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1. 16 Powering OD ehe cete te n ede eter 16 Switching on and off sse 17 Mains phase detection sse 18 Using Audionet Link eese 19 Control elements on the front pane 19 Detailed operations 20 DiSpl y5 sisse tete teo m beh ase irte 20 Analog input channel sees 20 Digital input channel essen 20 6 2 1 3 6 2 2 6 2 3 6 2 4 6 2 5 6 2 5 6 2 5 2 6 2 5 3 6 2 6 7 1 7 2 7 3 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 3 1 8 3 2 8 3 3 8 3 4 8 3 5 8 3 6 8 3 7 8 3 8 8 3 9 8 4 8 4 1 8 4 1 1 8 4 1 2 8 4 1 3 8 4 2 8 4 3 8 4 4 8 4 5 8 4 6 8 4 7 8 4 8 INE T Wi pul x icti tecto Fc tees 21 Volume control cx a ll beeen 23 Mi Rios 23 Input selection teet ii Ai 24 NET 1tip t tet aa did Mises 25 Inte META Oi tee lee ri 25 uj E 26 UPnP Servers aee Ert re Ee ibe I stie ome bees 26 USBZAUdIO zs am a ua S i ostii deed er dis 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 ay eei a caia a 31 Overview dev
2. Disconnect the DNA 1 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 shouldn t appear any longer A Important e Ifthe DNA 1 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 connection to earth for the mains phase detection of the DNA 1 to work correctly 6 1 4 Using Audionet Link Your DNA 1 is equipped with an Audionet Link output Link OUT 6 allowing you to switch on off further Audionet units e g power amplifiers 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 Note e Please read section 5 3 3 Audionet Link on page 15 and section 8 3 1 Headphones on page 34 Also consult the user s manual of your Audionet components connected via Audionet Link for further information e If you use Audionet Link to switch off other devices please wait until everything is in stand by mode before switching on again 6 1 5 Control ele
3. 71 Errors and omissions excepted Specifications and design are subject to changes without prior notice AUdiONET is a trademark of Idektron GmbH amp Co KG Engineered and produced by Idektron GmbH 8 Co KG Herner Str 299 Geb ude 6 44809 Bochum Germany www audionet de kontakt audionet de
4. The Ethernet port LAN 15 is a standard RJ45 socket for network cables Cat cable 10 100 Mbit BASE T The WLAN port WLAN 13 uses a SMA connection to attach the provided WLAN antenna With the articulated joint the antenna can be turned into two directions The USB port USB 14 is a TYPE A socket USB 2 0 for external hard drive USB sticks etc Note e We recommend using a wired network connection for best data transfer rate and to provide high stability in control with our software 5 3 2 USB Audio The USB Audio port USB AUDIO 18 is a mini USB TYPE B socket With the USB Audio connection you are able to connect your DNA 1 with a USB cable directly to a PC Thus you can use your DNA 1 as the sound device playback device for your PC Playback operates in see number in section 3 Overview back panel on page 10 14 asynchronous mode that means the DNA 1 uses its own clock and you are able to enjoy your music without diminishing sound quality For using USB Audio the required driver needs to be installed on your PC For Apple devices using Mac OS X 10 6 4 and higher a suitable driver is included within the operating system To receive the driver for Windows based systems please contact us via service Qaudionet de Note e The driver is packed into a zip file To install the driver unpack the zip file into a folder of your choice Then open the chosen folder
5. 2 to connect the turntable Please connect the ground wire of the turntable to the terminal GND 5 A Important e If the DNA 1 is equipped with the optional phono module input IN 1 2 may only be used to connect a turntable e Never use IN 1 2 as input for By Pass mode if the optional phono module is installed e If the DNA 1 is equipped with the optional phono module it has to be registered in the system in order to be configurable For further information see section 8 3 6 Phono Card on page 40 see chapter 3 Overwiew Back Panel on page 10 12 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 u 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 Dolby Digital or DTS data streams etc could cause noise 5 2 Audio output 5 2 1 Speaker terminals Connect your speakers to the gold plated terminals Speaker Output Left 11 and Speaker Output Right 12 on the back panel of the DNA 1 You can use banana plugs or spades as well as simple cable ends Look out for the correct connection of your speaker cables Usually the terminals of your speakers are marked and The DNA 1 uses the
6. access point 53 8 4 9 4 WEP authentication Select the WEP setup to your network WEP mode SET WEP AUTHENTICATION 4 open Open Authentication shared Shared Key Authentication 7 Note e Chose authentication mode with directional keys for open and gt for shared Confirm the adjustment with the OK key e We strongly recommend using WPA2PSK standard to secure your Wi Fi connection WEP is not secure 8 4 9 5 WEP key index Select the Index Key 0 3 WEP index SET WEP INDEX KEY WEP Key Index 0 Note e Select the WEP key index with your directional keys gt Confirm the adjustment with the OK key 54 8 4 9 6 WEP key 0 3 Enter the WEP key phrase for key 0 3 WEP key SET WEP KEY 0 80ff72ab32 T Note Use keys up down on the front panel or keys A V ofthe 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 P gt to move the cursor one position to the right Key lt moves the cursor one position to the left To finish editing press set or OK To erase the character marked by the cursor use key S In this case the key 5 does not return to the parent menu To exit without saving changes please press key 3k A WEP key contains only numbers 0 9 and letters a f Length of WEP keys 64 bit hex WEP key 10 characters 128 bit hex WEP key 26 characters 55 8 4 10 Example for Network
7. option if you would like to switch off external power amplifiers that are connected to the Audionet Link output Link OUT 6 automatically while you are using the headphones output Tip If you connect your power amplifier to the Audionet Link output LINK OUT 6 ofthe DNA 1 it will be switched off automatically as soon as you select the headphones option Headphones active Audionet Link disabled Thus you are able to enjoy music with your headphones and need not to worry about the amplifier In case you deactivate the headphones output by selecting the option Headphones disabled Audionet Link active the power amplifier is switched on automatically via Audionet Link so you playback music through your speakers again For a more comfortable access use the directional keys amp 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 34 8 3 2 Display Adjust the display brightness with the front panel keys or your Audionet Metal Remote Control Brightness adjustment lt 75 100 Note e Get to this option at anytime opening the Global Setup and navigating to Display Use directional keys gt on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 or up down to select desired brightness It is also possible to set display brightness with the software Audionet RCP Is the brightness se
8. the DNA 1 3 Use menu item By Pass channel of the setup menu of the DNA 1 to select the input channel for By Pass Mode you connected the outputs Left and Right of the home cinema preamplifier to 4 Connect now all high quality 2 channel sources to the remaining inputs of the DNA 1 5 Connect your DVD player to your home cinema preamplifier as usual 38 Use the DNA 1 to listen to high quality 2 channel sources and streaming audio If you would like to use your home cinema system activate the By Pass Mode of the DNA 1 and use your home cinema preamplifier as usual A Important e Please read the 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 option to select desired input channel for the By Pass Mode When the By Pass Mode is active the volume control of the DNA 1 is by passed The DNA 1 passes through the input signal to the outputs and amplifiers with its full level The special function By Pass Mode of your DNA 1 is activated automatically if you switch to the input channel selected for By Pass Mode in the setup option Set input channel for By Pass Mode The signal at the input channel selected for By Pass Mode operations is passed through the DNA 1 at a level of 0 dB i e no change in volume level
