USER MANUAL
E-SERIES
MP 1000 E
Software Version V 1.3 Order No. 9103-0509 UK
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Welcome.
We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a product. With your new MP 1000 E you have acquired a topquality 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, userfriendly 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 product, and wish you many hours of enjoyment and sheer listening pleasure with your MP 1000 E.
elektroakustik GmbH & Co KG
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About 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 information; they
are intended to help the user understand how to get the best out of the machine.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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.
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. The declaration of conformity can be downloaded from
www.ta-hifi.com/DoC.
All the controls and functions of the MP 1000 E 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 1000 E to your home
network.
Symbols used in these instructions
Notes on software updates
Many features of the MP 1000 E 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 1000 E 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:
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Contents
Front panel controls .................................................................................................................... 8
Remote Control .......................................................................................................................... 13
Basic settings of the MP 1000 E ............................................................................................... 15
System Settings (System configuration menu) ................................................................................... 15
Calling up and operating the menu .................................................................................................................... 15
Source names ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Display brightness ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Display mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Language ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Device name ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Energy saver ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Network ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Music services ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Bandwidth limit .................................................................................................................................................. 17
FD100 pairing .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Device Info ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Pre amplifier functions of the MP 1000 E ............................................................................................. 18
Using the unit with active speakers or power amplifiers .................................................................................... 18
Operation with PA 1000 E ......................................................................................................................... 18
Tone control settings (Tone menu) .................................................................................................................... 18
Balance .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Loudness ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
Tone Control ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Bass / Treble ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
D/A Converter Settings .............................................................................................................. 19
Calling up and operating the D/A converter options .................................................................................... 19
D/A mode ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Output phase ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Operating the sources in detail ................................................................................................ 20
Favourites lists ........................................................................................................................................ 20
General information ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Calling up the Favourites list .............................................................................................................................. 20
Adding a favourite .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Erasing a favourite from the Favourites list ........................................................................................................ 20
Selecting a favourite from the list ....................................................................................................................... 21
Directly selecting a favourite .............................................................................................................................. 21
Sorting Favourites lists ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Operating the radio ................................................................................................................................. 22
FM – Radio ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Selecting FM radio ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Manual station search ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Automatic station search ................................................................................................................................... 23
Selecting a station from the Station list .............................................................................................................. 23
RDS functions .................................................................................................................................................... 23
DAB - Radio .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Selecting DAB radio ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Automatic station search ................................................................................................................................... 25
Selecting a station from the Station list .............................................................................................................. 25
RDS functions .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Internet-Radio ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Selecting Internet Radio as source .................................................................................................................... 26
Selecting podcasts ................................................................ ............................................................................. 26
Playback ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
Front panel display ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Search function .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Operating music services ...................................................................................................................... 28
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General information .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Selecting the music service............................................................................................................................... 28
Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Search function ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Playlists and favourites ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Operating the UPnP / DLNA source (Streaming Client) ..................................................................... 30
General information on the streaming client ..................................................................................................... 30
Selecting the UPnP / DLNA source ................................................................................................................... 30
Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
Playback of directories ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Search function ................................................................................................................................................. 31
Playing USB memory media (USB Media source) .............................................................................. 32
General information .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Selecting USB Media as source ........................................................................................................................ 32
Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
Playback of directories ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Search function ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Operating the CD player ........................................................................................................................ 34
Selecting CD as source .................................................................................................................................... 34
Inserting a CD ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Playing a CD ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Variations .......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Track Select ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
During playback ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Fast Search....................................................................................................................................................... 35
CD Text ............................................................................................................................................................. 35
Playback mode ................................................................................................................................................. 36
Repeat .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
Mix-mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Playback Program ............................................................................................................................................... 37
Creating a Playback Program ........................................................................................................................... 37
Playing a playback program .............................................................................................................................. 37
Erasing a playback program ............................................................................................................................. 37
Operating the Bluetooth source ........................................................................................................... 38
Connecting the aerial ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Selecting the Bluetooth Audio source ............................................................................................................... 38
Setting up audio transfer ................................................................................................................................... 38
Playback functions ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Start and pause playback ................................................................................................................................. 39
Stop playback ................................................................................................................................................... 39
Skipping tracks .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Controlling the MP 1000 E ................................................................................................................................ 39
NOTES ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
The MP 1000 E as D/A Converter .......................................................................................................... 40
General Information on D/A Converter Operation ............................................................................................. 40
D/A Converter Operation .................................................................................................................................... 40
Selecting a D/A Converter Source .................................................................................................................... 40
USB DAC operation in detail ................................................................................................................. 41
System-requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Installing drivers ............................................................................................................................................. 41
Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 41
Notes on software ........................................................................................................................................... 41
Notes on operation ......................................................................................................................................... 41
Notes on setting up ........................................................................................................................................ 41
Playback with ......................................................................................................................... 42
General information .......................................................................................................................................... 42
Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 42
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Installation, Using the system for the first time, Safety notes .............. 43
Back panel connections ............................................................................................................ 44
Installation and wiring ............................................................................................................... 46
Loudspeaker and signal cables ......................................................................................................................... 47
Mains cables and mains filters ........................................................................................................................... 47
Changing the batteries ....................................................................................................................................... 47
Care of the unit .................................................................................................................................................. 47
Storing the unit .................................................................................................................................................. 47
Safety notes ................................................................................................................................ 48
Network Configuration .............................................................................................................. 50
General Information ........................................................................................................................................... 50
Compatible hardware and UPnP servers ........................................................................................................... 50
Network settings menu ...................................................................................................................................... 50
Opening the network settings menu .................................................................................................................. 50
Operating the menu, changing and storing IP addresses .................................................................................. 50
Closing the menu ............................................................................................................................................... 51
Interrupting the menu without storing the settings ............................................................................................. 51
The Configuration for a Wired Ethernet LAN or Power-Line LAN connection ............................................... 52
Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network ..................................................................................................... 52
The Configuration for a WLAN connection ....................................................................................................... 53
Setting the parameters for a wireless network ................................................................................................... 53
Selecting and connecting a WLAN by hand ...................................................................................................... 53
Searching for and Selecting the Network ........................................................................................................... 53
Entering the Password (for encoded networks) ................................................................................................. 53
Storing Network Settings and Restarting ........................................................................................................... 53
Connecting to WLAN via the WPS-function ...................................................................................................... 54
WPS-function ..................................................................................................................................................... 54
Connecting WLAN automatically via the WPS function ..................................................................................... 54
Selecting the WLAN manually and conneting via WPS ..................................................................................... 54
FD 100 Radio Remote Control (optionally) .............................................................................. 55
Connecting the aerial ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Pairing the FD 100 ............................................................................................................................................. 55
Notes on Energy Saving ............................................................................................................ 56
General information ........................................................................................................................................... 56
Automatic power-down (Energy saver) .............................................................................................................. 56
Trouble shooting ........................................................................................................................ 57
Legal Information ....................................................................................................................... 59
Glossary / Supplementary Information .................................................................................... 60
Network terminology ................................................................................................................. 62
Software update ......................................................................................................................... 64
Appendix A ................................................................................................................................. 65
Wiring diagram ........................................................................................................................................ 66
Wiring diagram ........................................................................................................................................ 67
Appendix B ................................................................................................................................. 68
Specification ............................................................................................................................................ 68
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Front panel controls
(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 (Standby operation).
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.
(Headphones)
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.
USB IN
Socket for a USB memory stick or an external hard disc.
The storage medium can be formatted with the FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, ext2,
ext3 or ext4 file system.
The USB storage medium can be powered via the USB socket provided that its
current drain meets the USB norm (< 500 mA). Normalised 2.5” USB hard discs
can be connected directly to this socket, i.e. they require no mains PSU.
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.
All the important functions of the MP 1000 E 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 following section explains the functions of the buttons on the machine, and the information
provided on the screen.
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The drawer is opened and closed by pressing the button.
Selects the SCL function (e.g. access to music servers, streaming services or
similar) or the USB DAC function (playback from a connected computer), or
selects the USB Media function (connected USB memory media) of the
streaming client.
Press this button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the screen.
If you wish to select a USB memory medium connected to the USB IN socket
(front panel) or the USB HDD socket (back panel), then USB Media must be
set as source. To play back from a computer connected to the USB / DAC
socket, you must select USB DAC as source.
Selects the CD player or the Bluetooth function of the MP 1000 E. Press this
button once or twice until the desired source appears on the screen.
Selects one of the following radio sources: FM / VHF (FM RADIO source), DAB
(DAB RADIO source) or Internet radio (Internet radio source). Press this button
repeatedly until the desired radio source is displayed on the screen.
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.
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.
Not all sources have their own setup menu. For this reason the button does not
have a function with all sources.
System menu
Opens the ‘System configuration’ menu
(for details see Chapter ‘System settings’)
A brief press: Switches between Mono and Stereo reception (FM Radio)
A long press: Opens the tone control settings menu
(for details see Chapter ‘Tone control settings’)
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
During menu navigation: a brief press takes you back (higher) by one menu
level or aborts the current input process; the change
is then abandoned.
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Starts playback / halts playback (pause) / resumes playback after a pause
Brief press: Switches the display view from list navigation to the current
played music track.
Long press: Switches between different screen displays
Calls up the Favourites list
/
Brief press: Selects the previous / next track or piece during playback
(Depending on the selected source).
Long press: Fast forward / rewind: searches for a particular passage.
Tuner: Search
Fast forward / rewind are not for all sources possible.
Button for switching ON and OFF the BALANCED and PRE-OUT outputs
(Muting). The symbol shows the current switching state.
The LINE OUT outputs are not switchable. These outputs are permanently
switched on.
/
Increases / decreases the volume of the headphone output
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. 1 second the volume increases /
decreases continuously until the button is released.
If the pre-amplifier module (optional accessory) is installed, the volume of the
BALANCED and PRE-OUT outputs alters at the same time.
The graphic screen of the MP 1000 E displays all information regarding the
status of the machine, the music track currently being played and the radio
station currently tuned. The display is context-sensitive and varies according to
the capabilities and facilities of the service or medium to which you are currently
listening.
The most important information is highlighted on the screen in a contextsensitive manner. Supplementary information is displayed above and below the
main text, or by means of symbols. The symbols used are listed and explained
in the table below.
The displays and symbols which appear on the screen vary according to the
currently active function.
The basic areas of the screen:
Display field (a) shows the currently active source.
Display field (b) shows information relating to the piece of music being
played. The essential information is displayed enlarged in the main line.
Display field (c) shows information relating to the device and playback.
The bottom line (d) displays supplementary context-sensitive information
(e.g. sampling frequency, elapsed time)
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e.g..
The MP 1000 E provides different screen displays for the Streaming Client
(SCL), the Disc player, Bluetooth, USB and the different radio sources.
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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Screen symbols and their meaning
Making connection (Wait / Busy)
The rotating symbol indicates that the MP 1000 E is currently processing a
command, or is attempting to connect to a service. These processes may take
some time to complete depending on the speed of your network and the load
upon it.
During such periods the MP 1000 E may be muted, and may not respond to the
controls. Please wait until the symbol disappears, then try again.
Indicates a music track which can be played, or a playlist.
Indicates a folder which conceals further folders or lists.
Indicates that a source is being reproduced via a cable connection.
Indicates that a source is being reproduced via a radio connection.
Indicates that the MP 1000 E is reproducing a station or playing back a music
track.
Pause indicator
128k
Data rate indicator (if available):
The higher the data rate, the better the quality of reproduction.
Display of the elapsed playback time.
This information is not available for all services.
0 / 0
Position indicator in select lists. The first number shows the current position in
the list, the second number the total number of list entries (length of list).
ABC or
Display of the symbol input modes
123 or
abc
Indicates the field strength of the radio signal.
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Remote Control
General Information
All the MP 1000 E’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 MP 1000 E’s front panel. The infra-red sensor for the remote control system is located in the display area of the
MP 1000 E. There must be clear line-of-sight contact between the FM1000 handset and the screen. The following tables
show the remote control buttons and their general functions when operating the machine.
(red)
Switches the MP 1000 E on and off
Direct source select buttons
Selects the SCL function (e.g. access to music servers,
streaming services or similar) or the USB DAC function
(playback from a connected computer), or selects the USB
Media function (connected USB memory media) of the
streaming client.
Press this button repeatedly until the desired source
appears on the screen.
MP 1000 E’s CD function
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.
Selects FM, DAB, or Internet radio as source. Press this
button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the
screen.
Selects Bluetooth as source.
If a PA 1000 E is connected to the MP 1000E (via E2-LINK),
repeatedly pressing this button selects the desired listening
source at the amplifier.
abc
...
xyz
Direct alpha-numeric input, e.g. track number, fast favourite
select, radio station.
