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USER MANUAL
MP 1250 R
Software Version V 1.8
Order No. 9103-0379

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL  MP 1250 R Software Version V 1.8 Order No. 9103-0379...
  • Page 2 We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the faith you have shown in our company by purchasing this pro- duct, and wish you many hours of enjoyment and sheer listening pleasure with your MP 1250 R.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specification ........................43 About these instructions All the controls and functions of the MP 1250 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;...

  • Page 4: Front Panel Controls

    Front panel controls All the important functions of the MP 1250 R can be operated using the buttons on the front panel. Direct-acting buttons are provided for fundamental functions such as source select and track select. Functions used not frequently are operated by menues which can be accessed by the ...
  • Page 5 Toggles the display between the ‚Now Playing‘ view and track       list / station list navigation. Displays the Favourites list created on the MP 1250 R Long press:  /  Brief press: Switches between the Digital filters   ...
  • Page 6 Display All information relating to machine status, the current music track and navigation in lists is displayed on the MP 1250 R’s graphic screen. The display is context-sensitive, and varies in part according to the capabilities and facilities of the service to which you are currently listening.
  • Page 7 These processes may take a little while, depending on the speed and current load of the network. During this period the MP 1250 R may be muted, and may not respond to commands. If this should happen, please wait until the symbol disappears.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control General Information In general terms the remote control buttons have the same function as the corresponding buttons on the MP 1250 R’s front panel. The following tables show the remote control buttons and their functions when operating the machine.
  • Page 9 F11 / F12 Source buttons (eg.   ) Switch ON the MP 1250 R with the assigned source button (eg.   )     See chapter 'Basic Functions of the MP 1250 R, System Settings (System Configuration menu), Menu item Divice Adr' for details.

  • Page 10: Basic Functions Of The Mp 1250 R

     amplifier or receiver. Network Settings With this menu the network settings are adjusted. This is necessary only when installing and setting up the MP 1250 R or if your home network shall be reconfigured. The operation of this menu is described in detail in the chapter Installation / Using the system for the first time, Network Configuration.

  • Page 11: D/A Converter Settings

    D/A Converter Settings A number of special settings are available for the MP 1250 R’s D/A converter; they are designed to fine-tune the characteristics of your amplifier to suit your listening preferences. To enter the D/A converter options press the ...

  • Page 12: Operating The Streaming Client

    Operating the Streaming Client General Information on The  MP 1250 R includes what is known as a 'Streaming Client'. This is a new class of playback devices for media content, providing a means of playing the Streaming Client music which is stored on a vast variety of sources. These sources may be an iPod or a USB hard disc connected directly to the MP 1250 R, but they may also be thousands of miles away (e.g.

  • Page 13: Access To Media Content Via The Main Menu (Home Menu)

    If you make no further entry, after a brief delay the MP 1250 R moves to the first entry in the list which starts with the letter you entered.

  • Page 14: Accessing Media Content Using The Favourites List

    (e.g. when operating the system from an adjacent room, or when operating it via a domestic control system). Adding Internet Radio The lists of Internet radio stations displayed by the MP 1250 R are very Stations complete and comprehensive, but since new stations are constantly being added you may find that one of your favourite stations is not (yet) included in the Select lists.

  • Page 15: The Mp 1250 R As D/A Converter

    The MP 1250 R as D/A Converter General Information on The  MP 1250 R can be used as a high-quality D/A converter for other devices such as satellite receiver, digital radio etc. which are fitted with poor- D/A Converter Operation quality converters or no converter at all.

  • Page 17: Using The System For The First Time

    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 18: Back Panel Connections

      After powering on the MP 1250 R detects if it is connected to a wired LAN Network. If no wired LAN connection is found, the MP 1250 R will automatically activate ist WLAN module and it will try to get access to your WLAN network.
  • Page 19 If the MP 1250 R is operated outside a  R-System, this interface can also be used for control of the MP 1250 R – for example in combination with a CRESTRON or AMX home automation system.

  • Page 20: Installation And Wiring

    Installation and wiring Carefully unpack the MP 1250 R and store the original packing materials 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.
  • Page 21 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 22: Safety Notes

    Safety notes All the components in this device fulfil the currently valid German and European safety norms and standards. We ensure that our products are of consistently high quality, and meet all specifications, by checking all materials rigorously for quality, using meticulous production methods and subjecting each unit to a fully automatic computer- controlled final inspection.

  • Page 23: Fcc Information To The User

    Approved usage This device is designed exclusively for reproducing sound and/or pictures in the domestic environment. It is to be used in a dry indoor room which meets all the recommendations stated in these instructions. Where the equipment is to be used for other purposes, especially in the medical field or any field in which safety is an issue, it is essential to establish the unit’s suitability for this purpose with the manufacturer, and to obtain prior written approval for this usage.

