Appendix
Terms used in this manual
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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 LAN cables to share data
between components.
Hardware
CD
An abbreviation of Compact Disc. A small plastic
disc 12 cm (5”) 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 MusicCAST server
can record data. The MusicCAST server can only
use Audio type CD-R media.
CD-RW
An abbreviation of Compact Disc Re-writable.
Controller
The device on the front panel of the MusicCAST
server and MusicCAST client used for entering data
and navigating through the menus contained in
these two components.
Front panel
The panel on the MusicCAST server and
MusicCAST client on which operational data is
displayed.
Hard disk drive
The component within your MusicCAST server
that allows it to store the audio material from your
CDs as data. Hard disk drive capacity is expressed
in megabytes, with a larger number denoting more
storage capacity.
Hard disk
See “Hard disk drive”
MusicCAST client
The component in the MusicCAST system that
allows you to access songs stored in the
MusicCAST server for playback at a distance. Up
to seven MusicCAST clients can access the
MusicCAST server at once.
MusicCAST server
The component in the MusicCAST system that you
use to store and playback songs from CD. Other
components in the MusicCAST system obtain song
data from the MusicCAST server.
On-screen display
The LCD display on the MusicCAST client or the
display output to a TV or monitor connected to the
MusicCAST server.
Remote control
A handheld device for operating your MusicCAST
components at a distance.
Software
Menu
A display consisting of a multiple choice style list
of options that you can choose from. Menus are
displayed on the on-screen display of the
MusicCAST client and server.
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