Page 1: Table Of Contents
OPERATION MANUAL Table of contents FEATURES OF THE MUSICCENTER USING THIS MANUAL Symbols and markups used Meaning of warning symbols and words IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Opening the device Replacing faulty fuses Power connection Placement Operation during thunderstorms Backup UNPACKING AND SETTING UP THE MUSICCENTER Packaging Scope of delivery Setting up the device...
Page 2 OPERATION MANUAL OPERATING THE MUSICCENTER WITHOUT A NETWORK CONTROL OPTIONS FOR THE MUSICCENTER Operating the Musiccenter via the buttons on the front panel or the remote control Operating the Musiccenter via the iPad® app Operating the Musiccenter via a web browser CONNECTING THE MUSICCENTER AND COMPUTER PLAYING A CD PLAYING CONTENT FROM THE NETWORK...
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Page 4 OPERATION MANUAL Dear music lover, Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for choosing Burmester. You have chosen a product that combines absolute fidelity and uncompromising quality with technical innovation. Before using the device for the first time, we recommend that you read through the entire operation manual at least once so that you can make full use of the capabilities of this exceptional audio device.
Page 5: Features Of The Musiccenter
111 MUSICCENTER Features of the Musiccenter The Musiccenter combines several premium audio components into one device, providing multiple options for highest-quality music reproduction: Preamplifier Connect your analogue and digital signal sources to the reference preamplifier and assign names of your choosing to the connected devices.
Page 6 OPERATION MANUAL Control via the iPad® app — Conveniently control your Musiccenter using an Apple iPad® with the BurmesterMC app: Choose among connected signal sources. — Start copying a CD to the internal memory. — — Scroll through the covers of saved albums or display information about albums and artists.
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Page 8: Using This Manual
OPERATION MANUAL Using this manual Note the following instructions: Read and follow the instructions in this manual, particularly the warnings and safety instructions. Keep this operation manual in a safe place. 8|82...
Page 9: Meaning Of Warning Symbols And Words
111 MUSICCENTER Meaning of warning symbols and words This document uses the following warning symbols and words: The general hazard symbol, in conjunction with the warning words CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER, warns of the risk of serious injury. Follow all subsequent instructions to avoid injury or death.
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Page 12: Important Safety Instructions
OPERATION MANUAL Important safety instructions OPENING THE DEVICE Do not open the device. There are no parts inside the device that can be serviced by the user. Fuses in the device must be replaced only by authorised personnel, such as your dealer. REPLACING FAULTY FUSES If you cannot switch on the device even though the mains voltage is connected, the reason might be a faulty fuse.
Page 13: Operation During Thunderstorms
BACKUP Burmester recommends backing up the audio data saved in the Musiccenter to USB hard drives via the web interface. Backups should be performed every six months or after ripping a certain number of CDs. For more information on performing a backup, refer to the separate operation manual “Instructions for operation via a web browser”.
Page 14: Scope Of Delivery
OPERATION MANUAL SCOPE OF DELIVERY Check the scope of delivery for completeness: Musiccenter 111 RCA-XLR adapters (x4 / 2 pairs) Remote control 067 Power cable Network cable Battery Socket wrench Operation manuals Wi-Fi antennas (x2) Warranty certificate Contact your dealer if something is missing or anything has been damaged during transport.
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Page 18: Connecting The Device
OPERATION MANUAL Connecting the device In this chapter, you will find descriptions of all possible connections. An overview of the connections on the rear panel of the device can be found in an appendix at the end of this operation manual. CAUTION! CONNECTING ACTIVE DEVICES Connecting devices in activated state can lead to damage.
Page 19 111 MUSICCENTER ATTENTION! OPERATION WITHOUT THE STORAGE BATTERY The device is fully functional even without the storage battery, but it cannot be shut down safely in the event of a power failure. This may result in data loss or even damage to the operating system. Install the storage battery or ask your dealer to do it for you.
