T+A MP 3100 HV, MP 2000 R Mk II User Manual

Software Version V 1.0 Order No. 9103-0531 UK



USER MANUAL

HV-SERIES

MP 3100 HV

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Welcome.

We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a  product. With your new MP 3100 HV you have acquired a
top-quality piece of equipment which has been designed and developed with the wishes of the audiophile music lover as
absolute top priority.

This system represents our very best efforts at designing practical electronic equipment incorporating solid quality, 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.

The case of the MP 3100 HV is built exclusively from the finest-quality non-magnetic metals of the highest purity. This excludes
the possibility of interaction with the audio signals, and guarantees uncoloured reproduction.

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 3100 HV.

 elektroakustik GmbH & Co KG

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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About these instructions

All the controls and functions of the MP 3100 HV 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 3100 HV to your
home network.

Symbols used in these instructions



Caution!

Text passages marked with this symbol contain important information which must be observed if the machine

is to operate safely and without problems.



This symbol marks text passages which provide supplementary notes and background information; they are

intended to help the user understand how to get the best out of the machine.

Notes on software updates

Many features of the MP 3100 HV 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 3100 HV 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:

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 2014/35/EC, 2014/30/EC, 2009/125/EC,
2011/65/EC + 2015/863, 1999/5/EC and 2012/19/EC..

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Contents

Page

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 8

PCM and DSD ................................................................ ..................................................................................... 8

MP 3100 HV and DSD ......................................................................................................................................... 8

MP 3100 HV and PCM ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Front panel controls ................................................................................................................ 10

Remote control ......................................................................................................................... 14

Basic settings of the MP 3100 HV ........................................................................................... 16

Calling up and operating the menu.................................................................................................................... 16

Source names ................................................................................................................................................... 17

Display Brightness ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Display Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

Language........................................................................................................................................................... 17

Device name ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

Energy Saver ..................................................................................................................................................... 18

Network ............................................................................................................................................................. 18

Music services ................................ ................................ ................................................................................... 18

Bandwidth limit .................................................................................................................................................. 18

FD 100 pairing ................................................................ ................................................................................... 19

Device Info ......................................................................................................................................................... 19

D/A Converter Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 20

Calling up and operating the menu.................................................................................................................... 20

D/A mode ................................................................................................ ........................................................... 20

Output ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Bandwidth .......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Operating the source devices in detail ................................................................................... 21

Operation with the FD100 remote control .......................................................................................................... 21

Operation with controls on the front panel of the device ................................................................................... 21

Favourites lists ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

General information ........................................................................................................................................... 22

Calling up the Favourites list ............................................................................................................................. 22

Adding a favourite .............................................................................................................................................. 22

Erasing a favourite from the Favourites list ....................................................................................................... 22

Selecting a favourite from the list ...................................................................................................................... 23

Directly selecting a favourite .............................................................................................................................. 23

Sorting Favourites lists ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Operating the radio .................................................................................................................. 24

FM – Radio ........................................................................................................................................................... 24

Selecting FM radio ............................................................................................................................................. 24

Manual station search ....................................................................................................................................... 24

Automatic station search ................................................................................................................................... 25

Selecting a station from the Station list ............................................................................................................. 25

RDS functions .................................................................................................................................................... 25

Switching Radio Text on and off ................................ ........................................................................................ 26

Mono / Stereo ................................................................................................................................ .................... 26

DAB - Radio ................................................................................................ .......................................................... 26

Selecting DAB radio .......................................................................................................................................... 26

Automatic station search ................................................................................................................................... 27

Selecting a station from the Station list ............................................................................................................. 27

RDS functions .................................................................................................................................................... 27

Internet source (Streaming www) ...................................................................................................................... 28

Selecting Internet Radio as source.................................................................................................................... 28

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Selecting podcasts................................................................ ................................................................ ............ 28

Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 28

Favourites list .................................................................................................................................................... 28

Search function ................................................................................................................................................. 29

Operating music services ........................................................................................................30