9. OK key 8 4 Network setup TIT gt Manage Network Connection Type DHCP Your DNA 1 is set to receive DHCP information from your network If you connect your device to a wired network it should be ready to use For use of fixed IP address you may contact your network administrator to get the information you need to setup the DNA 1 correctly for your network Use keys up down on the front panel or keys A V of the Audionet Metal Remote Control AC 2 to alter the character marked by the cursor Press and hold set for longer than 2 seconds or press key P gt to move the cursor one position to the right Key moves the cursor one position to the left To erase the character marked by the cursor use key 9 To finish editing press set or OK Note e You will find a step by step example for network configuration at the end of the section see section 8 4 10 Example for Network setup on page 56 Most network related terms are defined in the glossary see section 10 1 Glossary on page 64 see section 10 1 Glossary on page 88 43 8 4 1 Manage Network Save and Apply Driver Settings Restart Manage Network Restart Network Driver Save Apply Settings lt Load Factory Defaults Factory Defaults In this menu you will find the basic setup for managing the network preferences of your DNA 1 The following explains the menu in detail Use keys up down on the front panel or keys
10. attached to your DNA 1 Phono Card installed Chose this adjustment if a phono Phono Gain 40 70dB card is build in to your DNA 1 and Phono Impedance MM MC further setup the other menu items Setup input gain and impedance corresponding to your turntable pick up Note e Check out technical information about your turntable and pick up system Otherwise ask your local dealer for support Tip e For amore comfortable access use the directional keys amp on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 see section 7 Audionet Metal Remote Control RC2 on page 27 Acknowledge your selection with the OK key 40 8 3 7 Power off mode Power off adjustment SET POWER OFF MODE There are two different power off modes available for the DNA 1 Firstly the normal power off mode and secondly the Quick Start mode The factory default setup is the normal mode because of low power consumption in stand by less than 1W If you use normal power mode you cannot switch on with the software Audionet RCP With the Quick Start mode selected the network interface remains activated and the 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 on page 70 Tip e For amore comfortable access use the directi
11. 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 and mark the menu item Network Setup with the directional keys A V Confirm with OK key Bass Manager Delay Manager gt Network Setup 5 of 9 Switch to menu item Connection Type Manage Network Connection Type DHCP 1 of 8 Choose your preferred connection type with the keys lt Connection types Wired Ethernet and Wireless WiFi 802 11 are available Confirm with OK SET CONNECTION TYPE Wired Ethernet In this example we assume that you do not use DHCP in your network Therefore we disable the DHCP function and set a fixed IP address Open the menu item DHCP press the key lt to select disabled and confirm with OK key The DNA 1 recognizes the new setting and switches back to the Network Setup menu SET DHCP MODE disabled 56 Now you have to enter the IP address you selected for your DNA 1 e g 192 168 178 222 or 192 168 000 222 or 192 168 001 222 SET IP ADDRESS 000 000 000 000 T Enter the IP address using the keys A V ofthe 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 lt moves the cursor one position to the left To finish editing press set or OK SET IP ADDRESS 192 168 178 2
12. to the outputs and amplifiers As soon as you select a different input channel the special function By Pass Mode is switched off automatically and the DNA 1 resumes the last volume setting 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 at full level As soon as the By Pass Mode is activated the DNA 1 will ignore all control commands coming from the keys on the front panel or 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 DNA 1 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 button PRE on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 The DNA 1 switches off to stand by mode 39 Note e 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 8 3 6 Phono Card Adjust your phono card 1 t gai Phono card is nput gam activated SET PHONO INPUT Pick up impedance Phono Card installed Phono Gain 40dB Phono Impedance MM Phono Card missing Chose this adjustment if no phono card is
13. volume displacement to left side OdB no volume displacement 9dB maximum volume displacement to right side Note In normal operating mode the DNA 1 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 on page 20 A balance shift is carried out internally by attenuating the corresponding channel i e if the balance is shifted to the right the level of the left channel is attenuated and vice versa 4 Tip For a more comfortable access use the directional keys 4 amp on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 see section 7 Audionet Metal Remote Control RC2 on page 27 Acknowledge your selection with the OK key 36 8 3 4 Auto start Auto start adjustment SET AUTO START Auto Start is disabled disabled The Auto Start function is disabled After switching on the mains switch 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 active The Auto Start function is active As soon as you connect the DNA 1 to mains i e use the mains switch 10 on the back panel the unit starts up automatically to normal operating mode Use this setting for timer controlled operations Tip e For amore
14. your DNA 1 to the network by wire Later you may disconnect the cable for using a Wi Fi connection A Important e For security reasons we strongly recommend you select the up to date WPA2 encryption method for your Wi Fi connection 8 4 9 1 SSID Enter the name of your Wi Fi connection Please mind the case sensitive input Note e Use keys up down on the front panel or keys A Y ofthe 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 Key lt moves the cursor one position to the left To finish editing press set or OK e To erase the character marked by the cursor use key S In this case the key does not return to the parent menu To exit the SSID name setup without saving changes please press key 3k 51 8 4 9 2 Wireless security Select your Wi Fi security method Please see the configuration of your router or access point which setting you need The security method of DNA 1 and router access point has to be the same WPAPSK WPA2PSK Note Security method SET SECURITY MODE WPA2PSK no security method selected not recommended Wired Equivalent Privacy out dated and unsecure security standard not recommended Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key was a transitional standard to replace WEP until the new WPA2 was defined not recommended Wi Fi Protect
15. 13 of 14 a different code will be created for the MAC address of your Audionet device The second possibility to receive the access code is to use the software Audionet RCP With a stable connection established to your Audionet device select NET input and open path Home gt Internet Radio gt Get 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 25 favourite radio stations Furthermore you are able to add radio stations to your favourites by right clicking on the station name within software Audionet RCP 6 2 5 2 USB Switch the DNA 1 to the NET input channel Now connect your USB device to the USB A connector 14 and wait until it appears in the display Supported are devices formatted FAT or FAT32 and that have only one partition 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 key Alternatively use function Virtual Streaming Client of the RCP see manual RCP 6 2 5 3 UPnP server The easiest way to play music from an UPnP server is to use the software Audionet RCP or Apps aMM for Andro
