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- Page 1 Digital Network Preamplifier User's Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Audio inputs ................13 5.1.1 Analog inputs ................13 5.1.1.1 Optional phono input ..............13 5.1.2 Digital input ................14 5.1.2.1 Audionet HighBit input .............. 14 Audio output ................15 5.2.1 Preamplifier output ..............15 5.2.2 Headphones Socket ..............15 Other connections .............. - Page 4 6.2.6.1 Internet radio ................28 6.2.6.2 USB ..................... 29 6.2.6.3 UPnP server ................30 6.2.7 USB Audio .................. 30 Audionet system remote control ........31 Key assignment DNP ..............33 Screen 1 ..................34 Screen 2 ..................35 Screen 3 ..................35 Screen 4 ..................
- Page 5 8.3.6 DC Servo ..................52 Bass manager ................53 8.4.1 Loudspeaker ................53 8.4.2 X-Over ..................54 8.4.3 Subwoofer volume offset ............54 8.4.4 Subwoofer phase ................. 55 Delay manager ................56 8.5.1 Speaker distance ................56 8.5.2 Virtual subwoofer offset ............. 56 Network setup ................
- Page 6 9.3.3 Low shelf filter ................77 9.3.4 High-pass filter 2 order ............. 78 9.3.5 Low-pass filter 2 order ............. 78 9.3.6 High-pass filter 1 order .............. 78 9.3.7 Low-pass filter 1 order .............. 78 Error handling (FAQ) ............... 79 Security advice ................80 Factory defaults .................
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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 DNP, please read this manual carefully so you are able to use and enjoy all functions of this unit... -
Page 8: Included
Always use the provided cloth bag to prevent scratches on the casing · Please allow the DNP 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 DNP and/or any other connected unit. Placement Important · It is recommended to place the DNP 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 DNP 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 · If you connect the mains cord please make sure that the mains switch 1 on the back panel is switched off. -
Page 13: Inputs And Outputs
DNP. 5.1.1.1 Optional phono input The DNP can be upgraded with a phono preamplifier. Use input IN 5 17 to connect the turntable. Please connect the ground wire of the turntable to the terminal GND 16 . -
Page 14: Digital Input
5.1.2.1 Audionet HighBit input In order to send audio data across the Audionet HighBit interface to your DNP, connect your source device (e.g. ART G3 or VIP G3) with two digital cords to the digital inputs IN 1 and IN 2. -
Page 15: Audio Output
5.2.2 Headphones Socket A 6.3 mm headphones socket HEADPHONES 15 is located at the rear of your DNP. The signal at this socket can be switched on and off to al- low the headphones to be plugged in permanently. Switching is easily done in the system menu, please refer to "8.2.1 - Headphones"... -
Page 16: Fm Antenna Connection
You only need a simple optical TosLink cable. Connect the Audionet Link output Link OUT 26 of your DNP to the Audionet Link input of the unit to be controlled. -
Page 17: External Power Supply Epx
EPS 5 on the back panel of your DNP. Connect both (!!) units (DNP and EPX) to mains. First, switch on the DNP with the mains switch 1 on its back panel. Then switch on the EPX. Now the DNP is ready to use (stand-by mode). - Page 18 The serial connection RS232 6 is an additional control port to your DNP e.g. for house automation systems (Crestron or the like). · Use a 3.5 mm telephone mono plug to connect a device to the trigger output 5 of your DNP. The pinning is as follows:...
