T+A MP 3100 HV User manual

Software Version V 1.0 Order No. 9103-0531 UK
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USER MANUAL
HV-SERIES
MP 3100 HV

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Welcome.
We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a product. With your new MP 3100 HV 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.
The case of the MP 3100 HV is built exclusively from the finest-quality non-magnetic metals of the highest purity. This excludes
the possibility of interaction with the audio signals,and guarantees uncoloured reproduction.
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 3100 HV.
elektroakustik GmbH & Co KG
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countries, used with permission. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International,
Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission

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About these instructions
All the controls and functions of the MP 3100 HV 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 3100 HV 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.
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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 3100 HV 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 3100 HV 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
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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 Page
Introduction................................................................................................................................8
PCM and DSD.....................................................................................................................................................8
MP 3100 HV and DSD.........................................................................................................................................8
MP 3100 HV and PCM ........................................................................................................................................9
Front panel controls ................................................................................................................10
Remote control.........................................................................................................................14
Basic settings of the MP 3100 HV...........................................................................................16
Calling up and operating the menu....................................................................................................................16
Source names ...................................................................................................................................................17
Display Brightness.............................................................................................................................................17
Display Mode.....................................................................................................................................................17
Language...........................................................................................................................................................17
Device name......................................................................................................................................................17
Energy Saver.....................................................................................................................................................18
Network .............................................................................................................................................................18
Music services...................................................................................................................................................18
Bandwidth limit ..................................................................................................................................................18
FD 100 pairing...................................................................................................................................................19
Device Info.........................................................................................................................................................19
D/A Converter Settings ...........................................................................................................................................20
Calling up and operating the menu....................................................................................................................20
D/A mode...........................................................................................................................................................20
Output................................................................................................................................................................20
Bandwidth..........................................................................................................................................................20
Operating the source devices in detail...................................................................................21
Operation with the FD100 remote control..........................................................................................................21
Operation with controls on the front panel of the device ...................................................................................21
Favourites lists........................................................................................................................................................22
General information...........................................................................................................................................22
Calling up the Favourites list .............................................................................................................................22
Adding a favourite..............................................................................................................................................22
Erasing a favourite from the Favourites list .......................................................................................................22
Selecting a favourite from the list ......................................................................................................................23
Directly selecting a favourite..............................................................................................................................23
Sorting Favourites lists......................................................................................................................................23
Operating the radio..................................................................................................................24
FM –Radio ...........................................................................................................................................................24
Selecting FM radio.............................................................................................................................................24
Manual station search .......................................................................................................................................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
Automatic station search...................................................................................................................................27
Selecting a station from the Station list .............................................................................................................27
RDS functions....................................................................................................................................................27
Internet source (Streaming www) ......................................................................................................................28
Selecting Internet Radio as source....................................................................................................................28

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Selecting podcasts............................................................................................................................................ 28
Playback........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Favourites list.................................................................................................................................................... 28
Search function................................................................................................................................................. 29
Operating music services........................................................................................................30
General information.......................................................................................................................................... 30
Selecting a music service................................................................................................................................. 30
Playback........................................................................................................................................................... 30
Search function................................................................................................................................................. 31
Playlists and favourites..................................................................................................................................... 31
Operating the SCL source.......................................................................................................32
General information on the streaming client..................................................................................................... 32
Selecting the SCL source ................................................................................................................................. 32
Playback........................................................................................................................................................... 32
Playback of directories...................................................................................................................................... 33
Search function................................................................................................................................................. 33
Playing USB memory media....................................................................................................34
General information.......................................................................................................................................... 34
Selecting USB Media as source ....................................................................................................................... 34
Playback........................................................................................................................................................... 34
Playback of directories...................................................................................................................................... 35
Search function................................................................................................................................................. 35
Operating the DISC player.......................................................................................................36
Selecting the disc player as source.................................................................................................................. 36
Inserting a CD................................................................................................................................................... 36
Playing a CD..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Variations.......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Track Select During playback.......................................................................................................................... 37
Playback mode ................................................................................................................................................. 37
Fast Search ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Special features with Super Audio CD (SACD).................................................................................................... 38
General information.......................................................................................................................................... 38
Setting the preferred layer ................................................................................................................................ 38
Screen display.................................................................................................................................................. 38
Playback Program................................................................................................................................................... 39
Creating a Playback Program........................................................................................................................... 39
Playing a playback program ............................................................................................................................. 39
Erasing a playback program............................................................................................................................. 39
Operating the Bluetooth source..............................................................................................40
Connecting the aerial........................................................................................................................................ 40
Selecting the Bluetooth Audio source............................................................................................................... 40
Setting up audio transfer................................................................................................................................... 40
Playback functions............................................................................................................................................ 40
Controlling the MP 3100 HV ............................................................................................................................. 41
NOTES.............................................................................................................................................................. 41
The MP 3100 HV as D/A Converter..........................................................................................42
General Information on..................................................................................................................................... 42
D/A Converter Operation .................................................................................................................................. 42
D/A Converter Operation.................................................................................................................................... 42
Selecting a D/A Converter Source.................................................................................................................... 42
Screen Display.................................................................................................................................................. 42
USB DAC operation in detail.................................................................................................................................. 43
System-requirements........................................................................................................................................ 43

