Emotiva ERC-1 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank You for your ERC-1 Purchase 5

Limited Warranty 6

Service Assistance For the ERC-1 6

Emotiva Disclosure

FCC Compliance

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Safety Precautions 8

A Note for the Cable Television (CATV) Installer 9

Unpacking the ERC-1 9

Inventory 9

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10
Key Features of Your New ERC-1 Audiophile CD Player 11
Disc Handling 12

Discs usable with the ERC-1 12

Holding discs 12

Loading discs 12

Cautions on loading discs 12

Cautions on handling discs 12

Disc Storage

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FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 13
REAR PANEL LAYOUT 14
REMOTE CONTROL 15, 16
Changing the Remote Control Batteries 17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18

Loading and ejecting discs 18

Normal disc play 18

Locating a specific track

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Locating a particular point in a track 19

Repeating discs and tracks

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TROUBLESHOOTING 20

The disc does not rotate 20

The disc is playing but there is no sound 20

The disc stops, noise is heard or the sound drops out

A CD-R / CD-RW disc cannot be played

The remote control does not operate 20

A specific CD cannot be played 20

Digital signal has no output 20

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ERC-1 PURCHASE

Dear Music Enthusiast,

Thank you for purchasing the Emotiva ERC-1 CD Player. We sincerely believe that it offers you
outstanding performance and value. Emotiva products are engineered and produced with the
highest quality materials and incorporate the latest technology. We think you will find the
Emotiva ERC-1 meets or exceeds your expectations.

The ERC-1 is a high quality audiophile grade CD player. It has been designed for maximum
performance, ease of use and installation flexibility. The ERC-1 reproduces music the way it
was created; dynamic, crystal clear, open and engaging. The subtle pull of a bow, the thrashing
of a power chord, the gentle nuances of a vocal performance; it’s all there, waiting to be
experienced by you like never before.

The ERC-1 features a 24 bit processor with 384 x oversampling maintaining the ultimate
transparency and openness from the CD source.

Also featured:

Independent shielded power supplies for each section of the unit (CD Carriage, Digital Circuits,
Analogue Circuits, Display) ensure minimal noise and interaction between each section resulting
in a cleaner pure listening experience.

The DAC (digital to analog converter) is the Analog Devices 1955.

The Op-amps are Burr Brown OPA2134.

As per the Emotiva legacy only the finest available parts are used.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

The Emotiva ERC-1 CD Player has been created to perform flawlessly for many years. As a
result of this quality and craftsmanship, Emotiva offers the following warranty to owners of the
ERC-1.

Emotiva Audio warrants the ERC-1 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a

period of five years from the original date of purchase. The following items are excluded from,

or will void this warranty coverage:

1) Damage to the ERC-1 caused during shipment and handling. (If you receive an item that
you believe to have been damaged during shipment, please contact Emotiva
immediately. Phone: 877-EMO-Tech (877-366-8324) / Email: [e-mail]

2) Damage to the ERC-1 caused by accident, misuse or abusive operation contrary to the
instructions specified within this manual.

3) ERC-1 units that have had the serial numbers defaced, modified, or removed.

4) Damage to the ERC-1 resulting from a modification of, or attempted repair by any person
or company not authorized by Emotiva.

5) Any ERC-1 unit purchased from a non-authorized dealer.

6) Emotiva does not assume liability for loss of use or damage to associated or connected
equipment.

Service Assistance for the ERC-1

1) Please note that BEFORE sending your ERC-1 in for repair you MUST call Emotiva and
obtain a return merchandise authorization (RMA) number. Before contacting Emotiva to
begin the RMA process, please have as detailed a description of the problem(s) you are
experiencing and the conditions under which the problem(s) occur. Additionally, please
be sure to check the troubleshooting guide in this manual to rule out the possibility of
something simple you may have overlooked. Many instances of perceived failure are
simple operational and setup mistakes and Emotiva is happy to assist you however
possible. Please call 877-EMO-Tech (877-366-8324) / Email: [e-mail]

Once you have obtained the RMA number, you must print this clearly on the outside of the box
so it will be possible to determine from whom the ERC-1 came once it arrives. Parcels arriving
without an RMA numbers will be refused and returned freight collect.

Please send your repairs with RMA to:

Emotiva Audio Corp.

Attn.: Repair Department
131 Southeast Parkway Court
Franklin, TN 37064
RMA – (Put your RMA number in this spot.)

877-EMO-Tech (877-366-8324) / Email: [e-mail]

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Emotiva Disclosure

Copyright 2009 Emotiva

All Rights Reserved. Emotiva reserves the right to make improvements to its products at any
time. Therefore, the specifications of the product and the specific details of this manual are
subject to change at any time.

Emotiva and the Emotiva "E" are registered trademarks of Emotiva Audio Corporation

NOTE: The ERC-1 is a Class 1 Laser Product
FCC Compliance:

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject of the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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