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- Page 1 SAM 20 SE Stereo Amplifier User's Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Audionet Link ................13 Usage ............... 14 Powering up ................14 Switching on and off ..............14 Using Audionet Link ..............15 Control elements on the front panel ........15 Volume control................16 Display ..................16 Input selection ................17 Muting .................. - Page 4 7.4.1 Overview factory default settings ..........27 Device Info ................. 28 Audionet Metal Remote Control ......29 Key assignment SAM 20 SE ............ 30 Changing the batteries ............. 30 Settings for Audionet preamplifier ......... 31 Protection system ..........33 Phono module ............34 10.1...
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Page 5: Preface
Berlin works by our experienced and passionate workforce. But before you start listening to your new Audionet SAM 20 SE, please read this manual carefully so you are able to use and enjoy all functions of... -
Page 6: Included
Always use the provided cloth bag to prevent scratches on the casing. · Please allow the SAM 20 SE to adapt to the climatic conditions in your listening room before you switch on the unit for the first time after... -
Page 7: Overview Front Panel
Overview front panel... -
Page 8: Overview Back Panel
Overview back panel... -
Page 9: Installation And Power Supply
· During connecting and removing of sources or amplifiers to the SAM 20 SE all units of your audio system have to be switched off to prevent damage of the SAM 20 SE or any of the other connected units. -
Page 10: Orientation Of Mains Plug
The electrical specifications of your home country must meet the electrical specifications printed onto the back panel. · The SAM 20 SE 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') 11 . -
Page 11: Inputs And Outputs
5.1 Inputs The SAM 20 SE is equipped with four RCA inputs 2 to 5 and one bal- anced (XLR) input 1 for connecting signal sources at line level. RCA input 6 is dedicated to connect a turn table. -
Page 12: Preamplifier Output
REC OUT 15 of the SAM 20 SE. For playback please connect your recording device only to input no. 5 IN 5 5 of the SAM 20 SE, if it is also connected to the output REC OUT 15 of your SAM 20 SE. If you select input no. -
Page 13: Phono
Pass Mode' on page 24). 5.6 Headphones socket A 6.3 mm headphones socket 14 is located at the rear of your SAM 20 SE. The signal at this socket can be switched on and off to allow the head- phones to be plugged in permanently. Switching is easily done on the front panel. -
Page 14: Usage
(see section 'Installation and power supply' on page 8 and 'Inputs and outputs' on page 11). The SAM 20 SE is a stand-by unit. Please operate the mains switch 10 on the back panel. The display shows a welcome message for a brief moment. -
Page 15: Using Audionet Link
CD player) connected via Audionet Link (also see sec- tion 'Audionet Link' on page 13). If the rest of your Audionet system is connected to your SAM 20 SE via Audionet Link, all linked units will be automatically switched on/off as soon as you switch on/off your SAM 20 SE using the power key on the front panel or the key SAM 20 SE on the Audionet Metal Remote Control. -
Page 16: Volume Control
The volume control of the SAM 20 SE runs in a range from –80 dB (very quiet) to +0 dB (very loud) relative to the level of the input signal. -
Page 17: Input Selection
Leave the input selection function by holding down the set key longer than 2 seconds. · Using the Audionet Metal Remote Control, select an input channel by using the keys CH+ and CH- to switch to the next or previous input channel without using the Select Input function. -
Page 18: Muting
· While the unit is muted, you may of course select a different input chan- nel as described above. But the SAM 20 SE will stay muted until you press the key again to un-mute and restore the original volume level. -
Page 19: Setup Menu
Setup menu To adjust the SAM 20 SE to your preferences, please use the setup menu. Push the key set on the front panel shortly to enter the setup menu. Push the key set again for less than two seconds to navigate to the subordinate menu, to enter the selected menu item or to acknowledge and save the cur- rently selected setup option. -
Page 20: Overview Setup Menu
In the following all options of the setup menu are explained in detail. Overview setup menu The setup menu of the SAM 20 SE consists of four menu items. The menu item Global Setup is a sub menu containing 6 further setup options. -
Page 21: Global Setup
Global Setup 7.3.1 Headphones Headphones and Title speaker settings ► GLOBAL SETUP ◄ Set Output Mode: Headphones only Use the keys up and down to select the desired output configuration. The two symbols in the display indicate if the speakers and/or the headphones output is activated. -
Page 22: Display
It switches off automatically several seconds after the last user entry. · The SAM 20 SE activates the 'display saver' automatically after 10 minutes without any user entry. · During active 'display saver', the display shows only the number of the selected input channel and current volume level in the form of In 4 - 47dB. -
Page 23: Pre Output
SAM 20 SE enters the stand-by mode. You have to use the power key on the front panel or key SAM 20 SE on the Audionet Metal Remote Control to switch on the unit into... -
Page 24: By-Pass Mode
Mode. The By-Pass Mode is primarily intended to integrate the overwhelming sound quality of the SAM 20 SE into an existing home cinema setup or expand an existing excellent stereophonic system based on the SAM 20 SE to a complete home cinema setup without missing out on the qualities of the SAM 20 SE. - Page 25 By-Pass Channel. The signal at the input channel selected for By-Pass Mode operations is passed through to the amplifiers and outputs of your SAM 20 SE at level of 0 dB (i.e. no change in volume level).