The and buttons are also used for nonstandard characters.
During text input you can switch between numeric and alphanumeric input, and between capitals and lower case by
pressing the button.
(yellow)
Switches sound on and off (MUTING)
- +
(yellow)
Reduces / increases headphones volume. Performs the same
function as the corresponding buttons on the MP 1000 E’s
front panel. With installed pre-module (option) the volume
of the pre outputs is controlled too.
A brief press opens the tone control menu.
The menu points are called up using the /
buttons, and can be changed using the /
buttons.
ONLY with installed Preamplifier module!
Opens the setup menu for the source device just selected.
(Not all sources have their own Setup menu.)
Opens the ‘System configuration’ menu.
(for details see Chapter ‘Basic settings of the MP 1000 E’)
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Navigation
Returns to the previous point / change button
Confirms the input / change button
Selects the next point within a list / select button
Selects the previous point within a list / select button
Confirmation button during input procedures
Playback functions
Starts playback (Play function)
During playback: halts (Pause) or resumes playback
Stops playback.
Long press while disc is stopped opens and closes the disc drawer.
During menu navigation: a brief press takes you back (higher) by one menu level or aborts the
current input process; the change is then abandoned.
Selects the previous track during playback.
Selects the next track during playback.
Rewind to search for a particular passage.
FM Radio: Manual station search
Fast-forward to search for a particular passage.
FM Radio: Manual station search
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, Repeat Mix
Adds a favourite to the Favourites list.
CD - player: Activates playback programming
Adds a track to the playback program during playback programming
Long press: Removes a favourite from the Favourites list.
CD - player: A Long press erases the playback program.
Button for switching between Stereo and Mono reception (only FM Radio)
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.
Switches between numeric and alpha-numeric input, and between capitals and lower case when pressed
(repeatedly)
Calls up the search function for SCL, USB-Media, Internet radio, Podcasts and Music services.
Activates the sort function within a Favourites list.
Displays the Favourites list created on the MP 1000 E
Switches the display from the track list / station list navigation to the ‚Now Playing‘ view.
Switches the Radio text / CD-text function ON/OFF.
A long press toggles between different screen displays.
Opens the D/A mode selection menu.
Controling app
The MP 1000 E can be controlled by the App too.
For Apple (iOS)
For Android
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Basic settings of the MP 1000 E
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:
* Only visible with installed gateway module.
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.
A brief press on the button also takes you back (higher) by one menu
level.
Press the button again to leave the menu.
Source names
menu item
At this menu item 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 item using the button, a list of all the
external sources of the MP 1000 E 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, move to the appropriate line and press the
button. Now use the alpha-numeric keypad of the FM1000 to change
the name as required, then confirm your choice with ; this saves the
settings for that source.
The button is used to switch between numeric and alpha-numeric input,
and between capitals and lower-case letters. Letters can be erased by pressing
the button.
If you should wish to restore the factory default source name, erase the whole
name before saving the empty field with the button: this action resets the
display to the standard source names.
The only available method of entering the name is to use the alphanumeric keypad on the remote control handset.
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.
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Display brightness
menu item
At this point you can adjust the brightness of the integral screen to suit your personal preference for normal use; seven levels are available.
We recommend that brightness settings 6 and 7 should only be used when the
screen is difficult to read due to very bright ambient light.
A lower brightness setting will extend the useful life of the screen.
Display mode
menu item
This menu item offers the choice between three different display operation
modes:
Always on
Temporary
Always off
Selecting 'Temporary' will switch the display is on for a short while each time
the MP 1000 E is being operated. Shortly after operation the display will be
switched off again automatically.
The brightness of the display can be adjusted separately with the menu item
'Display Brightness' (see above).
Language
menu item
In this menu point you define the language to be used for the displays on the
screen of the front panel of the MP 1000 E.
The language used for data transferred to the machine, e.g. from an iPod or
other Internet radio station, is determined by the supplying device or the radio
station; you cannot define the language on the MP 1000 E.
Device name
menu item
This menu point can be used to assign an individual name to the MP 1000 E. In
a home network the device then appears under this name.
Energy saver
menu item
The MP 1000 E features two stand-by modes: ECO Standby with reduced
stand-by current drain, and Comfort Standby with additional functions, but
slightly higher current drain. You can select your preferred stand-by mode in
this menu point:
On (ECO standby):
Active functions in ECO standby mode:
Power-on at the device itself, or by remote control.
Automatic power-down after ninety minutes without signal (only possible
with certain sources).
Off (Comfort standby):
The following expanded functions are available:
Can be switched on using the FD100 radio remote control handset
(the FD100 is an optional accessory)
The automatic power-down function is disabled in Comfort standby mode.
Network
menu item
All network settings can be carried out at this menu point. For a detailed
description on setting up a LAN or WLAN connection please also refer to the
section entitled “Network configuration” on page 48.
Music services
menu item
At this point you can enter the access data for the music streaming services
(TIDAL etc.) supported by the MP 1000 E.
Calling up this menu point by pressing the button displays a list of the
supported music services.
Select the service you wish to use, then confirm your choice with the
button.
Now use the alpha-numeric keypad of the FM1000 to enter the access data
which you have received from your service provider in the lines “User” and
“Passphrase”.
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Use the button to switch between numeric and alpha-numeric input, and
between capitals and lower-case letters.
Press the button to erase any letter.
In each case confirm your input of user name and password by pressing the
button.
To conclude the procedure and save the data, select the menu entry “Store
and exit?” and confirm by pressing the button.
If access data for the selected music service has already been stored, the new
data will overwrite them. To use the new access data you must first perform a
“Logout” for the service in question, then switch the R 1000 E off and on again.
The music streaming services supported by the MP 1000 E require a
subscription to the appropriate service provider.
Bandwidth limit
menu item
This menu point can be used to adjust the link speed of the Internet connection.
The bitrate of the Internet radio stations and streaming services is adjusted
automatically to match your chosen setting. If you select “no limit” for
bandwidth limit, the highest available quality is always selected automatically.
If you do not know the exact bandwidth of the internet connection, we
recommend that you select the setting at which no drop-outs occur during
playback.
FD100 pairing
menu item
The MP 1000 E can be controlled remotely using the FD 100 bi-directional radio
remote control handset if a Gateway module is installed; this is available as an
optional extra.
When you call up this menu point, the MP 1000 E attempts to create a
connection with the FD 100 radio remote control.
The menu item is only visible, if a gateway module is installed.
Menu item
Device Info
At this menu point you will find information on the status of the installed
software and the factory reset.
Sub-point
Update package
This point displays the currently installed software package.
Sub-point
Main
Display of the control software version
Sub-point
Client
Display of the Streaming Client software version
Sub-point
DAB / FM
Display of the tuner software version.
Sub-point
Decoder
Display of the CD mechanism decoder software
Sub-point
Bluetooth
Display of the Bluetooth module software
Sub-point
Update
At this point it is possible to initiate a firmware update. The update can be
accessed from a USB stick or an Internet connection.
Sub-point
Factory settings
Calling up and confirming this menu point erases all personal settings, and
restores the machine to the state as delivered (factory defaults).
Sub-point
Legal information
Information on accessing the legal information and license notices.
For further information, see the chapter entitled "Legal Information".
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Using the unit with active
speakers or power amplifiers
The MP 1000 E can also be operated without an integrated amplifier, e.g. using
directly connected active speakers or a power amplifier. For this ‘stand-alone’
mode the machine can be fitted with an optional pre-amplifier module. This
module consists of a fully featured pre-amplifier with volume and tone controls.
The following menu points relating to tone settings are only available if the preamplifier module is fitted.
Continuous listening to programme material at very high volume can result in
permanent loss of hearing. You can avoid subsequent health problems by
avoiding continuous listening at high volume
Operation with
PA 1000 E
A PA 1000 E amplifier connected to the MP 1000 E by an E LINK cable is
automatically detected by the MP 1000 E and the pre amplifier section will
automatically be bypassed. In this case volume and tone are adjusted on the
PA 1000 E’s pre-amplifier.
Briefly press the button on the remote control handset to call up the
balance and tone control functions. This action brings up a set-up window which
displays the various adjustment options.
Use the / buttons to select an adjustment option.
The option displayed can now be changed using the /
buttons.
If no action is taken for a period of a few seconds, the set-up window
disappears from the screen.
Balance
This menu item is used to alter the balance in level between the left and right
channels, e.g. to compensate for non-symmetrical loudspeaker positioning.
The balance can be adjusted in increments of 1,25 dB; the screen always
displays the current value.
The primary purpose of the Balance setting in the Tone menu is to compensate
for inadequacies in the audio mix of the recording currently being played.
Loudness
The MP 1000 E is equipped with an automatic level-dependent volume control
system (LOUDNESS), designed to compensate for the frequency-dependent
sensitivity of the ear at very low volume, caused by the physiology of the human
auditory system.
This set-up option switches the level-dependent volume control on and off.
Pre amplifier functions of the MP 1000 E
(Only possible with the optional pre-amplifier module installed)
Tone control settings (Tone menu)
The MP 1000 E features a range of facilities for fine-tuning the sound to suit your personal preference, the listening
environment and the particular recording currently being played. All the tone control settings are grouped in the TONE
menu.
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Tone Control
This menu point can be used to disable (by-pass) the MP 1000 E`s tone
controls.
To switch off the tone controls, select the “OFF” setting. When the tone controls
are switched off, any adjustments you make to the following menu points
“BASS” and “TREBLE” have no effect.
Bass / Treble
(Tone settings)
These two menu points can be used to alter the high-frequency (treble) and
low-frequency (bass) settings when required.
The primary purpose of the settings in the Tone menu is to compensate for
inadequacies in the audio mix of the recording currently being played.
If you wish to alter the fundamental tone settings for your loudspeakers, you
should make adjustments in the “Speaker size” menu item of the system
configuration menu.
A number of special settings are available for the MP 1000 E D/A converter;
they are designed to fine-tune the characteristics of your amplifier to suit your
listening preferences.
The following settings can only be called up if PCM-encoded audio is
being played.
Calling up and operating
the D/A converter options
Briefly press the button on the remote control handset in order to call up
the D/A converter set-up options. This action opens a set-up window in which
the various options are displayed.
Now use the / buttons to select a set-up option.
In each case the displayed option can be altered using the /
buttons.
Press the button again to leave the menu.
D/A mode
A number of special settings are available for the MP 1000 E`s D/A converter;
they are designed to fine-tune the characteristics of your amplifier to suit your
listening preferences.
The MP 1000 E can exploit two different filter types offering different tonal
characters:
LINEAR is the standard setting, which has an extremely linear frequency
response.
The IMPULSE setting delivers an improved impulse response with a
minimal reduced linearity.
Output phase
With particular instruments or voices the human ear is certainly capable of
detecting whether absolute phase is correct or not. However, absolute phase is
not always correctly recorded.
In this menu item the phase of the signal can be changed from normal to
inverse phase and back.
The correction is carried out at the digital level, and has absolutely no adverse
effect on sound quality.
D/A Converter Settings
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General information
The MP 1000 E includes the facility to create Favourites lists. The purpose of
these lists is to store radio stations and podcasts, so that they can be accessed
swiftly.
Each of the sources FM radio, DAB radio, and Internet radio (incl. podcasts)
features its own Favourites list.
Once stored, the favourites can either be selected from the Favourites list, or
called up directly by entering the program location number. The option of
selecting using the location number is particularly useful when you wish to call
up favourites when the screen is not in view (e.g. from an adjacent room) or
using a house control system.
Favourites lists for the various music services (TIDAL etc.) are not supported.
Instead it is usually possible to add Favourites and Playlists on-line via the
provider’s account. These can then be called up and played via the MP 1000 E.
Calling up the Favourites list
The first step is to switch to one of the sources listed above.
Press the button to call up the Favourites list.
a) Here the program location number is displayed within the list. Since it is
possible to erase individual list items, the numbering may not be continuous.
b) The selected list entry is displayed in enlarged form.
c) Position display in the Favourites list.
Adding a favourite
If you especially enjoy the piece of music or radio station to which you are
currently listening, simply press the green button on the FM1000; this
action stores the station in the corresponding Favourites list.
Each Favourites lists features 99 program locations.
Favourites lists can only be used to store the piece of music and station which
is currently playing.
Erasing a favourite from the
Favourites list
Open the Favourites list by pressing the button. Use the /
buttons to select the station in the list which you wish to erase, then
hold the red button pressed in; this action removes the item from the
Favourites list.
