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ELECTROCOMPANIET ECM 2 Owner's Manual

High performance balanced network media player (with integrated dac and streamer)
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ECM 2
High Performance Balanced Network Media Player
(with integrated DAC and Streamer)
Owner's Manual
Version 1.1
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ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 ECM 2 High Performance Balanced Network Media Player (with integrated DAC and Streamer) Owner's Manual Version 1.1 ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety & precautions ..................... 4 The contents of the carton ..................4 Front panel ......................4 Navigator controls ....................5 Rear panel connections ..................5 Remote control ...................... 6 Installation ........................7 Connecting audio/video..................7 Analog audio output – balanced XLR ..........7 •...
  • Page 3 Music library ......................• Playback controls ................... • Context menu ................... 18 • Playbar: Music Library ................19 Internet Radio....................... 20 • Playback controls ..................20 • Context menu ..................20 • Playbar: Internet Radio ................20 Movies ........................21 •...

  • Page 4: Safety & Precautions

    COAX1/COAX2/TOSLINK1/TOSLINK2: The ECM 2 is in DAC mode and the active/selected input is indicated in the front panel display. In this mode you can listen to connected digital audio sources to take advantage of the High End digital to analog converter built into your ECM for optimal audio quality.

  • Page 5: Navigator Controls

    Navigator controls MEDIA The navigation controls are used for controlling volume and choosing between the different modes of the ECM. (See page 2 for a more detailed explanation of the different user modes of the ECM) 1. TOP button - is used for increasing the volume of your ECM 2.

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Remote control 1. Mute - on/off. (Standby mode for other Electrocompaniet devices - hold mute 1-2 sec. to set the device into a standby mode.) symb symb A B C D E F A B C D E F 2. Numeric keypad...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Connecting video Connect your ECM to an appropriate display (such as a TV or projector) using the HDMI output. Connecting audio Your ECM has 2 different audio output modes: Analog mode and digital mode. Each audio output mode has 2 different connections available.

  • Page 8: Connecting To A Network

    Installation Connecting to a network Your ECM requires a broadband internet connection for getting media info, playing internet content and for software updates. A network connection is also required for streaming content from network attached storage (NAS) and network media share locations.

  • Page 9: Local Disc Installation

    This prevents vibrations from negatively influencing audio playback quality. ECM have no limitations for internal disk capacity. How to install internal hard drive Flip the ECM 2 Remove screws and take out the HDD holder Tighten the screws .

  • Page 10: Connecting Digital Audio Iputs

    Installation Connecting digital audio inputs Your ECM is equipped with a high quality digital to analog converter (DAC) to give you the very best audio quality from your digital media files. The DAC section of your ECM is also equipped with 4 digital inputs for connecting external digital audio sources such as: CD players, TV decoders/Set top boxes, etc.

  • Page 11: Library

    Library For easy navigation of your music and video collection, your ECM will keep information about your music and video files from different sources/locations in a library. The library will hold information about artist, album, track name, movie title, album/cover images, where the files are stored, etc.

  • Page 12: Managing Sources

    Managing sources Media files can be made available for playback on the ECM in 3 different ways: on local drive, on USB attached external drive or on a network location such as a NAS (Network attached storage) or a network media share.

  • Page 13: Info Page

    Internal storage The internal drive is automatically added as a source in your libraries. A drive unit HDD/SSD must be installed in your ECM before you can add content. Please refer to the section “Local disc at page 9” for detailed instruction on how to install a drive unit in your ECM.

  • Page 14: Screen Navigation Common Controls

    Screen navigation Screen navigation common controls The navigator arrow buttons on the remote is used to navigate up, down, left and right on the different pages of your ECM. The “HOME“ button on the remote will always bring you back to the Home page of your ECM. The “BACK“...

  • Page 15: Navigating The Home Screen

    Screen navigation Navigating the home screen The home screen is the main screen of your ECM. This screen consists of a main menu with the follow- ing sections: “Audio”, “Video”, “Library”, “Input” and “Settings”. Use the UP /DOWN arrow buttons on the remote toselect a main menu section.

  • Page 16: Navigating The Libraries

    Screen navigation Navigating the libraries This section explains how to navigate and change layout and grouping of the libraries. The naviga- tion controls also applies to the internet radio sec- tion and the YouTube section. Use the navigator arrow buttons on the remote to navigate up, down, left and right.

  • Page 17: Searching

    Screen navigation Searching A powerful search tool is available in the library. To start a search, simply press the “SEARCH“ button on the remote. This will place a cursor in the search field and you may start typing on the virtual key- board.

  • Page 18: Music Library

    Music Library Music library Playback controls The “OK“ button on the remote has two functions depending on if the button is pressed briefly or if you press and hold the button for at least 3 sec. Pressing the “OK“ button briefly: •...

