Electrocompaniet ECM 2 User Manual
ECM 2
High Performance Balanced Network Media Player
(with integrated DAC and Streamer)
Owner's Manual
Version 1.1
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Table of contents
Safety & precautions ............................................................................................. 4
The contents of the carton ...................................................................................... 4
Front panel ........................................................................................................... 4
Navigator controls ................................................................................................ 5
Rear panel connections ......................................................................................... 5
Remote control ...................................................................................................... 6
Installation .................................................................................................................. 7
Connecting audio/video..................................................................................... 7
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Connecting to a network .................................................................................. 8
Analog audio output – balanced XLR ................................................ 7
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Analog audio output – unbalanced RCA ........................................... 7
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Digital audio output – HDMI ............................................................ 7
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Digital audio output – S/PDIF............................................................ 7
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Wired network connection............................................................... 8
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Wireless network connecion ............................................................ 8
Connecting media storage ................................................................................. 8
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USB discs ...................................................................................... 8
Local disc installation ........................................................................................ 9
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How to install internal hard drive ..................................................... 9
Connecting digital audio iputs..................................................................... 10
Connecting trigger in/out ........................................................................... 10
Initial setup .............................................................................................. .10
Library ...................................................................................................................... 11
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Library information ................................................................................. 11
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Info page .............................................................................................. 12
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Update library ....................................................................................... 12
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Library scan status ................................................................................. 12
Managing sources ............................................................................................... 12
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Internal storage ...................................................................................... 13
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USB ...................................................................................................... 13
Screen navigation common controls ............................................................................ 14
Navigating the home screen ....................................................................... 15
• Navigating the libraries .......................................................................... 16
• Library grouping .................................................................................... 16
• Library display view ............................................................................... 16
• Searching ............................................................................................. 17
• Media info ............................................................................................ 17
• Other controls ........................................................................................ 17
• General Playback controls ....................................................................... 17
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Music library ............................................................................................................. 18
• Playback controls ................................................................................... 18
• Context menu ........................................................................................... 18
• Playbar: Music Library ............................................................................. 19
Internet Radio............................................................................................................... 20
• Playback controls .................................................................................... 20
• Context menu .......................................................................................... 20
• Playbar: Internet Radio ............................................................................. 20
Movies ........................................................................................................................ 21
• Playback controls ...................................................................................... 21
• Context menu ........................................................................................... 21
• Audio, subtitle and zoom selection ............................................................. 22
• Direct navigation....................................................................................... 22
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• Playbar: Movies ....................................................................................... 22
Series............................................................................................................................ 22
• Series playback controls ............................................................................ 22
• Context menu ........................................................................................... 23
YouTube......................................................................................................................... 24
• Playback controls ...................................................................................... 24
• Playbar .................................................................................................... 24
Digital inputs ......................................................................................................... 24
Accessing the ECM from network ................................................................................... 25
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Settings ........................................................................................................................ 27
Preferences ................................................................................................ 27
Network .................................................................................................... 28
Output Settings ........................................................................................... 28
Firmware ................................................................................................... 30
App for Andoid/iOS ................................................................................. 25
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Mac ........................................................................................................ 26
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Linux ....................................................................................................... 26
Enter firmware recovery........................................................................................... 30
Perform System recovery.......................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 30
Technical specifications............................................................................................ 31
Important Notice
Product registration ................................................................................................ 33
If Service is needed .
IR remote control codes
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Warning:
To avoid risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Verify line
voltage before use. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personal. The warranty is void if the product is tampered with by non-authorised personnel.
Use only authorized Electrocompaniet service center.
The contents of the carton
• 1 pc.
• 1 pc.
• 1 pc.
• 1 pc.
• 2 pcs.
• 1 pc.
• 1 pc.
• 1 pc.
ECM 2 Balanced Network Media Player
AC main cord.
Antenna for wireless network.
IR Remote control
Batteries for remote control
Quick start guide
CD with the owner’s manual
Inspection card
Front Panel
MEDIA
The front panel display will show the currently selected user mode of your ECM 2 Network Media Player.
The different user modes are:
MEDIA:
streamer and player. Use this mode to play music, watch videos or TV series. (Refer to the Home screen,
the Screen navigation and the Playback sections for detailed instructions on how to operate your ECM
in this mode.)
COAX1/COAX2/TOSLINK1/TOSLINK2:
The ECM 2 is in DAC mode and the active/selected input is indicated in the front panel display. In this
mode you can listen to connected digital audio sources to take advantage of the High End digital to
analog converter built into your ECM for optimal audio quality.
Your ECM 2 is in MEDIA mode. In this mode your ECM will act as a multiformat network media
Status display mode
The display mode shows the volume setting and sample rate for the selected input. The display enters into
“status” mode when the volume is operated or when there is a change in input selected or the sample
rate. After 5 seconds, the display will revert back to the INPUT mode.
In “status” mode the following information is displayed:
The first part shows the current sample rate at the input and the last number
shows the volume setting. Volume indication ranges between 0 to 100.