Erasing a Favourite does not cause the following Favourites to move up the list.
The station position is no longer displayed after erasure, but a new Favourite
can still be assigned to it.
Operating the sources in detail
Favourites lists
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Selecting a favourite from the
list
Press the button to call up the Favourites list.
Use the / buttons to select a stored item from the Favourites list.
The selected favourite is displayed in enlarged form.
Select the favourite to be played by pressing the or button.
You can return to the station to which you are currently listening (quit) by
pressing the button.
Directly selecting a favourite
In addition to the option of selecting favourites using the Favourites list, it is
possible to access the desired favourite directly by entering the program
location number.
To select a stored favourite directly during playback, enter the two-digit program
location number of the new favourite using the numeric buttons (to
) on the remote control handset.
After you have pressed the numeric buttons, playback switches to the favourite
you have just selected.
Sorting Favourites lists
The sequence of items in the Favourites list you have created can be altered in
any way you wish. This is the procedure for changing the order of the list:
The first step is to call up the Favourites list by briefly pressing the
button.
Use the / buttons to select the favourite whose position you
wish to change. The selected Favourite is displayed in enlarged form.
Pressing the button activates the Sort function for the selected
favourite. The favourite is highlighted on the screen.
Now move the activated favourite to your preferred position in the Favourites
list.
A further press on the button de-activates the Sort function, and the
favourite is stored at the new position.
Briefly press the button again to close the Favourites list.
If you have previously erased a number of favourites, you may well find that
some program locations in the Favourites list are missing (empty).
Nevertheless, the favourites can still be moved to any location in the list!
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Selecting FM radio
Briefly tap the button on the front panel of the MP 1000 E or on the
FM1000 remote control handset, repeatedly if necessary, until the source
“FM Radio” is displayed on the screen.
Display
a) Displays the type of reception currently in use.
b) Hear the music type or style is displayed, e.g. Pop Music.
This information is only displayed if the transmitting station broadcasts it as
part of the RDS system. If you are listening to a station which does not
support the RDS system, or only supports it in part, these information fields
remain empty.
c) The frequency and / or the station name is displayed in enlarged form. If a
station name is displayed, its frequency is shown in area 'e'.
d) These lines display information which is broadcast by the station (e.g.
Radio text).
e) Display of Stereo '' / Mono '
f) The field strength and therefore the reception quality to be expected from
the set transmitting station can be assessed from the field strength.
Manual station search
Holding one of the / buttons pressed in initiates a station search
for FM tuner in the upward or downward direction. The station search stops
automatically at the next station. A frequency can be selected directly by
pressing the / buttons repeatedly. Briefly pressing the
/ buttons on the FM1000, repeatedly if necessary, enables you
to select a particular frequency.
As soon as the station is audible, you can add it to your Favourites list by
pressing the button.
Operating the radio
The MP 1000 E features an FM tuner (VHF radio), a DAB / DAB+ receiving section (digital radio) and also includes the
facility to stream Internet radio. The following section describes in detail how to operate the individual radio sources.
FM – Radio
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Automatic station search
A brief press on the button to calls up the Station list menu. The
following Select points are available:
If you wish to create a new station list, select the item “Create new list” and
confirm your choice with .
The station search begins, and automatically searches for all radio stations
which the machine is able to pick up.
If you wish to update an existing list, select the item “Add new stations”.
The menu item “Sort stations by …” allows you to sort the stored list by
any of several criteria.
Selecting a station from the
Station list
Pressing the / buttons opens the list of all stored stations.
a) Use the / buttons to select one of the stored stations. The
station you choose is now displayed in enlarged form.
Press the or button to select the enlarged station for
playing.
Pressing the button returns you to the station to which you are
currently listening (quit).
b) Position indicator in the Favourites list.
Stations to which you often listen can be stored in a Favourites list; this makes it
easier to select them (see the section entitled “Favourites list”).
RDS functions
If the station being received is broadcasting relevant RDS data, the following
information will be displayed on the screen:
Station name
Radio text
Program type (genre)
For stations that do not support the RDS system or only partially or with weak
reception, no information will be displayed.
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Switching Radio Text on
and off
The Radio text function can be switched on and off by briefly pressing the
button on the remote control handset.
Mono / Stereo
(only FM – Radio)
You can toggle the radio of the MP 1000 E between stereo and mono reception
by briefly pressing the button. The reception mode is shown on the
screen by the following symbols:
' ' (Mono) or '' (Stereo)
If the station you wish to listen to is very weak or very distant, and can only be
picked up with severe background noise, you should always switch to MONO
mode as this reduces the unwanted hiss significantly.
The Mono and Stereo symbols are only shown in the detailed screen display.
Selecting DAB radio
Briefly tap the button on the front panel of the MP 1000 E or on the
FM1000 remote control handset, repeatedly if necessary, until the source
“DAB Radio” is displayed on the screen.
Depending on the frequency band (block), it may take up to two seconds to switch
stations when in DAB mode.
Since firmware version V1.20 the device supports DAB+ reception via the Swiss
cable TV network. For further information about updating the firmware, please
refer chapter „Software update“.
Display
a) Displays the type of reception currently in use.
b) Hear the music type or style is displayed, e.g. Pop Music.
This information is only displayed if the transmitting station broadcasts it as
part of the RDS system. If you are listening to a station which does not
support the RDS system, or only supports it in part, these information fields
remain empty.
c) The frequency and / or the station name is displayed in enlarged form. If a
station name is displayed, its frequency is shown in area 'e'.
d) These lines display information which is broadcast by the station (e.g.
Radio text).
e) Display of Stereo ''.
f) The field strength and therefore the reception quality to be expected from
the set transmitting station can be assessed from the field strength.
g) Bit-rate of the broadcasting station when listening to DAB radio.
* The higher the bit-rate, the better the station’s sound quality.
DAB - Radio
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Automatic station search
A brief press on the button to calls up the Station list menu. The
following Select points are available:
If you wish to create a new station list, select the item “Create new list” and
confirm your choice with .
The station search begins, and automatically searches for all radio stations
which the machine is able to pick up.
If you wish to update an existing list, select the item “Add new stations”.
The menu item “Sort stations by …” allows you to sort the stored list by
any of several criteria.
Selecting a station from the
Station list
Pressing the / buttons opens the list of all stored stations.
a) Use the / buttons to select one of the stored stations. The
station you choose is now displayed in enlarged form.
Press the or button to select the enlarged station for
playing.
Pressing the button returns you to the station to which you are
currently listening (quit).
b) Position indicator in the Favourites list.
Stations to which you often listen can be stored in a Favourites list; this makes it
easier to select them (see the section entitled “Favourites list”).
RDS functions
If the station being received is broadcasting relevant RDS data, the following
information will be displayed on the screen:
Station name
Radio text
Program type (genre)
For stations that do not support the RDS system or only partially or with weak
reception, no information will be displayed.
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Selecting Internet Radio as
source
Briefly tap the button on the front panel of the MP 1000 E or on the
FM1000 remote control handset, repeatedly if necessary, until the source
“Internet Radio” is displayed on the screen.
Selecting podcasts
Select the “Podcasts” entry instead of the “Radios” entry from the list.
The method of operating music services is described separately in the section
entitled “Operating music services”.
Playback
The music content to be played is selected with the help of Select lists. These
lists are controlled using the navigation buttons (cursor buttons) on the remote
control handset or the machine’s front panel.
a) Use the / buttons to select the desired entry from the list.
A brief press selects the previous / next entry within the list. The scrolling
speed can be increased by holding the button pressed.
The list entry you choose is now displayed in enlarged form.
Press the or button to open or start the list entry shown in
enlarged form.
Pressing the button returns you to the previous folder level.
b) Indicates the currently selected point within the opened list.
Starting playback
Press the button on the remote control handset or the machine’s front
panel to start playback.
Stopping playback
Pressing the button halts playback.
Stations and podcasts to which you often listen can be stored in a Favourites list;
this makes it easier to select them (see the section entitled “Favourites list”).
Front panel display
While playing back the MP 1000 E can be switched to either of two different
screen displays with a long press on the button:
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.
Internet-Radio
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Search function
The Search function provides a means of locating Internet radio stations swiftly.
This is the procedure for searching for a particular Internet radio station:
Locate the Select list for the entry “Radio”, then use the /
buttons to select the “Search” item, and confirm your choice by pressing the
button or while navigating within lists alternatively call up the search
function by pressing the blue button.
You will now see a window in which you can enter the keyword using the
remote control handset’s alpha-numeric keypad.
Press the button to erase any letter.
Briefly press the button to start the search.
After a short delay you will see a list of the search results.
Search strings can consist of up to ten characters. It is also possible to enter
multiple keywords separated by a space character, e.g. “BBC RADIO”.
To search for a podcast, select the “Search” entry under “Podcasts”.
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General information
The MP 1000 E supports playback of music services such as TIDAL.
To make use of music services you may need to take out a paid subscription
with the appropriate provider.
Use of music services requires the input of access data (username and
password. These access data can be stored separately for each provider in the
“Music services” menu within the System Configuration menu (see the section
entitled “Basic settings of the MP 1000 E”).
Future music services and others which are not currently supported may be
added subsequently by updates to the firmware of the MP 1000 E.
Selecting the music service
Press the button on the FM1000 or the front panel of the MP 1000 E,
repeatedly if necessary, to select the desired music service.
Playback
The music content to be played is selected with the help of Select lists. These
lists are controlled using the navigation buttons (cursor buttons) on the remote
control handset or the machine’s front panel.
a) Use the / buttons to select the desired entry from the list.
A brief press selects the previous / next entry within the list. The scrolling
speed can be increased by holding the button pressed.
The list entry you choose is now displayed in enlarged form.
Press the or button to open or start the list entry shown in
enlarged form.
Pressing the button returns you to the previous folder level.
b) Indicates the currently selected point within the opened list.
Operating music services
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Starting playback
Press the button on the remote control handset or the machine’s front
panel to start playback.
Stopping playback
Pressing the button halts playback.
Skipping tracks
A brief press on the / buttons during playback causes the
device to jump to the next or previous piece of music within the current playlist.
The exact form of the displayed list and the preparation of the content depend
to a large extent on the music service provider. You may therefore find that in
some cases not all the functions described in these instructions can be used.
Search function
In order to find quickly what you want in the wide range of services on offer, it is
possible to search for specific items in the content available from music service
providers.
The first step in the procedure is to open the Select list of the appropriate music
service. Navigate to the “Search” entry, and confirm by pressing the
button. As an alternative it is possible to call up the search function by pressing
the blue button while navigating in lists.
A window now opens in which the keyword can be entered using the remote
control handset’s alpha-numeric keypad.
Press the button to erase any letter.
Start the search by briefly pressing the button.
After a short delay a list appears showing the search results.
The results list varies from one music service to another. Many services allow
you to filter the search results by artiste, album or track once the search has
been completed.
The search function can be called up from every point within the lists by
pressing the blue button.
The search strings can consist of up to eight characters. It is also possible to
enter multiple keywords separated by a space character, e.g. “The Beat”.
Playlists and favourites
Most music services offer the facility to register on the provider’s website with
the user data, create dedicated playlists, and manage the lists conveniently.
Once created, the playlists appear in the Select list of the corresponding music
service, where they can be called up and played via the MP 1000 E.
The location within the select list at which the playlists can be accessed varies
from one music service to another. Often these folders are named “My music”,
“Library”, “Favourites” or similar.
Front panel display
While playing back the MP 1000 E can be switched to either of two different
screen displays with a long press on the button:
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.
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General information on the
streaming client
The MP 1000 E features what is known as a ‘streaming client’. This facility
makes it possible to play music files stored on PCs or servers (NAS) within the
network.
The media content formats which the MP 1000 E can reproduce are very wideranging, and extend from compressed formats such as MP3, AAC and OGG
Vorbis to high-quality non-compressed data formats such as FLAC, ALAC, AIFF
and WAV, which are thoroughly audiophile in nature. A full listing of all possible
data and playlist formats is included in the Specification, which you will find in
the Appendix to these instructions.
Since virtually no read or data errors occur when electronic memory media are
accessed, the potential reproduction quality is even higher than that of CD. The
quality level may even exceed that of SACD and DVD-Audio.
Selecting the UPnP / DLNA
source
Briefly tap the button on the front panel of the MP 1000 E or on the
FM1000 remote control handset, repeatedly if necessary, until the source
“UPnP / DLNA” is displayed on the screen.
Playback
The music content to be played is selected with the help of Select lists. These
lists are controlled using the navigation buttons (cursor buttons) on the remote
control handset or the machine’s front panel.
a) Use the / buttons to select the desired entry (Server /
Folder / Track) from the list.
