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Audionet Cat User Manual

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  • Page 1 FM / AM - Stereo Tuner User's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Placement ..................9 Mains connection ................9 Orientation of mains plug ............10 Inputs and outputs ..............11 Antenna inputs ................11 Audio outputs ................11 Audionet Link ................11 External power supply EPS............12 Usage ..................13 Powering up ................13 Switching on and off ..............13 Mains phase detection ..............14 Using Audionet Link..............15...
  • Page 4 Set FM-Input ................30 Search Level FM .................30 Set Language for PTY..............31 Set AutoStart ................31 Set Off-Text ................32 8.10 Factory defaults ................32 Audionet System Remote Control ...........33 Key assignments CAT..............35 Screen 1 ..................37 Screen 2 ..................37 Screen 3 ..................38 Security advice................39 Technical data................40...

  • Page 5: Preface

    The CAT makes radio a new experience. With hitherto unheard clearness, transparency and dynamic. Get on the air! But before you start listening to your new Audionet CAT, please read this manual carefully so you are able to use and enjoy all functions of this unit...

  • Page 6: Included

    · Always use the plastic bag to prevent scratches on the casing. · Please allow the CAT to adapt to the climatic conditions in your lis- tening room before you switch on the unit for the first time after transport.

  • Page 7: Overview Front Panel

    Overview front panel...

  • Page 8: Overview Back Panel

    Overview back panel...

  • Page 9: Installation And Power Supply

    Broken shields or short-cut cables could damage the CAT and/or any other connected unit. 4.1 Placement Important · It is recommended to place the CAT into a high quality rack or onto a stable table. · Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight ·...

  • Page 10: Orientation Of Mains Plug

    Only in cases of extended absence – like vacations – or if massive trouble on the mains power is to be expected you should switch off the CAT from the mains using mains switch 11 . To disconnect the unit com- pletely from mains pull the mains plug.

  • Page 11: Inputs And Outputs

    AM 2 . 5.2 Audio outputs The CAT is equipped with a pair of Cinch (Line) outputs 5 and 6 as well as a pair of balanced (XLR) outputs 4 and 7 . Use the Cinch outputs to connect the CAT to your pre amplifier using high quality Cinch cables.

  • Page 12: External Power Supply Eps

    2. Connect the EPS with the included cable to input jack 8 on the back panel of the CAT. The shape of the plug prevents a wrong polarity. The small 'nose' inside the plug has to face up- wards.

  • Page 13: Usage

    Usage The front panel has four keys to control all functions of the CAT. For more comfort please use the optional Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One (see section 'Audionet System Remote Control' on page 33). 6.1 Powering up First of all, please make sure your CAT is connected correctly to your pre amplifier and to mains power (see section 'Installation and power supply' on page 9 and section 'Inputs and outputs' on page 11).

  • Page 14: Mains Phase Detection

    Important · If the CAT issues the mains polarization warning or no warning at all for both positions of the mains plug, check the connection to earth of your mains socket and mains cord. You have to ensure a stable...

  • Page 15: Using Audionet Link

    6.5 AutoStart function If the AutoStart function of the CAT is active, the unit does not stay in stand-by mode after connecting to mains (e.g. by using the mains switch on the back panel), but switches on automatically. Use this option to power on the unit automatically using a timer device.

  • Page 16: Display

    up /down Push keys to start automatic search (see section 'Automatic search' on page 17), tune manually (see section 'Manual search' on page 18) or adjust any setup option (see section 'Setup menu' on page 24). 6.7 Display During FM reception the display offers the following information: 15 WDR 2 _▄█...

  • Page 17: Switching Frequency Bands

    You can directly select the reception mode with the optional Audio- net System Remote Control Harmony One. Press key FM on screen 2 to switch the CAT to FM reception. Press key AM to put the CAT into AM reception mode (see section 'Screen 1' on page 37).

  • Page 18: Manual Search

    As soon as the last digit is entered, the CAT tunes to the new frequency. In case you would like to exit this mode without completing the input just press key # en-...
  • Page 19 · It is not necessary to enter a leading zero (for frequencies below 100 MHz). Simply press 8 or 9 . The CAT automatically adds the leading zero. Example: Press 9 6 5 0 to enter the frequency of 96.50 MHz.

  • Page 20: Info Function Show

    7 Time and date (if supported by station) 8 Program type PTY (if supported by station) Note · The info function is active for about 12 seconds. After that the CAT switches back to displaying information according to the settings you made. ·...

  • Page 21: Presets

    1 to 99. 7.1 Save preset Tune the CAT to the station you would like to save into a preset. For details on how to tune to a station please refer to section 'Automatic search' on page 17, to section 'Manual search' on page 18 and to section 'Direct frequency input' on page 18.

