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USER MANUAL MP 1260 R

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1. USB 1 Socket for USB memory sticks and external hard discs The storage device must be formatted with a FAT16 or FAT32 filesystem The USB device example 2 5 inch HDD can be supplied with power from the MP 1260 R via the USB socket provided the power consumption of the USB device conforms to the USB standard USB 2 Socket for iPods use the original lead supplied with the iPod for this 20 RS 232 Interface for firmware upgrades In a T 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 T A R System this interface can also be used for control of the MP 1260 R for example in combination with a CRESTRON or AMX home automation system To enable device control via the RS232 interface the MP 1260 R must be equipped with a special firmware A description of the control interface and the control protocol can be found in the download section of the T A website http www taelektroakustik de RC IN Control input for older T A systems with RC control interface Connect this socket to the control output of your T A amplifier eg The AUX1 control output see chapter Appendix A Wiring diagram MP 1260 R in a T A system with RC control If your T A amplifier or receiver is equipped with a R LINK control output please use the R LINK control In this case the RC IN socket m
2. een 13 Accessing Media Content using the Favourites List sssseeeee 14 The MP 1260 R as D A Converter ssssssssssssssseeeeeneen nennen 15 Operating the Tuner sssssssssssssseeeeneeenenen nennen nnns enne nnne nnns 16 Using the system for the first time Back panel connections reeeo r a a enne enne enn nennen nnne 20 Inst llation nd wirlrg iet pert re ee eade pe tos 22 Safety Notes x s eet enero eder ted preteen Do ie tete ei Ee tede 24 FCC Information to the user ssssssssssssssseeeeeeeeneeee nennen nennen nnne rennen 25 Network Configuration mese eea dae e i ekue ataa ei raada nennen nnne nennen nennen 26 The vTuner Premium Service cccccceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeceeeeeeaeeseeeseeaeeseeeeseneeesaees 31 Assigning a Device Address ssssssseeeeneeneeeen nennen nnne nnns 33 Activating optional functions usrss4ssnennennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnannn nnns 33 General Trouble shootllig 2 citro toon ana ue eti dd 34 Glossary Supplementary Information ssssssssssseeeeeneenneees 39 Network Terms 5 eter emi taedium 41 Appendix Wiring diagram Em 44 Specification cy ee satire a a aeea ae ieit 47 About these instructions All the controls and functions of the MP 1260 R which are frequently used are described in the first section of these operating instructions The second
3. Cause 4 Netzwork parameters not properly configured Remedy Configure the network parameters correctly see chapter Network configuration Cause 5 operation without network connection For proper operation the MP 1260 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 1260 R shall be operated without network LAN WLAN please connect at least a USB stick The message Track not found is displayd Cause The music file on the storage device or on the music server was deleted or the internet radio station is not available at the moment Remedy Choose an other music title or radio station If the station or title is not available any more it should be deleted from the Favourites List if stored there The message Format Error is displayed Cause The title is stored the radio station is transmitting in a format that can not be decoded by the MP 1260 R Remedy Choose an other title or station The message network problems restarting is displayed Cause Network problems in your home network or on the internet occurred the connection was interrupted Remedy When encountering a network problem or interruption the MP 1260 R will re start the network communication After re start please choose a music title or internet radio station and start playback 35 Transmissio
4. D A Converter Operation Selecting a D A Converter Source Screen Display Select the MP 1260 R as listening source on your amplifier Now press the or button on the front panel to select one of the digital inputs Alternatively you can open the source select menu by a brief press on the button on the remote control In this menu you can select the digital input which is to be played As soon as the source device delivers digital music data the MP 1260 R automatically adjusts itself to the format and sampling rate of the signal and you will hear the music During D A converter operations the MP 1260 R s integral screen displays the characteristics of the digital input signal 15 Front panel display Station Search Favourites List and Presets 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 The screen on the front panel displays all information in a clear form Field strength display a b Radio Pop Music WDR 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX cd e f a When you are listening to a radio station in Tuner mode the message Radio appears in the top line of the screen b Here the music type or style is displayed e g Pop Music This informat
5. System settings System Configuration Menu Navigation Brief press Back to the previous point change button Long press Fast rewind searches for a particular passage Tuner Searching Brief press Confirms input change button Long press Fast forward searches for a particular passage Tuner Searching Selects the next point within a list select button Selects the previous point within a list select button Bits ob Confirm button Starts playback halts playback pause resumes playback after a pause Ends playback Halts playback pause resumes playback after a pause JA j Repeat functions not possible with all media Brief press Repeat Track Repeat ALL Normal Long press Mix Mode Shuffle Brief button presses in MIX mode Mix Repeat Track Reapeat Mix If Streaming Client is selected and the main menu is displayed Brief press Toggle switch between inputs USB 1 and USB 2 9 CG Brief press Adds a favourite to the Favourites list created on the MP 1260 R Long press Removes a favourite from the Favourites list created on the MP 1260 R C C Brief press During Streaming Client operation Toggles the display between the Now Playing view and track list station list navigation During tuner operation Toggles between Mono and Stereo Long press Displays the Favourites list created on the MP 1260 R Fter Cone Brief press Switches betw
6. Gateway IP 192 168 0 1 0 9 DNS 1 192 168 0 1 0 9 A Z DNS 2 0 0 0 0 0 9 A Z Proxy XXX CA Oe Proxy IP 192 168 0 1 0 9 A Z Proxy port 8080 0 9 Save and restart Apply Cox Exit without saving Apply Co C C Switching ON OFF 0 9 Numeric input separating dots are automatically generated input limited to valid addresses 0 9 A Z Alpha numeric input and special characters IP separating dots must be entered as special characters Me parameters illustrated above are only typical values Addresses and settings may require different values for your network Description The MAC address is a hardware address which uniquely identifies your machine The address displayed is determined by the manufacturer and cannot be altered ON 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 1260 R by the router The screen shows only the MAC address and the message DHCP state ON In this case the address input fields shown in the illustration do not appear in the menu OFF If your network does not include a DHCP server please select the OFF setting In this mode you must configure the following network settings manually Please ask your network administrator for the addresses to be entered for your network IP address of the MP 1260 R Network mask IP address of the router Name IP of the name s
7. In principle you can also add pieces on a NAS server or a USB hard disc to your Favourites list but we only recommend this if the content of the relevant storage medium is available at all times e g permanently connected USB hard disc Open the Favourites list using the remote control button front panel button lang press then select an entry from the list using the CA CC D buttons Start the track or the station by pressing the 9 button Entries are removed from the Favourites list by first selecting the entry to be erased using the CA CW buttons and then holding the remonte control button front panel button pressed in for several seconds Caution Erase the paths to files on USB hard discs or UPnP AV servers from the Favourites list using the remonte control button front panel button before you erase or move files You can store Internet radio stations as Presets using the process familiar from FM radio These stations can subsequently be called up directly using the numeric buttons on the remote control handset First select an Internet radio station e g using the Home menu Internet radio When you hear the station hold a key 9 to pressed until the massage Px stored appears The station is now stored under this number It is possible to store a total of ten Presets under the numbers _0_ to Briefly press one of the numeric buttons 9 to 9 The associated Preset is now called up a
8. Notes on connections Be sure to push all plugs firmly into their sockets Loose connections can cause hum and other unwanted noises When you connect the input sockets of the amplifier to the output sockets on the source devices always connect like to like i e R to R and L to L If you fail to heed this then the stereo channels will be reversed To achieve maximum possible interference rejection the mains plug should be connected to the mains socket in such a way that phase is connected to the mains socket contact marked with a dot The phase of the mains socket can be determined using a special meter If you are not sure about this please ask your specialist dealer We recommend the use of the T A POWER LINE ready to use mains lead in conjunction with the POWER BAR mains distribution panel which is fitted with a phase indicator as standard When you have completed the wiring of the system please set the volume control to a very low level before switching the system on The screen on the MP 1260 Rs should now light up and the unit should respond to the controls If you encounter problems when setting up and using the amplifier for the first time please remember that the cause is often simple and equally simple to eliminate Please refer to the section of these instructions entitled Trouble shooting Loudspeaker and signal cables Mains cables and mains filters Changing the batteries Care of
