T+A HV Series, SDV 3100 HV User Manual
USER MANUAL
HV-SERIES
SDV 3100 HV
Version V 1.0 Order No. 9103-0559 UK
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Welcome.
We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a reference class product. With your new SDV 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,
user-friendly 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 SDV 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 SDV 3100 HV.
elektroakustik GmbH & Co KG
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License Notice
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
This product contains software in form of object code that is partially based on free software under different
licenses, especially the GNU General Public License. You can find details on this in the License Information which
you should have received with this product.
If you have not received a copy of the GNU General Public License, please see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/.
For a period of three years after last distribution of this product or its firmware, T+A offer the right to any third party
to obtain a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code on physical storage medium (DVD-
ROM or USB stick) for a charge of 20€. To obtain such copy of the source code, please write to the following address
including information about product model and firmware version: T+A elektroakustik, Planckstr. 9-11, 32052
Herford, Germany.
The GPL license and further information about Licenses can be found on the internet under this link:
http://www.ta-hifi.com/license-information
It is also possible to retrieve the used licenses directly from the device with the help of an Internet browser. For
details, see the chapter entitled "Legal Information".
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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.
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 SDV 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 SDV 3100 HV
to your home network.
Symbols used in these instructions
Notes on software updates
Many features of the SDV 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 SDV 3100 HV for the first time. To keep your device up to
date you should check for updates from time to time.
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Contents
Page
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 9
PCM and DSD ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
SDV 3100 HV and DSD ........................................................................................................................................ 9
SDV 3100 HV and PCM ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Front panel controls .................................................................................................................12
Remote control .........................................................................................................................16
Basic settings of the SDV 3100 HV ...........................................................................................18
Calling up and operating the menu ................................................................................................................. 18
D/A configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Source names .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Pass through .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Headphone mode ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Left rotary knob ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Display Brightness ................................................................ ........................................................................... 19
Display Mode.................................................................................................................................................... 20
Language ................................................................................................ .......................................................... 20
Device name ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Energy Saver ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Network ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
Music services ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Bandwidth limit................................................................................................................................................ 21
Device Info ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
D/A-Converter settings of the SDV 3100 HV ............................................................................22
Calling up and operating the menu ................................................................................................................. 22
Balance ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
PCM D/A mode ................................................................................................................................................. 23
DSD D/A mode .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Output .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Bandwidth ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
Operating the source devices in detail .....................................................................................25
Operation with the F3100 remote control ....................................................................................................... 25
Operation with controls on the front panel of the device ............................................................................... 25
Favourites lists ................................................................................................ ........................................................ 26
General information ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Adding a favourite ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Erasing a favourite from the Favourites list .................................................................................................... 26
Selecting a favourite from the list ................................................................................................................... 27
Directly selecting a favourite ........................................................................................................................... 27
Sorting Favourites lists .................................................................................................................................... 27
Operating the radio ...................................................................................................................28
FM – Radio ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Selecting FM radio ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Manual station search ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Automatic station search ................................................................................................................................ 29
Selecting a station from the Station list ................................................................................................ ......... 29
RDS functions .................................................................................................................................................. 29
Switching Radio Text on and off ...................................................................................................................... 30
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Mono / Stereo ................................................................................................................................................... 30
DAB - Radio ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
Selecting DAB radio .......................................................................................................................................... 30
Automatic station search ................................................................................................................................. 31
Selecting a station from the Station list .......................................................................................................... 31
RDS functions ................................................................................................................................................... 31
Internet Radio source (Streaming www) ............................................................................................................. 32
Selecting Internet Radio as source .................................................................................................................. 32
Selecting podcasts ........................................................................................................................................... 32
Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
Favourites list ................................................................................................................................................... 32
Search function ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Operating music services ......................................................................................................... 34
General information .......................................................................................................................................... 34
Selecting a music service ................................................................................................ ................................. 34
Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 34
Search function ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Playlists and favourites .................................................................................................................................... 35
Operating the UPnP / DLNA source (Streaming Client) ............................................................ 36