16. 2 or the software Audionet RCP as well as the apps for tablets aMM and iMM 6 2 3 Muting u Note The muting function is available with the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 see section 7 1 Key Assignment RC 2 on page 28 e You can also use software Audionet RCP and the apps aMM and 1MM to mute your DNA 1 Press key of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to mute or un mute your DNA 1 Just as well as the input selection the DNA 1 uses soft muting 1 e volume is stepped down gently to 80 dB and then the outputs are switched off The display informs the user of a muted unit with the text MUTE Even if the dim level is set to Off the text is displayed To un mute the DNA 1 press key Xagain Here as well the volume is stepped up gently to its original level after switching on the outputs u Note While the unit is muted you may of course select a different input channel But the DNA 1 will stay muted until you press the keyt X again to un mute and restore the original volume level e If you turn up the volume by using the up key or VOL while the DNA 1 is muted the muting function will be deactivated and the new volume level set 23 6 2 4 Input selection Push the set key on the front panel once for less than two seconds to enter the input selection menu Then select the desired input channel with the keys up and down In the display you see the selected input channel channel number and your chosen chann
17. 22 7 Select the menu item IP Mask and compare the default settings with the data of your network The default value 255 255 255 000 is probably suitable for most of the home networks Confirm with OK Otherwise enter your settings as described above with IP address SET IP MASK 255 255 255 000 T The gateway in your network is probably the router so you have to set the router s IP address as gateway address Enter the correct address for your network and confirm SET GATEYWAY ADDRESS 4 192 168 178 001 T 57 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 t 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 You can now save and apply your net network settings In case you would like to use a Wi Fi connection skip ahead to section Wi Fi adjustment Save network profile Go to menu item Manage Network and select Save Apply Settings Confirm with OK The new created network profile with all its settings is now saved and will immediately be applied Wi Fi adjustment Go to menu Manage Network and select Connection Type Now change the setting to Wireless WiFi 802 11 and confirm with OK Menu item Wireless Setup is now available in the menu Network Settin
18. 5 02 9 HAWS NOYLNIQI Ag 310 VMHONVI INV Q3833NION3 Ano Jd 1331 LHW SLNdNI SOIVNY 13 1331 1531 LHOIY LHOI 1H5lW NI UNI INI NI UNI INI NVI 7TV2ILdO xvod WYOMLAN SLNANI TLIDIG 4 Installation and power supply A Important 4 1 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 Please make sure that all cables are in absolute best conditions Broken shields or short cut cables could damage the DNA 1 and or any other connected unit Placement A Important It is recommended to place the DNA 1 into a high quality rack or onto a stable table Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight Do not cover the ventilation slots Do not place the DNA 1 in close range to heat sources like radiators Do not place the DNA 1 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 Do not place other units on top of the DNA 1 Both units could suffer damage from thermal overload Do not use the unit in places where it is exposed to vibrations Do not place the unit close to loudspeakers or into the corner of a room where it is exposed to high levels of sonic energy which might reduce the so
19. A V of the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC2 to select desired menu option To acknowledge selected option press set or OK 8 4 1 1 Restart Network Driver Sometimes it might be necessary to restart the network driver of the DNA 1 With this function you are able to restart the driver without having to switch off the device completely The driver restarts with its current settings Select this menu item and confirm your selection with set or OK The DNA 1 issues the following message re starting network lt It takes about 30 seconds for the driver to restart Then your Audionet device will be available in the network again 8 4 1 2 Save amp Apply Settings You have to select this option every time you finished the network configuration and want to save and apply the new values Any changes made to your network setup will be dismissed without saving and applying unless you select this particular option Select this menu option and confirm your selection with set or OK It takes about 30 seconds for the driver to restart Then your Audionet device will be available in the network again 44 Note e You have to execute this menu option if you want to save and apply your latest changes to the network settings Otherwise your new configuration will be dismissed 8 4 1 3 Load Factory Defaults This function allows you to restore the factory settings of your DNA 1 s network driver The DNA 1 is factory set to wired Ethe
20. A 1 e The user s manual e One standard mains cord e WLAN antenna 1 2 Transport A Important e Please transport the DNA 1 only in the included package e Always use the provided cloth bag to prevent scratches on the casing e Please allow the DNA 1 to adapt to the climatic conditions in your listening room before you switch on the unit for the first time after transport Overview front panel 2 Koy Koy dn UMOP J9AL999J Onuoo Ke dsiq OWS JI Key Koy Jes JoMod O Or JF umop 4eyijdury HONN AA I VCNG 13NOIpnv Jas QO J mod Overview back panel 3 220 240V 50 60Hz 740W MAX XI mdu orpny gsn Teorya dur e3181 q endo 3ndur eyW3Iq NV 10129uuoo pupa JOJ99UUO9 gs vuuoju NV TA 10129uuo 14311 3ndjno 1oxeodg Ye mdmo 1oseodgs YMS SUTRA 3 gt C3IHLUV3 38 LSNW LINN SIHL tnoun TETSY youoipny SNIVW PHASE 8I LI 91 SI VI I TI H 01 S3NOHd H LIMS u3MOd 141 LHOW I VNA 13 NOI P nv 1ndlno YINVIAS 6 01 eseud sureur SUD Ie JA jndur Sure Ja ZETSU Hod ouoo eS LNO ANI Indio xurT youorpny JOJ9QUUOI YES BUON IPpe jndmo sauoydpeoH ISI LNO Add 1ndino 1ojrdureo1q euueuo 3jo ou 3ndur your me c TO OGO DOA Jouueyp 14311 c ou dur your ANVHWI35 Wnpi2os
21. AUdiONET DNA I Digital Network Amplifier User s Manual 1 1 1 2 4 1 4 2 4 3 5 1 5 1 1 5 1 1 1 5 1 2 5 2 52 1 25 222 5 2 3 5 3 5 3 1 5 3 2 5 3 3 6 1 6 1 1 6 1 2 6 1 3 6 1 4 6 1 5 6 2 6 2 1 6 2 1 1 6 2 1 2 Contents Preface a Sy TEE P 6 Included P conos 7 ETT IO conc cono cona cora cona cons 7 Overview front panel 8 Overview back panel 9 Installation and power supply 10 PlacemMent p 10 Mains connection 10 Orientation of mains plug 11 Inputs and outputs 12 II 12 Analog Inputs case ca ote d e e een 12 Optional phono input sese 12 Digital 3npUt X eco ete rhe ref tee redet 13 Audio 0 fpu t 13 Speaker terminals eterne er aayqa 13 Preamplifier output sess 14 Headphones Socket essere 14 Other connections 14 Network USB WLAN uuu uuu uama a uya ua 14 ASAIO cence a A as 14 Audionet inks iid ii A tei de ES de t 15 USE M M M 16 Basic operations
22. DNA 1 from stand by mode press the power key on the front panel The DNA 1 issues the message In case the mains plug has the incorrect polarization a warning will appear in the display see section 4 3 Orientation of mains plug on page 11 After that the unit is 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 the unit enters stand by mode Note e 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 17 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 The DNA 1 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 message will appear in the display in case the mains polarization is incorrect Attention lt gt Mains phase incorrect lt If you are alerted by the above message switch off the unit by pressing the power key Please wait until the display no longer reads Going to sleep
