Wireless Streaming Pre-Amplifier Owner's Manual (Advanced) Read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” described in the Owner's Manual (Basic) before using the unit.
CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE UNIT 4 Connecting to a network........................................................................ 15 Accessories................................................................................................ 4 Connecting to a wired network........................................................................................................................................ 17 Preparing the remote control...................................................................
Configuration on Advanced Settings screen in mobile device app .................................................................................................................. 34 APPENDIX 37 Updating the unit's firmware via the network..................................... 37 Updating with MusicCast CONTROLLER....................................................................................................................... 37 Updating with a USB memory device.........................................
BEFORE USING THE UNIT Preparing the wireless antenna Accessories Connect the wireless antenna and stand it upright. Confirm that all the following items are included in the package. £ Remote control £ Wireless antenna £ Stand x 2 £ Non-skid pad (6 pads, including 2 spares) Notice ▪ Do not apply excessive force on the wireless antenna. Doing so may damage the antenna. ▪ Check the direction that the bending joint of the antenna is able to move, and bend the antenna only in that direction.
Features The unit is equipped with full of useful functions. • Play back music files stored on a USB storage device Note Enjoying music easily In order to select music files in PCs and DLNA servers or music files stored on a USB storage device, the dedicated application “MusicCast CONTROLLER” for mobile devices is necessary.
Part names and functions The part names and functions of the unit and the supplied remote control are as follows. Front panel a 1 Remote control sensor Receives remote control signals. 2 z (power) key Turns the unit's power to on/standby. 3 (input) key Selects an input source. Holding down for 3 seconds allows the wireless network connection to be configured using the wireless LAN router's WPS button (p.16). 4 (play/pause) (CONNECT) key Resumes playback or stops playback temporarily.
Rear panel a l b m c d e n f g h For connecting the supplied power cable (p.15). 2 TRIGGER IN/OUT jacks For connecting to an external device that supports the trigger function (p.13, p.14). 3 Wireless switch Turns on/off wireless communications (wireless LAN connection and Bluetooth). Position Function 6 REMOTE IN jack After changing this switch, be sure to disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet and plug it again. For switching the unit between player mode and preamp mode.
B OPT IN jack For connecting to audio components equipped with optical digital output (p.14). C NETWORK jack For a wired connection to a network (p.17). Note ▪ When using a wireless LAN connection (Wi-Fi), a wired LAN connection is not necessary. ▪ When playing back high resolution contents (p.44) via the network, we recommend using the wired network connection for stable playback. D USB jack For connecting a USB storage device (p.21).
Remote control a +/- Adjusts the volume for playback. (Mute) Mutes the speaker output. Note To adjust the maximum volume, see “CONFIGURING ADVANCED FEATURES” (p.30). b 4 PRESET keys c n Replacing the battery 1 Presets PC/NAS albums or songs, Internet radio stations and streaming stations on the unit. 2 To register a song/station, press and hold any one of the PRESET keys (1 to 6) for 3 seconds.
Indicators on the front panel The selected input source and unit status are indicated by three indicators on the front panel. Indications depending on their color and condition (lit or flashing) are shown below. a b Blue c Unlit Standby Lit Bluetooth connected Flashing Performing pairing Note For details on Bluetooth connections, see “Playing back music with Bluetooth®” (p.23).
PREPARATIONS Vertical placement Placing the unit When placing the unit vertically, loosen the screws to remove the feet and attach the stands to the unit. Place the unit horizontally or vertically according to the place in your room. Note Allow ventilation space of at least 10 cm (4 in.) on the top, side and back of the unit. Horizontal placement When placing the unit horizontally, affix the non-skid pads on the feet.
For an audio system with analog stereo audio input For an audio system with digital optical / coaxial audio input Connect an audio system to the unit with a commercially available analog stereo pin cable. Connect an audio system to the unit with a commercially available digital optical or digital coaxial cable. Note The digital audio output from the unit cannot be recorded.
For other audio systems Connecting a power amplifier In the following connection setup which connects a Yamaha Hi-Fi amplifier (A-S series) to the unit, when the unit is turned to on or standby, the A-S series amplifier is also turned to on or standby automatically. Note Note ▪ To prevent loud sound or unexpected noise, before connecting a power amplifier, be sure to remove the unit’s power cable from the AC wall outlet and turn off the power amplifier.
