T+A MP 8 User manual

Bestell-Nr. 9103-0547 (V1.0)
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Owner`s Manual

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Welcome.
We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a product. With your new MP 8 you
have acquired a top-quality piece of equipment which has been designed and developed with the
wishes of discerning listeners 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.
Our range of accessories includes high-quality cables and connectors
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the faith you have shown in our company
by purchasing this product, and wish you many hours of enjoyment and sheer listening pleasure
with your MP 8.
elektroakustik GmbH & Co KG

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About these instructions
All the controls and functions of the MP 8 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 MP 8 to your home network.
Symbols used in these instructions
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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 information; they are intended to help the user understand how to
get the best out of the machine.
Notes on software updates
Many features of the MP 8 are software based. Updates and new features will be made
available from time to time. The update process takes only a few minutes. See the chapter
entitled “Software update” for how to update your device via the internet connection.
We recommend you to check for updates before using your MP 8 for the first time. To keep
your device up to date you should check for updates from time to time.
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The operation instructions, the connection guidance and the safety notes are
for your own good - please read them carefully and observe them at all times.
The operating instructions are an integral part of this device. If you ever
transfer the product to a new owner please be sure to pass them on to the
purchaser to guard against incorrect operation and possible hazards.
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All the components we use meet the German and European safety norms and
standards which are currently valid. This product complies with the EU
directives 2014/35/EC, 2014/30/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EC + 2015/863,
1999/5/EC and 2012/19/EC.

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Contents
Front panel controls.............................................................................................. 8
Remote control.................................................................................................... 14
Charging the remote control handset......................................................................16
Operation with the App or the FM1000....................................................................16
Basic settings of the MP 8.................................................................................. 17
Calling up and operating the menu.........................................................................17
Source names........................................................................................................17
Display brightness..................................................................................................18
Display mode .........................................................................................................18
Language...............................................................................................................18
Device name..........................................................................................................18
Network..................................................................................................................18
Music services........................................................................................................19
Bandwidth limit.......................................................................................................19
Energy saver..........................................................................................................19
Device Info.............................................................................................................20
Operating the sources in detail.......................................................................... 21
Favourites lists ..............................................................................................................21
General information................................................................................................21
Adding a favourite ..................................................................................................21
Calling up the Favourites list ..................................................................................21
Erasing a favourite from the Favourites list.............................................................22
Selecting a favourite from the list............................................................................22
Sorting Favourites lists...........................................................................................22
Operating the radio ............................................................................................. 24
FM - Radio .................................................................................................................24
Selecting FM radio .................................................................................................24
General..................................................................................................................24
Automatic station search........................................................................................25
Selecting a station from the Station list...................................................................25
RDS functions........................................................................................................25
Switching Radio Text on and off.............................................................................26
Mono / Stereo.........................................................................................................26
DAB - Radio...............................................................................................................26
Selecting DAB radio...............................................................................................26
Display...................................................................................................................26
Automatic station search........................................................................................27
Selecting a station from the Station list...................................................................27
RDS functions........................................................................................................28
Internet-Radio and podcasts....................................................................................28
Selecting Internet Radio as source.........................................................................28
Selecting podcasts.................................................................................................28
Playback ................................................................................................................28

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Favourites lists.......................................................................................................29
Search function......................................................................................................29
Operating music services ...................................................................................30
General information................................................................................................30
Selecting the music service....................................................................................30
Playback................................................................................................................30
Search function......................................................................................................31
Playlists and favourites ..........................................................................................31
Operating the UPnP source ..........................................................................................32
General information on the streaming client ...........................................................32
Selecting the UPnP source ....................................................................................32
Playback................................................................................................................32
Playback of directories...........................................................................................33
Playing USB memory media .........................................................................................34
General information................................................................................................34
Selecting USB Media as source.............................................................................34
Playback................................................................................................................34
Playback of directories...........................................................................................35
Operating the Bluetooth source.........................................................................36
Selecting Bluetooth................................................................................................36
Setting up audio transfer........................................................................................36
Playback functions.................................................................................................36
Notes.....................................................................................................................37
Operating the Disc player ...................................................................................38
Selecting CD as source .......................................................................................38
Inserting a CD........................................................................................................38
Playing a CD..........................................................................................................38
Variations.................................................................................................................................39
Track Select...........................................................................................................39
During playback .....................................................................................................39
CD Text..................................................................................................................39
Playback mode ......................................................................................................39
Playback Program.....................................................................................................40
Creating a Playback Program.................................................................................40
Playing a playback program...................................................................................40
Erasing a playback program...................................................................................40
Installation, Using the system for the first time, Safety notes.. 41
Back panel connections......................................................................................42
Installation and wiring.........................................................................................44
Safety notes .........................................................................................................46
Network Configuration........................................................................................49
The Configuration for a Wired Ethernet LAN or Power-Line LAN connection...........51
Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network...........................................................51

