T+A Elektroakustik E-SERIES User manual
Software Version V 1.6
Order No. 9103-0437 UK
USER MANUAL
E-SERIES
MUSIC RECEIVER
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Welcome.
We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a
product. With your new Music Receiver you have acquired
a top-quality piece of equipment which has been designed and developed with the wishes of the audiophile music lover
as absolute top priority.
This system represents our very best efforts at designing practical electronic equipment incorporating solid quality, user-
friendly operation and a specification and performance which leaves nothing to be desired.
All these factors contribute to a piece of equipment which will satisfy your highest demands and your most searching
requirements for a period of many years. All the components we use meet the German and European safety norms and
standards which are currently valid. All the materials we use are subject to painstaking quality monitoring.
At all stages of production we avoid the use of substances which are environmentally unsound or potentially hazardous
to health, such as chlorine-based cleaning agents and CFCs.
We also aim to avoid the use of plastics in general, and PVC in particular, in the design of our products. Instead we rely
upon metals and other non-hazardous materials; metal components are ideal for recycling, and also provide effective
electrical screening.
Our robust all-metal cases exclude any possibility of external sources of interference affecting the quality of
reproduction. From the opposite point of view our products’ electro-magnetic radiation (electro-smog) is reduced to an
absolute minimum by the outstandingly effective screening provided by the metal case.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the faith you have shown in our company by purchasing this pro-
duct, and wish you many hours of enjoyment and sheer listening pleasure with your Music Receiver.
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All the components we use meet the European safety norms and standards which are currently valid. The ope-
ration instructions, the connection guidance and the safety notes are for your own good - please read them
carefully and observe them at all times.
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), EMV Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE
Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).
IMPORTANT! CAUTION!
This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appear on your device:
Rear Panel:
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
On the CD mechanism
CAUTION:
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
VORSICHT:
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG,
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN
ATTENTION:
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS
D'OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU
DANGER:
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
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Contents
Operation
Front panel controls ........................................................................................................ 4
Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 7
Basic settings of the Music Receiver ......................................................................... 9
System Settings (System Configuration menu) .............................................................. 9
Tone control settings ..................................................................................................... 12
Recording with the Music Receiver..................................................................13
The Music Receiver as a D/A Converter..................................................................... 13
Operating the tuner ..................................................................................................... 14
Operating the CD player ............................................................................................. 16
Playback Program ......................................................................................................... 17
Operating the Streaming Client ................................................................................. 18
Access to Media Content via the Main Menu (Home Menu) ......................................... 21
Accessing Media Content using the Favourites List ...................................................... 22
Using the system for the first time
Back panel connections ................................................................................................. 24
Installation and wiring .................................................................................................... 26
Safety notes ................................................................................................................... 28
FCC Information to the user .......................................................................................... 29
Network Configuration ................................................................................................ 30
The vTuner Premium Service ..................................................................................... 35
FD 100 radio remote control ....................................................................................... 37
General
Trouble-shooting ............................................................................................................ 38
Glossary / Supplementary Information .......................................................................... 42
Network Terms .............................................................................................................. 44
Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 46
Software update ............................................................................................................. 46
Appendix
Wiring diagram .............................................................................................................. 48
Specification .................................................................................................................. 50
About these instructions
All the controls and functions of the Music Receiver which are frequently used are described in the first section of these
operating instructions.
The second part - 'Basic settings, Installation, Using the system for the first time' covers connections and settings
which are very seldom required; they are generally required only when the machine is set up and used for the first time.
Here you will also find a detailed description of the network settings required for connecting the Music Receiver to your
home network.
Symbols used in these instructions
Caution!
Text passages marked with this symbol contain important information which must be observed if the
machine is to operate safely and without problems.
This symbol marks text passages which provide supplementary notes and background informatio
n; they
are intended to help the user understand how to get the best out of the machine.
italic
Technical terms printed in italics are explained in detail at the end of the instructions.
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Front panel controls
All the important functions of the Music Receiver can be operated using the buttons on the front panel. Direct-acting
buttons are provided for fundamental functions such as source select, station change and track select. Functions not
needed so frequently are controlled using the menus which are called up using the / / button.
All information relating to the machine’s state, the current track and the associated transmitting station are displayed on
the integral screen; the essential information is displayed in enlarged form in a context-sensitive manner in the main line
of the screen, and is therefore easily legible even from some distance away. The following section explains the functions
of the buttons on the machine, and the information provided on the screen.
(On / Off switch)
A brief press on the
button switches the unit on and off. When the
machine is switched on, the indicator light above the button glows.
