Bladelius EMBLA User Manual

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Page 1 USER MANUAL EMBLA SILENT REPLAY SYSTEM...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
User interface overview ..................3 Playback display....................3 Browsing tracks ....................3 Display element description................4 How to navigate on the screen in Embla...............5 Basic operation .....................6 Backup a CD to internal memory...............6 Backup a CD to USB memory device..............8 Change input level.....................8 Change source....................
Page 3 Language .....................23 Remote control input ..................23 Software version ..................23 DAC software version ..................23 Serial number ....................24 Enable media SW update ................24 Start network SW update ................24 Touch-screen calibration................24 Touch-screen sensitivity ................25 © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 4 Voltage Directive)standards of the European Community. The information contained in the manual is subject to change without notice. The most current version of this manual will be posted on our web site at http://www.bladelius.com. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 5 5-6 weeks of operation, in order to speed the "burn-in" process. For best results, the EMBLA should be left on or in the standby mode at all times. The unit should not be switched off by removing the power cord unless the unit will not be used for a significant period of time (during vacations, etc.).
Page 6 Save your plastic bag, inserts, and carton. You may need these later for transporting the EMBLA or for shipment in the event it ever requires factory service. Record the serial number (on rear panel) here for future...
Page 7: Getting Started
RS232 Software and control port RJ45 Network port USB data port Note! The USB device connected to the USB data port must be in FAT format to be recognized by Embla. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 8: How To Use The Remote Control
Getting started - How to use the remote control How to use the remote control The “CD”-button must have been pressed before any operations can be carried out. Blank description means that the button has no function for Embla. Button Description...
Page 9: User Interface Overview
Bladelius Embla User Manual User interface overview - Playback display User interface overview Playback display 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 24 23 21 Browsing tracks 32 33 34 © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 10: Display Element Description
Button for delete of selected artist, album or track. Button for closing the menu and return to playback display. Page number of current display. Total number of pages for the current selection or sub menu. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 11: How To Navigate On The Screen In Embla
Bladelius Embla User Manual How to navigate on the screen in Embla - Display element description How to navigate on the screen in Embla Use the arrows up/down/left/right, enter and return on the remote control to navigate between the different buttons, or press the buttons directly using the touchscreen.
Page 12: Basic Operation
Basic operation Backup a CD to internal memory Place a disc in the Embla drive. The system should prompt you that a new disk is available for backup. This prompt is only shown if the setting “Backup query at CD insertion” is set to “On”.
Page 13 If any uncorrected errors are detected then it will not be a bit perfect copy. It can take a while to backup a disc depending on its condition. When done, it should state the numbers of corrected and uncorrected errors. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 15: Delete Music From The Internal Memory
Play a CD Place a disc in the Embla drive. The system might prompt you that a new disk is available for backup. Press return on the remote control to cancel the prompt. If you want to have this prompt removed, you can set it up under settings in the menu.
Page 16: Play Music From An External Digital Source
Internal memory playback button. Navigate through artists and albums with the arrow-buttons on the remote control, or use the touchscreen. Browse artists © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 17 User Manual Basic operation - Play music from the internal memory Browse albums Browse tracks Press enter to start the track of your choice, or select the track using the touchscreen. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 18: Remove Prompt For Backup Of Inserted Cd
1. Set the setting “Enable software updates”, in the menu “System settings” page two, to “On”. 2. Put in the CD with the new software into Embla. 3. Restart Embla (put Embla in and out of standby). 4. Wait for Embla to update itself.
Page 19: Reference
Bladelius Embla User Manual Reference - Use repeated playback mode Reference Display this settings menu by selecting the “Settings menu” button from the “Setup menu” toolbar. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 20: Playback Settings
Random mode is available for CD, internal memory and USB. Options Off *) Random mode is disabled Embla chooses randomly track between all tracks from the selected source. Repeat mode Repeat mode is available for CD, internal memory and USB.
Page 21: Audio Settings
Reference - Audio Settings Audio Settings Bypass master volume You can bypass the preamplifier/volume section in Embla by setting this to on (bypass). Caution: if you set it to “On” the level will be very high if connected to an amplifier.
Page 22: Resampling Mode
Filter B and Filter C is optional, and can be purchased separately at your local dealer. Options Filter A *) Dac and filter based on our reference player Bladelius Gondul Filter B Different DAC than A. Filter C Analog like digital filter for more analog like sound.
Page 23: Digital Output Mode
Internal puts out from internal Flash or disc, even if you have selected a digital input as source. Use this if you want to loop something like room correction unit or similar. Digital outputs are disabled. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 24: Analog Input Bypass
Use this setting to adjust the input level to the analog to digital converter (ADC). It should normally be set to Low. Options High Use this setting if the analog output level seems to low. Low *) This setting should normally be used. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 25: Cd Backup Settings
User Manual Reference - CD backup settings CD backup settings Backup query as CD insertion This setting controls if Embla should prompt for every inserted disc that it is available for backup. Options Yes *) Embla will prompt for backup on disc insertion.
Page 26: Enable Music Database
If CD Text is available is has priority. Options Local *) Embla will use internal music database to lookup CD artist, album and track name. Use this setting if Embla is not connected to the internet. Network Embla will use online music database, with the latest updates, to lookup CD artist, album and track name.
Page 27: Network Settings
User Manual Reference - Network settings Network settings MAC address This is the unique MAC address of this Bladelius Embla’s built in network adapter. Link status This menu item displays the status of your network connection. Available values are Down, 10Mb and 100Mb.
Page 28: System Settings
Options Off *) The display is not lit up automatically. 3, 7, 30, 60 Number of seconds the display is lit up before it turns off again. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 29: Language
Use an external remote control receiver connected to the back of Embla. Software version This is the version of the primary software in Bladelius Embla. DAC software version This is the version of the secondary software in Bladelius Embla. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...
Page 30: Serial Number
This is the unique serial number of this Bladelius Embla. Enable media SW update This setting must be “On” to be able to update the primary software in Bladelius Embla. Enable software updates should normally be off, except when you want to update the software with an updated disc from Bladelius Design Group.
Page 31: Touch-Screen Sensitivity
Use this setting to adjust the touchscreen sensitivity. The touchscreen is affected by huminity, size of fingers etc. Options Normal *) Normal touchscreen sensitivity.. Decreases the touchscreen sensitivity. High Increases the touchscreen sensitivity. *) This option is factory default. © 2009 by Bladelius Design Group. All rights reserved...