9. Each of the individual number blocks may contain values between 1 and 254 the values 0 and 255 are reserved for certain special functions and should therefore not be used However if the network is to operate reliably the network owner should only select addresses designed for home network use i e the first two number blocks should always be 192 168 xxx xxx the third block can be selected without restriction within the above limits but should be the same for all devices on the network and the fourth block must distinguish each device uniquely e g MP1260R 192 168 001 001 NAS 192 186 001 002 PC 192 168 001 003 If this local network is to include Internet music sources Internet radio as well as physical devices then the T A MP 1260 R must have access to the Internet This facility is provided by a device such as a router with connection to the DSL network This router is also a constituent part of the network and is assigned its own IP address The T A MP 1260 R must also be informed of the address of the router Gateway to enable it to gain access to the outside world Please ensure that the first three blocks of the Device IP Gateway IP and DNS 1 share the same address space e g 192 168 0 xxx The fourth block assigns a unique address house number to the components in the local network This number must not be present more than once in the local network The Device IP mask should always be assigned the address 255
10. 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 3 o F6a TUNER is o v gt w AUX TV STB TAPE E z m a s Oo O O4 SEQ e I 4 SE Ov O80 v5 lt N m c 6 a o S CE OQ O gt e z a eo 3 o e O s o 2 2 LJ E c lt z x NE N QO e a o e C zo ozen AY eo 6 oO MO oen z AMP 5 OOO Oh aoe FAF2 FSIFA FSIFE SRND eu OOO Cer a ded 5 o TIC FM100R F6a Source buttons Switch ON the MP 1260 R with the assigned source button eg Caux eg Cx See chapter Basic Functions of the MP 1260R System Settings System Configuration menu Menu item Divice Adr for details Switches the MP 1260 R off Starts a piece of music Selects an Internet radio station Confirm buttons during input process Halts playback pause resumes playback after a pause Ends playback Halts playback pause resumes playback after a pause Inalist or menu selects the next item During playback next title playlist next station station list Inalist or menu selects the previous item During playback previous title playlist previous station station li
11. a numeric button C9 to _ stores the Preset The front panel screen briefly displays the message Preset Stored at to confirm this If the station being received is broadcasting relevant RDS data the following information will be displayed on the screen e Station name e Radiotext Programm type genre You can toggle the tuner of the MP 1260 R between stereo and mono reception by briefly pressing the remote control button _ front panel button The reception mode is shown on the screen by the following symbols e Mono or CD Stereo If the station you wish to listen to is very weak or very distant and can only be picked up with severe background noise you should always switch to MONO mode as this reduces the unwanted hiss significantly When you store the station in the Favourites list the settings you enter for this station are also stored and are automatically restored the next time you call up the station 17 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 Back panel connections MADE IM GERMAN Y SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN FABRIQUE EX ALBUONE A NICHT OF FNEN HOC HSPANNUNG R
12. also assumes the function of Gateway to the outside world Network device which provides data and services for other devices in the network For example a UPnP AV server typically stores audio video data and makes it available to other devices the Streaming Clients Many UPnP AV servers also offer functions such as cataloguing and easy identification of media content using criteria such as artiste aloum name genre etc Network protocol that makes media files available on the home network On PCs and NAS storage devices a UPnP AV server software must be installed to enable the MP 1260 R to access media files stored on these devices Examples for UPnP AV server software compatible with the MP 1260 R Windows Twonky Media Server http www twonkyvision de e Windows Media Player 11 http www microsoft com windows windowsmedia de default aspx Linux Mediatomb http mediatomb cc e GmediaServer http www gnu org software gmediaserver Radio network The network is connected by means of radio waves operating in the 2 4 GHz frequency band Radio networks are easy to install as no cables have to be deployed but they are often problematic and unreliable especially when the transmission distances are substantial Power Line networks which can also be installed without separate cabling are a better choice in many situations In every case the deployment of a network cable is the most reliable and problem free techn
13. device address that you assigned in the System Configuration Device Adr dem MP 1260 R menu normally AUX 1 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 device address corresponding to this address 45 46 Audio Formate Streaming Client Internet radio Data Base Unterst tzte Medienserver Supported Mediaserver Schnittstellen Interfaces Analogausgang Analogue output Digitalausgang Digital output Digitaleingang Digitalfilter Digital filter D A Wandler D A converter Analogfilter Analogue filter Frequenzgang 0 0 2 dB Frequency response 0 0 2 dB Klirrfaktor Intermodulation Total harm distortion intermodulation Gerauschspannungsabstand Signal noise ratio A weighted Kanaltrennung 1 kHz 10 kHz Channel separation 1 kHz 10 kHz Netzanschluss Power requirement Leistungsaufnahme Power con sumption max Standby Zum Lieferumfang geh ren Standard accessories Steuerschnittstelle Control interface Anhang Appendix B Technische Daten Specification MP3 cbr vbr WMA AAC FLAC OGG Vorbis WAV HD Audio via LAN USB disc vTuner Intern FLAC WAV 192 kHz 32 Bit et Radio Service UPnP AV 1 1 and DLNA compatible servers Microsoft Windows Media Connect Server WMDRM10 Ethernet 10 100 WLA
14. extremely linear frequency response very high damping linear phase characteristics and constant group delays The disadvantage is the pre and post echoes which are added to the signal These time domain errors tend to affect the music signal s dynamics precision and naturalness and reduce e running 27 15 d a lc t 490 000 us 10 0000 us 516 000 us Start 1 824 kiz Stop 26 624 a 100 us div Frequency response and transient characteristics of the long FIR filter Filter 2 Impulse optimised filter By shortening the filter length lower number of filtercoefficients the time domain errors are reduced resulting in a better impuls response less filter ringing Acoustically such a shorter filter will have a slightly less accurate frequency response but higher dynamics and better imaging D Yi 23 126 dBVrms i 490 000 us 510 000 us 27 15 i en SP NUN start 1 624 kHz stop 26 822 kHz 1 Frequency response and transient characteristics of the short FIR filter Filter 3 Bezier interpolator plus IIR filter In this process an ideal Bezier interpolator is combined with what is known as an IIR filter This eliminates the problematic pre echo of the FIR method This process produces highly analogue system characteristics with a sound quality and measured performance similar to those of good analogue disc players 27 15 510 000 ue Start dA kiz TT Frequency response an
15. from this device and your HiFi system during thunderstorms All mains power supply and aerial systems to which the unit is connected must meet all applicable safety regulations and must be installed by an approved electrical installer Many insurance companies offer lightning damage insurance for electrical equipment as part of their household insurance service Approved usage Approval and conformity with EC directives Disposing of this product FCC Information to the user Tested To Comply C With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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 T A equipment which includes a radio or television receiving section must be operated within the stipulations laid down by the Post Office and the Telecommunications authorities in the country in which it is used This unit may only be used to receive or reproduce those transmissions which are intended for public reception The reception or reproduction of other transmissions e g police radio or mobile radio broadca
16. human ear is certainly capable of detecting whether absolute phase is correct or not However absolute phase is not always correctly recorded The problem can be corrected by pressing this button to invert the signal i e turn it through 180 The correction is carried out at the digital level and has absolutely no adverse effect on sound quality 11 General Information on the Streaming Client Select Lists 12 Operating the Streaming Client The T A 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 be an iPod or a USB hard disc connected directly to the MP 1260 R but they may also be thousands of miles away e g Internet radio station The Streaming Client can access such remote sources via a home network and the Internet The network configuration is explained in the Chapter Network Con figuration The MP 1260 R s Streaming Client can access the following sources Local sources Remote sources direct connection via home network or Internet USB memory sticks and Internet radio USB hard discs iPod NAS server with UPnP AV server PC with UPnP AV server The media content formats which the MP 1260 R can reproduce are very wide ranging and extend from compressed formats such as MP3 WMA AAC and OGG Vorbis to high quality non c
