Burmester Musiccenter 151 MK2 User manual

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151 MK2MUSICCENTER
INTRODUCTION 5
What Can I Do with the 151 MK2? 8
How Do I Use This Manual? 9
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11
Meaning of warning symbols and words 12
Important Safety Instructions 13
Opening the device 13
Power connection 13
Disconnecting the device properly from the mains 13
Setup 13
Operation during thunderstorms 13
OVERVIEW OF THE 151 MK215
Front 16
Rear 18
The remote control 19
UNPACKING, CONNECTION AND USE 21
Scope of Delivery 22
Unpacking and Setting Up the Device 23
HOW DO I CONNECT THE DEVICE? 24
Connecting the Wi-Fi antennas 24
Connecting analogue signal sources 24
Connecting digital signal sources 25
Connecting the digital output 25
Connecting the analogue output 25
How Do I Connect the Device? 26
Connecting USB storage media 26
Connecting the network cable 26
Connecting a network cable 27
Connecting a preamplifier or power amplifier 27
How Do I Connect the Device? 28
Connecting the 151 MK2to a preamplifier 28
Connecting the 151 MK2to a power amplifier 28
SWITCHING ON THE DEVICE 29
Switching the device to standby mode 29
Switching the device off completely 29
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CHANGING THE COLOUR OF THE POWER LED 30
Changing the colour scheme 30
CONNECTING THE DEVICE TO A NETWORK 31
Establishing a cabled connection to the network 31
Establishing a connection to the network via Wi-Fi 32
Standard process 32
USING THE 151 MK2WITHOUT A NETWORK 34
Switching the operating mode to stand-alone mode 34
OPTIONS FOR OPERATING THE 151 MK235
Operation on the device or using the remote control 35
Operation via an iPad® and the iPad® app 35
To operate the device via the iPad® app, you require the following: 35
Options for Operating the 151 MK236
Operation via a web browser 36
To operate the device via a web browser, you require the following: 36
HOW DO I CONNECT MY COMPUTER TO THE 151 MK2? 37
Connection types with a network connection via Wi-Fi 38
Establishing a LAN connection between the router and the computer 38
Establishing a Wi-Fi connection between the 151 MK2and an iPad® 38
Establishing a Wi-Fi connection between the 151 MK2and a tablet/PC/Mac 39
Connection types with a network connection using a network cable 39
HOW DO I PLAY A CD? 40

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HOW DO I PLAY CONTENT FROM A USB STORAGE DEVICE? 41
HOW DO I PLAY CONTENT FROM THE NETWORK? 42
HOW DO I PLAY CONTENT FROM THE INTERNET? 43
Streaming music online via Idagio, Qobuz or TIDAL 43
HOW DO I PLAY CONTENT THAT IS STORED ON THE DEVICE? 44
Start a playlist: 44
HOW DO I RIP A CD? 45
USING THE 151 MK2PURELY AS A DATA SERVER 48
DISPLAYING THE SERIAL NUMBER AND DEVICE VERSIONS 48
CARRYING OUT A SOFTWARE UPDATE 49
Update via the Internet 49
Update using a USB storage device 49
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND CARE 50
Cleaning the device 50
Warranty 50
Disposal 50
151 MK2SPECIFICATIONS 51
Connections 51
Components 51
General data 51
Regulatory information 52

