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USER MANUAL E-SERIES MP 1000 E Software Version V 1.6 Order No. 9103-0509 EN...
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If you have not received a copy of the GNU General Public License, please see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/. 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€.
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Welcome. We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a product. With your new MP 1000 E you have acquired a top- quality piece of equipment which has been designed and developed with the wishes of the audiophile music lover as absolute top priority.
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The update process takes only a few minutes. See the chapter entitled “Software update” for how to update your device via the internet connection. We recommend you to check for updates before using your MP 1000 E for the first time. To keep your device up to date you should check for updates from time to time.
Bandwidth limit..............................16 FD100 pairing ..............................16 Device Info ................................. 17 Pre amplifier functions of the MP 1000 E ..................... 18 Using the unit with active speakers or power amplifiers ..................18 Operation with PA 1000 E ......................... 18 Tone control settings (Tone menu) ........................
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Skipping tracks..............................39 Controlling the MP 1000 E ..........................39 NOTES ................................39 The MP 1000 E as D/A Converter ......................40 General Information on D/A Converter Operation ..................... 40 D/A Converter Operation ............................ 40 Selecting a D/A Converter Source ........................40 USB DAC operation in detail .........................
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Back panel connections ......................44 Installation and wiring ......................46 Loudspeaker and signal cables ......................... 47 Mains cables and mains filters ........................... 47 Changing the batteries ............................47 Care of the unit ..............................47 Storing the unit ..............................47 Safety notes ..........................48 Network Configuration ......................
Front panel controls All the important functions of the MP 1000 E can be operated using the buttons on the front panel. Direct-acting buttons are provided for fundamental functions such as source select, station change and track select. Functions not needed so frequently are controlled using the menus which are called up using the ...
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USB DAC as source. Selects the CD player or the Bluetooth function of the MP 1000 E. Press this button once or twice until the desired source appears on the screen. ...
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If the pre-amplifier module (optional accessory) is installed, the volume of the BALANCED and PRE-OUT outputs alters at the same time. The graphic screen of the MP 1000 E displays all information regarding the status of the machine, the music track currently being played and the radio station currently tuned.
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During such periods the MP 1000 E may be muted, and may not respond to the controls. Please wait until the symbol disappears, then try again.
In general terms the remote control buttons have the same function as the corresponding buttons on the MP 1000 E’s front panel. The infra-red sensor for the remote control system is located in the display area of the MP 1000 E. There must be clear line-of-sight contact between the SRC1 handset and the screen. The following tables show the remote control buttons and their general functions when operating the machine.
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A long press toggles between different screen displays. Opens the D/A mode selection menu. The MP 1000 E can be controlled by the App too. Controling app For Apple (iOS) For Android...
When you call up this menu item using the button, a list of all the external sources of the MP 1000 E appears. Each source is followed by the assigned name, or if you have disabled the source concerned the note...
MP 1000 E. Device name This menu point can be used to assign an individual name to the MP 1000 E. In menu item a home network the device then appears under this name.
Internet browser of your PC. For this, call up the TIDAL source on the MP 1000 E and press the i button on the remote control or on the device. An Internet address and an activation code are displayed on the MP 1000 E. Enter the address in the browser and open the page.
Menu item At this menu point you will find information on the status of the installed Device Info software and the factory reset. Sub-point This point displays the currently installed software package. Update package Sub-point Display of the control software version Main Sub-point Display of the Streaming Client software version...
Tone control settings (Tone menu) The MP 1000 E features a range of facilities for fine-tuning the sound to suit your personal preference, the listening environment and the particular recording currently being played. All the tone control settings are grouped in the TONE menu.
Tone Control This menu point can be used to disable (by-pass) the MP 1000 E`s tone controls. To switch off the tone controls, select the “OFF” setting. When the tone controls are switched off, any adjustments you make to the following menu points “BASS”...
Instead it is usually possible to add Favourites and Playlists on-line via the provider’s account. These can then be called up and played via the MP 1000 E. The first step is to switch to one of the sources listed above.
Press the button to call up the Favourites list. Selecting a favourite from the list Use the / buttons to select a stored item from the Favourites list. The selected favourite is displayed in enlarged form. ...
Operating the radio The MP 1000 E features an FM Tuner (VHF radio) with HD Radio™ technology*, a DAB / DAB+ reception section (digital radio) and also includes the facility to stream Internet radio. The following section describes in detail how to operate the individual radio sources.
