Audionet SAM G2 Manual
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1. Input func tion e f you dedicated one of the input channels 1 to 5 to the By Pass func tion see section Set Channel for By Pass Mode on page 22 this input channel is marked by after the channel number in the display dur ing input selection to remind you that switching to this input channel will activate the By Pass Mode 6 9 Muting Note e The mute function is only available on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC or RC 2 Press key 1X on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC J or RC 2 to mute or un mute your SAM C2 The SAM G2 uses soft muting i e volume is stepped down gently to 80 dB The display informs the user of a muted unit with the text MUTE Even if the brightness level is set to Off the text is displayed see section Set Display Brightness on page 20 To un mute the SAM G2 press key X again Here as well the volume is stepped up gently to its original level after switching on the outputs Note e While the unit is muted you may of course select a different input channel as described above But the SAM G2 will stay muted until you press the key H Xagain to un mute and restore the original volume level e If you turn up the volume by using the key up or VOL while the SAM G2 is muted the muting function will be deactivated and the new volume level set 18 7 Setup menu To adjust the SAM G2 to your preferences please use the setup menu Push the set key on the front panel longer2. and deactivates the device as soon as a critical state has been identified A large graphics capable display with max 4 x 26 characters informs the operator of all operating states and settings The SAM G2 surely is equipped with AudionetLink This enables the isolated activation of other Audionet devices via fibre optics You may expand your SAM G2 with the optional Audionet Metal Remote Control AC or RC 2 or Phono Module for MM and MC pickups 31 11 Security advice A Important e Avoid packaging material especially plastic bags coming into chil dren s hands e Store and operate the unit in a dry room at a reasonable room tem perature only e Avoid moisture any liquids dirt or small objects getting into the unit e Setup the unit in a sufficiently ventilated environment e Do not cover the unit e Do not open the unit Unauthorised opening will void warranty e Do not short circuit the outputs e During connecting or removing the SAM G2 to from sources and or power pre amplifiers all units have to be switched off to prevent damage of the SAM G2 or any of the other connected units e Use dry cloth for cleaning We would like to wish you many exciting listening experiences with your new Audionet product If you still have any questions do not hesitate to ask your Audionet dealer or contact us directly 32 12 Technical data Analog integrated stereo amplifier Oti 2 x 115 Watt into 8 Ohms a ce 2
3. page 22 4 Status of the preamplifier output mode see section Set Pre Output Mode on page 21 5 Number of currently selected input channel corresponds to the num ber printed above the input jack on the back panel see section Overview back panel on page 8 6 Current volume level in dB relative to the input level see section Volume control on page 16 As soon as you enter the setup menu by pushing the set key the display changes to show information related to the selected menu item For fur ther display details refer to the description of each menu item in section Setup menu starting from page 19 Note e After 10 minutes without any user interaction the display saver is invoked automatically The display then shows only the number of the currently selected input channel and the current volume level 6 8 Input selection Push the set key on the front panel once for less than two seconds then select the desired input channel with the keys up and down The 2 line of the display provides the number and the user definable name of the 17 currently selected input channel Push set again to actually switch to the desired input channel Note e Leave the input selection function by holding down the set key longer than 2 seconds e Using the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC or RC 2 select an input channel by using the keys CH and CH to switch to the next or previous input channel without using the Select
4. times for less than two seconds to get to the menu item Set Autostart Push the up key on the front panel to activate the Autostart function If you like to deactivate the Autostart function push the down key disabled The Autostart function is disabled After switching on the mains switch on the back panel the SAM G2 enters 21 the stand by mode You have to use the power key on the front panel or key PRE on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC or RC 2 to switch on the unit into normal operating mode active The Autostart function is active As soon as you connect the SAM G2 to mains 1 e use the mains switch on the back panel the unit starts up automatically to normal operating mode Use this setting for timer controlled op erations 7 5 Edit Channel Name Press and hold the set key for longer than 2 seconds to enter the setup menu Then push the set key four times to get to the menu item Edit Channel Name You can assign a fully user definable name up to 14 characters in length to each of the six input channels The display will show the number of the currently selected input channel and the assigned channel name The cur sor in the display marks the character you now may alter Use the keys up and down on the front panel to select the desired charac ter Hold set key down for longer than two seconds to move the cursor one step to the right After the last position the cursor wraps around and starts at the first position ag