General information on the streaming client ................................................................................................... 36
Selecting the UPnP / DLNA source ................................................................................................................... 36
Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 36
Playback of directories ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Search function ................................................................................................................................................ 37
Front panel display ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Playing USB memory media ...................................................................................................... 38
General information .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Selecting USB Media as source ....................................................................................................................... 38
Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Playback of directories ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Search function ................................................................................................................................................ 39
Operating the Bluetooth source ............................................................................................... 40
Selecting the Bluetooth Audio source ............................................................................................................. 40
Setting up audio transfer ................................................................................................................................. 40
Playback functions ........................................................................................................................................... 40
Controlling the SDV 3100 HV ............................................................................................................................ 41
NOTES ................................................................................................................................ ............................... 41
The SDV 3100 HV as D/A Converter........................................................................................... 42
General Information ......................................................................................................................................... 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
Installing drivers ............................................................................................................................................... 43
Settings ............................................................................................................................................................. 43
Notes on software ............................................................................................................................................ 43
Notes on operation ........................................................................................................................................... 43
Notes on setting up .......................................................................................................................................... 43
Network Audio Adapter (NAA) .................................................................................................. 44
General information .......................................................................................................................................... 44
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Hardware and software requirements ............................................................................................................ 44
Network, connections ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Playback ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
Installation Using the system for the first time Safety notes ................... 47
Back panel connections ...........................................................................................................48
Installation and wiring ..............................................................................................................51
Safety notes ..............................................................................................................................53
Network Configuration .............................................................................................................55
General Information ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Compatible hardware and UPnP servers ........................................................................................................ 55
Network settings menu ................................................................................................................................... 55
Opening the network settings menu ............................................................................................................... 55
Operating the menu, changing and storing IP addresses ............................................................................... 55
Closing the menu ............................................................................................................................................. 56
Interrupting the menu without storing the settings ....................................................................................... 56
The Configuration for a Wired Ethernet LAN or Power-Line LAN connection ................................................... 57
Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network .................................................................................................. 57
The Configuration for a WLAN connection .......................................................................................................... 59
Setting the parameters for a wireless network .............................................................................................. 59
Selecting and connecting a WLAN by hand ........................................................................................................ 59
Searching for and Selecting the Network ....................................................................................................... 59
Entering the Password (for encoded networks) .............................................................................................. 59
Storing Network Settings and Restarting ....................................................................................................... 59
Connecting to WLAN via the WPS-function ........................................................................................................ 60
WPS-function ................................................................................................................................................... 60
Connecting WLAN automatically via the WPS function .................................................................................. 60
Selecting the WLAN manually and conneting via WPS ................................................................................... 60
Notes on Energy Saving ............................................................................................................61
Firmware update .......................................................................................................................62
Technical description Digital filters / Oversampling ...............................................................63
Network Terminology ...............................................................................................................66
Trouble shooting .......................................................................................................................68
Appendix ..................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
Appendix A ................................................................................................................................71
Wiring diagram ................................................................................................................................................. 71
Appendix B ................................................................................................................................74
Specification ........................................................................................................................................................ 75
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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 SDV 3100 HV employs two separate digital sections, two
D/A converter sections and two analogue back-ends - each optimised for
one format.
SDV 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, DSD512 and DSD1024 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 SDV 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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SDV 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
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 SDV 3100 HV employs a polynomial interpolation process
(Bezier-Spline interpolation) developed inmathematical 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 post-oscillation - 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
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
SDV 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. To
disconnect the device completely from mains power supply, the mains plugs
must be withdrawn from the wall socket.
If you know you will not be using the machine for a long period, we recommend
that you disconnect it from the mains.
VOLUME CONTROL / SOURCE SELECTION
VOLUME / SOURCE
This rotary knob is used to set your preferred volume in accurate 1 dB
increments. The value currently set is displayed on the screen.
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.
