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Auralic ARIES G2.2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ARIES G2.2 Streaming Transporter User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 AURALiC in the United States and/or other countries. AURALiC's trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not AURALiC's, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers or in any manner that disparages or discredits AURALiC.

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Our award-winning ARIES products have led the world of high-resolution streaming since their introduction in 2014 and have become the premier choice for high-performance music enthusiasts worldwide. The ARIES G2.2 is the culmination of nearly 10 years of research and development. As we continually pioneer technologies to improve our hardware designs and software platform, each product release keeps us solidly at the forefront of streaming technology.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Power On/Off ........................15 Standby ........................... 15 Sleep ..........................15 Force Off .......................... 15 Connect ARIES G2.2 to a Home Network ..............16 Use Lightning DS Setup Guide ..................16 Use Lightning Web Control Interface ................18 Use Front Panel Control ....................21 Setup Music Library and Streaming Service ..............
  • Page 6 Playback Control ......................40 Queue Interface ....................... 41 Side Menu ........................42 Use with Other Software ..................44 Device Activation and Deactivation ................. 45 Cleaning ........................46 Support & Contact ....................47 Specifications ......................48 AURALiC Product Registration Form ................ 49...

  • Page 7: Understanding The Technology

    Renderer, Server, and Controller. The Renderer is the physical device that plays the music, e.g. ARIES G2.2. The Server provides the music library. When playing files stored locally on your network, the server can be our Lightning Server or any other DLNA-based server.

  • Page 8: Network Requirements

    IGMP/ICMP messages which are essential for your AURALiC devices to join your network properly. If you are using this type of equipment, we advise consulting an IT professional for assistance in setting up...

  • Page 9: Warranty

    Warranty AURALiC offers a 1-Year factory limited warranty from the date of purchase as a general. For devices originally sold and used in EUC or UK, AURALiC offers a 2-Year factory limited warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty will be extended to three years if the original owner completes the product registration within 30 days from purchase.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS l All safety and operating instructions must be read before actual operation, and retained for future reference. l This product should be connected only to the type of power source indicated on the back of the unit. If you are not sure of the type of your mains power supply, please consult your dealer or local power company.

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Placement and Cabling Placement ARIES G2.2 should be placed on a solid and stable surface with good ventilation. Do not install this product near any heat source, such as a radiator or wood stove, or directly above an amplifier that creates significant heat.

  • Page 12: Check Your Ac Mains Voltage

    ARIES G2.2 MUST BE USED WITH THE CORRECT MAINS VOLTAGE AND PROPERLY EARTHED! Fuse Specification The fuse used inside ARIES G2.2 is one single T1A/250V (1A slow blow) with size of 5*20mm. The fuse is located inside the fuse box at the IEC AC power socket:...

  • Page 13: Cabling

    ONLY REPLACE FUSE WITH THE SAME RATING! Cabling The I/O ports on the rear of ARIES G2.2: • IEC Power Socket and Main Switch Power cable connection. Double-check the AC MAIN voltage rating directly below the power socket before connecting to your wall outlet.
  • Page 14 These are the connections for the two Wi-Fi antennas that are included in the box with the ARIES G2.2. These antennas also provide access to the Bluetooth connection. Once the antennas are installed, you will be able to join your home wireless network.
  • Page 15 USB output. MCK IN is not compatible with other clock product, such as a 10M reference clock. Note: ARIES G2.2 can only work with LEO version 2.1 and above. You can check your LEO’s version at its front display when powered up. Please contact AURALiC to have...

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Front Panel The front panel of ARIES G2.2: • ‘Power’ Button The ‘Power’ button controls the power status of your ARIES G2.2. Please refer to Power Management’ on page for detailed information. • ‘Play’ Button The ‘Play’ button has two functions: in ‘Playing’ interface, this button will play/pause the current track.

  • Page 17: Power Management

    Power On/Off The AC power to your ARIES G2.2 can be controlled using the toggle switch located on the back of the device. This switch directly manages the flow of AC power to the unit.

  • Page 18: Connect Aries G2.2 To A Home Network

    Connect ARIES G2.2 to a Home Network Connecting your ARIES G2.2 to your home network is a relatively easy process. There are three different methods you can use for setup: Lightning DS setup guide, Lightning web control interface, or device front panel control.
  • Page 19 At the welcome screen, choose ‘Setup Lightning Device’ option then select ‘Setup New Device’ to start a step-by-step setup guide. It will lead you to configure your ARIES G2.2 to join your home network.