5. x 210 Watt into 4 Ohms Frequency response 0 500 000 Hz 3 dB Damping factor typ 1000 at 100 Hz Channel separation gt 93 dB 1 kHz Filtering capacitance 96 000 uF isst 5 pairs RCA line gold plated Teflon insulted Tbe pair XLR balanced gold plated Neutrik hanc d Line input 10 kOhms e catrti XLR input 3 kOhms 170 pF Outputs 2 pair 4mm jacks gold plated pair RCA gold plated Teflon insulated Pre Out 1 pair RCA gold plated Teflon insulated Rec Out Audionet Link optical TosLink 1 6 3 mm socket for headphones switchable 220 V 240 V 50 60 Ha wants x k2 typ 101 dB k3 typ 106 dB Harmonic distortion 91 kHz 25 W 4 Ohms THD N lt 100 dB 1 kHz 25 W 4 Ohms 33 Finish Front brushed aluminium 10 mm black anodized light grey printing or brushed aluminium silver ano dized black printing Display red or blue Cover aluminium 2 mm black anodized Plates aluminium 8 mm black anodized Chassis 2 mm sheet steel black varnished Features automatic detection of mains polarization separate power supply for digital and analog sections full DC coupling no capacitors in the signal path By Pass function e g for integration into home cin ema systems Audionet Link output for remote control of other Audionet components Switchable headphones output Audionet Metal Remote Control not included Options l MC MM phono pre amplifier module Errors and omissions ex
6. AUGIONET SAM G2 User s Manual 1 1 1 2 4 1 4 2 4 3 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 7 1 7 2 Contents Preface meses cT 5 PN CLUE ses iiec ice iE EHE NN 6 FLralsSDOEGs 600v ii seda 6 Overview front panel 7 Overview back panel 8 Installation and power supply 9 Placement iic us oie a Ie Ep ab LOL VECES E RU 9 MENA eieae eani i e orasan 9 Orientation of mains plug seccscosssesecccocossesceccocossssececooosssseee 10 Inputs and OUTPUTS sinnn 11 lnc TERI 11 Speaker terminals oni eroi iii ava DU eio Ve da uUo 11 Preamplifier OUtpDit inidedeeitee toi divib est vea co Prud vv tsou 12 R cordincs d6VIGCOS odoris indio eaa ea Da vv e EE a a 12 A O 12 Headphones socket ososan oino nicolas asno caca V i a a 13 A ver eo roe ribi r IEEE sa iuspE 13 Usage inet ow rice ei cei oos 14 Powerin UD nina tv ipae Vous e da udo eu d oS EUR Ieta Ve Pax Re VEU OA 14 Switching on and Ol e dia 14 Mains phase detection isis isi iaiiede eee babeToao era Peu ePRovv dee dos ucsiados 15 Using Audionet Link nana EC RH retis 15 Control elements on the front panel 16 Volume CONTO Liricas aae Lions 16 DISPARA 17 Inp t SELECTION ii 17 AA ERE CHE e e 18 Setup meliore rns 19 Set Output dri rA 20 Set Display Brightness uie eiii do
7. a longer period of time Note e Is the brightness set to Off the display is only on during setup or volume adjustments It switches off automatically several seconds af ter the last user entry e The SAM G2 activates the display saver automatically after 10 min utes without any user entry e During active display saver the display shows only the number of the selected input channel and current volume level in the form of In 4 47dB The display brightness 1s always reduced to 25 and the location of the information text will change randomly every 12 seconds to prevent any burn in effect of the display e The display saver is de activated and the display returns to its nor mal mode as soon as any user entry 1s detected e The user cannot switch off the automatic display saver function 7 3 Set Pre Output Mode Push and hold the set key on the front panel longer than 2 seconds to enter the setup menu Then push the set key twice for less than 2 seconds to set get to menu item Set Pre Output Mode Now use the keys up and down to activate or disable the preamplifier output PRE OUT al Note e The display symbol 2 shows if the preamplifier output is activated geocccccccccoes e Ifthe option Headphones only is selected the pre amplifier out put PRE OUT 7 will be automatically disabled 7 4 Set Autostart Push and hold the set key longer than 2 seconds to enter the setup menu Then push the set key three
