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T+A Elektroakustik MP1260R User Manual

Summary of MP1260R

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    Software version v 2.5 order no. 9103-0397 uk user manual mp 1260 r.

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    2 welcome. We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a product. With your new mp 1260 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. This system represents our very best effo...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 contents operation front panel controls ........................................................................................................ 4 remote control ............................................................................................................. 8 basic functions of the m...

  • Page 4: Front Panel Controls

    4 front panel controls all the important functions of the mp 1260 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...

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    5 navigation brief press: back to the previous point / change button long press: fast rewind: searches for a particular passage. Tuner: search brief press: confirms input / change button long press: fast forward: searches for a particular passage. Tuner: search selects the next point within a list /...

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    6 display all information relating to machine status, the current music track and navigation in lists is displayed on the mp 1260 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....

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    7 the screen can display the following symbols: making connection (wait / busy) the rotating symbol indicates that the mp 1260 r is processing a command, or is making the connection to a service. These processes may take a little while, depending on the speed and current load of the network. During ...

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    8 remote control general information in general terms the remote control buttons have the same function as the corresponding buttons on the mp 1260 r’s front panel. The following tables show the remote control buttons and their functions when operating the machine..

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    9 fm100r f6a source buttons (eg.  ) switch on the mp 1260 r with the assigned source button (eg.  ) see chapter 'basic functions of the mp 1260 r, system settings (system configuration menu), menu item divice adr' for details. Switches the mp 1260 r off - starts a piece of music - selects an int...

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    10 basic functions of the mp 1260 r there are a few basic functions of the mp 1260 r which are always available regardless of the selected source (streaming client, …). For example, these include the system configuration menu, in which device settings such as screen brightness and language can be ca...

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    11 d/a converter settings a number of special settings are available for the mp 1260 r’s d/a converter; they are designed to fine-tune the characteristics of your amplifier to suit your listening preferences. Calling up and operating the d/a converter options to enter the d/a converter options press...

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    12 operating the streaming client general information on the streaming client the  mp 1260 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 music which is stored on a vast variety of sources. These sources may ...

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    13 access to media content via the main menu (home menu) main menu (home-menu) when you call up the streaming client by pressing the   button on the front panel or the   button on the remote control (brief press, opens the source select menu ), the front panel screen displays a list of accessibl...

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    14 accessing media content using the favourites list the favourites list the favourites list can be used to store your preferred internet radio stations and the paths to your preferred music tracks. At any subsequent time you can then very quickly access these stations and tracks using the 'favorite...

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    15 the mp 1260 r as d/a converter general information on d/a converter operation the  mp 1260 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- quality converters or no converter at all. The mp 1260 r features ...

  • Page 16: Operating The Tuner

    16 operating the tuner first select the integral tuner as source using the   button on the front panel, or the   button on the remote control handset (select source menu). When you select a station, the integral screen initially shows the reception frequency or the rds station name. Front panel ...

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    17 the favourites list creating the favourites list once you have called up the favourites list with a long press of the  front panel button /  remote control button, you can call up the favourites menu with a long press of the   front panel button. In the favourites menu you can use the   / ...

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  • Page 19: Installation

    19 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 eq...

  • Page 20: Back Panel Connections

    20 back panel connections analog out analogue output the output sockets should be connected to the appropriate input sockets of the pre-amplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver in accordance with their markings (l / r). Select the input sockets of the amplifier or receiver which correspond to the...

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    21 rs 232 interface for firmware upgrades in a  r-system the connection to a home automation system is accomplished through the rs 232 interface (type mra/c-k which is available as an optional accessory). If the mp 1260 r is operated outside a  r-system, this interface can also be used for control...

  • Page 22: Installation And Wiring

    22 installation and wiring carefully unpack the mp 1260 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. Please be sure to read the safety notes in these instructi...

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    23 loudspeaker and signal cables loudspeaker cables and signal cables (inter-connects) have a significant influence on the overall reproduction quality of your sound system, and their importance should not be under-estimated. For this reason  recommends the use of high-quality cables and connectors...

  • Page 24: Safety Notes

    24 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 method...

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    25 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 med...

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    26 network configuration general information the mp 1260 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 1260 r in your home network, you must first enter the necessary network settings on the mp 1260 r. This includes...