Caution!
The mains button is not a mains isolation switch. Even when the LED is
not glowing, some parts of the machine are still connected to mains
voltage.
If the machine is not to be used for a long period, we recommend that you
turn it off using the mains switch located on the back panel.
If you switch off using the mains switch the current drain is 0 Watt.
However, in this state the device cannot be switched on again using the
remote control handset. When you wish to switch it on again, first move
the mains switch to the ‘1’ position.
If you wish to disconnect the machine completely from the mains supply,
withdraw the mains plug at the wall socket.
(Phones / headphone)
Socket for stereo headphones with an impedance of at least 32 Ω.
The use of headphones
Continuous listening to programme material via earphones or head-phones at
very high volume can result in permanent hearing loss. You can avoid damaging
your health by not listening via headphones or ear-phones at high levels for long
periods.
CD drawer
The CD drawer is located below the display. Please insert the disc with the
label side facing upwards into the appropriate depression of the tray.
The drawer is opened and closed by pressing the button.
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Selects the CD-Player or the Streaming Client function of the Music Receiver
(Internet radio, access to music server, iPod playback)
Brief press: Selects the CD player
Long press: Selects the Streaming Client function
Selects the FM tuner or the device connected to the REC input of the
Music Receiver (recorder)
Brief press: Selects the FM tuner
Long press: Selects the REC input
/
A brief press on one of these buttons selects the analogue
or the
digital
input you wish to use. Press the button repeatedly until the
desired input is displayed on the screen.
If you wish to make the selection process easier, you can remove from the select
list those sources which are not used in your system. See chapter ‘System
configuration menu / Source names’.
Source menu
Opens the Setup menu for the source device just selected
System menu
Opens the ‘System configuration’ menu
(for details see Chapter ‘System settings’)
Brief press: Opens the tone control settings menu
Long press: When SCL (Streaming Client) is selected as source:
Switching between the USB inputs USB 1 (HDD) and
USB 2 (iPod).
It is only possible to switch inputs in the top menu level of the
SCL (main menu).
Navigation
Back to the previous point / change button
Confirms input / change button
Selects the next point within a list / select button
Selects the previous point within a list / select button
Confirm button
Ends playback
Starts playback / halts playback (pause) / resumes playback after a pause
Superimposing information
Brief press: Toggle switch between display of current music track and list
navigation
Long press: Switches between different screen displays
Calls up the Favourites list
/
Brief press: Selects the previous / next track or piece during playback.
Selects the next station in the favourite list
Long press: Fast forward / rewind: searches for a particular passage.
Tuner: Search
Button for switching ON and OFF the loudspeaker output.
/
Increase / decrease volume
The volume can be increased / decreased in steps by tipping one of the volume
buttons. The current volume level is displayed on the display screen. If one of
the buttons is kept pressed for approx.. 2 seconds the volume increases /
decreases continuously until the button is released.
To prevent damage to the speakers the volume control stops at volume level
64. To adjust to higher levels, please press the button again. Now you
can adjust to levels up to maximum.
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Display
All the Music Receiver’s display elements are grouped together in a clearly
arranged screen area.
Protection
Overheat
If the screen displays the message “PROTECTION“ or “OVERHEAT“, the
protection circuit has switched off the speaker-outputs. For details see chapter
“Trouble shooting”.
Source display
The screen displays and symbols vary according to the currently active function
(disc player, SCL, radio, external sources) and the type of music being played.
The basic sub-divisions of the screen:
•Screen area (a) displays information relating to the current piece of music.
The essential information is displayed in the main line in enlarged form.
•The bottom line (c) displays additional information and context-sensitive
operating information.
Symbol Meaning
This symbol indicates that it is possible to switch to a
higher menu level or select menu using the
button.
Indicates that the selected menu point / list point can be
activated by pressing the
button.
0/0 Position indicator in Select lists. The first figure indicates
the current position in the list, the second figure the total
number of list entries (list length).
iPod oder
HDD
Indicates which USB socket is selected
The Music Receiver provides different screen displays for the Streaming Client
and the radio.
•Large-format display:
Enlarged display of the most important information, clearly legible even from
a distance
•Detail display:
Small-text display showing a large number of additional information points,
e.g. bit-rate etc.
A long press on the
button on the remote control handset is used to
switch between the display modes.
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Remote Control
General Information
All the Music Receiver’s mechanism control functions and auxiliary functions
can be operated using the remote control system.
In general terms the remote control buttons have the same function as the
corresponding buttons on the Music Receiver’s front panel.