General information .......................................................................................................................................... 30

Selecting a music service ................................................................................................................................. 30

Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 30

Search function ................................................................................................................................................. 31

Playlists and favourites ..................................................................................................................................... 31

Operating the SCL source .......................................................................................................32

General information on the streaming client ..................................................................................................... 32

Selecting the SCL source ................................................................................................................................. 32

Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 32

Playback of directories ...................................................................................................................................... 33

Search function ................................................................................................................................................. 33

Playing USB memory media ....................................................................................................34

General information .......................................................................................................................................... 34

Selecting USB Media as source ....................................................................................................................... 34

Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 34

Playback of directories ...................................................................................................................................... 35

Search function ................................................................................................................................................. 35

Operating the DISC player .......................................................................................................36

Selecting the disc player as source .................................................................................................................. 36

Inserting a CD ................................................................................................................................................... 36

Playing a CD ..................................................................................................................................................... 37

Variations .......................................................................................................................................................... 37

Track Select During playback .......................................................................................................................... 37

Playback mode ................................................................................................................................................. 37

Fast Search ...................................................................................................................................................... 37

Special features with Super Audio CD (SACD) .................................................................................................... 38

General information .......................................................................................................................................... 38

Setting the preferred layer ................................................................................................................................ 38

Screen display .................................................................................................................................................. 38

Playback Program................................................................................................................................................... 39

Creating a Playback Program ........................................................................................................................... 39

Playing a playback program ............................................................................................................................. 39

Erasing a playback program ............................................................................................................................. 39

Operating the Bluetooth source ..............................................................................................40

Connecting the aerial ........................................................................................................................................ 40

Selecting the Bluetooth Audio source ............................................................................................................... 40

Setting up audio transfer ................................................................................................................................... 40

Playback functions ............................................................................................................................................ 40

Controlling the MP 3100 HV ............................................................................................................................. 41

NOTES.............................................................................................................................................................. 41

The MP 3100 HV as D/A Converter ..........................................................................................42

General Information on ..................................................................................................................................... 42

D/A Converter Operation .................................................................................................................................. 42

D/A Converter Operation .................................................................................................................................... 42

Selecting a D/A Converter Source .................................................................................................................... 42

Screen Display .................................................................................................................................................. 42

USB DAC operation in detail.................................................................................................................................. 43

System-requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 43

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Installing drivers................................................................................................................................................. 43

Settings.............................................................................................................................................................. 43

Notes on software .............................................................................................................................................. 43

Notes on operation ............................................................................................................................................ 43

Notes on setting up............................................................................................................................................ 43

Installation Using the system for the first time Safety notes .................. 45

Back panel connections .......................................................................................................... 46

Installation and wiring ............................................................................................................. 48

Safety notes .............................................................................................................................. 50

Network Configuration ............................................................................................................ 52

General Information ........................................................................................................................................... 52

Compatible hardware and UPnP servers .......................................................................................................... 52

Network settings menu ...................................................................................................................................... 52

Opening the network settings menu .................................................................................................................. 52

Operating the nenu, changing and storing IP addresses .................................................................................. 52

Closing the menu............................................................................................................................................... 53

Interrupting the menu without storing the settings ............................................................................................. 53

The Configuration for a Wired Ethernet LAN or Power-Line LAN connection ............................................... 54

Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network ..................................................................................................... 54

The Configuration for a WLAN connection ....................................................................................................... 55

Setting the parameters for a wireless network .................................................................................................. 55

Searching for and Selecting the Network .......................................................................................................... 55

Entering the Password (for encoded networks) ................................................................................................. 55

Storing Network Settings and Restarting ........................................................................................................... 55

Pairing the FD 100 Radio Remote Control ............................................................................. 56

Connecting the radio aerial................................................................................................................................ 56

Pairing the FD 100 ............................................................................................................................................. 56

Notes on Energy Saving .......................................................................................................... 57

General information .......................................................................................................................................... 57

Automatic power-down (Energy saver) ............................................................................................................ 57

