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Controls and functions

1

On / Off switch

A brief press of this button switches the device on and off. When the device is 
switched on, the LED above the button lights up. 

2

Front USB socket

USB

Connection socket for a USB memory stick or an external hard drive

j

The USB storage medium can be powered via the USB socket provided that its current 
drain meets the USB norm (< 500 mA). Normalised 2.5” USB hard discs can be connec-
ted directly to this socket, i.e. they require no mains PSU.

3

Function buttons

By a brief press on this button, the favorites list created on the MP 200 is called up.
Presets for the sources FM radio, DAB radio and Internet radio can be saved in the 
list (please refer to the chapter 

Favourite lists

).

By briefly pressing the button, you can cycle through the different display views.
Detailed display with / without CD text / Radiotext (if present) and large display with 
/ without CD text / Radiotext (if present).

A brief press will eject the inserted CD.

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Summary of Contents for MP 200

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Page 3: ...specifications to the full At all stages of production we avoid the use of sub stances which are environmentally unsound or po tentially 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 fo...

Page 4: ...tion 18 USB input 18 System interfaces 19 Mains input 19 Installation and connection 20 Installation 20 Connection 20 WLAN antenna 20 LAN 20 BLUETOOTH antenna 21 Connection of digital source devices 21 Connected to a DAC 200 or HA 200 21 Operation with other devices 21 Connecting the power cord 21 Controls and functions 22 On Off switch 22 Front USB socket 22 Function buttons 22 Source selection 2...

Page 5: ...2 Source operation 34 Selecting a source 34 Browsing through lists 35 Playback 35 Display 36 Favourites list 38 General information 38 Calling up the Favourites list 38 Adding a favourite 38 Erasing a favourite from the Favourites list 38 Play Favourites 39 Sort Favourites 39 Radio operation 40 General information 40 FM Radio 40 Display 40 Manual station search 41 Automatic station search 41 Mono ...

Page 6: ...tion 47 Source selection 47 Setting up audio transfer 47 Playback 47 Playback with Roon 48 General information 48 Playback 48 T A Music Navigator App 48 Download 48 Troubleshooting 49 Notes on energy saving 51 General information 51 Automatic power down function 51 Legal Information 51 Allgemeine Informationen 51 Show licenses 51 Firmware update 53 General information 53 Update procedure 53 Connec...

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Page 8: ...ound connection The unit is designed for operation at a protective earth conductor socket The device is designed to operate in altitudes up to 2000 m above sea level The device is designed to operate in a temperate climate The range of permissible operating temperatures is 10 35 C The only permissible method of disposing of this product is to take it to your local col lection centre for electrical...

Page 9: ...cially the GNU General Public Licen se You can find details on this in the License Information which you should have received with this product If you have not received a copy of the GNU General Public License please see http www gnu org licenses For a period of three years after last distribution of this product or its firmware T A offer the right to any third party to obtain a complete machine r...

Page 10: ... temperature so that any condensation evaporates completely Before placing the unit on sensitive lacquer or wood surfaces please check the compatibility of the surface and the unit s feet on a non visible point and if ne cessary use an underlay We recommend a surface of stone glass metal or the like Please consider the weight of the device Never place the device on an unstable surface the machine ...

Page 11: ...ch are themsel ves approved and fulfil all currently valid legal require ments The only permissible method of disposing of this product is to take it to your local collec tion centre for electrical waste Registration according to the EU directive Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Reg No DE 72473830W The case should only be opened by a qualified spe cialist technician Repairs and fuse ...

Page 12: ...ce Please observe all notes regarding connection and installation in the chapter Safety notes pages 10 and 11 Connections Establish all connections shown in the connection diagram If you are operating the MP 200 via the LAN connection you do not need to connect the WLAN antenna When using the WLAN connection the two antennas should be positioned as far away from each other as possible Plug all con...

Page 13: ...nna or network cable to your router VHF antenna Bluetooth antenna USB SYS conection For operation in combination with a DAC 200 or HA 200 SYS OUT to SYS IN connection For operation in combination with a DAC 200 or HA 200 Mains cord Do not connect the MP 200 and the other components to the power supply until all the necessary connections between the devices have been made VHF DAB antenna to Router ...

