MusicCast 50 WX-051 Safety Brochure
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... is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in the users manual, may cause undesired operation of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha Corporation of America A/V Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA. The above statements apply ONLY to coaxial type cable. priority users) of other electronic devices. If the antenna lead-in...
... is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in the users manual, may cause undesired operation of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha Corporation of America A/V Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA. The above statements apply ONLY to coaxial type cable. priority users) of other electronic devices. If the antenna lead-in...
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...; Do not do not use the supplied power cord. Do not scratch it under a heavy object. Do not place it . - If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Yamaha cannot be held responsible for long periods of time, be disconnected from the AC outlet. Failure to follow these instructions.
...; Do not do not use the supplied power cord. Do not scratch it under a heavy object. Do not place it . - If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Yamaha cannot be held responsible for long periods of time, be disconnected from the AC outlet. Failure to follow these instructions.
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... steam. apply unreasonable force to buttons, switches, input/output terminals, etc. • Avoid pulling the connected cables to prevent injuries or damage to the unit by the cord can damage it is not plugged in sufficiently can cause permanent hearing loss. Using the unit when it and cause electric shocks or a fire. • Insert the power plug firmly all devices. Make...
... steam. apply unreasonable force to buttons, switches, input/output terminals, etc. • Avoid pulling the connected cables to prevent injuries or damage to the unit by the cord can damage it is not plugged in sufficiently can cause permanent hearing loss. Using the unit when it and cause electric shocks or a fire. • Insert the power plug firmly all devices. Make...
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... connect to pull the power plug from the outlet. Maintenance • When cleaning the unit, use digital audio interface could not only cause this unit as far away from other electronic equipment as possible to excessive dust or vibration. Power supply/power cord • If not using the unit for several hours without turning on this unit. Even if the z (Standby/On) switch...
... connect to pull the power plug from the outlet. Maintenance • When cleaning the unit, use digital audio interface could not only cause this unit as far away from other electronic equipment as possible to excessive dust or vibration. Power supply/power cord • If not using the unit for several hours without turning on this unit. Even if the z (Standby/On) switch...
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... 15 Configuring a MusicCast network 15 Using two units (MusicCast Stereo function 16 Using the unit as a surround speaker (MusicCast Surround function 17 Useful features 18 Favorites ...18 Alarm ...19 Child lock function ...21 Option settings ...22 Firmware updates ...24 Using iPhone settings to connect to a network 25 Troubleshooting 26 General ...26 Network ...27 Bluetooth ...29 File formats, and devices/media supported by the unit 30 Specifications 31 Trademarks 32 2
... 15 Configuring a MusicCast network 15 Using two units (MusicCast Stereo function 16 Using the unit as a surround speaker (MusicCast Surround function 17 Useful features 18 Favorites ...18 Alarm ...19 Child lock function ...21 Option settings ...22 Firmware updates ...24 Using iPhone settings to connect to a network 25 Troubleshooting 26 General ...26 Network ...27 Bluetooth ...29 File formats, and devices/media supported by the unit 30 Specifications 31 Trademarks 32 2
MusicCast 50 WX-051 Owners Manual
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... 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 Play audio from an incredibly wide range of input sources with superior sound quality External device Bluetooth AirPlay Using the unit as a surround sound speaker The unit can be combined with a Yamaha amplifier or sound bar and act as a wireless surround sound speaker. (& p. 17 "Using...
... 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 Play audio from an incredibly wide range of input sources with superior sound quality External device Bluetooth AirPlay Using the unit as a surround sound speaker The unit can be combined with a Yamaha amplifier or sound bar and act as a wireless surround sound speaker. (& p. 17 "Using...
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... using the network cable. 5 Bluetooth indicator (& p. 12, 23) Control panel The control panel is selected as the input source, but no audio is wirelessly connected to a wireless LAN router. DIGITAL, AUX 1 or AUX 2 is selected as the input source, but no operations are performed for more than 20 minutes. - Tap icons with your finger to control functions. 6 (Power)/CONNECT (& p. 7) Auto standby The unit will automatically enter standby mode (auto standby) if in any of the unit Top panel Indicators 1 Power...
... using the network cable. 5 Bluetooth indicator (& p. 12, 23) Control panel The control panel is selected as the input source, but no audio is wirelessly connected to a wireless LAN router. DIGITAL, AUX 1 or AUX 2 is selected as the input source, but no operations are performed for more than 20 minutes. - Tap icons with your finger to control functions. 6 (Power)/CONNECT (& p. 7) Auto standby The unit will automatically enter standby mode (auto standby) if in any of the unit Top panel Indicators 1 Power...
