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- Page 1 USER MANUAL R-SERIES 2000 MP 2500 R Software Version V 1.4 Order number 9103-0537 EN...
- Page 2 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€.
- Page 3 Welcome. We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a product. With your new MP 2500 R 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.
- Page 4 About these instructions All the controls and functions of the MP 2500 R which are frequently used are described in the first section of these operating instructions. The second part 'Basic settings, Installation, Using the system for the first time' covers connections and settings which are very seldom required;...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Introduction ..........................9 PCM and DSD ..............................9 MP 2500 R and DSD ............................9 MP 2500 R and PCM ............................9 Front panel controls ........................ 10 Remote control ......................... 14 Basic settings of the MP 2500 R ..................... 16 Calling up and operating the menu........................ - Page 6 Automatic station search ..........................27 Selecting a station from the Station list......................28 RDS functions ..............................28 Internet-Radio ..............................28 Selecting Internet Radio as source ........................28 Selecting podcasts............................28 Playback ................................29 Front panel display ............................29 Search function ..............................29 Operating music services ........................
- Page 7 Notes on ................................43 software ................................43 Notes on ................................43 operation................................43 Notes on setting up............................43 Playback with .......................... 44 General information ............................44 Playback ................................44 Installation, Using the system for the first time, Safety notes ....45 Back panel connections ......................
- Page 8 Firmware update ........................59 Glossary / Supplementary Information ...................60 Technical description Digital filters / Oversampling .............61 Network Terminology.......................63 Trouble shooting ........................65 Legal Information ........................68 Appendix A ..........................69 Wiring diagram ..............................69 Wiring diagram ..............................72 Appendix B ..........................73 Specification ............................... 73...
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Two competing formats are available in the form of PCM and DSD, both of PCM and DSD which are used to store audio signals at very high resolution and quality. Each of these formats has its own specific advantages. A vast amount has been written about the relative merits of these two formats, and we have no intention of participating in the dispute, much of which is less than objective in nature. -
Page 10: Front Panel Controls
Front panel controls All the important functions of the MP 2500 R can be controlled using the buttons and the rotary knob on the front panel. Direct-acting buttons are provided for fundamental functions such as source select. Functions which are needed less frequently are controlled using a menu which is called up by pressing the ... - Page 11 Front USB socket (USB IN) Socket for a USB memory stick or an external hard disc. The storage medium can be formatted with the FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, ext2, ext3 or ext4 file system. The USB storage medium can be powered via the USB socket provided that its current drain meets the USB norm (<...
- Page 12 FM Radio: Button for switching between Stereo and Mono reception. The Stereo setting is constantly displayed in the screen window by a symbol. The Mono setting is constantly displayed in the screen window by a symbol. DISC: Selects the preferred layer for SACD playback (SACD or CD).
- Page 13 Display field (c) shows information relating to the device and playback. The bottom line (d) displays supplementary context-sensitive information (e.g. sampling frequency, elapsed time) The MP 2500 R provides different screen displays for the Streaming Client and the radio.
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Page 14: Remote Control
Remote control General Information In general terms the remote control buttons have the same function as the corresponding buttons on the MP 2500 R’s front panel. The buttons not required to operate the MP 2500 R are not shown in the illustration of the SRC1. - Page 15 Navigation Returns to the previous point / change button Confirms the input / change button Selects the next point within a list / select button Selects the previous point within a list / select button ...
