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Audionet ART G3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Aligned Resonance Transport Compact Disc Player User's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.1.1 Mains phase detection ..............24 6.1.2 Using Audionet Link..............24 Inserting and removing discs ...........25 Control elements on the front panel ........26 Audionet System Remote Control ......27 Key assignment ART G3 ............29 Screen page 1 ................31 Screen page 2 ................32...
  • Page 4 Screen page 3 ................33 Overview control.............34 Playing discs ............35 Playable disc types..............35 Basic playback control..............37 Searching..................37 Advanced functions..........39 10.1 Selection of time display ............39 10.2 Direct track access..............40 10.3 Time search................41 10.4 Random playback..............42 10.5 Repeat disc .................42 10.6 Repeat track................43 10.7 Repeat a section (A-B Repeat) ..........44 10.8...

  • Page 5: Preface

    ART G2. Curtain call for the third generation of CD player: the new ART G3 (Generation 3) is nothing less than Audionet’s final statement for repro- ducing the classical compact disc.

  • Page 6: Included

    Always use the plastic bag to prevent scratches on the housing. · Please allow the ART G3 to adapt to the climatic conditions in your listening room after transport. As known for every optical device, low temperatures and humidity may cause the laser unit to be covered with condensation.

  • Page 7: Overview Front Panel

    Overview front panel...

  • Page 8: Overview Back Panel

    Overview back panel...

  • Page 9: Installation And Power Supply

    Do not place the ART G3 in close range to heat sources like radia- tors. · Do not place the ART G3 on top of other units, especially not on top of power amplifiers, pre amplifiers or similar that produce heat. Both units could suffer damage from thermal overload.

  • Page 10: Orientation Of Mains Plug

    The electrical specifications of your home country must meet the electrical specifications printed onto the back panel. · The ART G3 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') 13 .
  • Page 11 Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One. Important · Never switch on or off the EPS on its back panel while the ART G3 is switched on or during playback. · For further information referring to the external power supply EPS please consult its user's manual.

  • Page 12: Outputs And Inputs

    LEFT analog audio output of left channel (RCA) Connect the analog outputs 4 and 7 of your ART G3 to your (pre) amplifier using high quality interconnectors. Alternatively, you can use the balanced analog outputs 5 and 6 in case your (pre) amplifier has no...

  • Page 13: Output/Inputs 'Digital Audio

    14 Digital output OUT 4 (optical/TOSLink) Use an optical (TOSLink) cable to connect the optical digital output OUT 4 of the ART G3 to any unit with an optical digital input. The output signal depends on the setting of option Set Digital Out- put Mode (refer to sections 'Digital output format' on page 14 and 'Set Digital Output Mode' on page 52).

  • Page 14: Digital Output Formats

    Important · In order to use digital outputs OUT 1 to 4 of your ART G3, the op- tion Set Digital Output Mode has to be set to either LowBit Mode or HighBit Mode. If you selected setting disabled all digi- tal outputs of the ART G3 are switched off (refer to section 'Set Digi- tal Output Mode' on page 52).

  • Page 15: Highbit Mode

    In order to transmit digital audio data from your ART G3 to an Audionet pre amplifier, you have to connect digital output OUT 1 9 of the ART G3 to the digital audio input 'Digital In 2' of the MAP V2 or 'Digital Audio IN 1' of the MAP 1.

  • Page 16: Usb/Spdif Digital Audio Input

    With the USB Audio interface you can playback music and sound files from your computer (PC) using the sophisticated digital-to-analog con- verters of the ART G3 instead of the soundcard of the PC. The ART G3 is integrated into your computer system as USB Audio device. The instal- lation is done (mostly) automatically via Plug'n'Play, provided a correctly installed operating system.
  • Page 17 Microsoft™ Windows™ Open up the 'Sounds and Audio Devices' dialog of your Windows Set- tings menu. Click on the tab 'Audio' and select 'Audionet ART G3' from the list of standard devices (see the following example): b) Mac OS X Open the 'System Preferences' and select the preference pane 'Sound'.
  • Page 18 Important · The USB Audio function of the ART G3 can only be used if the loaded disc is stopped, or no disc is loaded at all. · During playback of any disc with the ART G3 you will hear only the audio from the disc.
  • Page 19 In case you like to check, if Microsoft Windows recognized your ART G3 correctly, please open up the Device Manager of your Windows system. You will find the ART G3 in the following 3 places in the list of devices: 1.

  • Page 20: Using The Spdif Inputs

    Digi- tal Input IN 2 16 . Switch on the ART G3, and select in the main menu the digital input of you choice (refer to section 'Set SPDIF Digital Input' on page 52).

