Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols ! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important installation, operation, and service instructions in this manual. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user.
The power cable for the ERC-3 should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms, or when unused for a long period of time. Only replace the fuse(s) in the ERC-3 with a fuse(s) of proper value and voltage rating. The ERC-3 should only be cleaned as directed in the manual. Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the ERC-3 and NEVER spray liquids into the vents or CD Loader mechanism. Care should be taken so that small objects do not fall into the inside of the ERC-3.
ERC-3 Differential Reference™ CD Player and Digital Transport Contents Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols Introduction........................................................................................................................2 About This Manual............................................................................................................3 Features....................................................................................................................
ERC-3 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Emotiva ERC-3 Differential Reference™ CD Player and Digital Transport. The ERC-3 combines a high-quality digital CD transport and a superb balanced DAC (digital-to-analog converter) in one convenient and attractive package. The advanced engineering, quality construction, and powerful laser engine in the ERC-3 ensure true audiophile performance; whether you use the ERC-3 as a transport or as a complete audio source component.
ERC-3 About This Manual This manual will provide you with all the information you need to get great sound, and many years of reliable service, from your ERC-3. The manual also includes a brief summary of the features offered by the ERC-3 and describes how the controls work and how to perform common operations. You may wish to record serial numbers or other purchase information on the Notes page at the back of this manual.
ERC-3 Features The Emotiva ERC-3 Differential Reference™ CD Player and Digital Transport is a two-channel audio CD player that combines rugged reliability, bit-perfect digital performance, and superb sound quality in a single attractive and convenient source component. Here are just some of the exciting features offered by the ERC-3: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Excellent technical performance and true audiophile sound quality.
ERC-3 Unpacking Your ERC-3 was carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack it, please contact Emotiva immediately. Gently remove your ERC-3 and its remote control from the packing carton, and remove all wrappings and shipping material. It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your ERC-3 ever needs to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service.
ERC-3 Supported Formats The ERC-3 is a stereo CD player, and can be used to play all standard (Red Book) audio CDs, including: • • • • • Pre-recorded commercial audio CDs (standard; Red Book). Audio CDs recorded on a computer or CD recorder (CD-Rs). Audio CDs recorded in the HDCD audio format (HDCDs are standard audio CDs with special audio encoding). The “CD layer” on Hybrid SACDs (a Hybrid SACD has both a DSD/SACD layer and a standard Red Book audio CD layer).
ERC-3 Connections The ERC-3 may be connected as a stand-alone audiophile CD player, or as a digital audio CD transport. Both connection types may be used simultaneously, and there is no special configuration required for either. (All analog and digital outputs remain active at all times, and may be used at the same time.) Connecting the ERC-3 as an audiophile CD player The ERC-3 has both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) stereo analog audio outputs.
ERC-3 ERC-3 Front Panel 1 2 ERC-3 G STANDBY 3 4 5 6 7 E N 2 8 1. Front Panel Display Bright, clear, easy to read VFD status display. 2. Illuminated Motorized CD Loading Tray Precision, motorized CD loading tray handles discs gently yet firmly. Cool blue light automatically illuminates the tray when it is open. Note: The CD Loading Tray opens and closes when you press the Eject button on the front panel or the remote control.
ERC-3 4. Stop Transport Control Button Press the Stop button to stop the CD from playing. When you use the Stop button, the CD index will return to the beginning of the first track (when you press Play, it will start playing from the beginning of the first track). 5. Play / Pause Transport Control Button When a CD is playing, press this button to temporarily stop playback. When you use the Play / Pause button, the CD location index will remain at its current playback location.
ERC-3 ERC-3 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 INPUT VOLTAGE 115 ON OFF POWER TRIGGER OUTPUT 12V DC TRIGGER INPUT 5V-12V DC FUSE COAXIAL OPTICAL AES/EBU -------------------- DIGITAL OUTPUTS -------------------- 7 UNBAL-R UNBAL-L BAL-R BAL-L ------------------------- ANALOG OUTPUTS ------------------------- 8 9 10 11 When playing standard Red Book audio CDs, all digital outputs on the ERC-3 are bit-perfect, and will operate at the sample rate and bit depth of the CD being played (Red Book CDs are all rec
ERC-3 Note: Both the balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analog audio outputs on the ERC-3 remain active at all times. 4. Unbalanced (Stereo) Analog Audio Outputs Connect these outputs to any unbalanced line level analog audio inputs. Note: The analog outputs of the ERC-3 are fixed level, and are designed to be connected to the inputs of a preamp or pre/pro that includes a volume control.