Connecting a subwoofer Connecting external devices Connect a subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) to the unit with a commercially available audio pin cable. Connect external devices such as a TV or CD player to the unit. For an external device with digital optical audio output Note Before connecting a subwoofer, remove the unit’s power cable from the AC wall outlet and turn off the subwoofer. Use a commercially available digital optical cable.
Connecting with a wired router Connecting the power cable • Connect using the automatic setup function of the router – Connect to a network by simply connecting to it with a cable (p.17) After all the connections are complete, plug the supplied power cable into the AC IN jack on the rear panel, and then plug the power cable to an AC wall outlet. Note When playing back high resolution contents (p.44) via the network, we recommend using the wired network connection for stable playback.
n Sharing the Wi-Fi settings on an iOS device (WAC) 3 You can easily setup a wireless connection by applying the connection settings with WAC (Wireless Accessory Configuration) on iOS devices (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch). Select the network (access point) of which you want to share the settings with the unit. When the sharing process finishes, the unit is automatically connected to the selected network (access point).
3 Press the WPS button on the wireless router (access point). Connecting to a wired network When the connection process finishes, the NET indicator changes to lit in green. Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable). Note When playing back high resolution contents (p.44) via the network, we recommend using the wired network connection for stable playback.
2 Setting the MusicCast MusicCast allows you to share music among all of your rooms with a variety of devices. Operate the “MusicCast CONTROLLER” application following the onscreen instructions to set up the network. You can operate the unit easily as well as enjoy music from your smartphone, PC, NAS drive and music streaming service anywhere in your house with one easy-to-use application: “MusicCast CONTROLLER” for mobile devices.
PLAYBACK n Selecting an Internet radio station Playing back music with MusicCast CONTROLLER You can play back music with the MusicCast CONTROLLER (p.18) on your mobile device. On the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select the room name that was specified for the unit, and then play back contents. 1 Select “Net Radio”. 2 Select the radio station to be tuned into. Note To play back contents from the Internet, the unit must be connected to the Internet.
Music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) 2 3 The unit can play back music files stored on PCs and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices that are connected to the network. Note 4 ▪ To use this function, the unit and your PC/NAS must be connected to the same router (p.15). ▪ To play back music files, the server software installed on the PC/NAS must support the music file formats that you want to play back. Select “Library”, then “Media Sharing”.
n Selecting a streaming service by its station name 1 2 Select “USB”. 3 Select the music file to be played back. Select a streaming service on the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen. Note Stop playback of the USB storage device before disconnecting it from the USB jack. Select the station to be tuned into. Registering the song/station being played back to a preset Music stored on a USB storage device The unit can play back music files saved on a USB storage device.
2 n Recalling a registered song/station by remote control Hold down any of the PRESET keys 1 to 6 on the remote control for 3 seconds. 1 On the remote control, press the PRESET key where the song/ station is registered. PRESET 1– 6 When the registration is finished, the STATUS indicator on the front panel flashes once in blue. Note ▪ If a PRESET key with a registered song/station is pressed while the unit is in standby mode, the unit automatically turns on, and the registered song/station is played.
n For an external device with analog stereo audio output n For an external device with digital optical audio output 1 1 Press OPT on the remote control. The STATUS indicator on the front panel lights up in purple. 2 Press AUX on the remote control. The STATUS indicator on the front panel lights up in white. 2 Play back music on the external device. Play back music on the external device.
1 Notice When you use the controls of Bluetooth devices (such as smartphones) to adjust volume, the volume may be unexpectedly loud. This could result in damage to the unit or speakers. If the volume suddenly increases during playback, stop playback on the Bluetooth device immediately. Press (Bluetooth) on the remote control. Note ▪ When making a Bluetooth connection, be sure to attach the wireless antenna to the unit (p.4).
2 2 3 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device, and select “WXC-50 XXXXXX Bluetooth” in the Bluetooth device list on the device. “XXXXXX” represents a unique sequence of numbers and letters for your unit. 4 Tap on the playback screen. Select “Bluetooth Transmission” and enable the “Bluetooth transmission” function. Set the Bluetooth speakers/headphones to the pairing mode, and then select the Bluetooth speakers/headphones to be connected with the unit.
