1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R Table of Contents INTRODUCTION What Can I Do with the How Do I Use This Manual? SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Meaning of warning symbols and words Important Safety Instructions Opening the device Power connection...
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Table of Contents CHANGING THE COLOUR OF THE POWER LED Changing the colour scheme CONNECTING THE DEVICE TO A NETWORK Establishing a cabled connection to the network Establishing a connection to the network via Wi-Fi Standard process USING THE...
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1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R HOW DO I PLAY CONTENT FROM A USB STORAGE DEVICE? HOW DO I PLAY CONTENT FROM THE NETWORK? HOW DO I PLAY CONTENT FROM THE INTERNET? Streaming music online via Idagio, Qobuz or TIDAL HOW DO I PLAY CONTENT THAT IS STORED ON THE DEVICE? Start a playlist:...
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Musiccenter may be subject to the terms of use of the third-party providers as well as technical requirements for the user and third parties (Internet access, availability of the services), over which Burmester Home Audio GmbH has no influence. Software version...
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L What Can I Do with the 151 MK2? combines several high-quality components in one device and provides a variety of options for playing music with exceptional quality.
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R How Do I Use This Manual? This operation manual informs the user about how to set up, connect and operate the Musiccenter. To take advantage of the full range of functions offered by the , you will need either an Apple iPad®...
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Meaning of warning symbols and words The following warnings, symbols and warning words are used in this document: The general hazard symbol, in conjunction with the warning words CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER warns of the risk of serious injury.
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R Important Safety Instructions OPENING THE DEVICE Do not open the device. There are no parts that can be serviced by the user inside the device.
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L FRONT LED indicators CD IMPORT: Data is being transferred from the CD to the hard drive. FILE IMPORT: A file is being imported via the web interface.
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1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R Left-hand row of buttons for selecting signal sources STORED MUSIC: Internally stored music is selected as the source. INTERNET MUSIC: Selects Internet radio and, if pressed again, selects TIDAL>QOBUZ>IDAGIO as the source (if streaming services are configured on the device).
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L REAR Connections for the Wi-Fi antennas Network connection: x RJ Analogue input: x symmetrical ( x mini XLR) BURLINK interface: x D-sub Mains socket Mains power switch USB connections: x USB x USB...
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R THE REMOTE CONTROL Switch on / put into standby mode Number buttons Numbers for entering the device settings display (see OSD) and for selecting tracks directly. Adjust volume Change information on the display Playback control:...
WE RECOMMEND KEEPING THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING FOR FUTURE TRANSPORT, MOVING, ETC. WARNING: SUFFOCATION HAZARD Your Burmester device is shipped in plastic bags to protect the surfaces. Keep these bags out of reach of children in order to prevent suffocation. 2 2 | 5 4...
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R Unpacking and Setting Up the Device UNPACKING Place the box on the floor and remove all accessories and the device. Position the device on a stable and level surface. Protect the device from heat and moisture.
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L How Do I Connect the Device? CONNECTING THE WI-FI ANTENNAS ATTENTION: Damage due to missing or incorrect connection If antennas are not connected, it can result in damage to the Wi-Fi unit. Screwing in the antennas too tightly can damage the connections.
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R CONNECTING DIGITAL SIGNAL SOURCES Use an electrical or optical digital cable. CONNECTING THE DIGITAL OUTPUT The output signal is available in digital format at these connectors. Use an electrical or optical digital cable.
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L How Do I Connect the Device? CONNECTING USB STORAGE MEDIA has five USB sockets: four on the rear and one on the front of the device. Note: USB hard drives with high power consumption should be connected to the connection.
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R CONNECTING A NETWORK CABLE can be connected to your home network using the Ethernet connection and a network cable. Use a network cable to connect the device to the router. CONNECTING A PREAMPLIFIER OR POWER AMPLIFIER The Musiccenter has analogue and digital outputs for connecting a preamplifier or power amplifier.
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L How Do I Connect the Device? CONNECTING THE 151 MK 2 TO A PREAMPLIFIER You can use the analogue or the digital outputs to connect the device to a preamplifier. A digital connection is recommended if the digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) in your preamplifier is of very high quality.
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R Switching On the Device The MAINS switch (rear of the device) is set to I (On). Switch the POWER switch on the front of the device to the middle position. —...