17. main menu At any time you can leave the network configuration menu without making any changes to the network settings this is done by pressing the W button which takes you to the menu point Exit Pressing the button at this juncture interrupts and closes the menu 27 The Configuration for a Wired Ethernet LAN or Power Line LAN connection Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network Menu Point MAC DHCP Device IP IP mask Gateway DNS 1 DNS 2 Proxy Proxy IP Proxy port Save Exit 28 e Connect the MP 1260 R to an operational network or Power Line modem using the LAN socket on the back panel e Switch the MP 1260 R on and select the Streaming Client function by pressing the button on the front panel e Call up the Configuration menu as described above You should now see the menu reproduced below displaying the network parameters In the title line the message LAN should appear indicating that the machine is connected to a wired LAN If you see WLAN at this point instead please check your network connection and ensure that the network is switched on and operational You can now select the individual menu points and adjust them to match your network conditions The illustration below shows the possible button inputs after each menu point Possible entries Network Parameter LAN gt MAC 00 0e 9b cc a4 35 none DHCP Off Ce Device IP 192 168 0 10 0 9 IP mask 255 255 255 0 0 9
18. part Basic settings Installation Using the system for the first time covers connections and settings which are very seldom required they are generally required only when the machine is set up and used for the first time Here you will also find a detailed description of the network settings required for connecting the MP 1260 R to your home network For newcomers to networks we have prepared explanations of some of the important terms used in this technology and other background information in the Chapter Network Terms Symbols used in these instructions Caution Text passages marked with this symbol contain important information which must be observed if the machine is to operate safely and without problems This symbol marks text passages which provide supplementary notes and background informations they are intended to help the user understand how to get the best out of the machine Front panel controls o o O O O gt O FILTER Q Q TA 0000 OO 000 22s 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 the buttons All information relating to the machine s state the current track and the associated transmitting station are displayed on the integral screen The ma
19. the unit 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 T A 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 For difficult and cramped situations the T A range also includes special length cables and special purpose connectors e g right angled versions which can be used to solve almost any problem concerning connections and system location The mains power supply provides the energy which your sound system equipment needs but it also tends to carry interference from remote devices such as radio and computer systems Our accessory range includes the specially shielded POWER FOUR mains cable ready to use POWER LINE mains cable with integrated shell type filters and the POWER BAR mains filter distribution board which prevent electro magnetic interference from entering your Hi Fi system The reproduction quality of our systems can often be further improved by using these items If you have any questions regarding cabling please refer to your specialist T A dealer who will gladly give you comprehensive expert advice without obligation We would also be happy to send yo
20. 255 255 0 The Domain Name System DNS is one of the most important services on the Internet Its primary task is to convert Internet addresses such as www taelektroakustik de into the associated IP address In most home networks the router carries out the DNS function If you decide to configure your network manually without DHCP then simply enter the address of your router as the DNS address when configuring the network Wired network Interference free network technology with the drawback of having to deploy a network cable The computer or router in your network which is responsible for managing data traffic between your home network and the outside world i e the Internet Network device which obtains data from the network decodes it and converts it into for example analogue music signals which can then be reproduced via an amplifier and loudspeakers Streaming Clients also contain functions for displaying media content and for navigating on the Internet or servers DHCP is an abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol The primary purpose of DHCP is to enable Clients to obtain your network configuration automatically from a server or router Network address Each device in the network requires an IP address at which it can be accessed and by which it is unambiguously identifiable No individual network address may be present more than once This is important if you are entering network addresses manually I
21. College 409 R amp B 176 World Middle East 54 Country 292 Reggae 28 World Natve American 1 Dance 493 Rock 468 World Tropical 70 Talk News Talk 334 Scanner 99 Comedy 13 News Updates 85 Sports 204 Goverment 23 Radio Drama 5 Tak 221 News 492 Religious 359 Weather 41 You must register with vTuner in order to be able to use the service you can register via your e Mail address and a password Please follow the instructions stated by the service provider 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 1260 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 1260 R Notes regarding Internet Radio Not all stations are always accessible Not all stations transmit 24 hours Stations are no longer accessible Capacity exhausted e Transmission breaks off Internet network problems Server capacity exhausted 31 Setting up new Internet Radio Stations Finding a Station URL 32 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 enter the data for your station After a
22. ISCQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR FR 1 amp AUT 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 device address set in the Device address configuration menu chapter Basic functions of the MP 1260 R in most cases the address AUX1 should be used for the MP 1260 R ANT Space for input sockets of optional add on modules applies only to particular model variants DIGITAL OUT Digital co axial output for connection to an external digital analogue converter with an co axial cable DIGITAL IN Inputs for digital source devices with optical or coaxial digital audio output WLAN Input socket for WLAN antenna D Automatic Activation of the WLAN Module After powering on the MP 1260 R detects if it is connected to a wired LAN Network If no wired LAN connection is found the MP 1260 R will automatically activate its WLAN module and it will try to get access to your WLAN network Attention When WLAN shall be used the LAN socket must be left unconnected LAN Socket for connection to a wired LAN Ethernet home network If a LAN cable is connected this will have priority over wireless WLAN net works The WLAN module of the MP 1260 R will automatically be disabled
23. Menu Menu operation on the device 26 oi 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 entering the network parameters such as the IP address etc both for wired and wireless operation If you wish to use a wireless connection a number of additional settings for the WLAN network also have to be entered Please refer to the Chapter Glossary Additional Information and Network Terms for additional explanations of terminology relating to network technology In the following sections we assume that a working home network cable network of WLAN network with router and DSL Internet access is present If you are unclear about some aspect of installing setting up and configuring your network please address your queries to your network administrator or a network specialist High resolution audio files via network The MP 1260 R can also play back high resolution audio up to 192 kHz 32 bit in the FLAC and WAV formats A WLAN connection is not generally sufficient to handle the large quantities of data If you wish to play back high resolution audio files via a network connection please use a cable network exclusively The marketplace offers a vast number of routers NAS devices and USB hard discs made by a very wide
24. N 802 11b g USB 2 0 iPod 2 x SP DIF digital input 2 5 Ver 22 Q 1 x coax IEC 60958 SP DIF 1 x coax IEC 60958 SP DIF 1x optical IEC 60958 SP DIF TOS Link 8 fach Oversampling mit 56 Bit Digital Signalprozessor Vier unterschiedlichen Upsampling Algorithmen Doppel Differential Modus zwei Sigma Delta Konverter mit 352 8 384 kHz 32 Bit phasenlineares Besselfilter konstante Gruppenlaufzeit 3 Ordnung 100 kHz Grenzfrequenz 2H Obere Grenzfrequenz abhangig von der Abtastrat des Musikmaterials 0 8 times oversampling by 56 bit digital signal processor with four different oversampling algorithms Double differential mode two Sigma Delta converters with 352 8 384 kHz 32 Bit Phase linear Bessel filter constant group delay 3rd order 100 kHz bandwidth 44 kHz Upper limit frequency dependent upon the sampling rate of the music material 001 109 dB 106 dB 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 40 W Netzkabel R LINK Kabel WLAN Antenne Betriebsanleitung Aufkleber zur Konvertierung einer F6 Fernbedienung zur F6a Garantie anforderungskarte RS232 f r Update und Steuerung spez Software Version erforderlich 1W Mains cable R LINK cable WLAN Antenna user manual Sticker to convert a F6 remote control to model F6a RS 232 for firmware update and external control special Software version required Technisch begr ndete Anderungen vorbehalten
25. T A USER MANUAL MP 1260 R Software Version V 3 4 Order No 9103 0397 UK Welcome We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a T 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 efforts at designing practical electronic equipment incorporating solid quality user friendly operation and a specification and performance which leaves nothing to be desired All these factors contribute to a piece of equipment which will satisfy your highest demands and your most searching requirements for a period of many years All the components we use meet the German and European safety norms and standards which are currently valid All the materials we use are subject to painstaking quality monitoring At all stages of production we avoid the use of substances which are environmentally unsound or potentially hazardous to health such as chlorine based cleaning agents and CFCs We also aim to avoid the use of plastics in general and PVC in particular in the design of our products Instead we rely upon metals and other non hazardous materials metal components are ideal for recycling and also provide effective electrical screening Our robust all metal cases exclude any possibility of external sources of interference affecting the quality of reproduction From the oppos
