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The usability of third-party services (Internet radio, music streaming services) with the 111 Musiccenter is subject to any terms of use of third-party suppliers, as well as the technical requirements of the user and third parties (Internet access, service availability) on which Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH has no influence.
What Options Do I Have for Operating the Musiccenter? Operating the music center using the buttons on the device panel or the remote control Operating the Musiccenter via the iPad app Operating the Musiccenter via a web browser 111 Musiccenter...
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How do I connect the music center to my home network? How Do I Operate the Musiccenter Without a Network? How Do I Establish a Wi-Fi Connection? How Do I Change the Network Mode? How Do I Play a CD? How Do I Play Content from a USB Stick? How Can I Copy (rip) a CD to the Internal Memory? How Do I Play an Analog or Digital Signal Source on the Device? How do I Play Content from the Hard Disk (Player)?
• Change device settings. note: Please see the separate document “Instructions for Operation via a Web Browser” for more information on how to operate the Musiccenter via a web browser. The Internet connection and music downloads result in use-dependent costs. 111 Musiccenter...
hOW DO i use these instructiOns? How Do I Use These Instructions? These operating instructions describe the set-up, connection, and operation of your 111 Musiccenter, hereinafter referred to as the “Musiccenter”. Please refer to the enclosed quick guide operating instructions for information on a quick start-up and descriptions of some basic functions.
Backup Burmester recommends backing up audio data saved in the Musiccenter to USB drives via the web interface. Backups should be performed every six months or after ripping a certain number of CDs. Please see the separate document “Instructions for Operation via a Web Browser”...
Supplied items ► Make sure the package contents are complete: — 111 Musiccenter — RCA to XLR adapter (4 in total – 2 pairs) — 005 remote control — Power cord — Network cable —...
Insert the storage battery or ask your specialist dealer to do so for you. note: In the event of a power failure, the display shuts off immediately, even if a storage battery is inserted. The system is still shut off safely in the background. 111 Musiccenter...
hOW DO i cOnnect the Device? To install the storage battery: Unscrew the four screws and remove the service plate. Connect the battery cable to the connection cable in the UPS BATTERY slot. Insert the battery into the compartment until it clicks into place. Position the service plate and tighten the four screws (finger tight).
Connecting a power amplifier ► For the best sound, connect the BALANCED sockets to the inputs on your amplifier using a balanced LF line. ► Use the UNBAL outputs and a cinch line if your amplifier only features unbalanced cinch inputs. 111 Musiccenter...
hOW DO i cOnnect the Device? Connecting a tape recorder, headphones, and digital output 1 Tape recorder (TAPE) For connecting an analog recording device, for example. 2 Headphones (PHONES) For connecting headphones. 3 Optical digital output (DIGITAL OUT) For connecting e.g. a preamplifier via an optical digital cable (TOSLINK). 4 Electrical digital output (DIGITAL OUT) For connecting e.g.
(see “How Do I Play Content from a USB Stick?” on page 25) ► Insert the USB component. It should be detected automatically and ready for operation after a brief ª configuration phase. Please see the corresponding sections for more detailed information. 111 Musiccenter...
DO i cOnnect the Device? Connecting the remote control components BURLINK BURLINK (BURmester LINK) is an interface to control Burmester components via a set of remote control commands developed by Burmester. ► Connect the Musiccenter and control system using an RS-232 cable.
Straighten the antenna hinges and screw the antennas onto the connection threads on the antenna block. Make sure that the antennas do not tilt and the threads are not damaged. Place the antenna block in a slightly elevated position above the Musiccenter. 111 Musiccenter...
hOW DO i cOnnect the Device? Connecting the power cord DANger Improper network cables or sockets Network cables without a protective earth contact or sockets without a functional protective earth connection can result in a life-threatening electric shock. ► Use only the supplied 3-wire power cord for power supply. The protective earth contact must not be rendered ineffective.
• LED lights up in red: the device is in operation. • LED lights up in green: The device is in server mode. For more details, please see “How Do I Operate the Musiccenter as a Pure Data Server (Server Mode)?” on page 31. 111 Musiccenter...
What functiOns DOes the reMOte cOntrOl Offer? What Functions Does the Remote Control Offer? The remote control allows you to quickly access some frequently used functions, such as device power on/off, volume control, as well as CD drive control. All additional functions, however, are only available using the iPad.
The device is disconnected from the power supply via the MAINS power switch on the back side of the device. Only switch MAINS to OFF when the device is in stand-by mode (STBY, LED is lit in orange) or if the POWER switch has been turned off (OFF, LED is not lit). 111 Musiccenter...
What OptiOns DO i have fOr Operating the Musiccenter? What Options Do I Have for Operating the Musiccenter? The different options for operating the Musiccenter are described below. Operating the Musiccenter using the buttons on the device panel or the remote control The easiest way to operate the Musiccenter is using the buttons on the device panel or the remote control.