Firmware update ...................................................................................................................... 58

Technical description Digital filters / Oversampling ............................................................. 59

Network Terminology .............................................................................................................. 61

Trouble shooting ...................................................................................................................... 63

Appendix ..................................................................................................... 66

Appendix A ............................................................................................................................... 67

Wiring diagram .................................................................................................................................................. 67

Wiring diagram .................................................................................................................................................. 68

Wiring diagram .................................................................................................................................................. 69

Wiring diagram .................................................................................................................................................. 70

Appendix B ............................................................................................................................... 71

Specification ........................................................................................................................................................ 71

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Introduction

PCM and DSD

Two competing formats are available in the form of PCM and DSD, both of
which are used to store audio signals at very high resolution and quality. Each
of these formats has its own specific advantages. A vast amount has been
written about the relative merits of these two formats, and we have no intention
of participating in the dispute, much of which is less than objective in nature.
Instead we consider it our task to develop equipment which reproduces both
formats as effectively as possible, and exploits the strengths of each system to
the full.

Our many years of experience with both systems have clearly shown that PCM
and DSD cannot just be lumped together; it is essential to treat each format
separately, and take their specific requirements into account. This applies both
at the digital and analogue level.

For this reason the MP 3100 HV employs two separate digital sections, two
D/A converter sections and two analogue back-ends - each optimised for one
format.

MP 3100 HV and DSD

By its nature the DSD format involves a noise floor which rises above the range
of human hearing as frequency rises. Although this noise floor is not directly
audible, it does subject the treble units in the loudspeakers to a significant
load. It is also possible for the high-frequency noise to cause distortion in many
low-bandwidth amplifiers.
The lower the DSD sampling rate, the more severe the inherent noise, and it
cannot be disregarded, especially with the DSD64 format - as used on the
SACD. As the DSD sampling rate rises, the high-frequency noise becomes
increasingly insignificant, and with DSD256 and DSD512 it is virtually
irrelevant. In the past it has been standard practice to apply digital and
analogue filtering processes in an attempt to reduce DSD noise, but such
solutions are never entirely without side-effects on sound quality. For the
MP 3100 HV we have developed two special techniques designed to eliminate
the sonic disadvantages:

1.) The  True-DSD technique, consisting of a direct digital signal path
without filtering and noise-shaping, plus our True 1-bit DSD D/A converter

2.) Analogue reconstruction filter with selectable bandwidth

The  True-DSD technique is available for DSD sampling rates from DSD64
upwards.

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MP 3100 HV and PCM

The PCM process makes extremely high-resolution sampling values available:
up to 32 bits. However, the sampling rate of PCM is significantly lower than that
of DSD, and the spacing in terms of time between the sampling values is
greater.
This means that it is extremely important with PCM to employ maximum
possible precision when converting the high resolution into analogue signals.
Here at  our answer was to develop quadruple D/A converters which
provide a four-fold improvement in accuracy over conventional converters. A
further very important aspect of PCM reproduction is to reconstruct the curve of
the original analogue signal between the sampling points with great accuracy,
since these points are much more widely spaced in comparison with DSD. To
this end the MP 3100 HV employs a polynomial interpolation process (Bezier­Spline interpolation) developed in-house at , which in mathematical terms
delivers the smoothest curve for a given number of reference points (sampling
points). The output signal generated by Bezier interpolation exhibits a very
“natural” shape, devoid of the digital artefacts - such as pre- and post­oscillation - which are usually produced by the standard oversampling process.
More detailed information on this can be found in the chapter “Technical
description, oversampling / up-sampling”

And one final comment: If you intend to carry out your own tests to decide
whether DSD or PCM is the superior format, please be sure to compare
recordings with comparable information density – i.e. DSD64 with PCM96/24,
DSD128 with PCM 192 and DSD256 with PCM384!

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Front panel controls

All the important functions of the MP 3100 HV can be controlled using the buttons and rotary knobs on the front panel.
The large rotary knobs are used for navigation in lists and menus and to select the listening source. Functions which are
needed less frequently are controlled using a menu which is called up by pressing 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.

