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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Powering up ................16 6.1.2 Switching on and off ..............17 6.1.3 Mains phase detection ..............18 6.1.4 Using Audionet Link ..............19 6.1.5 Control elements on the front panel ........... 19 Detailed operations ..............20 6.2.1 Display ..................20 6.2.1.1 Analog input channel ..............
  • Page 4 6.2.5.2 USB .................... 26 6.2.5.3 UPnP server ................26 6.2.6 USB Audio ................. 26 Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 ......27 Key Assignment RC 2 .............. 28 Changing the batteries ............. 29 Settings for Audionet DNA 1 ........... 29 Device setup ..............
  • Page 5 8.4.9 Wireless setup ................50 8.4.9.1 SSID ................... 51 8.4.9.2 Wireless security ................ 52 8.4.9.3 WPA passphrase ................. 53 8.4.9.4 WEP authentication ..............54 8.4.9.5 WEP key index ................54 8.4.9.6 WEP key 0-3 ................55 8.4.10 Example for Network setup ............56 Reset Factory Defaults .............

  • Page 6: Preface

    Bochum works by our experienced and passionate workforce. But before you start listening to your new Audionet DNA 1, please read this manual carefully so you are able to use and enjoy all functions of this unit without drawback on music quality.

  • Page 7: Included

    Included Included you will find the following items: · The stereo network amplifier DNA 1 · The user's manual · One standard mains cord · WLAN antenna Transport Important · Please transport the DNA 1 only in the included package. ·...

  • Page 8: Overview Front Panel

    Overview front panel...

  • Page 9: Overview Back Panel

    Overview back panel...

  • Page 10: Installation And Power Supply

    Installation and power supply Important · During connecting and removing of sources or amplifiers to the DNA 1 all units of your audio system have to be switched off to prevent damage of the DNA 1 or any of the other connected units. ·...

  • Page 11: Orientation Of Mains Plug

    Please connect the mains cord so that the hot pin of the wall outlet is connected to the pin of the mains input 8 marked phase 9 . Your Audionet DNA 1 is able to detect a wrong polarization of the mains plug during start-up. If the message ►...

  • Page 12: Inputs And Outputs

    Inputs and outputs Important · During connecting and removing sources or amplifiers to the DNA 1 all units of your audio system have to be switched off to prevent damage of the DNA 1 or any of the other connected units.

  • Page 13: Digital Input

    5.1.2 Digital input Connect your digital sources to the electrical (coaxial) digital input COAX 17 or to the optical (TosLink) digital input OPTICAL 16 . Note · Please make sure that your digital sources provide only uncompressed stereo PCM data to the digital inputs of your DNA 1. Possibly, other unsuitable formats (e.g.

  • Page 14: Preamplifier Output

    OUT 3 to connect e.g. an additional amplifier or one or two subwoofers. You can also use the RCA connection PRE OUT 3 with high quality cable (e.g. Audionet C100) for bi-amping. The preamplifier output PRE OUT 3 is alsways active, unfiltered and passes the volume control of your DNA 1.

  • Page 15: Audionet Link

    You only need a simple optical TosLink cable. Connect the Audionet Link output Link OUT 6 of your DNA 1 to the Audionet Link input of the unit to be controlled.

  • Page 16: Usage

    Usage All functions of the DNA 1 are microprocessor controlled. This guarantees highest precision, exclusive functions, easy handling and protection against operating errors. Basic operations 6.1.1 Powering up First of all, please make sure your DNA 1 is connected correctly to your signal sources, power amplifier(s) and mains (see section "4 - Installation and power supply"...

  • Page 17: Switching On And Off

    Note · Of course, you may switch on/off the DNA 1 with the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2. For detailed information please refer to section "7 - Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2" on page 27.

  • Page 18: Mains Phase Detection

    6.1.3 Mains phase detection The correct polarization of mains is important for reasons of audio clarity and stability. Please connect the mains cord with the hot pin of the wall outlet to the pin marked phase 9 of the mains input 8 on the back panel.