The infra-red sensor for the remote control system is located in the display area of
the Music Receiver. There must be clear line-of-sight contact between the
FM100 handset and the screen.
The following tables show the remote control buttons and their functions when
operating the machine.
(red)
Switches the Music Receiver on and off
Direct source select buttons. If the integrated amplifier is switched
off, these buttons switch it on and simultaneously select the
corresponding source device.
Music Receiver’s Streaming Client function
(Internet Radio, access to music server, iPod playback)
Music Receiver’s CD function
Brief press:
A brief press on this button selects the
analogue input you wish to use. Press the
button repeatedly until the desired input is
displayed on the screen.
Brief press: A brief press on this button selects the digital
input you wish to use. Press the button
repeatedly until the desired input is displayed
on the screen.
Brief press: Music Receiver’s Radio function
Selects the REC input of the Music Receiver.
abc
...
xyz
Direct alpha-numeric input, e.g. track number, fast station
select, radio station.
The
and
buttons are also used for non-standard
characters.
During text input you can switch between numeric and alpha-
numeric input, and between capitals and lower case by pressing
the
button.
(yellow)
Switches sound on and off (MUTING)
-
+
(yellow)
Reduces / increases volume (volume control rocker)
Performs the same function as the corresponding buttons on the
Music Receiver’s front panel.
In Stand-alone mode: sound settings
A brief press opens a menu offering the following set-up
facilities, which vary according to the selected source:
Balance / Treble / Bass / Loudness / Bandwidth / Oversampling
The menu points are called up using the
/
buttons,
and can be changed using the
/
buttons.
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Tuner CD-Player Streaming Client
Navigation Navigation
Back to previous point Rewind to search for a particular
passage
Back to previous point
During alpha-numeric character input you can erase a character with the
button.
Confirms input Fast-forward to search for a
particular passage
-
Opens a folder
-
Starts a piece of music
-
Selects an Internet radio station
Selects the previous point within
a list
Selects the next track during
playback
Selects the previous point within
a list
Selects the next point within a list
Selects the previous track during
playback
Selects the next point within a list
Opens a folder
Starts a piece of music
Confirm buttons during input process
Chapter select / Track select / Search / Manual tuning
Selects the previous station in
the favourite list.
Selects the previous track during
playback
Selects the previous piece in the
playback list
Brief press: Manual tuning
Long press: Search
Rewind to search for a particular
passage
Hold button pressed in for rewind
Brief press: Manual tuning
Long press: Search
Fast-forward to search for a
particular passage
Hold button pressed in for fast
forward
Selects the next station in the
favourite list.
Selects the next track during
playback
Selects the next piece in the
playback list
(REPEAT)
Repeat function
(see Chapter 'Operating the CD
player')
Repeat functions
(not possible with all media)
Brief press:
Repeat Track, Repeat ALL,
'Normal'
Long press:
Mix-Mode (Shuffle) ON / OFF
Brief button presses in MIX
mode:
Mix, Repeat Track, Reapeat Mix
(STOP)
Brief press:
Halts playback
Long press:
Opens and closes the CD draw
Ends playback
(PLAY/
PAUSE)
Select station from Favourites list
•Starts playback (Play function)
•During playback: halts (Pause)
or resumes playback
•Starts playback (Play function)
•During playback: halts (Pause)
or resumes playback
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Tuner CD-Player Streaming Client
Opens the System Configuration menu (e.g. for adjusting screen brightness)
Opens the Favourites menu
when the Favourites list is
displayed.
Brief press:
Switches to main menu (Home)
Long press:
Opens the network configuration
menu
(red)
Long press:
Removes a favourite from the
station list
Long press:
Erases playback program
Long press:
Removes a favourite from the
Favourites list created on the
Music Receiver
(green)
Adds a favourite to the station list
Activates playback programming
Adds a track to the playback
program during playback
programming
Adds a favourite to the
Favourites list created on the
Music Receiver
(yellow)
Button for switching between
Stereo and Mono reception
The Stereo setting is constantly
displayed in the screen window
by a
symbol.
The Mono setting is constantly
displayed in the screen window
by a symbol.
the main menu is displayed:
Toggle switch between inputs
USB 1 and USB 2
(blue)
During character input:
Switches between numeric and
alpha-numeric input, and
between capitals and lower case
when pressed (repeatedly)
In lists:
Search function (Alpha search)
Displays the Favourites list Displays the Favourites list
created on the Music Receiver
Store button for fast station
select
Store button for fast station
select
Switch CD-Text ON/OFF Toggles the display between the
‚Now Playing‘ view and track list /
station list navigation.
