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  • Page 1 Digital Network Amplifier User's Manual...

  • 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 Speaker terminals ................ 15 5.2.2 Preamplifier output ..............15 5.2.3...
  • 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 DNA ..............33 Screen 1 ..................34 Screen 2 ..................35 Screen 3 ..................35 Screen 4 ..................
  • Page 5 8.3.4 Trigger out ................... 51 8.3.5 ADC attenuation ................. 52 8.3.6 DC Servo ..................53 Bass manager ................54 8.4.1 Loudspeaker ................54 8.4.2 X-Over ..................55 8.4.3 Subwoofer volume offset ............55 8.4.4 Subwoofer phase ................. 56 Delay manager ................57 8.5.1 Speaker distance ................
  • Page 6 10.2.1 Wireless security ................. 78 10.3 Equalizer filter type ..............79 10.3.1 Peak-Filter ................... 79 10.3.2 High shelf filter ................79 10.3.3 Low shelf filter ................79 10.3.4 High-pass filter 2 order ............. 80 10.3.5 Low-pass filter 2 order ............. 80 10.3.6 High-pass filter 1 order ..............

  • Page 7: Preface

    Bochum works by our experienced and passionate work- force. But before you start listening to your new Audionet DNA, please read this manual carefully so you are able to use and enjoy all functions of this unit without drawback on music quality.

  • Page 8: Included

    · Always use the provided cloth bag to prevent scratches on the casing · Please allow the DNA to adapt to the climatic conditions in your listening 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

    Do not place the DNA in close range to heat sources like radiators. · Do not place the DNA on top of other units, especially not on top of power amplifiers, preamplifiers or similar devices that produce heat. Both units could suffer damage from thermal overload.

  • Page 12: Orientation Of Mains Plug

    · The DNA 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 10 . · If you connect the mains cord please make sure that the mains switch 8 on the back panel is switched off.

  • Page 13: Inputs And Outputs

    · If the DNA is equipped with the optional phono module, it has to be signed in to the system in order to be configurable. For further infor- mation see section "8.2.7 - Phono Card" on page 47.

  • Page 14: Digital Input

    5.1.2.1 Audionet HighBit input In order to send audio data across the Audionet HighBit interface to your DNA, 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

    5.2.3 Headphones Socket A 6.3 mm headphones socket HEADPHONES 11 is located at the rear of your DNA. The signal at this socket can be switched on and off to allow the headphones to be plugged in permanently. Switching is easily...

  • Page 16: Other Connections

    With the USB Audio connection you are able to connect your DNA with a USB cable directly to a PC. Thus you can use your DNA as the sound device / playback device for your PC. Playback operates in asynchronous mode, that means the DNA uses its own clock and you are able to enjoy your music without diminishing sound quality.

  • Page 17: Fm Antenna Connection

    DNA. Connect both (!!) units (DNA and EPS G2 / EPX) to mains. First, switch on the DNA with the mains switch 8 on its back panel. Then switch on the EPS / EPX. Now the DNA is ready to use (stand by mode).

  • Page 18: Additional Earth Connection

    DNA is operating! · The DNA is only to be used with EPX or with EPS G2 from serial number 12.23.10 on up. For EPS or EPS G2 with older serial numbers there is no guarantee for proper functionality! ·...

  • Page 19: Usage

    Installation and power supply" on page 11 and "5 - Inputs and out- puts" on page 13). The DNA is a stand-by unit. Please operate the mains switch 8 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 DNA from stand-by mode, press the power key on the front panel. The DNA 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 DNA 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 17). If the rest of your Audionet system is connected to your DNA via Audio- net Link, all linked units will be automatically switched on/off as soon as you switch on/off your DNA 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 DNA" 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 WDR 2 99.20 MHz FM Radio Sub 1&2 M -60 dB received signal strength Balance Input Volume Equalizer of FM Station (Left/Right) 6.2.1.4 NET input · View 1: Subwoofer / Headphones Channel name Multiroom Streaming In...
  • 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 ►...

  • Page 26: Volume Control

    6.2.2 Volume control When the DNA 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 DNA 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

    Balanced Line Analog Inputs IN 4 23 The DNA 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 DNA, please use the soft- ware Audionet RCP (see chapter "8.1 - FM Radio" in RCP user's man- ual). You can also setup your radio station frequency manually with your remote control.

  • Page 29: Usb

    Audionet RCP. 6.2.6.2 USB Connect your USB device to the DNA 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 DNA"...

  • Page 30: Upnp Server

    USB. 6.2.7 USB Audio The USB Audio connection allows a direct connection of your DNA to your PC. Audio files can then be played with your favorite software. The DNA 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 DNA from the list to set the Harmony One to controlling the DNA. The Device Mode gives you access to all the possible commands to control your DNA.
  • Page 32 Power On , Power Off or Power Toggle on screen 5 (see section "7.6 - Screen 5" on page 37). Of course, it is possible to control the DNA 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).