23. M ooooonnnncnncccncnononnnnnanannnnncncnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnn 63 10 Additional information 64 VOD O A 64 10 2 Link collecti0N ocoomoommosoosonsmsmess 66 10 2 1 Wireless Secured Rieder 66 10 3 Error handling FAQ 67 10 4 Security advice uere eer eer reete erento netta osno csososotosse eren ues 68 10 5 Factory defaults 69 10 6 Specifications u J retener ener sassa es ssssasssssssesssse 70 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 engineering expertise and a passion for achieving the perfect sound They are unique creations designed to inspire musical enjoyment and have an excellent reputation amongst all connoisseurs throughout the world Each and every one of our precision manufactured devices is individually crafted at our 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 1 1 Included Included you will find the following items e The stereo network amplifier DN
24. ODE active disabled DHCP client mode is disabled active Your DNA 1 will try to get information via DHCP Note e If DHCP is active the following menu items IP Address IP Mask Gateway and DNS are not available as this information are provided by the DCHP server in your network 46 Tip e For a more comfortable access use the directional keys lt p gt 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 8 4 4 IP Address IP Address SET IP ADDRESS 192 168 178 222 Enter the fixed IP address you would like to assign to the DNA 1 The IP address type is IPv4 e g 192 168 178 222 Tip e Use the directional keys on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 Confirm everything with OK key Note e Each block of an IP address consists of three digits Sometimes the triplets are not written down in full length i e the leading zeros are omitted For a valid IP addresses you have to always enter all 3 digits If necessary amend the leading zeros Example 0 1 10 100 has to be entered as 000 001 010 100 47 8 4 5 IP Mask SET IP MASK 255 255 255 000 Enter the desired subnet mask e g 255 255 255 000 Tip e Use the directional keys on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 Confirm everything with OK key Note e Each block of an IP address consists of three digits Sometimes t
25. P 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 on page 21 The following illustrations will show you the differences between the input channels Your display could be different because of your selected system setup 6 2 1 1 Analog input channel igj Balanced IN 4 a AN 3 mute lt ID Signal handling PCM 44 1kHz Digital In 1 Balance Left Right 20 6 2 1 3 NET input e View Streaminq In NET 60 dB lt Ib Balance Vol Left Right oume e View2 Media devices EM z Aa sr Internetradio USB UPnP Server 1 of 21 e View 3a Play from UPnP or USB Interpreter Ludwig van Beethoven F r Elise WoO 59 mp3 Play state Play Stop Pause e View 3b Play from internet radio station Title Interpreter Sud Station text ation name WDR Event Track name mp3 128 kbps Play state Play Stop Pause Pm 22 6 2 2 Volume control While the DNA 1 is in normal operating mode use the keys up and down on the front panel to adjust the volume up increases down decreases the volume The volume control of the DNA 1 runs in a range from 80dB 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
26. adio service vTuner it is possible to select your favourite radio stations from a steadily growing number of worldwide stations You have to register with an account at vTuner to save your favourite stations and to receive personalized recommendations Beforehand a stable network environment should be set up for your Audionet device see section 8 4 Network setup on page 43 To register an account open the website Attp audionet vtuner com You will be going to visit this address every time you wish to edit your favourite radio stations As long as you do not have registered an account with your Audionet device you have to click on Register Here right below the login Additionally you will be requested to enter your E Mail address to choose a personal passphrase and to enter an access code There are two possibilities to find your access code With the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 select the NET input Select the first menu item Internet Radio using the OK key Navigate to menu entry Get Access Code 13 of 14 Confirm with OK Your access code consists of eight digits and is now shown in line3 3 of 3 Write down this code and enter it in the registration window within your browser A Important e Once you obtained your access code using Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 write down the given code and put the remote control aside Proceed with the registration process Otherwise every time you will enter menu item Get Access Code
27. and start the installation process executing the file setup exe e During the installation process all occurring security warnings can be confirmed with OK e During the installation process your Audionet device has to be connected with your PC via an USB cable e After successful installation you can choose your DNA 1 as the sound device playback device of your PC For configuration open the system preferences of your PC e Pay attention to the length of the USB cable If the cable is too long you might diminish sound quality and or experience dropouts during playback 5 3 3 Audionet Link For your convenience the DNA 1 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 6 of your DNA 1 to the Audionet Link input of the unit to be controlled The DNA 1 is equipped with one Audionet Link output Link OUT 6 which is controlled depending on the settings for the headphones output Please refer to section 8 3 1 Headphones on page 34 Tip e Audionet source units and power amplifiers are usually equipped not only with an Audionet Link input but additionally with an Audionet Link output to connect further Audionet devices to be controlled via Audionet Link in a daisy chain Connect this Audionet Link output to the A
28. ase is used for authentication and identification and is thus an important element of network security 65 10 2 Link collection Note e 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 66 10 3 Error handling FAQ Problem with internet radio streams A good stable and fast connection to the internet network is the most significant item If your local conditions are fine dropouts may be the problem of the radio stations broadcast Switch to another station If there is no problem it is perhaps a problem of the radio stations broadcast Maybe it is overloaded Local problems could be an overload of your network by downloads from the internet or data which is moved through your network as well as other streaming e g video Reduce or quit connections to receive internet radio without dropouts A bad Wi Fi connection could also cause dropouts No control Switch off your device through the power button on the front panel Then switch off the mains
29. circuit breaker on the back panel If there is no action while you press the power button on the front directly take the mains circuit breaker on the back panel Wait 20 to 30 seconds until you switch on again If there is still a problem contact your local dealer for support Which control has no function If the remote control does not react try the front panel keys maybe it is only a problem of the remote control Remote control has no function Please check the batteries first and replace them if necessary Please check the position of the DIP switches see section 7 3 Settings for Audionet DNA 1 on page 29 The software Audionet RCP does not establish a connection to DNA 1 Restart your software and search for DNA 1 again If this is without success switch off the DNA 1 first stand by then mains switch on back panel and wait 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 If there is still a problem check out your network and network adjustment or ask your network administrator for support In case there is still a problem connecting the RCP to the DNA 1 try resetting the network module to factory defaults main menu Factory Default Reset menu item Reset Network Module and re configure your network settings if necessary 67 10 4 Security advice A Important e Avoid packaging mater