  • Page 19: Using Audionet Link

    CD player or tuner) connected via Audionet Link (also see section "5.3.3 - Audionet Link" on page 15). If the rest of your Audionet system is connected to your DNA 1 via Audionet Link, all linked units will be automatically switched on/off as soon as you switch on/off your DNA 1 using the power key on the front panel or the Audionet Metal Remote Control.

  • Page 20: Detailed Operations

    ◄ / ► on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 (see section "7.1 - Key Assignment RC 2" on page 28). You will need it especially for the NET input channel (see section "6.2.1.3 - NET input"...

  • Page 21: Net Input

    6.2.1.3 NET input · View 1: Headphones Channel name Streaming In -60 dB Balance Input Volume (Left/Right) · View 2: Media devices Marker Marker position Folder icon and internet radio ► Internetradio ◄ UPnP Server 1 of 4...
  • Page 22 · 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 23: Volume Control

    (quiet) to +10dB (very loud) in actual 1 dB steps relative to the level of the input signal. You may also control the volume with your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 or the software Audionet RCP as well as the apps for tablets aMM and iMM.

  • Page 24: Input Selection

    Leave the input selection function by holding down the set key longer than 2 seconds or wait a few seconds. · Using the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2, switch to the next or previous input channel without using the Select Input function with keys CH+ and CH-.

  • Page 25: Net Input

    Access Code" within the UPnP tab. The code consists of eight digits and can be found in the third line. As soon as you registered an account for your Audionet device, you are able to log in to the website http://audionet.vtuner.com and edit your...

  • Page 26: Usb

    Your USB device is shown in top level of NET input. Navigate through the folder structure with the directional keys on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 (see section "7 - Audionet Metal Remote Control" on page 27). Enter folders with the OK key, get one level back with the O key.

  • Page 27: Audionet Metal Remote Control Rc 2

    Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 Access every function of the DNA 1 via the optional Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2. The keys and their corresponding functions will be explained in detail in the following sections. < • „...

  • Page 28: Key Assignment Rc 2

    Key Assignment RC 2 Function switches the DNA 1 on / off if configured for DNA 1, same function as key no. 1 skips back to start of running/previous title skips to start of next title ► starts/resumes playback pauses playback ■...

  • Page 29: Changing The Batteries

    Depending on their type, Audionet (pre-) amplifiers use different system addresses for their remote control code. A DIP switch on the circuit board of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 selects the desired system address. In order to set the system address you first have to open up the remote...
  • Page 30 For Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 the DIP switch for selecting the system address is located here: DIP switch for system address on RC 2 (for DNA 1 both slider have to be set to position "19") To configure the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 for controlling the DNA 1, put both sliders of the DIP switch labelled 'SYS ADDRESS' in position "19".

  • Page 31: Device Setup

    DNA 1 or with your remote control. For more comfortable adjustment use our software Audionet RCP. You only need to integrate your DNA 1 to your network (see section: "8.4.10 - Example for Network setup" on page 56).

  • Page 32: Overview Device Menu

    Setup IP address for your DNA 1 IP Mask Setup subnet mask Gateway Setup gateway IP address Setup DNS IP address Setup network port for software Audionet RCP Port Wireless Setup Setup Wi-Fi (SSID, security, etc.) Factory Default Reset Reset all settings...

  • Page 33: Select Input

    Push the set key on the front panel once for less than two seconds or push the key ä on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to enter the Select Input menu item. Then select the desired input channel with the keys up and down or with the keys ◄...

  • Page 34: Global Setup

    6 automatically while you are using the headphones output. · If you connect your power amplifier to the Audionet Link output LINK OUT 6 of the DNA 1, it will be switched off automatically as soon as you select the headphones option Headphones active, Audionet Link disabled.

  • Page 35: Display

    8.3.2 Display Adjust the display brightness with the front panel keys or your Audionet Metal Remote Control. Brightness Title Scale adjustment ► SET DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ◄ --------------+ 100% Note · Get to this option at anytime opening the Global Setup and navigating to Display.

