T+A MP 1000 E User manual

Software Version V 1.6 Order No. 9103-0509 EN
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USER MANUAL
E-SERIES
MP 1000 E

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License Notice
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Welcome.
We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a product. With your new MP 1000 E 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 MP 1000 E.
elektroakustik GmbH & Co KG

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About these instructions
All the controls and functions of the MP 1000 E 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 1000 E 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 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 1000 E 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 1000 E for the first time. To keep your device up to date
you should check for updates from time to time.
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

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.

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. The declaration of conformity can be
downloaded from www.ta-hifi.com/DoC.

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Contents
Front panel controls...................................................................................................................8
Remote Control........................................................................................................................12
Basic settings of the MP 1000 E..............................................................................................14
System Settings (System configuration menu) ...................................................................................14
Calling up and operating the menu....................................................................................................................14
Source names ...................................................................................................................................................14
Display brightness .............................................................................................................................................15
Display mode.....................................................................................................................................................15
Language...........................................................................................................................................................15
Device name......................................................................................................................................................15
Energy saver .....................................................................................................................................................15
Network .............................................................................................................................................................15
Music services...................................................................................................................................................16
Bandwidth limit...................................................................................................................................................16
FD100 pairing....................................................................................................................................................16
Device Info.........................................................................................................................................................17
Pre amplifier functions of the MP 1000 E .............................................................................................18
Using the unit with active speakers or power amplifiers ....................................................................................18
Operation with PA 1000 E.........................................................................................................................18
Tone control settings (Tone menu)....................................................................................................................18
Balance..............................................................................................................................................................18
Loudness...........................................................................................................................................................18
Tone Control......................................................................................................................................................19
Bass / Treble .....................................................................................................................................................19
D/A Converter Settings............................................................................................................19
Calling up and operating the D/A converter options....................................................................................19
D/A mode...........................................................................................................................................................19
Output phase.....................................................................................................................................................19
Operating the sources in detail...............................................................................................20
Favourites lists........................................................................................................................................20
General information...........................................................................................................................................20
Calling up the Favourites list..............................................................................................................................20
Adding a favourite..............................................................................................................................................20
Erasing a favourite from the Favourites list........................................................................................................20
Selecting a favourite from the list.......................................................................................................................21
Directly selecting a favourite..............................................................................................................................21
Sorting Favourites lists ......................................................................................................................................21
Operating the radio.................................................................................................................................22
FM –Radio ...........................................................................................................................................................22
Selecting FM radio.............................................................................................................................................22
Display...............................................................................................................................................................22
Manual station search........................................................................................................................................22
Searching for an HD Radio station ....................................................................................................................22
Automatic station search ...................................................................................................................................23
Selecting a station from the Station list..............................................................................................................23
RDS functions....................................................................................................................................................23
Switching Radio Text on and off........................................................................................................................24
Mono / Stereo....................................................................................................................................................24
DAB - Radio..........................................................................................................................................................24
Selecting DAB radio...........................................................................................................................................24
Automatic station search ...................................................................................................................................25
Selecting a station from the Station list..............................................................................................................25
RDS functions....................................................................................................................................................25
Internet-Radio ......................................................................................................................................................26
Playback............................................................................................................................................................26
Front panel display ............................................................................................................................................26

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Search function................................................................................................................................................. 27
Operating music services...................................................................................................................... 28
General information .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Selecting the music service .............................................................................................................................. 28
Playback........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Search function................................................................................................................................................. 29
Playlists and favourites..................................................................................................................................... 29
Operating the UPnP / DLNA source (Streaming Client) ..................................................................... 30
General information on the streaming client ..................................................................................................... 30
Selecting the UPnP / DLNA source................................................................................................................... 30
Playback........................................................................................................................................................... 30
Playback of directories...................................................................................................................................... 31
Search function................................................................................................................................................. 31
Playing USB memory media (USB Media source) .............................................................................. 32
General information .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Selecting USB Media as source........................................................................................................................ 32
Playback........................................................................................................................................................... 32
Playback of directories...................................................................................................................................... 33
Search function................................................................................................................................................. 33
Operating the CD player ........................................................................................................................ 34
Selecting CD as source .................................................................................................................................... 34
Inserting a CD................................................................................................................................................... 34
Playing a CD..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Variations.......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Track Select...................................................................................................................................................... 35
During playback................................................................................................................................................ 35
Fast Search....................................................................................................................................................... 35
CD Text............................................................................................................................................................. 35
Playback mode ................................................................................................................................................. 36
Repeat.............................................................................................................................................................. 36
Mix-mode.......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Playback Program............................................................................................................................................... 37
Creating a Playback Program........................................................................................................................... 37
Playing a playback program.............................................................................................................................. 37
Erasing a playback program ............................................................................................................................. 37
Operating the Bluetooth source ........................................................................................................... 38
Connecting the aerial........................................................................................................................................ 38
Selecting the Bluetooth Audio source............................................................................................................... 38
Setting up audio transfer................................................................................................................................... 38
Playback functions............................................................................................................................................ 39
Start and pause playback ................................................................................................................................. 39
Stop playback ................................................................................................................................................... 39
Skipping tracks.................................................................................................................................................. 39
Controlling the MP 1000 E................................................................................................................................ 39
NOTES ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
The MP 1000 E as D/A Converter.......................................................................................................... 40
General Information on D/A Converter Operation............................................................................................. 40
D/A Converter Operation.................................................................................................................................... 40
Selecting a D/A Converter Source.................................................................................................................... 40
USB DAC operation in detail................................................................................................................. 41
System-requirements........................................................................................................................................ 41
Installing drivers................................................................................................................................................ 41
Settings............................................................................................................................................................. 41
Notes on software............................................................................................................................................. 41
Notes on operation............................................................................................................................................ 41
Notes on setting up ........................................................................................................................................ 41
Playback with ......................................................................................................................... 42
General information .......................................................................................................................................... 42
Playback........................................................................................................................................................... 42
Installation, Using the system for the first time, Safety notes..............43