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Changing the Colour of the POWER LED You can change the colour of the LED ( ). Two different colour schemes are available. In the delivery state, the POWER LED lights up red in standby mode. When the device is switched on, it lights up green.
Internet, the NETWORK LED lights up green. NOTE: If you experience problems connecting to the network, you can also contact your Burmester dealer. They will be happy to assist you with the installation process. 3 1 | 5 4...
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Establishing a connection to the network via Wi-Fi STANDARD PROCESS Press the OSD button on the remote control, followed by the buttons – – — All the LEDs on the device light up orange. Press followed by OK.
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1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R Router NOTE: If you are using an iPad® to operate the device, you can also open the BurmesterMC . Click Configure. The web app once you have connected the iPad®...
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Using the 151 MK2 Without a Network You can also use the device without a connection to a network and operate it via Wi-Fi with a computer (tablet, PC, Mac). In this case, however, you cannot connect the to other network devices or use the benefits of an Internet connection (see “Establishing...
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R Options for Operating the 151 MK2 There are various options available to you for operating the , including the supplied remote control, an iPad® or other tablet, or a computer. You can create your ideal operating environment by selecting your preferred device, operating software (app or web interface) and connection type (Wi-Fi or network cable).
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Options for Operating the 151 MK2 OPERATION VIA A WEB BROWSER You can also operate the without using the app and instead via a standard web browser from any computer (tablet, PC, Mac).
M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R How do I connect my computer to the 151 MK2? To operate the using a computer (iPad®, tablet, PC, Mac), there needs to be a connection between the computer and the device. Depending on the computer used and the type of connection between the router and the —...
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L How do I connect my computer to the 151 MK2? CONNECTION TYPES WITH A NETWORK CONNECTION VIA WI-FI Router iPad®: BurmesterMC App PC, Mac: Web- oder Web-Oberfläche...
You can find information on this in the help function for the operating system. Use the following details for a direct Wi-Fi connection with the — Name of the network (SSID): Burmester — Password: Burmester Use the following details for a Wi-Fi connection via a router: —...
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L How Do I Play a CD? Insert a CD into the CD slot below the display. (You do not have to select the CD Player operating mode to play a CD.) —...
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R How Do I Play Content from a USB Storage Device? Connect the USB storage device to one of the five available USB ports. —...
The user interface and thus the way in which the available music is presented, depends on whether a Burmester network product or a server from a third-party provider is selected as the source. For more information, see the iPad® and web interface operation manuals, which are enclosed separately.
In order to play content stored in the , you first need to create a playback list of the stored tracks. You can create a playback list via an iPad® with the Burmester app or via the browser-based user interface (web GUI).
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R How Do I Rip a CD? The process of copying music or films from a data source to a computer hard drive is called ripping.
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O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L When you select an album, the album and all titles are displayed. You now have the following options to edit the information: Album cover: Tap the i icon at the bottom right of the cover and select an option from the selection window.
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1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R Tap Start Ripping. — A window opens in which you can select the rip quality. FAST: Use FAST for CDs that have no or very few scratches.
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Using the 151 MK2 Purely as a Data Server In server mode, the operates purely as a data server. Access to the hard drive and streaming data via the network are still possible, however, all other functions are deactivated.
NOTE: When updating the device via the Internet, the installation files are downloaded from the Burmester server to your device. You therefore require an Internet connection with sufficient bandwidth. UPDATE USING A USB STORAGE DEVICE Save the current software on a USB storage device (e.g.
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Maintenance, Repair and Care CLEANING THE DEVICE ATTENTION: Damage to the electronics or the surface of the device Liquids can destroy the device electronics. Chemical agents can damage the surface of the housing. Never wipe the device with a wet cloth.
1 5 1 M K 2 M U S I C C E N T E R 151 MK2 Specifications CONNECTIONS Analogue outputs x stereo XLR, x stereo RCA Digital outputs x electrical RCA, x optical (TOSLINK) Analogue input x stereo mini XLR...
2000 The Ethernet/LAN connection may only be connected to the home network (LAN network inside the building). Burmester Home Audio GmbH hereby declares that the Burmester radio system conforms to the applicable provisions of the Radio Equipment Directive ( 2014 /EU).
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O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L VERSION: BA_ 151 MK 2 _EN_ 1 - 1 _ 2201 BURMESTER HOME AUDIO GMBH Wilhelm-Kabus-Straße 10829 Berlin Germany www.burmester.de 5 4 | 5 4...
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