A brief press selects the previous / next entry within the list. The scrolling
speed can be increased by holding the button pressed.
The list entry you choose is now displayed in enlarged form.
Press the or button to open or start the list entry shown in
enlarged form.
Pressing the button returns you to the previous folder level.
b) Indicates the currently selected point within the opened list.
The exact form of the displayed list and the preparation of the content also
depend to a large extent on the capabilities of the server, i.e. the full facilities of
the MP 1000 E cannot be exploited with all servers or media. You may therefore
find that in many cases not all the functions described in these instructions can
be used.
Operating the UPnP / DLNA source
(Streaming Client)
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Starting playback
Press the button on the remote control handset or the machine’s front
panel to start playback.
Stopping playback
Pressing the button halts playback.
Skipping tracks
A brief press on the / buttons during playback causes the
device to jump to the next or previous piece of music within the current playlist.
Playback of directories
In addition to the facility to play back
individual folder content, it is also
possible to play back entire directories.
This is accomplished by selecting the
folder of the directory to be played,
then pressing the button to
start playback. Playback commences
with the first entry in the list of content
to be played. If an entry in the list
should contain a folder with additional
sub-folders, the content of the lowest
folder is always played first. This is
followed by the content of the next
higher folder level, etc. (see diagram
right).
Search function
When you are navigating through lists you can call up the MP 1000 E`s letter
search function at any time by briefly pressing the blue button. The
screen now displays the message “Search”. While this is on the screen, enter
up to eight letters or numerals using the remote control handset; the letters
assigned to the numeric buttons are printed below the buttons. To obtain a
particular letter, press the appropriate button repeatedly until the correct letter
appears on the screen. Before entering the next character you have to wait until
the cursor is displayed again. Press the button to erase any letter.
After pressing the button or after a brief delay with no further input the
MP 1000 E moves to the first entry in the list which starts with the characters
you entered.
If the text searched for is not found the best matching result will be shown. You
can abort the search using the -button.
The function searches only the current folder. Eventually existing subfolders are
ignored.
Front panel display
The MP 1000 E provides different screen displays for the Streaming Client.
A long press on the –button on the remote control handset is used to
switch between the display modes.
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.
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General information
The MP 1000 E is capable of playing music files stored on USB memory media,
and features two USB sockets for this purpose: USB IN on the machine’s front
panel, and USB HDD on the back panel.
The memory medium can be formatted with any of the following file systems:
FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, ext2, ext3 or ext4.
It is also possible to power the USB memory medium via the USB socket,
provided that the unit’s current drain accords with the USB norm. Normed 2.5
inch USB hard discs can be connected to the socket directly, without requiring
their own mains PSU.
Selecting USB Media as
source
Press once or twice on the button in order to select “USB MEDIA” as
source.
All USB memory media connected to the machine are now displayed. If no USB
memory medium is found, the screen displays the message “No USB media
available”.
Playback
The music content to be played is selected with the help of Select lists. These
lists are controlled using the navigation buttons (cursor buttons) on the remote
control handset or the machine’s front panel.
a) Use the / buttons to select an (a) USB memory / folder /
track from the list.
A brief press selects the previous / next entry within the list. The scrolling
speed can be increased by holding the button pressed.
The list entry you choose is now displayed in enlarged form.
Press the or button to open or start the list entry shown in
enlarged form.
Pressing the button returns you to the previous folder level.
b) Indicates the currently selected point within the opened list.
Starting playback
Press the button on the remote control handset or the machine’s front
panel to start playback.
Stopping playback
Pressing the button halts playback.
Skipping tracks
A brief press on the / buttons during playback causes the
device to jump to the next or previous piece of music within the current playlist.
Playing USB memory media
(USB Media source)
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Playback of directories
In addition to the facility to play back
individual folder content, it is also
possible to play back entire directories.
This is accomplished by selecting the
folder of the directory to be played,
then pressing the button to
start playback. Playback commences
with the first entry in the list of content
to be played. If an entry in the list
should contain a folder with additional
sub-folders, the content of the lowest
folder is always played first. This is
followed by the content of the next
higher folder level, etc. (see diagram
right).
Search function
When you are navigating through lists you can call up the MP 1000 E`s letter
search function at any time by briefly pressing the blue button. The
screen now displays the message “Search”. While this is on the screen, enter
up to eight letters or numerals using the remote control handset; the letters
assigned to the numeric buttons are printed below the buttons. To obtain a
particular letter, press the appropriate button repeatedly until the correct letter
appears on the screen. Before entering the next character you have to wait until
the cursor is displayed again. Press the button to erase any letter.
After pressing the button or after a brief delay with no further input the
MP 1000 E moves to the first entry in the list which starts with the characters
you entered.
If the text searched for is not found the best matching result will be shown. You
can abort the search using the -button.
The function searches only the current folder. Eventually existing subfolders are
ignored.
Front panel display
While playing USB memory media the MP 1000 E can be switched to either of
two different screen displays with a long press on the button:
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.
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Selecting CD as source
Select the CD player as source by pressing the button on the FM1000,
or by pressing the button on the front panel of the MP 1000 E twice.
Inserting a CD
Open the CD drawer ( on the front panel / FM1000)
Place the disc centrally in the appropriate depression in the drawer, with the
side to be played facing down.
Close the CD drawer (on the front panel / FM1000)
When you close the drawer, the machine immediately reads the CD’s 'Table
of Contents'; the screen displays the message 'Reading'. During this period
all button-presses are ignored.
The screen then displays the total number of tracks on the CD in the drawer,
e.g.: '13 Tracks 60:27'.
It is also shows the current mode of operation, e.g.
Front panel display
In CD mode the MP 1000 E can be switched to either of two different screen
displays with a long press on the button:
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.
Fig.
Large format display
Fig.
Detail display
Operating the CD player
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Playing a CD
Press the button on the front panel or on the FM1000 remote control
handset to begin the playback process. Playback starts, and the screen shows
the mode of operation ( ) and the number of the track currently being played:
'Track 1'.
The CD stops after the final track, and the screen again displays the total
number of CD tracks and the overall running time.
Variations
If you press the / button after placing the CD in the machine,
the drawer closes and playback starts with the first track.
The open drawer also closes if you enter the number of a track using the
remote control handset.
You can interrupt playback at any time by pressing the button. During
the interruption the screen displays the symbol. Press the button
again to resume playback.
Briefly pressing the / button during playback causes the player
to skip to the start of the preceding / next track.
A brief press on the button concludes playback.
A long press on the button opens the CD drawer.
Track Select
During playback
Briefly press the or button repeatedly until the number of the
track you want to hear appears on the integral screen.
Releasing the button interrupts playback briefly, and after this the desired track
is played.
You can also enter the number of the desired track directly using the numeric
buttons on the remote control handset.
Fast Search
Fast forward search (hold the button pressed in)
Fast reverse search (hold the button pressed in)
Holding the button pressed in for a long period increases the rate (speed) of
search. During the search process the screen displays the current track running
time.
CD Text
If the disc in the drawer contains CD text, this can be superimposed or
suppressed by briefly pressing the button.
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Playback mode
The CD player in the MP 1000 E features various playback modes. During
playback the current playback mode is shown on the screen.
Repeat
Brief press:
Repeatedly pressing the button causes the machine to cycle through
different playback modes.
Screen symbols
The tracks of the CD or a playback program are
continuously repeated in the preset sequence.
1
The track of the CD or a playback program which has
just been played is continuously repeated.
No symbol
Normal playback of the whole disc, or normal program
playback.
Mix-mode
Long press:
Holding the button pressed in switches the machine to Mix mode. A
second long press ends Mix mode.
Screen symbols
The tracks of the CD or of a playback program are
played in a random sequence.
The tracks of the CD or of a playback program are
continuously repeated in a random sequence.
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Creating a Playback Program
A playback program consists of up to thirty tracks of a CD stored in any order
you like. This can be useful, for example, when you are preparing a cassette
recording. A playback program can only be created for the CD currently in the
disc drawer of the MP 1000 E. The program remains stored until it is erased
again, or until the CD drawer is opened.
When you place the CD in the drawer, the screen displays the total number of
tracks on the disc, e.g.: '13 Tracks 60:27'. For creating a playback program
the disc must be stopped.
Press the button to activate playback programming mode.
The screen displays the message 'Add Track 1 to Program' and '0 Tracks
/ 0:00 Program time'.
Repeatedly press the or button briefly until the number of
the desired track appears on the screen after 'Track'.
Now store the track in the playback program by briefly pressing the
button.
The screen shows the number of tracks and the total playing time of the
play-back program. Select all the remaining tracks of the program in the
same manner, and store them by briefly pressing the button.
If you store thirty tracks, the screen displays the message 'Program full'.
The playback programming process is concluded when all the desired tracks
have been stored.
End the playback programming process.
Hold the button pressed in for about one second
It is also possible to enter the track directly using the numeric buttons, instead
of using the / buttons. After you enter the number, press the
button briefly to store the track, as described above.
Playing a playback program
The playback program can now be played.
Start the playback process by a brief press on the button
Playback starts with the first track of the playback program. The screen displays
the message 'Program' while a playback program is playing.
The and buttons select the previous or next track, but only
within the playback program.
Erasing a playback program
Briefly pressing button in STOP mode opens the CD drawer, and
thereby erases the playback program.
A playback program can also be erased without opening the CD drawer:
Erase the playback program.
Hold the button pressed in again for about one second
The playback program is now erased.
Playback Program
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The MP 1000 E’s integral Bluetooth interface provides a means of transferring
music wirelessly from devices such as smart-phones, tablet PCs, etc. to the
MP 1000 E.
For a successful audio Bluetooth transfer from a mobile device to the
MP 1000 E the mobile device must support the A2DP Bluetooth audio transfer
protocol.
Connecting the aerial
An aerial must be connected to the unit for Bluetooth transmission. The aerial is
connected to the socket marked ‘BT’ on the MP 1000 E.
* The aerial can also be set up free-standing using the magnetic base supplied
in the set; this ensures maximum possible range.
Selecting the Bluetooth
Audio source
Select the 'Bluetooth' source by repeatedly pressing the button on the
remote control handset, or the button on the MP 1000 E’s front panel.
The machine’s integral screen now displays 'Bluetooth' as source.
Setting up audio transfer
Before music from a Bluetooth-capable device can be played through the
MP 1000 E, the external device must first be registered to the MP 1000 E. As
long as the MP 1000 E is switched on and no device is connected, it is always
ready to receive. In this state the screen displays the message 'not connected'.
This is the procedure for establishing a connection:
Start a search for Bluetooth equipment on your mobile device.
When it finds the MP 1000 E, make the connection to your mobile
device.
Once the connection is successfully established, the message on the MP 1000
E’s screen switches to 'connected to YOUR DEVICE'.
If your device requests a PIN code, this is always '0000'.
The procedure for establishing a connection can only be made if the Bluetooth
source is activated (see chapter “Basic settings of the MP 1000 E”).
Due to the large number of different equipment on the market, we are only able
to provide a general description for setting up the radio connection. For detailed
information please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your device.
Operating the Bluetooth source
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Playback functions
Information on the piece of music currently being played is displayed on the
screen of the R 1000 E if this function is supported by the device connected to
the unit.
The behaviour and method of operating the connected mobile device are
determined by the device itself. In general terms the function of the buttons of
the MP 1000 E or the FM1000 remote control handset are as follows:
Start and pause playback
/
The / buttons on the remote control handset or the front panel
are used to start and pause playback (PLAY / PAUSE function).
Stop playback
Pressing the button halts playback.
Skipping tracks
/
A brief press on the / buttons during playback causes the
device to jump to the next or previous piece of music within the current playlist.
Please note that many AVRCP-capable mobile devices do not support the
controlling through the MP 1000 E. In case of doubt, please ask the
manufacturer of your mobile device.
Controlling the MP 1000 E
The MP 1000 E can also be controlled from the mobile device (Start/Stop,
Pause, Volume, etc.). To control the MP 1000 E the mobile device must conform
to the Bluetooth AVRCP protocol.
Please note that many AVRCP-capable mobile devices do not support all the
MP 1000 E’s control functions. In case of doubt, please ask the manufacturer of
your mobile device.
NOTES
The MP 1000 E has been tested with a large number of Bluetooth-capable
mobile devices. However, we are unable to guarantee general compatibility with
all devices available commercially since the range of equipment is so wide, and
the various implementations of the Bluetooth standard differ widely in some
cases. If you encounter a problem with Bluetooth transfer, please contact the
manufacturer of the mobile device.
