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USERMANUAL
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Software Version V 2.1
Bestellnummer / Order No. 9103-0491

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  • Page 1  USERMANUAL   Software Version V 2.1 Bestellnummer / Order No. 9103-0491...
  • Page 2 Welcome. We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a  product. With your new  you have acquired a top-quality piece of equipment which has been designed and developed with the wishes of discerning listeners as absolute top priority.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operation Display ..................................4 Remote Control ..............................6 Basic Functions of the  ........................... 9 Source switching ..............................9 Volume control ................................. 9 Tone settings (Tone menu) ............................9 Mode of Operation ..............................10 System Settings (System Configuration menu) ....................... 11 Network Settings ..............................

  • Page 4: Display

     Audio System All the functions of the  are operated using the FM100 remote control handset. Direct-access buttons are provided for the essential functions such as source select and track select, whereas less frequently required functions are controlled by means of menus which are called up using the  /  button. All information relating to machine status, the current music track and list Screen navigation is displayed on the graphic screen of the .
  • Page 5 Screen symbols and their meaning Making connection (Wait / Busy) The rotating symbol indicates that the  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 ...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Remote Control The infrared receiver for the remote control handset is located left of the screen area of the . There must be line of sight contact between the FM100 and the screen. The following tables show the remote control buttons and their function when operating the machine.
  • Page 7  Radio Streaming Client   Navigation buttons Return to previous point  Return to previous point During alpha-numeric character input the  button can be pressed to erase a character.  Opens a folder  Starts a piece of music Confirms the input ...
  • Page 8  Special functions Long press:  Long press: Removes a favourite from the Favourites list Removes a favourite from the station list (red) created on the   Hinzufügen eines Favoriten zu der an der  Hinzufügen eines Favoriten zu der Senderliste erstellten Favoritenliste (green)...

  • Page 9: Basic Functions Of The

    Basic Functions of the  The basic functions of the , described in this chapter are always available, regardless of the selected source. Source switching The source buttons are used to select the desired internal source (VHF radio, Streaming Client) or an external source (A1 IN, A2 IN, D1 IN, D2 IN, D3 IN, Bluetooth Receiver) for playback.

  • Page 10: Mode Of Operation

    -15 ... 0 ... +15 The volume of the sub-woofer can be adjusted Sub-woofer at this point. Adjust the volume of the sub- (This menu point only appears if woofer to suit the acoustic conditions of the an external sub-woofer is switched on in the System listening room, and the volume of the other Configuration menu /...

  • Page 11: System Settings (System Configuration Menu)

    System settings (System Configuration menu) The System Configuration menu is used for adjusting the general settings of the machine. This menu is described in detail in the following chapter.  To call up the menu press the  button briefly on the remote control Calling up and operating handset.
  • Page 12 Sub-point If loudspeakers are set up close to a wall or a corner, the result may be a disproportionate boost to the low frequencies. To compensate for this effect SPK stand ... please select one of the set-up options free / near to wall / in a corner / shelf, according to the location of your loudspeakers.

  • Page 13: Network Settings

    The  features two stand-by modes: ECO Standby with reduced stand-by Menu point current drain, and Comfort Standby with additional functions, but slightly higher Comfort standby current drain. You can select your preferred stand-by mode in this menu point: (Stand-by mode) Off (ECO Standby): Active functions in ECO Standby mode: can only be switched on by remote control On (Comfort-Standby): The following expanded functions are available: Alarm-...

  • Page 14: Alarm Timer

    Alarm Timer The machine features an integral Timer module which is capable of switching the  on with a selectable source at a programmable time (alarm clock). Selecting an alarm timer in the Alarm Timer menu switches the function on and activates it.
  • Page 15 In this menu point you can select whether the machine is to be switched on Menu point automatically, and using which alarm. Alarm select Manual alarm time setting for the currently active alarm. Any change you make Menu point at this point takes place slowly at first; holding the button pressed in increases Set Alarm Time the rate of change.

  • Page 16: Slumber Function

    Slumber-function The machine has a slumber function that switches it to standby after a selectable time interval between 15 minutes and 12 hours. This selection can be done in steps of 15 minutes. While the  is powered up keep the  key of the remote control Activate slumber pressed until the display shows the slumber time.

