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- Page 1 Digital Network Client User's Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Orientation of mains plug ............12 Inputs and outputs ............13 Audio inputs ................13 5.1.1 Digital input ................13 5.1.1.1 Audionet HighBit input .............. 13 Audio output ................14 Other connections ..............14 5.3.1 Network, USB, WLAN .............. 14 5.3.2... - Page 4 6.2.4.2 USB .................... 27 6.2.4.3 UPnP server ................27 6.2.5 USB Audio ................. 27 Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 ......28 Key Assignment RC 2 .............. 29 Changing the batteries ............. 30 Settings for Audionet DNC ............30 Device setup ..............32 Overview device menu .............
- Page 5 8.3.9.3 WPA pass phrase ................ 53 8.3.9.4 WEP authentication ..............54 8.3.9.5 WEP key index ................54 8.3.9.6 WEP key 0-3 ................55 8.3.10 Example for Network setup ............56 Factory Default Reset ............... 60 User settings ................61 8.5.1 Save user setting .................
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Page 7: Preface
Bochum works by our experienced and passionate work- force. But before you start listening to your new Audionet DNC, please read this manual carefully so you are able to use and enjoy all functions of this unit without drawback on music quality. -
Page 8: Included
Always use the provided cloth bag to prevent scratches on the casing · Please allow the DNC to adapt to the climatic conditions in your lis- tening room before you switch on the unit for the first time after transport. -
Page 9: Overview Front Panel
Overview front panel... -
Page 10: Overview Back Panel
Overview back panel... -
Page 11: Installation And Power Supply
Broken shields or short-cut cables could damage the DNC and/or any other connected unit. Placement Important · It is recommended to place the DNC into a high quality rack or onto a stable table. · Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight. ·... -
Page 12: Orientation Of Mains Plug
The electrical specifications of your home country must meet the electrical specifications printed onto the back panel. · The DNC is a Class I unit and must be earthed. Please ensure a stable earth connection. Phase (hot pin) is marked on the back panel phase ·... -
Page 13: Inputs And Outputs
Important · During connecting and removing sources or amplifiers to the DNC all units of your audio system have to be switched off to prevent damage of the DNC or any of the other connected units. · Please make sure that all cables are in absolute best conditions! Broken shields or short-cut cables could damage the DNC and/or any other connected unit. -
Page 14: Audio Output
VIP. User's manuals are available for download on our website www.audionet.de. Audio output The DNC is equipped with two pairs of analog outputs: BALANCED OUT 16 and LINE OUT 17 for the right channel, and BALANCED OUT 18 and LINE OUT 19 for the left channel. -
Page 15: Usb Audio
The USB Audio port USB AUDIO 11 is a USB TYPE-B-socket. With the USB Audio connection, you are able to connect your DNC with a USB cable directly to a PC. Thus, you can use your DNC as the sound device / playback device for your PC. Playback operates in asynchronous mode, that means the DNC uses its own clock and you are able to enjoy your music without diminishing sound quality. -
Page 16: External Power Supply Eps G2 Or Epx
DNC. Connect both (!!) units (DNC and EPS G2 / EPX) to mains. First, switch on the DNC with the mains switch 1 on its back panel. Then switch on the EPS / EPX. Now the DNC is ready to use (stand-by mode). -
Page 17: Additional Earth Connection
Audionet. Attach this cord to the earth connector 4 on the back panel of the DNC and put the plug into the mains socket right beside the mains cord of your DNC. This ensures an additional and stable earth connection resulting in a better sound. -
Page 18: Usage
11 and "5 - Inputs and outputs" on page 13). The DNC is a stand-by unit. Please operate the mains switch 1 on the back panel. The display shows a welcome message for a brief moment. -
Page 19: Mains Phase Detection
Please wait until the display no longer reads: Going to sleep ... Disconnect the DNC from mains by operating the mains switch 1 . Now pull the mains plug and re-insert it into the mains socket rotated by 180°. -
Page 20: Using Audionet Link
6.1.4 Using Audionet Link The DNC is equipped with an Audionet Link input Link IN 8 and an Audionet Link output Link OUT 9 allowing you to connect further Audionet units (e.g. preamplifiers, power amplifiers or CD player) via Audionet Link (also see section "5.3.4 - Audionet Link"... - Page 21 seconds to step back to the parent folder or to dismiss an adjustment without saving. down Push key to select previous input channel (see section "6.2.2 - Input selection" on page 25) or change an op- tion of the setup menu (see section "8 - Device setup" on page 32).
