Yamaha MCX-2000 Digital Audio Server

Yamaha Updated: 2008-09-01 RSS
Yamaha MCX-2000 Digital Audio Server

Personalized music enjoyment has never been easier or more convenient., with a built in 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, Easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI), LAN (Ethernet) network connection, Versatile radio capabilities: XM-Ready™ and PC content playback with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)** and a Built in CD recognition database provided by the Gracenote CDDB®

MAIN 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
  o Quick transfer of original music to the server
  o CD MP3 playback
  o 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-Ready™ and PC content playback with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)*
* LAN (Ethernet) network connection
  *2000 hours in MP3 format
  ** Requires PC running Windows XP®

Specifications

Wireless Capability (Built-in 802.11): • Built-in 802.11b/g Netwrok Protocol
CD Burner (built-in CDRW drive): •
Ripping Speed (CD to HDD): • (20x Normal Speed)
Recording Speed (HDD to CD): • (4x to CD-R/RW Media)
HDD Size: 160GB HDD (upgradable)
XM Satellite Radio Ready: • (100 presets)
Built-In FM Tuner: • 100 presets)
Internet Radio Compatibility: • (40 URL presets)
PC Content Playback: •
Supported Formats: Analog Audio, CDs, CD-R /RW, PCM / MP3
Encoding Compression Rates (mp3 rate): Variable compression rate 160 - 320 Kbps
Storage Capacity (Compressed / Uncompressed): 2000 hrs / 200 hrs
Number of Clients Controlled Wirelessly: Up to 5 Wireless Clients
Number of Clients Controlled via Hardwire: Up to 15 Clients
LCD on Unit Front Panel: • (Large 5-Lines LCD, allowing basic operation without using the OSD)
OSD Capability (With GUI): •
RS-232C Interface: •
Ethernet Connection: • (Cat 5 link)
Analog Audio (Inputs / Outputs): • (1 / 1)
Digital Inputs (Inputs / Outputs): • (1 Optical / 1 Optical)
Video Output: • (1 Composite, 1 S-Video)
PS/2 Connection: •
Headphone jack: •
Remote: • (System remote)
Extended IR Input: •
Extended IR Codes: •
System Update: Via CD-ROM
Product Dimension (W x H x D) / Weight (lbs.): 17 1/8" x 3 3/4" x 16 1/16" / 14.5
Shipping Dimension (W x H x D) / Weight (lbs.): 21 3/4" x 9 1/4" x 20 1/4" / 30.1