  • Page 17: Operating The Source Devices In Detail

    Operating the source devices in detail Operating the Radio   First select the radio as source by pressing the  button. Device display in Radio mode a) When you are listening to a radio station in radio mode, the message 'Radio' appears in the top line of the screen.
  • Page 18 Favourites List The Favourites list allows the user to store preferred radio stations, i.e. those frequently selected. When you have called up the Favourites list by pressing the  button Creating the Favourites list (FM100), you can press the  button to call up the Favourites menu, from which the following points can be selected using the ...

  • Page 19: Operating The Streaming Client

    Operating the Streaming Client The   includes what is known as a 'Streaming Client'. This is a new General Information on class of playback devices for media content, providing a means of playing the Streaming Client music which is stored on a vast variety of sources. These sources may be an iPod or a USB hard disc connected directly to the , but they may also be thousands of miles away (e.g.
  • Page 20 The music content to be played is chosen from Select Lists. These lists are Select Lists operated using the navigation buttons (cursor buttons) which you will find on the remote control handset and on the front panel. All content can be accessed via the main menu.

  • Page 21: Access To Media Content Via The Main Menu (Home Menu)

    Access to Media Content via the Main Menu (Home Menu) When you call up the Streaming Client by pressing the  button, the front Main Menu panel screen displays a list of accessible media sources: (Home-Menu) Internet Radio UPnP-AV Server (Media-Server) in the local network *) Favorites ...

  • Page 22: Accessing Media Content Using The Favourites List

    Accessing Media Content using the Favourites List The Favourites list can be used to store your preferred Internet radio stations The Favourites List and the paths to your preferred music tracks. At any subsequent time you can then very quickly access these stations and tracks using the 'Favorites' entry in the Home Menu.

  • Page 23: Operating The Bluetooth Receiver

    Operating the Bluetooth Receiver The ’s integral Bluetooth interface provides a means of transferring music wirelessly from devices such as smart-phones, tablet PCs, etc. to the .  For a successful audio Bluetooth transfer from a mobile device to the  the mobile device must support the A2DP Bluetooth audio transfer protocol.
  • Page 24  To achieve the best possible playback quality, you should only adjust the Volume adjustment volume on the  itself: set the playback volume as high as possible on your mobile device, but not so high that the signal is distorted. further changes volume...
  • Page 25 Installation Using the system for the first time Safety notes This section describes all those matters which are of fundamental importance when setting up and first using the equipment. This information is not relevant in daily use, but you should nevertheless read and note it before using the equipment for the first time.

  • Page 26: Using The System For The First Time

    Connections The mains lead is plugged into this socket. Mains input For information on correct mains connections please refer to the notes in the Chapters 'Using the system for the first time', 'Wiring' and 'Safety Notes'. The  features a 75  aerial input marked FM ANT which is suitable for a FM ANT cable connection as well as a standard domestic radio aerial.
  • Page 27 Socket for USB memory sticks, external hard discs or iPod. The storage device must be formatted with a FAT16 or FAT32 file system. The USB device (example 2,5 inch HDD) can be supplied with power from the  via the USB socket: The maximum supply current provided by the USB socket is 1000 mA.

  • Page 28: Installation And Wiring

    Installation and wiring  Carefully unpack the unit and store the original packing material carefully. The carton and packing are specially designed for this unit and will be needed again if you wish to move the equipment at any time. If you have to transport the device, it must always be carried or sent in its original packaging in order to prevent damage and defects.
  • Page 29 Loudspeaker cables and signal cables (inter-connects) have a significant Loudspeaker and signal influence on the overall reproduction quality of your sound system, and their cables importance should not be under-estimated. For this reason  recommends the use of high-quality cables and connectors. Our accessory range includes a series of excellent cables and connectors whose properties are carefully matched to our speakers and electronic units, and which harmonise outstandingly well with them.

  • Page 30: Safety Notes

    Safety notes For your own safety please consider it essential to read these operating instructions right through, and observe in particular the notes regarding setting up, operation and safety. Installation Please consider the weight of the device. Never place the device on an unstable surface;...

  • Page 31: Fcc Information To The User

    The unit may be damaged by excess voltage in the power supply, the mains Over voltage circuit or in aerial systems, as may occur during thunderstorms (lightning strikes) or due to static discharges. Special power supply units and excess voltage protectors such as the  'Power Bar' mains distribution panel offer some degree of protection from damage to equipment due to the hazards described above.