A brief press on the button to calls up the Station list menu. The Automatic station search following Select points are available: If you wish to create a new station list, select the item “Create new list” and confirm your choice with .
The Mono and Stereo symbols are only shown in the detailed screen display. DAB - Radio Briefly tap the button on the front panel of the MP 1000 E or on the Selecting DAB radio SRC1 remote control handset, repeatedly if necessary, until the source “DAB Radio”...
A brief press on the button to calls up the Station list menu. The Automatic station search following Select points are available: If you wish to create a new station list, select the item “Create new list” and confirm your choice with .
(see the section entitled “Favourites list”). Front panel display While playing back the MP 1000 E can be switched to either of two different screen displays with a long press on the button: ...
Search function The Search function provides a means of locating Internet radio stations swiftly. This is the procedure for searching for a particular Internet radio station: Locate the Select list for the entry “Radio”, then use the / buttons to select the “Search”...
MP 1000 E. Selecting the music service Press the button on the SRC1 or the front panel of the MP 1000 E, repeatedly if necessary, to select the desired music service.
Often these folders are named “My music”, “Library”, “Favourites” or similar. Front panel display While playing back the MP 1000 E can be switched to either of two different screen displays with a long press on the button: Large-format display:...
SACD and DVD-Audio. Selecting the UPnP / DLNA Briefly tap the button on the front panel of the MP 1000 E or on the SRC1 remote control handset, repeatedly if necessary, until the source “UPnP / source DLNA”...
Press the button to erase any letter. After pressing the button or after a brief delay with no further input the MP 1000 E moves to the first entry in the list which starts with the characters you entered.
(USB Media source) General information The MP 1000 E is capable of playing music files stored on USB memory media, and features two USB sockets for this purpose: USB IN on the machine’s front panel, and USB HDD on the back panel.
Press the button to erase any letter. After pressing the button or after a brief delay with no further input the MP 1000 E moves to the first entry in the list which starts with the characters you entered.
It is also shows the current mode of operation, e.g. Front panel display In CD mode the MP 1000 E can be switched to either of two different screen displays with a long press on the button: ...
Press the button on the front panel or on the SRC1 remote control Playing a CD handset to begin the playback process. Playback starts, and the screen shows the mode of operation ( ) and the number of the track currently being played: 'Track 1'.
Playback mode The CD player in the MP 1000 E features various playback modes. During playback the current playback mode is shown on the screen. Repeat Brief press: Repeatedly pressing the button causes the machine to cycle through different playback modes.
This can be useful, for example, when you are preparing a cassette recording. A playback program can only be created for the CD currently in the disc drawer of the MP 1000 E. The program remains stored until it is erased again, or until the CD drawer is opened.
MP 1000 E, the external device must first be registered to the MP 1000 E. As long as the MP 1000 E is switched on and no device is connected, it is always ready to receive. In this state the screen displays the message 'not connected'.
Controlling the MP 1000 E The MP 1000 E can also be controlled from the mobile device (Start/Stop, Pause, Volume, etc.). To control the MP 1000 E the mobile device must conform to the Bluetooth AVRCP protocol. Please note that many AVRCP-capable mobile devices do not support all the MP 1000 E’s control functions.
The MP 1000 E features two optical and three electrical S/P-DIF digital inputs on the back panel to allow this usage. A USB-DAC input on the back panel permits to use the MP 1000 E as D/A converter for computers. ...
Never connect or disconnect the USB connection while the system is running. Notes on setting up Do not set up the MP 1000 E on or immediately adjacent to the computer to which it is connected, otherwise the device could be affected by interference radiated by the computer.
The operation is exclusively done via the Roon-App. The MP 1000 E 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 1000 E display as source.
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.
Inputs for digital source devices with optical or coaxial (RCA) outputs. At its optical digital inputs the MP 1000 E accepts digital stereo signals (S/P-DIF signals) with sampling rates from 32kHz up to 96 kHz. At the coaxial digital inputs sampling rates in the range 32 to 192 kHz are...
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Automatic Activation of the WLAN Module After powering on the MP 1000 E detects if it is connected to a wired LAN Network. If no wired LAN connection is found, the MP 1000 E will automatically activate its WLAN module and it will try to get access to your WLAN network.
When you connect the output sockets of the source device to the output sockets of the MP 1000 E always connect like to like, i. e. 'R' to 'R' and 'L' to 'L'. If you fail to heed this then the stereo channels will be reversed.