  • Page 21: Audionet Link

    Audionet Link interface, please connect the Audio- net Link output OUT 1 2 or OUT 2 3 of the ART G3 to the Audionet Link input of the next Audionet unit (e.g. power amplifier) using a simple optical Toslink cable.
  • Page 22 In case the option Set AutoOff is set to shut off in 30 min, the ART G3 shuts down to stand-by mode automatically, if the disc is stopped or no disc inserted and no key of the front panel or remote control is used for at least 30 minutes.

  • Page 23: Usage

    If you would like to switch off the unit, press the power key on the front panel. The display will show Going to sleep.. while powering down the unit. Now the display is dark, and the ART G3 is in stand-by mode. Note ·...

  • Page 24: Mains Phase Detection

    You only need a simple optical Toslink cable to connect the Audionet Link output of your Audionet pre amplifier to the Audionet Link input 1 of the ART G3. Now, the ART G3 and all other units connected via Audionet Link will be switched on/off automatically, when you switch on/off your pre amplifier at the front panel or by remote control (refer to section 'Audionet Link' on page 21).

  • Page 25: Inserting And Removing Discs

    (refer to section 'Set AutoOff' on page 54). Inserting and removing discs Open the cover on top of the ART G3 by pushing it to the back using the handle. Put a disc onto the spindle with its printed side facing up. Fix disc with included stabilizer ('Puck').

  • Page 26: Control Elements On The Front Panel

    'Set AutoPlay' on page 55). Control elements on the front panel The front panel has 4 keys for controlling the ART G3 (refer to section 'Overview front panelOverview ' on page 7). With these keys you can control all basic playback functions as well as all setup options in the Global Setup menu.

  • Page 27: Audionet System Remote Control

    Press key Devices to enter Device Mode. The display now lists all devices included in the current configuration of the Harmony One. Select ART G3 from the list to set the Harmony One to controlling the ART G3. Device Mode gives you access to all the possible commands to control your ART G3.
  • Page 28 Power Toggle on screen page 3 (see section 'Screen page 3' on page 33). Of course, it is possible to control the ART G3 without any Activity, but to tap the full potential of the Harmony One you need to configure Activities customized to your needs (please refer to the separate manual of the Harmony One).

  • Page 29: Key Assignment Art G3

    Key assignment ART G3 ART G3: 1/3 pages Mi 14:51 Digital Output Digital Input Dim Display Time Go To Time Current Devices Activity Setup key Menu to setup further options (see section 'Set AutoOff' on page 54 and 'Set AutoPlay' on page 55). This key has the same function as key Set on screen page 1 (see section 'Screen page 1' on page 39).
  • Page 30 Search backwards key 7 search disk backwards (see section 'Searching' on page 37). Search forwards key 8 search disc forwards (see section 'Searching' on page 37). Playback key 4 starts playback of a disc or playlist (see section 'Basic playback con- trol' on page 37).

  • Page 31: Screen

    (see sections 'Set AutoOff' on page 54 and 'Set AutoPlay' on page 55). This key has the same function as key Menu on the Harmony One (see section 'Key assignment ART G3' on page 29). Setup key Digital Output select output format for digital outputs (see section 'Set Digital Out- put Mode' on page 52).

  • Page 32: Screen

    45, 'Edit a playlist' on page 48 and 'Delete a playlist' on page 49). This key has the same function as key * clear (see section 'Key assignment ART G3' on page 29). Repeat key Repeat select track or disc repeat function (see sections 'Repeat disc' on page 42 and 'Repeat track' on page 43).

  • Page 33: Screen

    Use Power Toggle to switch on/off the ART G3. This key has the same function as the power key on the front panel. If the ART G3 is in stand-by mode, Power Toggle switches on the unit. If the ART G3 is already switched on, Power Toggle switches off the unit to stand-by mode.

  • Page 34: Overview Control

    Goto Time direct time access (time search) Digit keys direct track access, time search (Audionet Harmony One only) enter acknowledge for direct track access / time search or controlled by corresponding Activities in the current Harmony One configuration (see separate...

  • Page 35: Playing Discs

    Playing discs If the ART G3 is not switched on yet, press the power key on the front panel or keys Power On or Power Toggle of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One, to switch on the unit. Open the cover on top of the unit by pushing it to the back.
  • Page 36 DTS-compatible AV (pre) amplifier only. The AV (pre) amplifier has to be connected to the digital output OUT 4 14 of the ART G3. If you use a different digital output of the ART G3, the option Set Digital Output Mode must be set to LowBit Mode! ·...

  • Page 37: Basic Playback Control

    Basic playback control The table below comprises the basic playback functions into a simple overview. The advanced functions are explained in detail in the following sections. Function PLAY Start playback. PAUSE Pause and resume playback. STOP Stop playback. < play Search backwards.
  • Page 38 Note · To start searching the disc has to be in playback or pause mode. · Search mode is suspended as soon as any other playback or menu function is selected. · While searching in one direction, the search speed is reduced one step, each time the search key for the opposite direction is selected until the normal playback speed is reached.

