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TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank You for your ERC-2 Purchase 5 Limited Warranty 6 Service Assistance For the ERC-2 6 Emotiva Disclosure 7 FCC Compl
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TROUBLESHOOTING 20 The disc does not rotate 20 The disc is playing but there is no sound 20 The disc stops, noise is heard or the sound drops out 20 A CD-R / CD-RW disc cannot be
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ERC-2 PURCHASE Dear Music Enthusiast, Thank you for purchasing the Emotiva ERC-2 CD Player. We sincerely believe that it offers you outstanding performance and value. Emotiva products are engineered and produced with the highest quality materials and incorporate the latest technology. We think you will find the Emotiva ERC-2 meets or exceeds your expectations. The ERC-2 is a high quality audiophile grade CD player. It has been designed for maximum performance, ease of
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LIMITED WARRANTY The Emotiva ERC-2 CD Player has been created to perform flawlessly for many years. As a result of this quality and craftsmanship, Emotiva offers the following warranty to owners of the ERC-2. Emotiva Audio warrants the ERC-2 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the original date of purchase. The following items are excluded from, or will void this warranty coverage: 1) Damage to the ERC-2 caused during shipment and handl
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Emotiva Disclosure Copyright 2011 Emotiva All Rights Reserved. Emotiva reserves the right to make improvements to its products at any time. Therefore, the specifications of the product and the specific details of this manual are subject to change at any time. Emotiva and the Emotiva "E" are registered trademarks of Emotiva Audio Corporation NOTE: The ERC-2 is a Class 1 Laser Product FCC Compliance: This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject of the f
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read this User's Guide thoroughly before attempting to install and configure the ERC-2 CD Player. All the safety and operation instructions should be read before any operation of the component(s) begin. After successful installation and configuration of the ERC-2 CD Player, be sure to retain this manual in a safe place for any future reference needs. All warnings on the ERC-2 CD Player and in these operating instructions should be followed. Safety is a key component
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A Note for the Cable Television (CATV) Installer This reminder is to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. UNPACKING THE ERC-2 The Emotiva ERC-2 CD Player should reach you in flawless condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues up
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Nominal output voltage: 2V rms • Channel separation: ≥95dB - ref. 1kHz • Frequency response: 20Hz~20kHz (+/- 0.1dB) • S/N: ≥100dB (A weighted • THD: ≤0.01 0dB 1KHz • Playback formats: Redbook CD, HDCD, MP3 • Digital Output Filter: 24-Bit, 384 times oversampling (Analog Devices 1955 • Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz • Analog output filter frequency: 80 kHz (-3dB) • Amplitude output linearity: 0.2dB • Phase linearity: 30° • Power consumption: ≤ 25W • Ou
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES Four (4) independent power supplies drive each section of the unit independently. This prevents interactions and noise. The separate power supplies drive: 1. CD mechanism 2. Digital electronics 3. Analog electronics 4. VFD Display The CD drive mechanism and the digital electronics are encased in a steel substructure that provides 100% shielding from the audio stages. No noise from the mechanism or digital section can get into the audio. The ERC-2 features a new, sta
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DISC HANDLING Use only discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used the ERC-2 may be damaged. Discs usable with the ERC-2 CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-RW, HDCD Holding discs Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed. Loading discs Hold the CD by the edges loosely and gently slide the CD into the slot-loading system. Wait for the ERC-2 to take the disc, there will be a short delay while the player does this. Rel
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FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 1. PLAY/PAUSE This is used to play and pause the disc. 2. PREVIOUS This is used to jump to the start of the current track or to jump to the start of the previous track. 3. NEXT This is used to advance to the start of the next track. 4. STOP This is used to stop the disc. 5. DISPLAY This contains all information about the disc currently playing. 6. SLOT-LOAD SYSTEM This is where the disc is loaded. (Blue Halo lit) 7. STANDBY This powers th
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REAR PANEL LAYOUT 1. BALANCED OUTPUTS (1 set) These are used to connect the ERC-2 to an input device (pre/pro, receiver) with balanced (XLR) type cables. 2. ANALOG OUTPUTS (2 sets) These are used to connect the ERC-2 to an input device, (DAC, pre/pro, receiver) with RCA type cables. 3. TRIGGER INPUT When connected to a pre/pro or receiver with a trigger output, the ERC-2 will power up and power down in synchronization with the connected device. 4. DIGITAL OUTPUTS These are use
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REMOTE CONTROL 1. EJECT Ejects the disc from the unit. 2. DIM This is used to dim the display light. It also turns off the halo light and the lights for all the front panel buttons except the On/Standby button. 3. STANDBY Switches the unit between On and Standby mode. 4. PLAY/PAUSE This is used to Play and Pause the disc. 5. PREV This is used to jump to the start of the current track or to jump to the start of the previous track. 6. REV This is used to search backw
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11. A-B This allows you to loop a certain section of a track, a full track, multiple tracks etc. Press once to start the loop, press again where you want the loop to end. The player will now play the section between the two loop points. Press the A-B button again and the ERC-2 returns to normal play. 12. DISPLAY Pressing the display button changes the information on the screen. • When the ERC-2 first starts playing a disc the display will show the time elapsed on the current tra
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CHANGING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES Emotiva recommends using high quality AAA batteries in the ERC-2 remote control. To change the remote control batteries you will need a flat tipped Phillips #2 screwdriver! DO NOT attempt to use a different size bit or damage will occur! Remove the six (6) Philips head screws on the back of the remote. Make sure you use the proper size screwdriver so you do not damage the screw heads. This should be performed on a stable surface. Take care not
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING & EJECTING DISCS 1. Press the Standby/On button, make sure unit is on. 2. The display will read EMOTIVA for a few seconds at power up. LOADING will then appear on the screen. The player will then say READY. Insert disc into the slot-loader gently. Do not push hard. Allow the slot-loader to take the disc from your hand; there will be a short delay. (If the ERC-2 does not say READY at power up, a disc is already in the player. The disc will start playing aut
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LOCATING A PARTICULAR POINT IN A TRACK 1. Make sure that the disc is playing the desired track. 2. Press the Left REV Button on the remote control, the CD will then rewind within the track. Press again and the disc will rewind faster. Press a third time and the disc rewinds faster. Press a fourth time and the disc will resume normal play or press Play to resume normal speed. The button does not need to be held down during this function. 3. Press Right FWD Button on the remote control, the
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TROUBLESHOOTING • The disc does not rotate 1. Is the power cable plugged in? 2. Is the power switch on? 3. Is the disc placed upside down? 4. Is the disc dirty? 5. Is the disc scratched? 6. Is the disc warped? • The disc is playing but there is no sound 1. Are the receiver or pre/pro and amplifier and speakers connected correctly? 2. Is the receiver or pre/pro and amplifier turned on? 3. Is the receiver or pre/pro function set to the correct input? 4. Is the volume control set at t