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Page 16: Basic Settings Of The Mp 2500 R
Basic settings of the MP 2500 R System Settings (System Configuration menu) In the System Configuration menu general device settings are adjusted. This menu is described in detail in the following chapter. Briefly press the button on the front panel or button on the Calling up and operating the menu remote control handset to call up the menu. -
Page 17: Source Names
Source names At this menu item you can activate and disable external sources, and assign a plain text name to each source; this name then appears in the screen displays. menu item When you call up this menu item using the button, a list of all the external sources of the MP 2500 R appears. -
Page 18: Energy Saver
TIDAL log-in window will open automatically. Enter your credentials here and confirm the entry. As soon as the login has been successfully completed, you can close the Internet browser and return to the T+A app. Your data is now automatically saved and TIDAL is available. -
Page 19: Bandwidth Limit
This menu point can be used to adjust the link speed of the Internet Bandwidth limit connection. The bitrate of the Internet radio stations and streaming services is menu item adjusted automatically to match your chosen setting. If you select “no limit” for bandwidth limit, the highest available quality is always selected automatically. -
Page 20: D/A Converter Settings
D/A Converter Settings A number of special settings are available for the MP 2500 R D/A converter; they are designed to fine-tune the characteristics of your amplifier to suit your listening preferences. The following settings can only be called up if PCM-encoded audio is being played. -
Page 21: Operation With The Fm2000 In An Integrated System
Operation with the FM2000 in an integrated system MP 2500 R in a system with If the MP 2500 R is part of a system which includes a PA 2x00 R and is the PA 2x00 controlled via the FM2000, the MP 2500 R sources are not selected directly using the FM1000’s (handset supplied in the set) source select buttons but by repeatedly pressing the ... -
Page 22: Favourites Lists
Favourites lists General information The MP 2500 R 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 (incl. podcasts) features its own Favourites list. -
Page 23: Selecting A Favourite From The List
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. ... -
Page 24: Operating The Radio
Operating the radio The MP 2500 R 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. -
Page 25: Searching For An Hd Radio Station
The method of searching for an HD Radio station is the same as for an Searching for an HD Radio analogue FM station search. As soon as you select a station with a HD Radio station programme, playback automatically switches to the digital programme. As soon as the MP 2500 R is playing an HD Radio broadcast, the display of reception mode in area “a”... -
Page 26: Selecting A Station From The Station List
Pressing the / buttons on the SRC1 or rotating the SELECT Selecting a station from the Station list knob on the front panel opens the list of all stored stations. Use the / buttons to select one of the stored stations. The station you choose is now displayed in enlarged form. -
Page 27: Dab - Radio
DAB - Radio Briefly tap the button on the front panel of the MP 2500 R or the Selecting DAB radio button on the SRC1 remote control handset, repeatedly if necessary, until the source “DAB Radio” is displayed on the screen. ... -
Page 28: Selecting A Station From The Station List
Pressing the / buttons on the SRC1 or rotating the SELECT Selecting a station from the Station list knob on the front panel opens the list of all stored stations. a) Use the / buttons to select one of the stored stations. The station you choose is now displayed in enlarged form. -
Page 29: Playback
The music content to be played is selected with the help of Select lists. These Playback lists are controlled using the navigation buttons (cursor buttons) on the remote control handset or by the SELECT knob on the machine’s front panel. Use the ... -
Page 30: Operating Music Services
Operating music services General information The MP 2500 R supports playback of music services such as TIDAL. To make use of music services you may need to take out a paid subscription with the appropriate provider. Use of music services requires the input of access data (username and password. -
Page 31: Search Function
Press the button on the remote control handset or the machine’s front Starting playback panel to start playback. Pressing the button halts playback. Stopping playback A brief press on the / buttons during playback causes the Skipping tracks device to jump to the next or previous piece of music within the current playlist. -
Page 32: Operating The Upnp / Dlna Source (Streaming Client)
Operating the UPnP / DLNA source (Streaming Client) The MP 2500 R features what is known as a ‘streaming client’. This facility General information on the makes it possible to play music files stored on PCs or servers (NAS) within the streaming client network. -
Page 33: Playback Of Directories
Press the button on the remote control handset or the machine’s front Starting playback panel to start playback. Pressing the button halts playback. Stopping playback A brief press on the / buttons during playback causes the Skipping tracks device to jump to the next or previous piece of music within the current playlist. -
Page 34: Playing Usb Memory Media (Usb Media Source)