  • Page 33: Key Assignment Dna

    Vol+ increases the volume of the DNA. Vol- decreases the volume of the DNA. mutes the DNA (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 2/5 pages Mi 14:51 Streaming Input USB Audio Input FM Radio Current Devices Activity Directly selects input channel NET (streaming input). This input channel allows you to access internet radio stations, USB devices and UPnP server (if they are connected). Directly selects input channel USB (USB Audio Input).
  • Page 36 Screen 4 4/5 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 01.02.0100 or higher and exists only to be compatible to older firm- ware versions.
  • Page 37 Use Power Toggle to switch on/off the DNA. This key has the same function as the power key on the front panel. If the DNA is in stand-by mode, Power Toggle switches on the unit. If the DNA is already switched on, Power Toggle switches off the unit to stand- by mode.

  • Page 38: Device Setup

    Device setup To adjust the DNA to your preferences, please use the setup menu. You can control the menu with the keys on the front panel of your DNA or with your remote control. For more comfortable adjustment use our soft- ware Audionet RCP.

  • Page 39: Overview Device Menu

    Volume Offset input channels Setup the parametric 5-band-equalizers (sepa- Digital EQ Setup rately 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 40: Global Setup

    · If you connect your power amplifier to the Audionet Link output LINK OUT 2 2 of the DNA, it will be switched off automatically as soon as you select the headphones option Headphones active,...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Balance Left/Right

    +9dB maximum volume displacement to right side Note · In normal operating mode the DNA 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 43: Preamplifier Output

    8.2.4 Preamplifier output Adjust the preamplifier output mode for your local conditions. Preamplifier Title adjustment ► SET PRE OUT MODE ◄ Pre Out enabled variable Volume Pre Out enabled Preamplifier output is connected to variable Volume the volume control. Use this mode, if you want to connect a power amplifier Pre Out enabled...

  • Page 44: Auto Start

    DNA to mains (i.e. use the mains switch 8 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 DNA 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 four analog input chan- nels of the DNA 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 DNA at a level of 0 dB (i.e. no change in volume level) to the outputs and amplifiers.

  • Page 47: Phono Card

    Phono Card installed Chose this adjustment, if a phono Phono Gain : 40-70dB card is build-in to your DNA and Phono Impedance: MM/MC further setup the other menu items Setup input gain and impedance corresponding to your turntable pick up.

  • Page 48: Power-Off Mode

    Audionet RCP. With the Quick Start mode selected, the network interface remains activated, and the DNA 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 DNA. The only manipulation to the signal is the volume control. A/D Converted is displayed, if the analog audio signal is sampled for...

  • Page 53: 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 DNA 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: Delay Manager

    The distance ranges from 0 to 700 cm in steps of 5 cm. Accord- ing to the entered distances, the DNA 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 58: Network Setup

    Note · Wireless setup can also be done with the software Audionet RCP. For the time of configuration you need to connect your DNA to the wired network. Later you may disconnect the cable for using a Wi-Fi con- nection.

  • Page 59: Manage Network

    DNA. With this function you can restart the driver without having to switch the device off completely. The driver restarts with its current set- tings. Select this menu entry and confirm your selection with OK . The DNA issues the following message: ►...

  • Page 60: Load Factory Defaults

    8.6.1.3 Load Factory Defaults With this function you can restore the factory settings of your DNA's network driver. The DNA 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 61: Dhcp

    DHCP client mode is disabled disabled Your DNA 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 DNA saves the adjustment and switches to the Network Setup menu.
  • Page 70 Now you have to enter the IP address you selected for your DNA. (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 DNA applies the adjustment and switches to the Network Setup menu.
  • Page 71 192.168.178.001 With this menu item the section fixed IP address is completed. When you use your DNA 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 72 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.

  • Page 73: User Settings

    User settings You can store 20 separate user settings to your DNA. 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 74: 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 75: Security System

    Security system Your Audionet DNA device and loudspeakers are protected by a complex protection circuitry. In case of a malfunction the display informs the user about the nature of the detected error in plain text: Error message Possible cause Overload...

  • Page 76: 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 77 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, DNA, iPad, etc.). · Server: Servers provide services to clients or other servers. A server could have multiple services running on it.

  • Page 78: Link Collection

    10.2 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. 10.2.1 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 79: Equalizer Filter Type

    10.3 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 80: High-Pass Filter 2 Nd Order

    10.3.4 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 10.3.5 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 81: Error Handling (Faq)

    The software Audionet RCP does not establish a connection to DNA: Restart your software and research for DNA again. If this is without success, switch off the DNA (first stand-by, then mains circuit breaker) and wait 30 seconds. Startup your DNA again and switch to NET input.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Factory Defaults

    Optical In 1,2 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 Pre Out disabled Auto start disabled By-Pass Channel not selected missing...
  • Page 84 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 Pass Phrase blank WEP Authentication open WEP Key Index WEP Key 0 blank WEP Key 1 blank WEP Key 2...

  • Page 85: Specifications

    1 pair (Pre Out) RCA jack, gold plated, Teflon iso- lated 1 pair (Sub/MR Out) RCA jack, gold plated, Teflon isolated 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 86 DC coupled, no condenser in signal path By-Pass mode (e.g. for integration to a home cinema system) Audionet Link output to remote control Audionet devices Switchable headphone output Phono card for MM- und MC-pick up Options External power supply Audionet EPS G2 or Audio- net EPX...
  • Page 88 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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