The main function of this knob can be changed if necessary. In this case, the
button must be pressed briefly before the volume can be changed (see
chapter 'Basic settings of the SDV 3100 HV').
A long press on this knob switches to balance adjustment: turning the knob
to left or right then alters the balance in the corresponding direction. Press
the knob again long to conclude the adjustment and save the setting.
All the important functions of the SDV 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.
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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 SDV 3100 HV’
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 SDV 3100
HV’)
Starts playback
Halts current playback (pause)
Resumes playback after a pause
Ends playback
A brief press switches the outputs (XLR and Cinch) on and off (MUTING
function).
The outputs can also be switched automatically alternating with the
headphone jack. In automatic mode, the button is not visible when the
headphones are connected.
See chapter 'Basic settings of the SDV 3100 HV'.
This button is used to switch the headphone output on and off.
The headphone jack can also be switched automatically alternating with the
preamplifier outputs. In this case, the button is only visible when
headphones are connected. See chapter 'Basic settings of the SDV 3100 HV'.
HEADPHONES
PHONES
Sockets for stereo headphones with a minimum impedance of 16 .
Connection via a standard 6.3 mm jack socket or a symmetrical 4.4 mm
Pentacon jack socket.
In headphone mode, the volume setting is independent of the main volume
setting. The set values are stored or recalled each time you switch between
headphone and normal mode.
It is possible to connect two headphones at the same time, but this is not
recommended for reasons of sound quality. If two headphones are
connected, the impedance of each headphone must be at least 32 .
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Note regarding the use of headphones
Continuous listening to programme material at very high volume using
headphones or earphones can result in permanent loss of hearing. You can
avoid subsequent health problems by avoiding continuous listening at high
volume through headphones or earphones.
FRONT USB SOCKET (USB IN)
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.
REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER
When using the remote control system please point the F3100 handset in the
direction of the receiver.
It is essential to prevent potentially interfering light (from fluorescent lamps
and energy-saving bulbs) falling directly on the receiver, as this may
markedly reduce the effective range of the remote control system.
The line of sight between the F3100 and the remote control receiver in the
SDV 3100 HV must not be interrupted by any obstacles.
DISPLAY
The graphic screen of the SDV 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 displays and symbols which appear on the screen vary according to the
currently active function (Tuner, UPnP, 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)
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The SDV 3100 HV provides different screen displays for the different sources
e.g. UPnP/DLNA 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.
Screen symbols and their meaning
Making connection (Wait / Busy)
The rotating symbol indicates that the SDV 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 SDV 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 SDV 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
SDV 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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Introduction
The following table shows the remote control buttons and their function
when operating the machine.
(red)
Switches the device on and off
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.
With the SDV 3100 HV connected, selects the IPA-Link input as
the source.
A brief press on this button selects the analogue input you wish
to use. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input 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.
Selects FM, DAB, or Internet radio as source. Press this button
repeatedly until the desired source appears on the screen.
Selects Bluetooth as source.
abc
...
xyz
Direct alpha-numeric input, e.g. track number, fast station
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.
Switches the speaker output of a connected HV-series device
on and off.
Switches the preamplifier output of the SDV 3100 HV on and off.
- +
(yellow)
Increase / decrease volume
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 seconds the volume increases / decreases
continuously until the button is released.
Brief press:
Opens the Source menu
(not available for all sources)
Long press:
Opens the “System configuration menu”
(see the chapter entitled ‘Basic settings of the SDV 3100 HV’)
Long press:
Opens the “DAC configuration menu”
(see the chapter entitled “D/A-Converter settings of the SDV
3100 HV”)
Remote control
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Brief press
Returns to the previous point / change button
Long press
Fast rewind: searches for a particular passage.
Tuner: Search
Brief press
Confirms the input / change button
Long press
Fast forward: searches for a particular passage.
Tuner: Search
Selects the next point within a list / select button
Selects the next track / station during playback.
Selects the previous point within a list / select button
Selects the previous track / station during playback.