8. ain Note e To leave the menu item Edit Channel Name just wait for 12 seconds The SAM G2 will automatically get back to the normal display mode Alternatively you push the set key for less than 2 seconds to get to the next menu item and leave then by holding the set key for longer than 2 seconds 7 6 Set Channel for By Pass Mode Push and hold the set key for longer than 2 seconds to enter the setup menu Then push the set key five times for less than two seconds to enter the menu item Set Channel for By Pass Mode Use keys up and down on the front panel to select the input channel you would like to use in By Pass Mode A Important e Before you are able to use the By Pass Mode you first have to select which of the input channels is dedicated to the By Pass Mode 22 e For security reasons no input channel is selected for By Pass Mode by factory default By Pass Mode disabled e Input 6 PHONO INPUT cannot be selected as input for the By Pass Mode The By Pass Mode is primarily intended to integrate the overwhelming sound quality of the SAM G2 into an existing home cinema setup or ex pand an existing excellent stereophonic system based on the SAM G2 to a complete home cinema setup without missing out on the qualities of the SAM G2 To realize this kind of setup please proceed as follows 1 Connect you home cinema preamplifier according to its user s manual 2 Connect the output for the front channels Left and Righ
9. ains plug The correct polarization of mains 1s important for reasons of audio clarity and stability Please connect the mains cord so that the hot pin of the wall outlet is connected to the pin of the mains input marked PHASE 91 Your Audionet SAM G2 1s able to detect a wrong polarization of the mains plug during start up If the message Attention lt gt Mains phase incorrect 4 appears in the display switch off the unit and flip the mains plug in the wall outlet see section Mains phase detection on page 15 10 5 Inputs and outputs A Important e During connecting and removing of sources or amplifiers to the SAM G2 all units of your audio system have to be switched off to prevent damage of the SAM G2 or any of the other connected units e Please make sure that all cables are in absolute best conditions Broken shields or short cut cables could damage the SAM G2 and or any other connected unit 5 1 Inputs The SAM G2 is equipped with five RCA inputs to 6 and one bal anced XLR input 1 for connecting signal sources at line level Please connect the left and right input of the same number printed on the back panel of the SAM G2 to the corresponding output of the source you would like to connect to the SAM G2 5 2 Speaker terminals Connect your speakers to the gold plated terminals and on the back panel of the SAM G2 You can use banana plugs or spades as well as simple cable ends Look out for the corr
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11. cepted Specifications and design are subject to changes without prior notic AUCIONET is a trademark of Idektron GmbH amp Co KG Engineered and produced by Idektron GmbH amp Co KG Herner Str 299 Gebaude 6 44809 Bochum Germany www audionet de contact audionet de
12. ched off to prevent any feedback loops between your recording device and the SAM G2 Please use inputs no 1 to no 4 and no 6 6 to connect sources you like to record from With these inputs the recording output REC OUT is always active 5 5 Phono The SAM G2 can be upgraded with a phono preamplifier board In this case use the input no 6 IN 6 6 marked as PHONO to connect your turntable to the SAM G2 Connect the earth wire of your turntable to the earth connector GND 113 For further information on the optional phono preamplifier board please refer to its user s manual A Important e If the SAM G2 is upgraded with the optional phono module input no 6 IN 6 must only be used to connect a turntable e You cannot use input no 6 IN 6 for By Pass mode see section Set Channel for By Pass Mode on page 22 12 5 6 Headphones socket A 6 3 mm headphones socket is located at the rear of your SAM G2 The signal at this socket can be switched on and off to allow the headphones to be plugged in permanently Switching is easily done on the front panel please refer to section Set Output Mode on page 20 5 Audionet Link For your convenience the SAM G2 can switch on off all other Audionet units e g power amplifiers connected via Audionet Link by a simple touch on the remote control or the power key on the front panel You only need a simple optical Toslink cable Connect the Audionet Link output Link OUT of y
13. de disabled Set AutoStart disabled Channel name BALANCED IN INPUT TWO INPUT THREE INPUT FOUR TAPE INPUT PHONO INPUT Set Input Channel for By Pass Mode By Pass Mode disabled 235 8 Audionet Metal Remote Control The optional Audionet Metal Remote Control RC or RC 2 controls all the important function of everyday use of your SAM G2 The following explains all these commands in detail AudioNET AudioNET RC I RC2 26 8 1 Key assignment SAM G2 1 Power key PRE use the key PRE to switch on off your SAM G2 This key has the function as key power on the front panel If the SAM G2 is in stand by mode press key PRE to switch on this unit If the SAM G2 is al ready switched on then pressing PRE powers the unit down to stand by mode Key CH selects the next input channel of the SAM G2 Key CH selects the previous input channel of the SAM G2 Key VOL increases the volume of the SAM G2 Key VOL decreases the volume of the SAM G2 Mute key x mutes the SAM G2 Press again to resume last volume level 8 2 Changing the batteries In order to exchange the batteries of your Audionet Metal Remote Con trol RC 1 or RC 2 first you have to remove the 6 Phillips head screws on the bottom side The battery compartment is to the left side of the circuit board You need 2 batteries type AAA or Micro with a voltage of 1 5V Battery compartment Zr A Important e While inserting