 On / Off switch

 

Touching the  button briefly switches the device on and off.





The  button remains dimly lit even in stand-by mode, to indicate that the
MP 3100 HV is ready for use.



Caution!

The  button is not an isolation switch. Certain parts of the machine remain
connected to mains voltage even when the screen is switched off and dark. 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.

 Source selection

SOURCE

The desired listening source is selected by turning this rotary knob; your
chosen source then appears on the screen. After a short delay the machine
switches to the appropriate source.

 CD drawer

The CD drawer is located below the display. Please insert the disc with the
label side facing upwards into the appropriate depression of the tray.

The drawer is opened and closed by touching the  button or by a long press
on the source selection knob (SOURCE).

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 Front USB socket (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.

 Navigation / Control

SELECT

Rotating this control selects a track for playback; the selected track then
appears on the screen. As soon as the desired track number lights up, the
track can be started by pressing the incremental control.



In addition to selecting tracks, the SELECT-knob also has other purposes such
as menu and list control functions (for further details see the chapter entitled
‘Basic settings of the MP 3100 HV’) and creating playback programs.

 Operating buttons



Calls up the Favourites list

 

Brief touch: Switches the display view from list navigation to the current
played music track. /

switches the CD- / Radio - Text on and off.
Long touch: Switches between different screen displays

 

Opens the ‘System Configuration’ menu
(for further details see the chapter entitled ‘Basic settings of the
MP 3100 HV’)

 

FM Radio:

Button for switching between Stereo and Mono reception.
The Stereo setting is constantly displayed in the screen window by a 
symbol.
The Mono setting is constantly displayed in the screen window by a
symbol.

DISC:
Selects the preferred layer for SACD playback (SACD or CD). To change the

setting, press the button twice if necessary.

 

Starts playback
Halts current playback (pause)
Resumes playback after a pause



Ends playback



The drawer is opened and closed by touching the  button.



We do not recommend that you close the disc drawer by pushing it manually.
The drawer is opened and closed using the  button; alternatively a long
press on the SOURCE button () accomplishes the same result.

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 Display

The graphic screen of the MP 3100 HV 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.



e.g.

The displays and symbols which appear on the screen vary according to the
currently active function (SCL, Disc, etc.) and the type of music currently being
played.

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.

bitrate, elapsed time, state of reception)



The MP 3100 HV provides different screen displays for the different sources
e.g. the CD player and the radio.

 Large-format display:

Enlarged display of the most important information, clearly legible even from
a distance

 Detail display:

Small-text display showing a large number of additional information points,
e.g. bit-rate etc.
A long press on the  button on the remote control handset or the

 button on the front panel 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 3100 HV 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 3100 HV 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 3100 HV is reproducing a station or playing back a music
track.

Pause indicator

Buffer display (fullness indicator, memory display) and 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.

Indicates that the  button can be used to switch to a higher menu or
select level.

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).

Indicates that the selected menu item or list point can be activated by pressing
the  button.

ABC or

Display of the symbol input modes

123 or

abc

Indicates the field strength of the radio signal.



If the  symbol appears while playing back from a digital input - the

MP 3100 HV has switched over to its internal precision oscillator (local
oscillator). This eliminates jitter effects, but is only possible if the clock quality
of the connected signal is adequate.

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Remote control

General

All the MP 3100 HV 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 3100 HV front panel.
Because the FD100 remote control works with radio frequency signals it is
necessary to connect a RF antenna to the "FD100 Remote ANT" socket on the
back panel of the MP 3100 HV (see the connection diagram in appendix A). If the
remote control is used for the first time, it is necessary to carry out the pairing
procedure between the FD100 and the MP 3100 HV (see chapter 'Pairing the
FD100 radio remote control')
The following tables show the remote control buttons and their function when
operating the machine.