Switches Radio-text ON/OFF
FD 100 bi-directional
radio remote control
The FD 100, a graphic radio remote control handset with integral colour screen,
is designed to make the Music Receiver even more convenient to operate,
and is available as part of the accessory range. (see chapter ‘FD 100
radio remote control’)
The Music Receiver can be controlled by the App 'TA Control' too.
For further information please visit our homepage
www.ta-hifi.com/app
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Basic settings of the Music Receiver
System Settings (System Configuration menu)
In the System Configuration menu general device settings are adjusted. This menu is described in detail in the following
chapter.
Calling up and operating
the menu
•
Briefly press the button on the front panel or on the remote control
handset to call up the menu.
•
When you open the menu, the following Select points appear on the screen:
•
Use the / buttons to select a point in the menu.
•
If you wish to change a selected menu point, first press the button,
and then use the / buttons to alter it.
•
After making the change, press the
button again to accept the
new setting.
•
You can press the button at any time to interrupt the process; the
change is then abandoned.
•
Press the button again to leave the menu.
Source names
menu point
At this menu point you can activate and disable external sources, and assign a
plain text name to each source; this name then appears in the screen displays.
When you call up this menu point using the button, a list of all the
external sources of the Music Receiver appears. Each source is followed by
the assigned name, or if you have disabled the source concerned the note
'
disabled
'
.
If you want to activate / disable a source, or change the plain text name,
navigate to the appropriate line.
To activate a source, press the green button; pressing the red button disables
the source.
To change the plain text name, press the button once more. Change
the name as you wish, then press to confirm your choice. This action
stores the settings for the source.
When you call up Source Select using / on the remote control
handset or the source button / on the front panel, any disabled
sources are suppressed. This makes it easier to select sources, and we
recommend that you disable any sources not in use.
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Loudspeaker size
menu point
Loudspeaker
Sets the size and bass response of the loudspeaker
SATELLITE
for very small loudspeakers (satellite speakers) with limited bass response.
The low-frequency bass signals (below 100 Hz) of the main channels are mixed
onto the subwoofer. If you are using SAT speakers a sub-woofer is a basic
necessity, otherwise bass response will be inadequate.
FULL-RANGE
for larger speakers.
The full, unrestricted range of frequencies is reproduced via the main channels.
If your system includes full-range speakers, no subwoofer is required.
However, under certain circumstances the use of a large, high-power
subwoofer may still be sensible in order to relieve the strain on the main
loudspeakers during loud passages, and passages with extreme low-frequency
content.
Brightness
menu point
(screen brightness)
At this point you can adjust the brightness of the integral screen to suit your
per-sonal preference for normal use; seven levels are available.
Language
menu point
In this menu point you define the language to be used for the displays on the
screen of the front panel of the Music Receiver.
The language used for data transferred to the machine, e.g. from an iPod or
other Internet radio station, is determined by the supplying device or the radio
station; you cannot define the language on the Music Receiver.
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Tone control settings
(Tone menu)
FM100
Music
Receiver
The Music Receiver features a range of facilities for fine-tuning the sound to
suit your personal preference, the listening environment and the particular
recording currently being played. All the tone control settings are grouped in
the TONE menu.
brief press
Briefly press the
button on the remote control handset to call up the
balance and tone control functions. This action brings up a set-up window
which displays the various adjustment options.
•Use the
/
buttons to select an adjustment option.
•The option displayed can now be changed using the /
buttons.
•If no action is taken for a period of a few seconds, the set-up window
disappears from the screen.
Balance L/R
This menu point is used to alter the balance in level between the left and right
channels, e.g. to compensate for non-symmetrical loudspeaker positioning.
The balance can be adjusted in increments of 1,25 dB; the screen always
displays the current value.
The primary purpose of the Balance setting in the Tone menu is to compensate
for inadequacies in the audio mix of the recording currently being played.
Tone Control
This menu point can be used to disable (by-pass) the Music Receiver`s tone
controls.
To switch off the tone controls, select the “OFF” setting. When the tone
controls are switched off, any adjustments you make to the following menu
points “BASS” and “TREBLE” have no effect.
Bass / Treble (tone settings)
These two menu points can be used to alter the high-frequency (treble) and
low-frequency (bass) settings when required.
The primary purpose of the settings in the Tone menu is to compensate for
inadequacies in the audio mix of the recording currently being played.
If you wish to alter the fundamental tone settings for your loudspeakers, you
should make adjustments in the “Loudspeaker / Tone” menu.
