MCX-2000 Owner’s Manual
112
Subnet mask
A number identifying the group within a network to which a
particular component belongs.
TCP/IP
An abbreviation of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol, a system of coding information that allows it to be
shared efficiently on a network.
WEP
An abbreviation of Wired Equivalent Privacy. This system
encrypts data transferred between the components on a
wireless network. Components with the same encryption key
can share data with each other, but components without this
key cannot.
Wireless LAN
A network utilizing weak radio signals to share data between
components.
Wired LAN
A network utilizing network cables to share data between
components.
CD
An abbreviation of Compact Disc. A small plastic disc 12 cm
(4.8 in) in diameter encoded with pre-stored data.
CD-R
An abbreviation of Compact Disc Recordable. A small plastic
disc identical to a CD in appearance, onto which a device
such as the server can record data. The server can only
record to Audio type CD-R media.
CD-RW
An abbreviation of Compact Disc Re-writable.
Client
See “Digital Audio Terminal”.
Controller
The device on the front panel of the server and client used
for entering data and navigating through the menus
contained in these two components.
Digital Audio Server
The component in the MusicCAST system that you use to
store and playback songs. Other components in the
MusicCAST system obtain song data from the server.
Digital Audio Terminal
The component in the MusicCAST system that allows
access to songs stored in the server for playback at a
distance. Up to 7 Digital Audio Terminals (clients) can access
the server at once.
Front panel
The panel on the front of the server and client with the LCD
display, controller and various control keys are located.
Hard disk drive
The component within your server used to store the audio
material from your CDs as data. Hard disk drive capacity is
expressed in gigabytes, with a larger number denoting more
storage capacity.
Remote control
A handheld device for operating your MusicCAST
components from a distance.
Server
See “Digital Audio Server”.
Database
The organized collection of data stored on the hard disk
drive in your server. The data is arranged in a logical manner
so that it is easy to access, manage, and update.
Menu
A display consisting of a multiple choice style list of options
that you can choose from. Menus are displayed on the on-
screen displays of the client and server.
On-screen display
The LCD display on the client or the display output to a TV or
monitor connected to the server.
Hardware
Software
MCX2000.book Page 112 Monday, September 12, 2005 11:09 AM