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Introduction

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151 MK2MUSICCENTER
Congratulations on your purchase and
thank you for choosing Burmester.
You have chosen a device that combines absolute fidelity and uncompromising quality
with technical innovation and maximum versatility.
Before using the device for the first time, we recommend that you read through the
complete manual at least once so that you can make full use of the capabilities of this
exceptional audio device. Should you still have questions, please contact your dealer or
contact us directly.
We’re always happy to discuss your special requests, no matter how unusual. We love
a good technical challenge.
We wish you an exceptional listening experience.
The Burmester team
iPad® is a registered trademark of Apple® Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. All trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. The use
of third-party services (Internet radio, music streaming service providers) with the
151 MK2Musiccenter may be subject to the terms of use of the third-party providers
as well as technical requirements for the user and third parties (Internet access,
availability of the services), over which Burmester Home Audio GmbH has no influence.
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What Can I Do with the 151 MK2?
The 151 MK2combines several high-quality components in one device and provides
a variety of options for playing music with exceptional quality.
COMPLEX ANALOGUE CIRCUIT TECHNOLOGY
The 151 MK2has been designed with sophisticated symmetrical circuit technology
throughout. The fully DC-coupled signal path with no interfering coupling capacitors
ensures precise low-end sound reproduction, as there is no phase shift in the acoustic
range.
CD drive
Play CDs directly or transfer them to the internal hard drive (ripping).
Internal SSD
Save music tracks to the 2TB hard drive and optimise the sound quality at the same
time.
If the device is connected to the Internet, CD covers as well as album and artist details
are automatically downloaded and saved.
Play the stored music either by selecting the track, artist, album and genre or using the
search function.
Home network
Using the DLNA/UPnP standard, the device is able to access music stored on other
network devices in your home network or make the music stored on its hard disk
available to these devices.
Music streaming, downloads and Internet radio
Stream high-resolution music from IDAGIO, Qobuz and TIDAL using an existing Internet
connection. Download high-resolution music from HIGHRESAUDIO or Qobuz from the
Internet and access a wide range of Internet radio stations.
Operation via the iPad® app & web browser
$You can operate the 151 MK2conveniently with an Apple iPad® using the free
BurmesterMC app.
$If you do not have an iPad®, you can also access the device using any standard web
browser. The web interface provides a number of extra functions in addition to
playing albums, tracks and playlists.

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How Do I Use This Manual?
This operation manual informs the user about how to set up, connect and operate the
151 MK2Musiccenter.
To take advantage of the full range of functions offered by the 151 MK 2 , you will need
either an Apple iPad® with the BurmesterMC app installed or a computer (PC, tablet, Mac)
with a web browser (iPad® and computer are not included with delivery).
Please observe the following instructions:
$Read and follow the information provided, in particular the general information on
safety measures and the warning information in the chapters.
$Keep this operation manual.

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Safety Instructions

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Meaning of warning
symbols and words
The following warnings, symbols and warning words are used in this document:
The general hazard symbol, in conjunction with the warning words
CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER warns of the risk of serious injury.
Follow all of the subsequent instructions to avoid injury or death.
The lightning symbol, in conjunction with the warning word DANGER, warns of
potentially fatal electrical voltage.
rATTENTION:
indicates a hazard that could damage or destroy the device.
sCAUTION:
indicates a hazard that poses a low or moderate risk of injury.
sWARNING:
indicates a hazard that could cause serious injury or death.

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Important Safety Instructions
OPENING THE DEVICE
Do not open the device. There are no parts that can be serviced by the user inside the
device. Fuses in the device may be replaced only by authorised personnel such as your
specialist dealer.
POWER CONNECTION
Use the 3-wire power cable supplied with the device to connect it to the power supply.
The protective earth contact must never be disabled. Furthermore, the device must be
connected to a socket with a properly functioning protective earth connection.
The device has a power supply that automatically adapts to the mains voltage.
This means that the device can be operated with any standard mains voltage.
Route the power cable in such a way that it cannot be damaged. Do not continue to
use the power cable if it is damaged. Instead, switch off the device and contact your
specialist dealer.
DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE PROPERLY FROM THE MAINS
To fully disconnect the 151 MK2from the mains, use the easily accessible mains power
switch on the rear of the device and then disconnect the power cable from the device.
SETUP
Consider the following points when choosing where to position the device:
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight as well as excessive heat, cold, moisture and dust.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Never place the device on an enclosed shelf. The slots and
openings on the device are used for air circulation. and must not be covered.
Do not expose the device to dripping or splashing water, and do not place containers of
liquid on the device. Do not place any open fire sources on the device.
OPERATION DURING THUNDERSTORMS
rATTENTION: Overvoltages caused by lightning
Overvoltages in the mains — caused by lightning strikes — may damage or
even destroy the device.
$If a thunderstorm is imminent, remove the power plug from the socket. It is not
sufficient to simply switch off the mains power switch, as overvoltages are able to
“jump” over contacts that are not closed.