Loudness
The Music Receiver is equipped with an automatic level-dependent volume
control system (LOUDNESS), designed to compensate for the frequency-
dependent sen-sitivity of the ear at very low volume, caused by the physiology
of the human auditory system.
This set-up option switches the level-dependent volume control on and off.
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Oversampling
A number of special settings are available for the Music Receiver’s D/A
converter; they are designed to fine-tune the characteristics of your amplifier to
suit your listening preferences.
The Music Receiver can exploit two different filter types offering different tonal
characters:
Oversampling 1 is a classic FIR filter with an extremely linear frequency
response (FIR long).
Oversampling 2 is a peak-optimised filter – superb in 'timing' and dynamics
(FIR short).
Please refer to the Chapter 'Glossary / Supplementary Information, Digital
Filter'for an explanation of the different filter types.
Recording with the Music Receiver
To create a recording with a recorder connected to the Music Receiver’s tape
connections (REC) first you have to select the recording source by pressing the
appropriate source button e.g.
. After that start the recording function of
your recording-device.
If your recorder is equipped with a monitor function you can monitor the
recording by pressing the
button on the remote control or by a long
button press on the
button on the front panel. By doing so the recording
source remains unchanged but the listening source will be switched over to the
recorders monitor output so that you can instantly monitor the recording in
progress.
While recording the volume level of the Music Receiver should not be
increased to values higher than 64. If this value is exceeded the level at the
record-output will change.
The Music Receiver as a D/A Converter
General Information on
D/A Converter Operation
The Music Receiver can be used as a high-quality D/A converter for
other devices such as satellite receiver, digital radio etc. which are fitted with
poor-quality converters or no converter at all. The Music Receiver features five
digital inputs on the back panel to allow this usage.
Devices with an electrical co-axial output or an optical light-pipe output can be
connected to the digital inputs of the Music Receiver. The Music Receiver
accepts digital stereo signals conforming to the S/P-DIF norm with sampling
rates of 32 to 96 kSps at the optical TOS-Link inputs and 32 - 192 kSps at the
coaxial SP/DIF inputs.
D/A Converter Operation
Selecting a
D/A Converter Source
Now repeatedly press the button on the front panel, or press the
button on the remote control handset, to select the digital input to which you
have already connected the source device which is to be played.
As soon as the source device delivers digital music data, the Music Receiver
automatically adjusts itself to the format and sampling rate of the signal, and
you will hear the music.
Screen Display
During D/A converter operations the Music Receiver’s integral screen displays
the characteristics of the digital input signal.
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Operating the Tuner
First press the
button to select the integral tuner as the source.
When you select a station, the integral screen initially shows the reception
frequency or the RDS station name.
Front panel display
The screen on the front panel displays all information in a clear form.
Field strength display:
a) When you are listening to a radio station in Tuner mode, the message
'Radio' appears in the top line of the screen.
b) Here the music type or style is displayed, e.g. Pop Music.
This information is only displayed if the transmitting station broadcasts it as
part of the RDS system. If you are listening to a station which does not
support the RDS system, or only supports it in part, these information fields
remain empty.
c) The frequency and / or the station name is displayed in enlarged form. If a
station name is displayed, its frequency is shown at the end of the line.
d) These lines display information which is broadcast by the station (e.g.
Radiotext).
e) The field strength and therefore the reception quality to be expected from
the set transmitting station can be assessed from the field strength.
f) Display of Stereo '
'/ Mono' '
Selecting a station using the Favourites list:
a) The selected station is displayed in enlarged form, and can be called up
using the
/
/
button.
b) Press the
button to return to the station previously selected.
c) Position display in the Favourites list.
d) Press the
/
/
button to select the station displayed
in enlarged form.
Station Search
Holding one of the
/
buttons pressed in initiates a station
search in the upward or downward direction. The station search stops
automatically at the next station.
Favourites List and
Presets
In addition to manual tuning and searching, the tuner of the Music Receiver
also features a Favourites list and Presets, which provide a fast, convenient
method of managing your preferred stations and calling them up at any time.
You can edit the Favourites list to suit your preferences (see section 'Adding
stations to the Favourites list / Erasing stations from the Favourites list').
It is also possible to store the stations under a station number (Preset), and
then to call it up directly by entering the station number. Presets are particularly
useful if you wish to call up stations when the screen is not in sight (e.g. from
an adjacent room), or via the domestic control system.
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The Favourites List
Creating the Favourites list When you have called up the Favourites list by pressing the
button,
you can press the
button to call up the Favourites menu, from which
the following points can be selected using the
/
buttons:
Select the menu point 'Scan for stations' and initiate the station search with
the
button. The screen displays the message 'Auto Store active', and
the Music Receiver now automatically stores up to sixty receivable stations in
the Favourites list.