26. We reserve the right to alter specifications 47 T A elektroakustik GmbH amp Co KG Herford Deutschland Germany
27. a sensitive surface please check the compatibility of the lacquer and the unit s feet at a non visible point The unit should be placed on a rigid level base When placing the unit on resonance absorbers or de coupling components make sure that they do not compromise the stability of the unit The quality and characteristics of the base on which your high quality Hi Fi equipment stands define the limits of sound quality which can be achieved The base surface should be as heavy rigid hard and level as possible The receiver should be set up in a dry well ventilated site out of direct sunlight and away from radiators The unit must not be located close to heat producing objects or devices or anything which is heat sensitive or highly inflammable When installing the unit on a shelf or in a cupboard it is essential to provide an adequate flow of cooling air to ensure that the heat produced by the unit is dissipated effectively Any heat build up will shorten the life of the unit and could be a source of danger Be sure to leave at least 10 cm free space above the unit for ventilation If the system components are to be stacked then the amplifier must be the top unit Do not place any object on the top cover Mains and loudspeaker cables and also remote control leads must be kept as far away as possible from signal leads and antenna cables Never run them over or under the unit A complete connection diagram is shown in Appendix A
28. are navigating through lists you can call up the MP 1260 R s letter search function at any time by briefly pressing the button The screen now displays the message Search _ While this is on the screen enter up to five letters or numerals using the remote control handset the letters assigned to the numeric buttons are printed below the buttons To obtain a particular letter press the appropriate button repeatedly until the correct letter appears on the screen Before entering the next character you have to wait until the cursor is displayed again After pressing the button or after a brief delay with no further input the MP 1260 R moves to the first entry in the list which starts If the text searched for is not found the best matching result will be shown You 13 Accessing Media Content using the Favourites List The Favourites List Adding Favourites to the List Calling up Favourites Erasing Favourites Using Presets Preset function Storing a Preset Calling up a Preset 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 Favorites entry in the Home Menu If you are currently enjoying a particular Internet radio station simply press the remote control button front panel button brief press this adds the station to the Favourites list
29. at any time You can edit the Favourites list to suit your preferences see section Adding stations to the Favourites list Erasing stations from the Favourites list It is also possible to store the stations under a station number Preset and then to call it up directly by entering the station number Presets are particularly useful if you wish to call up stations when the screen is not in sight e g from an adjacent room or via the domestic control system The Favourites List Creating the Favourites list Sort function Selecting radio stations from the Favourites list Adding stations to the Favourites list Erasing stations from the Favourites list Presets Calling up a Preset Storing a Preset RDS functions Mono Stereo 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 CA _W_ buttons to select the following points Manage Favourites Sort Favourites by Frequency Scan for stations Start Select the menu point Scan for stations and initiate the station search with the button The screen displays the message Auto Store active and the MP 1260 R now automatically stores up to sixty receivable stations in the Favourites list The Favourites list can be sorted according to various criteria these are
30. ay not be used Direct remote control with remote control set FBS6a optional accessory If the MP 1260 R shall be operated stand alone outside a T A system the remote control receiver type E2000 from the remote control set FBS6a can be conected to the RC IN socket R LINK Control input output for T A R LINK systems Both sockets are equivalent one is used as input the other one serves as output towards other R LINK devices see chapter Appendix A Wiring diagram MP 1260 R in a T A system with R LINK control Mains input The mains cable is plugged into this socket For correct connections refer to the sections Installation and wiring and Safety notes Mains switch Not present on all model variants depending on national safety rules For operation the mains switch if present is to be switched to the position marked 21 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 instructions If the unit gets very cold e g when being transported condensation may form inside it Please do not switch it on until it has had plenty of time to warm up to room temperature so that any condensation evaporates completely Before placing the unit on
31. brief period you will be able to access the newly set up station via the menu system of your MP 1260 R You will find the station under Internet Radio Added Stations You require the URL Internet address of any radio station you wish to set up on the vTuner service You will generally find the URL on the station s website Another method of finding the URL is to search for it using an Internet searching service such as Shoutcast www shoutcast com Once you have found your station click on the Tune In switch this will normally open your media player and the station should play In most cases you can set Media Player to display the Streaming Properties For example using the popular Winamp Player simply right click on the entry for the currently playing station in the players Playlist window A menu now opens and clicking on the point View File Info opens an information box which displays the streaming properties including the URL Assigning a device address Activating optional functions code entry Assigning a Device Address If the MP 1260 R shall be operated in a T 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 e Open the menu by a brief press on the svs button on the front panel e With the C A CW buttons select the menu item Device Address e To change the address first activate this menu item by pressing the Lo
32. cases the network cannot be found and displayed automatically i e it must be set up manually This is the purpose of the menu point Set Manually If you select this menu point you will see the input window reproduced below you can enter the parameters for your network at this point WLAN Name SSID Security NONE Passphrase sn Save Apply 1 4 After successfully entering all the data please select the point Save and confirm by pressing the button Your MP 1260 R now accepts the data you have entered relating to the WLAN network and moves on to the subordinate menu in which you can set the remaining network parameters as described earlier in the section entitled Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network You can now leave the Configuration menu by selecting the menu point Save 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 portal of your service provider using the main menu point Internet Radio This is the procedure Open your Internet browser and call up the following web address http ta vtuner com The first time you register you should enter the MAC address of your MP 1260 R the MAC address provides unique identification of your mach
33. cation printed on the unit Machine responds correctly to manual operation of the buttons but can not be controlled by IR remote control Cause 1 Incorrectly inserted batteries or flat batteries in the remote control handset Remedy Re install batteries correctly or fit new ones Cause 2 No direct line of sight contact between remote control handset and receiver Remedy Make sure that the remote control transmitter has direct line of sight contact with the receiver note that glass doors can interrupt the connection Maximum range between transmitter and receiver approx 8 metres Be sure to position the receiver where it is not subjected to direct sunlight or very bright artificial light Fluorescent tubes and energy saving lamps are _powerful sources of interference Cause 3 The MP 1260 R s R LINK socket is not connected to the amplifier s R LINK Socket Remedy Check that the units are connected correctly Push all plugs in firmly MP 1260 R does not switch on when the source button of the remote control is pressed Cause 1 R LINK System R LINK cable not connected Remedy Make all connections according to the wiring diagram MP 1260 R in a T A system with R LINK control appendix A Cause 2 RC System RC cable not connected Remedy Make all connections according to the wiring diagram MP 1260 R in a T A system with RC control appendix A Cause 3 R LINK or RC System D
34. ce on mains connectors Protect the unit from drips and splashes of water never place flower vases or fluid containers on the unit Like any other electrical appliance this device should never be used without proper supervision Take care to keep the unit out of the reach of small children The case should only be opened by a qualified specialist technician Repairs and fuse replacements should be entrusted to an authorised T A specialist workshop With the exception of the connections and measures described in these instructions no work of any kind may be carried out on the device by unqualified persons If the unit is damaged or if you suspect that it is not functioning correctly immediately disconnect the mains plug at the wall socket and ask an authorised T A specialist workshop to check it The unit may be damaged by excess voltage in the power supply the mains circuit or in aerial systems as may occur during thunderstorms lightning strikes or due to static discharges Special power supply units and excess voltage protectors such as the T A Power Bar mains distribution panel offer some degree of protection from damage to equipment due to the hazards described above However if you require absolute security from damage due to excess voltage the only solution is to disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and any aerial systems To avoid the risk of damage by overvoltages we recommend to disconnect all cables