  • Page 20: Use Lightning Web Control Interface

    ‘I’ position, press the ‘Power’ button on the front panel to start up the device. The ARIES G2.2’s front display should light up after a couple of seconds and you will see an AURALiC logo on the display indicating the device is starting up. If this is a brand-new device, you will need to select the device language.
  • Page 21 At the top right corner of the interface, change the language option by selecting the desired language. On the left-hand side, click on ‘Hardware Setup’: Locate the ‘Network Configuration’ group and click on the blue gear icon at the right corner.
  • Page 22 IP address. If you have chosen a wired connection, it will display ‘Wired’ along with the IP address. You have now successfully configured your ARIES G2.2 to join your home network and the device is ready to use.

  • Page 23: Use Front Panel Control

    In the event that your ARIES G2.2 fails to connect to your selected network, it will revert to the ‘Welcome’ screen. However, the second line will show ‘Wi-Fi Hotspot: 10.5.5.1’ again. This indicates that the device was unable to join the network and has automatically returned to Wi-Fi hotspot mode.
  • Page 24 If your network does not broadcast its name, choose the ‘Other…’ option to manually input the network information. After you have selected ‘Join Network’, ARIES G2.2 will attempt to connect to the selected network. During this process, the device’s front display will show a loading animation.
  • Page 25 In the event that your ARIES G2.2 fails to connect to your selected network, it will revert to the ‘Welcome’ screen. However, the second line will show ‘Wi-Fi Hotspot: 10.5.5.1’ again. This indicates that the device was unable to join the network and has automatically returned to Wi-Fi hotspot mode.

  • Page 26: Setup Music Library And Streaming Service

    DLNA/UPnP media server present on your network. AURALiC has developed its own integrated media server called Lightning Server, which is part of the ARIES G2.2 operating system. However, if you prefer to use a third-party media server, we recommend using Minimserver for the best compatibility.

  • Page 27: Use Other Upnp/Dlna Media Server

    Lightning DS will scan and show all available UPnP/DLNA media servers in your network. You may see several server options in the network but you will want to select the one named ‘LightningServer[XXXXXX]’ (XXXXXX is your device S/N). Select the correct Lightning Server then click Next.

  • Page 28: Add Streaming Service In Lightning Ds

    If you don’t have any locally stored music and intend to solely stream music online using your ARIES G2.2, you can bypass the media server setup steps. Simply select either the ‘I Will Set Up Later’ or ‘Just Start-Up’ option on the Lightning DS startup screen. This will allow you to proceed directly to using Lightning DS for online music streaming without setting up a media server.
  • Page 29 Select ‘Streaming Account’ option then click ‘Add Streaming Account’. The streaming services that are currently being integrated inside Lightning DS will be listed here: If you wish to stream a service that is not currently integrated within Lightning DS, you have the option to use alternative software.

  • Page 30: Display And Operation

    To exit the welcome screen and navigate to the main menu, you can press any front panel button (excluding the power button). If you have already selected a track to play using a control software, the ARIES G2.2 will automatically transition to the ‘Playing’ screen, where you can view the current playback information and control the playback functions.
  • Page 31 The main menu serves as the root level menu for your ARIES G2.2, offering access to eight different destinations. Here is an overview of each destination available from the main menu: 1. ‘Playing’: This destination displays track information, playback status, playback mode (shuffle, repeat), and volume control.

  • Page 32: Playing

    Playing On the ‘Playing’ screen, you will find information related to the current playback, including playback status, track progress, playback mode, volume control, and metadata for the currently playing track. You can also utilize the front panel buttons for specific functions: 1.

  • Page 33: Library

    3. ‘M’ button: This button allows you to return to the main menu. Library The ‘Library’ menu on your ARIES G2.2 provides options to set up the Lightning Server and browse the music library created by the server. When on the ‘Library’ menu, you can utilize the following front panel buttons: 1.

  • Page 34: Streamer

    The ‘System’ menu in Lightning DS encompasses general hardware-related settings for your ARIES G2.2. When navigating the ‘System’ menu, you can employ the following front panel buttons: 1. ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ buttons: Use these buttons to highlight different menu items within the ‘System’...