Sort function The Favourites list can be sorted according to various criteria; these are
selected in the menu point 'Sort Favourites by':
Frequency / Station name / Program ID
Now use the
/
buttons to select the desired sort criterion, and
confirm your choice by pressing the
button.
Selecting radio stations
from the Favourites list
•Call up the Favourites list with the
button, select a stored station from
the Favourites list using the
/
buttons, and confirm your
choice with the
/
/
button.
•You can also select stations directly, without calling up the Favourites list as
described above, by briefly pressing the
/
buttons.
Adding stations to the
Favourites list
First set the desired station manually (by briefly pressing the /
buttons) or using a search (holding the
/
buttons pressed in).
As soon as the station is audible, you can add it to your Favourites list by
pressing the
button.
Erasing stations from the
Favourites list
Open the Favourites list. Select the station you wish to erase from the list, hold
the red
button pressed in for a few seconds: the station is now removed
from the Favourites list. After the erasure the tuner automatically switches to
the next station in the Favourites list.
Presets
Calling up a Preset
At any time you can quickly call up a station stored as a Preset by entering its
Preset number using the F100’s numeric buttons
to
.
Storing a Preset
•Select a station, either using the / buttons, or from the
Favourites list.
•Call up the Store Preset function by pressing the
button.
•An input window now appears in which you can enter a number using the
numeric buttons (
to
). The Preset is stored when you press a
numeric button. The front panel screen briefly displays the message 'Preset
Stored at' to confirm this.
RDS functions
If the station being received is broadcasting relevant RDS data, the following
information will be displayed on the screen:
•Station name
•Radiotext
•Programm type (genre)
Mono / Stereo
You can toggle the tuner of the Music Receiver between stereo and mono
reception by briefly pressing the
button. The reception mode is shown
on the screen by the following symbols:
' ' (Mono) or '
'(Stereo):
If the station you wish to listen to is very weak or very distant, and can only be
picked up with severe background noise, you should always switch to MONO
mode as this reduces the unwanted hiss significantly.
When you store the station in the Favourites list, the settings you enter for this
station are also stored, and are automatically restored the next time you call up
the station.
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Operating the CD player
Inserting a CD
•Open the CD drawer (
on the front panel / FM100)
•Place the disc centrally in the appropriate depression in the drawer, with the
side to be played facing down.
•Close the CD drawer (
on the front panel / FM100)
When you close the drawer, the machine immediately reads the CD’s 'Table of
Contents'; the screen displays the message 'Reading'. During this period all
button-presses are ignored.
The screen then displays the total number of tracks on the CD in the drawer,
e.g.: '13 Tracks 60:27'.
It is also shows the current mode of operation, e.g.
Playing a CD
Press the
button on the front panel or on the FM100 remote control
handset to begin the playback process. Playback starts, and the screen shows
the mode of operation ( ) and the number of the track currently being played:
'Track 1'.
The CD stops after the final track, and the screen again displays the total
number of CD tracks and the overall running time.
Variations
If you press the
/
button after placing the CD in the machine,
the drawer closes and playback starts with the first track.
The open drawer also closes if you enter the number of a track using the
remote control handset.
You can interrupt playback at any time by pressing the
button. During
the interruption the screen displays the symbol. Press the
button
again to resume playback.
Briefly pressing the
/
button during playback causes the player
to skip to the start of the preceding / next track.
A brief press on the button concludes playback.
A long press on the button opens the CD drawer.
Track Select
During playback
Briefly press the
or
button repeatedly until the number of the
track you want to hear appears on the integral screen.
Releasing the button interrupts playback briefly, and after this the desired track
is played.
You can also enter the number of the desired track directly using the numeric
buttons on the remote control handset.
Playback mode
The CD player in the Music Receiver features various playback modes. During
playback the current playback mode is shown on the screen.
Repeat
Brief press:
Repeatedly pressing the
button causes the machine to cycle through
different playback modes.
'Repeat All' /
'Repeat Program'
The tracks of the CD or a playback program are
continuously repeated in the preset sequence.
'Repeat Track' The track of the CD or a playback program which has just
been played is continuously repeated.
'Normal' /
'Program'
Normal playback of the whole disc, or normal program
playback.
Mix mode
Long press:
Holding the
button pressed in switches the machine to Mix mode. A
second long press ends Mix mode.
'Mix' /
'Mix Program'
The tracks of the CD or of a playback program are played
in a random sequence.
