EMP - 1 Owner’s manual Note ! This manual is under construction Please download the latest version from www.electrocompaniet.no/Manuals.
Owner’s manual EMP 1 Reference Multi Player Warning: To avoid risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Verify line voltage before use. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personal. The warranty is void if non-authorized personnel tamper with the product. Use only authorized Electrocompaniet service center.
Design concept and audio philosophy: Thank you for purchasing this fine audio equipment. First of all we will give you a small introduction to the ideas behind the EMP-1 Technically, a cd (or a DVD) is a simple construction, built up with a lot of digital information, represented by only two states - zero or one. The main work for the first section of the EMP-1 is to read this information. The EMP-1 have a buffer that reads from the CD with a higher speed than necessary.
Unpacking the EMP 1 Immediately upon receipt of the EMP 1, inspect the carton for possible damage during shipment. The carton and packaging have been designed to provide the safest possible protection for transport of this player. Unpack the unit carefully. Save all packaging materials for future shipment. The contents of the carton 1 pcs Electrocompaniet EMP 1 – Universal Player 1 pcs AC mains cord. 1 pcs Inspection card.
How to avoid noise problems The EMP 1 contains delicate circuits that are sensitive to magnetic stray fields. The unit should not be placed near main transformers, TV sets, etc. Care should also be taken regarding placement of the interconnect cables. Do not run interconnect cables in parallel with main cords or speaker cables. Keep interconnect cables as short as possible. How to power up your system You should always power up your system the following way: 1- Signal sources first.
Important notes For optimal sonic performance, the EMP 1 should be burned in for a minimum time of 72 hours. The easiest way to burn in your EMP 1 is to put a disc in REPEAT mode with the rest of your system turned off. In daily operation, switch off the EMP 1 player by using the STANDBY button on the remote. If the EMP 1 has been switched off, allow two hours of warm-up to optimize sonic performance. Due to high class A operation in all Electrocompaniet designs, it is normal for the EMP 1 to feel warm.
Connecting the EMP 1 Analog Connect the left output to the left input on the preamplifier or the integrated amplifier. Connect the right output to the right input on the preamplifier or the integrated amplifier. Connect the Center, Subwoofer, and Surround left/right if you want to use the EMP 1 in a surround setup. Digital Output Connect a 75 Ohm unbalanced digital signal cable from S/PDIF to the digital input on the preamplifier or the integrated amplifier.
Front panel controls The power on/off button is localized in the center of the front panel. Generally, we recommend that you use the Standby button located on the remote control. When not using the EMP 1 for a long period, turn the main switch off and disconnect the unit from the mains outlet.
Using the ECT 2 remote control (sold separately) Before you can use the ECT 2, you have to connect the ECT 2 to the EMP 1. Follow these steps to connect the ECT 2: 1. Turn off the EMP 1 2. Press and hold the lower button on the front panel, and turn on the EMP 1. 3. The display will show “Searching for remote” 4. Press and hold the Select and Device buttons on the remote control for a couple of seconds. 5. The display on the EMP 1 will change to “Device found” 6. Restart the EMP 1. I.e.
Technical data Output impedance Output level Noise floor Frequency deviation Channel separation THD + N IMD Digital/Analog Conversion Balanced, 0dBFs 20 - 20 kHz 20 - 20 kHz 20 - 20 kHz 100 ohm 4.5Vrms < - 130 dB < 0.05 dB > 110 dB < 0.002% TBD 24 bit, 192 kHz Compatible formats CD, HDCD, SACD, DVD, MP3, SVCD, VCD, WMA, DIVX, Picture CD, JPEG Dynamic Range 120 dB Dimensions WxDxH 483 x 410 x 75 mm 19 x 16.1 x 3 inches 14 kg No load or signal 40 W Weight Power consumption Audio Outputs 6 ch.
If service is needed Your dealer will have all relevant information regarding the service center in your area and will ensure that your unit is serviced with minimum delay. If, for some reason, there are no service facilities available in your country, please ship the unit to the following address: ELECTROCOMPANIET AS, BREIVIKVEIEN 7, 4120 TAU, NORWAY Switchboard: +47 51 74 10 33 Fax: +47 51 74 10 10 Service: +47 51 74 10 23 E-mail: sales@electrocompaniet.no Web: www.electrocompaniet.