ERC-3 ERC-3 Remote Control The full function remote control provides detailed control over many of the ERC-3’s advanced features, includes the ability to select individual tracks for playback. 1. Eject Button DIM STANDBY PLAY / PAUSE Press the Eject button once to open the CD Loading Tray when it is closed; press the Eject button once to close the CD Loading Tray when it is open. 2.
ERC-3 5. Previous and Next Buttons Press the Previous button once to return to the beginning of the current track; press it a second time (quickly) to return to the beginning of the previous song. Pressing this button repeatedly will move “back” one song each time you press it. Press the Next button once to move to the beginning of the next track. Pressing this button repeatedly will move forward one song each time you press it. 6.
ERC-3 10. A-B Button The A-B button instructs the ERC-3 to play a section of the CD repeatedly in an endless loop (until instructed to stop). This can be a section of a single track, or can span multiple tracks. Press the A-B button once to “mark” the beginning of the loop (“rep A-” will appear in the top right corner of the display); press the A-B button a second time to “mark” the end of the loop and instruct the ERC-3 to start loop play (“rep A-B” will appear in the top right corner of the display).
ERC-3 Basic Operation Playing a CD • • • • The ERC-3 must be On in order to play a disc (the Standby button will be halo lit blue and the display and buttons will be illuminated). If the ERC-3 is in Standby mode (the Standby button halo lit amber), press the front panel Standby button or the Standby button on the remote control to turn the ERC-3 On.
ERC-3 Changing Remote Control Batteries Emotiva recommends using high quality Alkaline AAA batteries in the ERC-3 remote control. Removing the Battery Protective Strip When you receive your ERC-3, the batteries in the remote control will be disabled by a small plastic strip placed between the battery and the battery contact to prevent them from becoming drained during shipping and storage. This strip must be removed to activate your remote control before using it.
ERC-3 Specifications Connectivity: Stereo balanced analog audio outputs: 1 set Stereo unbalanced analog audio outputs: 1 set Digital audio outputs: 1 Coax S/PDIF; 1 Toslink optical S/PDIF; 1 AES/EBU electrical Formats Supported: Stereo audio CDs; (Red Book standard); prerecorded or computer recorded MP3 audio CDs; prerecorded or computer recorded CDs containing two channel MP3 audio files The stereo audio CD layer (Red Book standard) from Hybrid SACDs Output Level: Balanced outputs: +12 dBV (4 V RMS; 11 V
ERC-3 Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your ERC-3 requires no periodic maintenance or calibration. Cleaning your ERC-3 • • If necessary, the ERC-3 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the ERC-3, it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag, followed by wiping with a clean rag dampened with plain water and drying with a soft dry rag or cloth.
ERC-3 Troubleshooting Problem: No power; amber halo light on the front panel of the ERC-3 is not lit. Reason: The ERC-3 is turned Off or there is no AC power. • • Verify that your power source is operating correctly. Verify that the Power switch on the rear panel of the ERC-3 is turned On. Problem: The disc loads but refuses to play. Reason: You could have a damaged or non-standard disc, or the disc could be inserted upside down.
ERC-3 Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty What does this warranty cover? Emotiva Audio Corporation (“Emotiva”) warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship. How long does this coverage last? This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase by the original retail purchaser and runs for a period of five years on all electronic components, and for a period of two years on the CD transport mechanism.
ERC-3 How do you get service? In order to make a claim under the warranty, you must: 1. Call a customer service representative (“CSR”) of Emotiva at 1-877-EMO-TECH (1-877-366-8324). Provide the CSR with a description of your problem and the serial number of the product for which the warranty claim is being made. 2. The CSR will provide you with a returned material authorization number (“RMA”). 3.
ERC-3 FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important User Information CAUTION - The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
ERC-3 Notes User Manual Revision 1.
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