In Mix mode the Repeat function can be called up with a brief press of the
button.
'Repeat Mix' /
'Rpt Mix Program'
The tracks of the CD or of a playback program are
continuously repeated in a random sequence.
Fast Search
•Fast forward search (hold the
button pressed in)
•Fast reverse search (hold the
button pressed in)
Holding the button pressed in for a long period increases the rate (speed) of search.
During the search process the screen displays the current track running time.
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Playback Program
Creating a Playback
Program
Explanation:
A playback program consists of up to thirty tracks of a CD stored in any order
you like. This can be useful, for example, when you are preparing a cassette
recording. A playback program can only be created for the CD currently in the
disc drawer of the Music Receiver. The program remains stored until it is
erased again, or until the CD drawer is opened.
Operation:
When you place the CD in the drawer, the screen displays the total number of
tracks on the disc, e.g.: '13 Tracks 60:27'.
•Activating playback programming mode.
Press the
button
The screen displays the message 'Add Track 1 to Program' and '0 Tracks /
0:00 Program time'.
•Repeatedly press the
or
button briefly until the number of the
desired track appears on the screen after 'Track'.
•Now store the track in the playback program by briefly pressing the
button.
The screen shows the number of tracks and the total playing time of the play-
back program. Select all the remaining tracks of the program in the same
manner, and store them by briefly pressing the
button.
It is also possible to enter the track directly using the numeric buttons, instead
of using the
/
buttons. After you enter the number, press the
button briefly to store the track, as described above.
If you store thirty tracks, the screen displays the message 'Program full'.
The playback programming process is concluded when all the desired tracks
have been stored.
•End the playback programming process.
Hold the
button pressed in for about one second
Playing a playback
program
The playback program can now be played.
•Start the playback process.
button
Playback starts with the first track of the playback program. The screen
displays the message 'Program' while a playback program is playing.
The
and
buttons select the previous or next track, but only
within the playback program.
Erasing a playback
program
Briefly pressing
button in STOP mode opens the CD drawer, and
thereby erases the playback program.
A playback program can also be erased without opening the CD drawer:
•Erase the playback program.
Hold the
button pressed in again for about one second
The playback program is now erased.
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Operating the Streaming Client
General Information on
the Streaming Client
The Music Receiver includes what is known as a 'Streaming Client'. This
is a new class of playback devices for media content, providing a means of
playing music which is stored on a vast variety of sources. These sources may
be an iPod or a USB hard disc connected directly to the Music Receiver, but
they may also be thousands of miles away (e.g. Internet radio station). The
Streaming Client can access such remote sources via a home network and the
Internet.
The network configuration is explained in the Chapter 'Network configuration'.
The Music Receiver’s Streaming Client can access the following sources:
Local sources
(direct connection)
Remote sources
(via home network or Internet)
USB memory sticks and
USB hard discs
Internet radio
iPod
NAS server (with UPnP-AV server)
PC (with UPnP-AV server)
The media content formats which the Music Receiver can reproduce are very
wide-ranging, and extend from compressed formats such as MP3, WMA, AAC
and OGG Vorbis to high-quality non-compressed data formats such as FLAC
and WAV, which are thoroughly audiophile in nature. A full listing of all possible
data and playlist formats is included in the Specification, which you will find in
the Appendix to these instructions.
Since virtually no read or data errors occur when electronic memory media are
accessed, the potential reproduction quality is even higher than that of CD. The
quality level may even exceed that of SACD and DVD-Audio.
The Music Receiver can also play back high-resolution audio formats (FLAC
96/24, WAV 96/24). High-resolution audio files can be played back from a USB
hard disc connected to the unit, or via a network connection. However, if you
wish to use a network for 96/24 reproduction, a cable network must be used
since a WLAN network is not generally sufficient for the high data rates (see
also the note in the chapter entitled 'Network configuration').
The music from the iPod is read out digitally, and converted into the analogue
music signal by the high-quality internal D/A converters. This technique
produces the best possible quality of reproduction from an iPod.
Digital audio output is supported by the following iPod models:
iPod nano (all models) iPod classic (all models)
iPod touch (all models) iPhone (all models)
iPod 5G
Earlier models of iPod only generate analogue audio output, and are not
supported.
Select Lists
The music content to be played is chosen from Select Lists. These lists are
operated using the navigation buttons (cursor buttons) which you will find on
the remote control handset and on the front panel. All content can be accessed
via the main menu. Internet Radio in particular offers a huge number of
stations, which can result in long searches or periods of navigation. We
therefore recommend that you store your preferred stations in a Favourites
List, as this makes them easy and fast to access, with no protracted searching.