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Page 19: Usage
Installation and power supply" on page 11 and "5 - Inputs and out- puts" on page 13). The DNP 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 20: Switching On And Off
6.1.2 Switching on and off To power up the DNP from stand-by mode, press the power key on the front panel. The DNP issues the message: Waking up ... In case the mains plug has the incorrect polarization a warning will ap- pear in the display (see section "4.3 Orientation of mains plug"... -
Page 21: Mains Phase Detection
Please wait until the display no longer reads: Going to sleep ... Disconnect the DNP from mains by operating the mains switch 8 . Now pull the mains plug and re-insert it into the mains socket rotated by 180°. -
Page 22: Using Audionet Link
(e.g. power amplifiers, CD player or tuner) connected via Audionet Link (also see section "5.3.4 - Audionet Link" on page 16). If the rest of your Audionet system is connected to your DNP via Audio- net Link, all linked units will be automatically switched on/off as soon as you switch on/off your DNP using the power key on the front panel or the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One. -
Page 23: Detail Operations
Info key on system remote control Harmony One (see section "7.1 - Key assignment DNP" on page 33). You will need it especially for the NET input channel (see section "6.2.1.4 - NET input" on page 24). The following illustrations will show you the differences between the input channels. -
Page 24: Fm Tuner
6.2.1.3 FM tuner Subwoofer / Headphones Station frequency Multiroom 99.2 MHz FM Radio Sub 1&2 M -80 dB Balance Input Volume Equalizer (Left/Right) 6.2.1.4 NET input · View 1: Subwoofer / Headphones Channel name Multiroom Streaming In Sub 1 -80 dB Balance Input Volume... - Page 25 · 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 26: Volume Control
6.2.2 Volume control When the DNP is in normal operating mode use the keys up and down on the front panel to adjust the volume. up to increase, down to decrease the volume. The volume control of the DNP runs in a range from -80dB (quiet) to +10dB (very loud) in real 1 dB steps in relation to the level of the input signal. -
Page 27: Input Selection
Unbalanced Line / Phono Analog Inputs IN 4 17 The DNP features a soft input selection. During the switching of inputs, first the volume is stepped down to –80 dB, followed by switching off the outputs. Now the input section switches to the new input channel. After- wards the outputs are switched on again, and finally the volume is stepped up to its original level. -
Page 28: Fm Tuner
6.2.5 FM tuner For setting and saving radio stations to your DNP, please use the software Audionet RCP (see chapter "8.1 - FM Radio" in RCP user's manual). You can also setup your radio station frequency manually with your re- mote control. -
Page 29: Usb
Audionet RCP. 6.2.6.2 USB Connect your USB device to the DNP and wait until it appears in the display. Supported are all FAT and FAT32 formatted devices. Your USB device is shown in top level of NET input. You can navigate through your folder structure with directional pad on your system remote control Harmony One (see section "7.1 - Key assignment DNP"... -
Page 30: Upnp Server
USB. 6.2.7 USB Audio The USB Audio connection allows a direct connection of your DNP to your PC. Audio files can then be played with your favorite software. The DNP serves as sound device / playback device. -
Page 31: Audionet System Remote Control
Press Devices key to enter Device Mode. The display now lists all devices included in the current configuration of the Harmony One. Select DNP from the list to set the Harmony One to controlling the DNP. The Device Mode gives you access to all the possible commands to control your DNP. - Page 32 Power On , Power Off or Power Toggle on screen 6 (see section "7.7 - Screen 6" on page 38). Of course, it is possible to control the DNP without any Activity, but to tap the full potential of the Harmony One you need to configure Activities cus- tomized to your needs (please refer to separate manual of the remote control Harmony One).
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Page 33: Key Assignment Dnp
Vol+ increases the volume of the DNP. Vol- decreases the volume of the DNP. mutes the DNP (see section "6.2.3 - Muting " on page 26). Page up/down. With this key you can scroll one display page (i.e. three entries or folders / files). -
Page 34: Screen 1
Ch+ switches to the next input channel (see section "6.2.4 - Input selection " on page 27). Ch- switches to the previous input channel (see section "6.2.4 - Input selection " on page 27). Cancel to step back in menu, without saving any changes 10 Player keys for controlling media content if you chose NET input. -
Page 35: Screen 3
Screen 2 2/6 pages Mi 14:51 Optical Optical Input 1 Input 2 Optical Optical Input 3 Input 4 Current Devices Activity Directly selects input channel D6 (optical). Directly selects input channel D7 (optical). Directly selects input channel D8 (optical). Directly selects input channel D9 (optical). Screen 3 3/6 pages Mi 14:51... - Page 36 Screen 4 4/6 pages Mi 14:51 Analog Input 2 Balanced Analog Input Input 3 Phono Analog Input Input 4 Current Devices Activity Directly selects input channel AN2. Directly selects input channel AN3. Directly selects input channel AN4. Directly selects input channel AN1 (balanced). Directly selects input channel AN5 (phono).