The maximum range of a Bluetooth audio transfer is normally about 3 to 5
metres, but the effective range may be affected by a number of factors. To
achieve good range and interference-free reception there should be no
obstacles or persons between the MP 1000 E and the mobile device.
Bluetooth audio transfers take place in what is known as the “everyman
frequency band”, in which many different radio transmitters operate - including
WLAN, garage door openers, baby intercoms, weather stations, etc. Radio
interference caused by these other services may cause brief dropouts or - in
rare cases - even failure of the connection, and such problems cannot be
excluded. If problems of this kind occur frequently in your environment, we
recommend that you use the Streaming Client or the USB input of the
MP 1000 E instead of Bluetooth.
By their nature, Bluetooth transmissions always involve data reduction, and the
attainable sound quality varies according to the mobile device in use, and the
format of the music to be played. As a basic rule the maximum quality of music
which is already stored in a data-reduced format, such as MP3, AAC, WMA or
OGG-Vorbis, is worse than with uncompressed formats such as WAV or FLAC.
For the highest reproduction quality we always recommend the use of the
Streaming Client or the USB input of the MP 1000 E instead of Bluetooth.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other
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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General Information on D/A
Converter Operation
The MP 1000 E can be used as a high-quality D/A converter for other
devices such as computers, streamer, digital radios etc. which are fitted with
poor-quality converters or no converter at all. The MP 1000 E features two
optical and three electrical S/P-DIF digital inputs on the back panel to allow this
usage.
A USB-DAC input on the back panel permits to use the MP 1000 E as D/A
converter for computers.
You can connect devices with electrical co-axial or optical light-pipe output to
the digital inputs of the MP 1000 E. At the optical inputs Digital In 3 and
Digital In 4 the MP 1000 E accepts digital stereo signals conforming to the S/PDIF norm, with sampling rates of 32 to 96 kHz. At the electrical co-axial inputs
Digital In 1 and Digital In 2 the range of sampling rates is from 32 to 192 kHz.
At the USB DAC IN input the MP 1000 E accepts digital PCM-encoded stereo
signals with sampling rates of 44.1 to 384 kHz (32-bit) and DSD data with
sampling rates of DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256.
If you wish the MP 1000 E to convert audio files from a Windows PC connected
to it, you must first install driver software on the computer (see the chapter
entitled ‘USB DAC operation in detail’). If you are using a computer running
Mac OS X 10.6 or higher no drivers are necessary.
D/A Converter Operation
Selecting a D/A Converter
Source
Choose the digital input to which you have already connected the source device
which is to be played by pressing the button on the front panel or the
button on the FM1000 ( repeatedly if necessary).
As soon as the source device delivers digital music data, the MP 1000 E
automatically adjusts itself to the format and sampling rate of the signal, and
you will hear the music.
Front panel display
During D/A converter operations the MP 1000 E integral screen displays the
characteristics of the digital input signal.
The MP 1000 E as D/A Converter
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System-requirements
Intel Core i3 or higher or a comparable AMD Processor.
4 GB RAM
USB 2.0 Interface
Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Windows Vista oder Windows XP
or MAC OS X 10.6.+
Installing drivers
The MP 1000 E can be operated with the listed MAC operating systems without
requiring the installation of a driver. Playback of DSD streams up to DSD128
and PCM streams up to 384 kHz is possible with MAC operating systems.
If the device is to be operated in conjunction with one of the stated Windows
operating systems, a dedicated driver must first be installed. With the driver
installed, it is possible to play DSD streams up to DSD256 and PCM streams up
to 384 kHz.
The drivers required, together with detailed installation instructions including
information on audio playback via USB, are available for downloading from our
website at
http://www.ta-hifi.com/support
Settings
A number of system settings have to be altered if you wish to operate
MP 1000 E with your computer. These changes must be made regardless of the
operating system. The installation instructions provide detailed information on
how and where the settings are to be changed.
Notes on software
By default, the operating systems listed above do not support ‘native’ music
playback. This means that the PC always converts the data stream to a fixed
sample rate, regardless of the sample rate of the file to be played. Separate
software is available - e.g. J. River Media Center or Foobar - which prevents the
operating system converting the sample rate.
The installation instructions included in the driver package contain further
information on audio playback via USB.
Notes on operation
To prevent fail functions and system crashes of your computer and the playback
program, please note the following:
For Windows OS: Install the driver before you use the MP 1000 E for the
first time.
Use only drivers, streaming methods (e.g. WASAPI, Directsound) and
playback software which are compatible to your operating system and
between each other.
Never connect or disconnect the USB connection while the system is
running.
Notes on setting up
Do not set up the MP 1000 E on or immediately adjacent to the computer to
which it is connected, otherwise the device could be affected by interference
radiated by the computer.
USB DAC operation in detail
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General information
The MP 1000 E supports playback via Roon.
Roon is a fee required software solution that manages and organizes your
music stored on a server. Furthermore the streaming service TIDAL can be
integrated.
Playback
The operation is exclusively done via the Roon-App. The MP 1000 E is
recognized as a playback device (client) and can be selected for playback in the
app. As soon as Roon is used for playback, "Roon" appears on the MP 1000 E
display as source.
Further information about Roon and its operation can be found at:
https://roonlabs.com
Playback with
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Installation,
Using the system for the first time,
Safety notes
This section describes all those matters which are of fundamental importance when setting up and first using the equipment.
This information is not relevant in daily use, but you should nevertheless read and note it before using the equipment for the
first time.
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ANALOG
OUT
BALANCED
Symmetrical analogue output with fixed or variable level.
If you are not using the pre-amplifier module, a pre-amplifier or integrated
amplifier with its own volume control can be connected to the unit (fixed level
output). It is possible to connect equipment such as active loudspeakers or
output stages without their own volume control (see chapter ‘Pre-amplifier
functions of the MP 1000 E’) if you install the optional pre-amplifier module.
PRE OUT
Unsymmetrical analogue output with fixed or variable level.
If you are not using the pre-amplifier module, a pre-amplifier or integrated
amplifier with its own volume control can be connected to the unit (fixed level
output). It is possible to connect equipment such as active loudspeakers or
output stages without their own volume control (see chapter ‘Pre-amplifier
functions of the MP 1000 E’) if you install the optional pre-amplifier module.
LINE OUT
Fixed-level analogue output for connecting the MP 1000 E to an amplifier with
its own volume control.
REMOTE
Radio aerial socket
Socket for subsequent upgrading of the MP 1000 E with a radio gateway
module for the FD100 graphic remote control handset.
BT (Bluetooth)
Radio aerial socket for the Bluetooth aerial supplied in the set.
ANT
(Antenna input)
This FM antenna input can be connected to a normal 75 FM home antenna or
to TV/FM cable networks. For first-class reception quality a high-performance
aerial system, competently installed, is a basic requirement.
DIGITAL OUT
Digital co-axial output for connection to an external digital recorder with a
coaxial cable.
It is not always possible to produce a digital version for all media, as in some
cases the original contains copy protection measures which prevent this.
DIGITAL IN
Inputs for digital source devices with optical or coaxial (RCA) outputs.
At its optical digital inputs the MP 1000 E accepts digital stereo signals (S/P-DIF
signals) with sampling rates from 32kHz up to 96 kHz.
At the coaxial digital inputs sampling rates in the range 32 to 192 kHz are
supported.
Back panel connections
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USB - WLAN
Socket for the WLAN stick supplied in the set. If you wish to connect the
MP 1000 E to the home network via WLAN, then the WLAN stick must be
connected to this socket.
Automatic Activation of the WLAN Module
After powering on the MP 1000 E detects if it is connected to a wired LAN
Network. If no wired LAN connection is found, the MP 1000 E will automatically
activate its WLAN module and it will try to get access to your WLAN network.
Attention!
When WLAN shall be used, the LAN socket must be left unconnected.
Connect the USB-WLAN stick before switching the device on!
USB - HDD
Socket for a USB memory stick or external hard discs
The storage medium can be formatted with the FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, ext2,
ext3 or ext4 file system.
The USB storage medium can be powered directly via the USB port provided
that its current drain is in accordance with the USB norm. Normalised 2.5” USB
hard discs can be connected directly, i.e. without a separate mains PSU.
USB DAC
Socket for connecting a PC or MAC computer.
At this input the MP 1000 E accepts digital PCM stereo signals with sampling
rates in the range 44.1 to 384 kSps, and digital DSD stereo signals from
DSD64 to DSD256*.
* DSD256 only with a Windows PC.
If you wish the MP 1000 E to convert audio files from a Windows PC connected
to it, you must first install the appropriate drivers on the computer. No drivers
are required if you are using a Linux or MAC computer (see the chapter ‘USB
DAC operation in detail’).
LAN
Socket for connection to a wired LAN (Ethernet) home network.
If a LAN cable is connected this will have priority over wireless WLAN networks.
The WLAN module of the MP 1000 E will automatically be disabled.
E2 LINK
Control input for E2 LINK – systems:
Mains input
The mains cable is plugged into this socket.
For correct connections refer to the sections 'Installation and wiring' and
'Safety notes'.
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Carefully unpack the unit and store the original packing material carefully. The
carton and packing are specially designed for this unit and will be needed again
if you wish to move the equipment at any time.
If you have to transport the device, it must always be carried or sent in its original
packaging in order to prevent damage and defects.
If the unit gets very cold (e. g. when being transported), condensation may form
inside it. Please do not switch it on until it has had plenty of time to warm up to
room temperature, so that any condensation evaporates completely.
If the device has been in storage, or has not been used for a protracted period
(> two years), it is essential to have it checked by a specialist technician before
re-use.
Before placing the unit on sensitive laquer or wood surfaces please check the
compatibility of the surface and the unit's feet on a non visible point and if
necessary use an underlay. We recommend a surface of stone, glass, metal or
the like.
The unit should be placed on a rigid, level base (See also chapter “Safety
notes”). When placing the unit on resonance absorbers or anti-resonant
components make sure that the stability of the unit is not reduced.
The unit should be set up in a well ventilated dry site, out of direct sunlight and
away from radiators.
The unit must not be located close to heat-producing objects or devices, or
anything which is heat-sensitive or highly flammable.
Mains and loudspeaker cables, and also remote control leads must be kept as
far away as possible from signal leads and antenna cables. Never run them
over or under the unit.
Notes on connections:
A complete connection diagram is shown in 'Appendix A'.
Be sure to push all plugs firmly into their sockets. Loose connections can
cause hum and other unwanted noises.
When you connect the output sockets of the source device to the output
sockets of the MP 1000 E always connect like to like, i. e. 'R' to 'R' and 'L' to
'L'. If you fail to heed this then the stereo channels will be reversed.
The device is intended to be connected to mains outlet with protective earth
connector. Please connect it only with the mains cable supplied to a properly
installed mains outlet with protective earth connector.
To achieve maximum possible interference rejection the mains plug should
be connected to the mains socket in such a way that phase is connected to
the mains socket contact marked with a dot (). The phase of the mains
socket can be determined using a special meter. If you are not sure about
this, please ask your specialist dealer.
We recommend the use of the 'POWER THREE' ready-to-use mains lead in
conjunction with the 'POWER BAR' mains distribution panel, which is fitted with a
phase indicator as standard.
When you have completed the wiring of the system please set the volume
control to a very low level before switching the system on.
The screen on the MP 1000 E should now light up, and the unit should respond
to the controls.
If you encounter problems when setting up and using the amplifier for the first time
please remember that the cause is often simple, and equally simple to eliminate.
Please refer to the section of these instructions entitled 'Trouble shooting'.
Installation and wiring
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Loudspeaker and signal
cables
Loudspeaker cables and signal cables (inter-connects) have a significant
influence on the overall reproduction quality of your sound system, and their
importance should not be under-estimated. For this reason recommends
the use of high-quality cables and connectors.
Our accessory range includes a series of excellent cables and connectors
whose properties are carefully matched to our speakers and electronic units,
and which harmonise outstandingly well with them.
For difficult and cramped situations the range also includes special-length
cables and special-purpose connectors (e. g. right-angled versions) which can
be used to solve almost any problem concerning connections and system
location.
Mains cables and mains
filters
The mains power supply provides the energy which your sound system
equipment needs, but it also tends to carry interference from remote devices
such as radio and computer systems.
Our accessory range includes the specially shielded 'POWER THREE' mains
cable and the 'POWER BAR' mains filter distribution board which prevent
electro-magnetic interference from entering your Hi-Fi system. The reproduction
quality of our systems can often be further improved by using these items.
If you have any questions regarding cabling please refer to your specialist
dealer who will gladly give you comprehensive expert advice without obligation.