Loudspeaker and signal Loudspeaker cables and signal cables (inter-connects) have a significant cables influence on the overall reproduction quality of your sound system, and their 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.
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;...
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Over voltage The unit may be damaged by excess voltage in the power supply, the mains 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.
The MP 1000 E can be operated in wired LAN networks (Ethernet LAN or Powerline LAN) or in wireless networks (WLAN). If you wish to use your MP 1000 E in your home network, you must first enter the necessary network settings on the MP 1000 E. This includes entering the network parameters such as the IP address etc.
Once you have correctly set all the parameters, select the menu item 'Store and exit?', then press the button. This action causes the MP 1000 E to accept the settings, and you should see the available network media sources (Internet radio, UPnP-AV server, etc.) displayed in the main menu.
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 1000 E by the router. The screen shows only the MAC address and the message DHCP state ON.
Locate the USB WLAN stick supplied in the set, and connect it to the USB – Setting the parameters for a wireless network WLAN socket on the back panel of the MP 1000 E. Check that there is no cable connected to the LAN socket of the MP 1000 E. ...
The MP 1000 E supports WPS for WLAN setup. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) an easy process for establishing a secure WLAN connection. WPS can be used to connect the MP 1000 E with your router in a quick and convenient way. For that usage most modern routers have implemented the WPS function.
The MP 1000 E supports setting up the WLAN connection via an access point. This means that the MP 1000 E provides its own WLAN for the duration of the configuration of the WLAN settings. As soon as the configuration is complete, this WLAN is deactivated again.
Since the FD 100 operates by a radio link, an aerial must be connected to the MP 1000 E. This is plugged into the socket on the MP 1000 E marked ‘Remote’. * The aerial can also be set up free-standing using the magnetic base supplied in the set;...
In stand-by mode the current drain of the MP 1000 E is less than 0.5 Watt. If you intend not to use the device for a long period, it should be disconnected from the mains socket, i.e.
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 ...
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playback stops Cause 1: 'jumps'. CD damaged or dirty. Remedy: Clean CD. A damaged CD cannot be repaired! Cause 2: The CD uses a copy protection system which does not conform to the CD-Audio standard (Red Book Standard) Remedy: Take back the CD to the dealer and ask for a proper CD according to the general CD standard.
Bad sound quality at certain Cause: internet radio stations The station transmits with a low audio bandwidth (low bitrate). Remedy: Use stations transmitting at least at 128 kBit/s. This is the lowest recommended bitrate for adequate sound quality. For good sound quality we recommend high bitrates like 320 kBit/s USB Storage device is not Cause 1:...
Glossary / Supplementary Information Playback program The MP 1000 E gives the user the opportunity to seek particular tracks on a CD for playback, to store this selection in a playback program and play it, or to record it to tape.
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Standby The MP 1000 E can be switched on from the Standby state from the remote control handset. The TABLE OF CONTENT of a CD is located at the inner diameter of the disc and contains important information about the structure of the disc.
This router is also a constituent part of the network, and is assigned its own IP address. The MP 1000 E must also be informed of the address of the router (Gateway) to enable it to gain access to the outside world.
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(Network Attached Storage) storage device to which other devices have access. If the NAS server includes a UPnP-AV server service, then the MP 1000 E has access to media files stored on the NAS, and can play them back. Powerline-LAN In a Power-Line LAN data is transferred via the existing mains power cabling.
Software update Software update generally: Software updates keep your MP 1000 E up-to-date. They bring new optimisations like faster operation and new features which were not available at the time the device was produced. It may occur that after a software update some of your user defined settings like network parameters or favourite stations are lost and have to be restored after the update.
A properly set up home network with router must be installed and in operation to use the MP 1000 E. For the use of internet radio a DSL access to the internet is needed. For questions regarding setting up your network and internet connection please ask your system administrator or any network specialist.
Wiring diagram Note! Please note that the digital radio DAB+ and the analogue FM radio transmitting in different frequency ranges. Depending on the existing antenna configuration, it may therefore be necessary to combine the two ranges with a DAB+/UKW feed- in crossover.
Appendix B Specification CD-Player Formats CD/DA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-Text 2 Hz – 20 kHz / 100 dB Frequency response and dynamic Streaming Client Formats MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, OGG-Vorbis, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, WAV PCM 32 … 192 kHz, 16/24 Bit; MP3 up to 320 kBit Supported Media server UPnP 1.1, UPnP-AV and DLNA compatible Server, Microsoft Windows Media Connect Server (WMDRM10), DLNA compatible...