  • Page 19: Playbar: Music Library

    Music Library Briefly pressing the “NEXT TRACK“ button on the remote will skip to next song in the queue. Pressing and holding the “NEXT TRACK“ button (for at about 1 second) will fast forward in the song playing. Keep the button depressed (or long press it again) until the desired forward speed is achieved (indicated on the screen).

  • Page 20: Internet Radio

    Screen navigation Internet Radio Playback controls As net radio is streaming live from the radio stations, only the play/pause and stop buttons are functional playback controls in this section. The “OK“ button on the remote has two functions depending on if the button is pressed briefly or if you press and hold the button for at least 1 second: Pressing the “OK“...

  • Page 21: Movies

    Movies Movies Playback controls When browsing/navigating the movie library, the “OK“ button on the remote has two functions depend- ing on if the button is pressed briefly or if you press and hold the button for at about 1 second: Pressing the “OK“...

  • Page 22: Audio, Subtitle And Zoom Selection

    Movies Audio, subtitle and zoom selection Long pressing (press and hold for at least 1 second) the ”OK” button while a video file is playing will bring up a context menu where you can choose between the different available audio tracks, subtitle tracks and zoom levels.

  • Page 23: Context Menu

    Context menu If a series, season or episode is the selected item on the screen, long pressing the “OK“ button (press and hold for about 1 second) will bring up a context menu on the screen with the following choices: •...

  • Page 24: Youtube

    YouTube Playback controls If the different YouTube categories are displayed on the screen, briefly pressing the “OK“ button will open the selected category and display the YouTube videos within this category. If a list of videos is displayed on the screen, briefly pressing the “OK“ button will start playback of the selected video.

  • Page 25: Accessing The Ecm From Network

    App for Andoid/iOS An app to control your ECM is available in the Google Play store for android powered devices. Search for Electrocompaniet ECM in the Google Play store or scan the QR code. App for iOS will be available soon.

  • Page 26: Mac

    Your ECM 2 will be automatically detected and shown under the “SHARED” section in the left panel of Finder. Its name will be the same as the system name, with any spaces and special characters removed. If it is not shown in the left pane, press the “All…” but- ton under SHARED in order to show all neighbourhoods.

  • Page 27: Settings

    Settings - Preferences General • Name Here you can change the units name from ECM 2 to a name of your choice. (Settings will be applied automatically after a few seconds) • Play the next video automatically The setting enables to automatically play the next item in the current folder.

  • Page 28: Network

    Settings Settings - Network Information Internet access • Status information about your Internet connection. YES – Internet available NO – no Internet connection available • Wired connection Status information, Mac address and IP address of your wired network connection. • Wireless connection Status information, Mac address and IP address of your wired network connection.

  • Page 29: Aspect Ratio

    Settings Settings - Output Settings Video Here you can change the output video resolution from your ECM. Refer to the user manual of your TV and choose the output resolution from the ECM to match the preferred input resolution of your display. To display the user interface and your movies in full HD use 1920x1080p.

  • Page 30: Firmware

    ECM using the switch at the back, next to the power inlet. Leave your ECM turned off for a couple of minutes and turn the ECM back on. • If Internet is not working, please check the status at Setting ->Network ->Information. • If nothing helps, please contact your local dealer or go to http://www.electrocompaniet.no/Support/ to contact our support team.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications ECM 2 The following technical data were measured on randomized test objects and are typical data. All measurements are made at 120V / 240V // 50Hz / 60Hz No. of balanced analog outputs..................2 No. of unbalanced analog outputs...................2 Output Impedance....................300 Ohms...

  • Page 32: Important Safety Instructions

    Precautions • Before connecting the AC power cord to the appliance, make sure the voltage designation of the appli- ance corresponds to the local electrical supply. If you are unsure of your power supply, contact your local power company. The acceptable power input range is AC ~100V-240V, 50/60Hz. •...

  • Page 33: Important Notice

    1. A sales slip or other proof of purchase if repair is claimed under warranty. 2. A proforma invoice with value of goods, stating that the ECM 2 is returned to Norway for repair. 3. An accompanying letter describing faults, symptoms, or problems with the unit.

  • Page 34: Ir Remote Control Codes

    IR Remote control codes RC5 codes are denoted as xx.yy where xx is 5 bit adress and yy is 6 bit command/data. All numbers are in decimal. RC6 codes are denoted as xxx.yyy. xxx is 8 bit adress. yyy is 8 bit command code. All numbers in decimal.
  • Page 36 Verify line voltage before use. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personal. The warranty is void if the product is tampered with by non-authorised personnel. Use only authorized Electrocompaniet service center. Made in Norway www.electrocompaniet.no...

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