We would also be happy to send you our comprehensive information pack on this
subject.
Changing the batteries
Locate the point indicated by the arrow in the left picture, and open the battery
compartment by pressing it in and simultaneously sliding back the battery cover.
Insert three batteries of the LR 03 (MICRO) type in the battery compartment, as
shown in the engraved diagram. Please note: it is essential to replace all three
batteries at the same time.
Caution!
Batteries shout not be exposed to excessive heat like sunshine, fire or the like.
Disposing of exhausted batteries:
Exhausted batteries must never be thrown into the household waste! They
should be returned to the battery vendor (specialist dealer) or your local toxic
waste collection point, so that they can be recycled or disposed in a proper way.
Most local authorities provide collection centres for such waste, and some
provide pick-up vehicles for old batteries.
Care of the unit
Disconnect the mains plug at the wall socket before cleaning the case.
The surfaces of the case should be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth only.
Never use solvent-based or abrasive cleaners!
Before switching the unit on again, check that there are no short-circuits at the
connections, and that all cables are plugged in correctly.
Storing the unit
If the device has to be stored, place it in its original packaging and store it in a
dry, frost-free location. Storage temperature range 0...40 °C
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For your own safety please consider it essential to read these operating
instructions right through, and observe in particular the notes regarding setting
up, operation and safety.
Installation
Please consider the weight of the device. Never place the device on an
unstable surface; the machine could fall off, causing serious or even fatal injury.
Many injuries, especially to children, can be avoided if the following simple
safety precautions are observed:
Use only such items of furniture which can safely bear the weight of the
device.
Ensure that the device does not project beyond the edges of the supporting
furniture.
Do not place the device on tall furniture (e.g. bookshelves) without securely
anchoring both items, i.e. furniture and device.
Explain to children the hazards involved in climbing on furniture to reach the
device or its controls.
When installing the unit on a shelf or in a cupboard it is essential to provide an
adequate flow of cooling air, to ensure that the heat produced by the unit is
dissipated effectively. Any heat build-up will shorten the life of the unit and could
be a source of danger. Be sure to leave free space of 10 cm around the unit for
ventilation.
If the system components are to be stacked then the amplifier must be the top
unit. Do not place any object on the top cover.
The unit must be set up in such a way that none of the connections can be
touched directly (especially by children). Be sure to observe the notes and
information in the section 'Installation and Wiring'.
Connection
The terminals (marked with the -symbol) can carry high voltages.
Always avoid touching terminals and sockets and the conductors of cables
connected to them. Unless ready-made cables are used, all cables connected
to these terminals and sockets must always be deployed by a trained person.
Power supply
The device is intended to be connected to mains outlet with protective earth
connector. Please connect it only with the mains cable supplied to a properly
installed mains outlet with protective earth connector.
The power supply required for this unit is printed on the mains supply socket.
The unit must never be connected to a power supply which does not meet these
specifications. If the unit is not to be used for a long period disconnect it from
the mains supply at the wall socket.
Mains leads / Mains plug
Mains leads must be deployed in such a way that there is no danger of damage
to them (e. g. through persons treading on them or from furniture). Take
particular care with plugs, distribution panels and connections at the device.
Unplugging the mains plug will disconnect the device from the mains for service
and repair. Please make sure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
Enclosure openings
Liquid or particles must never be allowed to get inside the unit through the
ventilation slots. Mains voltage is present inside the unit, and any electric shock
could cause serious injury or death. Never exert undue force on mains
connectors.
Protect the unit from drips and splashes of water; never place flower vases or
fluid containers on the unit.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as candle lights on the device.
Supervision of device
operation
Like any other electrical appliance this device should never be used without
proper supervision. Take care to keep the unit out of the reach of small children.
Service, Damage
The case should only be opened by a qualified specialist technician. Repairs
and fuse replacements should be entrusted to an authorised specialist
workshop. With the exception of the connections and measures described in
these instructions, no work of any kind may be carried out on the device by
unqualified persons.
If the unit is damaged, or if you suspect that it is not functioning correctly,
immediately disconnect the mains plug at the wall socket, and ask an
authorised specialist workshop to check it.
Safety notes
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Over voltage
The unit may be damaged by excess voltage in the power supply, the mains
circuit or in aerial systems, as may occur during thunderstorms (lightning
strikes) or due to static discharges.
Special power supply units and excess voltage protectors such as the
'Power Bar' mains distribution panel offer some degree of protection from
damage to equipment due to the hazards described above.
However, if you require absolute security from damage due to excess voltage,
the only solution is to disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and any
aerial systems.
To avoid the risk of damage by overvoltages we recommend to disconnect all
cables from this device and your HiFi system during thunderstorms.
All mains power supply and aerial systems to which the unit is connected must
meet all applicable safety regulations and must be installed by an approved
electrical installer.
Approved usage
The device is designed to operate in a temperate climate and altitudes up to
2000 m above sea level. The range of permissible operating temperatures is
+10 … +35°C. This device is designed exclusively for reproducing sound and/or
pictures in the domestic environment. It is to be used in a dry indoor room which
meets all the recommendations stated in these instructions.
Where the equipment is to be used for other purposes, especially in the medical
field or any field in which safety is an issue, it is essential to establish the unit’s
suitability for this purpose with the manufacturer, and to obtain prior written
approval for this usage.
Approval and conformity
with EC directives
In its original condition the unit meets all currently valid European regulations. It
is approved for use as stipulated within the EC.
By attaching the CE symbol to the unit declares its conformity the EC
directives and the national laws based on those directives. The declaration of
conformity can be downloaded from www.ta-hifi.com/DoC.
The original, unaltered factory serial number must be present on the outside of
the unit and must be clearly legible! The serial number is a constituent part of
our conformity declaration and therefore of the approval for operation of the
device. The serial numbers on the unit and in the original documentation
supplied with it (in particular the inspection and guarantee certificates), must not
be removed or modified, and must correspond.
Infringing any of these conditions invalidates conformity and approval, and
the unit may not be operated within the EC. Improper use of the equipment
makes the user liable to penalty under current EC and national laws.
Any modifications or repairs to the unit, or any other intervention by a workshop
or other third party not authorised by , invalidates the approval and
operational permit for the equipment.
Only genuine accessories may be connected to the unit, or such auxiliary
devices which are themselves approved and fulfil all currently valid legal
requirements.
When used in conjunction with auxiliary devices or as part of a system this unit
may only be used for the purposes stated in the section 'Approved usage'.
Disposing of this product
The only permissible method of disposing of this product is to take it to your
local collection centre for electrical waste.
FCC Information to the user
(for use in the United States of
America only)
Class B digital device – instructions:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different form that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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General Information
The MP 1000 E can be operated in wired LAN networks (Ethernet LAN or
Powerline LAN) or in wireless networks (WLAN).
If you wish to use your MP 1000 E in your home network, you must first enter the
necessary network settings on the MP 1000 E. This includes entering the
network parameters such as the IP address etc. both for wired and wireless
operation. If you wish to use a wireless connection, a number of additional
settings for the WLAN network also have to be entered.
Please refer to the Chapter 'Glossary / Additional Information' and 'Network
Terms' for additional explanations of terminology relating to network technology.
In the following sections we assume that a working home network (cable
network of WLAN network) with router and (DSL) Internet access is present.
If you are unclear about some aspect of installing, setting up and configuring
your network, please address your queries to your network administrator or a
network specialist.
Compatible hardware and
UPnP servers
The marketplace offers a vast number of routers, NAS devices and USB hard
discs made by a very wide range of manufacturers. equipment is generally
compatible with other makes of machine which bear the UPnP label.
Network settings menu
All network settings are entered in the Network Configuration menu. This menu
will vary slightly in appearance depending on the type of your network, i.e.
whether you have a wired (LAN) or wireless (WLAN) network.
If in the Network Configuration Menu the entry 'Network IF Mode' is set to 'auto',
the MP 1000 E will check automatically if a LAN connection to a network is
present. If a LAN connection is found, the machine will assume that this is to be
used, and displays the network configuration menu for LAN networks.
If no LAN network is connected, the MP 1000 E activates its WLAN module and
displays the WLAN configuration menu when you call up the configuration menu.
The menu for a WLAN network includes a number of additional menu points.
The following sections explain how to use the menu, and the meaning of the
individual menu points.
Opening the network
settings menu
Open the System Configuration menu by pressing the button on the
remote control handset or the front panel of the MP 1000 E.
Use the / buttons to select the “Network” menu item, then
confirm by pressing the button.
Operating the menu,
changing and storing
IP addresses
Use the / buttons in the menu to select the network parameter to
be changed, and activate the entry with the button.
You can now change the setting using the following buttons, depending on the
type of setting:
/ button for simple selection (ON / OFF)
Numeric buttons to for entering IP addresses
Alpha-numeric input for entering text
When the setting process is complete, or when you have entered the complete
address, press the button to confirm your action.
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Alpha-numeric entry
At certain points, e.g. for entering server names or passwords, it is necessary to
input series of characters (strings). At such points you can enter letters, numbers
and special characters by repeatedly pressing the numeric buttons on the
FM1000 remote control handset, as when writing SMS news. The assignment of
letters to the buttons is printed below the buttons. Special characters can be
accessed using the and buttons:
0 + - * / ^ = { } ( ) [ ] < >
. , ? ! : ; 1 \ " ' _ @ $ % & # ~
Use the blue button for toggling between numbers, capitals and lowercase letters. The bottom line of the screen shows which input mode is currently
selected.
At certain points (e.g. DNS server name) it is possible to enter both an alphanumeric string and an IP address. At these points an IP address should be
entered like a string (with separating dots as special characters). In this case an
automatic check for valid address ranges (0 … 255) is not carried out.
Closing the menu
Once you have correctly set all the parameters, select the menu item 'Store and
exit?', then press the button. This action causes the MP 1000 E to
accept the settings, and you should see the available network media sources
(Internet radio, UPnP-AV server, etc.) displayed in the main menu.
Interrupting the menu
without storing the settings
At any time you can leave the network configuration menu without making any
changes to the network settings: this is done by pressing the button,
which takes you to the menu item 'Store and exit?'. If you wish to quit at this
point without saving, use the / buttons to select the ‘Discard and
exit?’ menu item, then confirm with the button.
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Setting the Parameters for a
Wired Network
Connect the MP 1000 E to an operational network or Power-Line modem using
the LAN socket on the back panel.
Open the System Configuration menu by pressing the button on the
remote control handset or the front panel of the MP 1000 E.
Use the / buttons to select the “Network” menu point, then
confirm by pressing the button.
You should now see the menu reproduced below, displaying the network
parameters. In the title line the message 'LAN' should appear, indicating that
the machine is connected to a wired LAN. If you see 'WLAN' at this point
instead, please check your network connection, and ensure that the network is
switched on and operational.
You can now select the individual menu points and adjust them to match your
network conditions. The illustration below shows the possible button inputs
after each menu item.
Possible entries
/ : Switching ON / OFF
(0...9): Numeric input, separating dots are automatically generated;
input limited to valid addresses
(0...9, A...Z): Alpha-numeric input and special characters.
IP - separating dots must be entered as special characters.
The parameters illustrated above are only typical values.
Addresses and settings may require different values for your network.
Menu Point
Description
MAC
The MAC address is a hardware address which uniquely identifies your machine.
The address displayed is determined by the manufacturer, and cannot be
altered.
Connection state
Shows the connection state: WLAN, LAN or not connected.
DHCP
ON
If your network includes a DHCP server, please select the ON setting at this
point. In this mode an IP address is automatically assigned to the MP 1000 E by
the router. The screen shows only the MAC address and the message DHCP
state ON. In this case the address input fields shown in the illustration do not
appear in the menu.
OFF
If your network does not include a DHCP server, please select the OFF setting.
In this mode you must configure the following network settings manually. Please
ask your network administrator for the addresses to be entered for your network.
IP IP address of the MP 1000 E
Subnet mask
Network mask
Gateway
IP address of the router
DNS
Name / IP of the name server (optional)
Store and exit?
Stores the network parameters, and restarts the MP 1000 E with the new
settings.
Discard and exit?
Closes the menu: data already entered is discarded.
The Configuration for a Wired Ethernet LAN or Power-Line LAN connection
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Setting the parameters for a
wireless network
Locate the USB WLAN stick supplied in the set, and connect it to the USB –
WLAN socket on the back panel of the MP 1000 E. Check that there is no
cable connected to the LAN socket of the MP 1000 E.
Now switch the MP 1000 E on, and open the System Configuration menu by
pressing the button on the remote control handset or the front panel of
the MP 1000 E.