  • Page 36: Balance Left/Right

    · For a more comfortable access, use the directional keys ◄ / ► on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 (see section "7 - Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2" on page 27). Acknowledge your selection with the OK key.

  • Page 37: Auto Start

    10 on the back panel, the DNA 1 enters the stand-by mode. You have to use the power key on the front panel or the key DNx on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to switch on the unit into normal operating mode.

  • Page 38: By-Pass Channel

    · For a more comfortable access, use the directional keys ◄ / ► on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 (see section "7 - Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2" on page 27). Acknowledge your selection with the OK key.
  • Page 39 Select a different input channel. The DNA 1 switches to the newly selected input channel, resetting the volume to its prior level. Push the power key on the front panel or the button PRE on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2. The DNA 1 switches off to stand-by mode.

  • Page 40: Phono Card

    If you leave the By-Pass Mode by pushing the power key on the front panel or the key PRE on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2, this mode will be saved, i.e. if you switch on the DNA 1 again, the unit will switch to the last saved input channel selection and thus into the By-Pass Mode.

  • Page 41: Power-Off Mode

    DNA 1 start up process is accelerated, because the network interface must not boot up first. Furthermore you can use software Audionet RCP to power on. If you select Quick Start mode the power consumption is increased. For further details please see section "10.6 - Specifications"...

  • Page 42: Channel Name

    The cursor marks the character you now may alter. Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cursor.

  • Page 43: Network Setup

    DNA 1 correctly for your network. Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cursor.

  • Page 44: Manage Network

    DNA 1. The following explains the menu in detail. Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to select desired menu option. To acknowledge selected option, press set or OK.

  • Page 45: Load Factory Defaults

    If you accidentally selected this option and the factory default settings are loaded, you are able to exit the menu with the key ä of your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 or by holding down the set key for longer than 2 seconds. This way the settings accidentally...

  • Page 46: Connection Type

    8.4.2 Connection Type Connection Type title ► SET CONNECTION TYPE ◄ Wireless (WiFi) 802.11 Factory setting. The DNA 1 uses a wired network Wired Ethernet connection (Ethernet connection). Your DNA 1 establishes a wireless connection Wireless (WiFi) via the included WLAN Antenna. The menu "8.4.9 - Wireless setup"...

  • Page 47: Ip Address

    · For a more comfortable access, use the directional keys ◄ / ► on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 (see section "7 - Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2" on page 27). Acknowledge your selection with the OK key.

  • Page 48: Ip Mask

    ◄ 255.255.255.000 Enter the desired subnet mask (e.g. 255.255.255.000). · Use the directional keys on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2. Confirm everything with OK key. Note · Each block of an IP address consists of three digits. Sometimes the triplets are not written down in full length, i.e.

  • Page 49: Dns

    · Use the directional keys on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2. Confirm everything with OK key. · The gateway address is usually the same as the router IP address. Note · Each block of an IP address consists of three digits. Sometimes the triplets are not written down in full length, i.e.

  • Page 50: Rcp Port

    RCP PORT: 54321 Enter the port number for communication between DNA 1 and the software Audionet RCP or Android app aMM or iOS app iMM. If necessary you may adjust the port number in a range of 50000 to 59999.

  • Page 51: Ssid

    Note · Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cursor. Press and hold set for longer than 2 seconds or press key ► to move the cursor one position to the right.

  • Page 52: Wireless Security

    You will find Wikipedia links to all security method related terms in section "10.2.1 - Wireless security" on page 66. · Use directional keys ◄ / ► on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to adjust port number. Confirm with OK key. ·...

  • Page 53: Wpa Passphrase

    Note · Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cursor. Press and hold set for longer than 2 seconds or press key ► to move the cursor one position to the right.

