Yamaha MCX-2000

The MCX-2000 digital audio server offers built-in IEEE 802.11b wireless communication and music distribution to clients. It features a self-contained upgradeable 160GB hard drive with the ability to store 2000 hours of music (app. 40,000 songs), high quality CD-R/RW, easy-to-use GUI, LAN (Ethernet) network connection, and more. Radio capabilities include XM-Readyâ„¢ and PC content playback with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) and a built-in CD recognition database provided by the Gracenote CDDB®. Gracenote Media Database is the most comprehensive database of music recordings in the world with more than 55 million tracks and 4 million CDs. Gracenote MusicIDâ„¢ is ideal for digital media recognition of CDs, digital music files and streaming audio. Navigate and organize large music collections easily.

Using a local area network (LAN) connection and Windows Media Connect technology ver.2 or better, Yamaha Network enabled receivers allow you to play MP3, WMA and WAV music from up to fifteen (15) PC’s. The receiver can even be used as a client for Yamaha’s MusicCAST home music server, seamlessly integrating with the MCX-2000 digital audio server within your LAN. The Network Receiver also provides the ability to listen to any of the thousands of stations available on Internet radio when connected to a broadband Internet connection. By using the included MP3 vTuner data service that is enabled, looking for content on the Internet couldn’t be easier, from your favorite Rock, Pop, or R&B to Podcasts that cater to your music interests. With a USB terminal on the front panel you now have a convenient way to play music from USB flash drives and portable USB music players. Yamaha Network Receivers get you connected to the vast music content available anywhere on your LAN and on the web.

Finding your favorite CDs or accessing XM Satellite Radio, Internet Radio or your favorite FM stations is easy with this advanced, versatile music server!

Features:

• IEEE 802.11b/g wireless communication and music distribution to clients
• Self-contained upgradeable 160GB hard drive with the ability to store 2000 hours of music (approximately 40,000 songs)*
• High quality CD-R/RW for:
  Quick transfer of original music to the server
  CD MP3 playback
  Creating high quality music CD compilations from original music stored
• Easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Built in CD recognition database provided by the Gracenote CDDB®
• On-screen video out for video monitor display
• Pre-amp audio output to connect to existing audio components
• Versatile radio capabilities: XM-Readyâ„¢ and PC content playback with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)*
• LAN (Ethernet) network connection:
  2000 hours in MP3 format
  RequiresPC running Windows XP®

For specifications see manual.

TMGR# MCX-2000