35. d transient characteristics of the Bezier interpolator plus IIR filter 39 R LINK Standby 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 naturalness good dynamics and accuracy PER ASE ana 5 X 18 848 kHz Y 83 627 gBvems 4p running 19 15 f Burns SEQ ote pacis o ME T ES 10 0000 us Start 1 824 kHz Stop 26 624 kHz 109 us div Frequency response and transient characteristics of the Bezier interpolator Control interface for remote control of T A systems The MP 1260 R receives the infra red remote control signals and passes then on to the power amplifier and to the source devices The MP 1260 R can be switched on from the Standby state from the remote control handset General information DNS Ethernet LAN Gateway Client DHCP IP Adresse NETWORK TERMINOLOGY 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 IP address The IP address consists of four number blocks each containing three digits separated by dots e g 192 168 1 1
36. dio networks e Set manually adding a WLAN manually After a brief delay the networks present in the vicinity are listed on the screen List of WLANs Rescan Set manually XXXXX name of network 1 3 You can use the Rescan function to start a new search for networks present in the vicinity Please select one of the networks located and activate it by pressing the button WLAN Passphrase Save 1 2 If your network is encoded the window illustrated above now appears Please enter the network password and confirm the entry by pressing ox Now select the point Save and confirm with ok If a WEP code is used the password must be entered as a hexadecimal code 0 9 A F Please enter the settings for the remaining network parameters as described earlier in the section entitled Setting the Parameters for a Wired Network Finally select the menu point Save and press the button this action accepts the settings and restarts the MP 1260 R with the new settings 29 Special case Manual Network Entry 30 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 networks do not transmit the SSID if you are not sure about this ask your network administrator In such
37. e USB inputs CP button buttons and open them with the C gt button folder you can now navigate further within the new folder this type its content will be played according to the machine and the transferred data with the characters you entered can abort the search using the I button 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 accessible 2 To play back media files that are stored on PC s or NAS storage devices on your home network a UPnP AV server software must be installed on these devices to make the media content accessible through the network You can now select a device or a service using the CA CW buttons The selected list point is shown enlarged and can be called up by pressing the The content of the device is displayed in the form of a list The individual list entries are followed either by a folder symbol or a note symbol 5 You can now again move to the individual list points using the CA D CV If the list entry you open is a folder the screen displays the contents of the If the entry is followed by a note symbol this indicates that the content is playable pieces of music playlists radio station etc If you open an entry of Be lists and music tracks you can see when you select a device vary When you
38. e connection to a service These processes may take a little while depending on the speed and current load of the network During this period the MP 1260 R may be muted and may not respond to commands If this should happen please wait until the symbol disappears 2 Indicates a playable music track or a playback list Playlist C Indicates a folder concealing further folders or lists iy Indicates that the MP1260R is connected to the network by cable LAN q Indicates that the listen source is connected by wireless WLAN gt Indicates that the MP 1260 R is playing a station or a music track ll Pause indicator C 128k Buffer display full indicator memory indicator and if supporterd by the source indication of bit rate of the stream The higher the bit rate the better the audio quality will be 1 20 Time display elapsed playback time This display is not available for all services Indicates that it is possible to switch to a higher menu level or select menu using the 4 button 0 0 Position indicator in Select lists The first figure indicates the current position in the list the second figure the total number of list entries list length lt Indicates that the selected menu point list point can be activated by pressing the CO button ABC or Character input mode indicator 123 or abc 1 or Indicates which USB socket is selected 2 CD Stereo indicator Mono indicator Remote Control General
39. ecifications by checking all materials rigorously for quality using meticulous production methods and subjecting each unit to a fully automatic computer controlled final inspection For your own safety please consider it essential to read these operating instructions right through and observe in particular the notes regarding setting up operation and safety Das Ger t ist so aufzustellen dass eine Ber hrung s mtlicher Geratean schl sse insbesondere durch Kinder ausgeschlossen ist Die Hinweise und Angaben im Kapitel Aufstellung und Verkabelung sind unbedingt zu beachten The power supply required for this unit is printed on the mains supply socket The unit must never be connected to a power supply which does not meet these specifications If the unit is not to be used for a long period disconnect it from the mains supply at the wall socket Mains leads must be deployed in such a way that there is no danger of damage to them e g through persons treading on them or from furniture Take particular care with plugs distribution panels and connections at the device Unplugging the mains plug will disconnect the device from the mains for service and repair Please make sure that the mains plug is easily accessible Liquid or particles must never be allowed to get inside the unit through the ventilation slots Mains voltage is present inside the unit and any electric shock could cause serious injury or death Never exert undue for
40. een the Digital filters Long press Only when connected to a WLAN network switch display to field strength indicator for WLAN antenna adjustment 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 The most important pieces of information are displayed in a bigger font Additional information is displayed by symbols The meaning of the symbols is explained in the following table A e g X00000000000000 I RADIO Stellar Attraction XXXXXXXXXXX Mi XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX M a ri O n sto n I a I o9 A 128 k gt b The screen functions and symbols vary according to the currently active function SCL Digital IN and according to the type of music being played The basic areas of the screen e Display field a shows information relating to the piece of music being played The essential information is displayed enlarged in the main line The bottom line b displays supplementary context sensitive information and operating notes The screen can display the following symbols 69 Making connection Wait Busy The rotating symbol indicates that the MP 1260 R is processing a command or is making th
41. erver optional Alternative name server optional ON if a proxy server is present otherwise OFF Address of the proxy server Port number of the proxy server Stores the network parameters and restarts the MP 1260 R with the new settings Closes the menu data already entered is discarded The Configuration for a WLAN connection Setting the Parameters for a Radio Network Searching for and Selecting the Network Entering the Password for encoded networks Storing Network Settings and Restarting oar e 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 e Switch the MP 1260 R on and select the Streaming Client function by pressing the button on the front panel Now call up the Configuration menu as described above with a long press on the button on the front panel You should now see the menu reproduced below dis playing the network parameters Network Parameter WLAN gt MAC 00 0e 9b cc a4 35 WLAN configuration start DHCP Off Device IP 192 168 0 10 IP mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP 192 168 0 1 DNS 1 192 168 0 1 DNS 2 0 0 0 0 Proxy XXX Proxy IP 192 168 0 1 Proxy port 8080 Save and restart Apply Exit without saving Apply First select the menu point WLAN configuration and activate it by pressing the button A menu appears showing these points e Rescan initiates new search for accessible ra
42. es 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 1260 R will connect via your home network Problems occur with high resolution audio formats HD audio FLAC and WAV from 96 24 Cause The MP 1260 R is receiving audio data via a WLAN connection WLAN con nections do not provide reliable quality and in most cases are not adequate for HD audio Remedy If you want to play back HD audio formats via a network connection please use a LAN cable network 36 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 does not appear in the display Cause 1 The station is not broadcasting RDS information Cause 2 Reception is poor interference is severe or the field strength signal strength is low Remedy Select only those stations which can be received with a strong signal hiss free and without interference The unit can be operated normally but very few stations or none at all can be picked up Cause The antenna system or antenna cable is faulty Remedy Check the antenna lead for good contact at the antenna socket a
43. ess e Language Device Adr e Use the C A CC to select a menu point To change a selected menu point first press the button then change it using the C 4 buttons To accept the setting press the button after completing the change e You can press the IW button at any time to interrupt the procedure i e to conclude without accepting a change Press the button again to leave the menu Menu item At this point you can adjust the brightness of the integral screen to suit your Display Brightness personal preference Available settings are Screen brightness e Off e Medium e High Menu item This menu item lets you select the display language for the MP 1260 R Language The language of data received from external sources eg iPod UPnP AV Server depends on the settings of the external device and can not be selected in MP 1260 R s language menu Menu item Here you can assign the source button which selects and activates the Device Adr MP 1260 R as listening source The MP 1260 R must be connected to the corresponding audio inputs of your T A amplifier or receiver Network Settings The operation of this menu is described in detail in the chapter Installation Using the system for the first time Network Configuration Entering the network e To enter this menu keep the sys button on the front panel pressed until settings menu the menu opens on the display 10 Calling up and operating the D A conve
