Electrocompaniet ECI 5 MKII User Manual
ECI 5 MKII
Balanced Integrated Amplifier
Owner's Manual
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Unpacking the ECI 5
Immediately upon receipt of the ECI 5 MKII , inspect the carton for possible damage during shipment.
The carton and packaging have been designed to provide the safest
possible protection for transport of your integrated amplifier. Unpack the
unit carefully. Save all packaging materials for future shipment.
The contents of the carton
• 1 pcs Electrocompaniet ECI 5 MKII integrated amplifier.
• 1 pcs AC main cord.
• 1 pcs spare main fuse (located in the fuse drawer).
• 1 pcs inspection card.
• 1 pcs remote control.
• 2 pcs batteries.
Set up procedure
Before connecting the ECI 5 MKII to the mains, check that the main voltage indicated on the rear panel corresponds to the line voltage in the
territory were you intend to use the unit.
How to avoid damages
Do not under any circumstances connect or disconnect equipment when
power is turned on.The design of the RCA plug generates a huge transient when inserted. Connecting or disconnecting equipment with the
power on can result in severe damage to both speakers and amplifier.
How to avoid noise problems
The ECI 5 MKII contains delicate circuits that are sensitive to magnetic
strayfields. The unit should not be placed near mains transformers, TV
sets etc. Care should also be taken regarding placement of the interconnect cables. Do not run interconnect cables in parallel with maincords or
speaker cables. Keep interconnect cables as short as possible.
How to avoid possible antenna problems
In some set-ups hum may occur when you connect the radio, VCR or TV
to your system.The problem is caused by DC voltage coming from your
antenna. Please contact your cable network operator.
How to connect your system
Please read this page carefully and follow diagram 1, page 14.
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Balanced XLR input and operation:
The balanced mode can only be used if the signal source has a balanced output. Use anXLR interconnect with GND on pin 1, + on pin2,
and - on pin 3. To use the balanced input single ended, connect the
ECP5XLR in the XLR
Single ended RCA input and operation:
The left channel is the top row on the rear, marked black. All inputs are
similar regarding sonic performance. Unused inputs may be shorted to
ground, using a RCA shorting plug.
HT (Home Theatre)
Is a direct input where the volume potentiometer is bypassed. ECI 5
MKII will work like a poweramplifier with fixed gain. When selected the
output will be muted for a few seconds as a safety against accidental
overload.
REC outputs are used for recording.
The source you listen to will be monitored through this output. The record
output is not influenced by the volume control setting, but will be shut off
by the MUTE function. Never use shorting plugs in outputs.
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Pre out:
The pre out is dependent by the volume control setting, and MUTE function. These outputs (balanced and single ended) can be used to control
an additional power amplifier. If more than one amplifier is used, and
these amplifiers are DC coupled on the input side, they will influence on
each other when the amplifiers are switched on/off. To avoid any problem, these amplifiers must be turned on/off simultaneously. Never use
shorting plugs on the outputs.
Speaker output:
Never short the positive output to ground or chassis.Switch the amplifier
off when connecting the speakers.
How to power up your system
You should always power up your system the following way:
Signal sources (CD player, tuner etc.) first.
Allow a 30 seconds warm-up before you turn on the ECI 5 MKII.
When switching off your system:
Start with the ECI 5 MKII, then the signal sources.
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Remote control
1. Input selector CD, TUNER, TAPE, DVD, VCR, HT
2. Mute on / off (Press for 1-2 sec. to set into Stdby)
3. Volume up
4. Volume down
Front panel
The main switch is located in the center of the lower part of the front
panel. In daily operation, switch off the ECI 5 MKII by using the MUTE
button on the remote control. If the ECI 5 MKII has been switched off,
allow two hours of warm-up for optimal sonic performance. When the
ECI 5 MKII is not to be used for a long period of time, use the main
switch to turn the unit off. Then disconnect the AC main cord for maximum safety.
Navigator window
The six inputs is avaliable:
TAPE, TUNER, CD, HT, VCR, DVD
In case of operating errors the display will inform of the fault status.
The following faults may occur:
(Diagram 2, page 15)
(Diagram 3, page 15)
(Diagram 3, page 15)
- Temperature fault - Internal temperature limit exceeded.
- DC fault Right - DC voltage on right output.
- DC fault Left - DC voltage on left output
- Overload Left - Output overload left channel
- Overload Right - Output overload right channel
To reset any fault turn off the main power switch and then power up
again as normal.
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Replacing a blown main fuse
The main fuse is located in a small drawer inside the AC inlet of the unit.
If, for some reason the fuse is blown, turn the unit off, and remove the
AC cord from the AC inlet. Open the drawer with a small screwdriver
and remove the blown fuse. The spare fuse is located inside a holder in
front of the main fuse.
1. Remove the spare fuse gently by pushing it sideways out of its holder.
2. Insert the spare fuse as the active fuse.
3. Push the drawer gently back to closed position.
4. Re-insert the AC cord and turn the unit on.
Never replace the fuse with other values than indicated on the unit!
Replacing remote control batteries
To replace the battery, lift the cover off, and insert a fresh set of batteries. Be careful to follow the + and - polarity indications at the bottom of
the battery compartment.
Battery type: 2 x LR03 / AAA: 1.5Volts
Input configurations
XLR input: 1 = ground 2 = positive 3 = negative
RCA: Center = positive Circle = ground.
(Diagram 6, page 15)
(Diagram 5, page 15)
(Diagram 4, page 15)
Output configurations
XLR output: 1 = ground 2 = positive 3 = negative
Speaker: Red = positive Black or White = ground
ECP5XLR:
RCA to XLR adapter: 1 & 3; ground and negative = shorted 2 = positive
(Diagram 6, 15 and 1, pg 14)
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