Brief press
Confirmation button during input procedures
Long press
Displays the Favourites list created on the SDV 3100 HV
Starts playback (Play function)
During playback: halts (Pause) or resumes playback
Stops 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.
Brief press
Switches between capitals and lower case, and numeric / letters, when entering data.
Long press
Cycles through the various screen displays.
Detailed display with / without CD text / Radiotext (if present) and large display with / without CD
text / Radiotext (if present).
Brief press
When necessary, repeated presses of the button cycle through the various playback modes (repeat
track, repeat all, etc.).
Long press
Switches between Stereo and Mono reception (only FM Radio)
Brief press
Adds a favourite to the Favourites list.
System configuration menu: enables a source
Long press
Removes a favourite from the Favourites list.
System configuration menu: disables a source
Opens the D/A mode selection menu.
The SDV 31000 HV can be
For Apple (iOS)
For Android
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Calling up and operating the
menu
To call up the menu, briefly press the -button on the front panel or the
-button on the remote control F3100.
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.
D/A configuration
menu item
This item opens the D/A Converter Settings menu. For details, refer to
chapter "D/A converter settings of the SDV 3100 HV" (p. 22).
Basic settings of the SDV 3100 HV
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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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 and internal sources of the SDV 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; a long press on the
green 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 F3100 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.
The source name can only be changed for the external sources.
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 alpha-numeric
keypad on the remote control handset.
sub point
Pass through
If you wish to connect a device with its own volume control (e.g. TV set), this
menu point can be used to disable the volume control of the SDV 3100 HV for
the Analog IN 1 or Analog IN 2 input (pass-through mode).
You should only select this setting if a device with its own volume control is
connected to the unit. Ensure that the volume of the source device is turned
down to zero before connecting it to the SDV 3100 HV, otherwise the
speakers connected to it may be ruined through overloading.
Headphone mode
menu item
The SDV 3100 HV detects headphones automatically.
In the “Automatic” setting the pre-amplifier output is automatically
switched off when headphones are connected. If you wish to be able to
control these outputs separately, select the “Manual” setting.
Left rotary knob
menu item
Under this menu item you can define the main function of the left rotary
knob. The set main function can be operated without pressing the knob first.
For the second function, the knob must be pressed briefly first.
Select "Volume/Source" when volume control should be the main function or
select "Source/Volume" if source selection is the main function.
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.
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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 SDV 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 SDV 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 SDV 3100 HV.
Device name
menu item
This menu point can be used to assign an individual name to the
SDV 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.
Energy Saver
menu item
The SDV 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.
The automatic power-down function is disabled in Comfort standby
mode.
The picture and sound signals at the HDMI 1 and 2 sources are passed
on to the connected TV even if the device is in 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 SDV 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 F3100 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 SDV 3100 HV
off and on again.
The music streaming services supported by the SDV 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.
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
Client
Display of the Streaming Client software version
Sub-point
DAB / FM
Display of the tuner software version.
Sub-point
Bluetooth
Display of the Bluetooth module software
Sub-point
DSP
Display of the DSP-processor 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).
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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D/A-Converter settings of the SDV 3100 HV
Calling up and operating the
menu
To call up the menu, press and hold the button on the F3100.
To call up the menu on the front panel, touch the button and select
the menu item "D/A configuration" with the SELECT knob and press it to
access 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.
A number of special settings are available for the SDV 3100 HV D/A converter; they are designed to fine-tune the
characteristics of your amplifier to suit your listening preferences.. This settings are described in detail in the
following chapter.
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set-up option
Balance
This menu point 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 dB; the screen
always displays the current value.
This menu item is displayed according to the format currently being played.
This means that the DSD D/A mode can be selected during DSD playback and
the oversampling types can be selected during PCM playback.
set-up option
PCM D/A mode
(PCM playback only)
The SDV 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
DSD D/A mode
(DSD playback only)
The SDV 3100 HV offers two different converter modes for DSD playback.
DSD 1
DSD 2
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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