Playing USB memory media (USB Media source) General information The MP 2500 R 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 (Host Mode) on the back panel. ... -
Page 35: Playback Of Directories
In addition to the facility to play back Playback of directories individual folder content, it is also possible play back entire directories. This is accomplished by selecting the folder of the directory to be played, then pressing the button to start playback. Playback commences with the first entry in the list of content to be played. -
Page 36: Operating The Disc Player
Operating the Disc player First select the Disc Player as source, either using the button on the Selecting the CD player as SRC1 or by repeatedly pressing one of the buttons on the front panel of source the MP 2500 R. ... -
Page 37: Playing A Cd
Press the rotary knob on the front panel or the button SRC1 remote Playing a CD control 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'. The CD stops after the final track, and the screen again displays the total number of CD tracks and the overall running time. -
Page 38: Special Features With Super Audio Cd (Sacd)
Special features with Super Audio CD (SACD) General information There are three types of SACD disc: single-layer, dual-layer and hybrid. The hybrid disc contains a standard audio CD layer in addition to a super audio CD. An SACD should always contain a pure stereo audio track, but it might also include an area containing multi-channel recordings. -
Page 39: Playback Program
Playback Program Creating a Playback Explanation: Program A playback program consists of up to thirty tracks of a CD stored in any order you like. 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 2500 R. -
Page 40: Operating The Bluetooth Source
Operating the Bluetooth source The MP 2500 R’s integral Bluetooth interface provides a means of transferring music wirelessly from devices such as smart-phones, tablet PCs, etc. to the MP 2500 R. For a successful audio Bluetooth transfer from a mobile device to the MP 2500 R the mobile device must support the A2DP Bluetooth audio transfer protocol. -
Page 41: Controlling The Mp 2500 R
Controlling the MP 2500 R The MP 2500 R can also be controlled from the mobile device (Start/Stop, Pause, Volume, etc.). To control the MP 2500 R the mobile device must conform to the Bluetooth AVRCP protocol. Please note that many AVRCP-capable mobile devices do not support all the MP 2500 R’s control functions. -
Page 42: The Mp 2500 R As D/A Converter
The MP 2500 R as D/A Converter The MP 2500 R can be used as a high-quality D/A converter for other General Information on D/A Converter Operation devices such as computers, streamer, digital radios etc. which are fitted with poor-quality converters or no converter at all. -
Page 43: Usb Dac Operation In Detail
USB DAC operation in detail System-requirements Intel Core i3 or higher or a comparable AMD Processor. 4 GB RAM USB 2.0 Interface Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Windows Vista oder Windows XP MAC OS X 10.6.+ ... -
Page 44: Playback With
Playback with General information The MP 2500 R supports playback via Roon. Roon is a fee required software solution that manages and organizes your music stored on a server. Furthermore the streaming service TIDAL can be integrated. Playback The operation is exclusively done via the Roon-App. The MP 2500 R is recognized as a playback device (client) and can be selected for playback in the app. -
Page 45: Installation, Using The System For The First Time, Safety Notes
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 46: Back Panel Connections
Back panel connections The symmetrical XLR output delivers analogue stereo signals with a fixed level. BALANCED ANALOG It can be connected to the CD-input (line input) of any stereo pre-amplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver. If both types of connection are present on the connected amplifier, we recommend the symmetrical option to obtain the best possible sound quality. - Page 47 Socket for connecting a PC or MAC computer. USB DAC At this input the MP 2500 R accepts digital PCM stereo signals with sampling rates in the range 44.1 to 384 kSps, and digital DSD stereo signals from (USB device mode) DSD64 to DSD512*.
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Page 48: 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 49: Loudspeaker And Signal Cables
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 50: 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. Please consider the weight of the device. Never place the device on an Installation unstable surface;... -
Page 51: Over Voltage
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 52: Network Configuration
Network Configuration General Information The MP 2500 R can be operated in wired LAN networks (Ethernet LAN or Powerline LAN) or in wireless networks (WLAN). If you wish to use your MP 2500 R in your home network, you must first enter the necessary network settings on the MP 2500 R. -
Page 53: Closing The Menu
Alpha-numeric entry At certain points, e.g. for entering server names or passwords, it is necessary to input series of characters (strings). At such points you can enter letters, numbers and special characters by repeatedly pressing the numeric buttons on the SRC1 remote control handset, as when writing SMS news. The assignment of letters to the buttons is printed below the buttons. -
Page 54: The Configuration For A Wired Ethernet Lan Or Power-Line Lan Connection