The FD100 remote control is no multi room remote control. Its maximum
operating distance under normal conditions is about 12 meters. Obstacles like
walls or furniture can decrease the operating distance. The aerial should be set
up free-standing using the magnetic base supplied in the set; this ensures
maximum possible range.





(red)

Switches the MP 3100 HV on and off



(yellow)

Opens the Source Select list.
Use the  /  buttons to select the source of your

choice, then confirm by pressing the  button.




abc

...



xyz



Direct alpha-numeric input, e.g. track number, quick station
select, radio station

Special characters are also assigned to the  and 
buttons.

During the text input process it is possible to switch between
numerical and alpha-numeric input, and between capital and
lower-case letters, using the  button.



(yellow)

Switches the loudspeaker outputs of an amplifier connected via H­Link bus ON and OFF. (MUTING). (e.g. PA 3000 HV)

-  +

(yellow)

Decrease / increase the volume of an amplifier connected via H­Link bus



Opens the Tone- / Balance- Control menu of an amplifier
connected via H-Link bus.



Opens the System Configuration menu of the MP 3100 HV.



A long press is used to switch between two different front panel
display modes. (Not available for all sources!)

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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 (Source DISC only).
FM Radio: Manual station search







Fast-forward to search for a particular passage (Source DISC only).
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.
DISC: Activates playback programming

Adds a track to the playback program during playback programming







Long press: Removes a favourite from the Favourites list.
DISC: A Long press erases the playback program.







FM Radio: Button for switching between Stereo and Mono reception.
The Stereo setting is constantly displayed in the screen window by a  symbol.
The Mono setting is constantly displayed in the screen window by a symbol.

DISC: Selects the preferred layer for SACD playback (SACD or CD). To change the setting,
press the button repeatetly if necessary.







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, Internetradio, Podcasts and Music services.
Activates the sort function within a Favourites list.







Displays the Favourites list created on the MP 3100 HV











Switches the display from the track list / station list navigation to the ‚Now Playing‘ view.
Switches the Radiotext / CD-text function ON/OFF.
A long press toggles between different screen displays.







Opens the D/A mode selection menu.





Controling app



The MP 3100 HV can be controlled by the  App 'TA Control' too.
For further information please visit our homepage www.ta-hifi.com/support

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Basic settings of the MP 3100 HV

System Settings (System Configuration menu)

In the System Configuration menu general device settings are adjusted. This menu is described in detail in the following
chapter.

Calling up and operating
the menu

 Briefly press the  button on the front panel or  button on the

remote control handset to call up the menu.

 When you open the menu, the following Select points appear on the screen:

Using the front-panel controls:

 The SELECT knob is used to select any item within the menu system.
 To change a selected menu item, press the SELECT knob to confirm your

choice, then adjust the value by rotating the knob.

 After making the adjustment, press the SELECT knob again to adopt the new

setting.

 You can interrupt the process at any time by touching the  button; in this

case any changes you have made are discarded.

 Holding the SELECT knob pressed in takes you one level further down in the

menu system.

 Touch the  button again to quit the menu.

Using the remote control handset:

 Use the  /  buttons to select an item in the menu.
 If you wish to change a selected menu item, first press the  button,

and then use the  /  buttons to alter it.

 After making the change, press the  button again to accept the

new setting.

 You can press the  button at any time to interrupt the process; the

change is then abandoned.

 Press the  button again to leave the menu.

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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 3100 HV 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 FD100 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.

Display Brightness

menu item
(screen brightness)



At this point you can adjust the brightness of the integral screen to suit your
personal preference for normal use.





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 3100 HV 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 item you define the language to be used for the displays on the
screen of the front panel of the MP 3100 HV.

The language used for data transferred to the machine, e.g. from an Internet
radio station, is determined by the supplying device or the radio station; you
cannot define the language on the MP 3100 HV.

Device name

menu item

This menu point can be used to assign an individual name to the MP 3100 HV.
In a home network the device then appears under this name.
If an amplifier is connected via the HLink connection, then the amplifier is able
to accept this name automatically, and display it on the screen.