44. evice address not assigned correctly Remedy Assign the device address to the MP 1260 R that corresponds to the amplifier input the MP 1260 R is connected to see chapter Assigning a Device Address 34 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 connected or placed in a location with bad reception quality Remedy Connect WLAN antenna properly and find a location with good reception quality Set the transmission power output of your WLAN router to maximum Try to establish a network connection first in a location close to the WLAN router If this succeeded try to connect to WLAN from a more remote location Experiment with antenna position and try to find a location with better reception quality Cause 3 wireless LAN WLAN reception qualiy bad low field strength Possibly too much attenuated by walls ceilings on the transmission path Remedy Optimize location of receiver and transmitter antennas Alternative If transmission problems persist a so called Power Line network might be good alternative to establish a good and stable network connection The best safest and most secure network however will always be a cable LAN network
45. f the addresses in your network are assigned by DHCP you do not need to worry about IP addresses at all as the DHCP server manages the addresses automatically without your intervention 41 NAS Network Attached Storage Powerline LAN Proxy server Router Server UPnP AV WLAN also W LAN Wireless LAN Compatible hardware and UPnP servers 42 Network storage facility This is generally a very large capacity gt 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 back In a Power Line LAN data is transferred via the existing mains power cabling Devices known as Power Line modems are required at the transmitting and receiving end In most cases Power Line offers relatively problem free data transfer with adequate data rates for audio streaming We recommend Power Line modems with bit rates of 85 or 200 Mbit s A Proxy or Proxy server is a computer in the network which is capable of carrying out data transfers faster and more efficiently and can increase security through the use of access control mechanisms Most home networks do not include a proxy server In this case there is no need to enter a Proxy address when configuring the MP 1260 R network Central network device which creates and manages the connections between the network devices In most networks the router
46. huffle ON and OFF Subsequent repeated brief button presses cycle through the shuffle functions gt Mix gt Rpt Trk gt Rpt Mix If Streaming Client is selected and the main menu is displayed Brief press Toggle switch between inputs USB 1 and USB2 Brief press During Streaming Client operation Toggles the display between the Now Playing view and track list station list navigation During tuner operation Toggles between Mono and Stereo Long press Displays the Favourites list Brief press Adds a favourite to the Favourites list created on the MP 1260 R If the memory is full the display shows the message Favorite List Full Long press Removes a favourite from the Favourites list created on the MP 1260 R 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 carried out System Settings System Configuration menu In the System Configuration menu general device settings are adjusted This menu is described in detail in the following chapter Calling up and operating e The menu is called up by briefly pressing the button on the front the menu panel e When the menu is opened the following select points appear on the screen Display Brightness Screen brightn
47. in information is displayed in a larger font to be readable more easily The following section explains the functions of the buttons on the machine and the information provided on the screen On Off switch A brief press on the button switches the unit on and off When the machine is switched on the indicator light above the button glows Caution The mains button is not a mains isolation switch Even when the LED is not glowing parts of the machine remain connected to the mains power supply Standby mode The stand by current drain is stated in the chapter entitled Specification If the unit is not to be used for a long period we recommend that you isolate it from the mains by pulling out the mains plug at the wall socket If the machine is switched off using the mains switch the energy consumption is 0 Watt When switched off in this way the unit cannot be switched on again using the remote control handset If you wish to switch the unit on first move the mains switch to the 1 position Selects the MP 1260 R s Streaming Client function Internet radio access to music server iPod playback Selects the FM tuner of the MP 1260 R Selects the MP 1260 R s digital inputs 1 Selects the MP 1260 R s digital inputs 2 Brief press Opens the Source Select menu enables selection of the listening source Long press Opens a context sensitive menu sys Brief press Opens the System Configuration menu see Chapters
48. ine The MAC address can be found in the Configuration menu hold the button on the front panel pressed in and consists of six pairs of characters e g 00 0e 9b cc a4 35 You do not need to enter the separating colons when you enter this data MAC addresses are in hexadecimal format i e the address consists only of the letters a to f and the numbers 0 to 9 Confirm your entry Home Language pr a gem a7 8 o En 1 My Preferences Help w vTuner Logout STATUS 9754 Stations Available 9649 Podcasts New Stations My Favourite Groups Trance My Added Stations Station Name Location Genre Stream Rock Pr an Q9 Stotar Attracson Great Britain lock Progressive un Rock Add Another Station EJ Search Stations C Podcasts Ej Browse by Format Location or Language Browse Stations by Format Browse Stations by Location Browse Stations by Language Browse Podcasts by Format Browse Podcasts by Location Music Adult Contemporary 1328 Electronica 163 Show Tunes 3 Alternative 196 Folk 69 Smooth Jazz 69 Ambient 32 Gospel 94 Soft Rock 70 Big Band 7 Hard Rock 39 Soundtracks 15 Bluegrass 7 Hip Hop 119 Top 40 1011 Bives 30 Holiday 4 Vanety 776 Colic 4 Jazz 115 World 146 Christian Contemporary 205 Latin Hits 312 World Asia 53 Christian Rock 24 New Age 17 World Europe 314 Classic Rock 195 Oldies 420 World Hawaiian 5 Classical 181 Public 621 World India 43
49. ion is only displayed if the transmitting station broadcasts it as part of the RDS system If you are listening to a station which does not support the RDS system or only supports it in part these information fields remain empty c The frequency and or the station name is displayed in enlarged form If a station name is displayed its frequency is shown at the end of the line d These lines display information which is broadcast by the station e g Radiotext e The field strength and therefore the reception quality to be expected from the set transmitting station can be assessed from the field strength f Display of Stereo CD Mono 9 Selecting a station using the Favourites list a WDR 2 89 90 MHz 92 20 MHz S ges E b C d a The selected station is displayed in enlarged form and can be called up using the C gt button b Press the 4 button to return to the station previously selected c Position display in the Favourites list d Press the C button to select the station displayed in enlarged form Holding one of the C 44 C 9 buttons pressed in initiates a station search in the upward or downward direction The station search stops automatically at the next station In addition to manual tuning and searching the tuner of the MP 1260 R also features a Favourites list and Presets which provide a fast convenient method of managing your preferred stations and calling them up
50. ite point of view our products electro magnetic radiation electro smog is reduced to an absolute minimum by the outstandingly effective screening provided by the metal case Our range of accessories includes high quality cables and connectors 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 1260 R T A eiektroakustik GmbH amp Co KG All the components we use meet the European safety norms and standards which are currently valid The ope C ration instructions the connection guidance and the safety notes are for your own good please read them carefully and observe them at all times This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMV Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC Contents Operation Front panel controls seent riaria rerin EEE ACEEA EENE EEEO NEEE E AN EHAA 4 Remote Control omini o A reu iP auae 8 Basic Functions of the MP 1260 R sssssssseeenmenmmenen menn 10 System Settings System Configuration menu sse 10 Network Settings 10 D A Converter Settings sse nnne nnne nennen entren rents 11 Operating the Streaming Client ssssssssssseeeeeeeneenneen 12 Access to Media Content via the Main Menu Home Menu
51. k button then select the address with C 4 CP buttons You have the choice of the following device addresses gt CD gt Tuner gt Tape1 gt Tape2 gt TV gt Auxi gt Aux2 gt Aux3 gt DVD gt STB VCR gt AuxAV12 AuxAV2 gt DBR Please select that device address which corresponds to the amplifier input the MP 1260 R is connected to In most cases the AUX1 address will be the best choice for the MP 1260 R e After selecting the desired address please press the _ok_ button again to store your selection To leave the menu please press the button You can leave the menu any time without changing the address assignment by pressing the I button Activating optional functions The MP 1260 R features the facility to release optional extra cost functions by entering a four digit code such as the gapless function This is the procedure for entering the code e Switch the machine on using the _on button and immediately afterwards hold the _W_ button pressed in until the Software Update Menu appears e Use the C_W_ button to move the arrow downwards on the screen until the menu point Code is selected e You will now see the message starting SCL followed by or an already activated option the latter can be overwritten e Activate the input process by pressing the button e Enter the first point using the CA C_W_ buttons e Optionally using the _e to buttons on the re