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Page 22: Detail Operations
If there is more information to show you can switch display pages with the keys ◄ / ► on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 (see section "7.1 - Key Assignment RC 2" on page 29). You will need it es- pecially for the NET input channel (see section "6.2.1.3 - NET input"... -
Page 23: Net Input
6.2.1.3 NET input · View 1: Channel name active User Setting Set No. 7 Streaming In 44 kHz Equalizer Input Signal handling · View 2: Media devices Marker Marker position Folder icon and internet radio ► Internetradio ◄ UPnP Server 1 of 4... - Page 24 · View 3a (Play from UPnP or USB): Title Interpreter Ludwig van Beethoven Für Elise WoO 59 ► 00:00:01 Play state Album Media type Play time Play/Stop/Pause · View 3b (Play from internet radio station): Title/Interpreter Station name Station text WDR Event Track name ►...
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Page 25: Input Selection
Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 (see section "7 - Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2" on page 28). Use keys ▲ / ▼ to re-load the next / previous FM preset. Press keys ◄ / ► to start an... -
Page 26: Net Input
> Get Access Code" within the UPnP tab. The code consists of eight digits and can be found in the third line. As soon as you registered an account for your Audionet device, you are able to log in to the website http://audionet.vtuner.com and edit your... -
Page 27: Usb
Audionet RCP. 6.2.4.2 USB Switch the DNC to the NET input channel. Now connect your USB de- vice to the USB(-A) connector 12 and wait until it appears in the dis- play. Supported are devices formatted FAT or FAT32 and that have only one partition. -
Page 28: Audionet Metal Remote Control Rc 2
Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 Access every function of the DNC via the included Audionet Metal Re- mote Control RC 2. Additionally, you are able to control power on/off, volume, muting and input channel selection of an Audionet preamplifier. -
Page 29: Key Assignment Rc 2
Key Assignment RC 2 Function power on / off the DNC power on / off an Audionet preamplifier skips back to start of running/previous title skips to start of next title ► starts/resumes playback pauses playback ■ stops playback searches backwards searches forwards for navigating through menus;... -
Page 30: Changing The Batteries
· The Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 is configured to control the DNC by factory default. You do not have to perform any addi- tional configurations. For the sake of completeness, the following section explains the correct setup for the DNC. - Page 31 (for DNC the lower slider has to be set to position "17") To configure the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 for controlling the DNC, put the lower slider of the DIP switch labelled 'SYS AD- DRESS' in position "17".
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Page 32: Device Setup
To adjust the DNC to your preferences, please use the setup menu. Navi- gate in the menu with the keys on the front panel of your DNC or with your remote control. For a more comfortable adjustment, use our soft- ware Audionet RCP. -
Page 33: Overview Device Menu
Manage main network setup Connection Type Select type of connection DHCP Switch on/off DHCP IP Address Setup IP address for your DNC IP Mask Setup subnet mask Gateway Setup gateway IP address Setup DNS IP address Setup network port for software Audionet... -
Page 34: Global Setup
Push the set key on the front panel once for less than two seconds or push the key ä on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to enter the Se- lect Input menu item. Then select the desired input channel with the keys up and down or with the keys ◄... -
Page 35: Display
8.2.2 Display Adjust the display brightness with the front panel keys or your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2. Brightness Title Scale adjustment ► SET DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ◄ --------------+ 100% Note · Get to this option at anytime opening the Global Setup and navi- gating to Display. -
Page 36: Auto Start
The Auto Start function is active. As soon as you connect active the DNC to mains (i.e. use the mains switch 1 on the back panel) the unit starts up automatically to normal op- erating mode. Use this setting for timer controlled opera- tions. -
Page 37: Power-Off Mode
Audionet RCP. With the Quick Start mode selected, the network interface remains active, and the DNC start up process is accelerated, because the network interface does not need to boot up first. Furthermore, you can use soft- ware Audionet RCP to power on. -
Page 38: Channel Name
The cur- sor marks the character you now may alter. Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cursor. -
Page 39: Digital Equalizer
· For a more comfortable access, use the directional keys ◄ / ► on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 (see section "7 - Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2" on page 28). Acknowledge your selec- tion with the OK key. - Page 40 Navigate through the menu of the digital EQ with the directional keys ◄ / ► / ▲ / ▼ on your Audionet Metal Remote control RC 2. Keys ▲ / ▼ select the parameter you like to adjust. Keys ◄ / ► change the selected parameter.