It is also possible to store Internet radio stations as Presets, just as you do with
normal radio; they can then be called up directly just by entering a number.
The media content can be listed according to various criteria - Internet radio
stations e.g. by country of origin, genre or alphabetical, music from media
servers e.g. by artiste, album, track, genre, etc.
The exact form of the displayed list and the preparation of the content also
depend to a large extent on the capabilities of the server, i.e. the full facilities of
the Music Receiver cannot be exploited with all servers or media. You may
therefore find that in many cases not all the functions described in these
instructions can be used.
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USB Inputs
USB1 (memory stick / HDD)
USB2 (iPod / iPhone)
The Music Receiver is equipped with two USB inputs on its back panel. One
input is intended for USB memory sticks or hard discs, the other input can be
used to connect an iPod or iPhone.
You can toggle between these inputs by a long button press on the
button on the front panel or by pressing the button of the remote
control.
The currently selected input is displayed by the symbol and the mark "1"
for the USB1 input (memory stick/HDD) or "2" for USB2 (iPod/iPhone).
In the HOME menu of the streaming client only the contents of the currently
active USB device is displayed.
The following table shows the buttons on the remote control handset and the front panel, and their basic function when
operating the Streaming Client:
Selects the Streaming Client as listening source.
Brief press: Switches to the main list (Home function)
Long press: Opens the Configuration menu
Long press: When SCL (Streaming Client) is selected as source:
Switching between the USB inputs USB 1 (HDD) and USB 2
(iPod).
It is only possible to switch inputs in the top menu level of the
SCL (main menu).
/
Selects the menu point within a list
Opens a folder, starts a piece of music or playlist
Back to the next higher menu point
Plays the selected track or folder
During input operations: confirms the input
/
Selects the previous or next piece in the playback list.
Hold button pressed in for fast forward and rewind search.
/
Hold button pressed in for fast forward and rewind search.
Ends playback (STOP)
•Starts playback of titles / folders (PLAY function)
•Halts playback (PAUSE) or mute and resume, if available
Long press: Removes a favourite from the Favourites list created on the
Music Receiver
Adds a favourite to the Favourites list created on the Music Receiver.
If no memory space is available, the screen displays the message 'Favorite List
Full'.
Displays the Favourites list created on the Music Receiver.
Preset store button
(not possible with all
media)
Repeated brief presses cycle through the repeat functions:
Rpt Trk, Rpt All, Normal
Rpt Trk The current piece is repeated
Rpt All All pieces in the current folder / the current playlist are
repeated
Normal Repeat function switched off
Long press: Switches Mix mode (Shuffle) ON and OFF
Subsequent brief button presses will cycle through the Mix Repeat operating
modes:
Mix, Rpt Trk, Rpt Mix
In Mix mode the pieces are played in a random order.
During character input operations:
Toggle switch: when pressed repeatedly this button toggles between numeric
and alpha-numeric input, and between capitals and lower case
While navigating through lists:
Calls up the Search function (Alpha search)
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Screen
All information relating to machine status, the current music track and
navigation in lists is displayed on the Music Receiver’s graphic screen. The
display is context-sensitive, and varies in part according to the capabilities and
facilities of the service to which you are currently listening.
The essential information is displayed in enlarged form in the main line of the
screen. Supplementary information is shown above and below it in smaller
lettering, or by symbols. The table below shows and explains the symbols
employed.
The screen can display the following symbols:
Making connection (Wait / Busy)
The rotating symbol indicates that the Music Receiver is processing a
command, or is making the connection to a service. These processes may take
a little while, depending on the speed and current load of the network.
During this period the Music Receiver may be muted, and may not respond to
commands. If this should happen, please wait until the symbol disappears.
Indicates a playable music track or a playback list (Playlist)
Indicates a folder, concealing further folders or lists.
Indicates that the listen source is connected by cable LAN.
Indicates that the listen source is connected by wireless WLAN.
Indicates that the Music Receiver is playing a station or a music track
Pause indicator
Buffer display (full indicator, memory indicator) and (if supporterd by the
source) indication of bit-rate of the stream. The higher the bit rate, the better
the audio quality will be.
Time display: elapsed playback time.
This display is not available for all services.
Indicates that it is possible to shift back by one level or selection using the
button.
0 / 0 Position indicator in a list, or when entering an address
Indicates that it is possible to confirm the entry or selection with the
button
ABC or
123 or
abc
Character input mode indicator
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