The Configuration for a Wired Ethernet LAN or Power-Line LAN connection Connect the MP 2500 R to an operational network or Power-Line modem Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network using the LAN socket on the back panel. Switch the MP 2500 R on, Open the System Configuration menu by pressing the ... -
Page 55: The Configuration For A Wlan Connection
The Configuration for a WLAN connection Check that there is no cable connected to the LAN socket of the MP 2500 R. Setting the parameters for a wireless network Switch the MP 2500 R on, open the System Configuration menu by pressing the ... -
Page 56: Connecting To Wlan Via The Wps-Function
Connecting to WLAN via the WPS-function WPS-function The MP 2500 R 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 2500 R with your router in a quick and convenient way. For that usage most modern routers have implemented the WPS function. -
Page 57: Wlan Setup Via Access Point
Connect the smartphone or Tablet PC on which the -App is installed to the WLAN access point. The network name (SSID) is "T+A AP MP 2500 R “ and the passphrase is “01234567”. Start the -App for operation. -
Page 58: Fd 100 Radio Remote Control (Optional)
FD 100 Radio Remote Control (optional) The MP 2500 R can be controlled remotely using the FD 100 bi-directional radio remote control handset if a Gateway module is installed; this is available as an optional extra. The FD 100 features an integral full-colour screen which provides a convenient means of controlling virtually all the MP 2500 R’s functions, even when there is no direct line-of-sight contact with it. -
Page 59: Firmware Update
Firmware update General information For updating the firmware of the MP 2500 R there is a convenient method which requires an existing Internet connection If you are operating the MP 2500 R in conjunction with a PA 2x00 R, the machine can also be updated via the R2 connection. -
Page 60: Glossary / Supplementary Information
Glossary / Supplementary Information Compact Discs (CD) are digital data media which need to be handled carefully. These are the basic rules: The surface of a CD should only ever be cleaned with a soft dry cloth. Never wipe it in a circular motion, i. e. along the tracks. ... -
Page 61: Technical Description Digital Filters / Oversampling
Technical description Digital filters / Oversampling The audio data on for example CDs is stored at a sampling rate of 44.1 - i. e. Oversampling for each second of music 44.100 sampled values are available for each channel. In the MP 2500 R the audio data read from the CD is „multiplied“ to a higher sampling rate (352,8 kHz) before it is converted back into analogueue music signals. - Page 62 Oversampling 2 (Impulse optimised filter) Shortening the filter (lower coefficient) reduces the time range errors, albeit combined with a slight loss of linearity in the frequency range and damping performance. Frequency response and transient characteristics of the short FIR filter Oversampling 3 (Bezier-interpolator plus IIR-filter) In this process an ideal Bezier interpolator is combined with what is known as an IIR filter.
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Page 63: 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 64 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 MP 2500 R has access to media files stored on the NAS, and can play them back.
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Page 65: 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 66 playback stops Cause 1: CD damaged or dirty. 'jumps'. 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.
- Page 67 The message Cause: 'network problems – Network problems in your home network or on the internet occurred; the connection was interrupted. restarting' Remedy: is displayed When encountering a network problem or interruption the MP 2500 R will re- start the network communication. After re-start please choose a music title or internet radio station and start playback.
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Page 68: Legal Information
Legal Information This product contains software in form of object code that is partially based on General free software under different licenses. Details of the licenses used can be viewed on the device website using an Internet browser. To access the device website, enter the IP address of the device Show licenses and"/licensens/"... -
Page 69: Wiring Diagram
Appendix A Wiring diagram balanced (XLR) - Page 70 unbalanced (Cinch / RCA)
- Page 71 Wiring diagram Attention! A properly set up home network with router must be installed and in operation to use the MP 2500 R. 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.
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Page 72: Wiring Diagram
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. When using an indoor antenna, do not place it in close proximity to sources of interference such as cordless telephones, WLAN routers or LED lights. -
Page 73: Specification
Appendix B Specification DISC-Player Formats SACD Stereo, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, SACD/CD Text Frequency response and dynamic SACD: 2 Hz - 44 kHz / 110 dB, CD: 2 Hz - 20 kHz / 100 dB Streaming Client Formats MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, OGG-Vorbis, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, WAV PCM 32 …... - Page 74 32-Bit Sigma Delta, 352,8 kSps / 384 kSps. Programmable Digital Signal Processor with 4 selectable Upsampling oversampling algorithms: FIR short, FIR long, Bezier/IIR, Bezier T+A True-1Bit DSD D/A-Converter native bitstream order, switchable 60…120 kHz Phase-linear Bessel filter 3 Analogue filter...
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