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Page 41: Trigger Out
Trigger Out: disabled Use trigger output TRIGGER 7 to control (e.g. switch on/off) non Audionet devices. If you switch on the DNC from stand-by mode, the trigger output 7 provides a signal of 12 Volts DC. The voltage of the trigger output can be re-configured to 5 Volts DC. -
Page 42: Speaker Distance
· For a more comfortable access, use the directional keys ◄ / ► and ▲ / ▼ on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 (see section "7 - Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2" on page 28). Acknowledge your selection with the OK key. -
Page 43: Network Setup
DNC correctly for your net- work. Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cursor. -
Page 44: Manage Network
DNC. The following explains the menu in detail. Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to select desired menu option. To acknowl- edge selected option, press set or OK. -
Page 45: Save & Apply Settings
DHCP activated. This way, if you connect your device to a wired net- work, it should be ready to use. Select this menu option and confirm your selection set or OK. The DNC loads now the factory default settings. After successfully loading the factory defaults, the cursor automatically marks the menu item Save &... -
Page 46: Connection Type
DHCP client mode is disabled disabled Your DNC will try to get information via DHCP. active You do not need to setup the following menu items if the IP address is received from a DHCP server. Menu item IP address, IP mask, gateway and DNS are without effect, and they are overwritten by DHCP informa- tion. -
Page 47: Ip Address
► SET IP ADDRESS ◄ 192.168.178.222 Enter the fixed IP address you would like to assign to the DNC. The IP address type is IPv4 (e.g. 192.168.178.222). · Use the directional keys on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2. Confirm everything with OK key. -
Page 48: Ip Mask
◄ 255.255.255.000 Enter the desired subnet mask (e.g. 255.255.255.000). · Use the directional keys on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2. Confirm everything with OK key. Note · Each block of an IP address consists of three digits. Sometimes the triplets are not written down in full length, i.e. -
Page 49: Gateway
Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network (e.g. 192.168.178.001). · Use the directional keys on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2. Confirm everything with OK key. · The gateway address is usually the same as the router IP address. -
Page 50: Rcp Port
RCP PORT: 54321 Enter the port number for communication between DNC and the software Audionet RCP or Android app aMM or iOS app iMM. If necessary, you may adjust the port number in a range of 50000 to 59999. The factory default value is 54321. -
Page 51: Wireless Setup
Alternatively, you may use the software Audionet RCP for the Wire- less setup. For the time of configuration, you need to connect your DNC to the network by wire. Later you may disconnect the cable for using a Wi-Fi connection. -
Page 52: Ssid
Note · Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cur- sor. Press and hold set for longer than 2 seconds or press key ► to move the cursor one position to the right. -
Page 53: Wpa Pass Phrase
Note · Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cur- sor. Press and hold set for longer than 2 seconds or press key ► to move the cursor one position to the right. -
Page 54: Wep Authentication
· The passphrase has to consist of at least 8 characters. Maximum length is 63 characters. The longer the passphrase the more secure the connection. For further information, see the documentation of your router / access point. 8.3.9.4 WEP authentication Select the WEP setup to your network. -
Page 55: Wep Key 0-3
Note · Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cur- sor. Press and hold set for longer than 2 seconds or press key ► to move the cursor one position to the right. -
Page 56: Example For Network Setup
8.3.10 Example for Network setup In this example, we will use the Audionet Metal Remote Control to make all adjustments (see section "7 - Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2" on page 28). Open the system menu with key ä and mark the menu item Network Setup with the directional keys ▲... - Page 57 Now you have to enter the IP address you selected for your DNC. (e.g. 192.168.178.222 or 192.168.000.222 or 192.168.001.222). ► SET IP ADDRESS ◄ 000.000.000.000 Enter the IP address using the keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cursor.
- Page 58 192.168.178.001 The setup for using a fixed IP address is now completed. If you use your DNC in a wired network, the network setup is completed. You can now save and apply your network settings. In case you would like to use a Wi-Fi connection skip to paragraph "Wi-Fi adjustment".
- Page 59 Select SSID and set the network name. ► SET WIRELESS SSID ◄ Audionet_WLAN Please note that the network name (SSID) is case sensitive. Use the keys ▲ / ▼ to enter characters. With the ◄ / ► keys switch to the previous / next position.