Use the / buttons to select the menu point “Network”, then
confirm your choice with the button.
The following menu now opens:
Possible entries
Searching for and Selecting
the Network
First select the menu point “Scan for WLANS”, and activate it by
pressing the button.
A list of the WLANs found is displayed on the screen.
Use the / buttons to select the WLAN to which you
wish the MP 1000 E to be connected, and confirm your choice with the
button.
Entering the Password (for
encoded networks)
If the network is encoded, the window shown below will appear once the WLAN
is selected.
At this point please enter the network password and confirm your input
by pressing .
Select the “Store and exit?” point, and confirm your choice with
.
Storing Network Settings and
Restarting
Finally select the “Store and exit?” menu point and press the button to
accept the settings.
If a WEP code is used, the password must be entered as a hexadecimal code
(0 - 9, A - F).
The Configuration for a WLAN connection
Selecting and connecting a WLAN by hand
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WPS-function
The MP 1000 E supports WPS for WLAN setup. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
an easy process for establishing a secure WLAN connection. WPS can be used
to connect the MP 1000 E with your router in a quick and convenient way. For
that usage most modern routers have implemented the WPS function.
Connecting WLAN
automatically via the WPS
function
First activate the WPS-function of the Router or Repeater to which you
wish the MP 1000 E to be connected. For details please refer the manual
of the device in question.
Start the WPS-Autoconnect function of the MP 1000 E within 2 minutes.
Use the / buttons to select the menu point “WPS-
Autoconnect”, then confirm your choice with the button.
After the connection is established, the line “Status” shows the connected
WLAN network.
Finally select the “Store and exit?” menu point and press the
button to accept the settings.
Selecting the WLAN
manually and conneting via
WPS
If the WPS function connects the MP 1000 E to the wrong WLAN, the preferred
WLAN can be also selected manually and only the authentication can be done
by the WPS function. The procedure is described in the following:
First activate the WPS-function of the Router or Repeater to which you
wish the MP 1000 E to be connected. For details please refer the manual
of the device in question.
First select the menu point “Scan for WLANs”, and activate it by pressing
the button.
A list of the WLANs found is displayed on the screen.
Use the / buttons to select the WLAN to which you wish
the MP 1000 E to be connected, and confirm your choice with the
button
The window shown below will appear once the WLAN is selected:
Select the “Login” menu point and press the button to activate it.
Now select the setting „Auto (WPS)“ and confirm it with the
button.
Now select the “Store and exit?” menu point and press the
button.
After the connection is established, the line “Status” shows the connected
WLAN network.
Finally select the “Store and exit?” menu point and press the
button to accept the settings.
Connecting to WLAN via the WPS-function
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The MP 1000 E can be controlled remotely using the FD 100 bi-directional radio
remote control handset if a Gateway module is installed; this is available as an
optional extra. The FD 100 features an integral full-colour screen which
provides a convenient means of controlling virtually all the Music Receiver’s
functions, even when there is no direct line-of-sight contact with it. The handset
can also display information relating to the selected source or the medium
currently playing.
Connecting the aerial
Since the FD 100 operates by a radio link, an aerial must be connected to the
MP 1000 E. This is plugged into the socket on the MP 1000 E marked ‘Remote’.
* The aerial can also be set up free-standing using the magnetic base supplied
in the set; this ensures maximum possible range.
Pairing the FD 100
Before the MP 1000 E can be controlled using the FD 100, the remote control
handset must first be registered to the MP 1000 E. This process is known as
pairing, and only has to be carried out once. The procedure is as follows:
Press the button on the MP 1000 E to call up the Configuration
menu, then select the ‘FD 100 pairing’ menu point using the
button.
To confirm the pairing process of the FD 100, press the button
until the menu entry changes to 'waiting for FD 100'. (the function
remains active for thirty seconds).
Locate the button on the FD 100 and hold it pressed in to open
the FD 100’s System Settings menu.
Now select the ‘Start pairing’ point, and press the button: the
remote control handset automatically seeks the MP 1000 E.
Once the device is found, you will see in the display header the on-
screen message ‘Pairing successful’. At the same time changes the
menu entry of the MP 1000 E to 'Done'. If you wish, you can change
the name of the device at this point (e.g. 'Living room').
Confirm the name with the button.
For faster access the MP 1000 E can also be assigned to a Hotkey;
this is the next step (see FD 100 operating instructions).
Select one - or optionally none - of the ‘F’ buttons, and confirm your
choice by pressing the button.
The FD 100 is now paired with the MP 1000 E, and is ready for use.
For detailed information on using the FD 100 please refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the remote control handset.
The MP 1000 E can be controlled by the App 'TA Control' too.
For further information please visit our homepage
www.ta-hifi.com/app
FD 100 Radio Remote Control (optionally)
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General information
The MP 1000 E satisfies the requirements of the latest directives concerning
energy-saving measures (EuP directive). The modern design of the mains
power supply makes an important contribution to this.
The internal micro-processor constantly ensures that sub-assemblies which are
not currently required are automatically switched off. The micro-processor itself
operates in stand-by mode at a relatively low clock speed, and only responds to
the remote control receiver.
In stand-by mode the current drain of the MP 1000 E is less than 0.5 Watt.
If you intend not to use the device for a long period, it should be disconnected
from the mains socket, i.e. the mains plug should be withdrawn from the wall
socket.
Automatic power-down
(Energy saver)
The device features an automatic power-down function. If the MP 1000 E
detects no operation or no music signal for a period longer than ninety minutes,
it automatically switches to stand-by mode. Two minutes before the device
enters the standby mode, a pop-up window appears on the screen. If the device
should stay in operation please press the button while this message is
displayed.
In countries outside the EU, in which the EuP directive has no validity, the
automatic power-down feature can be disabled if necessary (see chapter
entitled ‘Basic settings of the MP 1000 E).
Notes on Energy Saving
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Machine does not switch on
(red LED does not light up).
Cause 1:
Mains lead not plugged in correctly.
Remedy:
Check connection, push connector in firmly.
Cause 2:
Mains switch on the back panel not switched on.
Remedy:
Switch the mains switch on.
Whistling or whispering
noises from the speakers.
Cause:
The antenna lead is routed too close to a mains, remote control or audio signal
cable.
Remedy:
Move the leads so that they are spaced well apart. Use the domestic (loft or
outside) antenna or a cable connection.
The RDS station name does
not appear in the display.
Cause 1:
The station is not broadcasting RDS information.
Cause 2:
Reception is poor, interference is severe, or the field strength (signal strength)
is low.
Remedy:
Select only those stations which can be received with a strong signal: hiss-free
and without interference.
The unit can be operated
normally, but very few
stations or none at all can
be picked up.
Cause:
The antenna system or antenna cable is faulty.
Remedy:
Check the antenna lead for good contact at the antenna socket (at the wall) and
in the back of the tuner. As a test, try using the system with a trailing antenna. If
you can now receive stations reasonably well, we recommend that you call out
an expert antenna technician to check your antenna system.
The screen displays the
message 'No Disc' when
you close the CD drawer.
Cause 1:
CD not inserted correctly.
Remedy:
Place CD centrally in the drawer, printed face up.
Cause 2:
CD dirty.
Remedy:
Clean disc and insert again.
Cause 3:
CD damaged in the Table of Contents (TOC) area.
Remedy:
No remedy; the CD is unusable.
Cause 4:
The CD player has become very cold (e. g. in transit) and condensation has
formed on the laser sensor optics.
Remedy:
Allow the unit to warm up for about an hour in a warm, well ventilated location.
Trouble shooting
Many problems have a simple cause and a correspondingly simple solution. The following section describes a few
difficulties you may encounter, and the measures you need to take to cure them. If you find it impossible to solve a
problem with the help of these notes please disconnect the unit from the mains and ask your authorised specialist
dealer for advice.
FM radio
CD player
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CD playback stops or
'jumps'.
Cause 1:
CD damaged or dirty.
Remedy:
Clean CD. A damaged CD cannot be repaired!
Cause 2:
The CD uses a copy protection system which does not conform to the CD-Audio
standard (Red Book Standard)
Remedy:
Take back the CD to the dealer and ask for a proper CD according to the
general CD standard.
The streaming client cannot
connect to a network.
On the display the
indication
'Cannot connect to...'
is displayed.
Cause 1 (cable LAN):
Network cable not properly connected
Remedy:
Connect network cable, check connection to router
Cause 2 (radio network):
USB-WLAN stick not connected, or connected while the device was already
switched on.
Remedy:
Switch the machine off, and connect the USB-WLAN stick supplied in the set.
Now switch the machine on, and enter the network parameters (see the section
entitled ‘Network configuration’).
Cause 3 (wireless LAN):
WLAN reception quality bad (low field strength). Possibly too much attenuated
by walls/ceilings on the transmission path.
Remedy:
Optimize location of receiver and transmitter antennas.
Alternative:
If transmission problems persist a so called ‚Power Line‘ network might be good
alternative to establish a good and stable network connection.
The best, safest and most secure network however will always be a cable LAN
network.
Cause 4:
Network parameters not properly configured.
Remedy:
Configure the network parameters correctly (see chapter 'Network
configuration').
Transmission interruptions
occur when listening to
internet radio stations.
Cause 1:
The capacity of the internet radio station‘s server is at its limit.
Remedy:
Choose a different station.
Cause 2:
Network problems occurred.
Remedy:
Check your network (see above).
Some internet radio stations
cannot be received
Cause:
The internet radio station has been switched off, it transmits only at certain
hours of the day or it has changed its internet address.
Remedy:
Try to get information from the website of the station regarding transmission
hours and internet address (URL).
Try to establish a connection to the station at a later time.
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Bad sound quality at certain
internet radio stations
Cause:
The station transmits with a low audio bandwidth (low bitrate).
Remedy:
Use stations transmitting at least at 128 kBit/s. This is the lowest recommended
bitrate for adequate sound quality. For good sound quality we recommend high
bitrates like 320 kBit/s
USB Storage device is not
recognised
Cause 1:
The storage device (especially USB hard discs without separate power supply)
draws more electrical current from the USB interface than is permitted by the
USB standard.
Remedy:
Only use USB storage devices that conform to the USB standard or use storage
devices with own power supplies.
General
This product contains software in form of object code that is partially based on
free software under different licenses. Details of the licenses used can be
viewed on the device website using an Internet browser.
Show licenses
To access the device website, enter the IP address of the device
and"/licensens/" in the address line of the browser you are using.
For example http://192.168.178.100/licenses/
You can display the exact address as follows:
Call up the system configuration menu by pressing the button.
Then navigate to the "Device Info" menu item. Open it by pressing the
-button.
Navigate to the menu item "Legal information" and open it with the --
button.
The pop-up window that now opens shows the address of your device.
The address is only displayed in the pop-up window if the device has a correctly
configured network connection. For details on network configuration, see the
"Network Configuration" section.
To view the web page of the device, the device on which the Internet
browser is started must be connected to the same network as the device.
Legal Information
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Playback program
The MP 1000 E gives the user the opportunity to seek particular tracks on a CD
for playback, to store this selection in a playback program and play it, or to
record it to tape.
CD
Compact Discs (CD) are digital data media which need to be handled carefully.
These are the basic rules:
The surface of a CD should only ever be cleaned with a soft dry cloth. Never
wipe it in a circular motion, i. e. along the tracks.
Never use petrol, paint thinners, disc cleaners or similar materials on compact
discs.
CDs must be handled carefully in order to avoid serious damage to the
surface. Severely scratched surfaces, writing on the disc or applying selfadhesive labels may result in the CD player being unable to read the data.
CDs should not be heated or bent. This means that they should be stored in a
position and attitude which meet these requirements.
E2 LINK
Control interface for remote control of systems. The CD player /
MP 1000 E receives the infra-red remote control signals and passes then on to
the power amplifier and to the source devices.
Field strength
The electrical field strength is a measurement of the level (strength) of the radio
signal supplied by the antenna. In general terms, the higher the field strength of
the tuned station, the better the reception quality. Signal field strength is
determined primarily by the following factors:
1. Distance from radio transmitter
2. Obstacles (mountains etc.) between transmitter and receiver
3. Transmitter output power
4. Quality and direction of the receiver antenna system.
Point 4 is of crucial importance here. It is impossible to obtain good reception
with a poor aerial system.
Your specialist dealer will be glad to advise you on the subject of installing
or improving your aerial system, taking your specific local reception conditions
into account.
FM
= Frequency Modulation
All FM radio transmitters use the 'FM' method of modulation. This technology
provides maximum possible sound quality and interference suppression.