 The amplifier only accepts this name if an individual name has not already
been assigned at the amplifier itself.

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Energy Saver

menu item

The MP 3100 HV 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.
Automatic power-down after ninety minutes without signal (only possible
with certain sources).

Off (Comfort standby):
The following expanded functions are available:

 Unit can be switched on using the app.
 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 51.

Music services

menu item

At this point you can enter the access data for the music streaming services
(TIDAL etc.) supported by the MP 3100 HV.

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 FD100 to enter the access data
which you have received from your service provider in the lines “User” and
“Passphrase”.
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 MP 3100 HV off and on
again.



The music streaming services supported by the MP 3100 HV 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.

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FD 100 pairing

menu item



When you call up this menu item, the MP 3100 HV attempts to create a
connection with the FD 100 radio remote control (see chapter ‘Pairing the
FD100 radio remote control’).

Device Info

menu item

At this menu point you will find information on the status of the installed
software and the factory reset.

Sub-point

Update

At this point it is possible to initiate a firmware update.

Sub-point

Update package

This point displays the currently installed software package.

Sub-point

Control

Display of the control software version

Sub-point

Gateway

Display of the Gateway software version

Sub-point

Client

Display of the Streaming Client software version

Sub-point

DAB / FM

Display of the tuner software version.

Sub-point

Disc

Display of the Disc drive mechanism software version

Sub-point

Bluetooth

Display of the Bluetooth module software

Sub-point

Default settings

Calling up and confirming this menu point erases all personal settings, and
restores the machine to the state as delivered (factory defaults).

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D/A Converter Settings

A number of special settings are available for the MP 3100 HV D/A converter;

they are designed to fine-tune the characteristics of your amplifier to suit your
listening preferences.

Calling up and operating
the menu

The menu is called up with a long press on the  button on the remote
control handset.

 Use the  /  buttons to select a menu point.
 The value can now be changed using the  /  buttons.
 A second long press on the  button quits the menu.



The following set-up options are available according to what is currently being
played.

set-up option

D/A mode

(PCM playback only)

The MP 3100 HV can exploit four different filter types offering different tonal
characters:

 OVS long FIR (1)

is a classic FIR filter with an extremely linear frequency response.

 OVS short FIR (2)

is a FIR filter with improved peak handling.

 OVS Bezier / FIR (3)

is a Bezier interpolator combined with a IIR filter. This process produces a
result very similar to an analogue system.

 OVS Bezier (4)

is a pure Bezier interpolator – offering perfect “timing” and dynamics.

 Please refer to the Chapter 'Technical description - Digital filters /

Oversampling' for an explanation of the different filter types.

set-up option

Output

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.

set-up option

Bandwidth

In this menu item, the bandwidth of the analogue output filter can be switched
between 60 kHz (normal mode) or 120 kHz ('WIDE' mode).

The ‘WIDE’ setting allows a more spacious music reproduction.

 Please refer to the Chapter 'Technical description - Digital filters /

Oversampling ' for an explanation of the different filter types.

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Operating the source devices in detail

Operation with the FD100
remote control

The operation of the source devices is described in the following chapters using
the FD100 remote control because only with this remote control all functions of
this device can be operated (e.g. adding favourites).

Operation with controls on
the front panel of the device

The front panel controls can be used to operate the basic functions of the
MP 3100 HV.

The SELECT knob can be used to navigate through lists and menus or to
control the Disc- player in the same way as the cursor and OK buttons of the

FD100 remote.

In Lists

 Choose a list or menu item by turning the SELECT knob.
 By pressing the SELECT knob you can select an item or start playback of a

title or station.

 By pressing the SELECT knob for a longer time you can leave a submenu

or navigate to the parent menu level (BACK).

Disc Mechanism Control

 Turning the SELECT knob lets you select a track on the CD.
 When the desired track number lights up on the display this track can be

started by pressing the SELECT knob.

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Favourites lists

General information

The MP 3100 HV 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 Internetradio (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 3100 HV.

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 FD100; 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.

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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!