Generally, the Musiccenter is automatically assigned a network address (when ª using DHCP). note: If you have issues with the network connection, you can also contact your Burmester dealer, who would be happy to help you during installation. How Do I Operate the Musiccenter Without a Network? You can also operate the Musiccenter without a connection to your network and via Wi-Fi using a computer (tablet, PC, Mac).
hOW DO i establish a Wi-fi cOnnectiOn? How Do I Establish a Wi-Fi Connection? To be able to operate the Musiccenter with a computer (tablet, PC, Mac), the two devices have to be connected via Wi-Fi. Here, there are two options: • A direct Wi-Fi connection to the Musiccenter With this option, the connection is established directly between the computer and the Musiccenter.
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If you have selected Standard but the device is not connected to the network, a corresponding message appears on the display. In this case, issues in operation via the iPad may result. For this reason, use the Stand-alone setting if the device is not connected to the network. 111 Musiccenter...
hOW DO i play a cD? How Do I Play a CD? You do not have to select the CD Player operating mode before playing a CD. Insert a CD directly into the CD drive under the display. ª After you have inserted the CD up to the noticeable resistance, it is automatically drawn in.
FORWARD: Playback skips to the next title. BACKWARD: Playback skips to the beginning of the track playing. Pressing twice skips to the previous track. STOP: Stops playback and returns to track 1. (Only shown on the screen during playback.) 111 Musiccenter...
hOW can i cOpy (rip) a cD tO the internal MeMOry? How Can I Copy (rip) a CD to the Internal Memory? Copying music or videos from a data source to a computer’s hard disk is referred to as ripping. After the CD is analyzed, the data is imported, supplemented with information on the album and artist, and saved on the device in the audio format flac in a database.
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Stop: Tracks that have already been ripped remain. Abort: Tracks that have already been ripped are deleted. Continue: Ripping continues. After finalization, the process is completed and the album is available on the device permanently. You can then play the album via the player. 111 Musiccenter...
hOW DO i play an analOg Or Digital signal sOurce On the Device? How Do I Play an Analog or Digital Signal Source on the Device? Press the Home button on the bottom right edge of the screen. This button leads you back to the main ª...
The Player menu opens and the first track of ª the most recently played playlist is displayed. Start playback by pressing the corresponding button in the left bank of buttons on the device or on the remote control. 111 Musiccenter...
The usability of third-party services (Internet radio, music streaming services) with the Musiccenter is subject to any terms of use of third-party suppliers, as well as the technical requirements of the user and third parties (Internet access, service availability) on which Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH has no influence.
You can also switch off or end server mode using the iPad or web interface, of course. Please see the separate documents “Instructions for Operation via the iPad App” and “Instructions for Operation via a Web Browser” for further information. 111 Musiccenter...
hOW DO i Query the serial nuMber anD Device versiOns? How Do I Query the Serial Number and Device Versions? Certain information on the Musiccenter can be queried in the Info menu. note: For more information on the system, please see the menu System > Information via web server access.
Musiccenter with all its functions as usual. The update has been downloaded completely. ► Press the Install Update button. The update is now being installed. ª note: You cannot use the Musiccenter during installation. After the update has been installed successfully, the Musiccenter restarts. 111 Musiccenter...
hOW DO i perfOrM a sOftWare upDate? Performing a software update using a USB stick Insert the USB stick with the update software into one of the four USB slots on the back side of the device. Press the Home button on the bottom right edge of the screen. This button leads you back to the main menu.
Depending on the frequency of use, the hard disks have to be replaced after a certain period of time. note: Only hard disks prepared specifically by Burmester can be used. ► Please contact your specialist dealer, who will work with you to arrange the optimal solution for exchanging the hard disks.
Legislation (German electric and electronic device law – ElektroG) prohibits the disposal of electric and electronic devices by means of normal household waste. The 111 Musiccenter falls into this category. To dispose of the device: Bring the device to a communal collection point or a voluntary take-back system.
appenDix Remote control of the device via BURLINK All control systems (such as PC, CRESTRON, AMX, etc.) can be connected to the BURLINK connector. They enable convenient control of your entire system, e.g. via a touch panel which you can program individually. The LEDs located next to these connectors labeled T and R (for transmit and receive) serve to monitor data exchange.
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Command Meaning DIM1\r Switches to medium brightness DIM2\r Switches to the lowest brightness DIM3\r Turns off the display TYPE\r Indicates the device type VERSION\r Indicates the software version SNR\r Indicates the series number of the device 111 Musiccenter...
glOssary Glossary AAC/.aac Advanced Audio Coding AAC is a lossy process for compressing audio data. AIFF/.aiff Audio Interchange File Format AIFF is a file format for saving LPCM audio data. Compared with other audio data formats, such as MP3, LPCM (linear pulse-code modulation) does not feature data compression.
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The XLR (also referred to as Cannon connector) is an industrial standard for electrical connectors. The three-pin XLR plug establishes the standard connection for analog audio lines in professional audio technology as well as in high-quality hi-fi/high-end components, in particular with balanced signal transmission. 111 Musiccenter...
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