T+A E-Series User manual

Software Version V 1.4 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.
 elektroakustik GmbH & Co KG
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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
Appendix
Wiring diagram .............................................................................................................. 47
Specification .................................................................................................................. 49
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 VHF tuner or the device connected to the REC input of the
Music Receiver (recorder)
Brief press: Selects the VHF 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 F100
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.

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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.