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Overview of the
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FRONT
1LED indicators
$CD IMPORT: Data is being transferred from the CD to the
hard drive.
$FILE IMPORT: A file is being imported via the web
interface.
$BACKUP: Your music data is currently being backed up or
restored.
$USB ACCESS: A USB device is connected and has been
recognised.
$MESSAGE: You have a message.
Meaning of the colours:
$Red = No network is available.
$Orange = The device is connected to a network or is in
stand-alone mode.
$Green = There is a connection to the Internet.
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2Left-hand row of buttons for selecting signal sources
$STORED MUSIC: Internally stored music is selected as the
source.
$INTERNET MUSIC: Selects Internet radio and, if pressed
again, selects TIDAL>QOBUZ>IDAGIO as the source
(ifstreaming services are configured on the device).
$USB∙CD: Selects the USB connection and then the CD as
the source one after the other.
$TV∙DIGITAL∙ANALOG: Selects the TV input, the digital
input and the analogue input as the source one after the
other.
3Infrared receiver
$The IR receiver receives the signals from the remote
control.
4Right-hand row of buttons for operating all sources
$PLAY/PAUSE: Starts or pauses playback
$STOP/EJECT: Stops playback or ejects the CD.
$SKIP >>I: Playback jumps to the next track.
$SKIP I<<: Playback jumps to the previous track or to the
start of the track currently being played.
5USB connection
6LED (operation/standby)
7Display
8CD slot
9ON/OFF switch (POWER)
$ON: Briefly pressing the button upwards switches on the
device. Pressing it upwards again switches the device to
standby mode.
$STBY: The device is in standby mode and can also be
switched on using the remote control.
$OFF: The device is switched off. It cannot be switched on
using the remote control.

10 Connections for the Wi-Fi antennas
11 Network connection: 1x RJ45
12 Analogue input: 1x symmetrical (2x mini XLR)
13 BURLINK interface: 1x D-sub
14 Mains socket
15 Mains power switch
16 USB connections: 3x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0(blue)
17 Digital inputs: 1x TOSLINK, 1x RCA
18 Digital outputs: 1x TOSLINK, 1x RCA
19 Analogue outputs: 1x symmetrical (2x XLR), 1x asymmetrical
(2x RCA)
20 Remote control input and output
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THE REMOTE CONTROL
21 Switch on / put into standby mode
22 Number buttons
Numbers for entering the device settings display (see OSD)
and for selecting tracks directly.
23 Adjust volume
24 Change information on the display
25 Playback control:
Stop playback.
Start or pause playback.
Internet radio: Navigate between stations in the
station list.
For all other sources: Jump to the start of the track
that is currently being played. Press a second time
to jump to the previous track.
Rewind playback by 10 seconds.
Internet radio: no function
Fast forward playback by 10 seconds.
Internet radio: no function
Internet radio: Navigate between stations in the
station list. All other sources: Jump to the next
track.
26 Source selection:
$TUNER: Selects Internet radio or streaming services as
the source.
$PHONO: The analogue input is selected as the source.
$TAPE: Internally stored music is selected as the source.
$DISC: Selects USB followed by CD as the source.
$AUX: Selects the TV input followed by the digital input as
the source
27 PROGR. Switch shuffle on/off
28 REPEAT Switch repeat on/off
29 MODE Switch smooth on/off
30 AUDIO Switch between 96 kHz and 192 kHz sampling
frequency.
31 DIM Dim the display brightness
32 OSD Display and change device settings.
First press the OSD button and then enter one of the following
codes on the remote control:
1– 1– 1: IP address and MAC address
2– 2– 2: Serial number and device versions
2– 5– 8: Perform a firmware update
7– 8– 9: Switch between standard, Wi-Fi and
stand-alone mode
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