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Installing drivers.................................................................................................................................................43
Settings..............................................................................................................................................................43
Notes on software..............................................................................................................................................43
Notes on operation............................................................................................................................................43
Notes on setting up............................................................................................................................................43
Installation Using the system for the first time Safety notes..................45
Back panel connections..........................................................................................................46
Installation and wiring.............................................................................................................48
Safety notes..............................................................................................................................50
Network Configuration ............................................................................................................52
General Information...........................................................................................................................................52
Compatible hardware and UPnP servers ..........................................................................................................52
Network settings menu......................................................................................................................................52
Opening the network settings menu..................................................................................................................52
Operating the nenu, changing and storing IP addresses ..................................................................................52
Closing the menu...............................................................................................................................................53
Interrupting the menu without storing the settings.............................................................................................53
The Configuration for a Wired Ethernet LAN or Power-Line LAN connection...............................................54
Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network.....................................................................................................54
The Configuration for a WLAN connection.......................................................................................................55
Setting the parameters for a wireless network ..................................................................................................55
Searching for and Selecting the Network ..........................................................................................................55
Entering the Password (for encoded networks).................................................................................................55
Storing Network Settings and Restarting...........................................................................................................55
Pairing the FD 100 Radio Remote Control .............................................................................56
Connecting the radio aerial................................................................................................................................56
Pairing the FD 100.............................................................................................................................................56
Notes on Energy Saving..........................................................................................................57
General information ..........................................................................................................................................57
Automatic power-down (Energysaver) ............................................................................................................57
Firmware update......................................................................................................................58
Technical description Digital filters / Oversampling.............................................................59
Network Terminology ..............................................................................................................61
Trouble shooting......................................................................................................................63
Appendix.....................................................................................................66
Appendix A...............................................................................................................................67
Wiring diagram..................................................................................................................................................67
Wiring diagram..................................................................................................................................................68
Wiring diagram..................................................................................................................................................69
Wiring diagram..................................................................................................................................................70
Appendix B...............................................................................................................................71
Specification ........................................................................................................................................................71

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Introduction
PCM and DSD
Two competing formats are available in the form of PCM and DSD, both of
which are used to store audio signals at very high resolution and quality. Each
of these formats has its own specific advantages. A vast amount has been
written about the relative merits of these two formats, and we have no intention
of participating in the dispute, much of which is less than objective in nature.
Instead we consider it our task to develop equipment which reproduces both
formats as effectively as possible, and exploits the strengths of each system to
the full.
Our many years of experience with both systems have clearly shown that PCM
and DSD cannot just be lumped together; it is essential to treat each format
separately, and take their specific requirements into account. This applies both
at the digital and analogue level.
For this reason the MP 3100 HV employs two separate digital sections, two
D/A converter sections and two analogue back-ends - each optimised for one
format.
MP 3100 HV and DSD
By its nature the DSD format involves a noise floor which rises above the range
of human hearing as frequency rises. Although this noise floor is not directly
audible, it does subject the treble units in the loudspeakers to a significant
load. It is also possible for the high-frequency noise to cause distortion in many
low-bandwidth amplifiers.
The lower the DSD sampling rate, the more severe the inherent noise, and it
cannot be disregarded, especially with the DSD64 format - as used on the
SACD. As the DSD sampling rate rises, the high-frequency noise becomes
increasingly insignificant, and with DSD256 and DSD512 it is virtually
irrelevant. In the past it has been standard practice to apply digital and
analogue filtering processes in an attempt to reduce DSD noise, but such
solutions are never entirely without side-effects on sound quality. For the
MP 3100 HV we have developed two special techniques designed to eliminate
the sonic disadvantages:
1.) The True-DSD technique, consisting of a direct digital signal path
without filtering and noise-shaping, plus our True 1-bit DSD D/A converter
2.) Analogue reconstruction filter with selectable bandwidth
The True-DSD technique is available for DSD sampling rates from DSD64
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MP 3100 HV and PCM
The PCM process makes extremely high-resolution sampling values available:
up to 32 bits. However, the sampling rate of PCM is significantly lower than that
of DSD, and the spacing in terms of time between the sampling values is
greater.
This means that it is extremely important with PCM to employ maximum
possible precision when converting the high resolution into analogue signals.
Here at our answer was to develop quadruple D/A converters which
provide a four-fold improvement in accuracy over conventional converters. A
further very important aspect of PCM reproduction is to reconstruct the curve of
the original analogue signal between the sampling points with great accuracy,
since these points are much more widely spaced in comparison with DSD. To
this end the MP 3100 HV employs a polynomial interpolation process (Bezier-
Spline interpolation) developed in-house at , which in mathematical terms
delivers the smoothest curve for a given number of reference points (sampling
points). The output signal generated by Bezier interpolation exhibits a very
“natural” shape, devoid of the digital artefacts - such as pre- and post-
oscillation - which are usually produced by the standard oversampling process.
More detailed information on this can be found in the chapter “Technical
description, oversampling / up-sampling”
And one final comment: If you intend to carry out your own tests to decide
whether DSD or PCM is the superior format, please be sure to compare
recordings with comparable information density –i.e. DSD64 with PCM96/24,
DSD128 with PCM 192 and DSD256 with PCM384!

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Front panel controls
All the important functions of the MP 3100 HV can be controlled using the buttons and rotary knobs on the front panel.
The large rotary knobs are used for navigation in lists and menus and to select the listening source. Functions which are
needed less frequently are controlled using a menu which is called up by pressing 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
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Touching the button briefly switches the device on and off.
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The button remains dimly lit even in stand-by mode, to indicate that the
MP 3100 HV is ready for use.
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Caution!
The button is not an isolation switch. Certain parts of the machine remain
connected to mains voltage even when the screen is switched off and dark. 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.
 Source selection
SOURCE
The desired listening source is selected by turning this rotary knob; your
chosen source then appears on the screen. After a short delay the machine
switches to the appropriate source.
 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 touching the button or by a long press
on the source selection knob (SOURCE).