30. comfortable access use the directional keys amp 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 37 8 3 5 By Pass channel Select the analog input channel you would like to use for By Pass mode By Pass channel selection SET INPUT CHANNEL FOR BY PASS MODE By Pass mode disabled Tip For a more comfortable access use the directional keys amp 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 A Important Before you are able to use the By Pass Mode you have to select the input channel that is used for the By Pass Mode For safety reasons the factory default settings have no input channel selected for By Pass Mode display By Pass mode disabled The By Pass Mode was primarily intended to integrate the overwhelming sound quality of the DNA 1 into an existing home cinema setup or to expand an existing excellent stereophonic system based on the DNA 1 to a complete home cinema setup without missing out on the qualities of the DNA 1 To realize this kind of setup please proceed as follows 1 Connect your home cinema preamplifier according to its user s manual 2 Connect the output for the front channels Left and Right not to the power amplifier but to one of the free analog inputs IN 2 or IN 3 of
31. ction 7 Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 on page 27 The most comfortable way to setup your DNA 1 is to use our software Audionet RCP Use mouse and keyboard to adjust each parameter The computer display provides all information at a glance see also Audionet RCP user s manual Note e Changes will only take effect if you push the OK key on your remote control or push the set key shortly on the DNA 1 front panel e Within menus with more than one page the fastest way to reach the last entries is to press up E g to get entry 9 of 9 open the main menu marker is at 1 of 9 and press up once instead of striking down several times Use the same procedure with keys A V on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 31 8 1 Overview device menu fcc COIT o Memes j ICO ESC Setup Wi Fi SSID security etc Fm pees 32 8 2 Select input Push the set key on the front panel once for less than two seconds or push the key 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 4 gt on the remote control In the display you see the selected input channel channel number and your chosen channel name Press set or OK to actually switch to the selected channel Overview of DNA 1 input channels see 3 Overview back panel on page 9 Digital electrical Digital Inputs IN Digital optica
32. ed Access 2 Pre Shared Key is the regular standard for Wi Fi security recommended e You will find Wikipedia links to all security method related terms in section 10 2 1 Wireless security on page 66 Tip Use directional keys lt on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to adjust port number Confirm with OK key e In the preferences of some new routers access points security method WPA2PSK is referred to as WPA2PSK Personal or WPA2 Personal 52 8 4 9 3 WPA passphrase Enter your WPA passphrase Please note that passphrase is case sensitive This menu item is only available is you selected WPAPSK or WPA2PSK for the security method WPA passphrase SET WPA PASSPHARSE security key Note Use keys up down on the front panel or keys A Y ofthe 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 Key lt moves the cursor one position to the left To finish editing press set or OK To erase the character marked by the cursor use key S In this case the key 5 does not return to the parent menu To exit without saving changes please press key 3k The passphrase has to consist of at least 8 characters Maximum length is 63 characters The longer the passphrase the more secure the connection For further information see the documentation of your router
33. el name Press set to actually switch to the selected channel Overview of DNA 1 input channels see 3 Overview back l nputs panel on page 9 D1 Digital electrical Digital Inputs IN D2 Digital optical Digital Inputs IN 2 Stream USB Internetradio Network 15 14 USB Audio In USB Audio 18 Unbalanced Line Phono Analog Inputs IN Unbalanced Line Analog Inputs IN 2 Unbalanced Line Analog Inputs IN 3 The DNA 1 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 Afterwards the outputs are switched on again and finally the volume is stepped up to its original level Note e Leave the input selection function by holding down the set key longer than 2 seconds or wait a few seconds e 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 e A besides the channel name indicates the input which is dedicated to the By Pass Mode see section 5 3 5 By Pass channel on page 38 24 6 2 5 NET input Media devices a Marker ks Maus Marker position Folder icon and internet radio Internetradio USB UPnP Server 6 2 5 1 Internet radio With the internet r
34. gs Now you have to enter the network name SSID and network security key If you don t have this information at hand check the configuration settings of your router access point or ask your network administrator gt SSID Wireless Security 1 of 2 Note e You have to set Connection Type to Wireless WiFi 802 11 Otherwise menu item Wireless Setup will not be available 58 Select SSID and set the network name SET WIRELESS SSID 4 Audionet WLAN Please note that the network name SSID is case sensitive Use the keys A Y to enter characters With the 4 9 keys switch to the previous next position The cursor does not step forward automatically Confirm your input with OK Now select your security mode SET SECURITY MODE 4 WPA2PSK You have to choose between WEP WPAPSK and WPA2PSK All settings have to be confirmed with the OK key As the WEP mode is out of date and unsecure we only describe the setup of WPA2PSK security mode At last select menu item WPA Pass Phrase and enter your Wi Fi security key Example 1x2y3z4a5b SET WPA PASSPHRASE lt 1x2y3z4a5b Confirm your input with OK Network settings are entered and ready to be saved and applied Save network profile Select Save amp Apply Settings from the menu item Manage Network and confirm with OK The new created network profile with all its settings is now saved and will immediately be applied 59 8 5 Factory Defa
35. he triplets are not written down in full length i e the leading zeros are omitted For a valid IP addresses you have to always enter all 3 digits If necessary amend the leading zeros Example 0 1 10 100 has to be entered as 000 001 010 100 8 4 6 Gateway Gateway IP Address SET GATEWAY ADDRESS 192 168 178 001 Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network e g 192 168 178 001 48 Tip e Use the directional keys on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 Confirm everything with OK key e The gateway address is usually the same as the router IP address Note e Each block of an IP address consists of three digits Sometimes the triplets are not written down in full length 1 e the leading zeros are omitted For a valid IP addresses you have to always enter all 3 digits If necessary amend the leading zeros Example 0 1 10 100 has to be entered as 000 001 010 100 8 4 DNS DNS IP address SET DNS ADDRESS 192 168 178 001 Setup your DNS IP address e g 192 168 178 001 Tip e Use the directional keys on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 Confirm everything with OK key e The DNS IP address is usually the same as the router IP address Note e Each block of an IP address consists of three digits Sometimes the triplets are not written down in full length i e the leading zeros are omitted For a valid IP addresses you have to always enter all 3 digits If necessary amend