Page 20: Connecting Analogue Signal Sources
OPERATION MANUAL CONNECTING ANALOGUE SIGNAL SOURCES Use the terminals INPUT to connect analogue signal sources with balanced NF cables. Unbalanced cables can be connected using the supplied XLR-RCA adapters. CONNECTING DIGITAL SIGNAL SOURCES Connect coaxial digital signal sources, such as a CD player, to the RCA terminals INPUT ...
Page 21: Connecting A Power Amplifier
111 MUSICCENTER CONNECTING A POWER AMPLIFIER For optimum sound quality, connect the BALANCED output terminals to the inputs of your amplifier using balanced NF cables. Use the UNBAL output terminals and an RCA cable if your amplifier only has unbalanced RCA inputs. CONNECTING A TAPE RECORDER, HEADPHONES AND DIGITAL OUTPUTS Tape recorder (TAPE)
Page 22: Connecting A Network Cable And Usb Devices
OPERATION MANUAL TAPE RECORDER (TAPE) This terminal supplies a fixed-level analogue signal. You can use it, for example, to connect an analogue recording device. ATTENTION! Do not connect any devices to this terminal that could be damaged by a fixed-level signal (e.g. a power amplifier). HEADPHONES (PHONES) This terminal supplies a variable analogue signal.
Page 23 111 MUSICCENTER ETHERNET Use this terminal to connect the device to the router of your home network via an Ethernet cable. Information on operating the device in a network can be found in the section “Connect- ing the Musiccenter to your home network” on page 38 and in the “Instructions for operation via an iPad®”.
Page 24: Connecting Components For Remote Control
Accordingly, the Musiccenter is turned on or off in tandem if its DC-IN socket is con- nected to the DC-OUT socket of another Burmester device. Connect the Musiccenter and a second Burmester device via a remote cable. A suitable remote cable is supplied with Burmester power amplifiers or can be purchased from your dealer. 24|82...
Page 25 Connecting an external infrared receiver deactivates the internal receiver. Plug the connecting cable of the infrared receiver into the IR IN socket. Note: You can obtain additional infrared receivers directly from Burmester. In this case, the connecting cable will be terminated to your required length.
Page 26: Connecting The Wi-Fi Antennas
OPERATION MANUAL CONNECTING THE WI-FI ANTENNAS The Wi-Fi antennas are used to establish a connection between the Musiccenter and an iPad®. You can screw the antennas directly into the corresponding terminals on the device. To connect the antennas: Straighten the antenna joints and screw the antennas into the connecting threads on the rear panel.
Page 27: Connecting The Power Cable
111 MUSICCENTER CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE DANGER! UNSUITABLE POWER CABLES OR SOCKETS Power cables without a protective earth contact or sockets without a function- ing protective earth connection can cause potentially fatal electric shocks. Use only the -wire power cable supplied with the device to connect it to the power supply.
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Page 30: Description Of The Control And Display Elements
OPERATION MANUAL Description of the control and display elements Rotary button for selecting menu functions Turn to scroll through menu items — Press to select a menu item — Left row of buttons for selecting functions The display shows the individual function of each button. —...
Page 31 111 MUSICCENTER Volume control knob Turn to change the volume — Press to mute and unmute the analogue outputs — ON/OFF switch (POWER) OFF: The device is switched off. It cannot be switched on using the remote — control. The LED is not illuminated. —...
Page 32: Functions Of The Remote Control
OPERATION MANUAL Functions of the remote control POWER Switch on the Musiccenter or set it to standby mode Number buttons Numbers for direct track selection STATION +/- Select inputs 1 to 9 in ascending or descending order Volume Change the volume Playback control Stop playback Start or pause playback...
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Page 34: Switching On The Device
OPERATION MANUAL Switching on the device Switch the POWER switch on the front of the device to the centre position. The LED lights up orange and the device is in standby mode. Press the POWER switch briefly upwards or press the POWER button on the remote control.
Page 35 111 MUSICCENTER When the system is powered up for the first time, the setup wizard starts and guides you through the basic settings. Press the Start button. You can now choose whether to operate the device with or without a network connection. To operate the device without a network connection, press the Stand alone button.
