Frequently Asked Questions
YAMAHA AV receiver control
   



 

   
     

 

Q.

Which Yamaha AV Receivers can the MCX-1000 control?

A.

Below are YAMAHA AV Receivers MCX-1000 can control:

  • RX-V1 / DSP-AX1
  • RX-V3000 / DSP-AX2
  • RX-V1000 / DSP-AX10
  • DSP-AZ1 / RX-Z1
  • DSP-AX1 upgraded
  • RX-V3200 / DSP-AX3200
  • RX-V3300 / DSP-AZ2
  • RX-V2300 / DSP-AX2300
  • RX-V2400 / DSP-Z9 "MusicCAST software Version Up Disc Vol.1".

"Controllable YAMAHA AV receiver" menu under the "Information" menu shows the list of AV receivers.


 

Q.

The Surround Program Change function doesn't work.

A.

Confirm the settings for the MusicCAST server and AV receiver according to following sequence:

  1. Confirm the RS-232C cable connection.
  2. Confirm that the input selector of the receiver is not selecting the "6ch input". If the "6ch input" is selected, the surround program control doesn't work.
  3. Confirm the input selector of the receiver, which is connected to the MusicCAST server.
  4. Confirm AV receiver's input which can be set in "Audio Connection Setting" menu on MusicCAST server. To see the menu:
    1. Select "System Setup" from "Top Menu".
    2. Select "AV Receiver".
    3. Select "Audio Connection Setting".

And confirm MusicCAST server is connected to the selected input of the receiver.

  1. Set AV receiver's Surround Program with MusicCAST's "Genre" using "Control Setting" menu. To see the menu:
    1. Select "System Setup" from "Top Menu".
    2. Select "AV Receiver".
    3. Select "Control Setting".

 

Q.

I can't select "Tuner Preset" on the MusicCAST client.

A.

Confirm the settings for the MusicCAST server and the AV receiver with following sequence.

  1. Confirm the RS-232C cable connection.
  2. Confirm connection between AV receiver output and MusicCAST server input.
    1. Use "ZONE 2" or "REC OUT" as AV receiver output.
    2. Connect it to the MusicCAST server Analog input.
    3. Confirm the output level of AV receiver is correct. (Check level setting of the AV receiver.)
    4. Adjust "ANALOG REC LEVEL" on MusicCAST server accordingly.
  3. Check setting on "Tuner distribution setting" menu. The menu can be selected as follows:
    1. Select "System Setup" from "Top Menu".
    2. Select "AV Receiver".
    3. Select "Tuner distribution setting.

 

Q.

When I select "Tuner Preset" on the MusicCAST client, the input of the AV receiver is changed to TUNER.

A.

It is normal if you chose "REC OUT" as the AV receiver output. In this case, choose "ZONE 2".


 

Q.

The sound changed unexpectedly, while I was listening to the Tuner Preset or External Input.

A.

Someone changed the input on another MusicCAST client or the MusicCAST server.


 

Q.

I can't select the External Input.

A.

When the MusicCAST server is recording from External Input, you can’t choose another external input.


 

Q.

The Surround Program Change occurred unexpectedly, while I was listening to playback from the MusicCAST server.

A.

"Change surround program" setting is enabled. Check as follows:

  1. Select "System Setup" from "Top Menu".
  2. Select "AV Receiver".
  3. Select "Control Setting".

 

Q.

The Surround Program Change occurred unexpectedly, while I was listening to another source.

A.

"Audio Connection Setting" is incorrect. Check as follows:

  1. Select "System Setup" from "Top Menu".
  2. Select "AV Receiver".
  3. Select "Audio Connection Setting".