36. ial especially plastic bags to come into children s hands e Store and operate the unit in a dry room at a reasonable room temperature e Avoid moisture or any liquid to get into the unit e Place the device with enough circulation of air e Do not cover e g with a blanket e Do not open the case Unauthorized opening will cause loss of guarantee e Prevent short circuit to the outputs e Switch off all devices if you plug any cable e Usea dry cloth for cleaning e If massive trouble on the mains power grid is to be expected 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 68 10 5 Factory defaults Option Parameter GlbalSetup headphones disabled By Pass Channel not selected missing Phono Card Pickup type MM Gain 40 dB Power Off Mode normat o Volume Offset Digital In Optical In Streaming In Channel Name USB Audio In Phono Input Line In 2 In 3 Line Network Setup Wireless Setup 44m CT L 69 10 6 Specifications Streaming Client and analog digital Stereo amplifier Poweroutout 2x 110 Watt in 8 Q P 2 x 220 Watt in 4 Q Analog 0 300 000 Hz 3 dB Frequency response os E Digital max 96 kHz depending on sample f
37. ice menu 32 SCLCCOAN PUL ice 33 AAA A sst oeoa 055s 34 Headphoties 1 retten eene eH Tap eT RR 34 JE LEE PEE 35 Balance Left Right iii pe eere tret trei 36 A EE 37 By Pass channel yaaa de 38 Phono Catdz t ya a t eet tnmen te ies 40 Power off mode sse eene 41 Channel name soirs oe et ep Rogeri reed 42 Volume offset ene eco ei e Rote ate nre eR 42 NGCWOLK Idle M 43 Manage Network innear reiii E iE EEEE 44 Restart Network Driver a 44 Save amp Apply Settings 44 Load Factory DefaultS ooooconiconinnnocnnonnnoonconnnnonononornn nono nonn conos 45 Connection Pe titi a Re 46 DHCP 225 NN 46 gni u Da au ua aaa au an aquya 47 IE DE 48 Gateway ladies 48 DN T 49 REP DOM ce eie D RO aaa yes awa aaa u pb 50 SS A oe P EDITI MT Pen eR ER i 51 8 4 9 2 Wir lesS seGufty a a iays anqas ak aasan iays 52 8 4 9 3 WPA passphr8S a annassa esas atabales 53 8 4 9 4 WEP authentication 54 8 4 9 5 WEP key Id eiii tet 54 8 4 9 6 WEP key 0 9 atis Hsu tuU ue aia 55 8 4 10 Example for Network setup 56 8 5 Reset Factory Defaults 60 amp S L Reset All Settings utr e et e Peek 60 8 5 2 Reset Network Module 61 8 6 Device So ussssssyas 62 9 Security SYSte
38. id or iMM for iOS Note e Please read the separately available user s manual to our software Audionet RCP You will find it on our website www audionet de Navigate through the folders of UPnP servers with the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 in a similar way as explained in the previous sections Internet Radio and USB 6 2 0 USB Audio Connect your PC directly to the USB Audio input 18 of your DNA 1 Use your favourite software to playback audio files The DNA 1 serves as sound device playback device For further information see section 5 3 2 USB Audio on page 14 26 7 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 nN 7 N O N oo AUdiONET RC 2 27 7 1 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 stops playback searches backwards searches forwards for navigating through menus moves cursor one step upwards for navigating through menus moves cursor one step to the left or selectes previous option for navigating through menus m
39. l Digital Inputs IN 2 Stream USB Internetradio Network 15 14 USB Audio In USB Audio 18 Unbalanced Line Phono Analog Inputs IN Unbalanced Line Analog Inputs IN 2 Unbalanced Line Analog Inputs IN 3 The DNA 1 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 Afterwards the outputs are switched on again and finally the volume is stepped up to its original level Note e A beside the channel name indicates the input which is dedicated to the By Pass Mode see section 8 3 5 By Pass channel on page 38 33 8 3 Global setup 8 3 1 Headphones Headphones disabled Headphones output HEADPHONES 4 is Headphones and Link adjustment SET HEADPHONES Headphones disabled Audionet Link active Audionet Link active disabled The Audionet Link output Headphones active Headphones output HEADPHONES 4 is Link OUT 6 is switched on Audionet Link active active The Audionet Link output Link OUT 6 is also active as long the unit is switched on Headphones active Headphones output HEADPHONES 4 is Audionet Link active but the Audionet Link output disabled Link OUT 6 is switched off Use this
40. lity Physical structures or a large distance to the access point could harm the signal We recommend wired connection e WAN Wide Area Network Wide area network connections are used to connect to the internet e Client A client is a device which has no administrative or special jobs in a network e g PC Notebook DNA 1 iPad etc e Server Servers provide services to clients or other servers A server could have multiple services running on it e NAS Network Attached Storage A NAS is a network storage device which makes data e g music pictures video and documents easily accessible to all network devices e UPnP MS Universal Plug and Play Media Server UPnP is a defined network standard to connect clients and servers It is very easy to use because you do not have to set up a lot Only connect and play UPnP media servers are the most common way to provide data through a home network A media server could also be part of a NAS or router or it could run as program on a Computer SSID The term SSID is the short form of service set identifier and describes what is generally known as the name of the network A wireless network must have a name so that client devices are able to find identify and connect to the network e Passphrase Every wireless network should be protected by a passphrase Client devices are only able to access a protected wireless network if they pass the passphrase check The passphr
41. mains plug The correct polarization of mains is 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 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 gt Attention lt gt Mains phase incorrect lt appears in the display switch off the unit and flip the mains plug in the wall outlet see section 6 1 3 Mains phase detection on page 18 11 5 Inputs and outputs A Important e 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 e Please make sure that all cables are in absolute best conditions Broken shields or short cut cables could damage the DNA 1 and or any other connected unit 5 1 Audio inputs 5 1 4 Analog inputs The DNA 1 is equipped with three unbalanced cinch inputs The connectors for left channels 1 and right channels 2 are mounted separately Please connect the left and right input of the same number printed on the back panel of the DNA 1 to the corresponding output of the source you would like to connect to the DNA 1 5 1 1 1 Optional phono input The DNA 1 can be upgraded with a phono preamplifier Use input IN 1
42. ments on the front panel The front panel has four keys to control the DNA 1 see section 2 Overview front panel on page 8 With these keys you can control all functions as well as all setup options to adjust the unit to your preferences see section 8 Device setup on page 31 power Use key to switch on off the unit see section 6 1 2 Switching on and off on page 17 set Press key shortly to change input channel see section 6 2 4 Input selection on page 24 Within a menu press shortly to open a subfolder or to confirm and save an adjustment Press the key for longer than two seconds to get into system menu see section 8 Device setup on page 31 Within a menu press long to step back and open the superior folder or to dismiss an adjustment without saving down Push key to reduce volume select previous input channel see section 6 2 4 Input selection on page 24 or change an option of the setup menu see section 8 Device setup on page 31 up Push key to increase volume select next input channel see section 6 2 4 Input selection on page 24 or change an option of the setup menu see section 8 Device setup on page 31 19 6 2 Detailed operations 6 2 1 Display The display provides the following information in the normal operating mode Depending on which channel you chose you get different information If there is more information to show you can switch display pages with the keys