14. ect connection of your speaker cables Usually the terminals of your speakers are marked and The SAM G2 uses the same marks Note e Wrong speaker polarization will result in severe loss of sound quality e Incase you would like to bi wire your speakers please insert the ca ble to the tweeters from the rear using banana plugs and mount the cables to the bass speakers from the side In doubt please ask your dealer for assistance A Important e Although the SAM G2 has an effective protection system to pre vent damage to the circuits switch off the unit while working on the speaker and or audio cables 11 e The nominal loudspeaker impedance should be at least 4 Ohms or higher e Never use force or tools tightening the terminal screws 5 3 Preamplifier Output The SAM G2 is equipped with a pair of RCA preamplifier outputs to connect e g an additional amplifier or a subwoofer Please use high quality interconnectors to connect the PRE OUT of your SAM G2 with an additional amplifier or subwoofer 5 4 Recording devices You can connect one recording device to the SAM G2 for recording and playback Connect your recording device like DAT or tape recorder to the re cording output REC OUT of the SAM G2 For playback please con nect your recording device only to input no 5 IN 5 5 of the SAM G2 if it is also connected to the output REC OUT of your SAM G2 If you select input no 5 IN 5 the output REC OUT is swit
15. ection Switching on and off on page 14 set Push key shortly to navigate through the setup menu Keep key pushed for longer than two seconds to exit the setup menu see section Setup menu on page 19 down Push key to reduce volume select previous input chan nel see section Input selection on page 17 or change an option of the setup menu see section Setup menu on page 19 up Push key to increase volume select next input channel see section Input selection on page 17 or change an option of the setup menu see section Setup menu on page 19 6 6 Volume control While the SAM G2 is in normal operating mode use keys up and down on the front panel to adjust the volume up increases down decreases the volume The volume control of the SAM G2 runs in a range from 80 dB to 0 dB relatively to the level of the input signal Note e Use keys up and down also to change an option from the setup menu see section Setup menu on page 19 as well as to select an input channel see section Input selection on page 17 16 6 Display The display provides in the normal operating mode the following infor mation INPUT TWO 32 dB 1 Status of the loudspeaker output mode see section Set Output Mode on page 20 2 Status of the headphones output mode see section Set Output Mode on page 20 3 Name of the currently selected input channel fully user definable see section Edit Channel Name on
16. ie teen ue vus eo eaa ee rH RS PEE eor RE aa Napa 20 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 6 7 7 8 1 8 2 8 3 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 11 12 Set Pre Output Mode csisceisiwinaiscsaiseresvsersis sioeasesianessiiastiesescasiaaiaeds 21 DOE Autos taria 21 Edit C hannel Name iia 22 Set Channel for By Pass Mode eee ee eee eere 22 Overview factory defaults eere eere eere 25 Audionet Metal Remote Control 26 Key assignment SAM G2 eee eee eee e eene neos stet e eee e eeaao 27 Changing the batterles 52 2 es coet etel re oboe Pena e epo ae 0 dE Dep eae brane eos 27 Settings for Audionet preamplifier 28 Protection SYSTEM siii 30 Technical information 31 DET aa 31 ANS A H 31 CICO y ceiien P 31 ODGFALOH sado 31 Security adVICB uinci taie pepe en 32 Technical Gate idad 33 1 Preface The Audionet Team congratulates you on your purchase of this unit Audionet components are no marketing products they are authentic Conceived and developed with scientific inspiration professional engi neering expertise and a passion for achieving the perfect sound They are unique creations designed to inspire musical enjoyment and have an ex cellent reputation amongst all connoisseurs throughout the world Each and every one of
17. it is exposed to high levels of sonic energy which might reduce the sound quality of the unit 4 2 Mains connection The mains input of is on the back panel of the SAM G2 To connect the unit to mains use the included mains cord If you prefer to use a different power cord make sure that it meets the specifications for your home country A Important e The electrical specifications of your home country must meet the electrical specifications printed onto the back panel see numbers in section Overview back panel on page 8 9 e The SAM G2 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 11 e If you connect the mains cord please make sure that mains switch at the back panel is switched off e Never pull the mains plug while the SAM G2 1s switched on Before you pull the mains cord off its socket 9 at the back panel power down the unit to stand by mode and switch off the unit using mains switch 10 Only in cases of extended absence like vacations or if massive trouble on the mains power 1s to be expected you should switch off the SAM G2 from the mains using the mains switch 10 To disconnect the unit com pletely from mains pull the mains plug Q Tip e The use of high quality mains cords e g Audionet P10 could im prove sound quality Ask your local dealer for more information 4 3 Orientation of m
