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ECM 1 Balanced Network Music Player with built-in DAC Owner's Manual ENGLISH...
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Welcome to the world of Electrocompaniet! We thank you for choosing an Electrocompaniet high-end product. At Electrocompaniet we are relentlessly focused on developing audio equipment that is capable of bringing the fabulous experi- ence of the concert hall into the very heart of your home.
• 1 pc. IR Remote control. Set up procedure Before connecting the ECM 1 to the AC Power outlet, check that the main voltage selector indicated on the rear panel corresponds to the line voltage in the country were you intend to use the unit.
(e.g. Music, Tidal, Spotify, etc.) When the ECM 1 is not in use for a long period of time, use the main switch (located on the back panel) to turn the unit off. Then disconnect the AC main cord...
The volume has ranges from 0 to 100. Rear panel overview RESET SPDIF OUTPUT COAX MODEL: ECM 1 MADE IN NORWAY ELECTROCOMPANIET ON/OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 11 10 Name Used for...
When using the remote control, the front end of the remote control should be pointed to the front panel of your ECM 1. A free line of sight is required between the remote and the infrared sensor on the front panel.
The ECM 1 will only react to a change in the trigger signal. When the detected trigger signal goes from low to high, ECM 1 will wake from standby. When the detected trigger signal goes from high to low, ECM1 will go into standby.
LOCAL DISC INSTALLATION Your ECM 1 supports adding an internal hard drive or SSD for storing audio files. A drive with a SATA interface drive is required for this connection. Both 3,5” and 2,5” drives can be mounted. All common filesystems are supported, including: NTFS, ExFAT, FAT, EXT4, HFS+ NOTE: The disk will be automatically formatted for use.
FIRST TIME SETUP Your ECM 1 is equipped with a setup guide that quickly configures the most com- mon settings. In order to access this guide, the ECM 1 should be connected to your network by ethernet cable. (not included)
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INITIAL SETUP PROCEDURE WITH A CABLE CONNECTION The first time you set up your ECM 1 R E C O M M E N D E D Download the “EC Remote” App The free App is available at Apple store or Google Play. Search for: “EC Use your PC, Mac or Linux remote”...
(Give your unit a zone name if you plan to expand ) You can give your ECM 1 any name you want. Examples of name is Livingroom, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom. Tap ENTER or Return on the keyboard when you have entered your unit...
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“Add libraries” let’s you access your music stored on other devices through . You can also do this later under the SETTINGS menu from the main menu. ECM 1 Music services login Choose your streaming service and fill in your account details. You can also do this later at any time in the SETTINGS menu from the main menu.
7. Remove the LAN cable and wait until the ZONE button appear. Tap ZONE and reselect your EC Living system. If you loose connection with the system, reconnect the network cable and check your network password carefully. RESET SPDIF OUTPUT COAX MODEL: ECM 1 MADE IN NORWAY ON/OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR ELECTROCOMPANIET...
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PERFORMING THE INITIAL SETUP WIRELESSLY The first time you set up your ECM 1 Network Music Player. If you haven’t been able to perform the setup via ethernet cable (recommended). Then please follow the steps below. Otherwise, please skip this page.
ECM 1 STATUS INDICATORS There are three status LEDs indicating the status of your system. Status LED indicators System state Led state Colour Start-up Flashing fast, then on only for 10s Green Scanning library Flashing slow. Will turn off when...
TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Streaming from Apple devices On Apple devices, it is possible to stream all audio from your iPhone/iPad to the ECM 1 via “Airplay”. This is represented by this symbol We do not recommend using this system playing from Spotify, Qubuz and Tidal. Instead, use our EC Remote App to control playback.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ECM 1 The following technical data were measured on randomized test objects and are typical data. All measurements are made at 120V / 240V // 50Hz / 60Hz. Clipping point of the amplifier is set to a level where total harmonic distortion (THD) is 0.2 % Preamplifier section Noise floor (1Vrms, 20 - 20 kHz, balanced).
IR REMOTE CONTROL CODES RC5 codes are denoted as xx.yy where xx is 5 bit adress and yy is 6 bit command/ data. All numbers are in decimal. RC6 codes are denoted as xxx.yyy. xxx is 8 bit adress. yyy is 8 bit command code. All numbers in decimal. All RC6 codes are mode 0. Key label Code Type Code Hex...
When shipping a product to the factory for service, always include the following: 1. A sales slip or other proof of purchase if repair is claimed under warranty. 2. A proforma invoice with value of goods, stating that the ECM 1 is returned to Norway for repair.
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Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personal. The warranty is void if the product is tampered with by non-authorised personnel. Use only authorized Electrocompaniet service center. REV 1.0 Oct 2017 Made in Norway...
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