Cable Network
When the MP 1000 E tuner was being developed the requirements of the
European cable network were given high priority. The tuner copes very well with
excessive signal levels, and its high selectivity avoids many of the problems
involved with cable operation, without any reduction in reproduction quality.
MIX
In MIX-Mode (Shuffle) the titles of a CD or the titles of a program are played
back in a random order.
Muting =
Hiss suppression
The MP 1000 E features automatic hiss suppression which cuts out the
annoying hissing sound between radio stations, and suppresses very weak
stations which cannot be received with reasonable quality.
Preset
= station memory
The MP 1000 E can store all the settings for stations, any of which can be
recalled simply by pressing a button.
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RDS
= Radio Data System
Many radio stations broadcast supplementary digital information simultaneously
with the programme. The MP 1000 E is equipped with an RDS decoder, and
displays the station name of RDS transmitters in plain text on its alpha-numeric
screen. This is a great advantage when searching for particular stations.
SINGLE CD
A Single CD‘ is a CD with smaller diameter and a shorter play time. The
MP 1000 E can play back CD singles. Please insert these discs into the
depression at the center of the disc tray.
Standby
The MP 1000 E can be switched on from the Standby state from the remote
control handset.
TOC
The TABLE OF CONTENT of a CD is located at the inner diameter of the disc
and contains important information about the structure of the disc. If the TOCsection of a CD is damaged or covered by fingerprints etc. the CD cannot be
played back properly.
TRACK
Track is the term for a single item or piece of music on a CD. The tracks and
their individual length are stated on the CD sleeve.
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General information
The Switch ensures that the individual components within a network are
connected correctly. This is only possible if it can identify each device within the
network unambiguously; this is the reason why every component is assigned a
form of “house number” (IP address). The IP address consists of four number
blocks each containing three digits separated by dots (e.g. 192.168.1.1).
Each of the individual number blocks may contain values between 1 and 254
(the values 0 and 255 are reserved for certain special functions, and should
therefore not be used). However, if the network is to operate reliably, the
network owner should only select addresses designed for home network use i.e.: the first two number blocks should always be 192.168.xxx.xxx; the third
block can be selected without restriction within the above limits (but should be
the same for all devices on the network), and the fourth block must distinguish
each device uniquely (e.g.: MP 1000 E 192.168.001.001, NAS:
192.186.001.002, PC: 192.168.001.003, ...).
If this local network is to include Internet music sources (Internet radio) as well
as physical devices, then the MP 1000 E must have access to the Internet.
This facility is provided by a device such as a router with connection to the DSL
network. This router is also a constituent part of the network, and is assigned its
own IP address. The MP 1000 E must also be informed of the address of
the router (Gateway) to enable it to gain access to the outside world.
Please ensure that the first three blocks of the Device IP, Gateway IP and DNS
1 share the same address space (e.g. 192.168.0.xxx). The fourth block assigns
a unique address (house number) to the components in the local network. This
number must not be present more than once in the local network.
The Device IP mask should always be assigned the address 255.255.255.0.
DNS
The Domain Name System (DNS) is one of the most important services on the
Internet. Its primary task is to convert “Internet addresses”, such as
www.taelektroakustik.de, into the associated IP address. In most home
networks the router carries out the DNS function.
If you decide to configure your network manually (without DHCP), then simply
enter the address of your router as the DNS address when configuring the
network.
Ethernet-LAN
Wired network. Interference-free network technology, with the drawback of
having to deploy a network cable.
Gateway
The computer or router in your network which is responsible for managing data
traffic between your home network and the outside world (i.e. the Internet).
Client
Network device which obtains data from the network, decodes it and converts it
into, for example, analogue music signals which can then be reproduced via an
amplifier and loudspeakers. Streaming Clients also contain functions for
displaying media content, and for navigating on the Internet or servers.
DHCP
DHCP is an abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The primary
purpose of DHCP is to enable Clients to obtain your network configuration
automatically from a server or router.
IP-Address
Network address. Each device in the network requires an IP address at which it
can be accessed, and by which it is unambiguously identifiable. No individual
network address may be present more than once. This is important if you are
entering network addresses manually. If the addresses in your network are
assigned by DHCP, you do not need to worry about IP addresses at all, as the
DHCP server manages the addresses automatically without your intervention.
Network terminology
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NAS
(Network Attached Storage)
Network storage facility. This is generally a very large-capacity (> 200 GB)
storage device to which other devices have access. If the NAS server includes
a UPnP-AV server service, then the MP 1000 E has access to media files
stored on the NAS, and can play them back.
Powerline-LAN
In a Power-Line LAN data is transferred via the existing mains power cabling.
Devices known as “Power-Line modems” are required at the transmitting and
receiving end. In most cases Power-Line offers relatively problem-free data
transfer with adequate data rates for audio streaming. We recommend PowerLine modems with bit rates of 85 or 200 Mbit/s.
Proxy server
A Proxy or Proxy server is a computer in the network which is capable of
carrying out data transfers faster and more efficiently, and can increase security
through the use of access control mechanisms. Most home networks do not
include a proxy server. In this case there is no need to enter a Proxy address
when configuring the MP 1000 E network.
Router
Central network device which creates and manages the connections between
the network devices. In most networks the router also assumes the function of
Gateway to the outside world.
Server
Network device which provides data and services for other devices in the
network. For example, a UPnP-AV server typically stores audio / video data,
and makes it available to other devices (the Streaming Clients). Many UPnP-AV
servers also offer functions such as cataloguing, and easy identification of
media content using criteria such as artiste, album name, genre, etc.
UPnP-AV
Network protocol that makes media files available on the home network.
On PCs and NAS storage devices a UPnP-AV server software must be installed
to enable the MP 1000 E to access media files stored on these devices.
Examples for UPnP-AV server software compatible with the MP 1000 E:
Windows:
Twonky Media Server
http://www.twonkyvision.de/
Windows Media Receiver 11
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/de/default.aspx
Linux:
Mediatomb
http://mediatomb.cc/
GmediaServer
http://www.gnu.org/software/gmediaserver/
WLAN
(also W-LAN, Wireless LAN)
Radio network. The network is connected by means of radio waves operating in
the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Radio networks are easy to install as no cables
have to be deployed, but they are often problematic and unreliable - especially
when the transmission distances are substantial. Power-Line networks, which
can also be installed without separate cabling, are a better choice in many
situations. In every case the deployment of a network cable is the most reliable
and problem-free technology for data transfer.
Compatible hardware
and UPnP servers
The marketplace offers a vast number of routers, NAS devices and USB hard
discs made by a very wide range of manufacturers. equipment is generally
compatible with other makes of machine which bear the UPnP label.
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Software update generally:
Software updates keep your MP 1000 E up-to-date. They bring new
optimisations like faster operation and new features which were not available at
the time the device was produced.
It may occur that after a software update some of your user defined settings like
network parameters or favourite stations are lost and have to be restored after
the update.
Updating via the Internet
Updating the firmware via the MP 1000 E’s Internet connection
The basic requirement is a functioning network with router and access to a
broadband Internet connection; the system must be operating.
Switch the machine on.
Call up the system configuration menu by pressing the button on the
front panel.
Use the / buttons to select the “Device info” menu item,
and confirm your selection by pressing the button.
Select the “Update” menu point with the / buttons, then
press the button to confirm your choice.
The Select option “WEB” should now be active (highlighted).
The firmware update can now be started by pressing .
The screen displays the current state of progress of the update.
Once the update has been completed (duration around ten minutes) the
device automatically switches itself off and restarts.
When the machine has restarted, the update is complete.
To ensure that the update was successful, access the “Device Info” menu
point mentioned above, and check the new firmware status.
It is also possible to carry out the update process using the FM1000 remote
control handset, as an alternative to operating the machine directly.
Software update
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Wiring diagram
Balanced wiring (XLR)
Appendix A
Unbalanced wiring (RCA)
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Attention!
A properly set up home network with router must be installed and in operation to
use the MP 1000 E.
For the use of internet radio a DSL access to the internet is needed.
For questions regarding setting up your network and internet connection
please ask your system administrator or any network specialist.
*1 Music Server with UPnP-AV server software installed
*2 Connection either via Cable-LAN or Wireless-LAN. For use in a WLAN,
the USB WLAN stick included in the set must be connected as shown above
before the device is switched on.
Wiring diagram
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Wiring diagram
Note!
Please note that the digital radio DAB+ and the analogue FM radio transmitting in different frequency ranges. Depending
on the existing antenna configuration, it may therefore be necessary to combine the two ranges with a DAB+/UKW feedin crossover. When using an indoor antenna, do not place it in close proximity to sources of interference such as
cordless telephones, WLAN routers or LED lights.
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CD-Player
Formats
CD/DA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-Text
Frequency response and dynamic
2 Hz – 20 kHz / 100 dB
Streaming Client
Formats
MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, OGG-Vorbis, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, WAV
PCM 32 … 192 kHz, 16/24 Bit; MP3 up to 320 kBit
Supported Media server
UPnP 1.1, UPnP-AV and DLNA compatible Server, Microsoft
Windows Media Connect Server (WMDRM10), DLNA compatible
Server
Features
Airable Internet Radio Service; Tidal, Deezer, qobuz. (subscription
required)
Interfaces
LAN: Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T,
WLAN: 2,4 GHz, +20 dBm (100 mW), IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (via USB
Dongle)
Tuner (FM)
Frequency range
FM Radio 87,5 – 108 MHz (Europa / US)
76 – 90 MHz (Japan Version))
Sensitivity
Mono (26dBA S/N) 1 μV, Stereo (65 dBA S/N) 40 µV
Overload margin
103 dB µV,
Stereo channel separation
50dB
RDS functions
Stationname, Radiotext
Tuner (DAB)
Reception standard
DAB, DAB+
Frequency range
168 – 240 MHz (Band III)
Overload margin
103 dB µV,
Sensitivity (BER = 10 – 4)
2,5 µV
Bluetooth
Bluetooth standards
Bluetooth standard BT 4.2
Profiles
A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP 1.5 (Audio
Video Remote Control Profile) / aptX ® , MP3, SBC, AAC.
Frequency band
2,4 GHz
Max. transmit power
+4dBm (2,5 mW)
Connections
Analogue outputs
asymmetric co-axial (RCA)
2,5 V eff / 50 Ohm fixed. With pre-module 0...2,5 V eff variable.
symmetric (XLR)
5,0 V eff / 50 Ohm fixed. With pre-module 0...5,0 V eff variable
Output digital
1x coax, IEC 60958 (LPCM)
Digital inputs
5x S/P-DIF: 3x standard coax (192 kSps /24 bit) and 2x optical TOSLink (96 kSps /24 bit)
1x USB: Device-Mode - up to 384 kSps / 32 bit (LPCM) and DSD256*,
supports asynchronous data transfer.
2x USB master-mode for USB-mass storage devices (USB stick or
VFAT formatted hard disc)
* DSD256 only with a Windows PC with appropriate driver installed.
Appendix B
Specification
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D/A-Converter
Double-Mono Differential-Converter with 2 D/A converters per
channel, 32-Bit Sigma Delta, 352,8 kSps / 384 kSps.
Analogue filter
Phase-linear Bessel filter 3rd order, 60…120 kHz (according to sample
rate)
Frequency response
PCM 44.1 kSps: 2 Hz - 20 kHz
PCM 48 kSps: 2 Hz - 22 kHz
PCM 96 kSps: 2 Hz - 40 kHz
PCM 192 kSps: 2 Hz - 80 kHz
PCM 384 kSps: 2 Hz - 100 kHz
DSD 64: 2 Hz - 44 kHz
DSD 128: 2 Hz - 60 kHz
DSD 256: 2 Hz - 80 kHz
Total harm. distortion
< 0.0015 %
Signal : noise ratio, A-weighted:
109 dBA
Channel separation
106 dB
Power requirement
100 - 240 V~ , 50-60 Hz
Power consumption
Normal operation (max.)
40 W
Standby (ECO)
0,39 W
Auto power down function
After 90 minutes without music signal
Dimensions
44 x 11,5 x 35,5 cm (17,3 x 4,5 x 14 inch) (W x H x D)
Weight
11 kg (24 lbs)
Accessory
Infrared remote control FM1000, W-LAN-USB-Stick, Bluetooth aerial,
RCA cord, power cord, E2-Link-Cable, user manual
Optional Accessory
Radio remote control FD100 with Gateway, Preamp module VVM.
We reserve the right to alter specifications.
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Planckstraße 9 – 11
D - 32052 Herford
T +49 (0) 5221 / 7676-0
F +49 (0) 5221 / 7676-76
info@ta-hifi.com
www.ta-hifi.com
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