  • Page 24: Network Configuration

    The MP 1250 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 1250 R in your home network, you must first enter the necessary network settings on the MP 1250 R. This includes entering the network parameters such as the IP address etc.
  • Page 25 If you wish to operate the menus without using the remote control handset, please note that the MP 1250 R can also be controlled directly using the buttons on the front panel: see the section entitled “Alpha-numerical input using the front panel buttons”...
  • Page 26 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 1250 R by the router. The screen shows only the MAC address and the message DHCP state ON.
  • Page 27 The Configuration for a WLAN connection Setting the Parameters • Connect the WLAN aerial (supplied) to the MP 1250 R’s WLAN aerial socket, and ensure that no cable is attached to the MP 1250 R’s LAN socket. for a Radio Network •...
  • Page 28 'WLAN Configuration'. However, the Manual Network Entry MP 1250 R can only locate networks which broadcast their SSID network identity. For security reasons many radio networks do not transmit the SSID (if you are not sure about this, ask your network administrator).

  • Page 29: The Vtuner Premium Service

    Now you can select radio stations from the comprehensive inventory provided by vTuner, and store them in lists. The lists are transferred to your MP 1250 R automatically via your Internet connection. Shortly after you have edited lists on the vTuner page, or stored new stations, you will find that they are available on your MP 1250 R.
  • Page 30 After a brief period you will be able to access the newly set-up station via the menu system of your MP 1250 R. You will find the station under Internet Radio / Added Stations. Finding a Station URL You require the URL (Internet address) of any radio station you wish to set up ...

  • Page 31: Assigning A Device Address

    AuxAV2 Please select that device address which corresponds to the amplifier input the MP 1250 R is connected to. In most cases the AUX1 address will be the best choice for the MP 1250 R • After selecting the desired address, please press the ...

  • Page 32: Trouble-Shooting

    LINK of the remote control is Remedy: pressed. Make all connections according to the wiring diagram: MP 1250 R in a  system with R control (appendix A). LINK Cause 2: (RC System) RC cable not connected.
  • Page 33 For proper operation the MP 1250 R needs at least one properly connected network device. This can be a LAN or WLAN network or a USB storage device. Remedy: If the MP 1250 R shall be operated without network (LAN / WLAN) please connect at least a USB stick. The message...
  • Page 34 The MP 1250 R accepts storage devices with FAT16 or FAT32 file systems. Note: For big music archives we recommend to use a NAS (network attached storage) device with a UPnP-AV server to which the MP 1250 R will connect via your home network.

  • Page 35: Glossary / Supplementary Information

    44.1 kHz - i. e. for each second of music 44.100 sampled values are available for each channel. In the MP 1250 R the digital audio signals are converted (upsampled) to a much higher sample rate (352,8 or 384 kHz) before they are converted to analog signals by the D/A converter.
  • Page 36 Control interface for remote control of  systems. The MP 1250 R receives LINK the infra-red remote control signals and passes then on to the power amplifier and to the source devices. Standby The MP 1250 R can be switched on from the Standby state from the remote control handset.

  • Page 37: Network Terms

    DSL network. This router is also a constituent part of the network, and is assigned its own IP address. The  MP 1250 R must also be informed of the address of the router (Gateway) to enable it to gain access to the outside world.
  • Page 38 If the NAS server includes (Network Attached Storage) a UPnP-AV server service, then the MP 1250 R 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.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Anhang Appendix...

  • Page 40: Wiring Diagram

     system with R control LINK   If the MP 1250 R is connected to the AUX1 input like in this example, the         device address must also be set to AUX1 in the System Configuration menu.
  • Page 41 'System Configuration, Device Adr' dem MP 1250 R menu (normally AUX 1). If the MP 1250 R is connected to the AUX1 input like in this example, the     ...

  • Page 43: Specification

    Anhang / Appendix B Technische Daten / Specification Audio Formate Streaming Client: MP3(cbr+vbr), WMA, AAC, FLAC, OGG-Vorbis, WAV Internet radio Data Base vTuner Internet Radio Service Unterstützte Medienserver / UPnP-AV 1.1 and DLNA compatible servers, Microsoft Windows Media Supported Mediaserver: Connect Server (WMDRM10) Ethernet 10/100, WLAN 802.11b/g, USB 2.0, iPod, 2 x SP/DIF digital input Schnittstellen / Interfaces...
  • Page 44  elektroakustik GmbH & Co. KG Herford Deutschland Germany...

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