Page 14: ...t to your net work j We recommend a wired network connection via LAN cable for streaming high resolution music material Depending on the reception quality and the traffic load from other users a WLAN connection can reach its ca pacity limit more quickly which may lead to playback dropouts Set up a WLAN connection automatically via WPS Make sure that the WLAN antenna is connected correctly Fig 1 St...

Page 15: ...source selection buttons of the remote control are used for the source selection of the DAC 200 or HA 200 sources In this case source selection at the MP 200 via remote control is done exclusively via source selection rocker For a faster and more convenient source selection not required sources can be deactivated in the system settings See chapter System settings Browsing through lists A folder ti...

Page 16: ...esume press the button again briefly A long press on the button stops playback Use the buttons to select the next title station during playback Source FM DISC UPnP USB Tidal and Qobuz Press and hold one of the buttons to start the search in upward or downward direction Playback j By pressing the button on the remote control or the button on the MP 200 the display mode can be switched between a lar...

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Page 18: ...etwork j If a LAN cable is connected this will have priority over wireless WLAN net works The WLAN module of the MP 200 will automatically be disabled 4 USB input HDD Socket for a USB memory stick or external hard discs The storage medium can be formatted with the FAT16 FAT32 NTFS ext2 ext3 or ext4 file system The USB storage medium can be powered directly via the USB port provided that its curren...

Page 19: ...A 200 Connect this socket to the USB SYS con nector on the DAC 200 or HA 200 For details please refer to the wiring diagram SYS OUT Control interface for operation with a DAC 200 or HA 200 j If the MP 200 is operated in combination with a DAC 200 or HA 200 these sockets must be connected to the USB SYS and SYS IN socket of the DAC 200 or HA 200 CTRL Interface for later functions expansions 7 Mains...

Page 20: ... connect antennas The necessary connections are described below Do not connect the MP 200 and the other components to the power supply until all the necessary con nections have been established WLAN antenna To connect the MP 200 to your network router via WLAN connect one of the two supplied antennas to the WLAN socket j In case of poor reception conditions the antenna can be mounted on the suppli...

Page 21: ... OUT If the MP 200 will be operated in conjunction with a DAC 200 or HA 200 these two interfaces must be con nected See also the wiring diagrams in the chapter Connection and cabling Operation with other devices For operation with other DACs or amplifiers connect the DIG OUT digital output to the corresponding digi tal input of the device you are using Connecting the power cord Connect the mains c...

Page 22: ...alised 2 5 USB hard discs can be connec ted directly to this socket i e they require no mains PSU 3 Function buttons By a brief press on this button the favorites list created on the MP 200 is called up Presets for the sources FM radio DAB radio and Internet radio can be saved in the list please refer to the chapter Favourite lists By briefly pressing the button you can cycle through the different...

Page 23: ...ton calls up the menu for system settings Details about the settings can be found in the chapter Settings SRC Opens the setup menu for the currently selected source j Not all sources have their own setup menu For this reason the button has no function for some sources 6 Remote control receiver When operating by remote control please point the FM200 in the direction of the receiver 7 Menu operation...

Page 24: ...hes the MP 200 on Hold the button pressed in to switch the device off Source selection System network Stand Alone Source To select the desired source press the corre sponding source select button if necessary repeatedly NOTE Not required sources can be deactivated in the sys tem settings for an even more comfortable source selection DISC UPNP DEEZER QOBUZ TIDAL ROON READY FM DAB INTERNET RADIO POD...

Page 25: ...s which input mode is currently selected 123 1234567890 abc abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz _ 01234567 89 ABC ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ 0123456789 Function buttons A brief press Adds a favorite to the favorites list In the system configuration menu Activates a source A long press Removes a favorite from the favorites list In the system configuration menu Deactivates a source A brief press Cycles thr...

Page 26: ...replace batteries by batteries of the same or an equivalent type Keep new and used batteries well away from children If you cannot close the battery compartment securely cease using the product and keep it away from children Batteries shout not be exposed to excessive heat like sunshine fire or the like Very low air pressure may result in explosion of the battery or leakage of flammable liquids or...

Page 27: ...e SYS button By pressing the SELECT knob for a long time you can return to the previous menu level To exit the menu press the SYS button Operation by remote control To open the system settings menu press the button on the remote control Use the buttons to select an item in the menu To change a selected menu item first press the button and then use the buttons to alter the setting To confirm the se...