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... power cord into an electrical outlet, touch-sensitive components on -screen instructions to the NETWORK jack on the rear panel. • For more information on your computer or network device settings (firewall, etc.) may prevent the unit from accessing your network devices. The unit can be adjusted. A network cable (available separately) is plugged into an electrical outlet. • Security software installed on Internet connections...
... power cord into an electrical outlet, touch-sensitive components on -screen instructions to the NETWORK jack on the rear panel. • For more information on your computer or network device settings (firewall, etc.) may prevent the unit from accessing your network devices. The unit can be adjusted. A network cable (available separately) is plugged into an electrical outlet. • Security software installed on Internet connections...
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... supported file formats. 1 Mobile device 2 Music file Music begins playing Input source selection screen 8 Note The types (formats) of audio files that can be played vary by mobile device. Select a room registered with your mobile device for information on the mobile device to play music. See documentation provided with the unit to various input sources. 1 z (power) WX-051 2 Tap Select a room registered with the unit. Play from an input source Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER...
... supported file formats. 1 Mobile device 2 Music file Music begins playing Input source selection screen 8 Note The types (formats) of audio files that can be played vary by mobile device. Select a room registered with your mobile device for information on the mobile device to play music. See documentation provided with the unit to various input sources. 1 z (power) WX-051 2 Tap Select a room registered with the unit. Play from an input source Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER...
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... change or be discontinued without prior notice. • This function uses airable.Radio's extensive catalog. https://download.yamaha.com/ 9 For details, see "Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to download the supplement. Access the Yamaha Downloads site to a network" (& p. 7). • For details on music streaming services, see the supplements for streaming services. Note • Service is limited to certain areas. • Services supported with the unit, and select the streaming service...
... change or be discontinued without prior notice. • This function uses airable.Radio's extensive catalog. https://download.yamaha.com/ 9 For details, see "Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to download the supplement. Access the Yamaha Downloads site to a network" (& p. 7). • For details on music streaming services, see the supplements for streaming services. Note • Service is limited to certain areas. • Services supported with the unit, and select the streaming service...
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... documentation provided with Bluetooth devices. on the unit for at least three seconds to terminate the Bluetooth Listening to music on the Bluetooth device. Play from a Bluetooth device, such as an input source. 2 Connect a Bluetooth device to the unit. Listening to music via Bluetooth The unit can be used to play music from an input source 1 Select Bluetooth as a mobile device or digital music player.
... documentation provided with Bluetooth devices. on the unit for at least three seconds to terminate the Bluetooth Listening to music on the Bluetooth device. Play from a Bluetooth device, such as an input source. 2 Connect a Bluetooth device to the unit. Listening to music via Bluetooth The unit can be used to play music from an input source 1 Select Bluetooth as a mobile device or digital music player.
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... as an input source. 1 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and connect the external devices to the unit. AUX 1 Stereo mini-plug cable L R AUX 2 L R Stereo pin cable DIGITAL Digital optical cable Portable music player Use cables sold separately for more information. 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet, and turn on the unit. 3 Select DIGITAL, AUX 1, or AUX 2 as a CD player can be unexpectedly loud when music begins playing. • Connect the external devices to the unit. Otherwise, the volume may...
... as an input source. 1 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and connect the external devices to the unit. AUX 1 Stereo mini-plug cable L R AUX 2 L R Stereo pin cable DIGITAL Digital optical cable Portable music player Use cables sold separately for more information. 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet, and turn on the unit. 3 Select DIGITAL, AUX 1, or AUX 2 as a CD player can be unexpectedly loud when music begins playing. • Connect the external devices to the unit. Otherwise, the volume may...
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... same network The unit can be connected to a MusicCast-enabled network subwoofer for more dynamic bass. Turning the units on -screen instructions to documentation provided with the network subwoofer for more information. • If the alarm has been set, turn it off before configuring MusicCast Stereo. Adjusting the volume • When the MusicCast Stereo function is used, the option settings available are "Initialize the unit" (& p. 22...
... same network The unit can be connected to a MusicCast-enabled network subwoofer for more dynamic bass. Turning the units on -screen instructions to documentation provided with the network subwoofer for more information. • If the alarm has been set, turn it off before configuring MusicCast Stereo. Adjusting the volume • When the MusicCast Stereo function is used, the option settings available are "Initialize the unit" (& p. 22...
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... on -screen instructions to enjoy multi-channel audio. 2 Follow the app's on the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (& p. 15 "Configuring a MusicCast network"). When using this function, update the firmware for information on the AV receiver or sound bar that will be paired with the AV receiver or sound bar. - Note • The following functions and operations are not available when the unit is adjusted to the latest versions (& p. 24 "Firmware updates").