  • Page 39: Advanced Functions

    Selection of time display During playback of a disc 4 different time display modes are available. Press the keys Time or Info of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One to cycle through all 4 time display modes. Track Time Track ►...

  • Page 40: Direct Track Access

    10.2 Direct track access For direct access of a track use the digit keys of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One. First enter the second digit of the track number then the first digit. To start playback of the selected track press key play on the front panel, key 4 or # enter of the remote control.

  • Page 41: Time Search

    Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One to open the Time Search dialog in the display of the ART G3. Now enter the time in minutes and seconds you want to go to. Using the digit keys of the Har- mony One.

  • Page 42: Random Playback

    Use this function to playback the tracks of a disc or playlist in a randomly order. To activate the random playback function press the key Random of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One. The display will show an active random playback mode by the symbol Random: Random...

  • Page 43: Repeat Track

    Repeat track If you would like to repeat only one track of a disc, press the key Repeat of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One twice. The track repeat mode is indicated by the symbol one in the dis- play.

  • Page 44: Repeat A Section (A-B Repeat)

    The function A-B Repeat lets you define two times (A and B) on the disc that form a loop which is repeated endlessly. During playback press key Repeat A-B of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One to define time A. the display indicates a...

  • Page 45: Compiling A Playlist

    Track 02 ž 19 of 19 Prog. Time: 47 min 13 sec Add Track: 07 Line one of the display indicates that the ART G3 is now in program mode. The second line shows the number of current program step and the total number of program steps of the playlist.
  • Page 46 The playlist is only limited to a maximum of 99 program steps or a maximum playing time of 99 minutes and 59 seconds. If the maximum number of program steps or the maximum program playing time exceeds during programming the ART G3 will issue the warning Program full! to let you know that you cannot add the currently selected track.

  • Page 47: Playing A Playlist

    Playing a playlist As soon as you finished compiling a playlist you can start playback by pressing key 4 of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One or key play on the front panel. Playback starts now with the first track programmed into the playlist.

  • Page 48: Edit A Playlist

    10.10 Edit a playlist Provided that you already entered a playlist, you can still edit the list to your likes. Press key Edit of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One. The display shows the same dialog as for adding tracks to...

  • Page 49: Delete A Playlist

    Erase or * clear . The new playback order is: Program step Track no. Note · If you press key Edit without a playlist in memory the ART G3 issues the warning: u No program available! t Important ·...
  • Page 50 · While playback is stopped you can also delete a playlist if you press key ERASE or clear of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One. The same dialog as described above will appear in the display. Use key stop / set or < to delete the playlist.

  • Page 51: Setup Menu Global Setup

    If you hold key stop / set on the front panel for longer than 2 seconds, you enter the Global Setup menu of the ART G3. Press and hold key stop / set for longer than 2 seconds again to advance to the next menu item.

  • Page 52: Set Spdif Digital Input

    11.1 Set SPDIF Digital Input To select the active digital input of the ART G3, press the stop / set-key once for at least 2 seconds. Use keys back / pause and skip / play to select the preferred digital input.

  • Page 53: Set Display Brightness

    11.3 Set Display Brightness To adjust the brightness of the display of the ART G3 press key stop / set long once. Use keys back / pause and skip / play to adjust the brightness. Important ·...

  • Page 54: Set Autooff

    11.4 Set AutoOff To adjust the automatic shut-off feature of the ART G3 press key stop / set long for 3 times. Use keys back / pause and skip / play to select the preferred function. The automatic shut-off feature is deac- never auto shut off tivated.

  • Page 55: Set Autoplay

    11.5 Set AutoPlay To adjust the automatic playback feature of the ART G3 press key stop / set long for 4 times. Use keys back / pause and skip / play to select the preferred function. The ART G3 never starts playback auto- never matically.

  • Page 56: Security Advice

    · During connecting or removing the ART G3 to/from a pre amplifier both units and the corresponding power amplifiers have to be switched off to prevent damage of the ART G3 or any of the other connected units. · Use dry cloth for cleaning! We would like to wish you many exciting listening experiences you’re...

  • Page 57: Technical Data

    75 Ohm 1 AES/EBU digital, 110 Ohm, gold plated Outputs 1 SPDIF optical digital 2 Audionet Link, optical (All digital outputs can be de-activated!) 1 USB, as USB-Audio (44,1 kHz/16 bit, 48 kHz/16 bit) or SPDIF (32 kHz-96 kHz/24 bit)
  • Page 58 Top loader, absorbing MDF, aluminium and granite casing massive disc drawer cover made of 10 mm alumin- ium, Teflon-bedded decoupling of the transport unit by Audionet Aligned Resonance technology special stabilizer made of POM separate power supplies for digital and analog sec-...

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