18. ll options of the setup menu are explained in detail 7 1 Set Output Mode Push the set key on the front panel longer than two seconds to enter the setup menu and get to the menu item Set Output Mode Now use the keys up and down to select the desired output configuration The two symbols and in the display show 1f the speaker and or the headphones output is activated Speakers only The headphones output PHONES 1s disabled Headphones only Only the headphones output PHONES is active The speaker outputs and 8 are disabled Speakers amp Headphones The headphones output PHONES and the speaker outputs and are active A Note e Ifthe option Headphones only is selected the pre amplifier out put PRE OUT 7 will be automatically disabled 7 2 Set Display Brightness To adjust the brightness of the display on the front panel of the SAM G2 push and hold the set key longer than 2 seconds to enter the setup menu Then push the set key once for less than two seconds to get to menu item Set Display Brightness Now use keys up and down to select the desired brightness Key up increases key down decreases the brightness A Important e Long term usage of the display set to maximum brightness set ting 100 may cause extended signs of wear resulting in a decay of contrast or brightness of individual dots in the display Do not 20 use the display with a brightness set higher than the factory de fault of 50 over
19. ontrols and monitors the system 10 2 Power Supply The mains supply is extremely potent and very fast This is guaranteed by a capped and fused 700 VA toroidal transformer selected main filter capacitors with a total of 96 000 uF smoothing capacity a specially developed input filter and highly pure silver cabling as well as a capacitively optimized layout with the shortest of supply routes 10 3 Circuitry The circuitry of the SAM G2 is complex technically unique and radically realized The input signals are received from gold plated Teflon isolated cinch jacks and then fed through gold doped pure silver solid core signal cabling and gold contacted double anchor precision relays which switch the input signals Each channel of the symmetrical input signals is un balanced separately 10 4 Operation The SAM G2 is controlled via a high performance flash microcontroller Software upgrades are very easy The controller makes for simple operation comfortable functions and reassuring stability The control programme enables operator friendly access to comprehensive and practice oriented functions For example the two pre stage outputs and headphones output can be switched electronically A by pass mode is available for smart integration of the new SAM G2 into a home cinema system The inputs are freely nameable and the controller even verifies that the mains connection is phase correct Moreover the controller monitors all operating states
20. our SAM G2 to the Audionet Link input of the unit to be controlled 13 6 Usage All functions of the SAM G2 are microprocessor controlled This guaran tees highest precision exclusive functions easy handling and protection against operating errors 6 1 Powering up First of all please make sure your SAM G2 is connected correctly to your signal sources and mains see section Installation and power supply on page 8 and Inputs and outputs on page 11 The SAM G2 is a stand by unit Please operate the mains switch on the back panel The display shows a welcome message for a brief mo ment After that the SAM G2 is in stand by mode Only in cases of extended absence like vacations or 1f massive trouble on the mains power is to be expected e g thunder storms it is recom mended to disconnect the SAM G2 from the mains While the SAM G2 is in stand by mode operate mains switch on the back panel To dis connect the SAM G2 from mains completely you have to pull the mains cord off the mains jack 91 A Important e Before you switch off the SAM G2 from mains power down and discharge completely all units connected to the outputs of the SAM G2 6 2 Switching on and off To power up the SAM G2 from stand by mode press the power key on the front panel The SAM G2 displays the message Waking up In case the mains plug has the incorrect polarization a warning will appear in the display see section Mains phase detection on
