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Esperanto. Like any precious element, ERCO is the first Ferrum product that we labelled “Desktop High-End”. This small box simply deserves to be in a category of its own. ERCO is everything you need to get the most out of your listening experience while working, studying or just relaxing with favorite headphones or powered loudspeakers in a desktop environment.
4.2. Back Panel Overwiev Connecting the ERCO Getting started 6.1. Using ERCO for the first time 6.2. Bypass function Using ERCO with amplifiers or active speakers 6.3. 6.4. LED indicator 6.5. Trigger USB Audio Control Panel 7.1. Driver and application installation 7.2.
If the component is placed in a bookcase or cabinet, there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling. Keep the ERCO away from radiators, kettles, heat registers, stoves, or any other appliance that produces heat. Connect the ERCO only to a power source that meets its requirements (voltage and amps). We recommend using Ferrum power supplies.
Ferrum Power Link - ERCO performs very, very good right out of the box. But ERCO is made to excel above and beyond when used together with HYPSOS. We use what we dubbed our Ferrum Power Link (FPL in short) to connect the two.
4. ERCO OVERVIEW 4.1. Front Panel Overview Ferrum logo - brightness adjustable 6.35 mm jack, TRS headphones output 4.4 mm jack, TRRRS headphones output LED indicator (more about LED indicator in paragraph 6.4) Rotary input selector and standby switch Rotary gain selector - allows you to match a gain level to your headphones: - for single ended headphones (6.35 mm jack) you can choose (from left to right): -11.8 dB, 0 dB and +11.8 dB;...
Coaxial S/PDIF input USB Type-C (data only) input Bypass rotary switch - allows you to bypass ERCO’s internal volume potentiometer. This option is useful when you control volume at the source. Note: For more information please look at paragraph “6.2 Bypass function”.
5. CONNECTING THE ERCO Note: Please connect all cables before switching on the ERCO. OPTO ANLG COAX ANALOG 01000110 6.35 mm 4.4 mm ERROR 01100101 TRRRS FW LOADER E R C O HEADPHONE DAC ANLG OUT ANLG OUT ANLG IN...
The bypass function (Fig. 2G) disables the built-in potentiometer in ERCO. As a result, the signal given at the input of ERCO will be transmitted to the RCA or XLR outputs with all its power. This is useful when it is more convenient for the user to control the volume from the sound source.
6.3. Using ERCO with amplifiers or active speakers The potentiometer built into the ERCO a ects the volume of not only the headphones, but also the RCA and XLR outputs (when Bypass is disabled). We recommend disconnecting headphones from the ERCO if they are not used for a longer period of time, and especially if you want to control volume on RCA or XLR outputs (when an amplifier or active speakers are connected).
Ferrum USB Audio Control Panel will allow you to change some settings and get information about the device. 7.2.1 Status Status of the device is shown in this tab. If it is detected you will see ERCO name and motherboard serial number. Also current USB sample rate selection is displayed.
Some information about the currently used Ferrum USB Audio Control Panel. 8. FIRMWARE UPDATE This paragraph will be updated as soon as a new firmware version for ERCO is released. You can download latest manual, firmware and USB driver from our website: www.ferrum.audio/support...
In case of need to send the ERCO for service please pack the product very carefully, preferable in the original packing, to be sure no damage can be done during shipment.
• EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) • EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). ERCO by Ferrum user’s manual...
To properly dispose harmful substances and recycle the product, the user is obliged to return it at the point of collection of electrical and electronic equipment waste. For more information please contact your local authorities, waste disposal units or retailer. ERCO by Ferrum user’s manual...