  • Page 54: Wep Authentication

    8.4.9.4 WEP authentication Select the WEP setup to your network. WEP mode Title ► SET WEP AUTHENTICATION ◄ open Open Authentication open Shared-Key-Authentication shared Note · Chose authentication mode with directional keys. ◄ for open and ► for shared. Confirm the adjustment with the OK key. ·...

  • Page 55: Wep Key 0-3

    Note · Use keys up / down on the front panel or keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cursor. Press and hold set for longer than 2 seconds or press key ► to move the cursor one position to the right.

  • Page 56: Example For Network Setup

    8.4.10 Example for Network setup In this example we will use the Audionet Metal Remote Control to make all adjustments (see section "7 - Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2" on page 27). Open the system menu with key ä and mark the menu item Network Setup with the directional keys ▲...
  • Page 57 ◄ 000.000.000.000 Enter the IP address using the keys ▲ / ▼ of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to alter the character marked by the cursor. Press key ► to move the cursor one position to the right. Key ◄ moves the cursor one position to the left.
  • Page 58 Most of the times, the DNS address is the same like the router's IP address. If you use a different DNS, enter the DNS IP address which is correct for your network configuration. ► SET DNS ADDRESS ◄ 192.168.178.001 The setup for using a fixed IP address is now completed. If you use your DNA 1 in a wired network, the network setup is completed.
  • Page 59 Select SSID and set the network name. ► SET WIRELESS SSID ◄ Audionet_WLAN Please note that the network name (SSID) is case sensitive. Use the keys ▲ / ▼ to enter characters. With the ◄ / ► keys switch to the previous / next position.

  • Page 60: Reset Factory Defaults

    8.5.1 Reset All Settings Press and hold key set on front panel or use key ä of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to enter the main menu of your DNA 1. Select the menu item Factory Default Reset by using the up / down keys on the front panel or keys ▲...

  • Page 61: Reset Network Module

    8.5.2 Reset Network Module Press and hold key set on front panel or use key ä of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to enter the main menu of your DNA 1. Select the menu item Factory Default Reset by using the up / down keys on the front panel or keys ▲...

  • Page 62: Device Info

    Device info ► Device Info ◄ Device: DNA 1 MAC: 1F:2E:3D:4C:5B:6A FW: 01.02.0012 BL: 00.08 Here you will find information about your hardware and software. · MAC address · Firmware version · Boot loader version Proceed to the second page by pressing the set, ◄ / ► or OK. The second page contains the following information: ►...

  • Page 63: Security System

    Security system Your Audionet DNA 1 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 64: 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 usually used in lager network facilities to guarantee more control and security to the network. Data transfer could be more efficient and speeded up.
  • Page 65 · Power LAN (mains supply): With power LAN technology, you can connect Ethernet device through your mains supply. Transfer rate could be faster and more stable as a Wi- Fi connection. A disadvantage could be the harmonics produced by such devices polluting your mains supply.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Error Handling (Faq)

    30 seconds. Start up your DNA 1 again and switch to NET input. Wait until Booting is no longer shown in the display. Now start your software Audionet RCP and search for DNA 1.

  • Page 68: Security Advice

    Disconnect all devices from mains to prevent electrical overload. 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 69: Factory Defaults

    10.5 Factory defaults Option Parameter Global Setup headphones disabled, Headphones Audionet Link active Display Balance + 0 dB Auto start disabled By-Pass Channel not selected missing Phono Card Pickup type: MM Gain: 40 dB Power-Off Mode normal Volume Offset + 0 dB...

  • Page 70: Specifications

    50 kΩ real 2 pair speaker connector 4 mm jack, gold plated Output 1 pair (Pre Out) RCA jack, gold plated, Teflon isolated 1 Audionet Link, optical 1 headphone output (TSR connector, 6,3 mm, stereo) 220 V…240 V, 50…60 Hz Mains <...
  • Page 71 DC coupled, no condenser in signal path By-Pass mode (e.g. for integration of home cinema system) Audionet Link output to remote control Audionet devices switchable headphone output Phono card for MM- und MC-pick up...
  • Page 72 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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