Page 36 OPERATION MANUAL Connect your computer or tablet to the Wi-Fi network “Musiccenter ”. The password is “Burmester ”. Open a web browser and enter (IP address of the Musiccenter) or http://musiccenter111.local (name of the Musiccenter) in the address bar. The Network Settings page of the web interface is opened. A list of all available Wi-Fi networks is displayed.
Page 37 111 MUSICCENTER Note: If the colour stays red for more than a minute, the device was unable to connect to the network. In this case, please repeat the entire process. Note: You can change these settings again at a later stage. Information on operating the device in a network can be found in the section “Connecting the Musiccenter to your home network”...
Page 38: Connecting The Musiccenter To Your Home Network
OPERATION MANUAL Connecting the Musiccenter to your home network A network connection is required in order to link the Musiccenter with other devices or to access the internet. An internet connection enables you to use additional functions: — Retrieve album information from the internet when ripping CDs. —...
Page 39: Connecting To The Network Via Wi-Fi
The device switches to standard mode. Note: If you encounter problems with your network connection, you can also contact your Burmester dealer. They will be happy to assist you with the installation process. CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK VIA WI-FI If you are not in the main menu, press the Home button on the lower right of the screen.
Page 40 OPERATION MANUAL The Settings menu opens. Press the Network Mode button. The Network Mode menu opens. Press the Wi-Fi Setup button. The device switches to Wi-Fi Setup. After a successful switch, the following screen appears. 40|82...
Page 41 111 MUSICCENTER Connect your computer to your Musiccenter via Wi-Fi (see “Connecting the Musiccenter and computer” on page 46). Open a web browser on your computer and enter (IP address of the Musiccenter) or http://musiccenter111.local (name of the Musiccenter) in the address bar.
Page 42 OPERATION MANUAL COLOUR Meaning The device is attempting to connect to the Wi-Fi network. ORANGE The device is connected to the network but not to the internet. GREEN The device is connected to the network and to the internet via Wi-Fi. Note: If the colour stays red for more than a minute, the device was unable to connect to the network.
Page 43: Operating The Musiccenter Without A Network
111 MUSICCENTER Note: To connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network, you must click the Not in list (hidden ssid) selection button and add the name of the Wi-Fi network in the SSID field. Then enter the Wi-Fi password for your router and click Accept. Note: If the Musiccenter is connected to the network via Wi-Fi, you cannot establish a Wi-Fi connection between your computer (iPad®, tablet, PC, Mac) and the Musiccenter.
Page 44: Control Options For The Musiccenter
OPERATION MANUAL Control options for the Musiccenter There are various options available to you for operating the Musiccenter, including the buttons on the front panel, the supplied remote control, an iPad® or other tablet, or a PC/ Mac. You can create your ideal operating environment by selecting your preferred control device, operating software (app or web interface) and connection type (Wi-Fi or network cable).
Page 45: Operating The Musiccenter Via A Web Browser
111 MUSICCENTER Note: To control the Musiccenter via the iPad® app, both devices must be connected to the same network. Instructions for establishing a Wi-Fi connection are provided in the chapter “Connecting the Musiccenter and computer” on page 46. Information on how to use the iPad®...
Page 46: Connecting The Musiccenter And Computer
OPERATION MANUAL Connecting the Musiccenter and computer To be able to control the Musiccenter with a computer (iPad®, tablet, PC, Mac), a network connection must be established between the computer and Musiccenter. Depending on the computer used and the type of connection between the router and the Musiccenter –...
Page 47 111 MUSICCENTER CONNECTION TYPES FOR A NETWORK CABLE CONNECTION iPad: BurmesterMC app PC, Mac: or web interface web interface Tablet: web interface 47|82...
Page 48 OPERATION MANUAL CONNECTION TYPES FOR A WI-FI NETWORK CONNECTION PC, Mac: iPad: BurmesterMC app web interface or web interface Tablet: web interface 48|82...
Page 49 111 MUSICCENTER ESTABLISHING A WI-FI CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ROUTER AND A COMPUTER Connect your computer and your router via Wi-Fi. ESTABLISHING A WI-FI CONNECTION BETWEEN THE MUSICCENTER AND AN IPAD® Instructions for connecting the Musiccenter to an iPad® via Wi-Fi can be found on page ESTABLISHING A WI-FI CONNECTION BETWEEN THE MUSICCENTER AND A TABLET/PC/MAC...