3 Notice When you use iTunes/iPhone controls to adjust volume, the volume may be unexpectedly loud. This could result in damage to the unit or speakers. If the volume suddenly increases during playback, stop playback on the iTunes/iPhone immediately. Select a song and start playback on the iTunes/iPhone. The unit automatically selects “AirPlay” as the input source and starts playback. Note The STATUS indicator changes to lit in pink.
OPERATING THE UNIT FROM A WEB BROWSER 2 Web control using a PC With the Web Control screen displayed in a web browser on a PC, you control the unit's music playback also display or modify the various unit settings such as the network connection settings as well as update the firmware. Double-click the room name (the unit) icon, which appears below “Other Devices” or “Media Devices”. A special browser starts up and the Web Control screen for the unit appears.
3 Select the room name (the unit) from the Bookmarks menu list. WXC-50 XXXXXX The Web Control screen for the unit appears.
Operating on the Web Control screen The Main screen of the Web Control screen appears first. 3 Input Info/Operation 4 SETTINGS1 Displays information about the selected input source and controls playback. Moves to the settings1 screen (p.30). a 5 f b SETTINGS2 Moves to the settings2 screen (p.31). 6 POWER Turns the unit's power to on/standby. You can also set a sleep timer. 7 g c VOLUME Adjusts the volume or mutes the audio output.
CONFIGURING ADVANCED FEATURES Configuration from a web browser Using a PC, the following items can be displayed and configured on the Web Control screen. SETTINGS1 SETTINGS (Menu) Item Rename Current Network Connection Network Connection Select WPS PIN SSID Network* Security Setting values Default - - Sets the network name of the unit and sets the zone name. - - Displays information about the current network connection of the unit.
SETTINGS (Menu) Item Setting values Default Explanation Enables/disables the MAC address filter function. Note MAC filter Mode Network Standby Off / On Off Off / On / Auto Auto When enabling the MAC address filter, be sure to check the MAC addresses carefully before clicking “APPLY”. Configuring the filter incorrectly may result in the unit becoming inaccessible. If this happens, the unit must be restored to the default settings (p.38).
SETTINGS (Menu) Item Default Explanation Bypass / Auto / Manual Auto Adjusts the volumes for the low-frequency, middle-frequency, and high-frequency ranges of the audio. When this is “Auto”, they stay synchronized with the main volume and perform hearing correction for the auditory response of the human ear. High -6.0 to 0.0 to +6.0 dB (0.5 dB steps) 0.0 dB Adjusts the volume of the high-frequency range of the audio output. Mid -6.0 to 0.0 to +6.0 dB (0.5 dB steps) 0.
SETTINGS (Menu) Item Setting values Default Explanation Front Panel Operation Off / On On Enables/disables operation using the front panel (other than the power key). Sensor Off / On On Enables/disables operation using the remote control. When this is “Off”, the unit can still be operated by other means. Changes the ID of the remote control from which the unit receives signals. User Interface Remote To change the ID of the remote control, set it as follows.
Configuration on Advanced Settings screen in mobile device app Using your mobile device, the following items can be displayed and configured on the Advanced Settings screen in the MusicCast CONTROLLER. To display the Advanced Settings screen, hold down the room name (the unit) on the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen and tap “Room Settings”, then tap “Advanced Settings” in the “Room Settings” menu.
SETTINGS (Menu) Item Settings Default Explanation -12 to 0 to +12 (steps of 1) 0 Adjusts the balance of the volume between the left and right speakers. Mode Off / On Off Enables/disables setting of the initial volume when the unit is turned on. Level Mute, -80 dB to +0.0 dB (0.5 dB steps) -40.0 dB -20 dB to +0.0 dB (0.5 dB steps) 0.0 dB Sets an upper limit for the volume levels to which the unit can be adjusted using the remote control, etc. Subwoofer Volume -6.0 to 0.0 to +6.0 dB (0.
SETTINGS (Menu) Bluetooth Item Audio Receive Disconnect Audio Send Network* - Default Explanation - Terminates the Bluetooth connection between the Bluetooth device and the unit. Off / On Off Type Wired / Wireless Wired SSID - - None / WEP / WPA2-PSK (AES) / Mixed Mode None Transmitter Security Type Connection Settings - - Off / On On IP Address - - Sets/displays the IP address for the unit. Subnet Mask - - Sets/displays the subnet mask for the unit.