43. n LAN and WAN Nowadays all devices mentioned above are built in one device which is called router e IP Address The IP Address identifies a device in the network It is comparable to a postal address An IP address can only be used once within a network IPv4 192 168 0 1 common standard IPv6 2001 db8 1428 57ab future standard e 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 e 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 Home networks do not need a proxy e LAN Local Area Network Localized network home or company network e Ethernet cable Ethernet is a technology that specifies hardware and software for wired data networks An Ethernet connection offers a very good transmission rate and is to be preferred 64 e 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 e WLAN Wi Fi A Wi Fi connection can be established very quickly because you need no wire The mayor disadvantages are the lower data transfer rate and the technical reliabi
44. onal keys amp 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 41 8 3 8 Channel name Assigned channel name Analog In 1 gt You can assign a fully user definable name up to 12 characters in length to each of the thirteen input channels The display shows the number of the currently selected input channel and the assigned channel name The cursor marks the character you now may alter Use keys up down on the front panel or keys A V 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 P gt to move the cursor one position to the right Key moves the cursor one position to the left To finish editing the channel name press set or OK Note e For easier editing of the channel name use the software Audionet RCP see user s manual RCP e All settings apply to the currently selected input channel 8 3 9 Volume offset VOLUME OFFSET ADJUST 4 Offset Level 0 0dB To offset differences between input devices you can adjust the volume level for each channel in range from 9dB to 9dB 42 Tip e For amore comfortable access use the directional keys amp 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
45. oves cursor one step to the right or selectes previous option for navigating through menus moves cursor one step downwards acknowledge selection or enter menus folders enter main menu to setup your system cancle current setup option get back to parent folder menu select next input channel of the DNA 1 select previous input channel of the DNA 1 increase volume of the DNA 1 decrease volume of the DNA 1 mute un mute the DNA 1 28 7 2 Changing the batteries In order to exchange the batteries of your Audionet Metal Remote Control 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 A Important e While inserting the batteries please mind their orientation The correct orientation is printed onto the bottom of the battery compartment 7 3 Settings for Audionet DNA 1 A Important e The Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 is configured to control the DNA 1 by factory default You do not have to perform any additional configurations For the sake of completeness the following section explains the correct setup for the DNA 1 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 Con
46. p down keys on the front panel or keys A V of the remote control Confirm your selection by pressing the OK key or press the set key on the front panel shortly Now select the menu item Reset Network Module Confirm your selection by pressing the OK key or press the set key on the front panel shortly gt RESET NETWORK MODULE Press Up or P to Reset Network Module Press up at the front panel or the P gt on the remote control to start the reset procedure reverting all settings to the factory default values After completing the reset procedure the DNA 1 will power down and then perform a restart A Important e After resetting the network module the connection to your network might be lost and will only be established again if you enter the correct network configuration e During rest of the network module the progress bar will pause at several positions This is the normal behaviour of the reset procedure and no sign of malfunction 61 8 6 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 e MAC address e Firmware version e Boot loader version Proceed to the second page by pressing the set gt or OK The second page contains the following information NETWORK STATUS Wired Ethernet DHCP IP 192 168 178 222 e Connection Type e DHCP adjustment e IP Address of the device 62 9 Secu
47. requency UR 1000 at 100 Hz coefficient k2 typ 94 dB k3 typ 106 dB at 1 kHz 25 W A THD N lt 93 dB at 1 kHz 25 W 4 Q Input analog 3 pair RCA jack gold plated Teflon isolated 1 SPDIF RCA jack gold plated Teflon isolated SPDIF TosLink Input digital USB A for USB stick ext hard disk etc USB B Mini USB Audio 2 0 asynchronous 1 RJ45 Ethernet 10 100 BASE T 1 SMA Connector WLAN Input impedance Line input 50 kQ real Output 2 pair speaker connector 4 mm jack gold plated 1 pair Pre Out RCA jack gold plated Teflon isolated 1 Audionet Link optical 1 headphone output TSR connector 6 3 mm stereo Mains 220 V 240 V 50 60 Hz lt 1 W Stand by Power consumption 12W Quick Start max 750 W width 430 mm height 110 mm depth 365 mm depth overall 395 mm 70 Specials Options Front brushed aluminum 10 mm black anodized white printing or aluminum natural 10 mm anodized black printing Display red or blue Cover plate aluminum 6mm black anodized Side plate aluminum 8mm black anodized Chassis sheet steel black varnished automatic mains phase detection separated power supply for digital and analog section fully 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 Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2
48. rity 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 short circuit or defective speaker Overheating ventilation slots covered High Frequency defective preamplifier stage PESNSLCASS T unit Power Failure temporary breakdown of mains The error message remains in the display Press the power key on the front panel to get into the stand by mode A Important e Remove cause of error prior to switching on the DNA 1 again 63 10 Additional information 10 1 Glossary e Switch A switch is the central connection unit in a computer network Every device is connected directly or indirectly to the switch e Router A router is sharing out data through the network Mostly the router device takes over other several features such as Gateway Server DHCP Server DNS Server Switch WLAN Access Point Modem UPNP AV and NAS via USB e Access Point An access point is an extension of a router If a router is incapable of providing WLAN or its WLAN range is too limited an access point can be connected to one of the LAN ports of the router and extend its functions e Gateway A gateway connects computer or router to other networks internet and controls these connections e Modem A modem establishes a connection betwee
49. rnet connection with DHCP activated This way if you connect your device to a wired network it should be ready to use Select this menu option and confirm your selection with set or OK The DNA 1 loads now the factory default settings After successfully loading the factory defaults the cursor automatically marks the menu item Save amp Apply Settings You must execute this menu item as described in section 8 4 1 2 Save amp Apply Settings on page 44 to apply the factory defaults Note e You have to execute menu item Save and Apply Settings if you want to save and apply the factory default settings Otherwise this configuration will be dismissed e If you accidentally selected this option and the factory default settings are loaded you are able to exit the menu with the key 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 loaded will not be activated and your previous settings will remain 45 8 4 2 Connection Type Connection Type SET CONNECTION TYPE Wireless WiFi 802 11 Wired Ethernet Factory setting The DNA 1 uses a wired network connection Ethernet connection Wireless WiFi Your DNA 1 establishes a wireless connection via the included WLAN Antenna The menu 8 4 9 Wireless setup on page 50 and its submenus are only available if you select Wireless WiFi 802 11 8 4 5 DHCP DHCP adjustment SET DHCP M