Page 50: Playing A Cd
OPERATION MANUAL Playing a CD You do not have to select the CD player operating mode to play a CD. Insert a CD into the CD slot below the display. Insert the CD until you feel resistance; it will then be drawn in automatically. Note: If you select the CD player operating mode when no CD is inserted, a corresponding message appears on the display.
Page 51 111 MUSICCENTER To control the CD player, use the left row of buttons on the screen or the respective buttons on the remote control. On the On the Function device remote PAUSE: Pauses playback at the current point. (Shown on screen only during playback) PLAY: Starts playback.
Page 52: Playing Content From The Network
The user interface and thus the way in which the available music is presented, depends on whether a Burmester Musiccenter or a server from a third-party provider is selected as the source. For more information, refer to the operation manuals “Instructions for operation via the iPad®...
Page 53: Playing Content From A Usb Storage Device
111 MUSICCENTER Playing content from a USB storage device To play back content from a USB storage device (e.g. MP , AAC, FLAC): Plug the USB storage device into one of the four USB slots on the rear panel of the Musiccenter. Playback starts automatically.
Page 54: Copying (Ripping) A Cd To The Internal Memory
OPERATION MANUAL Copying (ripping) a CD to the internal memory The process of copying music or films from a data source to a computer hard drive is called ripping. After analysing the CD, the data is imported, supplemented with album and artist information and then stored in a database in the flac audio format.
Page 55 111 MUSICCENTER If matching album information is found, you are prompted to confirm the corre- sponding album. In some cases, you may be offered a selection of several albums. Note: Album information can only be downloaded via an active internet connection. If you are not connected to the internet, the album information (without cover) is obtained from the local database.
Page 56 OPERATION MANUAL 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. Tap Extended Search to search the internet for more hits, e.g.
Page 57 111 MUSICCENTER Click 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. In this case, the CD is imported without any quality improvement measures. ACCURATE: Use ACCURATE for CDs that are heavily scratched.
Page 58 OPERATION MANUAL To cancel ripping: Tap Cancel. A selection window opens: Stop: The tracks that have already been ripped are kept. Abort: The tracks that have already been ripped are deleted. Once the process has been completed, the album is permanently available on the device.
Page 59: Playing Content From Analogue Or Digital Signal Sources
111 MUSICCENTER Playing content from analogue or digital signal sources Press the Home button on the lower right of the screen. This button takes you back to the main menu. Turn the left rotary button to select Analog Inputs or Digital Inputs and press the button to access the selection menu.
Page 60 OPERATION MANUAL The input has been selected. You can also change the phase using the button on the right side of the screen (above the Home button). Switch between the two settings and choose the option that offers the better sound quality.
Page 61 111 MUSICCENTER Note: You can assign custom names to the analogue and digital inputs. Additional information can be found in the operation manual for the iPad®. 61|82...
Page 62: Playing Content From The Hard Drive (Player)
OPERATION MANUAL Playing content from the hard drive (Player) You can also play back content from the hard drive without an iPad®. However, the available options are limited in this case. For example, you can only display the last playlist to be used. Within this playlist, operation is similar to playing a CD, i.e. with the start, pause, next track and previous track functions.
Page 63: Playing Content From The Internet
111 MUSICCENTER Playing content from the internet LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO With the Internet Radio function, you can listen to radio stations that are broadcast over the internet. However, this requires the following conditions to be met: The Musiccenter must be connected to the internet via a network. —...
Page 64: Using The Musiccenter As A Stand-Alone Data Server
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, service availability), over which Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH has no influence. Using the Musiccenter as a stand-alone data server The Musiccenter can be operated as a stand-alone data server.
Page 65 111 MUSICCENTER To switch to server mode: Press the Home button on the lower right of the screen. This button takes you back to the main menu. Press the Settings button. The Settings menu opens. Press the Server Mode button. The Server Mode menu opens.