52. lease also refer to the notes on the following page 44 Anschluss Schema Wiring diagram MP 1260 R in a T A system with RC control ROUTER DSLMODEM LAN Eg v 1 2 3 4 WAN LAN WAN zm m INTERNET cM n T T f UE fam Fin Far cc mi m mu Te UPnP AV Server USB Mass Storage Device 4 USB Stick USB HDD m q NAS Netzwerkspeicher Network Attached Starage device mit with UPnP AV Server pe Mu gt C 2 ic 2 SHOCKHAZARD DO NOT OPEN NICHT FFNEN HOCHSPANNUNG RISCQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR MADE IN GERMANY FABRIQUE EX ALLBIAGKE N HDD _ IPod RS232 PA 1200 R Sol ele ole oles of o 8 Sjolojo elo efe Tied tad le f Lj 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 network and internet connection please ask your system administrator or any network specialist 1 Musik Server with UPnP AV server software installed 2 Connection either via Cable LAN oder Wireless LAN FLAC WAV from 96 24 via LAN only 3 Please connect the MP 1260 R to the analog input corresponding to the
53. mote control handset e Press the 9 button to move to the next point e Repeat the procedure until you have entered the remaining points e To accept the code you have entered press the button when you have finished the data entry process e The screen now displays starting SCL e When the code has been verified you will see a message such as GPL ok for the release of gapless playback This function may require a software update You can obtain the code required for the release process by completing an on line form which you will find on the T A website www taelektroakustik de in the Support area under Hardware Software You can also contact us by telephone on 0049 5221 76760 or by post 33 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 disconnect the unit from the mains and ask your authorised T A specialist dealer for advice Machine does not switch on On LED does not light up Cause 1 Mains lead not plugged in correctly Remedy Check connection push connector in firmly Cause 2 Mains fuse burned out Remedy Have the mains fuse replaced by an authorised specialist workshop The rating of the replacement fuse must agree with the specifi
54. n 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 can not be received Cause The internet radio station has been switched off it transmits only at certain hours of the day or it has changed ist internet address Remedy Try to get information from the website of the station regarding transmission hours ans internet address URL Try to establish a connection to the station at a later time Bad sound quality bei certain internet radio stations Cause The station transmits with a low audio bandwidth low bitrate Remedy Use stations transmitting at least at 128 kBit s This is the lowes recommended bitrate for adequate sound quality For good sound quality we recommend high bitrates like 320 kBit s USB Storage device is not recognised Cause 1 The storage device especially USB hard discs without separate power supply draws more electrical current from the USB interface than is permitted by the USB standard Remedy Only use USB storage devices that conform to the USB standard or use storage devices with own power supplies Cause 2 The storage device is not formatted with an appropriate file system Remedy The MP 1260 R accepts storage devic
55. nd after a brief delay you will hear it Presets are particularly useful when the front panel screen is not in view but you wish to call up stations e g when operating the system from an adjacent room or when operating it via a domestic control system Adding Internet Radio Stations 14 The lists of Internet radio stations displayed by the MP 1260 R are very 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 In this case you can add the stations using the vTuner service see also the Chapter vTuner Premium Service The station added can then be accessed from the MP 1260 R s main menu under the Internet Radio Added Stations point General Information on D A Converter Operation The MP 1260 R as D A Converter The T A 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 two digital inputs on the back panel to allow this usage Devices with an electrical co axial output or an optical light pipe output can be connected to the digital inputs of the MP 1260 R The MP 1260 R accepts digital stereo signals conforming to the S P DIF norm with sampling rates of 32 to 96 kSps at the optical TOS Link input and 32 192 kSps at the coaxial SP DIF input
56. o correct it When you are finished confirm by pressing the button You can switch between numbers capital letters and lower case letters by pressing the button At certain points e g IP address it is only possible to enter a numerical string At such points it is not possible to select letters Opening the Network Configuration Menu Operating the Menu Changing and Storing IP Addresses Closing the Menu Interrupting the Menu without Storing the Settings 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 Use the CA CW buttons in the menu to select the network parameter to be changed and activate the entry with the button You can now change the setting using the following buttons depending on the type of setting C C button for simple selection ON OFF Numeric buttons 9 to 9 for entering IP addresses remote control only Alpha numeric input for entering text remote control only When the setting process is complete or when you have entered the complete address press the button to confirm your action Alpha numeric entry remote control only At certain points e g for entering server names or passwords it is necessary to input series of characters strings At such points you can en
57. ology for data transfer The marketplace offers a vast number of routers NAS devices and USB hard discs made by a very wide range of manufacturers T A equipment is generally compatible with other makes of machine which bear the UPnP label A list of devices which T A has checked for compatibility can be found on the Internet at http www taelektroakustik de hardware comp_lan_hw pdf Anhang Appendix Anhang Appendix A Anschluss Schema Wiring diagram MP 1260 R in a T A system with R LINK control ROUTER DSL MODEM LAN WAN D000000 UPnP AV Server USB Mass Storage Device a USB Stick USB HDD C7 NAS Netzwerkspeicher Network Attached Starage device mit with UPnP AV Server MADE IN GERMANY SHOCKHAZARD DO NOTOPEN crine NICHT FFNEN HOCHSPANNUNG RISCQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PASO UVRIR ol di INPUT HERFO RD GERMANY w HDD IPod RS232 ZU WEITEREN RLINK GERATEN TO FURTHER RLINK DEVICES E 2000 Jet VOR GF EMEN DESCERAIES NET CS TEEKER LEHEN FOREN ERINE MEFRSERLEVERLI HU zc CES s 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 device address corresponding to this address P
58. ompressed data formats such as FLAC and WAV which are thoroughly audiophile in nature A full listing of all possible data and playlist formats is included in the Specification which you will find in the Appendix to these instructions Since virtually no read or data errors occur when electronic memory media are accessed the potential reproduction quality is even higher than that of CD The quality level may even exceed that of SACD and DVD Audio The MP 1260 R can also play back high resolution audio formats FLAC and WAV up to 192 kHz 32 bit High resolution audio files can be played back from a USB hard disc connected to the unit or via a network connection However if you wish to use a network for high resolution reproduction a cable network must be used since a WLAN network is not generally sufficient for the high data rates see also the note in the chapter entitled Network configuration The music from the iPod is read out digitally and converted into the analogue music signal by the high quality internal T A D A converters This technique produces the best possible quality of reproduction from an iPod Digital audio output is supported by the following iPod models iPod nano all models iPod classic all models iPod touch all models iPhone all models iPod 5G Earlier models of iPod only generate analogue audio output and are not supported The music content to be played is chosen from Select Lists These li
59. range of manufacturers T A equipment is generally compatible with other makes of machine which bear the UPnP label A list of devices which T A has checked for compatibility can be found on the Internet at http www taelektroakustik de hardware comp_lan_hw pdf All network settings are entered in the Network Configuration menu This menu will vary slightly in appearance depending on the type of your network i e whether you have a wired LAN or wireless WLAN network If the MP 1260 R detects a LAN connection to a network when you switch it on the machine will assume that this is to be used and displays the network configuration menu for LAN networks If no LAN network is connected the MP 1260 R activates its WLAN module and displays the WLAN configuration menu when you call up the configuration menu The menu for a WLAN network includes a number of additional menu points The following sections explain how to use the menu and the meaning of the individual menu points Alpha numerical input using the front panel buttons If you wish to enter data using the buttons on the front panel the first step is to use the cursor buttons to select the menu point which is to be changed Activate the menu point by briefly pressing the button and then alter it using the CA Cw buttons hold the button pressed in for a faster rate of change Press the _ button to move to the next point If you make a mistake briefly press the 4 button t
