Content Safety notes Getting started General information Scope of delivery Set up Connections Wiring diagram Switching on and off Connecting to network Selecting a source Browsing through lists Playback Connections Bluetooth antenna Digital In- and Outputs (S/P-DIF) LAN connection USB input System interfaces Mains input Installation and connection...
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Remote control On / Off Switch Source selection Settings Playback and menu operation Function buttons Replacing the battery Range Important information Settings Menu operation System settings Network configuration General information Menu operation Connection via LAN (cable connection) Connecting to WLAN (radio connection) Source operation Selecting a source...
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Playback Program Bluetooth General information Source selection Setting up audio transfer Playback Playback with Roon General information Playback T+A Music Navigator App Download Troubleshooting Notes on energy saving General information Automatic power down function Legal Information Allgemeine Informationen Show licenses...
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Symbols and notes on the back of the MP 200 This symbol marks alternating voltages (AC). The AC voltage required for the device can be found on the printing at the mains input socket.
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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€.
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. The operation instructions, the connection guidance Before placing the unit on sensitive lacquer or wood and the safety notes are for your own good - please surfaces please check the compatibility of the surface read them carefully and observe them at all times.
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EC. All mains power supply and aerial systems to which By attaching the CE symbol to the unit T+A declares the unit is connected must meet all applicable safe- its conformity the EC directives and the national laws ty regulations and must be installed by an approved based on those directives.
Radio antenna with adapter USB interface cable for USB-SYS connection (MP 200 to HA 200 or DAC 200) System interface cable (RJ-45) for the SYS-OUT to SYS-IN connection (MP 200 to HA 200 or DAC 200) Set up Set up the device at a appropriate place. Please observe all notes regarding connection and installation in the chapter Safety notes (pages 10 and 11).
SYS OUT to SYS IN connection (For operation in combination with a DAC 200 or HA 200) • Mains cord Do not connect the MP 200 and the other components to the power supply until all the necessary connections between the devices have been made.
• It is also possible to switch on the MP 200 directly with a source selection button on the device or the source selection rocker on the remote control.
(press repeatedly if necessary). If the MP 200 is operated in a system network with a DAC 200 or an HA 200, the source selection buttons of the remote control are used for the source selection of the DAC 200 or HA 200 sources. In this case, source selection at the MP 200 via remote control is done exclusively via source selection rocker.
By pressing the button on the remote control or the button on the MP 200, the display mode can be switched between a large format display with the most important information and a detailed view with smaller fonts and additional information such as bit rate etc.
DAC. DIG IN Inputs for digital source devices with optical and coaxial digital outputs. The MP 200 accepts digital stereo signals at the inputs according to the S/P-DIF stan- dard with sampling rates from 32 to 192 kHz. LAN connection Socket for connection to a wired LAN (Ethernet) home network.
Control interface for operation with a DAC 200 or HA 200. If the MP 200 is operated in combination with a DAC 200 or HA 200, these sockets must be connected to the USB SYS and SYS IN socket of the DAC 200 or HA 200.
nections have been established. WLAN antenna To connect the MP 200 to your network (router) via WLAN, connect one of the two supplied antennas to the WLAN socket. In case of poor reception conditions, the antenna can be mounted on the supplied antenna base and placed free- standing.
200 is equipped with the system interfaces USB SYS and SYS IN/OUT. If the MP 200 will be operated in conjunction with a DAC 200 or HA 200, these two interfaces must be con- nected. See also the wiring diagrams in the chapter Connection and cabling.
PSU. Function buttons By a brief press on this button, the favorites list created on the MP 200 is called up. Presets for the sources FM radio, DAB radio and Internet radio can be saved in the list (please refer to the chapter Favourite lists).
RADIO source), Internet radio (Internet radio source) or Podcasts. Press this button repeatedly until the desired source is displayed on the screen. A brief press selects the bluetooth function of the MP 200. Selects the USB inputs for playback DIG IN A brief press on this button selects the digital input you wish to use.
Remote control On / Off Switch A brief press switches the MP 200 on. Hold the button pressed in to switch the device off. Source selection System Stand-Alone Source network To select the desired DISC source, press the corre- sponding source select...
Menu operation Use the buttons to select an item in the menu. Press the button to activate the selected menu item. Use the buttons to change the settings. Press the button to confirm the setting. Press and hold the button to return to the previous menu level. Alpha-numeric entry To enter a source name, user data or network parameters, first activate the relevant input field with button.
Replacing the battery To change the battery of the remote control, first remove the two screws shown in Figure 1. Then remove the battery holder by pulling it downwards. Insert a new CR 2032 battery into the battery holder according to the marking ( + on the battery facing downwards).
Menu operation Operation on the device • To call up the system settings menu, press the SYS button 1 on the front of the MP 200. • Select an item in the menu with the SELECT knob 2. • To change a selected menu item, confirm by pressing the SELECT knob and then change it by turning the knob.
If the setting temporary is selected, the display is switched on during operation of the MP 200 only and then automatically switched off again after a short delay. If the Always ON setting is selected, the display remains permanently on.
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MP 200. Device name This menu point can be used to assign an individual name to the MP 200. In a home net- work the device then appears under this name. Energy saver The energy saving mode can be switched on and off here.