- Page 37 Screen 5 5/6 pages Mi 14:51 By-Pass Equalizer Mode on/off Random Repeat Volume - Volume + Room 2 Room 2 Current Devices Activity The button By-Pass Mode has no function in firmware version 01.00.0100 or higher and exists only to be compatible to older firm- ware versions.
- Page 38 Use Power Toggle to switch on/off the DNP. This key has the same function as the power key on the front panel. If the DNP is in stand-by mode, Power Toggle switches on the unit. If the DNP is already switched on, Power Toggle switches off the unit to stand- by mode.
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Page 39: Device Setup
Device setup To adjust the DNP to your preferences, please use the setup menu. You can control the menu with the keys on the front panel of your DNP or with your remote control. For more comfortable adjustment use our soft- ware Audionet RCP. -
Page 40: Overview Device Menu
Volume Offset input channels Setup the parametric 5-band-equalizers Digital EQ Setup (separately for each channel) Setup Trigger Out for control of non Audionet Trigger Out devices (e.g. active subwoofer) Setup attenuation, to prevent overload of the ADC Attenuation A/D converter... -
Page 41: Global Setup
· If you connect your power amplifier to the Audionet Link output LINK OUT 2 26 of the DNP, it will be switched off automatically as soon as you select the headphones option Headphones active, Audionet Link 2 disabled. Thus, you are able to enjoy music with your headphones and need not to worry about the amplifier. -
Page 42: Display
Display. Use directional pad or left / right to select desired brightness. · It is also possible to set display brightness with the software Audionet RCP. · Is the brightness set to Off the display is only on during setup or volume adjustments. -
Page 43: Balance Left/Right
+9dB maximum volume displacement to right side Note · In normal operating mode the DNP indicates a balance shift by the corresponding icon in the lower middle of the display. Thus you are able to see whether the balance was shifted at any time (see section: "6.2.1 - Display"... -
Page 44: Autostart
DNP 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. or switched on/off by Activities on the Audionet System Remote Control; see separate user's manual Harmony One... -
Page 45: By-Pass Channel
The DNP passes through the input signal to the outputs and am- plifiers with its full level. Please use this setup option to select which of the five analog input chan- nels of the DNP is fed through to the outputs if By-Pass Mode is active. - Page 46 "Set input channel for By-Pass Mode". The signal at the input channel selected for By-Pass Mode operations is passed through the DNP at a level of 0 dB (i.e. no change in volume level) to the outputs and your amplifiers.
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Page 47: Power-Off Mode
Audionet RCP. With the Quick Start mode selected, the network interface remains activated, and the DNP start up process is accelerated, because the net- work interface must not boot up. Furthermore you can use software Audionet RCP to start up. -
Page 48: Channel Setup
The cursor marks the character you now may alter. Note · For easier adjustment of the channel name use the software Audionet RCP (see user's manual RCP). 8.3.2 Volume offset Offset Title ►... -
Page 49: Digital Equalizer Setup
8.3.3 Digital equalizer setup The digital EQ is a parametric 5 band equalizer with separated adjustment for left and right channel, as well as subwoofer 1 and 2. Channel Band selection Marker Title L/R, Sub 1, 2 EQ 1-5 ► SET DIGITAL EQUALIZER ◄... -
Page 50: Trigger Out
Trigger Out: disabled The trigger out connection could be used to remotely switch on/off non Audionet devices. By factory default the voltage is adjusted to 12V DC. If necessary the output voltage can be re-configured to 5V DC. Changing the voltage must be done by authorized personnel only. Ask your local... -
Page 51: Adc Attenuation
Pure Analog or A/D Converted is displayed in the upper right corner on the front panel display. Pure Analog stands for direct signal path through the DNP. The only manipulation to the signal is the volume control. A/D Converted is displayed, if the analog audio signal is sampled for... -
Page 52: Dc Servo
The DC Servo is activated for the currently selected input active channel. Activate the DC Servo if the analog source connected to the DNP holds a high DC component in its output signal. The DC Servo eliminates the DC component. The currently selected input channel is now AC-coupled. -
Page 53: Bass Manager
Bass manager 8.4.1 Loudspeaker Choose your system configuration according to your setup. Speaker Filter adjustment Title adjustment front speaker ► SET LOUDSPEAKERS ◄ ► Config ◄ Front Spk Full-Range Setup your speaker configuration. Config: 2.0 no Sub Subwoofer output is disabled. Subwoofer output is activated and ready to support one mono subwoofer. -