... on -screen instructions to enjoy multi-channel audio. 2 Follow the app's on the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (& p. 15 "Configuring a MusicCast network"). When using this function, update the firmware for information on the AV receiver or sound bar that will be paired with the AV receiver or sound bar. - Note • The following functions and operations are not available when the unit is adjusted to the latest versions (& p. 24 "Firmware updates").
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WX-051 1 Tap , and then select a room registered with the unit. 3 Tap Follow the app's on screen instructions to set the alarm. 2 Tap Clock Settings, and then confirm that Set Automatically is required only for example. Alarm type Three alarm types-music, beeps, combination of music and beeps-are available. The volume starts low and gradually increases. Music only Music begins playing at low volume three minutes prior...
WX-051 1 Tap , and then select a room registered with the unit. 3 Tap Follow the app's on screen instructions to set the alarm. 2 Tap Clock Settings, and then confirm that Set Automatically is required only for example. Alarm type Three alarm types-music, beeps, combination of music and beeps-are available. The volume starts low and gradually increases. Music only Music begins playing at low volume three minutes prior...
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... MusicCast Stereo function or MusicCast Surround function is used, or when a MusicCast-enabled network subwoofer is enabled, the NETWORK indicator will flash three times. When network standby mode is disabled, network operations are terminated while the unit is enabled. To perform or use them, tap z/ CONNECT on the unit to turn on the control panel for ten seconds or more than two watts when in Network Standby mode 22...
... MusicCast Stereo function or MusicCast Surround function is used, or when a MusicCast-enabled network subwoofer is enabled, the NETWORK indicator will flash three times. When network standby mode is disabled, network operations are terminated while the unit is enabled. To perform or use them, tap z/ CONNECT on the unit to turn on the control panel for ten seconds or more than two watts when in Network Standby mode 22...
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... the symptoms persist after the power cable is complete (& p. 5). If there are firmly connected to the AUX 1, AUX 2, Confirm the external devices are no problems with connection, check that the power cord is muted. The volume level is set to function properly. An input source has not been properly selected. No sound comes from other electronic equipment. Be sure that cables may be operated. The unit cannot be damaged...
... the symptoms persist after the power cable is complete (& p. 5). If there are firmly connected to the AUX 1, AUX 2, Confirm the external devices are no problems with connection, check that the power cord is muted. The volume level is set to function properly. An input source has not been properly selected. No sound comes from other electronic equipment. Be sure that cables may be operated. The unit cannot be damaged...
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... times of sight (no sound plays. Access to the network is turned off the offending device, or move it farther away from the unit and the wireless LAN router. Turn off . Firmware update failed. When connecting a mobile device, use an SSID that is restricted by the wireless LAN router's (access point's) firewall settings. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Unable to play the station later or select...
... times of sight (no sound plays. Access to the network is turned off the offending device, or move it farther away from the unit and the wireless LAN router. Turn off . Firmware update failed. When connecting a mobile device, use an SSID that is restricted by the wireless LAN router's (access point's) firewall settings. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Unable to play the station later or select...
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... file formats that use the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). format only) 192 kHz 2 ✔ MP3 32/44.1/48 kHz - Yamaha does not guarantee that the unit can be played may vary depending upon the software installed on media servers (computer or NAS). WMA 32/44.1/48 kHz - Bluetooth devices This unit supports Bluetooth devices that...
... file formats that use the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). format only) 192 kHz 2 ✔ MP3 32/44.1/48 kHz - Yamaha does not guarantee that the unit can be played may vary depending upon the software installed on media servers (computer or NAS). WMA 32/44.1/48 kHz - Bluetooth devices This unit supports Bluetooth devices that...
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...-PSK (AES), Mixed Mode Bluetooth Bluetooth version Supported profile Compatible codec RF output power Maximum communication range Bluetooth Ver. 4.2 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) SBC, AAC Bluetooth Class 2 10 m (33 ft) (without interference) General Power voltage/frequency Power consumption Standby power consumption Maximum Output power Driver unit Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) U.S.A. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. 31 and Canada...
...-PSK (AES), Mixed Mode Bluetooth Bluetooth version Supported profile Compatible codec RF output power Maximum communication range Bluetooth Ver. 4.2 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) SBC, AAC Bluetooth Class 2 10 m (33 ft) (without interference) General Power voltage/frequency Power consumption Standby power consumption Maximum Output power Driver unit Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) U.S.A. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. 31 and Canada...