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If no mobile device is available, the procedure can alternatively be carried out via the Internet browser of your PC. For this, call up the TIDAL source on the MP 200 and press the i button on the remote control or on the device. An Internet address and an activa- tion code are displayed on the MP 200.
All network settings are carried out in the system settings under the menu item Network. If the MP 200 is not connected to a wired network via its LAN port, the WLAN module is activated and the the Network menu displays the menu items for setting up the WLAN connection.
If your network includes a DHCP server, please select the ON setting at this point. In this mode an IP address is automatically assigned to the MP 200 by the router. The screen shows only the MAC address and the message DHCP state ON.
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Configuration using the WPS function • First activate the WPS-function of the Router or Repeater to which you wish the MP 200 to be connec- ted. For details please refer the manual of the device in question. • Start the WPS-Autoconnect function of the MP 200 within 2 minutes.
( press) repeatedly if necessary. If the MP 200 is operated in a system network with a DAC 200 or an HA 200, the source selection buttons of the remote control are used for the source selection of the DAC 200 or HA 200 sources. In this case, source selection at the MP 200 via remote control is done exclusively via source selection rocker.
Browsing through lists • A folder/title/station/favorite can be selected by turning the SELECT knob on the front panel. The selected list entry is displayed in enlarged form. • The selected list entry can be opened or played by pressing the SELECT knob depending on the type (folder/title/station etc.).
You can toggle between the display modes by pressing the j button on the front of the MP 200 or by pressing the button on the remote control. The change of the setting is only visible during playback.
Favourites list General information The MP 200 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 features its own Favourites list.
SELECT knob on the MP 200. The selected favourite is displayed enlarged. • Pressing the button on the remote control or the j button on the MP 200 activates the sort function for the selected favourite. The favourite is highlighted.
Radio operation General information The MP 200 features an FM Tuner (VHF radio) with HD Radio™ technology*, a DAB / DAB+ reception sec- tion (digital radio) and also includes the facility to stream Internet radio. The following section describes in detail how to operate the individual radio sources.
HD Radio programme, playback automatically switches to the digital programme. Automatic station search A brief press on the SRC button on the MP 200‘s front panel or a long press on the button on the remote control opens the station list menu.
* The higher the bit-rate, the better the station’s sound quality. Automatic station search A brief press on the SRC button on the MP 200‘s front panel or a long press on the button on the remo- te control opens the station list menu. The following menu items are available: •...
Internet Radio Press the RADIO button on the front panel of the MP 200 or the button on the FM 200 re- mote control repeatedly if necessary until the source Internet Radio is shown in the display. Display Search function •...
/ music streaming service. Source selection Press the SCL button on the front panel of the MP 200 or the button on the FM 200 re- mote control repeatedly if necessary until the desired source is shown in the display.
The disc mechanism is designed to play round 12 cm standard discs only. Do not insert 8 cm discs or discs with unusual shapes. These may damage the drive. Playback mode The CD player in the MP 200 features various playback modes. During playback the current playback mode is shown on the screen. Detailed display view Big display view The playback mode can be set with the remote control only.
A playback program can only be created for the CD currently in the disc drawer of the MP 200. The program remains stored until it is erased again, or until the CD drawer is opened.
Playback Information on the piece of music currently being played is displayed on the screen of the MP 200 if this function is supported by the device connected to the unit. The behaviour and method of operating the connected mobile device are determined by the device itself.
Playback The operation is exclusively done via the Roon-App. The MP 200 is recognized as a playback device (client) and can be selected for playback in the app. As soon as Roon is used for playback, ROON appears on the MP 200 display as source.
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 T+A specialist dealer for advice.
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For proper operation the MP 200 needs at least one properly connected network device. This can be a LAN or WLAN network or a USB storage device. Remedy: If the MP 200 shall be operated without network (LAN / WLAN) please connect at least a USB stick. USB Storage device is not recognised Cause 1: The storage device (especially USB hard discs without separate power supply) draws more electrical cur- rent from the USB interface than is permitted by the USB standard.
Automatic power down function The device features an automatic power-down function. If the MP 200 detects no operation or no music signal for a period longer than 90 minutes, it automatically switches to stand-by mode In countries outside the EU, in which the EuP directive has no validity, the automatic power-down feature can be disabled if necessary.
In this case select the device to be updated by turning the SELECT knob, then press the SELECT knob to confirm your choice. • (If the MP 200 is not connected to a DAC 200 or a HA 200, the Software Update menu of the MP 200 ap- pears directly.) •...
Technical Specifications CD-Player Formats CD/DA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-text Frequency response and dynamic range 2 Hz – 20 kHz / 100 dB Streaming Client Formats MP3, AAC, OGG-Vorbis, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC PCM 32 … 192 kHz, 16/24 Bit; MP3 bis 320 kBit Supported media servers UPnP 1.1, UPnP AV and DLNA kompatible Server, Microsoft Windows Media Connect Server (WMDRM10, DLNA compatible...
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Inputs SP/DIF (16-24bit): 2x coax (192kHz), 1x TOS-Link (96kHz) Outputs Digital output coax (IEC 60958), SYS-LINK USB output Mains in 115 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 25 Watts Normal operation (max.) 25 W Standby (ECO) < 0,5 W Automatic power down After 90 Minutues without music signal Dimensions (WxHxD)
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