Page 66: Checking The Serial Number And Device Version
OPERATION MANUAL Press the Execute button. The preamplifier and screen are switched off. The POWER LED on the front panel lights up green. To exit server mode: Press the POWER switch on the front panel briefly upwards. Press the POWER button on the remote control. It is also possible, of course, to activate and exit server mode via the iPad®...
Page 67 111 MUSICCENTER To access device information: Press the Home button on the lower right of the screen. This button takes you back to the main menu. Press the Settings button. The Settings menu opens. Press the Info button. The Info view opens. 67|82...
Page 68: Performing A Software Update
OPERATION MANUAL Turn the left rotary button to scroll through the information: System information: operating system, kernel version, system temperature — HDD (information about SSD and RAID drives): status, model, temperature, total — and available storage space RAM: total and available memory, size of buffer and cache —...
Page 69 111 MUSICCENTER Note: You can also perform a software update via the web interface (see “Instructions for operation via a web browser”). Note: Software updates are only possible with an active network connection. PERFORMING A SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA THE INTERNET ATTENTION! A software update for the Musiccenter takes approximately minutes.
Page 70 OPERATION MANUAL The download begins: The status is indicated by the progress bar, with the remaining duration shown next to Estimated time. Note: During the download, you can continue to use the Musiccenter and all its functions in the usual manner. N The update has been completely downloaded.
Page 71 111 MUSICCENTER INSTALLING A SOFTWARE UPDATE FROM A USB STICK Plug the USB stick containing the update software into one of the four USB slots. Press the Home button on the lower right of the screen. This button takes you back to the main menu. Press the Settings button.
Page 72 OPERATION MANUAL Press the Update button. The Update menu opens. Note: If no USB stick has been inserted, a corresponding message appears on the display. In this case, insert the USB stick into one of the slots. Press the Install Update button. The update process begins.
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Page 74: Maintenance, Repairs And Care
Depending on the frequency of use, the hard drives need to be replaced after a certain time. Note: Only hard drives that have been specially prepared by Burmester can be used. Please contact your dealer in this case.
Page 75: Warranty
111 MUSICCENTER Warranty We at Burmester have crafted a product that meets the highest standards. Every detail is carefully thought out and consciously conceptualised. All used components and materials are handpicked, tested and incorporated by us so that the best achievable product quality and a long service life are ensured.
Page 76: Appendix
OPERATION MANUAL Appendix OVERVIEW OF THE DEVICE’S REAR PANEL 76|82...
Page 77 111 MUSICCENTER IEC socket C14 according Power connection to IEC 60320-1 Mains power switch RS-232 BURLINK USB 2.0, type B DC IN: 5.2/2.2 mm coaxial power connector Remote control DC OUT: 5.2/2.2 mm coaxial power connector Infrared IR IN: mini jack Analog inputs 3 x stereo XLR BALANCED: 1 x stereo XLR...
Page 78: Glossary
OPERATION MANUAL Glossary AAC/.aac Advanced Audio Coding AAC is a lossy standard for compressing audio data. RCA (Cinch) is a name, mainly used in Germany, for connectors enabling the unbalanced transmission of electrical signals (such as audio signals). The more common, internationally recognised name for such connectors is RCA (which is also used in this document).
Page 79 111 MUSICCENTER Radio Corporation of America RCA is the internationally accepted name of connectors used for the unbalanced transmission of electrical signals (such as audio signals). The name cinch (RCA) is commonly used in European countries such as Germany. RJ-45 RJ-45 is a plug connection used in networking.
Page 80: Technical Specifications
OPERATION MANUAL Technical specifications TERMINALS Analog inputs 3 x stereo XLR Analog outputs 1 x stereo XLR 1 x stereo RCA 1 x stereo RCA, fixed (TAPE) 1 x stereo jack, 6.35 mm (PHONES) Digital inputs 3 x coaxial 3 x optical (TOSLINK) Digital outputs 1 x coaxial 1 x optical (TOSLINK)
Page 81 ON: max. 110 W Server mode: max. 55 W STBY: < 1 W OFF: < 1 W Burmester Home Audio GmbH hereby declares that the Burmester radio system conforms to the applicable provisions of the Radio Equipment Directive ( /EU).
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