APPENDIX 1 Updating the unit's firmware via the network When the unit is connected to the Internet, you can update the firmware via the network. 2 Firmware can also be updated by downloading a firmware update file from the Yamaha website. Turn the unit to standby and disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet. Connect the USB memory device to the USB jack on the rear panel. Firmware update procedures • Updating with MusicCast CONTROLLER (p.37) • Updating with a USB memory device (p.
4 5 When the update is finished, press z (power) on the front panel to turn the unit on again. Specify the network settings. DHCP When updating is finished, the STATUS indicator (blue), NET indicator and (Bluetooth) indicator light up. 6 Setting up the wireless connection manually Displays the IP address for the unit. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask for the unit. Default Gateway Displays the IP address of the default gateway for the unit.
2 Hold down (INPUT) and seconds at the same time. (CONNECT) on the front panel for 5 When restoring is finished, the unit is turned on and all settings are returned to their factory default configurations.
Troubleshooting Refer to the table below if the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. General Problem The power does not turn on. The power turns off immediately after the power has been turned on. The unit is not reacting. No sound.
Network Problem Cause Remedy The mobile device is not connected to the wireless router at your home. Cannot configure connection settings on MusicCast CONTROLLER. Connect the mobile device to the wireless router and start MusicCast CONTROLLER. Disable the cellular data transmission of your mobile device. It takes time for the application to detect the unit. Wait a moment while making sure that your mobile device does not go into sleep mode. The wireless switch on the rear panel is turned off.
Problem The unit cannot connect to the Internet via a wireless router (access point). Cause Remedy The unit and the wireless router (access point) are too far apart or there is an obstacle between them. Place the unit and the wireless router (access point) closer to each other or move them to a location where there are no obstacles between them. Bluetooth® Problem Cannot make the unit pair with a Bluetooth device. Cause Remedy The Bluetooth device does not support A2DP.
Error table of STATUS indicator Refer to the table below when the STATUS indicator on the front panel flashes in error indications. Color Red Condition Blink Status of the unit Flashing, and the power turns off immediately after the power has been turned on 2 - 8 times As a safety precaution, the unit has turned itself off. Flashing, and the power does not turn on 4 - 8 times As a safety precaution, capability to turn on the unit is disabled.
Glossary This is a glossary of the technical terms used in this manual. Compressed Music Enhancer The Compressed Music Enhancer feature compensates for missing harmonics in compression music formats (such as MP3). As a result, this technology provides improved performance for the overall sound system. High Resolution High Resolution signifies high quality audio devices and content (such as 192 kHz/24 bit FLAC).
Supported devices and file formats The following devices and file formats can be used by the unit. File formats Supported devices Sampling frequency (kHz) Quantization bit number (bit) Bitrate (kbps) Number of channels Support for gapless playback WAV(LPCM) Up to 192 kHz 16/24 - 2 4 FLAC Up to 192 kHz 16/24 - 2 4 File DLNA • PC installed with “Windows Media Player 11” or “Windows Media Player 12” • DLNA (ver. 1.
Specifications The specifications of the unit are as follows. Bluetooth Input jacks Sink Function • Source Device to Unit (ex. Smartphone/Tablet) • Supported profile – A2DP, AVRCP • Supported codec – SBC, AAC Analog Audio • Stereo Audio (RCA) x 1 Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 192 kHz) • Optical x 1 Source Function • Unit to Sink Device (ex. Bluetooth Headphone) • Supported profile – A2DP, AVRCP • Supported codec – SBC Other jacks • USB x 1 (USB2.
Audio Section Standby Power Consumption • Network Standby Off, Bluetooth Standby Off Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) • (20 Hz to 20 kHz, PRE OUT) 0.1 W • Network Standby On, Bluetooth Standby Off 0.003% THD Frequency Response (+0/‒3 dB) – Wired 1.6 W – Wireless (Wi-Fi) 1.8 W • Network Standby On, Bluetooth Standby On • PRE OUT (OPT/NET/USB IN) 10 Hz to 80 kHz • PRE OUT (AUX IN) 10 Hz to 40 kHz – Wired 1.8 W • AUX OUT (OPT/NET/USB IN) 10 Hz to 50 kHz – Wireless (Wi-Fi) 1.
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