21. our precision manufactured devices is individually crafted at our Bochum works by our experienced and passionate work force But before you start listening to your new Audionet SAM G2 please read this manual carefully so you are able to use and enjoy all functions of this unit without drawback on music quality 1 1 Included Included you will find the following items e the stereo integrated amplifier SAM G2 e the user s manual that you are currently reading e one standard mains cord 1 2 Transport A Important e Please transport the SAM G2 only in the included package e Always use the provided cloth bag to prevent scratches on the casing e Please allow the SAM G2 to adapt to the climatic conditions in your listening room before you switch on the unit for the first time after transport 2 Overview front panel Koy dn Kay IOAIOOOI Kay UMOP Aejds q 07u09 Jowa YT Jas 191 duuy 084935 TD WVS LINOIPNV Koy JoMod SUYA NO Wd dino JJ due sg 9T puueyo yaj euruuoj Jayeads 8 19311 491 LAO DJY dino BurproD3aY SI puuro 314311 euruno Joyeadg L jexoos sououdpeoH pI 1981J 1J91 9 ou ndut YOY 9 9 Q8JU1NJ 10 10229uuOO Ye E 14 311 1491 oujndulyOY S lnO3ndmo urTjeuorpny ZI 1411 99 y ou dur WOU p oseud sureur SuIyIepy TL 1981J 1J9 g ou adut vog Yous sure OL Suyo z ou mdu vw c ndur SUBA 6 ipsujjep p ou wTX mdurpoouepeg T ct er ca El El a
22. page 15 After that the unit 1s in normal operating mode and ready to use If you would like to switch off the unit please press the power key on the front panel The display shows the message Going to sleep and unit enters the stand by mode Note e Of course you may switch on off the SAM G2 with the Audionet Metal Remote Control AC or RC 2 For detailed information please refer to section Audionet Metal Remote Control on page 26 14 6 3 Mains phase detection The correct polarization of mains 1s important for reasons of audio clarity and stability Please connect the mains cord that the hot pin of the wall outlet is connected to the pin marked phase of the mains input 9 on the back panel The SAM G2 recognizes the incorrect polarization of the mains plug automatically Right after switching on the unit from stand by mode by pressing the power key on the front panel the following mes sage will appear in the display in case the mains polarization is incorrect Attention lt gt Mains phase incorrect 4 If you read the above message switch off the unit by pressing the power key Please wait until the display no longer reads Going to sleep Disconnect the SAM G2 from mains by operating the mains switch 10 Now pull the mains plug and re insert it into the mains socket rotated by 180 If you switch on the unit again the warning should not appear now A Important e If the SAM G2 issues the mains polari
23. setting 19 of the DIP switch e Older models of Audionet preamplifiers use system address 16 e Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 uses both slider switches of the DIP switch The one for configuring the preamplifier 1s the upper one with the left side labelled 19 and the right side labelled 16 29 9 Protection system Your Audionet SAM G2 and your loudspeakers are protected by a com plex 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 short circuit or defective speaker Overheating ventilation slots covered High Frequency defective pre amplifier stage exceeding DC level at the output efective pre amplifier stage or source unit Power Failure temporary breakdown of mains DC Voltage Even after powering down the SAM G2 the error message will still be in the display Press the power key on the front panel to indicating the stand by mode A Important e Remove cause of error prior to switching on the SAM G2 again 30 10 Technical information 10 1 Design With circuits consequently designed using SMD miniature technology and shortening all signal paths to a minimum the high frequency charac teristics were optimized Ground pathways run in a star shaped pattern converging in one central location The circuit design is optimized ca pacitively and inductively A powerful microprocessor c
24. t not to the power amplifier but to one of the free inputs except input 6 PHONO INPUT of the SAM G2 3 Use menu item Set Channel for By Pass Mode of the setup menu of the SAM G2 to select the input channel for By Pass Mode you con nected the outputs Left and Right of the home cinema preamplifier to 4 Connect all high quality 2 channel sources to the remaining inputs of the SAM G2 5 Connect your DVD player to your home cinema preamplifier as usual Use the SAM G2 to listen to high quality 2 chanel sources If you would like to use your home cinema system activate the By Pass Mode of the SAM G2 and use your home cinema preamplifier as usual A Important e Please read this complete section about the special function By Pass Mode first before you use this function in order to prevent incorrect usage and possible damage to your audio system and or hearing e By factory default no input channel is selected for the By Pass Mode Use this menu item to select the desired input channel for the By Pass Mode While the By Pass Mode is active the volume control of the SAM G2 is by passed The SAM G2 passes through the input signal to the outputs and amplifiers with its full level The special function By Pass Mode of your SAM G2 is activated auto matically if you switch to the input channel dedicated for By Pass Mode in the setup menu item Set Channel for By Pass Mode The signal at the input channel selected for By Pass Mode opera