  • Page 35: Processor

    The ‘Processor’ menu displays all available DSP (Digital Signal Processing) plug-in options. If you have connected an external processor, such as the SIRIUS, via Lightning Link, the software processor inside ARIES G2.2 will be disabled, and the options shown in the ‘Processor’ menu will apply to the external processor.
  • Page 36 The ‘DAC’ and ‘Master Clock’ menu will light up and accessible when a VEGA and LEO is connecting to ARIES G2.2 via Lightning Link corresponding. You will be able to access to the DAC and clock’s setting through these two menus.

  • Page 37: Lightning Web Control Interface

    2. Open a compatible web browser such as Google Chrome or Safari on your laptop, smartphone, or desktop computer. 3. Enter the IP address of your AURALiC streaming device, as shown on the welcome screen, into the address bar of the web browser.
  • Page 38 3. Setup guide on the right: The right section of the interface provides a setup guide or additional information to assist you in configuring your AURALiC streaming device. It may offer step-by-step instructions, tips, and explanations for specific settings or features.

  • Page 39: Smart-Ir Remote Control

    Please scan the QR Code below to view the video: https://us.auralic.com/pages/auralic-smart-ir-feature If you do not have a remote for your ARIES G2.2 and would like to use one, AURALiC offers a generic remote that are compatible with ARIES G2.2. You can order this remote...

  • Page 40: Lightning Ds

    ARIES, VEGA and ALTAIR family products. With Lightning DS, users can access and organize their digital music libraries, stream music from various sources, such as local storage, online streaming services, or internet radio, and control playback on AURALiC devices. Lightning DS offers features like playlist and user collection management, search functionality, and extensive metadata support, making it easy to navigate and find desired music.

  • Page 41: Album Information

    Aside from the obvious library content showing in the middle of the screen, the Lightning DS interface includes several key elements. Here is a description of each element: • Device List: The currently selected streaming device name is displayed in the middle of the top navigation bar.

  • Page 42: Playback Control

    The Album Information interface provides comprehensive details about a specific album. Here are the key elements to mention: Artist Page Link: If available, the artist name will be displayed in blue color, • indicating that an individual page about the artist is accessible. Clicking on the artist name will redirect you to the artist page, where you can find more information about the artist and their other works.

  • Page 43: Queue Interface

    • Playback Progress Bar: The small blue line represents the approximate percentage of the track currently being played. You can press and drag the marker on the progress bar to seek to a specific position within the track. • Currently Play: This area displays metadata information about the track that is currently playing.

  • Page 44: Side Menu

    • CD Audio: If you have selected the current machine’s Lightning Server as the music library and have a USB CD drive connected to the back of your ARIES G2.2 with an audio CD inside, this option will appear. You can use this menu to play...
  • Page 45 CD audio. • Radio: This option allows you to access the internet radio function. The internet radio service is provided by vTuner, and you may also have the option to use TuneIn as a radio service provider. To use TuneIn, you will need to register or log in through the Streaming Account menu.

  • Page 46: Use With Other Software

    Although no additional setup or input switching is required for these functionalities, please ensure that the corresponding option under ‘Available Input Methods’ is enabled in your ARIES G2.2 settings if you intend to use any of these features. This allows seamless integration and automatic connection with the respective software or...

  • Page 47: Device Activation And Deactivation

    Once they have started Lightning DS they can choose the option of “I Will Set Up Later”, or “Just Start-Up” if the app was previously configured. The previous owner now needs to log into their AURALiC account and deactivate the product. This process can also be done without the unit connected.

  • Page 48: Cleaning

    Remember to avoid using harsh chemicals, abrasive materials, or excessive moisture on the enclosure, as these can potentially damage the finish or electronic components. By following these cleaning guidelines, you can keep your ARIES G2.2 enclosure looking clean and well-maintained.

  • Page 49: Support & Contact

    AURALiC for further information on the service process. If your ARIES G2.2 is out of warranty and you possess the necessary skills to service the device, AURALiC can provide you with the required information and service parts to assist you.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Streaming File Formats Lossy: AAC, MP3 and WMA PCM: 44.1kHz to 384kHz in 16,24 and 32Bit* Sampling Rates DSD: DSD64 to DSD512** AURALiC Tesla G3 with 64bit quad-core processor Streaming Platform 4GB system memory, 16GB data storage • Network shared folder •...

  • Page 51: Auralic Product Registration Form

    AURALiC Product Registration Form Owner Information Your Name Address City Zip Code Country Email Telephone Product Information Product Name Serial Number Dealer Name Purchase Date Purchase Price...

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