60. rter options D A set up option Filter OVS D A set up option Output 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 To enter the D A converter options press the button on the front panel briefly During playback alternatively you can enter the D A converter options by a long press on the button of the remote control This action opens a set up window in which the various options are displayed e Now use the C A CW buttons to select a set up option e In each case the displayed option can be altered using the 4 CP buttons e If no further action is taken for a period of a few seconds the set up window disappears again from the screen Pressing this button causes the currently active digital filter to be displayed on the screen for a period of about one second e g FIR lang During this period pressing the lt _ CP button repeatedly calls up and selects the five available digital filters in turn For more information on filters please refer to the Section Glossary Supplementary Information Digital filters Note A continuously glowing code number 1 4 on the screen indicates the active filter At this point it is possible to toggle between normal and inverted phase in the signal With particular instruments or voices the
61. selected in the menu point Sort Favourites by Frequency Station name Program ID Now use the 4 buttons to select the desired sort criterion and confirm your choice by pressing the button Call up the Favourites list with a long press of the front panel button remote control button then use the CA CW buttons to select a stored station from the Favourites list and confirm your selection with the button e You can also select stations directly without calling up the Favourites list as described above by briefly pressing the C A CW buttons First set the desired station manually by briefly pressing the 4 CP buttons or using a search holding the 4 CP buttons pressed in As soon as you hear the station you can include it in your Favourites list with a brief press of the remote control button front panel button Open the Favourites list Select the station you wish to erase from the list hold the r1 F2_ remonte control button CC front panel button pressed in for a few seconds the station is now removed from the Favourites list After the erasure the tuner automatically switches to the next station in the Favourites list At any time you can quickly call up a station stored as a Preset by entering its Preset number using the remote control s numeric buttons 9 to e Select a station either using the C 4 9 buttons or from the Favourites list e A long press of
62. ses stated in the section Approved usage The only permissible method of disposing of this product is to take it to your local collection centre for electrical waste for use in the United States of America only Class B digital device instructions Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different form that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 25 Network Configuration General Information Compatible hardware and UPnP servers Network Configuration
63. st Back to the next higher menu level Hold button pressed in for rewind FM100R button too Opens a folder Starts a piece of music Selects an Internet radio station Hold button pressed in for fast forward FM100R button too Direct alpha numeric input e g track number fast station select radio station The C and buttons are also used for non standard characters During text input you can switch between numeric and alpha numeric input and between capitals and lower case by pressing the button Storing and calling up a Preset Brief press Calling up a Preset Long press Storing a Preset CORE OU D 8 8 Pop L Brief press Opens the source select menu Long press While navigating through lists Calls up the Search function Alpha search During playback Calls up oversampling filter menu The menu points are called up using the A W button and can be altered using the lt _ CP buttons During character input operations when pressed repeatedly this button toggles between numeric and alpha numeric input and between capitals and lower case Repeated brief presses cycle through the repeat functions not not 2 Rpt Trk The current piece is repeated possible possible Rpt All All pieces in the current folder the current playlist are repeated with all with all 2 Normal Repeat function switched off media media Long press Switches Mix mode S
64. sts is prohibited In its original condition the unit meets all currently valid European regulations It is approved for use as stipulated within the EC By attaching the CE symbol to the unit T A declares its conformity with the EC directives 2006 95 EC and 2004 108 EC and the national laws based on those directives The original unaltered factory serial number must be present on the outside of the unit and must be clearly legible The serial number is a constituent part of our conformity declaration and therefore of the approval for operation of the device The serial numbers on the unit and in the original T A documentation supplied with it in particular the inspection and guarantee certificates must not be removed or modified and must correspond Infringing any of these conditions invalidates T A conformity and approval and the unit may not be operated within the EC Improper use of the equipment makes the user liable to penalty under current EC and national laws Any modifications or repairs to the unit or any other intervention by a workshop or other third party not authorised by T A invalidates the approval and operational permit for the equipment Only genuine T A accessories may be connected to the unit or such auxiliary devices which are themselves approved and fulfil all currently valid legal requirements When used in conjunction with auxiliary devices or as part of a system this unit may only be used for the purpo
65. sts are operated using the navigation buttons cursor buttons which you will find on the remote control handset and on the front panel All content can be accessed via the main menu Internet Radio in particular offers a huge number of stations which can result in long searches or periods of navigation We therefore recommend that you store your preferred stations in a Favourites List as this makes them easy and fast to access with no protracted searching The media content can be listed according to various criteria Internet radio stations e g by country of origin genre or alphabetical music from media servers e g by artiste album track genre etc The exact form of the displayed list and the preparation of the content also depend to a large extent on the capabilities of the server i e the full facilities of the MP 1260 R cannot be exploited with all servers or media You may therefore find that in many cases not all the functions described in these instructions can be used Main Menu Home Menu Selecting and Playing Media Content Alpha Search Letter Search Function Access to Media Content via the Main Menu Home Menu media sources USB iPod 1 Internet Radio UPnP AV Server Media server in the local network 2 Favorites 7 USB 7 Internet Radio 7 UPNP Server Favorites 1 4 lt 1 Only the selected USB input is displayed Use the button to switch between th
66. t the wall and in the back of the tuner As a test try using the system with a trailing antenna If you can now receive stations reasonably well we recommend that you call out an expert antenna technician to check your antenna system iPod The iPod is not recharged Cause An iPod connected to the USB socket is only charged if the MP 1260 R is switched on and if the iPod is selected as listening source Remedy To recharge the iPod please switch the MP 1260 R on and select the iPod as listening source 37 38 Digital filters Glossary Supplementary Information 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 a much higher sample rate 352 8 or 384 kHz before they are converted to analog signals by the D A converter This process delivers a very much better more finely graduated signal to the converter which can then be converted with correspondingly higher precision For the upsampling of the digital audio signals four different algorithms are implemented in the MP 1260 R You can choose between these algorithms during music playback The different algorithms are described in more detail below Filter 1 Standard FIR filter The long FIR filter is the standard oversampling process in digital technology offering
67. ter letters num bers and special characters by repeatedly pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control handset as when writing SMS news The assignment of letters to the buttons is printed below the buttons Special characters can be accessed using the 9 and 1 buttons beJO ET lt gt 2 9 l i INT TLO KK Use the blue button for toggling between numbers capitals and lower case letters The bottom line of the screen shows which input mode is currently selected At certain points e g DNS server name it is possible to enter both an alpha numeric string and an IP address At these points an IP address should be entered like a string with separating dots as special characters In this case an automatic check for valid address ranges 0 255 is not carried out Alpha numerical input without the remote control handset If you wish to operate the menus without using the remote control handset please note that the MP 1260 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 Once you have correctly set all the parameters select the menu point Save then press the button This action causes the MP 1260 R to accept the settings and the machine restarts with the new network settings After the restart you should see the available network media sources Internet radio UPnP AV server etc displayed in the
68. u our comprehensive information pack on this subject To open the battery compartment disconnect the latch by pressing in then lift the cover out Remove the old cells and fit two new dry cells of the LR 03 MICRO type in the battery compartment taking care to fit them with correct polarity Please remember that all the cells must be replaced at the same time Disposing of exhausted batteries Exhausted batteries must never be thrown into the household waste They should be returned to the battery vendor specialist dealer or your local toxic waste collection point so that they can be recycled or disposed in a proper way Most local authorities provide collection centres for such waste and some provide pick up vehicles for old batteries Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply before cleaning it The surfaces of the case should be wiped clean with a soft dry cloth only Never use solvent based or abrasive cleaners Before switching the unit on again check that there are no short circuits at the connections and that all cables are plugged in correctly 23 Installation Power supply Mains leads Mains plug Enclosure openings Supervision of device operation Service Damage Over voltage 24 gt 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 sp

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