Page 54: X-Over
The default setting is 0.71 and should only be altered by experts. Note · You will see an extra EQ-curve in the equalizer window for front speakers and subwoofer in your Audionet RCP software. 8.4.3 Subwoofer volume offset Volume Volume... -
Page 55: Subwoofer Phase
8.4.4 Subwoofer phase You can select the phase of your subwoofer. Phase Phase Title subwoofer 1 subwoofer 2 ► SET SUBWOOFER PHASE ◄ ► Subwoofer 1 : normal ◄ Subwoofer 2 : normal 0° phase shift. normal 180° phase shift. inverted Note ·... -
Page 56: Delay Manager
The distance ranges from 0 to 700 cm in steps of 5 cm. Accord- ing to the entered distances, the DNP calculates the necessary delays of each channel to ensure that all signals from all speakers arrive at the same time at the listening position. -
Page 57: Network Setup
Note · Wireless setup can also be done with the software Audionet RCP. For the time of configuration you need to connect your DNP to the wired network. Later you may disconnect the cable for using a Wi-Fi con- nection. -
Page 58: Manage Network
DNP. The following explains the menu in detail. 8.6.1.1 Restart Network Driver Sometimes it might be necessary to restart the network driver of the DNP. With this function you can restart the driver without having to switch the device off completely. -
Page 59: Load Factory Defaults
8.6.1.3 Load Factory Defaults With this function you can restore the factory settings of your DNP's network driver. The DNP is factory-set to wired ethernet connection with DHCP activated. This way, if you connect your device to a wired net- work, it should be ready to use. -
Page 60: Dhcp
DHCP client mode is disabled disabled Your DNP will try to get information via DHCP. active If the IP address is received from DHCP server, the following menu items must not be setup. Menu item IP address, IP mask, gateway and DNS are without effect and they are overwritten by DHCP information. -
Page 61: Ip Mask
8.6.5 IP Mask Subnet mask Title ► SET IP MASK ◄ 255.255.255.000 Setup your used subnet mask (e.g. 255.255.255.000). · Use numeric key pad on your System Remote Control Harmony One. Confirm everything with OK key. 8.6.6 Gateway Gateway-IP- Title Address ►... -
Page 62: Dns
◄ RCP PORT: 54321 The communication port for software Audionet RCP and Android App aMM is set up here. This adjustment should only be done by professional users. Setup a value between 50000 to 59999. The default value has to be changed only if you have network communication problems. -
Page 63: Wireless Setup
Note · You can use software Audionet RCP to adjust Wi-Fi settings. A wired network connection is necessary. This connection can be re- moved after setup (see user's manual Audionet RCP). -
Page 64: Wireless Security
8.6.9.2 Wireless security Select your Wi-Fi crypt type. Take this information from your router. Crypt Title adjustment ► SET SECURITY MODE ◄ WPA2PSK no crypt type selected (not recommended). None Wired Equivalent Privacy, out-dated and unsecure secu- rity standard (not recommended). Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared key was an transi- WPAPSK tional standard to replace WEP until the new WPA2 was... -
Page 65: Wpa Pass Phrase
8.6.9.3 WPA pass phrase Enter your WPA network key. Attention on case sensitive input. This phrase is only active with WPAPSK or WPA2PSK. Wi-Fi security key Title ► SET WPA PASSPHARSE ◄ security_key Note · Use numeric key pad on your System Remote Control Harmony One for letter input (SMS principle). -
Page 66: Wep Key Index: 0
Note · Chose authentication mode with directional pad. Left for open and right for shared. Confirm the adjustment with the OK key. · We strongly recommend to use WPA2PSK standard to secure your Wi-Fi connection. WEP is not secure. 8.6.9.5 WEP key index Select the Index Key 0-3 WEP index Title... -
Page 67: Wep Key 0-3
8.6.9.6 WEP key 0-3 Enter the WEP key phrase for key 0 - 3. WEP key Title ► SET WEP KEY 0 ◄ 80ff72ab32 Note · Use numeric key pad on your system remote control Harmony One for letter input (SMS principle). You have to switch the cursor posi- tion forward manually. -
Page 68: Example For Network Setup
Therefore we disable the DHCP function and set a fixed IP address. Open the menu item DHCP, press the left directional pad to select disabled and confirm with OK key. The DNP saves the adjustment and switches to the Network Setup menu. - Page 69 Now you have to enter the IP address you selected for your DNP. (e.g. 192.168.178.222 or 192.168.000.222 or 192.168.001.222). ► SET IP ADDRESS ◄ 000.000.000.000 Insert the IP address directly with the numeric key pad in the lower sec- tion on your System Remote Control. Confirm with OK key. The DNP applies the adjustment and switches to the Network Setup menu.