Page 28: ...name first select the corresponding source and press the button Delete the previous name by repeatedly pressing the button Enter the new name using the cursor keys To switch between numeric and alphanumeric input as well as upper lower case press the button If you should wish to restore the factory default source name erase the whole name before saving the empty field with the button this action r...

Page 29: ...signal and no operation is detected for more than 90 minutes If the Comfort setting is selected the unit remains switched on until it is manually swit ched to standby mode j In countries outside the EU where the EuP directive does not apply the automatic power off function of the device ECO setting can be deactivated if required Network All network settings can be carried out at this menu point Fo...

Page 30: ...ls The device is now logged in to TIDAL Bandwidth limit This menu point can be used to adjust the link speed of the Internet connection The bitrate of the Internet radio stations and streaming services is adjusted automatically to match your chosen setting If you select no limit for bandwidth limit the highest avai lable quality is always selected automatically Device info At this menu point you w...

Page 31: ...t simple selection ON OFF buttons at IP addresses and alphanumeric input of text After the setting has been made or the address has been entered completely confirm the entry with the button j The network parameters can only be set using the remote control Connection via LAN cable connection Connect the MP 200 to an operational network rou ter or power line modem via the rear LAN port Switch on the...

Page 32: ...WLAN radio connection Connect the supplied WLAN antenna to the WLAN socket on the back of the MP 200 Depending on your reception and set up situation the antenna can be mounted directly on the socket on the back or toge ther with the magnetic base supplied see fig Switch on the MP 200 Open the menu for system settings and then the menu item Network Menu item Setting Explanation MAC The MAC address...

Page 33: ...ion via an access point This means that the MP 200 provides its own WLAN for the duration of the configuration of the WLAN settings As soon as the configu ration is complete this WLAN is deactivated again The MP 200 restarts and connects to the WLAN confi gured via the app Turn on the MP 200 and open the system configuration menu by pressing the button on the remote control or the SYS button on th...

Page 34: ... are used for the source selection of the DAC 200 or HA 200 sources In this case source selection at the MP 200 via remote control is done exclusively via source selection rocker For a faster and more convenient source selection not required sources can be deactivated in the system settings See chapter System settings As soon as you have selected the desired source on the MP 200 a connected DAC 20...

Page 35: ...ress on the SELECT knob A folder title station favorite can be selected by turning the SELECT knob on the front panel The selected list entry is displayed in enlarged form The selected list entry can be opened or played by pressing the SELECT knob depending on the type folder title station etc A long press on the SELECT knob takes you back to the previ ous level if available Browsing through lists...

Page 36: ...wnward direction Enlarged view Large format display of the most im portant information easy to read even from a greater distance Detailed view Display with smaller font and a lot of additional information like bitrate etc Display The MP 200 features different screen views for the internal sources streaming CD player radio sources Bluetooth and USB for playback You can toggle between the display mo...

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Page 38: ... on line via the provider s account These can then be called up and played via the MP 200 Calling up the Favourites list The first step is to switch to one of the sources listed above Press the button to call up the Favourites list 1 Here the program location number is displayed within the list Since it is possible to erase individual list items the numbering may not be continuous 2 Position displ...

Page 39: ... change the position of with the buttons on the remote control or by turning the SELECT knob on the MP 200 The selected favourite is displayed enlarged Pressing the button on the remote control or the j button on the MP 200 activates the sort function for the selected favourite The favourite is highlighted Now move the activated favourite to the desired position in the favourites list using the bu...

Page 40: ... shown in the display Display 1 Displays the selected radio source 2 Here the music type or style is displayed e g Pop Music This information 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 3 The frequency and or the station...

Page 41: ...tion from the station list HD HD Radio programme selection if available j The method of searching for an HD Radio station is the same as for an analogue FM station search As soon as you select a station with a HD Radio programme playback automatically switches to the digital programme Automatic station search A brief press on the SRC button on the MP 200 s front panel or a long press on the button...

Page 42: ...t 6 The field strength and therefore the reception quality to be expected from the set transmitting station can be assessed from the field strength 7 Bit rate of the broadcasting station when listening to DAB radio The higher the bit rate the better the station s sound quality Automatic station search A brief press on the SRC button on the MP 200 s front panel or a long press on the button on the ...