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Navigator controls
MEDIA
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The navigation controls are used for controlling volume and choosing between the different modes of the
ECM. (See page 2 for a more detailed explanation of the different user modes of the ECM)
1. TOP button - is used for increasing the volume of your ECM
2. BOTTOM button - is used for decreasing the volume of your ECM
3. RIGHT button - will change active user mode / input.
4. LEFT buttons - will change active user mode / input.
5. STANDBY - The standby button is used to put your ECM into, or wake from, standby. Pressing and
holding this button will restart your ECM. (Press and hold until display shows the message “RESTART”)
6. INFRARED SENSOR
The infrared sensor will detect commands from the included infrared remote control.
Please make sure that there is a direct line of sight between the infrared sensor and the infrared remote control.
(See page 4 for more information on using an infrared remote control with your ECM)
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Rear panel connections
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Voltage Selecting input voltage 110/240V N/A
Power / AC Input Power button. Input power Supplied power cable
SPDIF coaxial digital audio output (SPDIF) RCA / 75-ohm coaxial cable
Trigger in/out 12V trigger control in-/output 3,5mm mono mini jack
Wi-fi connector Wireless antenna SMA
Diagnostic Production purposes only 3,5mm mono mini jack
LAN Network cable RJ 45/ Cat 5 or higher
4 x USB inputs External usb storages USB
HDMI output TV / projector connection HDMI
Coax inputs 1/2 coaxial digital audio input (SPDIF) RCA / 75-ohm coaxial cable
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Toslink inputs 1/2 optical digital audio input TOSLINK / optical cable
XLR output left balanced audio connection XLR / balanced audio cable
Coax output 1/2 unbalanced audio connection RCA / unbalanced audio cable
XLR output right balanced audio connection XLR / balanced audio cable
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1. Mute - on/off.
(Standby mode for other Electrocompaniet devices - hold
mute 1-2 sec. to set the device into a standby mode.)
2. Numeric keypad
3. Backspace
4. Media playback control
5. Page Up/Down
6. Group button
7. View button
8. Navigator. When using menus, the arrows move
the selector on the screen up. down left or right.
Press OK to conrm your selection.
9. Back
10. DAC input selector: COAX1/2, TOSLINK 1/2
11. Standby button
12. Dim - dimming the display.
13. Repeat
14. Volume up/down
15. Shuffle
16. Info
17. Search
18. Home
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Replacing batteries
Use 2pcs AAA or LR03 batteries.
Observe correct polarization when inserting batteries.
Please remove batteries when the remote is not used for a
prolonged period of time.
Using the remote
When using the remote control, the front end of the remote control should be pointed to the front panel of
your ECM. A free line of sight is required between the remote and the infrared sensor on the front panel.
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Connecting video
Connect your ECM to an appropriate display
(such as a TV or projector) using the HDMI output.
Connecting audio
Your ECM has 2 different audio output modes: Analog mode and
digital mode. Each audio output mode has 2 different connections
available.
NOTE:
Use analog audio output mode (preferably balanced XLR) for the best audio quality from your ECM.
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Analog audio output – balanced XLR
Use the balanced XLR connectors if you have an amplifier equipped with balanced XLR audio inputs.
Connect the balanced XLR audio outputs from your ECM to the balanced XLR audio input on your ampli-
fier. Observe correct connection on right and left audio channel.
Analog audio output – unbalanced RCA
Use the unbalanced RCA connectors if your amplifier is not equipped with balanced XLR audio inputs.
Connect the unbalanced RCA audio outputs from your ECM to the unbalanced RCA audio input on your
amplifier. Observe correct connection on right and left audio channel.
Digital audio output – HDMI
Use the HDMI connector if you wish to connect to an A/V receiver equipped with an HDMI output (for
connecting a display) or if you plan to get audio out from your connected display. Please refer to the user
manual for your receiver or display for more information on how to enable HDMI audio and connecting
a display to your A/V receiver.
This connection supports multichannel audio when connected to equipment capable of decoding multi-
channel audio signals. (such as an A/V receiver) When connected directly to a TV or to a 2-channel audio
system, the ECM can down mix audio to a 2-channel PCM signal.
Digital audio output – S/PDIF
Use this connection if your A/V receiver does not have an HDMI output for connecting to a display.
Multichannel audio will be decoded and downmixed to 2 channel PCM when using this output.
NOTE:
DSD and HD audio formats are only supported on the analog and the S/PDIF outputs. Dolby Digital HD
and DTS HD formats are supported on the analogue and the S/PDIF outputs where they are decoded and
down mixed to 2 channel PCM.
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Connecting to a network
Your ECM requires a broadband internet connection for getting
media info, playing internet content and for software updates.
A network connection is also required for streaming content
from network attached storage (NAS) and network media share
locations. Your ECM provides two methods of connecting to a
network: Wired network connection (using an Ethernet cable) or
wireless network connection (using the built in wireless adapter).
• Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your ECM to connect to a wired network.
• Your ECM will automatically try to connect to your network when a network cable is detected.
(Please refer to the Wired network setup section for detailed instructions on how to manually
setup a wired network connection)
Wired network connection (Recommended)
• Connect the supplied wireless antenna to your ECM if you want to connect to a wireless network.
