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Page 3: Important Safety Precautions And Explanation Of Symbols
Do not install the ERC-4 on any stand, shelf, or other piece of furniture that is unable to support its weight. If a cart is used to move the ERC-4, use caution to avoid injury from tip-over. - Page 4 The power cable for the ERC-4 should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms, or when unused for a long period of time. Only replace the fuse(s) in the ERC-4 with a fuse(s) of proper value and voltage rating.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Basic Operation ......................15 Changing Remote Control Batteries............... 16 Specifications ........................17 Care and Maintenance ....................18 Troubleshooting ......................19 Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty ........ 20 FCC Compliance ......................22 Important User Information ..................22 Notes ..........................23... -
Page 6: Introduction
(digital-to-analog converter) in one convenient and attractive package. In addition to serving as an audiophile CD player and transport, the ERC-4 also offers both Coaxial and Optical S/PDIF (Toslink) digital audio inputs, so you can use it as a DAC in conjunction with any other digital audio gear that includes a S/PDIF output. -
Page 7: About This Manual
This manual will provide you with all the information you need to get great sound, and many years of reliable service, from your ERC-4. The manual also includes a brief summary of the features offered by the ERC-4, and describes how the controls work and how to perform common operations. -
Page 8: Features
Excellent technical performance and true audiophile sound quality. • A dedicated CD player that plays all standard Red Book stereo audio CDs. (The ERC-4 can also play MP3 files from both CD-R and DVD-R discs and the Red Book audio CD layer of Hybrid SACDs). •... -
Page 9: Unpacking
Gently remove your ERC-4 and its remote control from the packing carton, and remove all wrappings and shipping material. It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your ERC-4 ever needs to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service. -
Page 10: Supported Formats
Emotiva ERC-4 Supported Formats The CD transport on the ERC-4 supports all standard CDs that comply with the Red Book standard, as well as MP3 files recorded on both CD and DVD recordable media, including: • Pre-recorded commercial audio CDs (Red Book standard). -
Page 11: Connections
Using the ERC-4 as a digital to analog converter (DAC) To use the ERC-4 as a DAC, simply connect your digital audio source to one of the digital inputs on the ERC-4. The coax S/PDIF and optical S/PDIF inputs are separate, may be individually selected, and may be connected to different sources at the same time. -
Page 12: Erc-4 Front Panel
Emotiva ERC-4 ERC-4 Front Panel ERC-4 STANDBY 1. Front Panel Display Bright, clear, easy to read blue OLED status display. 2. Motorized CD Loading Tray Precision, motorized CD loading tray handles discs gently yet firmly. Note: The CD Loading Tray opens and closes when you press the Open button on the front panel or the remote control. - Page 13 Play Button. Note: The ERC-4 defaults to the CD Input. Therefore, if you turn on the ERC-4 , it will select the CD Input as its audio source. If there is already a CD in the drive, it will start playing from the location where it was previously stopped.
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Page 14: Erc-4 Rear Panel
Connect these outputs to any balanced or unbalanced line level analog audio inputs on your preamp or pre/pro. Note: The analog outputs of the ERC-4 are fixed level, and are designed to be connected to the inputs of a preamp or pre/pro that includes a volume control. DO NOT connect the outputs of the ERC-4 directly to the inputs of a power amplifier that does not include a volume control;... - Page 15 3. Digital Audio Outputs If you wish to use the ERC-4 as a CD transport, connect one or more of the digital audio outputs on the ERC-4 to your favorite DAC, pre/pro, or other device that has a digital audio input.
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Page 16: Erc-4 Remote Control
Emotiva ERC-4 ERC-4 Remote Control The full function remote control provides complete detailed control over the ERC-4. 1. Open Button Press the Open button to open the CD Loading STANDBY Tray when it is closed; press the Open button to close the CD Loading Tray when it is open. - Page 17 Play Button. Note: The ERC-4 defaults to the CD Input. Therefore, if you turn on the ERC-4 , it will select the CD Input as its audio source. If there is already a CD in the drive, it will start playing from the location where it was previously stopped.
- Page 18 Play Button. Note: The ERC-4 defaults to the CD Input. Therefore, if you turn on the ERC-4 , it will select the CD Input as its audio source. If there is already a CD in the drive, it will start playing from the location where it was previously stopped.
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Page 19: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Playing a CD • The ERC-4 must be On in order to play a disc (the Standby button will be halo lit blue and the display and buttons will be illuminated). • If the ERC-4 is in Standby mode (the Standby button halo lit amber), press the front panel Standby button or the Standby button on the remote control to turn the ERC-4 On. -
Page 20: Changing Remote Control Batteries
Installing the Remote Control Batteries The back plate of the ERC-4 remote control is attached by magnets. To remove it, simply insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the back plate - toward the bottom - and pry gently. -
Page 21: Specifications
Emotiva ERC-4 Specifications Connectivity: Stereo balanced analog audio outputs: 1 set. Stereo unbalanced analog audio outputs: 1 set. Digital audio outputs: 1 Coax S/PDIF; 1 Toslink optical S/PDIF; 1 AES/EBU electrical. Digital audio inputs: 1 Coax S/PDIF; 1 Toslink optical S/PDIF (stereo; up to 24/192k). -
Page 22: Care And Maintenance
If necessary, the ERC-4 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. • If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the ERC-4, it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag, followed by wiping with a clean rag dampened with plain water and drying with a soft dry rag or cloth. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
The original owner must make a claim within the Term of the Warranty. A claim shall not be valid (and Emotiva has no obligation related to the claim) if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the “How do you get service?”... - Page 24 Emotiva ERC-4 Product; and (ii) if the claim was submitted after the first 365 days of the Term, Emotiva shall issue you a credit equal to the purchase price that you paid for the product. The credit may only be used for the purchase of merchandise from Emotiva, and cannot be used for freight charges.
- Page 25 What if my product is damaged on the way to you? Emotiva is not liable for damages that may incur while an item is in transport to us. Please purchase insurance when you ship your item. If your Product was not adequately packaged, we will refuse receipt and the damaged package will be returned to you at your cost.
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Page 26: Fcc Compliance
Emotiva ERC-4 FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 27: Notes
Emotiva ERC-4 Notes All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products without prior notice.