  • Page 32: Notes On Energy Saving

    Notes on Energy Saving The  satisfies the requirements of the latest directives concerning energy- General information saving measures (EuP directive). The modern design of the mains power supply makes an important contribution to this. The internal micro-processor constantly ensures that sub-assemblies which are not currently required are automatically switched off.
  • Page 33 First select the  Streaming Client function by pressing the  button. Opening the Network Open the configuration menu with a long press on the  button on the Configuration Menu FM100 remote control handset. You should now see the configuration menu on the front panel screen.
  • Page 34 The Configuration for a Wired Ethernet LAN or Power-Line LAN connection  Connect the  to an operational network or Power-Line modem using the Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network LAN socket on the back panel.  Switch the  on, and select the Streaming Client function by pressing the ...
  • Page 35 Menu Point Description The MAC address is a hardware address which uniquely identifies your machine. The address displayed is determined by the manufacturer, and cannot be altered. DHCP If your network includes a DHCP server, please select the ON setting at this point.
  • Page 36 The Configuration for a WLAN connection  Connect the WLAN aerial (supplied) to the  WLAN aerial socket, and Setting the Parameters for a Radio Network ensure that no cable is attached to the  LAN socket.  Switch the  on, and select the Streaming Client function by pressing the ...
  • Page 37 Finally select the menu point 'Save and Restart', and press the  button; Storing Network Settings this action accepts the settings, and restarts the  with the new settings. and Restarting The  automatically searches for accessible radio networks, and lists them Special case: when you call up the menu point 'WLAN Configuration'.

  • Page 38: The Vtuner Premium Service

    The vTuner Premium Service The list of radio stations displayed by your  is prepared by an Internet Service Provider, and transferred to your machine by data transfer. You can expand and edit the 'Favourite Groups' and 'Added Stations' list to suit your preferences via the Internet portal of your service provider, using the main menu point 'Internet Radio'.
  • Page 39 On the vTuner Internet site you can also set up new stations which are not (yet) Setting up new Internet included in the Select lists. This is accomplished by registering with vTuner and Radio Stations logging on. Click on the point 'My Added Stations'. An input mask appears in which you can enter the data for your station.

  • Page 40: Network Terminology

    NETWORK TERMINOLOGY The Switch ensures that the individual components within a network are General information connected correctly. This is only possible if it can identify each device within the network unambiguously; this is the reason why every component is assigned a form of “house number”...
  • Page 41 Network storage facility. This is generally a very large-capacity (> 200 GB) storage device to which other devices have access. If the NAS server includes (Network Attached Storage) a UPnP-AV server service, then the  has access to media files stored on the NAS, and can play them back.

  • Page 42: Trouble-Shooting

    Trouble shooting Many problems have a simple cause and a correspondingly simple solution. The following section describes a few difficulties you may encounter, and the measures you need to take to cure them. If you find it impossible to solve a problem with the help of these notes please disconnect the unit from the mains and ask your authorised ...
  • Page 43 Streaming Client The streaming client can Cause 1 (cable LAN): not connect to a network. Network cable not properly connected Remedy: On the display the Connect network cable, check connection to router indication 'SCL Connecting...' Cause 2 (wireless LAN): is displayed. WLAN antenna not connected or placed in a location with bad reception quality Remedy: Connect WLAN antenna properly and find a location with good reception...
  • Page 44 Transmission interruptions Cause 1: The capacity of the internet radio station‘s server is at it‘s limit. occur when listening to internet radio stations. Remedy: Choose a different station. Cause 2: Network problems occurred. Remedy: Check your network (see above). Some internet radio stations Cause: The internet radio station has been switched off, it transmits only at certain can not be received...

  • Page 45: Wiring Diagram

    Anhang / Appendix Anschluss-Schema / Wiring diagram Achtung! Attention! funktionierendes Netzwerk Router muss A properly set up home network with router must be installed and in operation to use the . For the use of vorhanden und betriebsbereit sein. Für die Nutzung von Internetradio muss zusätzlich ein internet radio a DSL access to the internet is needed.
  • Page 46 Anschluss-Schema / Wiring diagram externe Quellen / external sources...

  • Page 47: Specification

    Anhang / Appendix B Technische Daten / Specification Streaming Client Formate /Formats MP3, WMA, AAC, AIFF, OGG-Vorbis, ALAC, FLAC + WAV (192/32 via LAN) UPnP AV, Media Player 10 (WMDRM10), vTuner Internet Radio Service, Medienserver / Media server DLNA compatible servers USB 2.0, iPod über USB inkl.
  • Page 48  elektroakustik GmbH & Co. KG Herford Deutschland Germany...

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