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Owner’s Manual
Before using this unit, be sure to read the “Safety Brochure.”
Wireless Streaming Speaker
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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
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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
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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.
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Adjust sound volume.
8 (& p. 17)
Set the alarm.
9
Play or pause a song.
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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.
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2
1 3
1
2
1 2
3
CONNECT
1 2
3
CONNECT
The z indicator glows steadily
when the unit is on.
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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
2
1
Mobile device
Music file
Music
begins
playing
Input source selection screen
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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/
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1
Internet radio
Stations
Broadcast
begins
Input source selection screen
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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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1
3
2
5
Windows Media Player 12
Select “Allowed”
for this unit.
OK
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2
Media server
Music file
Music
begins
playing
Input source selection screen
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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)
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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
1
(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
1
and
2
.
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
Register the unit with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app, and then register other
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.
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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.
Register favorites with the unit
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Play favorite input sources
CONNECT
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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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1
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
CONNECT
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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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Useful features
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
1
and
2
.
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
1
, the unit will
revert to standby mode without enabling/disabling the child lock function. Proceed from step
1
again to enable/disable the child lock function.
Enabling/disabling the child lock function
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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
Tap and hold 1 on the control panel for at least three seconds.
The z and indicators will flash twice, and this function will be disabled. Repeating this operation alternately enables and disables this
function.
When this function is enabled, the z and indicators will flash three times.
Enable/disable Auto standby Enabled
Tap and hold 2 on the control panel for at least three seconds.
The indicator will flash twice, and this function will be disabled. Repeating this operation alternately enables and disables this function.
When this function is enabled, the indicator will flash three times.
With an advanced energy saving design, this product achieves a low
power consumption of not more than two watts when in Network
Standby mode
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