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    27 opening the network configuration menu first select the mp 1260 r’s streaming client function by pressing the  button on the front panel. Open the configuration menu with a long press on the   button on the front panel. You should now see the configuration menu on the front panel screen. Opera...

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    28 the configuration for a wired ethernet lan or power-line lan connection setting the parameters for a wired network • connect the mp 1260 r to an operational network or power-line modem using the lan socket on the back panel. • switch the mp 1260 r on, and select the streaming client function by p...

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    29 the configuration for a wlan connection setting the parameters for a radio network • connect the wlan aerial (supplied) to the mp 1260 r’s wlan aerial socket, and ensure that no cable is attached to the mp 1260 r’s lan socket. • switch the mp 1260 r on, and select the streaming client function by...

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    30 special case: manual network entry the mp 1260 r automatically searches for accessible radio networks, and lists them when you call up the menu point 'wlan configuration'. However, the mp 1260 r can only locate networks which broadcast their ssid network identity. For security reasons many radio ...

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    31 the vtuner premium service the list of radio stations displayed by your mp 1260 r is prepared by an internet service provider, and transferred to your machine by data transfer. You can expand and edit the 'favourite groups' and 'added stations' list to suit your preferences via the internet porta...

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    32 setting up new internet radio stations on the vtuner internet site you can also set up new stations which are not (yet) included in the select lists. This is accomplished by registering with vtuner and logging on. Click on the point 'my added stations'. An input mask appears in which you can ente...

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    33 assigning a device address if the mp 1260 r shall be operated in a  system with r link or rc control, it is necessary to assign a device address in the system configuration menu to the mp 1260 r. Assigning a device address • open the menu by a brief press on the  - button on the front panel. • ...

  • Page 34: Trouble Shooting

    34 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 disconne...

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    35 streaming client the streaming client can not connect to a network. On the display the indication 'scl connecting...' is displayed. Cause 1 (cable lan): network cable not properly connected remedy: connect network cable, check connection to router cause 2 (wireless lan): wlan antenna not connecte...

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    36 transmission interruptions occur when listening to internet radio stations. Cause 1: the capacity of the internet radio station‘s server is at it‘s limit. Remedy: choose a different station. Cause 2: network problems occurred. Remedy: check your netwerk (see above). Some internet radio stations c...

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    37 tuner whistling or whispering noises from the speakers. Cause: the antenna lead is routed too close to a mains, remote control or audio signal cable. Remedy: move the leads so that they are spaced well apart. Use the domestic (loft or outside) antenna or a cable connection. The rds station name d...

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    39 glossary / supplementary information digital filters digital audio signals are stored with a certain sampling rate of for example 44.1 khz - i. E. For each second of music 44.100 sampled values are available for each channel. In the mp 1260 r the digital audio signals are converted (upsampled) to...

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    40 filter 4 (pure bezier interpolator) this process delivers a perfect reconstruction of the original music signal. It exhibits no pre- or post-echoes of any kind, and does not add coloration or timing errors to the original signal. In sonic terms this method offers an impressive blend of naturalnes...

  • Page 41: Network Terminology

    41 network terminology general information the switch ensures that the individual components within a network are 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” (i...

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    42 nas (network attached storage) 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 a upnp-av server service, then the mp 1260 r has access to media files stored on the nas, and can play them bac...

  • Page 43: Anhang

    43 anhang appendix.

  • Page 44: Anhang / Appendix A

    44 anhang / appendix a anschluss-schema / wiring diagram: mp 1260 r in a   system with r link control if the mp 1260 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. If an other input is used please select the devi...

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    45 anschluss-schema / wiring diagram: mp 1260 r in a   system with rc control attention! A properly set up home network with router must be installed and in operation to use the mp 1260 r. For the use of internet radio a dsl access to the internet is needed. For questions regarding setting up your...

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  • Page 47: Anhang / Appendix B

    47 anhang / appendix b technische daten / specification audio formate streaming client: mp3(cbr+vbr), wma, aac, flac, ogg-vorbis, wav, aiff hd audio via lan + usb disc: flac / wav 96 khz / 24 bit internet radio data base vtuner internet radio service unterstützte medienserver / supported mediaserver...

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