  • Page 22: Load Preset

    Now use the digit keys on screen 1 to enter the desired preset num- ber. Afterwards the display prompts: Enter = save Press key enter to save the current station to the preset number en- tered above. Note · In case you would like to cancel the save procedure just press Save Preset again.
  • Page 23 Loading a previously saved preset is done much more comfortably by using the optional Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One. Press key Load Preset on screen 1 in the device menu CAT (see section 'Screen 2' on page 37). The display shows:...

  • Page 24: Setup Menu

    FM reception mode ê = short keystroke on set (less than 2 seconds) è = long keystroke on set (longer than 2 seconds) = key on Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One for direct access of function xxx...
  • Page 25 · If you power down the CAT to stand-by mode all settings are stored automatically in the non-volatile memory of the unit. Even after dis- connecting from mains power the CAT still remembers your settings.

  • Page 26: Set Rds Option

    8.1 Set RDS Option As an alternative to the indication of the current frequency the CAT is able to display information of the Radio Data Service (RDS) if the cur- rent station supports RDS. Use keys up and down or keys Ch+ and Ch- of the Audionet System...

  • Page 27: Set Fm-Receiver

    Stereo. Press key down on the front panel or key Ch- of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One to enable stereo playback (if supported by the broadcaster).

  • Page 28: Set Dim Level

    · If you prefer to change settings from the comfort of your listening chair, please use the key Dim Display on screen 1 of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One to directly access the menu item Set Dim Level (see section 'Screen 1' on page 37).

  • Page 29: Set Mode

    Scan. In Scan mode a short keystroke (less than 2 seconds) on up/down tunes the CAT one frequency step (FM mode 50 kHz, AM mode 9 kHz) in the corresponding direction for manual search. Use a long keystroke on up/down or Ch+ / Ch- on the Audionet Sys- tem Remote Control Harmony One to start the automatic search in the corresponding direction.

  • Page 30: Set Fm-Input

    Adjust the sensitivity of the FM receiver according to the signal strength of the input signal (antenna signal). Two settings are available. Press key up on the front panel or key Ch+ of the Audionet System Remote control Harmony One to configure the CAT for high level input signals (e.g.

  • Page 31: Set Language For Pty

    SET RDS OPTION has to be set to Prog. Type (PTY). 8.8 Set AutoStart If the AutoStart function of the CAT is active, the unit switches on to normal operating mode automatically (instead of remaining in stand-by mode) as soon as it is connected to mains power (e.g. by using the mains switch 11 on the back panel).

  • Page 32: Set Off-Text

    8.9 Set Off-Text Select here how the CAT indicates the stand-by mode. Use keys up and down on the front panel or keys Ch+ and Ch- of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One to select the desired indicator: The stand-by mode is indicated by the text off.

  • Page 33: 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 CAT from the list to set the Harmony One to controlling the CAT. De- vice Mode gives you access to all the possible commands to control your CAT.
  • Page 34 Power On , Power Off and/or Power Toggle on screen 3 (see section 'Screen 3' on page 38). Of course, it is possible to control the CAT 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 separate manual of the remote control Harmony One).

  • Page 35: Key Assignments Cat

    9.1 Key assignments CAT CAT: 1/3 pages Mi 14:51 Dim Display Current Devices Activity Menu calls the setup menu, press again to navigate to next menu item (see section 'Setup menu' on page 24). This key has the same function as key Set (see section 'Screen 1' on page 37).
  • Page 36 Press key Guide to display current information (see section 'Info function Show' on page 20). This key has the same function as key Show (see section 'Screen 2' on page 37). Ch+ , automatic search upwards (see section 'Automatic search' on page 17), select next preset (see section 'Set Mode' on page 29) or ad- just an option from the setup menu (equivalent to key up on the front panel).

  • Page 37: Screen 1

    Dim Display Current Devices Activity FM switches the CAT to FM reception mode (see section 'Switching frequency bands' on page 17). AM switches the CAT to AM reception mode (see section 'Switching frequency bands' on page 17). Dim Display calls directly menu item SET DIM VALUE (see sec- tion 'Set Dim Level' on page 28).

  • Page 38: Screen 3

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

  • Page 39: Security Advice

    Do not short-circuit the outputs! · During connecting or removing the CAT to/from your pre amplifier all units have to be switched off to prevent damage of the CAT 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

    Radio Data System (RDS) configurable antenna sensitivity for FM automatic mains phase detection Features two lines vacuum fluorescent display remote switch on/off via Audionet Link (optical) AutoStart function for timer control Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One Options external precision power supply EPS Errors and omissions excepted.

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