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Page 60: Factory Default Reset
DNC completely or in parts to the factory default settings. Press and hold key set on front panel or use key ä of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to enter the main menu of your DNA 1. Select the menu item Factory Default Reset by using the up / down keys on the front panel or keys ▲... -
Page 61: User Settings
(Reset All Settings). User settings The DNC is able to store 20 separate User Settings in its non-volatile memory. Select this function with the keys on the front panel or with the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2. -
Page 62: Save User Setting
8.5.1 Save user setting Open the system menu with key ä on the Audionet Metal Remote Con- trol RC 2 or push and hold set key on front panel for longer than 2 sec- onds. Navigate to menu item Save User Setting with up / down or ▲... -
Page 63: Device Info
Device info ► Device Info ◄ Device: DNC MAC: 1F:2E:3D:4C:5B:6A FW: 01.02.0012 BL: 00.08 Here you will find the information about your hardware and software. · MAC address · Firmware version · Boot loader version Proceed to the second page by pressing the set, ◄ / ► or OK. The sec- ond page contains the following information: ►... -
Page 64: Additional Information
· DNS-Server: A DNS-Server translates textual request to IP addresses and provides simple communication to the internet. (e.g. www.audionet.de is translated to "194.000.201.201") · Proxy: Proxy-Server is usually used in lager network facilities to guarantee more control and security to the network. Data transfer could be more efficient and speeded up. - Page 65 Wide area network connections are used to connect to the internet. · Client: A client is a device, which has no administrative or special jobs in a net- work (e.g. PC, Notebook, DNC, iPad, etc.). · Server: Servers provide services to clients or other servers. A server could have multiple services running on it.
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Page 66: Link Collection
Link collection Note · We are not responsible for Wikipedia links. If you are looking for scientifically proven information, have a look at referenced science books in wiki article. 9.2.1 Wireless security WPA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Access WPA2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Access#WPA2 PSK: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-shared_key EAP (Radius): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RADIUS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensible_Authentication_Protocol WEP: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wired_Equivalent_Privacy... -
Page 67: Equalizer Filter Type
Equalizer filter type The following describes all the different EQ filters. All parameters are listed. Please follow the Wikipedia links for detailed information. Note · We are not responsible for Wikipedia links. If you are looking for scientifically proven information, have a look at referenced science books in the wiki article. -
Page 68: High-Pass Filter 2 Nd Order
9.3.4 High-pass filter 2 order Attenuation at set Frequency: 3 dB Filter quality (Q): 0.3 to 2.0 Attenuation below the set frequency is 40 dB per decade. Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-pass_filter 9.3.5 Low-pass filter 2 order Attenuation at set Frequency: 3 dB Filter quality (Q): 0.3 to 2.0 Attenuation above the set frequency is 40 dB per decade. -
Page 69: Error Handling (Faq)
If this is without success, switch off the DNC (first stand-by, then mains switch on back panel) and wait 30 seconds. Start up your DNC again and switch to NET input. Wait until the display does not read Booting any- more. -
Page 70: Security Advice
Disconnect antenna and network connections as well. We would like to wish you many exciting listening experiences with your new Audionet product! If you still have any questions, do not hesitate to ask your competent Audionet dealer. -
Page 71: Factory Defaults
Factory defaults Option Parameter Global Setup Display Auto start disabled Power-Off Mode normal Digital In 1, 2 Optical In 1, 2 Channel Name Streaming In USB Audio In FM-Tuner Digital EQ disabled Trigger Out disabled Speaker Distance Left / Right: 0 cm Parametrical digital EQ for all input channel Gain... -
Page 72: Specifications
Input digital 1 USB (B), USB Audio 2.0 (asynchronous) 1 RJ45 Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T 1 SMA Connector WLAN 1 Audionet Link, optical Output 1 pair RCA jack, gold plated, Teflon isolated 1 pair XLR symmetric, gold plated (Neutrik) 1 Audionet Link, optical 1 3,5mm TSR connector mono Trigger Out (12V/5V, 50mA max.) - Page 73 DC coupled, no condenser in signal path Audionet Link in-/output to remote control Audio- net devices External power supply Audionet EPS G2 or Audio- Options net EPX...
- Page 74 Errors and omissions excepted. Specifications and design are subject to changes without prior notice. audionet is a trademark of Idektron GmbH & Co KG Engineered and produced by: Idektron GmbH & Co. KG, Herner Str. 299, Gebäude 6, 44809 Bochum, Germany www.audionet.de...
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