Page 43: ...l the desired letter appears in the display To enter the next letter press the button To delete a letter press the button Press the button to start the search After a short delay a list with the search results appears Favorites In addition to the Favorites list provided by the device see also chapter Favorites lists on page 38 the Internet radio source also has a Favorites folder in the root folde...

Page 44: ...the preparation of the content depends mainly on the capabilities of the server music streaming service Source selection Press the SCL button on the front panel of the MP 200 or the button on the FM 200 re mote control repeatedly if necessary until the desired source is shown in the display Display Playback of directories In addition to the facility to play back individual folder content it is als...

Page 45: ... 12 cm standard discs only Do not insert 8 cm discs or discs with unusual shapes These may damage the drive Playback mode The CD player in the MP 200 features various playback modes During playback the current playback mode is shown on the screen Big display view Detailed display view The playback mode can be set with the remote control only Long presses on the button on the FM 200 select the play...

Page 46: ...only possible when the disc is stop ped and only by remote control Activate playback programming by a brief press on the button The display shows Add track 1 and 0 tracks 0 00 programme duration Use the buttons to select the desired title Press the button to add the selected title to the playback programme The display shows the number of titles and the total playing time of the programme Select al...

Page 47: ...Bluetooth devices on your mobile device If the MP 200 is found select it for pairing If the connection is successfully established the device name of the connected device is shown at the bottom right of the display Playback Information on the piece of music currently being played is displayed on the screen of the MP 200 if this function is supported by the device connected to the unit The behaviou...

Page 48: ...back in the app As soon as Roon is used for playback ROON appears on the MP 200 display as source Further information about Roon and its operation can be found at https roonlabs com T A Music Navigator App Download wo Apps are available for controlling the sound system using the Apple iOS and Android operating systems Please download the appropriate version from the Appstore and install it on your...

Page 49: ...emedy Switch to the detailed display view using the i key on the device If necessary tap several times to switch on the radio text One or more sources cannot be selected via the source selection buttons on the device and the remote control Cause The source in question has been disabled Remedy Enter the system settings menu and enable the disabled source The CD in the disc drive can t be ejected pr...

Page 50: ...n 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 Cause 4 Network parameters not properly configured Remedy Configure the network parameters correctly see chapter Network confi...

Page 51: ...nnected from the mains socket i e the mains plug should be withdrawn from the wall socket Legal Information Allgemeine Informationen This product contains software in form of object code that is partially based on free software under diffe rent licenses Details of the licenses used can be viewed on the device website using an Internet browser Show licenses To access the devices web page enter the ...

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Page 53: ...irm your selec tion by pressing the SELECT knob If the MP 200 is connected to a DAC 200 or a HA 200 via the SYS Link connection the device selection menu appears at this point In this case select the device to be updated by turning the SELECT knob then press the SELECT knob to confirm your choice If the MP 200 is not connected to a DAC 200 or a HA 200 the Software Update menu of the MP 200 ap pear...

Page 54: ...Connection and wiring MP 200 in combination with DAC 200 or HA 200 54 ...

Page 55: ...MP 200 in combination with another DAC or amplifier with digital input 55 ...

Page 56: ...utomatic updates Interfaces LAN Fast Ethernet 10 100 Base T WLAN 2 4 GHz 20 dBm 100 mW IEEE 802 11 b g n 2x USB 2 0 Mastermode Tuner FM Frequency range FM Radio 87 5 108 MHz Europa US 76 90 MHz Japanese version Sensitivity Mono 26dB S N 0 9 µV Stereo 46 dB S N 40 µV Overload margin 103 dB µV Stereo channel separation 50dB RDS Functions Stationname Radio text Tuner DAB Reception standard DAB DAB Fr...

Page 57: ...l operation max 25 W Standby ECO 0 5 W Automatic power down After 90 Minutues without music signal Dimensions WxHxD 10 32 34cm Accessories Remote control handset FM200 Mains cord USB SYS ca ble and RJ 45 SYS Link cable for connection of a DAC 200 or HA 200 WLAN and Bluetooth antenna FM antenna Weight 4 4kg We reserve the right to alter specifications 57 ...

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