• Configure your wireless network connection in the network setup menu of your ECM
(Please refer to the Wireless network setup section for detailed instructions about how to connect
to a wireless network)
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Wireless network connection
NOTE:
A wired connection is recommended whenever possible for speed and stability. The wireless network option
is not used if wired network access is detected.
Connecting media storage
Your ECM can play media from both internal and attached storage devices. The ECM can also play media
files from network sources such as network attached storage (NAS) devices and network media shares.
(Refer to the Network/NAS section under Managing sources for more information on how to access
media from network locations)
USB discs
• Your ECM supports playback of video and audio files stored on external USB disk drives or
USB thumb drives/memory sticks. (Please refer to section for supported file formats for a
complete list of supported file formats) You may connect USB discs or thumb drives to any of the
4 USB inputs on your ECM.
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NOTE:
USB devices are read-only. The ECM will never write to your disk in order to prevent data corruption.
USB storage may be removed at all times.
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Local disc installation
Your ECM supports adding an internal hard drive or SSD for storing media files. A drive with a SATA interface
drive is required for this connection. Both 3,5” and 2,5” drives can be mounted.
All common filesystems are supported, including: NTFS, ExFAT, FAT, EXT4, HFS+
NOTE:
The disk will be formatted for use. All data on the drive will be lost. If the hard drive is installed it will be turned
off when not in use. This prevents vibrations from negatively influencing audio playback quality.
ECM have no limitations for internal disk capacity.
How to install internal hard drive
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1. Flip the ECM 2 2. Remove screws and take out the HDD holder
3. Insert the HDD (3,5’’ or 2,5’’)
4. Tighten the screws
5. Connect the wires 6. Tighten the screws
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Connecting digital audio inputs
Your ECM is equipped with a high quality digital to analog converter (DAC) to give you the very best
audio quality from your digital media files.
The DAC section of your ECM is also equipped with 4 digital inputs for connecting external digital audio
sources such as: CD players, TV decoders/Set top boxes, etc.
Use these inputs to take advantage of superb analogue audio quality of your ECM, getting the best pos-
sible audio quality from all your digital sources.
Your ECM supports connecting up to 4 different digital audio sources. 2 RCA plugs (labeled COAX 1
and COAX 2) for connecting S/PDIF coaxial audio cable and 2 Toslink plugs (Labeled TOSLINK 1 and
TOSLINK 2) for connecting S/PDIF optical cable.
NOTE:
Audio from the digital inputs of your ECM will be available on the analogue outputs only.
The digital inputs supports PCM 96kHz/24bit on Toslink and PCM 192kHz/24bit on COAX.
Connecting trigger in/out
Your ECM is equipped with trigger input and trigger output ports. These ports can be used for automati-
cally putting your ECM and other equipment into, or wake up from, standby mode.
Use the trigger input port for connecting to a trigger output signal from other equipment. The ECM will
power up (leave standby mode) when a voltage in the range of 8V-20V (AC or DC) is detected on the
trigger input port, and will remain powered on for as long as the voltage is present on the trigger input port.
NOTE:
The ECM will only react to a change in the trigger signal.
When the detected trigger signal goes from low to high, ECM will wake from standby.
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When the detected trigger signal goes from high to low, ECM will go into standby.
A low trigger signal is dened as less than 1V (AC or DC)
A high trigger signal is dened as more than 8V(AC or DC)
The voltage supplied to the trigger input must not exceed 20V (AC or DC)
A trigger signal is not mandatory to operate the ECM.
Use the trigger output to send the trigger signal to your amplifier, TV, projector or other equipment that
support triggers signals. This signal can be used to automatically switch on/off the connected equipment
when you turn on/off your ECM. Trigger output is 12V DC.
Use a 3,5mm mono jack plug for connecting to trigger input and trigger output.
Initial setup screen
When your ECM is started for the first time,
a setup wizard will guide you through the
basic settings needed to set up your ECM
for optimal performance. The setup wizard
consists of a few easy steps and will only
take a couple of minutes to complete.
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Library
For easy navigation of your music and video collection,
your ECM will keep information about your music and
video files from different sources/locations in a library.
The library will hold information about artist, album,
track name, movie title, album/cover images, where
the files are stored, etc.
The library is split into 3 different sections: Music,
Videos and TV Shows. To make your music and video
files available to the ECM, your media files need to be
added to the correct library first.
NOTE:
The library will only hold information about your music/video files for easy navigating through your music/
video collection. It will not hold a copy of your files.
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When adding files to the library, the ECM will connect to the internet to
collect information about the files added. The data collected will include
information about artists, albums, tracks, discography, movie titles, actors,
directors, thumbnail pictures etc.
Music added to the library needs to be correctly tagged for the ECM to
collect accurate information from the internet.
Video files added to the library needs to be accurately named for the ECM
to collect accurate information from the internet.
NOTE:
It is important that your media files are tagged / named correctly for the ECM to be able to collect accurate
information.If some of your media les are not recognized properly, please check that all music tags are
spelled correctly and have correct information. If movies or TV series are not recognized, please check lename spelling, try using the original title and add release year to the le name.
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