50. same marks El Note Wrong speaker polarization will result in severe loss of sound quality e In case you would like to bi wire your speakers please insert the cable 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 DNA 1 has an effective protection system to prevent damage to the circuits switch off the unit while working on the speakers and or audio cables e The nominal loudspeaker impedance should be at least 4 Ohms or higher e Never use force or tools tightening the terminal screws 13 5 2 2 Preamplifier output The DNA 1 is equipped with one pair of RCA preamplifier outputs PRE 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 5 2 3 Headphones Socket A 6 3 mm headphones socket HEADPHONES 4 is located at the rear of your DNA 1 The signal at this socket can be switched on and off to allow the headphones to be plugged in permanently Switching 1s easily done in the system menu please refer to 8 3 1 Headphones on page 34 5 3 Other connections 5 3 1 Network USB WLAN
51. t to Off the display is only on during setup or volume adjustments It switches off automatically several seconds after the last user input The DNA 1 activates the display saver automatically 12 minutes after last user input activity During active display saver the display shows only the number of the selected input channel and current volume level in the form of An2 47dB The display brightness is 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 The display saver is deactivated and the display returns to its normal mode as soon as any user input is detected The user cannot switch off the automatic display saver function A Important Long term usage of the display set to maximum brightness setting 100 may cause extended signs of wear resulting in a decay of contrast or brightness of individual dots in the display Do not use the display with a brightness set higher than the factory default of 50 for a longer period of time 35 Tip For a more comfortable access use the directional keys amp on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 see section 7 Audionet Metal Remote Control RC2 on page 27 Acknowledge your selection with the OK key 8 3 3 Balance Left Right Adjust the volume balance between left and right channel Current balance setting in dB Balance shifting SET FRONT BALANCE 9dB maximum
52. the leading zeros Example 0 1 10 100 has to be entered as 000 001 010 100 49 8 4 8 RCP port RCP port adjustment SET 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 The factory default value is 54321 Changing the default value will only be necessary if this port number is already used in your network If necessary ask your network administrator for support Tip e Use directional keys lt on your Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 to adjust port number Confirm with OK key 8 4 9 Wireless setup Wi Fi Marker gt SSID Wireless Securit WPA Cipher Type All Wi Fi settings have to be entered manually Gather the necessary information to setup the Wi Fi connection from the settings of your router or access point If you have no access to this information please ask your network administrator Depending on the security type for your Wi Fi connection the menu options might differ If you select WPA or WPA2 security please 50 continue with section 8 4 9 3 for further setup If you selected the old and less secure method WEP then you have to adjust the settings in sections 8 4 9 4 to 8 4 9 6 Tip e Alternatively you may use the software Audionet RCP for the Wireless setup For the time of configuration you need to connect
53. trol 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 29 29 For Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 the DIP switch for selecting the system address is located here jw dr 16 LI em x dl era I SYS ADDRESS 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 30 8 Device setup To adjust the DNA 1 to your preferences please use the setup menu You can control the menu with the keys on the front panel of your 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 To control your DNA 1 with front panel keys use set up and down set To open the system menu press and hold the key for more than 2 seconds Leave the menu without saving any change press and hold the key again for longer than 2 seconds Short keystroke saves applies a menu item or you branch into marked menu item up down are used to select setup menu items or change parameters For a more comfortable access use the directional keys on the Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 2 see se
54. udionet Link input of the next Audionet unit using a simple optical TosLink cable allowing you to switch on off your complete Audionet system by your Audionet amplifier DNA 1 15 6 Usage All functions of the DNA are microprocessor controlled This guarantees highest precision exclusive functions easy handling and protection against operating errors 6 1 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 on page 10 and 5 Inputs and outputs on page 12 The DNA 1 is a stand by unit Please operate the mains switch 10 on the back panel The display shows a welcome message for a brief moment After that the DNA 1 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 recommended to disconnect the DNA 1 from the mains While the DNA 1 is in stand by mode operate mains switch 10 on the back panel The display will go dark To disconnect the DNA 1 from mains completely you have to pull the mains cord off the mains jack 8 A Important e Before you switch off the DNA 1 from mains power down and discharge completely all units connected to the outputs of the DNA 1 6 1 2 Switching on and off To power up the
55. ult Reset To reset the DNA 1 completely or just the network module to the factory defaults select Factory Default Reset from the main menu 8 5 1 Reset All Settings Press and hold key set on front panel or use key 3k 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 A V of the remote control Confirm your selection by pressing the OK key or press the set key on the front panel shortly Now select the menu item Reset All Settings Confirm your selection by pressing the OK key or press the set key on the front panel shortly gt RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS Press Up or P to Reset All Settings Press up at the front panel or the P gt on the remote control to start the reset procedure reverting all settings to the factory default values After completing the reset procedure the DNA 1 will power down and then perform a restart A Important e The settings of the network module will be preserved In order to reset the DNA 1 completely to factory default settings you have to reset the network module after resetting the user settings see section 8 5 2 Reset Network Module on page 61 60 8 5 2 Reset Network Module Press and hold key set on front panel or use key 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 u
56. und quality of the unit 4 2 Mains connection The mains input 8 is on the back panel of the DNA 1 To connect the device 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 The electrical specifications of your home country must meet the electrical specifications printed onto the back panel see numbers in section 3 Overview back panel on page 88 10 e The DNA 1 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 9 e f you connect the mains cord please make sure that the mains switch 10 on the back panel is switched off e Never pull the mains plug while the DNA 1 is switched on Before you pull the mains cord off its socket 8 on the back panel power down the unit to stand by mode using power key 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 grid is to be expected you should switch off the DNA 1 from the mains using mains switch 10 Then to disconnect the unit completely from mains power grid pull the mains plug Tip e The use of high quality mains cords can improve sound quality Ask your local dealer for more information 43 Orientation of

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