- Page 70 192.168.178.001 With this menu item the section fixed IP address is completed. When you use your DNP in a wired network, the network setup is com- pleted. You can now save and apply your adjustments. If you want to use a Wi-Fi connection skip to paragraph "Wi-Fi adjustment".
- Page 71 Select SSID and set the network name. ► SET WIRELESS SSID ◄ Audionet_WLAN You have to be attentive to case sensitive input. Use the numeric key pad (SMS principle) for numbers and letters. With the left / right keys of the directional pad you switch to the next input position.
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Page 72: User Settings
User settings You can store 20 separate user settings to your DNP. This function can be selected with the keys on the front panel and with the System Remote Control Harmony One. Furthermore you can use the software Audionet RCP (see Audionet RCP user's manual). -
Page 73: Device Info
With key left / right or OK you can proceed to the second page. The second page contains the following information: ► NETWORK STATUS ◄ Wired Ethernet (DHCP) IP: 192.168.178.222 Connection Type DHCP adjustment IP Address of the device Note · Also take a look in the software Audionet RCP user's manual. -
Page 74: 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 mostly used in lager network facilities to guarantee more control and security to the network. Data transfer could be more efficient and speeded up. - Page 75 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, DNP, 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 76: 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 77: Equalizer Filter Type
Equalizer filter type The different EQ filters are shown below. Listed are all adjustments for each filter, and the Wikipedia link 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 wiki article. -
Page 78: 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 79: Error Handling (Faq)
The software Audionet RCP does not establish a connection to DNP: Restart your software and research for DNP again. If this is without success, switch off the DNP (first stand-by, then mains circuit breaker) and wait 30 seconds. Startup your DNP again and switch to NET input. -
Page 80: 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, don't hesitate to ask your competent Audionet dealer. -
Page 81: Factory Defaults
Streaming In USB Audio In Channel Name FM-Tuner Line In 1,2 Phono Balanced In Global Setup headphones disabled, Headphones Audionet Link 2 active Display Balance + 0 dB Auto start disabled By-Pass Channel not selected Power-Off Mode normal Bass Manager... - Page 82 Network Setup Network Profile default DHCP active IP Address 192.168.178.222 IP Mask 255.255.255.000 Gateway 192.168.178.001 192.168.178.001 RCP Port 54321 Wireless Setup SSID blank Wireless Security WPA2PSK WPA Cipher Type WPA Pass Phrase blank WEP Authentication open WEP Key Index WEP Key 0 blank WEP Key 1 blank...
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Page 83: Specifications
(WBT) 1 pair (Sub/MR Out) RCA jack, gold plated, Teflon isolated (WBT) 1 pair XLR balanced, gold plated 2 Audionet Link, optical 1 headphone output (TSR connector, 6,3 mm, stereo) 1 3,5mm TSR connector mono Trigger Out (12V/5V, 50mA max.) - Page 84 Remote control with software automatic mains phase detection separated power supply for digital and analog section fully DC coupled, no condenser in signal path Audionet Link output to remote control Audionet devices Switchable headphone output Phono card for MM- und MC-pick up...
- Page 86 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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