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Page 26: Channel Name
2. Push the power key on the front panel or the SAM 20 SE key on the Audionet Metal Remote Control. The SAM 20 SE switches to stand-by mode. Note · If you leave the By-Pass Mode by pushing the power key on the front panel or SAM 20 SE key on the Audionet Metal Remote Control, this mode will be saved, i.e. -
Page 27: Factory Default Reset
Factory Default Reset Use menu item Factory Default Reset to reset all settings of your SAM 20 SE to their factory defaults. Open the setup menu and navigate to item Factory Default Reset and press key set. The display prompts you to acknowledge the reset pro- cess. -
Page 28: Device Info
Device Info ► Device Info ◄ Device : SAM 20 SE ID:N Firmware: 04.0B The menu item Device Info provides information on the device name und the installed firmware version. -
Page 29: Audionet Metal Remote Control
Audionet Metal Remote Control The included Audionet Metal Remote Control controls all the important function of everyday use of your SAM 20 SE. The following explains all these commands in detail. SAM 20 SE POWER ä < – –... -
Page 30: Key Assignment Sam 20 Se
8.1 Key assignment SAM 20 SE Power key SAM 20 SE use the key SAM 20 SE to switch on / off your SAM 20 SE. This key has the same function as key power on the front panel. If the SAM 20 SE is in stand-by mode, press key SAM 20 SE to switch on this unit. -
Page 31: Settings For Audionet Preamplifier
Settings for Audionet preamplifier The Audionet Metal Remote Control has 6 keys to control an Audionet (pre-) amplifier like the SAM 20 SE. The previous section 'Key assignment SAM 20 SE' explains the function of these keys. Depending on their type, Audionet (pre-) amplifiers use different system addresses for their remote control code. - Page 32 SAM 20 SE, SAM G2 DNA, DNP, DNA 1 MAP 1 Note · If not ordered explicitly, the Audionet Metal Remote Control is pre- configured to setting '19' of the DIP switch. · Older models of Audionet preamplifiers use system address 16.
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Page 33: Protection System
Power Failure (temporary) breakdown of mains power Even after powering down the SAM 20 SE, the error message will still be in the display. Press the key power on the front panel to return to stand-by mode. -
Page 34: Phono Module
10 Phono module The SAM 20 SE comes with a fix installed phono module. Input 6 6 is connected to the phono module. Please connect your turn table as described in section 'Phono' on page 13. 10.1 Setup Please make sure which type of pickup unit you have and which input im- pedance and gain is recommended by the manufacturer. -
Page 35: Jumper Settings
10.2 Jumper settings The jumper fields in center of the module determine the gain. Please refer to the table below to find the jumper setting for the desired gain. Addition- ally, the gain is printed on the board right beside the jumper position. The jumper field for selecting the input impedance is divided into two sep- arate areas. -
Page 36: Mc Pickup Systems
10.4 MC pickup systems MC pickup systems cover a great range of different output levels. To achieve an output matching the level of your other sources, the Audionet phono module offers three gain settings: For pickups with a 'normal' output level (approx. 1..2 mV output voltage) set the 'gain' jumper to position 58 dB. -
Page 37: Fine Tuning
· Unauthorised opening of an Audionet unit voids warranty! · Disconnect the SAM 20 SE from mains power and pull the mains power cord before opening the device. · Switch off the SAM 20 SE prior to changing the configuration of... -
Page 38: Factory Defaults
While selecting the input capacitance please keep in mind the capacitance of the connection cable from the analog drive to the SAM 20 SE (approx. 100 pF per meter of length). Exceeding capacitances most probably lead to presence boost and high frequency attenuation. -
Page 39: Security Advice
During connecting or removing the SAM 20 SE to/from sources and/or power/pre amplifiers all units have to be switched off to prevent dam- age of the SAM 20 SE or any of the other connected units. · Use dry cloth for cleaning! We would like to wish you many exciting listening experiences with your new Audionet product. -
Page 40: Technical Data
2 pair Furutech 4 mm jacks, Rhodium Outputs 1 pair RCA, gold-plated, Teflon insulated (Pre Out) 1 pair RCA , gold-plated, Teflon insulated (Rec Out) 1 Audionet Link, optical (TosLink) 1 6.3 mm socket for headphones (stereo) Mains 220 V..240 V or 110..120 V, 50..60 Hz Power consumption <... - Page 41 FET inputs as well ass optimized mica capacitors · engraved front panel and new back panel · dedicated SAM 20 SE Audionet metal remote con- trol Errors and omissions excepted. Specifications and design are subject to changes without prior notic...
- Page 42 Idektron GmbH & Co KG Engineered and produced by: Idektron GmbH & Co. KG, Alboinstraße 36 - 42, 12103 Berlin, Germany www.audionet.de contact@audionet.de...
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