLER app, the corresponding favorite will also be automatically changed with the other.

Tap 1, 2 or 3 on the unit.

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Play favorite input sources

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Useful features

Alarm

The MusicCast CONTROLLER app can be used to set the alarm. The alarm can sound as beeps, or as network content played from a media server (computer or NAS) or Internet radio

station, for example.

Three alarm types—music, beeps, combination of music and beeps—are available.

1 Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to set the alarm.

Note

No alarm will sound if “Music only” is selected for the alarm type and the specified network

content is unavailable for some reason. Therefore, selecting “Music + beeps” or “Beeps”

only is recommended for important alarms.

Alarm type

Music only Music begins playing at the specified time. The volume starts

low and gradually increases.

Music + beeps Music begins playing at low volume three minutes prior to the

specified time, increasing gradually. Beeps begin sounding over

the music at the specified time.

Beeps only Beeps begin sounding at the specified time.

Set the alarm

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Tap , and then

select a room

registered with the

unit.

Tap Clock Settings,

and then confirm that

Set Automatically is

enabled.

Follow the app’s

on screen

instructions to

set the alarm.

Tap

This setting is required

only for the first time.

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2 Tap on the unit.

The indicator glows steadily and the alarm is turned on.

Alarm status alternates between on and off each time is tapped.

Note

Alarm settings are retained when the alarm is turned off. When is tapped to turn on the

alarm, the last alarm setting specified is applied.

Tap any of the icons on the unit’s control panel while the alarm is sounding to stop the

alarm.

Note

If the alarm is not stopped manually, it will stop automatically after one hour has passed.

Stop the alarm

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Alarm on

( indicator glows)

Alarm off

( indicator off)

Snooze function

The MusicCast CONTROLLER app can be used to set the snooze function, which

stops the alarm and sets it to sound again five minutes later.

When this function is enabled, the alarm will stop and then go off again five

minutes later when any of the icons on the control panel is tapped. To stop the

alarm completely, press and hold any of the icons on the control panel for at least

five seconds.

Note

When “Music + beeps” is selected as the alarm type, tapping any of the icons on the control

panel while the alarm is sounding will stop only the beeps. Tap any of the icons again to stop

the music as well. Note that the alarm will sound again five minutes later. To stop both the

music and beeps completely, press and hold any of the icons on the control panel for at least

five seconds.

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Alarm stops temporarily

(snooze)

Alarm stops (snooze

function is canceled)

The indicator flashes while the snooze function

is active.

Flashes Off

Indicator

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Child lock function

This unit is equipped with a child lock function. When the child lock function is

enabled, some control panel operations are disabled to prevent unintended or

accidental operation.

This function is disabled by default. When the child lock function is enabled, only the

following functions can be operated via the control panel. Use the MusicCast

CONTROLLER app to operate other functions.

When the unit is in standby mode

• turn on the unit

• configure options (& p. 20)

When the unit is on

• set the unit to standby mode

• stop the alarm

1 Tap and hold and on the control panel simultaneously

for at least five seconds when the unit is in standby mode.

2 Tap and hold at least three seconds.

The and indicators will flash three times, and the child lock function will

be enabled.

To disable the child lock function, repeat steps

and

The and indicators will flash twice, and the child lock function will be

disabled.

Note

If no operations are performed for ten seconds or more after performing step

, the unit will

revert to standby mode without enabling/disabling the child lock function. Proceed from step

again to enable/disable the child lock function.

Enabling/disabling the child lock function

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Useful features

Option settings

The following options can be changed when the unit is in option setting mode. To set the unit to option setting mode, tap and hold and on the control panel

simultaneously for at least five seconds when the unit is in standby mode.

Note

• If no operations are performed for ten seconds or more, option setting mode will be cancelled.

• The option settings available when the MusicCast Stereo function or MusicCast Surround function is used, or when a MusicCast-enabled network subwoofer is connected to the unit are “Initialize the

unit” and “Enable/disable the child lock function”.

* This option enables or disables network operations when the unit is in standby mode. When network standby mode is disabled, network operations are terminated while the unit is in standby mode.

Further, a special “eco standby” mode that minimizes power consumption is enabled. The following operation and functions are not available in eco standby mode. To perform or use them, tap z/

CONNECT on the unit to turn on the unit.

• Using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to turn on the unit

• AirPlay

• Bluetooth

• MusicCast Stereo/MusicCast Surround function

Setting menu Default Instructions

Initialize the unit —

Tap and hold z/CONNECT on the control panel for at least three seconds.

The z indicator will flash twice, and the unit will be initialized.

Enable/disable Network

standby*

Enabled