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The Configuration for a WLAN connection..................................................................53
Setting the parameters for a wireless network........................................................53
Selecting and connecting a WLAN by hand............................................................53
Searching for and Selecting the Network................................................................53
Entering the Password (for encoded networks) ......................................................53
Storing Network Settings and Restarting................................................................54
Connecting to WLAN via the WPS-function............................................................54
WPS-function.........................................................................................................54
Connecting WLAN automatically via the WPS function...........................................54
Selecting the WLAN manually and conneting via WPS...........................................54
Trouble shooting................................................................................................. 56
Software update .................................................................................................. 58
Software update generally......................................................................................58
Updating via the Internet ........................................................................................58
Notes on Energy Saving..................................................................................... 59
General information................................................................................................59
Automatic power-down (Energy saver)...................................................................59
Appendix A .......................................................................................................... 60
Wiring diagram..........................................................................................................60
Wiring diagram..........................................................................................................61
Appendix B .......................................................................................................... 62
Specification..............................................................................................................62
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 labels appear on your device:
Rear Panel:
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

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Front panel controls
All the important functions of the MP 8 can be operated using the buttons on the front panel.
Direct-acting buttons are provided for fundamental functions. Functions not needed so frequently
are controlled using menus which are called up using the and -button. The
following section explains the functions of the buttons on the machine, and the information
provided on the screen.
On / Off switch
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(On / Off switch)
A brief press on the -button switches the unit on and off.
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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 you know you will not be using
the machine for a long period, we recommend that you
disconnect it from the mains by withdrawing the mains plug from
the wall socket.
Source selection
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Selects the SCL-function (e.g. access to music servers,
streaming services or similar) or the USB Media function
(connected USB memory media) of the streaming client.
Press this button repeatedly until the desired source appears on
the screen.
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Selects the CD player or the Bluetooth function of the MP 8.
Press this button once or twice until the desired source appears
on the screen.

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Selects one of the following radio sources: FM / VHF (FM
RADIO source), DAB (DAB RADIO source), Internet radio
(INTERNET RADIO source) or Podcasts. Press this button
repeatedly until the desired source is displayed on the screen.
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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.
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Playback
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Ends playback
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During menu navigation:
A brief press takes you back (higher) by one menu level or
aborts the current input process; the change is then abandoned.
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Starts playback / halts playback (pause) / resumes playback
after a pause
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Calls up the Favourites list
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Brief press:
Cycles through the various screen displays.
Detailed display with / without CD text / Radiotext (if
present) and large display with / without CD text / Radiotext
(if present).
Switches between capitals and lower case, and numeric /
letters, when entering data.
Long press:
When necessary, repeated long presses of the button
cycle through the various playback modes (repeat track,
repeat whole disc, etc.).
For details see chapter entitled “Operating the disc player”.
Navigation
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Returns to the previous point / change button
Returns from the play screen back to list navigation.
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Confirms the input / change button

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Selects the next point within a list / select button
Selects the next track / station during playback.
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Selects the previous point within a list / select button
Selects the previous track / station during playback.
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Confirmation button during input procedures
USB-input
USB IN
Socket for a USB memory stick or an external hard disc.
The storage medium can be formatted with the FAT16, FAT32,
NTFS, ext2, ext3 or ext4 file system.
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The USB storage medium can be powered via the USB socket
provided that its current drain meets the USB norm (< 500 mA).
Normalised 2.5” USB hard discs can be connected directly to
this socket, i.e. they require no mains PSU.
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This socket can be used to recharge the battery in the FM8.
Also possible if the MP 8 is in stand-by mode.
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.
Settings
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System
configuration
Opens the “System configuration” menu
(for details see Chapter “System settings”)
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Source
configuration
Opens the setup menu for the source device just selected.
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Not all sources have their own setup menu. For this reason the
button does not have a function with all sources.