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Back panel connections ..........................................................................................................44
Installation and wiring .............................................................................................................46
Loudspeaker and signal cables .........................................................................................................................47
Mains cables and mains filters...........................................................................................................................47
Changing the batteries.......................................................................................................................................47
Care of the unit..................................................................................................................................................47
Storing the unit ..................................................................................................................................................47
Safety notes..............................................................................................................................48
Network Configuration.............................................................................................................50
General Information...........................................................................................................................................50
Compatible hardware and UPnP servers...........................................................................................................50
Network settings menu......................................................................................................................................50
Opening the network settings menu ..................................................................................................................50
Operating the menu, changing and storing IP addresses..................................................................................50
Closing the menu...............................................................................................................................................51
Interrupting the menu without storing the settings .............................................................................................51
The Configuration for a Wired Ethernet LAN or Power-Line LAN connection...............................................52
Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network .....................................................................................................52
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...........................................................................................................53
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
WLAN setup via access point.............................................................................................................................55
FD 100 Radio Remote Control (optionally).............................................................................56
Connecting the aerial.........................................................................................................................................56
Pairing the FD 100.............................................................................................................................................56
Notes on Energy Saving..........................................................................................................57
Trouble shooting......................................................................................................................58
Legal Information.....................................................................................................................60
Glossary / Supplementary Information...................................................................................61
Network terminology................................................................................................................63
Software update.......................................................................................................................65
Appendix A...............................................................................................................................66
Wiring diagram........................................................................................................................................67
Wiring diagram........................................................................................................................................68
Appendix B...............................................................................................................................69
Specification............................................................................................................................................69

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Front panel controls
All the important functions of the MP 1000 E 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 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 (Standby operation).
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 plugs from the wall socket.

(Headphones)
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.

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.

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.

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.
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


The drawer is opened and closed by pressing the button.

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
Selects the SCL function (e.g. access to music servers,streaming services or
similar) or the USB DAC function (playback from a connected computer), or
selects the USB Media function (connected USB memory media) of the
streaming client.
Press this button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the screen.

If you wish to select a USB memory medium connected to the USB IN socket
(front panel) or the USB HDD socket (back panel), then USB Media must be
set as source. To play back from a computer connected to the USB / DAC
socket, you must select USB DAC as source.



Selects the CD player or the Bluetooth function of the MP 1000 E. Press this
button once or twice until the desired source appears on the screen.



Selects one of the following radio sources: FM / VHF (FM RADIO source), DAB
(DAB RADIO source) or Internet radio (Internet radio source). Press this button
repeatedly until the desired radio source is displayed on the screen.



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.

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.


Not all sources have their own setup menu. For this reason the button does not
have a function with all sources.

System menu
Opens the ‘System configuration’ menu
(for details see Chapter ‘System settings’)

A brief press: Switches between Mono and Stereo reception (FM Radio)
A long press: Opens the tone control settings menu
(for details see Chapter ‘Tone control settings’)
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
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

Brief press: Switches the display view from list navigation to the current
played music track.
Long press: Switches between different screen displays

Calls up the Favourites list
/ 
Brief press: Selects the previous / next track or piece during playback
(Depending on the selected source).
Long press: Fast forward / rewind: searches for a particular passage.
Tuner: Search



Fast forward / rewind are not for all sources possible.

Button for switching ON and OFF the BALANCED and PRE-OUT outputs
(Muting). The symbol shows the current switching state.


The LINE OUT outputs are not switchable. These outputs are permanently
switched on.
/ 
Increases / decreases the volume of the headphone output
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. 1 second the volume increases /
decreases continuously until the button is released.


If the pre-amplifier module (optional accessory) is installed, the volume of the
BALANCED and PRE-OUT outputs alters at the same time.
The graphic screen of the MP 1000 E displays all information regarding the
status of the machine, the music track currently being played and the radio
station currently tuned. The display is context-sensitive and varies according to
the capabilities and facilities of the service or medium to which you are currently
listening.
The most important information is highlighted on the screen in a context-
sensitive manner. Supplementary information is displayed above and below the
main text, or by means of symbols. The symbols used are listed and explained
in the table below.

The displays and symbols which appear on the screen vary according to the
currently active function.
The basic areas of the screen:
Display field (a) shows the currently active source.
Display field (b) shows information relating to the piece of music being
played. The essential information is displayed enlarged in the main line.
Display field (c) shows information relating to the device and playback.
The bottom line (d) displays supplementary context-sensitive information
(e.g. sampling frequency, elapsed time)