25. than two seconds to go to the first item of the setup menu Navigate to the next menu item by pushing the set key again for less than two seconds Below is a list of all menu items of the setup menu After the last menu item you will leave the setup menu automatically Of course you may leave the setup menu from each menu item by holding the set key down for longer than two seconds The SAM G2 will return to the normal operating mode The order of items in the setup menu 1s j Set Output Mode y Set Display Brightness y Set Pre Output Mode y Set AutoStart y Set Channel Name y Set Input Channel for By Pass Mode Change any setting of a menu item by using the keys up and down on the front panel Note e If you make no adjustments for longer than 12 seconds the SAM G2 will automatically leave the setup menu and return to normal operat ing mode e While you are in the setup menu the display brightness is set to 100 for better readability After leaving the setup menu the display brightness 1s automatically reset to its user selected level I to enter the setup menu push and hold set key longer than two seconds Y push set key shortly less than two seconds 19 e If you power down the SAM G2 to stand by mode all settings are stored automatically in the non volatile memory of the unit Even af ter disconnecting from mains the SAM G2 will still remember your settings In the following a
26. the batteries please mind their orientation The cor rect orientation is printed onto the bottom of the battery compart ment 8 3 Settings for Audionet preamplifier The Audionet Metal Remote Control RC or RC 2 has 6 keys to control an Audionet pre amplifier like the SAM G2 The previous section Key assignment SAM G2 explains the function of these keys 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 or RC 2 selects the desired system address In order to set the system address you first have to open up the remote control see section Changing the batteries on page 27 For Audionet Metal Remote Control RC the DIP switch for selecting the system address 1s located here DIP switch for system address on RC 28 For Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 the DIP switch for selecting the system address 1s located here Ce Y 719 gt a 0116 e j y T EE 8 ops 5 AB svs ADORESS e DIP switch for system address on RC 2 the upper slider is for configuring a preamplifier Put the DIP switch labelled SYS ADDRESS in position 19 or 16 ac cording to the following table Audionet preamplifier Address PRE C2 PRE 1 G3 SAM G2 DNA DNP DNA 1 Note e If not ordered explicitly the Audionet Metal Remote Control is pre configured to
27. tions is passed through to the amplifiers and outputs of your SAM G2 at level of OdB i e no change in volume level 23 As soon as you select a different input channel the special function By Pass Mode is switched off automatically The volume is reset to the prior level A Important e Please check the correct connection and setup before you use the By Pass Mode for the first time The input signal will be passed through to the outputs and amplifiers at full level As soon as the By Pass Mode is activated the SAM G2 will ignore all control commands coming from the keys on the front panel or the remote control exceptions see below A Important There are only two possibilities to disable the By Pass Mode 1 Select a different input channel The SAM G2 switches to the newly selected input channel resetting the volume to its prior level 2 Push the power key on the front panel or the PRE key on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC or RC 2 The SAM G2 switches to stand by mode Note e If you leave the By Pass Mode by pushing the power key on the front panel or PRE key on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC or RC 2 this mode will be saved i e if you switch on the SAM G2 the unit will switch to the last saved input channel selection and thus into By Pass Mode 24 7 7 Overview factory defaults Option Setting Select Input INPUT TWO gt IN 2 Set Output Mode Speakers only BENE Set Pre Output Mo
28. zation 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 connection to earth for the mains phase detection of the SAM G2 to work correctly 6 4 Using Audionet Link The SAM G2 is equipped with an Audionet Link output Link OUT allowing you to switch on off further Audionet units e g power amplifi ers CD player or tuner connected via Audionet Link also see section Audionet Link on page 13 If the rest of your Audionet system is connected to your SAM G2 via Audionet Link all linked units will be automatically switched on off as soon as you switch on off your SAM G2 using the power key on the front panel or the key PRE on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC or RC 2 Note e Please read section Audionet Link on page 13 Also consult the user s manual of your Audionet components connected via Audionet Link for further information 15 e If you switch off your Audionet chain using Audionet Link it is im portant to wait until all devices are shut down before you restart the system 6 5 Control elements on the front panel The front panel has four keys to control the SAM G2 see section Overview front panel on page 7 With these keys you can control all functions as well as all setup options to adjust the unit to your preferences see section Setup menu on page 19 power Use key to switch on off the unit see s
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